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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, August 4, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 27 Human traffi cking meeting On Saturday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5 p.m., With You In Mind, a nonprofi t organization Police: Dobie grad, husband killed by son serving women of human traffi cking, would like to invite the community to come out to A former Dobie student and her husband were uate, was pronounced dead at the scene, located with murder in the incident, with a possible up- strong. Pillows were placed on each of the vic- a “Bridging the Gap” forum between law en- killed at their Bellaire-area home early Friday, in the 5300 block of Palmetto. Her husband, An- graded charge of capital murder looming, inves- tim’s heads, presumably to muffl e the sound of forcement and the community. Attending will July 29, allegedly at the hands of their 16-year- tonio Armstrong, was transported to Memorial tigators said. the gunshots. be offi cers from different levels of rank edu- old son. Hermann Hospital, where he later died. The story has made international news, as An- The suspect’s 12-year-old sister was also cating the community on various issues that Dawn Whitely Armstrong, a 1992 Dobie grad- The couple’s juvenile son has been charged tonio Armstrong was once a star football player home at the time and reportedly slept through the one may encounter. The purpose of this event at Texas A&M University and briefl y played in incident. is to build a better relationship between police the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. Prosecutors said they intend to try the teen and community. Most recently, the couple owned 1st Class suspect as an adult. The event is being sponsored by Fiesta Training in Bellaire and reportedly served as At press time, there was no known motive in Mart and the Houston Police Organization of Armstrong, pastors at their church. Antonio Armstrong also the case. Spanish Speaking Offi cers. Food will be served as a motivational speaker. The suspect is being held in juvenile detention served along with entertainment and activities According to police, the teen suspect called until the next court hearing. A date has not yet for all. The cost is $2 per person. husband 911 around 1:40 a.m. while hiding in the closet been set. to report there was a masked man inside the fam- A GoFundMe page has been established to Vacation photos sought ily’s home. Investigators were suspicious of the help the family. To make a donation, visit www. fatally shot boy’s story, however, as there were no signs of gofundme.com/2h26qv8. The Leader is seeking readers’ 2016 vaca- forced entry, and the home’s alarm system was Funeral services for the couple will be held tion photos for possible publication. A first- Former Dobie student still armed. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Kingdom Builders Cen- and second-place prize of Schlitterbahn tick- Dawn Whitely Armstrong Both victims were shot in the head with a ter at Windsor Village United Methodist Church, ets will be awarded monthly during July and (right) and her husband .22-caliber pistol that belonged to Antonio Arm- 6011 W. Orem Drive, beginning at 11 a.m. August for the best submissions. Each month’s Antonio Armstrong (left) first-place winner will be awarded eight tick- were fatally shot Friday, ets, while each month’s second-place winner July 29, at their home in Man kills self following police chase will be awarded six. the 5300 block of Palmetto All submissions should include where and near Bellaire. The cou- A man died early Thursday, July 28, from an fl eeing vehicle but lost sight of it. when the photo was taken, as well as identify ple’s teenage son has been apparent self-infl icted gunshot following a brief As the offi cers attempted to catch up with each person in the picture (first and last name) charged with murder in police chase on the Gulf Freeway. Blalock, they spotted his car crashed into a guard and tell the story about the trip. All photos the incident. A 1992 grad- Gary Leonard Blalock Jr., 38, was pronounced rail at the freeway entrance ramp just north of must be high resolution. Email photos to uate from the area school, dead at the scene. Beltway 8 in the 13800 block of the Gulf Free- [email protected]. Do not com- Armstrong maintained According to investigators, the incident be- way. press photos when emailing. close ties to the South Belt gan around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday when a two- At 12:35 a.m., the offi cers, once again, cau- community. The story has man unit from the Houston Police Department tiously approached Blalock’s vehicle. Not seeing Library seeks books made international news, stopped a suspected drunk driver in a Crown Vic- Blalock inside the vehicle, the offi cers initially as Antonio Armstrong was toria on the inbound service road in the 17000 thought he had fl ed the scene on foot. The Friends of Parker Williams Branch once a star football player block of the Gulf Freeway near FM 2351/Clear Upon closer inspection, however, the offi cers Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., is in need of at Texas A&M University Lake City Boulevard. noticed Blalock had been fatally shot, allegedly donations of gently used books, both soft and and played one season in The offi cers approached Blalock’s vehicle and by himself. hard cover, fi ction and nonfi ction, especially the NFL for the Miami made contact with him for several minutes, not- The offi cers, whose names have not been re- children’s books. CDs, DVDs and current Dolphins. ing he seemed nervous. At some point, the of- leased, were not injured in the incident. magazines are also accepted. Photo submitted fi cer on the passenger side of the vehicle noticed The case is considered an in-custody death Blalock had a pistol tucked underneath his thigh since the offi cers had been pursuing Blalock. As Gulf Freeway closures set and yelled out, “Gun!” to warn his partner. is customary in deaths that occur during police At least one northbound and one south- Both offi cers stepped away from the vehicle, action, this in-custody death is being investi- bound main lane and frontage road lane on and Blalock sped off, heading north on the ser- gated by the HPD Homicide and Internal Affairs the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm Open carry, campus carry meeting set vice road. The offi cers attempted to pursue the Division. Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Ryan and Anderson will both be available for Aug. 22. Alternate exit and entrance ramps merce and San Jacinto College South will host a questions after the presentations. PISD breaks ground on Dobie center will be closed. public meeting on the state’s new open carry and The campus carry law went into effect at state At least one northbound and one south- campus carry gun laws Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the universities Monday, Aug. 1, while the open car- The Pasadena Independent School District According to PISD officials, however, Dobie’s bound main lane and frontage road lane on college’s Marie Flickinger Fine Arts Building, ry law went into effect at the beginning of this will hold an offi cial groundbreaking ceremony enrollment at the beginning of the 2014-2015 the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm beginning at 6 p.m. year. The campus carry law will take effect at for the new Dobie ninth-grade center Tuesday, school year was actually 3,708 students (1,005 Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed Organized by Judge Jo Ann Delgado, the event community colleges on Aug. 1, 2017. Aug. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. freshmen, 994 sophomores, 887 juniors and 822 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Tuesday, will feature presentations from Harris County For additional information on the meeting, The event was originally scheduled to take seniors). Using this figure, the school would Aug. 23. Alternate exit and entrance ramps Attorney Vince Ryan’s offi ce and Harris County contact chamber director Kay Barbour at 281- place April 19 but was postponed due to inclem- have been ranked No. 56 on the list. will be closed. District Attorney Devon Anderson’s offi ce. 481-5516. ent weather. By 2018-19, enrollment at Dobie is expected The closures are associated with an ongo- To be located at the southeast corner of Fuqua to reach 4,200. PISD offi cials expect the pro- ing construction project to widen the freeway and Monroe, the campus was approved by voters posed campus to reduce enrollment at the pri- from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and State tax holiday slated for Aug. 5-7 in November 2014 as part of a $175 million bond mary campus to approximately 3,100-3,200 the frontage roads from two to three lanes in package. students, with a capacity for enrollment at the Texas shoppers will get a break from state and bags. The exemption does not include items that each direction. The new facility is needed to alleviate over- ninth-grade center of 1,000-1,100 students. local sales taxes on Friday, Aug. 5, through Sun- are reasonably defi ned as luggage, briefcases, crowding at the area school, as Dobie has been at The facility will house only fi rst year ninth- Highland Meadow meets day, Aug. 7, the state’s annual tax holiday. athletic/duffl e/gym bags, computer bags, purses its maximum capacity for more than a decade. graders. Students will have the same academic “As the father of three young children, I know or framed backpacks. When the new Blackhawk campus was con- and extracurricular opportunities as students on The monthly meeting of the Highland back-to-school expenses can really put a strain This year, shoppers will save an estimated $92 structed as part of a 2000 bond issue, it was de- the main campus. Meadow HOA is scheduled for Wednesday, on family budgets this time of year,” said Texas million in state and local sales taxes during the signed to accommodate 3,000 students. A sub- School offi cials hope the ninth-grade campus Aug. 10, 6 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held Comptroller Glenn Hegar. “This is an opportu- sales tax holiday. sequent bond issue in 2004 increased student will help intermediate students make a smooth at the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scars- nity for families to save some money and prepare No exemption certifi cate is required – with capacity by 525, bringing the total to 3,525. transition into high school. dale Blvd. Homeowners are encouraged to at- for the start of the school year.” one exception. If the purchaser is buying the Campus enrollment, however, topped 4,000 “Ninth graders will have an additional year tend. Questions prior to the meeting may be The law exempts most clothing, footwear, supplies under a business account, the retailer students at the beginning of the 2015-2016 in which to get into the routine of high school,” directed to C.I.A. Services Inc., 713-981-9000 school supplies and backpacks priced under must obtain an exemption certifi cate from the school year. said Dobie Principal Franklin Moses. “Research or [email protected]. $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers purchaser certifying that the items are purchased Last school year, the campus had 14 portable shows that the transition into high school is the about $8 on every $100 they spend during the for use by an elementary or secondary school buildings, including 12 double-classroom build- most diffi cult and crucial for students. We hope Stuchbery registration set weekend. student. ings and two quad-classroom buildings. that with the ninth-grade center, the year will A backpack is defi ned as a pack with straps The tax holiday weekend has been an annual Stuchbery Elementary will hold Pre-Kin- In the fall of 2014, Dobie was named one of begin much like an intermediate school and by one wears on the back. The exemption during event since 1999 and was expanded in 2009 to the 100 largest high schools in America. With a June, it will look like Dobie High School.” dergarten early registration on Tuesday, Aug. the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with include more items. 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration for reported 3,452 students, Dobie ranked No. 88 on The campus is scheduled to open in August wheels, provided they can also be worn on the For a comprehensive list of tax-exempt items, the list. 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year. Kindergarten-4th grade will be Wednesday, back like a traditional backpack, and messenger visit www.texastaxholiday.org. Aug. 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Documents needed for registration include original or certifi ed copy of birth certifi cate, So- One dead, one wounded in robbery cial Security card, shot records, last report card A man was killed and his brother wounded scene. His identity is pending verifi cation by the Kirkwood’s from previous school, parent’s identifi cation during an attempted robbery in the 8100 block of Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. and two proofs of residence (lease, mortgage Easthaven near the Gulf Freeway Tuesday, July The second brother was transported to an area payment coupon/receipt, or deed plus a current 26. hospital in stable condition. McCrutcheon utility bill). For pre-kingergarten requirements According to police, the two victims were It is unclear if any lawn equipment was taken or other questions, call the school at 713-740- doing landscaping work at the Airport Inn and during the robbery. Investigators are communi- 0752.. Suites at the time of the incident. cating with local businesses and reviewing sur- honors The brothers were reportedly sitting in their veillance footage. Lariaettes hold car wash vehicle around 3:30 p.m. waiting for the rain to The suspects are described only as a black police subside before continuing to mow lawns when male and a black female, both between 20 and The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes will hold they were approached by a man and a woman. 30 years of age. The female suspect was report- a car wash from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, The male suspect allegedly pulled a gun on edly wearing an orange dress. Kirkwood residents honored Aug. 6, in the McDonald’s parking lot at the pair and demanded their property. When the Anyone with information in this case is urged police Monday, Aug. 1, by cel- 11323 Fuqua. Tickets are $5 presale and can brothers refused to oblige the request, the male to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713- ebrating Blue Monday. Resi- be purchased from any current Lariaette. suspect shot them both. 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS dents showed their support Drive-ups are welcome and donations ac- One brother was pronounced dead at the (8477). for law enforcement by shin- cepted. ing blue porch lights and ty- ing blue ribbons around trees. PISD holds budget meeting The event was spearheaded by PISD begins online preregistering Kirkwood Civic Club Presi- The public is invited to attend a Pasadena dent Ericka McCrutcheon, Independent School District Board of Trustees Online preregistration for Pasadena Indepen- process. Parents will still be required to complete who has close ties to law en- public discussion on Monday, Aug. 8, at 5:30 dent School District students began Tuesday, Aug. registration forms at the beginning of the school forcement, as her father, broth- p.m. at the Administration Building, located 2, and will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 16. year. er, sister and husband have all at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane in Pasadena. The The service will be available for students who The online form allows parents to pre-popu- served on the police force. Mc- purpose of the meeting will be for the school will be attending the same school or another late their child’s enrollment information to expe- Crutcheon said she organized board and administration to obtain community school in the same feeder pattern/attendance dite the enrollment process. the event to show solidarity input about the district’s budget and proposed zone. The form can be completed on a computer with police at a time when ten- tax rate. The link to preregister students is available at at home or at the student’s campus. Once pre- www.pasadenaisd.org. registration forms have been completed online, sions are running high across Letters containing a student access code along the information will be automatically uploaded the country. McCrutcheon is Meet Stuchbery teachers with information about preregistration have been to other documents in the future. shown to the left in front of her Stuchbery Elementary, 11210 Hughes sent home to the parents of each student. Parents Complete information including detailed in- decorated residence. Road, will hold its Meet the Teacher event Fri- must use the code to preregister students online. structions in English, Spanish and Vietnamese Photo submitted day, Aug. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. For additional Parents will also be required to use a valid will be available during preregistration. information, contact Angelica M. Silva at 713- email address to complete the form. For more information, contact the campus the 740-0752 ext. 40105. This service will not replace the enrollment student will be attending this fall. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 4, 2016 Trash left by panhandlers at busy intersections Deaths of college, during which time Delilah Blackwell. Swanson The memorial service will Charles Ellis he enrolled in the U.S. Navy went to work as a typist at be held at CrossRoads UMC, V5 program. He was to ad- Texaco. She worked her way 10030 Scarsdale Blvd., on Trash left by panhan- Martin vance to pilot training after up to corporate services super- Thursday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. In dlers at busy intersec- completing the educational re- visor until her retirement from lieu of fl owers, donations may tions have created eye- quirements. After turning 18, Texaco in 1986. be made to CrossRoads UMC. sores throughout the Martin ended his enrollment She met Virgil Swanson South Belt area. Shown in the V5 program and went through a friend at church in Louis Eugene is the intersection of on active duty as an enlisted 1961. He was a widower with Beltway 8 and Hughes man. Two months later, the two small children, Mike was Pennington Road. The trash was left Japanese surrendered, ending eight and Jackie was six. Both at a location in which WWII. He was discharged the families fell in love and were solicitation is prohibited following year. blended into one loving fam- by city regulations. The Martin married Betty Jean ily on Feb. 2, 1962. luggage pictured has Berry in Lucedale, Miss., in After retirement, Swanson tags for checked luggage 1946. They had two sons, cared for her husband who of an airline, implying Charles Ellis Martin, Jr. and suffered from kidney failure Jene Byron by Dec. 26, 1949. and Parkinson’s disease. She the panhandler was While in the hospital deliver- also cared for her brother, either recently travel- ing Jene, Betty Jean hemor- Dow Anders, who had a debil- ing or acquired it from Charles Ellis Martin, 89, of rhaged and died because there itating disease. someone who was. The the South Belt area, beloved was no supply on hand of her She devoted her bound- Leader has also received father, grandfather, and great rare blood type. less energy to her church, reports of trash being grandfather died on Satur- Martin married Geraldine Sagemont Baptist, always day, July 30, 2016. He is the left at the intersections Johnson from Ville Platte, willing to help in any way she South Belt resident, Louis of Fuqua St. and Sabo father of eight children, the La., in 1951, and had six chil- could, spending much of her grandfather of 21 children Eugene Pennington, died in Road, I-45 and Fuqua dren: Carol Dean, John David, time caring for the infants in Billings, Mont., on July 23, St., and Blackhawk and the great-grandfather of James Kirby, Jerrie Lynn, Pe- the church nursery, singing 39 children. He was preced- 2016, due to complications Blvd. and Beltway 8. ter Joseph and Sharon. They in the church choir and dedi- from a cottonwood tree falling The Leader appreciates ed in death by three wives, were married for 36 years. He cating time to the annual craft Betty Jean Berry, Geraldine on him on July 5 at Medicine the efforts of Pam Horst retired at age 57 and she died show. She also enjoyed trav- Lodge State Archeological Johnson, and Margaret Lor- three years later in 1987. eling and entertaining family and her concern for the raine Farkas; his parents Site during an annual fam- cleanliness and well-be- He married Lorraine Far- and friends in her home. ily reunion in the Big Horn Otto Ellis Martin and Caro- kas of Houston in 1992 and She is preceded in death by ing of the community. lyn Alice Albritton; his sis- Mountains of Wyoming. He Horst was also among they were married for 22 yrs. her husband, Virgil Swanson; fought lymphoma cancer and ter Rosalie Martin Greene; a She died in 2014. son, Mike Swanson; her par- those who submitted granddaughter Tamera Kris- won, but came down with photos and reports of He worked for the same ents Lee Raymon and Velma Guillain–Barré which left him tine Ewing; and great-grand- company his entire life. He Anders; brother, Dow Anders; trash accumulation at daughter Haylee Abigail in a wheelchair in 2005. started out in the oilfi eld on a and sister, Delilah Blackwell. He was born July 31, 1943, Ellington Field last sum- Martin. He is survived by one seismograph crew for Atlantic Swanson is survived by mer. Photo by Pam Horst younger sister, Mary Alice in Seattle, Wash., to Louis and Refi ning Company, search- her daughter Donna Miller Faye Pennington. He grew up Hatcher, of Lucedale, Miss. ing for places to drill for oil. and son-in-law Dean Miller; Martin was born on May in Casper, Wyoming and grad- He worked as a geophysicist daughter Jackie Swanson; uated from Natrona Coun- 20, 1927, in Shubuta, Miss., the remainder of his career, daughter-in-law Diana Swan- to Ellis Otto Martin and Alice ty High School in 1961. He retiring from Arco in 1984. son; grandson Steven Miller; learned the art of auto body Carolyn (Albritton) Martin. His early working career was granddaughter Staci Miller; With the exception of his ear- repair from Wyoming Techni- spent working in various lo- grandson Les Gosset and wife cal School and later moved to ly childhood years, he grew cations in Mississippi, Loui- Tracey; granddaughter An- up in Lucedale, Miss. After Houston, in 1966. siana, Texas, Oklahoma and drea Lynn and husband Sam; In the 1970s he raced En- graduating from high school Kansas. His offi ce career was grandson Michael Swan- at 16, he completed two years duro motorcycle races for mainly in Houston, starting in son and wife Teddy; brother the Trail Riders of Houston 1960. He was a good provider Charles Anders; sister Myra and won more than fi fty tro- Local library events set for his family his entire life. Menees; as well as seven phies. In 1978, he started his Parker Williams Library Elected offi cials speak out Martin became a “born great-grandchildren and nu- own auto body repair shop, The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale. again” Christian in Scott, La., merous nieces and nephews Pennington’s Paint and Body, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Summer Movie. Feature presentation of Cool Runnings, in 1958 and spent the rest of and extended family. on Mango Street. He later his life serving the Lord. He The funeral service was sold that shop and moved his rated PG. Dave Martin to announce $180 was a godly model for his held Saturday, July 30, in the Friday, Aug. 5, 2:30 p.m. Paper Quilling Project. For adults and children 8+ years. business to Pasadena, Texas. family, a gifted teacher of the Niday Funeral Home Chapel. Through word of mouth, he Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bible and a “soul winner” Interment followed at Forest was sought out due to his im- Wednesdays, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. million in capital improvements who genuinely loved people. Park East Cemetery. peccable metal work he did Thursdays, Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m. In the latter part of his life he on classic cars. The cars he Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 To Residents of District E, It has been a busy summer at City Hall. I am proud to say that after working diligently with traveled to a number of for- Patricia “Pat” restored were shown in local p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. eign countries showing “The car shows and brought home For more information on these programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. Mayor Sylvester Turner, District E was allocated $180 million dollars for capital improve- Hunter Richey ment projects over the next fi ve years. Jesus Film” to those who had numerous awards. Chevy Im- Bracewell Branch Library We have notable projects within the Clear Lake, Kingwood and South Belt areas that will never heard the Gospel of Je- palas were his personal favor- The following events are scheduled for August at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 be appreciated by District E residents, and I am extremely satisfi ed to work with a Mayor who sus Christ. It’s been said that ite. He loved watching Wheel Kingspoint. appreciates the equitable distribution of CIP funds throughout all areas of the City of Houston. there are two kinds of people of Fortune and NASCAR on Saturday, Aug. 6 - Teen Manga Mania, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meet fellow enthusiasts and Moving forward, Mayor Turner has acknowledged the inequitable funding of Council Dis- in this world, givers and tak- Sundays. share Japanese comics. tricts "outside loop 610", and has committed to creating a new formula for the distribution of ers. Martin was defi nitely a Pennington is preceded in Saturday, Aug. 6 - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teen Anime Club. Calling all otaku! Meet and funds to make sure that it addresses areas of greatest need, and equitability across the City. As giver, a selfl ess man, always death by paternal grandpar- share Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture. many of you know, this has been my battle over these past three years of CIP allocations. It's putting others fi rst. ents Louis Edson Pennington Saturday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon – Computación Básica (Spanish Computer rewarding to hear this inequity recognized by the Mayor and several of my Colleagues, and I The family will receive and Ellen Johnston Penning- look forward to helping craft a new equitable distribution analytic, and the implementation of friends from 6 to 8 p.m. ton Deveraux; step-grand- Class) Thursday, Aug. 4 at Forest Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Adult Computer Classes this new formula by this time next year. father Herbert A. Deveraux; Park East Funeral Home. A maternal grandparents Harold 2 p.m. Computer Basics - Course covers the main parts of a computer. Common comput- Until then, I will continue to be a staunch advocate for District E residents. Additionally, my staff has been hard at work in coordinating the annual round of fall town hall meetings Celebration of Life will be Gilmore Barrett and Leora er terminology is defi ned and features of different computers and types of productivity, held Friday, Aug. 5, at 12:30 May Watson Barrett; parents communications, educational, and entertainment programs are explained. in the district. I invite you to save the date for the following two meetings that will be held at Southeast Houston/Clear Lake, Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, on Thursday, p.m., with interment at Forest Louis Eugene Pennington 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics - Course explains the purpose of the Internet, what is needed Park East Cemetery. In lieu and Bertha Faye Barrett Pen- to connect to it and important terms. Learn how to use web browsers and search engines. Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. As always, I have extended the invitation to several city departments including Public of fl owers, donations may be nington Deveraux; step-fa- Students will be introduced to English vocabularies specifi cally to searching the Internet. made to Sagemont Church, in Patricia “Pat” Hunter ther Herbert A. Deveraux Jr.; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint - Students learn basic functions of this program to create Works and Engineering, Houston Parks and Recreation and the Houston Police Department as well as a variety of community speakers. In Kingwood, we will have the opportunity to hear care of the missions ministry. Richey, 84, died Thursday, infant brother Donald Harold presentations, including adding graphics and multimedia. Students learn to identify the from Stephen Costello, City of Houston Chief Resiliency Offi cer, regarding fl ooding in the July 28, 2016, in her home. Pennington; infant daugh- printing options for presentations. Lake Houston Area. Dorothy Faye She was born in Kansas ter Katrina Ann Penning- Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. In Clear Lake, we have invited the folks from Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack City, Mo., on Jan. 3, 1932, to ton; brother-in-law Archie to 6 p.m., Thursday - noon to 8 p.m., Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mormon's Offi ce and Bob Mitchell with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership to provide Anders Swanson Helen Bradley Hunter and Al- J. Crichton Jr. and nephew There are no children’s programs ((Family Storytime, Storytime Craft, Baby/Toddler community updates. fred James Hunter. James Dean Twenge. Storytime and Playgroup) in August. Programs will resume the week of Sept. 5. We look forward to hearing these updates and addressing community questions, comments She was a loving wife, He is survived by his wife of For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. and concerns. If you have never been before, it is the perfect opportunity to engage in your mother and aunt. She earned a 40 years, Cynthia “Cindy” community and have your questions answered. We hope you will join us. Please feel free to Bachelor of Science degree in Bernice Jennings Penning- invite a neighbor, friend or colleague! Everyone is more than welcome to attend. nursing from Wesleyan Col- ton of Houston, Texas; four This year is also a Presidential election year, and I encourage everyone to register to vote. lege in Fort Worth. Her moth- children Richard “Rick” Alan Hoggard If you are not already, you can register online by visiting www.VoteTexas.gov or by visiting er introduced her to the love Pennington (wife Lisa Pecot the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's offi ce, which has many branches across the city. of her life, Paul Ray Richey. Pennington) of Fort Worth, Dave Martin They were happily married Texas; Deanna “Dede” Lynn graduates for 49 years until he died in Pennington Cook of Clinton, 2000. Richey lived in the Utah; Amy Renee Pennington South Belt area for 48 years. Dunn (husband Robert Dunn) Ashley Hoggard grad- Chamber Evening of Cuisine set She worked as a labor and of Torrington, Wyoming; uated on May 22, 2016, The 19th Annual Evening erages from a multitude of Tickets will be available delivery nurse for more than Christy Elaine Pennington of from the University of of Cuisine is set for Oct. 6. local vendors. after Sept.1 from registered 40 years while completing Houston; siblings Mary Jo- Texas Health Science The South Belt-Ellington This year’s event will fea- non-profi ts, The Chamber, her master’s degree and rear- anne Pennington Crichton of Center at the Houston Chamber of Commerce is ture restaurants, caterers and 10500 Scarsdale; ACE Cen- South Belt area resident ing her family. She enjoyed Greybull, Wyoming; James School of Dentistry currently registering vendors pubs with a wide variety of tral Hardware, 11676 Beam- Dorothy Faye Anders Swan- playing bridge, attending ser- Edson “Ed” Pennington of with a Bachelor of Sci- for its annual Evening of Cui- cuisines. er; and the South Belt-El- son was born on November vices at CrossRoads United Mesa, Arizona; Shirley Faye ence in dental hygiene. sine which will take place There is no cost to ven- lington Leader offi ce, 11555 14, 1925, in Davidson, Okla., Methodist Church and going Pennington Twenge (husband Ashley is a former Thursday, Oct. 6, at The Gar- dors for participation in this Beamer. and died on July 27, 2016. to Sunday school. Ron Twenge) of Gilbert, Ar- She grew up in Quitman, Richey is preceded in izona; 10 grandchildren; 10 graduate of J. Frank dens, 12001 Beamer, from 5 event. Awards will be given for to 9 p.m. The Chamber is also of- best entrée, best dessert, best Texas, where she graduated death by her parents; brother great-grandchildren and nu- Dobie High School Now in its 19th year, the fering area non-profi ts the decorated, rookie of the year, from Quitman High School William “Bill” Hunter; son merous uncles, aunts, nieces, and is the daughter event is by far the chamber’s opportunity to sell tickets as people’s choice and best of in 1943. After graduation, she Ronald Ray Richey; and her nephews and cousins. of Robert and Lindy biggest fundraiser every year. a fundraiser. show. moved to Fort Worth, where beloved husband. Memorial services will Hoggard. Shortly af- The all-you-can-eat function A portion of each ticket The event will also feature she worked as a secretary until Richey is survived by her be held Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at ter graduation, Ash- allows attendees to sample a sold will be kept by the non- live and silent auctions. Din- she married her fi rst husband. daughter Paula Ann Richey; Crowder Funeral Home in ley accepted a dental wide variety of food and bev- profi t. ing tickets are $20 in advance Her daughter, Donna, was son Timothy Lynn Richey; Pearland. His ashes will be hygiene position at a and $25 at the door. then born in 1946. California niece Laurie Hunt- scattered in the Wyoming Big private dental offi ce For more information, call When her marriage ended er Davis; and many other Horn Mountains in July 2017. nieces, grandnieces and one located in Southwest The Chamber President, Kay in 1948, she moved to Hous- He was loved by many and Official notice Barbour at 281-481-5516. ton to be close to her sister, nephew. will be greatly missed. 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Thursday, August 4, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Tran amazed by Parlangeli’s vast intellect Kiel combines education, military to improve lives Vinh Tran, one of J. Frank Dobie High School’s Shining Tran has participated in a number of extracurricular events, University of Hous- of Sociology and Women’s ing of the production to be For 40 years, UH-Clear To empower the next gen- Stars, is shown with distinguished educator Louis Parlangeli, an including orchestra, Latin Club, Science Club and Pirate Club. He Advanced Placement chemistry instructor. has enjoyed leadership in the position of Dictator Pro Pempore of ton-Clear Lake alumna Studies Jennifer Arney, Kiel shared nationally. Reliving Lake has empowered indi- eration of UHCL students Both were honored at the annual Pasadena Independent School the One Man Show. Concerning the future, Perez plans to brave T’Liza Kiel is a National recognized the symptoms some of the most diffi cult viduals to fi nd their passion and support the university, District Shining Stars Gala, which recognizes the top students the gauntlet, that is, the higher education system. Guard veteran who served and issues she was study- moments of her life in front and pursue their goals. This visit the website www.uhcl. from each high school and their favorite teachers. Regarding his teacher, Tran said, “Mr. Parlangeli was the at Ellington Air Field and ing in her own experiences. of an audience takes its toll, #UHCLempowered profi le edu/giving. On Twitter, fol- teacher who understood the understands the power of From then on, all of Kiel’s emotionally and physically. series celebrates the stu- low the hashtag #UHCLem subject he taught so well that stories. She and her story are projects and presentations But as long as Kiel’s story dents, alumni, faculty and powered. For more informa- his lectures could make anyone featured in the stage produc- focused on mental health has the power to save a life, staff who impact their com- tion about the university, vis- fall asleep or feel like an intel- tion Telling: Houston, and and veterans. she’ll keep telling it. munities and the world. it www.uhcl.edu. lectual dwarf. By doing labs she hopes that by sharing her “I needed to understand in chemistry class with Mr. experiences she can assure what was going on in my Parlangeli, I discovered that, other veterans that they are unit. I needed to understand for one, I hated desk jobs and not alone. what was going on with my- Education, military improves lives that I belonged in a lab, either Combining her UHCL self,” she said. “I found my- testing something out or being education, military experi- self so passionate about it. It tested on. The greatest lesson I ence and passion for mental was affecting me and people take from Mr. Parlangeli is that health, Kiel has been em- I was close to.” Now, as proj- even if you’ve almost blown powered to help other vet- ect coordinator of Give an your hand off and the flame erans recognize when they Hour, Kiel works to connect extinguisher is on fire, the les- son must go on.” need help and where they veterans and their families to The South Belt Shining can fi nd it. free mental health services. Stars will present a series of “This is important for Kiel says that her story the students being honored people to know. If you have is diffi cult to tell. But it’s an along with their favorite men- that voice and the ability to important story, just like all tor. use it – be that voice,” she the stories in Telling: Hous- This is the seventh in the said. Supporting others was ton. “Our stories are proba- series of 10. The 10 Shining a focus for Kiel long before bly very similar to hundreds Stars represent the Top 10 she joined the cast of Tell- and thousands of veterans Dobie High School students. ing: Houston. She joined the who remain silent. These are Information and photos were National Guard right out of intense and emotional mo- supplied by the Pasadena In- high school, inspired by the ments in a person’s life,” she dependent School District. idea that she could serve said. “Our stories are real. The Leader is also run- others and go to college at Veterans and spouses in the ning Top 10 Shining Stars the same time. As she ap- audience were able to reso- from Memorial and South proached her last semester as nate with them.” Houston. an undergraduate at Lamar Many veterans are hesi- University, she learned she tant to share their problems would be deployed to Iraq. or feelings, Kiel said, so she Kiel, trained as a paralegal, strives to remove the stigma was attached to an infantry of seeking help. unit as a legal aide. Through- “The military life is total- Suarez inspires Shantharaj to pursue dreams out her time in Iraq, she kept ly different from civilian life. Brandon Shantharaj, one of Pasadena Memorial High Pasadena Noon Optimist Student of the Month. her social media posts and Transition is not easy. We all School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educator Shantharaj plans to attend the University of Houston to messages home lightheart- react to things differently,” Matthew Suarez, an orchestra director. pursue a major in honors biomedical science and then attend ed. From the outside, she she said. “It was important University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna T’Liza Kiel is empowering the Houston Shantharaj has done volunteer work at CT church food either medical or law school. seemed fi ne. for me to share that. Your veteran community by sharing her story and connecting veterans to mental health drives, school musicals, Texas region orchestra auditions and Shantharaj commented about his teacher, “Mr. Suarez, or After her return home story is your story. How you resources. She has also partnered with the UHCL Capt. Wendell M. Wilson of the in 2010, she ignored signs react doesn’t make you any Student Council Tree of Life. should I say, ‘Mama Suarez,’ displays characteristics direct- Offi ce of Veteran Services to offer training and resources. Photo by Kelsie Cleboski He has also participated in many extracurricular activities ly akin to the endearing nickname coined by his students. of trauma – unexplainable less of a veteran or a soldier and organizations, including the chamber orchestra, student Composed of a combination of quick-witted sassiness and anger, heavy drinking and or an airman or seaman.” council, National Honor Society, French National Honor concern over his students, Mr. Suarez is truly a teacher that jumping in her sleep. When One of the key goals of Society, UIL spelling, InterAct Club, Spanish Club and conducts spontaneity and excitement into my school life. her fi ancé, now husband, Telling: Houston, which is HOSA, with leadership positions as class president, orches- However, past his fun-loving exterior lies a teacher who expressed his concerns, she part of The Telling Project, tra president, superintendent student advisory committee and endeavors for the success of his students. After becoming waved them off. She heard is to help veterans feel less GARNER VISION CENTER the new orchestra director reports of other members of alone. Kiel also advises vet- my junior year, Mr. Suarez her brigade having a diffi cult erans to be involved in their Family Owned & Operated quickly rose to the chal- time, some even dying by communities and with other lenge of his new position, suicide, but she didn’t recog- veterans. “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” becoming someone who has nize her own struggle. Kiel Kiel has taken her own given me the confidence to felt that, by comparison, advice to heart, not only by pursue my own endeavors her deployment was far less working at Give an Hour, but • Treatment of and trust in my ability to harsh than the experiences of also by volunteering with create my own success.” others. the Military Veteran Peer Eye Diseases The South Belt Shining “I didn’t want to look Network and The Mission Stars will be presented in a weak,” she recalled. But Continues. She’s worked series of 10 students being ignoring the problem only with UHCL’s Capt. Wendell honored along with their made it worse. In her darkest M. Wilson Offi ce of Veter- favorite mentor. This is the hours, she twice attempted an Services on a number of Dr. B.J. Garner seventh in the series of 10. to take her own life. A 2015 events and presentations to Therapeutic Optometrist The 10 Shining Stars poll by The Washington Post raise awareness and connect Optometric Glaucoma Specialist represent the Top 10 Pas- and Kaiser Family Founda- veterans to important re- adena Memorial High tion found that 50 percent of sources. School students. The infor- Iraq and Afghanistan veter- UHCL Coordinator of • Laser Surgery mation and photos were ans know a service member Veteran Services Trisha Ruiz who has attempted or died said Kiel has been an asset to Consultations Laura Garner, supplied by the Pasadena Registered Optician Independent School Dis- by suicide. By sharing her the community. trict. story, Kiel hopes that she “T’Liza has been an ex- The Leader is also run- can encourage other veterans cellent champion for veter- ning the Top 10 Shining to recognize warning signs ans in the greater Houston • Contact Lenses Stars from Dobie and South in themselves or others. area. She leads by example Houston high schools. A key stepping stone to and motivates others to seek discovering her passion for help,” she said. “Veterans mental health was her educa- oftentimes are reluctant to • Eyewear tion at UHCL. Kiel enrolled ask for help. However, T’Li- in 2011, and she earned a za does her best to advocate Melinda McClure, Master of Arts in sociology for veterans who would oth- Optometry Tech Zamora recognized by Gonzalez as a hero in 2013. She began her de- erwise not have sought out South Houston High School’s Shining Star Gerardo Class and Mustering Petty Officer in the JROTC. gree with a focus on minori- help.” – Serving the South Belt Area for 40 Years – Homero Gonzalez is shown with distinguished educator Gonzalez plans to attend the University of Texas at ty studies, but while enrolled And, of course, Kiel is Alicia Zamora, Advanced Placement Spanish language Austin in pursuit of a major in psychology. Regarding in the course Sociology of busy preparing for more 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 instructor. Gonzalez has volunteered with Key Club, his teacher, Gonzalez said, “In all my educational first- Mental Health taught by performances of Telling: UHCL Assistant Professor Houston, including a fi lm- National Honor Society, and JROTC. Gonzalez has hand experience, I have never come across a teacher so actively participated in the school’s weekly recycling undervalued. I feel like Mrs. Zamora’s work deserves program, collecting excess paper and materials. He also recognition, she not only is an extraordinary instructor, collects canned and nonperishable foods from the nearby but she has proven to be a sagacious mentor. She’s an neighborhood for the needy. unsung hero, for I am not the only person that she has He has engaged in extracurricular activities including inspired and I will certainly not be the last. It’s just part of National Honor Society, Key Club, Debate and JROTC, her kindhearted nature, to help people, and I’m fortunate with a leadership position as Cadet Petty Officer Second enough to be one of those people.” The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a series of 10 students being honored along with their favorite mentor. This is the seventh in the series of 10. The 10 Shining Stars rep- resent the Top 10 South Houston High School stu- dents. The information and photos were supplied by the Pasadena Independent School District. The Leader is also run- ning the Top 10 Shining Stars from Dobie and Memorial high schools.

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11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 4, 2016 Faith Formation Truck driving offers Over The Back Fence by Alexis registration coming student scholarships Faith Formation registra- Faith Formation sessions Students who want to 1:30 to 4 p.m.; tion continues at St. Luke the will begin the week of Sept. learn truck driving have a • Northline Offi ce, 4424 golden opportunity to re- North Freeway, Suite A, Evangelist the weekend of 11. The next available time to THE VALIGURA MARKED 58 YEARS South Belt Elementary Salazar, Donna Taylor, Kristen Sorenson, Aug. 20 and 21 after all the register will be after Sept. 11. ceive training at virtually no Houston, 77022, phone: 713- Masses. Celebrate the beginning Best wishes are sent to Carl and Frances Kathleen Hinski celebrates a birthday Diana Polus, Kevin Baker, Michele cost. 692-7755, Thursday, Aug. Parents are welcome to of the new school year with Valigura who celebrated their 58th wed- Aug. 4. Jacquelyn Anderson is wished a Cutrer and Robin Wach; Friday, Aug. 5: In partnership with San 25, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; register their children Pre- a special blessing at the Mass ding anniversary Aug. 2 from children happy birthday Aug. 5. Stephanie McAtee, Douglas Woodson, Jacinto College, Gulf Coast • Southeast Offi ce, 12148- school 3 through high school on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 David and wife Katha, Donna and hus- Stuchbery Elementary Edna Peña, Wendy Phillips, Karen Owen, Workforce Solutions is offer- B Gulf Freeway, Houston, in the education building. p.m. band Gary, Deborah Lea, and Carl Wayne Blow out the birthday candles Aug. 5 Lillie Alvarez, Deanna Goodlet and ing $80,000 in scholarships 77034, phone: 713-576- and wife LuAnn; many grandchildren and for Rosa Alencastro. Jessica Reed and Shaun Stanton; Saturday, Aug. 6: David for qualifying individuals 2580, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1:30 great-grandchildren; and the Leader staff. Jennifer Spivey are wished a happy birth- Perry, Kenneth Brown and Jeff Weber interested in becoming truck to 4 p.m.; SCHOOL DAZE day Aug. 8. Blow out the candles for Salma Sunday, Aug. 7: Curtis Bradley, Sean drivers. • Astrodome Offi ce, 9315 The following personnel and staff mem- Meziou Aug. 10. Gilbert, Challen Averre, Claudia Castillo, The scholarship funds will Stella Link, Houston, 77025, SJC ready bers of the Pasadena Independent School Melillo Middle School Aubreae Swanson, Eric Jackson, Doug provide $3,200 per student, phone: 713-661-3220, Thurs- District celebrate birthdays Aug. 4 through On Aug. 5, happy birthday greetings are Mills and Vu Tuong; Monday, Aug. 8: thus allowing qualifying stu- day, Sept. 15, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. sent to Anthony Cesario. Kathy Jones, Brad Fuller, Jesse Lopez, dents to take truck driving San Jacinto College’s Atkinson Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate Toshana Kitchen, Christopher Herrera, courses tuition-free. Students truck driving program began Sing a happy birthday song to Dee Davis Sing a chorus of a birthday song Aug. 10 James Xavier Garcia, Shawn Arguello, who qualify for the scholar- in 1980, making it one of the for 2016 fall ships would only have to pay oldest truck driving schools Aug. 9. to Kayla Joos. David Elliot, Heather DeRousse, Jarod for their learners’ permits, in the area. Registration is open for South campus Science and Burnett Elementary Dobie High Hunt, Rebekah Peterson, Jami Cadena the San Jacinto College fall Allied Building, S-1.251S. and commercial driver’s li- After a six-week course, Send a birthday greeting Aug. 5 to Isabel Birthday greetings are sent to Shelby and Verda Carr; Tuesday, Aug. 9: Sam censes. entry-level drivers can test semester. The payment dead- For more information, email Amaya. Enjoy a birthday cake with Kevin Collier Aug. 4. The day for a party for Eileen Farias, Trae Buchanan, Jennifer Weise, line for fall classes is Aug. 12 [email protected]. Students who want to ap- for a commercial driver’s at 5 p.m., and classes begin Honors programs Schulba Aug. 10. O’Connor, Anthony Ponce, Anne Regier Dennis Spencer, Josie Mendez, Unatrice ply for the funding need to license (CDL) from the Aug. 22. Weekend College to be held Frazier Elementary and Brianna Vorhis-Topping is Aug. 6. Jackson, Robert Coy, Patti Racicot and act quickly. State of Texas and begin a classes begin on Sept. 9. An Honors program ori- Light the birthday candles for Luisa Lewis Aug. 8 is the day for a cake for La Nguyen. Jill Kasselman; and Wednesday, Aug. The scholarships will fund career. Visit sanjac.edu/apply-regis entation will be held on Aug. 5. Blow out the birthday candles for Sing two choruses of a birthday song Aug. 10: Alex Limon, Zerick Guinn and Keith training for 25 San Jacinto The program prepares ter/overview/registration for Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. Natasha Gittens-Edgar Aug. 6. 10 to Yvette Giron and Donna Rinehart. Black. College students, and will be students for the Class A more information on steps to to 2 p.m., in the San Jacinto Meador Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS available only until Dec. 31, CDL, so drivers are qualifi ed register. College North campus Mon- Birthday greetings are in order for Colleen CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, 2016. for a full variety of loads and Community Education ument Room, N-12.200. For Robles on Aug. 6. The Leader sends happy birthday wish- congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Anyone who wants to ap- vehicles. Center events more information, email ma Moore Elementary es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. ply for the funding to learn Truck driving is a high-de- The Community Educa- ria.donaire-cirsovius@sjcd. Aug. 7 is the day for a birthday cake for birthday this week: Items must be submitted by Friday noon for truck driving must contact mand career in the greater tion Center, located in the edu. Gisela VillaGarcia. Thursday, Aug. 4: Beth Fawcett, Monica the next week’s publication. one of the area designated Houston area. Interactive Learning Center Medical assisting program Workforce Solutions offi ces According to the Texas (building 1) room 108 on the pinning ceremony to schedule an information Workforce Commission, em- Central campus, will hold The San Jacinto College Former South Belter leads Pixar Animation session between 1:30 and 4 ployment for truck drivers free workshops that are open medical assisting program p.m. in the region is projected to to the public in August. To will host its annual pinning The contact information, grow 23 percent by 2022. register, call 281-478-2786. ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. locations, dates and times of The average annual salary Events include: 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Studio’s Finding Dory special effects team the information sessions are for truck drivers in the region Information session for the North campus Monument By Jay Do The second son of Gayle ence, it seemed great. It has worked with Pixar, ing to get all the deadlines as follows: is $46,815, or $22.51 per English as a Second Lan- Room, N-12.200. For more Former South Belt and John Chapman, Chap- made me really excited to Finding Dory has proven to met in the last months of the • Cypress Station Offi ce, hour. For information, visit guage (ESL) is Monday, Aug. information, email anna.ben resident Chris Chapman man spent a large portion of be able to be a part of that.” be Chapman’s most chal- fi nal movie. It could be the 70 FM 1960 West #A, Hous- the web at sanjac.edu/continu 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. [email protected]. recently partook in an in- his childhood helping with Chapman directed a lenging endeavor to date. last three months or it could ton, 77090, phone: 281-891- ingprofessional-develop 2850, Thursday, Aug. 18, ment /truck-driving. Information session on Deputized voter registrar tegral position in Pixar’s his mother’s bakery and is crew over the course of “This last movie was the be the last six months, and T-PEG funded job training in training record-breaking Finding not completely sure how he three years in Pixar’s sequel biggest challenge for me,” it normally turns into long health occupations is Tues- For those needing training Dory. developed his artistic sense to Finding Nemo in man- said Chapman. “Trying to hours and it gets pretty Remove Trip Hazards & Standing Water day, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. as a deputized voter registrar, Graduating from J. and love for cinematic pro- aging the movie’s special get all that work done and grueling and stressful. You Career Pathways Coach- a training session will be held Sidewalks + Driveways + Pool Decks + Patio Frank Dobie High School in duction. effects as technical director making sure it was done have to get a lot of things ing is Wednesday, Aug. 10, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at CONCRETE from 12:30 to 3 p.m. 2 p.m., in the North campus the class of 1991, Chapman “I don’t know why I supervisor. on time was defi nitely a done in a short amount of Information session on Slovacek Student Center, attended Texas A&M Uni- got into this line of work to “I was the effects su- challenge. There’s this big time and you always ques- RAISING T-PEG funded job training in N-12.112. For more informa- versity to pursue a degree be honest with you,” said pervisor for Finding Dory, crunch period that happens tion yourself as to whether computers is Thursday, Aug. tion, email ronald.hopkins@ in computer engineering. Chapman. “I grew up al- so I was in charge of about when you’re in movie pro- or not you’re going to get CORPORATION 11, at 2 p.m. sjcd.edu. After graduating in 1995, ways liking movies. Part of 30 artists to create all the duction, where you’re try- Continued on Page 5A 713-991-1777 The San Jacinto College About San Jacinto College Chapman continued his ed- it may be that it’s so hot in effects of that movie,” said Licensed Vocational Nursing Surrounded by monu- ucation within the depart- Texas during the summers Chapman. “For that movie, (LVN) program will host its ments of history, industries ment of visualization in the that I went to the movie that would be all the water WANNA WORK? annual Nightingale Cere- and maritime enterprises of area of visualization scienc- theaters a lot just to get in and all the water interac- mony on Friday, Aug. 5, at today, and the space age of es. some air conditioning and tions that you see. There Ask for Joe 5 p.m., in the North cam- tomorrow, San Jacinto Col- He graduated with a I developed a love for cine- were a number of other pus Fine Arts Auditorium, lege has been serving the master’s degree in visual- ma. I had always had an ar- things as well, but water N-1.103. For more informa- citizens of East Harris Coun- ization in 1996 before join- tistic sense, so when I found was the biggest thing for tion, email Barbara.Guillo ty, Texas, for more than 50 ing Pixar Animation Stu- out that I could get involved that particular movie.” Southbelt Montessori School [email protected]. years. As an Achieving the dios in 2000. somehow with art and sci- In the 16 years that he Mental Health LCDC Dream Leader College, San Day Care Facility Workshop Jacinto College is committed 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 San Jacinto College will to the goals and aspirations host a Mental Health Li- of a diverse population of censed Chemical Depen- approximately 30,000 credit dency Counselor (LCDC) students. The College offers Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 186 degrees and certifi cates, FREE 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at with 46 technical programs the North campus Science and a university transfer divi- and Allied Health Building, sion. Registration N-17.1022. For more infor- Students benefi t from a mation, email gina.thomas@ support system that maps out sjcd.edu. a pathway for success, and $100 A Week for All Ages Pharmacy tech program job training programs that • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. information sessions are renowned for meeting the • All Meals Provided • NCI Accepted The San Jacinto College needs of growing industries • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certiied pharmacy technician program in the region. San Jacinto • Accepting children 6 wks - 13 yrs old will host two information College graduates contribute sessions on Monday, Aug 8, nearly $690 million each year • Drop-ins Welcome • Siblings Discount at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., in the to the Texas workforce. Last LEGO camp set Flood problems? The last camp of the sum- matics, and eccentric motion. Chris Chapman and mother Gayle Chris Chapman and wife Lori mer at San Jac for the Jedi They’ll build LEGO XWings, You can go home again... Master Engineering Using AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers ® LEGO begins Aug. 8. and more. Cost of the camp is Let Farmers help. Kids ages 7-12 are invited $160, and location is the San Remember When At Farmers, we know that you insure to participate in the Jedi Mas- Jacinto College Central cam- your home to get things back to normal ter Engineering Using LEGO pus, building 31. To register, 40 years ago ( 1976) riot at the theater. the Kroger grocery store on 8 to El Dorado Boulevard 1 year ago (2015) camp from Aug. 8-12. Partic- visit http://www.sanjac.edu/ The home of James and 30 years ago (1986) Fuqua. began. The project is ap- A 2-year-old boy if something unexpected happens. That’s ipants will discover key engi- calendar/summer-camps. Snookie Williamson, who Buzzy Kieth, Dobie 15 years ago (2001) proximately fi ve miles in drowned in a swimming why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service neering concepts such as gear For more information, lived in Sagemont for just football coach and 28-year City of Houston offi cials length, beginning at Kurland pool Aug. 3 in the 11200 you get from a Farmers agent. Call me trains, worm drives, pneu- email [email protected]. two weeks, burned to the coaching veteran, was in- answered questions at a Road, just north of Beltway block of Sagehill near and get a quote on the insurance that ground. ducted into the Texas High meeting at Stuchbery Ele- 8, and ending approximate- Hughes Road. Emergen- helps get you back where you belong. William B. Cummings Jr. School Coaches Associa- mentary with more than 325 ly one mile south of FM cy crews responded to the Largest selection of served as drum major for the tion’s Hall of Honor. people in attendance. 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The incident was ruled acci- SIGNATURE COLLECTION The Right BRA, OF WIGS & a $30,612,570 budget for and continue to provide res- Garnet Coleman, 39, was The City of Houston be- dental, and no charges were The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS the 1981-82 school year. idential services, the South- arrested after a confronta- gan sending out red-light fi led. Caring Fitters Trained & Certified The Gulfway Drive-In bend Homeowners Asso- tion with the president of his camera tickets again. The Houston District D City to Help With All Your After Becky’s Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street Theater was shut down and ciation board of directors children’s school. move to issue citations Council Member Dwight Great selection of League City approximately 12 persons recommended that its mem- 10 years ago (2006) came two weeks after the Boykins hosted the second Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 were arrested following a bers accept a $100 mainte- Seven schools in the cameras were turned back annual Swingin’ for Se- nance fee increase. South Belt area of PISD on after a judge threw out niors golf tournament at Even without a tax hike received recognized status the results of November’s Hermann Park Golf Course. parents living in Clear as a result of test scores on referendum in which vot- Proceeds benefited Boy- Creek ISD were expected to the Texas Assessment of ers rejected the red-light kins’ Senior Assistance spend more money for stu- Knowledge and Skills. camera system. Tickets Fund that helped District D dent education in extracur- Precinct 2 deputy con- were not issued for drivers senior citizens make needed ricular activities to help save stables assisted federal law caught running red lights home repairs. seventh- and eighth-grade enforcement offi cers in a between July 9 and July 24. sports. drug raid and reported other The Houston Police Depart- 20 years ago (1996) incidents, including a rob- ment had one sergeant and Atkinson and Moore bery and arrests for endan- four offi cers assigned to John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. elementaries earned state germent to a child and pro- examine each violation to “Exemplary” status for out- hibited weapons. decide if a ticket should be Orthodontist standing performance on the 5 years ago (2011) sent. The citations cost $75 1995-96 Texas Assessment Both the Pasadena Inde- each if paid on time. There 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer of Academic Skills. This pendent School District and are 70 cameras set up at 50 was the fi rst time a Pasa- the Clear Creek Indepen- intersections. The chosen dena campus had received dent School District were intersections have been de- • Braces Without Tooth Removal this rating, the highest in the rated “Recognized” by the termined by the city to be state. Texas Education Agency. the most dangerous. While Houston policemen on San Jacinto College there are no red light cam- bikes began using radar for South broke ground on eras in the immediate South • Headgear NOT Required speed limit enforcement on its new science and allied Belt area, there are three in Hughes Road. health building. Sched- the general area. Two former Clear Brook uled for completion in fall The three closest to the • Insurance Assignment Accepted High School coaches were 2013, the new three-story, community are at FM 2351 promoted to athletic direc- 150,000-square-foot build- and the Gulf Freeway, El tor positions. Jim Hatfi eld ing will house nine areas Dorado Boulevard and the • Quality and Caring Office became the athletic director of scientifi c study and will Gulf Freeway and at Belt- of the Clear Creek School include nursing simulation way 8 and Telephone Road. Second District and Mike Watson labs, an astronomy obser- Houston’s red light camera became the new athletic di- vatory, and laboratories de- contract expires in 2014. • Certified Specialist Opinions rector for the Pearland dis- signed to model pharmaceu- Mayor Annise Parker said Welcome trict. tical environments. the contract with Arizo- More than seven fi re A massive four-year con- na-based American Traffi c trucks from various sta- struction effort to widen the Solutions Inc. will not be Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 tions responded to a fi re at Gulf Freeway from Beltway renewed. Thursday, August 4, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 SoHo selects Bundy, Lee for induction in Teacher Hall of Honor By Al Carter, PISD glish teachers to be inducted. game. The ceremony will as sponsor for the Class of Education Association and Barbara Lee college prep. resumed her studies at the that position until her retire- Two faculty icons whose During her tenure, Lee was a start about 45 minutes be- 1969. She endeared herself the International Society of English - 1963-1988 Born to teach, Lee began University of Houston, and ment in 1988. tenures began during South department colleague of Ina fore the 1 p.m. kickoff. to hundreds of business and Business Education. Another of the master her formal education in a graduated in 1963. She be- Before and after retire- Houston High’s formative McDaniel, Carolyn Perry Profi les of the two new non-business students alike In 1976, Bundy was elect- English teachers who came two-room schoolhouse in gan teaching at South Hous- ment, Lee was actively years have been selected and June Sledge, all previ- teacher inductees include: in her role as faculty advis- ed president of the Jane Long to South Houston during the Arkansas where her father ton that fall. involved in Delta Kappa for induction in the school’s ous Hall of Honor inductees Patricia Bundy er to the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Chapter of the Daughters of school’s early years, Lee taught. When her parents’ In addition to her teach- Gamma, an internation- Teacher and Staff Hall of who began teaching at the Business - 1962-1977 recreational programs. the American Revolution. taught 25 years, endearing general store failed during ing chores, Lee sponsored al association of women Honor. school in the 1960s. Bundy came to South Bundy earned her bach- Her two daughters graduated herself to students with her the Depression, the family the Class of 1968 and the educators focused on ed- Patricia Bundy, who Three additional induct- Houston High in 1962, fell elor’s and master’s de- from South Houston – Susan Southern charm and her in- relocated to Del Rio, where Class of 1972, of which her ucational issues and schol- taught business courses at ees for the South Houston in love with a class of savvy grees from the University in 1969 and Sandra in 1971. sight into the grace of both Lee earned her high school daughter, Shelley, was a arship awards. She served the school for 15 years, and Alumni Hall of Honor will sophomores, traded in her of Houston. She served as Bundy teamed with fel- the English language and diploma at age 15. She at- member. as a mentor to colleagues, Barbara Lee, who taught be announced in August. English texts for a room full president of Delta Pi Ep- low faculty members Doro- just growing up. tended Texas State Col- Lee also sponsored the former students and neigh- English for 25 years, will The fi ve new inductees of chattering typewriters silon, a graduate business thy Williams and Sue Bar- For 14 of those 25 years, lege for Women (now Tex- Us Folks singing club, the borhood children, many of be inducted during South will be honored during the and discovered that she was fraternity and was named nett to establish the Norman she chaired the English as Woman’s University), Literary Club and the Cre- whom considered her a sec- Houston homecoming ac- school’s annual Homecom- just the right type to teach a member of the school’s Bundy Memorial Scholar- Department. She took two studying textiles and cos- ative Writing Club. Along ond mom. tivities in October. ing Open House on Oct. business courses to a gener- honor society. ship, presented annually to Creative Writing Club tume design, but left during the way, she earned her After her retirement, Lee Bundy and Lee will bring 6. All will be introduced ation of Trojans. Her service to TBEA a South Houston senior. teams to the state UIL con- her junior year to marry Joe master’s in English from taught Shell Oil Company the total of teacher inductees during a noon reception in By the time she left South included roles as a district The scholarship honored test. At one time or another, Dean Lee. UH-Clear Lake and attend- engineers technical writing to 28, all chosen since the the Reinartz Conference Houston in 1977, Bundy representative and state her husband, Norman, who she taught every English Joe and Barbara were ed Cambridge University in skills and worked with oth- Teacher and Staff Hall was Center in the middle of the could have used an adding membership chairman. She was killed in a chemical subject South Houston had married 63 years before his England during the summer er Shell employees to im- established four years ago. campus. machine to tally her honors also served as a commit- plant vehicle accident in to offer, including senior death in 2012. of 1982. prove their English speak- Bundy will be the fi rst busi- On Oct. 8, the fi ve induct- and educational affi liations. tee chair for the Mountain 1973. classes in composition, The couple moved to In 1975, Lee was pro- ing skills. ness teacher inducted. Lee ees will be honored again In 1974, she was select- Plains Business Education Bundy, now Patricia advanced writing, British Houston, where Joe worked moted to chair of the En- Lee still lives in the Pas- joins an illustrious list of during pregame festivities ed as the Texas Business Association and as a mem- Bundy Bartley, lives in Gal- literature and accelerated for Shell Oil. In 1960, Lee glish Department and held adena area. former South Houston En- at the Trojans’ homecoming Education Association’s ber of the National Business veston. district teacher of the year. The following year, she was named the year’s outstand- ing teacher by the Knights of Columbus and was also chosen Texas Teacher of the Year by TBEA. She left a job in the oil sector to sign on as a South Houston teacher just six years after the school opened. She taught soph- omore English for a year and junior English the next, maintaining her connection with the Class of 1965. Bundy moved to the business department the next year and, teaching se- nior courses, accompanied the Class of 1965 all the way through to graduation. Not surprisingly, she served as senior sponsor for the class. As chairman of the busi- ness department, Bundy taught offi ce machines, business math, typing, gen- eral business and offi ce procedures. She also served Patricia Bundy Barbara Lee Chapman reflects upon time spent with Pixar Animation Studios . . . Continued from Page 4A staying at the forefront of of the learning curve of all nology company in Silicon most unique things about everything done on time. cutting edge graphic ani- the new technology that’s Valley, you have to always Pixar is the people that are That’s always the thing on mation technology, Pixar’s always being developed,” stay on top of technology there. It’s a varied group my mind, because that mov- employees continually look said Chapman. “You can’t and the visuals and things of people who are super ie has a fi nal release date for ways by which to pro- let yourself stagnate too like that. If we just kept our talented and super nice to that cannot be changed. duce content that is more much. You always have to movies looking like they work with. That’s really the Some deadlines are soft and immersive and engaging to be learning something new. did on the fi rst Toy Story, it special sauce about working some are hard, and that was consumers. A big part of Pixar is that wouldn’t be very good. That with Pixar. Some of the peo- one of the hard ones.” “Another challenging it’s a technology company, defi nitely would affect box ple I get to work with have Priding themselves on thing is just staying on top and just like any other tech- offi ce, because we wouldn’t been off to war, some were have as far of a reach. It’s rock stars or musicians who hard working for fi ve years all changed over to become on a single project and hav- technical directors. You ing it tank at the box offi ce.” never stop hearing about all Chapman’s time with the interesting things that Pixar has enabled him to these people either have grow in his career while al- done before they joined or ways keeping him engaged after they leave. It’s just a in the fi eld. lot of fun and these people “The journey has been are the reason we’re able to really interesting,” said do these really interesting Chapman. “I’ve been with and amazing effects in the Pixar for 16 years and usu- movies.” ally I’m doing the shots and For Chapman, working the special effects myself for Pixar is an experience and that’s what I’ve done that has proven to be a most of the time, up until meaningful and worthwhile this last job. The last three one. years is when I’ve become “It’s great to be work- more of a manager, oversee- ing with such great people, ing other people, so that was but also to be able to work a different experience. It’s on such great projects. The always exciting, because philosophy of Pixar is al- there’s always something ways to do the best quality new. There’s new technol- of work that you possibly ogy, new people to work can and it’s great to be as- with, so it always keeps me sociated with that. That’s guessing.” something that Steve Jobs The area in which Pixar instilled in the company a distinguishes itself the most long time ago, the notion from other similar compa- that quality is your best nies, in Chapman’s opinion, business model. is the people who comprise "If you do good quality the organization and make it work, things will always what it is. work out for you in the “One of the coolest and end,” said Chapman. 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While in Italy, the students enjoyed a tour by gondola. Pictured above are, left to right, Jolissa Villalobos, Sarah Loftin, Evelyn Llanas and Ashley Salinas.

Shown above enjoying crepes and gelato after touring the Vatican Muse- um, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Trevi Fountain are, left to right, Emily Ganinio, Bethany Cook, Sarah Loftin, Ashley Salinas, Jolissa Villalobos, Kellie Tyer, Evelyn Llanas and Isabel Lara-Martinez. Lester family tours Caribbean

The Lester family recently toured the Caribbean on board the Royal Ca- ribbean Cruise. While on the cruise, the family visited Atlantis, Coco Cay, the Bahamas and Orlando, Florida. Shown above are, left to right, Jason Lester, Reginald Lester, LaTricia Lester and Jarvis Lester. The Lesters are longtime residents of the South Belt community, having resided in the High- land Meadows subdivision for 19 years. Reginald works as a logistics man- agement analyst supervisor for Lockheed Martin and LaTricia is a City of Houston staff analyst. Jarvis and Jason both attended J. Frank Dobie High School, graduating in the classes of 2015 and 2016, respectively. SECTION B Thursday, August 4, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED www.southbeltleader.com Dobie football preseason workouts underway Meet The Longhorns vendors sought High school football be recognized. p.m. At left, preseason football practice has begun at Dobie workouts are underway, Players and coaches are Those vendors wishing High School, which means which means the Dobie busy preparing for the reg- to take part in the Meet DIXIE DELI Football Booster Club is ular season opener, which The Longhorns event may 364A FM 1959 varsity football head coach (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 Mike Norman (center) has planning for the second comes Saturday, Aug. 27, direct email to infodfboost 281-484-3083 officially started his second annual Meet The Long- against the Summer Creek [email protected] for more Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK season at the helm of the horns Night. Bulldogs. Game time is 6 information. program. Dobie, coming off In conjunction with a 5-5 regular season that that Wednesday, Aug. 17 Our Office ended with a first-round event, booster club mem- BREAKFAST SOLD over playoff loss to North Shore, bers are seeking vendors served 1400 homes is looking for greater things to take part in the festivi- 8:00 AM this season. Players began ties. Table booths are $100 to All Day in 2015 HAR.com\LLendsey Sun.-Thur. 8-10 – Fri.-Sat. 8-11 832-545-7005 workouts Aug. 1 in T-shirts, each. LaWanda Lendsey [email protected] shorts and helmets only, but The event will be held in BRUNCH BUFFET Realtor Estate Broker Associate - Apartment Locator that will change Aug. 5 as the school cafeteria from 5 Sat. & Sun. 8 AM to 2 PM full pads are introduced. Do- Thinking of Selling or to 7 p.m., and will include COUPON bie has a scrimmage Aug. 12 a meal, players and coach $ Happy Hour All Day Every Day Renting Your Property? at Strake Jesuit and another 5 OFF introductions and more. nd – Catering Available – Divorced, Inherited Property, Downsizing, Upgrading, Illness Aug. 19 against Clear Brook 2 Entree Cheerleaders and players Not good for breakfast or brunch buffet. Limit 1 per table. Exp. 08/31/16 10906 Fuqua • 281-484-2697 Call Today for a Consultation and Your at Columbia Challenger Sta- from other programs will Neighborhood’s Market Insight Report dium in Webster before the regular season comes Sat- urday, Aug. 27, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena against Summer Creek. Joining Norman at left are assistant Roy Shiflett Realtors coach Jermaine Gasaway (left) and quarterbacks’ 281-481-3733 coach Charles Washington (right). See story on Page GGreatreat MexicanMexican Food!Food! 6B.

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If North Shore The Houston Chroni- is not the matchup, it’s cle’s preseason poll pre- likely to be the Atascoci- dictably has defending ta Eagles, who enter 2016 Class 6A, Division II state with some lofty expecta- champion Katy at No. 1. tions. Pearland, no longer a The high school foot- district foe of Dobie’s, ball playoffs are divided is at No. 2, followed by into two divisions. Divi- Class 6A newcomer and sion I is reserved for those 2015 Class 5A Division high schools with the larg- I state titleholder George est student body enroll- Ranch. ment within their compet- North Shore is at No. ing districts. 4, just four spots ahead In District 22-6A, for of Atascocita, which is instance, Deer Park and eighth. Dobie would qualify for It’s only the fourth day the Division I playoffs, of the preseason for Do- with others such as La bie, but it’s not too early to Porte, Memorial or others look into the future. Dobie High School class of 2016 graduate Tyler heading to Division II. Will it be North Shore Myers will remain close to home as he begins As for District 21-6A, yet again, or is Atascoci- his collegiate baseball career beginning this fall. North Shore and Atascoc- ta in the offing when it all Earlier in the recruiting process, it appeared My- ita possess the largest stu- shakes out? ers might be headed to the state of Kansas. No more. Late in June, Myers agreed to sign a letter of intent with Paris Junior College, where he will Houston Area Preseason begin play this fall. The Dragons can use Myers The Thompson Lady Lions’ seventh-grade girls’ basketball en- row) Vanessa Lam, McKenzie Rankins, Karina Palos, Alisha in the middle infi eld or on the pitching mound. A try in the City of Pasadena summer league went undefeated Countee, Krystal Benitez, (back row) coach David Lam, Alys- Class 6A Football Rankings three-year starter at the varsity level for Dobie, and claimed the league championship following a great overall sa Garza, Victoria Thomas, Keyona Mathis, Diarra Hypolite, Myers played primarily at shortstop as a sopho- performance. These players are now looking forward to their Erica Gonzales and Brooke Jordan, a Thompson Intermediate more and then added pitching to his act in both eighth-grade season at Thompson, with the school year begin- coaching staff member. 1. Katy Tigers 2015-2016. ning Aug. 23. Members of the team are, left to right, (front 2. Pearland Oilers 3. George Ranch Longhorns Houston Defender 8s coast to another AAU hoops crown Local sports notes 4. North Shore Mustangs Shiflett has JFD season tix 5. The Woodlands Highlanders There’s still time for Dobie High School football fans to purchase discounted season ticket packages 6. Cypress Ranch Mustangs for the 2016 season. Now through Friday, August 19, from 8 a.m. un- 7. Lamar Texans til 4:30 p.m., Pasadena Independent School District 2016 football season ticket packages will be on sale 8. Atascocita Eagles in the PISD Ticket Office, located at 2906 Dabney in the Phillips Field House. Individual tickets only 9. Klein Collins Tigers will be available after August 19. For Dobie High School football fans, the packag- 10. Ridge Point Panthers es will also be sold at Roy Shiflett Realtors, 11559 Beamer Road (the intersection of Beamer and Belt- way 8 next to the South Belt-Ellington Leader of- fice) as well as the PISD Ticket Office. Sports Calendar The costs for tickets are $6 each ($36 for six Do- VOLLEYBALL bie games at Veterans Stadium). This is a savings Friday, Aug. 5 of $1 per ticket off the $7 gate price. There are no Dobie all levels at Clear Brook scrimm., 2:00 reserved seats sold. Brook all levels host Dobie, La Porte scrimm., 2:00 Student tickets are also available for $3 each and may be used for any varsity regular season game at Saturday, Aug. 6 Veterans Stadium. Dobie all levels hosts 4-team scrimm., 9 a.m. Varsity home games will be played at 7 p.m. on Fridays and 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Dobie will play its season opener at Veterans Stadi- Dobie varsity hosts Elkins, Atascocita, 4 p.m. um on Saturday, Aug. 27, against Summer Creek. Brook varsity hosts St. Agnes, 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the Longhorns are scheduled to play a Dobie JV hosts Elkins, Atascocita, 4 p.m. pair of Thursday night games, first against Memorial Brook JV hosts St. Agnes, 5:30 and then against Sam Rayburn. Dobie freshman A hosts Elkins, Atascocita, 5:00 Brook freshman A hosts St. Agnes, 4:30 SBYSC sign-up continues Dobie freshman B hosts Elkins, Atascocita, 5:00 The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is now accept- ing on-line registration for the fall 2016 season as Thursday, Aug. 11 youth boys and girls age 4 to 18 are welcome to join (Brook varsity at Adidas Texas Invitational) the league. Brook vs. New Braunfels, 11:30 a.m., Manvel H.S. The Houston Defenders eighth-grade basketball team rolled diate, Isaiah Bibb (Creekside Intermediate), Shannon Hayes its way to another Amateur Athletic Union tournament title, (Thompson Intermediate), Darion Ramos (Bondy Interme- Children eligible for the under 5 to under 8 (4, 5, Brook vs. Coppell, 3:15, Manvel H.S. 6 and 7-year-olds) will pay $115 to register, while Brook vs. La Porte, 4:30, Manvel H.S. going a perfect 4-0 at the Houston Championship July 30-31 diate), (back row) K.J. Ellis (Bonnette Intermediate), coach in Alvin. In the title game, the Defenders more than doubled Mike Rogers, DeMarcus Carathers (Beverly Hills Interme- children in the under 9 and under 10 groups (8 and up the J. Prince All-Stars in a 60-29 win. Members of the team diate), Keyveon Thompson (Beverly Hills Intermediate) and 9-year-olds) will pay $130. Those in the under 11 Friday, Aug. 12 and older (10 to 18-year-olds) will pay $170 to reg- Brook varsity at Adidas Texas Invitational, TBA include, left to right, (front row) Trevon Washington (San Marquice Scott (Beverly Hills Intermediate). Jacinto Intermediate), Tomas Garcia (Beverly Hills Interme- ister. Dobie varsity at Northside (San Antonio) Tourn. Families may register their children by visiting Dobie vs. Holmes, 9 a.m., Taylor H.S. www.southbeltsoccer.org, and simply follow the Dobie vs. Clemens, 10:15 a.m., Taylor H.S. It’s a San Antonio trip for JFD prompts. After registering on-line, families will be required to present a copy of their child’s birth cer- Saturday, Aug. 13 tificate to the SBYSC team coach. Brook varsity at Adidas Texas Invitational, TBA Brook volleyball/88-team field to Pearland Only credit card/debit card payments will be ac- Dobie varsity at Northside (San Antonio) Tourn., TBA What the McDonald’s School varsity volleyball volleyball fan, there will 11 pool play matches at of play, the Dobie Lady cepted at the time of on-line registration. A late fee will be assessed after Sept. 1, 2016. TENNIS Texas Invitational Basket- coach John Turner and be no other tournament to Manvel High School. Longhorns will get a taste ball Tournament is to the others who helped found be on opening weekend. An 11:30 a.m. match of play coming out of San The registration fee covers/includes uniform Monday, Aug. 8 shirt, shorts and socks in addition to the league-wide Dobie varsity at San Marcos Invitational, TBA Pasadena and Deer Park the now Adidas Texas Billed as the largest against New Braunfels Antonio. areas, the Adidas Texas Invitational Volleyball volleyball invitational of opens things for Clear Over just two days fundraiser. Parents will be responsible for providing Invitational volleyball ex- Tournament 19 years ago, its kind in the state, the Brook, which then takes – Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 – shin guards, soccer cleats and a practice ball. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Practices begin this month, with games set to Dobie varsity at San Marcos Invitational, TBA travaganza certainly is to there’s plenty to get excit- Adidas Texas Invitation- on Coppell at 3:15 p.m. Dobie will take part in the Pearland. ed about in the Pearland/ al features three different Right after that, the Lady 15-team Northside ISD begin in September. Regular season games will be With 80 teams com- Manvel/Alvin areas come defending state champi- Wolverines close out a Varsity Volleyball Tourna- held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, either at El Friday, Aug. 12 Franco Lee Park or Beverly Hills Park. Dobie varsity at Friendswood, 5:00 peting, the McDonald’s Aug. 11-13. ons from 2015, and many busy day of action by fac- ment. Texas Invitational hosted On opening day, 88 more who plan to be in the ing La Porte at 4:30 p.m. On Aug. 12, Dobie will 200 games over three ac- teams will go head-to- title hunt this season. Trophy round play will go head-to-head against SJC softball tryouts Saturday, Aug. 13 The San Jacinto College softball team will host Dobie varsity hosts exes matches, 9 a.m. tion-packed days last No- head in best-of-three pool Clear Brook, one of the commence Aug. 12 and San Antonio Holmes and vember, with more than play covering 10 locations 88 invited programs once Aug. 13, with the Gold then Clemens, a pair of tryouts for the 2017 season on Friday, August 12. High school seniors are invited to attend. Pitchers Football 44,000 hoops fans cover- on opening day. By the again this season, is mere- Bracket Championship teams that finished third in ing 10 venues. second day of the tourna- ly looking to build some Match playing out Aug. 13 their respective districts a and catchers will try out from 2 to 4 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 12 infield and outfield prospects will try out from 4 to Dobie all teams at Strake Jesuit scrimmage, For 2016, the Nov. 17- ment, when bracket play early-season momentum. at Pearland High School, season ago. 19 event is expected to be begins, seven of those 10 The Lady Wolverines, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Holmes went 27-15, with 6 p.m. Crusader Stadium, TBA All tryouts will take place at the San Jacinto Brook all teams at Texas City scrimmage, as big and as exciting as locations will remain in led by Jaden Newsome River Walk for Dobie Clemens rolling to a 32-14 mark. Both teams were College South Campus softball field located at Stingaree Stadium, TBA ever. use. and Jordan Russell, will While Clear Brook But for Pearland High For the avid high school play each of its three Aug. stays closer to home and downed in the first round of 13735 Beamer. potentially faces some the playoffs.Trophy round Participants are asked to register for tryouts with Saturday, Aug. 13 of the state’s top compe- play comes Aug. 13, as Do- assistant softball coach Kelsey Walters, at kelsey. Southbelt Dolphins host Ellington Rams Adidas Texas Invitational Volleyball tition from three classes bie seeks hardware. [email protected] or 281-998-6150 ext. 3524. (Blackhawk Park, 8 a.m.) Aug. 11-13, Pearland ISD/9 Other Locales Sagemont Cowboys at Pasadena Panthers Northside ISD Volleyball Lions’ FB gear pickup Aug. 12 (Pasadena High School, 8 a.m.) The Thompson Intermediate football coaching Aug. 12-13, San Antonio staff will welcome players for the first of two equip- Friday, Aug. 19 3-Day Passes (Available Aug. 11 Only) ment pickup dates Friday, Aug. 12, at the school. Dobie all teams at Clear Brook scrimmage, *Adults $30, Seniors $20, Students $12 Eighth-grade students may pick up their practice Columbia Challenger Stadium, TBA gear from 10 a.m. to noon, with the seventh-graders Individual Match Day Tickets Friday, Aug. 12 matches invited to do so from 1 to 3 p.m. A second equip- ment pick-up date will be Monday, Aug. 22, from 1 Thursday, Aug. 25 *Adults $12, Seniors $8, Students $5 to 3 p.m. Dobie JV Orange at Summer Creek, 6:30 Dobie vs. Holmes, 9 a.m. Aug. 11: Clear Brook vs. New Braunfels, 11:30 a.m. The Lions’ football program will have a couple of Dobie JV White at Summer Creek, 4:30 Dobie vs. Clemens, 10:15 a.m. Saturday practices once school begins, including the Dobie freshman Orange hosts Summer Creek, 4:30 Clear Brook vs. Coppell, 3:15 p.m. annual Red/White day, featuring scrimmage action Dobie freshman White hosts Summer Creek, 4:30 between the respective seventh- and eighth-grade A Brook JV Red hosts Bellaire, 4:30 Clear Brook vs. La Porte, 4:30 p.m. at Taylor High School and B division teams. Brook JV Black hosts Bellaire, 6:00 (all at Manvel High School) For more information about equipment pick up days, direct email to Thompson head football coach Brook freshman Red at Bellaire, 4:30 *Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 is gold, silver and *Saturday, Aug. 13 is gold, silver and Doug Sawyer at [email protected]. The Brook freshman Black at Bellaire, 4:30 Pasadena ISD intermediate football season begins in bronze division trophy play. bronze division trophy play. September. Thursday, August 4, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Competition for roles JFD’s new era in tennis about to begin Continued from Page 1B petition against solid play- “I’ve challenged a lot of ers in an effort to improve. those kids who have been “I don’t believe in sitting on the sidelines scheduling teams I know supporting us to this point we can beat. That’s not but haven’t always had the how you get ready for chance to play in mean- team tennis play. ingful matches,” Moreno “We are still playing said. all of the Clear Creek ISD “There are opportuni- schools, the Pearland ISD ties for a lot of these kids schools and more. It’s go- to take that next step, and ing to be a challenge. As we really need that to hap- I said, we may take some pen. lumps early, but I’m still As has sometimes been excited about our poten- the case, we may take tial. some lumps early on, but “I like challenges as a the goal is to be ready for coach, and we have an en- that Sept. 20 district open- thusiastic crew. It’s great er (versus Beaumont West to be able to have that Brook). combination of ‘want to’ “If we don’t have some and a desire to improve.” of these questions an- Moreno also must deal swered by then and get with the fact that there are some needed experience, presently just 10 varsity- it might be hard to re- ready girls’ players as the bound.” season nears. “Big” Tommy Nguyen (left) and Tina Ha teamed in singles’ ladder, while Ha is at No. 2 on the girls’ Dobie is looking to Vargas is ready to step mixed doubles last season for the Dobie varsity ten- singles’ ladder. Both will also play doubles in some eventually compete for into the No. 1 girls’ singles nis team. It remains to be seen if the duo will join role. Because there is a second Tommy Nguyen on the team tennis title this roles, presumably for the again, but both will play major roles on the 2016 the roster, Dobie head coach has had to decipher the season. Pearland won the next two seasons. squad. Nguyen is currently seeded third on the boys’ two by nickname. crown in 2013, courtesy Tina Ha, a junior, is at of a win over the Long- No. 2 followed by seniors Ricky Perez will open the team tennis season as the Longhorns’ No. 1 ranked horns on the final day of Hellen Le and Alice Phan, boys’ singles play and will also play a key role on the doubles side of things. the regular season. Two- who is back after taking Dobie opens play Aug. 8-9 in San Marcos. Subvarsity football schedules arrive time defending league the 2015-2016 season off champion Dawson (2014, to focus on her studies. out by Roberth Fuel, Tin before district play.” Houston area Aug. 12 to 2015) exited the 22-6A Juniors Emily Nguyen Pham, Austin Luu and It all gets started Aug. take on Friendswood dur- Dobie Longhorns Dobie Longhorns ranks following Universi- and Mylan Phan factor in Adrian Tamez. Moreno 8-9 in San Marcos. The ing the Mustangs’ annual ty Interscholastic League at the bottom of the singles also has as many as 10 Longhorns will face Con- 24-hour “Marathon of 2016 JV Orange Schedule 2016 JV White Schedule realignment. ladder, with sophomores varsity-ready players to verse Judson to officially Tennis” at Friendswood Talk of a possible run at Bao Nguyen, Lily Tran, choose from on the boys’ begin the team tennis sea- High School. That match Date Opponent Date Opponent the 22-6A title can come Camille Smith and Jenny side of things. son. begins at 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Summer Creek (6:00) Aug. 25 at Summer Creek later. For now, it’s about Lu ready to make that next In doubles, Perez is Then comes a matchup District 22-6A action solidifying the singles’ step. likely to join “Little” Tom- against either host San is more than seven weeks Sept. 1 Clear Springs (A) Sept. 1 Clear Springs (A) ladders on both sides and Vargas is set to also play my Nguyen early on, with Marcos or Shertz Clem- away, and Dobie will use Moreno deciding the best No. 1 girls’ doubles with Cuaping teaming at No. 2 ens. the time wisely before the Sept. 8 Morton Ranch (A) Sept. 8 Morton Ranch (A) combinations on the dou- Ha. At present, Moreno is with Escobar. The No. 3 Dobie returns to the real matches start. bles courts. looking at the combination boys’ doubles team could Sept. 15 Dawson (V) Sept. 15 Dawson (V) “I was a doubles player, of Le and Alice Phan at be “Big” Tommy Nguyen JFD Boys’ Singles Ladder Sept. 22 *at Deer Park (Abshire) Sept. 22 *at Deer Park (Abshire) and doubles success has No. 2, with Emily Nguy- and Steven Phan, with always been a key for us en/Mylan Phan and Bao “Little” Tommy Nguyen (As of Aug. 2 workout) Sept. 28 *Memorial (V) Sept. 28 *Memorial (V) at Dobie during my time Nguyen/Lily Tran vying and Tamez fourth. here,” Moreno said. for the third and fourth- Challenge matches Oct. 12 *Sam Rayburn (V) Oct. 12 *Sam Rayburn (V) “You play three boys’ seeded doubles team. during practices and, Oct. 20 *South Houston (A) Oct. 20 *South Houston (A) doubles, three girls’ dou- The mixed doubles? of course, match re- 1. Ricky Perez, Jr. bles and a mixed doubles Moreno has yet to decide sults, could bring some Oct. 27 *at Pasadena (A) Oct. 27 at Pasadena (A) match before the singles, that arrangement. change. 2. Alex Cuaping, Sr. and it’s always been a goal For the boys, Perez is Then again, the more Nov. 3 *La Porte (A) Nov. 3 *La Porte (A) of ours to be ahead on the at No. 1, with Alex Cua- steady this lineup be- 3. “Big” Tommy Nguyen, Sr. score sheet when the sin- ping No. 2. “Big” Tommy comes, the better the over- Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Games will begin at 4:30 p.m. unless noted. gles arrive. When we are Nguyen, as Moreno has all results for Dobie. 4. Sergio Escobedo, Jr. A – Auxiliary Stadium A – Auxiliary Stadium behind, it certainly makes dubbed him, is at No. “This is the chance to things tougher.” 3, with “Little” Tommy be in the spotlight for the V – Veterans Stadium, Pasadena V – Veterans Stadium, Pasadena And no offense to any- Nguyen fifth. first time for a lot of these 5. “Little” Tommy Nguyen, Jr. one competing for spots Sergio Escobar is at No. kids,” Moreno said. * – District 22-6A games * – District 22-6A games in the lineup, but there are 4, and senior Steven Phan “I like playing matches 6. Steven Phan, Sr. players who are inevitably has held off the competi- more than I do practicing, going to wind up in unac- tion for No. 6 at this point. and we are going to play a 7. Roberth Fuel, Jr. Dobie Longhorns Dobie Longhorns customed roles. The top 10 is rounded lot of matches, especially For example, Vargas 8. Tin Pham, Sr. 2016 Freshman Orange Schedule 2016 Freshman White Schedule has played No. 1 singles previous to now, but not JFD Girls’ Singles Ladder 9. Austin Luu, Soph. Date Opponent Date Opponent for a full season. Ricky Perez, the team’s No. 1 (As of Aug. 2 workout) Aug. 25 Summer Creek (C) Aug. 25 Summer Creek (C) ranked boys’ player enter- 10. Adrian Tamez, Jr. ing the season, will be in Sept. 1 at Clear Springs (C) Sept. 1 at Clear Springs (C) that spot for the first time, 1. Leilani Vargas, Jr. 11. Thompson Le, Soph. Sept. 8 at Morton Ranch (C) Sept. 8 at Morton Ranch (C) and there will be others. “We really lost a lot of 2. Tina Ha, Jr. 12. Luis Neira, Soph. Sept. 15 at Dawson (C) Sept. 15 at Dawson (C) talent on the boys’ side, especially with Luis Ca- 13. Joseph Castillo, Jr. Sept. 22 *Deer Park (A) Sept. 22 *Deer Park (A) breja at No. 1,” Moreno 3. Hellen Le, Sr. said. “But you have gradu- Sept. 28 *at Memorial (A) Sept. 28 *at Memorial (A) ation losses every year, 4. Alice Phan, Sr. 14. Sean Lee, Sr. Oct. 12 *Sam Rayburn (A) Oct. 12 *Sam Rayburn (A) and you have to regroup. “The same goes on the 5. Emily Nguyen, Jr. 15. Longy Nguyen-vo,Jr. Oct. 20 *at S. Houston (4:30, C) Oct. 20 *at S. Houston (C) girls’ side. We had one player quit, and that re- 6. Mylan Phan, Jr. 16. Andy Nguyen, Soph. Oct. 27 *at Pasadena (4:30, C) Oct. 27 *Pasadena (4:30, C) ally affected us especially on the doubles’ side of 7. Bao Nguyen, Soph. 17. Joseph Tran, Sr. Nov. 3 *at La Porte (C) Nov. 3 *at La Porte (C) things. But that’s why we Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Games will begin at 4:30 p.m. unless noted. are playing 20 nondistrict 18. Daniel Botello, Sr. matches prior to District 8. Lily Tran, Soph. A – Auxiliary Stadium A – Auxiliary Stadium 22-6A play. 19. Genardo Montoya, Soph. “That may seem like a 9. Camille Smith, Soph. C – Dobie campus C – High school campus H or A lot, but more times than 20. Ronald Nguyen, Soph. * – District 22-6A games * – District 22-6A games not, our players need that 10. Jenny Lu, Soph. court experience and com- CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 7 a.m. Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 8787, or just drop in. Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., 10 a.m. 8787, or just drop in. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open 7 p.m. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713-856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA meets for information, or just drop in. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women call 713-856-1611. Leader Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 281-480-1911 for details. Noon Pkwy., Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of AA, just drop in. Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 12005 1 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings are help AA, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856- County Road 39, Pearland. For information, call 713-856- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 1611. 1611. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281- to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 480-1911 for details. For details, call 713-204-2481. CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support 8 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 8 6:30 p.m. at the church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 10 a.m. with and child care are free. For information, call 281-484-9243 or Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature visit www.crossroads-umc.org. Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. Call 281- Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 7 p.m. 487-8787, or just drop in. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of NA, open 7 p.m. 1 p.m. church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, call Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281- and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at your Presbyterian Church. For information, call 713-856-1611. Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alco- 713-856-1611. 480-1911 for details. 281-480-1911 for details. holics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and Tuesday, Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 just drop in. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, Alateen – Support for teenagers, friends and family members Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] or call 281-488- 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. 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For details, call Neva Schroder at 417-838-2204. Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to 8:15 p.m., 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ad in the in the Team Conference Room. Anyone who’s lost a loved one is welcome. CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Wednesday night service begin- Free. For information, call Mrs. Barry Craven at 281-486-4241 or R. Sanchez ning with a light meal and fellowship at 5:30 p.m., followed by a praise, wor- ______at 281-337-4365. ship and prayer service at 6:30 p.m., then a Bible study led by both pastors South 7:30 p.m. (English and Spanish). Everyone is welcome! ______Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 7:30 – 6 p.m. Belt- 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions for Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmembers. Every- alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First United ______Ellington one is welcome. For details, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@shaarhashalom. Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487- org. 8787, or drop in. ______Leader's Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New AA meeting, Saint Luke’s Group, 12 7 p.m. Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 weekly Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For information, call Russell at 832-483-6715. p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. Real Estate 7 a.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24-hour AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual abuse support group Make checks payable to: section! 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For information, call 281-910-1971. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. 10 a.m. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Coun- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Need Help try Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety of interest- 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. ing speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or visit nalix@texascitizens- 11:30 a.m. bank.com. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s 1 p.m. Association-South meets the second Thursday, Spring Creek Barbeque, Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park. Enjoy a va- 9005 Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($20). Finding Your riety of ballroom music, free dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful fl oating hard- Includes networking with professional business women and guest speaker. wood fl oor. Instructor available to assist. 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For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ information, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Federow hosts free dis- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of cussions on Judaism and religion in general, open to the public, second alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First United Thursdays, at Victor’s, 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDonald’s). This Let the Leader Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281- is the Conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For information, contact the 487-8787, or drop in. Synagogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 Classifi eds church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books and child care are free. For E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). information, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. For information, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts, 7 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Be Your youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. Alateen – Support for teenagers, friends and family members of alcohol- Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 7 ics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., p.m., at Luby’s,11595 Fuqua. For details, call George Malone, 281-438-7243. Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Guide! Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings are held Thursdays, Alcoholics Anonymous – AA meetings are Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For information, call 713-204-2481. 2217 Theta St. For information, call 713-204-2481. 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Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 4, 2016 Upbeat Longhorns open preseason football workouts Henderson claims fi fth at AAU JO long jump What a difference a Norman said once that of our guys to put in the full calendar year makes. first Saturday workout work in the offseason, to As least that’s what all of (Aug. 6) in pads comes, get bigger and stronger those within the Dobie the real work will begin in and to be more prepared High School football pro- an effort to get ready for than ever for this season. gram are hoping. that first scrimmage, com- “There’s no doubt the Head coach Mike Nor- ing Aug. 12 against Strake bar has been raised in man and the vast majority Jesuit at Crusader Stadium terms of expectations, of his staff officially began in Houston. both individually and as a year No. 2 Aug. 1 with the Within the program, team. dawn of preseason work- Dobie also has questions “You can go over the Xs outs. to answer. and Os and discuss how The aim is to get that Yes, senior quarterback much more a guy bench first win of the season quarterback Jeremy Da- presses or squats, but much earlier than came vis should be something it’s about getting it done last year’s first, game No. to watch this season after on the football field. It’s 5 against Pasadena. playing quite a bit last sea- about giving of yourself That would mean a win son. for the good of the team. over Summer Creek Aug. Sophomore running Know your role within the 27 at Veterans Stadium to back Kris Morris turned framework of the team and open 2016. But there is heads a season ago and perform that role to the much to do before then. could be a star in the mak- best of your abilities every Workouts have started, ing. The offensive line is day.” but the pads won’t go on also solid, as is the defen- And once the real until Aug. 5. The first true sive secondary. The defen- games begin, Dobie is spirited workout is likely sive front also has a couple looking to vastly improve to be on that first Saturday of key returnees. on an overall record that practice – Aug. 6. But football games are has hovered at .500 since But the bottom line is not won at four or five po- 2011. the Longhorns are back on sitions. “We really believe a the field. The start to the Tight end will be a district championship is 2016 season really began particularly interesting within reach, but there is just days after the play- position watch of the pre- plenty of work that goes off loss to eventual state season, as will the interior into that. champion North Shore in defensive line. Linebacker “The kids have been year’s first playoff round. depth is another area to really excited, and I’m Things stepped up dur- watch. sure the excitement will ing a January boot camp All in all, Norman increase when the pads involving the entire pro- likes very much where the come on.” gram, freshmen through Longhorns stand today. Now is not the time to juniors. A step at a time. And the next three weeks discuss position specifics. Dobie did not take part should really be exciting But there will be more em- in spring workouts from leading up to the opener. phasis placed on defensive a true structural point, “It’s great to have the maneuvers after the loss of so now is the time to see guys out here and to have several talented front sev- Justice Henderson, a class of 2016 Dobie High School graduate and Univer- what’s all taken place and things moving toward the en players to graduation. sity of Houston women’s track and field signee, finished fifth in the women’s how it translates to the start of the season again,” Norman mentioned 17-18-year-old long jump competition at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior field. Norman said. Trey Poskey and Keith Olympic Games Aug. 1 at Turner Stadium in Humble. Anna Keefer of Al- Norman spent the sum- “These first two days Armstead up front, and he Tailback Kris Morris debuted at the varsity level last season as a freshman and bertsville, MN. was the gold medalist at 19 feet, 9 inches. Henderson, who mer watching 7-on-7 have been more about a is looking forward to see- left many press box scouts concerned about future damage he might cause to was a Texas Class 6A state meet qualifier in the same event in May, wound games and filling out plen- measuring stick of where ing what junior linebacker future Dobie opponents. Obviously, the Longhorns coaching staff hopes for a up fifth at the JOs with a top leap of 18’10 3/4”. ty of paperwork, sending we are out of the gate and Dujaun Dixson can bring breakout season for Morris in 2016. much of it to prognosti- what we need to address, to the middle over a full cators simply wanting to and obviously we will find season. know what he thought of out more about that when The defensive second- the Longhorns and the the pads come on and we ary has several top per- team’s top talents. Now’s get to scrimmaging more.” formers back, including the time to prove it all. “I really challenged all Ke’montre Lowe. Dobie football key upcoming dates

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