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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 46 Beltway ramp to close The westbound entrance ramp from the Gulf Freeway to Beltway 8 will be closed in both di- City runoff elections slated for Dec. 14 rections from 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16. The City of Houston will hold runoffs Saturday, post. Alcorn and Eric Dick. Local Election Day polling locations include Other closures Dec. 14, for races not defi nitively decided in last Vying to replace him are Carolyn Evans-Shaba- Unlike in previous elections, Harris County vot- the Harris County Scarsdale Annex, Beverly Two inside lanes of the northbound Belt- month’s general election. zz and Brad “Scarface” Jordan. ers will be able to cast their ballots at any polling Hills Intermediate School, Garfi eld Elementary way 8 frontage road will be closed at SH 3/Old In addition to the highly publicized mayoral The Leader has offi cially endorsed Ev- location located in the city limits, regardless of pre- School, Stuchbery Elementary School, Beverly Galveston Road daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. contest, eligible voters will also weigh in on multi- ans-Shabazz in the race. See editorial in the Dec. 5 cinct. Approved this past March by Texas Secretary Hills Community Center, San Jacinto College through Thursday, Dec. 12. ple City Council races, including that of District D, edition of the newspaper. of State David Whitley, Harris County is now the Fine Arts Center, Frazier Elementary School, At least one outside lane of the southbound which encompasses much of the South Belt com- South Belt residents will also have a chance to sixth county in the state with a population of more Laura Welch Bush Elementary School, Park- Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed at Ge- munity. vote in fi ve at-large City Council races, as they are than 100,000 to participate in the Countywide Poll- er Williams Library, El Franco Lee Communi- noa Red Bluff daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Competing for the position of mayor are incum- citywide positions. ing Place Program. ty Center, Genoa Staff Development Center and through Tuesday, Dec. 17. bent Sylvester Turner and challenger Tony Buzbee. Competing for the At-Large Position 1 seat are Participation in the CPPP was pushed by new Burnett Elementary School. Both northbound and southbound U-turn Turner narrowly missed the 50-percent threshold Mike Knox and Raj Salhotra; vying for the At- Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman, who cam- To see a complete list of polling locations or a lanes at Beltway 8 and Vista will be closed needed to avoid a runoff in the Nov. 5 election, re- Large Position 2 seat are Willie R. Davis and Da- paigned on the issue. sample ballot, visit www.harrisvotes.com. continuously through Friday, Jan. 10. ceiving 47 percent of the vote to Buzbee’s 28 per- vid W. Robinson; competing for the At-Large Po- The closures are associated with the ongo- cent. sition 3 seat are Janaeya Carmouche and Michael ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to Also coming short in the mayoral election was Kubosh; vying for the At-Large Position 4 seat are Brewster killed in line of duty four lanes in each direction. current District D City Council Member Dwight Anthony Dolcefi no and Letitia Plummer; and com- Boykins, who will now be forced to relinquish his peting for the At-Large Position 5 seat are Sallie Houston Police Department Sgt. Christopher his nine years of service, he was assigned to the Melillo hosts charity jog Brewster, a former longtime South Belt resident, Southeast Patrol Division, Gang Division and was killed in the line of duty Saturday, Dec. 7. Continued on Page 4A Melillo Middle School, 9220 Hughes, will According to investigators, Brewster, 32, was host its sixth annual Jingle Bell Jog at the school responding to a domestic disturbance call around Saturday, Dec. 14. (The Leader incorrectly listed 5:45 p.m. in the 7400 block of Avenue L when the date as Dec. 5 in last week’s edition.) Aimed Former a male suspect shot him multiple times. He was at helping local families in need, participants are transported to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medi- asked to bring two nonperishables food items cal Center, where he was pronounced dead. or one new unwrapped toy. All donations will resident Assisting offi cers established a perimeter go toward the Leader’s annual Christmas drive. around the crime scene and were able to appre- (See related story on this page.) Holiday dress is hend the suspect without further incident. Arturo encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for best brings joy Solis, 25, was charged with capital murder of a costumes. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with police offi cer in the 182nd State District Court. the race starting at 8:30 a.m. For more informa- A 2006 Dobie graduate, Brewster was in the tion, call Kelly Jurek at 713-740-5260. to 1000s Latin Club and played French horn in the Long- Kirkwood Civic meets Dec.12 horn band. Following high school, Brewster at- Former South Belt resi- tended San Jacinto College, the University of The Kirkwood Civic Association has set its dent Thi Nguyen recently Houston and Blinn College, before earning a next meeting for Thursday, Dec. 12, instead hosted her third annual bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership of the regular date on the last Thursday of the Christmas festival for local from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He month. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. students, this year being was in the process of completing his master’s de- at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- held at Dobie High School gree. merce, 10500 Scarsdale, This will be a potluck Saturday, Dec. 7. An on- A third-generation member of Sagemont Christmas dinner. For additional information, line toy blogger known to Church, Brewster played guitar in the Student contact Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. many as Princess T, Nguy- Ministry and Awaken contemporary worship ser- en was inspired to host the vice. Heavy trash pickup set yearly event after local Brewster graduated from the Houston Police City residents south of Fuqua will have residents helped her fami- Department Academy in November 2010. In heavy trash pickup Thursday, Dec. 12, (sec- ly following the May 2000 ond Thursday of the month). City residents death of her sister Jennie north of Fuqua and west of the Gulf Freeway Nguyen, pictured on the Waugh participates in Leader drive will have heavy trash pickup on Friday, Dec. front page of the newspa- A chill is in the air, and the South Belt com- This sentiment is shared by her mother. 13, (second Friday of the month). December is per shown above. A doll in munity is once again coming together to help “We’ve always been fortunate to have a nice for junk waste, but tree waste will also be ac- Nguyen’s likeness is also those less fortunate by participating in the annu- Christmas,” Robb said. “And it makes you feel cepted. For additional information, visit www. shown above. al Leader Christmas program. good to help someone else have a nice Christmas houstontx.gov/solidwaste. Photo by Marie Flickinger Now in its 37th year, the program is aimed at who otherwise wouldn’t.” helping families in the immediate area by col- Waugh, who was born with a rare birth de- Gulf Freeway closures set lecting food and gifts. fect known as cervical meningocele, has over- At least one northbound and one southbound Participating in the drive again this year is come many challenges of her own. At the time of main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Nguyen hosts Christmas festival Stacey Waugh, daughter of active community Waugh’s birth, doctors told her mother she would Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 member Sandy Robb. The volunteer has selfl ess- likely never be able to walk. Former South Belt resident Thi Nguyen, dents who were impacted by Hurricane Har- to SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed ly donated hours of her free time to support this “We never took no for an answer,” Robb known to millions by her online toy-blogger vey. daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 year’s program. said. persona Princess T, recently returned to the The festival, however, has now grown to p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 31. “I think it’s great,” Waugh said of the pro- Waugh, now 47, went on to attend Stuchbery, community to host her third annual Christ- help families in need from throughout the The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- gram. “It helps the less fortunate.” Continued on Page 4A mas festival for area children. South Belt community. way at NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 will be While the previous two events focused on Nguyen solicited help from the campuses closed continuously through 5 a.m. Friday, just helping students from Burnett Elemen- by asking administrators to invite 75 families Feb. 28, 2020. Motorists wishing to access Former resident Neil West dies at 89 tary, this year’s festival was held at Dobie from each of the eight local schools. these intersections may exit using the exit to and catered to children from all eight local In all, 2,300 people RSVP’d to this year’s Former longtime South Belt resident and ac- countless contributions to the community, West FM 518 and proceed on the northbound front- elementary campuses that feed into the area event. tive community leader Neil West died Saturday, was instrumental in establishing the South Belt age road to the intersections or exit using the high school (Atkinson, Burnett, Bush, Fra- Nguyen – who later attended Thompson Dec. 7, at the age of 89. Security Alliance, the area’s fi rst security patrol. Bay Area Boulevard exit ramp, U-turn and zier, Meador, Moore, South Belt and Stuch- Intermediate and Dobie High School, gradu- A successful professional in the oil and gas Visitation services will be held from noon to head south to the NASA Bypass or FM 528. bery). ating in 2007 – said she organized the event industry, West devoted much of his free time 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at First United Methodist The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- The theme for this year’s event was the in honor of her sister, Jennie Nguyen (also a to local civic, religious and educational institu- Church, 2314 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. See way between SH 96/League City Parkway and North Pole. Past festivals included Winter former Burnett student), who drowned near tions, serving in numerous capacities. Among his related obituary Page 2A. FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 Fest and Candyland. Galveston in May 2000 at the age of 7. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Drivers traveling north A former Burnett student herself, Nguyen “Everything I did, I did for her,” Nguyen said. on the main lanes will continue to NASA Road started the yearly event to bring joy to stu- Continued on Page 6A Candidate filing ends for 2020 elections 1, exit, then U-turn and come back to FM 518. The closures are associated with an ongo- Filing for the March 3 federal, state and coun- Democrats competing for the nomination include ing construction project to widen the freeway ty primary elections ended Monday, Dec. 10. Susan Criss and Margarita Ruiz Johnson. from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Races relevant to the South Belt communi- In the state House District 129 race, Republi- the frontage roads from two to three lanes in ty include U.S. House District 22, state Senate can incumbent Dennis Paul and Democrat chal- each direction. District 11, state House District 129 and Harris lenger Kayla Alix are both running unopposed in County Precinct 2 Constable. their respective parties. PIP meeting canceled Republicans vying for the U.S. House District In the race for the position of Harris Coun- 22 seat being vacated by Pete Olson include Jon ty Precinct 2 Constable, incumbent Chris Diaz The Houston Police Department’s Positive Camarillo, Douglas Haggard, Aaron Hermes, is being challenged by Democrats Jerry Garcia, Interaction Program (PIP) meeting for Decem- Greg Hill, Matt Hinton, Dan Matthews, Bangar George Goffney Jr. and Alberto “Bert” Rivera. ber has been canceled due to the Christmas Reddy, Kathaleen Wall and Joe Walz. Democrats Daniel Vela is the lone Republican candidate in holidays. The meetings will resume Jan. 21. competing for the position include Chris Fernan- the race. dez, Nyanza Davis Moore, Carmine Petricco III, Harris County Precinct 8 Constable Phil San- Knights sell breakfast Sri Preston Kulkarni and Derrick Reed. dlin and Harris County Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will State Senate District 11 incumbent Larry Tay- of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado are both running host a breakfast sale Dec. 15 in the social hall lor is running unopposed on the Republican side. unopposed. of St. Luke the Evangelist church, 11011 Hall Road. Breakfast will be served after the cele- bration of the 7:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Masses. “Gas Can Man” sentenced to prison Plates will be sold for $5, with menu items in- cluding bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cho- On Monday, Dec. 2, the hood of the complainant’s vehicle, striking rizo and eggs, refried beans, pancakes, torti- the infamous local pan- the windshield with a closed fi st. llas, and coffee and orange juice. Proceeds handler known as the The deputy attempted to detain the suspect, The third annual Christmas festival hosted by former South Belt resident Thi Nguyen, also will help support St. Luke seminarians. “Gas Can Man” was but he was noncompliant and tried to pull away. known as Princess T, was a huge success Saturday, Dec. 7, with more than 2,000 in atten- found guilty of assault- Garcia then became combative and elbowed the Sageglen to judge lights dance at the event, held at Dobie High School. Nguyen said she intends to hold next year’s ing a peace offi cer and offi cer in the chest and chin area, before attempt- event outdoors to avoid some of the congestion shown above. See additional photos on Page was sentenced to 2 years ing to fl ee on foot. The deputy was able to catch The Sageglen Community Association will 6A and in next week’s Leader. Photo by Marie Flickinger in the Texas Department the subject and use less-than-lethal force to gain hold its annual Christmas lights contest on of Criminal Justice. A control of the suspect. Additional deputies ar- Sunday, Dec. 15. Categories will include most second charge of evading rived at the scene and assisted placing Garcia colorful, best Christmas spirit, most elegant arrest was dismissed. into custody without further incident. display and honorable mention. Judging will House catches fire on Sageberry The felony charge The incident came just 12 days after Garcia begin at 6 p.m. A house caught fi re Monday, Dec. 2, in the The crews removed the Sheetrock to check against the suspect, Garcia was previously arrested Friday, Oct. 4, near the 11000 block of Sageberry. for extension and used a fan to help remove the known to the state as Luz Alfred Garcia Jr., Gulf Freeway and El Dorado for obstructing a New Directions potluck set According to Houston Fire Department of- smoke from the home. stemmed from an incident Wednesday, Oct. 16, roadway. The regular December meeting of the New fi cials, fi refi ghters arrived at the scene around Inspectors determined the fi re was electrical near the intersection of the Gulf Freeway and Both arrests were featured on local news out- Directions Singles group for ages 50 and older 10:15 p.m. to fi nd light smoke coming from a in nature and unintentional. Dixie Farm Road. lets. will be replaced with a special Christmas pot- one-story home, as the fi re had been extinguished Approximately $17,000 in damage was caused According to Harris County Precinct 8 Con- Garcia has become somewhat of a local celeb- luck and dance Friday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. The by a neighbor with a garden hose. by the blaze, offi cials said. Around $158,000 in stable Phil Sandlin’s offi ce, a deputy respond- rity in recent years in the South Belt community, event is the regular venue, Webster Presbyterian The initial blaze was in the wall of the house property was saved. ed to a call around 4 a.m. at the aforementioned as his Gas Can Man persona has become a hot Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway. Plan to wear next to the electrical box. The house’s curtains No injuries were reported. address, where someone had complained about topic on social media, with one Facebook page festive attire and join the group. For more infor- caught fi re and melted the home’s air condition- Firefi ghters from Stations 70 and 93 respond- Garcia soliciting in the roadway. Upon his arrival even being established to track his location and mation, call Margarita at 832-715-9658. ing vent. ed to this incident. at the scene, the deputy spotted Garcia laying on Continued on Page 5A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2019 In My Opinion Webb: committee jective position today, and empowering Deaths people to justify that position, is that even- Christopher Houston police sergeant, was was assigned to Southeast Pa- for his unique personality and from 2003-2009. Neil became tion Committee (2001-2002), qualities to expect tually different people who support oppos- received into the arms of his trol, Gang Division, and Major sense of humor. He was truly a consultant for Puffi n Petro- member of the Renewal Com- ing positions will come to power and then Charles Brewster Lord and Savior Dec. 7, 2019, Offenders Division. He was one-of-a-kind. leum LTD in 2009 and, subse- munity of Golfcrest Country Last Saturday, homeowners in Sage- they may use these same inherited powers after passing from injuries sus- promoted to sergeant in Febru- Chris is survived by his wife quently held a retainer position Club (1999), a member of the meadow exercised their right to cast a vote for their benefi t and the detriment of others. tained in the line of duty. ary 2019 and was assigned to of fi ve years; and his best dog for seven drilling explorations House Committee of Golfcrest for a new member of the Sagemeadow Subjective laws are almost always a threat He was born in Houston Eastside Patrol. Chris was also buddy Brienne. as a geologist for Maverick Country Club (1999, 2001 Maintenance Committee. No matter what to the long term survival to an objective de- Aug. 14, 1987, one of four chil- in the process of completing his He is also survived by his Drilling from 2009-2013. and 2007) and a board mem- the tallied ballotís report, there is one thing mocracy. dren born to Lewis and Cindy master’s degree. parents; and his sisters Renee Being active in his com- ber of Golfcrest Country Club that is in the forefront of my mind. What To her, and others who are either elect- (Rentz) Brewster. He was the Chris was wed to his loving (Brewster) Trager and husband munity, Neil was the founder (2007). are the qualities of a good committee? As ed or hired to serve the laws of the land youngest and only brother to wife, Bethany Elise Brewster Damon Trager and his niece of Gulf Palms Civic Club in Neil’s love of the City of mentioned in a previous article, communi- yet are confl icted because of their Chris- his big sisters Renee, Ashley in 2014. They loved each other and nephew Mya and Benett; 1959. He served as an elec- Pearland inspired him to be a cation is a key element to any organization. tian faith, perhaps a way to serve two mas- and Lindsay. He grew up in the very much, and walked through Ashley (Brewster) Barrera and tion judge and committeeman member of the Pearland City What I want to highlight now, are a couple ters can be found in Mark 12:17. ”Render Sagemont area in South Hous- life truly as best friends. Chris husband Carlos and his nephew from 1960 to 1980. He served Charter Commission (2001- of other expectations we should have of to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and ton, and completed a bachelor’s loved and served Bethany in a Tomás; and Lindsay Brewster. as an offi cer and member of St. 2002), chair of Keep Pearland our committee. to God the things that are God’s...” degree in organizational leader- way that was a great testament Services for Sgt. Brewster Stephen Presbyterian Church Beautiful Government Com- All well-run organizations have a gener- Ed Jackson ship from Texas A&M Univer- to those around him. Chris was will be held with the visitation (1960-1990) and was a mem- mittee (2001-2005), adviso- ally understood direction in which all mem- Publisher’s note: According to the county sity-Commerce. beloved by his friends, and at Sagemont Church, located at ber of Pearland First United ry board member of Keep bers must work toward/agree. This can be attorney’s offi ce, weddings are not part of Chris graduated from the meant the world to them. He 11300 S. Sam Houston Park- Methodist Church, beginning Pearland Beautiful (2002- found in the form of a publically displayed the job of the justice of the peace, but an Houston Police Department was a man of strong character, way E., Wednesday, Dec. 11, in 2000. He served as president 2009) and board member of mission/vision statement as well as assur- activity they choose to do. Christopher Charles Lew- Academy in November 2010. and was always willing to help from 5 to 8 p.m. of the Greater Houston Civic the Proposed Pearland Char- ing that all rules and operational guidelines is Brewster, 32, of Houston, a In his nine years of service, he anyone in need. He was known The funeral service will be Council (1972-1974), chair of ity Hospital (2001-2005). He are provided to each individual expected Congratulations go held Dec.12 at 10 a.m. at Grace the Houston Mayoral Commu- also served as a member of the to abide by them. In a company, this step Church Houston, 14505 Gulf nity Development Task Force Pearland Planning and Zon- is often covered during the initial hire of to Sagemeadow! Elected offi cials share their words Freeway. (1974) and chair of the Kirk- ing Commission (2003-) and an employee and is reiterated during reg- This past Saturday December 7, 2019, In lieu of fl owers, memo- wood South Committee (1981- founder and member of Eyes ular training intervals. Since our direction Sagemeadow property owners rallied an rial donations may be made 1998). of Pearland Code Enforcement is spelled out in our deed restrictions and amazing turn-out and voted to elect a di- Cornyn: Impeachment to Assist The Offi cer Founda- Neil was the founder and Group (2005-). In 2005 Neil by-laws, such information should be made rector to the 3 member board of directors tion – Houston, www.assist member of South Belt Civ- received the Citizen of the Year available to every homeowner. known as the Sagemeadow Maintenance theoffi cer.com. ic Coalition (1983-1995) and Award from South Belt Cham- The availability of this information Committee. Congratulations Sagemead- impeding long to-do list the founder and director of the ber of Commerce. should start long before the closing sale of Neil ow!! Offi cial results are supposed to be an- Recently, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R- President’s desk.” South Belt Security Alliance In 2007, being politically any home in Sagemeadow. It should also nounced this evening at the 7:00 pm De- (1983-2005). Recognized for minded, Neil served as a Po- be re-iterated on a regular basis to remind TX) discussed the upcoming government “Unfortunately, our Democratic col- West cember 12th monthly meeting at the MUD funding deadline and other Senate priori- leagues in the House are trying to use this his active role in the commu- litical Action Committee trea- all homeowners of their obligations. Not building on Hall Road. If you read on, I will nity, Neil received a public ser- surer “for” city bond election, only should this be done through regular ties to be completed by the end of the year. must-pass piece of legislation to leverage state my understanding of eligibility either Excerpts of Cornyn’s fl oor remarks are some of their liberal wish list.” vice award from Deputy Chief attended state American Plan- mailings (newsletters/annual statements, to run for election or to vote. Sam Nuchia of the Houston ning Association Convention etc.) but also through technological means below, and video can be found at https:// “There’s one other piece of legislation As a side note, one thing I have often www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCVsJt that I would hope we could deliver before Police Department. In 1990 he in Addison, Texas, was award- such as websites, social media, and email. noticed in conversations with other Sage- was a member of Community ed the Texas State American Further, our committee should make every CEAiQ&feature=youtu.be. we leave.” meadow residents is confusion with regard “Over the summer we came to a bipar- “Over the last few weeks I’ve been hear- Taking Control and Communi- Planning Association Planner effort to ensure that each homeowner is to even being aware of the existence of a ty Assistance group in 1990. He of the Year (2007), attended aware of their obligations to our communi- tisan, bicameral agreement to guide the ing rumors, which I hope are true, that a mandatory Sagemeadow homeowner’s appropriations process and to hopefully deal on the USMCA is very close.” served as a member of the Brio the National American Plan- ty. I believe that if we know what the rules association. Partially contributing to the Superfund panel and a mem- ning Association Convention are, we are more likely to follow them! eliminate this uncertainty going into the “But with the House continuing its sin- cause I believe, is the distinction between Christmas season.” gle-minded obsession to impeach the ber of the South Belt-Ellington in Las Vegas (2008) and the Another attribute we should expect from 2 to 3 Sagemeadow organizations. One Chamber of Commerce in the 2008 Texas State American our committee is mutual trust. This trust “Unfortunately, our Democratic col- President, I hope this trade agreement of course is Sagemeadow Maintenance leagues went back on their promise be- doesn’t fall victim to impeachment ma- 1990s. Neil served as president Planning Association Con- should not only be between the mem- Committee which I will hereinafter refer to of the South Belt AARP Chap- vention in El Paso, (February bers of the executive committee but also cause of a disagreement over 0.3 percent nia.” as SMC (our offi cial HOA representation). of the federal budget.” “We need to check these critical items ter 4341 (1992-1993). 2009). He became a member amongst all of its homeowners. To me, Two is Sagemeadow Municipal Utility Dis- In 1992 he became the di- of the Mayor’s Higher Educa- the latter is equally as important as the “This roller coaster ride involving short- off of Congress’s to-do list in the next few trict 167 (water/sewer/trash service) who Neil West, 89, died Satur- rector of the annual South Belt tion Committee in 2009. former because we should never assume term spending bills puts us in a bad posi- weeks, the things that we can and should owns the MUD building on Hall Rd. The day, Dec. 7, 2019. He was born Fourth of July parade and con- His business ventures in- that anyone wishes to violate the trust giv- tion, particularly for our military and other get done before the Christmas holidays, two are not associated in any way other Aug. 15, 1930, to Neil and Pol- tinued in this position until the cluded being a member and en them as a member of our community. areas of the government that need certain- and I’m eager to get to work and to do my than the fact that SMC happens to hold ly West. He is survived by his last few years. He became a part owner of Precision Ex- How does that trust translate into everyday ty and to be able to make plans.” part. Our hope is that our friends on the its monthly meetings at the MUD building. wife Eloise of 63 years; daugh- member of the Golfcrest Coun- ercise (2007-). His business life? It is trusting that a resident that hasn’t “We need to fi nish up the National De- other side of the aisle will join us in the Number three (for our really long time res- ters Diane Lister and Pamela try Club in 1993, founded the interests included oil and gas, mowed their yard in some time, is aware of fense Authorization Act and get it to the same commitment.” idents) would be the Sagemeadow Civic Saxton; nine grandchildren; Pasadena ISD fi fth-grade an- investments and consulting. their obligation and is arranging to have it Club which was a voluntary nonprofi t orga- and three great-grandchildren. ti-gang program (1995-1998), He was a member of Sports done soon. We must believe that the con- nization formally established July 30, 1975 He attended John H. Rea- was a member of the Moore Car Club of America (1967- dition is only temporary; like being out of Rep. Olson Acts to Combat by Mr. William E. Kuhlmann and eventually gan High School in Houston Elementary Campus Improve- 1987), of which he was Chief town for a prolonged period of time, or per- dissolved back around late 1993. I wasn’t and graduated in 1948. He at- ment team (1994-2001) and of Flagging and Communica- haps lawn equipment has failed them, or a resident then, but I believe some of our tended the University of Hous- was an advisory director for tions for the Southwest Divi- even if they are in the process of hiring a Illegal Robocalls earliest residents could even refer back to ton 17 years from 1954-1971, Community State Bank (1995- sion. Neil attended the Race new landscaping company. Alternatively, South Belt Congressman Pete Olson these criminals,” Olson added. some of the old civic club monthly newslet- with minors in (or the equiva- 1996). Drivers’ Training Course in a resident may be experiencing a more recently acted to help Americans push S.151, the Telephone Robocall Abuse ters. lent of) degrees in geology, pe- Since Neil was interest- Road Atlanta in 1988 and built long-term need such as they are no lon- back on abuse from unwanted robocalls. Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence That being said, I will move on to the troleum engineering, math and ed in education, he became a and prepared a 1963 Corvair ger physically able to mow their yard. Per- Olson voted for S.151, the Telephone (TRACED) Act will: issue of eligibility should it ever come into political science. member of the Pasadena ISD Coupe for showing for Auto haps they cannot afford to repair existing Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement Implement a nationwide caller au- question by anyone thinking of running and Neil used his skills serving Education Committee (1995- Concours. Neil won several equipment or hire a company. Only when and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, which thentication system so consumers can serving or voting. The original Sagemead- in the U.S. Navy from 1948- 1996), a member of continu- major events and many other it is demonstrated that the resident is will- includes language from his bill, the Lock- again trust that the numbers they see on ow Committee By-Laws recorded with Har- 1952 and in the U.S. Coast and ing education at San Jacinto events in the Houston area. His ingly violating a clear restriction, should ing Up Robocallers Act of 2019. The bill their caller ID is actually the person call- ris County some 40+ years ago included Geodetic Survey from 1952- College (1996-1998), was a hobbies included auto racing, any administrative action be taken. Once passed on the House fl oor by a vote of ing them. specifi c eligibility declarations regarding 1953. After this service, Neil founding board member of the sports, tennis and golf. He val- you feel like you are being harassed, there 417-3. Consumers will be able to block un- members, representatives, and/or voting worked at Sears (while attend- San Jacinto College Founda- ued his postage stamps and Ad- is no longer a sense of trust between the “With nearly 48 billion robocalls being lawful calls in a consistent and transpar- rights with a phrase that reads “..in good ing UH, 1953-1956), then at tion (1996), treasurer of San vanced Canadian collections. committee and the resident. The resident’s placed in 2018, it’s past time for our laws ent way, at no extra charge. standing..”. The phrase is used to delin- Amoco as a draftsman, and an Jacinto College Foundation The family will receive interaction with the committee becomes to catch up with technology,” Olson said. The bill also makes sure that law en- eate the would be status of Sagemeadow engineer-geologist from 1956- (1997-2001, 2002-2007) and friends and family members adversarial. In any situation, the best way “I’ve been working to crack down on forcement and the Federal Communica- property owners who either are or are not 1983. chair of several committees of noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. to know what is going on is through imme- robocalls in the Energy and Commerce tions Commission (FCC) have the tools, current in payment of their annual main- Choosing to be an indepen- the San Jacinto College Foun- 13, at First United Method- diate and open communications. By main- Committee and I’m pleased that we have information and incentives to go after tenance assessments. The distinction as dent consultant of oil and gas dation (2001). ist Church, 2314 North Grand taining good communications, that trust a bipartisan solution that provides great- robocallers that break the law. declared was clearly intended to restrict properties, he began this work Being community-minded, Blvd. in Pearland, followed by can also be easily maintained. er authority for the Justice Department to For additional information on membership, voting, and representative in 1983. From 1996-2003, he Neil served as director of the a memorial service. Let’s make the effort to be a better part prosecute these crimes and require au- TRACED, visit https://www.congress. rights. As a layman, it is my understanding had a retainer as a geologist Green Tee HOA (1999-2000, To leave online condo- of our community. Talk to your neighbors. thentication so Americans can trust the gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/151. that Texas state law supersedes anything for American Energy and for 2004), was a member of the lences, visit www.clayton Offer a helping hand. Be more active and number they are getting a call from is gen- For additional information on Lock- in a HOA ‘dedicatory’ instrument such as uine. ing Up Robocallers Act of 2019, visit ZK Petroleum Company LLC Green Tee HOA Deed Restric- funeralhomes.com. aware of what our community is doing and Bylaws, Restrictive Covenants, and pol- needs. Respectfully hold our committee ac- “I’m thrilled the House and Senate https://olson.house.gov/media-center/ icies that would have been written in the have both passed this bill and it heads to press-releases/mceachin-olson-lead-bi countable. If there is something you don’t past and now contradict current state law. Local library events set think is right in our community, say some- the president. We can fi nally ring in a new partisan-bill-introduced-to-crack-down- Texas laws have been amended more than era, dial back robocalls and hang up on on-robocall. Bracewell Branch Library thing. Go to the monthly meetings, send a few times with regard to HOA’s for vari- The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: an email, or make a phone call. Make your ous reasons well known to many. Here is a Thursday, Dec. 12, 4 – 6 p.m., for tweens ages 9-12. Tween craft: Melty Snowman craft. concerns heard. But, also remember that quote from current law. Seems pretty clear Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For families, young children, ages birth to 5 and children, the committee is made up of our neighbors to me. Stuchbery celebrates spelling bee ages 5-10. Special Christmas event: Santa at the library. Ho! Ho! Ho! He’s here! Santa is coming who are volunteering their time to serve us. Chapter 209. Texas Residential Property to the Houston Public Library and is looking for the children’s Christmas wish list. Parents are Perhaps one day, you will decide to serve. Oowners Potection Act encouraged to bring a camera to capture the special event in pictures. When that time comes, how would you like “Sec. 209.00591. BOARD MEMBER- Monday, Dec. 16, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics to be treated? Seth Webb SHIP. (a) Except as provided by this sec- questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizenship tion, a provision in a dedicatory instrument application and qualifi cations. Participation is by appointment only. Call the library to sign up. Jackson comments: that restricts a property owner’s right to run Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- for a position on the board of the property ment only. Call the library to sign up. justice of peace role owners’ association is void.” Wednesday, Dec. 18, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Participation is by appointment. I read there is a situation here in Texas “Sec. 209.0059. RIGHT TO VOTE. (a) Wednesday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. Polliwog club, for preschoolers ages 3-5 years, wherein an elected Justice of the Peace A provision in a dedicatory instrument that toddlers ages 18-36 months. Polliwog Nature Club. This event is designed for little polliwogs to allegedly refuses to conduct wedding cer- would disqualify a property owner from vot- hop into nature by developing their nature knowledge and skills through a variety of books, songs, emonies for same-sex weddings on reli- ing in a property owners’ association elec- crafts, and hands on animal experiences brought to you by Harris Co. Precinct One. This is a spe- gious grounds. Non-same sex wedding are tion of board members or on any matter cial monthly series. Space is limited. Open to fi rst 30 children. First come, fi rst served. okay, however. I believe her citing [religion] concerning the rights or responsibilities of For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. as a reason and justifi cation for being able the owner is void.” Bracewell hours are: Thursday noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; to decide which parts of her job she will do With regard to annual SMC maintenance Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. is a serious issue. And a mistake. dues, the stories of failed hard drives, lost Parker Williams Library I understand that many may agree with records, lost checks, checks never cashed, The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: her; some on similar religious grounds, oth- and the inability to certify those records Thursday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. Little Women Christmas Tea Party, for adults and teens only. Join ers on some freedom of choice idea, oth- prior to SMC hiring Canady & Canady is Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in at a Christmas-themed afternoon tea party. In honor of the new “Little ers perhaps out of homophobic or some well known. SMC hired Canady & Canady Women” movie releasing Dec. 25 and the 150th anniversary of the book, meet at the library to eat other emotional reason. And while all of in late 2016 and they issued their fi rst bill- goodies while watching a classic version of the fi lm. Guests will make old-fashioned handkerchief these may seem subjectively valid and feel ing statement in January of 2017. They do dolls and are encouraged to bring favorite Louisa May Alcott quotes or passages to share with the right at the moment, the end result of per- not issue cumulative balances on their bill- group. Attendees are also welcomed to dress in Christmas attire. Registration is required. mitting her actions to be allowed, for the ing. I would be willing to bet that if every Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. “Nightmare Before Christmas,” for ages 12 and older. There’s a Friday reasons she sighted, can have far reach- Sagemeadow owner were to call Canady the 13th in December.... A nightmare before Christmas and an opportunity to meet at the library to ing and negative consequences at some & Canady today and ask for the status of watch Skeleton Jack and Halloweentown take over Christmas. Refreshments are provided by the future time. their account, that as much as half would Friends of the Parker Williams Library. Let’s think about some possible future be told they have an outstanding balance, Monday, Dec. 16, 2 – 4 p.m. Genealogy group: The Parker Williams Genealogy Group is an examples of what could happen if those none of which has been nor can be certi- informal group that meets the fi rst and third Monday to discuss family history research (beginner holding positions in government, educa- fi ed. to advanced). Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in tracing family history. tion, healthcare, public service, etc. can de- Everyone should feel obliged to pay Monday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. Instant Pot Plant-Based Soups and Stews. It’s the season for warm, cide to do – or not to do – something based their annual dues and should do so. No Stuchbery Elementary recently held its annual spelling bee. Winners from each cozy food, so get out the Instant Pot and come to the library to learn the basics of plant-based eating on their particular religious beliefs, cultural one is saying otherwise. However if it were third- and fourth-grade class competed to award a school champion. Shown are, left and the Instant Pot buttons while making some scrumptious recipes. Included will be a healthy background, political persuasion, fraternal to be said that I am or you are delinquent to right, fourth-grader and runner-up Ivanka Chapa along with third-grader and copy-cat twist on creamy gnocchi soup from a popular family restaurant. All participants will be origination, or whatever basis they choose from some bill purported to have not been school winner Jessica Tran. Tran will advance to compete at the district level. able to taste what the food creations receive recipes to take home and. Register online to reserve a to claim. paid say anywhere from 3+ years ago and spot in this tasty class. Registration is required. Let us try to imagine some hypotheti- years earlier, then C&C & SMC needs to Monday, Dec. 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Magic: The Gathering Gameplay, a dueling card game from cal examples of a time when, on religious provide credible proof of non-payment or Wizards of the Coast, for ages 8 and older. For those wanting to learn, a staff member will be grounds; waive the balance. Most people are not go- CrossRoads UMC hosts Christmas events present for instruction. A special thank you is given to Strike Zone for the generous donation of … a civil servant can take it upon himself ing to hold canceled checks for that period Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Join the community at CrossRoads United Method- Magic: The Gathering cards. For more information, visit http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/fi les/ which documents are worth saving, or a of time and good luck getting it from your ist Church, located at 10030 Scardsdale Blvd., for The Chill on Friday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Feb - MTG-1.jpg. soldier deciding which orders to obey. bank, because it’s not gonna happen. The church will have 10,000 pounds of snow, a snow slide, Santa, hot cocoa and more! Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 – 8 p.m. STEM Time: Presents to Die For, for ages 7 and older. The hol- … prayer is once again allowed in the If they have credible proof and you ever This event is free and will be sure to put one in the Christmas spirit. idays are a joyous time of the year, with presents, food and snuggly weather. But there is a sinister schools but that prayer is of a different reli- sell your house, you can expect that to The CrossRoads UMC Christmas Cantata will be presented Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. side to the season. Many deck the halls with boughs of poison and have bad berries that decorate gious affi liation. come out at closing. I have read and been This year’s selection “Song of Joy” is a great way to get into the holiday spirit with its our homes. Learn about the dangerous decorations and bad botanicals that surround us during the … a secular emergency room doctor told that we are $500,000 to $600,000 in upbeat and joyful music. season of joy. can refuse to treat a Christian patient and cumulative arrears for unpaid maintenance The CrossRoads UMC Christmas service times are Tuesday, Dec. 24, contemporary Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: instead refer him to a hospital of his same dues. That money would have gone a long at 5:30 p.m., traditional candlelight at 7 p.m., 11 p.m. candlelight; and Sunday, Dec. 22, Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- denomination. way toward paying a professional property servicio de nochebuena en español. er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. … a fi reman can decide whether or not management fi rm for years to come. Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features to extinguish a fi re in a particular house, or But all that being said, it does not take stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. a policeman which criminal to arrest. away your rights to vote or to run for offi ce. Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic The danger of supporting any such sub- Larry Bennatt Leader checks out social media internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features By Natalie Abarca taking pictures. The member was told the man had no busi- stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. A member of ASHLEY advised the man to ring the ness there. The member stat- Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin at 9 SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington LLeadereader POINTE SUBDIVISION doorbell as taking pictures ed that the man gave a name, a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s a great time to take a class to help with a skill Facebook group posted that like that looked suspicious. but the member is not sure if for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There are many free classes avail- The Voice of Community-Minded People they had witnessed an older The suspicious man assured it was Brian or Ryan Wilker- able online at the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. Practice white male who was riding a the member that the reason son. The man is described as navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information on these 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 bike and stopped at a neigh- for taking the pictures was a white male with facial hair programs, speak with Loc Bui. bor’s house. The member because he was to do work and riding a light blue bike. For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. Library hours are: Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners states that the man was peek- on a sidewalk. The member The encounter happened on Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, ing through the fence and spoke to their neighbors and Daisy Wood Lane. 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Longtime area landmark demolished KBP sets 76th production Many residents of the Clear Lake mansion has been used by Humble since to have those designations or Demolition. may be divided for the purpose of be- area have become disheartened with Oil (1953), NASA Lunar Science restrictions reinstated. Because of this “The state of Texas Constitution ing sold for development. the recent demolition project of the Institute (1968), Exxon Corp. (1991) and the other requirements met, the strongly protects the rights of prop- Much of the information for this historic West Mansion which began and Rice University (1992). In 1992 a City of Pasadena was bound by law erty owners, and as much as we hate article was obtained with permission Thursday, Nov. 21. 20-year deed amendment preventing to grant the demolition permit to cur- to see this piece of history razed, our from the private nonprofi t organiza- Located in the heart of a 35,000- the demolition of the mansion was rent owner, Olajuwon Farms, LLC, hands were legally tied.” tion Preservation Texas (www.preser acre ranch in Clear Lake, the man- signed. and the demolition company Cherry The land on which the mansion sat vationtexas.org). sion was the realization of a dream of In 1993, the home was named a James Marion West, a lumber, oil and Texas Historic Landmark and placed ranching tycoon, according to Preser- on the National Register of Historic vation Texas. Places in 1994. The mansion was pur- The mansion held 45 rooms with chased by Rockets legend Hakeem fountains and marble fl oors. The Olajuwon in 2006, the same year that mansion was constructed with large the Greater Houston Preservation wood beams, imported tile and gold- Alliance placed it on its Endangered leaf fi xtures. Amenities included an Buildings List. eight-car garage, a barn, tennis courts The City of Pasadena has weighed and a swimming pool. in on the mansion’s demolition. The original design was created Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner said in 1928 by Austrian-trained architect in a Nov. 22 statement, “I am aware Joseph Finger who was hired by West of and saddened to see the demolition and his wife Jessie Dudley to build of the West Mansion on E. NASA an Italian Renaissance-style mansion Parkway. Both our city permitting of approximately 17,000 square feet. and legal departments have gone to The home became one of the largest great lengths to research the status of mansions in the Houston area. the private property, and unfortunate- Much of the ranch was sold by ly, the deed restrictions for historical West to Humble Oil Company when designation lapsed back in 2014. oil was found on the property. Since “To my understanding, none of the death of James West in 1941, the the owners came forward in the time

Above are cast members of “Junie B in Jingle Bells Batman Smells,” Emmerie Ricketts (left) as May and Delaney Cline as Junie B. Photo submitted Kids’ Backporch Pro- Santa, she comes up with York, N.Y., www.play ductions Pearland’s Youth the perfect plan to teach her scripts.com. Theatre presents “Junie nemesis a lesson! But will the Performances are Dec. B in Jingle Bells Batman Christmas spirit of peace and 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Smells.” The play is based goodwill interfere before she Dec. 14 and 15 at 3 p.m. on the book “Junie B, First can give you-know-who what at Shadycrest Baptist Grade: Jingle Bells Bat- she deserves? Church – Family Cen- man Smells! (P.S. So Does This will be KBP’s 76th ter, 3214 Hamm Road, May)” by Barbara Park. production giving kids a “little Pearland. Ticket prices First-grader Junie B. taste of Broadway” since 2005. are $15 for adults, $12 se- Above is the West Mansion as most have seen it; upper right photo shows the landmark that was recently demolished. Jones is super-excited The “Junie B in Jingle niors for 65 and older and about the upcoming holi- Bells Batman Smells“ is di- $9 for children and may day sing-along and Secret rected by Stephen Hurst. be prepurchased at kids Support Santa gift exchange at her This play written and adapt- backporch.ticketleap.com Leader school. Too bad tattletale ed by Allison Gregory. “Ju- or at the door 30 minutes Moore presents fi rst-grade Thanksgiving musical May keeps ruining all of nie B Jones in Jingle Bells before curtain time. advertisers! Junie B.’s fun. Batman Smells” is produced For more information, So when Junie B. draws by special arrangement with visit www.kidsbackporch May’s name for Secret Play scripts, Inc. of New productions.org. Delgado administers oath of attorney On Nov. 27, Thomas Ray Trevino Jr. was ad- ministered his oath of attorney by Judge Jo Ann Delgado. Shown left, left to right, are Thomas Ray Trevino Jr. with proud parents Cristina and Thomas Ray Trevino, residents of Riverstone Ranch, and Delgado. Shown be- low, left to right, Delga- do, grandmother Con- stable Silvia R. Trevino, Trevino Jr. and former Constable Victor Trev- ino celebrated the 2012 Dobie graduate who is a 2015 UT Fall grad, UH Law School grad (spring 2019), sat for the state bar exam July 2019 and passed the bar Novem- ber 2019.

Moore Elementary celebrated Thanksgiving with a fi rst-grade Thanksgiving musical performance Tues- day, Nov. 19.

Shown in the photo above are, left to right, (front row) Layla Cisneros, Cayla Cartwright, Kayla Cabrera, Samuel Torres, Simon Nguyen, Aubrey Ramos, Logan Fritsch (middle row) Alfredo Gonzales, Subhan Khan, Joseph Lopez, Richard Perry, Phuong Nguyen, Aryan- na Cortez (back row) fi rst-grade teacher Cheryl Ivens, Adolfo Villarreal, Joshua Menahem, Adrian Sanchez, Elyssa Gutierrez, Aliyanna Machado, Emilie Zamora, Itzel Sorida and music teacher Sheryl Munn.

Shown left, wearing Early American garb, are, left to right, Rayah Semien, Jude Gutierrez, Jessie Beteta, Joshua Menahem and Adrian Castaneda.

In the bottom left photo, portraying a turkey and a deer, are Mateo Alonso (left) and Alavaro Marron.

Speaking at the microphone below is Pilgrim Sophia Ibarra. Photos submitted Firefighters battle area garage fire Houston fi refi ghters re- tinguished. $19,000 in property was saved Crews from fi re stations sponded to a garage fi re Sat- Fire reportedly damaged by fi refi ghters, offi cials said. 23, 61, 71, 52, 70, 36 and 93 urday, Nov. 30, in the 10000 the back fence, however, did No injuries were reported. responded to this incident. block of Kirkglen. not extend to the home. According to Houston Investigators said the home- Fire Department offi cials, owner had been barbecuing Hometown Heroes dancing crews arrived on the scene at and left a grill unattended. The Everyone is welcome to free ballroom dances at Hometown approximately 6 p.m. to fi nd fi re spread from the pit to the Heroes Park Ballroom every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. a detached garage behind a back of the garage, catching Neva Schroder will play many rhythms to accommodate residence on fi re, with fl ames several items on fi re. all levels of dance ability from beginner to advanced dancing. coming through the roof. Inspectors estimated dam- These Wednesday afternoon dances are not lessons. Free les- The blaze was quickly ex- ages at $21,000. Roughly sons are taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For more information on ballroom lessons, call 832-517-5833. Dress comfortably and dance to have fun. AARP seeks helpers for taxes It's a free City activity organized by volunteers, Bill and Neva AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for compassion- Schroder. If more information is needed, email neva@Lets ate, friendly people to join local volunteers for the upcom- DanceBallroom.org or private message through Ballroom ing tax season. Tax-Aide makes it easier for older, low-in- dancers of League City Facebook site. come taxpayers to fi le their tax returns and get the credits League City requires an activity card for all the City activi- and deductions they’ve earned. Volunteers provide free, ties. If one has questions about the activity card, call the front in-person assistance in local neighborhoods at 5,000 sites offi ce desk at 281-554-1180. across the country. Volunteers help prepare tax returns or serve in other ways, like organizing client paperwork, Bay Area Singles holds dance managing computer equipment, acting as interpreters, or The Bay Area Singles Club dance is Dec. 21, 6:30 - 9:30 making sure everything runs smoothly. p.m. at VFW Lodge, Post 6378, 5204 Highway 3, Dickinson. There’s a role for everyone. Make a difference in your All area singles are invited. Bring party snacks to share. The community. Become an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide vol- cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. unteer. Visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide. For more information, call 832-483-3257 or 832-477-6778. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2019 Crisis pregnancy center receives donation Stuchbery announces Stallions On The Run program

Stuchbery’s Stallions On The Run program encourages students to Run program during the second semester. Pictured are, left to right, develop healthy lifestyles. Participants gain self-respect and confi - (front row) Elijah Plummer, Bentley Starns, Jacob Ramirez, Luke Ke- Giving Tuesday had a special meaning for 100 Women 1,000 clients annually, truly making a difference one dence through setting and achieving individual goals. A celebratory arbey, Ashton Wilson, Jacob Hernandez, (middle row) Damian Garza, Who Care – Clear Lake Bay Area as the fi nal quarterly life at a time. For more information about Lifeline, visit 5K refl ects their personal growth of increasing their mental and phys- Adrian Taylor, Branom LaReau, Liam Cruz Fiallo, Xavier Arizmen- donation for 2019 in the amount $6,500 was present- www.LifelineCPC.org. For information on 100 Women ical stamina in the sport of running. The program is for third- and dez, Ricardo Reynolds, (back row) Julius Segura, Nicholas Sandles ed to Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center. Their Who Care – Clear Lake Bay Area, visit www.100ww fourth-grade boys and girls. The boys run after school two days a and Prince Hubbard. mission is to be a lifeline for women experiencing un- cclba.org. Shown above are, left to right, Linda Ke- week the fi rst half of the year. The girls will start the Stallions On The Photo submitted planned pregnancies and advocate for their unborn ogh, volunteer; 100WWC members Justine Powell children. Equipped with just a small part-time staff and Cindy Sebald; Jean Killough, executive director of and community volunteers this 501(c)(3) provides preg- B8SCPC and Tracy Bush, also of 100WWC. nancy guidance and spiritual support for more than Photo submitted Over The Back Fence by Alexis Waugh works to help others enjoy Christmas Continued from Page 1A time to work with children at cycle in order to raise funds of the year,” Robb said. “We Thompson and Dobie, as well the Sagemont Park Commu- for the Christmas program. love Christmas.” as take courses at San Jacinto nity Center. “She loves kids,” To help promote the drive, The drive is unique to the KENNEDY TURNS 12! greeting Dec. 15 to Kristina Ponce. Shaukat. Three cheers for a great birthday College and College of the Robb said. “That’s her thing.” Waugh distributed fl yers to mother-daughter team in the Kennedy Flowers turns 12 years old on Genoa Elementary are sent Dec. 13 to Courtney Dixon, Philip Mainland. Once again, Waugh col- local businesses. fact that donated goods go di- Sunday, Dec. 15. Best wishes for a fantastic Light the birthday candles Dec. 12 for Judi Foster and Loan Peabody. Dec. 15 is the Waugh volunteers her lected aluminum cans to re- “This is our favorite time rectly to help local residents. birthday are sent from brother Owen, sister Rinehart. day for a birthday celebration for Matthew “We want to help families Evie, parents Stephen and Stacey (Hayes) Meador Elementary Park. in this area,” Robb said. “This Flowers, grandparents Robert and Jannie Dec. 12 is the day for a double-layer cake FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS is our neighborhood.” Scarberry (former longtime South Belt resi- for Filgia Norman and Vanessa Bristol. The Leader sends birthday wishes to Brewster killed in line of duty For Waugh, it’s all about dents), uncles Tyler Scarberry, Joey Hayes, Enjoying a birthday Dec. 17 are Omega friends who have a birthday. For those want- spreading cheer. and Austin and wife Tiffany and daughters Pena and Katia Garcia. The day for a cele- ing a birthday mentioned in this section, send Continued from Page 1A “There’s no doubt in my heartbreaking for his family “I hope everybody has a Jade and Lily Scarberry; and aunt Jenny bration for Jill Gifford is Dec. 18. an email to [email protected] Major Offenders Division. mind he’s in the arms of Je- and all citizens. By shining wonderful Christmas,” she (Hayes) and husband Josh Laney, and chil- Moore Elementary with “OTBF: Friends Celebrate Birthdays” in He was promoted to ser- sus. He was a man of God. a blue light on city hall and said. dren Brayden, Baylee and Olivia. Kennedy’s Blow out the birthday candles Dec. 15 for the subject line by Friday noon for the next geant in February 2019 and He loved the Lord.” other areas of Houston, we Robb is grateful for all mom is a Dobie grad. Bobbie Bashinski. Marie Alanis marks a week’s publication. was assigned to the Eastside Brewster’s mom said will also shine a light on the support received from the HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESSICA birthday Dec. 18. Thursday, Dec. 12: Carolyn Sternes- Patrol Division. Christmas was her son’s Sgt. Brewster’s service and community. Best wishes for a wonderful birthday Dec. Stuchbery Elementary Ontiveros, Joe Lewis, David Rojas Sr., Brewster’s family re- favorite time of the year, sacrifi ce. I ask people to “We’d like to thank every- 16 are sent to Jessica Escobar, daughter of Enjoy a slice of birthday cake Dec. 15 with Pepper Lowe and Diane Lakits Black; members him as a devoted noting that his fellow continue praying for his im- one for making the toy drive Leader staffer Luis Escobar, from the South Fani Aguero. Send a birthday greeting Dec. Friday, Dec. 13: Ryan Tucker, Dustin servant on and off duty. offi cers joked that he was mediate family and for his such a success,” Robb said. Belt Leader staff. 16 to Kevin Albert. Cochran and Mike Stacey; Saturday, Dec. “He had a service heart,” whistling holiday tunes be- law enforcement family.” Donations will be accept- SCHOOL DAZE Melillo Middle School 14: Pedro Gutierrez III, Kay Wood and his mother Cindy Brewster fore Thanksgiving had even Sagemont Church can- ed through Thursday, Dec. The following personnel of the Pasadena Sheri Richardson is wished a happy Melissa Duncan; Sunday, Dec. 15: Cheryl said. “He would do anything ended. celed its normal Wednesday 19. Independent School District celebrate birth- birthday Dec. 15. Park, Ryan Rushing and Rita Tornaben; in the world for people. He The City of Houston evening worship service Those wishing to donate days Dec. 12 through Dec. 18. Roberts Middle School Monday, Dec. 16: Kamisha Dennis, Tamara loved people, and he died shined blue lights at City Dec. 11 in order to host the items should visit the Lead- Atkinson Elementary Dec. 12 is a day of celebration for Hector Spencer and Adam Garcia Sr.; Tuesday, doing what he was called to Hall and other locations in family visitation. er offi ce, located at 11555 Join in the birthday fun with Richard Del Rio. Sing a happy birthday song Dec. 13 Dec. 17: Joy Warneke, Dawn Watkins- do.” Brewster’s honor. Brewster’s funeral ser- Beamer Road. Desired items Whittaker Dec. 14. to Mary Klein. Swain and Jabari Dobson; and Wednesday, Cindy Brewster fi nds so- “Sgt. Brewster was a vice will take place Thurs- include toys for children of Bush Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate Dec. 18: Jackie Klayman, Damen Polleck, lace in her son’s faith. shining example of relation- day, Dec. 12, at Grace all ages, nonperishable food Sing a happy birthday song to Jennifer Break out the balloons and party favors John O’Connor and Felicia Sharp. “His faith was very im- al policing in the City of Church, 14505 Gulf Free- items, paper products and Marquez Dec. 16. Dec. 15 for Juanita Carrera and Velia LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS portant to him,” his mother Houston,” said Mayor Syl- way, at 10 a.m. See related cash.All gifts should be new Frazier Elementary Grado-Gutierrez. Light the birthday candles Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, said. vester Turner. “His death is obituary Page 2A. and unwrapped. Elana Contreras enjoys a birthday Dec. for Geraldine Jones Dec. 18. congratulations, etc., to mynews@south 13. 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40 years ago (1979) Leader was sponsoring its meeting Dec. 10, with cur- was refi lling an ATM at the dropped a money bag, which San Jacinto College dis- annual Christmas toy and rent board members Adam local bank branch. One of the thieves picked up. The trict voters approved the col- food program. Local schools Mejia and Gina Shoemaker two suspects allegedly fi red suspects fl ed in a dark-col- lege’s $35 million bond issue and individuals donated both running unopposed and shots during the robbery, ored SUV that FBI offi cials by a margin of more than items to help South Belt fam- retaining their positions. New prompting the courier to take believe was driven by a third three to one. ilies that needed help during board member Maria Trevino cover. During the commo- suspect. No immediate ar- For the third time in eight the Christmas season. also ran unopposed and was tion, the courier reportedly rests were made. days, a business place in the An armed robber was successful in her bid for the 12000 block of Beamer was arrested after she gave her position formerly held by burglarized. Time Clock name to a victim. The vic- Cesar Salinas, who stepped CLAIMS ADJUSTER Sales was the latest victim. tim gave the female robber a down the previous June. 35 years ago (1984) ride to the Highland Meadow 1 year ago (2018) ACADEMY Four employees of Village apartments at which State Rep. Carol Alvarado Archem, a chemical plant time the robber displayed a won the Dec. 11 special elec- Work hurricanes, disasters off Conklin, suffered injuries weapon and demanded mon- tion to fi ll the state Senate from a hydrogen gas explo- ey. District 6 seat being vacated and insurance damages. sion during a blending and Former South Houston by Sen. Sylvia Garcia, who Learn a career in 2 weeks! processing procedure at the High School principal James was elected to Congress. Al- plastics plant. “Jimmy” Barber, 73, died af- varado took home 50.4 per- Make Great Money! Charles R. Faulds, Super- ter an extended illness. Barber cent of the vote, narrowly fund manager of the Texas had worked in education for 38 avoiding a runoff. State Rep. 281-584-3000 Department of Water Re- years before retiring in 1991. Ana Hernandez received 24.3 281-741-8505 MileHigh Adjusters Houston sources, attempted to assure Questions regarding the percent of the vote, narrowly 713-391-8898 www.milehighadjusters.com Southbend residents that con- accuracy of Pasadena Inde- edging out Republican Mar- tainment of ground and air by pendent School District’s tha Fierro, who fi nished with the defunct Brio refi nery was projection of new students 23.2 percent of the vote. Mia Largest selection of Thompson Intermediate School offi cials announced the the right thing, even when no one is looking. Recognized not an acute threat to health were raised at a district board Mundy received 2.1 percent students of the month for November. Teachers voted for and shown above are, left to right, seventh-grader Omar or homes. Offi cials felt the of trustees meeting. While of the vote. Gov. Greg Ab- wigs in Texas! one boy and one girl from each grade level as Student Serna, eighth-grader Houston Banda, eighth-grader health and environmental is- projections from Omega bott was then forced to call a FEATURING of the Month for exemplifying Thompson Pride by not Samantha Arredondo and seventh-grader Brenda Guti- sues of the Brio refi nery had Group suggested the district second special election to fi ll ESTETICA only working hard and helping others, but also by doing errez. Photo by Gina Garcia been exaggerated. would gain nearly 2,400 the state House District 145 30 years ago (1989) students during the current seat that Alvarado previously DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Beginning with the fall school year, only 1,293 were held. SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & college semester 1989, all realized. The higher numbers An armored car courier The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Thompson releases spelling bee winners students entering Texas col- were the basis of the $299.86 was robbed at gunpoint Mon- The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s leges would be required to million bond election. day, Dec. 10, at the Chase to Help With All Your After pass the state-mandated Tex- 10 years ago (2009) Bank at 10997 Scarsdale. The Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street as Academic Skills Program Annise Parker defeated incident took place just after Great selection of League City tests before advancing be- Gene Locke in the runoff 11 a.m., as a Loomis courier Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 yond 60 semester hours. election to be Houston’s next Precinct 1 County Com- mayor, making national me- missioner El Franco Lee took dia headlines for becoming his oath of offi ce at a special the fi rst openly gay mayor ceremony held at the Family of a major city in the Unit- FURNITURE RE-DO Law Building in Houston. ed States. Parker, a former 25 years ago (1994) City Council member and South Belt Leader readers city controller, received 52.8 • Re-Pair • Re-Finish donated enough turkey bucks percent of the vote to Locke’s to purchase 39 turkeys. 47.2 percent. • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Soccer and softball fi elds Ronald Green replaced ‘We Re-Do For You’ for San Jacinto College South Parker as city controller. had been put on hold because South Belt resident Ethey- For Free Estimates Call: bids came in twice the pro- lene Milhouse died in an Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 jected cost. auto-pedestrian accident at 20 years ago (1999) the intersection of Beamer The students at Frazier and Hall Road. Milhouse, Elementary School raised 66, was crossing Beamer on more than $1,000 which was foot when she was struck by donated to the South Belt-El- a silver Nissan pickup that WALKER LAW OFFICES lington Leader’s Christmas was traveling through the program to purchase toys for intersection. The driver had Milton Walker, J.D. local youngsters. a green light and was not Winner for most beauti- speeding, investigators said. 281-481-0909 ful residential home exterior Neither alcohol nor drugs in the South Belt-Ellington were believed to have been WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES Chamber of Commerce’s involved. The driver was not Christmas decorating con- ticketed. BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS test was Kathy and Jimmie 5 years ago (2014) LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT Thompson Intermediate School held its spelling bee winner Y Tran. Tran will compete in the district spell- French of Kirkbend. The Kirkmont Section 1 www.walkerlaw.com Dec. 5. Shown are, left to right, runner-up Derek Ro- ing bee Feb. 11, 2020. 15 years ago (2004) Homeowners Association driguez, Tanis Griffi n, school principal, and fi rst-place Photo by Gina Garcia For the 22nd year, the held an election at its annual 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Thursday, December 12, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Future Thompson neighbors stay involved South Belt celebrates Christmas Pasadena Independent Clear Creek. They came to an formed of Meritage’s efforts Clear Creek and Green Tee School District’s plans to agreement that the location of over the past months to work will now engage and monitor move Thompson Intermedi- an intermediate school having with Pasadena ISD to swap the City of Pearland’s prog- ate has run into some com- 1,200 students at that property Pasadena ISD’s property on ress with the planning, zoning, plications and, consequently, was a very bad plan with one Highland Meadows Drive permitting, meetings, and ulti- residents near the proposed single access less than 1000 with Meritage’s property at mate approval of the location site have been involved. Con- feet located in the middle of the intersection of Hughes of the intermediate school at cerns about the initial site a deep 90 degree S curve in a Road and Riverstone Falls the intersection of Hughes caused PISD to look at a plan street in the back section of the Drive. Road and Riverstone Falls B. Area residents have stayed neighborhood. They have also 7. They applaud and appre- Drive. involved. discussed a viable alternative ciate Meritage’s willingness 11. The residents of RRCC The neighbors of River- solution, i.e., the swap of Pas- and efforts to work with Pas- and Green Tee want to impress stone Ranch Clear Creek and adena ISD’s property on High- adena ISD to make this possi- a sense of urgency and request Green Tee have been working land Meadows Drive with ble, as it is in the best interest that the City of Pearland fast together with PISD and Mer- Meritage’s property at the in- of the neighborhood walking track the planning, zoning, itage, the developer, since tersection of Hughes Road and children and parents, and the meetings, permitting, and the City of Pearland’s Spe- Riverstone Falls Drive. to/from school traffi c con- approval of the new school, cial Joint Meeting July 15, 3. On Aug. 3, several Riv- sisting of vehicles and buses, which is much needed. regarding the location of the erstone Ranch Clear Creek to be at a safer location with Residents believe their at- new Thompson Intermedi- residents submitted letters to faster police, fi re, and medi- tention and efforts to this will ate School. The following in- the President of Meritage to cal emergency access with the make the swap of properties cludes updates and requests request that Meritage work school being located at the in- and the location and approval for the City of Pearland. with Pasadena ISD and the tersection of Hughes Road and of the new school a reality for 1. Following the City of City of Pearland to swap Pasa- Riverstone Falls Drive. the Thompson community. Pearland’s Special Joint Meet- dena ISD’s property on High- 8. They understand that 12. The neighbors of River- ing on July 15, to discuss the land Meadows Drive with there is still work to be done to stone Ranch Clear Creek and approval of the CUP, the res- Meritage’s property at the in- make this swap of properties Green Tee will be attending The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of idents of Riverstone Ranch tersection of Hughes Road and offi cial with contracts, agree- the City Council Meetings, Commerce held its annual Christmas Clear Creek and Green Tee Riverstone Falls Drive. ments, permits, meetings, and and will be monitoring the party last week. Above, left to right, are joined together and started 4. On Aug. 4, the River- the approval of the City of City of Pearland’s progress Chris Clark, CBCMUD board mem- holding weekly meetings to stone Ranch Clear Creek and Pearland. on the approval of the new lo- ber; Sally Mitchell, interim president/ address concerns and issues Green Tee residents made 9. They are reaching out cation and the school, just as CEO South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. John Doyle, for the proposed location of joint efforts known and shared to the Pearland offi cials to en- they continue to monitor the owner of Liberty Chiropractic. The a Pasadena ISD intermediate the email to the President sure the City is informed of the progress of Pasadena ISD and top right photo shows Constable Chris school on the Highland Mead- of Meritage with the City good neighbor relationship with Meritage regarding the swap Diaz (left) and Joe Saavedra, Pasadena ows Drive property. of Pearland Mayor and City Pasadena ISD and Meritage. It of the two properties. They ISD associate superintendent of cam- 2. On Aug. 2, several Riv- Council Members. is our request that the City of want to emphasize that this pus development. Keeping the venue erstone Ranch Clear Creek 5. Since the meeting on Pearland works diligently with new school is of utmost im- safe, shown in the photo at right, left neighborhood leaders met Aug. 2, Pasadena ISD has pro- Pasadena ISD and Meritage to portance to the neighborhood to right, are Deputy Daniel Vasquez; with Pasadena ISD to dis- vided routine updates to the make the swap of properties and is much needed for the Sgt. Robert Sanchez; Cecelia Ganje, cuss the concerns and issues Riverstone Ranch Clear Creek and the approval of the new students. Clear Brook City MUD; Sgt. Blanca with the planned location of neighborhood leaders shared school become a reality. The fast track planning, Martinez; Sagemeadow resident Pat- a Pasadena ISD intermedi- their updates with the neigh- 10. As this endeavor is zoning, and permitting will be rick Restivo; and Deputy Alvaro Rivas. ate school on the property lo- bors in Riverstone Ranch well underway between Pas- much appreciated, especially Photos by Marie Flickinger cated on Highland Meadows Clear Creek and Green Tee. adena ISD and Meritage, the as it is defi nitely warranted for Drive in Riverstone Ranch 6. They are aware and in- residents of Riverstone Ranch this new school. Meador observes college week

Enjoying the festivities of the annual party were, left to right, Denise Burleigh, own- er of Insurance for All Ages; David Matthews, Precinct 2 administrative aide to Chris Diaz; Sally Mitchell; and Barry Burleigh, owner of Burleigh Chiropractic.

Above, discussing everything pertaining to Christmas at the event are, left to right, Judy Harrison, former San Jacinto instructor; Mandi Bennett Niscavits, owner of the party caterer D’lish; Precinct 3 Lt. Jerry Garcia and wife Eli Garcia; and Cesar Martinez, senior pastor of CrossRoads UMC Church.

Meador Elementary promoted College Week Nov. 11-15, by having students partic- ond-grader Lawrence Turner. Shown above are, left to right, pre-K class (fi rst row) ipate in various activities to gain career and college awareness. Shown top left are, Axel De Ramon Vasquez, Juan Rivera, Iker Galvan, Nathaly Monge, Aiden Rosas, left to right, (front row) second-graders Bella Salazar, Myrion Davis, Dary’n Thom- Brandon Villafana, (middle row) Abril Ledezma, Emily Muñoz, Zaid Garcia, Karl as, Robert Mendoza (back row) principal Beverly Bolton, assistant principal Amy Busch, Renata Ledezma, Samuel Fuentes, (back row) Ruth Baranhona, Mateo Guil- Clowers, school counselor Tara Merida. Shown top right are, left to right, fi rst-grad- len, Milton Rodriquez, Marlen Briones, Elias Rodarte and Yareli Mosqueda. The er Nathalie Mai, kindergartener Kevin Duran, second-grader Vance Smith and sec- young classmates made college pennants. Photos by Tara Merida CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar Meeting and greeting at the Christmas party are, left to right, Kenny Koncaba, Tex- 11011 Hall Rd. an Bank CEO; Sgt. Blanca Martinez; Kristi Koncaba (Kenny’s wife), Texan Bank (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church president and COO; and Texas state Rep. Dennis Paul. www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. “Gas Can Man” sentenced Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Continued from Page 1A August 2017 for allegedly of years, and we hope this Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our share photos. threatening the life of a law ruling brings some peace Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities The page has nearly enforcement officer. to the traveling public in Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 4,000 likes. Precinct 8 Constable of- the southeast area. We are Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Precinct 8 officials had ficials are hopeful the ver- pleased with this outcome WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 repeatedly warned resi- dict brings closure for area and sincerely hope he Sunday Wednesday dents against giving him residents. learns a lesson from this,” a Faith Formation 281-481-4251 3UNDAY3CHOOLsAM 0RAYER-EETINGs PM any donations. “We have received post stated on the Facebook Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Garcia has an extensive countless calls from cit- page of the Harris County St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, 7ORSHIP3ERVICEs AM -ID 7EEK3ERVICEsPM criminal record, including izens about Mr. Garcia’s Precinct 8 Constable’s of- children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services a previous felony charge in antics over the last couple fice. Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2019 Nguyen hosts Christmas festival

Continued from Page 1A sisted Nguyen in organizing ance by Santa Claus as well “This project was all about the event. as hamburgers, hot dogs and her. I really do believe that “Without them, it wouldn’t other snacks. Jennie is watching over us.” be possible,” Nguyen said. “It Nguyen also credits Do- Nguyen, who now splits takes a village.” bie Principal Franklin Moses her time between Houston Nguyen also thanked her for his help with this year’s and California, recalled that husband Bryan Nguyen, event. her younger sister would of- who put his own career as a “He’s an amazing man” ten get in trouble at school for pharmacist on hold to help Nguyen said. “Whatever we sharing too much. with his wife’s online busi- needed, we got.” “She wouldn’t get in trou- ness. Nguyen is already plan- ble for fi ghting or stealing, “Without my husband, it ning next year’s festival. she’d be giving away $20 can’t be done,” Nguyen said. “Wait until you see next bills,” Nguyen said. “If a “He’s been so, so supportive. year’s event Grinchmas,” 7-year-old can be that kind, I can’t do it without him.” Nguyen said, noting she why can’t the rest of us? Ev- A group of student volun- hopes to expand the festival erything I’ve learned in life, I teers from Dobie spent sever- even more. “We live and we learned from a 7-year-old.” al hours the night before this learn. We take what we’ve When Jennie Nguyen year’s festival wrapping the learned and act on it.” died, the family relied on do- thousands of toys that Nguy- Nguyen is hopeful that nations from the South Belt en had donated. (See photo some students will later re- community to help pay for Page 6A.) ciprocate and give back funeral costs, inspiring Thi “They worked like elves,” themselves, as she has done. Nguyen to repay the favor. Nguyen said. “I hope that 15 or 20 years “I’m just giving back to In addition to the large se- from now, a kid who was the community for what they lection of toys, Nguyen also helped will give back,” Nguy- gave her,” Nguyen said. “It’s provided synthetic snow, car- en said. “Just one. That’s the a cycle of giving back.” nival games, a bounce house, takeaway from the event. If A team of volunteers a human-sized snow globe, a just one kid comes forward, known as Jennie’s Angels as- photo booth and an appear- I’ve done my job.” Cheerleaders aid festival

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More than 2,000 people showed up at Dobie High School Saturday, Dec. 7, for the annual Christmas festival, hosted by former South Belt resident Thi Nguyen, also known by her online persona Princess T. Students from eight area elementary schools took part in the event, where they were treated to free gifts, games, food and more. Shown above at the event are varsity cheerleaders Emilly Guzman (left) and Kemi Alade, dressed as the Lucy the Longhorn mascot, both of whom volunteered at the festival. Photo submitted

11011 Hall Road, Houston, TX 77089 We look forward to celebrating with our parish family along with many visitors!

Tuesday, December 24 de diciembre

4:304 pm Children’s Christmas Eve English Mass (Church) (Salón Social) *44:30 pm Misa de Noche Buena para Niños *Nuevo Horario de Misa ” New Mass time

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Wednesday, December 25 de diciembre

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ChristmasCh i tmas iis a HlHoly DDay of obligation and Catholics are obligated to attend Mass . Navidad es un día del precepto y Católicas tienen un obligación para asistir la Misa.

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(281) 481-1623 www.burleighchiro.com 11700 Beamer Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Barry Burleigh, D.C. Chiropractor SECTION B Thursday, December 12, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Summer Creek girls get past Dobie; Fwood stops Brook boys Wolverines roll on; A big 16-2 push in the Texas Association of Bas- Dec. 6. Dobie, which had The Clear Brook boys, The Wolverines, who But Friendswood, for- of occasions but could not second quarter was the dif- ketball Coaches, opened a bye Dec. 6, is now 9-5 meanwhile, entertained lost leading scorer Bran- merly a district foe of the close the gap. Dobie battles at Katy ference as the state’s No. up a 27-15 halftime lead overall this season and Friendswood in a nondis- don Andrews to a leg in- Wolverines, scored nine Clear Brook is now 13 ranked varsity girls’ and went on to win the will take on Pasadena Fri- trict battle at Clear Brook jury in the first quarter, of the next 11 points from headed to take on Fulshear Clear Brook proved Meanwhile, Dobie basketball team, Summer game after Dobie had led day, Dec. 13, in a series Dec. 10, with the Mus- pushed through some ad- there to take a lead. Dec. 12 in the Royal ISD to be one of the top var- made its final tourna- Creek, got past Dobie 49- 13-11 after the first eight of games at Phillips Field tangs emerging with a justments following that The Wolverines, now Varsity Basketball Invi- sity boys teams at the ment appearance before 31 in a key District 22-6A minutes. House in Pasadena. The 48-43 win following a late to force a 31-31 tie at one 8-5 overall, got within two tational that runs through Carlisle/Krueger Classic the all-important District battle Dec. 10 at Summer Summer Creek, the de- varsity game tips at 7 p.m. push. point. possessions on a number Dec. 14. Dec. 5-7, winning three 22-6A race, losing three Creek. fending Region III cham- of five games and push- of four at the Katy ISD The Lady Bulldogs, pion, improved to 2-0 in ing state-ranked Manvel Tiger Invitational, also now 11-2 this season and league play with the key to the brink in its final Dec. 5-7. the top-ranked team in win after defeating King- Dobie’s Moreno nets Dedication Award at TTCA banquet game to get to 8-4 overall For Dobie, the crux of Region III ranks via the wood in its 22-6A opener this season. 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Youth baseball camp at Deer Park Thursday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 14 The 2019 Deer Park Holiday Baseball camp will be Brook varsity boys at Royal tourn., TBA held Dec. 30-31 at Deer Park High School North Cam- pus, 601 8th St., in Deer Park. Friday, Dec. 13 The camp is for children ages 6 to 13 and is a skill- Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena, 7:00 specifi c camp. There will be three sessions, with the fi rst and second coming Monday, Dec. 30. The 9 a.m. Dobie varsity girls vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 7:00 to noon session will focus on the basic mechanics of the Brook varsity girls at Alief Hastings, 7:00 hitting swing. Hitters will be fi lmed during this session. Dobie JV girls vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 5:30 The second session, 1 to 4 p.m., will focus on the Dobie JV boys at Pasadena, 5:30 advanced aspects of hitting. Hitters will view their fi lm during this session with an instructor. Brook JV girls at Alief Hastings, 5:30 Session three is Tuesday, Dec. 31st from 9 a.m. to Dobie sophomore boys at Pasadena, 5:30 noon and is a defensive session. Campers will choose Dobie freshman A girls vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 4:00 among pitching, infi eld or outfi eld play. Dobie freshman A boys at Pasadena, 4:00 The camp will be conducted by Chris Rupp, head Brook freshman A girls at Alief Hastings, 4:00 baseball coach at Deer Park High School. The remain- der of the staff will be comprised of collegiate and high Dobie freshman B boys at Pasadena, 4:00 school coaches. The cost of the camp is $50 per session. Campers Monday, Dec. 16 choosing to attend all 3 sessions will receive a $25 dis- Brook varsity boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 count, for a total cost of $125. For registration informa- tion, call 713-231-6009. Brook JV boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 5:30 Brook sophomore boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 5:30 Former Brook coach Sylestine dies Brook freshman A boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 4:00 Brook freshman B boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 4:00 Boyd Sylestine, the fi rst-ever varsity boys’ basket- ball coach at Clear Brook High School, died Dec. 2 at the age of 87. Tuesday, Dec. 17 In a coaching career that spanned 38 years, Sylestine Dobie varsity girls at Humble, 7:00 was fi rst a basketball assistant coach at both Clear Creek Dobie varsity boys host Humble, 7:00 and Clear Lake high schools before becoming the head boys’ basketball coach at Clear Brook when the school Brook varsity boys host Friendswood, 7:00 opened for the 1988-1989 school year. Sylestine and Brook varsity girls host Clear Creek, 7:00 his wife Patty, were married for 65 years. Dobie JV girls at Humble, 5:30 SBGSA seeking coaches Dobie JV boys host Humble, 5:30 Brook JV boys host Friendswood, 5:30 The South Belt Girls Softball Association is seeking Brook JV girls host Clear Creek, 5:30 volunteer coaches for the 2020 spring season in the 6U, Dobie sophomore boys host Humble, 5:30 8U and 14U divisions. No experience in necessary, and The Touchdown Club of Houston considered three Lutheran Jake Justice (center) was considered for the Iron Man Award for Brook sophomore boys host Friendswood, 5:30 team equipment is provided by the league. For more South Academy football players for postseason honors during his play on both sides of the football. Mark Zamarippa (right) Brook freshman A girls host Clear Creek, 4:00 details about coaching opportunities or player registra- the TD club’s eighth annual Private School Awards Dinner was a fi nalist for the Defensive Player of the Year Award. The tion, call SBGSA player agent Adriana Estrada at 832- earlier this month. From left, Pioneer running back Beau three players were key to Lutheran South’s 9-3 season, which Brook freshman A boys host Friendswood, 4:00 891-3579. Psencik was a fi nalist for Offensive Player of the Year, while included reaching the second round of the playoffs. Dobie frehman A boys host Humble, 4:00 Dobie freshman A girls at Humble, 4:00 Brook freshman B boys host Friendswood, 4:00 Swing Queens 6U wins Alvin softball Lockwood grabs All-American bid Dobie freshman B boys host Humble, 4:00

Wednesday, Dec. 18 Beverly Hills 8A boys at Jackson, 5:30 Beverly Hills 8B boys at Jackson, 4:30 Beverly Hills 7A boys at Jackson, 5:30 Beverly Hills 7B boys at Jackson, 4:30 Beverly Hills 8A girls host Jackson, 5:30 Beverly Hills 8B girls host Jackson, 4:30 Beverly Hills 7A girls host Jackson, 5:30 Beverly Hills 7B girls host Jackson, 4:30 Thompson 8A boys at San Jacinto, 5:30 Thompson 8B boys at San Jacinto, 4:30 Thompson 7A boys at San Jacinto, 5:30 Thompson 7B boys at San Jacinto, 4:30 Thompson 8A girls host San Jacinto, 5:30 Thompson 8B girls host San Jacinto, 4:30 Thompson 7A girls host San Jacinto, 5:30 Thompson 7B girls host San Jacinto, 4:30

Friday, Dec. 20 Dobie varsity boys at Kingwood, 7:00 Brook varsity boys host F.B. Austin, 7:00 Dobie varsity girls host Kingwood, 7:00 Brook varsity girls at Clear Falls, 7:00 Brook JV boys host F.B. Austin, 5:30 Brook JV girls at Clear Falls, 5:30 Dobie JV girls host Kingwood, 5:30 Dobie JV boys at Kingwood, 5:30 Dobie sophomore boys at Kingwood, 5:30 Brook sophomore boys host F.B. Austin, 5:30 Former Clear Brook volleyball star Jordan Lockwood (center), fresh off Dobie freshman A boys at Kingwood, 4:00 helping Navarro College to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I national championship, was named a fi rst team All-American af- Brook freshman A girls at Clear Falls, 4:00 ter logging 397 kills this season and being named the Most Valuable Player Dobie freshman A girls host Kingwood, 4:00 The 6-under Swing Queens of the South Belt Girls Isabelle Gutierrez, Audryna St. Romain, (mid- of the Division I national tournament. Dobie freshman B boys at Kingwood, 4:00 Coaches Association successfully closed out the dle row) Isabella Granados, Miranda Coronado, 2019 fall season by taking fi rst place in the San- Brianna Quiroga, Arianna Quiroga, Ava Castro, ta Fe Toys For Tots Round Robin in Alvin. Mem- Sydney Logan, (back row) assistant coach Manuel Brook’s Ferguson second at Bay Oaks bers of the Swing Queens are, left to right, (front Coronado, head coach Pedro Gutierrez and assis- Lajaunie tennis row) Shannon Logan, Sophia Paz, Kinley Brister, tant coach Armando Quiroga. Brook’s Newsome is TGCA all-state pick takes in rackets Founders of the Darren Webster; Frank Hall Attor- At right, Clear Brook Lajaunie Memorial Schol- ney at Law, 4008 Vista in volleyball star Kail- arship Fund are teaming Pasadena and Partners In in Newsome has been with the Harry Taylor Ten- Primary Care, 3915 Spen- named an all-state se- nis Center and Pasadena cer Highway. lection by the Texas ISD schools to begin a Visit the Darren Lajau- Girls Coaches Asso- racket donation drive. nie Tennis Scholarships ciation after capping Those who wish are page on Facebook to gath- her career by leading asked to donate their un- er additional information the Lady Wolverines to used or unwanted tennis about the racket drive or their fi rst-ever district rackets to those Pasadena to learn more on how to championship. Along ISD students who would assist with the Lajaunie the way, Newsome es- like to begin playing ten- scholarship fund moving tablished new school re- nis but lack the most basic forward. cords for both kills in a need – a tennis racket. In order to arrange the career and kills in a sin- Racket donations, in- pickup of a donated rack- cluding those made from et, call the Lajaunie Me- Clear Brook varsi- gle season. A four-year ty girls’ golfer Jessica varsity letterwinner, wood, are currently being morial Tennis Scholarship accepted at the Harry Tay- offi ce at 281-480-6933. Ferguson fi red an 83 she was also named the to place second over- Most Valuable Player in lor Tennis Center within All donated rackets will Strawberry Park and at be restrung and then given all among a fi eld of the 24-6A ranks after 58 golfers at the Bay guiding Clear Brook to Racquet Pro in Webster. to junior tennis players as Additional drop-off lo- they learn the ins and outs Oaks Invitational Dec. an 11-1 record in league 9. According to Lady play. Last month, she cations include the South of tennis at either the Har- Belt-Ellington Leader, ry Taylor Tennis Center or Wolverines’ coach signed a letter of intent Todd Burrows, Fer- to continue her educa- 11555 Beamer; Nobilitea, at their respective Pasade- 11510 Space Center in na ISD school campus. guson has played ex- tion and playing career ceptionally well to this at Southeastern Louisi- point and could be in ana University in Ham- Brook girls’ hoops now 12-8 line for sub 80 rounds mond, La., where she at district with an eye plans to play both in- Clear Springs is the Wolverines have claimed team to beat in the Dis- victories in 12 of their toward reaching re- door and beach volley- gionals. Brook junior ball for the Lions. trict 24-6A varsity girls’ fi rst 20 games, including basketball race for now, three tournaments, to give Avery Perez has also but the Clear Brook bunch themselves plenty of con- excelled and could see is threatening to make a fi dence moving ahead. big things ahead on the move as the league battle Brook lost its fi rst two links. Burrows is also nears. games at the Pfl ugerville working with three Despite a 64-54 loss Invitational Dec. 5-7 but freshmen at the varsity at Katy Dec. 10 in non- bounced back to win three. level. district action, the Lady Continued on Page 3B Thursday, December 12, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 High school soccer Former Gator Soularie draws MLB.com lauds Alerick Soularie, who played set to get underway high school baseball at Atascocita and then played Continued from Page 1B At Dobie, the boys’ as a freshman at San Jacin- The 2019 season was team has been the best to College, is currently at not kind to Clear Brook in in District 22-6A for fi ve No. 69 in MLB.com’s 2020 varsity girls’ or boys’ play, years now. list of draftable players. As a but this is a new season, Despite an area round sophomore at the University and there are more oppor- playoff loss to Strake Je- of Tennessee, Soularie was tunities on the way. suit in a shootout last sea- third in the Southeastern Three Clear Creek son, the Longhorns are the Conference in both hitting ISD programs, including champions of the district (.357) and slugging percent- champion Clear Springs, until proven otherwise. age (.602). He and the Vols second place Clear Falls The Lady Longhorns, have already begun presea- and fourth-place Clear meanwhile, have defend- son work toward 2020. Creek made the playoffs a er Taiya Mitchell back for season ago along with Al- her fi nal season and look vin on the girls’ side, and to improve upon last sea- the Lady Wolverines are son’s third-place district looking to make headway fi nish and subsequent fi rst in 2020. round playoff loss.

At right, Dobie sophomore Isaac Cortez benefi ted greatly from being at the varsity level in 2019 as a fi rst-year high school player, and for 2020, he just may be one of the key scoring options as the Long- horns transition in that phase. Pasadena ISD Girls’ Pasadena ISD Girls’ Pioneer FB Pasadena ISD Boys’ Pasadena ISD Boys’ earns AS, Intermediate Basketball Intermediate Basketball Intermediate Basketball Intermediate Basketball AD honors 7A Records Div. Overall 8A Records Div. Overall 7A Records Div. Overall Lutheran South Acad- 8A Records Div. Overall Division 1 W L T W L T Division 1 W L T W L T emy running back Beau Division 1 W L T W L T Division 1 W L T W L T Miller 1 0 0 3 0 0 Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 Psencik capped his stellar Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 career with the Pioneers, Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 Southmore 1 0 0 2 1 0 South Houston 1 0 0 3 0 0 earning Texas Association South Houston 1 0 0 3 0 0 South Houston 1 0 0 3 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 3 0 0 of Private and Parochi- San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 al 5A Division II all state Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Thompson 0 1 0 2 1 0 Southmore 0 1 0 1 2 0 honors Dec. 10 in Waco. Miller 0 1 0 2 1 0 South Houston 0 1 0 0 3 0 Miller 0 1 0 0 3 0 Fellow seniors Jake Southmore 0 1 0 2 1 0 Southmore 0 1 0 1 2 0 Justice, at receiver, and linebacker Mark Zamar- Game Scores Game Scores ippa were second team all- Game Scores Game Scores San Jacinto 39, Jackson 17 Miller 38, Thompson 34 San Jacinto 40, Jackson 11 state honorees, and Justice San Jacinto 52, Jackson 23 made the honorable men- Thompson 55, Miller 36 San Jacinto 45, Jackson 5 Thompson 41, Miller 8 Thompson 70, Miller 22 tion all-state list for his South Houston 63, Southmore 38 Southmore 25, South Houston 21 South Houston 49, Southmore 8 play at defensive end. South Houston 67, Southmore 29 The three were key cogs in a 9-3 season. Division 2 W L T W L T Division 2 W L T W L T LSA all-district Queens 1 0 0 2 1 0 Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Having completed a Division 2 W L T W L T Division 2 W L T W L T Beverly Hills 1 0 0 1 2 0 Park View 1 0 0 2 1 0 highly-successful 9-3 Beverly Hills 1 0 0 3 0 0 Beverly Hills 1 0 0 3 0 0 overall football season that Queens 1 0 0 1 2 0 Jackson 0 0 0 1 2 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 included a trip to the Texas Queens 1 0 0 1 2 0 Park View 0 1 0 1 2 0 Beverly Hills 0 1 0 1 2 0 Association of Private and Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Jackson 0 0 0 1 2 0 Parochial Schools second Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 playoff round, several Lu- Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 theran South Academy Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 players were recognized Game Scores Game Scores with various all-district Beverly Hills 43, Bondy 41 Bondy 36, Beverly Hills 23 accolades for their play Game Scores Game Scores during the 2019 season. Beverly Hills 59, Bondy 11 Queens 37, Park View 18 Park View 14, Queens 12 Beverly Hills 56, Bondy 18 Psencik, Jake Justice Queens 45, Park View 11 and Zamarippa, all Touch- Queens 54, Park View 17 8B Records Div. Overall 7B Records Div. Overall down Club of Houston Division 1 W L T W L T postseason award fi nalists, Division 1 W L T W L T 7B Records Div. Overall Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 headed the Pioneers’ 5A 8B Records Div. Overall Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 Division II fi rst team hon- Division 1 W L T W L T Southmore 1 0 0 2 1 0 Division 1 W L T W L T South Houston 1 0 0 3 0 0 orees. Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 LSA place-kicker Nick Thompson 1 0 0 3 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 Southmore 1 0 0 2 1 0 South Houston 0 1 0 2 1 0 Hatch and offensive line South Houston 1 0 0 3 0 0 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Continued on Page 6B San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Southmore 0 1 0 1 2 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 2 1 0 Brook girls Southmore 0 1 0 1 2 0 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Game Scores Game Scores Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 South Houston 0 1 0 1 2 0 Southmore 19, South Houston 11 playing well Thompson 37, Miller 3 Game Scores Thompson 32, Miller 14 South Houston 22, Southmore 20 Game Scores Continued from Page 2B San Jacinto 29, Jackson 2 San Jacinto 14, Jackson 4 San Jacinto 14, Jackson 6 After that tough fi rst Thompson 36, Miller 20 Thompson 49, Miller 11 day, the Lady Wolverines South Houston 35, Southmore 26 Southmore 33, South Houston 16 crushed Leander by a 62- San Jacinto 56, Jackson 17 Division 2 W L T W L T Division 2 W L T W L T 26 count and then got an- Park View 1 0 0 3 0 0 Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 other win by a 59-35 score over Concordia Lutheran. Division 2 W L T W L T Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Division 2 W L T W L T Queens 1 0 0 1 2 0 In its fi nal game of the Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 tournament, head coach Beverly Hills 1 0 0 3 0 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Park View 1 0 0 1 2 0 Beverly Hills 0 1 0 0 3 0 Brandon Hudson’s team Queens 1 0 0 1 2 0 Beverly Hills 0 1 0 2 1 0 handled Boyd easily, win- Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 ning 56-34 to get its 12th Beverly Hills 0 1 0 2 1 0 win. Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 Clear Brook will play Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 Queens 0 1 0 1 2 0 Game Scores Game Scores at Alief Hastings Dec. 13. Park View 31, Queens 9 District 24-6A play be- Queens 23, Park View 12 gins Dec. 17 as the Lady Game Scores Game Scores Bondy 34, Beverly Hills 5 Bondy 25, Beverly Hills 6 Wolveines host the Clear Beverly Hills 40, Bondy 39 Bondy 22, Beverly Hills 15 Creek Lady Wildcats. Queens 24, Park View 23 Park View 26, Queens 21 CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

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Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 7 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference 484-9243. a.m. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 Broadway Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Fede- room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 St., in Pearland. Variety of speakers. For information, call row hosts free discussions on Judaism and religion in 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 281-900-7257 or email [email protected]. general, open to the public, second Thursdays, at Sawa Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 - 11 a.m. Literature 9:30 a.m. Restaurant and Grill, 16608 El Camino Real. This is the women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For details, United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, contact the offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at csh@shaarha Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. The public is welcome and shalom.org. 487-8787, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, CLASSIFIEDS encouraged to bring others. For details, call 281-910- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Reap the 1971 or visit aglownet.org. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM-518), Pearland, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email jpochs 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at [email protected] for details. Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, call 713-661-4200. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 11:30 a.m. homes, articles, autos, meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 com for details. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to business opportuni- the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce, 10500 7 a.m. 8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call Ronn Canon at 281-610- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through ties or anything in this 8999 or the chamber at 281-481-5516. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for whole wide world Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484- details, or drop in. you can imagine. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 9243. Noon at 281-480-1911 or email at [email protected] for 10 a.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners details. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 1 p.m. Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call CALL TODAY 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 713-686-6300. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 2 p.m. South Business Women’s Association-South meets the sec- tor at [email protected] for details. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy ond Thursday, Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 Broadway 7 p.m. com for details. group meets from 2 - 4 p.m. on the fi rst and third Mon- Belt-Ellington (FM-518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 2 p.m. days at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer at Scars- ($20). Includes networking with professional business open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a dale. The public is invited to attend. For details, email Liz Leader women and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupa- First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Hicks at [email protected]. tions invited. Bring business cards. Reservations appre- call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 6 p.m. 11555 ciated. Visit www.seen-abwa.org. 8 p.m. Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Beamer Road Noon Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads call 281-487-8787. Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 5:30 p.m. 281-488-2923 for details. Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Continued on Page 4B 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2019

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Carmeliters – a nondenominational senior citizen social group that to sell 7 p.m. meets at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, in Survivors of Suicide Support Group – gives coping skills in a non- Clear Lake on the fi rst and third Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for a time Leader Reader Ads or lease threatening environment to adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. fi lled with fun, fellowship, lending library, coffee and bingo. The meetings Deadline: For details email [email protected] or visit www.crisishotline.org are open to those ages 50 and older, with no dues. Day trips and Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? or call 832-416-1177. extended trips are available. Deposits are being taken for Black Hills, 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Badlands and Legends of the West in South Dakota, July 15-21, 2020; Ads Are Not Taken Let us 7 p.m., 2930 E. 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Call the club at 281-480-1911 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s 12 Step Recovery, open or email the director at [email protected] for details. weekly meeting Mondays, 7:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., For 11:30 a.m. details, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309-2801. Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets monthly, first and third Make checks payable to: Real Estate TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Wednesday, Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena. December 7 a.m. may be an exception. For information, email Teresa Dover at dover- section! AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday,First United [email protected]. South Belt-Ellington Leader Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 3525 11555 Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 or drop in. Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 9:30 a.m. 1 - 3:30 p.m. Beamer Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, a Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance to practice ball- turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday room dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A variety of After Hours: Use mail slot in 281- through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing levels at 1001 E. details, call 713-472-0565. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase activity front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 481-5656 10 a.m. card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). Help is available to Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 assist learning dance moves. For details information on the activity a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email card, call the city at 281-554-1180. the director at [email protected] for details. 7 p.m. Noon Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 3525 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661-4200 or visit www. Need Help Finding Your 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. hascona.com. Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler (35 years Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24- of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E League City Park- hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual abuse sup- way, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not required. There is a different port for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org for details. dance focus monthly. For details, call Betty at 832-517-5833. For ques- 8 p.m. Dream Home? tions about League City’s activity card, call the park offi ce at 281-554- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 1180. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale 1:30 p.m. Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., For details, call Jeanette ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Have a happy and safe Let the Leader 2 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Holiday Season Chapter 941 meets the third Tuesday, El Franco Lee Park Community with family and friends! Center, 9500 Hall Rd. Visitors welcome. For details, call Roy at 713-734- Classifi eds 1461 or EFL Center at 281-464-9708. No meeting in Aug. ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details/classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Be Your 7 p.m. Join us on Facebook! Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m., 22930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Get local news Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661-4200 or visit www. Guide! hascona.com. and updates Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, first floor staff between issues! meeting room. PIP is police and citizens working together making neighborhoods safer. Bring a friend. For information, call Officer Richard Thursday, December 12, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 5

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Justice, the team’s tra-point tries this season teamer after throwing for men Nikko Modica and Psencik saw his bril- leading receiver in 2018 and also converted each of nearly 2,200 yards and 31 Jason Bradshaw were liant career come to and now in 2019, had 44 his three fi eld goal tries. touchdowns. elected to the second a close after the sec- grabs for 812 yards and 11 Degollado paced an of- Harrison also rushed team, as were defensive ond-round playoff loss, touchdowns. fensive line that allowed for seven more scores as a backs Easton Brenner but what a career it was. On defense, Justice ex- the Pioneers to produce dual-threat signal-caller. and Cade Goldstraw. In 2019, Psencik celled from his lineback- more than 4,500 yards Sophomore running Four LSA defensive scored 15 touchdowns ing spot with 51 tackles in this season, including just back Syr Bailey stepped players, including defen- and rushed for nearly all, including a team-high more than 380 per game. in this season and add- sive linemen Nate Dob- 1,000 yards while also six sacks of the quarter- The Pioneers’ second ed punch to the team’s son and Austin Dean as catching 29 passes for back. team all-district choices ground game with 840 well as linebackers Ka- 571 yards and another Zamarippa led the Pio- included two more offen- yards rushing and 10 leb Hicks and Thatcher nine scores. He also de- neers with 97 total tackles, sive linemen as well as scores. He averaged near- Habhad, were honorable livered big in the return including 67 solo stops. two defensive backs. ly eight yards per attempt mention list picks. Hedrick entering eighth season FC Tulsa brings back former Brook star Editor’s Note: The fol- important that you have high level. On day one, he After being drafted in Phoenix, Hedrick played lowing release was deliv- players that understand will be a major part of set- the 2012 MLS SuperDraft for OKC Energy FC from ered via Twitter Dec. 9 your principles, said FC ting the tone for this sea- by Sporting Kansas City, 2014-2016, making the after FC Tulsa re-signed Tulsa head coach Michael son.” Hedrick broke his leg in playoffs twice including Clear Brook High School Nsien. Hedrick, 30, was among training, leading to a full the Conference Finals in graduate and former San “Cyprian not only un- the league’s best defenders season of recovery. 2015. After three seasons Jacinto College standout derstands my expectations last season, ranking sec- That season, SKC won in Oklahoma City, Hed- Cyp Hedrick for the up- of the team and the play- ond in the league with 176 the U.S. Open Cup, earn- rick went to San Antonio coming 2020 United Soc- ers, he is approaching 170 clearances. ing Hedrick a champi- for the 2017 and 2018 sea- Dobie senior Sirron Ward (11) and his teammates trict 22-6A play with a win as they play at Pasade- cer League campaign. games in this league, and He also scored his sec- onship medal as an MLS sons. are off to a 4-8 start through the vast majority of na Dec. 13. Pasadena has won four of nine games to During high school he knows how to compete ond career professional rookie. Hedrick joins for- nondistrict play, with the locals looking to start Dis- begin the season. Photo by John Bechtle play, Hedrick became at this level successfully. goal in a 4-0 win over Ta- In 2013, Hedrick played ward Marlon dos Santos Clear Brook’s all-time “We expect Cyprian to coma Defi ance in 2019, his fi rst season in the USL Prazeres and midfi elder leading scorer under then help shape a winning cul- while adding an assist in Championship with the Cristhian Altamirano as Brook, Dobie boys navigate tourney time head coach Rick Sickmill- ture for this team, while he a late-season 2-1 victory now defunct Phoenix FC. players announced to FC er. continues to perform at a over New Mexico United. Following one season in Tulsa’s 2020 roster. Continued from Page 1B Kempner 55-30 and then In a battle between Dis- tion of Basketball Coach- Once his collegiate nondistrict action is now taking down Lake Creek trict 24-6A foes, the Wol- es, the Wolverines took career began, Hedrick complete, with the locals 43-40 to reach the gold verines played to their the Mustangs to the brink switched to defense. looking to get off on the bracket division of the pace and came up with before dropping a 55-53 Per the release: One right foot against Pasade- tournament. a big 78-73 victory over decision. of the most veteran USL na Dec. 13, at Pasadena. In the opener Dec. 6, the Clear Springs to move on Summer Creek, now the Championship players of A season ago, the Ea- Wolverines were overpow- in the tournament. No. 2 ranked squad in the all time is coming back to gles made things rough for ered by Fort Bend Bush as Turning to Manvel, now TABC boys’ rankings, de- FC Tulsa. the Longhorns, winning the Broncos cruised to an the No. 7 ranked team in feated Fort Bend Bush 67- Defender Cyprian Hed- both games in league play easy 53-38 victory to ad- the Class 5A ranks accord- 60 in the Carlisle/Krueger rick will return to the club and ultimately fi nishing vance. ing to the Texas Associa- championship. for the 2020 season, pend- ahead of Dobie in the dis- ing league and federation trict standings. approval. But this is a new sea- “I’m excited to be son, and the Longhorns a small part of the big have every reason to be- changes happening with lieve a run to the playoffs soccer here in Tulsa,” said can be made. Hedrick. Katy invite proves tough “I can’t wait to get to The Longhorns got go- work with my teammates ing well at the Katy ISD to give this city a team Tiger Classic, dumping they want to get behind Seven Lakes 54-44 as Ju- and support.” juan Robinson contin- The center back from ued his strong play with Cameroon in Central Af- a team-high 20 points and rica is entering his eighth seven rebounds. season in the league and is Dobie’s leading scor- in the record books for his er this season, Marquice durability, sitting at 15th Scott had 10 points as all time with 166 regular the locals used an 18-8 season USL championship third-quarter edge to grab matches played. the win. His 13,854 league minutes Later in the day, Klein come in at 10th all time Collins came out with a since league records start- 22-11 fi rst quarter, lead- ed being kept in 2013, He- ing to a 64-55 win as the drick’s rookie season. Longhorns were sent to Last season, Hedrick the silver bracket. Scott proved that durability in led the way with 21 points. his fi rst season in Tul- Dobie then lost 88-62 sa, playing every min- to Cy-Creek and 54-37 to ute of his 33 appearances Dekaney to end play in the and missing just a single event. match due to yellow card Scott had 14 points for suspension. Dobie, which also got His 2,970 minutes led 11 from Jaylon Jackson the team last season as against Cy-Creek. Cyprian wore the captain’s Clear Brook opened the Clear Brook has benefi ted from balanced scoring this season, with Jordan Bak- armband in all 33 of his A big-time scorer at Clear Brook, Cyp Hedrick has re-signed with FC Tulsa for the 2020 season. He Carlisle/Krueger Classic er (above) as a solid contributor. Now at 8-5 overall, the Wolverines are headed matches. consistently been a top defender as a professional played in 33 matches last season, competing in every in a big way, hammering to the Royal ISD varsity tournament. “With any team, it is player in his eighth season now. Hedrick this month minute of each match. FC Tulsa photo Dobie Longhorns Dobie Longhorns Brook Wolverines Brook Wolverines Varsity Boys’ Soccer Varsity Girls’ Soccer Varsity Boys’ Soccer Varsity Girls’ Soccer Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Dec. 28 at Alvin scrimm. (noon) Dec. 28 at Alvin scrimm. (noon) Dec. 13 Pas. Memorial scrimm. (5:30 p.m.) Jan. 9-11 at I-10 Shootout (TBA) Jan. 2-4 at PISD Cup (TBA) Jan. 2-4 at Waller Classic (TBA) Dec. 19 Strake Jesuit scrimm. (5 p.m.) Jan. 9-11 at Austin tourn. (TBA) Jan. 9-11 at Port Neches tourn. (TBA) Dec. 31 at Dawson scrimm. (noon) Jan. 16-18 at Clear Creek ISD tourn. TBA Jan. 15 Aldine MacArthur (V) 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 *at Summer Creek (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 3 at Scarborough (2 p.m.) Jan. 24 *Clear Creek (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 20 *Summer Creek (V) (5:30 p.m.) Jan. 24 *Pasadena (V) (5:30 p.m.) Jan. 7 at C.E. King (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 28 *at Clear Falls (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 25 *Pasadena (V) (noon) Jan. 28 *at Humble (T) (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 9-11 at Clear Creek ISD tourn. TBA Jan. 28 *Humble (SJC) (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 31 *Kingwood (V)(8:30 p.m.) Jan. 14 Texas City (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 31 *at Clear Springs (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 31 *at Kingwood (V)(7:30 p.m.) Feb 4. *at Atascocita (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 16 at Katy Mojo (TBA) Feb. 7 *at Dickinson (7:30 p.m.) Feb 4. *Atascocita (V) (5:30 p.m.) Feb. 8 *Sam Rayburn (V) (noon) Jan. 21 at Dayton (5:30 p.m.) Feb. 7 *Sam Rayburn (V) (5:30) Feb. 10 *South Houston (V) (5:30 p.m.) Jan. 24 *at Clear Creek (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 11 *at Alvin (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 11 *South Houston (V) (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 14 *Memorial (SJC) (7:30 p.m.) Jan. 28 *Clear Falls (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 14 *at Clear Lake (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 15 *Memorial (V) (2 p.m.) Feb. 22 *Summer Creek (V) (10 a.m.) Jan. 31 *Clear Springs (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 18 *at Clear Creek (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 21 *at Summer Creek (7:30.m.) Feb. 25 *Pasadena (V) (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 7 *Dickinson (CCS) (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 24 *Pasadena (V) (5:30 p.m.) Feb. 28 *Humble (V) (8:30 p.m.) Feb. 11 *Alvin (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 21 *Clear Falls (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 28 *at Humble (7:30 p.m.) March 3 *at Kingwood (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 14 *Clear Lake (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 25 *Clear Springs (7:30 p.m.) March 3 *Kingwood (SJC) (7:30 p.m.) March 6 *Atascocita (SJC) (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 18 *Clear Creek (7:30 p.m.) March 6 *at Atascocita (7:30 p.m.) March 9 *Sam Rayburn (V) (2 p.m.) Feb. 21 *at Clear Falls (7:30 p.m.) March 5 *Dickinson (7:30 p.m.) March 9 *Sam Rayburn (V) (6 p.m.) March 16 *South Houston (V) (2:30 p.m.) Feb. 25 *at Clear Springs (7:30 p.m.) March 17 *Alvin (7:30 p.m.) March 16 *South Houston (V) (8:30 p.m.) March 21 *Memorial (V) (4 p.m.) March 5 *at Dickinson (7:30 p.m.) March 20 *Clear Lake (7:30 p.m.) March 21 *Memorial (V) (10 a.m.) * District 22-6A matches March 17 *at Alvin (7:30 p.m.) * District 22-6A matches (V) Veterans Stadium, Pasadena March 20 *at Clear Lake (7:30 p.m.) * District 24-6A matches (V) Veterans Stadium, Pasadena (T) Turner Stadium, Humble * District 24-6A matches (V) Challenger Stadium, Webster (T) Turner Stadium, Humble (SCJ) San Jacinto College South, Beamer (V) Challenger Stadium, Webster