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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, July 5, 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 23 JFD’s Van Essen has surgery J. Frank Dobie’s Ninth Grade Center princi- pal, Michael Van Essen, went to the doctor for Clear Creek ISD names new administrators a regular checkup and ended up in the hospital having a quadruple cardiac bypass. The Clear Creek Inde- the principal of Clear Creek Intermediate. nio–New Braunfels met- this exceptional team,” said Smith. “Kim Brouil- Van Essen was not feeling sick, but the doc- pendent School District “Ms. Ponce was also the longtime lead coun- ropolitan area. lard was instrumental in the implementation of tor sent him to a cardiologist who immediately has announced addition- selor at Clear Creek High School,” said CCISD Clear Creek Interme- the WAVE, GT Magnet program at League City hospitalized him for surgery. al administrative chang- Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith. “Her counseling diate will now be led by Intermediate. Her expertise will benefi t Clear Van Essen was deemed to be very lucky to es that are to take effect background will be instrumental in supporting Kimberly Brouillard. Creek Intermediate’s Two Way Immersion Pro- have been at the doctor who identifi ed a major this coming academic students who are aggressively earning their high Brouillard previous- gram, a secondary program for students who cardiac blockage. year. school diploma and college associate degree.” ly served as principal at are immersed in two languages throughout the JFD principal, Franklin Moses went to visit Marshall Ponce has Dr. Brett Lemley, former principal of Clear League City Intermedi- school day.” Van Essen while he was in the UTMB hospital. been named principal Horizons Early College High School, has ac- ate. The Clear Creek Independent School Dis- According to Moses, Van Essen is recovering of Clear Horizons Early cepted the position of director of secondary ed- “Ms. Brouillard has a trict has now posted the position for principal of from the dramatic surgery. College High School. ucation in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Inde- heart for kids, and I am League City Intermediate on its website, located Moses joked it was good of Van Essen to be Ponce was previously pendent School District, located in the San Anto- excited to have her join at www.ccisd.net. out during the summer, not during the school Ponce Brouillard year. Beltway closures planned Area Harvey Heroes number 10,400 + Public input sought on bond proposals The Beamer Road entrance onto the Beltway 8 The Harris County Flood Control District will county. Some of these projects have been in the ramp will be closed July 9. hold public meetings in each of the county’s 23 works for several years but have been stalled by a At least one eastbound and one westbound watersheds to seek the public’s input on proposed lack of money. The initial list of potential projects frontage road lane on Beltway 8 at Genoa Red projects associated with the $2.5 billion bond elec- and details about the upcoming meetings can be Bluff will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tion, set to take place Saturday, Aug. 25. viewed at www.hcfcd.org/bondprogram. through Saturday, July 14. The public hearing on the Clear Creek Water- The meetings will conclude Wednesday, Aug. Both eastbound and westbound U-turn shed, which most affects the South Belt communi- 1, allowing time for county offi cials to fi nalize the lanes at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will ty, will be held Tuesday, July 17, at El Franco Lee bond package for voters prior to the Aug. 25 elec- be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Community Center, 9500 Hall Road, from 6 to 8 tion. Thursday, July 12. p.m. If approved by voters, the issuance of bonds For a complete list of closures associated Flood Control offi cials also have created an in- would be spread over 15 years, and the expected with the project, visit http://traffi c.houstontran teractive website detailing the status of more than Flood Control tax increase for most homeowners star.org/construction. 150 proposed and current projects throughout the would be limited to 1.4 percent or less. Photo contest underway The Leader is seeking 2018 vacation photos Clear Horizons’ Cha looks to future for possible publication. By James Bolen both honors. A first- and second-place prize of Schlitter- Following her recent dual-diploma gradua- Located at San Jacinto College’s South cam- bahn tickets will be awarded for June, July and tion, Clear Horizons Early College High School pus, the school opened the fall term of the 2007- August to the best submissions. valedictorian Natalie Cha is now looking to the 2008 school year. Monthly first-place winner will be awarded future. College credits earned through the program eight tickets, while each month’s second-place “I knew for a long time that I wanted to pursue can be transferred to most major Texas univer- winner will be awarded six. a career in the medical fi eld, which entails many sities, including the University of Texas, Texas All submissions should include where and years of schooling,” Cha said. “I thought that at- A&M University and the University of Houston. when the photo was taken, as well as identi- tending an early college high school would help The program is offered at no cost to students, fy each person in the picture and tell the story me save some time and money.” allowing them to save a signifi cant amount of about the trip. A joint project between the Clear Creek Inde- money on college tuition. For several students All photos must be high resolution. Email pendent School District and San Jacinto College, in the program, it marks the fi rst time anyone in photos to [email protected]. Do not Clear Horizons allows eligible students to take their family has attended college. compress photos when emailing. high school and college courses simultaneously, In Cha’s case, she followed in the footsteps possibly earning an associate degree by the time of her brother, who also participated in the pro- There are more than 10,400 names on the two-sided South Belt Harvey Heroes wall shown above. they earn a high school diploma. This past May, gram. JFD football meet-and-greet The names included are those of people who helped their South Belt neighbors through Harvey. The Continued on Page 2A The Dobie football booster club invites all wall will be available to be seen throughout the community at the following locations: July 5 at the 95 out of the school’s 96 total seniors took home players and their families, including incoming South Belt-Ellington Leader; July 6 and 7 at Clear Brook City MUD; July 8 and 9 at the chamber freshmen, to bring a dessert of choice and offi ce; July 10 and 11 at the Sagemont Church Annex; and July 12 at the Leader offi ce. There will attend the Dessert with Dudes meet-and-greet be another wall which is accepting names until July 12 at 5 p.m. It will be unveiled at the cham- Murder suspect remains at large ber’s 34th annual banquet July 19 featuring Gov. Greg Abbott. Shown with the Harvey Heroes wall Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in the school cafete- which was to be displayed at the July 4th parade (canceled due to rain) are, left to right, Rebecca More than two According to police, the incident took place ria. Liley, chamber board member; Chris Clark, chamber board member; and Kay Barbour, CEO of months after the fatal around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, as Per- the South Belt-Ellington Chamber. For dinner ticket information, call the chamber at 281-481-5516. shooting of Luis Perret ret was leaving the theater with Mondragon’s Girl Scouts hold skate party Photo by Marie Flickinger outside the AMC movie ex-girlfriend. Armed with a rifl e, Mondragon, All South Belt area girls K-12 are invited to theater at Beltway 8 and 22, reportedly confronted the couple, then fi red a attend the Girl Scouts sign-up skate party the Gulf Freeway, police single shot, striking Perrett in the chest. He was Tuesday, July 10, at the Pearwood Skate Center, Abbott to attend chamber banquet are still searching for his pronounced dead at the scene. killer, despite him being Mondragon fl ed the scene in a black Chevro- 1230 Broadway in Pearland, from 6 to 8 p.m. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- eryone’s heroic efforts during Harvey, chamber Sign up for Girl Scouts at the event and get free immediately identifi ed. let pickup truck, police said. merce’s 34th annual installation banquet will leaders have selected a group of honorees they The suspect, Adri- Anyone with information on the whereabouts admission. take place Thursday, July 19, at the Lone Star feel is representative of the entire South Belt Admission is $3 for Girl Scouts and $5 for an Mondragon, 22, has of Mondragon is urged to contact the Houston Flight Museum. This marks the fi rst time the community’s response to the historic storm. been charged with mur- Police Department Homicide Division at 713- non-Girl Scouts, cash only. event has been held at the newly opened facility, To be recognized at the event are the Southeast Mondragon The event will also feature face painting. For der in the 178th State Dis- 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713- located at Ellington Airport. Volunteer Fire Department; Pasadena ISD Su- trict Court but remained at large at press time. 222-TIPS (8477). more information, visit www.shootingstarsGS. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be the featured perintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell; local contract org. guest at the function. offi cers from the Harris County Precinct 2 Con- A native Texan, Abbott was born in Wichita stable’s offi ce; Jason and Rebecca Carter; Me- Kirkmont I HOA to meet Falls and raised in Duncanville. After graduating morial Hermann Southeast Hospital; the Hous- MHSH baby program recognized from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of ton Fire Department; D.D. Matthews; Charles The Kirkmont 1 HOA will hold a board Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has Hermann Southeast Hospital. Business Administration in fi nance, he received Smith; Mike Gibson; Hilton Koch of Hilton Fur- meeting Wednesday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., at the received prestigious international recognition as Baby-Friendly USA is the U.S. authority for his law degree from Vanderbilt University. Short- niture; Sagemont Church; Christian Temple; Dr. MUD Building, 10102 Blackhawk. All home- a Baby-Friendly designated birth facility by Ba- the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hos- ly after graduating from law school, he was par- Mary Campbell-Fox; the Texas State Guard; the owners are encouraged to attend. by-Friendly USA, Inc. pital Initiative, a global program sponsored by tially paralyzed by a falling tree while jogging. U. S. Coast Guard; Reena Benitez; Kat Kiel; Tra- The board seeking homeowners to join the “This recognition is an honor and great the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Abbott went on to serve as state district vis Teichelman; Jessica Cordero; Thi Nguyen; board and thanks the homeowners for their time achievement by our team and it confi rms our United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The judge in Harris County before serving as a jus- Kenzie Fernandez; Jessica Rowland; and Mat- and effort. staff and affi liated physicians’ dedication to pro- initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals tice on the Texas Supreme Court. In 2002, Ab- thew Vela. viding mothers and infants with high quality ex- and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of bott was elected to serve as the state’s 50th at- The names of several other local heroes will Gulf Freeway closures set pert care,” said Kyle Price, CEO of Memorial Continued on Page 5A torney general, a position he would maintain be displayed on a memorial wall to be unveiled At least one northbound and one southbound until 2014, when he was elected the state’s at the event. main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf 48th governor. Prior to the event, the Leader will publish the Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to The governor is an avid sportsman and hunter. stories of many of the heroes to be honored at the July 4 rainfall replaces annual parade SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed daily He and his wife, Cecilia, have been married for banquet. See related letter on Page 2A. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 36 years. She is a former school teacher and prin- To nominate a hero to be shared on the wall or a.m. through Monday, Dec. 31. cipal, and the fi rst Hispanic First Lady of Texas. considered for publication in the Leader, email Alternate entrance and exit ramps will be The couple lives in Austin. Their daughter, Au- [email protected]. closed. drey, currently attends college. Tickets to the banquet are $60 each and in- The northbound frontage road of the I-45 Free- The theme for this year’s event will be A Sa- clude dinner. For more information, contact way from FM 518 to NASA Bypass/NASA Road lute to the Heroes of Harvey. chamber president Kay Barbour at 281-481- 1 will be continuously closed through 5 a.m. Fri- While it would be impossible to recognize ev- 5516 or [email protected]. day, Aug. 31. Traffi c traveling north on the frontage road will take I-45 north main lanes from the FM 518 en- trance to the NASA Road 1 exit. Annual parade route flooded HCMGA host Green Thumb On Thursday, July 19, Harris County Master Gardeners will present Raised Beds, Low Vol- ume Drip Irrigation and Rain Barrels from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: https://hcmga. tamu.edu/Public/pubGreenThumb.aspx or call 713-274-0950. Photo winners announced The June winners of the Leader’s 2018 vaca- tion photo contest have been announced, with the Mark Lira family taking home the top prize of eight tickets to Schlitterbahn Galveston. The second-place prize of six Schlitterbahn tickets goes to Andrew Vu. About the time that the annual July 4th parade should have been headed down Hughes Road at Beamer, the heavy rainfall was fi lling up the Beamer A-120 ditch. This is the fi rst time ever the parade has been The third-place prize of four Schlitterbahn These two vehicles were on the front part of the scheduled parade route on Fuqua at the time the annual parade normally would have started. The truck needed to go the wrong way down Fuqua since vehicles canceled. Due to scheduling of constables and police offi cers and the parade permit, the parade was can- tickets will be awarded to Deron and Julie were stalled in the west-bound lane. Photo by Davy Flickinger celed, not postponed. Photo by Davy Flickinger Kutra. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 2018 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Death Morales recounts to get FEMA housing assistance. I realize now that my prayers were an- Martin informs of Clear Creek Margaret Peggy candy. She was sweet and sim- became a babysitter for many save by Javier Meza swered that night – sending an angel to ple and captured the hearts of local teachers. She loved be- look after me throughout the night when Jean Smith all who knew her. She always ing a part of many extended Hi I would like to nominate Javier I thought all hope was gone. This brave Watershed meeting reschedule chose kindness and joy and families. Meza as one of Harvey Heroes. Javier man that I want to recognize as one of Council Member Dave On June 12, Harris Coun- warning systems, infrastruc- had the most infectious smile. She is preceded in death risked his life to ensure that I was safe Harvey’s Hero’s is Javier Meza, this Martin would like to make ty Commissioners Court ap- ture repairs, home buyouts She loved unconditionally and by her husband; her parents and to get me out of harm’s way. Javier brave man is my ex-son-in-law and the Clear Lake residents aware proved to place the $2.5 bil- and construction of more de- expected nothing in return. Samuel and Florence Jones; is an ex-marine who in 2003 fought in the father of my grandchild. He will always that the Clear Creek Water- lion fl ood bond issue on the tention basins. Peggy was born on Aug. brother Eugene Jones; and Iraqi War. He was there when the initial have a special place in my heart!!! shed community meeting has August 25 ballot, asking vot- For more information, 11, 1922, near downtown her son Lester Smith. fi ghting transpired. Javier suffered from Judy Morales been rescheduled for Tues- ers to fi nance a 10- to 15-year contact Harris County Flood Houston. She was a third She is survived by her PTSD upon his return from the Middle day, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., program of fl ood mitigation Control District Bond Pro- generation Houstonian. She daughter Jean Parnell and East and, unfortunately, his marriage Sherrell shares at El Franco Lee Community projects that include drain- gram Hotline at 713-684- attended Jefferson Davis High husband Bill and her daugh- was one of the casualties. Center, 9500 Hall Road. age improvements, upgraded 4107. School. She married Wal- ter-in-law Alicia Buescher and Saturday night I was home alone and Michael’s story ter Smith in 1945 and they husband Michael. She is also fi gured I could ride out the hurricane as Michael Gibson has been a Houston moved to Sagemont in the late survived by her grandchildren I’ve done many times in the past; since Firefi ghter and fi rst responder for the last Olson acts, holds DOJ acountable 1960s. Together they had two Michael Ball and wife Kim, my fi rst encounter with one called Hurri- 24 years. Throughout his career, he has children, three grandchildren Glen Ball and wife Stacie and cane Carla. That evening the water start- Rep. Pete Olson acted on Rosenstein and those under Department of Justice (DOJ). and four great-grandchildren. Paige Martin and husband Bil- been dedicated to the citizens of Houston June 28 to hold the Depart- him have failed to comply with • On Oct. 24, the House ed to come into the house and was ris- and recognized as Firefi ghter of The Year Over the years, Peggy was in- ly; great-grandchildren Adri- ing fast. Before I knew it, I looked outside ment of Justice accountable Congressional inquiries and Committees on the Judiciary volved with the local schools enne Ball, Maddie Ball, Reid twice. Last August when Hurricane Har- to the public by requiring it has even violated two differ- and Oversight and Govern- and there was already a foot of water in vey struck Houston, his life saving efforts Margaret Peggy Jean and the South Belt com- Ball and Avery Martin. the front yard. Around 10 p.m. I started to turn over requested doc- ent subpoenas for documents ment Reform began a joint Smith, 95, a 50-year resident munity. She worked at both Everyone that knew her stuck very close to home. uments to Congress. Olson about the DOJ’s conduct investigation into decisions calling 911 to help me evacuate and they After working four 24 hour shifts with of Sagemont, died June 27. Stuchbery Elementary and loved her, and she will be repeatedly told me help is on the way. voted for H. Res. 970, which during the 2016 presidential made by DOJ in 2016 and She was a devoted moth- Thompson Intermediate in the missed every day. In lieu of the Houston Fire Department, he re- insists that the DOJ fully com- election,” Olson said. “It is past 2017 during its investigation of That’s the message I received all night ceived an early morning call that his er, grandmother and great- library and in the cafeteria. fl owers, hug someone one long, and I understand they have to make ply with requests and subpoe- time for accountability, trans- the emails of former Secretary grandmother. She had a heart She volunteered as a part of loves, make someone smile, parents were trapped in their home with nas from the Permanent Select parency and compliance with of State Hillary Clinton. priorities. The 911 operator told me to get fl ood waters still rising. While on his way for children and was a grand- the original HOST program at practice a random act of out of the water any way I could. As the Committee on Intelligence as the subpoena for these doc- • During these investiga- mother to many. She enjoyed Stuchbery for many years and kindness or tell someone one to the neighborhood where he grew up, well as the Committee on the uments. The Justice Depart- tions, DOJ has delayed and water continued to rise, the only way to he was stopped a half mile out by high reading, watching movies, always participated in reading loves them. Something so get out of the water was to try to get on Judiciary by July 6. To date, ment has a sacred obligation failed to fully comply with playing dominoes and card activities at the elementary simple would have made her waters and strong currents. With grace the DOJ has failed to provide to be fully transparent with the requests for information and top of my son’s car that was parked in the and favor, he located some volunteers games, and eating chocolate school. Later in her life, she day. driveway. I let him use my SUV in case requested documents related American people who deserve congressional subpoenas. that had just launched an airboat. to the ongoing congressional answers.” • The resolution insists that, he came across any high water while he The team made their way to Michael’s was out. I went outside and, by then, the investigation into DOJ and H. Res. 970 - DOJ no later than July 6, 2018, the CHECHS’s Cha looks to future parents’ home. Once inside the neighbor- Federal Bureau of Investiga- Compliance Resolution DOJ fully comply with the re- water was thigh deep (I’m not a tall wom- hood, the devastation was greater than Continued from Page 1A teachers second parents, and the pre-med track. an only 5’2-3/4”). tion actions surrounding the • Since March 2017, the quests, including subpoenas, “I knew about Clear Hori- our teachers help us out with “I ultimately aspire to be- anticipated. In some areas, only car roofs 2016 election. H.Res. 970 Permanent Select Committee of the House Intelligence and I tried several times to climb on my were visible. As they navigated through, it zons because my brother at- more than just school issues. come a medical missionary,” son’s car with the rain continually fall- passed the House by a vote of on Intelligence has conducted Judiciary Committees relating tended and graduated from The valedictorian further Cha said. “This goal entails was soon realized that it was more than 226-183. an investigation into potential to potential violations of the ing. I just couldn’t do it. I stood outside just his parents that needed help out. the school 2014. Because of said the school’s intimate medical school, residency and prayed and prayed and prayed for “On numerous occasions, abuses of the Foreign Intelli- Foreign Intelligence Surveil- him, I knew about the bene- setting allowed for additional and a possible fellowship. After rescuing his parents and nieces, Deputy Attorney General Rod gence Surveillance Act by the lance Act. the rain to stop. Then I looked across Michael walked through waist deep and fi ts of an early college high perks not usually found on a Additionally, I want to one the street and saw that the water wasn’t chest deep water to go door to door an- school,” Cha said. “I also traditional campus. day dabble in health policy, as deep at my neighbor’s house, may- swering the calls for help. “Today is differ- knew that an early college “Besides the family atmo- which is partly the reason why be just a foot high. So I attempted to ent,” Michael said. “I had to get my family Ellis comments on judge’s revised high school was by no means sphere, CHECHS gave me I’m majoring in public health. walk down the driveway to the street to out... then my friends who I grew up with, a ‘traditional high school ex- opportunities and experienc- After my internships with two cross, but as I walked further down my they called and I had to go get their par- injunction in HC bail lawsuit perience,’ but I was willing to es that I would not have had different surgeons, my eyes driveway I noticed the water was getting ents.” All day, he working tirelessly and took give that up in exchange for at other schools,” Cha said. were opened to the broken- deeper; by then it was waist deep. Then countless trips in and out of his old neigh- Commissioner Rodney stitutional rights of poor ilies have been torn apart and saving money and time to- “I had the privilege of being ness of our current healthcare I noticed that the water passing thru the borhood to get family, friends, and strang- Ellis released the following defendants and forces peo- lives have been ruined by an ward my future.” the student-body president, system. After gaining experi- street had formed a waterway and had ers to safety. statement on a judge’s re- ple to languish behind bars unfair bail system that denies Despite the nontraditional creating the UNICEF club ence in the fi eld, I would love a swift current to it. I thought for my own When night came, he soon found out vised injunction in the Harris simply because they cannot pre-trial liberty and basic setting, Cha said the campus and serving the school in the to take part in changing the safety I better not try it so I waded back that he would not be able to make it to his County bail lawsuit: afford bail—there is no dis- constitutional protections to offered several luxuries not community in various ways. system to be more effi cient towards my son’s car to give it one last own home for the next few days due to high “U.S. District Judge Lee puting this basic fact. poor defendants. found in traditional schools. Additionally, I had the expe- and cost-effective for patients try. As I was trying to climb on the car fl ood waters. Michael then returned to the Rosenthal’s revised injunc- “The county has now “Harris County has a clear “Clear Horizons ECHS rience of having internships and physicians.” and praying like I’ve never prayed be- fi re station to help where needed. tion and prior rulings from spent $6.7 million to defend moral and legal obligation to is a very intimate and fami- with an orthopedic surgeon Cha said she also plans fore, the rain slapping me across the Michael’s giving heart didn’t stop when the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of a system that, without ques- settle this lawsuit and imple- ly-like school,” Cha said. “I and a Mohs surgeon through to continue her humanitarian face, I saw my neighbors, who I thought the waters receded. He returned back to Appeals have made it clear tion, violates poor people’s ment the needed reforms that remember the fi rst day when the Independent Study Men- work. “I have always had a had evacuated. his parent’s neighborhood and other neigh- that Harris County has no rights to due process and will actually uphold the Con- I walked into the school, Dr. torship class. Those expe- heart for social injustice and They came out of their house and I borhoods to help with the recovery efforts legal or moral grounds on equal treatment while also stitution and protect the pub- Lemley, our principal, greet- riences provided me with humanitarian causes like hu- yelled to them to ask if I could go over for the next several months. which to stake its uncon- harming public safety for lic safety because our current ed me by name. And then insight into my career fi eld man traffi cking, which is why with them. My thoughts were if I was go- Sherrell Gibson scionable and futile defense everyone. While we can put system does neither. I am proceeded to greet everyone of choice and also great men- I co-founded the UNICEF ing to die, I didn’t want to die alone. My of a two-tiered system of a dollar amount on the costs committed to working with else by their name. We have tors, one of whom wrote my club at Clear Horizons,” Cha neighbor Earnisha, God bless her, sent Bobby Rouse worked injustice that favors the of Harris County’s egregious my Harris County colleagues the luxury of having small recommendation letters.” said. “I will continue to par- her husband and brother over to get me wealthy and punishes the defense of this unfair system, to reach a settlement that class sizes, which allows the This fall, Cha plans to at- take in those efforts.” since there is a dip between our houses to help fl ood victims poor. The county’s indefen- the social costs are more dif- levels this unjust two-tiered students to get close with fel- tend the University of Texas Cha is grateful for her ex- sible money bond system fi cult to measure but cannot system once and for all—it’s where the water would be deeper. Earni- I really really hope that Bobby Rouse low students and staff mem- at Austin, where she will pur- perience at Clear Horizons and routinely violates the con- be ignored— countless fam- time. sha and her family allow me to stay with can be recognized in some way as a bers. Many of us consider our sue a public health degree in highly recommends it to oth- them as the water slowly rose. Hero. He personally raised funds and ers. “Early college high school Around 1 a.m. Sunday morning as my found families in our area that were di- programs are a great opportu- neighbors and I were standing outside rectly affected to bless with $250 in gift San Jac process tech team brings home gold nities for students to get ahead waiting for help to arrive, her husband cards that he bought and also that were in life and to save time and said there’s someone coming down the donated specifi cally for our community. The San Jacinto College ogy teams from across the software. what we learned in our class- and his team for taking fi rst money,” Cha said. “Immersion street. As we tried to make out a fi gure $250 doesn’t seem like a lot but as process technology student United States to get to the top Leading up to the event, es. I’m confi dent that I re- place in the National Trou- into class settings with older wading thru the water, they said he’s go- one family told us through tears without team has done it again, cap- spot in troubleshooting and they spent months training ceived the training in knowing bleshooting Competition once students and professors allows ing to your house. I tried to see thru the the gift card they would not have even turing gold at the 2018 North resolving programs related to and preparing under the di- what goes on inside a plant.” again this year,” said Joseph students to make connections rain and noticed it was Javier. He came to been able to put gas in their car. American Process Technolo- the petrochemical manufac- rection of San Jacinto College NAPTA is the standard– Zwiercan, department chair of and learn how to act in those help me knowing that I would be by my- He hand delivered $250 to more than gy Alliance Troubleshooting turing environment. The team process technology faculty, bearer of process technology petrochemical/energy at San settings in the future. These self during this horrible time. My son, who 10 families in the South Belt area! Competition for the second was tasked with troubleshoot- with additional support from curriculum. The Alliance au- Jacinto College. This speaks programs give students invalu- was stranded in League City with the god- We worked gutting a home in Scars- consecutive year. ing a variety of energy indus- the college’s Corporate Train- dits process technology de- volumes of the program as a able insight for their future. I parents to one of my grandchildren, called dale where all was lost. Luis Martinez, Jose try-related scenarios using ing for Process Technology gree programs in North Amer- whole and the true dedication loved my experience, and if I Javier to see if he could get to me. He also organized the athletic wesrn- Cavazos and Robert Cantu computer-based simulation and Instrumentation. ica and endorses those that of all the instructors as it takes had to make the decision again, Javier parked his SUV on Hughes and pop up shops. He rented a uhaul made beat out 10 process technol- and virtual plant environment “It felt great going against meet its criteria. Several col- a team effort.” I would choose to go to Clear the tollway because he couldn’t go any several trips to UH and we spent several other schools because we leges have received the NAP- For more information Horizons again in a heartbeat.” further due to the water and he walked the days and nights organizing merchandise Local library events set knew we came prepared,” TA endorsement, including about the process technolo- For more information on rest of the way to my house on Sagehill. in our garage most of it new to bless our said Cavazos. “Much of what San Jacinto College. gy program, visit the web- Clear Horizons Early Col- Bracewell Branch Library What should have been a 10 minute walk community. After the fi rst pop up shop at was presented to us during the "We are very proud of in- site sanjac.edu/career/pro lege High School, visit http:// took him over an hour to get to me. This Life fi t. Fabian Villerreal and Bobby went The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch competition was familiar from structor Kenneth Jackson cess-technology. chechs.ccisd.net. brave and generous man risked his life in back to UH loaded up more clothing and Library, 9002 Kingspoint: the early hours of August 27th to wade home goods and held a second event at Saturday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class thru chest deep water having to cross over the gym. Erica D. Rouse Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. Meet at the library for the Croc- Olson, Green attend conference at San Jac venue Turkey Creek on Hughes Road which was odile Encounter submerged. Javier is not a small statured Publisher’s comments: Wednesday, July 11, 11 a.m. Selfi e scavenger hunt. Use your man either; he is 6’3”. Thank you to those who submitted smartphone and your smarts to fi nd weird and wonderful items He did not have to risk his life and stories, and we want many more. In ad- within the library and take selfi e with them. Prizes will be given. do this but he did this anyway. The Ma- dition to making this story public through Wednesday, July 11, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Ba- rine in him came out! We went back to the Leader, names of Harvey Heroes will sics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint my house and he stayed there with me defi nitely be added to the fi nal version Bracewell hours this week are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Fri- throughout the night trying to fi gure out of the “wall” that will be available at the day, 10 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; ways to get me out of there. It was a very chamber dinner with Gov. Greg Abbott. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. long night. As light approached he re- We will still be taking names until July 10 Parker Williams Library membered I had camping equipment in for the fi nal wall which, after the dinner, The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams the garage and went into the area that will be shown around the community. Ad- Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. this week: was once known as my garage. It was ditionally, the wall with the fi rst batch of Thursday, July 5, 3 p.m. Teen Thursday presents Easy Sew- fi lled with water and it was a disaster - names that were on the fl oat in the pa- ing, for ages 12 and older. This week, learn some easy sewing, everything overturned and fl oating. My rade will be available around the commu- like a running stitch and attaching buttons. freezer fl ipped over and he managed to nity. (See schedule on Page 1A.) Friday, July 6, 4 – 6 p.m. Gaming: Fortnite Tournament for unplug everything that was connected to The number of names on the wall is ages 8 and older. Meet in the computer lab where the last two an outlet. He eventually found one of the more than 10,000 and I know there are players continue to play and the other six players rotate off. If air mattresses and found one of my hair thousands more we don’t have yet. It is you have USB Xbox One or PS4 controller, bring it and hook dryers that didn’t get submerged in water. truly amazing how much residents in our into the library computer (as long as it has the USB cord at- It took him quite a while but he was able community did for the community. Please tached, or USB wireless charging cord). to fi ll the air mattress enough to attempt keep sending in your stories, I believe it Monday, July 9, 5 p.m. Drone Flying Club, ages 7 to adult. to push me out of the subdivision. is good for our community to hear them. Meet the second and fourth Monday to learn how to fl y a quad- As we left my house I had a sense of I think the timing right after the disas- copter with the fl ying club. Registration is requested. A grant sadness – leaving my home behind. I ter was too soon to hear detailed stories from the Parker Williams and Harris County Friends of the Li- knew life would not be the same anymore. of those in crisis, but the time is right now. brary has enabled the purchase of equipment for the drone fl ying Rep. Gene Green (TX-29) (second from right) was re- Dan Mims, vice chair, San Jacinto College Board of Javier is a strong man but I could see We need to know about the heroics of our club. cently honored for his 20 years of service in Congress Trustees; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto the strain on his face as he tried to main- many neighbors. Don’t be bashful, It is Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. In Science Explorers: magnets, at the Shared Quarters Maritime Conference last College; and Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22). Green has an- tain control of the air mattress with me therapeutic to learn about all the good that for ages 5 and older. Meet at the library to explore the fascinating month. Among those honoring him were, left to right, nounced that he is not running for re-election. on it and pushing his way thru the wa- happened, especially since the national world of magnets. ter. It was only 8 or 9 blocks but I could news appears to show our country so very Tuesday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. Computer Basics: fl yers, see him tiring. I offered to get off and divided. It is comforting to know when the cards and brochures. Learn how to use resources such as Micro- help him push but he wouldn’t allow me chips were down for so many, there were soft Publisher and the website canva.com to create fl iers,invita- to. The water was still deep even though just as many willing to help total strangers, tion cards, brochures, and more. Registration is requested. it wasn’t as deep as the night before – it without a thought to political party, race or Tuesday, July 10, 2 p.m. Musical movies: High School Mu- Our Family Has Grown! still came to the bottom Javier’s rib cage. religion. Our people only saw there was a sical, rated TV-G, 98 minutes, for ages 3 and older. Meet in He pushed me all the way to safety Sun- need and they were willing to help. That’s the library community room for a musical movie on Tuesdays day morning. He also allowed me to stay how it should be. God Bless South Belt. throughout the summer. For the musical movies, singing along with him at his apartment until I was able –Marie Flickinger isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged! Wednesday, June 11, 2:30 p.m. Program Summer features the Puppet Pizzazz Extravaganza, for ages 5 and older. Greg Ruhe is a world renowned puppeteer that will be sharing his puppets and Leader checks out social media stories at the library. Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Family Fun Night features a pre- By Laura Benavides same Facebook group shared thieves. The member also sentation “Water Safety: with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Scallan a link in regard to the cap- posted the video and photos for ages 5 and older. For those who want to do something fun A member of The Offi cial ture of an alleged fl asher in with several other communi- with the family but get home late, don’t fret! Meet in the library Now with two locations to South Belt & Sagemont Area Pasadena, thanks to a shared ty Facebook groups. community room at on a variety of Wednesdays throughout the Crime Alert Facebook group Facebook post. It was reported on the summer to join the summer fun. better serve our community shared some information A video and photos were Community of Sagemont & Below are the programs that occur every week: from Pearland Police Depart- posted of an alleged vehicle 77089 Facebook group that Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home ment in regard to securing break-in from another mem- three windows were alleged- ages 3 to 5 years, storytimes, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. vehicles and belongings, and ber of the same group. The ly shot at with either a BB or Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m. Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston about a vehicle break-in. member was looking for help pellet gun in the Clear Brook Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic internet skills and more at this 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 Another member of the in identifying the alleged Meadows subdivision. weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For from birth to 3 Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other years, storytime features stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. SSouthouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington LeaderLeader Saturdays, Vietnamese learning time. Classes begin at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you For information on events, call the library at 281-484-2036. 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Library hours this week are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, E-mail: [email protected] Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednes- Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners day, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 J. Frank Dobie High School announces honor roll J. Frank Dobie High Lathan, Victoria Marie Lazo, Vo, Michael Tuan Vo, Thuc Ava Jolie Maya Rainwater I-Ting Chen, Preston Van Minh-Triet Ngoc Pham, Ra- ants, Cervantis Idris Pounds, Sebastian Anthony Ramirez, Cesar Rios, Ashley Crys- School has announced its Christi Kieu Le, Ha My Thi Uyen Vo, Tony Vo and Anh Mendez, Christopher James Chung, Niche Ivory Cole- chel Pham, Amy Nhi Phan, Diana Vanessa Quijada, Gi- Rijja Rasool, Roberto Em- tal Rivera, Patricia Galindo honor roll for the sixth six- Le, Lewis Le, Tony Le, An- Que Nguyen Vu. Mendiola-Garcia, Elizabeth man, Tania Lashaun Collier, Khoi Kevin Phan, Jazmin Ga- mena Melissa Quintanilla and manuel Rayos, Aajaylah Rocha, Isai Rodas, Bryanna weeks. gel Mario Leal Avendano, Je- Nathaniel Lee Wallace, Diana Mendoza, Areeb Azam Arissa Serena Contreras, An- briella Pina, Dominick Dante De’angelo Adrian Ramirez. Cierra Reed, Alexa Reyes, Danielle Rodriguez and Gus- Honor Roll sus Jael Leon, Amar George Razzmon Jamariyae Wil- Mirza and Taiya Antone ayah Moniqua Rochelle Coo- Pittman, Taylor Tress Pleas- Madison Lee Ramirez, Alexis Adolfo Reyes, Hugo Continued on Page 5A Ninth Grade Anthony Lewis, Evelyn Anh liams, Jadah Sedalia Willrich, Mitchell. per, Joshua Neal Cox, Andrea Mohammad Abed Rab- Lien and Abel Alexander Li- Damayanti Asha Wilson, Leena Osama Mohamad, Jazmin Cruz, Angela Leticia bo, Maryam Osias Abon, machi. Destiny Monique Wilson, Jonathan Francisco Mokar- Cruz, Giselle Andrea Cuellar, Christopher Acevedo, Denise Tarzis Jonathan Lobos, Hannah Isabella Woernley, zel, Christopher Rodolfo Jonathan Delgado, Raul Del- Hentz helps Alvarez prepare for college Acosta, Gail Kathleen Afl a- Chanel Laraine Lofton, Cher- Kaden Thomas Wooldridge, Monita, Viridiana Montes De gado, Celestina Olivia Delu- lo, Maliha Akhter, Carolina alyn Latrice Lofton, Leslie Joshua Richard Wygant, Oca, Colby Austin Moorer, na, Yousef Arsan Diab and Daisy Pricilla Alvarez, one of Pasadena Memorial High information and photos were submitted by Pasadena Inde- Lizbeth Alaniz Quintanilla, Nicole Longoria, Yoselin Enlai Derrick Yii, Jannatun Gisell Adriana Morales, Joc- Aaron Quoc-Hung Dinh. School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educa- pendent School District. Ingrid Tatiana Alaniz Quint- Lopez Alfaro, Allen Javier Nahar Zaman, Emma Delia elin Abril Morales, Juliana Stephanie Lan Do, Dang tor Christopher Hentz, Pasadena Memorial High School ad- The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from anilla, Bryan Albarran, Anna Lopez Robles, Nathan Lo- Zapata and Maria Guadalupe Moreno, Nathaniel Rudolph Hai Doan, Matthew Austin vanced placement U.S. history teacher. Dobie. Pasadena Memorial, and Lewis Technical high Gabriela Allen, Cristina Isa- pez, Sandy Nhi Lu, Kristian Zavala. Moreno, Ja’darius Deshawn Dobbs, Jacklynn Le Duong, Alvarez has spent numerous hours volunteering at fes- schools. bel Alonso, Breleana Marie Lachelle Lucky, Joseph Paul Tenth Grade Mosley, Alvaro Navas, Alli- Katelynn Nguyen Duong, tivals for various elementary schools. She Anderson, Liberty Nicole Lukner, Rudolf Luna, Truc Alejandra Nicole Abas- son Neira, Hallie R. Nelms Tiffany Tram Duong, Jacque- also works sales for Luca Love Bracelets Anderson, Jesse Logan An- Thanh Luu, Amir Tourek cal, Abrianna Isabel Aguilar, and Nhi Y. Nguyen Hoang. line Duque, Elizabeth Bettye and is a cashier at the concession stands at guiano, Jayla Marie Arenas Mabry, Trang Thi Kieu Mai, Gema Isabel Alanis, Jada Thinh Nguyen Hoang, Al- Early, Osasere Edo-Ewansi- Veterans Memorial Stadium. and Maritza Marlene Arreola. Logan Adelis Marcano and Vernice Alix, Ashley Liz- yssa Quynh Nguyen, Ashley ha, Makayla Ranee Einspahr, Alvarez plans to attend the University of Debra Julia Ayala, Christian Mariscal. beth Amaro, Michelle Nicole Nguyen, Bao Thien Nguyen, Maritza Elizalde, Mariela Texas in Austin to study mechanical engi- Maryam Maytham Badr, Jer- Nohemy Marquez, Adrian Amezcua, Tamecia Nicole Daisy Thuy Tram Nguyen, Elizondo and Christopher neering. She hopes to use the skills that she emiah Cedric Ballard, Alexus Martinez, Ariel Storm Marti- Anderson, Adrian Andrade, Danny Thanh Nguyen, Don- Matthew Escalera. learns to help a developing nation. Andre’lle Ballare, Jonathan nez, Gerardo Yahir Martinez, Rida Asif, Tristan Ray Avant, na Ngoc Nguyen, Elina Tu Angela Escamilla, Leah In regard to Hentz, Alvarez said, “I met Mr. Banda, Kristen Alise Barba, Joscelin Nicole Martinez, Ailyn Giselle Balderas, Val- Thanh Nguyen, Han Nguyen, Graciela Escobar, Eric Es- Hentz at the summer symposium before my Aliyah Barreiro, Katherine Lailah Martinez, Erin Paige erie Renea Banks, Diamond Hieu Trung Nguyen, Jennifer cobedo, Jonathan Caleb junior year and at fi rst I was intimidated by Marie Belle, Annaya Brielle Maslonka, Cadie Colleen Lashay Barnes and Eduardo Han Nguyen, Johnny Quang Escobedo, Celine Nicole him, but after our fi rst week of class he proved Belton, Aleyda Benavides, Masterson, Kyle William Benavides. Nguyen, Leslie Bigh Ngoc Espinosa, Melanie Lee Espi- to be the complete opposite. He made histo- Briana Guadalupe Bena- Mcdonald, Malcolm Elijah Alyssa Mercedes Bernal, Nguyen and Ngan Pham- nosa, Emily Jovanna Estra- ry interesting, for once, and made everyday a vides, Kaitlyn Marie Bess, Mcgee, Taizhon Allen Mck- Alesia Michelle Bill, Justin Thien Nguyen. da, Katherine Flores, Quinn story time. He always found a way to relate Jason Betancourt, Trinity inney, Gavin William Mc- Duane Blogg, Karen Nicole Nguyen Phuong Thao Caleb Gabino, Atziri Galar- to us making it easy to seek advice from him. Rayne Black and Carlos Jair murry and Patricia Medina. Bonilla, Sean Austin Bonner, Nguyen, Nhien Ngoc Nguy- za, Bianca Monique Galin- Every personal story was a lesson for us to Bonilla. Joel Mejia, Alejandro Is- Gabriel Anthony Borrego, en, Quynh Nhat Nguyen, do, Ana Isabel Gallardo and learn from. He helped guide me through my Melisa Nohemy Bonil- rael Melendez, Brayan Dan- Giambi Caron Boyd, Jesse Thanh Phuong Nguyen, Shayla Daniela Gallegos. senior year and prepared me for college. He la, Kameron Jay Brinkley, iel Mendez, Nicholas Anto- Manuel Bustamante, Janette Thanh Pham-Thien Nguyen, Stephanie Gallegos, Jon- has made his imprint upon my life leaving him Cynthia Reese Britton, Moi- nio Mendoza, Desiree Renee Guadalupe Calderon, Julian Tien Thi Thuy Nguyen, San- athan Anthony Gamez, Na- an amazing and memorable teacher.” ses Buenrrostro-Lopez, Eliz- Miller, Ashley Sofi a Miran- Joel Calvillo, Sadie Rae Ca- tiago Ontiveros, Jose Jesus tasha Rae Gangestad, Beni- The South Belt Shining Stars will be pre- abeth My Hong Bui, Julia da, Alyssa Malaine Montes, puchino, Chrislen Chantil Ovalle, Tiffany Karely Ovie- to Ivan Garcia, Bryan Joel sented in a series of students being honored Thao Bui, Tony Mai Bui, Sa- Elias Alexander Montez, Carpio Moni and Samantha do, Christopher Omar Pache- Garcia, Jaydon Hector Gar- along with their favorite mentor. meer Sayed Buksh, Danielle Daniela Montoya, Janelle Nell Carter. co-Moreno and Omar Alejan- cia, Jennifer Marcela Garcia, The Shining Stars represent the top Pas- Marie Bulman, Avery Mar- Symone Mooney, Nicholas Envi Marie Cathcart, Ja- dro Paradadiaz. Yaletzy Leslie Garcia, Yareli adena Memorial High School students. The salis D’ante Burton, Ersury Valentine Morales, Josue cob Edgar Chavez, Victoria Allie Tae Parker, Sebas- Garcia, Maribel Garza, Oliv- Kamron Byrd, Jose Alberto Munoz, Sashiana Milagro Pham Chu, Courtney Van tian Pena, Maria Fernanda ia Renee Garza, Paulina Gar- Cabrera, Renata Bo-Beth Ca- Munoz and Nabila Islam Chung, Olga Yaneth Cisne- Peredo Aguilar, Christopher za and Genesis Isela Gaytan. dena, Esmeralda Calvillo and Munshi. ros, Joshua Daniel Collins, Jose Perez Medrano, Alexis Samantha Rae Gilbreath, Alberto Josue Campa. Mia Faith Alyssa Myers, Sophia Colmenares, Danielle Renee Perez, Yanely Dan- Darianna Renee Glenn, Edu- Barrientos appreciates Haley’s advice Matthew Alexander Cam- Janah Naser, Jonathan Nei- Joy Colunga, Samuel Con- ayara Perez, Evamaria Per- ardo Gomez, Alivia Nicole Garrett Barrientos (left), one of J. Frank Dobie High ton Youth Symphony and plans to play oboe professionally. pos, Yarline Carolina Cam- ra, Amy Thaomy Ngo, Thien treras, Shelby Ranay Couch- la, Anthony Perrett, Charlee Gonzalez, Gabriella Veroni- School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished edu- He hopes to become a college educator of music. pos, Rayden Xavier Canales, Ngoc Ngo, Alan Thanh Nguy- man, Francisco Emanuel Alexandria Peters, Abraham ca Gonzalez, Stephanie Ni- cator Dr. Cecily Haley, Dobie 11th-grade advanced place- Barrientos commented on Haley, “Dr. Haley is, without Jacob Canil, Shuwei Cao, en, Albert Truong Nguyen, Cruz Zamora, Bianca Gabri- Dang Pham, Hughes Pham, cole Gonzalez, Daija Dan- ment physics I teacher. a doubt, the most multi-faceted educator I have ever had Stevie Nickole Capps, Mekhi Andrew Ngoc Nguyen, Au- elle Cruz and Esperanza Dan- Kelly Nguyen Pham, Ngan ielle Green, Derneisa Dacoria Barrientos is involved with the Wind Ensemble of Hous- the pleasure of learning with. She is an incredibly engag- Elijah Carter, Kiana Lissbeth gustin Hoang Nguyen, Bich iela Cruz. Kim Phan, Timmy Thanh-Tu Green, Karen Anh Green, ing teacher that has the accolades of a Casco, Anisha Marie Casi- Van Ha Nguyen, Bruce Vinh Enoc Ruben Curiel, Tam- Phan and Savannah Jay Pip- Keandre Dewayne Green and college professor, but the personality of miro, Grace Brianna Casta- Nguyen, Bryan Thanhhieu my Tam Dang, Huy Quoc kins. Keishon Denae Groves. the most humble and genuine person I neda, Alexia Lashay Castex, Nguyen, Dang Tran Hai Khanh Dao, Victoria Thien- Frida Maribel Quiroz, Ki- Gisselle Guerra, Max Riv- will ever know. She has been the great- Ariel Evelyn Castro, Jeffer- Nguyen, Henry Huy Nguyen, Nga Dao, Purba Angela areliz Daylee Ramos, Chris- er Guerra, Jeremy Guerre- est supporter of my personal ambitions, son Cevallos, Keira Janeane Hieu Xuantrung Nguyen and Daria, Darius Jamar Davis, tian Reyes, Emily Jazmin ro, Megan Tien Harris, Abu which is something that I appreciate Chavis, Kenj’a Shauntae Huy Mai Nguyen. Samanta Michael De Leon, Reyes, Jose Alberto Reyes, Hasnat, Alazay Maria Her- more than I can put into words. ‘Your Chenier and Hannah Eliza- Jason Hoang Nguyen, Darian Jay Delgado, Lauren Andres Eduardo Rios, Daniel nandez, Daniel Hernandez, advice and unwavering support will beth Collazos. Kenneth Thien Nguyen, Kim Alexandera Deramus, Quang Eduardo Rivera Arita, Dany- Evelyn Sharai Hernandez, never be matched. You hold a special David Adrian Corte, Al- Tram Thi Nguyen, Lucas Ngoc Do, Hoan My Tran al Mehdi Rizvi, Ashley Anay Katelyn Nicole Hernandez, place in my heart as a fantastic educa- isha Monique Countee, Uy Nguyen, Steven Nguy- Doan, Ivan Arturo Domin- Rodriguez, Ashley Isabelle Natalie Yamilet Hernandez, tor and a beautiful person.’” Nicholas Antonio Covarru- en, Tammy Luong Nguyen, guez, Angelina Phuongthanh Rodriguez, Naomi Sarai Ro- Julyssa Marie Herrera, Nadia The South Belt Shining Stars will be bias, Lesley Dayanne Cruz Thao Phuong Nguyen, Thao Dong, Marcus Jordan Doss, driguez, Sirena Elaine Rodri- Itzel Herrera, Brian Khang presented in a series of students being Cortes, Nicolas Emanuel Thanh Nguyen, Tom Minh Hoang Yen Duong and Kay guez, Gabriel Postel Rojas, Le Hoang, Sadie Dallas honored along with their favorite men- Cuya, Danny Ngoc Dang, Tam Nguyen, Tri Thuan Duong. Miracle Joyce Rollins, Alex Hodges and Trevor Anthony tor. Marshall Khang Dang, Tyler Tran Nguyen, Trishta Quynh Ngan Hoang Duong, Ja- Christian Rosalez and Jack- Hondros. The Shining Stars represent the top Dang, Amaya Dasiana Dan- Nguyen, Trung Quang Nguy- cob Duron, Annette Florine son Taefi l Ruiz. Lunzell Dunvon Houston, Dobie High School students. iels, Alyssa Faith Day, Jacob en, Viet The Nguyen, Pre- Eonne, Joshua Dean Erick- Kobe Jae Ruiz, Aliyah Ivy Lynnngoc Hua, Ricky The information and photos were Alexander De La Rosa, Jade cious Ifeamaka Oko and Ce- son, Alberto Antonio Esco- Janae Salas, Leonardo Salas, Dewayne Humphrey, Kim- submitted by Pasadena Independent Morgan De Robles, Zachary leste Stephanie Ortiz. bar, Rudy Espinal, Madison Crystal Salgado, Caroline berly Dinh Huynh, Trina School District. Dylan Dehoyos and Isabella Trynidi Janea Pacely, Zac- Rayshaun Faulk, Granye- Marie Salinas, Cecilia Ma- Huynh, Van Thanhthisan- The Leader is also running the Shin- Rosario Delgado. cheus Demetriel Palmer, Ka- li Feliciano, Carson Neal rie Salinas, Nicholas Estevan dy Huynh, Victoria Havy ing Stars from Pasadena Memorial, Qijun Deng, Geriah rina Palos, Phung Tieu Pang, Fletcher, Chloe Renee Flores, Salinas, Tommy Alexander Huynh, Jade Elizabeth Jaco- South Houston and Lewis Technical Amiree Derouen, Evelyn Tristan Juan Pedraza, Sivoney Gerson Alexis Flores and Salinas, Ana Isabel Sanchez, bo, Edgar Uvaldo Juarez, high schools. Judith Diaz, Laura Marcela Pena, Jacob Nicholas Perez, Nancy Mitchell Flores. Eloy Sanchez, Marquice Tre- Joshua Elmer Kay, Justin Diaz, Vinh Thethanh Diep, Helene Uyen Pham, Kevin Stephanie Judith Flores, vion Scott, Jose Xavier Sego- Brandon Lavinier, Hoang Vu Daniel Dinh, Quan Hoang Minh Pham, Leyna Pham, Viviana Frias, Lee Andrew via, Miranda Nicole Serrano Le, Melody Ngoc Thuy Le, Dinh, Celene Le Duong, Dieu Mary Tuyet Pham, Ky Ky Frost, Emily Karol Galvan, and Maryam Shahid. Nathan Nhut Srrah Le, Nhi Xuan Duong, Abby Duron, Duong Phan, Destiny Pich- Noe Alejandro Garcia More- Raneem Maher Shobaki, Catherine Tu Doan Le, Vin- Ibrahim Yusuf Farage, Gavin ardo, Natalie Quinteros, Din- no, Adrian Garcia, Jaydon Fernando Sifuentes, Fatima cent Thienlac Le and Genie Scott Aidan Feeley, Raven era Rafi que and Danae Renae Anthony Garcia, John Antho- Sarahi Solis, Felicity Mi- Alexis Leija. Negrete forever thankful to Cipriani Leshay Finister, Krystal Rose Ram. ny Garcia, Mayela Lizbeth chelle Soto, Anthony Wayne Laila Nicole Leija, Nich- Italy Negrete (left), one of South Houston High School’s ted by Pasadena Independent School District. Flores, Miliana Janae Flores, Lessly Ramirez, Marc Garcia, Ximenna Garfi as Swilley, Vincent Quang Ta, olas Dustrius Lewis, Ying Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educator Casey The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Samantha Flores and Brock Anthony Ramirez, Michael Vazquez, Nayeli Garibay, Ya- Charlize Aurora Tamayo, Ca- Li, Ricardo Ivan Lima, Jose Cipriani, South Houston High School 12th-grade honors Dobie. Pasadena Memorial, and Lewis Technical high Asher Fosnight. Aidan Ramirez, Mckenzie nelly Garza, Daniela Gomez, leb Alexander Tamez, Kobe Francisco Londono, Saman- practicum teacher. schools. Alaysia Marie Foster, Paige Rankins, Amya Tyra- Noah Elijah Gonzales and Isiah Thompson, Minh Ho- tha Nicole Lopez, Johnny During her years as a high Dalila Raquel Fuentes, Rene nea Ray, Kyle Adan Redmon, Vivian Nicole Gonzalez. ang To, Imegen Rayne Tor- Khang Lu, Zandy Lucero, school student, Negrete vol- Antonio Gallegos, Annabell Jaden Alyssa Rendon, Fran- Alexia Natalia Goul- res, James Adam Torres, Nicolas Miguel Luna, Austin unteered for various activities Celeste Gamez, Devin An- cesca Paola Reyes, Devin De- bourne, Alejandra Zafi ro Gra- Ashley Andreaduron Tovar, Luu, Tam Thanh Luu, Hieu with Key Club, National Hon- thony Gamez, Jorge Alber- nise Richard, Melanie Rios, cias, Tristan Skylar Gray, Ki- Charlie Kha Tran, Dan Ho- Minh Ly, Nairda Nico Mace- ors Society and HOSA-Future to Garcia Gamez, Andrew Ivan Moises Rivera, Lauren anna Ta’nae Groves, Miquela ang Tran and Hoang Thanh do, Derajah Aujanaye Mack, Health Professionals. Yahve Garcia Hernandez, Ashley Robinson, Adriel Ro- Danielle Guajardo, Rogelio Tran. Kathy Mai, Steven Julio Negrete’s plans for the Aaron Mathew Garcia, Ar- driguez, Benito Gabriel Ro- Dejesus Guajardo, Caleb Jo- Jordan Minh Thanh Tran, Manon and Kali Marquez. future include attending the gelia Garcia, Emily Nichole driguez and Briana Yamile siah Guerra, Ivonne Monser- Kaylynn Tran, Khiem Quang Alessandra Jeanneth Mar- University of Texas in Dallas Garcia, Janie Isabel Garcia, Rodriguez. rath Guerrero Aguilar, Keyla Tran, Savannah Elizabeth roquin Figueroa, Elizabeth to major in biology on the pre- Jessica Garcia, Andrea Gari- Denise Alexandra Rodri- Ivana Guerrero and Gabrielle Tran, Simon Toan Tran, Estefan Martinez, Katherine med track. bay, Alyssa Marie Garza and guez, Emily Rodriguez, Jose Gutierrez. Steven Rey Trevino, Son Aleli Martinez, Lauren Lee In regard to Cipriani, Ne- Brissa Marie Garza. Alejo Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Mikayla Marie Gutier- Hai Truong, Ashley Joanne Martinez, Stephanie Marti- grete said, “Although I have Savannah Rae Garza, Va- Rodriguez, Kaxandra Igna- rez, Amy Guzman, Emilly Tsikis, Amaode Uchendu, nez, Aleena Mathew, Trinity only known Mrs. Cipriani for nessa Garza, Madison Tay- cia Rodriguez, Tatiana Mia Guzman, Rayneria Asyuan Andrea Uribe, Kiara Zaf- Justina Briana Maxwell, Ki- this school year, she’s impact- lor Gates, Nevaeh Chiann Rodriguez, Julian Juvenal Hatfi eld, Alina Isabel Hera- iro Valencia, Mo Nai Ann ara Jonet McAllister, Alexis ed me in more ways than I can Sha’kal Glasgow, Zacha- Rubio, Sandy Ruiz, Celeste zo, Joselin Paola Hernandez Vallery, Alissa Monique Ajalaa McGee, Sydney Mi- defi ne. In her class, we never ry Anthony Glover, Megan Rose Salazar, Isaac Santiago Corrales, Christian David Vara and Yazmin Guadalupe chelle Mejia and Juan Anto- had any dull moments with Jane Godeke, Wesley Paul Salazar, Juan Elijah Salazar, Hernandez, Jennifer Hernan- Vasquez. nio Membreno. her humor and sweet person- Godwin, Alyssa Renee Go- Yasmin Salinas-Roman, Ab- dez, Laila Ellyse Hernandez, Alexys Rayne Vela, Oscar Alejandra Monserrat ality. She has opened my eyes mez, Roy Alexander Gomez, diel Sanchez, Alejandra Aide Xavier Hernandez, Jonathan Norberto Velasquez, Cam- Mendez, Jesse Adam Men- to possibilities in the medical Anastasia Nicole Gonzales, Sanchez, Alexis Janae Sand- Humberto Herrera, Athena my Ngoc Vo, Kathy Hoang doza, Lisette Montalvo, fi eld, and I will forever be Alayna Noel Gonzalez, Al- ers and June Delilah Santil- Tuyet Ninh Ho, Jacob Vinh Vo, Angela Vy Vu, Jessica Alondra Montelongo, Adrian thankful.” berto Gonzalez, Andrea Gon- lanes. Ho, Kennedy Bao Ho and Pe- Ngoc-Anh Vu, Mary Ngan Vu, Cristobal Montez, Gerardo The South Belt Shining Stars zalez and Daisy Gonzalez. Lendi Julixa Santos, Jada ter Quoc-Vuong Hoang. Thuyen Cao Vu, Kayla Mi- Montoya, Alejandro More- will be presented in a series of David Jesus Gonzalez, Shakira Sawyer, Madeline Tiffany Thanh Hoang, chelle Wilkerson, Eric Juwan no, Jonathan Roger Moreno, students being honored along Gabriel Alejandro Granados, Marie Schwausch, Josse- Kacy Abigail Huerta, Doan Wilson, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Kristopher Eugene Morris, with their favorite mentor. Benjamin Garrett Griffi n, lyn Beatriz Serpas Jimenez, Thy Ba Huynh, Katelynxu- Camryn Lee Wincher, Erin Eliana Marissa Munoz, Mi- The Shining Stars represent Darren Javon Groves, Aixa Alyana Lizel Silva, Ama- an Thi Huynh, Vivian Quynh Faith Woodard, Lian Ashley chaela Munoz, Luis Andres the top South Houston High Guerra Gomez, Allison Jar- ri Deon Singleton, Miguel Huynh, Jalen Jaivon Ina, Sha- Yii, Andrew Jacob Zepeda and Neira, Kayla Janae Newsome School students. The informa- ely Guevara Rios, Kiet The Austin Smiley, Ke’aira Marie kira Alexis Inaimi, Breyzze Kimberley Judith Zometa. and Anh Thu Ngoc Ngo. tion and photos were submit- Ha, Erica Kim Hay, Briana Smith, Kloey Lanette Smith, Loghan Irving, Cynthia Car- Eleventh Grade Jeany Phan Ngo, Judy Kshal Haywood, Noe Rafael Jasmine Renee Soto, Marisa mona Jennings, Caroline Re- Luis Gerardo Abreu Ngo, Aaron Tyler Viet Nguy- Henriquez Ramirez and Pe- Michelle Soto, Kendall Fay nee Jordan, Mckayla Jayne Ramirez, Alondra Acevedo, en, Alan Tuieu Nguyen, Andy nelope Hernandez Mendoza. Spafford and Madelyn Gabri- Karsten and Tasmeha Jahan Alejandro V. Aguirre, Erik Nguyen, Bao Tran Nguyen, Christopher Hernandez, ele Spray. Kazi. Aguirre, Darielys Nicole Al- Dalila Thao Nguyen, Danny Cindy Hernandez, Emily Ellena Leelyn Stevenson, Mahrukh Khan, Irene So- exander, Aliza Nicole Alfaro, Nguyen, Danny Huy Nguyen, Rieck an inspiration to Ly Alexis Hernandez, Ethan Christina Danielle Suarez, jung Kim, Truong Vu Quang David Patrick Amaya, Hec- Dat Huu Nguyen, Elena Tran Daniel Hernandez, Joseph Jyraine Irybelle Daya-On Lai, Ashley Marie Lam, Phat tor Ulises Anaya, Alexandra Nguyen, Francis Phan Nguy- Kevin Ly (left), one of Lewis Career Technical High Ly has volunteered for a blood drive externship at Wal- James Hernandez, Karisa Sudario, Elyssa Reane Su- Minh Lam, Kayla Marie Yoselin Andrade Ortiz, Brisa en, Jennifer Ngoc Nguyen, School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educa- greens Pharmacy. He was also a member of the National Irene Hernandez, Sarah Ce- lak, Dylan Thanh-Trung Ta, Lawson, Daniel Isaiah Laz- Antunez-Vargas, Victoria Is- Justin Khang Nguyen, Ken- tor Ethan Rieck, Lewis Career Technical High School 11th- Honor Society where he was treasurer. leste Hernandez, Thomas Wazha Tapela Tapela, Mar- cano, Hannah May Lazo, abel Aranda, Sergio Edgar- nedy Hoa Nguyen and Khanh grade pre-advanced placement pre-calculus teacher. Ly’s future plans are to attend the University of Texas in Feliciano Herrera, Joseph Se- shay Daerial Thomas, Samu- Dat Nguyen Minh Le, Jessi- do Arellano and Josiah Elias Mai Nguyen. Austin to study engineering. bastian Hinojosa, Ylise Ianna el Tinoco, Eric P. To, Jose Ra- ca Kimmai Le, Phuong-Thu Constante Arenas. Kim Ngoc Nguyen, Mi- Ly commented on Rieck, “To me, Hinojosa, Michael Anthony fael Tolentino, Alyssa Giselle Mai Le, Tran Nguyen Ho Bao Aslyn Gesselle Argueta- chelle Kim Nguyen, Na- Mr. Rieck has been my loudest and Hitchens and Anthony Loc Toro, Gerardo Torres, Julio Le, Trung Vo Dinh Le, Tay- torres, Arismendy Aristy, talie Mai Nguyen, Nikki most enthusiastic supporter. From en- Ho. Andres Torres, Noah Mat- lor Anita Levias, Elaine Anh Unity Anastasia Ayala, Vic- Mai Nguyen, Randy Quang couraging me to do my best in my stud- Jennifer Nguyen Ho, Amy thew Torres, Miguel Angel Lien, Jeremiah Forsyth Little toria Noemi Ayala, Ulvi Bak- Nguyen, Ronald Tai Nguyen, ies to pushing me onward in my future Anh Hoang, Huy Ngoc Ho- Torres-Velasco and Natalia and Erin Marie Loosier. tashi, Corina Gisselle Banda, Tai Tri Nguyen, Thy Doan aspirations, he has always been at my ang, Kelly Hoang, Minh Camille Townes. Jennifer Yamileth Lopez Alessandra Liana Bellini, Anh Nguyen, Tiffany Ngoc side. Mr. Rieck always has a wonderful Tam Hoang, Jalen Keyshawn Deborah Thy Tran, Hai Ayala, Samantha Eliana Lo- Christian Antoine Blackmon, Nguyen, Vi Thi Thuy Nguy- attitude, and his teaching style makes Hollins, Nyla Shanae Holt, Phi Tran, Kathy Mai-Trang pez, Milow Lozano, David Ethan Michael Blair, Aylin en, Victor Phong Nguyen, his classes thorough and engaging. Quang Hong, Jaylne Pryce Tran, Lili Ann Tran, Vy Edward Lukner, Thien Huong Michelle Bonilla, Mccaleb Kevin Nunez and Kasandra While I’ve only been his student for Humphrey, Tyson Thanh Kieu Tran, Sydni Skylan Ngoc Luu, Trung Quang Luu, Faye Brooks, Diego Ales- Marie Ochoa. a single year, he remains as my best Huynh, Deaira Deovious Tran-Ayala, Deeangel Trinh, Vivian Luu, Tin Chanh Ly, sandro Calderon Vargas and Shawn Patrick Odonnell, teacher and is an inspiration to me and Jackson, Jonathan Henry Everett James Triplette, Tien Mercedes Miranda Machado, Meloni Camacho. Precious Udodirim Oguama- my peers.” Jackson, Briana Zulem Ja- Tran Thuy Truong, Alexa Mariah Lee Mancillas, Sar- Francisco Javier Camargo, nam, Michael Chibugo Oko, The South Belt Shining Stars will be maica, Luis Mario Jamaica, Marcela Vallecillo Romero, ah Caprice Marquez, Jorge Roberto Elias Campa, Chris- Michael Onozie, Katherine presented in a series of students being Evelyn Gisel Jimenez Davi- Maria Fernanda Vallecillo Emiliano Martinez Islas and topher Artemio Canales, Ri- Valeria Orta, Alana Evonne honored along with their favorite mentor. la, Aries Minhtu Jimenez and and Daniela Azucena Varela Alma Josephina Martinez. cardo Garza Canales, Jas- Ortega, Adolf Daniel Ortuno, The Shining Stars represent the top Ambreon My’isha Jones. Gomez. Arryanna Sol Martinez, mine Marie Cano, Yazmine Melissa Osuna, Sara Chris- Lewis Career Technical High School Princess Jones, Jason Ariana Kaitlynn Vasques Domenic Martinez, Isaac Athena Carrillo, Iasis Lach- tine Otwell, Wendy Marie students. The information and photos Juarez, Casey Voncile Junkin, Gonzalez, Luis Rey Vega, Martinez, Lauren Jasmin elle Carrington, Jadda Marie Pantoja, Cayla Sofi a Pena, were submitted by Pasadena Indepen- Makayla Marie Karkosky, Michelle Vegaguerrero, Jus- Martinez, Mark Anthony Carter, Itzel Paola Castane- Jahidi Fitzgerald Pennie, dent School District. Briana Isabelle Keim, Danae tus Rene Vela, Madylin Alex- Martinez, Mary Jane Olivia da Gutierrez, Angel Alexan- Dominique Desiree Peralta, The Leader is also running the Shin- Eugenia Kostikoglou, Mi- is Vela, Hilda Anahi Venegas, Martinez, Monica Massoud, der Castillo, Connor Antho- Alexandra Genoveva Perez ing Stars from Dobie, Pasadena Memo- kayla Denise Lagos, Thao Alexander Villarraga, Tiffany Marissa Ann Maxwell, Jacob ny Caughlin, Elsa Ceballos, and Alfredo Perez. rial and South Houston high schools. Phuong Lam, Vanessa Marie Angel Villarreal, Hailey Ni- Alexander Mckenzie, Chris- Omar Nicolas Chapa and Di- Bianca Elizabeth Pe- Lam, Brooklynn Dominique cole Villegas, Diep Thi Ngoc tian Jamiechicas Medina, ocelina Chavez-Sanchez. rez, William Joseph Pettis, Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 2018 Stuchbery names Over The Back Fence by Alexis UHCL releases honor, merit rolls calendar briefs Stuchbery Elementary an- Merit Roll nounced its fi nal honor and Third Grade The University of Hous- also will feature an informa- merit rolls. Annabella Barrientos, ton-Clear Lake has released tion session about the RN to Honor Roll Adelle Bongfen, Alexander its recent calendar briefs. BSN program for registered Third Grade Brock, James Flores, Chelsea LINDA AND TED CELEBRATE 53 YEARS days July 5 through July 11. the birthday candles July 9 for Sharice Congratulations and best wishes are in order Atkinson Elementary Gilbert. Sergio Garza marks a birthday July UHCL Habitat Work Days nurses seeking their Bachelor Tyler Albert, Alexander Hua, Ashley Martinez, An- Help maintain the beauty of Science in nursing. Castillo, Barbara Chapa, drew Posey, Jeremy Rangel for Linda and Ted Heinrich of Sagemeadow The day for a party for Olga Soto is July 6. 10. The day for a party for Adam Compton who celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary Bush Elementary is July 11. of the University of Hous- For more information or to Duy Lam, Roger Livingston, and Ana Reyes. ton-Clear Lake campus by register, visit www.uhcl.edu/ Thong Luong, Nam Nguyen, Fourth Grade on Tuesday, July 10, from their children and Send a happy birthday greeting to Joleah FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS grandchildren. Their son Carl Heinrich and Pierce on July 10. Light the birthday candles The Leader sends happy birthday wishes volunteering at Habitat Work admissions/events/pearland-open- Nathaniel Padilla, Jazalynn Desiree Correa, Aiden Days each Tuesday morning house. Randall, Ashlyn Terry and Diaz, Lexi Galindo, Nata- his wife Martha and their children Carl IV, Saturday, July 11 for Liz Soliz. to friends who celebrate a birthday this week: Drayton, Meadaux and Easton Heinrich; Frazier Elementary Thursday, July 5: Stacey Imboden, in July with the Environmen- UHCL student wins Anne Tran. lia Garcia, Christian Glasp- tal Institute of Houston. July national scholarship Fourth Grade ie, Louis Gonzales, Abdal- and daughter Piper Sais and her husband On Friday, July 7, special birthday wishes Jeanette Tickell, Chris Constance, Anthony and their daughter Parker Sais say, are sent to Cecelia Elizarraras and Patricia Shannon Raymond Covington, Francisco work dates are 10, 17, 24 and Rosselle Helms has been Blessing Akinloye, Abel rahman Helal, Edsel Juarez, 31 at 9 a.m. pursuing a Bachelor of Sci- Antony, James Constance, Edgardo Mateo, Makaden “We love you nana and papaw!” Perez. Megan Herrera marks a birthday July Campos, Elindabeth Kolar, James NOAH TURNS THREE! 11. Notias, John Colunga, Ashley Chapman UH-Clear Lake is located ence in marketing at Univer- Anthony Deleon, Sydnie Mitchell, Angie Munoz, Di- at 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Vol- sity of Houston-Clear Lake Hile, Isaac Mendez, Henry ana Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen, Best wishes for a great third birthday July Meador Elementary and Stacey Buchanan; Friday, July 6: Teri 5 are sent to Noah Abarca from parents Celebrating a birthday July 8 is Sanjuanita Perkins, Cristel Anne, Lisa Shepherd, unteers should meet at the for a long time. Nunez, Robyn Oba, Matthew Valerie Ortiz, Jazmin Pine- North Annex offi ce, located Having a full-time job, Perez, Natalie Range, Jorgen da, James Saenz, Julian Sali- Natalie and Jose Abarca; brother Kelvin Mercado. On July 10, send special birthday Bonnie Miller, Wally Barbier and Cristel Lopez, sisters Elliana and Isabella Abarca; wishes to Detra Colbert. Lasater; Saturday, July 7: Christopher inside Entrance 3 off Middle- being a mother and going to Rodriguez, Nevayah Sanchez nas, Nicholas Sepulveda and brook Drive. college hasn’t always been and John Tran. Madeline Vazquez. grandmother Kina Reyes; grandparents Moore Elementary Poole, Beth Pope, Petrea Phenix, Sarah David Flickinger (Leader president) and Stacy Huntley celebrates a birthday July 9. Wingo, Shawn Shockley, Gloria Martinez, Volunteers aid in upkeep, easy, so being awarded the wife Ellie; and great-grandparents Marie and South Belt Elementary Julie Valenti and Larry Bowden; Sunday, including clearing paths, 2018 American Association David Flickinger. Send a birthday greeting July 11 to July 8: Sammy Shimfessel, James Cook, cleaning the pond and other for Women in Community Burnett gives awards BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR CHERYL Vanessa Lewis. Denise Patterson, Margie Remely, Zul- conservation tasks. For more Colleges National Scholar- Local author Cheryl Bolen of Green Tee, Melillo Middle School Tan Jackson, Erik Valdez, and Shannon information, call UHCL Envi- ship made it easier for her Burnett Elementary has man, Aiden Gwosdz and ronmental Institute of Hous- to take one more step toward announced its awards for the Santiago Hernandez. formerly of Sagemont, is wished a happy Joey Bernsen enjoys a birthday July 5. Lawrence; Monday, July 9: Patsy Jimenez, birthday July 8. Sending best wishes are her Marking a birthday July 6 is Sherry Gates. Raquel Rodriguez, Traci Feil, Carolyn ton at 281-283-3950, email her goal of completing her fourth nine-weeks and for Yaira Hernandez, Dav- [email protected] or visit www. degree by summer 2019. the 2017-2018 school year. eyn Jackson-Little, Kristal husband John, son and Leader staff member Celebrating a birthday July 10 is Melissa Garza and Shevlyn Spafford; Tuesday, Bo, son John, and family and friends in the Miller. July 10: Tannia Leal, Sharon Blackston, uhcl.edu/environmental-in Helms was selected to Fourth Nine-Weeks Jimenez, Saul Lozano, stitute. win the $500 scholarship on Awards Aylinn Maldonado, Brisa South Belt area. Beverly Hills Intermediate Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre and Jimbo ROBERT ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY Light the birthday candles for Cecillee Shimfessel; and Wednesday, July 11: Andy Open House at UHCL the basis of her noteworthy Good Citizenship Martinez, Jacob Mendez, Pearland campus academic accomplishments Abedal Abedbrabbo, Exander Mendoza, Ruth Robert Griffin of San Antonio will celebrate Williams July 5. Cross, Anne Allen, Kolleen Bingham and a birthday July 8. Robert is wished a great day Thompson Intermediate Jasmine Mendez. Learn more about course as well as her civic engage- Lydia Aviles, Vince Barron, Mosha, Jeremiah Myers, offerings and resources July ment and contributions made Breniyah Braggs, Aniya Ryleigh Navarre, Sebastian by his grandparents Bobby (Leader co-found- Blow out the birthday candles July 5 for LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS er) and her husband Kenneth Griffin and Nicole Cannon and Steven Reyes. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, 6, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Uni- in support of women’s is- Brannon, Kennedy Cavazos, Negrete, John Nguyen, Wil- versity of Houston-Clear sues. Nathan Cubos and Natalie liam Nnaji, Marya Odeh, other family members in the South Belt area. Dobie High congratulations, etc., to mynews@south SCHOOL DAZE Share a happy birthday cake July 5 with beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Lake Pearland campus, “I live in Crosby, I work at Delacruz. Mia Palomo and Abigail Pe- 1200 Pearland Parkway in San Jacinto College in Pasa- Joshua Deleon, Edgar rez. The following personnel of the Pasadena Genesis Gomez. Sing a happy birthday Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Independent School District celebrate birth- song to Myrna Garza on July 6. Blow out the next week’s publication. Pearland in an open house for dena and I transferred into Douglas, Giorgio Flores, Isaac Perez, Lucero Ri- prospective students and their UH-Clear Lake,” Helms said. Stephanie Gaona, Diego Ga- vera, Estrella Rocha, Angel families. Winning this scholarship, ray, Chase Gaynor, Joseph Rocha-Tellez, Melissa Sa- The application fee will she said, was especially for- Gonzales, Olivia Gonzales gastizado, Gabriella Salazar, Conference highlights importance of nursing degree be waived for students who tunate for her because she and Samuel Gonzales. Chelsie Salgado, Madeline Discover the value of a of our communities,” said Kar- as a nursing student. Represen- profession. She will also pres- at the conference to answer submit their application wanted to take classes this Sebastian Gonzalez, Salgado, Nawaf Sharif, Ian Bachelor of Science in nurs- en Alexander, UH-Clear Lake tatives from Memorial Her- ent information that will bene- questions about the UHCL during the open house. Vis- summer toward her degree. Alexia Guerra, Rebekah Silguero, Mireya Sosa Oje- ing at “Launching Nursing RN to BSN program direc- mann, Encompass Health and fi t those pursuing careers as a RN to BSN program. Those itors will have an opportu- “I had a balance due for Hale, Briana Hernandez, da, Benjamin Tovar, Lau- Careers to New Heights” Sat- tor and assistant professor of HCA Gulf Coast Division hos- health care professional. who apply for the program nity to meet faculty, visit my tuition and I was con- Ximena Jasso Moreno, Tra- ren Tran, Brenda Villarreal, urday, Aug. 4, at University of nursing. “This conference will pitals will be on hand to dis- The National Academy of the day of the conference will enrollment counselors and cerned about how I would vis Keith, Armani Lemos, Abisai Visuet, Surya Wash- Houston-Clear Lake Pearland share the many ways current cuss career opportunities. Medicine, formerly known have their $45 application fee fi nancial aid advisers and pay for it but I thought, God’s Adrian Lopez, Kenia Ma- ington, Tiana Williams and Campus, 1200 Pearland Park- and future nursing students can Tina Cuellar, a UHCL ad- as the Institute of Medicine, waived. more. put me on this course and chuca, Aylinn Maldonado, Elliana Wright. way. The conference will take impact lives.” junct professor of nursing and issued a recommendation in Register online for the On-the-spot admissions He’s going to provide a way,” Raymond Mireles, Azhley Second Grade place 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. During the conference, par- Elsevier Nursing and Health 2010 that 80 percent of regis- conference at https://www. decisions will be available Helms said. “This scholar- Mora, Ruth Mosha, Abigail Lorena Aguirre, Angeli- “Choosing nursing as a ticipants will be able to attend Education director of curric- tered nurses have their Bach- uhcl.edu/pearland/bsn-con for select programs, and ap- ship money helped me fund Mosley, Kennedy Mundy, na Amaya, Lynette Aviles, career provides a lifetime of workshops that cover personal ulum review and testing, will elor of Science in nursing by ference. For more informa plicants wanting to partici- that class so I can keep the Aubrey Navarre and Sebas- Abrey Banda, Carlos Bel- wonderful opportunities to development and leadership, be the keynote speaker sharing 2020. Erica Chance, the coor- tion, call UHCL Pearland cam- pate should bring transcripts momentum going. I’m very tian Negrete. tran, Beatriz Betancourt, make a difference in the lives mentorship in nursing and life her insights into the nursing dinator of enrollment, will be pus, 281-212-1690. and test scores. The event grateful.” Matthew Nguyen, Ryan Terry Betties, Lucas Bravo, Nguyen, William Nnaji, Ashby Caniff and Miriam Marya Odeh, Maria Onofre, Casas. Daniel Joseph Ortiz, Alex Genaro Chaves, Alexis UH-Clear Lake breaks ground on new residence hall Perez, Vincent Pineda, Axel Cordova, Steven Corporan, Pion, Craig Robertson, Es- Ariez Curtis, Ezekiel Del Against a backdrop of tury transformation – all de- a four-year institution. Architects Inc. and Tellepsen warts School of Witchcraft and and a sense of group identity bathroom; two double rooms trella Rocha and Jose Rome- Cid, Edgar Douglas, Angel- busy construction workers signed to better serve students “Our ultimate goal as a Builders. Wizardry – a residential cam- and community.” with a shared bathroom or a ro. ica Elizalde, Kayla Fitzpat- and earth-moving machines and to enhance our role within public institution of higher Blake added, “One might pus where just about anything In a message to the new single room with private bath- Gabriella Salazar, Geo- rick, Lily Freeman and Adri- already in motion, University our region,” said President Ira learning is to comprehensively ask, ‘How does a residence is possible, sort of like the life hall’s future residents Dar- room. The hall will comple- vanny Sanchez, Iker San- an Garcia. of Houston-Clear Lake hosted K. Blake. prepare our students for per- hall contribute to that goal?’ changes we at UHCL strive to lene F. Biggers, associate ment the privately run Univer- chez, Edgar Solano, Mireya Jessalyn Garcia, Kaedy a groundbreaking ceremony That transformation began sonal and professional success … Interestingly, it appears that accomplish,” Blake said “Stu- vice president for student sity Forest Apartments, which Sosa Ojeda, Isabella Tovar, Garcia, Abigail Gonzalez, June 12 for a 294-bed resi- to take shape in 2014, when the in our region and beyond,” residential campus life can be dents crave for opportunities services, added, “May you are located on campus off Bay Isabella Villarreal, Amy Vil- Keira Gonzalez, Rebekah dence hall. The ceremony “for- 44-year-old university, nestled Blake told the gathered group boiled down to the cravings for growth in a safe environ- have a safe and comfortable Area Boulevard. About 280 legas, Johnathen Washing- Hale, Ezequiel Henriquez, mally marks another milestone within a wildlife habitat near of administrators, faculty, staff, of Harry Potter and his peer ment, support and praise from living-and-learning environ- students lease one- to four-bed- ton and Ke’sion Williams. Adan Hernandez, Jonathan in UH-Clear Lake’s 21st cen- Johnson Space Center, became and representatives from PKB novice magicians at the Hog- those they admire and respect, ment. May your learning be room apartments there. Honor Roll Hernandez, Erik Hoang, Al- enhanced through the differ- Construction on UHCL’s Third Grade fonso Jimenez, Zechariah ent experiences with facul- physical expansion began Caela Griffi n. Johnson, Jasara Key, Steph- ty, staff and other students. in 2017. A new Recreation Fourth Grade anie Ledesma, Javier Legas- Little Longhorns enjoy tasty field trip to Tony’s Pizza May your engagement with and Wellness Center and a Kennedy Cavazos, Isaura pi, Antonio Lemos, Roy’elle the university – and involve- three-story STEM and class- Correa and Dulce Mejia. Lizcano and Ronaldo Lopez. ment in student activities – in- room building will open this All Star Readers Sydney Lumsey, Con- crease as a result of living on fall. At UHCL Pearland Cam- Kindergarten nor Maldonado, Barbara campus. And may you form pus, a new health sciences Abedal Abedbrabbo, Melchor, Vivianna Mont- friendships that will last for classroom building will open Lydia Aviles, Hanna Barbo- ez, Aubrey Navarre, Thai decades.” spring 2019. za, Julian Benedict, Jadier Nugyen, Michael Nwosu, The residence hall is sched- For more information Benitez, Broderick Braggs, Melany Pineda, Vincent Pi- uled to open for the fall 2019 about the new on-campus Natalie Delacruz, Jaeliana neda and Jose Quiroz. semester. It will feature suites housing, visit www.uhcl. Espinoza, Malaika Farr, Yulianna Ramirez, Reyna in three confi gurations: two edu/campus-life/housing/resi Layne Freeman, Sara Gali- Rivera, Christopher Rome- single rooms with a shared dence-hall. cia, Sophia Garza, Emily ro, Jeannette Salinas, Daya- Gonzales, Robert Handy, na Santamaria, Camila Ser- Gibson Jordan and Chey- rano, J C Tamayo, Cayla AARP chapter 199 sets dates enne Kelley. Tang, Isabella Tovar, Isabel- AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 welcomes all to join Amna Malik, Jaylin Men- la Villarreal, Minh Vo and them at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20, at the Bay Area Commu- dez, Timothy Merriweather, Amilya Yates. nity Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway, Seabrook. The group Jacob Miniel, Miracle Nwo- Math Wizards meets in the large building with the blue roof inside Clear su, Nicole Oviedo, William Kindergarten Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway. Pabon, Xavier Palomares, Abedal Abedbrabbo, Everyone is invited to come to the meetings and to enjoy Fernanda Pineda, Preston Lydia Aviles, Hanna Barbo- coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before the meet- Poskey, Kayla Quiroz, Mi- za, Sebastian Becerra, Jadier ing starts at 10 a.m. Each month there is entertainment or a chael Rentas, Javier Robles, Benitez, Natalie Delacruz, speaker on various topics of interest to seniors. Some months Iker Sanchez, Bill Tran, Chloe Escobar, Jaeliana Es- there is also a potluck lunch. Aldo Velasquez and Savan- pinoza, Malaika Farr, Layne On Friday, July 20, Twila Lindblade, the community liaison nah Yeager. Freeman, Sara Galicia, So- for Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, will discuss the First Grade phia Garza, Emily Gonzales difference between home care and home health. She has a long Allison Amaya, Jay Ama- and Gibson Jordan. history in community service including serving as the execu- ya, Jacelyn Arevalo, Vince Cheyenne Kelley, Amna Little Longhorns Daycare took a tasty fi eld trip to Tony’s Pizza & Grind- ner Scott, Tony of Tony’s Pizza, Chloe Scott, Vanessa Udoh, (back table) tive director of the Galveston County Food Bank. She was pre- Barron, La’dejah Bolding, Malik, Jaylin Mendez, Tim- ers on June 6 where the kids had fun making their own pizza and eating and Alexander Jones. Shown above right are, left to right, Corinne Hop- viously a Congressional staff member providing education and Nevaeh Carlos, Anderson othy Merriweather, Jacob it, too. Shown above left are, left to right, (front table) Layla Lewis, Con- per, Kobee Rodriguez, Tony, Gabrielle Moss and Alexis Gonzalez. assistance to individuals having diffi culty with Social Security, Castillo, Destiny Cathey, Miniel, Miracle Nwosu, Medicare, and veterans affairs issues. Lindblade will speak at Jonathan Chavarria, Zoey Nicole Oviedo, William Pa- 10:30 a.m. after the chapter business meeting. There will be no Chavez, Kyrsten Deal, Al- bon, Fernanda Pineda, Pres- potluck lunch at the July 20 meeting. yanna Delagarza, Cain ton Poskey, Kayla Quiroz, The AARP Chapter also organizes day trips for AARP Dominguez, Joanna Espitia Michael Rentas, Javier Ro- Chapter 199 members by bus to local area points of interest and Yulissa Flores. bles and Aldo Velasquez. Remember When at minimal cost. The next day trip will be on Thursday, July Chase Gaynor, Chris- First Grade 26, to College of the Mainland Theater to see a live evening tian Gomez, Phenix Gomez, Jay Amaya, Nevaeh Car- 40 years ago ( 1978) 25 years ago (1993) 11000 block of Fuqua, along driver of a Mazda Miata while month-to-month basis. performance of the musical “Cry-Baby.” Dinner will be at Gus’ Alexia Guerra, Kayla Guz- Continued on Page 5A Mike Doolan chased down San Jacinto College re- with several of its patrons and riding alongside of him before 1 year ago (2017) Restaurant. There will also be a day trip on Monday, Aug. 20, a purse snatcher and won the gents, at their regular monthly employees, was robbed. Ac- losing control and hitting a Hundreds of area residents to Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum and Schulenburg Historical South Belt “Hats Off Award.” meeting, approved seeking cording to police, three men tree. He was pronounced dead braved the heat Tuesday, July Museum in Schulenburg. Three youths, one Dobie bids for construction of a li- entered the restaurant wielding at the scene. 4, to participate in the 30th If anyone is interested in joining the group, annual dues are $6 More student and two Beverly Hills brary building at the South shotguns and demanding mon- 5 years ago (2013) annual South Belt Indepen- per year per person. However, one must be a member of national students, admitted to burglaries campus. That library and one ey and personal property. Two The Pasadena Independent dence Day parade. A salute to AARP to join any local chapter. AARP Chapters are separately at Thompson and Dobie.These for the North campus were to other men waited in a get-away School District board of trust- all fi rst responders, the event incorporated affi liates of AARP. For more information, contact burglaries involved $9,000 of be built from bond monies. car in the parking lot. All fi ve ees approved the promotions included personnel from the Earl Mallett at 281-484-2589 or [email protected]. discounts. stolen and damaged property. The overcrowded South cam- suspects were apprehended of three administrators with Harris County Precinct 2 Con- 35 years ago ( 1983) pus library had been located in just minutes after the incident, longstanding ties to South Belt stable’s offi ce, the Southeast State Farm® offers more discounts to An automobile accident the administration building. following a short chase. schools. Beverly Hills Interme- Volunteer Fire Department, the Largest selection of more drivers. claimed the lives of two local The fi rst piece of the Brio Thompson student Lorin diate Principal Alyta Harrell Houston Police Department ® wigs in Texas! 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It was the fi rst of an Miss/Teenage Miss Texas of associate superintendent commercial entry; Bayway er’s pledge to stop building two estimated 70 oversized trucks pageant, earning the overall of campus development; and for most original commercial DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ models which homeowners expected. top scores, winning Ultimate DeeAnn Powell, the daughter- entry; Rudy Alafa for most SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & say violated deed restrictions, 20 years ago (1998) Grand Supreme, a $1,000 bond in-law of longtime Atkinson patriotic noncommercial entry; The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Southbend homeowners sued Clear Brook High School and the title of Teenage Miss Elementary Principal Hollis and the Dobie FFA and Lari- The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s the builder and architectural was moved from a UIL divi- Texas. 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Thursday, July 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Burnett Elementary announces awards Hardys celebrate 62nd anniversary Continued from Page 4A chelle Oviedo, Alex Perez, Davis, Alexis Delarosa and cobar. Mireya Sosa Ojeda, Benja- Rose and James Har- Los, Anderson Castillo, Jon- Maria Perez, Emyly Pine- Jennifer Garcia. Sebastian Esparza, Kayla min Tovar, Lauren Tran, Abi- dy celebrated their athan Chavarria, Alyanna da, Izelle Pineda, Chrishun Olivia Gonzales, Alan Fitzpatrick, Amy Flores, Gi- sai Visuet, Surya Washington 62nd anniversary on Delagarza, Phenix Gomez, Thomas, Parker Tran, Angel Hernandez, Miranda Hernan- orgio Flores, Brandon Gali- and Elliana Wright. June 30. The child- Aiden Gwosdz, Santiago Valerio, Kevin Velasquez, dez, Himabeli Herrera, Kim- cia, Jayden Gamble, Steph- Second Grade hood sweethearts from Hernandez, Son Hoang, Saul Amy Villegas and Laisha berly Ledesma, Armani Lem- anie Gaona, Adrian Garcia, Lynette Aviles, Beat- Houston were mar- Lozano, Brisa Martinez, Ja- Zarazua. os, Kenia Machuca, Adriana Alicia Garcia, Jennifer Gar- riz Betancourt, Lucas Bra- ried on June 30, 1956, cob Mendez and Exander Principal’s Award Martinez, Torey Mckenzie, cia, Jermie Garcia, Samuel vo, Ashby Caniff, Genaro at Blessed Sacrament Mendoza. Third Grade Ariela Medina, Dulce Mejia, Garcia, Aliah Garner, Chris- Chaves, Alexis Cordova, Ste- Catholic Church in Ryleigh Navarre, Sebas- Samantha Andalla, Alma Rosalynn Nguyen, Victory tian Gomez, Jackson Go- ven Corporan, Edgar Doug- Houston. The couple tian Negrete, John Nguyen, Argueta, Angela Argueta, Nwosu, Jefry Ordonez and mez, Phenix Gomez, Abigail las, Kayla Fitzpatrick, Adri- are 40-year residents of Mia Paloma, Isaac Perez, Lu- Louis Aviles, Alexavier Bar- Joseph Ortiz. Gonzalez, Matthew Gonza- an Garcia, Jessalyn Garcia, Sagemont and 40-year cero Rivera, Chelsie Salgado, rera, Breniyah Braggs, Mya Michelle Oviedo, Alex Pe- lez, Mikkel Gonzalez, Amiya Kaedy Garcia, Adan Hernan- members of St. Luke’s Ian Silguero, Benjamin To- Cantu, Gloria Castaneda, An- rez, Maria Perez, Emyly Pi- Gordon, Robert Handy, Al- dez, Erik Hoang, Stephanie Catholic Church. Rose var, Lauren Tran, Abisai Vi- drea Chicas, Lyla Coleman, neda, Izelle Pineda, Landon exander Henriquez, Ezequiel Ledesma, Javier Legaspi and is also a member of the suet and Elliana Wright. Paige Duong, Alisha Escobar, Rice, Luis Rocha, Araceli Henriquez, Adan Hernandez, Connor Maldonado. Catholic Daughters of Second Grade Fabian Fraide, Brandon Gali- Rodriguez, Jose Romero, Jo- Everardo Hernandez and Barbara Melchor, Vivian- America, Court 2292, Angelina Amaya, Lynette cia, Stephanie Gaona, Diego selyn Romero, Jackie Tobias, Ezequiel Hernandez. na Montez, Aubrey Navarre, at St. Luke’s. They Aviles, Lucas Bravo, Edgar Garay, Alicia Garcia, Samuel Parker Tran, Amy Villegas, Santiago Hernandez, Jade Nugyen, Ryan Nguyen, have fi ve children and Douglas, Kayla Fitzpatrick, Garcia, Joseph Gonzales and Nyrell Visuet, Laisha Zaraz- Himabeli Herrera, Jakob Hi- Michael Nwosu, Melany Pi- four of the fi ve gradu- Adan Hernandez, Erik Ho- Ximena Jasso Moreno. ua and Layla Zarazua. nojosa, Jacob Hurtado, Jer- neda, Vincent Pineda, Jose ated from Dobie High ang, Zechariah Johnson and Thomas Jones, Adrian Lo- Perfect Attendance emy Jackson, Ximena Jasso Quiroz, Yulianna Ramirez, School. Their chil- Javier Legaspi. pez, Calissa Marquez, Abi- Abraham Almanza, Erik Moreno, Alfonso Jimenez, Reyna Rivera, Christopher dren and spouses are Vivianna Montez, Aubrey lyn Martinez, Nayeli Marti- Alvarado, Jay Amaya, Jace- Kameron Joseph, Patien Kin- Romero, Jeannette Salinas, Trish Seymour and Navarre, Jade Nguyen, Mi- nez, Elianne Mendoza, Tylin lyn Arevalo, Alma Argue- dle, Tam Le, Sterling Lind- Dayana Santamaria, Camila George; Bubba Hardy chael Nwosu, Melany Pineda, Merriweather, Damon Miles, ta, Angela Argueta, Alfred sey, Walter Lopez, Sydney Serrano, J C Tamayo, Cay- and Kendra; Kenneth Vincent Pineda, Christopher Samuel Moreno, Toby Nguy- Arias, Leah Aviles, Alexavi- Lumsey, Derek Machuca, la Tang, Isabella Tovar and Hardy and Sheila; Di- Romero, Dayana Santamaria, en, Amarissa Nunez, Isaiah er Barrera, Jadier Benitez, Kenia Machuca, Marlon Ma- Minh Vo. anna Stuber and Stew; J C Tamayo and Cayla Tang. Ochoa, Marie Onofre, Andy La’dejah Bolding, Aniya chuca, Eli Mackey and Calis- Math Wizards and Ronnie Hardy “On A Roll” Roll Pineda, Axel Pion, Eliana Brannon, Jamison Brown, sa Marquez. Kindergarten and Shelley. The cou- Third Grade Poskey and Melany Rangel. Gabriel Burrow, Ashby Can- Abilyn Martinez, Bri- Miracle Nwosu, William ple also have numer- Alma Argueta, Anderson Jayden Rios, Jasmine Rus- iff, Ashley Cantarero, Omar sa Martinez, Ariela Medi- Pabon and Aldo Velasquez. ous grandchildren and Aviles, Fabian Fraide, David sell, Kaley Sagastizado, Gael Cantarero, Anderson Castil- na, Barbara Melchor, Jacob First Grade great-grandchildren. Gaona, Alicia Garcia, Joseph Salinas, Erik Sanchez, Geo- lo, Kimberly Castillo, Ken- Mendez, Elianne Mendoza, Phenix Gomez, John Gonzales, Thomas Jones, vanny Sanchez, Jonathon San- nedy Cavazos and Jonathan Lucia Mendoza, Tylin Merri- Nguyen, Benjamin Tovar and Elianne Mendoza, John Mu- chez, Kallye Sigue, Diego So- Chavarria. weather, Tyrin Merriweather, Lauren Tran. noz, Amarissa Nunez, Emilio lano, Cameron Taylor, Adrian Genaro Chaves, Jazlyn Damon Miles, Jacob Miniel, Second Grade Palomo, Diego Reyes, Jayden Villatoro, Izzy Williams, Ja- Chavez, Zoey Chavez, Lyla Oswaldo Montecinos, Azhley Lynette Aviles, Lucas Bra- Dyers celebrate 40th anniversary Rios and Evan Rodriguez. zlynn Wimbush, Jalen Young Coleman, Davia Constanti- Mora, John Munoz, Aubrey vo, Edgar Douglas, Kayla Fourth Grade and Xamira Zambrano. no, Isaura Correa, Serenity Navarre, Phillip Ngo, Angel Fitzpatrick, Adan Hernandez, Erik Alvarado, Kimberly Fourth Grade Crabtree, Lila Davis, Alex- Nguyen, Hau Nguyen and Vivianna Montez, Aubrey Castillo, Davia Constantino, Gael Aguirre, Blue Banda, is Delarosa, Bryan Deleon, Jade Nguyen. Navarre, Jade Nguyen, Mi- Isaura Correa, Alexis Delaro- Megan Bui, Ashley Cantare- Joshua Deleon, Orlando De- John Nguyen, Mark chael Nwosu, Melany Pineda, sa, Bryan Deleon, Orlando ro, Omar Cantarero, Jenna paz, Angel Dorsey, Hope Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen, Vincent Pineda, Christopher Depaz, Jackson Gomez, Mat- Capps, Kimberly Castillo, Dorsey, Edgar Douglas, Ngoc Nguyen, Nhan Nguyen, Romero, Dayana Santamaria, thew Gonzalez, Tam Le and Kennedy Cavazos, Candy Paige Duong, Adrian Eliz- Ryan Nguyen, Thai Nguyen, J C Tamayo and Cayla Tang. Ariela Medina. Condebarca, Davia Constan- alde, Angelica Elizalde, Da- Toby Nguyen, William Nna- Perfect Attendance Dulce Mejia, Rosalynn tino, David Contreras, Isaura vid Elizalde, Alisha Escobar, ji, Michael Nwosu, Mira- Aniya Brannon, Jamison Nguyen, Jefrey Ordonez, Mi- Correa, Hailey Cubos, Lila Chloe Escobar and Cruz Es- cle Nwosu, Victory Nwosu, Brown, Ashley Cantarero, Marya Odeh, Aiden Ortiz, Kimberly Castillo, Jazlyn Joseph Ortiz, Emilio Palomo, Chavez, Lyla Coleman, Lila Abigail Perez, Isaac Perez, Davis, Paige Duong, Bran- Dobie releases honor roll Adam Pham, Andy Pineda don Galicia, Alicia Garcia, Continued from Page 3A Andrea Del Villar Mar- inic Minh Nguyen, Emily and Melany Pineda. Jennifer Garcia, Samuel Gar- tavo Alejandro Rodriguez. tinez, Diamante Alexia De- Quynh Nguyen, Jenny Kim Vincent Pineda, Eliana cia, Jackson Gomez, Phenix Natalie Rodriguez, Noah leon, Graciella Del Rosario Nguyen, Justin Hoang Nguy- Poskey, Preston Poskey, Ma- Gomez, Adan Hernandez and Andrew Roman, Joanna Mi- Delgado, Tristyn Rita Demo, en, Nam The Nguyen, Tan lik Powell, Joy Premanand, Ezequiel Hernandez. chelle Salazar, Lidia Ali- Christina Janene Dhalai, Vi Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Tom- Jaylen Qualls, Jose Quiroz, Tam Le, Calissa Marquez, cia Salazar, Valeria Bereni- Diem Diep, Thuy Thi Dinh, my Nguyen, Tommy Thai Kaden Ramirez, Anthony Barbara Melchor, Elianne ce Salazar, Christian Jared Natalie Michelle Diosdado, Nguyen and Trinh Nguyen. Reyes, Aliyah Rhodes, Javi- Mendoza, Oswaldo Monte- Saldivar, Kareem Andres Sa- Rodrigo Diosdado, Belinda Vincent Thanh Trung er Robles, Araceli Rodri- cinos, Azhley Mora, Aubrey lomon, Gabriel Alfonso San- Capulin Duran, Dejanee An- Nguyen, Vy Phuong Nguyen, guez, Evan Rodriguez, Jesus Navarre, Jade Nguyen, Ngoc chez, Kaitlyn Nicole Sanchez, nette Dykes, Miguel Anjel Huy Quang Ninh, Victoria Romero, Jose Romero, Jose- Nguyen, Ryan Nguyen, Thai Justin Lee Sanders and Karina Elizarraras, Henry Lee Ellis, Chukwunomso Onozie, Na- lyn Romero, Melissa Sagas- Nguyen, Toby Nguyen, Mi- Nicole Santos-Lanuza. Mark Todd Embrey, Joel Al- talie Elizabeth Orta, Daniel tizado, Chelsie Salgado, Erik chael Nwosu and Miracle Lauren Elizabeth Schwaus- fredo Erazo, Brandon Espi- Oscar Ortega, Desmond Eli- Sanchez and Sheryl Sanchez. Nwosu. ch, Destinee Faye Seanior, nosa and Ruby Espinoza. jah Owens, Jason Humberto Isai Saravia, Kallye Sigue, Victory Nwosu, Andy Pi- Patrick Dawanye Sears, Nich- April Jesstine Estrada, Pacheco and Kimberly Marie Ian Silguero, Julian Silva, neda, Melany Pineda, Vin- aree Seemasongkroh, Alexis Yajairy Yamileth Fernan- Padilla. Tomy Silva, Diego Solano, cent Pineda, Eliana Poskey, Kenneth and Mable Dyer celebrated their 40th wedding and Alex Dyer, both of whom graduated from Clear Brook Ayanna Shaw, Camille Hope dez Cantarero, Luis An- Rosa Alicia Palencia, Vic- Greyson Spencer, Marley Preston Poskey, Malik Pow- anniversary on June 10. The couple were married in La- High School. Alex is also a graduate from UTSA. The Dy- Smith, Jalon Dejaun Smith, gel Figueroa, Maria Jose toria Palos, Maria Jose Pe- Strickney, J C Tamayo, Cayla ell, Araceli Rodriguez, Sheryl fayette, La. on June 10, 1978. They have two sons, Quentin ers have been residents of Sageglen for more than 25 years. Rachel Celeste Smith, Emily Figueroa, Sandra Concepcion droza Rodriguez, Jacquelyn Tang, Colten Tang, Bill Tran, Sanchez, Kallye Sigue, Edgar Solis, Giovani Solis, Jocelyn Figueroa, Eduardo Francisco Pena, Pablo Esteban Perdomo Parker Tran, Hailey Turrubi- Solano, Marley Strickney, J C Solis, Victoria Adelina Solis, Flores, Brick Jensen Fos- Castillo, Danielle Ilyn Perez, ates, K’onna Udokah, Angel Tamayo, Cayla Tang, Colten Ashley Lynette Sorto, Gloria night, Zackery Eli Frias, Alex Taia Shanel Perrodin, Huong Valerio, Kevin Velasquez, Tang and K’onna Udokah. MHSH baby-friendly program honored De Jesus Suazo Osorio, Mi- Giovanny Fuentes, Catherine Quynh Le Pham, Jasmine V. Elienai Visuet, Nyrell Visu- Good Citizenship Continued from Page 1A tifi ed Lactation Consultant the International Lactation consultants, promote and sup- chelle Ta and Matthew Tao. Mia Fuentes, Michelle Fuen- Pham, Lan My Phan, Noelle et, Minh Vo, Izzy Williams, Jacelyn Arevalo, Lynette care for breastfeeding moth- Care Award from the Inter- Consultant Association. The port breastfeeding and have a Michaela Cora Taylor, tes, Yackeline Galvan, Angel- Ngoc Phan, Tam Thanh Phan, Marquise Williams, Jazlynn Aviles, Blue Banda, Ju- ers and their babies. national Board of Lactation global award recognizes facil- lactation program available to Christian Andres Tijerina, ica Garcia Cantu, Jacquelyne Uyen Tran Khanh Phan, Em- Wimbush, Savannah Yeager lian Benedict, Terry Betties, Based on the Ten Steps to Consultant Examiners and ities that hire certifi ed lactation patients fi ve days a week. Autumn Celeste Tilley, Ar- Andrea Garcia, Mark Antho- ily Nicole Pina, Kendall Rae and Xamira Zambrano. Broderick Braggs, Mya Can- Successful Breastfeeding, this iana Kaylee Toran, Adriana ny Garcia and Yennifer Gar- Pina and Melanie Pineda. 2017-2018 School tu, Nevaeh Carlos, Kimberly prestigious international award Alexis Toro, Adriana Leticia fi as Vazquez. Diego Andres Platero, Year Awards Castillo, Kennedy Cavazos, recognizes birth facilities that Torres, Fernanda Torres, Tien Analise Nicolle Gar- Victoria Alayna Postel, Mi- Honor Roll Italo Chavarria, Jonathan offer breastfeeding mothers the Hoang Tran, Alexis Hang za, Klarissa Heidy Garza, chelle Monique Pozo, Brit- Third Grade Chavarria, Elijah Cruzado, information, confi dence and Thu Tran, Con Tran, Dinh Mayela Garza, Kristen Ni- tany Janell Puente, Jessie Caela Griffi n. Hailey Cubos, Nathan Cu- skills needed to successfully Phu Tran, Lily Ann Tran, cole Giles, Jasslyn Gomez Cornelio Puente, Desiree An- Fourth Grade bos, Noah Cubos, Sophia Cu- initiate and continue breast- Taylor Tran, Dominic Nguy- Portillo, Jasmin Sarai Gomez gelica Quijas, Steve Quiroz, Kennedy Cavazos. bos, Jenny Duong and Alisha feeding their babies. en Trinh, Chelsey Elizabeth Velasquez, Maxine Angelina Gabriela Isabel Ramirez, Merit Roll Escobar. “Baby-Friendly recognition Urdiales and Clare Aine Van- Gomez, Cyrus Rene Gonza- Lauren Vivian Ramirez, Bry- Fourth Grade Jaelynn Espitia, Giorgio is only given to facilities who pelt. les, Jessica Arlette Gonza- an Ramos, Reagan Elizabeth Victory Nwosu. Flores, Yulissa Flores, Bran- earn it by meeting challenging Leslie Vargas, Luis Rey les, Aleida Darian Gonzalez, Razo, Jackelyn Jade Rendon, All Star Readers don Galicia, Sara Galicia, criteria that ultimately benefi ts Vasquez, Justin Michael Esmeralda Nicole Gonzalez, German Abraham Reyes, Kindergarten Emily Gonzales, Samuel mothers, their newborns and Vidal Vega, Nicholas Saul Monica Irene Gonzalez and Mia Alexandra Reyna and Hanna Barboza, Broder- Gonzales, Keira Gonzalez, our community,” said Dr. Ni- Vega, Cristian Everardo Vela, Mahogany Shante’ Green. Faith Lauren Ricks. ick Braggs, Natalie Delacruz, Abigail Gutierrez, Ezequiel kole Keenan, director of Wom- Zoe Nicole Vela, Marco An- Mara Jade Guerra, Jazmin Alondra Montserrat Rios Malaika Farr, Sara Galicia, Henriquez, Alan Hernandez, en’s and Children’s Services at tonio Velazquez, Melissa Alanna Guerrero, Cassan- Lopez, Kevin Raul Rivera Emily Gonzales, Gibson Jor- Ezequiel Hernandez, Miran- Memorial Hermann Southeast. Vidal, Vy Phuong Vu Viet, dra America Guevara, Maria Mendizabal, Melanie Yam- dan, Amna Malik, Timothy da Hernandez, Erik Hoang, “Our team has worked hard to Franklin Villalobos, Izabelle Paula Gutierrez, Gage Griffi n ilet Rivera, Joseph Alex- Merriweather, Miracle Nwo- Riddick Holiman, Jacob Hur- meet the criteria in order to be Lee Villarreal, Monica Maria Hall, Brandon Thomas Hard- ander Robinson, Samantha su, William Pabon, Fernanda tado, Abigail Jimenez and champions for breastfeeding Villarreal, Hao Nhat Vuong, er, Alena Hay, Jakara Domi- Robles, Ana Marissa Rodri- Pineda, Preston Poskey, Javier Travis Keith. and support our mothers and Kayla Danielle Wilson, Cait- nique Henry, Carmen Paola guez, Crystal Alexis Rodri- Robles, Bill Tran, Aldo Velas- Marlon Machuca, Bri- infants.” lyn Juliette Woitena, Olivia Hernandez Irabu, Yansy Lili guez, Erik Rodriguez, Jazmin quez and Savannah Yeager. sa Martinez, Jacob Mendez, There are more than 20,000 Yanez, Rosicela Yanez, Jack Hernandez Zelaya, Aiana Re- Nicolle Rodriguez, Jenna First Grade Damon Miles, Ruth Mosha, designated Baby-Friendly hos- Henry Yu and Jaime Yzagu- nee Hernandez, Michael Is- Cassandra Rodriguez, Jose Allison Amaya, Jay Ama- John Nguyen, Michael Nwo- pitals and birth centers world- irre. mael Hernandez and Jimmy Alejandro Rodriguez, Leslie ya, Anderson Castillo, Jona- su, Victory Nwosu, Jefry Or- wide. Currently there are 326 Twelfth Grade Noah Hinojosa. Magaly Rodriguez and Mar- than Chavarria, Zoey Chavez, donez, Nicole Oviedo, Maria active Baby-Friendly hospitals Andrew Samuel Abrego, Alice Gia Ho, David Vie cos Rodriguez. Alyanna Delagarza, Yulissa Perez, Adam Pham, Victoria and birth centers in the United Tyra Raejean Adams, Ade- Hoang, Chelsey Jeanai Hol- Mario Alberto Rodri- Flores, Phenix Gomez, Kay- Pineda, Maxwell Pion , Eliana States. la-Marie Alanis, Raymundo man, An Thien Huynh, Ale- guez, Brianna Marie Ro- la Guzman, Aiden Gwosdz, Poskey and Melany Rangel. The Baby-Friendly desig- Alba, Thomas Alberto Ale- jandro Raymundo Ibarra, driguez-Hernandez, Leslie Aylinn Maldonado, Brisa Michael Rentas, Maritza nation is given after a rigorous man, Delilah Marie Alvarado, Muhammad Fahad Iqbal, Ashley Rodriguez-Rangel, Martinez, Jacob Mendez and Rocha, Christopher Romero, on-site survey is completed. Bailie Mckenna Ankenbruck, Kayllie Cherrelle Irving, Segdrick Spencer Romar, Exander Mendoza. Melissa Sagastizado, Jona- The award is maintained by Christiana Ugochi Anyanwu, Kimberli Izaguirre, Destini Xochitl Kimberly Romero, Ruth Mosha, Jeremiah thon Sanchez, Nawaf Shar- continuing to practice the Ten Francesca Marie Arellano, Ke’sha Jamerson, Elizabeth Malorie Jolynn Rosas, Erika Myers, Ryleigh Navarre, if, Cayla Tang, Lauren Tran, Steps as demonstrated by qual- Luis Omar Arellano, Emer- Brittney Jasso, Jesus-Alejan- Rubio, Anita Marie Rudon, Sebastian Negrete, William Parker Tran, Aldo Velasquez, ity processes. son Humberto Arias Canas, dro Jasso, Javier Jimenez and Melissa Ruiz, Valerie Alex- Nnaji, Marya Odeh, Mia Abisai Visuet, Elienai Visuet, Last year, Memorial Her- Gisselle Armenta, Clarissa Douglas Joseph Jones. andra Sahagun and Jonathan Palomo, Madeline Salgado, Jalen Young, Xamira Zam- mann Southeast received the Marie Arredondo and Alan Jakob Brandon Jones, Joel Sarazen. Nawaf Sharif, Ian Silguero, brano and Liany Zarazua. 2017 International Board Cer- Kevin Arreola. Trent Aidan Jones, Cinthia Eric Traven Sauceda, Jacqueline Claribel Ayala, Joselin Juarez, Hannah Dan- Amentanese Jashae Simien, Louis Angel Ayala, Valerie ielle Klugh, Josiah Michael Tyrique Da Shawn Smith, Michelle Barbosa, Garrett Knight, Georgina Keeair- Katia Esther Soto, Andy P. 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Nursery Available at all Services De Hoyos. ny Duc-Huy Nguyen, Dom- and Stephanie Zarate. Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 2018 Leader to award Schlitterbahn ticket prizes in vacation pic contest Lopezes, niece take road trip Matas explore Playa Del Carmen Garretts, Fajardos visit Alaska Frank Lopez, a fi refi ghter for Station 93, and his wife Cynthia Lopez, of Highland The Mata family, longtime residents of South Belt, visited Playa Del Carmen. The David and Sherry Garrett, longtime residents of South Belt, took a trip June 12 through Meadow, took a family road trip with their 10-year-old daughter Trinity Lopez and family stayed on at a family resort called Ibereostar Paraiso Maya Hotel where they 19 on the Ruby Princess to Alaska with their daughter Sarah Garrett Fajardo, her hus- their 18-year-old niece Alyssa Manriquez. Trinity will begin the fi fth grade at Me- hung out on white sand beaches and swam in clear blue water. band Damien Fajardo and their 10-month-old daughter Alexandria Fajardo. During lillo Middle School in the fall and Alyssa just graduated from Dobie High School. the trip, they stopped in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, British Columbia and Port Townsend, Wash.

The family took several different excursions which included a whale watching in and Port Townsend. Shown above taking in the sights are Alexandria (left) and David.

Shown above, Gianna Mata poses in front of a performer who is dressed up ready The family drove to the east coast, with stops along the way that included New Or- to put on a show. leans, where they visited Bourbon Street. Shown above enjoying the sites are, left to right, (front row) Alyssa, Cynthia, (back row) Frank and Trinity.

In Juneau, David, Damien and Sarah took a helicopter excursion to Mendenhall Glacier. Above, the trio watch the helicopter leave after they were dropped off on the glacier.

The family also took a nighttime excursion to Xplor. Shown above are, left to right, (front row) Gianna Mata, (back row) Jillena Mata, Anthony Mata, Debra Mata After New Orleans, the family continued to head toward Mississippi and Alabama and Willie Mata. The family swam in caves, zip lined and rode ATVs in the jungle until they arrived in Destin, Fla. The family enjoyed some time at the beach. Shown at night while surrounded by fi re. The family also saw waterfalls. Shown below are, above are, left to right, Cynthia, Trinity and Frank. The family headed to Orlando left to right, Anthony, Gianna and Jillena. next where they visited Disney World. Shown below, wearing personalized T-shirts are, left to right, Cynthia, Trinity and Frank.

The trio described the glacier as beautiful with clear, fresh blue water running like veins in the ice. They were even able to drink some of the glacier water. Shown above on the glacier are, left to right, Damien, Sarah and David.

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Christal Dickson Sports Editor event qualifications with lin events and also placed at the JOs. rate events, as did Jason regional champion in both was the regional champion The South Belt Girls July 31, at $70 per play- Fiftenn athletes from four. fourth in the 400-meter Izard Evan, in the 8-un- Doswell in the 13-year-old the 1,500-meter run as in the girls’ 17-18-year-old Softball Association is er. Regular registration is the Rising Stars Track At regionals, she won run. She plans to chase a der division, qualified for division. well as the turbo javelin javelin to make her way to now offering online reg- Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, Club have qualified for the event. nationals as well. istration for its fall ball at $75 per player. finale of the summer sea- Boys’ 17-18-year-old To reach nationals, ath- season. There are no fund- son – the Amateur Athlet- Razo, Cao lead Brook ladies at nationals competitor Cameron De- letes had to finish within Players age 4 through raiser fees, and addition- ic Union Junior Olympic vereaux also punched his the top six places in both 16 as of Aug. 1, 2018, are al sibling discounts are National Championships At right, Clear Brook ticket for nationals in three Continued on Page 6B eligible to compete in the available. Visit www. at Drake University in Des High School bowlers league. Early registration southbeltsoftball.com for Moines, Iowa, later this Cassandra Razo (left) is going on now through registration details. month. and Lynn Cao ad- DIXIE DELI The locals reached na- vanced to the second 364A FM 1959 tionals after outlasting the round in the Individ- (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 Learn to Scuba Dive ual Survivor Com- 281-484-3083 petition at the U.S. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK National High School TEXAS Bowling Champion- ship June 23-25, in DIVE CENTER Fairview Heights, Ill., 281-741-9949 www.txdivecenter.com thereby finishing in the 364 FM 1959 Suite D, Houston, TX 77034 top 48 in the country. (two blocks from Ellington Field) Clear Brook, attending Cosmetic, Implants and nationals for the first General Dentistry time, captured 20th Bring ad for free whitening after a place overall as a team. new patient exam, xrays, and cleaning. The performance at nationals caps a ban- 10950 Resource Parkway Suite C ner season for the (Near Memorial Southeast Hospital) Lady Wolverines, who Dr. Angel Román this spring won the 281-481-0056 regional title and then Lunch Menu finished in the Final Monday - Friday Four at the high school 12501 Gulf Freeway Camryn Dickson, 14, state championships. (Formerly Denny’s) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. led the Rising Stars Razo, a Class of 2018 Houston, Texas 77034 Track Club by quali- Clear Brook High 281-922-5552 fying for four events at School graduate, is set We Can Cater Your Special Event! the national finals. to play collegiately at OPEN DAILY West Texas A&M be- competition earlier this ginning this fall. See 7 AM - 3 PM HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. month at the Region 17 more on Brook’s na- National Qualifier meet at tional appearance on SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH Columbia Challenger Sta- Page 3B. dium in Webster. 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Brook sets camp $130 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES Official preseason vol- 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sexton and her staff freshmen will attend from • KARATE TRAINING leyball tryouts and work- At Clear Brook, Eighth- and ninth-grade will host the Lady Long- 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $40, • FIELD TRIPS outs will come Wednes- Thompson and her staff advanced-level players horns’ 2018 volleyball cash only. • LASER TAG COME LEARN: day, Aug. 1, with the will host incoming third- will attend the camp from camps for incoming fi fth- Families are also re- • IMAX • RESPECT regular season beginning through ninth-grade stu- 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. through 12th-graders as quired to provide partici- • PUTT-PUTT • FOCUS Tuesday, Aug. 7. dents (as of the 2018- Pre-registration cost for of the 2018-2019 school pants’ medical insurance • BOWLING • CONFIDENCE With that in mind, Clear 2019 school year) July 23 third- through fifth-grade year. as the Pasadena ISD nor • SKATING • DISCIPLINE $5 20% • MOVIES • AND MORE Brook High School varsi- through July 26, at Lady students is $80 if received Fifth- and sixth-grade the Clear Creek ISD pro- • WILD LIFE ZOO ty volleyball head coach Wolverines’ gym. by July 15 and $100 there- students are invited to at- vide such coverage. or • FROZEN TREATS Meredith Thompson and Participants will gain after. tend July 17-19, from 9 Season nears • & MUCH MORE Dobie varsity volleyball instruction in all phases of The cost for the oth- to 11 a.m. Cost is $40 per As most high school Off Off Call USA KARATE for details head coach Dawn Sexton the game, including serv- er two sessions is $100 if student, cash only. Sev- programs will, Clear Purchase of the entire 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY (Behind Sonic) are hosting youth camps ing, setting, passing, dig- received by July 15 and enth- and eighth-grade Brook is set to conduct $20 or more Check just ahead of the start of ging, hitting and offensive $120 thereafter. Payment students are invited to tryouts and the start of Not valid with any other offer or discount. 281-484-9006 the preseason. and defensive strategies. must be made by cash, attend July 17-19, from preseason workouts Aug. Those entering the cashier’s check or money noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $45, 1, at the school. third- through the fifth- order. No personal checks cash only. Incoming freshmen will th grades will attend the first will be accepted. Sexton will then host work out from 8 to 10 a.m. Celebrating Our 37 Year session from 8 to 9:30 For any camp infor- 10th- through 12th-grade and 1 to 3 p.m., while in- Our Burgers are the Original a.m., and sixth- through mation, direct email to students July 24-26, from coming sophomores and eighth-grade beginner-lev- Thompson at mthomp1@ 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is seniors 10 a.m. to noon “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. el players will attend from ccisd.net. $45, cash only. Incoming and 3 to 5 p.m. Now Open Sundays Serving Breakfast Daily Drive through open all night Friday & Saturday For Hill, all’s well that ends well Kids eat Free on Sunday with the purchase of an adult meal By John Bechtle It’s been quite a rough- standouts as Clear Brook er this spring. Recruiters SSun.-Thuun.-Thurss.. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1010 p.m.p.m. Sports Editor and-tumble 12 months for advanced to the Class 6A from Kilgore College, a Fri.i. & SSat.at. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1111 pp.m..m. ENTIRE MENU SERVED ALL DAY All’s well that ends Hill, who at this time last Division II regional semi- two-year junior college well, right? year was helping Clear finals. With many of those program, visited Clear Brown Bag Special Clear Brook Class of Brook’s 7-on-7 football same players back for Brook. Among those with LLunchunch SpecialsSpecials 2018 graduate and stand- team to a state semifinal 2018, including Hill, the whom they took interest $$55 OFFOFF ffromrom $$5.995.99 out football player Braelon appearance in College Sta- Wolverines had designs on was Hill. Not long after, Buy one Entree at regular 2 Hamburger, Hill has to be feeling that tion. challenging for the district Hill signed a letter of in- price and get $5.00 off $9.99 way at the moment, just One of the area’s top title. tent to join the Rangers for second entree HHAPPYAPPY HHOUROUR 2 Fries days away from taking on defensive backs, the three- For Hill, those plans the 2018 season. Sat. - Thur. only. 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Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 2018 Four newcomers are proven Realigned 22-6A ranks will present many challenges By John Bechtle ita, Humble, Kingwood players, who have bought The Eagles hung 50 or a botched snap on a po- District 22-6A Most Valu- several others. mer Creek both missed Dobie won’t be happy Sports Editor and Summer Creek would in to Berneathy’s way of more points on both Pasa- tential game-winning fi eld able Player Alex Williams, Kingwood heads netters the postseason in 2017 with third place or worse. It’s now less than a be joining District 22-6A thinking over the past sev- dena Memorial and Dick- goal in the closing seconds who will take his running On the tennis court, and will need to show Kingwood and Atascocita, month away from action for at least the next two eral months. Inside the inson in playoff wins be- proved costly. back talents to Sam Hous- Dobie’s chief competition improvement in order to among others, will be test- for several of the fall high school years. locker room, there is plen- fore a 44-0 loss to eventual The Bulldogs are one ton State University. will be Kingwood, which challenge for a playoff ed. school sports, with the FB tough as ever ty of hope for 2018 and regional champion Katy. of four programs in 22-6A The Mavericks must advanced to the Region III berth. The revamped 22-6A Clear Brook and Dobie Dobie has gone head- beyond. Yet, it won’t be Kingwood was just 6-6 who will have fi rst-year deal with the graduation semifi nals a season ago. Dobie, for its part, al- alignment will present its football programs then set to-head against the likes easy. overall, but got past South head coaches entering the of kicker Bubba Baxa, Atascocita, which de- ways expects to be in the challenges beginning this to begin workouts Aug. 6. of North Shore, Manvel, Every season is differ- Houston and Clear Lake season. Kenny Harrison, who developed into one of feated Dobie 10-4 in the mix for a playoff spot. fall, but there’s plenty of With that in mind, it’s Pearland, Dawson, Deer ent, but yet some things in the postseason before who previously guided a the Houston area’s best at bidistrict playoff round, With the UIL having gone Dobie Pride in these parts, time to look at just how Park, La Porte and more remain the same season falling to Langham Creek, strong program at Port Ar- his craft over the past three will also be a challenge. to a traditional bracket and the Longhorns won’t the University Interscho- over the years. Heading after season. also in the regional quar- thur Memorial, is now at seasons and is headed to But Humble and Sum- playoff look last season, back down. lastic League’s Feb. 1 two- into the 2018 season, the Newcomer Atascocita terfi nals. Summer Creek. the University of Miami. year realignment changes Longhorns know that fi ve will almost assuredly en- Summer Creek is one Humble, which com- And what about South across the state could af- of their eight 22-6A oppo- ter the season as the fa- of two wild card teams en- peted in the Class 5A ranks Houston? The Trojans re- Dobie’s Acosta to McPherson College fect competition in district nents made the postseason vorite to win the 22-6A tering 2018. a season ago, won their turn Torrance Stevens at 22-6A. in 2017. crown, with the Eagles Dual-threat quarterback season opener but then quarterback, who both as Make no mistake, The Longhorns, hav- having gone a perfect 7-0 John Holcombe led the dropped seven straight to a sophomore and junior coaches and players do not ing brought in Kevin Ber- in league play last year, Bulldogs to 7-4 overall end the season. gave Dobie fi ts. shy away from tough com- neathy as varsity football including 10-2 overall, en record and an impressive Among the Pasadena However, the Trojans petition, but there could head coach in February, route to an eventual re- 63-24 bidistrict playoff ISD programs, Pasadena also have a fi rst-year coach not have been many smiles are trending upward. gional quarterfi nal appear- win over La Porte before Memorial has to replace as Patrick Longstreet has to go around when the UIL There’s a revamped ance in the Class 6A Divi- a 27-26 area-round loss a bevy of senior gradu- replaced Dwayne Lane, announced that Atascoc- coaching staff leading the sion II bracket. to Friendswood in which ates, including reigning who oversaw the Trojans’ resurgence before heading for the same role at Clear Creek. So Dobie, looking to break a two-year play- off drought, will be chal- lenged, but the Longhorns are intent on being pre- pared for those challenges. VB wide open Looking at the upcom- ing varsity volleyball sea- son, there just may be an opening for Dobie to make a serious run at the District 22-6A title. Entering the season, it could very well be King- wood holding the title of favorite after the Lady Mustangs went 13-1 a sea- son ago to win the 21-6A crown. Kingwood put togeth- er a 20-win season with a playoff victory over Pas- adena Memorial but then lost to eventual Region III champion Clear Falls in the area round. Atascocita went 9-5 to grab the No. 4 playoff seed in 21-6A but was then de- feated by Deer Park in the fi rst round. Summer Creek was 15- 17 in 2017 and missed the postseason at 6-8. Hum- ble, conversely, won just once all season while deal- ing with school repairs af- ter Hurricane Harvey. District 22-6A returnee Memorial always possess- es a tough challenge to Dobie and could also be a Dobie Class of 2018 senior Jonathan Acosta stepped up big this season for contender for the top spot. his Longhorn varsity baseball team, fi lling a need at second base and eventu- Dobie’s Cameron Guy (83), who will enter the season as a junior clude fi ve programs that made the postseason in 2017, includ- Dobie’s hopes, of receiver with the Longhorns, will look to come up with a big sea- ing Atascocita, Kingwood, Summer Creek, Memorial and South ally earning second team All-District status is 22-6A. Acosta will now contin- course, center around the ue his education and playing career at McPherson College in Kansas after son as he and his teammates fi gure to face a tough run of games Houston. Dobie will begin preseason workouts Aug. 6, with the return of District 22-6A in District 22-6A play. While Deer Park and La Porte have ex- regular season opener coming Aug. 31, at Santa Fe. signing a letter of intent with the Bulldogs. McPherson, a National Associa- Offensive Player of the tion of Intercollegiate Athletics program, went 30-25 in 2018. ited the league, the revamped 22-6A fi eld of competitors will in- Photo by Gary Williams Year Taylor Pleasants and Wolverine graduate Hill ready as Kilgore College football awaits Continued from Page 1B Oklahoma A&M, Cis- from surgery to repair his co, Navarro, Trinity Val- anterior cruciate ligament ley, Tyler, Blinn and New and lateral collateral liga- Mexico Military Institute. ment, and subsequent re- As he looks back on his habilitation. career at Clear Brook, par- Hill said he is going ticularly that junior season to leave for Kilgore July that saw the Wolverines 8, and will enroll in a make the third round of summer class or two and the playoffs, Hill is proud. continue to train with the “Playing for coach football staff. By the time (Mike) Allison and some football workouts begin, of the other coaches who Hill expects to be 100 I believe made up the best percent back. Then, it’s coaching staff I have ever all about playing Braelon played for, it was a dream Hill-style football. come true to achieve some “Kilgore likes the fact of the things we did. that I’m a stand-up type of “Now, I’m going to corner who can play both Kilgore, and I want to do sides, and I’m a ballhawk great things and see what who will go for the inter- is next for me. I would like ception when the chance is to play one season there there for the taking. and then make the move to “I’m just excited to get Division I. That’s the plan, back out on the fi eld. Get- but we’ll just have to see ting injured last year really what is available before hurt because we were try- that choice is made.” ing to put together another At this point last year, great run at Clear Brook, Allison said he believed and I really feel like I Hill was the top defen- could have chipped in a lot sive player in District 24- if I had been out there.” 6A, and that his presence At Kilgore, Hill said would allow the Wol- he plans to begin taking verines to do some great courses that will get him things despite some oth- aligned on a path toward a er question marks on that degree in petroleum engi- side of the ball. neering. Getting past Hurricane He will get a head start Harvey, the Wolverines with the summer classes, were off to a strong start but he also has football on before Hill went down. his mind. From there, a key loss to A season ago, Kilgo- Clear Creek proved to be re put together an 8-5 re- a big blow to the Wolver- cord and advanced to the ines’ hopes as the program C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of missed the postseason. Texas Bowl, where the Perhaps Hill being on Rangers were defeated 35- the fi eld would have in- 21 by East Central Com- deed made a big differ- munity College of Missis- ence, and now Kilgore is sippi. getting a difference-mak- In the Texas JUCO ing type of play. The signing of his letter of intent with Kilgore College complete, Clear Brook Clear Brook senior defensive back Braelon Hill re- Hill-driven defense, Clear Brook advanced to the ranks, Kilgore plays in the “I’m ready for the chal- Class of 2018 graduate Braelon Hill shares a fun moment with Kilgore recruit- acts after just missing out on an interception during state semifi nals among a 64-team fi eld before a loss Southwestern Junior Col- lenge,” Hill said. “I wish ing coordinator and linebacker coach Matthew Gregg this spring. Coming back the 2017 Adidas State 7-on-7 Championships in to Waxahachie. lege Football Conference we were getting started to- from knee ligament surgery, Hill is excited to join the Rangers’ defense as a College Station. Led by a terrifi c offense and a along with Northeastern day.” cornerback. Thursday, July 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Thompson sets summer camp series Lady Wolverine bowlers capture 20th overall at national event The Thompson Intermediate coaching staff has scheduled a va- riety of camps and fi tness activities aimed at keeping fi rst-year and returning Lion athletes active this summer. Parents must provide medical insurance coverage as the Pasadena ISD does not do so for these types of events.

Soccer Camp – The Lions’ July 9-12 soccer camp for boys and girls will include training in all phases of the game, including of- fensive and defensive alignments, conditioning, goalkeeping, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Basketball Camp – The Lions’ July 16-19 basketball camp for boys and girls will include training in all phases of the game, in- cluding offensive and defensive alignments, conditioning, passing, dribbling, rebounding, shooting, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Volleyball Camp – The Lady Lions’ July 31-Aug. 3 volleyball The Clear Brook girls’ bowling team delivered a great performance at the coach D.J. Casas, coach Roxy Casas, Allison Lee, Alexis Hernandez, Kassan- U.S. High School Bowling National Championship, capturing 20th overall dra Razo, Kayla Chavez, Adrianna Gammon, Lynn Cao and coach Jason Lee. camp for girls will include training in all phases of the game, in- as a team. Members of the team include, left to right, coach Dario Vacarro, See related photo on Page 1B. Submitted photo cluding offensive and defensive alignments, conditioning, passing, hitting, serving, blocking, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. 2018 Clear Creek ISD Varsity Football Schedule Strength/Conditioning Camp – The Lions’ July 23-26 strength and Clear Creek Clear Springs Clear Brook Clear Falls Clear Lake conditioning camp for boys and girls will include strength training, Baytown Sterling at Converse Judson La Porte South Houston at Manvel agility drills, tire work, stair climbing, ladder work, weight train- Friday, Aug. 31 ing, conditioning and more. Registration is $25 cash only per stu- Saturday, Sept. 1 Friday, Aug. 31 Saturday, Sept. 1 Thursday, Aug. 30 dent. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Rutledge Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Freedom Field, 7 p.m. Football Camp – The Lions’ July 30-Aug. 2 football camp will include strength training as well as drills in all phases of the game, at Deer Park Klein Collins at Friendswood at Texas City George Ranch including passing, receiving, ball carrying, tackling, defensive sec- Friday, Sept. 7 ondary work and more. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Saturday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 7 Friday, Sept. 7 Friday, Sept. 7 Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Abshier Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Winston Stadium, 7 p.m Stingaree Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m.

Aug. 10 – All football players, including incoming seventh-grade Channelview at George Ranch at Angleton G.C. Memorial (HC) Texas City (HC) students, will pick up their football practice gear and pay a one- Saturday, Sept. 15 time $65 participation fee. All volleyball players, including incom- Saturday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 14 Friday, Sept. 14 Friday, Sept. 14 ing seventh-grade students, will pick up their practice gear and pay Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Traylor Stadium, 6 p.m. Wildcat Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. a one-time $45 participation fee. Eighth-grade pickup time is 10 a.m. to noon, with seventh-grade pickup time to follow from 1 to Tompkins Katy C.E. King (HC) at Bellaire at Chavez 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 Saturday, Sept. 22 Friday, Sept. 21 Friday, Sept. 21 Friday, Sept. 21 Dobie youth boys’ basketball camp Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Butler Stadium, 7 p.m. Barnett Stadium, 7 p.m. Dobie varsity boys’ basketball coach Kevin Cross and his staff will host the Longhorns’ annual basketball camp for incoming Clear Brook fi fth- through ninth-graders as of the 2018-2019 school year. The Clear Falls Clear Creek Clear Springs Dickinson Friday, Sept. 28 camp will be held July 9-12, at Dobie High School. Enrollment Friday, Sept. 28 Friday, Sept. 28 Friday, Sept. 28 Saturday, Sept. 29 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m fee is $50 and includes a camp T-shirt. The preferred registration Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. web address is at http://pasadenaisd.revtrak.net. Families are also required to provide participants’ medical insurance as the Pasadena at Dickinson ISD does not provide such coverage for these types of events. Clear Brook (HC) Clear Falls Clear Brook Alvin Friday, Oct. 5 Friday, Oct. 12 Friday, Oct. 5 Friday, Oct. 5 Friday, Oct. 5 Sam Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin Stadium, 7 p.m. Dobie High School offers youth football camp Dobie varsity football head coach Kevin Berneathy and his staff Alvin at Dickinson Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Creek are in the midst of a busy summer, and that includes hosting the Friday, Oct. 12 Friday, Oct. 19 Friday, Oct. 12 Saturday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 19 2018 Longhorn Youth Camp July 30 through Aug. 1 at the school. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. The youth camp is open to those entering the third through eighth Sam Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. Challeger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m grades as of the 2018-2019 school year. Participants will receive instruction in all phases of the game, Clear Lake Alvin Dickinson at Alvin Clear Falls including passing, receiving, running the football, blocking, tack- Friday, Oct. 19 Saturday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 26 Friday, Oct. 19 Friday, Oct. 26 ling, pass defense, the kicking game, special teams responsibilities Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. and more. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. The camp also represents a great time for those in attendance to learn the “way of doing things” within the Dobie football program- Clear Falls (HC) Clear Lake at Alvin Clear Lake Clear Springs Cost of the camp is $40 per student and includes a camp T-shirt, Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Oct. 26 Friday, Nov. 2 certificate of participation and possible camp awards. Participants Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. should wear proper attire, including shoes (cleats if possible), Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. shorts, T-shirt, etc. Water will be provided, but participants may also bring their own. Clear Springs Clear Creek Clear Lake Clear Creek Clear Brook Parents must provide medical insurance for their children as the Friday, Nov. 9 Pasadena ISD does not provide such coverage for events of this Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 Friday, Nov. 9 Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 9 type. For additional information, call Berneathy at 713-740-0370, (HC) Homecoming Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. ext. 04165. (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

THURSDAY, JULY 5 12005 County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713- SUNDAY, JULY 8 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 7 a.m. 856-1611. 1 p.m. tor at [email protected] for details. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 7 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 856-1611. com for details. Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through 10 a.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a details, or drop in. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Noon club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs members and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners [email protected] for details. learn Al-Anon principles, that they are not alone, and dis- Church 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call Noon cover choices available. For more information, call 281- 281-487-8787. 713-856-1611. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners 484-9243. Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone 3:15 p.m. Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call SATURDAY, JULY 7 with scleroderma? Join a support group on the second Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and 713-856-1611. 7:30 a.m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Northeast speech therapy for adults with Parkinson’s, 3:15 to 4:45 CLASSIFIEDS 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Hospital in Humble. Bring a friend. Call Jacob Davila at p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Reap the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 281-706-6232, or email [email protected]. Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference 5:30 p.m. details. Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, 6-8 p.m. homes, articles, autos, call 713-856-1611. 10 a.m. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 CrossRoads UMC – Mercy Hearts meets on the sec- business opportuni- 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to ond and fourth Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., at CrossRoads The Bay Area Writers’ League – Meets the first and open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- RSVP for child care. UMC located at 10030 Scarsdale. The focus of the new ties or anything in this third Thursdays monthly to improve writing skills, Barnes tion, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. Mercy Hearts is support for families of inmates and whole wide world and Noble, 1029 W. Bay Area Blvd., 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA ex-offenders. The program will provide a complimentary you can imagine. Newcomers welcome. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For meal, group Bible study and discussion. Child care is FRIDAY, JULY 6 women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First details, call 713-856-1611. provided. This is a confi dential ministry and information 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., 8 p.m. will be treated accordingly. For details, contact C. CALL TODAY AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Talbot at 281-245-7072 or [email protected]. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 487-8787, or drop in. UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 6 p.m. South Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 484-9243. organization dedicated to inspiring hope in heart Belt-Ellington 10 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at MONDAY, JULY 9 patients and families meets the second Monday at the Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 10 a.m. Clear Lake Heart Towers auditorium, 495 Medical Leader Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, com for details. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Center Blvd., Webster. A free meal begins at 6:30 p.m., 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 8 p.m. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P followed by a speaker. For details, call 281-538-4648. 11555 tor at [email protected] for details. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Beamer Road Noon UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. Fuqua. Come, for an enjoyable time and improve cross- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, word playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for details. noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 9243. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Continued on Page 4B 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 2018

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We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- Continued from Page 3B E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase activ- MONDAY, JULY 9 ity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). Help is available partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- 6 p.m. to assist learning dance moves. For details, call Neva Schroder cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday, 6 p.m., at 417-838-2204. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Use 7 p.m. at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited door near recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If oahouston.org. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian 7 p.m. Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856-1611. abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package 7 p.m. for information. Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, 7 Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one p.m., Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Road. 1020 W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For information, visit www.bayare- 7:30 p.m. anewdemocrats.org. of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 8 p.m. tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on sessions for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact 281-488- Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. 5861 or [email protected]. THURSDAY, JULY 12 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step 7 a.m. Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., Bldg., 11011 Hall Road, 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483- First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in 6715. Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. TUESDAY, JULY 10 9:30 a.m. Support Leader Advertisers 7 a.m. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of the AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. The pub- First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in lic is welcome and encouraged to bring others. For details, call 281- Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 910-1971. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, meets the second Looking second Tuesday, monthly, Sept.-May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bay Area Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber South Belt-Ellington Leader Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook near Landolt of Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call Ronn Canon at to sell Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding school 281-610-8999 or the chamber at 281-481-5516. Deadline: or lease districts welcome. Annual dues are $35. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 Leader Reader Ads Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday at [email protected] for details. through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For 11:30 a.m. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Let us details, call 713-472-0565. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s Over The Phone 10 a.m. Association-South meets the second Thursday, Spring Creek Business: Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM-518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. to 1 p.m. ($20). Includes networking with professional business 10:30 a.m. women and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupations invited. no changes, no refunds Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the Bring business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen- Place an second Tuesday, except June and July, Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 abwa.org. ad in the Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch available for $15. Exact cash or a Noon ______check requested. For reservations, call Susan Hooper at 832-723- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, South 7671. 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. ______Noon 6:30 p.m. Belt- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets monthly on the second 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Thursday (except December, June and July) at the Pearland Church of ______Ellington Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland. For more information, call Leader's Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety Gary at 281-993-8335. ______of interesting speakers. For details, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@ 7 p.m. weekly texascitizensbank.com. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Federow hosts free 1 – 2 p.m. discussions on Judaism and religion in general, open to the public, sec- Real Estate Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler (35 years ond Thursdays, at Victor’s, 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDon- experience teaching dance) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E ald’s). This is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For details, Make checks payable to: section! League City Parkway, on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Bringing a partner contact the offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. is helpful but is not required. All ages are welcome. Each month, fea- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 11555 tures a different focus. In July, basic Cha-Cha lessons are taught. For p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM-518), Pearland, First Presbyterian South Belt-Ellington Leader questions about this class or other lessons they teach, call Betty Church (youth building). For more information, call 713-856-1611. Beamer at 832-517-5833. For questions about League City’s activity card 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 requirements, call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. League City Parks 281- Dept. requires an activity card for all participation of activities. Seniors (age 55 and older) get a free “full activity card.” Nonresident After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 seniors pay $25 a year for this full activity card. If under age 55, there front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 is a “special limited to ballroom activity card” (residents pay $25/ Visit us online at year, nonresidents pay $37.50) to enjoy “daytime” ballroom activities. 1:30 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, 1:30 p.m. For informa- www.southbeltleader.com tion, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 2 p.m. Need Help Finding Your Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. 7 p.m. To submit items Dream Home? Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. for the WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Let the Leader 9:30 a.m. CALENDAR Young at Heart Senior Club – Meets the second and fourth week monthly (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Jan at the Classifi eds Okumura at 832-298-9480 for details. 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and South Belt-Ellington Leader Be Your Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for details. send an email to: Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, Guide! 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 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Doswell made his way Cameron Devereaux sparkle in the javelin as 800-meter run in a time of and the 3,000-meter run the individual running and chance to be part of the na- old division. He, too, was Her throw of 52-1 gave to nationals with a sec- headlined the boys’ Justin Vega was just be- 2:51.86 for 14th place. (10:43.95). individual field events. tional field in the 800-me- second at regionals in the her second place in the ond-place throw of 102-9 17-18-year-old division hind Devereaux, fourth In the girls’ 15-16-year- Vega, in the 17-18-year- The Stars’ Izard was ter run as he was second at turbo javelin with a throw javelin, and she was also in the javelin. for the Rising Stars. at 127-7. Deon Brown old division, the Rising old boys’ division, was clearly one of the stars of 2:40.37 at regionals. of 69-6. second in the 3,000-meter Moving to the weights, His javelin throw of placed fifth for a national Stars’ Janelle Mooney and seventh in the 1,500-meter the 8-under division. He Ryan Reed of the boys’ Yet another turbo jave- racewalk after finishing at Doswell threw the discus 129-0 got him to nationals berth at 115-9. Briana Haywood took part run as he crossed the finish threw the turbo javelin 85 9-under division will have lin competitor at nationals 23:46.58. 87-1 and the shot put 35-5 as the No. 3 regional qual- Also at the national in the javelin throw. line in a time of 4:32.14. feet for the regional title the chance to compete at for the Rising Stars will be Jason Doswell was one 3/4, both good for fourth ifier. qualifier, Reed placed Mooney eventually At the 800-meter dis- and also took home a gold nationals in the turbo jav- Noah Caballero, who had of four Rising Stars track place. He ran the 1,500 meters eighth in the long jump at placed seventh at 68-6, tance, Vega was eighth medal in the 1,500-meter elin after his best toss of a top throw of 77-10 for club competitors to quali- Camryn Dickson, 14, in a time of 4:29.99 for 11-1. with Haywood in at 60-1 overall in a time of run after beating the field 58-4 was second regional- third place at regionals. fy for regionals in three or performing similarly as fourth place and backed Trevor Doswell, mean- for ninth place. 2:09.30. to the finish line in a time ly. Izabel Fernandez of the more events. she has done every sum- that up with a fifth-place while was 10th in the long Also among the 15-16’s, Brown competed in of 5 minutes, 33.72 sec- The same goes for 13-year-old division also Taking part in the mer since 2015, qualified finish of 2:04.21 in the jump with a solid effort the Stars’ Devin Caballe- the shot put event, taking onds. the Rising Stars’ Trevor came up with a pair of 13-year-old division, for four events at nation- 800-meter run. of 9-8 3/4, and Noah Ca- ro was ninth in both the ninth overall with a throw als. The Stars continued to ballero finished off the 800-meter run (2:09.89) of 45-2 1/2. While she did not repeat as the 400-meter champi- on this season at regionals, Dickson won the 100- (12.57) and 200-meter (25.99) dashes and also claimed the top spot in the javelin at 88-11. She will also be eligible to compete in the 400 at nationals as her regional time of 1:00.76 was fifth. Two Stars in the boys’ 15-16-year-old divi- sion qualified to move on to Des Moines. In the 1,500-meter run, Devin Caballero was fifth with a time of 4:31.73. Michael Ramirez-Hi- dalgo, meanwhile, threw the javelin 129-5 for sec- ond place. Shifting to the girls’ 17-18s, Christal Dickson grabbed the regional title in the javelin with a throw The Rising Stars’ Izard Evan was impressive in the of 115-11, and her triple 8-under division as he was one of the most dominant jump effort of 30-7 3/4 performers at the national qualifi er, winning the also earned her a nationals 1,500-meter run and the turbo javelin throw while qualification. taking second in the 800-meter run. Submitted photos Valeria Salinas also advanced as her top long jumping effort of 15-3 1/4 was third at regionals. While Dickson won the Christal Dickson is headed to the Amateur Athletic javelin, teammate Alena Union national fi nals as the 17-18-year old competi- Holt had a throw of 93-3 The Rising Stars’ Jason Doswell rolled to nationals, In the 10-year-old division, Trevor Doswell qualifi ed tor was fi rst in the javelin at 115 feet, 11 inches. She for second place and a na- qualifying in the javelin throw, the discus and the for nationals in the turbo javelin as he came up with also advanced in the triple jump after taking fourth. tionals ticket. shot put in the 13-year-old division. a top throw of 69 feet, 6 inches. At left, one of 16 Ris- ing Stars track club athletes to qualify for the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olym- pic Games later this month, Michael Hi- dalgo-Ramirez will be included in the jave- lin throw. At the na- tional qualifi er, the boys’ 15-16-year-old age group competitor came up with a throw of 129 feet, 5 inches to take second place.

At left, Ryan Reed represented the Ris- ing Stars in the 9-un- der boys’ division at the Region 17 Nation- al Qualifi er and made his way to nationals. Competing in the tur- bo javelin, Reed had a best effort of 58 feet, 4 inches for second place. Reed also took part in the long jump, where he went 11 feet, 1 inch for eighth place. The top six fi nishers in each individual event moved on to nationals.

At left, Noah Caballero is one of several Ris- ing Stars Track Club competitors headed to the Amateur Athletic Union national cham- pionships after placing third in the event with a toss of 77 feet, 10 inches in the 11-year- old boys’ division. Ca- ballero also ran the 800-meter event at re- gionals, taking 14th place with a time of 2 minutes, 51.68 seconds.

At left, Devin Caballe- ro put in the distance work at the Region 17 National Qualifi er June 27-30 at Challeng- er Columbia Stadium in Webster, aiming for a national berth in the 800- and 1,500-meter runs. Caballero, part of the 15-16-year-old fi eld, was successful in the 1,500-meter run as his time of 4 min- utes, 31.73 seconds was fi fth-best. His time of 2:9.89 in the 800-meter run placed him ninth.