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August 7, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 27 Water quality investigated At press time, Clear Brook City Municipal Util- ity District is investigating a report of poor water quality for some residents on Sagegate street. Cer- PISD names schools for Roberts, Sullivan tifi ted laboratory tests are being conducted, and the results will be available on the Leader Facebook. Last week, the Pasadena Independent School Roberts’ wife Vicki is a 1978 graduate of Do- Fairmont area. District board of trustees accepted the recom- bie High School. Together they have four chil- Following the example of her mother to give Dr. Hanchey suffers stroke mendation of the School Naming Committee to dren, Zachary, Sara, Jacob and Jordan, who have back, Sullivan has given of herself throughout her lifetime. She has volunteered in a host of A medical condition has forced longtime name two middle schools after longtime board all attended Pasadena schools, with three gradu- area veterinarian James Hanchey to permanently members, Fred Roberts and Nelda Sullivan. ating from PISD. organizations, including leadership roles in the close the doors to the Sagemont Animal Hospital. “As a child I routinely walked down Spooner While his legacy will live on through his chil- Pasadena South Rotary Club, Soroptimist, the Hanchey, who has operated the hospital for nearly Road past the watermelon stand with my sister dren, naming the school after Roberts will help Bayshore Medical Center and chamber of com- 40 years, recently suffered a stroke, leaving him un- on the way to Kruse Elementary,” Roberts said. preserve it for future generations. merce. She has also been recognized for her ser- able to perform his work duties. “Who would have thought that all these years Emory Gadd, associate pastor at Sagemont vice through Business and Professional Women Multiple clients of Hanchey have contacted later, someone would name a school after me?” Church where Roberts is a longtime member, of Houston, U.S. Congress, American Heart As- the Leader in regards to obtaining copies of their The middle school to bear Roberts’ name is to said. “His passion and commitment to serve has sociation, Federation of Houston and others. animal records. Hanchey’s son Matt said this issue be located off Conklin Lane. Roberts hopes that made him an asset to our district for many years. Sullivan learned fi rsthand about the school would be addressed in the coming weeks and sug- as people drive by the school and see his name, I am proud to be his friend and proud of our dis- district, serving on the PTA at Red Bluff Elemen- gested he might seek help from other animal hospi- tary when her oldest child attended there. Shortly tals in the area. they will think not of him as an individual but of trict for this tremendous honor to him.” all of the people who contributed toward his suc- The campus to be located in the Queens area thereafter, Dr. Larry Vaughn, past superintendent cess in Pasadena. will be called Nelda R. Sullivan Middle School. of PISD, asked her to serve on a facilities com- Gulfhaven hosts blood drive Roberts, a lifelong resident of Pasadena, at- A retired vice president and branch manager mittee – and that is when she became a staple in Gulfhaven SDA Church will host a community tended Southwest Texas State University in San of a local bank, Sullivan is also a well-known PISD. blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at 10716 Marcos and is a member of National Association face in the Pasadena business and civic com- Later, a group of businessmen asked her to Sabo Road. run for the PISD board of trustees. They assured Come out and support the Gulf Coast Blood of Corrosion Engineers No. 114. As a self-em- munities. Working in bank management for 35 Bank and the community. ployed insurance consultant, Roberts has estab- years, she was fortunate to watch Pasadena grow her that serving would only require one night a lished and nurtured lifelong relationships with literally from the ground up. The bank made con- month. Within six months, Sullivan learned, as clients throughout the state of Texas. struction loans for the houses being built in the all board members do, that her commitment re- Sagemont Civic Club meets quired much more than that. The Sagemont Civic Club will hold its monthly However, the decision to remain was easy meeting Monday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sage- because she and her late husband, Charles, em- Roberts and Sullivan mont Park Recreation Center located at 11507 braced Pasadena schools. teacher and neighbor to the Sullivans, found Sul- Hughes Road. Gibbs speaks on toxic waste Cathy Haney, retired Dobie High School Continued on Page 5A Kirkmont HOA to meet Kirkmont Section 1 Homeowners Association meets Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Delgado advises on bad checks Kirkmont MUD building, 10102 Blackhawk. Harris County Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. check was issued. The law the Peace Jo Ann Delgado spoke to the South presumes that the person Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Wednes- knew that the check was Heavy trash set for Aug. 14 day, July 30, on the issue of fi ling bad check bad if: Most South Belt residents residing within the complaints. • the person had no ac- Houston city limits will have heavy trash picked up While the presentation was directed at local count with the bank at the Thursday, Aug. 14. August is junk waste month. businesses, the judge said the same steps could time of issuing the check, September will be tree waste. To see a complete be taken by individuals. area map, visit www.southbeltleader.com. For or information, call 311. The Texas Penal Code, Sec. 32.41 states it is • the person failed to an offense for a person to issue or pass a check pay the check within 10 Dobie JROTC holds camp knowing that there was not suffi cient funds on days after receiving no- deposit with the bank to cover the check and any tice that the check was Dobie’s Air Force JROTC will host its fourth other check that was outstanding at the time the Continued on Page 5A annual summer day camp Aug. 11-14. Camp times Jo Ann Delgado will run from 8 to 11:30 a.m., and the cost is $10. The camp will include basic drill, physical train- ing, a three-mile hike and a fi eld day on the last day. Tax-free weekend set for Aug. 8-10 The fi eld day will include competitive team building events and a pizza lunch. All participants will get a Texas shoppers get a break from state and lo- As in previous years, the law exempts most camp T-shirt. cal sales taxes on Aug. 8, 9 and 10 – the state’s clothing and footwear priced under $100 from Sign up in advance by fi lling out the entry/medi- annual sales tax holiday. sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers cal release form found on the Dobie High website, “On that weekend, shoppers will pay no about $8 on every $100 they spend. or drop off at the front desk. Parents can sign up state or local sales tax on many school supplies, Backpacks under $100 and used by elemen- their child on the morning of Aug. 11 in portables school backpacks and most children’s and adults’ tary and secondary students are also exempt. A in back of Dobie. Students do not have to be regis- tered for JROTC to participate. Camp uniform will be clothing and shoes priced at less than $100,” said backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the Environmental activist Lois Gibbs (center) was the featured speaker at an event Friday, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. “The tax break back. The exemption during the sales tax holiday P.E.-type clothes (workout T-shirt, shorts and tennis Aug. 1, organized to bring attention to the toxic contamination of the San Jacinto River. shoes). Bring water and sunblock each day. helps out when the kids’ back-to-school lists are includes backpacks with wheels, provided they Some of those who fought to mediate the Brio site in the 1980s are now advising others long and money is short.” can also be worn on the back like a traditional For more information, email Maj. Alfonso Viera on how to combat this new toxic waste dilemma. Pictured above with Gibbs are, left to at [email protected] or Sgt. Everett Valdez at This year, Combs predicts shoppers will save backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption [email protected] or call the offi ce at 713- right, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan, Leader publisher Marie Flickinger, Univer- $64.8 million in state and local sales taxes during does not include items that are reasonably de- 740-0370 ext. 04385. sity of Houston Professor Lisa Gossett and San Jacinto River Coalition Director Jackie the sales tax holiday. fi ned as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffl e/gym Young. Gibbs is recognized as the “mother of Superfund” which was started after her fi ght Layaway plans can be used again this year to bags, computer bags, purses or framed back- SB Girls Softball registers with governmental offi cials regarding Love Canal, one of the fi rst well-known community take advantage of the sales tax holiday. Continued on Page 2A versus government and chemical companies sites. Love Canal was prominent in the late South Belt Girls Softball fall registration is $25 1970s. Gibbs, Flickinger and Young had lots to share on their respective toxic waste sites. plus the candy fundraiser (1 box of candy - $25). Those who do not wish to fundraise can pay an ad- Assault suspect flees SWAT standoff ditional $30. For information, visit www.eteamz. com/southbeltgirls. A SWAT standoff ended early Thursday, July inside the apartment with weapons. Fall registration times are: Saturday, Aug. 9, Jordan nominated for hero award 31, after police discovered a suspect thought to Police were able to reach Watts, also 21, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sagemeadow resident Charles Jordan has Jordan, himself, was bit on the lip and suf- be barricaded inside an apartment in the 1200 his cell phone. He told them he was inside the Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, been nominated for the prestigious Carnegie fered multiple scratches and bites. block of Redford, near the Gulf Freeway at apartment with the deadbolt lock secured. He Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 28, Hero Fund award for his selfl ess actions that Despite the national attention, Jordan remains Edgebrook, had fl ed the scene undetected. then hung up and ignored further calls from po- from 6 to 8 p.m. likely saved the life of a dog-attack victim earlier humble.“I don’t think I did anything that anyone The incident began just after midnight when lice. this year. else wouldn’t do,” he said. a 21-year-old woman called police to say her Around 6 a.m., police obtained a search war- Shiflett sells football tickets On March 5, Monica Garza was mauled by Last month, Jordan served as the grand mar- boyfriend, Aaron Watts, had assaulted her. The rant and entered the apartment, but Watts was woman had fl ed the apartment, which she re- nowhere to be found, possibly leaving before po- Dobie High School varsity football games sea- two pit bulls while jogging on the hike-and-bike shal in the annual South Belt Fourth of July pa- son tickets and student tickets may be purchased at trail near Blackhawk. When Jordan heard the at- rade. portedly shares with Watts, with the couple’s lice arrived. the office of Roy Shiflett Realtors, 11559 Beamer tack behind his Sagecountry home, his instincts Established by Andrew Carnegie in 1904, the 18-month-old baby and dialed 911. Watts was charged with felony violation of a (Beamer and Beltway 8 next to South Belt Leader). sprang into action, and he ran out and threw his Carnegie Hero Fund recognizes citizens who She told police that Watts, whom she fi led a protective order. He remained at large at press Season tickets are also available at the Pasadena body on top of Garza to prevent the dogs from perform extraordinary acts of heroism in civil- protective order against in June, was barricaded time. ISD Athletic Ticket Office, 2906 Dabney in Pasa- dena, or by calling 713-740-0841, through Aug. 22, getting to her. ian life. It provides fi nancial assistance for those 2014. Garza received 52 lacerations and was forced disabled and the dependents of those killed sav- to undergo multiple surgeries and months of phys- ing or attempting to save others. Those chosen Dezark rocks on 30 years later Sagemeadow election set ical therapy. Doctors said it was the worst dog at- for recognition receive the Carnegie Medal and tack they had ever seen. Garza’s father, Jeff Mack, become eligible for scholarship aid and other An election for a position on the Sagemeadow credits Jordan with saving his daughter’s life. benefi ts. Maintenance Committee Board of Directors is scheduled for the regular monthly board meeting on Sept. 11, 2014. Nominations for this position will be accepted at the next regular board meeting on Aug. 14, 2014. Board meetings are on the second Thurs- Local metal band from 1980s day of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sagemeadow MUD building at the corner of Hall Road and Blackhawk. now big with record collectors An obscure heavy metal album recorded by spread thinly around the world, price is not a CT holds health fair four South Belt residents nearly 30 years ago is guarantee of availability. CT Church will hold a back-to-school health fair now a collector’s item among music enthusiasts. “From what I’ve gathered from emails and Saturday, Aug. 16, at its Gulfgate campus, located at Jeff Hains, Ronald Philpott, Rick Armstrong magazines and so on, the European market is just 7805 Kimble, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will offer free immunizations (bring shot records), groceries and Dan Warren formed Dezark in 1983. The curious about this band,” Bardwell said. “They (35,000 pounds donated by Convoy of Hope), school band released its only album in 1986. Recorded think the music’s good, and they want to hear supplies, dental and eye exams, haircuts, hamburg- at Limelight Studios in December 1985, the re- it. It’s a highly obscure band, no one knows a ers and hot dogs. Free transportation is also avail- cord was released by Stone High Productions lot about it. The fact that it’s from Houston just able. For more information, call 713-944-4815. and distributed by CITS Records. It included makes it even more rare.” only four songs and totaled a little over 15 min- Being from the South Belt, all members of the Benefit for Gutierrez set utes. band attended J. Frank Dobie High School. “There were only about a thousand albums After the band split up, Warren was the only A benefit will be held for Fabian Gutierrez on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at Second pressed by the record company before the com- member to stay in the music business and cur- Chance Saloon, 6101 Spencer Highway in Pasa- pany went out of business,” said former roadie rently lives in Los Angeles. dena. Gutierrez is a South Belt resident who is and manager Thomas Bardwell. “The band Armstrong and Hains have ended their music battling an aggressive form of ulcerative colitis, and broke up right after the album was released, so careers and now joined the workforce, with Arm- the benefit will raise money to help his family to there were no more albums ever released.” strong at Gulf States Toyota and Hains at John- afford his procedures and medication. There will be While the band has long since split up, an son Control in Houston. live entertainment by Dennis Kitchen; barbecue obscurity surrounding the band has sparked Eu- Recent developments in a bone condition have plates for $7 each; a progressive raffle (Houston ropean collectors to take a renewed interest in forced Philpott out of the workforce and into dis- Texans themed guitar); a silent auction; 50/50 raf- them. ability. A heavy metal album recorded by four South Belt residents nearly 30 years ago is now fles; a 51” Samsung Plasma TV, 720p HDTV; and a hot item among record collectors, fetching as much as $800 on eBay. Recorded in late a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 bolt action rifle. Astonishingly, the lone album continues to All members of the band, along with Bardwell, remain in high demand, fetching prices as high have remained in close contact throughout the 1985, the album was the only release from Dezark. Band members shown above are, left See more items Page 2A. as $800 on eBay. With so few copies made and years. to right, Ronald Philpott, Jeff Hains, Dan Warren and Rick Armstrong. Photo submitted Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 7, 2014 Sidebar items (continued from Page 1A) In My Opinion Deaths Area schools register Rideau: Blackhawk sion that seems to be present at the meet- Stuchbery Elementary ings that I attend with the universal concept Evelyn Gregory Ashley Fayne Gary Edwin Stuchbery Elementary will hold pre-kindergarten registration on Tuesday, Aug. 12, HOA board that will eliminate HOA “blind spots.” The from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To enroll in pre-kindergarten, students must be 4 years old on or Board of Directors should acquiesce to its Aigbedion Boyd Bradley before Sept. 1 and must qualify for the program. Mass confusion surrounds our HOA and members a sense of accomplishment in- is beginning to stimulate the debate to re- stead of business as usual. Our last meet- Early registration for kindergarten through fourth grade will be held on Wednesday, form the system. ing only produced anxiety and doubt over Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In an effort to break the archetype and whether we will come together as one, or For pre-kindergarten requirements or any additional information, call Stuchbery’s of- open a more diverse, accessible portfolio of give us the primordial images of patterns fi ce at 713-740-0752 or visit the Pasadena Independent School District website at www. what the needs of the association are. Our and situations that evoked startling feelings pasadenaisd.org. Blackhawk Community along with its diver- in both reader and member. Statistical data Burnett Elementary sity needs a fair, simple, and transparent is good, but we prefer results in language Burnett Elementary will hold early registration for pre-kindergarten on Tuesday, Aug. system that any member can understand which we all can relate to. 12. All required documents must be presented before applying for enrollment. Enroll- at a glance; a new system that would end There should be a plan that can be ben- ment is offered on a first come, first served basis. Children must be eligible before they HOA meetings over meaningless issues. efi cial to all. I would like to eliminate the We need a system that won’t hide the im- need for appointing board members and can be officially enrolled, either by qualifying for an ESL/non-English speaking program portance of addressing member concerns return to electing members by majority vote or by low income (proof of income must be provided at registration). Children entering over that of personal agendas and repeated in an open forum. Cameron Rideau the ESL/non-English speaking program will need to be tested to verify eligibility for the double-speak. A system that avoids confu- Blackhawk Resident program. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Aug. 14, parents may register children for kindergarten through fourth grade. All registrations will be from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Required documen- Elected offi cials share their words tation for all registrations include the following: an original or certified copy of birth Evelyn Leola Gregory Ashley Fayne Boyd, 72, Gary Edwin Bradley, 58, a Aigbedion, 64, of South Belt, died on Saturday, July 26, 21-year South Belt area res- certificate; the child’s Social Security card; complete immunization records; proof of Dave Martin died on Friday, July 25, 2014, 2014. He was born on Dec. ident, died on Monday, Aug. residence in PISD (deed, mortgage/payment book, lease and a current utility bill) and in Houston. She was born in 8, 1941, in Port Sulphur, La., 4, 2014. parent/guardian identification. In addition, a report card from the previous school year Council Member District E El Paso on May 17, 1950, to to Lewis Radford Boyd and He was born to Ralph and for students entering first through fourth grade. Henry and Dorothy Gregory. Elaine Doucie Rousselle. He Naomi Bradley on Oct. 21, Atkinson Elementary Residents of District E, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Aigbedion was a creative was a South Belt resident. 1955, in Levelland, Texas, On Aug. 13 and 14, Atkinson Elementary will hold early registration for the 2014- It’s hard to believe that it’s already Garden Room of the Bayou Building and strong-minded wom- Boyd met and married the and soon after, the family 2015 school year. Registration will be held in the cafeteria from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and August! Over the last month, the District E • Kingwood Town Hall an who was guided by her love of his life, Alice Annette moved to Corpus Christi. It 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. To enroll a child, one will need to bring the following information: office has begun the preparation stages for October 28, 2014 at 6:00pm openness and curious spirit. King, on Oct. 24, 1964. They was there, in grade school, birth certificate, record of immunizations, Social Security, proof of residence, and the our annual fall town hall meetings. As Kingwood Community Center Her biggest aspiration was lived in the Houston area that Bradley met Kathi, parent’s driver license. For more information, call the office at 713-740-0520. usual, we will host a meeting in Kingwood I also want to offer my best to adminis- to use her strong communi- for more than 48 years. He whom he married in July South Belt Elementary and in Clear Lake to make it convenient for trators, faculty, students and parents as cation skills and other talents retired after 48 years as an 1976. South Belt Elementary preregistration dates for 2014-2015 are Tuesday, Aug. 12, all residents to attend. These meetings will they kick into high gear to prepare for the to help others. This led her to engineer at Kellog Brown & In 1989, Bradley and his provide attendees with city and community upcoming school year. As a parent and graduate with a B.S. degree Root. wife dedicated their lives to from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 14, updates on a variety of projects occurring former school board trustee, I am very from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet The Teacher Night is Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. throughout District E. The meetings also appreciative of the work that goes along in social work from Texas Boyd was preceded in the foreign mission fi eld. The Meador Elementary serve as a forum by providing members of with the beginning of a new year. May the Woman’s University in Den- death by his parents; brothers couple and their two young Early registration will be held at Meador Elementary on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for pre-kin- the public the opportunity to offer opinions 2014-2015 school year bring success and ton, Texas, in 1973, and to Radley Boyd, James Robert children, Matthew and Torri, dergarten from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Students must be 4 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2014, and and suggestions. I always appreciate hear- achievement. I would like to take this time later obtain a master’s degree Boyd and Bobby Joe Boyd; moved to East Africa to min- students must qualify to attend pre-kindergarten. To qualify, students must be low income ing feedback from the audience at our town to further wish my sons David and Michael in education from the Uni- and great-grandson Avery Al- ister to the people of Kenya or ESL/non-English speaking. For pre-kindergarten, the following will be required for early hall meetings, and it’s my goal to listen and my daughter Jennifer the best of luck versity of Texas at El Paso in len Armstrong. and Tanzania. 1984. Her 30-year career as a He is survived by his In 1994, after their return registration: proof of residency, birth certifi cate, shot records, Social Security card, parent/ closely to each and every comment and as they begin their school years. This is the stay until the last constituent has expressed very first year I don’t have one of my own teacher and counselor for the wife, Alice Annette Boyd; to the United States, Brad- guardian identifi cation and proof of income for those qualifying as low income. their concerns. I urge you to save the date entering as a student in Humble ISD. Texas public school system children Anne Tyson (Bob- ley began working at a job Early registration for kindergarten through fourth grade will be held on Wednesday and and attend one of these meetings to learn As always, I encourage you to get allowed her to live out her by), Susan Lay, Kassandra at ABM which led to his po- Thursday, Aug. 13 and 14, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Required documents to enroll are: proof about what’s going on throughout the dis- involved in our incredible city. I continue to dream of touching the lives Bowman (Greg), and Chris- sition at Sagemont Church of residency, birth certifi cate, shot records, Social Security card, parent/guardian identifi ca- trict and to make your voice heard. be impressed with the number of civic of thousands of students. topher Boyd (Amy); sib- as head facilities manager. tion, and any previous school documents from the last school attended. Please see below for information on meetings and exciting events that occur in Aigbedion met the love of lings Raymond Boyd, Lewis In July 2014, the Sagemont The window opens for required online registration for all returning students to Meador each of these upcoming town hall meetings: District E every month. We are truly privi- her life, Macpherson “Mac” Boyd, Mary Beth Scallion Church family celebrated Aug. 5-19. An individual access code was provided in each child’s report card in May. • Clear Lake Town Hall leged to live in such a driven and active Aigbedion, in El Paso in (Mark), Willy Boyd (Wanda), with Bradley on the 20th an- Moore Elementary October 21, 2014 at 6:00pm community. 1979. They married only six Sandra King (Larry), Gale niversary of his selfl ess, con- Moore Elementary will hold pre-kindergarten registration on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from months later. She spent the Swartz (Phil), and Donald stant service and ministry to 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration for kindergarten through fourth grade will be held on rest of her life (more than 35 Boyd; sisters-in-law Suzanne the people and place he loved Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. years) with him. They have Boyd, Gail Boyd and Darlene so dearly. Frazier Elementary Tax holiday scheduled three children. Boyd; seven grandchildren, Bradley had a 38-year Frazier Elementary will hold 2014-2015 registration as follows: Aigbedion was said to be John Armstrong, Tod Lay, marriage, three children, a Pre-K only – Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pre-K through fourth grade – the life of the party and a Amanda Gentry, Tory Lay, daughter-in-law and a son-in- Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pre-K through fourth grade – Thursday, Aug. spunky grandma because she Brandon Morton, Christian law. 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each weekday after these dates registration will be from 8 a.m. for Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 was always quick to laugh Craddock and Chance Boyd; Bradley is preceded in to 3 p.m. until the fi rst day of school. and joke with her family and fi ve great-grandchildren; four death by his father, Ralph Ed- Continued from Page 1A some backpacks, Texas elementary or secondary friends. step-great-grandchildren; nu- win Bradley. packs. Ten or fewer back- families also get a sales school student. “Under a From an early age, Aigbe- merous other relatives; and a He is survived by his wife, Dobie Dual Credit deadline Aug. 14 packs can be purchased tax break on most school business account” means dion had a creative knack host of friends. Kathi; son and daughter-in- Dobie Dual Credit students who are planning to attend San Jac in the fall must pay tax-free at one time with- supplies priced at less the purchaser is using a for drawing, writing and Funeral services were law Matt and Brenae Brad- for their classes by Aug. 14. Those interested in the program who have not started the out providing an exemp- than $100 purchased for business credit card or verbal communication. Af- held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, ley of Webster; daughter and process, must contact the school ASAP. The Dual Credit office at Dobie is now open for tion certifi cate to the seller. use by a student in an el- business check rather than ter retirement, she loved to at Rosewood Funeral Home son-in-law Torri and Edgar the upcoming school year. For information, contact Jennifer Johnson or Nancy Carlton read books, visit and attend Chapel with Pastor Milton Canales of Friendswood; and The tax holiday week- ementary or secondary a personal credit card or church services with her chil- Pool. Interment followed at his youngest daughter, Shel- at 713-740-0370. end has been an annual school. personal check; being dren and communicate with Rosewood Memorial Park. by Bradley of Sagemont. event since 1999. The No exemption certifi - billed under a business her closest friends via phone Boyd was affectionately The memorial service cel- KSCC preschool hosts open house 81st Texas Legislature cate is required – with one account maintained at the daily. known by his family as Most ebrating Bradley’s life will be Kirkwood South Christian Church Little Learners Preschool will hold open house for passed HB 1801 in 2009, exception. If the purchas- retailer; or is using a busi- Aigbedion is survived by Honorable Grandfather, King held Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, fall enrollment Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Call 281-481-0673 for information. expanding the list of items er is buying the supplies ness membership at a re- her husband, Macpherson of Many Hats, The Most In- at 7 p.m. at Sagemont Church. qualifying for exemption under a business account, tailer that is membership Aigbedion; three children: teresting MAN in the World, In lieu of fl owers, memo- from Texas state and local the retailer must obtain based. Odaro “Bukola,” Amara and Ash-Ash Baby, and Daddy-O rial contributions in Brad- Meet the Teachers set sales and use taxes during an exemption certifi cate For a comprehensive Marcel Aigbedion; and two on the Patio. ley’s name may be made to grandchildren: Omarrian and In lieu of fl owers, those the Living Proof Project at Moore Elementary the annual sales tax holi- from the purchaser cer- list of tax-exempt items, Moore Elementary will hold Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 to Torik Aigbedion; siblings who prefer may donate to the Sagemont Church. day in August. In addition tifying that the items are visit www.texastaxholida Margaret Green and David Salvation Army at 1500 Aus- 7 p.m. Students and parents can drop off school supplies and meet their teacher. to clothes, footwear and purchased for use by an y.org. Stuchbery Elementary Gregory and their families; tin St. Houston, TX 77002; Leader and numerous friends. South Texas Distract Coun- obituary policy Stuchbery Elementary will hold its Meet the Teacher on Friday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 6 A service to commem- cil of the Assembly of God, p.m. Students may bring their school supplies, and orders for spirit shirts will be taken. Delinquent tax notices past due orate Aigbedion’s life was Houston Texas, for the ben- Obituaries submitted to the held on Saturday, Aug. 2, efi t of Women’s Ministries; Leader are published free of 2014, at Niday Funeral Home or Roever Foundation Oper- charge. They are edited to BHI sets Bear Camp Tax Assessor-Collector about the accounts and net, by phone at 713-368- conform to the Leader style. Beverly Hills Intermediate will host Bear Camp (student orientation) for all Beverly Mike Sullivan encourages options to avoid a lawsuit. 2273 or at all tax asses- – Beamer Chapel. ation Warrior Reconnect. Hills seventh-grade students at the school on Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Stu- taxpayers who have delin- Lawsuits filed will result in sor-collector’s branch loca- dents will meet their teachers and administrators; learn about BHI’s traditions, policies quent taxes to avoid a law- foreclosure and the delin- tions. Payments accepted and procedures; follow class schedules; and tour the building. School dress code is re- suit by either paying their quent property being sold at are cash, check or credit quired, no shorts. Students may purchase backpacks ($15), spirit shirts ($10) and school tax bill or signing-up for a a public auction. card (credit cards are subject Healthcare supply packets ($41.14) – cash only. payment plan. “I want to give taxpayers to a 2.15 percent surcharge “Last month, we sent multiple opportunities to and Visa consumer debit Amenities: notices to taxpayers who did resolve their delinquent cards have a $3.95 process- Local library events set not pay their property taxes,” accounts,” said Sullivan. ing fee). Delinquent taxpay- ◆ Rehabilitation-Physical, said Sullivan. “These delin- “They can still pay their tax ers can sign up for a pay- Occupational and Parker Williams Branch quent taxpayers were bill in full or sign up for a ment plan by contacting The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 encouraged to either pay payment plan to avoid the Linebarger Goggan Blair & Speech Therapy Scarsdale Blvd., Aug. 7 through Aug. 13. For information, call 281-484-2036. their bill or sign up for a lawsuit. There are also addi- Sampson, LLP, at 713-844- ◆ Wound Care Email Basics II will be presented on Friday, Aug. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. To register, call payment plan by June 30. In tional options available to 3561. ◆ the library at 281-484-2036 or click on the event on the events calendar. Specialized Care. Advance Recovery. Pain Management accordance to the law, on those who are over 65 years Taxpayers can contact On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Email Basics III will be from 3 to 5 p.m. To register, call the July 1, our office sent these old, disabled, disabled vet- Sullivan’s office by phone at Total Wellness. ◆ Post-Operative Care library at 281-484-2036 or click on the event on the events calendar. accounts to collection attor- erans or are serving in active 713-368-2000 or email at ◆ Vietnamese storytime is every Saturday - Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m. and 11902 Resource Parkway Cardiac Services neys, who added an addi- military duty. Those individ- [email protected], if ◆ Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. tional 15 percent to 20 per- uals may qualify for a tax they have questions. 281-922-6802 Intravenous Therapy Services Preschool storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and toddler storytime is at cent in attorney’s fees to the deferral or exemption, The Harris County Tax ◆ Respiratory Care 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. bill.” which will delay payment or Assessor-Collector’s Office ◆ Bracewell Branch Library Harris County’s attor- reduce the tax bill. Contact Property Tax Division main- Pulmonary Services The Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint Drive, recently listed its pro- neys, Linebarger Goggan my office and we will work tains approximately 1.5 mil- ◆ Hospice/Respite Care grams for Aug. 7 through Aug. 13. For information, call 832-393-2580. Blair & Sampson, LLP, sent with you to see if you quali- lion tax accounts and col- On Thursday, Aug. 14, Computer Basics will be at 2 p.m., Internet Basics at 3:30 approximately 60,000 notic- fy for one of these options.” lects property taxes for 71 p.m., and Intro to MS PowerPoint at 5 p.m. es to delinquent taxpayers Property tax payments taxing entities including Computer Basics is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics this week. These notices can be processed through Harris County. will be at 4:30 p.m. contain additional details the website at www.hctax. For the 2013 tax year, the tax assessor-collector’s office expects to collect more than $5 billion of Angel Antonio Rubio inspired by Stewart property tax payments. South Houston High School’s Shining Star Angel Antonio Rubio is shown with UIL Solo and Ensemble monitor. Christopher Stewart, who teaches AP Physics. Rubio and Stewart were honored at the Extracurricular activities for Rubio include participa- annual Pasadena Independent School District Shining Stars Gala, which recognizes the tion in Academic Decathlon, Academic World Quest top students from each high school and their favorite teachers. Band, Key Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas Grown!Grown! Rubio is the son of Francisco and Coralia Rubio. He has volunteered in groups such student council and UIL Journalism World Scholar’s as Adopt-A-Beach, Chick-Fil-A senior class fundraiser, Global Year Citizen fundraiser, Cup. Rubio stated, “The past two years with Mr. Stewart Houston Bar Association’s Lawyers for Literacy, annual Fall Book Drive, Ripley have been tantamount to none. In class, Mr. Stewart Neighborhood Center, South Houston High School Freshman First, South Houston incorporates a comedic style to his lectures that allows us High School alumni gathering shoes for kids, South Houston Elementary carnival and to grasp the material while enjoying ourselves. It is this sense of character that makes Stewart the great person that he is. Stewart has definitely been an inspiration to me. As the academic decathlon coach, he would always motivate me to try to the fullest of my capability. “Whenever I needed help with something, Mr. Stewart has always been there to assist me. 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Thursday, August 7, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Three former SHHS educators selected Luzdivina Ruiz sees Gutierrez as hero One of South Houston High School’s Shining Stars, Luzdivina Ruiz, is recognized groups including Chick-Fil-A fundraiser, South Houston for school’s Teacher Hall of Honor with Paul Gutierrez, who teaches AP Biology and AP Environmental Science. Ruiz and Elementary fall festival, Trunk or Treat festival, HOSA Three former South dena Independent School other sources. Ina McDaniel and Carolyn Gutierrez were honored at the annual Pasadena Independent School District Shining Stars blood drives, student council food drive and Shoes for Houston High School educa- District. Savell helped oversee the Perry, were inducted last Gala which recognizes the top students from each high school and their favorite teachers. Kids, Ecology Club weekly recycling, Open House tors – including one original The 2013-14 school year growth of girls’ athletics year. Ruiz is the daughter of Santiago and Ludivina Ruiz and has participated in stu- Display Design and Freshmen First Day. Her leadership faculty member – have been marked the first time that one from a recreational activity to Alumni fondly remember dent council, National Honor Society, Key Club and HOSA. She has volunteered in positions include class president, National Honor Society chosen for induction in the of the three teachers was not a component of University her tough approach to writing vice president, and student advisor on Superintendent’s school’s Teacher and Staff on the SHHS campus. Interscholastic League com- and her love for William Advisory Committee. Hall of Honor. Savell helped open the petition in the late 1970s. A Faulkner. The sister of for- In reference to Gutierrez, Ruiz said, “Every once in a Physical education instruc- school in 1957 and coached P.E. teacher at South Houston mer Pasadena ISD assistant tor and tennis coach Eloise until 1980. Sledge joined the Junior High from 1947 to athletics director Harold while, you meet someone with such great vigor and pas- Savell, English teacher June SHHS faculty in 1964 and 1957, Savell is well remem- Stephens, Sledge taught at sion for what they do that they inspire you to do the same Sledge and biology teacher retired in 1989. McNabb bered for fielding strong girls South Houston Junior High in your own endeavors. For me, that person has been Mr. Debbie McNabb will be hon- taught from 1980 until 2013. tennis teams in the pre-UIL before joining the SHHS fac- Gutierrez. His fresh outlook on life inspires me to take on ored during induction cere- During her final year in the era and for taking a firm ulty in 1964. She died in every day with a positive attitude. monies during South Houston’s classroom, McNabb was approach to physical fitness. 2004. “From tricky biology free responses to challenging life homecoming week festivities named Secondary Teacher of She is remembered almost as McNabb joined the SHHS situations, his encouraging words and inexhaustible faith in October. the Year by Pasadena ISD. well as tending to the needs faculty fresh out of college in in me help me overcome the toughest of days. Savell and Sledge will be The three new inductees of stray cats that inhabited 1980. She taught one year of “He is truly far more than just a teacher to me; he is honored posthumously. join 20 other former SHHS the campus. Savell died in physical science before mov- a caring advisor, mentor and friend. Thank you for your McNabb retired in 2013 after educators who made up the 2001. ing to the biology hall, her wholehearted educational guidance and support. You’re 33 years at South Houston, inaugural Teacher Hall of Sledge is remembered as residence for the next 32 my hero.” one of the longest teaching Honor class last year. In- one of the teaching giants years. She taught Pre-AP Future plans for Ruiz include the study of biology at tenures in school history. ductees are selected by the during what many alumni Biology during her final 15 the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M. Combined, Savell, Sledge school’s Baccalaureate Com- consider a golden age of years, graduated a total of 10 The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a and McNabb taught at South mittee, a group of 12 faculty English instructors at South homerooms and started the series of 10 students being honored along with their fa- Houston for 80 years – and a members who weigh nomi- Houston. Two of her English campus Ecology Club. She vorite mentor. This is the tenth in the series of 10. The 10 total of 92 years in the Pasa- nations from alumni and Department contemporaries, continues to sponsor club Shining Stars represent the Top 10 South Houston High trips to Costa Rica, a tradi- School students. The information and photos were sup- tion now in its 20th year. The three new inductees plied by the Pasadena Independent School District. The will be honored during a Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from campus reception during Dobie High School. (See Pages 4A and 5A.) homecoming open house on Oct. 10, starting at 12:30 p.m. McNabb and family Due to increase in drowning, near drowning members representing Savell and Sledge will be introduced to the homecoming game Memorial Hospital informs of water safety crowd during pregame cere- monies on Oct. 11 at Veterans Drowning could be consid- children ages 1 to 4 and the hospital. swimming lessons can protect jackets and are not designed to Memorial Stadium. ered a silent killer – one that third leading cause of death in According to the Texas young children from drowning. keep swimmers safe. The Trojans’ Homecoming can happen in less than a children under the age of 14. Drowning Prevention Alli- However, even when children • Avoid alcohol: Avoid contest against Dobie starts minute and comes with no More than 50 percent of pedi- ance, the following tips are have had lessons, constant drinking alcohol before or at 1 p.m. Pregame ceremo- warning. As the peak of sum- atric and adult drowning cases important to remember for par- supervision and barriers – such during swimming, boating or Eloise Savell June Sledge Debbie McNabb nies are set for 12:30 p.m. mer activity arrives this year, treated in the emergency room ents and adult swimmers: as pool fencing to prevent water skiing. Do not drink physicians at Children’s require long-term hospitaliza- • Supervise in or around unsupervised access – are still alcohol while supervising chil- Memorial Hermann Hospital tion. water: Designate a responsible important. dren. and Memorial Hermann- “Education and awareness adult to watch young children • Learn Cardiopulmonary • Know the local weather Texas Medical Center are see- are key to saving lives,” said while in the bath and all chil- Resuscitation (CPR): In the conditions and forecast before San Jac students take second place ing an increased number of Cary Cain, pediatric trauma dren swimming or playing in time it takes for paramedics to swimming or boating: Strong drowning and near-drowning prevention coordinator at or around water. Supervisors arrive, your CPR skills could winds and thunderstorms with incidents in Houston. Children’s Memorial Her- of preschool children should save someone’s life. lightning strikes are dangerous “We typically see an mann Hospital. “When we are provide “touch supervision” • Air-Filled or foam toys for swimmers. in national SkillsUSA competition increase in water accidents able to connect with parents where one is close enough to are not safety devices: Don’t More information about San Jacinto College Patrick Doig, another competed at the national SkillsUSA programs during the months of May and adult swimmers in the reach the child at all times. use air-filled or foam toys such children’s water safety can be through August; however, this community and equip them Since drowning occurs quickly as water wings, noodles or found on the Memorial Her- engineering design graph- EDG student, competed in level placing 11th. Faculty include local, state and year we have seen an increase with tips for water supervi- and quietly, adults should not inner tubes instead of life jack- mann website. ic (EDG) students brought the prepared speech com- members Dana Belt, Mary national competitions in in actual fatalities from drown- sion and safety, we greatly be involved in any other activi- ets. These toys are not life home silver medals from petition and placed fourth Ann Blake, William Buel which students demon- ing incidents,” said Robert decrease the odds of seeing ties such as reading, playing the 50th annual SkillsUSA in the nation. and David Castillo trav- strate occupational and Lapus, M.D., medical director children and adults alike in cards, or talking on the phone National Leadership and Cosmetology students eled with the students to leadership skills. of the Pediatric Emergency the emergency room.” while watching children. Skills conference held in Trisha McCurdy, Candice the national competition. SkillsUSA programs Department at Children’s This year, Children’s • Use the buddy system: Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? June. Priest, Carrie McCord, “It was amazing to also help to establish in- Memorial Hermann Hospital Memorial Hermann Hospital is Always swim with a buddy. The EDG team of Kailie Montoya, Amy watch all the skill sets dustry standards for job and assistant professor of pedi- helping lead educational Select swimming sites that Enayet Rahim, MD Robert “Rob” Ross, Van Herrera, Laura Adawin demonstrated in the com- skill training in the lab and atric emergency medicine at efforts in the Houston commu- have lifeguards when possible. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day Troung, and Richard Her- and Sherene Adawin petitions,” said Blake. classroom, and promote the University of Texas Health nity by partnering with the • Seizure disorder safety: If Appointments Available • Open During Science Center at Houston Texas Drowning and Pre- a family member has a seizure moso took second place placed fourth nationally in “One morning, our stu- community service. Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, nationally with their cell opening and closing cere- dents, along with hundreds More than 300,000 stu- Medical School. “With six vention Alliance. Special disorder, provide one-on-one phone drying device, monies. of other SkillsUSA stu- dents and advisors, orga- fatalities in seven weeks, our “Water Watcher” tags attached supervision around water, Medicare & most private insurance. hope is to increase awareness to a whistle with a five-point including swimming pools. which dries out cell phones McCurdy was also dents, helped out at a local nized into more than and prevent future occurrenc- pledge for water safety are Consider taking showers rather Discounts for patients without insurance. using a hair dryer and elected state vice president homeless shelter, which 17,000 sections and 52 es.” being distributed in the pediat- than using a bathtub for bath- Se Habla Español dehumidifier after the for SkillsUSA Texas post- was so great to see. This state and territorial associ- According to the Centers ric emergency room and the ing. Wear life jackets when phones have been dropped secondary. Automotive experience will last a life- ations, join SkillsUSA for Disease Control, drowning pediatric acute care unit to par- boating. Call 281-481-8500 in water. student Ryan Nelson, also time.” annually. is the No. 1 cause of death for ents and caretakers visiting the • Learn to swim: Formal
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Donate more about different surgical Friendship Club !& + ( +(!14 + (3# +! 5" +# MHSH hosts a quarterly blood during the MHSH’s options, recovery time, and Join MHSH for refresh- what makes a good candidate. ments and support on Aug. 4 9 & : ') %* ; ( The bariatric team will also 13, 20 and 27, from noon to 1 ' % % )% ) * ( answer any questions. p.m. This event is held in the & ! *7' & +&$ *7 *& ! " If you have had bariatric Maternal Fetal Medicine LEGAL NOTICE surgery and are looking for Clinic located in Medical & +& +& an aftercare program to assist Plaza I on the second floor. ) & 0*< Homeowner Committee Election in your weight loss journey, Discussion topics include + 51 + 1 3#3 call the Bariatric Clinic at going back to work, low milk )'0*< +5 #! +" !" An election for a position on the 281-929-6440. supply, breastfeeding rewards On-campus seminars are and challenges, and lactation / =>< 0 < + 0 + (3# + (3# Sagemeadow Maintenance Committee held the second Tuesday of support. 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Registration starts at and are available for purchase * * *% % * in the Sagemeadow MUD building at 5:30 and the seminar starts at at the class. A walk-in option %* * * * % ( 6 p.m. is also available. Ten are $50 the corner of Hall Road and Blackhawk Pediatric Weight or $5 walk-ins. For informa- 8 : ? -. +#5 Blvd. Management Program tion, contact Perla Dougherty MHSH hosts a four-day at 832-221-3485 or perla 9 & : ? -. +" # Pediatric Weight Manage- [email protected]. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 7, 2014 AARP 199 meets Aug. 15 Lions Club meeting set AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, Over The Back Fence by Alexis The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tues- Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Community Center, day, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (inside Clear Gulf Freeway. Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). For more information, call George Malone at 281- Attendees of the August meeting will have enter- 438-7243. tainment provided by Harry’s World of Music, playing LEADER STAFFERS SHARE BIRTHDAY for a birthday cake for Maria Garcia. The Toshana Kitchen, Christopher Herrera, a variety of good listening music that will bring back South Belt Leader staffers Nancy Heeth day for a party for Maria Calvillo is Aug. 12. James Xavier Garcia, Shawn Arguello, Fall registration open at SJC great memories for all. AARP invites members to join and Jannie Scarberry share a birthday Melillo Middle School David Elliot, Heather DeRousse, Jarod Registration is now open at San Jacinto College for for a musical variety show and a walk down memory Wednesday, Aug. 13. Best wishes are sent Celebrating a birthday Aug. 8 is Rebekah Hunt, Rebekah Peterson, Jami Cadena the fall 2014 semester, which begins on Aug. 25. The lane. to both from their families, co-workers and Peterson. On Aug. 12, happy birthday and Verda Carr; Saturday, Aug. 9: Sam registration payment deadline is Aug. 14. The August meeting is also a potluck lunch, so friends. greetings are sent to Kayren Mingus. Aug. Farias, Trae Buchanan, Jennifer Weise, Registration remains open after Aug. 14, but all members and guests are asked to bring a dish to share SCHOOL DAZE 13 is the day for a double-layer cake for Dennis Spencer, Josie Mendez, Unatrice financial obligations incurred after the payment dead- after the performance. The following personnel and staff mem- Patricia Concha and Debra Yocum. Jackson, Robert Coy, Patti Racicot and line not covered by financial aid, installment payment Everyone is invited to come to the meeting, and bers of the Pasadena Independent School Beverly Hills Intermediate Jill Kasselman; Sunday, Aug. 10: Alex plan, third party agreement, or scholarship must be to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. District celebrate birthdays Aug. 7 through On Aug. 11, happy birthday greetings Limon, Zerick Guinn and Keith Black; paid on the day of registration. before the meeting starts. Aug 13. are sent to Wendy McClain and Travis Monday, Aug. 11: Ann Yenee Ly-Penn, The South campus is located at 13735 Beamer Road For those who are interested in joining the group, Atkinson Elementary Teichelman. Martin Zuber, Felicia Minjares, Jill in Houston, Central campus is at 8060 Spencer annual dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one Sing a happy birthday song to Martha Thompson Intermediate Hansen, Daryl Shaulis, Hugo Gomez, Highway in Pasadena, and the North campus is at 5800 must be a member of national AARP to join any local Mercardo and Nilda Ayala Aug. 12. On Aug. 13, blow out the birthday can- Shannon Burke and Sonja Terry; Tuesday, Uvalde Road in Houston. For more information, visit Meador Elementary dles for Cliff Neel. Aug. 12: Leslie Rojas, Angela Brock, chapter. Every month the group has different speakers Marking a birthday Aug. 7 is Monti Dobie High Ronald Philpott, Linda Wilson, Denise www.sanjac.edu. to discuss various topics of interest to seniors. They also Marquez. Birthday greetings are in order The day for a cake for La Nguyen is Aug. Renee Gomez, Maricela Lopez and organize day trips by bus to local area points of interest for Colleen Robles on Aug. 8. Blow out the 8. Birthday greetings are sent to Yvette Mike Millikin; and Wednesday, Aug. 13: HCMG presents Texas Super Stars at minimal cost. The next day trip will be to Moody birthday candles Aug. 10 for Molly Savala. Giron, Kim Rinehart and Kevin Schulba Nicole Foster, Carlos Gomez, Shawna Harris County Master Gardener Ginia Keen-Mattern Gardens in Galveston on Sept. 8. Moore Elementary Aug. 10. Merchant, Lisa Iguess, Anthony Dittrich, will present Texas Super Stars on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at For more information, contact Quin Shepperd at Aug. 7 is the day for a birthday cake for FACEBOOK FRIENDS CELEBRATE Erica Sadler, Erica Garcia-SanMiguel, 6:30 p.m. in the Clear Lake Park meeting room, 5001 281-486-7770 or [email protected]. Gisela Villagarcia. Blow out the birthday BIRTHDAYS Jannie Scarberry, Rita Garcia-Olivares, Nasa Parkway in Seabrook. candles for Jill Lacamu Aug. 13. The Leader sends happy birthday wish- Dinah Palmer and Bill Weatherford. The event is free and space is limited so register at South Belt Elementary es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS 281-855-5600. For more details, visit https://hcmga. Luriene Velazques is sent a birthday birthday this week: E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. greeting Aug. 8. Thursday, Aug. 7: Curtis Bradley, Sean congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Stuchbery Elementary Gilbert, Challen Averre, Claudia Castillo, beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Shirleene Lipsey is wished a happy Aubreae Swanson, Eric Jackson, line. birthday Aug. 9. Blow out the candles for Doug Mills and Vu Tuong. Friday, Aug. 8: Items must be submitted by Friday noon EEll RRedentoredentor AApartmentspartments I & IIII Salma Meziou Aug. 10. Aug. 11 is the day Kathy Jones, Brad Fuller, Jesse Lopez, for the next week’s publication. Senior Housing DeLeon encouraged potential in Rasool 62 yrs and older Largest selection of 8808 Frey Rd. 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The information and photos were supplied by the Pasadena Independent School District. JJoinoin uuss oonn The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from South Houston High School. (See Pages 2A and 3A.) FFacebook!acebook! Clear Creek ISD wins prestigious TCASE award For life Clear Creek Independent ACES is a research- successful in post-second- ingful adult life that adult life. We want our Get local news School District was recent- based, off campus commu- ary education, employment, involves community activi- students to be part of their ly named the winner of the nity-based program that and service learning oppor- ties, supports and social community and we plan to 2014 TCASE District allows students to enter an tunities, in addition to opportunities. make that happen through and updates insurance, Achievement Award. The adult schedule once they receiving the adult living Townsley Raposa, coor- not only vocational and ser- District Achievement Award have completed their first skills they require to main- dinator of high school spe- vice learning opportunities, is designed to recognize four years of high school. tain their individual adult cial education in Clear but through providing train- between call a good Texas school districts with The program also requires schedule. Creek ISD says, “ARD ing on recreation and lei- innovative programming further transition support to Clear Creek ISD demon- (Admission, Review, and sure options that exist in the issues! and strategies that have attain the students’ post-sec- strates its commitment to Dismissal) meetings have community.” neighbor. moved student achievement ondary goals. inclusive education and shifted from paperwork to “Clear Creek Indepen- and results forward. 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Call me Remember When and get a quote on the insurance that helps get you back where you belong. 35 years ago (1979) at Sam Houston State Uni- ownership in the city of awarded two Purple Hearts ter damage, while the third Dobie High School se- versity. Houston’s water plant and and a Bronze Star for his and fourth fl oors incurred Michael W. Jewell, CLU nior Linda Richardson Members of the expand the district. service in the U.S. Army. minimal smoke damage. No 12929 Gulf Freeway State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com was named “All American Southeast Volunteer Fire Clear Brook High School Daigle, a 1983 Dobie grad- injuries were reported, as Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) Cheerleader” out of the 600 Department responded to a began offering Mandarin uate, was honored by hav- hospital staff and patients students who attended camp call reporting rubber burn- Chinese classes. ing one of his Purple Hearts are not allowed in the me- 281-481-2121 ing at a Sagemeadow home Frazier Elementary pinned on by former Pres- chanical room. farmers.com to fi nd that there was no School was the only school ident George W. Bush at fi re. The odor had come of the Pasadena Indepen- a ceremony in Dallas. He from two skunks in the dent School District’s 51 was awarded one Purple front of the home. campuses to receive “recog- Heart for taking a bullet GARNER VISION CENTER 30 years ago (1984) nized” status for above-av- in his leg and the other for The sixth annual Kick-a- erage performance on the injury sustained while the Family Owned & Operated thon to benefi t the Muscular Texas Assessment of Aca- vehicle he was in ran over Dystrophy Association was demic Skills. an improvised explosive de- “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” held at the Astroarena. The 15 years ago (1999) vice (IED). He received the event was sponsored by the Pasadena Independent Bronze Star for his valor as Here comes • Treatment of Dobie High School Lari- School District students a medic on many dangerous aettes and Channel 39. continued to make impres- missions. Eye Diseases Pasadena Independent sive gains on the Texas A fatal traffi c accident School District board mem- Assessment of Academic took place in the 2600 block the bride . . . bers approved teacher sala- Skills test for the 1998-99 of Genoa Red Bluff. The ry increases averaging 15.7 school year. driver of a black Acura TL percent over the previous Students in Pasadena and was traveling east on Genoa Dr. B.J. Garner year’s without increasing Clear Creek independent Red Bluff and attempted to Let South Belt Graphics Therapeutic Optometrist local taxes for the 1984-85 school districts were start- pass a slow moving vehi- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist school year. ing school. cle. The Acura then struck & Printing take care of all 25 years ago (1989) 10 years ago (2004) a blue Suzuki motorcycle Heavy winds spurned by Students in the Pasadena traveling west on Genoa • Laser Surgery Hurricane Chantal, record- Independent School Dis- Red Bluff. The driver of the your printing needs for Consultations Laura Garner, ed at more than 70 mph at trict, as well as Clear Creek motorcycle, Joshua Wells, Registered Optician Hobby Airport, ripped away ISD, were set to return to 21, was killed. part of the metal roof of school Aug. 16. 1 year ago (2013) your special day. the Beamer Road Medical Robert Reid, who played Houston fi refi ghters re- Building. with the Houston Rockets sponded to a three-alarm • Contact Lenses Ricardo Gonzales, 31, from 1977 to 1988, made a fi re Sunday afternoon at • Invitations • Envelopes • died when a driver lost special appearance at a car Memorial Hermann South- control of his car, running wash held by the Sagemont east Hospital. The fi re • Eyewear into and through Gonzales’ Sluggers at Bayou City occurred in a mechanical • Napkins • Matchbooks • home, killing him as he sat Wings. room on the second fl oor of in a chair. A 17-year-old South Belt a professional building in Melinda McClure, • Thank You Cards • Optometry Tech 20 years ago (1994) area youth, last seen at her the 11900 block of Astoria Sagemeadow Municipal grandmother’s house, went around 4:30 p.m. Authori- – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – Utility District voters over- missing. ties said the second fl oor of whelmingly approved a $6 5 years ago (2009) the building suffered heavy 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 million bond package to al- Former South Belt res- smoke and fi re damage. 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 low the district to purchase ident James Daigle was The fi rst fl oor suffered wa- Thursday, August 7, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Delgado gives businesses advice on bad checks Wrights celebrate 50th anniversary Continued from Page 1A Criminal Procedure. If the check is stamped there are no identifi ers (a • a trial by the court returned “insuffi cient funds” The Harris County Dis- STOP PAYMENT, a civil Texas Drivers License or • to be represented by or “account closed.” trict Attorney prosecutes suit may be fi led to recover date of birth for the defen- an attorney of that person’s Notice that payment was criminal cases fi led in the amount of the check dant) choice refused by the bank for in- the Harris County Justice If the check is stamped A person accused in a If the defendant enters a suffi cient funds may be an Courts. No Account, Refer to Mak- justice of the peace court of plea of “guilty” or “no con- actual notice or notice in Filing the Complaint er, or Unable to Locate Ac- “issuance of a bad check” test,” or is found guilty after writing sent by registered • A complaint must be count, the court will need has the right to: trial, the justice of the peace or certifi ed mail with return made and must be accom- clarifi cation from the bank • see the complaint that will punish the defendant receipt requested, or tele- panied by an affi davit stat- to support criminal charges has been fi led with the court by assessing a fi ne not to gram with report of delivery ing probable cause. A letter will be issued if • a trial by jury exceed $500. requested. A notice must be • The affi davit is a writ- addressed to the person who ten statement containing issued the check at: enough facts about the • the address shown on transaction. the check Items needed to fi le • the address shown on • The original check or a the records of the bank certifi ed copy of the check • the address shown on from the bank that shows the records of the person to the reason why the check whom the check was given was returned The notice must contain • The notice to the check the following statement: writer of the bank’s refusal “This is a demand for pay- to pay ment in full for a check or • The registered or cer- order not paid because of tifi ed mail receipt showing a lack of funds or insuffi - notice given cient funds. If you fail to • Someone who is able make payment in full with- to identify the check writer in 10 days after the date of must be available for trial receipt of this notice, the When a suffi cient com- failure to pay creates a pre- plaint has been fi led, the sumption for committing justice of the peace will no- an offense, and this matter tify the check writer of the may be referred for crimi- fi ling of the charge either nal prosecution.” by: Court procedures • issuing an arrest war- Criminal procedures rant or a summons for cases that are within • a notice advising of On Aug. 14, 2014, Jim and Dee Wright will celebrate eling and visiting children and grandchildren and the criminal jurisdiction of the fi ling of the charge and Participating in the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon July their 50th anniversary. They were married on Aug. attending as many of their activities as possible. the Harris County Justice providing an opportunity to 31 were, left to right, chamber President Chris Clark, Judge Jo Ann Delgado, 14, 1964 in Newton, Iowa. The Wrights now reside Upon retirement, Jim was diagnosed with lung Courts are found in Chap- appear and answer Constable Chris Diaz and chamber board member Emory Gadd. in Pearland and are former 30-year Sagemont res- cancer and now is an over-5-year survivor. He is a ter 45 of the Texas Code of • no warrant court letter Photo by Marie Flickinger idents. They will celebrate with an open house at retired machinist from Gates Machine Tool Repair their church with a family dinner to follow. Sever- in Manvel, and Dee retired from school nursing af- al of their original wedding party will be present ter 33 years with the Pasadena Independent School to help them celebrate. The open house is hosted District. She worked at Golden Acres for 5 years South Belt Baillio wins vocal competition by the couple’s children and grandchildren: Ed, and 27 years at Burnett Elementary. They are ac- Shellye and Elizabeth Wright of Blue Ridge, Texas; tive members of First United Methodist Church of Graphics & Printing Maddie Baillio is the my Award nominated enter- competition, held in the the Tin Pan Alley era of the Bob, Stacy, Adam, Rebecca and Joseph Wright of Pearland. Jim is an active member of the Pearland One stop for all 2014 winner of the Great tainer and founder of the Indiana city of Carmel. The early to mid-20th century. Westerville, Ohio; and Randy, Deanna, Alan and Lions Club and the ladies of the Silverlake Lions American Songbook Vocal Great American Songbook annual event is sponsored Mentors this year includ- your printing needs: Daniel Newcomb of Pearland. Ed, Bob and Deanna has invited Dee to join their club. The Wrights are Academy and Competition, Foundation, Michael Fein- by the Great American ed Cheryl Bentyne, Gram- are all graduates of J. Frank Dobie High School. planning to spend a week in Tahoe soon to cele- • Business Forms • Business Cards a recent graduate of Clear stein. The winner will serve Songbook Foundation and my Award-winning jazz Jim and Dee both retired in 2008 and enjoy trav- brate, and a cruise to be enjoyed later. • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes Falls High School in League as the Great American singer from Manhattan • Wedding Invitations City. Songbook Youth Ambassa- Transfer; Marc Cherry, • Thank You Notes • Menus As the first-place winner, dor for one year and will Desperate Housewives cre- • Directories • and much more! Baillio receives scholar- have opportunities to per- ator, television producer, ships and the chance of a form throughout the year. and Songbook aficionado; 11555 Beamer lifetime: the opportunity to Baillio joined 11 other Michael Feinstein, compe- Malveaux had indelible effect on Truong 281-484-4337 perform with two-time high school vocalists at the tition founder and five-time Khoa X. Truong, one of J. Frank Dobie High government and Latin Club. Emmy and five-time Gram- week-long academy and Grammy nominee; Sylvia McNair, two-time Grammy School’s Shining Stars, is shown with his teach- Truong stated, “I wish Ms. Malveaux hadn’t been Award winner and regional er, Michelle Malveaux. Truong and Malveaux were my fantastic homeroom teacher for the past three Emmy Award winner. The honored at the annual Pasadena Independent School years. I wish she hadn’t been so helpful with my trivial FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru AAug.ug. 2211 mentors selected the Youth District Shining Stars Gala which recognizes the top high school problems. I wish she was less funny, less New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com Ambassador at the end of students from each high school and their favorite experienced, less amicable. Alas, c’est la vie. This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash the final performance. teachers. “Sometimes in life you get stuck with a horrid lot Baillio is attending Mary- Truong is the son of Hung Truong and Lan Pham. of amazing teachers like Ms. Malveaux. Her effect on MMs.s. JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. mount Manhattan in New He volunteered for the National Honor Society Group me as an educator, advisor, life coach, contemporary, York City this fall and says Services and as a pit player for Into The Woods, (and do I dare go so far to say friend?) is indelible. Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. she looks forward to the a musical produced by Dobie’s Fine Arts depart- Any successes that await me in the future will have Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years amazing adventures that ment. He was also a music minister at St. Luke the been caused in some part by Ms. Malveaux, and for Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Maddie Baillio life has in store. Evangelist. that I am forever indebted.” Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES She is the daughter of His extracurricular activities included National Truong has shown leadership skills as a vice pres- Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, is the only U.S. competition Stephanie and Blu Baillio, Honor Society, calculus elite tutor, Dobie’s Comedy ident of the Latin Club, study captain for dramatic dedicated solely to the Memorial Hermann South- including MELILLO & MORRIS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. Improv Troupe, theater arts, marching band, student interpretation, senior class president and National music from Broadway, east Hospital’s operating Honor Society. 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 2281-464-236681-464-2366 Hollywood musicals and room director. This fall, Truong 1115901590 HughesHughes RRd.d. @ BBW8W8 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity 1124902490 ScarsdaleScarsdale BBlvd.lvd. will be attending North- western University in Singles dance Aug. 16 the School of Communi- cations. He plans to have The Bay Area Singles Bring party snacks to a future in business and/ Club will hold its month- share. Cost is $7 for mem- or music. ly dance on Saturday, Aug. bers and $9 for nonmem- The South Belt Shin- 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. at bers. ing Stars will be presented the VFW Lodge Post For more information, in a series of 10 students 6378, 5204 Highway 3 in call 409-948-1156 or 281- Dickinson. 337-3112. being honored along with their favorite mentor. This is the tenth in the series of 10. The 10 Shining Stars represent the Top 10 Dobie High School students. The information and photos were supplied by the Pasadena Indepen- dent School District. The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from South Houston High School. (See Pages 2A and 3A.) Schools named for Roberts, Sullivan Continued from Page 1A the community because perfect school board mem- group effort,” Sullivan said. livan very responsive as a that’s how we get things ber.” “I’ve had the honor of Pasadena ISD board mem- done on the school board,’” Both Sullivan and Rob- working with great people ber. Haney said. erts expressed humility in on the board. They are truly “If I had a question “She was always empa- the honor of having schools part of my family.” about something, I would thetic to teachers and their named on their behalf. Roberts and Sullivan go to her, and she would concerns and everyone in “I didn’t do anything have both served on the say, ‘We like to hear from the district. This made her a alone. It has all been a PISD board for 21 years. CHURCH DIRECTORY
The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST New Covenant Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Attend the “Farcical Flooding” (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com Genesis 6: 9 & 9: 17 10603 Blackhawk LITURGY SCHEDULE 281-484-4230 Kirkwood South Christian Church Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Church of Your Choice (Disciples of Christ) Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Where God Makes Lives Better Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Day Care Facilities 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 281-481-0004 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday School - 9 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Sunday Wednesday Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. www.KSCchurch.org Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 7, 2014 South Belt residents enjoy summer vacations Stevens, family visit Branson, Missouri Kostikoglous family travels to Greece The Kostikoglous family recently visited Greece on of the South Belt area. Tiffani teaches at Clear Lake a summer vacation. During their visit, they saw the Elementary where Jacob and Marina attend. Da- bones of St. Lazarus at an ancient monastery. The nae is a student at Clear Lake Intermediate. Sokra- monastery also had a zoo of peacocks, antelopes, tis Kostikoglous, the children’s father and Tiffani’s parrots and swans. The Kostikoglous are residents husband, is a math teacher at Dobie High School.
Seventy-six-year-old Mary Stevens recently went on a vacation accompanied by her family to Branson, Mo. Visiting Branson has been on Stevens’ bucket list and she can now cross it off. While on the trip, the Stevens family had the opportunity to zip line, as well as ride race carts and segways for the fi rst time. The family also stopped in Jones, Okla., to celebrate the graduation of Stevens made a stop in Oklahoma to visit her a family member. Shown above are, left to right, Mary Stevens, Dee Goff and grandson at his high school graduation. Shown John Goff zip lining in Branson. above with Stevens is Conner Carrizales. Above, Marina and Jacob Kostikoglous play on the sandy beaches of Greece. Shown at right are, left to right, Marina, Danae, Jacob and Tiffani Kostikoglous in front of an acient monastery in Lefka- da, a peninsula in southwestern Greece.
Email 2014 vacation photos to: [email protected] WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE All submissions should include where SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY and when the photo was taken, as well CCallall aandnd aasksk aboutabout oourur as identify each person in the picture and tell the story about the trip. COOKIE All photos must be high resolution. DECORATING Stevens takes charge of a race cart driving speeds of more than 40 miles Stevens prepares to ride a segway for the fi rst time. per hour. Do not compress photos when emailing. PARTIES VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL Veteran students offered YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS 14020 Galveston Road 5968 Fairmont Parkway Phams take trip to California Suite 180 Suite F Webster, Texas 77598 Pasadena, Texas 77505 exclusive history course at SJC 281-218-6744 281-487-1400 Beginning this fall, San War America through the course and other San Jacinto Catering - 713-412-8807 Catering - 281-979-6846 Jacinto College will offer a 20th century. Lyde believes College veteran services, wwww.savannahcafeandbakery.comww.savannahcafeandbakery.com U.S. history course exclu- the veteran students them- visit sanjac.edu/veterans. sively for veteran students. selves will contribute a lot to “I had a desire to work the class given their own with this special group of experiences. “I think the dif- men and women, so I asked ference between this course that the course be created,” and others will be the veter- said San Jacinto College his- ans themselves and their tory professor, Kearby Lyde, shared military experiences. who will teach this course. “I They will be able to relate to have found that my veteran what their fathers and grand- students are, most often, more fathers went through, and serious about their goals and will be able to look at events their education. I think a lot in a ‘big picture’ sort of way, of that comes from their finally seeing the long-term experiences in the military.” effects of decisions made 50 Lyde, who has taught at to 100 years ago.” San Jacinto College for Veteran student and South almost 40 years, has a back- campus veteran center staff ground in military and diplo- member, Claudia Milton, Left to right, Xuan, Hong and Linh Pham pose at the Golden matic history. During his says that this course can eas- Gate Bridge at the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco. time as a history professor at ily be a comfortable environ- the college, Lyde has inter- ment for veterans starting viewed more than 2,000 vet- college courses for the first erans who fought in World time. “They can feel more Wars I and II, were in China comfortable in the classroom Xuan Pham stands at the end of the in the 1930s, flew on the and not feel so out of place, iconic Route 66 trail in Santa Monica. Doolittle raid in 1942, especially if it’s the veterans cracked German code, and first semester,” said Milton, a dropped the atomic bomb on Navy veteran. Hiroshima. “So many of Eugene Bernard, South them lost friends who were campus Veteran Success closer than family, so I feel coordinator, says this course it’s important to keep as is yet another opportunity the many of those stories as alive college is providing veteran as possible,” he said. Since students to meet other veter- 1981, Lyde has also orga- ans on campus, allowing nized student and faculty them to build important sup- trips to Europe that include portive networks. “The veter- many locations of both World an centers have been very Wars. “It’s much easier to successful in creating a sense talk about aspects of World of community with our stu- War I and World War II after dent-veteran population,” Linh Pham observes the moon Shown above, left to right are Linh, Hong and Dai Pham in having ‘walked the ground.’” said Bernard. “The students The course is a reserved have started taking classes through the telescope in Griffi th Ob- front of the Conservatory of Flowers building at the Golden section of HIST 1302, which together and forming study servatory in Los Angeles. Gate Park in San Francisco. covers the second half of groups amongst themselves. American history, post-Civil This history course that is exclusively for veterans is a great opportunity for that UHCL to offer new doctorate in curriculum, instruction camaraderie to be extended.” University of Houston- skills in the workforce could instructional coaches, spe- Collaborative for Excellence tatives from the coordinating Registration for the course Clear Lake received approval limit Houston and the sur- cialists, leaders and adminis- in Science Teachers, and the board as well as three exter- is available to San Jacinto from the Texas Higher Edu- rounding area’s potential for trators, who seek to improve UHCL Mathematic Institute nal reviewers from universi- College veteran students cation Coordinating Board to cultural and economic their practice, positively are attended by many poten- ties with similar doctoral pro- through their campus Center offer a Doctor of Education in growth. impact their institutions, and tial curriculum and instruc- grams. The group conducted of Excellence for Veteran curriculum and instruction “The successful education to advance their professional tion doctoral candidates.” a two-day site visit in March Student Success. with a science, technology, of a culturally and linguisti- careers,” says Sue Brown, Brown adds that the doc- to assess and confirm UHCL’s San Jacinto College con- engineering and mathematics cally diverse population is UHCL associate professor toral program will also prove readiness to offer the curricu- tinues to be a leader in veter- or STEM-related focus. The the key to Houston being a and chair of the Doctorate in beneficial for professionals lum and instruction doctoral an student services and edu- degree will be offered through cultural and economic center, Curriculum and Instruction. employed in the informal degree. cation. Last spring, the col- the university’s School of as well as making it a major A survey distributed to education sector such as those “We’re pleased to include lege hosted the first Veteran Education beginning spring nucleus for international potential doctoral candidates who work at museums, edu- this new doctoral program Resource Fair at the South 2015. trade and commerce,” in the Houston-Galveston cational outreach and com- among our offerings,” says campus, where local repre- The board gave final explains UHCL President area indicated a 74 percent munity centers, as well as Dennis W. Spuck, School of sentatives from various orga- approval to UH-Clear Lake’s William A. Staples. “Our interest and likelihood of other educational-related Education dean. “It will serve nizations provided student advanced degree request in program will provide not signing up for the program. industries. the growing population in this and community veterans July. The university’s propos- only well-qualified educators “The results were not sur- Approval of UHCL’s sec- area, filling the local void in information on benefits, al included data from several to address the academic prising,” says Brown. “UHCL ond doctoral degree – the uni- doctoral-level academic career opportunities, medical state and national reports that needs of an increasing num- has both strong programs and versity also offers a Doctor of preparation for communities care, and reservist informa- forecast the Houston area as ber of students, but educators faculty in the STEM academ- Education in Educational in the UHCL service area.” tion. In addition, San Jacinto one of the nation’s fastest who can also enhance the ic areas, along with several Leadership – by the Texas Qualified candidates will College earned its fourth growing populations with an students’ chances of succeed- multiyear science and mathe- Higher Education Coordi- have a master level degree in Military Friendly Schools increasing demand for educa- ing in the college classroom matics grants that bring class- nating Board followed an a STEM-related area. rating from Victory Media, tional leaders able to address and beyond.” room teachers to our UHCL extensive review process For information, contact Inc., and was named a “Best the academic needs of a bour- “The doctoral degree will campus for professional which included an on-campus the School of Education College for Vets” by Military geoning student population. also address the needs of pro- development and master level visit. Members of the state’s Office of Academic Advising Times in 2014. Research data also noted fessionals in the K-12 educa- classes each year. Programs, coordinating board’s site visit at 281-283-3600 or email For more information on that the lack of basic STEM tion sector such as teachers, like the Texas Regional team included two represen- [email protected]. registration for the history SECTION B Thursday, August 7, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED South Belt news, notes Dobie football makes fi rst snap Aug. 11; path to season openers ongoing 12-under softball tryouts M Muchuch ooff tthehe ppreseasonreseason I Incomingncoming ffreshmenreshmen wwillill ssaid.aid. bbuzzuzz iiss aaboutbout ttoo bbee rre-e- ttakeake tthehe fi eeldld aatt 9 aa.m..m. 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SUVs & Limos and Class 5A state semifi - Proceeds from the 2014 5A state title a season ago. 99 $3 OFF* Visit our website - www.timeoutsportsbars.com $12 Value! 39 per vehicle Expires 8/31/14 nalist Clear Falls. event will go to support As for Clear Brook, Not valid with any other offer Not valid with any other offer Locally, Clear Brook the J.J. Watt Foundation, Continued on Page 3B Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 7, 2014 Rising Stars track wraps up season at Junior Olympics The fi nal results may 2014 season was his most onships the fi nal week of three medal in hand, yet to, especially in the past letes wanted to try some vance in fi eld events this not have indicated as enjoyable in perhaps a de- July at Turner Stadium in that mattered little to Kim- couple of years, but that’s new events this season, year than in the running Junior Olympic Girls’ Results much, but it was with great cade. Spring. ble in the end. the way it goes some- so that’s what we focused events, and that’s unusual conviction that longtime Twenty of 21 RSTC na- Results show that just “The results weren’t times,” Kimble said. on. for this team. Rising Stars Track Club tional qualifi ers attended one fi nished with a top- what we have been used “Quite a few of our ath- “We had more kids ad- Continued on Page 6B Nadiya Shelby 8-under founder and head coach the USA Track and Field Ivory Kimble said the Junior Olympic Champi- long jump 21st – 3.04 meters Warriors’ basketball reaches AAU national fi nal Camryn Dickson 9–10 Junior Olympic Boys’ Results 100-meter dash 8th – 14.61 200-meter dash 24th – 30.42 Menelik Gurnell 8-under Christianne Ross 11–12 shot put 19th – 5.18 meters 1,500-meter walk 17th – 10:14.39 Jatay Solis 9-10 1,500-meter walk 10th – 11:40.39 Amari Singleton 11–12 Christian Ross 11-12 1,500-meter walk disqualifi ed 1,500-meter walk 3rd – 9:09.51 Sydney Devereaux 13–14 Kelby Williams 11-12 1,500-meter run 32nd – 5:21.83 mini-javelin foul Camille Singleton 15-16 Deon Brown 13-14 400-meter dash 49th – 1:03.09 shot put 20th – 12.01 meters Christal Dickson 15-16 Luis Figueroa 13-14 3,000-meter walk 15th – 24:37.07 3,000-meter walk 9th – 19:20.18 javelin throw 26th – 25.81 meters Caleb Devereaux 15-16 Kalia Hendrix 15-16 800-meter run 20th – 2:01.11 javelin throw 37th – 19.53 meters Cody Turner 15-16 Breanna Byrd 17-18 triple jump 14th – 12.57 meters triple jump 34th – 9.95 meters Jacoby Davis 15-16 javelin throw 33rd – 25.39 meters The South Shore Warriors, featuring several standouts from in Duncanville. Members of the team are, left to right, (front high jump 13th – 1.75 meters the Dobie High School program, went 6-0 in action at the Am- row) Treveon Kelly, Justin Turner, James Washington, Garion Dominique Lewis 17-18 ateur Athletic Union National Championships in Louisville, Slayton, (back row) Travores Gilbert, Jarrett Rich, Jason Les- 400-meter dash 40th – 59.38 Jeremy Davis 15-16 Ky. The locals reached the championship game before falling ter, Jarvis Lester, Blake Deegan and Alwynn VanBuren (South javelin throw 40th – 31.12 meters to Team Michigan. Before the trip to Louisville, the locals ad- Shore Warriors president). Not pictured is head coach Sidney 800-meter run 16th – 2:21.08 vanced to the semifi nals at the NBA Silver Bracket Showcase Jacques, Jr.
At left, Christian Ross of the Rising Stars stands on the med- al stand at the Unit- ed States Track and Field Junior Olympic Games late last month after fi nishing third for a bronze medal in the boys’ 11-12-year-old 1,500-meter walk. At 9 minutes, 9.51 seconds, Ross was able to claim the lone top-three med- al of the competition for the locals. Athletes from across the nation attended the seven-day event at Turner Sta- dium in Spring. The Rising Stars, the lon- gest-running youth track and fi eld pro- gram in the South Belt area, has consistently sent numerous ath- letes to area, regional and national compe- titions each summer. This summer, 20 ath- letes from the Rising Stars’ program made their way to the Junior Olympics. The team is led by founder and head coach Ivory Kim- ble. Photos submitted
At left, Rising Stars Track Club athlete Camryn Dickson (7369) shows off her ribbon to local track club fans after placing eighth in the 100-me- ter dash at the USA Track and Field Ju- nior Olympic Cham- pionships July 21-27 at Turner Stadium in Spring. Competing in the 9-10-year-old division, Dickson de- livered a time of 14.61 seconds for the eighth- place fi nish. Dickson also was part of the qualifying fi eld in the 200-meter dash. There, she wound up 24th with a time of 30.24. Dickson’s older sister, Christal, also took part in a pair of events in the 15-16-year-old di- vision. In all, the Ris- ing Stars qualifi ed 21 of 34 athletes to nation- als, winding up anoth- er successful season for the longstanding South Belt area youth track and fi eld club. Thursday, August 7, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Following opening tri-match, Dobie volleyball headed to San Antonio tourney Continued from Page 1B How will the Lady Aug. 4, there were vacan- with this group,” Sabatell down as quickly as you’d p.m. in the Lady Wolver- San Antonio Northside ISD Invitational Dobie varsity volleyball Longhorns fare this sea- cies at setter and at hit- said. “We’re not at a point like. ines’ home gymnasium. head coach Joe Sabatell son? After just two short ter that needed to be ad- this year that we were at “This group will come As has been well docu- Friday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 16 said the Lady Longhorns’ days of workouts, the an- dressed. this time last year, but we together and play very mented, the Lady Wolver- varsity team will fi rst take swer was not simple to The way Sabatell sees knew that was probably good volleyball. How soon ines are looking to bounce on North Shore at 4 p.m. come by. things, at least for now, going to be the case. that happens is something back from a 2-10 record in Aug. 15 best-of-three matches at Brennan High School Following that match, Seven seniors exited the is that the 2014 campaign “Last year we had sev- we hope comes sooner District 24-5A play a sea- Dobie will go up against program after last season. will be one of progression. en seniors who had some than later.” son ago. Dobie vs. Brennan, 9 a.m. Elkins. The nightcap fea- There are seven more se- The pace of that progres- pretty good experience. Dobie has yet to miss Five-set match losses tures North Shore versus niors on board this season, sion is unknown. We were able to put famil- the playoffs in Sabatell’s were all the rage for Clear Dobie vs. Madison, 10:15 a.m. Elkins. but just three of those saw “We came in to work- iar things together pretty previous 10 seasons. Brook during that season, Meanwhile, all of the valuable playing time in outs with a lot of ques- quickly. That hasn’t been In fact, the Lady Long- and there is plenty of hope Trophy play continues Aug. 16 based on pool results subvarsity action will take 2013. tions to answer, and we’re as easy.” horns have rarely missed for a turnaround. place on other courts. When workouts began trying some new things Sabatell did see prog- the postseason since the Veteran head coach ress from the fi rst day of 1980s. Meredith Thompson has on-court workouts into the Nothing short of a play- as many as six key con- second. He certainly ex- off berth is expected this tributors back from 2013, pects more to come. season, but with Alvin, which will help. Lions’ camp delivers feel of football season However, the reality is Pearland and Dawson all As is the case at Dobie, that the Lady Longhorns looking for deep playoff Clear Brook’s eventual may need most or all of runs, the race to get there success level will be based the nondistrict portion of will be fi lled with chal- on what happens in the the schedule to work out lenges. revamped 24-6A race this the kinks. It’s something Brook takes on St. Agnes season. that occurs within all vol- Clear Brook’s an- Clear Lake (2012) and leyball programs at one nual opening night series Clear Falls (2013), the point or another. against St. Agnes contin- last two Region III cham- “We’re just going to ues Aug. 12 as the Lady pions, will be solid. Clear have to progress as the Wolverines host the action Springs is also drawing season goes along,” Sa- on campus. attention as a possible fa- batell said. The freshman matches vorite. Add former Class “There’s just not will be played at 4:30 p.m. 4A power Friendswood to enough time to work on all Junior varsity play comes the mix, and Clear Brook of the things you want and next at 5:30 p.m., with the knows the task at hand to be able to nail things varsity match set for 6:30 will be tough. BAYSA fall tuneup includes Dynamo The Houston Dynamo from noon to 1 p.m. valuable on-site mentoring will make its presence felt BAYSA’s not-for-profi t from referee assessors. locally during a visit to tournament is a fresh con- BAYSA’s goal is to the third annual Bay Area cept designed to educate improve everyone’s game Youth Soccer Associa- new referees while pro- (players, parents, coaches tion’s fall tuneup tourna- viding a fun experience and offi cials) in order to ment, Saturday, Aug. 23, for the incoming 2014 fall better provide a positive at El Franco Lee Park. league teams. impact on youth soccer. The park is the home of The tournament has Those wishing to regis- the South Belt Youth Soc- been recognized by the ter their respective teams cer Club. South Texas Soccer Refer- for the Aug 23-24 tourna- The Dynamo grass- ees for its focus on train- ment may do so by visit- roots team will be on the ing fi rst-time referees, al- ing https://www.gotsport. fi elds between 10 a.m. and lowing them to work side com/forms/app/Even- 3 p.m., with team mascot by side with experienced tID=39724, or by visiting Diesel scheduled to appear referees while getting www.baysa.org. Brook VB headed to Pearland invite Continued from Page 1B the start of the event Aug. San Antonio Reagan, Mar- the Lady Wolverines will 14 at 9 a.m. in the Searcy cus, Bishop Lynch, Clear play three, best-of-three Center competition gym- Lake, Lutheran South, pool play matches in rapid nasium at Pearland High Cedar Ridge, New Caney, succession Aug. 14, all at School. Allen, San Antonio John- Thompson Intermediate coaching staff personnel hosted their annaul Lions’ Manvel High School. Connie Watt, mother of son, Clements, Northwest, summer football camp, and many of those hoping to play for the school this Brook, the overall No. Houston Texans star J.J. San Antonio Churchill, season were in attendance. At left, Daniel Garza, playing the quarterback po- 67 seed, will open the Watt, will be a featured Rockwall Heath, Deer sition, chased down a loose football with defensive lineman Steven Sandoval tournament against Col- guest speaker. Park, Magnolia West, in pursuit. Above, receiver Xzaveon Cofi eld (left) tries to work his way past lege Station (24th seed) at J.J. Watt has also pro- Colleyville Heritage, Col- defensive back Xavier Hernandez on a passing route. 12:15 p.m., then return for vided a videotaped pre- lege Park, Barbers Hill, At left, Thompson In- a 1:15 p.m. match against sentation to be delivered Elkins, Dripping Springs, termediate football No. 21 Lucas Lovejoy. during the opening cer- Magnolia, Dawson, Dull- coach Bob Boyes (far The Lady Wolverines emonies. es, Coppell, San Antonio right) speaks to youth close the day with a 3:15 In previous years, the Brandeis, Friendswood, campers at the conclu- match against Trinity tournament has provid- John Paul II, Clear Falls, sion of the Lions’ an- Christian. ed funds to a number of Decatur, Round Rock nual voluntary camp. Bronze, silver, copper worhty causes based in the McNeil, Bellaire, Ama- Roughly 50 students and gold medal bracket Pearland and surrounding rillo, Boerne Champion, turned out for the play will continue Aug. 15 areas. 2014, said Turner, is St. Agnes, Nederland, four-day event, and and Aug. 16. no different. Byron Nelson, Lumber- the coaches reminded The Aug. 16 gold “The J.J. Watt Founda- ton, Highland Park, The them to stay hydrated, bracket third-place and tion will get all proceeds John Cooper School, make sure their athlet- championship games will from the pre-tournament Highland Park, Waller, ics paperwork is com- air live on Comcast Sports T-shirt sales,” Turner said. New Braunfels Canyon, plete and be ready to Network at 1:30 p.m. and “The tournament has al- Ridge Point, Concordia challenge for a start- 3:30 p.m., respectively. ready sold more than 900 Lutheran, Parish Episco- ing spot when inter- John Turner, varsity shirts for a total of nearly pal, Alvin, Aledo, Rouse, mediate workouts volleyball head coach at $15,000, all of which will Lake Highlands, Plano open Aug. 26 – the fi rst Pearland High School and go to the foundation.” West, Stratford, Incar- day of classes in the tournament director, is ex- There will be a silent nate Word, Brazoswood, Pasadena ISD. cited for the big event to auction held Aug. 14, fea- Fort Bend Austin, He- get underway. turing several items au- bron, Rockwall, Houston “The 2014 Adidas Tex- tographed by J.J. Watt in Christian, Flower Mound, as Volleyball Invitational addition to many donated Houston Episcopal, San will set a record for our items. Antonio O’Connor, Texas tournament, with 86 teams The entire fi eld of teams City, Westlake, Gran- competing for the presti- slated to compete in the bury, Manvel, Hockaday, gious championship title,” 2014 event includes host Ursuline Academy, Clear Turner said. Pearland, Southlake Car- Springs, Pearce, Tomball “We are very fortunate roll, The Kinkaid School, Memorial, Lovejoy, Trin- to have some incredible Veterans Memorial, Atas- ity Christian, College Sta- sponsors this year.” cocita, The Woodlands, El tion, Clear Brook, New Turner said opening Paso Coronado, Santa Fe, Braunfels, Alamo Heights ceremonies will signal Porter, El Paso Eastlake, and Clear Creek. CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 7 a.m. Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just Webster. 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Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop Leader Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved in. from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and 11:30 a.m. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapson- is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 line.org for a complete list of services offered. people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more infor- p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, help 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-286-1431. mation, call 281-487-8787. 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Hall in back of church. Call 409- 454-5720 for information, adults with diabetes. All subjects are open for discussion: Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program or just drop in. new technologies, research advances, fears, phobias, dat- Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of 6 p.m. ing and other personal matters. Meets the first Thursday of addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at each month at 1315 St. Joseph Parkway #1705, Medical 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or 11222 Fuqua at 6 p.m. Come and improve crossword game with Place One. Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, at 713-922-9677 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. to RSVP for child care. playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for more information. for more information. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are try- Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill” each ing to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at organization dedicated to inspiring hope in heart disease and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont patients and their families, meets the second Monday of your at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Parkway, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just each month at the Clear Lake Heart Towers auditorium, Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. drop in. 495 Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. A free meal begins Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends 11 a.m. 7 p.m. at 6:30 p.m., followed by a speaker. For more information, and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting Sunday call 281-538-4648. at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 7 p.m. advertising. Parkway, Pasadena, Room 212. Call 281-487-8787, or just Each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second drop in. Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell 487-8787, or just drop in. Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Sagemont Park The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday Conference Room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8 p.m. Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Road. of each month at Barnes and Noble at Bay Area Boulevard 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – The and the Gulf Freeway. Newcomers are welcome. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. grief support group “Friends Helping Friends” meets every 8:30 p.m. Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Monday at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical 281- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Center Blvd. in Webster. Time is 7 - 8:15 p.m. in the staff ings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.fron- call 713-204-2481. meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is wel- Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen tiersquares.com. MONDAY, AUGUST 11 come to attend. The meetings are free. For information, Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 481-5656 call 713-204-2481. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and 281-334-1033. FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. 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AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. 4 p.m. Looking at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. just drop in. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. South Belt-Ellington Leader to sell 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- Leader Reader Ads Deadline: or lease your second Tuesday of each month, September through May. They are held port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 Nasa and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Personal: Noon Tuesday home? Parkway in Seabrook near the Landolt Pavilion. All Texas retired school Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 employees from all surrounding school districts are welcome to attend Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the second Ads Are Not Taken and join this organization. Annual dues are $35. Wednesday of each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. For Business: 10:30 a.m. more information, call Steven Williams at 281-929-4199 or 713-266-6400. Over The Phone Let us Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the sec- 6:30 p.m. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 ond Tuesday of every month except June and July at Golfcrest Country Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic no changes, no refunds Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. A luncheon is available. To violence support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at help you! make reservations, call Laura Morgan at 281-484-8083. 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Noon Participants may join at any time as this is an open group. Place an ad Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets weekly on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. at 7 p.m. ______the Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. Lunch Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential in the is served for $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For more information, domestic violence support group for women meets every week. For ______call 281-900-7257 or visit [email protected]. information, call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturn ing point. South 1 p.m. com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 281- ______Belt-Ellington an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday 286-2525. Leader's through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at ______call 713-472-0565. 16603 Buccaneer Drive, across from the new Clear Lake Library. For weekly 1:30 p.m. more information, contact John Cobarruvias at john.cobarruvias@bayar- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the eanewdemocrats.org or visit www.bayareanewdemocrats.org. ______Real Estate Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 7 a.m. section! Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. Make checks payable to: from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or 11555 complete list of services offered. just drop in. 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader Beamer Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the second Thursday of port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday the month at 9:30 a.m. at Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in Webster. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, The public is welcome and encouraged to bring others. For more informa- After Hours: Use mail slot in 281- Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. tion, call 281-910-1971. 6:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 Harris County Master Gardeners –The Harris County Master Gardeners ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s 481-5656 at Precinct 2 offers free evening gardening lectures the second Tuesday Association-South meets on the second Thursday of each month at of each month. Tues., Aug. 12, Master Gardener Ginia Keen-Mattern MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway Street, presents Texas Super Stars at the Clear Lake Meeting Room (lakeside) #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes at 5001 Nasa Parkway. For more information, call 281-855-5600 or visit networking with professional business women, lunch and guest speaker. https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. Women of all ages and occupations are invited. Bring plenty of business 7 p.m. cards. Reservations are appreciated. Contact Monica Perez at mlynn Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Tuesday [email protected] for reservations, or visit the Web site at www. NNoo JJobob TToooo Small!Small! of each month at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway. For seen-abwa.org. more information, call George Malone at 281-438-7243. Noon 8 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from noon to 1 Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Now printing small-quantity orders! Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For informa- 7 p.m. tion, call 713-204-2481. 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At right, the South-Belt-based Texas Classics 13-under select baseball team fi nished second at the prestigious Blue Diamond Super Series World Series late last month in Round Rock. Competing in the major division, the Classics reached the championship game before a 4-1 setback. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Ray Castro, Eddie Coronado, Nick Gaytan, Julian Guajardo, Joey Cortez, (back row) coach Thomas Coronado, coach Adrian Cortez, Owen Castillo, David Amaya, Gavin Machado, Zack Frias, Mario Rodriguez and manager Joe Castillo. McDonald’s E3:7 program will host free softball clinic Former Dobie varsity levels. softball great Iver Mc- Those age 5 to 16 are Donald and her staff will eligible to attend the event, host McDonald’s E3:7 which will run from 2 to 5 gamechanger summer p.m. youth softball clinic Sun- To register, direct an day, Aug. 17, at El Franco email to McDonald, com- KIRKWOOD VETERINARY HOSPITAL Lee Park. plete with the participant’s The free clinic will fea- name and age, to e37ga (281) 481-5900 10580 Fuqua St. ture instruction from expe- [email protected]. rienced former players and For more information coaches, who will teach at about the program, visit www.kirkwoodveterinaryhospital.com a variety of competitive e37gamechanger.com. SJC soccer opener Aug. 16 Thank you Dr. Pryor for 40+ years of keeping our pets healthy and happy! The Dobie varsity football coaching staff expects competitive battles for playing The San Jacinto Col- mage. 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