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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, August 3, 2017 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 42, No. 27 Health fair, free supplies set Almeda Mall will host a Back-to-school fair sponsored by Texas Children’s Health Plan Sat- urday Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free back State “campus carry” law takes effect packs and school supplies along with health screenings available. Child must be present. The “campus carry” law allowing students to by the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees on The open carrying of any weapon on any Tex- law,” said San Jacinto College Chief of Police While supplies last. carry concealed weapons went into effect for all June 5 to comply with the state law. as college or university campus, including San Bruce L. Caldwell. “You are encouraged to visit community colleges in Texas, including San Ja- Areas designated as exclusion zones at San Jacinto College, is strictly prohibited. If one sees our website to fi nd a link to the college policy, as Suspicious man reported cinto College, on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Jacinto College’s four campuses will be clearly an individual openly carrying or displaying a well as more information about the law. Should Passed during the 84th Legislative Session in marked with signage. It is the responsibility of li- fi rearm on any San Jacinto College campus or you have questions that the website does not an- There have been multiple posts on local so- 2015 as Senate Bill 11, the law required com- cense holders to carry their handguns on or about property, they should immediately contact the swer, please contact the San Jacinto College Po- cial media sites this past week about a suspi- munity colleges to adopt a policy that does not their persons at all times and to ensure they are San Jacinto College Police Department at ex- lice Department.” cious man frequenting El Franco Lee Park, who generally prohibit licensed-to-carry holders from complying with the law and college policy as it tension 5555 from a campus phone or by calling SB 11 went into effect at four-year public uni- has reportedly been approaching children. Au- carrying a concealed weapon on campus but does pertains to exclusion zones on campus. San Ja- 281-476-9128. versities in August 2016, and private universities, thorities said the man has committed no known allow for certain areas or activities of the college cinto College will not provide storage for hand- “We understand that individuals may have dif- such as Rice University and the University of St. crimes. Harris County offi cials are aware of the to be exclusion zones. Such a policy was adopted guns. ferent opinions, views and questions about the Thomas, may opt out of the new law. situation and are looking into the matter. Vacation photos sought METRO officials hold open house The Leader is seeking readers’ 2017 vaca- Graham greets Bagwell METRO offi cials held a meeting Wednesday, agencies in the country to gain bus ridership in tion photos for publication. A first-, second- July 26, at the Sagemont Park Community Cen- 2016. and third-place prize of Schlitterbahn Galves- ter, as part of its summer community open house While METRO’s high-occupancy vehicle, or ton tickets will be awarded monthly to the best series. HOV, lanes, had been in place since 1979 for submissions. Email to mynews@southbelt- Staff in attendance discussed the transit com- cars with two or more passengers to utilize, the leader.com. pany’s history, as well as its current activities and company introduced its high occupancy toll, or South Belt registration set plans for the future. HOT, lanes in 2012. HOT lanes allow commut- Approved by Houston voters in 1978, MET- ers with only one person in a vehicle to pay a toll South Belt Elementary will hold pre-regis- RO opened for business in January 1979, replac- to utilize the express lanes. Around 116 million tration for Pre-K students Tuesday, Aug. 8, ing the bus service owned by the City of Houston trips per year now take place on the HOV/HOT from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-K families with Fast known as HouTran, which was plagued by out- lanes. Pass tickets must register from 8 to 9 a.m. dated equipment and not structured to accommo- Looking to the future, METRO offi cials said Registration for grade levels kindergarten date Houston’s rapid population growth. Houston is expected to soon surpass Chicago as through fourth grade will be Wednesday, Aug. METRO was originally funded by a one-cent the nation’s third largest city, with approximately 9, and Friday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. city sales tax. Offi cials said every $1 invested in 10 million people expected to live in the region and Thursday, Aug. 10, from noon to 7 p.m. public transit generates approximately $4 in eco- by 2040. For more information, call 713-740-5276. nomic return. A new METRO Park & Ride facility near El The company’s service area encompasses Dorado and the Gulf Freeway is scheduled to 1,285 square miles and also serves portions of an open in late August. The new lot is expected to SVFD offers free screenings eight-county region with its vanpool service. The alleviate overcrowding at the nearby Bay Area The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department transit authority currently employs approximate- Park & Ride. will offer free glucose readings and blood pres- ly 4,000 people. The El Dorado location will be the fi fth in sure screenings Friday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Today, the company is one of the largest and the general area, with others being located on at Walgreens, 10850 Scarsdale. For information, most effi cient transit businesses in the country, Sabo (Fuqua Park & Ride), Kurland (South visit People of Sagemont Facebook or Southeast providing roughly 8 million commuter bus trips Point Park & Ride) and Monroe (Monroe Park Volunteer Fire Department Facebook. each year. METRO is one of four urban transit & Ride). Gulf Freeway closures set According to the Texas Department of Trans- MUD check theft remains unsolved portation, at least one inside lane on the north- South Belt resident and Leader staff member Rosa Graham (left) recently traveled to Coo- perstown, New York to attend former Houston Astro Jeff Bagwell’s (right) induction into The recent theft of a check for more than second check to the city. bound and southbound frontage roads of the Gulf $95,000 taken from the Clear Brook City Munic- McBee also discovered four additional checks Freeway from NASA Road 1 to State Highway the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Graham, who previously worked in guest services for the Astros, was featured prominently on local news media during her trip, appearing on ipal Utility District remained unsolved at press totaling $3,731.50 that had been fraudulently 96 in League City will be closed nightly from 9 time. The check for $95,533.13 was original- presented and paid out. Unlike the larger check, p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. 30. At least one alter- channels 2, 11 and 13. Also pictured is an employee of MAB Celebrity Services, which or- ganized the meet and greet. See related photo on Page 6A. Photo by Don Graham ly made out to the City of Houston as payment however, McBee determined the four smaller nate lane on the northbound and southbound main for sewer service but never reached its destina- ones did not even originate from the MUD but lanes of I-45 from NASA Road 1 to State High- tion. The theft was discovered by Clear Brook had been completely falsifi ed. way 96 in League City will be closed nightly from City MUD Offi ce Manager Amber McBee, who At press time, the second incident also re- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, Dec. 31. Alter- CCISD names Hall of Honor inductees placed a “stop payment” on it and re-issued a mained unsolved. nate entrance and exit ramps on the Gulf Free- way from NASA Road 1 to State Highway 96 in The Clear Creek Independent School District • Jody Medford, Clear Creek High School, League City will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and the Athletic Hall of Honor Board of Direc- 1971 (football) Cause of Alexander death still pending through Sunday, Dec. 31. At least one alternate tors have announced the second class of induct- Coach lane on northbound and southbound main lanes ees for the district’s Athletic Hall of Honor. • Coach Max Blansit, Clear Creek High More than four months after the death of with a female. Alexander was transported to Me- and frontage roads of I-45 from FM-528/NASA Due to the volume of alumni worthy of such School, 1960-1989 (track and football) (posthu- Christopher Alexander, the Harris County Insti- morial Hermann Southeast Hospital, where he Parkway to Fuqua will be closed daily from 9 a.m. an honor, when nominations are sought annually, mously) tute of Forensic Sciences has yet to determine was later pronounced dead. to 3 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 5, and nightly each year they encompass a specifi c era, folding CCISD established the Athletic Hall of Hon- what killed the man. According to witnesses, Alexander appeared from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 4. in CCISD high schools as they were created. For or in 2016 to recognize the efforts and contri- Alexander was found unresponsive at an to be impaired by an unknown substance prior to the current 2017 nomination season, nomina- butions of former student athletes, coaches and apartment complex located at 1400 Redford near and during the altercation. Seahawks begin sign-ups tions were only considered for candidates active teams who have brought distinction, honor and Edgebrook and the Gulf Freeway on Tuesday, The female was detained at the scene but was or enrolled from 1948 to 1972 and whose athlet- excellence to themselves and the Clear Creek In- March 21. questioned and released. The Blackhawk Seahawks football and ic career was linked to the former Webster High dependent School District. Patrol offi cers and paramedics responded to At press time, a spokesman for the Houston cheer for boys and girls ages 5-12 is holding School or Clear Creek High School. “We are delighted to welcome this group the call around 10:45 p.m. after receiving reports Police Department said the case was still an open sign-up and information sessions at Dobie In all, 12 individuals were inducted, including of outstanding athletes and individuals to the of the man collapsing after having an altercation homicide investigation. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7:30 12 student athletes and one coach. CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor,” said Hall of p.m. through Friday, Aug. 18. For information, The 2017 CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor In- Honor President Dr. Lynn Davis. “It’s so import- call Matthew Perez, 832- 692-0535. ductees include the following: ant that these champions know they left an in- July photo contest winners announced Student athletes delible mark on their school, district and com- JFD 20-Year reunion set • Kathleen Trcka Taylor, Clear Creek High munity, one that is still remembered and honored The July winners of the Leader’s 2017 vaca- July 20 issue, and the third-place prize of four School, 1960 (tennis and basketball) today.” tion photo contest have been announced, with Schlitterbahn tickets was presented to the Si- Calling all 1997 Longhorns. The 20-year • Bill Doty, Clear Creek High School, 1962 The athletes will be offi cially inducted on Fri- the Kelley family taking home the top prize of fuentes and Herrera brothers for photos from reunion is Saturday, Sept. 16, from 6 to10 (basketball) day, October 6, at a special ceremony and recep- eight tickets to Schlitterbahn Galveston for pic- their trip to Dallas to visit Legoland that were p.m. at St. Arnold Brewery. Tickets are $70 • Dwayne “Curley” Lenox, Clear Creek High tion as well as during a ceremony before kick- tures of their recent Florida vacation that ran in published in the July 27 edition. and include food, open taps, a commemora- School, 1963 (basketball) off of the Clear Creek Wildcats and Clear Brook the July 13 edition. There is still time to enter the Leader’s August tive pint glass, 90s music and entrance to the • Rosemay Fleener Durham, Clear Creek Wolverines game at 7 p.m. that same evening at The second-place prize of six Schlitterbahn photo contest. For more information, see sidebar private Friday night mixer at the Cottonwood, High School, 1964 (basketball and volleyball) CCISD Challenger Columbia Stadium. tickets went to the Greg Brewer for photos from on this page. See this week’s vacation photos on 3422 N.Shepherd. Buy tickets at paypal. • Paul Hackett, Clear Creek High School, The CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor, which his trip to Puerto Rico that were published in the Page 6A. me/97reuniontickets or email Stephen Landin 1966 (basketball, baseball and football) operates as a 501(c)3 and under an independent at stevelandin@hot mail.com. • Terry Mathis, Clear Creek High School, Board of Directors, gratefully acknowledges 1967 (baseball and basketball) founding sponsors, Lewis Jewelers and the Luis SBHLL elections Aug. 9 • Steve Stewart, Clear Creek High School, Garcia family for their generous support of the 1967 (football) formation of the Athletic Hall of Honor and trib- Morris Board elections for the Sagemont-Beverly • Larry Kelly, Clear Creek High School, 1967 ute walls on display in Challenger Columbia Sta- Hills Little League will be Wednesday, Aug. 9, (football, basketball and track) dium. The Athletic Hall of Honor welcomes the at 7 p.m. at Harris County Justice of the Peace • Mike McClendon, Clear Creek High School, 2017 Gold Medal Sponsors: Hometown Bank, trains Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 Scarsdale. 1968 (cross country and track) Oral Surgery Associates, Joe and Jennifer McK- Anyone interested in being a part of the 2017 • Richard Huhn, Clear Creek High School, inney and Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit offseason and 2018 spring season is invited to 1968 (basketball) Union. attend as a candidate or voter. Newsie South Belt resident and Ellington e-recycling set Dobie’s Morris raises guide dogs Dobie High School teach- The city’s monthly electronic recycling er Schuyler Morris recent- By Jay Do ernment funding. ly returned from a trip to event is Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Ellington Local resident and J. Frank Dobie High Guide Dogs for the Blind employs the fol- Recycling Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Oregon, where she attend- School teacher Schuyler Morris recently attend- lowing breeds: yellow and black labrador retriev- ed the graduation ceremo- Items accepted are PCs, servers, keyboards, ed the formal graduation ceremony of her guide ers, golden retrievers and lab and golden crosses. mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small ny for Newsie, a dog she dog, Newsie, at the Guide Dogs for the Blind The puppies are bred and born at the organiza- trained to serve as a guide kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and campus, located in Boring, Oregon. tion’s headquarters in San Rafael, California, be- routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax for the blind. The train- Founded in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind fore being placed in the homes of volunteer pup- ing was sponsored by the machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization aimed at py raisers when they reach two months of age. cable boxes, car batteries, phones and more, nonprofi t group Guide empowering lives by creating exceptional part- Morris is one such volunteer. Dogs for the Blind. Morris PDAs, cameras. For information, visit www. nerships between people, dogs and their commu- “I enjoy animals,” said Morris. “The thought houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1. serves as the head of the nities. The organization envisions a world with to be able to teach and help someone at the same organization’s local pup- CrossRoads hosts program greater inclusion, opportunity and independence time is the reason why I chose to be a part of py-raising club Lone Star for visually impaired individuals, and works to- Guide Dogs for the Blind.” Guide. Morris and Newsie CrossRoads UMC, 10030 Scarsdale, will ward this mission by providing these individuals Morris is also the leader of the local Guide are shown above taking in implement a new program, Mercy Hearts, to with guide dogs. Dogs for the Blind Puppy Raising Club, Lone the downtown Super Bowl minister to families with incarcerated members Guide Dogs for the Blind prides itself on Star Guide. activities this past Febru- beginning Monday, Aug. 14, and meeting the serving its clients at no charge, including per- Puppy raiser volunteers are responsible for ary as part of the dog’s second and fourth Mondays monthly from 6 to 8 sonalized training and extensive post-graduation teaching their designated puppies good manners training. See related photo p.m. The program will provide a complimentary support, in addition to any needed fi nancial as- and basic obedience, while introducing them to on Page 3A. meal, group Bible study and discussion. Child sistance for veterinary care. This is made possi- new experiences and real-world stimuli. Photo submitted care will be provided. This is a confi dential min- ble through the generous support of donors and “Newsie was a very fun dog,” said Morris. istry and information will be treated accordingly. volunteers, as the organization receives no gov- Continued on Page 3A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 3, 2017 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Could this be just another in a long Deaths Joneses thank couple list of distractions from failing sound bite Sanctions increase pressure Constable with Harris County Visitation was Tuesday, promises: “Lock her up”, Move the em- Bill Bailey Precinct 8. Aug. 1 at South Main Baptist who warned of fi re bassy”, “Repeal and replace”, “Not gon- By Rep. Pete Olson After winning a run-off Church, 4300 East Sam Hous- Thursday, July 27, a young couple na happen”? Right, “believe me”, not On July 25, Rep. Pete Olson acted to increase pressure on Russia, Iran and North election, Bailey made a real ton Parkway South. A private came to the door telling us the back of gonna happen, Korea by voting in support of additional sanctions against these countries with passage impact by implementing in- family graveside service was our house was on fi re. And just yesterday (July 20) another of H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act. This legislation increases novative programs focused Wednesday, Aug. 2. at Forest The back patio fence was burning. distraction. The man who won’t release economic and political pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation on improving the communi- Park Lawndale. The Celebra- The young man got our water hose and his tax returns asked why the 20 states and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The bill passed the House by a vote of ty- the eight communities in tion of Life Service was at extinguished the fi re. We do not know the which have refused to release their vot- 419-3. A similar bill passed the Senate by a vote of 98-1 earlier this year. “The hostile his precinct. His presence and First Baptist Church of Pasa- couple but we want to thank them from ers registration confi dential information; behavior displayed by these nations is a dangerous threat to our national security,” Rep. support of the Johnson Space dena. the bottom of our hearts. Our thanks to “Could it be they have something to Olson said. “We must act to hold these rogue nations accountable and use every tool at Center and the astronauts and Jaime Escareno, Jess Southeast Volunteer Fire Department hide?” our disposal to deter them from continuing their acts of aggression against America and their families was vital to the Fields, Ben Meador, John H. who also arrived and made sure all was We don’t need more distractions. We our allies. I’m pleased that the House and Senate have both acted in a bipartisan manner Clear Lake community. Moon, Sr. Ken Parker, Consta- safe. Thanks to the wonderful neighbors need real solutions to real problems. to address the growing threats from Russia, Iran and North Korea and look forward to Precinct 8 is the only po-ble Phil Sandlin, Keith Sinor who came and offered their help. Ed Jackson sending a unified bill to President Trump for his signature.” lice agency in the nation with and Alan Stanley served as May God richly bless all of you! a NASA-designed patch "As- pallbearers. Honorary Pall- King lauds Chronicle tronaut Support" for deputies bearers were the members of Ray and Dora Jones Special session newsletter and vehicles. He received the the Harris County Precinct 8 on storm surge stand By Rep. Dennis Paul And the cowboy rides NASA Medal for Outstanding Honor Guard. ED Jackson: One Kudos to my former colleagues at the away! A true legend has died. Public Service, NASA's high- In lieu of usual remem- Chronicle editorial board for calling on The Texas House is using this 30-day special session to evaluate and consider est Civilian Award. The NASA brances, the family asked do- dozens of bills on a variety of topics. These topics include property tax relief, public Constable Bill Bailey, voice more distraction Governor Abbott to add action on a storm of the Houston Rodeo and Precinct 8 association contin- nations be made to the chari- Now “The Wall” is going to be so- surge protection system to the special school funding, and today’s overwhelming support to pass the Governor’s highest ues today. Bailey's support ties so close to their hearts that priority - The Sunset Bill. true servant of the Houston lar? This comment -like so many oth- session. community died peacefully from the public kept him in honor Milton: MSJ Outdoors, ers- doesn’t appear to be well thought Many of us had hoped the Legisla- House Bill 1 - The Sunset Bill which protects Texans medical and therapy care at the Constable's position from 501-(c)(3) which is operated the fi rst opportunity was passed in the House 147-0. July 27, 2017 with family and out for several reasons. Since Mexico ture would make some progress on a friends at his side. 1982 until his seventh term in by Rae and Keith and provides is no longer going to pay for it we would storm surge protection system for our In addition, the Texas House will evaluate the misuse of state funds by certain 2011. a unique life experience for in- state agencies and investigate potential impact to Texas from the anticipated federal He was the kind of man probably need to buy most of the pieces region this session. But little was accom- generations will talk about. After retirement, Bill Bai-ner city kids and our country’s Made In China as they, and not us, are plished.. Nothing is as critical to our state repeal of Obamacare. ley stayed active in a multitude veterans and their families; As many are aware, the House and Senate can move at different speeds because Everyone has a favorite Bill the leading supplier of solar panels and than protecting our coastal region from Bailey story and that memory of activities, including his in- and to the San Jacinto College thus less expensive. Plus all this new sur- the catastrophic storm that will inevitably of the differences in size and their respective rules. House rules require Texans to be volvement as communications Milton Stanley Endowment given notice of committee hearings to allow them to make their views known. will always bring a smile. plus clean electricity to be generated will show up one day. And certainly nothing Exactly when a man be-director for Rosewood Funer- Scholarship which allows doz- likely cause the loss of even more jobs on the Governor’s call even comes close House rules also require longer notice periods for certain bills to be considered al Home. Bailey, incidentally, ens of students each year to get for fi nal passage to allow Texans to read the bills that are going to affect them and to comes a legend can be dif- in the coal industry. However, those lost to the gravity of this issue. fi cult to pinpoint. Usually, it had long roots in the funeral that extra help they need. jobs may be offset by new ones created So please contact the Governors’ of- allow voters to express their views to House Members. business, having been an am- Both the House and Senate have to agree on the exact text of any of the special comes after an icon’s colorful for cleaners to continually remove all the fi ce and ask him to get this project mov- career arc begins its slow de- bulance driver for the Howard spray paint damage from ‘tagging’ done ing. session items. Because of differences in the size of chambers and their rules, House family’s funeral home when deliberation sometimes can take longer than Senate actions. scent. Not so in the case of the Sherry Munn by local gang members. If we start today, it would probably take Houston Livestock Show and he was in his twenties. At that And just how is this solar wall sup- a decade or more to have a functioning time, he considered it a great Longtime South Belt resi- Rodeo’s longtime announcer, dent Sherry Munn died Tues- posed to gather light if it is vertical in or- system. Every year we go without taking Bill Bailey. job. der to prevent being scaled by “murderers action we are adding a bullet to the re- Community meets Rep. Paul “I got to drive fast and blow day, Aug. 1, after a prolonged In 2016, Bailey closed the battle with illness. Munn is and rapist”... and maybe even some ac- volver with which we are playing Russian Recently Rep. Dennis Paul Space Center, recently spoke experience highlighted by a gate on his long announcing the sirens.” Perhaps that expe- tual good people too? And, if constructed roulette. and District Director Dawn about Lynch's daughter Emma weeklong internship. rience helped shape Bailey into survived by her husband, career with the HLSR Show, Phillip “Butch” Munn. A at the proper angle(s) to catch the neces- For additional background on the ef-McDonald met some very suc- Lynch, who was nominated by Selected students are en-where his voice has been the man of great compassion. sary sunlight to be effi cient, would it then fects of a major hurricane making landfall cessful and infl uential commu- Paul for the Texas Armed Ser- couraged to study mathemat- He compared the funeral busi- memorial service will be an- heard, his wit has been ap- nounced at a later date. be used as a ramp to launch over trucks just to the west of Galveston (referred to nity members. Paul and Jeanne vices Scholarship Program. ics, science, engineering and preciated, and his compassion ness to a ministry—providing laden with illegal drugs and other unde- by researchers as the “Scenario 7 storm”). Lynch, Chief of the Flight Dy- Emma graduated from Clear computer science by interact- and enthusiasm have been felt, comfort to families working sirables? Bill King namics Division at Johnson Brook High and is now in the ing with engineers at NASA's for more than fi ve decades. through diffi cult times, and he, Dr. Jean Army ROTC program and the Johnson Space Center. It will be diffi cult to envi- himself, took comfort in that Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M The project includes pre-sion the Rodeo or this com- role. Wren University. Paul was excited liminary interactive Web- munity without visualizing Bailey also continued his Weiser reminisces on O’Connell’s class to learn Emma is planning to based activities, distance service on the board of di- Maryellen Weiser (right), one of the Pasadena Memorial Weiser plans to attend Texas Tech University to receive Bailey, microphone in hand, start nursing school and will learning and a JSC residential announcing the Grand Entry rectors and a member of the High School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished a bachelor’s degree in business through the Honors College. commission as an Army nurse experience. senior loan committee for educator Michael O’Connell, a U.S. history teacher at Bon- She hopes to pursue a career as a pharmaceutical sales rep- Salute. At the Calf Scramble, when she graduates in 2020. Texas,students are selected he will be remembered for Pasadena-based Texas Citi- dy Intermediate. resentative. McDonald attended the to participate by their state leg- zens Bank where his business Weiser has volunteered for several organizations includ- Weiser commented about O’Connell, “When I stepped how he encouraged scramble Aerospace Scholars summer islator through a competitive participants to run a little fast- sense and sharp assessment ing the Houston Food Bank, BOUNCE disaster relief, the into Mr. O’Connell’s classroom in the beginning of eighth graduation where the commu- process. Selected students are was highly valued. And he Girl Scouts, Helping Hands and several others. grade, I knew I was in for a treat. He was unlike any teacher er and how he could coax the nity was well represented by Texas residents and U.S. cit- calves into the chalk square also provided troubleshooting I’d ever had before. He made us think graduate Daniel Abreo. izens currently in their junior assistance and security advice and laugh while learning valuable les- with the patented “Bailey The guest speaker was year of high school (rising se- Bump.” Countless families to Harris County Precinct 2 sons about our nation’s past through NASA Flight Operations niors) with an interest and apti- Commissioner Jack Morman. his incredible stories. He always have been touched by his en- Director Brian Kelly. High tude for mathematics, science, ergetic announcing at the Mut- Bailey was an impact par- found innovative ways to help us re- School Aerospace Scholars is engineering or computer sci- ticipant and served as Presi- member everything. ton Bustin’ event that made an interactive online learning ence. the young athletes feel like dent of both the Texas Con- “History was something I had al- stables & Justice of the Peace Dr. Jean Wren, 78, of ways viewed as old news, but after his superstars, turning seconds of excitement into memories that Association of Texas and the Friendswood, Texas, died sur- class I saw history as lessons taught Israeli Folk Dancing dates set Texas Association of Coun- rounded by family and friends And the dancing continues. What was meant to last only will last a lifetime. through time. I’m so thankful for the ties. Again his determination July 25, 2017. for four to fi ve months is now in its eighth year, as the partic- Bailey always had the gift year I spent in Mr. O’Connell’s class- to improve the organizations She was born in Amory, ipants do not want to stop dancing. of gab. He fi rst grabbed the room, and the impact he made on made lasting changes and Mississippi on January 30, The sessions are not built on one another. Dances are held microphone while attending me.” improved the departments in 1939 to Roland and Sara Pen- at Congregation Shaar Hashalom Mondays, from 7:30 to 9:30 high school in Temple, Texas, The South Belt Shining Stars will County government. nington. p.m. August session dates are 7, 14, 21 and 28. September and working at a local radio be presented in a series of 10 students His statewide and local af- Jean devoted her life to ed- session dates are 11, 18 and 25. There will be no session on station. He later found radio being honored along with their favor- fi liations are too numerous to ucation, and had an impres- Labor Day, Sept. 4. more appealing than college, ite mentor. list. There was not an orga- sive career in the Friendswood The cost for CSH members is $4 per session or $35 for 10 leaving Texas Western College The 10 Shining Stars represent nization that Bailey did not Independent School District. sessions. The cost for non-members is $5 per session or $45 before graduating to pursue the Top 10 Pasadena Memorial High touch. His commitment to lo- Beginning as a teacher, for 10 sessions. opportunities in Round Rock, School students. The information and cal groups like the area cham- Jean soon became a school Dancing is an excellent cardiovascular exercise while hav- El Paso and then out of state. photos were submitted by Pasadena bers of commerce, Pasadena assistant principal and then a ing fun, and everyone is welcome to join the group. His love for Texas, though, Independent School District. Rotary, the Salvation Army, principal. The Leader is also running the The entire community is invited to attend. never diminished. Often he ex- pressed his gratitude for being the YMCA, the Pasadena She later assumed the re- Top 10 Shining Stars from Dobie and For more information contact the Synagogue offi ce Livestock Show and Rodeo, sponsibilities of Community South Houston high schools. an American and especially at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. being a Texan. local school district education Education Coordinator, Voca- Bailey returned to Texas foundations, and the San Ja- tional Administrator, Director in 1960. Born Milton Odom cinto College foundation are of Instructional Programs and CNA, certifi cation grants set Stanley, he applied to fi ll a po- just but a few. Director of Special Education Harris County tests sition for a DJ that had been His energy and enthusiasm for the district. promoted using the song, for doing good is unrivaled in In 1977, she was named “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please our times. Everywhere you Assistant Superintendent for Come Home?” Bailey agreed look, there is a piece of Bailey. Instruction of FISD, becom- Points of Distribution He didn’t just join—he partic- ing one of the very fi rst fe- to assume the “Bill Bailey” The Harris County Of-place following a disaster,” local community can sustain moniker, and the name stuck. ipated with energy and devo- males to assume such a role in fi ce of Homeland Security & said Harris County Judge Ed itself, the POD closes. Later, working at KIKK-FM, tion. He gave with his heart, Texas education. She retired Emergency Management host- Emmett. “Drills and exercises “This POD exercise pro- Bailey became prominent and he had a big Texas size from Friendswood ISD in ed a county-wide exercise at help work out any kinks, so vides an excellent opportunity in the country music scene, heart. 1994. NRG Center on Tuesday, July that during an actual event op- for participants to become fa- not only on the Houston and He was a faithful member Wren went on to serve as 25, to test and train on Point of erations run more smoothly.” miliar with their roles and re- Pasadena, airwaves, but na- of South Main Baptist Church an educational consultant and Distribution operations. PODs are established sponsibilities,” added Emmett. tionwide. Bailey was named in Pasadena where he served as adjunct professor at the Uni- This full-scale exercise fo-post-incident for distributing “Lessons learned from the ex- by Billboard magazine as the a adult Sunday School teacher versity of St. Thomas, Univer- cused on the recovery phase life-sustaining commodities. ercise will help improve our Country Radio Program Di- and on the Sunday morning sity of Houston-Clear Lake, following the landfall of a Cat- The need for a POD is based plans to better serve the resi- rector of the Year in 1970 and offering team. He was a 32nd University of Houston-Uni- egory 4 hurricane. The exercise on lack of infrastructure to dents of Harris County.” was honored by the Country degree Mason with member- versity Park and Texas A&M helped assess coordination and support normal distribution of Training and exercises are Music Association in 1979 as ships in the Jaques DeMolay University. communication between local food, water and other supplies. integral parts of community the Large Market Disc Jockey Lodge No. 1390, Pasadena Jean held a long stand- partners, operational areas and HCOHSEM, in coordina-readiness and preparedness. of the Year. He was inducted Lodge No 1155, Scottish Rite ing leadership role in help- the Harris County Emergency tion with cities, determine the Last year, HCOHSEM hosted into the Texas Radio Hall of 32 degree & K.C.C.H., York ing advance the seven county Operations Center. need for a POD, the location, 69 training opportunities and Fame in 2009 and the Coun- Rite, Arabia Temple Shrine, Region 4 Education Center, “The exercise was devel-and the commodities to be dis- participated in more than 25 try Radio Broadcasters Hall of and DeMolay L.O.H. where she wrote and orga- oped for staff and partners to tributed there. When recovery partner exercises throughout Fame in 2010. He was the kind of man nized the Title I reading pro- learn about the POD plan in has reached a point where the the region. In the early 1980s, at what who was just as comfortable gram. might have appeared as the in his backyard with his dogs, She has published many Local library events set zenith of his broadcast career, horses, mules and chickens as articles on educational top- he was in million dollar fund ics, and received many awards Parker Williams Library Bailey did what any self-re- specting disc jockey would raisers with icons and country and grants, including Who's The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Certifi ed Nurse Aide is one of the courses Texas Public Education Grant scholarship do—he went from Buffalo stars and politicians. He did Who of American Women, this week: recipients may take for entry into the workforce. Shown, left to right, Christina Ber- Bill Bailey to begin a career in not back away from what he and a certifi cate of apprecia- Thursday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m. Teen Thursday: Summer assignment study session is available for ry, San Jacinto College student, demonstrates how to properly assist a patient with law enforcement as Constable thought was right, and he de- tion for civic work from the ages 13 and older. the instruction of certifi ed nurse aide instructor Judith Yonley. Bill Bailey. Bailey put his hat fended his beliefs in a consci- City of Friendswood. Thursday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m. Meet in the library community room to get the ball rolling and Photo by Jeannie Peng Mansyur in the ring for the position of entious and powerful way. He Jean served on the board of deal with procrastinating on that summer assignment. The room will be open to study groups cared deeply about his friends, directors of the First Educa- or individuals. John Harbaugh will be there to answer any reference questions and to help fi nd his country, his beloved Texas tors Credit Union (later Smart appropriate resources to get answers. and his family. He made each Financial) for many years. Monday – Friday, Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2-3:30 p.m. STEAM Camp, STEAM Explorers for ages of us a better person. She also served as a long- 8-12. Stop the summer slide and get kids’ brains invigorated for learning. Kids will learn about He was preceded in death time board member of the Re- robotics, physics, electric circuits and more. Preregistration is required. Registration forms are Our Family Has Grown! by parents Verna and Floyd gency Estates Home Owners available at the reference desk. Stanley; brother Bobby; and Association. Monday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Teens and adults bring a favorite board or tabletop game and meet in beloved son Milton. She is preceded in death by the library community room for board game night. He is survived by wife and her parents, Roland and Sara Tuesday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m. The presentation Microsoft Publisher for fl iers, postcards or bro- soul mate of almost 41 years Pennington. chures for adults gives information for making fl iers, brochures, invitations, postcards, news- Janis Bailey. Bill is also sur- She is survived by son Pat- letters, or other kinds of publications for a small business, church group or other organization. vived by daughter Rae Sinor rick Robert Wren and wife, Advance registration is required. and husband Keith; daughter Amy; son Kiley John Wren Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2:30. Computer class: Internet Security. Tips and tricks are shown using Sharon Escareno and husband and wife Melissa; grandchil- and fi nding software to help improve a PC’s internet security. Call or visit the library to sign up Jaime; daughter Linda Taylor; dren Sophia, Noah, and Sa- for this session. and daughter-in-law Amber vannah; brother Roland “Ran- The events occurring every week are: Now with two locations to Stanley. dy” Randolph Pennington Jr. Wednesdays – Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., for children ages 3 to 5 years, featuring sto- Bailey is further survived of Sageglen and wife Paula; ries, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. better serve our community by grandchildren Amy Sand- sister Ann Manning; nephew Thursdays – Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., for toddlers from birth to 3 years, featuring stories, ers, Lauren Bennett and hus- Darrell Pennington and wife songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. band Ken, Michael and John Kathleen, and their children Saturdays – Vietnamese learning time. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 a.m. Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home Sinor, Taylor and Michael Kendall and Madison; and and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For details on Vietnamese learning, speak with Loc Bui. 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston Stanley, Jamie and Jessica Es- loving partner Ed Cousins, For more information on library events, phone the library at 281-484-2036. Library hours this 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 careno and Eric Taylor; and and his children, Daniel Cous- week are: Monday, 1-9 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, great-grandchildren Katelyn ins, Sandra Stanford and hus- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, closed. Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other McKenzie, Kelsey Sanders, band Chad, and their children and Trey and Noah Bennett. Chase, Clayton and Connor. Bracewell Branch Library funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: Left also to grieve are sister A funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 5, 10:15 a.m. Spanish computer class Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. Annette Parker; sister-in-law at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 28, Wednesday, Aug. 9, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; Doris Stanley; sister-in-law 2017 in the Chapel of For- 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you Adrienne Armstrong and hus- est Park East Funeral Home, For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. All events are make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, band Warren; many nieces and 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster. free and open to the public. and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. nephews; and so many dear Jean was laid to rest in the Bracewell hours are: Sunday, closed; Monday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, friends and family too numer- Forest Park Westheimer Cem- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday, noon - 8 p.m., Friday, 1 - 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ous to count. etery, 12800 Westheimer Rd. Thursday, August 3, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Etienne encourages Pham, students Cortes defies all odds, overcomes Vy Pham (left), one of the Dobie High School’s Shining honored along with their favorite mentor. Stars, is shown with distinguished physics instructor Thom- The 10 Shining Stars represent the Top 10 Dobie High as Etienne. School students. Pham has done volunteer work for the Parker Williams The information and photos were supplied by Pasadena obstacles, graduates high school Library, the Houston Food Bank, school festivals, Houston Independent School District. Family Dental, NHS, HOSA and Key Club events. The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from By Jay Do around pretty much my en- She plans to attend Rice University to pursue a major in Pasadena Memorial and South Houston high schools. the humanities fi eld and a In spite of a lifetime’s tire life,” said Cortes. “We minor in business. She also worth of obstacles, Maria traveled a lot mainly be- plans to enter dental school Cortes has recently defi ed cause we were looking for to become an orthodontist. all odds and graduated agricultural jobs. My mom Pham commented about from Pasadena Independent would go anywhere that Etienne, “With his sarcasm School District. work was available to be and wit, Mr. E. manages Not the average high able to support us. During to get students engaged in school student, Cortes is the those transitions it was hard even the most exasperat- daughter of a migrant work- to keep up with schoolwork ing of sciences: physics. er, and as such, has traveled and taking care of my sib- His dedication to teaching throughout the country in lings and there was a time empowers students to take search of agricultural career where I quit school because on new perspectives and opportunities. it didn’t seem like I was go- encourages them to dig Following her moth- ing to be able to graduate deeper into the subject on er, Cortes’ travels would with all of these responsi- their own. Furthermore, take her to destinations bilities that I had. My mom Mr. E has motivated me to throughout the Southwest would go anywhere that pursue my career path of and Northwest coast of the work was available to be being an orthodontist with country, including Arizona, able to support us. During his unwavering support for brushing and fl ossing twice Washington and California, those transitions it was hard a day. and eventually force her to to keep up with schoolwork The South Belt Shining drop out of school in order and taking care of my sib- Stars will be presented in a to tend to her siblings while lings and there was a time series of 10 students being her mother was working. where I quit school because “I’ve been moving it didn’t seem like I was gonna be able to graduate with all of these responsi- bilities that I had.” Shortly after arriving in SJC offers business certifi cation Texas, Cortes made the dif- fi cult decision to enroll in school and graduated from high school, a decision that was made easier by the Pas- adena Independent School District’s Migrant Educa- tional Program. Established in 1966, the Federal Title 1, Part C Mi- grant Education Program (MEP) is a national endeav- or to address the special ed- ucational needs of students who have traveled with their families in pursuit of agriculture or fi shing-relat- ed career opportunities. The program ensures that all students who move among the states are not penalized in any matter by disparities among states in curriculum, graduation requirements or state aca- demic content and student The bank teller course is one of several San Jacinto College business er; bank teller course students Donna Williams, Mahatsi Sarraf, Nancy academic achievement stan- Maria Cortes (right) is shown with her mother, Enedi Narellano. Overcoming a certifi cation courses available to those who qualify for Texas Public Ed- Lowery, Fengling Chen, Michelle Deacon, Lori Habalou, Helloes Jager, dards. lifetime’s worth of challenges, Cortes recently graduated through the Pasadena In- ucation Grant scholarships. The course, held at United Way, concludes Candice Lopez, Jordan Murray; and Laura Martinez, coordinator of Pasadena ISD works dependent School District’s Migrant Education Program from Sam Rayburn High with a graduation to recognize participants as certifi ed bank tellers. skills training with San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional closely with a special proj- School, and will be attending San Jacinto College in the fall. Photo by Jay Do Shown, left to right, are Olivia Awolope, United Way program manag- Development. Photo by Jeannie Peng Mansyur ect of the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Migrant these, Pasadena ISD prides “I cannot emphasize “I can’t thank the mem- Interstate Program (TMIP), itself on offering both edu- enough how important it bers of the Migrant Educa- in facilitating intra- and cational and emotional sup- is to never give up,” said tion Program enough for all Guide dog graduates, calls Canada new home interstate coordination in port for migrant students. Cortes. “If you really want that they have done for me,” order to help fulfi ll the ed- Each school is equipped to accomplish something, said Cortes. “Thank you for Continued from Page 1A rador retriever and a golden to learn, but very smart once to be patient in my training, others to follow. ucational needs of migrant with migrant counselors you can, if you just try hard helping me, thank you for “Some of the challenges I retriever in their training. they grasp the understanding having trained Newsie.” “It has been a big impact children from Texas who who serve students in their enough.” never giving up on me.” encountered with her was Golden retrievers are a bit of what they are supposed Once the pups are accli-on our club and the state of migrate out of state. The pursuit for an education and Cortes credits her suc- Parents of students the difference between a lab- more stubborn and slower to do. If anything, I learned mated to life surrounded by Texas in the number of suc- happiness. cess to the Pasadena ISD who have moved with the humans, they are returned to cessful dogs that go through culmination of these efforts Guide Dogs for the Blind for the program,” said Morris. aims to provide all migrant “They made me feel MEP, and remains eternal- past three years for agri- formal guide work training “To know that the time students with the opportu- welcome, and they made ly grateful for the mem- cultural or fi shing–related when they reach 15 to 17 and dedication you put nity to achieve challenging me feel like family,” said bers who dedicated their work are urged to contact months of age. into this animal will in fact academic standards and Cortes. “They did a really time and committed their the Pasadena ISD MEP at For Morris, this was a change someone’s life is graduate with a high school good job of making me feel resources into seeing her 713-740-0050 or 713-740- challenge in itself. pleasing and humbling. diploma in order to prepare accepted and cared for.” graduate. 0210. “It was very diffi cult to “This is our club’s fi rst them for responsible cit- However diffi cult her part ways with Newsie, but training dog to graduate the izenship, further learning path may have been, Cortes you know that going into program. We also had a dog and productive employ- feels that graduating earlier training a guide dog,” said in our program that graduat- ment. this summer was not only Morris. “It is not my dog. ed and became a breeder, of Cortes is one such stu- worth the arduous journey, Sunshine Children’s I am training this dog for which we now have the pup- dent who was able to grad- but also serves as a testa- Guide Dogs for the Blind to py in our club.” uate through the combined ment to the sheer strength World Academy help change a life.” For Morris, the experi- efforts of MEP and TMIP. of willpower and determi- Where Loving Care and Creative Learning Following the comple-ence of raising a guide dog Prior to being involved nation. tion of training, the dogs are has been nothing but reward- with the programs, Cortes “The most rewarding Experiences are Provided to Each Individual Child! matched with an individual ing. faced considerable diffi cul- thing to come out of all of who is blind or visually im- “I am at peace knowing ty in tending to her family, this was fi nally being able paired. that Newsie is confi dent and to graduate,” said Cortes. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The pair then completes can guide someone who de- while simultaneously keep- an intensive two-week pends on her so much,” said ing up with her academic “I was able to do something 281-481-3630 • 11410 Hall Rd. course, culminating with Morris. pursuits. that a lot of people aren’t a graduation ceremony, at “She will live a happy “It was pretty hard,” able to do because of their which the volunteer puppy life in Canada with her part- said Cortes. “I had to take conditions. I’m also really Now Enrolling! raiser formally presents the ner, and will be loved and care of my siblings at home grateful to be able to give dog to its new handler. cared for, knowing that now while my mom worked and all of my siblings or any • 18 months thru Pre-Kindergarten Newsie was Lone Star her visually impaired partner I had to balance that with other students the example Guide’s fi rst dog to complete can be mobile and experi- any schoolwork that I had. that anything is possible de- • Full accreditation school the program, and has set an ence things he may not have When I moved here from spite where you come from impressive precedence for before.” Washington, I lost half of and that people are willing • Hot meals & snacks provided my credits, so I had to take to give you a hand as long • Abeka curriculum freshman year twice.” as you make the effort.” MEP and TMIP efforts Cortes’ mother, Enedi NASA Aglow were able to quickly pro- Narellano, shares similar Register NOW and SAVE vide Cortes with all the nec- sentiments. essary assistance and set her “I am exceptionally 50% Off Registration Fee on the course to graduation. proud of Maria for all that sets meeting “They helped me with she has accomplished,” said tutoring a lot,” said Cortes. Narellano. “I divorced her “The Great American message from God for the “The tutors would be there father eight years ago, and Eclipse” is Rev. Mary Bos- nation. She will also be shar- the whole day, from Mon- Maria had to put her educa- trom’s topic as she speaks to ing regarding the Revelation day to Friday, to help me tion on hold to stay home More NASA Aglow on Thursday, 12 sign in the heaven on Sept. with any schoolwork that and take care of her sib- Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m. NASA 23. NASA Aglow invites the I needed help with. I had lings while I worked. She Space Center is on high alert public to come and hear what to do ingenuity courses to essentially became a second discounts. regarding “The Great Ameri- one will not hear on the na- catch up on my missing mother to them. can Eclipse” that will be over ® tional news and “keep look- credits, and the tutors would “She also had to move State Farm offers more discounts to the nation from the coast of ing up” for his second com- be available after school around a lot to look for more drivers. Oregon to the coast of South ing (Luke 21:28). ® Carolina Aug. 21. But, ac- Bostrom has been married and on Saturdays to help me work. With the help of the Get to a better State . cording to Bostrom, they to Ken since 1970 and they with that.” Migrant Education Pro- Get State Farm. may not be aware that this is a have two married daughters Recent events regarding gram, Maria chose to go CALL ME TODAY. huge sign on God’s prophetic and six grandchildren. She the new administration of back to school and gradu- calendar. is a Bible teacher who loves President Donald Trump ate. As a mother, you always Bostrom contends that to connect the Old and New has resulted in mixed feel- want what’s best for your Having graduated from formal training, Newsie is now ready to serve her visually God intended the “lights in Testaments, using the Jew- ings regarding students like children. I wanted Maria to impaired partner. Shown above with Newsie are her new partner, David Garth, and the fi rmament of the heav- ish roots. Members of World Cortes, the implications of get a proper education so her former trainer, Schuyler Morris. Photo submitted ens to divide the day from the Ministry Fellowship (WMF) which have been resound- that she could make some- night; and be for signs and since 1994, Mary and Ken’s ingly felt by Cortes and oth- thing of herself and not be seasons” (Genesis 1:14). Bo- mission is to reach the lost, ers like her. in the situation that I am in. strom believes that God does teach the found and preach “The current adminis-Seeing her graduate, despite South Belt Graphics & Printing not change; his word does not the Bible to become united in tration has made it more all that she had to do to take change and he is still giving his purpose. diffi cult for me and for oth- care of the family, I could Cynthia Beecher, Agent us signs in the heavens. All ladies are invited to 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 One stop for all your printing needs ers like me,” said Cortes. not be anymore proud.” Bus: 281-464-2422 The fi rst question in the NASA Aglow the second “It has been diffi cult be- Having completed the New Testament was from the Thursday of every month at [email protected] cause there is a lot of bad fi rst step in her journey, M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm Magi from the east, “Where • Business Forms • Business Cards Praise Chapel at 9:30 a.m.; Sat 9am-11am is He that is born the King preconceived ideals of peo- Cortes now plans to attend afterward the group goes to San Jacinto College in the After Hours by Appointment • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations of the Jews? We saw His star a nearby restaurant. Praise ple like us and the current • Thank You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! and have come to worship Chapel is located at 18615 administration has shed a fall to study nursing, fol- Him.” They knew what to state Highway 3, in Webster. light on this and it’s refl ect- lowed by the University of look for on God’s incredible From I-45 go east on NASA ed on a lot of people who Houston. heavenly billboard. Road 1 and turn left on state share these ideals that try Having experienced to make simple things like fi rsthand the challenges 281-484-4337 Bostrom will be coming to Highway 3. The church is on State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State NASA Aglow to share how the left, about one block. 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Elida Delafuente enjoys Kevin Baker, Michele Cutrer and Robin teller job training at San Ja- on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the Pasadena Independent School District a birthday Aug. 7. Jessica Reed is wished a Wach; Saturday, Aug. 5: Stephanie McAtee, cinto College, thanks to from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at United celebrate birthdays Aug. 3 through Aug. 9. happy birthday Aug. 8. Send a happy birthday Douglas Woodson, Edna Peña, Wendy the Texas Public Education Way Bay Area Service Cen- Atkinson Elementary greeting Aug. 9 to Valeria Villarreal. Phillips, Karen Owen, Lillie Alvarez, Deanna Grant. These scholarships ter. Sing a happy birthday song to Dee Davis Beverly Hills Intermediate Goodlet and Shaun Stanton; Sunday, Aug. fund the Accounting Spe- This fast-track course pre- Aug. 9. Share a slice of a double-layer birthday 6: David Perry, Kenneth Brown and Jeff cialist Fast Track Certifi cate pares students to gain em- Burnett Elementary cake Aug. 3 with Arnold Agrella and Lidia Weber Monday, Aug. 7: Curtis Bradley, program, the payroll special- ployment at a bank or credit Send a birthday greeting Aug. 5 to Isabel Rodriguez Blanco. Sean Gilbert, Challen Averre, Claudia ist course and the bank teller union. Training is based on Amaya. Thompson Intermediate Castillo, Aubreae Swanson, Eric Jackson, course for eligible partici- American Bankers Associa- Bush Elementary Sing a happy birthday song Aug. 3 to Doug Mills and Vu Tuong; Tuesday, Aug. pants. tion’s Today’s Teller curricu- Enjoy a slice of birthday cake with Alicia Stefanie Tang. 8: Kathy Jones, Brad Fuller, Jesse Lopez, The Accounting Specialist lum. Garcia on Aug. 3. Dobie High Toshana Kitchen, Christopher Herrera, Fast Track Certifi cate pro- Basic eligibility for TPEG Frazier Elementary The day for a double-layer cake for Lidia James Xavier Garcia, Shawn Arguello, gram, valued at $525, starts scholarships includes a Light the birthday candles for Luisa Lewis Castaneda Rivera and Sherrie Kent is Aug. David Elliot, Heather DeRousse, Jarod Sept. 26 and ends Nov. 16, demonstrated fi nancial need. Aug. 5. 3. George Crevantes enjoys a birthday Aug. Hunt, Rebekah Peterson, Jami Cadena and meeting on Tuesdays and In addition, the applicant Meador Elementary 5. Anthony Ponce marks a birthday Aug. 6. Verda Carr; and Wednesday, Aug. 9: Sam Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 must be at least 18 years of The day for a party for Karen Barton is Aug. 8 is the day for a cake for La Nguyen. Farias, Trae Buchanan, Jennifer Weise, p.m., on the San Jac Central age and have no student loans Aug. 3. FACEBOOK FRIENDS Dennis Spencer, Josie Mendez, Unatrice campus. defaults or prior balance due Moore Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Jackson, Robert Coy, Patti Racicot and Jill The program provides to San Jac. Aug. 7 is the day for a birthday cake for The Leader sends happy birthday wishes Kasselman. fundamentals of bookkeep- Scholarships are limited Gisela VillaGarcia. to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS ing, the accounting cycle and in number and awarded on a South Belt Elementary day this week: Email, birthday, congratulations or anni- an introduction to payroll fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Kathy Hinski celebrates a birthday Aug. Thursday, Aug. 3: Angela James-versary information to mynews@south processing. Applicants must complete the 4. Jacquelyn Anderson is wished a happy Farrar, Joaquin Jimenez, Jennifer Pena- beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. After completing this 2017-2018 Texas Application birthday Aug. 5. Zuniga and Gina Valdez; Friday, Aug. 4: Items must be submitted by Friday noon for course, participants may con- for State Financial Aid. Stuchbery Elementary Beth Fawcett, Monica Salazar, Donna the next week’s publication. sider training for the Funda- Some courses may require mental Payroll Certifi cation specifi c prerequisites such as exam preparation. a high school diploma, GED, ACCT Western Region Faculty Award recipient named The payroll specialist negative TB screening and a Can a nationally recog-veloped the college’s nation- Lewis’ love for learning school, I went to school with He adds that creating small, course, valued at $790, starts background check. nized, award-winning math ally recognized Acceleration led him to college at an early them and was amazed. The tangible victories early on in a on Oct. 21 and ends Dec. 16, TPEG-funded courses are professor who didn’t fi nish in Mathematics program, a age. Little did he know that following year I convinced student’s educational journey meeting on Saturdays from 9 offered through San Jacin- high school change students’ largely successful co-requisite it would also lead him to one my parents to let me take the is what ignites that motiva- a.m. to 1 p.m., on the San Jac to College’s Continuing and Central campus. Professional Development The University of Houston-Clear Lake welcomes Ira lives? Yes. And that’s exact- math remediation program of the things he enjoys most: GED. I passed with no prob- tional spark, giving them the Participants must meet the division. K. Blake as the university’s fi fth president. ly what San Jacinto College where students have seen a teaching. lems, and instead of returning confi dence and determination prerequisite of having com- The United Way Bay Photo submitted math professor Matt Lewis is 70 percent success rate since “Since I was 15, I wanted to high school after Christmas to conquer their individual doing. its implementation across the to be in college,” said Lewis. break, I started college. Since obstacles and provide support pleted the Accounting Spe- Area Service Center is lo- In recognizing his ac-district in 2014. “I had some college friends, then, teaching has allowed me for their peers. It’s a concept cialist Certifi cate program cated at 1300-A Bay Area complishments, the Associ- More recently, Lewis has and during spring break of to stay where I always wanted that many of the college’s fac- or have college credit hours Blvd. To apply for TPEG UHCL welcomes ation of Community College helped design the college’s my sophomore year of high to be.” ulty are implementing in their in accounting. Fundamental scholarships, call 281- Trustees has named Lewis its SmartStart program as part classrooms. Payroll Certifi cation exam 478-3636 or email Com preparation is included. 2017 Western Region Facul- of the college’s implementa- “Students’ optimism is an [email protected]. Blake as president ty Award recipient. ACCT's tion of the national American incredible resource. If you can Regional Awards recognize Association of Community Lewis is recognized get a student to feel optimis- On Tuesday, Aug.1, Uni-overriding objectives is to the tremendous contributions Colleges Pathways Project. tic, you can use that to help MAILBOX SOLUTIONS versity of Houston-Clear be inclusive, to listen to all made by community colleges The program features a stu- them. They become resilient Lake made history when it voices and to engage mem- and their leaders to meet the dent cohort model that con- because of it. What works at ESIDENTIAL AILBOX EPLACEMENT needs of their communities. sists of contextualized instruc- San Jacinto College is our cul- R M R welcomed Ira K. Blake as bers of the UHCL communi- H.O.A. APPROVED the university’s fi fth pres- ty. The ACCT annually recogniz- tion with integrated student ture. This isn’t a place where ident - the fi rst female and As a fi rst-generation col- es community college lead- support, student and faculty you can easily be complacent 281-624-7528 fi rst African-American to lege student in a family of ers from each region with its learning communities and because there’s always pas- serve in the role. nine children, Blake says Trustee Leadership Award, guided career pathway evalu- sionate people around you try- Blake’s early action items she understands the impor- Equity Award, Faculty Mem- ation and selection. ing to innovate and do better are meeting university fac- tance of a college education ber Award, Chief Executive “Our faculty consistently for our students; without that Largest selection of ulty, staff and community for all. She credits her share- Offi cer Award and Profession- raise the bar for community climate I don’t think any one wigs in Texas! al Board Staff Member Award. college education at the state of us would be accomplish- friends, as well as expanding cropper father and domestic FEATURING educational opportunities for homemaker mother with in- One outstanding award recip- and national levels, and Matt ing what’s happening here. the Houston area. stilling the confi dence in her ient in each category will be Lewis is no exception,” said There’s no better place to be ESTETICA “My fi rst priority is to as well as her siblings that announced during the annual Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacin- in community college educa- ACCT awards gala in Septem- to College Chancellor. “Matt tion right now.” DESIGNS continue UHCL’s evolu- they could do anything they WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ ber. has made a tremendous im- “Community colleges are SIGNATURE COLLECTION tion into a comprehensive desired. The Right BRA, OF WIGS & “This award underscores pact on student success at San one-of-a-kind institutions HAIR ADDITIONS four-year university, mis- “My parents always told The Right Form! by JODEE sion-focused on the delivery us to ‘own where you come the quality of the hard work Jacinto College. As the col- committed to open-access, Caring Fitters Trained & Certified of many collaborators and lege moves forward with the high-quality higher educa- to Help With All Your After Becky’s of high-quality educational from’ and to know that it Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street experiences by outstanding doesn’t prevent you from leaders who make San Jacinto implementation of the AACC tion for all Americans,” said College such a special place to Pathways work, Matt contin- ACCT Chair and Hudson Great selection of League City faculty as we prepare all stu- ending up anywhere you Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 dents for meaningful roles want to be,” said Blake. be,” said Lewis. “I am incred- ues to provide extraordinary County Community College and satisfying careers in the She noted that having the ibly honored to receive it on faculty leadership and inno- Vice Chair Bakari G. Lee, Houston-Galveston metro- desire is key, but having the our behalf.” vative approaches to develop- Esq. “This year's regional politan region, state, nation fi nancial support to realize Lewis has taken an active mental education, instruction- ACCT awardees represent the and beyond,” said Blake. the dream is often diffi cult. leadership role in ensuring al redesign, assessment and most outstanding people and that San Jacinto College con- collaboration. We are thrilled The Association of Community College Trustees has programs from throughout the Blake joins the university “We need to look for ad- named San Jacinto College math professor Matt Lew- after having served as pro- ditional ways to fund educa- tinues to keep student success that he has been named the country, and we are pleased to at the forefront. He served on 2017 ACCT Western Region is as its 2017 Western Region Faculty Award recipient. be able to bring attention to vost and senior vice presi- tion to assure that students Photo by Andrea Vasquez, dent for Academic Affairs can attend the university and the faculty committee that de- Faculty Award recipient.” them.” at Bloomsburg University can receive a high-quality of Pennsylvania since 2009. educational experience,” she Prior to serving at Blooms- said when discussing afford- burg, Blake was associate ability as one of the chal- Remember When vice chancellor for academic lenges in higher education. 40 years ago ( 1977) york. A police offi cer said she Texas Optometry Board. old female hanged herself in 1 year ago (2016) and student affairs for Penn- Blake and her late hus- The United States Govern-was apparently traveling at a Pasadena ISD had 14 of the backyard of her home on A former Dobie student sylvania’s State System of band raised three children ment Printing offi ce expanded high rate of speed when she hit its elementary campuses earn Grapewood. A 66-year-old and her husband were killed at Higher Education at Dixon who now live throughout the to Houston. Opening a retail the home. a “Recognized” rating by the male fatally shot himself at his their Bellaire-area home July University Center as well as U.S. She now embraces her sales outlet at College and the Jason Brantly was trans-Texas Education Agency. home on Sageglen Drive. 29, allegedly at the hands of assistant to the president for role as grandmother to six. Gulf Freeway. ported by Life Flight from Three Dobie athletes, 10 years ago (2007) their 16-year-old son. Dawn public engagement at Kutz- The University of Hous- The Southeast Volunteer Trinity Pines Camp in Living- Shaun Stanton, Nathan Mitch- Under pressure from the Whitely Armstrong, a 1992 Do- Exceptional Grooming at Common town University. ton-Clear Lake began wel- Fire Department received ston where he was attending ell and Zach Roberts, helped Leader, city offi cials acknowl- bie graduate, was pronounced Sense Prices She holds a doctorate and coming students in 1974 as a Survive-Air pack from church camp. He suffered a the Texas Heat win the AAU edged that nearly half of the dead at the scene. Her husband, master’s degree in devel- an upper-level university and Eco-Resources for all the area neck injury after diving into 17-and-under baseball national tickets that were written for Antonio, was transported to opmental psychology from has evolved into a four-year work the department has done. shallow water. championship. illegal possession of fi reworks Memorial Hermann Hospital, Columbia University and university offering more 35 years ago ( 1982) 25 years ago (1992) 15 years ago (2002) during the July 4th holidays where he died. The story made 281-484-9655 a second master’s degree than 80 undergraduate and Four service stations at the The H-E-B grocery store Fourteen South Belt were issued in error. The tick- international news, as Antonio in educational psychology graduate degree programs as Gulf Freeway and what is now chain purchased fi ve acres schools received either rec- ets in question were given on was once a star football player from San Francisco State well as three doctoral pro- South Belt would be vacated at of land on Beamer Road at ognized or exemplary ratings Beamer between Astoria and at Texas A&M and played in the University. Blake received grams. the state’s insistence to make Kirkfair for a proposed H-E-B from the TEA as Pasadena Dixie Farm Road. The north- NFL for the Miami Dolphins. her bachelor’s degree in psy- During the spring, the room for the coming South pantry grocery store. Harold E. and Clear Creek independent bound lanes are within the city A man died Thursday, July chology from George Wash- university broke ground on Belt. Butt was the successful bidder school districts were named limits and affected by the fi re- 28, from a self-infl icted gunshot ington University. three buildings including The Beverly Hills Interme-at $353,489 for the land. “Recognized” for a fi fth and works ban, but the southbound in the 17000 block of the Gulf Groom & Board “UHCL is a university on the STEM and Classroom diate School orchestra took top Dobie High principal Jerry six consecutive year respec- lanes are not. Those who re- Freeway near FM 2351/Clear the rise and Dr. Blake has the Building and the Recreation state honors by being select- Speer welcomed Bob Ingram tively. ceived tickets faced fi nes of Lake City Boulevard follow- necessary vision to build on and Wellness Center at the ed Texas Junior High School to the school. Ingram, who More than 400 people were up to $2,000 and had their fi re- ing a brief police chase. Gary Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. our success,” said University University of Houston-Clear Honor Orchestra at the Texas came from Sam Rayburn High in attendance at the funeral works confi scated. Leonard Blalock Jr., 38, was 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes of Houston System Chancel- Lake, and the Health Scienc- Orchestra Director’s Conven- School, replaced Merlin Mohr service held for Dr. George Clear Creek ISD Superin-pronounced dead at the scene. lor Renu Khator shortly after es and Classroom Building tion in San Antonio. as Dobie’s assistant principal. “Robbie” Baylis at Sagemont tendent Sandra Mossman an- Offi cers had originally attempt- announcing Blake as the sole at UHCL Pearland campus. 30 years ago (1987) 20 years ago (1997) Church. nounced plans to retire Jan. 2, ed to stop Blalock for being a BFBGrooming.com fi nalist for the role of UHCL Find out more about Elizabeth Pelzl, 18, crashed Dr. B.J. Garner was named There were two separate 2008. Mossman served at this suspected drunk driver. president. UHCL by visiting https:// through the home of Ray and one of three private practi- suicides in the Woodmead- post since January 2003 .and Blake says that one of her www.uhcl.edu. Christi Garcia, 11202 Sage- tioners to the nine-member ow subdivision. A 28-year- was the fi rst female superin- tendent in the district’s history. Three new Thompson In- SJC SkillsUSA team attends national competition termediate staff members were The San Jac College Skills- Students from San Jac’s customer service; and Lorian North campus included Paula egories. Lalani placed sixth in confi rmed at a district board GARNER VISION CENTER USA team recently attend- North, Central and South cam- Landrum, cosmetology. Avila, medical terminology; medical math, McClary-Davis meeting on Tuesday, July 24. ed and competed in the 53rd puses competed. Participants The participant from Cen-Sydney Olsen, aesthetics; Ash- placed ninth in customer ser- These included principal An- Family Owned & Operated annual SkillsUSA National from the South campus in- tral campus was Cesar Her- ley Nixon, model in aesthetics. vice, Landrum placed ninth gela Stallings, assistant princi- Leadership and Skills Confer- cluded Lizna Lalani, medical nandez, automotive service Several students brought in cosmetology, Hernandez pal Dan Hoppie and counselor “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” ence in Louisville, Kentucky. math; Kelci McClary-Davis, technology. Participants from home awards in multiple cat- placed 18th in automotive Erin Richardson. service technology and won a 5 years ago (2012) Snap on Skills Challenge and After all votes were count- • Treatment of Mustang Cat Challenge, Avila ed in the controversial runoff SJC SkillsUSA team competes in Kentucky placed fi fth in medical termi- for the Democratic nomina- Eye Diseases nology; Olsen placed eighth tion of Harris County Precinct in aesthetics. Avila and Olsen 2 constable, candidate Chris received Skill-Point awards for Diaz expanded his lead over achieving a score of 80 percent Zerick Guinn from three to 16. or higher at the national level. The announcement came one Dr. B.J. Garner “I was so proud to have week after the Harris Coun- Therapeutic Optometrist such a devoted and well-man- ty Clerk’s Offi ce marred the Optometric Glaucoma Specialist nered team representing San July 31 results, which origi- Jacinto College. They were a nally showed Guinn to have a • Laser Surgery delight to travel with and they signifi cant lead with nearly all precincts reporting, prompting truly gave their all, to get in the Consultations Laura Garner, top 10 was just fantastic. We party leaders and others to call Registered Optician appreciate the College’s sup- for an inquiry. port and look forward to more Longtime South Belt resi- fun times in the future with our dent Cynthia Hendricks died SkillsUSA chapter,” said Pan- along with her mother, Dorothy • Contact Lenses dora Freestone, San Jac cos- Kissinger, in a house fi re July metology instructor and Skills- 30, in Weston, Texas. Hendricks USA advisor. was in Weston visiting her SkillsUSA programs in-mother at the time of the fi re, • Eyewear clude local, state and national which investigators believe was competitions in which students caused by an overloaded elec- Melinda McClure, trical circuit. A Girl Scouts vol- Optometry Tech The San Jacinto College SkillsUSA team recently at- advisor; Diana Johnson, San Jacinto College medical demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. SkillsUSA unteer for 28 years, Hendricks tended and competed in the 53rd annual SkillsUSA Na- assistant program director, advisor for medical termi- also devoted much of her spare – Serving the South Belt Area for 40 Years – tional Leadership and Skills Conference. Shown, left to nology; Paula Avila, student; Simone Paisley, cosme- programs help establish indus- try standards for skill training time to helping the volleyball right, are Debra Acuff, San Jacinto College department tology instructor, advisor for aesthetics; Sydney Olsen, and soccer programs at Clear 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 chair for business and professional services, chapter student; and Ashley Nixon, student. Photo submitted in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. Brook. Thursday, August 3, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Easthaven Boulevard repairs underway Aguilars celebrate 65th wedding anniversary On Monday, July 31, the Avenue. Construction is an- lane of Easthaven Boule- ditionally, there will be lim- City of Houston's Public ticipated to be complete by vard, from College Avenue ited street parking throughout Works & Engineering De- the end of November 2017. to Canniff Street. Although, the project. partment began perform- PWE will be removing construction activities behind To ensure driver and ing an asphalt overlay along portions of the existing as- closed areas may occur from worker safety, fl aggers and Easthaven Boulevard, from phalt surface, repairing the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., construction Houston Police Department College Avenue to Canniff deteriorated bases, and laying equipment movement in the Offi cers will be on site during Street. a new asphalt surface. Inter- driving lanes will be limited construction hours to direct Due to varying conditions mittent lane closures are to be between the hours of 9 a.m. traffi c and assist with any of the roadway, the project expected throughout the proj- to 4 p.m. in an effort to re- emergencies. will be split into two sepa- ect. There will be a total road duce as much traffi c buildup For more information rate sections: College Avenue closure from Tallyho Road to as possible. on the upcoming repairs on to Tallyho Road and Tallyho Canniff Street for the dura- During the project, re- Easthaven Boulevard, con- Road to Canniff Street. Work tion of the project, diverting duced speed in the construc- tact Council Member Dave on these two sections will be traffi c to Mosely Road. tion area should be expected. Martin's offi ce at 832-393- completed in phases, with the PWE is scheduled to start However, there will be access 3008 or via email at dis project beginning at College repairs in the southbound to businesses at all times. Ad- [email protected]. House of Representatives passed National Defense Authorization Act The U.S. House of Repre- pared statement. “The indus- calaureate degree programs, with the skills to meet the sentatives passed the Nation- try is continuing to invest and and awarding credit for prior needs of the marketplace. It al Defense Authorization Act grow along the Port of Hous- learning experience, includ- will also enhance the training that authorizes $696 billion ton, and we want to make ing military service. Over the held at San Jacinto College’s in defense spending in fi s- sure that our constituents years, the federal government newly built Maritime Tech- cal year 2018. This includes have the opportunity to take has designated and funded nology and Training Center.” the Domestic Maritime Cen- these high skilled jobs. This numerous Centers of Excel- Since 2010, the San Jac ters of Excellence Act, H.R. bipartisan legislation will lence at four-year universities College maritime program has 2286, sponsored by Reps. help bridge the gap. It’s good – primarily to advance feder- awarded more than 5,500 U.S. Gene Green (D-TX) and Rob for our local community, it’s al research and development Coast Guard-approved course Wittman (R-VA) to provide good for our businesses, and goals. Historically, Centers completion certifi cates. The assistance and designate San it’s good for the American of Excellence programs have college also introduced the Jacinto College and other se- economy.” not benefi ted two-year col- state’s fi rst associate degree lected community and tech- Unless action is taken to leges. The Domestic Maritime program in maritime transpor- nical colleges and workforce expand the availability of do- Centers of Excellence Act is tation to train those new to the training centers as “Centers mestic maritime workforce unique and precedent-setting maritime industry. of Excellence.” technical training, the con- in that it is limited to commu- Last year marked the open- The provision, introduced tinued lack of federal gov- nity and technical colleges. ing of the San Jacinto College Longtime Sagemont community residents, retired U.S. Coast Guard ly 28 years of military service Gilbert decided to retire in Houston. in May as an amendment to ernment focus on training, a “The Domestic Mari-Maritime Technology and Lt. Cmdr. Gilbert Aguilar and wife Helen Aguilar celebrated their 65th Joe married Mary Davies and they had three sons, Dustin, Daniel and the NDAA, will advance the large percentage of the work- time Center of Excellence Training Center on the Mar- wedding anniversary on July 19, 2017. Natives of San Antonio they met Nathan. Dustin married Tina Martin, and they have daughter Abigail capabilities of two-year com- force nearing retirement, Act will be a catalyst for en- itime campus in La Porte, to as students at Fox Tech High School in San Antonio. In 1949 Gilbert and live in Denton. Daniel married Stacy Edwards, have daughter Jane munity and technical colleges technological advancements abling access to surplus feder- offer more training opportu- enlisted in the Coast Guard at age 17 and left for boot camp while Hel- and live in Fort Worth. Nathan married Brandy Martinez, and they to assist the federal govern- and the expansion of the Pan- al equipment and assets to be nities for new and incumbent en continued her education. Helen graduated in 1952. After a long let- have daughter Ember and son Mason and live in Nacogdoches. Rob- ment and industry in securing ama Canal are all factors that used in training our maritime mariners. ter-writing romance and with Gil anticipating overseas deployment be- ert married Teresa Lund and had son Ryan. Ryan later had daughter the talent pipeline for domes- will compound the domestic workforce,” said Chief John The San Jacinto College cause of the Korean confl ict, they decided to marry right away. On July Ruby. In later years, Robert married Lucia Romo and they live in Clear tic maritime industry jobs. maritime workforce shortage Stauffer, associate vice chan- Maritime Technology and 19, 1952, they married and two months later Gilbert was deployed for Lake. Robert is presently working at NASA, while Joe recently retired Green said this furthers the in the years ahead. cellor and superintendent of Training Center on the Mar- a two-year tour in the Far East while Helen stayed behind in San An- and lives in Nacogdoches. Helen spent many years working at two local efforts in training and pro- As Centers of Excellence, maritime at San Jac. Stauffer itime campus offers a full tonio. Gilbert and Helen had two sons, Joe Gilbert and Robert. After churches in their MDO programs and volunteering in local Pasadena viding people with the skills two-year colleges will be recently attended the commu- calendar of USCG-approved many changes of duty stations in the U.S. and later in Hawaii in 1966, ISD schools. Gilbert started volunteering in 1993 at Beverly Hills and it takes to fi ll the gap in the able to expand their capaci- nity college leadership Wash- maritime courses. the family stayed together while Gilbert was assigned to ship duty and then at Dobie in the ESL department and after-school programs. He maritime workforce. ty to train domestic maritime ington "Fly-In" conference For more information and deployed to Vietnam. In 1968, Gilbert was assigned to Coast Guard was also involved in many community functions such as the annual “In our district, we have workers by admitting more for a day focused on maritime to register, visit http://www. Captain of the Port of Houston. It was here that they bought their fi rst South Belt Cook-off at El Franco Lee Park, the children’s Easter Egg a surplus of maritime jobs students, training faculty, ex- with the United States Mari- sanjac.edu/continuing-pro home, in Sagemont, which is where they currently reside. In 1971, Gil Hunt, Dobie’s Seniors Helping Seniors program, and mentoring immi- and not enough people with panding facilities, creating time Administration. fessional-development/cor received orders for Vietnam on a one-year tour, while the family stayed grant students and families in the area. The program he liked the most the skills and training to fi ll new maritime career pathways “This will ensure that mar- porate-and-workforce/mari in Sagemont. Robert attended school at Stuchbery and Beverly Hills was the ROTC program at Dobie in which he was involved since its in- them,” Green said in a pre- from associate degree to bac- iners in training are equipped time. and Joe attended Dobie High School the fi rst year it opened. Later, both ception, mentoring cadets and assisting in molding the future military graduated from Dobie. Upon returning to the U.S., Gil was assigned to men and women. After 24 years of volunteer work with PISD, Gilbert Base Galveston, and the family moved to Fort Crockett in Galveston. has decided to return to his loving wife and work on another 65 years of Lopez family considers Garney a blessing In 1976, Gilbert was assigned to Coast Guard Vessel Traffi c Service blessed marriage in the beautiful community of Sagemont. Houston and the family moved back to Sagemont. After approximate- Erik Lopez (right), one of the South Houston High series of 10 students being honored along with their favor- School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educa- ite mentor. tor Justin Garney (left), head baseball coach. The 10 Shining Stars represent the Top 10 South Hous- Lopez has volunteered for Catechist for St. Francis ton High School students. The information and photos were Cabrini Catholic Church as well as done volunteer work supplied by Pasadena Independent School District. Cornyn, Weber introduced Relief through the National Honor Society. He was also a mentor The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from at Jessup Elementary through the SHHS baseball team. Dobie and Pasadena Memorial high schools. Lopez plans to attend the University of Houston to for Recovering Communities Act achieve a master’s degree in civil engineering. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn natural disasters. that population decline may sure that the folks who need munities are falling through Lopez commented about and U.S. Rep. Randy Weber Currently, the Feder-trigger a loss in federal tran- to rebuild along the coast can the cracks,” said Weber. Garney, “I have had the introduced the Relief for Re- al Transit Administration sit formula dollars. be eligible for the full fed- “With skewed census blessing and privilege of covering Communities Act apportions federal transit The Relief for Recover-eral aid they’re entitled to population numbers, com- being coached by Coach on July 27, legislation to pro- assistance to urbanized ar- ing Communities Act would without being unfairly penal- munities are prevented from Garney during my 4 years tect federal transit funding eas based on population, so protect urbanized areas from ized.” even applying for transit re- in high school. He always for communities plagued by when residents leave an area being penalized due to a pop- “Natural disasters are dev-sources that lead to overall invested a lot of time in mo- population decline following following a natural disaster, ulation drop directly tied to a astating and unpredictable. growth. Our legislation pro- tivating the baseball team to presidentially-declared nat- Current law fails to take into vides a simple fi x by allow- accomplish the impossible, ural disaster retroactive to account the impact of these ing for the use of the most and has guided me in be- Acoustic Shabbat 2000. emergencies on federal cen- updated population estimates coming successful in every The traditional Jewish Shabbat service is rich in songs and It also ensures no inter-sus numbers. As such, com- when applying for grants.” aspect of my life. Coach melodies. Adding instruments enhances the enjoyment of the ruption in federal transit Garney has been a true service. Congregation Shaar Hashalom will experience a mu- funding assistance for urban- blessing to the Lopez fam- sical “Acoustic Shabbat” service, featuring Joe Buchanan, on ized areas until the execution Private School: Looking for ily, as he has also coached Friday, Aug. 18, at 7:30 p.m. of the next decennial census. my older brother and two of The musical will take place at Congregation Shaar Hasha- “When natural disasters Low Class Ratio? my cousins. I have always lom, 16020 El Camino Real, the conservative synagogue in strike, we must do every- admired the strong will and the Bay Area. The entire community is invited to attend. For thing we can to help Texans GAP - Goudeau Accelerated dedication Coach Garney more information, call 281-488-5861, email csh@shaarha- get back on their feet,” said has put forth in teaching the shalom.org or visit www.shaarhashalom.org. Cornyn. “This bill will en- Preparatory School team the essentials of hard work, dedication, and re- (ALL2OADs(OUSTON 48s spect.” UHCL student exhibit open The South Belt Shining Immerse yourself in 3-D the research interests of seven Bayou Building, Art Gallery. 281-481-3633 Stars will be presented in a sculptural artwork by UH- graduate students in sculpture Free parking is available in Clear Lake’s graduate stu- and ceramics studio courses. the visitor lot or student lot D. NOW ENROLLING dents in the latest exhibit in The exhibit will be on dis- For more information, con- the UHCL Art Gallery. Curat- play through Aug. 10, Mon- tact Jeff Bowen, coordinator ed by Clay Leonard, assistant day through Thursday from of audience development, at for 2017-2018 San Jac, SFASU make agreement professor of art, the exhibit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 281-283-3376 or visit www. San Jacinto College and San Jac Honors students will O’Brien, San Jacinto College tutions was approved by the features work that highlights from 9 a.m. to noon at the uhcl.edu/art-gallery. 1/2 Price Registration Stephen F. Austin State Uni- be able to transfer Honors associate vice chancellor for San Jacinto College Board versity recently approved an courses to SFASU, and San learning and assessment. of Trustees on July 10 at the Hot Havana Casino Night date set s,OW#LASS2ATIOs!BEKA#URRICULUM articulation agreement for Jac students who enter SFA- “More students begin their monthly board meeting, and The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Houston Metro Go Texan Committee; and Honors students. SU’s School of Honors will educations at community col- was signed by San Jacinto NASA, Clear Lake and Friendswood Subcommitte present the Hot Havana Casino Night on s!CCREDITEDs(OT-EALS The purpose of this agree- be eligible for transfer stu- leges than at universities. It is College Chancellor Dr. Bren- Saturday, Aug. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Gilruth Center, located at 2101 E. NASA Parkway. ment is to ensure that San Ja- dent scholarships important that we make that da Hellyer on July 11. Cuban attire is welcomed while one gambles and dances the hot night away. s#ERTIlEDAND$EGREED4EACHERS cinto College and Stephen F. “Articulation agreements transition from one institu- Stephen F. Austin State Tickets include food, music, casino chips and games. There will also be a live auc- s0RE +INDERGARTEN TH'RADE Austin State University work are a way of publicly recog- tion to the next as seamless as University is one of the top tion and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite. together to further opportuni- nizing partnerships between possible.” 10 institutions to where San com/e/34755436446. ties and access to Honors ed- community colleges and uni- The articulation agree- Jacinto College graduates Proceeds will benefi t the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For more information, con- Call for More Information ucation for qualifi ed students. versities,” said Dr. Catherine ment between the two insti- transfer. tact Darice Whatley at [email protected] or 281-398-1312. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend tthehe cchurchhurch ooff yyourour cchoicehoice

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Tim Coleman, his wife Destiny and their sons visited ited Florida while Tropical Storm Cindy came through Destin, Florida. Shown above, left to right, Kai Cole- catching the backside of the storm, making it a washout, man and Trace Coleman are ready to eat at the Margar- odd vacation. Below right, shows what the wrath of the Xuan Pham and her husband Dai Pham visited Amarillo to attend ment, they visited the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The canyon was itaville restaurant on the Destin boardwalk. Below left, waves and wind were like. The family was stuck in the Thao Pham’s (Dai’s niece) graduation from Texas Tech. Shown above, about a 15-minute drive from the center where the commencement was is a view of Destin beach from the water. The family vis- resort room for four days. Photos submitted left to right, are Xoan Nguyen (Thao’s mom), Xuan, Thao, and Dai af- held. It is said that Palo Duro is the second largest canyon in the coun- ter the commencement at the First Bank Center. After the commence- try. Above, Dai and Xuan at the Coronado Lodge Visitor Center.

Above, Xoan and Xuan enjoyed the Light House trail. The human head- Big Cave was not as big as Xuan thought it should be, but it was fun to like rock in the top left corner is called Santana’s head. climb up there to see it. Photos submitted Napoles family enjoys Guadalupe River

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Following the completion of the 2016-2017 academic year, the San Jacinto College women’s volleyball team was honor in the AVCA’s Two-Year College Women division. Members of the team were, left to right, Margarita Buvin- honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as a Team Academic Award winner based on its cumula- ic, Addie Bryant, Mir Tillman, Moaerani Maire, Madison Rhoder, Ines Bawedin, Kayden Thomas, Nakia Taylor, tive grade point average over the course of the school year. To be eligible for the honor, teams had to accumulate a Juel Rayburn, Byanca Pereira, Hannah Westerlage, Savannah Sheridan, Raven Oates, Markayla Dickey, Elena GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.1 GPA on a 5.0 scale. San Jacinto was one of just 21 programs to claim the Hadzhieva, (standing) assistant coach Jeff Pearce, head coach Sharon Nelson and athletic trainer Troy Rabon. 2016 squad one of 21 to land honor Dobie High School Dobie High School Freshman Orange Football Schedule Freshman White Football Schedule The 2016 San Jacinto season. The San Jac vol- academic team honor and list honors every semester ment Award, which re- College volleyball team leyball team had a cumu- San Jac was one of two of attendance. quires a 3.80-3.99 GPA. Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time was awarded a Team Aca- lative team GPA of 3.42, community colleges in All six sophomores on Margarita Buvinic Aug. 25 Brook scrimm. (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Brook scrimm. (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. demic Award by the Amer- which also earned a Na- Texas to receive the award. the team have since gradu- (Croatia/Srednja skola ican Volleyball Coaches tional Junior College Ath- “I am incredibly proud ated from San Jacinto Col- Mate Balote Porec), Nakia Sept. 7 Clear Springs (campus) 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Summer Creek 4:30 p.m. Association. letic Association All-Aca- of both the academic and lege, fi ve of them with Phi Taylor (Humble/Atascoc- Sept. 13 at Morton Ranch 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Clear Springs (campus) 4:30 p.m. This award recogniz- demic team award for the the athletic performanc- Theta Kappa Honor Soci- ita High School), Kayden es collegiate and high third consecutive year. es of our student athletes. ety honors, and have trans- Thomas (Huffman/Har- Sept. 20 Dawson (Veterans) 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Morton Ranch 4:30 p.m. school volleyball teams This is the fi rst time the The rigors of balancing fered to universities to grave High School) and Sept. 28 *at Deer Park (Abshire) 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 Dawson (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. that displayed excellence San Jac volleyball team the academic with the ath- continue their volleyball Hannah Westerlage (Dick- Oct. 5 *Memorial (campus) 4:30 p.m. in the classroom during has been named an AVCA letic at the collegiate level careers and fi nish their ed- inson/Dickinson High Sept. 28 *at Deer Park (Abshire) 4:30 p.m. the school year by main- academic team. is no easy task. ucations. School) earned an Exem- Oct. 19 *at Rayburn (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 *Memorial (campus) 4:30 p.m. taining a cumulative team This year, only 21 com- “To perform and be rec- Several of the play- plary Academic Achieve- Oct. 26 *South Houston (campus) 4:30 p.m. grade point average of munity colleges nation- ognized in both catego- ers also received NJCAA ment Award, which re- Oct. 19 *at Rayburn (campus) 4:30 p.m. 3.30 or above for the 2016 wide earned the AVCA ries on the national level Academic Achievement quires a 3.60-3.79 GPA. Nov. 2 *at Pasadena (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 *South Houston (campus) 4:30 p.m. is a true testament to the Awards. Ines Bawedin San Jac went undefeat- Nov. 9 *La Porte (Auxiliary) 6:30 p.m. ladies’ dedication to ex- (Reunion Island, France ed in conference play in Nov. 2 *at Pasadena (campus) 4:30 p.m. San Jacinto College cellence,” said SJC head /Louis Payen High 2016, and was ranked as Nov. 9 *La Porte (Auxiliary) 4:30 p.m. coach Sharon Nelson. School) and Juel Rayburn high as 10th in the nation Women’s Volleyball Schedule “Academics are always (Pearland/Pearland High during the season. a priority for our program, School) earned Pinnacle The team fi nished with Date Opponent Time not only for eligibility and Awards for Academic Ex- a 26-9 overall record Dobie High School Dobie High School Aug. 16 St. Thomas scrimmage 3 p.m. for transfer status, but for cellence, which requires a while remaining undefeat- life long success.” 4.0 GPA. ed at home. JV Orange Football Schedule JV White Football Schedule Aug. 18 at Brookhaven scrimmage 9 a.m. In addition to the Elena Hadzhieva (Ra- For more information Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Aug. 22 Victoria scrimmage 2 p.m. AVCA award, 11 players zlog, Bulgaria/Ratya Petar about the San Jacinto Col- earned dean’s list honors, High School) earned a Su- lege program visit sanjac Aug. 25 Brook scrimm. (Veterans) 5:30 p.m. Date Opponent Time Aug. 25-26 at Tyler College tourn. with eight earning Dean’s perior Academic Achieve- sports.com. Aug. 31 Summer Creek (Auxiliary) 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Brook scrimm. (Veterans) 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Temple College 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 Summer Creek (Auxiliary) 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Panola College 4 p.m. San Jacinto College volleyball Sept. 13 at Morton Ranch 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Clear Springs 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 MSU-West Plains 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at Dawson 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Morton Ranch 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 Tyler 11 a.m. to begin fi nal season on court Sept. 28 *Deer Park (Veterans) 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Dawson 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Trinity Valley 4 p.m. Heading into the fi nal well bring a return as vet- at San Jacinto College Oct. 5 *Memorial (Auxiliary) 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 *Deer Park (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31- San Jacinto Invitational season of the program, the eran head coach Sharon since debuting in the 2002 Oct. 19 *Rayburn (Auxiliary) 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 *Memorial (Auxiliary) 4:30 p.m. San Jacinto College wom- Nelson has a solid list of season, has led the pro- Sept. 2 en’s volleyball team is players eligible to return gram to nationals in nine Oct. 26 *South Houston (Auxiliary) 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 *Rayburn (Auxiliary) 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 Ranger 3 p.m. intent on getting one last for the program’s fi nal run of the last 11 seasons. In Nov. 2 *Pasadena (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 *South Houston (Auxiliary) 4:30 p.m. shot at a national champi- at things. 2010, the Ravens reached Aug. 31 Iowa Western 7 p.m. onship come November. Middle blocker Mad- the national championship Nov. 9 *at La Porte 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 TBA Sept. 1 Hillsborough 11 a.m. The journey begins ison Rhoder, a National match before fi nishing as Nov. 9 *at La Porte 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 as the Ravens Junior College Athlet- the runner-up. Sept. 2 Polk State 1:30 p.m. play out the fi rst of three ic Association fi rst team Following the 2017- Sept. 2 Illinois Central 5:30 p.m. scrimmages. From there, All-American as a fresh- 2018 academic year, the the regular season will be man, heads the list of el- college will close out of Brook High School Brook High School Sept. 6 at Panola 6 p.m. served up Aug. 25-26 as igible returnees. Also in the women’s volleyball, Freshman Red Football Schedule Sept. 8 *at Laredo 6 p.m. San Jacinto plays in the line for a return is Region men’s soccer and men’s Freshman Black Football Schedule annual Tyler Junior Col- XIV fi rst team selections and women’s basketball Date Opponent Time Sept. 9 *at Coastal Bend 1 p.m. lege Invitational. San Ja- Addie Bryant and Savan- programs. The softball Date Opponent Time Aug. 18 Texas City scrimm. (CC) TBA Sept. 12 *at Lee College 6 p.m. cinto, 26-9 a year ago and nah Sheridan. Mir Till- program will remain on Aug. 18 Texas City scrimm. (CC) TBA undefeated in Region XIV man, another top perform- the college’s South cam- Aug. 25 at Dobie scrimm. (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15-16 at Lee College Invitational play, fell short of reaching er in 2016, can return. pus, and the baseball pro- Aug. 25 at Dobie scrimm. (Veterans) 4:30 p.m. nationals in 2016. Nelson, who now has gram will remain at the Aug. 31 Bellaire (campus) 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 Bellaire 4 p.m. Sept. 15 Victoria 9 a.m. But 2017 could very collected 430 career wins North campus. Sept. 7 at La Porte 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at La Porte 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Northlake 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at South Houston 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at South Houston 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Midland 11 a.m. Sept. 28 *Clear Falls (campus) 6 p.m. Sept. 28 *Clear Falls (campus) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Lee College 5 p.m. Oct. 5 *at Clear Creek 6 p.m. Oct. 5 *at Clear Creek 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 *Blinn College 6 p.m. Oct. 12 *at Friendswood 6 p.m. Oct. 12 *at Friendswood (campus) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26 *Wharton 6 p.m. Oct. 19 *Clear Lake (campus) 6 p.m. Oct. 19 *Clear Lake (campus) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29-30 at Hillsborough Invitational Oct. 26 *at Clear Springs 6 p.m. Oct. 26 *at Clear Springs 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 State College 3 p.m. Nov. 2 *Alvin (campus) 6 p.m. Nov. 2 *Alvin (campus) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Central Florida 6 p.m. Nov. 9 *at Dickinson 6 p.m. Nov. 9 *at Dickinson 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30 Hillsborough 10 a.m. Sept. 30 Miami-Dade 1 p.m. Oct. 3 Temple 2 p.m. Brook High School Brook High School Oct. 6 *Laredo 6 p.m. JV Red Football Schedule JV Black Football Schedule Oct. 7 *Coastal Bend 1 p.m. Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Oct. 10 *Lee College 6 p.m. Aug. 18 Texas City scrimm. (CC) TBA Aug. 18 Texas City scrimm. (CC) TBA Oct. 14 Four-team round robin 9 a.m. Aug. 25 at Dobie scrimm. (Veterans) 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Dobie scrimm. (Veterans) 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 *at Blinn 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Bellaire 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Bellaire TBA Oct. 20 at Victoria 6 p.m. Sept. 7 La Porte (campus) 6 p.m. Sept. 7 La Porte (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21 Alumni Day 9 a.m. Sept. 14 South Houston (campus) 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at South Houston (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 *at Wharton 6 p.m. Sept. 28 *at Clear Falls 6 p.m. Sept. 28 *at Clear Falls 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 *Navarro 11 a.m. Oct. 5 *Clear Creek (campus) 6 p.m. Oct. 5 *Clear Creek (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 *Hill College 3 p.m. Oct. 12 *Friendswood (campus) 6 p.m. Oct. 12 *Friendswood (campus) 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5 Region XIV tournament TBA Oct. 19 *at Clear Lake 6 p.m. Oct. 19 *at Clear Lake 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15-19 NJCAA tournament (Kan.) TBA Oct. 26 *Clear Springs (campus) 6 p.m. Oct. 26 *Clear Springs (campus) 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23-27 Region III championships TBA As a freshman, Savannah Sheridan (22) came up with Region XIV fi rst team Nov. 2 *at Alvin 6 p.m. Nov. 2 *at Alvin 4:30 p.m. honors while helping the San Jacinto College women’s volleyball team to an * – Region XIV match unbeaten record in conference play. Nov. 9 *Dickinson (campus) 6 p.m. Nov. 9 *Dickinson (campus) 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 TopDrawerSoccer.com recognizes Dobie pair Dobie’s Cabrales chooses Hocking basketball At right, Class of 2017 Dobie High School graduate and varsity girls’ basketball stand- out Shanyce Cabrales will continue her ed- ucation and playing career at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, after signing a letter of intent with the Hawks this sum- mer. Cabrales was one of District 22-6A’s top three-point shooters as she helped the Lady Longhorns reach the area playoff round. Hocking is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Asso- ciation as a Division III associate in Region XII. Photos by John Bechtle

A pair of Class of 2017 Dobie High School grad- no Lozano (9) and Alejandro Flores (4), both four-year varsity players, made uates and varsity boys’ soccer standouts were the TopDrawerSoccer.com State All-Star Team in Texas. Lozano, who is set honored by TopDrawerSoccer.com this summer to continue his education and playing career at Iowa Western College this following the Longhorns’ fi rst-ever appearance at month, was also a TPD.com All-Region selection for teams playing during the the state soccer tournament in Georgetown. Sabi- winter season. Photos by John Bechtle John Turner Volleyball invite to feature 79 teams Much like the McDon- seeds are certainly legit- Class 6A regional quar- ald’s Texas Invitational imate regional champion terfi nalist Dawson at No. Brook Aug, 10 at Turner invite Basketball Tournament and therefore state tourna- 8, defending state fi nalist BAFL regular season starts Aug. 12 has become in Pasadena ment contenders. Clear Creek at No. 9 and over the years, the Adidas Top-seeded Hebron is Class 5A state champion Programs in the Bay boys will host the Rams John Turner Invitation- the two-time defending Amarillo at No. 10. Brook vs. Southlake Carroll Area Football League at El Franco Lee Park, Southbelt Dolphins al Volleyball Tournament Class 6A state champion, Clear Brook, seeded 11:30 a.m., Pearland Ct. 3 are getting excited about and the Dolphins will host has done the same for and second-seeded San 43rd in the tournament, Opening Day, which- the League City 49ers at Pearland. Antonio Reagan reached is in the same pool play comes Saturday, Aug. 12, Blackhawk Park. 2017 Football Schedule The 2017 event, offi - the Class 6A semifi nals. bracket along with No. 3 across the southeast Hous- Also of note, the Dol- Date Opponent cially named after Turn- Southlake Carroll, Southlake Carroll as well Brook vs. Smithson Valley ton area. phins will host the Rams er, the founder, this year seeded third, also reached as Smithson Valley and Locally, the Ellington Sept. 30, at Blackhawk Aug. 12 at East End Eagles features 79 elite programs the 6A state semis, and Pasadena Memorial. 3:15 p.m., Pearland Ct. 3 Rams, Sagemont Cow- Park. Aug. 19 League City 49ers from across the state. fourth-seeded Woodlands The tournament opens boys and Southbelt Dol- On the fi nal day of the And much like the Tex- has been to the state tour- Aug. 10 with pool play phins will begin the sea- regular season, the Dol- Aug. 26 North Shore Mustangs as Invitational usually pro- nament in previous sea- contests for each team in son on the road. phins will host the Cow- Sept. 2 at Alvin Raiders vides an early look at some sons. the fi eld. Brook vs. Pas. Memorial The Rams will play boys at Blackhawk Park. Sept. 9 at Magnolia Park Sharks of the early state tourna- There’s Austin West- Trophy round play con- 4:30 p.m., Pearland Ct. 3 the Pearland Patriots at Dolphin sophs, PWs needed ment contenders, Turner’s lake at No. 5, Class 6A tinues Aug. 11, and the the Pearland Dad’s Club, The Dolphins still need Sept. 16 Bye week event will certainly deliver regional quarterfi nalist Al- various bracket champions Championship bracket play Aug. 12 while the Cowboys will be a few sophomore and pee- similar competition. len at No. 6, regular play- will be decided throughout in Alvin to play the Raid- wee division players to fi ll Sept. 23 at Pearland Texans The event’s top 10 off power Rouse at No. 7, the day Aug. 12. ers at the Alvin YMCA. out the respective rosters. Sept. 30 Ellington Rams The Southbelt Dolphins The sophomore division is will travel down the Gulf for 9-year-old players, and Oct. 7 *Gulf Coast Bulldogs Freeway a bit to play the the pee wee division is for Oct. 14 at Pearland Patriots Adidas/Turner Invitational Field of Participants East End Eagles at Chavez 5 to 6-year-old players. Oct. 21 Sagemont Cowboys All-Saints Episcopal High School, 8501 How- For more information or Manvel S.A. Johnson ard. to register, call Dolphins’ Game times: Seniors – 9 a.m./Juniors – 10:45 a.m. Allen Flower Mound Marcus S.A. O’Connor During the second athletic director Raoul Garza at 281-818-7880. Sophomores – 12:30 p.m./Freshmen – 2:15 p.m. Amarillo Foster McKinney Boyd S.A. Reagan week of action, the Cow- Barbers Hill Friendswood Memorial Santa Fe West Brook George Ranch Midway Schertz Clemens Sagemont Cowboys Ellington Rams Bellaire Granbury N.B. Canyon 2nd Baptist 2017 Football Schedule 2017 Football Schedule Brazoswood Grapevine Needville Southlake Carroll Date Opponent Date Opponent Brenham Hays New Braunsfels Smithson Valley Aug. 12 at Alvin Raiders Aug. 12 at Pearland Patriots Clear Brook Hebron Pas. Memorial St. Agnes Aug. 19 Ellington Rams Aug. 19 at Sagemont Cowboys Clear Creek Highland Park Pearce St. John’s Aug. 26 Magnolia Park Sharks Aug. 26 Beaumont Bulls Clear Falls Hondo Pearland Summer Creek Sept. 2 at East End Eagles Sept. 2 Pearland Hurricanes Clear Lake Houston Christ. Peaster Trinity Christian Sept. 9 at League City 49ers Sept. 9 Bye week Clear Springs Jenks Plano East Trinity Christ. Acad. Sept. 16 Bye week Sept. 16 at East End Eagles Coffeyville Keller Prosper Woodlands Sept. 23 Pearland Patriots Sept. 23 Alvin Raiders C. Lutheran Kingwood Richardson Ursuline Sept. 30 at Gulf Coast Bulldogs Sept. 30 at Southbelt Dolphins Coram Deo Academy Kingwood Park Ridge Point Vets. Memorial Oct. 7 at Beaumont Bulls Oct. 7 Pearland Texans Dawson Lake Highlands Rouse Waller Oct. 14 Pasadena Panthers Oct. 14 League City 49ers Deer Park Lake Travis S.A. Brandeis Westlake Oct. 21 at Southbelt Dolphins Oct. 21 at Pasadena Panthers Dickinson La Porte S.A. Brennan Game times: Seniors – 9 a.m./Juniors – 10:45 a.m. Game times: Seniors – 9 a.m./Juniors – 10:45 a.m. Dripping Springs Lutheran South S.A. Churchill Sophomores – 12:30 p.m./Freshmen – 2:15 p.m. Sophomores – 12:30 p.m./Freshmen – 2:15 p.m. CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

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Call the club at 1611. 10 a.m. 1611. 281-480-1911 for details. 2 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and 8 p.m. 2 p.m. Genealogy Group – Parker Williams Genealogy Group Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved meets from 2 to 4 p.m. on fi rst and third Monday at the at 281-480-1911 for details. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Parker Williams Library, Beamer at Scarsdale. Public is in- Noon members and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, vited. For details, email Liz Hicks at [email protected]. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are not alone, and dis- 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call 281-487- 3:15 p.m. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. Call 713-856-1611. cover choices available. For details, call 281-484-9243. 8787. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and 6 - 8 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 5:30 p.m. speech therapy for adults with Parkinson’s 3:15 to 4:45 CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday 7:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical night service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for details. 6 p.m. followed by a praise, worship and prayer service at 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP 6 p.m. 7 p.m. at 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Afterward both pastors Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- for child care. New Directions Singles – Age 50 and older meets the AT YOUR lead a Bible study in English and Spanish. Everyone is 8787, or drop in. 7 p.m. first and third Mondays for a potluck dinner with activities welcome. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA and/or guest speakers at Webster Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Craft/Vendor Market – Mount Olive Lutheran meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For 201 W. NASA Pkwy. For details, call Margarita at 832-715- FINGERTIPS Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Church,10310 Scarsdale Blvd. There is something for ev- details, call 713-856-1611. 9658. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, eryone from A to Z. Come, stop and shop. Enjoy some deli- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call cious barbecue or a cool, refreshing Hawaiian-style shaved Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call 281- READ 713-856-1611. ice, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For crafter and artisans to Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, 488-2923 for details. THE The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday participate, contact Yvonne at 713-562-0584 or yvonnebe call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. 6:30 p.m. monthly, Barnes and Noble, 1029 W. Bay Area Blvd., 7 [email protected]. 8 p.m. ESL at CrossRoads UMC – Academic ESL classes meet CLASSIFIEDS p.m. Newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Call Cris Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., at 832-724-4296 to register. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. and you’re guaranteed Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – a spin around the world Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-856-1611. MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Monday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. of buying and selling... call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Broadway, Pearland. Use door near recycling bins. For jobs and homes, FRIDAY,AUGUST 4 Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature details, call 713-973-6633 or visit www.oahouston.org. 7 a.m. affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 7 p.m. choice business AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call 409- Survivors of Suicide Support Group – gives coping skills opportunities and Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or drop 454-5720 for details, or drop in. in a non-threatening environment to adults who have lost a sometimes just a friend... Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, loved one to suicide. For details email LynneAnnH@yahoo. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. com or visit www.crisishotline.org. 281-481-5656 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 11:30 a.m. open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), South Belt-Ellington Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. 281-480-1911 for details. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 8 p.m. p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, details, call 713-856-1611. Leader Noon Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Continued on Page 4B 11555 Beamer Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 3, 2017 HELP WANTED LEADER READERS 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For information, visit formation, contact 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. www.bayareanewdemocrats.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step 8 p.m. We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- at 832-483-6715. Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM 7 a.m. 7 a.m. at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, details, or drop in. details, or drop in. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets on Thursday, site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package meets the second Tuesday, monthly, Sept.-May, 9:30 to 11:30 9:30 a.m. at Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. The Rev. a.m., Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Mary Bostrom will be speaking on The Great American Eclipse and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Seabrook near Landolt Pavilion. Texas retired school employ- off the coast of Oregon to off the coast of South Carolina on ees from surrounding school districts welcome. Annual dues are Aug. 21, 2017. Bostrom will speak on the significance of this of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- $35. event to our nation. The public is welcome and encouraged to tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include bring others. For details, call 281-910-1971. dioramas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time 10 a.m. community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! kitchen. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, meets the Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the South Belt- 10 a.m. Ellington Chamber of Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, details, call Ronn Canon at 281-610-8999 or the chamber at 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 281-481-5516. for details. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, Looking Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 South Belt-Ellington Leader the second Tuesday, except June and July, Golfcrest Country for details. to sell Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch available for $15. 11:30 a.m. Deadline: or lease Must have exact cash or a check. For reservations, call Laura ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Leader Reader Ads Morgan at 281-484-8083. Women’s Association-South meets the second Thursday, Spring Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? Noon Creek Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM-518), Pearland. Lunch is 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($20). Includes networking with profes- Ads Are Not Taken Let us noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. sional business women and guest speaker. Women of all ages/ Business: Over The Phone Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., occupations invited. Bring business cards. Reservations appre- help you! Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch ciated. Visit www.seen-abwa.org. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 is $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For details, call 281-900- Noon no changes, no refunds 7257 or email [email protected]. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Place an 1:30 p.m. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the 6 - 8 p.m. ______ad in the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday night South p.m. For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at 6 p.m. fol- ______2 p.m. lowed by a praise, worship and prayer service at 7 p.m. at Belt- Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Afterward both pastors lead a Bible Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at study in English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome. ______Ellington [email protected] or call 281-488-6318. 7 p.m. Leader's 7 p.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Fed- ______Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open erow hosts free discussions on Judaism and religion in gen- weekly meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First eral, open to the public, second Thursdays, at Victor’s, 1425 Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856- NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDonald’s). This is the con- Real Estate 1611. servative synagogue in the Bay Area. For details, contact the Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Sundays, synagogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at csh@shaarhasha Make checks payable to: section! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian lom.org. Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-306-4366 or 713- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 11555 480-4166. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM-518), Pearland, First Presbyterian South Belt-Ellington Leader WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856-1611. Beamer 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Sundays, 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian 281- a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Church, 2217 Theta St. For more information, call 713-306-4366 After Hours: Use mail slot in Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for or 713-480-4166. 281-481-5656 481-5656 details, or drop in. front of building facing Beamer. 9:30 a.m. Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week monthly (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at Covenant United To submit items Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Doris Byerly at 713-944-4474 for details. 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday for the NNoo JJobob TooToo Small!Small! and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Now printing small-quantity orders! noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. CALENDAR 1 p.m. Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to prac- tice ballroom dance, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 E. at the League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase activity card. Help is available to assist learning dance moves. 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Perhaps the had made the playoffs six seniors after the 2016 fi- fans have been expecting “We do expect big season to injury, returns. team’s strongest position straight seasons before nale against La Porte. since he arrived on cam- things from Kris,” Norman Mark Brent, who came overall is at linebacker. 2016, prefer to view last For the third time in as pus prior to the 2015 sea- said. “He is being patient, up with some big plays in Senior Dejuan Dixson is season’s postseason miss many seasons, there will son. letting things develop, see- 2016 as a junior, will also one of the district’s top as a one-year slip as op- be a first-time, full-time Morris made the jump ing the hole and cutting it be a viable option. returnees at his spot, and posed to a trend. starter at quarterback, with to the varsity team mid- up in there,” Norman said. The Longhorns also Dreze McCoy is also set Yet if the Longhorns senior Jacob Sulak set to way through his freshman It should be a big season find themselves heading to return after contributing are to get back on track take over as the starter. In season. He has delivered for Kris.” into 2017 with several quite a bit in 2016. as they are determined to 2016, Sulak saw limited some highlights during his Who will Sulak throw newcomers along the of- Graduation also hit Do- do so, a new cast of char- duty but did perform well stay, but more is expected the ball to in passing situ- fensive front. And the bie hard in the secondary acters may be largely re- when called upon. in 2017. ations? Jeremy Hernandez kicking game will feature and, subsequently, the re- sponsible. In the backfield. junior Behind Morris at the is back after missing much one or more first-time turn game. Sedrick Romar Head coach Mike Nor- Kris Morris is back and tailback position, again, of his junior season to in- starters with kicker/punter heads the cast of those in Sabino Lozano having the secondary. But the pre- graduated. season will be key in terms “Offensively, we feel of the development of oth- like the offensive line ers. will be a focus in terms of “Receiver and defen- meshing as a group,” Nor- sive back are going to be man said. “We are looking the two positions where for someone to step up at we are looking for health receiver, and hopefully we and depth,” Norman said. will stay healthy and some “We feel good in the of those guys can have big run game, but you have years for us.” to be able to effectively Defensively, the Long- throw the football at this horns need to take a huge level. We feel like things step forward. The unit sur- will come together.” rendered far too many big And if things do come plays in 2016, and Dobie’s together for the Longhorns 10 opponents combined as they plan, a quick return for 255 points during the to the postseason could season. The revamped very well be in the offing 2017 group must improve for the 2017 season. That’s those trends. certainly the goal as the Several newcomers will preseason begins. With his third varsity season upcoming, Dobie tailback Kris Morris hopes for a COUPON breakout season while leading the offense. As a sophomore, Morris rushed for FOUNDATION REPAIR more than 700 yards, and a 1,000-yard plus season in 2017 would certainly help $ pace the offense. 200 OFF OR (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house.

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Dobie’s Jacqueline Garcia figures to play a big role as one of the varsity team’s veteran players entering the 2017 season. The Lady Longhorns open the regular season Aug. 8, at home against Fort Bend Elkins. Varsity match time is 6 p.m. JFD volleyball to face Elkins Continued from Page 1B 22-6A play when the time Clear Lake. Dickinson and Senior setter Jacqueline comes. Alvin are two programs Garcia also returns as the Playoff chances that are in line to make primary offensive distribu- What are the playoff some waves as well. tor, and Yvonne Whaley is chances for Clear Brook For Dobie, it’s about back for her third season. and Dobie? defeating the Deer Parks, Jakara Henry is at Clear Brook plays in a the West Brooks and the middle blocker/right side, district that includes cur- Memorials of the 22-6A and Victoria Onozie fills rent Class 6A state runner- world. a similar role as a returnee up Clear Creek. Winning six of 14 in as well. In fact, District 24-6A league play in 2016, the A half dozen or so new- has provided the Region Lady Longhorns struggled comers round out the ros- III champion in four of the against the teams in front ter, with the nondistrict past five seasons. of them in the standings. portion of the schedule Expect Clear Brook That has to change if serving to help the Lady to tussle with Creek as the locals want to return to Longhorns prepare for a well as Clear Falls, Clear the postseason for the first strong run through District Springs, Friendswood and time since 2013-2014. Street Olympics wrap up Aug. 4 The 2017 Harris County medley. There’s also a sites throughout the early Precinct One Street Olym- basketball dribble with portion of the summer. pics Summer Games will obstacles, a 50-yard dash, More than 4,000 youths conclude Aug. 4, as more 100-yard dash and softball started the march to the than 2,000 boys and girls throw. final event. The 2017 sea- ages 6 through 15 com- Participants qualified son represents the 31st in pete for gold medals in 12 for the Street Olympics by all for Harris County Pre- different street games at competing at 90 agency cinct One. NRG Arena. The festivities begin Precinct One Summer Games with a parade of champi- ons and will precede the competitions, which will Friday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m. include softball throw, kickball, football throw accuracy, basketball free NRG Arena throw, jacks, shuttle re- lay, hopscotch, a chess tournament, a jump rope Public is invited to attend marathon and hula hoop