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December 12, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 45 Linda Stephens dies Linda Stephens, wife of Mike Stephens, former Dobie High School varsity football head coach and Pasadena Independent School Precinct 2 crime rate drops sharply District director of athletics, has died. The 65-year-old Stephens, who had battled The local contract patrol of the Harris Coun- year. was 15 – nearly twice the number. of reported criminal mischief cases was eight lupus for the past 20 years or so, died from ty Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce has reported a The total number of home burglaries report- As with this year, three of those took place in (three in apartment complexes) compared to last complications of the illness Dec. 9 near the marked decrease in area crime for the past month ed for November through early December was apartment complexes, and one arrest was made. year’s 14 (two in apartment complexes) – a de- Stephens’ home in Willow Park, Texas. when compared to last year’s fi gures. eight, three of which took place in apartment There was only one vehicle burglary reported crease of nearly 50 percent. Born on Oct. 28, 1948, Linda wed Mike in According to Sgt. Mike Kritzler, the three complexes. this year between November and early Decem- December’s statistics got off to a bad start 1972. While Mike made various head coach- most frequent crimes this time of year are home At press time, one arrest had been made. ber. The incident actually occurred in a park with eight cases of criminal mischief being re- ing stops during his long career in high school burglaries, vehicle burglaries and criminal mis- By comparison, the number of home burglar- patrolled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce. ported on Dec. 1 alone. athletics, Linda followed, as did her career in chief – all of which dropped signifi cantly this ies reported during the same time frame in 2012 Precinct 2 merely took the report on the burglary. Kritzler said eight vehicles in the Kirkmont education. Linda Stephens had retired after a By comparison, the number of vehicle bur- subdivision had their windows smashed. He sus- 35-year career in the classroom, including 18 glaries reported during the same time frame in pects all of the incidents are related and likely in Odessa and seven more in the Pasadena ISD. 2012 was 19, three of which took place in area caused by juveniles. When Mike retired as PISD’s director of ath- parks patrolled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Anyone with any information about the afore- letics during the 2011-2012 school year, they Morgan Offi ce. mentioned crimes is urged to contact the consta- moved to Willow Park, near Dallas-Fort Worth. For the month of November, the total number ble’s offi ce at 281-481-9189. A memorial service will be held at Sage- mont Church sometime after the holidays. The meets Leader will print the information as soon as it Waugh supports Christmas drive becomes available. program’s By James Bolen program. With the help of her neighbors and co- Area holiday closings set A chill is in the air, and the South Belt com- workers, Waugh was able to donate more than South Belt-Ellington Leader munity is once again coming together to help $200 for the drive. The Leader will be on a holiday schedule Jesus those less fortunate by participating in the annual When Waugh explained her intentions to the Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, with no Jan. 2 edition. Leader Christmas program. recycling staff, Brian Mansour, owner of Dwyer The Leader and South Belt Graphics will have Now in its 31st year, the program is aimed at Recycling on Almeda Genoa, also made a gener- The Rev. John Morgan helping families in the immediate area by col- ous donation to the program. limited hours during this time. (left), senior pastor at Sage- The last issue of 2013 will be on Dec. 26, lecting and distributing food and gifts. To help promote the drive, Waugh designed mont Church, is shown to Participating in the drive again this year is and distributed fl iers to local businesses. and the first edition of the new year will be the left greeting Jeremy available Thursday, Jan. 9. Stacey Waugh, daughter of Sagemont Civic Club “This is our favorite time of the year,” Robb Holzbach, who played Je- Vice President Sandy Robb. The volunteer has said. “We love Christmas.” Copy deadline for the Dec. 26 issue of the sus Christ in the church’s Leader is set for Tuesday, Dec. 17. The dead- selfl essly donated hours of her free time to sup- The drive is unique to the mother-daughter second annual presentation port this year’s program. team in the fact that donated goods go directly to line for paid advertising is Thursday, Dec. 19, of Hope is Born. The photo at noon. Items for publication may be sent to “I think it’s great,” Waugh said of the pro- help local residents. was taken after the fourth gram. “It helps the less fortunate.” “We want to help families in this area,” Robb [email protected]. and fi nal performance Sun- Area Libraries This sentiment is shared by her mother. said. “This is our neighborhood.” day, Dec. 8. The elaborate “We’ve always been fortunate to have a nice For Waugh, it’s all about spreading cheer. In observance of the holiday, the Parker production, which told the Williams Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. Christmas,” Robb said. “And it makes you feel “I hope everybody has a wonderful Christ- story of Jesus Christ, was good to help someone else have a nice Christmas mas,” she said. Monday, Dec. 23, and reopen Thursday, Dec. 26. presented by 150 volunteers The Bracewell Neighborhood Library will who otherwise wouldn’t.” The Leader Christmas program is currently and also featured live ani- Waugh, who was born with a rare birth de- underway, and applications for assistance will be be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, mals, special effects and a Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. fect known as cervical meningocele, has over- accepted through Sunday, Dec. 15. musical score. come many challenges of her own. At the time To qualify for the program, recipients must be of Waugh’s birth, doctors told her mother she South Belt area residents and possess one form See Leader coupons Photo by Marie Flickinger would likely never be able to walk. of identifi cation verifying their address. Need Readers may check out the fi rst installment “We never took no for an answer,” Robb said. will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. of the Leader coupon section on Page 6A of Waugh, now 37, went on to attend Stuchbery, To apply for assistance, visit www.south this issue. The section will appear monthly in Thompson and Dobie, as well as take courses at beltleader.com. future editions. San Jacinto College and College of the Main- Those wishing to donate items should visit the land. Leader offi ce, located at 11555 Beamer. Lariaettes set dance clinic Runoff election set for Dec. 14 She has held her current job for more than Desired items include toys for children of all The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual nine years. A day care employee by trade, Waugh ages, nonperishable food items, paper products Winter Dance Clinic for boys and girls on The City of Houston runoff elections are set to For more information, visit www.harrisvotes. enjoys helping children. and cash. There is a particular need for gifts ap- Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at take place Saturday, Dec. 14. org. “She loves kids,” Robb said. “That’s her propriate for older children and teens, such as Dobie, with a parent show at 3 p.m. in the gym. Voters will decide who will fi ll fi ve City Coun- thing.” clothing, sporting goods, makeup kits and gift This is an opportunity for paents to do some cil seats. South Belt voters, however, will be eli- This year Waugh collected aluminum cans to cards. Christmas shopping. Lunch will be provided. gible to vote in only three of the races – District Where to vote recycle in order to raise funds for the Christmas All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Preregistration is $40, $50 at the door, cash D, At-Large Position 2 and At-Large Position 3. Dec. 14 polling locations or money order only. Participants will have the In the contest to fi ll the District D City Coun- Pct. # Location opportunity to perform in the Lariaette’s spring cil seat currently held by term-limited Wanda 76 Beverly Hills Intermediate School Criminal check cashing ring busted show For information, contact Maria Zuniga at Adams, the runoff election is between Dwight 11111 Beamer Road [email protected] or 713-314-6086. Boykins and Georgia D. Provost. 289 Garfi eld Elementary School Police have arrested three individuals and are They then hired homeless people to cash the In the Nov. 5 general election which originally 10301 Hartsook St. seeking a fourth suspect in an elaborate check checks at local businesses in exchange for a per- had 10 candidates on the ballot, Boykins com- 417 Stuchbery Elementary School cashing scheme that targeted elderly South Belt centage of the money. Investigators have charged Christmas light contests 11210 Hughes Road manded a signifi cant lead over Provost, receiv- residents. more than a dozen of these individuals with forg- Sageglen subdivision 418 Beverly Hills Community Center Ronald Thibodeaux, 57, Ronald Givens, 28, ery for their involvement in the scheme. Sageglen will hold its annual Christmas ing 42.9 percent of the vote to Provost’s 14.37 10201 Kingspoint Road percent. and Naomi Onezine Givens, 25, are charged with Authorities believe the criminal ring has op- Light Contest with judging on Sunday, Dec. 475 Burnett Elementary School organized crime. Ronald Givens is alleged to be erated since 2007. Local subdivisions affected 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. Categories include The At-Large Position 2 race is a runoff be- 11825 Teaneck Drive tween Andrew C. Burks Jr. and David Robinson. 476 Frazier Elementary School the ringleader of the group. Naomi Givens is his include Sageglen, Sagemeadow and Kirkwood Most Colorful, Best Christmas Spirit, Most wife, and Thibodeaux is his father. South. Elegant Display and Honorable Mention. In the Nov. 5 general election, Robinson narrow- 10503 Hughes Road ly edged out Burks, receiving 40.4 percent of the 536 Laura Welch Bush Elementary School Investigators are still searching for Donnell Pacifi co was able to identify one of the sus- Ashley Pointe subdivision 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. Thomas, 44, who is charged with forgery. pects through bank surveillance footage. This led Ashley Pointe will have its first Christmas vote to Burk’s 37.6 percent. In the At-Large Position 3 race to fi ll the seat 545 Stuchbery Elementary School According to Harris County Precinct 2 Depu- to the identifi cation of the larger players. Light Contest on Sunday, Dec. 15. Judging will 11210 Hughes Road ty Dwayne Pacifi co, who played a leading role in The investigation, begun by Precinct 2, was begin at 5:30 p.m. for the Most Colorful, Best vacated by the term-limited Melissa Noriega, the 654 Laura Welch Bush Elementary School fi eld of six candidates was narrowed to two, with the investigation, the scam focused on individu- taken over by the Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce Christmas Spirit and Most Elegant Display. 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. als who still mail checks to pay bills, rather than Financial Crimes Unit, which was assisted by the Michael Kubosh and Roy Morales headed to a 715 Aviation Department - Ellington Field runoff. In November, Kubosh received 28.5 per- paying online or using credit/debit cards. U.S. Postal Inspection Service. BHI bookfair fundraiser set Highway 3 Building 510 The victims were reportedly all targeted after Anyone with information on the whereabouts cent of the vote to Morales’ 17.7 percent. 755 Genoa Staff Development Center Beverly Hills Intermediate and Barnes and Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents 12900 Almeda Genoa Road putting up the fl ag on their mailboxes to signal of Thomas is urged to call Crime Stoppers of Noble are joining forces to support The Read- should note the polling locations are different 774 JC Mitchell Elementary School outgoing mail was inside. Once the checks were Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or to submit a ing Den, a book club that brings students and from the Nov. 5 general election. See chart at 10900 Gulfdale Drive stolen, the crooks washed and rewrote them. tip via the iWatchHarrisCounty phone app. authors together to promote a love of reading. right. 842 Burnett Elementary School Visit the Pasadena Barnes and Noble on Thurs- 11825 Teaneck Drive day, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. to take part in BHI’s book fair. There will be events for the Munoz lays wreath for fallen whole family – face painting, cupcake decorat- Dobie graduate honored by Navy ing and a scavenger hunt, just to name a few. Mention BHI at the register and a portion of Dobie 2012 graduate Yesenia Munoz was re- “By participating in remembrance ceremo- the proceeds will be donated to Beverly Hills. cently the youngest sailor in U.S. history to place nies, we are honoring the lives that were lost in To shop online, enter 11252822 at checkout. a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arling- the line of duty and what they died for by keeping ton National Cemetery. their memories alive in our hearts,” said Ruiz. “I PIP meeting canceled The laying ceremony, sponsored by the Naval believe it helps us remember why we serve our Order of the United States, took place Saturday, country and that freedom is not free.” Due to the holidays, the Houston Police Dec. 7, and was in honor of the 72nd anniversary “It helps us to be proud of our jobs and un- Department’s Positive Interaction Program of the attack on Pearl Harbor. derstand the heritage of what we do every day for December has been canceled. The pro- An information systems technician seaman, as service members and to remember those who gram will resume Tuesday, Jan. 21, with guest Munoz, 19, was joined by yeoman 3rd class gave their lives in defense of the nation,” Munoz speaker Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Victoria Ruiz, a Hacienda Heights, Calif. native. added. Chris Diaz. PIP consists of police and citizens The honor is usually reserved for senior military Ruiz and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Nicklaus working for safer neighborhoods. For infor- offi cers and the president of the United States. Tollmeo watched solemnly as Munoz and U.S. mation, call Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Though both were apprehensive about ren- Naval Sea Cadet Saddique Stevens laid the dering the honors in front of a large crowd, they wreath, sponsored by the Naval Order of the Interfaith meets Dec. 20 both were proud of the distinction of being able United States, then they all saluted those who Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. to memorialize the event that President Franklin had made the ultimate sacrifi ce, as the crowd re- Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hart- D. Roosevelt described as “a date which will live mained hushed in respect for the moment and the sook, a gathering for persons with Alzheimer’s, in infamy.” tomb. dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes and similar dis- “At fi rst I was nervous when I found out how Munoz and Ruiz were proud to represent their abilities and their caretakers, meets the third many people would be here,” Munoz said of the command and their service at such an auspicious Friday monthly from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. wreath laying. “After that, I was excited to be a event. Gatherings consist of breakfast, arts and part of this ceremony. I just wanted to do every- “I’ve never done anything like this before,” crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, thing correctly and show everyone how much of Munoz said. “I am very honored and proud to a devotional break, lunch, and a bingo game. a blessing it is to have been chosen for this great have been chosen. I am happy I got to do it and I Those who have a family member, or friend opportunity. “ enjoyed it.” “The thought of being in front, did make me “I’m blessed to represent NHHC at this with these challenges, are welcome to attend. Dobie 2012 graduate Yesenia Munoz (left) is shown above placing a wreath at the Tomb nervous,” Ruiz agreed. “I understand the impor- event,” Ruiz agreed. “Not many individuals get The next gathering will be held in the Moth- of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery at a ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 7, to tance of the ceremony and know that the audi- an opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the er Cabrini Center at the church on Friday, Dec. honor the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. An information systems techni- ence is visiting from various corners of the coun- Unknowns. I was intimidated at fi rst, and then I 20, with a theme of Old Fashion Christmas. cian seaman in the U.S. Navy, Munoz, 19, was the youngest sailor in the nation’s history try and world” felt very honored. It being on a day of remem- Call Interfaith Care Partners at 713-682- to be bestowed the honor, usually reserved for senior military offi cers and the president of Both sailors realize that it is important to mark brance for the attack on Pearl Harbor makes it an 5995 to register to attend the gathering and for the United States. Munoz was joined by yeoman 3rd class Victoria Ruiz (center). important moments in the history of the Navy even more special event.” more information, or visit the website at inter- Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford, U.S. Navy faithcare partners.org. and the nation. Continued on Page 2A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2013 Publisher’s Opinion Elected offi cials speak out Deaths Dave Martin After obtaining a Bache- 1948, at Epworth Methodist Leader needs your assistance John William lor of Science in education, Church in Houston. He con- Council Member District E Sparks became a special tinued working in the fami- It is once again that time of year larly using the school personnel who Heckler needs teacher at De Zavala ly business until 1952 when when the Leader asks for your assis- have a good handle on such issues. Residents of District E, with the Fiscal Year 2015 budget process. Middle School in Pasadena he started his own business, tance to help some of our neighbors. Additionally, our school children As the holidays and end of the year are My hope is to work closely with Mayor Independent School District. Robinson Electric, wiring (See related story Page 1A.) are the best at donating items for quickly approaching, I would like to take Parker’s Administration and other council She is survived by her hus- homes and commercial build- For 30 years we have done a those in need. Our program would be this opportunity to thank everyone for members on creating a comprehensive band, Eddie Sparks; daughter ings throughout the Greater allowing me to serve you during my first financial policy for the City of Houston. Courtney Hamill and hus- Houston area. Christmas drive to give food and toys lost without the schoolchildren. year as your city council member. The Please continue to read future newsletters to children in need who live in our But as always, the need is greater band Keith; son Ed Sparks; In 1954, to better support 2013 year has definitely been one for the for more information related to this and stepdaughter Harriett Crab- his growing family, he began community. than the donations. record books; this has been one of the other crucial issues. tree; along with members of pulling double duty. In ad- In the early years we helped A special thanks to those who most interesting, exhilarating, demanding Please note my city office will be closed her extended family. dition to his electrical busi- around 20 to 30 families. More re- have helped, and if you have not, but and rewarding times of my life. I have on December 24th and December 25th for The funeral service cele- ness, he joined ILA 1351 and cently that number has hit 80. One of can, please do. We especially need been blessed with wonderful family, the Christmas holiday and additionally on brating Sparks’ life was held worked as an on-call clerk at the things that we do is check out the items for teenagers, both boys and friends and career, all of which have January 1st in observance of New Years on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, the Port of Houston. families as best as possible, particu- girls. –Marie Flickinger allowed me the opportunity to serve you at Day. Even while we are out, my office tries at Niday Funeral Home – In 1958, Robinson closed City Hall. I have truly enjoyed meeting, to monitor emails and phones, but please Beamer Chapel. Interment his electrical business and be- and forming friendships with each one of be patient as we will be back in the office followed at SouthPark Cem- gan working full time at the you and I look forward to growing those on January 2nd and will be more than will- relationships as I go into my first term and ing to assist you in any way we can. etery in Pearland. Port. He excelled at his job second year on the Houston City Council. In closing, I will officially be sworn in for and soon became the young- John William Heckler, 79, I would also like to thank the many individ- my first term as your District E Council est chief clerk at the Port of In My Opinion of South Belt, died Tuesday, Mary Sue uals who have provided a helping hand to Member on January 2, 2014, prior to the Houston working for Hansen, me during my first year on the job, without first official 2014 Houston City Council Dec. 3, 2013. He was born to Hall Tidemann & Dalton Steam- Watts says ‘thank I’ve received so much response. you, year number one would not have Meeting. I encourage you to attend or tune William and Elizabeth Heck- ship Co., Inc. I was really surprised at how many been as successful. in to the meeting via TV or online to watch ler on Nov. 30, 1934, in New In the early 1960s, Dalton you’ to Leader people plan to attend. And, how many In looking forward to 2014, I am eager to as the first order of business in 2014 gets York, N.Y. left the Port and Robinson people are going to learn to play a musi- see District E and the City of Houston pros- underway. After graduating from became a clerk for Southern Thank you for the lovely article you cal instrument. per more than ever, and I look forward to On behalf of the District E office, we St. Vincent De Paul High Stevedoring Company. He wrote on Gail Watts’ fi rst piano recital. Gail Watts playing a key role in many of the important would like to wish everyone a Merry School, Heckler joined was soon sent to Galveston issues facing City Hall, most importantly Christmas and Happy New Year. Brothers of the Sacred Heart to run the company’s banana at St. Stanislaus College in docks. Approximately three Bay St. Louis, Miss., to com- years later, he was recruited mence novice training. Upon to work as chief clerk for T. Rotary Club donates dictionaries the death of his father, he left Smith Stevedores at the Port Meador spelling bee winners the brotherhood to take care of Houston, where he and of his family. close friend Raymond Bour- Heckler was a Catholic. geois opened the offi ce at He was self taught to City 16. wood carve at the age of 6, an Robinson loved the chal- inherited skill from his Ger- lenge of working steel, and man grandfather, he contin- knowing the dangers of the ued perfecting his skill as ar- Mary Sue Hall, 79, of ship’s hole, he came up with tisan and master wood carver South Belt, died Sunday, the idea of providing walk- from then on. He earned his Dec. 1, 2013. She was born ie-talkies to clerks working Eagle Scout award in 1951 on May 15, 1934. below. He remained chief and was a proud member of Hall was preceded in death clerk for Port Cooper T. the Knights of Columbus of by her husband, Felix J. Hall, Smith until his retirement in 50 plus years. and son Robert B. Jamieson. 1995. Heckler’s career began Survivors include her Upon his retirement, Rob- in 1961 when he transferred daughter, Deborah Fontenot; inson was honored with a from NASA at Langley, son Marvin Jamieson and wife dinner and commemorative Va., to the New Space Task Irma; grandchildren Michael pin, which was atypical for Group in Houston, and was Vidaurri, Michelle Mayhew a retiring labor employee at in the last contingent of the and husband Joe, and Ashley that time. After retirement, a 288 personnel who started Hartless; and great-grandchil- new form of work began. He the Manned Space Center dren Austin and Miranda Vid- was chosen as the fi rst labor for development of the fi rst aurri. She also leaves behind observer to the West Gulf lunar landing, space shuttle many friends both human and Maritime Association ILA program and ongoing aero- feline. Pension Welfare and Vacation nautical development. On his Hall worked for Creative Funds Board in 1997 and in 16th anniversary with NASA, Dental Systems for 40 years. 2008 was made a trustee of Heckler entered midlevel Respecting her wishes, the board. He also spent 18 The Pasadena Rotary Club recently donated dictionaries to all third-grade management as a supervisor, Hall will be cremated and years on the Retirees Steer- working his way up to branch there will be no service held. ing Committee of ILA 1351, students at Moore Elementary. Their goal was to place a dictionary in all chief and technical opera- from its inception until 2012. students’ hands that they can take home and use for life. The Pasadena Ro- At some point in the future tions offi cer. After a 31-year her ashes will be scattered Outside of work and fam- tary Club has donated dictionaries to all third-graders in the Pasadena In- career, he retired in 1991. in Montana where Felix and ily at home, Robinson was dependent School District for the past nine years. Pictured are, left to right, Heckler enjoyed his hob- a 32 degree Mason at Park Meador Elementary held its annual spelling bee on Wednesday, Dec. 4. After Robert’s ashes were scattered (front row) third-graders Evan Krustchinsky, Connor King, Shelby Carte, by of woodcarving, some of in 2007. Place Lodge 1172, the same Melissa Martinez, Zaybran Cooper, (back row) Pasadena Rotary Club vol- eight rounds, fourth-grader Andrea Gonzalez earned fi rst place after spelling which can be found in sev- In lieu of fl owers, etc., lodge where in 1927 his fa- unteers Phobe Conerly and Karol Fletcher. Photos submitted dissemble correctly. Fourth-grader Emily Carlos took the runner-up title. eral local Houston Catholic Hall asked that anyone inter- ther and uncle became the Gonzalez was the school winner last year and also the runner-up in the Pasa- churches including St. Luke ested can make a donation to fi rst and second members, dena Independent School District Spelling Bee. She will once again compete the Evangelist and as far as an animal shelter of choice. and a member of the Scottish in the district competition scheduled for Feb. 11 at Sam Rayburn High School. New York, a frequent round Her favorite was Best Friends Rite and Arabia Shriners. Pictured are, left to right, Meador Principal Beverly Bolton, Gonzalez, Emily of golf, Knights of Colum- Animal Society, 5001 Angel After retirement, he drove Carlos and Assistant Principal Veronica Grimaldo. Photo submitted bus, Boy Scouts, celebrating Canyon Road, Kanab, UT a van for Shriner’s Children’s his German heritage, and 84741. Hospital. For 27 years, he was SSouthouth BeltBelt sharing his love for his fam- the lighting director for the ily. annual Confederate Ball held Two years after moving John Allen at River Oaks Country Club, GGraphicsraphics & PrintingPrinting Wreath presented by J. Frank to Texas, Heckler met and Robinson Sr. and in 2008 he and Lee were married Carmen, his wife of the ball’s honorary chairmen. One stop for all your wedding needs: 49 years (30 days shy of 50 John Allen “Robby” Rob- Robinson loved fi shing. Dobie High 2012 graduate years). inson Sr., 86, died peacefully He grew up fi shing, but the • Invitations • Reception Cards • Response Cards Heckler is preceded in at his South Belt area home fi shing trip to Alaska with his Continued from Page 1A the American forces had paid Navy history, nine museums, death by his father, mother, on Dec. 3, 2013, surrounded son-in-law and trip to Minne- • Thank You Notes • Matchbooks It was 6 a.m. on Dec. 7, a heavy price. Twenty-one USS Constitution repair fa- sister, brother and his two by his family. sota with his son were defi nite 1941, when six Japanese car- ships of the U.S. Pacifi c Fleet cility and the historic ship sons. Robinson was born on July high points. He also enjoyed • Scrolls • Napkins riers launched a fi rst wave were sunk or damaged, 188 Nautilus. He is survived by his wife, 13, 1927, at his grandmother’s tinkering in his oversized of 181 planes composed of aircraft destroyed and 159 The Naval Order of the Carmen; daughter Ana and home, “Sunnybrook Farm,” garage and was a handyman 11555 Beamer torpedo bombers, dive bomb- damaged, the majority hit be- United States was founded son-in-law Mike Thompson; on Old Galveston Road near extraordinaire, but was most ers, horizontal bombers and fore they had a chance to take in 1890 by descendants of daughter Stephanie, son-in- Broadway. His parents, Albert proud of the construction of 281-484-4337 fi ghters toward Hawaii. The off. American dead numbered New England seafarers who law Rob and granddaugh- Call and Annie Ahrens Rob- his home in 1966. He was a Japanese aircrews achieved more than 2,000 with more fought in the Revolutionary ter Olivia Morgen Heckler inson later built their home on believer in good education complete surprise when they than 1,000 military and ci- War. The order’s charge is to Dickens; and daughter Ellen Old Galveston Road, where and always regretted having hit American ships and mil- vilian wounded. The attack, encourage research and writ- Heckler Hutto and grandson he grew up. He attended Park to leave UH without a degree. itary installations on Oahu which horrifi ed a nation, ing on naval and maritime Cole Heckler Hutto. Place Elementary School, Therefore, he enrolled in San shortly before 8 a.m. More was the catalyst that brought subjects and to promote the The funeral Mass was Deady Junior High, and Mil- Jacinto College and in 1974 than 90 ships were anchored America into World War II. preservation of historic arti- celebrated on Friday, Dec. 6, by High School. crossed the stage to receive in Pearl Harbor, but the Jap- The Naval History and facts and memories of naval 2013, at St. Luke the Evange- In 1944, Robinson joined his associate degree in busi- anese’s primary targets were Heritage Command, located and maritime history. list Catholic Church. the Army Reserves, and af- ness with his family looking the eight battleships anchored at the Washington Navy Yard, For more information on In lieu of fl owers, dona- ter graduating from Milby in on. there. Seven were moored on is responsible for the preser- the Japanese attack on Pearl tions may be made to the 1945, he was sent to Keesler Robinson is preceded in Battleship Row along the vation, analysis, and dissem- Harbor visit the Naval His- Brothers of the Sacred Heart Air Force Base in Biloxi, death by his eldest son, John southeast shore of Ford Is- ination of U.S. Naval history tory and Heritage Command Foundation, 4600 Elysian Miss., for basic training. He Allen Robinson Jr., and son- land while the USS Pennsyl- and heritage. It is composed website at www.history.navy. Fields Ave. New Orleans, LA was ultimately stationed at in-law Bobby C. Edens. vania (BB 38) lay in dry dock of many activities including mil. 70122. Brooks General Hospital in He is survived by his wife across the channel. the Navy Department Li- For additional news from San Antonio where he served of 65 years, Bertha Lee Rob- When the attack ended brary, the Navy Archives, the Naval History and Heritage Sandra Jean as a dental technician. He inson; his son and daughter- shortly before 10 a.m., less Navy art and artifact collec- Command, visit www.navy. was honorably discharged in in-law, Jack C. and Teresa than two hours after it began, tions, underwater archeology, mil/local/nav hist/. Sparks 1946. Robinson; his daughter, Re- Robinson returned home nee Edens; and his grandchil- and enrolled in the Universi- dren, Trenton J. Robinson and Gulf Meadows hosts convention ty of Houston, but soon left Christen Edens; stepgrand- school to work as a journey- son Alex Wolcott; and his Pastors Joe and Becky Keenan of Gulf Meadows Church invite the public to the man electrician in the fami- caretaker Sandy Brock. 2013 Convention, Joshua’s Call Rak Chazak: Be Strong and Courageous. Special ly business, A.C. Robinson Services were held Mon- guests will include Bill and Paula Canfield of World Harvest Church (Rod Parsley, Electric Company. While on day, Dec. 9, 2013, at Forest senior pastor) and Dr. Fernando Cabrera, Bronx, New York, City Councilman, and a blind double-date in 1947, Park Lawndale. his wife, Elvia Cabrera, pastors of New Life Outreach International Church. The Robinson fell in love with In lieu of fl owers, the convention will be held Dec. 12 through Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Gulf Meadows Bertha “Lee” Beard, who family requests donations be Church, 8012 Fuqua in Houston. Admission is free. For more information, call 713- was unfortunately his friend’s made in Robinson’s memory 991-5683 or visit gulfmeadowschurch.org. date that evening. John and to Shiner’s Children’s Hospi- Lee were married on Sept. 3, tal – Houston. Health care navigator at PW For those who need help signing up for health insurance, a brief information program and opportunity to meet with a health care navigator will be available on Monday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 Sandra Jean Sparks, 53, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Leader Scarsdale, Suite 510. 2013. She was born in Mason Navigators from Change Happens, a Houston nonprofit organization, will help City, Iowa, on June 19, 1960, consumers learn about options through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace to Bob and Barbara Furnish. under the Affordable Care Act, qualified health plans, Medicaid and the Children’s Sparks loved to teach and Health Insurance Program, as well as complete eligibility and enrollment forms. be a mentor. She also enjoyed obituary For more information or to set an appointment to meet with a navigator, call the spending time with family Parker Williams Branch Library at 281-484-2036. and friends and occasionally reading a good book or two. Most of all she loved to travel. policy Open Garden Day Dec. 16 In October 1989, she Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host Open Garden Day on married Eddie Sparks, who Monday, Dec. 16, at its Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road in shared his life with her for 24 Obituaries submitted to Houston. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. years. She raised her children, Courtney and Ed Sparks, in Open Garden Day hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m., with a program on dividing the Sagemont area while be- the Leader are published over-wintering tropicals at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. ing a stay-at-home mom for Children are invited. 14 years. The couple attend- free of charge. They are ed Sagemont Baptist for 15 Rec center seeks bridge players years. At age 50, Sparks grad- uated from the University of edited to conform to the Sagemont Community Center, located at 11507 Hughes Road, is looking for par- Houston-Clear Lake with her ty bridge players to play on the second and fourth Fridays from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bachelor of Science so that Leader style. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the coffee with new friends. For more information, call she could help special needs the center at 281-922-2343 or C. Waltz at 281-635-1242. children. Thursday, December 12, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Atkinson top Supporters of STEM education working to increase opportunities for Texas college student sellers treated As rankings show the dent scholarships. Composed of Geosciences at Texas mation systems. We are tak- to our society, but that they United States lagging behind of faculty experts and admin- A&M University, said very ing this very seriously, and are enjoyable as well.” in math and science, San istrators, the council is work- few students are aware of the we thought this was a very Cartwright noted that ser- to BMX show Jacinto College aims to ing to develop initiatives to large variety of careers in appropriate event to attend to vice learning gives college increase student interest in educate students and the high demand that relate back start a pipeline with San students the chance to teach Atkinson Elementary students recently the careers that will demand community on the various to the STEM fields. Jacinto College.” and share with K-12 students participated in the World’s Finest Choc- more of those science, tech- pathways that lead to the “Not a lot of people know Already, the college has what they have learned in the olate Fundraiser and those who turned nology, engineering and math STEM careers. These careers about the opportunities that hosted a series of STEM- classroom, strengthening class- in the money on time were treated to a (STEM) skills. are projected to comprise 60 exist in areas like the geosci- related initiatives that have room curriculum through fur- The college recently host- percent of the new jobs, yet ences and that we are a part included projects hosted by ther application. BMX bike show presented by the Lone ed a Partners in STEM recep- only 20 percent of the current of STEM,” said Garcia. “Yet the college’s Aerospace The STEM Council’s mis- Star Action Sports BMX Team. tion at the Houston Museum workforce is qualified, right now, this is one of the Academy in partnership with sion is also to increase student Left: BMX team member Brandon of Natural Science, kicking according to the National hottest areas for hiring, espe- NASA, environmental sci- awareness of STEM-related Hopkins shows off his fl ips. off the formation of a STEM Math and Science Initiative. cially in the areas of petro- ence projects with local orga- workforce training, added Dr. Right: BMX team member Matt Olson Council and raising more Dr. Sonia Garcia, director leum geology, the energy nizations like the Armand Richard Bailey, San Jacinto fl ips over staff members Richard Whit- than $10,000 for STEM stu- of recruitment for the College sector, and geographic infor- Bayou Nature Center, sci- College vice president of taker and Regina Barnes. ence service learning with accreditation and special ini- Photos submitted local school districts, and tiatives and co-chair of the robotics education and spon- STEM Council. sorship of the FIRST (For The top 10 STEM occupa- Inspiration and Recognition tions in the Houston metrop- of Science and Technology) lex, according to the Brook- Tech Challenge southeast ings Institution, include health region competitions. diagnosing and treatment, “What we are seeing is engineers, computer occupa- that many of our students tions, construction trades come to us unprepared for workers, financial specialists, college-level courses in math metal and plastic workers, and science,” said Dr. Ann maintenance and repair occu- Cartwright, San Jacinto pations, drafting/engineer/ College department chair of mapping technicians, health physical science and co-chair technologists and techni- of the San Jacinto College cians, and management occu- STEM Council. “In result, pations. we have become very in- “Students really have a volved in service learning full range of options when it with K-12 students. When comes to choosing a STEM they come to visit us for a career, and we as educators half a day, it is very important must work to increase aware- that they remember the feel- ness of these very lucrative ing of excitement that science career areas,” said Bailey. and math education can “Science and math education bring. It is important for them is needed across the board, to catch the attitude that these from academic to technical fields are not only beneficial education.”

Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Enayet Rahim, MD • Accepting New Patients • Same Day Appointments Available • Open During Supporters of STEM education recently attended the Partners in STEM recep- tion, hosted by San Jacinto College, at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, The top ten fundraiser sellers pictured with the Principal Regina Barnes, (second row) Eryal The event featured a robotics station by the college’s math department, where Medicare & most private insurance. BMX team are, left to right, (front row) BMX Rossett, (third row) Joshua Best, Carlos Morales, attendees could drive and earn a robotics drivers license. Shown are, left to Discounts for patients without insurance. team member Jon Shaw, Jennefer Gonzalez, Jor- Lance Joyce, Sebastian Ybanez, Lillian Cocek, right, Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College vice chancellor of strategic initia- Se Habla Español dan Peralez, Nathanael Garcia, Kaily Chavira, (back row) BMX team members Matt Olson and tives, workforce development, community relations and diversity; Dan Mims, Jaclyn Vandiver, Haley Salinas, Atkinson Vice Brandon Hopkins. chairman, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; and Mike Sullivan, Harris Call 281-481-8500 County tax assessor. Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao Mike Sullivan reminds voters of the photo ID process With early voting for the may apply for a permanent cure process is very simple. runoff election already un- exemption at any Harris After voting provisionally, derway, Tax Assessor-Col- County Tax Assessor- the voter would need to visit lector Mike Sullivan reminds Collector’s Office. our office, show an accept- registered voters to bring an If a voter does not present able form of photo ID, initial acceptable form of photo an acceptable form of photo a form and we’ll have them identification (photo ID) to ID when voting in person, on their way. My goal is to vote in person, or they will they will be permitted to vote ensure that all registered vot- have to vote provisionally. provisionally. After voting, ers not only have the oppor- “Last month’s general they will still be required to tunity to vote, but know it election was a success with go to any Harris County Tax will be counted.” more than 1.9 million regis- Assessor-Collector’s office The cure process only tered voters, and minimal to present (or “cure”) the applies to registered voters photo ID issues,” said Sulli- voter ID issue by Dec. 20, who vote provisionally. For van. “Nevertheless, the run- 2013. more information about off election is very important, “The Secretary of State photo ID, exemptions or the and I want to remind voters only requires us to open one cure process, visit www. of the photo ID process when office to voters who do not hcvoter.net. they visit the polls to cast present an acceptable photo Sullivan also serves as the their vote.” ID at the polls and need to Harris County Voter Regis- Registered voters who are cure their vote. However, trar, which conducts voter voting in person are required Harris County is the largest registration activities and to present an acceptable form county in Texas, and I am maintains a certified list of of photo ID. If a voter has a proud that all our branch registered voters. disability and does not have offices will be open to those Learn more by visiting any form of photo ID, they voters,” said Sullivan. “The www.hcvoter.net. Botkin has Thanksgiving visitors

Bill Botkin enjoys a turkey leg on Thanksgiving Day with wife Linda and friends Sandy Robb, back left, and Robb’s daughter, Stacey Waugh. Botkin has been in the hospital since Oct. 10 and hopes to be home for Christmas. All family members visited Botkin at different times throughout the day on Thanksgiving. Photo submitted by Linda Botkin Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 12, 2013 Nichols graduates CCISD students make Over The Back Fence digital wishes come true The Clear Creek Inde- tablet computer. pendent School District Districtwide, ninth- and believes learning can take 10th-grade students will re- KENNEDY TURNS 6! Cynthia Henderson is wished a happy Brutsche and Elizabeth Hedge. Sheri place any time and from ceive a tablet computer to Kennedy Flowers will turn 6 years birthday Dec. 13. Richardson is wished a happy birthday anywhere, yet there are use at school and at home old on Sunday, Dec. 15. A hot pink Frazier Elementary Dec. 15. many students without this January. zebra-themed party at her grandparents’ Greetings for a wonderful birthday Beverly Hills Intermediate Internet access at home. The Mobile Beacon 4G house is planned. Best wishes for a fan- are sent to Denise Diaz Dec. 13. Maria Dec. 14 is the day for a party for Mary In an effort to equalize Internet hub costs $120 for tastic birthday are sent from little broth- Vazquez celebrates her birthday Dec. 14. Greene. Dec. 15 is the day for a double the learning field, students one year, and the total cost er Owen, little sister-on-the-way Evie, Meador Elementary party for Angela Butler-Carter and Velia and staff at Clear Brook, is paid through fundraising parents Stephen and Stacey (Hayes) Dec. 12 is the day for a cake for Filgia Grado-Gutierrez. Geraldine Jones cel- Clear Creek, Clear Falls, efforts. Flowers, grandparents Robert and Norman. Enjoying a birthday Dec. 15 is ebrates her birthday Dec. 18. Clear Lake and Clear A 2009 CCISD survey Jannie Scarberry of South Belt, uncles Cara Wildermuth. The day for a double Thompson Intermediate Springs high schools are indicated 90 percent of peo- Tyler, Austin, Joey and Benny, aunt celebration for Rebecca Aronson and Chad Kearbey enjoys a birthday Dec. raising funds to eliminate ple have access to the Jenny and cousins Brayden, Baylee, Jenny Galan is Dec. 18. 15. The day for a cake for Jennifer what is commonly referred Internet at home. The goal Jade and Livvy. Kennedy’s mom is a Moore Elementary Guerrero is Dec. 16. to as the “digital divide,” for Clear Brook High Dobie grad. On Dec. 15, a birthday wish is sent to Dobie High the gap between people School is to reach the other BIRTHDAY WISHES TO JESSICA Bobbie Bashinski. Marie Alanis enjoys A double birthday is celebrated by who have access to the 10 percent. “Clear Brook Internet and people who do High School is a communi- Greetings for a wonderful birthday to a birthday Dec. 18. Philip Foster and Loan Peabody Dec. not have the resources to ty committed to education Jessica Escobar on Dec. 16, a former Stuchbery Elementary 13. Birthday wishes are sent to Willie access the Internet. and community service,” staff member of the South Belt Leader. Celebrating a birthday Dec. 16 is Kevin Ansley and Matt Park Dec. 15. The day Students at Clear Brook said Principal Michele SCHOOL DAZE Albert. Sharing a day of celebration are for a party for Melissa Zepeda is Dec. High School raised $4,300 Staley. “I am very proud of The following personnel and staff Molly Angie and Bethany Granberry on 17. On Dec. 18, Douglas Eger cele- in three months to purchase our students and their will- members of the Pasadena Independent Dec. 17. Enjoying a birthday on Dec. 18 is brates his birthday. Internet hubs through ingness to help others. School District celebrate birthdays Dec. Debora Ruiz. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Mobile Beacon, a nonprofit Recently, we were able to 12 through Dec. 18. Melillo Middle School E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, Internet service provider. issue 13 devices to well-de- Atkinson Elementary Dec. 12 is the day for birthday congratulations, etc., to mynews@south The mobile Internet units serving students.” Birthday wishes are sent to Richard greetings for Whitney Jewell and beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject will be donated to qualify- To support this program, Whittaker Dec. 14. Lupita Perez. Another double cele- line. Items must be submitted by Friday ing students to use at home email information@ccisd. Burnett Elementary bration is scheduled Dec. 13 for Leah noon for the next week’s publication. with their Dell Latitude 10 net or call 281-284-0020.

Michael Wayne Nichols Jr. will earn a Bachelor Service men, women honored at Marine Corps 238th birthday of Business Administration in management from Texas Southern University on Saturday, Dec. 14, Sunday, Nov. 10, was the uate Pfc. Gregory James Cas- went into making the event 2013, where he is a member of the honor soci- 238th birthday of the United taneda who had just graduated possible was well worth it. ety. He accepted his call to preach the word of States Marine Corps. There is from boot camp on Nov. 8, and “We have to take the time to a lot of tradition that goes the oldest was 91-year-old honor all those who have God in 2009. Nichols has been employed with along with the celebration. Pfc. Oliver Smith. Guest of served, and are presently Sherwin-Williams for the past five years and was Recently, South Belt resi- honor was Gloria Junn, whose serving, not to mention the recently presented an opportunity to join the dent Marine 1st Sgt. Jimmy son served in the Marines. families that keep those home management program. He is the son of Velda B. De Los Santos came up with Taps was played honoring fires burning in their Nichols and the late Michael W. Nichols Sr., the the idea to honor Marines those who never returned absence,” stated Jimmy De father of Brooklynn and Kelvin, and the brother and veterans at his local par- home or have now died. Los Santos. “None of this of Andre. He is a Dobie High School graduate. ish during the 9:15 a.m. ser- The commandant’s mes- would have been possible Nichols will attend Houston Baptist University to vice. When he told a few sage was read by Spc. Emilio without the help my son, pursue a Master of Arts in theological studies. buddies about this idea, the De Los Santos, Army Nat- Emilio De Los Santos - Army wheels started turning, as ional Guard. Natioal Guard, Jose Hinojosa they usually do when a group The veterans swapped sto- - retired U.S.M.C., Mario of Marines get together. ries and watched videos hon- Campos - Army, the Knights Attending the event were, left to right, (front row) Ivan row) Larry Soto Sr., Ramon Diaz, Joe Hernandez, Marines, as well as all oring all branches of the ser- of Columbus Post 9201, Ontiveros, Joe Cantu, Omar Martinez, Larry Soto Jr., Jimmy De Los Santos, Noe Flores, Victor Castaneda, Largest selection of veterans and their families vice. In the end, all who Father James Burkhart and Mario Campos, Jose Hinojosa Jr., James Castaneda, Rudy Trevino, Edward Hernandez Sr. and Charlie wigs in Texas! were honored at St. Luke’s attended felt the work that Cristina Luense-Garcia.” Lupe Cervantez, Anthony Cardenas, Gilbert Valer- Meddosa. Not pictured are Sam Guzzetta and Emilio FEATURING Catholic Church during the tre, Joe Domingez, John Urdiales, Oliver Smith, (back De Los Santos. Photos submitted 9:15 a.m. Mass and received ESTETICA a special blessing from the DESIGNS Rev. James Burkhart. WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ The ceremony continued SIGNATURE COLLECTION The Right BRA, OF WIGS & with a breakfast provided by The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS the Knights of Columbus Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Post 9201, along with a cake to Help With All Your After Becky’s Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street ceremony, a memorial to fall- Great selection of League City en vets, followed by a read- Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 ing of the commandant’s message. The cake is brought into the ceremony by the oldest and youngest Marine present, A table was set up as a memorial for the fallen. Brian Goodwin and a guest of honor is intro- Owner duced. The first piece of cake is sliced and then shared by Darts,Pool all three. The oldest passes it Signifying the passing of tradition, the oldest service- Shuffl eboard to the youngest signifying the man attending, Marine Pfc. Oliver Smith (center), Marine 1st Sgt. Jimmy De Los Santos, Marine Pfc. Ol- passing of tradition. 91, passes a piece of cake to the youngest, Marine Pfc. iver Smith and Marine Pfc. Gregory James Castaneda Internet Jukebox The youngest Marine was Gregory James Castaneda. Also pictured is Marine 1st bow their heads in respect as Taps is played in honor of 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Daily 2010 Dobie High School grad- Sgt. Jimmy De Los Santos. all servicemen and women. Drink Specials Daily 12057 Beamer Rd. See us on Facebook

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Come in for your Pictured are, left to right, Marine Pfc. Oliver Army National Guard Spc. Smith watches as the fi rst piece of cake was Emilio De Los Santos reads Coordinators of the celebration were, left to right, Mario given by Marine 1st Sgt. Jimmy De Los San- the commandant’s message as Campos (Army), Emilio De Los Santos (Army National Holiday Tamales tos (right) to the guest of honor, Gloria Junn, his father, Marine 1st Sgt. Jim- Guard), Jose Hinojosa (Marines) and Jimmy De Los Santos Mon. 11-7 Sat. 10-8 whose son served in the Marine Corps. my De Los Santos listens. (Marines). Tues.-Fri. 8-8 Sun. 11-5 13914 Hwy 3 • 281-990-7800 Remember When 35 years ago (1978) signature. state Rep. Robert Talton and ed snow, arts and crafts, a sleeping. It was unclear how Sagemont resident Mario 20 years ago (1993) state Sen. Jerry Patterson petting zoo, a rock wall and long the infant was left alone. ORTHODONTIST Herrada, 19, was awarded Pasadena Independent celebrated Pearl Harbor Day games. The highlight of the $297,000 in a court case School District Superinten- at Ellington Field. festival was a presentation against the city of Houston. dent Rick Schneider asked Clear Brook lost 40-0 to called The Wonder of Christ- Herrada lost an arm in an the board to approve a com- Katy in the regional cham- mas. The program featured WALKER LAW OFFICES accident in which he hit a prehensive school safety pionship football game. music and art teams from Milton Walker, J.D. chuckhole in the road and and discipline plan to put 10 years ago(2003) the church, plus aerial ballet his car overturned. video surveillance cameras Members of the Bay Area and acrobatics (similar to The Pasadena Indepen- and metal detectors in sec- Houston Economic Partner- Cirque de Soleil). Roughly 281-481-0909 dent School District board ondary schools and a tele- ship’s Ellington Field Task 10,000 people attended the WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES of trustees met with offi cials phone in every classroom. Force held a press confer- event over the weekend. from the Houston district. It was announced that ence to discuss steps to en- Clear Brook High School BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS The purpose of the meeting San Jacinto College South’s sure the Texas Air National senior Cindy Au earned a John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. was to encourage other dis- new library would bear the Guard stayed at Ellington. perfect score on three SAT LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT ✰ tricts (of a strong majority of name of then campus presi- The twofold plan was to subject tests. Au scored www.walkerlaw.com No Down Payment white students) to voluntari- dent Dr. Parker Williams. keep Ellington off the Base a perfect 800 on chemis- 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 with Verified Insurance ly participate in an intradis- The Beverly Hills Bear Realignment and Closure try, biology and physics. trict desegregation program. Brains defeated San Jacinto list and have Ellington Field According to the College ✰ 30 years ago (1983) Intermediate 52-37 to win become a joint reserve base. Board, more than 36,000 Payment Plan Available A temporary post offi ce the fall semester champi- Burglars stole approxi- college-bound seniors take ✰ was set up at Almeda Mall onship in Academic Games mately $350,000 in jewelry, the SAT subject area tests in Insurance Assignment as an experiment by the competition. Team members cash and loose diamonds biology or physics each year, Accepted U.S. Postal Service to re- were Tracie Barnet, Ethan from the Ngoc Mai jewelry and 62,000 take the chemis- lieve congestion at the Ge- Block, Jennifer Bowman, store on Scarsdale. try subject test. Of those stu- ✰ noa station. Glorene Craven, Casey The 1940 Air Terminal dents, the average score on No Referral Needed The board of regents at Heinicken, Darron Henson, Museum opened on the these tests is just over 600. FOR WHEN LIFE ✰ San Jacinto College vot- Rachel Jones, Katie Laas, west side of Hobby Airport. 1 year ago (2012) Video Game Room ed to keep the tax rate at Jonathan Lindsley, Kabir The building was the orig- A mother was arrested BRINGS YOU 10 cents per $100 valua- Mohammed, Chris Moore, inal airport terminal that after police said she left her ✰ Quality and Caring Office tion. Nhu Nguyen, Patrick Nguy- opened in September 1940 sleeping baby in a car at Al- 25 years ago (1988) en, Emma Onwudiegwu, as Houston Municipal Air- meda Mall while she went A SHOCK OR TWO! ✰ Certified Specialist Students on the Superin- Cody Outlaw, Nick Rad- port. It was used until 1954 shopping. Forrescee Markey tendent’s Student Advisory cliffe, Tina Sanders, Da- when the larger terminal on Owens, 28, of Silsbee, was Our Classifieds will give you a wide selection Member American Association of Orthodontists Board told administrators vid Scott, Russell Wilson, Airport Boulevard opened. charged with felony child of professional service people who advertise there. You can they were tired of increased Amanda Zamora and coach- At opening, the museum endangerment. Houston po- compare and choose from among them in the SERVICES drug use on campuses and es Samantha Usnick, Rene was the only museum in lice were called to the mall columns and be ready for anything shocking ahead! they wanted the district to Perez and Susan Gause. Houston dedicated to civil parking lot at roughly 1 p.m. get tougher. 15 years ago (1998) aviation history. after a passerby spotted the The Classifieds – read them and use them; Pasadena ISD high Coby Cagle was honored 5 years ago (2008) baby unattended in the ve- school and intermediate as the Dobie football team’s Sagemont Church held hicle. Police arrested Owens They’re there when you need them! students were to no longer most valuable player at the its second annual outdoor when she returned to the car receive detention for failing team’s annual banquet. Christmas festival. The fam- carrying packages. Owens 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer to return their report cards U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, ily event included a 50-foot- told police she didn’t want 281-481-5656 to school with a parental City Councilman Rob Todd, tall Christmas tree, simulat- to disturb the baby as it was Thursday, December 12, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Atkinson, Dobie partner in PAL program Moorehead Atkinson Elementary students recently participated in a part- nership with Dobie High School through the PAL program (Peer Assistance and Leadership). The mission of the program is to enable young people to use their potential to make a differ- celebrates ence in their lives, schools and communities. Each Dobie PAL is partnered with an Atkinson student to provide mentoring, friendship and encouragement. Once a week, the Dobie students visit with their Atkinson friends in the library and engage in fun 90th activities such as art projects, reading, and games. As the stu- dents walk away from their PAL session, they anticipate seeing their PAL again the next week. birthday Top right: Atkinson student Lillian Cocek and Dobie student Amanda Bates. Bottom left: Atkinson student Rene Nunez and Dobie student Virginia Moorehead will celebrate Mikayla O’Connor. her 90th birthday on Saturday, Dec. Bottom right: Atkinson student Juan Granados and Dobie stu- 14, 2013. She and her husband, the dent Yessica Leon. late Robert Moorehead, were mar- Photos submitted ried for more than 69 years, and they lived in the Sagemont area for over 20 years. Robert died in January 2013, and Virginia says he is waiting for her “Beyond the Moon” (their favorite song by Tex Ritter). She has five children, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, who all wish her a happy birthday.

Thompson students participate in Region Choir Clinic and Concert On Friday and Saturday, ISD and many other school dents make the choir in each proud of them and are glad to Dec. 6 and 7, the Thompson districts. of the last five years. see their hard work pay off Intermediate School Choral The students learned This was Green’s second with a place in this very select Department was represented music and auditioned in year to make the Treble group of musicians. All three by three students at the October for 200 places in the Choir. of them have a bright future Region 19 JH/MS Region Mixed and Treble choirs. “It is a great honor to make ahead of them in music. In Choir Clinic and Concert at After the students are the Region Choir. It also takes addition to being exceptional Deer Park High School. selected for the choirs, they a great deal of hard work and musicians, they are hard work- Participants were Alyssa learn additional music and commitment. All three of ers in the classroom with top Cardenas, Adamaris Garcia then come together and work these young ladies came in grades. Congratulations to and Mahogany Green. with special clinicians and before school and stayed after Alyssa, Addy and Mahogany UHCL receives grant to enhance technology ed The three were selected then perform in a concert. school to work with us to learn on a job well done!” said from more than 1,000 stu- Thompson has been very this music. They also put in a George Martin, one of the Sadegh Davari, University Abeysekera, lecturer/system “The project will meet the about the Bridges to STEM To learn more about the dents from around the area fortunate to have had stu- lot of work at home. We are so Thompson Choir directors. of Houston-Clear Lake pro- administrator of computer needs of our institutions to project, contact Davari at UHCL School of Science and that includes Aldine ISD, fessor of computer science, science and computer infor- engage, recruit, retain and [email protected] or 281-283- Computer Engineering, visit Humble ISD, Deer Park ISD, received a $1.1 million grant mation systems, and Anne graduate students in STEM 3865. http://www.uhcl.edu/sce. Galena Park ISD, Pasadena from the National Science Reilly, grants development fields. The primary obstacles Foundation to establish the associate. The project propos- our students face in degree Collaborative STEP: Bridges al was presented in collabora- attainment are lack of to STEM Careers Program. tion with a proposal from San engagement with peers, fac- Thompson algebra students The goal of the five-year Jacinto College District. Jim ulty, career opportunities, technology alliance between Meeks, lead instructor at San and campus and financial ser- UH-Clear Lake and San Jacinto College South cam- vices,” says Davari. “Those take Marshmallow Challenge Jacinto College District is to pus, Norman Liebling, pro- obstacles will be addressed increase the number of stu- fessor of computer informa- through team-building and Before the Thanksgiving Break, dents in science, technology, tion technology at San Jacinto project-based activities facili- Thompson Intermediate School engineering and mathematics College Central campus, and tated by a Bridge Scholars algebra students were given their (STEM) fields. Nate Wiggins, professor of student group that will own break from slope-intercept Co-investigators for the engineering and math at San involve students from all four form to participate in the Marsh- grant are Sharon P. Hall, Jacinto College North cam- campuses.” mallow Challenge. Students were UHCL professor of computer pus, are the San Jacinto To keep students involved, science and computer infor- College co-principal investi- faculty and industry mentors given few parameters: in groups mation systems, Krishani gators. will guide students through- of four they had to use 20 spa- out their academic careers. ghetti sticks, 1 yard of tape, 1 Some of the local businesses yard of string, and a marshmal- that have already promised low to construct the largest free- their support include Barrios standing tower that could still Technology, BioTex Inc., uphold the weight of the marsh- Lockheed Martin Corp., mallow. The winning tower was SAIC, Tietronix Software 27 inches tall and is pictured and NASA Johnson Space above. Center. Additional corporate Groom & Board partnerships are encouraged. 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Now, he’s forward Jose “Sito” Seo- son, Richards became the the fi eld is just so good,” do that,” Spooner said con- looking ahead at 2014 after ane has been named a Na- fi rst SJC player to receive Spooner said. cerning Seoane’s departure. his team came so close to tional Junior College Ath- the National Soccer Coach- “From a training aspect “It might take three or four winning the program’s fi rst letic Association fi rst team es Association of America’s and the way he goes about players to do that. A 30-goal national title. All-American. JUCO National Player of his business down to the season is something that “It’s unfortunate that it Seoane (Coruna, Spain/ the Year award. fact that he is just a natural just doesn’t happen very of- was raining continually, Nuestra Senora del Car- Seoane, based on this goal scorer is what got Sito ten.” and we played the national men) scored a national-best past season, will surely be to this point. While the National semifi nal on a turf fi eld at 30 goals this season while in line for that honor when “You add the fact that he Soccer Coaches Associa- Tyler,” he said. leading San Jacinto to the it is offi cially announced is so accomplished at get- tion of America has yet to “We really were looking national semifi nals. sometime later this month. ting other players involved recpgnize its Player of the forward to playing on grass. His 74 total points, in- San Jacinto College head with assists, and you have a Year winner, Seoane and Give Tyler credit. Their cluding 14 assists, was also coach Ian Spooner was able truly special player. teammate Pablo Vasquez player scored on a diving tops in the nation by 13 to witness Seoane’s special Spooner is busy recruit- (Madrid, Spain) have been header late in the fi rst half. points. season up close. ing for next season and be- named fi rst-team All-Amer- “Really, we dominated After a 2-0 loss to rival “The way that he just yond as he looks to replace ican selections. the pace and the action in Tyler late last month, SJC stepped up as an all-around Seoane and a host of solid Ezequiel Amestoy, a the second half but couldn’t tied for third at nationals, leader and showed the way sophomores who helped sophomore defender, and fi nd that equalizer. Tyler the second third-place fi n- for some of the younger guide the team to within freshman striker O’Neal scored a second goal late to ish in program history. The guys as our team captain two victories of the national Moore have also earned ensure the win. We gave it a 2008 squad was the nation- was impressive,” Spooner championship match. Then all-Region XIV second good run.” al runner-up, while the 2004 said. team was third. On the fi eld, Spooner Seoane’s magical season CB girls win Whitley consolation At left, San Jacinto Col- places him in the circle of A fi rst-round loss to Brook’s brief three- Wolverines, now 10-5, with San Jacinto College legends lege men’s soccer for- ward Jose “Sito” Seo- highly touted Bellaire did game winning streak came 14 points. along with Dane Richards, nothing more than to spark to an end Dec. 10 as host Clear Brook is off un- the program’s all-time lead- ane (11) works against William Graham of the Clear Brook varsity Langham Creek cruised to til Dec. 17, when the team ing scorer. girls’ basketball team on its a 47-38 victory. Langham heads to Brazoswood for Richards, who is still Ranger College during the 2013 regular sea- route to winning the con- Creek used a big 18-5 third the opening game of the playing soccer profession- solation title at the Peggy quarter push to get the win. District 24-5A regular sea- ally, had 45 career goals son. Seoane scored 30 goals during the regular Whitley Classic Dec. 5-7. Adams paced the Lady son. over the 2003 and 2004 Following that 72-54 de- seasons. Seoane’s two-year season and scored 74 total points, both tops feat to Bellaire in the Whit- total is 38, and he added 21 ley opener Dec. 5 at Clear assists over two years for 97 nationally, en route to being named a National Creek High School, the USA KARATE career points. Lady Wolverines reeled off Seoane’s outstand- Junior College Athletic Association fi rst team wins over Fort Bend Mar- ing play on the fi eld also shall, Alief Elsik and Waco Karate for led to the team winning a All-American. Photo by Andrea Vasquez Midway as another trophy school-record 20 games this was added to the Brook the Whole case. In the 41-38 consola- Family! tion championship win Brook boys make Krueger/Carlisle fi nal before Lake loss over Waco Midway, Ryane Four Lessons Adams scored 16 points The Clear Lake varsity to beat for the 24-5A title Classic Dec. 5-7 at Clear Clear Lake, now 9-1 on nents by an average of 25.4 nament’s Most Valuable and Twon Mackey had 10 & Uniform boys’ basketball team has this time around, unless of Lake High School. the season with a single de- points. Player, while Clear Brook’s more. sent a loud and clear mes- course, someone can prove While the Wolverines feat at the hands of Manvel, Senior Will West of Clear Chase Mason also made the The game was tied after sage – at the expense of them wrong. were busy scoring easy has defeated nine oppo- Lake was named the tour- all-tournament squad. three quarters, and the Lady Only $25 defending District 24-5A Clear Lake and Clear victories over Houston Wolverines toughened up in Call USA KARATE champion Clear Brook. 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Shelbee Berringer, With three years in the the Southland Conference leyball program continues ular season and postseason Dittrich, a fi rst-team numbers drop a bit as the up. and the coaching staff, had a Dickinson High School books as a starter, Dittrich standings. to reap the benefi ts of re- 156 kills and 52 combined graduate, will be back as a clearly found a home when For her career, Dittrich cruiting Texas high school blocks. defensive specialist/libero. she chose the UCA program now has 626 kills. Her .337 graduates. Dittrich fi gures to play a Amy South, a graduate of several years ago. hitting percentage in 2012 Helped along the way huge role for the team next Klein Collins, will be an Now she’s likely to be in as a sophomore remains a by the strong play of Clear season, which is set to lose option to replace Collins at charge of leading the Sug- school record. Brook High School gradu- ate Alicia Dittrich and Ma- rissa Collins of Pearland PISD Intermediate Basketball PISD Intermediate Basketball High School, UCA enjoyed another memorable season Boys’ Standings through Dec. 6 Girls’ Standings through Dec. 6 in 2013. While a fi rst-round loss Eighth-Grade Light Eighth-Grade Light to Purdue in the NCAA postseason tournament Teams W L Teams W L stung, the Sugar Bears sim- ply could not hang their Beverly Hills 2 0 Thompson 2 0 heads for long. Collins, who was voted South Houston 2 0 South Houston 2 0 the Southland Conference’s Player of the Year and Setter Bondy 2 0 Queens 2 0 of the Year by the league’s coaches, was the catalyst San Jacinto 1 1 Miller 1 1 as the team won 22 straight Park View 1 1 Park View 1 1 matches during the season en route to a 29-4 fi nish. Thompson 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 Once again, it all came to an end as UCA lost in the Queens 1 1 Bondy 1 1 NCAA fi rst round to Purdue by a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 Southmore 0 2 Southmore 0 2 tally, but the Sugar Bears University of Central Arkansas middle blocker Alicia appearance. Dittrich, a Clear Brook High School grad- Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 still had plenty to be proud Dittrich (15) celebrates a winning point with team- uate, played a big role during the season along with of. mates, from left, Marissa Collins, Jessica Nagy and Collins, a Pearland High School graduate who was Miller 0 2 San Jacinto 0 2 In Southland Conference Heather Schnars (13). The Sugar Bears went 29-4 this named the Southland Conference Player of the Year. regular season and postsea- season en route to a second straight NCAA tournament Photo by Bradley Widding Weekly Scores Weekly Scores Sports news, notes PISD cross-country Beverly Hills 52, Southmore 11 Beverly Hills 38, Southmore 34 Lady Bears, Thompson run strong South Houston 44, Park View 36 Bondy 38, Jackson 10 11-under baseballers sought Bondy 44, Jackson 26 Queens 19, Miller 16 A South Belt-based 11-under select baseball pro- at girls’ third district competition gram is forming for the upcoming fall and spring Thompson 55, San Jacinto 43 South Houston 45, Park View 20 seasons. The team will play in both Nations Base- Bondy continued to abeth Jasso (18:18), Monica Micah Muniz was at ball and United States Specialty Sports Association dominate the intermediate Zabala (18:20), Nancy Ruiz 16:72.48, which was 40th Queens 45, Miller 40 Thompson 28, San Jacinto 21 girls’ cross-country ranks (19:12) and Marcely Tsikis in the standings. The Lady tournaments. For tryout information or more team during the Pasadena ISD’s (20:07). Lions’ fi fth and fi nal scor- details, call Craig Redmon at 281-236-5112. third meet of the season, but er was Stephanie Martinez, Seventh-Grade Light Seventh-Grade Light the Thompson and Bever- GAT girls’ 8th is seventh who had a time of 17:11 for Horns’ 9U select baseball ly Hills programs did their Thompson’s eighth- 50th place. Teams W L Teams W L The South Belt Horns’ 9-under select baseball pro- best to hang close. grade girls’ team was sev- The Lady Lions were Thompson 2 0 Thompson 2 0 gram is hosting ongoing tryouts for the spring 2014 The Lady Patriots won enth among the 10 teams in also represented by Ton- season. Players who play all nine positions will be con- both meets, including the the Pasadena ISD ranks. ya Montgomery (17:18), South Houston 2 0 South Houston 2 0 sidered. Team offi cials request a fi rm commitment to eighth-grade event with a The Lady Lions’ top Isabella De La Garza play in two tournaments each month – February through low of 23 points. competitor was Jacquelyne (17:29.13), Alivia Gonza- Beverly Hills 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 June. The highly successful program also expects to In the seventh-grade Garcia, who crossed the lez (17:37), Isabella Torres make a world series trip out of town in July or August. race, Bondy came up with fi nish line at 15:46 for 18th (17:55), Celine Espinosa Park View 1 1 Jackson 1 1 For tryout information, call coach Alex Arriaga at 713- the win with a low of 21 place. 18:16.25), Natalie Nguyen 376-6911 or direct email to him at alexarriaga9007@att. points. Bondy’s Abby Balli Katherine Montes was (19:57), Roxy Hernandez San Jacinto 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 net. was the overall winner in a next for Thompson as her (20:52), Briana Loredo and time of 14 minutes, 1 sec- time of 16:15 was 30th, and Lily Vitrella. Bondy 1 1 Bondy 1 1 ond. Jocelyn Thompson placed BHI 7s are fi fth Miller 1 1 Miller 1 1 BHI 8s are third 43rd at 16:40. The Lady Bears’ sev- The Lady Bears’ eighth- Thompson’s other two enth-grade team battled Southmore 1 1 Southmore 1 1 Sports calendar grade team wound up with scorers were Dominique to the wire and was edged third place overall with 106 Sanchez (60th at 17:19) by Thompson. In the end, Jackson 0 2 Park View 0 2 BASKETBALL points. and Ann Truong (73rd at Beverly Hills was sixth as a Thursday, Dec. 12 Beverly Hills’ fi ve scor- 17:43.80). team with 140 points. Queens 0 2 Queens 0 2 Dobie JV boys at Sam Rayburn tourn, TBA ers included Natalie Dios- Thompson also got a Natalie Armenta was the dado, who ran exceptional- great effort from Andrea Lady Bears’ top fi nisher as Weekly Scores Weekly Scores Brook JV boys at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA ly well on her way to eighth Diaz (20:10) and Clarissa she was 16th with a time of Dobie freshman A boys at South Houston tourn., TBA place with a time of 15:01. Arrendondo (20:15) and 15:56. Thompson 48, San Jacinto 16 Southmore 23, Beverly Hills 13 Dobie freshman B boys at Pas. Memorial tourn., TBA Alondra Rios wasn’t far Dulce Santos (20:17). At 16:27.52, the Lady behind for the Lady Bears Thompson 7s are fourth Bears’ Alondra Aceve- South Houston 36, Park View 34 Bondy 35, Jackson 14 as she was 11th in a time of In the seventh-grade do was 29th in the overall Friday, Dec. 13 15:27. race, the Lady Lions took standings, and teammate Bondy 58, Jackson 32 Miller 24, Queens 7 Dobie varsity boys host Channelview, 7:00 Andrea Perez was next fourth as a team, registering Alana Ortega was just a tick Miller 51, Queens 6 South Houston 21, Park View 4 Dobie varsity girls at Pearland, 7:00 to the fi nish line for Beverly 137 points. behind her, 30th at 16:28. Dobie JV girls at Pearland, 5:30 Hills. Her time of 15:36 was The Lady Lions’ lead- Beverly Hills’ fi fth and Southmore 32, Beverly Hills 29 Thompson 38, San Jacinto 14 13th-best. ing racer was Olivia Garza, fi nal offi cial scorer was An- Dobie JV boys at Sam Rayburn tourn, TBA Khataria Lewis placed whose time of 14:30 was gelica Ortiz, whose time of Brook JV boys at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA 35th for the Lady Bears as third best. She was just 16:44 placed her 41st. Eighth-Grade Dark Eighth-Grade Dark Dobie sophomore boys host Channelview, 5:30 she came in at 16:26, and 10 seconds off the pace of Others competing well Teams W L Teams W L Dobie freshman A boys at South Houston tourn., TBA Yicell Gonzalez rounded overall winner Julissa Ro- for the team included Tani- out the team’s scoring as driguez (14:20). yah Paredes (16:53), Jalyn Beverly Hills 2 0 Bondy 2 0 Dobie freshman A girls at Pearland, 4:00 she was 39th at 16:33. Megan Glass was the Martinez (17:27), Gimena Dobie freshman B boys at Pas. Memorial tourn., TBA Others performing well second-overall fi nisher for Quintanilla (17:36), Bian- Bondy 2 0 South Houston 2 0 Dobie freshman B girls at Pearland, 5:30 for the Lady Bears included Thompson as her time of ca Ortega (17:40), Giselle Darianne Monreal (16:52), 16:00.50 was 19th. Cuellar (17:55), Alyssa South Houston 1 1 Beverly Hills 2 0 Jackie Pena (17:23.54), Michaela Munoz was Walker (18:03), Krystalyn Saturday, Dec. 14 Destinee Garza (17:39.95), 25th overall in the event, Garcia (18:28), Monica Miller 1 1 Queens 2 0 Dobie JV boys at Sam Rayburn tourn, TBA Jackie Davila (18:17), Eliz- posting a time of 16:14.88. Burri and Alyssa Carrico. Brook JV boys at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA San Jacinto 1 1 Jackson 1 1 Dobie freshman A boys at South Houston tourn., TBA Hernandez, Lions pace eighth-grade; Thompson 1 1 Thompson 1 1 Dobie freshman B boys at Pas. Memorial tourn., TBA other GAT, Bear runners stand out Jackson 1 1 San Jacinto 0 2 Monday, Dec. 16 After a bit of a break for Andrew Logan (14:45), he was 15th with a time of Park View 1 1 Park View 0 2 the Thanksgiving holiday, Mario Rodriguez (15:12), 13:55. Brook varsity boys host Alief Hastings, 7:00 cross-country runners in Cyrus Gonzalez (16:20) Joseph Hernandez was Queens 0 2 Southmore 0 2 Brook JV boys host Alief Hastings, 5:30 the Pasadena Independent and Joseph Bouleris-Duarte 24th with a time of 14:18, Brook sophomore boys host Alief Hastings, 5:30 School District intermedi- (16:46). and the Bears’ Jason Southmore 0 2 Miller 0 2 Brook freshman A boys host Alief Hastings, 4:00 ate ranks went head-to-head BHI boys’ 8s are sixth Ramirez was the team’s in the district’s third meet of Luis Arellano placed fourth overall fi nisher, 30th Weekly Scores Weekly Scores Brook freshman B boys host Alief Hastings, 4:00 the season. 12th overall in the meet at 14:26. Lion 8s are champions with a time of 13:04 to lead The Bears closed out Thompson 26, San Jacinto 23 Beverly Hills 24, Southmore 23 In the eighth-grade divi- the Beverly Hills eighth- their scoring as Karim Salo- Tuesday, Dec. 17 Park View 24, South Houston 22 Bondy 48, Jackson 7 Dobie varsity girls vs. South Houston, Phillips, 7:00 sion, the Thompson Lions grade squad to sixth place man was 43rd at 14:51. used a true team effort to in the team standings. with Others competing for Dobie varsity boys host South Houston, 7:00 win the team crown. 145 points. the Bears included DeAn- Beverly Hills 48, Southmore 15 Queens 34, Miller 21 Brook varsity girls at Brazoswood, 7:00 The Lions were tied with Raul Sanchez was next gelo Ramirez (15:26), Ser- Brook JV girls at Brazoswood, 5:30 Bondy for fi rst place with a for the Bears as his time gio Arrelan (15:27), Isaiah Bondy 47, Jackson 25 South Houston 44, Park View 4 Dobie JV girls vs. South Houston, Phillips, 5:30 meet-low 66 points after the of 13:31 was 29th over- House (16:40) and Fran Kin top-fi ve fi nishing runners’ all. Kevin Morrison (32nd (16:50). Miller 33, Queens 28 Thompson 30, San Jacinto 14 Dobie JV boys host South Houston, 5:30 scores were tabulated. at13:34) and Paul Ontivar- Lions’ 7th places 8th Dobie sophomore boys host South Houston, 5:30 Moving to the sixth over- ros (33rd at 13:35), were the Thompson’s sev- Seventh-Grade Dark Seventh-Grade Dark all fi nisher for each team, third and fourth fi nishers, enth-grade team compet- Dobie freshman A girls at South Houston, 4:00 Teams W L Teams W L Dobie freshman A boys host South Houston, 4:00 the Lions took the win as respectively, for Beverly ed well en route to taking Julian Flores was 34th over- Hills. eighth in the team stand- Brook freshman A girls at Brazoswood, 4:00 all. Daniel Sepulveda round- ings. Beverly Hills 2 0 Bondy 2 0 Dobie freshman B girls at South Houston, 5:30 Bondy’s sixth overall ed out the scoring for the Angel Gonzalez led the Bondy 2 0 South Houston 2 0 Dobie freshman B boys host South Houston, 4:00 runner, Darius Rye, was Bears as his time of 13:47 way for the Lions as he was 47th. was 39th overall. 14th overall in a time of Southmore 1 1 Miller 1 1 The Lions got a huge Others running well for 13:53. Trevor Hondros was Friday, Dec. 20 lift from overall champion the Bears included Alex the next Thompson com- San Jacinto 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 Dobie varsity girls host Pasadena Memorial, 4:00 Jeremy Hernandez and En- Cuaping (14:12), Jaylen petitor to the fi nish line as Brook varsity girls host Clear Springs, 5:00 rique Betancourt, who was Hunt (14:19), Luis Figueroa his time of 14:09 was 22nd Jackson 1 1 Jackson 1 1 Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 second. (15:23), Vincente Trevi- best. Hernandez won the meet no, Xavier Henry (15:39), Daveante Lopez’s time South Houston 1 1 Queens 1 1 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena Memorial, 7:00 in the time of 12 minutes, 6 Jaylen Clark (15:45), Se- of 14:27 was 31st overall Dobie JV boys at Pasadena Memorial, 5:30 seconds, with Betancourt in bastian Trevino (15:57) and and third-best among the Miller 1 1 Southmore 1 1 Brook JV boys at Clear Springs, 2:30 at 12:13. Abraham Alanis (17:14). Lions’ runners. Thompson 1 1 Thompson 1 1 Dobie JV girls host Pasadena Memorial, 2:30 Joshua Woernerley was BHI 7s take fi fth Thompson closed out its up next for the Lions as he Joseph Otega landed a offi cial scoring as Giovanni Park View 0 2 Park View 0 2 Brook JV girls host Clear Springs, 3:30 placed 17th with a time of top-12 fi nish in the sev- Solis (34th at 14:34) and Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs, 2:30 13:16. Marcos Rodriguez enth-grade race to lead his Justin Lavinier (66th at Queens 0 2 Beverly Hills 0 2 Dobie sophomore boys at Pasadena Memorial, 5:30 was 22nd at 13:21, and a Bears’ team to fi fth place 15:28) were the next two in. Dobie freshman A girls host Pasadena Memorial, 1:00 time of 13:24 gave Louis overall. Others running for the Weekly Scores Weekly Scores Perez the 24th position. Christian Aguilar of San Lions were Robin Gergis Brook freshman A girls host Clear Springs, 2:00 Others running excep- Jacinto was the overall (15:42), Brandon Julks Thompson 29, San Jacinto 26 Southmore 35, Beverly Hills 18 Dobie freshman A boys at Pasadena Memorial, 4:00 tionally well for the Lions champion with a time of (15:44), Lunzell Houston Miller 29, Queens 19 Bondy 20, Jackson 6 Brook freshman A boys at Clear Springs, 1:00 included Flores (13:36), 12:42. (16:51), Alex Hernandez Dobie freshman B girls host Pasadena Memorial, 2:30 Nicholas Barrientes (13: Ortega, running well (16:52), Christian Saldivar South Houston 28, Park View 7 Queens 20, Miller 14 38), Jasiel Cruz (13:43), throughout the season, was (17:23), Jonathan More- Brook freshman B girls host Clear Springs, 3:30 Eric Sanchez (13:53), 12th with a time of 13:46. no (17:47), David Chi- Bondy 44, Jackson 14 South Houston 23, Park View 6 Brook freshman B girls at Clear Springs, 1:00 Owen Castillo (14:35), Teammate Jerry Benavides cas (18:23) and Anthony Dobie freshman B boys at Pasadena Memorial, 4:00 Steven Plummer (14:38), chipped in with a fi ne run as Haynes (18:55). Beverly Hills 32, Southmore 19 Thompson 18, San Jacinto 2 Thursday, December 12, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Clear Brook, Dobie soccer programs Dobie girls’ basketball wins 22-5A opener over SR This too shall pass. Rayburn at Dobie. University of Notre Dame a playoff berth. So far, so chance to make a nice run in It’s simply what mem- There were stretches of commit Brianna Turner, is good. district.” bers of the Dobie varsity action that were still far far and away the league’s “We really have been There will be other tough set to kick off 2014 regular season girls’ basketball team had from pretty. Still, the Lady best team. harping on the idea that the games ahead, with a battle to keep reminding them- Longhorns fought back The Lady Mavericks real season is now,” Brown likely to play out each night selves while navigating a from a small 14-12 halftime proved as much Dec. 10, said, citing that his team’s on the schedule. tough stretch of nondistrict defi cit and subsequently crushing Pearland 74-42. nondistrict record matters “This year’s district games. made the big plays neces- For its part, Pearland is little. looks to be wide open! See- Perhaps then, the fun sary down the stretch to win likely far more talented than “We needed to come out ing Pasadena with their im- shall begin. big games. any of the other fi ve teams with a sense of urgency, and pressive win over Alvin and The Lady Longhorns Most folks paying at- in the league. not self-destruct like we had South Houston with a huge opened District 22-5A play tention to the 22-5A ranks With this in mind, Dobie been prone to do early in the win over Memorial shows Dec. 10 with a hard-fought know one thing. State- head coach Shane Brown season. We did a great job me that anyone on any giv- 34-30 victory over Sam ranked Manvel, featuring knows his group must fi n- of consistently playing hard en night can get a big win,” ish ahead of the likes of and limiting our mistakes Brown said. Sam Rayburn, Pasadena (against Sam Rayburn). “That means you have to be Brook High School Memorial, South Houston, “If we can keep doing prepared every time you play, Varsity girls’ soccer schedule Pasadena and Alvin to gain that, we’ll give ourselves a or you’ll lose a key game.” Date Opponent Time JFD swimmers deliver solid effort Jan. 4 Clear Brook alumni match Noon Setting the stage for a the victory. the 200-yard freestyle. key performance at the As for Tin Nguyen, he The Lady Longhorns’ Jan. 9-11 at Woodlands tournament TBA Pearland High School Rein- also won an individual race, team also put together a fi ne Jan. 16-18 at I-10 Shootout tournament TBA deer Invitational Dec. 13- his win coming in the 200- evening. Vanessa Gonzalez 14, the Dobie swimming yard individual medley. led the way with a win in Jan. 21 Texas City 7 p.m. team went up against North In the 500-yard freestyle, the 50-yard freestyle, and Shore and Baytown Sterling Nguyen fi nished second be- she was third in the 200- Jan. 28 at Santa Fe 7 p.m. in a tri-meet Dec. 10. hind his teammate, Kevin yard freestyle. Jan. 31 *at Clear Springs 7:30 p.m. Led by several great ef- Nguyen. Jenna Perez claimed the forts, the Dobie boys fi n- The Longhorns were runner-up spot in the 200- Feb. 4 *Clear Lake 7 p.m. ished tied with Sterling second in two other re- yard backstroke to go with Feb. 7 *at Clear Falls 7:30 p.m. for the top spot. The Lady lay events. The Nguyens a fi fth-place fi nish in the 50- Longhorns, meanwhile, teamed with Ralph Lopez yard freestyle. Feb. 11 *Dickinson 7:30 p.m. went down to the wire be- and Macias for second Emily Wolfe was third Feb. 14 *at Clear Creek 7 p.m. fore being edged by Ster- place in the 200-yard med- in the 50-yard freestyle, ling and North Shore. ley relay. and Rebecca Shaffer was Feb. 21 *Brazoswood 7:30 p.m. Kevin Nguyen continued In the 400-yard freestyle third in both the 100-yard Feb. 25 *Clear Springs 7:30 p.m. a remarkable 2013-2014 relay, Dobie was second freestyle and the 100-yard season with a pair of indi- with a big effort from Ber- backstroke. Taylor Nguyen Feb. 28 *at Clear Lake 7 p.m. vidual victories, and he was trand, Ahmad Abusaif, L.J. wound up fi fth in the 100- Above, Dobie’s Josue Villalta is one of eight sopho- also in on a winning relay Walker and Jimmy Vargas. yard freestyle. March 4 *Clear Falls 7:30 p.m. mores expected to vie for playing time this season as for the Longhorns. Elsewhere, Macias fi n- Dobie was third in a pair head coach Justo Manrique reloads the Longhorn March 7 *at Dickinson 7:30 p.m. Nguyen’s versatility was ished second overall in the of relays against Sterling boys’ soccer program. At right, the Lady Longhorns’ on display as he was the 100-yard freestyle, and he and North Shore. Jenna Per- Mariah Escobar (16) returns as one of the area’s best March 18 *Clear Creek 7 p.m. fi rst to the wall in both the was fi fth in the 50-yard ez, Natali Perez, Gonzalez defensive players. March 21 at Friendswood 7:00 50-yard freestyle and the freestyle. and Wolfe teamed for third 500-yard freestyle. Bertrand did his part, in the 200-yard medley, and March 24 *at Brazoswood 7:30 p.m. In the 200-yard freestyle taking fourth place in both Wolfe, Jenna Perez, Shaffer * District 24-5A matches relay, Nguyen teamed with the 50-yard freestyle and and Gonzalez teamed for Dobie High School Dobie High School Ivan Macias, Christian Ber- the 100-yard freestyle third in the 200-yard free- trand and Tin Nguyen for events. Abusaif was fi fth in style relay. Varsity boys’ soccer schedule Varsity girls’ soccer schedule Brook High School Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Young named an NJCAA All-American Dec. 30 Alumni game (V) 4 p.m. Dec. 30 Alumni game (V) TBA Varsity boys’ soccer schedule Jan. 3 at Klein Oak 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at Dawson scrimmage TBA Date Opponent Time Jan. 6 at Klein 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Lamar tournament Jan. 3 at Cy-Woods scrimmage 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at Pearland tournament (vs. Cypress Springs, Delmar, 1 p.m.) Jan. 4 Clear Brook alumni match 2 p.m. (vs. Dickinson, The Rig, 10 a.m.) Jan. 9 at Lamar tournament Jan. 6 at Cy-Creek scrimmage 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Pearland tournament (vs. Brazoswood, Delmar, 5:30 p.m.) Jan. 9 at Klein Showcase (vs. South Houston, The Rig, 10 a.m.) Jan. 10 at Lamar tournament (vs. Klein, The Pit, 5 p.m.) Jan. 11 at Pearland tournament (vs. Angleton, Dyer, 1 p.m.) Jan. 10 at Klein Showcase (vs. Summer Creek, Veterans, 9 a.m.) Jan. 11 at Lamar tournament (vs. Lufkin, KISD Stadium, 2 p.m.) Jan. 16 at Pasadena ISD tournament (vs. Chavez, Dyer, 4 p.m.) Jan. 11 at Klein Showcase (vs. Bellaire, Auxiliary, 10 a.m.) Jan. 23 at Georgetown ISD tourn. (vs. Katy Taylor, KISD Stadium, 5 p.m.) Jan. 17 at Pasadena ISD tournament (vs. S.A. Johnson, 6 p.m.) Jan. 16 at Pasadena ISD tourn. (vs. Cypress Falls, Veterans, 2 p.m.) Jan. 24 at Georgetown tournament (vs.Channelview, Auxiliary, 2 p.m.) Jan. 18 at Pasadena ISD tournament (vs. Brenham, 2 p.m.) Jan. 17 at Pasadena tournament (vs. Seven Lakes, San Jacinto, noon) Jan. 25 at Georgetown tournament (vs. Jersey Village, The Rig, 4 p.m.) Jan. 20-22 at Pasadena ISD tourn. TBA (vs. Eastview, noon) Jan. 18 at Pasadena tournament Jan. 25 at Deer Park (Abshire) 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 *South Houston (V) 8 p.m. (vs. Pas. Memorial, SJC South, 8 a.m.) Feb. 1 *South Houston (V) Noon Feb. 3 *Pasadena Memorial (V) 5 p.m. Jan. 20 La Porte 7 p.m. Feb. 4 *Pasadena Memorial (V) 5 p.m. Feb. 7 *at Manvel 7 p.m. Jan. 24 Texas City 7 p.m. Feb. 7 *Manvel (V) 6 p.m. Feb. 11 *at Alvin 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Baytown Lee 7 p.m. Feb. 10 *Alvin (V) 7 p.m. Feb. 15 *Pasadena (V) Noon Jan. 31 *Clear Springs 7 p.m. Feb. 14 *Pasadena (V) 8 p.m. Feb. 19 *Sam Rayburn (V) 7 p.m. Feb. 4 *at Clear Lake 7 p.m. Feb. 17 *Sam Rayburn (V) 7 p.m. Feb. 22 *Pearland (V) 10 a.m. Feb. 8 *Clear Falls 2 p.m. Feb. 21 *at Pearland (The Rig) 7 p.m. Feb. 26 *South Houston (V) 5 p.m. Feb. 11 *at Dickinson 7 p.m. Feb. 26 *South Houston (V) 7 p.m. Feb. 28 *Pasadena Memorial (V) 8 p.m. Feb. 14 *Clear Creek 7 p.m. March 1 *Pasadena Memorial 10 a.m. March 3 *Manvel 4 p.m. Feb. 21 *at Brazoswood 7 p.m. March 4 *at Manvel 7 p.m. March 7 *Alvin (V) 4 p.m. Feb. 25 *at Clear Springs 7 p.m. Feb. 28 *Clear Lake 7 p.m. March 7 *at Alvin 7 p.m. March 10 *Pasadena (V) 10 a.m. Blinn College sophomore Crystal Young (9) and teammate Bruna Evangelista March 10 *Pasadena (V) 10 a.m. March 19 *Sam Rayburn (V) 7 p.m. March 4 *at Clear Falls 7 p.m. (15) go up high for a block try against Tyler in the National Junior College Ath- letic Association’s Division I women’s volleyball title match Nov. 23 in Wyoming. March 18 *Sam Rayburn (V) 5 p.m. March 21 *at Pearland (The Rig) 7 p.m. March 7 *Dickinson 7 p.m. Blinn defeated Tyler in four sets to win the championship, and Young was later March 21 *Pearland (V) 4 p.m. * District 22-5A matches March 18 *at Clear Creek 7 p.m. named a fi rst-team NJCAA All-American after fi nishing fi fth nationally with 1,546 kills (10.96 per set). Young was a three-year varsity player at Clear Brook * District 22-5A matches (V) Veteran’s Stadium, Pasadena March 24 *Brazoswood 7 p.m. High School before graduating in 2012. See more on Page 1B. (V) Veteran’s Stadium, Pasadena * District 24-5A matches Photo courtesy Blinn athletics CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 ings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and tiersquares.com. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 7 a.m. Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church call 713-204-2481. Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or 7 a.m. St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of just drop in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is to services offered. 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Presenters for the educational program 4 p.m. FOR SALE 2005 GMC C7500 explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, planetary geology, mineral- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. at 24FT X96”X92” ogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mineral collecting, and field First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit CATERPILLER DIESEL 24FT trips to various collecting sites throughout Texas and surrounding states. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. BOX TRUCK. All persons with an interest in these topics are welcome to attend. Door 6 p.m. $1,500.00 prizes. Free parking. For more information, visit www.clgms.org. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- $10,900 OR BEST OFFER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday 7 a.m. and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, 832-671-0978 832-671-0978 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic violence just drop in. support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut 11 a.m. off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly luncheon meetings join at any time as this is an open group. Improve on the third Tuesday of each month. 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