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September 24, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 34 Shredding event Sept. 26 The Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce will host a document shredding event Saturday, South Shaver project finally complete Sept. 26, at the Harris County Courthouse Annex, 10851 Scarsdale at Beamer, from 9 After years of delays, the newly reconstructed have been pretty bad.” improved underground utilities. This sentiment was shared by TxDOT Area a.m. to noon. South Shaver Street was unveiled to the public The endeavor essentially reconstructed the The estimated cost of construction is $13.5 Engineer Lucio Ortiz. Residents may bring up to five banker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Houston aged street from the Gulf Freeway to State High- million – 80 percent of which will be funded “This project is a great example of how a proj- boxes or grocery bags full of documents. For District E City Council Member Dave Martin on way 3/Old Galveston Road. The project, a joint by the Federal Highway Administration and 20 ect can come to fruition through team work,” Or- information, call 713-759-9454. Tuesday, Sept. 22. venture between the Texas Department of Trans- percent of which will be funded by the City of tiz said. “I hope that you enjoy this.” “This is a very important project to me,” portation, the City of Houston and the Harris Houston. Construction also involved extensive fl ood Kirkwood Civic Club meets Martin said. “When I fi rst started as a council County Flood Control District, included widen- “This project is unique in that work was done mitigation work, including the widening of Ber- The Kirkwood Civic Club will meet on member, I took a tour of this area, and this was ing the area thoroughfare from a four-lane un- as a local, state and federal team,” said City of ry Bayou and building a 13-acre detention basin Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. A discussion the worst street I had ever seen. And I’m from divided roadway with open ditches to a six-lane Houston Public Works and Engineering Deputy north of South Shaver Street. will be held about this year’s National Night Louisiana where the streets are really, really bad. divided roadway with raised median, curb and Director Daniel Menendez. “We hope that it will While the project had been in the works for Out, and assigning volunteers to help with So, if I say it was the worst I’d ever seen, it must gutter drainage, sidewalks, street lighting and meet or exceed your expectations and serve you roughly four decades, construction offi cially be- food distribution, set up, and clean up. for decades to come.” gan in June 2014. K of C spaghetti Sept. 25 Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will Martin holds ribbon cutting PISD seeks new superintendent sponsor a fundraising spaghetti dinner Friday, Pasadena Independent School District has board will consider the data collected in our se- Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Luke Cath- begun the statewide search for a new superin- lection process. We desire a superintendent who olic Church Social Hall, 11011 Hall Road. The tendent of schools following Dr. Kirk Lewis’ an- is a great leader and one that continues to achieve menu will include all-you-can-eat spaghetti nouncement that he will retire from the position the standard of excellence already established in with KC 9201 pasta sauce, two handmade Ital- in January. Pasadena ISD.” ian meatballs, garden salad with Italian dress- The PISD board of trustees has hired consul- The search is expected to last three months. ing, French bread, and iced tea or lemonade. tants David Thompson and Mike Moses to assist Focus groups composed of educators, commu- The cost is $7 eat in or take out. For children with the executive search. nity members, business leaders and students met under 12, the cost is $3, eat in only. The board considers community input an im- Wednesday, Sept. 23, to discuss the issue. portant part of the superintendent search. For Interested candidates may submit an applica- Book sale at library this reason, consultants will host a combination tion for the position of superintendent through The Friends of the Parker Williams Library of focus groups and an online survey to get an Oct. 9. Candidate interviews will be October 26- will hold a book sale on Saturday, Sept. 26, idea of the experience and qualities stakeholders 28. Secondary interviews will start Nov. 2. Final- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library at 10851 expect in the next district leader. ists will be identifi ed Nov. 17. The district hopes Scarsdale Blvd. at Beamer. “We value the opinion of our principals, em- to name a new superintendent by Dec. 9. ployees, parents, students and community mem- After a fi nal candidate is selected, the board JROTC car wash Sept. 26 bers in Pasadena,” said PISD board President will negotiate a contract, and the new superinten- Mariselle Quijano. “We invite the community to dent will assume the leadership role by Jan. 15, Dobie High School’s Air Force JROTC unit provide feedback through the online survey. The 2016. will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Snowies at Beamer and Scarsdale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds are being raised to help cadets with Local chamber holds luncheon costs of attending an air show in San Antonio Dozens of business and community lead- the November ballot. this October, attending a JROTC Leadership ers gathered Thursday, Sept. 17, for a luncheon The proposed amendment would authorize a School this summer and for their annual mili- sponsored by the South Belt-Ellington Chamber new, stable source of funding for transportation tary ball. Cost is a minimum of $5 per vehicle. of Commerce. (See related photo Page 2A.) in Texas, dedicated to the construction and main- Tickets will also be pre-sold by cadets. No rain Attending the function were representatives tenance of roads. Upon passage, Prop. 7 would checks for pre-sold tickets. from the offi ces of Rep. Pete Olson, state Sen. dedicate a portion of the general sales and use Sylvia Garcia, Houston City Council Member tax and the motor vehicle sales tax to the general Lariaettes host dance clinic Dave Martin, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, highway fund. Houston City Council Member Dave Martin (fourth from left) hosted a ribbon-cutting cer- Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sul- Hellyer expressed disappointment that the The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual emony Tuesday, Sept. 22, to celebrate the completion of the South Shaver reconstruction livan, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris legislators had slashed funding for community Hand & Stand Dance Clinic Tuesday, Sept. 29, project. Pictured above at the event with Martin are, left to right, Pasadena City Council Diaz and Harris County Commissioners Jack colleges, attributing the cut to a decrease in en- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school for students in Member Darrell Morrison, state Rep. Dennis Paul, state Rep. Wayne Smith, Public Works Morman and El Franco Lee. rollment. Pre-K through eighth grade. Participants will and Engineering Deputy Director Daniel Menendez, Texas Department of Transportation Representatives from the Pasadena Indepen- “When the economy is up, our enrollment is learn the Lariaette stand routines and sit with Area Engineer Lucio Ortiz and Cristo de Poder pastors Sofi a and Jose del Cid. dent School District, San Jacinto College and the down,” Hellyer said, noting that San Jac’s enroll- the Lariaettes in the stands during the fi rst half Photo by James Bolen Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District were ment had dropped by roughly 3 percent com- of the Dobie versus South Houston football also in attendance. pared to the previous legislative session. game on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at Veterans State Sen. Larry Taylor, state Rep. Dennis The chancellor spoke at length on the col- Memorial Stadium. Paul and San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda lege’s $425 million bond proposal and encour- Preregistration is $25, or $35 at the door, Two with local ties greet pope Hellyer served as guest speakers for the event. aged those in attendance to vote in favor of it on cash or money order only. Participants who Taylor and Paul both discussed the highlights Nov. 3. preregister will receive a shirt that will guar- A pair of individuals with ties to St. Luke the part of her degree plan at Notre Dame. She is of the 84th legislative session and its relationship Hellyer said the funds are necessary to pro- antee them free admission into the football Evangelist church were among the select few scheduled to serve at the area church for two to local business and commerce. vide workforce training, make renovations and game. For additional information, contact chosen to greet Pope Francis on his recent trip to years. “Government is obviously different from improve infrastructure. Amanda Castro at Amanda.Castro54@yahoo. the United States. Naaden was reportedly so surprised by the business, but we try to treat it like a business,” Proposed projects include state-of-the-art fa- com. Jennifer Naaden, who currently serves as di- news of her selection to meet the pope that she said Taylor, who is a member of the Finance and cilities to train students and workers in the pet- rector of young adult and junior high youth min- was literally shaking. Business and Commerce committees. rochemical, energy, engineering, computers, and Blood drive at Stuchbery istries at St. Luke’s, and the Rev. Alvaro J. Inte- “It’s a huge honor and privilege, I’m just hum- Taylor said that Texas’ individual economy technology sectors; a new welcome center pro- Stuchbery Elementary will host a blood riano, parochial vicar at St. Luke’s, were selected bled by it,” Naaden said. “A once-in-a-lifetime is the 12th largest in the world, falling between viding a “one-stop shop” for student support ser- drive in honor of the school’s cafeteria manag- to join President Barack Obama and the fi rst opportunity.” Australia and Canada. vices such as admission, fi nancial aid and coun- er, Celia Espinoza, on Thursday, Oct. 1, from lady, Michelle Obama, on the tarmac of Joint Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of the The senator further stated that Texas is the seling; new culinary and cosmetology facilities; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The donor van will be set up Base Andrews near Washington on Wednesday, Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, was also in at- largest exporting state, grossing more than the and additional classroom facilities across the in the front parking lot at the school. To sched- Sept. 23. tendance for the pope’s visit. next two states (California and New York) com- district. ule an appointment, visit www.giveblood.org, A master’s degree student at the University of The pope’s fi ve-day visit will take him to bined. Nine buildings will be renovated – most of login to Digital Donor and enter sponsor code Notre Dame, Naaden was chosen to participate three major US cities – Washington, D.C., New Paul, whose District 129 comprises 11 differ- which are more than 30 years old. The renova- S752 or contact Anita Guerrero at 713-740- in the greeting in response to her previous work York City and Philadelphia. The visit marks his ent cities, spoke on the huge economic genera- tions will provide updated space for early col- 0752. For more information, visit www.com- on Capitol Hill. Naaden’s work at St. Luke’s is fi rst trip to the United States. tors of his legislative district, which includes the lege high school and dual credit programs, as mitforlife.org/donor/schedu les/drive_sched- Port of Houston, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, well as more relevant, effi cient and technically ule/235203 or email aguerrero@pasadenaisd. the petrochemical industry and Ellington Field. updated instructional space for employees and org. Both Taylor and Paul encouraged those in students. National Night Out approaches attendance to vote in favor of Proposition 7, a For more information about the San Jacinto Moore seeks vendors The annual National Night Out, set to take place will be provided. constitutional amendment to provide funding for College 2015 Bond proposal, visit www.sanjac. Moore Elementary is currently seeking Tuesday, Oct. 6, is quickly approaching, with many The Kirkwood Civic Club will host an event at transportation infrastructure that will appear on edu/bond. vendors for Friday, Oct. 23, to display goods local events planned to celebrate the occasion. Beverly Hills Intermediate, 11111 Beamer, from 6 during the annual Hawk Fest. Interested par- Begun in 1984, NNO is an effort to promote to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Kirkwood ties should contact Silvia Luna at 713-740- involvement in crime prevention activities, police- Civic Club President Ericka McCrutcheon at 281- 0656 or email [email protected]. community partnerships, neighborhood camarade- 989-9990 or [email protected]. rie and to send a message to criminals letting them Sagemont date change Truck crashes at beltway, Beamer know that communities are organized and fi ghting The date of the Sagemont Civic Club’s NNO Dobie homecoming dance set back. event has changed from Oct. 13 to Oct. 6 to coin- The Dobie homecoming dance will be held “There is no better crime prevention strategy or cide with the offi cial statewide date. The event will in the Dobie cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 10, tool than one neighbor looking out for another,” be held at the Sagemont Park Community Center, from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Mon- said Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland 11507 Hughes Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. day, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, at lunch for Jr. “It is also an opportunity for law enforcement to Also sponsored by Houston City Council Mem- $15. get out and meet the public and listen to their issues ber Dwight Boykins, the event will feature repre- No tickets will be sold at the door. Pick up and concerns. We certainly want to hear from the sentatives from HPD and other city departments. paperwork for outside the school guest in the public and what their needs and priorities are.” Popcorn, lemonade and hot dogs will be served. front offi ce starting Oct. 1. Harris County offi cials will hold an event at the Attendees are asked to also bring a covered dish courthouse annex at 10851 Scarsdale and Beamer to share. RSVP to the Sagemont Park Community JFD seeks nominations from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Food, games and refreshments Center at 281-922-2343. J. Frank Dobie High School is accept- ing nominations for the 2016 Hall of Honor through Oct. 16. Individuals may be nominat- Evening of Cuisine set for Oct. 15 ed in the following categories: alumni, com- The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Mexican Restaurant, Time Out Sports Bar, Sicily munity volunteer, faculty/staff/administrator, merce’s annual Evening of Cuisine will take Pizza, Southern Komfort Kitchen, Scotty’s Pub and fallen hero. place Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Gardens, 12001 and the Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill. Nominations can be submitted online at Beamer, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Awards will be given to best entree, best des- http://dobie.pasadenaisd.org/campus_inform Now in its 18th year, the event is by far the sert, best decorated, rookie of the year, people’s ation/hall_of_honor. Forms are also available chamber’s biggest fundraiser every year. choice and best of show. at the high school in the front offi ce. The event The all-you-can-eat function allows attendees The event will also feature live and silent auc- will be held Friday, Feb. 2 to sample a wide variety of food and beverages tions. Emergency staff from Houston Fire Department Station 70 are shown above responding Mistletoe Market set for a myriad of local vendors. This year’s event Dining tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at to an accident at the intersection of Beltway 8 and Beamer around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, will feature cuisine ranging from Mexican to the door and are available at the chamber, 10500 Sept. 22. The truck pictured suffered extensive damage in the crash. At least one other BellaVita’s 12th annual Mistletoe Market steak, as well as multiple desserts. Scarsdale; ACE Central Hardware, 11676 Beam- vehicle was involved in the accident, but it incurred far less damage in the collision. The will feature 76 vendors, shops and food trucks Confi rmed vendors include Savannah Café & er; Primeway Federal Credit Union (inside H- driver of the truck was transported by ambulance to a local hospital but did not appear to on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bakery, Barcenas Mexican Restaurant, Randy’s E-B), 9828 Blackhawk; and the Leader offi ces, have life-threatening injuries. While the site of the accident, located in front of the Leader The event will take place at 1548 N. Riviera BBQ, Egg & I, San Jacinto College Culinary De- 11555 Beamer. offi ce, was once a hot spot for crashes, there has been a sharp decrease in the number of off Scarsdale. Watch for the Mistletoe Market partment, Chick-fi l-A, Silver Eagle Distributors, For more information, call chamber Executive collisions in recent years. Photo by James Bolen signs on Scarsdale. Admission is $3. H-E-B Blackhawk, Rene’s Catering, Papagayo’s Director Sherry Trainer at 281-481-5516. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2015 In My Opinion Leaders address chamber Death

we were starting a new class. Over 20 peo- Sept. 20, 2015. She was born published in various articles. Foundation formed ple showed up and the majority were there Lana Nicole in Victoria, Texas, on May She loved her cat, Tigger, because they read about it in the Leader!! 24, 1985. She had been a anything tie-dye, retro or 60s, to fi ght brain injuries Thank you, Cindy Vara-Leija Simpson resident of Sagemont for 18 Tinker bell and Alice in Won- More than a year ago, one of our dear Sergeant, Harris County Constable’s Offi ce years and currently resided derland. There wasn’t a scary fellow employees at First Service Credit Precinct 2 in Alvin. She graduated from movie she didn’t have in her Union died tragically from a brain aneurism. Dobie High School in 2003. vast collection. She was a Wendy Kwan was only 34 years old. Kirkwood South – Simpson is preceded in connoisseur of cheese dip The shock of her death made all of us death by her sister in 2009 and loved Mexican food and here at the Gulf Freeway branch, as well Important meeting set from two heart transplants, Coca Cola. as employees across all our branches and Lindsay Ann Simpson, and Simpson loved to turn up headquarters, want to do something. We Kirkwood South will hold their home- her grandparents, Billy No- the music and “jam out” to wanted to help her husband and two young owners’ association meeting on September vosad, Lawrence Simpson rock. She loved to cook for daughters, and we also wanted to fi ght 24th, Judge Delgado’s courtroom at 7:30 and Beulah Simpson. her family and friends when these kinds of brain injuries. p.m. sharp. She is survived by her they came by. In her earlier So we formed the You First Foundation. The agenda will include but not be lim- parents, Lauren Simpson of years, she was on the Dobie You can see it at youfi rstfoundation.net. It ited to the issues of deed violations and fi - is a non-profi t organization run by Wendy nances. This will be the last opportunity for Sagemont and Lanny Simp- swim team and loved it. She Kwan’s fellow employees. Its goal is to raise those who have outstanding fees to make son of Alvin; and cousin/sis- loved to go to Rockport and research funds and provide support for full or partial payment on the balance due ter, Kaitlyn Sellers of Alvin; just hang out. brain injury victims’ families. and submit plans to correct all deed restric- her grandparents; and numer- A memorial service will We hope that if we can raise money for tion violations. ous aunts, uncles, cousins, be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, brain injury and recovery research that we Ignoring this opportunity will automati- Lana Nicole “Peedoodle” nephews, nieces and friends. Sept. 26, 2015, at Niday Fu- can help save lives. We don’t want other cally place the account with legal for suit(s) Simpson, 30, died suddenly Simpson wrote poetry neral Home, 12440 Beamer families to have to go through what Wen- and place a lien on the property. The KWS of a heart attack on Sunday, and had some of her poems Road in Houston. dy’s family did, losing a precious wife and Committee has tried to work with our home- mother at such a young age. owners following all State regulations re- We are trying to create something posi- garding compliance and collection issues, Genealogy group meets tive out of the loss of a dear friend and fel- but many have disregarded our attempts The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will meet Oct. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the li- low employee. We ask people to consider to work with them. Now, we are left with no State Sen. Larry Taylor, San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, Chamber brary at Scarsdale and Beamer. The group meets the fi rst and third Mondays to discuss donations to the foundation. Anyone who other recourse than to use the legal system of Commerce President Chris Clark and state Rep. Dennis Paul were the guest genealogy research. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in tracing family has questions can ask any employee at the to recover the funds required to keep our history. Gulf Freeway branch, or other First Service subdivision safe with proper lighting, en- speakers at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s recent luncheon held Credit Union offi ces. Tina Tran trances neat and inviting, and cause home- at Golfcrest Country Club. See related story Page 1A. Photo by Marie Flickinger South Belt resident owners to repair their property to meet mar- ketable property real estate values. Leader readers Homeowners in compliance are tired of taking on the responsibility for those en- Business Review joying our community and not contributing Elected offi cials share their words respond to Diaz class as required by the documents of Kirkwood I just wanted to express my gratitude to South. Estella V. Davis you all for alerting South Belt readers that President, Kirkwood South HOA Texas takes much-needed step toward coastal flooding, storm surge protection Papagayos reopens Tax-Aide volunteers sought By Council Member Dave Martin Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, Houston-area AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help about 50,000 low-income taxpayers and those who are age 60 and over. For the 2016 Recently, Texas made a and Rep. Joe Deshotel, SSPEED Center and the tax season, volunteers are needed now for two weekly four-hour shifts as a Tax-Aide tax major stride toward protect- co-chairs of Texas’ Joint Gulf Coast Community counselor, greeter, technology coordinator or administrator. Training will be provided in ing our coast from the dam- Interim Committee on Protection and Recovery January at local Clear Lake-area churches. Speakers of Spanish and English are especial- age caused by storms and Coastal Barrier Systems, as District. Council Member ly needed. Learn more and sign up at www.aarp.org/tavolunteer8 (English only). flooding. well as Sen. Sylvia Garcia, Martin participated in the Land Commissioner former Rep. Mary Ann event by offering remarks George P. Bush announced Perez, Rep. Ana Hernandez, relating to the topic along- Local library events set that the state would begin former Rep. Bill Callegari, side Mayor Annise Parker, working with the U.S. Army several mayors from Bay Harris County Judge Ed Parker Williams Branch Corps of Engineers to study Area Houston, and Bob Emmett, Council Member The following events are scheduled this week at the Parker Williams Branch Library, the feasibility of projects to Mitchell, president of David Robinson and Tom 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. limit flood and storm surge BAHEP. As part of their Colbert, a University of Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a tile damage. fact-finding trip, the delega- Houston professor and chair craft and light refreshments. Council Members Dave tion toured the Netherlands’ of the AIA Urban Design Friday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m. – Teen Movie anad DIY. The movie, Insurgent, will be shown Martin and David Robinson Delta Works project, the Committee. The discussion while attendees make something a bit “Dauntless.” support this action to protect largest storm barrier in the focused on different solu- Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Friends of the Parker Williams Library Book the Texas coast and Houston world, which reduced the tions for storm surge protec- Sale is scheduled. residents and assets. They risk of flooding to one in tion on the Texas coast, with Saturday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Celebrate the Moon Festival in the Parker have worked hard since 4,000 years. input from public officials Williams Library Community Room. There will be a craft and snacks. coming into office to build After the Netherlands and the community. Monday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m. – Movie Madness will feature McFarland USA, rated PG-13. political will among city, trip, local officials in Texas and Houston need Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m. – Teen Banned Books Read-a-Long is scheduled. county and state officials to Houston continued to build to move quickly to adopt a Wednesdays – Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. explore and collaborate on public support for storm proactive rather than reac- Thursdays – Toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. possible proactive solutions. surge protection. In tive regional solution that Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime: Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 As a native from New November 2014, the will protect its people and a.m., and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, speak with Loc Bui. Orleans, La., Council American Institute of vital industries on the coast Papagayos Mexican Cantina celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon For more information on programs, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. Member Martin is familiar Architects Houston’s Urban from flooding and storm cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, held by the South Belt-Ellington Bracewell Branch Library with the devastating effects Design Committee and the surges. Council Members Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant had been under repair since it was The following events are scheduled for September at the Bracewell Branch Library, that storm surge can have on Houston-Galveston Area Martin and Robinson are heavily damaged by a fi re in Sept. 2014. Pictured at the ribbon cutting are, 9002 Kingspoint Road. a community. In September Council hosted a panel dis- proud to continue working left to right, Manuel De La Vega, owner Maria Benitez, Francisco Sifuent- Every Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - Family storytime, followed by a storytime-themed craft 2013, he joined a group of cussion on coastal resiliency toward a solution backed by es, Chris Clark, Briana De La Vega, Dean Baier, Jonathan Ebizie, Sandra and playtime at 11 a.m.; Noon - Toddler Yoga. individuals from Harris and featuring experts from Texas political consensus, public Benitez, Judge Jo Ann Delgado, Deputy Phillip Askew and Eli Tanksley. Every Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - Toddler storytime, followed by Toddler Playtime at Galveston counties and trav- A&M University in input and good fiscal stew- Photo by Sherry Trainer 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. - Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. - Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. - Intro to MS eled to New Orleans to visit Galveston, Rice University’s ardship. PowerPoint. the Greater New Orleans Every Thursday: 4 p.m. - Kids Craft. Hurricane and Storm Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. Damage Risk Reduction to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. System. The impressive sys- For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580. tem was installed by the United States Army Corps Water District Medication take back Sept. 26 of Engineers following Hurricane Katrina, and has Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate In an effort to encourage everyone to do their part in emptying any potentially hazard- been studied to provide sim- ous drugs from their medicine cabinets, on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the ilar gated protection along League City, Lakeview, Nassau Bay, and Webster police departments will take back the Texas coast. expired or unneeded prescription and non-prescription medications. The following September, The Drug Enforcement Administration is once again partnering with local law en- Council Members Martin forcement to properly dispose of all medications collected. and Robinson traveled to the The Sept. 26 locations include: Lakeview Police Department – 500 Kirby Road, Taylor Netherlands to study storm Lake Village; League City Police Department – 555 W. Walker, League City; Nassau Bay surge protection as part of a Police Department – 1800 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay; Webster Fire Department – bipartisan delegation of 18300 Highway 3, Webster. state legislators and local Participants will “drive through” the drop-off site at each facility where law enforce- officials from Southeast ment will take medications for proper and secure off-site disposal. This process is com- Texas and led by the Bay pletely anonymous and no identifying information other than ZIP code will be requested Area Houston Economic or noted. No sharps will be collected. For more information, contact the Bay Area Alli- Partnership. The delegation ance for Youth and Families at 281-284-0370 or visit www.ccisd.net/alliance. included Sen. Larry Taylor Brook Debate excels at Elkins HS The Clear Brook High tend the Texas Forensics As- ing 2 state points each. Ga- Kiara Soliz and Hannah School Debate Team attend- sociation State Competition briel Rivera was able to excel Alsobrook also advanced ed the annual Elkins High in Austin this March. to quarterfi nals, which earned to semifi nals in domestic School debate tournament Brook’s Public Forum him 3 points. extemporaneous speaking, Sept. 11 through Sept 12. Squad also competed remark- Additionally, Hannah Al- while Ryan Williams placed The Brook debaters were ably, closing out fi nals. Duo sobrook and Erica Lee made third overall in fi nals, placing able to defend their outstand- Matthew Garcia and Elizabeth it to quarterfi nals in PF, put- him at 4 states points in DX. ing records from Foster High Isabell placed fi rst, earning 8 ting them at 2 state points as Moreover, Gabriel Rive- School two weeks ago, per- state points, while the team a team. ra managed to rank third in forming exceptionally well. of Ryan Williams and Lizna Clear Brook was also able impromptu speaking, while Sheri Naqvi advanced Lakhani followed in second to dominate the tournament’s Auva Shariatmadari and to the semifi nals Lincoln- place, collecting 6 points. speaking events. In foreign Adarsh Suresh both made Douglas debate rounds. In In addition, LD members extemporaneous speaking, their ways to semifi nals. doing so, she was able to rack Dhiren Wijesinghe, Keion Sheri Naqvi, Gabriel Rivera Clear Brook was set to up 6 state points, half of the Rasti and Anish Antony ad- and Adarsh Suresh moved head to Elsik High School for required points needed to at- vanced to octofi nals, receiv- into semifi nals. the next competition.

Clear Brook Debate Team members pictured are, Lizna Lakhani, Vashti Singh, Kiara Soliz, Matt Garcia, left to right, (front row) Hannah Alsobrook, Adarsh (back row) Nolan Wu, Anish Antony, Dhiren Wijesing- Suresh, Ryan Williams, (middle row) Elizabeth Isa- he, Gabe Rivera, Keion Rasti and William Li. bell, Heena Popatia, Sheri Naqvi, Auva Shariatmadari, Photo submitted Thursday, September 24, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 CCISD’s 2015 Citizen of the Year Hartman to be honored Rainbow Valley donates The Clear Creek Inde- building rapport and sup- success for all students in personal level – as a father at the Clear Creek Educa- Tran, CCISD Secondary pendent School District port with community lead- CCISD,” explained Board and grandfather of CCISD tion Foundation’s gala on Teacher of the Year; and strives to be a visionary ers. “It takes teamwork to of Trustees President Dr. students – and at a profes- Saturday, Nov. 7, at South Dennis Johnson Memorial to Meador Elementary leader in education by en- keep moving forward and Laura DuPont. “We are sional level – as a senior Shore Harbour Resort and Small Business Award – gaging not only students, to create every opportunity proud to announce that NASA executive, commu- Conference Center. Ann Hacker - Black Rose staff and parents, but by possible to ensure academic Harv Hartman is the 2015 nity leader, and business- Below is a complete list Steel. CCISD Citizen of the Year.” man. CCISD benefi ts from of awardees to be honored The theme of CCEF’s “His distinguished re- community engagement at during the CCEF annual 2015 gala is Fit to be cord of volunteer partici- many levels, from work- gala: Tied! Connecting Com- pation with CCISD spans ing directly with children, George B. Carlisle Dis- munity and Celebrating four decades,” said Super- to supporting the district’s tinguished Service Award Achievement. Attendees intendent Dr. Greg Smith. classrooms and schools – Joe Barlow; Citizen of the will have the opportunity “Starting with his children’s through donations of funds Year – Harv Hartman; Dis- to recognize the award win- education in the district and and services, to advocating tinguished Alumni Award ners and learn more about evolving to leadership roles for CCISD’s bonds and leg- – Bao-Long Chu and Mary the foundation’s initiatives in the Clear Creek Educa- islative needs. One person Lou Johnson; CCISD Su- to support Clear Creek ISD. tion Foundation, leading who has contributed in all perstar Award – Emmeline For more information or partnership development of these ways and more is Dodd, Dr. Pat and Wen- to purchase tickets, contact on behalf of NASA, and Harv Hartman.” dell Wilson, Tonya Roque, Kaci Hanson, CCEF exec- chairing a business-gov- The CCISD 2015 Citizen CCISD Elementary Teacher utive director, at 281-284- ernment-education com- of the Year will be honored of the Year, and Anthony 0031. mittee that advocates for pre-k-20+ education across the region today.” Hartman was nominated San Jacinto College events by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and its Education and Work- for week of Sept. 25-Oct. 2 force Development Com- mittee. San Jacinto College has Volleyball action European Guitar Quartet The nomination read in released its events at each The San Jacinto College concert part, “Harv’s contributions of its three campuses for the volleyball team will host On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 are sustained and refl ect a week of Sept. 25 through conference foe Wharton p.m., the critically acclaimed maturation in the engage- Oct. 2. The South campus County Junior College on European Guitar Quartet Harv Hartman ment process, both at a is located at 13735 Beam- Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at will present a concert in the er Road in Houston, the the Central campus Anders Central campus Dr. Mon- Central campus is at 8060 Gym. The team will host te Blue music building that Spencer Highway in Pasa- Midland College on Satur- will feature classical, world dena and the North campus day, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. music, jazz, and contempo- Sullivan teams with high is located at 5800 Uvalde Jazz concert rary selections. The ensem- Road in Houston. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at ble includes four of the top Flamenco concert 7 p.m., a jazz concert in the guitarists in the world, each schools to register voters On Friday, Sept. 25, at Central campus Dr. Monte considered virtuoso masters Meador Elementary School Assistant Principal Amy Clowers (right) noon, a concert by Hous- Blue music building will who have performed inter- accepts a check from Dottie Way, representative of the Rainbow Valley Harris County Tax As- our city and country.” and maintains a certifi ed list ton-based Solero Flamen- feature a 17-piece group nationally as soloists. Civic Club, as a donation to the school to assist with student and teacher sessor-Collector Mike “Our department works of registered voters. co will feature lively and performing different styles Loteria supplies. Photo submitted Sullivan and his staff are tirelessly to register voters, Learn more about voter expressive fl amenco music of jazz music, including On Wednesday, Sept. 30, launching an initiative in from local organizations, registration and the require- and singing at the North swing standards, Latin, bal- from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., high schools across the community groups and ments by visiting www. campus Dr. Charles Grant lads and contemporary jazz there will be a Loteria in the Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? county to help educate stu- neighborhood leaders,” said hctax.net. Fine Arts Center. selections. North campus student cen- dents about voter registra- Amy Nguyen, associate di- ter lobby as part of Hispanic South Belt tion and their rights. rector of voter registration. Heritage Month. Loteria is Graphics & Printing Enayet Rahim, MD “This is an exciting “This new outreach effort a form of Mexican bingo. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day One stop for all partnership to help reach allows us to speak directly Local artist displays works Soccer action Appointments Available • Open During out to local high school to students who are at least The San Jacinto College your printing needs: seniors, educate them of 17 years and 10 months old, soccer team will host Kan- • Business Forms • Business Cards Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, the electoral process and the minimum age require- sas City Community Col- • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes Medicare & most private insurance. help them register to vote,” ment to be eligible to regis- lege at the South campus • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • Menus Discounts for patients without insurance. said Sullivan. “My goal is ter to vote. 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Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence by Alexis Lariaette Escort of the Week

SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate and Angela Shaulis; Friday, Sept. 25: The following personnel and staff Grant Pector celebrates a birthday Key Voh Patches, Jamie Olivares, members of the Pasadena Independent Sept. 25. Amy Dugat is sent a birthday Mark Hydrick, Leah Merrill, Matt Davis, School District celebrate birthdays Sept. wish Sept. 27. Special birthday greetings Melonie Conaway, Ronell Ram and 24 through Sept. 30. are sent to Diana Banda and Kerry Kevin Sockwell; Saturday, Sept. 26: Burnett Elementary Henderson Sept. 29. Dina Edwards, Tripp Harris and Mike Bernice Barraza is sent a birthday Thompson Intermediate Flinn; Sunday, Sept. 27: Nicole Garcia, greeting Sept. 28. Jane Gorden enjoys a birthday Sept. Brianna Hammond, Dawn Hayes, Bush Elementary 24. Celebrating a birthday Sept. 25 are Phyllis Alaniz, Jason Andrus, Yvette Kassandra Aguilar celebrates a birth- Dalia Castillo and Kimberly McCalla. Rodriguez and Ashley McGuinty; day Sept. 24. The day for a birthday cake On Sept. 29, Brianne Wilson is wished Monday, Sept. 28: Megan Medina, for Beatrice Payne is Sept. 25. a happy birthday. Stacey Kennedy cele- Esmerelda Rodriguez, Thomas Frazier Elementary brates a birthday Sept. 30. Quinones, Jennjr Fonseca, Valerie Blow out the birthday candles for Dina Dobie High Adams, Tiffany Wilson, James Sones Edwards Sept. 26. Light the candles on Birthday greetings are sent to princi- Jr., Bobby Allison Sr., Linda Howard, a triple-layer birthday cake for Sarah pal Franklin Moses and Martha Varela Anna Benavidez, Paul Carrizales, Dudley, Katrina Mitchell and Valley Sept. 24. Iris Lai Zayas and Maureen Jeremy Evans, Shari Garza, Tam Vo Richardson Sept. 30. Nweke celebrate a birthday Sept. 25. and Christina Guth; Tuesday, Sept. 29: Meador Elementary Sept. 28 is the day for a cake for Gilda Antonio Morua, Marian Adams, Adriana Blow out the birthday candles for Mary Gatica and Aaron Mathews. The day for Sepulveda, Cindy Resendez, James Browning and Connie Daumas Sept. a party for Tiffany Bowyer, Kevin Cross Denby, Ken Rodrick and Gwen Lopez; 26. Sept. 29 is the day for a cake for and Stephen Cross is Sept. 30. and Wednesday, Sept. 30: Joe Gaona Lucila Solis. FACEBOOK FRIENDS Jr., Chuck Borsche, Corey McClure, Stuchbery Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Pamela Swafford, Darrick Childs, Drew Light the birthday candles Sept. 24 for The Leader sends happy birthday Keith, Leslie Hales, Roxanne Hinojosa, Maria Melendez. wishes to its Facebook friends who cele- Jason Cook and Myra Janacek. Melillo Middle School brate a birthday this week: LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Lois Evans and Valeria Leal are Thursday, Sept. 24: Paola Medel, Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, sent birthday wishes Sept. 26. Greetings Harold Barron, Lissa Stephens-Bell, congratulations, etc., to mynews@south for a wonderful birthday are sent to Lindy Hoggard, Brenda Flewellen, beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Christopher Bui Sept. 27. Megan Karl Wilkerson, Obed Valdez, Jason line. Items must be submitted by Friday Medina enjoys a birthday Sept. 28. Rendon, Debra Kendrick, Kim Martinez noon for the next week’s publication.

The Dobie High School Lariaette Escort of the The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for South Houston alumni organizer Jamie Ashby Week for Sept. 7 through Sept. 11 is senior Sept. 7 through Sept. 11 is junior Natalie Balle. Jonatan Garcia. He is the son of Lorenza Rivas She is a first-year line member and the daughter and Jose Garcia. of Hortencia and Daniel Balle. named winner of 2015 Ainsworth Spirit Award Jamie Hugo Ashby, a 1969 after its fi rst recipient, David tion at South Houston, the The association’s fund- set to open at homecoming. Cyber Security Institute graduate of South Houston Ainsworth, a member of the home to an “exes” organi- raising efforts the past four Ashby has also taken the Minions, artists to feature High School and one of the class of 1968 who helped zation until the late 1960s. years have brought in roughly lead in organizing and pro- organizers of the school’s build and strengthen social She served as vice president $40,000, most of it targeted moting reunions and other offers preparation in comic celebration alumni association near- media connections for his of the alumni association for for various school improve- events for her own class. She ly four years ago, has been class and other South Hous- two years and volunteered on ments, including a new band served as co-chair for the for technology certification Kick off a weekend of PG and includes the voices of named the winner of the 2015 ton alumni until succumbing key committees, including cargo trailer, a new entrance class of 1969’s past two re- Introduction to Network will receive Cisco’s Offi cial free, geeky fun with a pre- Sandra Bullock, Pierre Coffi n David M. Ainsworth Alumni to cancer in 2013. the communications, home- tunnel for football games unions and established Face- Technology courses starting in Certifi cation Guide that in- sentation of the movie, Min- and Michael Keaton. It tells Spirit Award. Ashby was a major con- coming and fundraising com- and a sizable portion of the book and other website tools October will help prepare stu- cludes a DVD, 90 minutes of ions, at University of Hous- the story of single-celled yel- Ashby will be honored tributor to the reestablish- mittees, before leaving the expenses for the new Hall of for her class. dents for certifi cation in net- video training and more. The ton-Clear Lake on Friday, low minions who join a su- during homecoming activities ment of an alumni organiza- board last year. History, a campus museum Ashby taught elementary work management and securi- class prepares participants for Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Stu- per-villainess in a plot to take on Friday, Oct. 16, along with school in the Pasadena Inde- ty. The classes, offered through the Cisco Certifi ed Network dent Services and Classroom over the world. three new inductees into the pendent School District for University of Houston-Clear Technician or CompTIA’s Net- Building Lecture Hall, 2700 Admission is free to both South Houston High School 31 years until her retirement Lake’s Cyber Security Insti- work+ certifi cation. The course Bay Area Blvd. in Houston. the movie on Friday and Alumni Hall of Honor and in 2004. tute, will be held on Fridays will also include networking The fi lm presentation by comiCulture on Saturday. three more into the Teacher South Houston grads set and Saturdays in October. The fundamentals, basic security, UHCL’s Film and Speak- For more information and Staff Hall of Honor. for induction in the Hall of courses cover network technol- routing and switching funda- er Series will precede the about the movie, call UHCL’s An original board member Honor on Oct. 16 are Nash- ogies, installation and confi g- mentals. comiCulture biennial sympo- Offi ce of Student Life at 281- when South Houston’s alum- ville record executive and uration, media and topologies, Registration is $1,350. For sium dedicated to discourse 283-2560. ni association was formed in songwriter Larry Willough- management and security. more information about the about comics, graphic novels To fi nd out more about 2012, Ashby wrote the by- by, class of 1969; Central No prerequisite certifi cate courses or the Cyber Security and popular culture, open comiCulture, contact Jeff laws for the group and served Texas rancher and business- is necessary for the courses Institute, visit http://www.uhcl. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Bowen, UHCL Art Gallery in numerous other capacities man Bob Garner, class of that take place Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, edu/sce/csi or call Andrew Saturday. Coordinator of Audience De- that helped facilitate major 1971; and comics illustrator 16, 17, 23 and 24 in UHCL’s Yang, UHCL Cyber Security The animated fi lm is rated velopment, at 281-283-3376. donations to the school the and fi lmmaker Bill Hughes, Delta Building. Institute Executive Director at past three years and produce class of 1980. Participants in the classes 281-283-3835. several successful alumni Former teachers to be in- SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington events. ducted are Barbara Coon, A former South Houston Ella Gauthier and George LLeadereader twirler, Ashby is current- Neal. ly organizing a reunion of The homecoming sched- WWeddings,eddinHallgs, RReceptions,eception s,Rentals RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– former Trojan twirlers for a ule on Oct. 16 includes the homecoming performance as grand opening of the Hall 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 part of pre-game festivities of History at 10:30 a.m., the American Legion Post 490 on Oct. 16, when the Trojans Hall of Honor reception at 11702 Galveston Road E-mail: [email protected] play Pasadena. 12:30 p.m., the alumni/stu- Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners The Ainsworth Award dent pep rally at 1:45 p.m. (across from Ellington Field) is presented annually to a and the football game at 7 South Houston alumnus who p.m. 281-481-1179 makes signifi cant contribu- Formal homecoming cer- Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F tions to alumni-related en- Jamie Hugo Ashby, 1969 South Houston High School graduate, is the recipient emonies begin 30 minutes Flood problems? deavors. 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The truck was transported to Her- residents reported being on Texas schools appeared on 12929 Gulf Freeway violating the maximum popu- 36-year-old had been dead mann Hospital after the rear roadways for as many as 30 the list – 10 located in the Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) lation rule. for several hours when her end of his truck was hit by hours while leaving. At the Houston area. 281-481-2121 The Pasadena Indepen- maid found her and called a train near Highway 3 and last moment, the hurricane farmers.com dent School District would emergency personnel at the Scarsdale Boulevard. An oc- took an eastwardly turn and continue to use drug detec- Sagemont Fire Station. cupant of the train was tak- landed near the Beaumont 30 years ago (1985) en to a Clear Lake hospital. area. WALKER LAW OFFICES A local fl orist was accept- None of the injured sustained Approximately 150 of ing food and clothing dona- life-threatening injuries. the 400 personnel from the Milton Walker, J.D. tions from area residents to A dedication ceremony 147th Fighter Wing returned FURNITURE RE-DO send to the survivors of the was set for the Dr. Parker to Ellington Field after a tour 281-481-0909 Mexico City earthquakes. Williams Library at the cen- of duty. The others were due • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Dobie High School or- ter of the San Jacinto College back within a week. WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES chestra director Bill Porter South campus. Following the An airplane crashed just BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS • Re-Glue • Re-Screw was selected Orchestra Di- ceremony, tours of the south of Ellington Field. The rector of the Year by the Tex- two-story, 40,000-square- engine had reportedly quit LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT ‘We Re-Do For You’ as Orchestra Directors Asso- foot facility would be con- and the pilot was returning to www.walkerlaw.com ciation. ducted, and light refresh- the airport when it crashed, For Free Estimates Call: Groundbreaking ceremo- ments would be served. killing two occupants from 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 nies were held for Beamer A 14-year-old was hospi- the Austin area. Towers located on Beamer talized after being shot by a 5 years ago (2010) Road and South Hill, ad- Woodmeadow resident who The Clear Creek Indepen- jacent to the Beamer Road confronted the youth as he dent School District Board of Medical Building and across allegedly attempted to steal Trustees voted unanimously from San Jacinto College the man’s car. The youth, 6-0 to appoint Donna Page John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. South and Southeast Memo- who underwent surgery at Rander to fi ll the unexpired rial Hospital. Construction on Memorial Hospital Southeast term for the District 4 seat Orthodontist the $8 million project was set for a gunshot wound to the through May of 2011. Former to begin immediately, with leg, and his 14-year-old com- South Belt resident Stuart Here comes occupancy expected in June panion were charged with Stromeyer resigned from the 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer or July 1986. attempted car theft. board in June after moving Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a 25 years ago (1990) Teachers in the Pasadena out of the district. He served Miss South Belt Josie and Clear Creek school dis- six years as a CCISD trustee. the bride . . . recessive lower jaw line. Stein was crowned Miss Ju- tricts received raises amount- The Capital One Bank in nior Pasadena Rodeo Queen. ing to approximately 3 per- the 11400 block of the Gulf Let South Belt Graphics Dobie Lariaette Emily King cent over the previous year’s Freeway was robbed. Accord- Eliminates the need for won Junior Most Photogenic salary. ing to a spokeswoman for the & Printing take care of all your orthodontic tooth removal at the pageant. King was the Four Clear Brook High FBI, the suspect wrote a note 1989 Junior Miss South Belt. School seniors, Melissa at the check writing stand and in many situations. After years of detouring Johnston, Stephanie Keener, then approached the teller. He printing needs for your special day. off eastbound Fuqua trying to Elizabeth Tsai and Patricia handed the teller a note which find a viable way to State Tsai, were named National demanded money and threat- Highway 3 and Pasadena, the Merit Semifinalists. ened her. Fearing for her life, • Invitations • Envelopes • Eliminates the need final leg of Fuqua headed for 15 years ago (2000) the teller removed cash from the contractors’ bids. Brio Superfund Site reme- her drawer and gave it to the for headgear. Harris County Precinct 2 diation began. robber. The robber fl ed the • Napkins • Matchbooks • Constable deputies ended a Dobie graduate Kaycie bank on foot. No immediate Second Opinions Welcome! local auto theft ring with the Swain Czelusta was a contes- arrests were made. • Thank You Cards • arrest of five suspects and tant on Wheel of Fortune. 1 year ago (2014) Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office charges filed against one of The South Belt-Elling- Dobie High School was them. ton Chamber of Commerce named one of the top 100 • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 Numerous yellow ribbons raised in excess of $21,500 at largest high schools in Amer- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 were tied to trees, doors and the third annual Night of Cui- ica. With a reported 3,452 Thursday, September 24, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Engineering associate degree program sets path for student success Within the last decade, (science, technology, engi- ing program. ing as well as mechanical the University of Texas at courses and professors with Hollin, Moore marry the world has witnessed a neering, and mathematics) “We expanded the course engineering programs. We Tyler and Texas Tech Uni- industry experience.” At robotic rover explore Mar- fi eld, proper industry-level options for attaining the en- even have students already versity. this year’s National Con- tian terrain, the explosion preparation ensures these gineering associate degree,” enrolled in four-year pro- “Typically, engineering ference of Undergraduate of instant news and commu- constant advances, that so- said Dr. Karen Duston, San grams coming here to take students start looking for Research, Mejia was one nication via social media, ciety has come to expect, Jacinto College engineering our engineering courses due internships in the second or of seven students chosen to bionic limbs giving people remain. In response, San Ja- professor. “For example, to the small class sizes and third year of their program,” represent the University of new leases on life, and ar- cinto College saw the need students planning on be- one-on-one instruction we said NASA lead engineer Houston, and the only stu- tifi cial intelligence that has to make its Associate of coming industrial engineers provide.” and San Jacinto College dent from the Cullen Col- deviated from Hollywood’s Science in Engineering Sci- now have the option to take As a former research sci- engineering instructor, Tri lege of Engineering. studio lots and nestled into ence Program accessible to engineering economics, entist and engineer in Rice Nguyen. “By completing As part of the proposed the palm of a hand. Modern students persuing any fi eld while students planning on University’s department of their Associate of Science $425 million bond referen- advances in today’s tech- of engineering. Last year, becoming chemical engi- civil and environmental en- in engineering science de- dum to appear on the Nov. 3 nology, energy, industrial, after redesigning the de- neers will take more chem- gineering, Duston says her gree, the student has more ballot, funds will be dedicat- medical, and virtually all in- gree plan, the college made istry courses. Students now drive to be involved in the credibility than another stu- ed to construct a Center of dustries still have one thing the fi rst two years of engi- have course options that al- reshaping of the program dent who has no degree cre- Excellence for Engineering in common – manpower. neering prerequisite classes low them to better meet the was to help students start dential yet. Once they fi nish and Technology, which will Engineering careers are available to students, allow- needs of biomedical, chem- their pathway toward an the engineering program at house the engineering, en- at an all-time high. As a vi- ing for a seamless transfer ical, civil, computer, electri- engineering degree. “I love San Jacinto College, they gineering technology, bio- tal component to the STEM into a university engineer- cal, and industrial engineer- being involved in shaping won’t be behind trying to medical equipment repair the engineers of the future. catch up upon entering their technology, engineering de- Using the project manage- university program.” sign graphics, electronics, ment skills they learn over Former engineering stu- and computer information World Maritime Day calls for the semester, one of the dent, Antonio Benedicto technology programs. projects students complete Mejia, Jr., says that San Ja- According to the Texas in my Introduction to En- cinto College provided him Workforce Commission, awareness of educational needs gineering course is a degree with the right setting and Texas continues to rank World Maritime Day This is why San Jacinto cinto College will open the plan that maps out all of the resources that validated his high for engineering em- is Thursday, Sept. 24, and College introduced Texas’ Maritime Technology and courses they need to com- decision to pursue engineer- ployment. In terms of aver- this year’s theme revolves fi rst maritime transporta- Training Center at 3700 Old plete here and at the univer- ing. “Community colleges age annual salaries, the Gulf around the mission of the tion associate degree pro- Highway 146 in La Porte, sity they want to transfer to are such an integral part to Coast region ranks among San Jacinto College mari- gram in 2012 to provide Texas. There, all maritime in order to complete their technical development and the highest paying state re- time program. new mariners with the skills training will take place Bachelor of Science de- character building,” said gions for civil engineers The 2015 theme, Mari- now demanded throughout within the 45,000-square- gree.” Mejia, now a junior in the ($110,342), chemical engi- time Education and Train- industry. The IMO states foot facility that will sit Last spring, the college University of Houston’s neers ($139,423), and petro- ing, is suitable being that that maritime companies 14 feet above ground and signed an articulation agree- petroleum engineering pro- leum engineers ($163,492). the San Jacinto College need mariners with consid- include three full-mission ment with the University of gram. “Making the decision In February, Forbes.com maritime program has erable skill, knowledge, and ships bridge simulators Houston Cullen College on whether an engineering named the Houston area the awarded more than 3,600 expertise - “attributes that among other elements like of Engineering, allowing program is the correct ac- sixth-best city in the United United States Coast Guard simply cannot all be learned a training dock, classrooms, students in the Associate ademic path is best suited States for engineers, stating certifi cates since it began in through work experience or and a multipurpose space of Science in Engineering in an intimate environment that the city has 21 engi- 2010. on-the-job learning.” for industry conferences and Science Program a seam- under the mentorship of neers for every 1,000 em- This is a growing contri- The San Jacinto College corporate partner meetings. less transfer option into one professors who dedicate ployees. bution to a global industry maritime program is guid- For more information of the nation’s top-ranked their time to the success and For more information that employs 1.5 million ed by an advisory commit- and updates on the San university engineering pro- motivation of their students. on the San Jacinto College seafarers, according to the tee and includes leaders in Jacinto College maritime grams. San Jacinto College San Jacinto College’s en- Associate of Science in En- International Maritime Or- the local maritime industry program, visit sanjac.edu/ also holds engineering ar- gineering program expos- gineering Science Program, ganization (IMO). Although like Higman Marine, G&H maritime. ticulation agreements with es students to challenging visit sanjac.edu/engineering. a large number, it’s small Towing, the Houston Pilots, compared to the world’s Buffalo Marine, Martin population of 7 billion who Marine, and Harley Marine rely on the transportation Gulf. It offers U.S. Coast Burnett attendance highest in district of goods and developments Guard and Standards for underway such as the ex- Training, Certifi cation and Burnett Elementary had pansion of the Panama Ca- Watchkeeping approved the highest attendance per- nal. maritime training and deck- centage (98.49 percent) The IMO describes ship- level coursework for all ping as a “highly technical professional mariners. among all Pasadena ISD el- professional discipline.” In January 2016, San Ja- ementary schools during the fi rst four weeks of school. Betty and George Hollin of Sagemont announce the marriage of their young- Students pictured who are est daughter, Lucy Hollin, to Chase Moore, son of Debbie and Andy Carfi eld Domestic Violence Awareness contributing to Burnett’s and Terry Moore and Donna Higgins. The ceremony was held at Ashlynn attendance by coming to Manor in Magnolia, Texas, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. The bride is a 2007 Do- Month Resource Fair set school every day include, bie High School graduate, and she graduated from Sam Houston State Uni- Learn about the resourc- a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bayou left to right, Kaedy Garcia versity in 2011. She is an Algebra II teacher at Channelview High School. es and health organizations Building, Atrium I, Univer- in April Dabila’s kinder- The groom is from Crosby and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting available to assist victims of sity of Houston-Clear Lake, garten classroom, Luna from Sam Houston State University in 2011. He continued his education and domestic violence and sex- 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Khoury in Tatiana Munoz’s obtained his master’s in business from the University of Houston. He is an ual ways, as well as learn Among the organizations fi rst-grade classroom, Juan accountant for a women’s accessories corporation. The reception was fi lled how to be involved in stop- involved are The Bridge with family celebrating the couple by dancing the night away. Sparklers lit ping the abuse at the Do- Over Troubled Waters, Bay Lares in Mary Alvarez’s sec- ond-grade classroom, Albert the night sky as the couple left the party for their honeymoon in Jamaica. mestic Violence Awareness Area Turning Point Incl., The couple currently resides in downtown Houston. Month Resource Fair. Planned Parenthood, and Rios in Bernice Barraza’s The event will be held more. The Gulf Coast Re- third-grade classroom, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 10 gional Blood Center will be DeShawn Rice in Elizabeth on hand for those who want Kotey’s fourth-grade class- Dynamic Women luncheon set to donate blood. room. Burnett staff appre- Friendswood resident Vanessa Hammett will present her story, Loving the Unlovable: Advertise Admission to the fair is ciates all of the Burnett par- Lessons from Leah, at the next Dynamic Women luncheon and networking event on free, but there will be a fee ents for their help in making Thursday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland. Hammett has been a volunteer with Dynamic Women for many years, and this will be her fi rst time for parking. sure their children are in in the For more information, to present her inspiring story at the luncheon. call the assistant director of school every day. Doors will open at 10 a.m. when guests can shop and network with area vendors who Intercultural Student Ser- feature home décor, fashion accessories, jewelry, health and beauty, and business and Leader! vices at 281-283-2565 or Photo submitted professional services. email [email protected]. Lunch will be served at 11:30, and the event ends at 1 p.m. Registration for door prizes will be available at sign-in. WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA The cost of the luncheon is $16 which includes the networking/shopping event and lunch. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the guest speaker, the shopping, and the Fall Call Foreign language and English luncheon. For reservations, email Sandee Ellis at [email protected]. Specials Now! enhancement programs offered FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood tthruhru OOct.ct. 7 Have fun learning a new sionals can strengthen their through Dec. 4. The course New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com language or increasing English-speaking skills. fee is $145 for group ses- This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. 5 Year Labor knowledge of the English Each course offers small sions and $600 per 10 hours Warranty language with University of class sizes with a highly of private lessons. MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. Houston-Clear Lake’s For- qualifi ed instructor who All classes are offered on eign Language and English teaches students the lan- a noncredit basis, but con- Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years • Vinyl Enhancement Program. guage orally, encouraging tinuing education units are Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad Registration runs through a faster learning process offered upon satisfactory Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, • Hardi Board Oct. 12. than traditional methods of completion of the course. Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding Students of all ages and language teaching. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST New Covenant Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Christian Church (between Beamer & Blackhawk) www.stlukescatholic.com 10603 Blackhawk LITURGY SCHEDULE 281-484-4230 Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español We’ve Enlarged Our Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Day Care Facilities Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday Wednesday Parish Office 281-481-6816 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Nursery Available at all Services children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2015 South Belt UHCL Fall Open House Graphics & Printing Last days of summer fun One stop for all your printing needs scheduled for October 3 • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads Come see everything admissions. & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes that the University of Hous- Students who wish to • Menus • Directories and much more! ton-Clear Lake has to offer speak with an admissions 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 at the fall open house event counselor to apply and re- on Saturday, Oct. 3, from ceive an on-the-spot admis- 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the sions decision should bring Student Services and Class- all required transcripts and room Building, 2700 Bay test scores. Participants can Ammo FFALLALL SPECIALSPECIAL Area Blvd. Representatives also tour the campus. Powder from various organizations For more information, and offi ces will be on-site call the Offi ce of Admis- Reloading Components to advise students on things sions at 281-283-2500 or Guns – Sell/Trade/Consignment BOGO like fi nancial aid, career visit http://www.uhcl.edu/ Buy one regular yogurt cup, planning, student life and open. 2205-C N. Main, Pearland, TX 77581 get one of equal or lesser value Introduction to Judaism 281-731-4850 for free. Toppings There is a class introducing participants to Judaism that extra. gives an opportunity to ask questions regarding Judaism or the Jewish community. Examined are Judaism’s beliefs regarding sin, sacrifice, atonement, heaven/hell/the afterlife, devil/Satan, monotheism, the Messiah and other topics. The Not value with class goes through a vocabulary of Jewish life, holidays and any other offer. holy days, life cycle events and Judaism’s view of the contro- versial issues of the day. The class is mandatory for anyone Charles Maricle and his dad, Chuck Maricle, have some “last weekend of looking to convert to Judaism, and is $72 for a semester or summer” fun and get their open water diving certifi cation. Photo submitted $144 for the year which covers the cost of all handouts used Fall, Spring, and Summer 9639 Scarsdale Blvd. in the class. (next to Exxon) This class meets Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9 Programs for children ages three p.m. at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, and is conducted by Community theater presents Rabbi Stuart Federow. The congregation, located at 16020 El (3) months to five (5) years old. Camino Real in Houston, is the conservative synagogue in 2281-741-902481-741-9024 the Bay Area. For more information, visit www.shaarhasha- After School Care from South Belt Expires October 31, 2015 lom.org or contact the synagogue office at 281-488-5861 or The Haunting of Hill House Elementary at [email protected]. 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CCallall tthehe CChamberhamber fforor iinformationnformation aatt 2281-481-551681-481-5516 SECTION B Thursday, September 24, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Lady Jackets down Dobie volleyball TAMU hall welcomes Scheschuk By John Bechtle Little League coaches Lar- Oakley Davidson. team to the Region III fi- John Scheschuk, first as a Sports Editor ry Brown, Ronnie Bray Former and current Do- nals in 1995, Scheschuk spirited and driven youth His mother, Judy and Al Carter. Thompson bie High School coach- embarked on a fine four- and now as a husband and Scheschuk. Former Intermediate coaches Bill es Jim Mavroulis, David year career with the Ag- father to three and soon to Sagemont-Beverly Hills Kirchman and the late Chollett, Buzzy Kieth, gies’ baseball team. be four children, is where Steve Jamail, Steve Wood During both the all of this should start. and also the late Bruce 1998 and 1999 seasons, The Scheschuk family Marshall. Scheschuk was an All-Big endured a tragedy when Everyone listed above, 12 second team selection. John, the youngest of three as well as countless oth- As a team captain in children born to Judy and ers, were certainly on the 1999, he guided the Ag- Samuel James Scheschuk, mind of former Dobie gies to a College World was just 3 years old. High School great John Series appearance. James Scheschuk, who Scheschuk, who was in- Today, Scheschuk still played baseball at the Uni- ducted into the Texas owns TAMU single season versity of Texas and later A&M Athletics Hall of records for games played joined the Los Angeles Fame as part of a two-day (70) and walks (57). Dodgers’ farm system, spectacular Sept. 18-19 on He ranks in the top 10 fell ill after complications the A&M campus in Col- career-wise in putouts arose from an appendecto- lege Station. (1,210 as a first baseman), my. After helping lead the walks (107), home runs He developed a blood Dobie varsity baseball (28) and batting average clot in his leg post surgery (28). and later died at the age of Former longtime There is little doubt 34. South Belt resident Scheschuk is an all-time That left his widow, John Scheschuk great on many fronts. The Judy, to care for Debbie, adresses the crowd statistics and awards bear 10, Mike, 8, and John, 3. during his speech as that out. And what an amazing job part of his induction as And there is no argu- Judy did, says John. a member of the 2015 ment that he is an athletics “My mom showed tre- Texas A&M University legend locally, with many mendous drive, grit, de- Athletic Hall of Fame years first as an SBHLL termination and more,” class. Scheschuk, a all-star before racking up Scheschuk said. four-year baseball let- both academic and athletic “And I think the great- terman for the Aggies, acheivements at Thomp- est thing she showed us still figures prominent- son Intermediate and Do- was love, a love for Je- ly in the baseball re- bie High School. sus Christ and all of the cord books at A&M. But perhaps the story of Continued on Page 6B Alvin High School varsity volleyball head coach Dobie’s Natasha Walters (14) goes high over the Suzy Boulavsky Buechele went against Dobie for defense of Alvin’s Daisy Montemayor (6) and Syd- the first time in her coaching career Sept. 22. A ney Dungen (13) during Alvin’s 25-14, 25-12, 25- 2008 Clear Brook High School graduate, she 17 win Sept. 22, at Dobie. The loss leaves Dobie played against the Lady Longhorns several times. at 2-4 in league play with two first-half matches Photos by John Bechtle remaining. See more on Page 6B. Mavericks roll 75-7, keep Dobie winless NOW OPEN 75-7. That’s really all D’Vaughn Pennamon, that needs to be remem- who played his freshman Thank you South Belt for bered after Manvel’s Dis- season at Dobie before trict 22-6A victory over transferring to Manvel, Dobie. also enjoyed a fine game. your warm reception! The Mavericks, posess- He has verbally commit- ing as many as 15 potential ted to attend the Universi- HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 3-7 p.m. Division I college football ty of Mississippi. recruits, simply rolled in The final score rep- this one. resents the largest margin Lunch Menu We Can Cater Monday-Friday District 22-6A game 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Your Special Event! Dobie at Pasadena Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, Pasadena Starting quarterback of defeat for Dobie in pro- Deric King, who has ver- gram history. RRoyoy SShifletthiflett RealtorsRealtors bally committed to attend Galena Park downed Texas Christian Universi- Dobie 62-13 in 1970, just 281-481-3733 ty, threw a pair of touch- the second season of var- downs and ran for another sity football played by the in abbreviated action. Longhorns. Kyle Trask, the Mus- North Shore defeated "The Company You'll Keep" Celebrating tangs’ backup quarterback the Horns 56-7 in 2003, who has verbally commit- and this same Manvel pro- “45” years! ted to attend the Univer- gram scored a 48-0 win sity of Florida, threw for over the locals in 2012. AATTNTTN: HHOMEOWNERSOMEOWNERS three touchdowns in his So Manvel is great, no second-half stint. Continued on Page 6B Now’s Your Time to MMAKEAKE A MOVE!MOVE We’re Selling Homes for TTOPOP DDOLLAR!OLLAR DIXIE DELI ..... GGETET A MMOVEOVE OONN! 364A FM 1959 SO (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 281-484-3083 BBUYERSUYERS AARERE WWAITINGAITING! Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Call for FREE Home Inspection & Valuation Today Dobie starting tailback Anthony Owens (with ball) a wide margin in the game, leaving the Longhorns WATERFRONT COMMUNITY - WATERFORD HARBOUR - 4/2.5/2 in security gate guarded looks for running room in the first half of action 0-4 for the second straight season. After a bye week neighborhood. Lg. island Kitch. w/granite C-tops, wood fl oors, corner lot. Must see! Mid $300’s - USA KARATE between the Longhorns and the Manvel Mavericks Sept. 24-26, the Longhorns will face Pasadena in the Boat slips available. Sept. 17, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Man- school’s annual homecoming game Friday, Oct. 2. NEW LISTING in Fairmont Park West. Really cute, 3/2/2 home in Pasadena; large eat-in kitch- After School Care vel’s Depriest Taylor (left) engages Dobie tight end Photo by Gary Williams en, Den w/fi replace and laminate wood fl oors; new carpet in bdrms. Must see this one! $142,500. Jason Lester on the play. Manvel went on to win by Call Tami at 713-628-4157. NEW LISTING in Sagemont area. Affordable, well maintained 3/2/2. Fresh paint. New carpet. Mstr Bdrm features a fl exible extra room perfectL for Dsmall study or extended closet! Coverd Deck! SSignign uupp fforor Thompson, Beverly Hills football score wins $129,000. Call Tami at 713-628-4157. SSOLDO aafterfter sschoolchool As expected, the Pas- while, the Bears were able Beverly Hills also sweep. BUYING or SELLING NEW or PRE-OWNED adena ISD intermediate to score four wins over scored a 46-0 win over The Lions were equally Let Our Experience Work For You!! ccareare NNOW!OW! football season is off to the Queens Hornets, also the Hornets in the sev- as impressive while taking a flying start for the pro- Sept. 14-15. Results from enth-grade A game. Continued on Page 3B CCallall ForFor DetailsDetails grams at both Thompson Sept. 21-22 games will ap- In eighth-grade B ac- and Beverly Hills. pear in the Oct. 1 Leader. tion, the Bears were able 11101 RESOURCE PKWY. The Lions scored a The Bears’ eighth-grade to come away with a 19-8 11210 Scarsdale 2916 FM 528 11613 Broadway (Behind Sonic) four-game sweep over the A team began its season victory. Debuting in the (Between I-45 (Friendswood near (Next to Pearland Town Southmore Tigers during by hammering Queens seventh-grade B division, & Beamer) West Bay Area Blvd.) Center Mall) the first week of the sea- 46-0, playing well in all the Bears beat the Hor- 281-484-5945 281-996-1070 713-436-2326 281-484-9006 son, Sept. 14-15. Mean- phases of the game. nets 22-0 to complete the COUPON Mon. - Sat. 8am - 7pm, Sun. 9am - 5pm $ FOUNDATION REPAIR 200 OFF OR Now Offering A Full Line Of Exterior Washes “Wash & Go in under 5 min.” (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Not valid with any other offer. 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Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored at the door, and $25 tickets remain for sale through Dobie Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn baseball players or booster club members. Eight of the 10 games played during the evening will pay $100 each to the Clear Brook vs. Clear Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek winner. A ninth game will pay $250 to the winner, and a final game will pay $500 Clear Springs at to the winner. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and door prizes will Brazoswood Springs Brazoswood Springs Springs Brazoswood be awarded between games. Brazoswood Doors open at 5 p.m., and the bingo games will run from 6 to 10 p.m. For more Dawson at Pas. Memorial Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson information, direct email to [email protected]. SB youth soccer signup online La Porte at Deer Park Deer Park La Porte Deer Park Deer Park La Porte Deer Park The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is accepting online registration for the 2015 Port Arthur Memorial at fall season that begins in late September. Players age 4 through 18 as of July 31, Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview 2015, are eligible to compete. Beaumont West Brook The registration fee those in the under-5 through U8 divisions will pay is $135, North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore which includes a uniform (shirt, shorts and socks) and fundraising fee. at North Shore The fee for those in the U9 and U10 divisions is $150, and the U11 through Alief Taylor at U18 fee is $190, with both including uniform and fundraising fee. Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Only credit cards and debit cards will be accepted as forms of payment online. Alief Hastings To register or for more league information, visit www.southbeltsoccer.org. Texas City at Elkins Elkins Elkins Elkins Elkins Elkins Elkins Games will be played at El Franco Lee Park as the primary site. The schedule begins later this month. Galveston Ball at Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Steven Moreno Memorial baseball Santa Fe The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League will host the Steven Moreno Me- Friendswood at Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood morial Tournament for 16-under baseball teams Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25- Clear Falls 26. Fans are invited to come out and watch the action at El Franco Lee Park as barbecue plates will be available for purchase in addition to other fundraising This week’s record 7-3 8-2 7-3 6-4 6-4 9-1 items. Proceeds for the tournament will go to the Moreno family after Steven Moreno died earlier this month while working out at Dobie High School. Season record 27-13 29-11 30-10 24-16 24-16 33-7 Sports Calendar Dobie netters top standings; Dawson duel nears Week 7 games FOOTBALL At left, the Dobie varsity tennis team is preparing Thursday, Sept. 24 for a key stretch of matches that should go a long Saturday, Sept. 26 Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, Veterans L.C., 7:00 way toward determining the eventual District 22-6A champion. The Longhorns have started league play with a 14-5 win over Pearland and a 17-2 crushing Southbelt Dolphins at Pearland Hurricanes Saturday, Sept. 26 of Manvel. The team will play at Pasadena Friday, Presner Stadium, Pearland Southbelt Dolphins at Pearland Hurricanes, Presner Sept. 25, before taking on South Houston Oct. 2. Sagemont Cowboys host La Marque, El Franco Lee After that, Dobie faces potentially its biggest team match of the season, Oct. 2, at defending 22-6A Sagemont Cowboys host La Marque Cougars Monday, Sept. 28 champion Dawson. The Longhorns’ No. 1 boys’ dou- El Franco Lee Park bles squad of Ricky Perez (left) and Luis Cabreja Thompson 8A hosts Jackson, 5:00 figures to play a big role in the outcome of each of Thompson 8B at Jackson, 5:00 the remaining matches. Ellington Rams have bye week in schedule Beverly Hills 8A hosts South Houston, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8B at South Houston, 5:00

Tuesday, Sept. 29 BAFL Week Six Scores Thompson 7A hosts Jackson, 5:00 Thompson 7B at Jackson, 5:00 Beverly Hills 7A hosts South Houston, 5:00 Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Beverly Hills 7B at South Houston, 5:00 Eagles 41 30 0 38 Thursday, Oct. 1 Brook JV Black hosts Dickinson, 6:30 Brook JV Red hosts Dickinson, 4:30 Rams 0 0 40 0 Dobie JV Orange hosts Pasadena, 4:30 Dobie JV White at Texas City, 4:30 Brook fresh. Black at Dickinson, 6:30 JFD subvarsities make strides Brook fresh. Red at Dickinson, 4:30 Bay Area Football League Standings Dobie fresh. Orange at Pasadena, 4:30 Dobie’s subvarsity fort was led by Nathaniel Javier Castillo, Sin- football program deliv- Dominguez, Emmanuel cere Crear, Joe Martinez Senior Division American Senior Division National ered more than a few great Ross, Frankie Comacho, and Henry Ellis stood out Team W L T Team W L T Friday, Oct. 2 moments in action against Miradello Ashford, Avery on offense for the Long- Brook varsity at Dickinson, Vitanza, 7:00 both Pearland in the open- Ballard, Miguel Valencia, horns. Sharks 6 0 0 Hurricanes 6 0 0 Dobie varsity at Pasadena, Veterans Pas., 7:00 ing week of District 22-6A Carlos Anaya and Tim Through four games, action and also against the Herrera. Dobie stands at 1-2-1. Bulls 5 1 0 Stingrays 5 0 0 VOLLEYBALL Manvel Mavericks in the The big win allowed the Pearland 20 Patriots 4 1 0 Eagles 5 1 0 Friday, Sept. 25 second week. Longhorns to square their Dobie JV Orange 8 Dobie JV Orange 36 overall record at 2-2, in- Pearland’s defense held Cougars 3 2 0 Dolphins 3 2 0 Dobie varsity at Sam Rayburn, 6:30 Manvel 35 cluding 1-1 in District 22- the Dobie junior varsity Brook varsity hosts Clear Falls, 6:30 Led by Jacob Sulak’s 6A action. Orange offense in check Texans 2 3 0 Mustangs 1 4 0 Brook JV hosts Clear Falls, 5:30 three touchdown passes, Dobie JV Orange 25 for much of the game in ’49ers 1 4 0 Rams 0 5 0 Dobie JV at Sam Rayburn, 5:30 the Longhorns’ junior var- Manvel 25 a 20-8 victory at Veterans Dobie freshman A at Sam Rayburn, 4:30 sity Orange squad came Despite leading 25-9 Stadium in Pasadena. Cowboys 1 4 0 Gators 0 5 0 up with a thrilling 36-35 in the fourth quarter, the Sulak threw a 50-yard Dobie freshman B at Sam Rayburn, 4:30 victory over the Mavericks Longhorns let the lead slip touchdown pass to Fred- Panthers 1 5 0 Saints 0 5 0 at Alvin ISD’s Veterans away late in a 25-25 tie in die Abraham in the fourth Tuesday, Sept. 29 Memorial Stadium. junior varsity White team quarter for the Longhorns’ Junior Division American Junior Division National Dobie varsity vs. Memorial, Phillips, 6:30 Sulak’s first touchdown action at Manvel. lone score. Team W L T Team W L T pass covered 45 yards en Ricky Castillo and Ja- Freshmen slip Dobie JV vs. Memorial, Phillips, 5:30 ’49ers 5 0 0 Dobie freshman A vs. Memorial, Phillips, 4:30 route to receiver Jordan len Clark had interceptions Dobie’s freshman Or- Hurricanes 5 0 0 Marcum as Dobie got on for Dobie on defense, but ange team lost 28-0 at Patriots 4 1 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Memorial, 4:30 the scoreboard. turnovers on offense and home against the Pearland Eagles 5 1 0 In the second quarter, some missed tackles on Oilers, and the Longhorns’ Texans 4 1 0 Dolphins 4 1 0 Thursday, Oct. 1 Andrew Logan ran 8 yards defense allowed Manvel freshman White team was Thompson 8 Dark at Bondy, 5:00 for a touchdown, and Jus- to score 16 unanswered on the short end of a tight Cowboys 3 2 0 Stingrays 3 2 0 tice Battles added a 6-yard points late in the game. 8-0 score. Thompson 8 Light at Bondy, 6:15 Cougars 2 3 0 Saints 2 3 0 Thompson 7 Dark at Bondy, 5:00 scoring run as the Long- horns led 21-14 at half- Bulls 1 5 0 Rams 1 4 0 Thompson 7 Light at Bondy, 6:15 time. Beverly Hills 8 Dark at Southmore, 5:00 As the scoring contin- Sharks 1 5 0 Mustangs 1 4 0 Beverly Hills 8 Light at Southmore, 6:15 ued in the second half, Su- Panthers 0 5 0 Beverly Hills 7 Dark at Southmore, 5:00 lak connected with Willie Gators 0 5 0 Beverly Hills 7 Light at Southmore, 6:15 Dixon for 22 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Eugene Johnson was Team W L T Team W L T Friday, Oct. 2 on the receiving end of Brook varsity at Friendswood, 6:30 Sulak’s final scoring toss, Bulls 6 0 0 Stingrays 5 0 0 Dobie varsity hosts Pearland, 6:30 a 56-yarder, as the Long- Texans 5 0 0 Hurricanes 4 1 0 Dobie JV hosts Pearland, 5:30 horns were able to hold on Brook JV at Friendswood, 5:30 for the win. Patriots 3 3 0 Saints 3 3 0 Offensively, the Long- Dobie freshman A hosts Pearland, 4:30 horns received great play Panthers 3 2 0 Dolphins 2 3 0 Brook freshman A at Friendswood, 4:30 from Rosbel Chavez, ’49ers 2 2 0 Brook freshman B at Friendswood, 4:30 Omar Rodela, Pedro Alba, Rams 2 3 0 Erick Hernandez, Mateo Sharks 2 4 0 Mustangs 1 4 0 Tuesday, Oct. 6 Cruz, Isaiah Vasquez, Is- Cougars 1 3 0 Eagles 1 5 0 Brook varsity at Clear Creek, 6:30 sac Santos, Sharun Jones and more. Cowboys 1 4 0 Dobie varsity at Manvel, 6:30 Dobie’s defensive ef- Gators 0 5 0 Dobie JV at Manvel, 5:30 Brook JV at Clear Creek, 5:30 At right, Dobie junior Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Brook freshman A at Clear Creek, 4:30 varsity Orange team Team W L T Team W L T Dobie freshman A at Manvel, 4:30 quarterback Jacob Su- lak looks to the sideline Sharks 4 1 0 Hurricanes 5 0 0 Brook freshman B at Clear Creek, 4:30 for a play call during Patriots 3 1 1 the Longhorns’ thrill- Stingrays 5 0 1 TENNIS ing 36-25 victory over ’49ers 3 1 0 Eagles 5 1 0 the Manvel Mavericks Friday, Sept. 25 Texans 3 3 0 Dobie varsity at Pasadena, 3:00 Sept. 16, at Alvin ISD’s Dolphins 3 1 0 Veterans Memorial Bulls 2 3 0 Stadium. The win al- Saints 3 3 0 Tuesday, Sept. 29 lowed the Longhorns’ Cowboys 2 4 0 Mustangs 0 4 0 Dobie varsity vs. South Houston, Strawberry, 3:00 top subvarsity pro- gram to improve to 2-2 Cougars 1 3 0 Rams 0 5 0 Friday, Oct. 2 this season. Panthers 1 5 0 Gators 0 5 0 Dobie varsity at Dawson, 3:00 Submitted photo Thursday, September 24, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 The Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Tournament, Forgotten Angels golf coming Oct. 19 benefi ting Forgotten Angels, is scheduled for Oct. 19, Sterling holds off Brook football at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland. Forgotten Sooner or later, the first-year head coach Mike a field goal, and Taylor Angels is a Pearland-based nonprofi t that provides Clear Brook varsity foot- Allison his first victory. It scored on a 5-yard run be- care in safe home environments to individuals living ball team will have some simply wasn’t meant to fore outracing the Rang- with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, luck go its way. be. Instead, the Rangers ers’ defense on a brilliant spina bifi da, autism, Down syndrome and many other conditions. Amateur golfers of all skill levels are invit- The Wolverines are scored a touchdown in 92-yard run in the third ed to compete in a four-person scramble format. Every now 0-3 entering District the third quarter to narrow quarter. player will receive a pair of Adidas Tech Response golf 24-6A action against Clear the gap to 23-21, and then But back came the shoes (retail value $95) at registration courtesy of the Creek after losing a tough added the final score of the Rangers, leaving Brook Kaneka Foundation. The event is nearly sold out, but game Sept. 18, against the game. winless heading into 24- tickets for the after-golf social are still available for Baytown Sterling Rangers Early on the Wolverines 6A action Sept. 24, against $30, and hole sponsorships are available for $250. The at Stallworth Stadium in looked to have things go- Clear Creek. social features a “Tour of the World” buffet, live and Baytown. The final score ing their way. Quarterback Taylor finished the silent auctions and an awards presentation. The tour- was 27-23 in favor of the Jaizac Garcia threw his game with 182 yards rush- nament is part of Liberty Mutual’s National Charity Rangers. sixth touchdown of the ing on just 10 carries, and golf event. Members of the winning team will receive With the help of a pair season as he and Aidan fellow running back Ste- TaylorMade R15 Driver, a Championship trophy and of touchdown runs from Cupples combined on phen Rowe ran 13 times an invitation to play in the National Finals, March 30 Brandon Taylor, the Wol- a 3-yard score with just for 111 yards. through April 3, 2016, at PineHurst, site of the 2014 verines built a 23-14 lead over 2 minutes gone in the Overall, Clear Brook’s U.S. Open and the U.S. Women’s Open. Companies or in the third quarter and ap- game. offense produced 434 total individuals interested in becoming a local sponsor may peared to be ready to hand Cupples later added yards of offense. call Holly McDonald at Forgotten Angels at 281-412- 6435, ext. 136 or direct email to her at hmcdonald@ forgottenangels.org. Information on the tournament, Red-hot SJC soccer draws Tyler sponsorships, registration and donations is available online at www.ForgottenAngels.org. At left is the 2014 Perhaps the time is right At 4-0, the Coyotes are defending national cham- tournament championship squad, including, left to for the San Jacinto Col- in prime position to take pion in National Junior right, Tom Poole, Sr., Tom Poole, Jr., Bob Regelbrugge lege men’s soccer team to control in Region XIV, College Athletic Associa- and Craig Williams. avenge some tough losses but that will require a win tion Division I play. to Tyler. over Tyler, the four-time San Jacinto stayed hot with a pair of wins. On Sept. 18, Donald Bena- Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD mna had a pair of goals as the locals fought back from a quick 1-0 deficit to Intermediate Football Intermediate Football Intermediate Volleyball Intermediate Volleyball win 3-1 over Laredo. Having come into the Through Sept. 15 games Through Sept. 15 games Through Sept. 17 matches Through Sept. 17 matches game unbeaten in confer- ence play, including a big 8B Records Zone Overall win over Tyler, Laredo 8A Records Zone Overall 8L Records Zone Overall 8D Records Zone Overall scored in the opening min- Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T ute of play to lead 1-0. Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 Park View 0 0 0 1 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 But San Jacinto’s De- Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 rick Gonzalez tied the San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 game at 1-1 with a goal on South Houston 0 0 0 0 1 0 Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 0 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 1 0 0 an assist by Ricardo Olaja Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 0 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 1 0 in the fourth minute. Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 1 0 From there, Benamna Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 0 1 0 Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 took over the action. The freshman scored an un- Game Scores assisted goal in the 12th Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores minute of play, then came San Jacinto 12, Jackson 7 Beverly Hills 46, Queens 0 Park View over Jackson 22-25, 25-21, 25-18 San Jacinto over Thompson 25-13, 25-23, 13-15 back late in the game for Beverly Hills 19, Queens 8 San Jacinto 23, Jackson 0 Southmore over Miller 25-19, 25-19 an insurance goal on a feed from Antone Jarvis. Zone B W L T W L T South Houston over Queens 8-25, 25-22, 25-23 Moving ahead to Sept. Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 20, San Jacinto stayed un- Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Miller 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 beaten with a 1-0 win over Zone B W L T W L T Coastal Bend. Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Queens 0 0 0 1 0 0 Jackson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Now comes a battle Miller 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 Miller 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 with Tyler, which has Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 fallen out of the national Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 rankings for the first time Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 in years. Game Scores Thompson 0 0 0 0 1 0 San Jacinto will play the Apaches Friday, Sept. Game Scores Game Scores Thompson over San Jacinto 25-20, 19-25, 25-21 25, in Tyler. Match time is Bondy 44, Park View 6 Miller 16, South Houston 14 Bondy over Beverly Hills 25-21, 25-4, 15-5 Game Scores 7 p.m. Thompson 36, Southmore 9 Thompson 36, Southmore 6 Queens over South Houston 25-18, 25-19, 15-10 Jackson over Park View 25-16, 25-19 Miller 38, South Houston 0 Bondy 19, Park View 6 Miller over Southmore 25-13, 25-14 Bondy over Beverly Hills 25-10, 25-22, 15-6 Lions’ FB wins four 7A Records Zone Overall 7B Records Zone Overall 7L Records Zone Overall 7D Records Zone Overall Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T over Tigers Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 Park View 0 0 0 1 0 0 Park View 0 0 0 1 0 0 Continued from Page 1B San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 South Houston 0 0 0 1 0 0 Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 on Southmore. In fact, the Lions South Houston 0 0 0 1 0 0 South Houston 0 0 0 1 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 0 1 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 0 1 0 cruised to easy wins in Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 0 1 0 each of the four games. At the eighth-grade Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 Southmore 0 0 0 0 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 1 0 A level, the Lions were solid in each aspect of the Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores game, allowing the Tigers San Jacinto 34, Jackson 27 to get very little going of- Beverly Hills 46, Queens 0 Park View over Jackson 25-18, 25-16 Park View over Jackson 25-22, 25-23 fensively. Eventually, the Beverly Hills 22, Queens 0 San Jacinto 38, Jackson 0 South Houston over Queens 25-22, 17-25, 25-22 Southmore over Miller 25-23, 25-18 Lions won the game by a South Houston 13, Miller 6 South Houston 19, Miller 0 36-9 count. The Lions also raced Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T out of the gate in the Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 eighth-grade B division Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 game, racing past the Ti- Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 Miller 0 0 0 1 0 0 Queens 0 0 0 1 0 0 gers 36-6. Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Opening play in the two Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 seventh-grade divisions, Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Thompson also looked Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 very good on the field. Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 In the seventh-grade A game, the Lions rolled to Game Scores Game Scores a 32-0 shutout win over Game Scores Game Scores Bondy over Beverly Hills 25-22, 21-25, 25-19 Bondy over Beverly Hills 25-16, 21-18, 15-7 Southmore. Bondy 38, Park View 0 Bondy 25, Park View 0 Thompson over San Jacinto 25-14, 25-20, 25-8 Thompson over San Jacinto 25-15, 25-10, 25-15 Thompson’s seventh- Thompson 32, Southmore 0 Thompson 45, Southmore 7 Miller over Southmore 25-22, 25-23 Queens over South Houston 25-14, 25-11, 25-11 grade B team delivered a 45-7 win.

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For more information, call the club 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont each month at University Baptist Church, 16106 at 281-486-1911. 10 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or Middlebrook Drive in Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing is 2 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 just drop in. at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For information, Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved Leader! a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org. one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 7 p.m. Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For information, call game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., 281-487-8787. 281-486-1911. drop in. (Hwy 35), next to pawn shop. For information, call 713-856- 5:30 p.m. Noon 8:30 p.m. 1611. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at of Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building ings are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays 7:30 a.m. Life Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713- next to pawn shop). For information, call 713-856-1611. and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, 419-2635 for information or to RSVP for child care. 4 p.m. Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204- 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 6:30 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise 2481. Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8787, or just drop in. 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center 7 a.m. 10 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281- Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of 487-8787, or just drop in. org for a list of all services. 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- (Hwy 35), in building next to pawn shop. For more informa- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Park 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. tion, call 713-856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous NA meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. and Recreation Center on Hughes Road. For more infor- 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Main St., Pearland (building next to pawn shop). For more mation call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons information, call 713-856-1611. 6:30 p.m. a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., 8 p.m. CrossRoads Support Group – Those who are the hus- For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- band, wife or partner of a chronically ill/disabled person [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per Pkwy, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, ings are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays may join a new support group, Well Spouse, the last game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at or just drop in. and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 281-480-1911. 1 p.m. Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204- CrossRoads United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. Noon Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 2481. Free childcare provided. For more information, contact Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Al- a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Jennnifer Miller at [email protected] or 713- coholics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at 10 a.m. 724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Association at http:// Methodist Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature www.wellspouse.org. information, call 713-856-1611. game or $15 per lesson. For more information, call the club Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 7 p.m. 6 p.m. at 281-486-1911. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides sup- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2015 LEADER READERS HELP WANTED 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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Please come to one Continued from Page 3B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7 a.m. 10 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, con- the Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or tact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] drop in. or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For informa- 10 a.m. tion, call the club at 281-486-1911. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. 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Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Noon Tuesday therapy from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, Ads Are Not Taken Let us E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a com- 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just in. Business: plete list of services offered. For adults with Parkinson’s disease only. 7 p.m. Over The Phone 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! 6 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Mondays at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua, 6 p.m. Anonymous, open meeting, meets at 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM no changes, no refunds Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 518) at the First Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Place an for information. Westminster side. For more information, call 713-856-1611. 6:30 p.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential ad in the Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays domestic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off ______at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518). Enter NASA Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 South door closest to recycling bins. For more information, call 713-865- or visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis 3668 or visit www.oahouston.org. hotline is 281-286-2525. ______Belt- 7 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 7 a.m. ______Ellington Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), First AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Leader's For information, call 713-856-1611. Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just ______7 p.m. drop in. weekly Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – Group meets 10 a.m. Mondays, Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Real Estate Blvd., Webster, 7 to 8:15 p.m., in the staff meeting room. Anyone who Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, con- has lost a loved one is welcome. Free. For information, call Betty Bielat tact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] Make checks payable to: section! at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For informa- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 tion, call the club at 281-486-1911. 7 a.m. Noon South Belt-Ellington Leader 11555 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (next to pawn shop). For 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 the Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or information, call 713-856-1611. Beamer drop in. 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individu- After Hours: Use mail slot in 281- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, als with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hos- front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday pital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313- 481-5656 through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For 1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for a list of all services. information, call 713-472-0565. 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young adults with Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Type 1 diabetes. All subjects are open for discussion: new tech- Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, con- nologies, research advances, fears, phobias, dating and other per- tact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] sonal matters. Meets the first Thursday of each month (or the second or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For informa- Thursday if that day is a holiday) at various restaurants in the area. tion, call the club at 281-486-1911. Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, at 713-922-9677 information. 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That is still possible. son,” he said. “We have simplify things as much as gotten a fair shake. We’re bers. And I know the effort blowout losses in four to climb back into the race dena Eagles at Veterans In fact, during the past Dobie, which also saw all dug down deep and possible in all three phases going to lay it all out there and heart is there with our games. But there is plenty to the playoffs. It all starts Stadium in Pasadena. two seasons, Manvel rep- backup quarterback Jer- done some soul searching. of the game,” Norman and allow players to battle guys. There’s been flashes resented the best Class emy Davis go down with Our biggest focus is on us. said. for spots. of great football, but we 6A, Division II playoff an ankle injury in the first There are things that can “But we’re also basi- “It’s time to make the also have had our share of Jackets trip up Dobie volleyball program not named Katy. half and receiver Kaelon and will get better. We’re cally seven weeks into this most of a chance, and the poor play. And there’s a good Woods also sidelined, will back to the drawing board, thing when you consider pressure is on some guys. “We are going to use The Dobie varsity Dobie have now lost first- Sept. 29 against Memo- chance Manvel will meet enjoy an all-important bye and we’ll get some things our three week preseason. They’ve all been told that. this bye week to our ad- volleyball team has round matches to each of rial to close out the first Katy in the fourth round week in the schedule be- taken care of.” We still have players – not We’re going back to the vantage and get ourselves some catching up to the teams above them in half of league play. Then of the playoffs again this fore taking on Pasadena As for what can readily many – but a few who are start and getting back out going in the right direc- do in the District 22- the standings. comes back-to-back season. Friday, Oct. 2, at Veterans be seen to the average fan, still having trouble grasp- there and getting after it.” tion. 6A standings after a Dobie now has matches matches against Pearland But enough about that. Stadium in Pasadena. the offense is still having ing the plays. With a game coming “A lot of these guys straight-set loss to Alvin coming against Sam Ray- and Manvel to start the Dobie is now 0-4 for the Dobie head coach Mike trouble sustaining long “That leads to missed first against Pasadena and were a part of a big turn- Sept. 22, at Dobie. burn Sept. 25, and then second half. second straight season af- Norman, in his first season drives up and down the assignments and other then the school’s annual around last season, and Alvin, which cur- ter losses to four proven after 21 previous years at field. issues. We also want to homecoming game against they know it can happen rently sits in the fourth Brook VB endures tight losses playoff opponents. Where Pearland High School, Part of that issue stems make sure everyone is giv- South Houston, Norman is again. and final playoff seed Tough breaks contin- out the big points. Clear to go from here? has not experienced a from untimely penal- ing their all for the team. hopeful the Longhorns can “We have Pasadena and in the standings, dealt ued to come Clear Brook’s Lake defeated Brook How about merely four-game losing streak in ties, as if there is a timely “I know we got way build some momentum. South Houston before we the Lady Longhorns a way in the District 24-6A 25-21, 25-18, 25-23 at looking back to the 2014 years. penalty. Another issue down against Manvel and He knows the program go to Manvel and then 25-14, 25-12, 25-17 set- varsity volleyball race Krueger Field House season, when the Long- But he knows athlet- has been turnovers. And sometimes human nature will find the wins at some play Alvin at home, but back in roughly an hour, with tough losses to both Sept. 18. horns were outscored by ics well, and believes the some players still have not is to bow your head and point. Right now, it’s a we have to take things one 20 minutes. Clear Lake and Clear On Sept. 22, Clear a combined 153 to 67 in Longhorns can and will mastered the play calling, take the hit. question of how soon game at a time.” Pearland is the Dis- Springs. Springs outlasted Clear four losses to open the get past this tough stretch, whether it be on the offen- But we will not accept those wins come. Make no mistake about trict 22-6A leader, with The Lady Wolverines Brook 26-24, 25-22, season yet then reeled off and that the future remains sive or defensive side. that. Some of the players “We’ve had a lot of it, Dobie has struggled Dawson up next. Man- had a chance in each of the 25-17, leaving the lo- six straight wins to grab bright. “We’re going back to have received every oppor- positive feedback from at times in its first four vel is third, with Alvin games against both oppo- cals with just one win in third place in the 22-6A “I’m a big believer that the fundamentals with our tunity, and I’m sure some both players and parents, games. The scoreboard fourth. Both Alvin and nents, yet could not close league play.

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Dobie’s Jackie Garcia (2) sets a ball during second set action Sept. 22 against Alvin at Dobie. The Lady Longhorns went on to drop the match in straight sets and now stand at 2-4 in District 22-6A action. Also shown Dobie tailback Joseph Castaneda (22) looks upfi eld backfi eld teammates are looking for a resurgence Dobie varsity football head coach Mike Norman on the play for Dobie is Raene Olviera (1). Defending on the play is Alvin’s in action against the Manvel Mavericks Sept. 17, at during the bye week as the Longhorns take a break (left) and defensive backs coach Irvin Theodile Bailey Thomas (2) and Taylor Horsfall (17). Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Castaneda and his before returning to action Oct. 2 against Pasadena. know there are better days ahead for the program. Family, friends watch Scheschuk enter A&M athletics hall of fame Continued from Page 1B way she did for all of those “Larry Brown had the them were able to share some of us into the players was concerned. We shook child, Samuel, will soon tremendous relationship was a literal Who’s Who things that are possible years. biggest impact on my life this moment with me.” we became through those hands and parted ways.” be welcomed into the over the years, and it was of Texas A&M University. through him. I can say this “The Scheschuk name as a young athlete,” Sche- Scheschuk also credited years.” Scheschuk went on to world. What a wonderful just a terrific moment to The University chancellor, – and I included it in my in the Texas A&M Hall schuk said. Kirchman, a longtime ath- After graduating with a earn his MBA from South- time for the Scheschuk hear from Cordell on this. the athletic director and so induction speech – there is of Fame forever, and my “He was just an all- letics coach at Thompson minor in communications ern Methodist University. family. To have him be the one many former inductees,” zero chance I would have mother deserves this hon- around great guy. He Intermediate. from Texas A&M Uni- Some 13 years into his “To be bestowed with who delivered the news of Scheschuk said. been standing up there that or as much as anyone.” stepped up and cared a lot Kirchman guided Sche- versity, Scheschuk was business career, he first this hall of fame honor is my induction to me was “An amazing weekend night being honored with- And there were many for our family, and was schuk on the basketball drafted by the San Diego worked for a large finan- just the absolute pinnacle special. We had a great for myself, my family and out the love, support and others who John Sche- just there. He certainly de- court, and the late Oakley Padres. cial institution and then for me in athletics,” Sche- conversation, one I’ll nev- for those who were kind guidance from my mother. schuk credits with helping serves a part of this honor Davidson did the same on Over the course of three owned his own company. schuk said. er forget. enough to take time to join Just zero chance. with his development both as well. the football field. seasons, he advanced to Today, Scheschuk is “For me, the feelings I “This is something that us.” “It’s still hard to imag- as a young man and future “Ronnie Bray and his Ditto for many of Sche- the AAA level and even- a director of a business have toward Texas A&M, can never be taken away There were the Elams, ine just how a widowed star athlete. wife Linda. Teammate schuk’s coaches at Do- tually played in a few ma- unit for Gulf Winds In- the opportunities, the re- from you. The Scheschuk one of the original families mother of three young He says Brown was not and friend Todd Bray. Al bie. Jim Mavroulis was jor league games during ternational, a third party lationships and lifelong name will be there for- in the South Belt commu- children could first go only a tremendous mentor Carter, the Carter children. Dobie’s varsity baseball spring training. logistics provider offering friendships I’ve devel- ever, and it’s a wonderful nity, including John and through something like as a Little League baseball Alisan Hames. coach when he graduated, Still, Scheschuk knew industry-leading drayage, oped, it’s just the pinnacle. thing.” Mary Ella Elam, as well as that and then to pull her- coach but also as a support They all played a role, but former Dobie varsity when the time was right to transloading, warehous- “It all started with a Scheschuk also no their son, class of 1986 Do- self up and raise us the post to his mother. and I’m thrilled a lot of baseball coach Bruce Mar- leave the game behind. ing, local and long-haul call from Cordell Lindsey, doubt plans to be in at- bie graduate David Elam. shall, now deceased, also “By 2002, the writing transportation and more who told me that I had tendance at future A&M Brown was there, along drew his praise. was basically on the wall internationally. been inducted. athletics hall of fame in- with his wife, Sharon, and “No one prepared me that they wanted to keep Scheschuk and his wife, He played baseball at duction ceremonies. It’s a their son, Derek. A long- better for Division I col- me around more as a men- Kali, met while both were North Shore High School chance one can simply not time friend of Scheschuk, lege baseball than Bruce tor to some of the younger attending Texas A&M and then at Blinn (Col- pass up. Hames, was there, as was her husband, Nathan. Do- Marshall,” Scheschuk players,” Scheschuk said. University. lege) before he became a “The whole thing, from bie graduate Michael Lan- said. “I was 25 1/2 years old, They have three daugh- teammate at A&M. the induction ceremony to din was also there. “He drove us hard to and it was clear the Padres ters, including Mary, 9, “We played in the Col- being introduced at half- In all, it was just how succeed, and he wanted to were looking to go young- Phoebe, 6, and Hali, 2. lege World Series together time on an A&M football Scheschuk had hoped. win as badly or more so er where their system Kali and John’s fourth in 1999. We have built a game the following day, than anyone, but I enjoyed playing for him. “He was a perfection- ist, and helped develop At left, John Sche- schuk is shown with his three daughters during Texas A&M University’s class of 2015 Athletics Hall of Fame induction week- end in College Station. From left, Phoebe, Hali and Mary are all smiles as they take a look at their father’s offi cial induction plac- ard. John Scheschuk and his wife, Kali, met as students at A&M. They are expecting a fourth child, Samuel, later this fall. Prior to attending Texas A&M, Scheschuk was a star in the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League and competed in multiple sports both at Thomp- son Intermediate and Dobie High School. He Longtime South Belt residents and family friends of John Sche- Those there with Scheschuk included, left to right, former Pasa- helped guide the 1995 schuk (third from right, with induction medal) made the trip to dena ISD school board member John Elam, class of 1986 Dobie Dobie varsity baseball College Station, where Scheschuk was inducted into the Texas High School graduate David Elam, Mary Ella Elam, Scheschuk’s team to the Region III A&M Athletic Hall of Fame, largely in recognition of his stand- mother, Judy, and Scheschuk’s wife, Kali. fi nals. out four-year career on the baseball diamond with the Aggies.