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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, June 20, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 21 Leader seeks vacation pics The Leader is seeking readers’ 2019 vacation photos. First-, second- and third-place prizes of South Belters prepare to celebrate July 4 Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded for the best submissions June, July and August. Submis- sions should include where and when the pho- Annual parade, fireworks display planned; still time to enter to was taken, details about the trip and first and last names of each person in the photo. All pho- The 32nd annual South Belt Fourth of July pa- us, and let us know you’re there,” Cabrera said. mediate, located at 11111 Beamer Road. The and returned to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281- tos must be high resolution. Email photos to my rade will take place Thursday, July 4, beginning All residents, organizations and businesses are route will then head north on Beamer to Fuqua, 481-5730 or emailed by July 2. [email protected]. at 10 a.m. welcome to enter. Participants are encouraged to then east to Sabo/Hughes Road, before traveling Fireworks display This year’s event will honor all military. decorate their vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will south onto Beamer to the parade’s fi nal destina- Later that evening, residents may view the an- Young benefit planned Participating in the parade for his second time be awarded in various categories. tion of San Jacinto College South. Participants nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, locat- is South Belt resident and U.S. Air Force Sgt. Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up are urged to arrive at least an hour early. ed at 9400 Hall Road. A benefi t for Houston Police Offi cer Thom- Daniel Cabrera. The sergeant, based out of El- for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to Entry forms are available at www.southbelt Funded by the annual South Belt Spectacu- as “Gene” Young will be held 1 to 9 p.m. Sat- lington Field, will lead the parade procession be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for leader.com, the Leader offi ce, 11555 Beamer, lar Cook-off, the display is scheduled to begin urday, June 29, at 2-A-Days Sports Bar, 10555 with two separate vehicles loaded with service- commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may and on Page 6A. The forms are to be fi lled out around 9:30 p.m. Pearland Parkway. Young was recently diag- men. enter the contest for $25. nosed with stage IV cancer. He and his wife, “I want the community to come out and see The parade will begin at Beverly Hills Inter- Kathy, have two young sons and a daughter due in June. The event will include a live auction (at Prangle to retire after 50 years 6 p.m.) and a raffl e. Raffl e tickets are $5 each or $20 for fi ve. Barbecue plates will be available Community, patients invited to retirement party for $10. For information or to make a donation, Boykins launches mayoral bid visit www.assisttheoffi cer.com. Longtime area physi- Pearland. cian Dr. Robert Prangle Once retired, Prangle said he intends to still Kirkmont HOA to meet will retire at the end of reside in the community, although he and his The Kirkmont I HOA will hold a board this month after serving wife, Tami, plan to travel, particularly to the Dal- meeting Wednesday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the the South Belt communi- las area and Kansas City to visit family. MUD Building, 10102 Blackhawk. All home- ty for nearly 50 years. He has two older daughters, Heather and Ai- owners/renters are encouraged to attend. Born and raised in En- mee, both of whom live in Kansas City, and one gland, Prangle moved to younger daughter, Abbey, who lives locally and Gulf Freeway closures set the United States in 1959. teaches at Weber Elementary. After attending college in He has one son, Andrew, who lives in Prosper There will be a total closure of the northbound Toledo, Ohio, he went on near Dallas, and another son, Ian Patrick, is now frontage road of the Gulf Freeway from NASA to further his education at Dr. Robert Prangle deceased. He also has fi ve grandchildren. Road 1 to FM 518 through 5 a.m. Sunday, June the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Sur- Looking back on his career, Prangle has few 30. At least one northbound and one southbound gery (now Kansas City University of Medicine regrets, but he said he wished he had kept a diary. main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf and Biosciences). “I’ve had some interesting cases,” Prangle Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to Prangle said he initially became interested in said. “And I’ve met a lot of interesting people.” SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed daily medicine at a young age while a member of the Prangle recalls his very fi rst patient, someone from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to Boys Brigade, an English youth group similar to he diagnosed with esophageal cancer, while cov- 5 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Alternate en- the Boy Scouts. There, he was a member of the ering for another physician. trance and exit ramps will be closed. fi rst-aid team, where he learned the essentials Now, just weeks from his retirement, he had The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- and competed in medical contests. the responsibility of diagnosing another patient way between SH 96/League City Parkway and “I always liked helping people,” Prangle said. with the same ailment, bringing his career full FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 Prangle moved to Houston in 1972 and took a circle. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Drivers traveling north job as an emergency room physician at Gulfway The soon-to-be-retiree said he plans to now on the main lanes will continue to NASA Road General Hospital. In January 1973, he opened spend his free time playing golf, reading, paint- 1, exit, then U-turn and come back to FM 518. the Kirkwood Clinic on Fuqua, where he’d re- ing and volunteering, perhaps doing something The closures are associated with ongoing con- main until 1986. with animals. struction to widen the freeway from three to fi ve Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins (left) recently launched his mayoral cam- That year, he moved into an offi ce on Beamer, A retirement party for Prangle will be held lanes in each direction and the frontage roads paign. Boykins is shown above being introduced at his offi cial announcement rally by Mar- near the then newly opened Memorial Hermann Friday, June 28, at Memorial Hermann South- from two to three lanes in each direction. ty Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association. The Leader is Southeast Hospital. Four years ago, Prangle east Hospital, fi rst-fl oor classroom, from 11 a.m. currently organizing a public candidate forum. Additionally, a series of questionnaires for joined the Memorial Hermann Medical Group, to 2 p.m. All community members and patients Prayer walk set for June 22 all mayoral candidates will appear in future issues. Photo by Marie Flickinger and in February 2018, he moved his offi ce to are invited to attend. School Prayer Walks USA will host a prayer walk 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Dobie High School, 10220 Blackhawk Blvd. All are welcome to pray for the protection and peace of Local residents warned of potential bank card, utility scam students and staff. Parents with students attend- The Leader has learned of a potential scam, in the store was currently all out of Green Dot Mon- scams: saying they’re a relative needing money, hang up. ing Dobie in fall 2019 are encouraged to partic- which callers threaten to turn off a victim’s utilities eyPak cards at the time of the call. • Only give your MoneyPak number to someone Call someone else in your family close to that per- ipate. For more information, call 281-484-0901. unless an immediate payment is made using a spe- Once the card was secured, the victim was to you know, trust and have met face-to-face. son to see if they really need help. cifi c type of prepaid bank card. (The Leader’s sister call back and give the fraudsters a number from the • Always be suspicious if someone you don’t • If you get an email that looks suspicious, do Beltway closures planned company South Belt Graphics was targeted by the back of the card. know personally asks you for a MoneyPak number. not reply. Call or email the sender directly. Do not The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes crooks.) The max limit on a Green Dot MoneyPak card No legitimate company or government agency will reply to the email or call any numbers provided in at Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed con- As part of the ruse, the scammers, all of whom is $500, and the recent scam callers always asked ever ask you for a MoneyPak number. the email. tinuously through 9 a.m. Friday, June 21. had thick foreign accents, told those on the receiv- for just under this amount. A quick online search • If you get a call from a business or government Residents who believe they have been targeted Both northbound and southbound U-turn ing end of the phone line that they were calling from indicates this has become a fairly common scam. agency requesting payment via MoneyPak, hang by this scam should immediately contact Green lanes at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will Reliant Energy and that due to late payments, their Other variations of it include arrest warrants, kid- up. If you think you may really owe money, call the Dot and their local police department. be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through power was about to be shut off unless they quickly nappings, tax payments, pre-approved loans, bail business or agency directly. For additional information on this fraud, visit Sunday, July 14. purchased a Green Dot MoneyPak card and put the bonds and lottery winnings. • If you get a call from a person you don’t know www.moneypak.com/security. Both northbound and southbound U-turn necessary funds on it. “Once you load cash to a MoneyPak, the Mon- lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be The callers were very specifi c about where to get eyPak number on the back of the package is the closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the cards, saying they were available at Dollar Gen- same as cash,” Green Dot warns on its website. Dobie Class of ’79 sets 40-year reunion Sunday, July 14. eral, Family Dollar and CVS Pharmacy. The call to “Green Dot is not responsible for paying you back At least two inside lanes on the southbound South Belt Graphics specifi cally said to get the card if you unsuspectingly give your MoneyPak number The J. Frank Dobie High School Class of formal affair, so everyone can mix and mingle Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed at Spen- at the Dollar General on Fuqua. Staff at the store to a criminal who uses the MoneyPak.” 1979 will celebrate its 40th reunion Friday, July in a more casual environment. It’s a party, not a cer daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through said they were unfamiliar with the scam. Ironically, Green Dot offers the following tips to avoid such 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 750 W. prom.” Monday, June 24. Texas Ave. in Webster, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Organizers urge alumni to come prepared to The closures are associated with the project Light bites will be served, and a cash bar will see all fellow Longhorns and dance to ’70s mu- to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes in JFD ’80s grads take 4-state journey be available. sic favorites. each direction. “We deliberately kept this event low-key to A professional photographer will be on site to A group of Dobie graduates recently got to- platform where we could share ideas and collec- make it more affordable,” says Reunion Com- take informal photos of everyone, and at 10 p.m., CrossRoads VBS begins gether for a multi-state motorcycle road trip. tively determine the best destination and time- mittee Co-Chair Renee Edwards Dotson. “We’ll everyone will gather for a class photo, which CrossRoads United Methodist Church, In all, 17 alumni, years 1981 to 1983, took Continued on Page 2A set the room up more like a club rather than a Continued on Page 2A 10030 Scarsdale, is hosting Vacation Bible part in the ride. Many had known each other School June 24 - 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This since elementary school. year’s theme is ROAR, an action-packed safa- The brainchild of 1981 graduate Keith Rich- ri through which children can learn how to be ardson, the trip reconnected old friends who all Longhorn alumni reunite for biker ride brave, courageous, and grow in their faith. All share the love of motorcycling. children up to fi fth grade are invited to attend. “The 2019 Dobie motorcycle ride / reunion For more information or to register, visit www. began as a result of several childhood friends crossroadshouston.com. sharing common values, interests (motorcycles) and a passion to gather together and ride some of Sagemont Park to meet the best roads in the country,” Richardson said. The Sagemont Park Community Improve- The reunion ride took the former classmates ment Association will hold its annual homeown- to four states (North Carolina, Tennessee, Geor- ers meeting Thursday, June 20, at the Sagemont gia and Alabama), visiting the Blue Ridge, Ap- Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Road, palachian, and Smokey mountains. While there, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Agenda items include participants rode the famous Tail of the Drag- the election of offi cers (board of directors) for on on the North Carolina/Tennessee state line, the upcoming year (2019-2020), proposed deed which has 318 curves in just 11 miles. The bikers restriction changes, deed restriction violations also saw the four corners, where all of the visit- and community improvement issues and ac- ed states connect. In all, more than 1,000 miles tions. All Sagemont Park homeowners and res- were logged during the trip. idents are urged to attend. Due to the threat of bad weather, the group trailered their motorcycles to Robinsville, N.C., JFD Class of ’89 reunion where they rented two vacation homes. The for- The Dobie Class of 1989 will celebrate its mer classmates spent the week-long trip catch- 30th reunion Saturday, June 29, at the Top- ing up, riding motorcycles, sightseeing and casi- water Grill, 815 Avenue O in San Leon, from no gaming. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. For additional information, The out-of-state-ride was the culmination of visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dobie- several years of online networking and smaller hs-class-of-89-thirty-year-reunion-tickets- in-state rides among those who still reside local- 56717503580?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. A pool ly. While most of the riders still live in the Hous- party and a pub crawl will coincide with the re- ton area, some now reside in areas as far away as union the previous day. For more information South Carolina and Indiana. “Facebook was honestly the catalyst,” said A group of Dobie graduates recently reunited for an out-of-state mo- Troy Burns (Class of 1981), Donald Doss (Class of 1981), Robert on the pool party, visit https://www.eventbrite. torcycle trip. Pictured above are, left to right, (front row) Doug An- Nolen (Class of 1981), Keith Sampson, Robert Townsend, Matt An- com/e/jfd-89-south-shore-harbor-pool-party- 1981 Dobie graduate Robert Nolen, who partic- ipated in the ride. “It just kind of organically de- derson (Class of 1981), Robin Burns, Marlene Anderson (Chavez, derson (Class of 1983) and Steve Verberne (Class of 1983). Present tickets-62010909299?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Class of 1981), Kim Tannehill (Class of 1981), Keith Richardson but not in the photograph are Jay Saccane (Class of 1981), Litza For more information on the pub crawl, visit veloped.” This sentiment is shared by Richardson. (Class of 1981), Cheryl Townsend (Jones, Class of 1981) Phil Com- Saccane, Louis Reinartz (Class of 1981), Don Prouse (Class of 1981) www.eventbrite.com/e/jfd-pub-crawl-tickets- mins (Class of 1981), (back row) Nikki Verberne (Class of 1987), and Mark Hydrick (Class of 1981). Photo submitted 62011069779?aff=eivtefrnd. “We can also thank Facebook for providing a Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 20, 2019 Dobie alumni take motorcycle trip Pasadena ISD outstanding Continued from Page 1A Bike Week in Daytona, Fla., next March. According to Burnett El- line for our gathering,” Richardson said. “That one’s not everyone’s cup of tea,” students for the month of May ementary school offi cials, “It started out with a few people and it Nolen said, noting that an additional, Minyar Odeh, fourth-grad- grew substantially from there. We picked a er, is a responsible student more-inclusive trip was also in the works. Working with administrators from local Pasadena Independent School District campuses, the place, threw out a few dates, and the rest and accountable to his “Possibly the California/Utah trail? Or South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce is recognizing outstanding area students each was history.” classmates. When he ad- maybe Colorado?” month. The groups of students honored for May are pictured, along with a brief description The group is already planning other fu- dresses any adults, he is Nolen remembers the trip fondly. of the reason they won the award. Also see photos on page 3A. ture rides, according to organizers. “It was an incredible experience,” Nolen very respectful and always “This was the fi rst trip of what we hope said. willing to help. He is one will be many to come,” Richardson said. “Riding with people you’ve known your of the counselor’s “go-to” Some of the riders are planning to attend whole life, it was pretty special.” students when she plans a parent event. He does an amazing job helping the counselor host them. Last- In My Opinion ly, he loves his younger sib- lings and will do anything We were the fi rst of several people in for them. His compassion Problems with post line to get our letter. We rang the bell once, for his siblings show in his and waited a few minutes. actions to other, younger offi ce discussed We rang it twice, and again waited a few students. For these rea- Our entire offi ce building has been minutes. Finally, we just laid on the button, sons he has been chosen as having problems with the local post offi ce and they turned it off. Nobody ever came Outstanding Student of the (Windmill Station). to the door. Month. It delivers or picks up mail sporadically We fi nally left without our certifi ed letter. at our offi ce building 10909 Sabo with no There are different postal employees reason given when bldg manager called who deliver and pick up the mail so it's not to inquire. The building manager has even just one mail carrier. The building manager gone to Windmill Station only to be told that was told by the present mail carrier that the TOPS chapter sets meetings the Post Master is busy. building was now put on a "regular route". Prior to a year ago, this building with ten- Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1530, a weight loss support group, meets at This has been going on for over a year - Sagemont Community Center at 11507 Hughes Road on Thursdays at 2 p.m. The pro- sometimes they would pick up and deliver ants has been there with no interruption of service for tenants for the past 30 years. gram on June 25 will be “Seeds of Change,” presented by Beverly Kolonko, area captain the mail - sometimes not. We went 3 weeks Jade Cabrera (holding sign), Thompson eighth-grader, has been selected as Outstand- of TOPS. For additional information, call 281-485-6820. with NO delivery because the "regular" Yesterday, June 17, 2019, the postal ing Student of the Month. School offi cials state Cabrera is a perfect example of Thomp- postal employee was on vacation...that's employee was delivering mail to the indi- son pride. She works hard and strives for excellence. She is National Junior Honor Girl Scout skate night June 25 vidual offi ces in the building because he Society president. She is dependable and is always willing to peer tutor her classmates. what the postal employee said. It’s a new year for Girl Scouts. Girls who like making new friends, having fun, helping didn't have a key to put it in the boxes. This Jade loves school and always has a great attitude. To quote Cabrera’s English teacher, First class mail is being returned to others and being outdoors will love Girl Scouts. Those interested in Girl Scouts, should attend means that he also didn't pick up the mail Jessica Boland “Jade is always doing what she’s supposed to be doing even when no one the sender (even though it has the proper the Shooting Stars Girl Scout Recruitment Skate Party Tuesday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at that had been left in the locked mailbox. is watching.” Shown with Cabrera are, left to right, Gina Gibson, Thompson peer facil- name and address) saying "No such per- Pearwood Skate Center, 1230 Broadway St, Pearland. Cost is $3 for registered Girl Scouts, son or no such address". Several tenants including the building itator Tanis Griffi n, Thompson principal; and Gina Garcia, Thompson peer facilitator. manager have complained to the postmas- $5 for other girls, and free for girls who register for Girl Scouts at the event. This has happened to district clerks Parents and children K-12 are invited to learn more about becoming a Girl Scout or vol- sending mail to us not only from Harris ter of that post offi ce and that person's su- pervisor, but that didn't work either. unteering with Girl Scouts. Volunteers will introduce girls to new experiences and help them County, but also Brazoria County. They develop lifetime skills and confi dence. Attendees will see the benefi ts of joining the premier would call us to ask about our address We believe the root cause must be the Postmaster, herself, necessitating a start leadership organization for girls. For more information on the Girl Scout community, visit the saying that they had mail returned with the website at www.shootingstarsgs.org or visit Facebook www.facebook.com/shootingstarsgs/. "No such person or no such address" more higher up. We are unsure where to start than once. This happens with all fi rst class since she's been advised about this for an mail. entire year, and it hasn't improved service! Dobie Class of 1979 reunion set We sent this letter to the Leader, be- On one of the few times we did receive Continued from Page 1A be accepted. To register/pay, plies, nonperishable multi- cause we feel that other businesses and our mail, we received a certifi ed letter no- will be available to purchase. visit www.reunionscoop.com packs of individual breakfast residents may be having this problem with tice. We went to the post offi ce to pick it up Guests with Dobie memora- using the code BE79. There is and lunch snacks or Target or the Windmill Station post offi ce-- at a "dutch door" where you ring a bell for bilia, such as a prom glass or a block of rooms reserved at Walmart gift cards to the re- Milton and Mary Walker them to get your notice to retrieve the letter. spirit ribbons, are encouraged the Garden Inn. Use the group union. to bring them to display it on code DH79 for a discounted Alumni are encouraged St. Luke holds garage sale the memories table for fellow rate and a free breakfast. to spread the word to others St. Luke the Evangelist, located at 11011 Hall Road, will hold a garage sale June 28 and 29 classmates to see. In the spirit of giving back about the reunion, as event or- from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sale will include boutique, sports and outdoor items; toys; chil- The cost is $45/person if to Dobie, the Class of ’79 is ganizers are hoping fpr a large dren’s shoes and clothing; home goods; and holiday/seasonal decor. Proceeds go to the building paid online by Wednesday, collecting items to donate to turnout of Longhorns. of the Riverstone Ranch campus. July 10. Price will be $55 at the Dobie Depot. To contrib- For more information, vis- Local library events set the door, and only cash will ute, bring new school sup- it www.reunionscoop.com. Bracewell Branch Library The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: Elected offi cials share their words Thursday, June 20, 6 – 7:45 p.m. Book club, for adults, in the library conference room. This month’s book selection is “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. Call 832-393-2580 to reserve a copy and for additional information. Coleman shares bills passed Thursday, June 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors The 86th Legislative Ses- dextromethorphan. I fi led this with them. This bill was signed Monday, June 24, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics sion has come to a close and bill every session since 2015 May 16, and becomes effec- questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizenship the Governor has declared and the bill was fi nally passed tive on Sept.1. In Texas only application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. no special session to be held. and signed by the Governor physicians have prescriptive Tuesday, June 25, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- Fourth-grade Atkinson Elementary student Sophia Gonzalez (holding sign) is a Though the Legislature has May 17, 2019. The law is ef- authority. However physicians ment only. soft-spoken, well-mannered student who is diligent and hardworking and always wrapped up there is still im- fective Sept 1. "Robotripping" may delegate prescriptive au- portant work to be done, and is a serious public health is- thority to the APRNs and PAs Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Program, appropriate for all ages, including children puts her very best effort in her work according to school offi cials. She is obser- vant and helpful to others and has the best attitude toward school offi cials. She the Governor has till June 16 sue in Texas, wherein the working with them. Before HB 5-10, tweens 9-12 and teens 13-18. This hands-on reptile program features turtles, snakes, croco- to veto bills. I was fortunate to drug dextromethorphan in 278 passed, this system was diles, alligators and more. Educational and great fun! makes excellent decisions when faced with problems and they are confi dent that she will be successful in her future endeavors. That is why she has been selected send over 20 pieces as legis- over-the-counter cough syr- rigged, and full of barriers to Wednesday, June 26, STEM time, 3 – 4 p.m. for tweens ages 9 – 12. Explosions, gadgets and lation as either Author/Spon- up is mixed with alcohol to make the delegation of au- pulleys, Oh my! Meet at the library for exploratory activities that make science, technology, engi- as Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with Gonzalez are, left to right, (front row) Tulu Sarkar, Atkinson fourth-grade teacher; Lena Ortiz, Atkinson sor or Joint-Author/Sponsor. create a deadly high. The Na- thority effective. HB 278 helps neering and math fun! This week’s project is making gooey slime. Participants may add glitter and As of now, fi ve of my bills tional Institute on Drug Abuse streamline the prescriptive other items to it to see what happens, and even take it home to make slime art. Contact the library principal; (back row) Noble Alix, South Belt-Ellington Chamber board member and senior vice president relationship manager at Texas Citizens Bank; Kenny have been signed by Gover- found approximately 3.4% of authority agreements by re- for additional details. nor Abbott and will become teens abused over the count- moving barriers, so that med- Wednesday, June 26. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; Fernandez, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce board chair and Pasade- law Sept. 1. er cough medicines to get ical teams are better able to 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint na ISD board member; and Bob Gebhard, coach, speaker and trainer. Higher Education high in 2018. The Texas Tri- meet the demands of their For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. HB 826 authored by Rep. bune published a story on the patients and help people get Bracewell hours are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; John Zerwas and I, created importance of this bill, which better. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. the University Of Houston you can read by clicking here. Criminal Justice Parker Williams Library College Of Medicine. The HB 3459 that I authored HB 2079 was authored Governor signed this bill into and sponsored in the Sen- by me and sponsored in the The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: law. The UH College Of Med- ate by Sen. Borris Miles cre- Senate by Senator Borris Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m. Meet at the library for the SciFi feature “Treasure Planet” (rated PG, icine is needed because the ates the Harris County Local Miles. This bill was signed by 95 minutes, for ages 10 and older). The movie is a Disney-animated version of “Treasure Island.” population of Houston has Provider Participation Fund. the Governor on May 24, and Each week during the summer there will be a different feature. grown by nearly 4 million This bill was signed into law becomes effective on Sept. people since the last medi- on May 24. The Harris Coun- 1. I fi led this bill in response Thursday, June 20, 4 p.m. Computer skills: Designing in Cricut. Learn the computer skills nec- cal school was established in ty LPPF will allow local Hos- to a child victim of gun vio- essary to design projects for a Cricut machine, which cuts paper, vinyl, felt, fabric for scrap-book- 1972, and Texas is projected pitals to pool money together lence in Houston —Sir Ro- ing and a variety of projects. Join in on a Cricut project or two on site. Registration is requested. to need another 6,260 prima- and receive matching funds meo. Thankfully, Sir Romeo Friday, June 21, 3 p.m. Library lab, for ages 8-13. For those interested in more of a hands-on ry care physicians by 2030. from the Federal government. survived the wound, how- approach to science, meet in the library community room for an in-depth science program that gets The UH College Of Medicine These additional funds will ever after multiple surgeries kids elbow deep into science. will integrate with the Uni- go towards ensuring that the he and his family are unable Saturday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. “Cutting the Cord: Save Money on Cable.” The cable company versity’s existing health and Harris County Health System to afford to move out of the is not the only game in town. There are many gadgets and services that enable you to stream pro- health related professions, can provide care to those in home where the incident hap- grams and movies over the internet. Attendees will learn what works for one’s TV viewing habits colleges, and programs to need. It is vitally important pened. HB 2079 adds a child and explore possibilities to save money without the cable company. raise the quality of all the pro- that we passed this bill this who is a victim of a murder Saturday, June 22, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Spanish with Mercedes. Brush up on Spanish grams. Additionally, the Col- session because the billions attempt among the victims by practicing listening and speaking with fellow learners and instructor Mercedes. (Class will also lege Of Medicine will lift the of dollars Texas receives who are eligible to receive a meet June 29.) Registration is requested. research capabilities of many through the 1115 Transforma- onetime-only assistance pay- Saturday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. SCORE Small Business Workshop: Funding Strategies. Learn existing research centers and tion Waiver are set to expire ment as part of the state's about funding strategies for a business. SCORE is an all-volunteer organization that offers business actives already occurring at soon. crime-victim's compensation advice to small business entrepreneurs at any point in the life of the business (from conception to UOH. HB 278 which I am fund. I will continue to update profi table growth). Public Health Joint-Author of with Rep- you as the Governor signs my Monday, June 24, 7 p.m. Teen scribbl.IO, for ages 13 and older. Perspective teenage artists are HB 1518 that I authored resentative Tom Oliverson bills into law during the com- invited to test drawing skills with peers. was fi led to protect young (R-Houston) provides ad- ing weeks, and will provide a Texans by prohibiting mi- ditionally fl exibility for phy- full session wrap-up after the Tuesday, June 25, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Quilting and Conversation Club. Meet the fourth Tues- nors (younger than 18) from sicians and the advanced veto period has ended. Thank day of each month at the library for the 2019 quilting project. Participants will create a section of purchasing over-the-count- practice registered nurses or you all for your support this a handmade quilt (a bookshelf design) and unite the sections at the end of the year. Everyone is According to Dobie Main school offi cials, Jacklynn Duong (holding sign), senior, er cough syrups that contain physician assistants working session. welcome. is an outstanding young lady that is admired by the faculty and staff at Dobie Tuesday, June 25, 2 p.m. Science Explorers: Basic Robotics, for ages 4 and older. Meet at the High School. She always has a positive attitude and works very hard. That is why library for a preschool introduction into the world of robotics as younger children explore the she has been chosen to be the Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with Dream, Promise Act passed world of robotics and basic coding with Bee Bots. Duong are, left to right, Michael Saperstein, branch manager at Parker Williams On June 4, Rep. Sylvia try. That’s why myself and Promise Act, we’ve re- Tuesday, June 25, 2 p.m. Bood discussion: “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green. Check Branch Library; Teresa Jack, Dobie Main counselor; Rebecca Lilley, fi rst vice Garcia joined fellow Demo- House Democrats are act- newed our commitment to out or download the book and meet to discuss it. chair of the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and director of physi- crats to vote and pass in the ing now to end this inhu- them and the American Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m. “Coloring the Planets” project, for ages 5 and older. Meet in the cian resources community outreach at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital; U.S. House of Represen- mane and unwise treat- Dream,” Garcia said. library community room to color the planets while listening to the classical music “The Planets” and Franklin Moses, Dobie Main principal. tatives H.R. 6, the Dream ment of immigrants with The Dream and Prom- by Gustav Holst. and Promise Act, the most the Dream and Promise ise Act creates a pathway Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m., for adults. Great Decisions: The United States and Mexico: Part- sweeping and historic immi- Act. Today, I am proud to to citizenship for eligible nership Tested. Meet at the library every three weeks to learn about a new world affairs topic based gration reform legislation of vote for this historic piece DREAMers and those with on a video and article created by the Foreign Policy Association. The article for this week may be the past 25 years. of legislation as an original TPS or DED status. If made found in the library magazine section. A video will be shown during the fi rst part of the discussion. “For the last two years, co-sponsor. With this bill, into law, it will also repeal Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: the Trump Administration we will change the lives outdated policies that pe- Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- has recklessly thrown the of hundreds of thousands nalize states for extending er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. lives of DREAMers (Devel- of Texas and U.S. resi- rights of residency to un- Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features opment, Relief and Educa- dents who are Americans documented individuals. stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. tion for Alien Minors Act), in their hearts and have This legislation provides Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic TPS (Temporary Protected only known this country legal protections for immi- internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. Status) and DED (Deferred as their home. DREAMers, grants to prevent deporta- Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features Enforced Departure) recip- TPS, and DED recipients tions and ensure the rights stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. ients into uncertainty and are essential components and dignity of all living under Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin disarray. At every step, the of our communities and these designations. at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s a great time to take a class to help with President has attempted the economy. They’re our The bill passed the a skill for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There are many free classes to deny their rights, block neighbors, friends, and House of Representatives available online at the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. their applications, and de- colleagues, and with the and will now be sent to the Practice navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information on port them from this coun- passage of Dream and Senate for consideration. these programs, speak with Loc Bui. For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Leader checks out social media By Laura Benavides Scallan of the missing bikes. The The young men were A member of The Offi - member also posted the in- confronted and left. The cial South Belt & Sagemont formation on other commu- member warns the commu- SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LLeadereader School offi cials state Kaitlyn Resendez (holding sign), fi fth-grader, is an outstanding Facebook page reported that nity Facebook groups. nity to close up and lock up. student at Morris Middle School. Kaitlyn is an active member of Sprinkles of Kind- –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– two bicycles, a Shiner Bock On the People of Sagemont A member of the South- ness, including reading to pre-K students at Meador Elementary and writing “Thank mountain bike and a Nikishi 2 Facebook page, a member belt/Sagemont Crime Alert you” cards to Houston Firefi ghters at Station 70. She truly inspires her teachers with ladies comfort bike, were reported that around 9 p.m. Facebook page reported that her thoughtfulness toward others. She excels academically in all contents and she is taken from their garage. on Tuesday, June 18, her their father’s truck was van- 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 always looking for ways to help. For these reasons she has been selected as Outstand- The member has contact- daughter caught two young dalized off Astoria and the ing Student of the Month. Shown with Kaitlyn are, left to right, Courtney Oliver, Mor- ed the police, and asks com- men who had opened the Gulf Freeway. E-mail: [email protected] ris reading peer facilitator; Dave Matthews, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- munity members to keep an garage door and were look- The member also posted merce board member; Jackie Resendez, Kaitlyn’s mother; Rosanne Kerr, South Belt eye out for the bicycles. The ing around trying to take a security camera photos that Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Ellington Chamber board member; and Allison Lewallen, Morris principal. member also posted photos bike. show the suspect. Thursday, June 20, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Rising Stars Track Club members qualify for regionals; AAU nationals could be next The race to the Junior Championships in Austin. At the 800 distance, Ca- Alena Holt, out of the Faythe Huffman, also 2:43.66. Haywood also Olympics is underway, After a rest of roughly two ballero was 12th in a time girls’ 17-18-year-old divi- of the girls’ 17-18 divi- ran in the 400, where which means competi- weeks, Dickson went back of 2:51.37. sion, was 10th in the 400 sion, placed 12th in the she was 30th in a time of tors from the Rising Stars to work. Trevor Doswell was yet hurdles for her best plac- 1,500 run and was also 1:05.68. Track Club are kicking Looking to reach na- another Rising Star who ing of the meet in a time 19th in the 800 with a time Janelle Mooney, also of things into high gear. tionals in the 100, 200 and enjoyed good fortunes at of 1:54.87. of 3:00.63. Dobie, was 21st in the 400 It all got started June triple jump, Dickson ac- the district level. He was At 22.50, Holt was Briana Haywood, a Do- with a time of 1:05.56, 13-15 at Cougar Stadium complished her goals. second for a silver medal 16th-best in the 100 hur- bie student, took part in and her time of 27.59 in in Crosby, with the AAU While her times were a in the turbo javelin as his dles, and her clocking of the girls’ 15-16-year-old the 200 placed her 24th as Gulf District Qualifi er. bit slower than standard as best throw went 86-10. 3:17.63 gave her the 20th division. She was 19th she completed her sum- Next up, the Gulf Dis- she rounds back into form, Elsewhere, Doswell, overall spot in the 800 run. in the 800 with a time of mer season. trict qualifi ers are prepar- the 15-16-year-old divi- 11, placed seventh in the ing to compete in the Re- sion competitor was plen- shot put with an effort of gion 19 National Qualifi er, ty good enough. 23-7 1/4, and he went 10-9 AAU Region 17 National Qualifi er set for June 26-29 at Chal- A time of 24.78 was in the long jump for 10th lenger Stadium in Web- second best in the 200 place overall. June 26-29, Webster ster. dash, and her time of The Stars’ Ryan Reed, Ultimately, athletes 12.36 was third-best in the 10, qualifi ed for regionals Challenger Stadium from across the country 100 dash. in the turbo javelin as his are bidding to reach the As for the triple jump, throw of 76-0 placed him Amateur Athletic Union Dickson made her way to second for a silver med- Junior Olympic Champi- the 36’ mark, taking sec- al and kept up the string onships July 27 through ond in the event and reach- of solid performances for The top six in each individual running Aug. 3, at North Caro- ing regionals. Rising Stars competitors. lina A&T University in Iryanna Evans had quite The Stars’ Devion Liv- event and fi eld event, as well as each re- Greensboro, N.C. the district qualifying ings was steady through- Izard Evans and Cam- meet as well, advancing in out the meet as well, tak- ryn Dickson, both nation- multiple events. ing fi fth at 55-8 in the lay. Top four in multi-events will advance al qualifi ers in 2018, again Evans, an 11-year-old 10-year-old division in the rose to the front for the girls’ division athlete, turbo javelin. to the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Rising Stars this season. scored a bronze medal for A time of 6:32.13 A time of 5 minutes, third place as she threw placed Livings 15th in 34.86 seconds gave Ev- the shot put 24-11 1/2. the 1,500 run, and he had ans the championship in A throw of 57-6 in the a time of 3:11.92 for 18th the 9-year-old boys’ 1,500 turbo javelin gave Evans place in the 800 run. AAU Junior Olympic Nationals run. Evans also posted a fourth place and a region- Jason Doswell, compet- time of 2:45.50 for fourth al berth, and her throw ing in the boys’ 14-year- July 27-Aug. 3, Greensboro, N.C. place in the 800 run. of 46-6 in the discus was old division, was fi fth with Evans also qualifi ed for good enough for fi fth a throw of 91-4 in the dis- North Carolina A&T University regionals in the turbo jave- place in the event. cus, and his shot put effort lin, as his throw of 80 feet, The Stars’ Noah Cabal- of 35-0 was good enough Aggie Stadium 3 inches placed him sec- lero, 12, was another top- for sixth place. ond for a silver medal. three medal winner for his Reagan Dunlap, who Athletes from across the nation battle in Dickson missed the ma- team. will be a senior at Clear jority of the Rising Stars’ A throw of 99-2 in the Brook next school year, the fi nal track and fi eld meet of the Am- spring season, for good turbo javelin gave Cabal- also enjoyed a pair of great reason. As a freshman at lero second place in the runs for the Rising Stars. Clear Brook High School, event, and he also com- At 12:24.82, Dunlap ateur Athletic Union season, with na- Dickson put together a peted in a pair of runs. In was sixth in the 3,000 me- Camryn Dickson, who advanced to state in the 100 meters as a freshman at memorable debut on the the 1,500 run, Caballero ters, and her clocking of tional championships on the line. Clear Brook High School, was another standout for the Rising Stars at the Gulf track, advancing to the placed ninth, clocking in 5:46.63 placed her eighth Championships, winning the 100-meter and placing second in both the 200-me- UIL State Track and Field at 6:00.47 for is placing. at the 1,500 distance. ter and long jump in the 15-16-year-old girls’ division.
In the 12-year-old boys’ division, the Rising Stars’ Trevor Doswell of the Rising Stars has had a suc- The Rising Stars’ Iryanna Evans easily reached regionals in the After a terrifi c run at nationals last season, the Rising Stars’ Izard Noah Caballero reached regionals in the turbo jav- cessful youth track and fi eld career with the locals, shot put, taking third place at the Gulf Championships in the Evans placed himself in the running, moving forward in two events elin, taking third place in the Gulf Regionals June and this season is no exception. He is headed to re- 11-year-old girls’ division. Evans also took part in the turbo jav- in the 9-year-old boys’ division, having won the 1,500 run in a time 13-15 in Crosby. His bronze-medal winning throw gionals in the 11-year-old boys’ division after plac- elin, placing fourth at 57-6, and was fi fth in the discus with a of 5 minutes, 34.86 seconds, and placing second in the turbo javelin traveled 99 feet, 2 inches. ing second in the turbo javelin (86-10). throw of 46-6. after completing a throw of 80-3. Courtesy photos CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 7 p.m. UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 10 a.m. 7 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, 9243. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, SUNDAY, JUNE 23 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. 1 p.m. tor at [email protected] for details. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 8 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ com for details. Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for [email protected] for details. not alone, and discover choices available. For details, Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a details, or drop in. 10 a.m. call 281-484-9243. loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners SATURDAY, JUNE 22 and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 7:30 a.m. Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, call 281-487-8787. 713-686-6300. AT YOUR 6 p.m. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 FINGERTIPS social group focused on the culture, music, heritage room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. with scleroderma? Join a support group on the fourth Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call and language of Texas German immigrants. Meets the 11 a.m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Waterford in the Blue Bonnet 281-488-2923 for details. No meetings on holidays. third Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall of StartSchoolLater.net (SSL) Houston Chapter - infor- room, 201 McDermott St. in Deer Park, 77536. Contact 6:30 p.m. READ Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. mational meeting about the link of teen sleep deprivation Kathy Baker at 713-826-6214 or KBaker58@comcast. Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast Visitors welcome. Email [email protected] to depression and low academic performance. The pub- net. Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 – THE for details. lic is welcome, 11 a.m., on the fourth Saturday at the 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., at the South Belt Chamber of 7 p.m. Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. For de- Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., next to the fi re CLASSIFIEDS Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open tails, call 281-229-1409. RSVP is requested for meeting Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 station. For details, call Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or and you’re guaranteed meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, attendance. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https:// a spin around the world First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, 11 a.m. RSVP for child care. youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/. of buying and selling... call 713-661-4200. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For 8 p.m. 7 p.m. jobs and homes, FRIDAY, JUNE 21 women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, choice business AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, opportunities and Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 487-8787, or drop in. 484-9243. call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. sometimes just a friend... Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 24 7:30 p.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 281-481-5656 10 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 – 11 a.m. Literature Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Study at In His Presence Fellowship Church, located p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For South Belt-Ellington Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, com for details. at1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of details, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309- Leader 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 8 p.m. church. Call 409-454-5720 for additional information, or 2801. tor at [email protected] for details. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads drop in. 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For information, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@ p.m. dance for details). Help is available to assist learning shaarhashalom.org. dance moves. For details or more information on the activity TUESDAY, JUNE 25 card, call the city at 281-554-1180. 7 a.m. 7 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open The 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., meeting, First Presbyterian Church in the youth building, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 located at 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518) in Pearland. For for details, or drop in. additional information, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.has 9:30 a.m. cona.com. Southeast VFD Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include 7 p.m. dioramas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281- time kitchen. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 286-2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472- violence/sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www. 0565. bayareaturningpoint.org for information. needs you! 10 a.m. 8 p.m. American Begonia Society – Houston Satellite meets on Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on the fourth Tuesday, Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Pkwy. (on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 the lake side), Seabrook. For information, call Joe at 281- Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. 481-2458. THURSDAY, JUNE 27 We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- 10 a.m. 7 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- for details. 487-8787 for details, or drop in. at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and (35 years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, E League City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- not required. There is a different dance focus monthly. For for details. details, call Betty at 832-517-5833. For more information or Noon site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package questions about League City’s activity card, call the park of- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one fi ce at 281-554-1180. noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- Noon 6300. of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, at noon 6:30 p.m. tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing at Casa Ole, located at 3100 Broadway in Pearland. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the South Belt community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Lunch is $15. Variety of speakers. For more informa- Chamber of Commerce (new location), 10500 Scarsdale. tion, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@texascitizens For more information, call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989- bank.com. 9990. Noon 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian 6300. Church in the youth building, located at 2930 E. Broadway South Belt-Ellington Leader Looking 1:30 p.m. (FM 518) in Pearland. For additional information, call 713- to sell TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the 661-4200. Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., Leader Reader Ads Deadline: or lease 1:30 p.m. For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946- 3713. Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? 2 p.m. South Belt 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., Let us 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Business: Over The Phone Glandorf at [email protected] or call 281-488-6318. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! 7 p.m. Graphics & Printing Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open no changes, no refunds Place an meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 2930 E. Broadway One stop for all your printing needs (FM 518), Pearland. Meeting is in the youth building. For ______ad in the additional information, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.has cona.com. 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 South WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 ______Belt- 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, ______Ellington 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., To submit items for the Leader's Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 ______for details, or drop in. weekly 9:30 a.m. Real Estate Young at Heart Senior Club – Meets the second and fourth week monthly (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at CALENDAR section! Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of Make checks payable to: activities, trips, etc. Call Jan Okumura at 832-298-9480 for 11555 details. at the South Belt-Ellington Leader 10 a.m. Beamer Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at South Belt-Ellington Leader 281- 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for details. send an email to: After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 Noon front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- [email protected] Thursday, June 20, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding students for May
Beverly Hills Intermedi- ate eighth-grader Gisele Bonilla has been chosen Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state Bonilla is a great stu- dent. She’s a team play- er, works hard, comes to school with a good attitude and is respectful. She’s re- liable and a student of in- tegrity. Bonilla is an abso- lute joy to have in class. Jastine Juan (holding sign), a senior at Lewis Career and Technical High School in the She is kind, hardworking, Certifi ed Nursing Assistant Pathway, recently obtained her Certifi ed Nursing Assistant friendly, and a great ex- (CNA) certifi cation. According to CTHS staff, she has challenged herself academically ample to her peers. Her the past four years by taking Advanced Placement courses and has received multiple bright smile lightens the honors as an AP Scholar. She has been an active member in National Honor Society room. Shown with Bonil- and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). Juan was given the presti- la is Jennifer Teichelman, gious honor of being named Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School’s very Beverly Hills assistant fi rst valedictorian. She has been accepted to Sam Houston State University and plans principal. to pursue a medical career in psychiatry. For these reasons Juan has been chosen as Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with Juan are, left to right, (front row) No- ble Alix, South Belt-Ellington Chamber board member and senior vice president rela- tionship manager at Texas Citizens Bank; Kelli Owens, the KO Realty Group; Kristi White, CTHS senior principal; Kelly Potter, CTHS senior counselor; Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce president; (back row) Michael Saperstein, branch manager at Parker Williams Branch Harris County Public Library; Rosanne Kerr, South Belt-Ellington Chamber board member; Dave Matthews, South Belt-El- lington Chamber of Commerce board member; Kenny Fernandez, South Belt-Elling- ton Chamber of Commerce board chair and Pasadena ISD board member; Rebecca Lilley, fi rst vice chair of the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and director of physician resources community outreach at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital; Bob Gebhard, coach, speaker and trainer; and Steve Fleming, CTHS principal. According to Frazier Elementary school offi cials, Stephanie Arroyo (above, holding sign), second-grader, is a very sweet girl. She works very hard all the time to do her best. She loves to help other students, and she is a great role model to others. She is a very good student. For these reasons she has been selected as the Outstanding Stu- dent of the Month. Shown with Stephanie are, left to right, Owens; Jocelyn Arroyo, Stephanie’s little sister; Miriam Arroyo, Stephanie’s mother; Maria Arroyo, Steph- anie’s grandmother; and Elodia Arroyo, Stephanie’s great-grandmother.
Miley Williams (above, holding sign), second-grader at Meador Elementary, is smart, kind and a good friend state school offi cials. She tries her hardest no mat- ter how small the task. She’s trustworthy, honest and always cheerful. She is an Dalilah Polanco (holding sign), fourth-grader at Thomas Hancock Elementary School, excellent role model for her classmates, she is always quick to apologize and make has been selected as the Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state Po- things right when she messes up. That is why she has been selected as Outstanding lanco possesses all the qualities necessary for student of the month. Her perseverance is Student of the Month. Shown with Miley are, left to right, Beverly Bolton, Meador admirable and she is a caring individual. She is always open to helping others both aca- principal; Maurice Williams, Miley’s father; Matthews; and Kerr. demically and socially. She has grown so much this year due to her dedication and grit. Kaleya Williams (holding Shown with Polanco are, left to right, Fernandez; Alix; Veronica Sandoval, Hancock sign), fourth-grader at principal; Gebhard; and Daisy Berruete, Hancock fourth-grade teacher. Jessup Elementary, is a student who does not let anything get in her way, state school offi cials. Her work ethic and persever- ance will help her accom- plish great things during the course of her life. Not only is Williams a hard worker, but she is a com- Hayden Walker, third-grader at South Belt Elementary, has been chosen as the Out- passionate friend and standing Student of the Month. According to school offi cials, Hayden is a one of a kind takes the time to care for student who constantly focuses on the needs and concerns of his classmates. He wants to those around her. She has make sure that everyone is accepted and treated fairly by others, and goes out of his way put in the work and time to be a friend to everyone. He wants everyone to have a friend, and sticks up for those to create a strong foun- students that others might ignore. He is an amazing South Belt Steer. Shown above with dation for her to be suc- Hayden’s sign are, left to right, Candy Howard, South Belt Elementary principal; Ange- cessful in life. There is no la Walker, Hayden’s mother; Lilley; and Saperstein. doubt that Williams will be a strong, intelligent, and successful woman. Melillo Middle School sixth-grader Jakeida Cervantes (holding sign), demonstrates That is why she has been great leadership qualities and serves as a role model for her peers according to school chosen as Outstanding offi cials. Her favorite subject is social studies because she loves to learn about the past. Student of the Month. She has one younger sister, who is almost seven years old. She enjoys visiting her grand- Shown with Williams parents on school breaks. Cervante’s favorite vacation spot is Mexico. She plans to is Ryan Pavone, Jessup spend much of the summer in Monterrey and El Ranchito. She exhibits outstanding principal. character through her compassion and loyalty by helping to create a positive school environment. Cervantes is also very interested and involved in classroom discussions and has insightful comments. She has the desire to do things well, to the absolute best of her ability. She is attentive in her efforts toward hard work and learning. For these reasons she has been chosen Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with Cervantes are, left to right, Lilley; Diane Wheeler, Melillo principal; Saperstein; Lilliana Monita, Morris counselor; and Chris Bui, Melillo assistant principal.
School offi cials at Dobie9 High School state Valerie Phonxayalinkha (above, holding sign), ninth-grader, is a student who began with many fears and much stress, but has progressed and performed excellently. Her habits of success have helped her overcome her shortcomings. Her performance is 100 percent excellent in all areas including aptitude, attitude, behavior, mentoring others, positive mood, cooperation According to Bush Elementary school offi cials, Desirae Lozano (above, holding and working hard. For these reasons Phonxayalinkha has been chosen as the Out- sign), fourth-grader, is a hard worker and always tries her best. She is an honest standing Student of the Month. Shown with Phonxayalinkha are, left to right, Alix; person that refl ects on her decisions and learns from her mistakes. Lozano is a good Michael VanEssen, Dobie9 principal; Gebhard; and Fernandez. friend and she’s truly there if someone needs her. She also has a great attitude and Nathan Padilla (holding sign), fourth-grader at Stuchbery Elementary, has been brings joy to her class family. That is why she has been selected as Outstanding Stu- chosen Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state Padilla is a stellar dent of the Month. Shown with Lozano are, left to right, (front row) Cathy Perez, fourth-grade student. He is a good helper and hard worker. One of his best qualities Bush teacher; (back row) Gebhard; Fernandez; and Alix. is that he can make a person laugh. He also follows the Stallion way. Padilla is a part of Name That Book for Stuchbery. He is rounding the year out with all A’s and great conduct. Shown with Padilla are, left to right, Owens; Barbour; Sylvia Rivera, RE/ MAX 5 Star Realty; and Jessica Sloan, RE/MAX 5 Star Realty.
According to school offi - cials at Genoa Elementa- ry, Giselle Castillo (hold- ing sign), fi rst-grader, is hard-working and very dedicated in the classroom. Her teacher says that she gives her all every single day. She is fair to her peers on a daily basis. Castillo is just an all-around great student and has been cho- sen as Outstanding Stu- dent of the Month. Shown with Castillo is Karen Gar- za, Genoa assistant princi- pal. Ezekiel Sanchez (above, holding sign), fi rst-grader at Moore Elementary has been Jose Betancourt (above, holding sign), sixth-grader at Fred Roberts, is a young man chosen as the Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state Sanchez is who has overcome some academic obstacles; he’s always stayed motivated and has one of the hardest workers they have seen. He is on task, on time, and comes to worked extremely hard to close those gaps in his education state school offi cials. He school bright, alert, and ready to work. He follows directions and is kind to every- is well liked by all his peers, he is the fi rst person to help someone without being one. Shown with Sanchez are, left to right, (front row) Jill Lacamu, Moore princi- asked. He is just a great kid. That is why he has been selected as the Outstanding pal; DeeDee Pitts, Moore assistant principal; Bethanne Mullen, Moore peer facili- Student of the Month. Shown with Betancourt are, left to right, Rebecca Dietz, Fred tator; Lilley; (back row) Angelica Moreno-Perez, Moore counselor; Alyta Harrell, Roberts assistant principal; Jorly Thomas, Fred Roberts principal; Owens; Barbo- Pasadena Independent School District associate superintendent; and Saperstein. ur; Sloan; Rivera; and Citlali Guererro, Fred Roberts assistant principal. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 20, 2019 HPD investigates fatal Thompson names Over The Back Fence by Alexis crash off Edgebrook Houston police are inves- black GMC, possibly SUV or sixth honor roll tigating the fatal crash that pickup truck, traveling east- Thompson Intermediate emiah Lopez, Adriana Elena occurred at 1100 Edgebrook bound on Edgebrook struck has named its honor roll for Luna, Jennifer Ly, Aidan Ja- about 3:40 a.m. on June 14. both males from behind. The the sixth six-weeks. cob Maldonado, Jules Na- The identity of the de- driver fl ed the scene without ISABELLA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY! Genoa Elementary greeting June 23 to Tomasa Espinosa. Share Honor Roll thaniel Borromeo Manlangit, ceased male, 29, is pending stopping or attempting to ren- Best wishes for a happy 14th birthday Join in the double-fun birthday celebrations a double-layer birthday cake June 26 with Ana Seventh grade Daniel Alexis Martinez, Trin- notifi cation to family mem- der aid. The victim was pro- Thursday, June 20, are sent to Isabella Abarca June 20 for Angel Perez and Clarissa Garcia. Valencia and Reggie Wilson. Maricela Aguilar, Rey ity Dawn Maxwell, Luis Aid- bers by the Harris County In- nounced dead at the scene. from her dad Jose Abarca and Natalie Abarca; Sing a birthday song June 25 to Tara Poi. FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Cruz Aguirre, Chelsea Adeola en Medina and Frida Mejia. stitute of Forensic Sciences. The second male was trans- siblings Kelvin Lopez, Noah, Elliana and Meador Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes to Akinloye, Hayden Xavier Al- Hailey Ava Mendiola, HPD Vehicular Crimes Di- ported to Southeast Memorial Isabella Abarca; grandpa David Flickinger and Send a happy birthday greeting June 20 to friends who enjoy a birthday: anis, Alyssa Ann Allen, Shey- Giovanni Mendoza, Rose- vision Sergeant D. Griffi ths Hermann Hospital for treat- Mimo Ellie Flickinger; Grandpa Donnie Mock Maribel Najera. Thursday, June 20: Tyron Adams, Lawrence lene Briget Amaya, Cassius lynn Molina, Michael An- and Offi cer J. Glenn reported: ment of non-life-threatening and Ana Christina Mock; and great-grandpar- South Belt Elementary Henry, Craig Branstetter, Scarlette Benzkofer, Aiden Arredondo Zuniga, thony Montano, Adam Andre “Witnesses stated the vic- injuries.” ents Marie and David Flickinger. Susi McDaniel celebrates a birthday June Courtney Patel, Paul Sharpless, Aperture Samantha Michelle Arredon- Montes, Isabel Jolie Nava, tim and another male were Anyone with information BIRTHDAY WISHES SENT TO EMORY 23. Prod and Laura Longoria-Ortiz; Friday, June do, Ezekiel Nicolas Arriaga, Quoc-An Ky Ngo, Tran Bao arguing while standing in on this case is urged to contact Best wishes are sent June 21 to the Rev. Stuchbery Elementary 21: Julie Banhart, Becky Benner, Monica Michelle Avalos, Shaira An- Ngo, Anh Dong Nguyen, El- the moving lanes of traffi c the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at Emory Gadd, associate pastor and longtime Light the birthday candles June 22 for Webster, Lynee Fehler, Kyle McMullen, drea Balanta Pachon, Enrique exy-Lyn Nguyen, John Tang in the 1100 block of Edge- 713-247-4065 or Crime Stop- youth counselor who is active in many areas Bonnie Faris and Lauren Nalepa. Best wish- Natalie Garza, Loura De Los Santos, Priscilla Banda, Houston Jakob Banda Nguyen, My-An Nguyen, brook when the driver of a pers at 713-222-TIPS. at Sagemont Church, from friends and the es for a wonderful birthday June 23 to Dana Villa and Celina Clark; Saturday, June 22: and Rosalyn Wahasit Barber. Tam Le Duc Nguyen, Taylor Leader staff. He is active in many community Sylvester. Kristin Wallis marks a birthday Cassy Gutierrez, Brian Goodwin, Erin Ortiz, Jet Jack Barker, Mohan- Truong Nguyen, Terry Thanh organizations and events. June 24. Rob Kemp, Sherri Huffman, Bonnie Lamb, nad Mohamed Bataineh, Nguyen, Ti Na Nguyen and Meador shares rolls NATALIE CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Melillo Middle School Anna Jeffries and Jennifer Nestle; Sunday, Nancy Maribel Bazaldua, Troy Anh Nguyen. Meador Elementary has is, Angel Lopez, Jennifer Lo- Wishes for a happy birthday are sent June Celebrating a birthday June 25 is Leticia June 23: Darryl Reed II, Sylvia Alcala, Jamal Mya Oliviea Bell, Joshua Tuyet Thien Nguyen, Ty- shared its bug, honor, merit pez, Michael Lowe, Derrick 21 to Natalie Abarca from husband Jose Guevara. Penny Havard enjoys a birthday Khan and Christa Guthrie; Monday, June 24: Olufemi Bello, Joseph An- ler Toan Minh Nguyen, Cin- and recognized rolls for the Malone, McKenzie Mandoni, Abarca; children Kelvin Lopez, Noah, Eliana June 26. Barbara Stevens, Stephanie Guzman and jel Benavides, Katharina dy Ni, Zachary Chibueze fourth nine-weeks. Hieu Nguyen, Kaitlyn Pecina and Isabella Abarca; her mother Ellie and Roberts Middle School Lisa Yarzy; Tuesday, June 25: Caryn Cybulski, Bleith Ramirez, Aidan Bruce Nwosu, Joseph Michael Or- Bug Roll -First grade and Janeiya Piper. husband David Flickinger (Leader president); June 21 is the day for a birthday party for Vicki Cox, Keith Lawler, Rebecca Parchmont Brown, Alan Huy Bui, Diego tiz-Ramirez, Victoria Angel- Camila Aguila, Felicia Tasneem Rasheed, Eric grandparents Marie and David Flickinger; Elizabeth Arrambide. Sing a happy birthday and Michelle Pewthers; and Wednesday, June Camacho, Kayden Daniel ique Ortiz-Ramirez, Vivian Aguirre, Katherine Barahona, Reyes, Hugo Serrano, Far- and friends at the Leader. song June 24 to Shannon O’Connor. 26: Phil Sandlin, Eric Waguespack, Telena Campos, Jill Yvette Canales, Jassmin Pachuca, Abigail Alannah Calzada, Jahryara aell Sims, Jaedon Sinclair, SCHOOL DAZE Thompson Intermediate Bence, Suzy Matthews, Maricela Juarez and Jaylynn Rose Carter, Efrain Rose Bayang Panza, Alton Cooper, Censei Graves, Ry- Brianna Thompson, Daniella The following personnel of the Pasadena In- Send a warm birthday greeting June 20 to Laura Arnold. Cazares, Dominick Sebas- James Parker, Mary Grace lie Hagan, Vizion Jones, Al- Thompson, Mikalah Tramble, dependent School District celebrate birthdays Silvia Saucedo. Gami Campos is wished a LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS tian Chavez and Camryn Ann Venant Pelekamoyo, Jazmin exa Lara, Miguel Perez, Asia Jennifer Tran, Payton Turner, June 20 through June 26. happy birthday June 23. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Collins. Guadalupe Perez, Belle Al- Riley, Alice Rodriguez, Lily Xavier Vargas, Felipe Villa Burnett Elementary Dobie High congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Braulio David Colon exandria Perridon, Sophia Rodriguez, Gabriella Rodri- Delgado and Auri Young. Blow out the birthday candles for Nancy Join in on a birthday chorus June 20 to beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line Ortiz, Zeni Ochun Coma- Danielle Posey and Cymone’ guez, Aiden Saucedo, Rhyane Honor Roll Fehst on June 26. Dina Alvarenga. Send a special birthday by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. bella-Vives, Sojourner Lee Rachelle Potier. Thomas, Phong Truong and Third grade Concepcion, Heli Marlene Javari Alexander Powell, Eddison Villar. Emily Espinoza, Renee Contreras, Kaitlyn Jade Co- Haley Louise Precella, Iris Second grade Guy, Luis Lupian, Karely rona, Ariel Alberto Cortez Victoria-Jolie Premanand, Diamonique Burton, Maldonado, Jennie Mancuso, 100 Women Who Care surpasses $70,000 in donations Amaya, Haylie Alexis Cor- Gabriel Alexander Presiado, Evanie Carreno, Jaliyah Cole- Mariany Mendez and Alexan- tez, Amyiah Re’shae Cotton, Jayden Jeremyjah Rangel, man, Jaliyah Colemna, Anna der Vargas. Ashley Marie Cruz, Madis- Juan Carlos Reyes, Joel Isaac Dao, Angel Diaz, Ronni Gary, Fourth grade son Mae Andres Cuyo, Ce- Rivera, Jeovany Javyr Rodri- Faith Guajardo, Karter Hol- Kevin Alfaro and Julian leste Renee Dammel, Tyler guez, Desiree Alicia Romero, combe, Jose Jaime and Em- Villasenor. Duy An Dang, Yalat Kenai Itzel Romero, Jacob Daniel manuel Martinez. Merit Roll De Luna, Alexandera Rosau- Romero, Meadow Annalisa Mariah McCray, Isaac Third grade ra Deleon, Azalea Rain Dele- Ross, Kaylee Jasil Ruiz, Me- Montano, Abner Pelico, Taali- Angelica Barragan, Gis- on, Diavio Angel Dominguez lania Madison Marie Salazar, ah Rasheed, Gavin Rodriguez, sele Cardiel, Megan Do, Luis and Vivian Ngan Duong. Valerie Amber Salazar and Noah Salazar, David Salgue- Gomez, Sunshine Juarez, Juli- Gracie Makenna Dyks- Emily Salinas. ro, Kyleigh Scott, Abigail So- anna Mikulski and Alyssa Ro- tra, Tiffany Escuadra, Zoe Gustavo Ricardo Sali- telo, Mario Suazo, Marissa driguez. Elyse Espinoza, Joselyn nas, Aliyah Nicole Sanchez, Thompson and Flor Vazquez. Fourth grade Yennise Febus, Xitlali Abi- Angelina Love Sanchez, Third grade Harrison Abney, Jannie gail Figueroa, Katya Isabela Ivan Sanchez, Jacklyn Cris- Melody Arellano, Gissella Cardenas, Britny Ceidillos, Flores, Horacio Omar Gal- tina Santos, Alyson Renee Arellano, Angelica Barragan, Andres Garcia, Jillian Mikul- van, Natalia Mari Gamez, Schwausch, Madelyn Grace Rachel BenSmith, Beatriz ski, Estefani Orellana, Daniel Ziara Clara Gaona, Vanessa Sepulveda, Malcolm Joseph Betancourt, Gissele Cardiel, Salamanca, Miriam Torres Alexandra Garay, Aranzasu Sherwood, Minza Siddiqui, Charel Cole, Steven Corpu- and Alan Vallejo. Garcia, Eliud Garcia, Hailey Allisyn Hope Sockwell, ran, Jose Cortez, Jiselle Cue- Recognized Roll Elizabeth Garcia and Yulissa Maddisyn Lynn Sockwell, vas, Emily Diaz, Megan Do, First grade Yvonne Garcia. Oscar Sosa, Nicolas Ruben Ariana Espinoza, Alana Fon- Felicia Aguirre, Diana Al- Devin Andrew Garza, Ti- Soto and Dempsey Derrell seca, Gabriel Garcia, Luis varez, Aya Bahar, Trinity Bai- tus Quoc Giang, Surjurnee Spears. Gomez, Hailey Gonzalez, za, Derek Broadwell, Alannah Charlisia June Givens-Fon- Jasmine Rayne Stewart, Abigail Gonzalez and Naomi Calzada, Timothy Craige, tenot, Karley Mitchelle Goe- Hermynie Taylor, Kenton Green. Xavier Davis, Myrion Davis, man, Kira Nicole Goeman, Dat Thai, Jimmy Tran, Nghia Renee Guy, Helen Hernan- Ana Elizalde, Isabella Fernan- Lydia Golenko, Flor Ma- Tran, Y Thien Tran, Anthony dez, Alexis Hernandez, Geor- dez, Axel Flores, Blake Gon- ria Gomez Chicas, Ricardo Xavier Turner, Blaine An- gio Howard, Elsy Jimenez, zalez, Bryceton Green, Rylie Alonso Gomez, Alana Marie thony Turner, Vivica Viviana Members of 100 Women Who Care-Clear Lake Bay Area surpassed Hannah Aasgaard, Cadet Deputy Cmdr.; Cadet 1st Lt. Johnpaul Goree, Eva Lynn Grile, Al- Valencia, Liam Eric Vasquez, Yogenis Linares, Miguel Hagan and Alejandro Lopez. $70,000 in total donations. The latest donation, in the amount of Stolle, Cadet Deputy Cmdr. for Support; Cadet Maj. Dylan Ger- Loredo, Luis Lupian, Collins Arleny Maldonado, So- len Gonzalo Guevara, Josiah Julissa Vega and Isabelle $6,300, was presented to Civil Air Patrol – Ellington Composite man, Cadet Cmdr.; 1st Lt. Jonathan Whistler, TX-098 Squadron Alexander Hamlin, Ayesha Rossana Joelayne Villegas. McCray, Mariany Mendez, phia Mancuso, Valeria Marti- Squadron June 3. The mission of Civil Air Patrol is to provide to- Cmdr.; Cindy Sebald, 100 Women Who Care; 1st Lt. Iris Velazquez, Julianna Mikulski, Maurice nez, Rylee McElfresh, David Hasan, Jah Jon Jonthal Haw- Kayleen Beth Vitela, Car- day’s youth opportunities to become tomorrow’s leaders and serve TX-098 Deputy Cmdr. for Cadets; Lt. Col. Eli Aaron, Civil Air Pa- kins, Antonio Joseph Hernan- din Vo, Julina Le Vo, Glory Mitchell, Ty Momon, Nevaeh Mitchell, Valeria Narro, Jo- the greater community through leadership training, aerospace ed- trol Texas Wing Group IV Cmdr.; Justine Powell, 100 Women Who Moreno, Janenish Muniz and seph Nguyen, Alyssa Picarro, dez, Ethan Cross Hernandez Dongmo Vouffo, Hallie Hoa ucation and operational readiness. Shown are, left to right, Cadet Care; Tisha Morillo, 100 Women Who Care; Master Sgt. Brian Ger- and Jazmin Marie Hernan- Vu, Iveen Bao Phi Vu, Teresa Josue Murillo. Grasiela Preza, Gabriella Ro- Chief Master Sgt. Hannah Van Cise, Cadet 1st Sgt.; Cadet 2nd Lt. man, TX-098 Deputy Cmdr. Photo submitted Madalyn Parrish, Arabell driguez, Camden Scott, Alan dez. Ngoc Vu, Trang Yen-Thuy Vu, Perez, LaBrie Perry, Janelle Serrano, Luis Serrano, Dan- Julia Lucila Hernandez, Linh Nhat Khanh Vuong, Ste- Ramos, Kiara Rease, Alyssa iela Torres, Kimberly Yerena Madeline Alyza Hernan- phen Michael Curtis Wiggins Rodriguez, Jayson Saucedo, and Jordan Young. dez, Zara Melania Hobson, and David Enrique Zelada. Azari Schells, Amalia Torres, Second grade Adonis James Hubbard, Tyler Eight grade Joseph Vargas, Manny Vigil, Cecilia Anthony, Matthew Remember When Phillip Hudgens, Oscar Huer- Alexis Acosta, Ashly Allisson Villar, Idalis Villegas, Barragan, Evanie Carreno, ta, Eric Dinh Huynh, Bella Jimena Aguirre, Torik Khriee Katlyn Ware, Kaeline Ware, Sophia DeJesus, Carolyn Era- Isales, Ramon Jasso-Moreno, Aigbedion, Valerie Dami- Jahrey Williams and Jacob zo, Alexa Guevara, Arlet Guz- 40 years ago (1979) perimeter of the hospital’s 88- at Resource Parkway was un- intersection of Kirkglen and named Elementary Princi- Makayla Sudario Johnson, lola Akinloye, Alize Denai Womack. man, Jasmon Harris, Paige A wild chase through the acre tract of land. derway. Beltway 8 closed after nu- pal of the Year for her work Megan Lee Johnson, Shalini Alvarez, Christopher Israel Fourth grade Hladysh, Brooklynn Jones, subdivisions of Sagemont, 30 years ago (1989) Dobie High School head merous accidents, some fatal, at Moore Elementary, while Rhnea Johnson, Avery Zane Amezquita, Emelin Lisseth Miranda Alvarado, Mirian Emmanuel Martinez, Kara Sagemeadow and Sageglen After months of reviewing football coach Stan Labay re- occurred there. Angela Stallings was named Jones, Jay Alejandro Jones, Andrade, Leonel Angel Ara- Andrade, Schneider Araujo, McElfresh, Gregory McNeil resulted in the recovery of a applications and weeks of in- signed that position to accept The Brio Site Task Force Secondary Principal of the Sarahlynn Onya Kam-Tre- iza, Sidney Elise Armstrong, Caleb Bray, Aniya Brooks, and Jeanelle Melgoza. stolen truck. terviews, Pasadena Indepen- a similar post at Willis High spent the weekend cleaning Year for her work at Pasadena vino, Noah Robert Keigley, Jadyn Zane Arnes, Jorge Luis Gavin Burchfi eld, Jefferson Isaac Montano, Caleb Na- The Pasadena Indepen- dent School District board School. up approximately 1,500 gal- Memorial High School. Colten Gabriel Keys and Se- Arredondo, Allison Nicolt Bustillos, Hermallony Cam- varro, Abner Pelico, Azul Pi- dent School District admin- of trustees selected former 15 years ago (2004) lons of water and chemicals 1 year ago (2018) bastian Alexander King. Arreola and Luke Jason pos, Isabela Carbajal, Yuridia ineda, Taaliah Rasheed, An- istration announced that there South Belt area resident Dr. Final preparations for the that ran into the storm system. A former South Belt resi- Quynh Nhat Ky, Emely Auzenne. Cazares, Melanie Colindres nabelle Rodriguez, Ke’asia would not be an increase in Larry Vaughn, Victoria ISD annual South Belt July 4th 10 years ago (2009) dent was found shot to death Yulissa Lazo, Dennis Paul Janelle Barreiro, Dynasti and Aden DeJesus. Ross, Lyla Saldana, David the school district property superintendent, as the new parade were underway as South Belt resident Cath- Friday, June 15, in the 300 Le, Rachael Yvan Le, Tom- Rakhilla Benson, Ethan James Kevin Del Cid, Andrew Salguero, Kyleigh Scott, Josi- tax in the coming year. leader for the district. Houston Mayor Bill White erine Jakubowski turned 98. block of Embry, located just my Le, Jordan Christiana Le- Bishop, Jeremiah Henry Brad- Garcia, Gabriella Gonzalez, ah Soudine, Marissa Thomp- 35 years ago (1984) Jim Lange, assistant prin- and Council Member Addie Originally from Chicago, north of downtown. The body ahman, Mario Noel Leal, Na- ley, Honesty One Brooks, An- Maliah Jackson, Christopher son, Flor Vazquez and Miley Youth groups from St. cipal at Beverly Hills Inter- Wiseman agreed to partici- Jakubowski moved to Hous- of Scott Hardin, 42, was dis- than Riley Lind, Christopher drew Michael Cabrales, Jade Lavigne, Anh Le, Derica Lew- Williams. Luke and St. Frances Cabri- mediate School, resigned to pate. ton in 1990 in large part due covered in a grassy fi eld near Zachery Lopez, Jonathan Guadalupe Cabrera, Daylan ni Catholic churches arrived become a high school princi- The Pasadena Indepen- to its warmer climate. She a bayou by a truck driver who Nathaniel Lopez, Joshua Jer- Continued on Page 5A home safely from their bus pal in Granger. dent School District board is an active member of St. was traveling north on Inter- Cowboys seek members ride from Colorado. The bus 25 years ago (1994) presented a motion to honor Luke’s Catholic Church and state 45. The Sagemont Cowboys Cheer Team is seeking in which the youth group A South Belt resident was retiring district athletic direc- the Fun Bunch seniors group He had been shot multiple Exceptional Grooming at Common new members, ages 5 to 14. from Nassau Bay’s St. Paul’s the victim of a boating acci- tor Bill Newcomb by renam- at the South Belt-Elling- times. Hardin, a 1994 Dobie The team’s mission is to teach the fundamentals of Catholic Church was riding dent near Kemah. ing Memorial Stadium after ton Chamber of Commerce. graduate, was pronounced Sense Prices was forced off the road, injur- It was announced that him. Jakubowski had two surviv- dead at the scene. His vehicle cheer and drill, promote the safe play of sports, pre- ing the bus driver and all 43 Tegeler High School and Ca- The Harris County Jus- ing children and four surviv- had reportedly been found vent childhood obesity, and encourage excellence in passengers. reer Center would close after tice of the Peace courts an- ing grandchildren. burned two days earlier near 281-484-9655 the classroom. The construction of Me- just one year of operation. nounced a payment system 5 years ago (2014) the intersection of Interstate The girls perform at 10 little league football games and morial Southeast Hospital was 20 years ago (1999) that enabled violators to pay Two Dobie graduates were 45 and Parker (approximately participate in cheer and drill competitions held by Bay attracting builders of private Construction on the 120- fi nes and court costs online. named Pasadena Independent 6 miles from where his body Area Football League. 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Shown above right celebrating her graduation while hanging ten on Beltway 8 South school year Jerry, who also graduated from Dobie, hosted Stella Molitor, the 18-year-old daugh- a surfboard is Stella Molitor. Photos submitted Crisis Pregnancy Center Thursday, June 20, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Thompson announces final six-weeks honor roll Bowman values tracking with coach Love Continued from Page 4A Campos, Kyra Janee’ Cervant- Couchman, Amy Elizabeth Thomas Thien Dang, Dan- Minh Duong, Robert Sean Distinguished educator and cross-country coach Lloyd Clean-Up, Crenshaw Park Clean-Up, Zion Lutheran Church Tyrese Cadoree, Dylan es, Bella Rein Cisneros, Kayla Cruz, Sarah Abigail Cruz, So- iel Anthony Delgado, Emily Durham, Nicolas Michael Ed- Love (below, right) is shown below with Pasadena Memori- Vacation Bible School and Fall Festival, Peace Lutheran Mathew Campos, Kaitlyn Jo’nae Coleman, Isaiah Na- fi a Victoria Cruz, Colin Dung Danielle Delgado, Raul Sebas- mondson, Cristian Daniel Fer- al High School’s Shining Star Brandon Bowman. Vacation Bible School, the Bridge Over Troubled Waters Makenna Campos, Kaleb thaniel Correa, Victoria Ann Dang and Hieu Vu Minh Dang. tian Diaz, Jenny Nhi Do, Nam nandez, Ethan Antonio Flores, Bowman commented about his coach, “Running mile- Half-Marathon and Trash Bash. He held leadership positions Iveth Flores, Lyzbeth Flores, age at 6 a.m. was taxing enough and combined with a pre- as engineering team captain, cross-country team captain, Evan Alexander Fraustro, So- AP loaded schedule, it was a rough freshman year. How- Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership ambassador (10th grade) phia Abigail Garay and Ashlee ever, Coach Love always made academics a priority and and attendee at Texas Boys State. Bowman plans to attend Nweke encourages Duong on journey Monique Garcia. allowed me to attend tutorials whenever necessary putting the U.S. Naval Academy and serve as an offi cer in the Navy. Jasmin Nicole Garcia, J. Frank Dobie Shining Star Tiffany Duong (below, right) petitions annually and has served as study captain for the practice on hold. In both running and academics, he nev- The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a Noah Heinz Garcia, Sereni- er let me settle for anything less than my best and always series of students being honored along with their favor- has selected Pre-AP biology instructor Maureen Nweke as mottoes category for two years, organizing study sessions ty Grace Garcia, Laci Janae her distinguished educator. “As my biology teacher freshman and making tests for her team. Duong has served as vice pushed me to step out of my comfort zone, physically and ite mentor. The Shining Stars represent the top Pasadena Garrett, Noah Seth Gaytan, mentally. This support helped lay the foundation of whom I Memorial High School students. year, Ms. Nweke acted as an encouraging and soothing fi gure president of Math Club, investing time and effort for the Jacque Rose Giron, Briana that helped me in my high school journey. Eating outside her school’s math relay. She also has enjoyed playing the cello strived to be throughout my high school career.” The information and photos were submitted by Pasade- Elaine Gomez, Ariana Celeste In addition to his involvement in varsity cross-country and na Independent School District. The Leader is also running room all three years before she moved to the freshmen cam- for Dobie’s orchestra. Gonzales, David Gonzales, pus provided me with the opportunity to keep in touch with Duong plans to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree varsity track, Bowman was also a National Honor Society the Shining Stars from Dobie, Lewis Career & Technical Mia Angel Gonzales, Adrianna member. For community service, he volunteered for Harvey and South Houston high schools. Ms. Nweke as I progressed throughout high school. She was in psychology or go to medical school to become a therapist Marie Gonzalez, Alexa Gonza- a steady presence that brought a sense of calm and joy within for teen and young children. lez, Victoria Alexa Gonzalez, me whenever I talked to her. Ms. Nweke has helped shape The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a series Ravin Leann Harvey, Emma the person I am today, reminding me just how far I’ve come of students being honored along with their favorite mentor. Rai Hernandez and Fernando since I was one of her students,” Duong said. The Shining Stars represent the top Dobie High school Alexis Hernandez. She has done volunteer work for Key Club, Nation- students. The information and photos were submitted by Jacob Mathew Hernan- al Honor Society, marathons, festivals and other events Pasadena Independent School District. The Leader is also dez, Natalie Paige Hernandez, throughout her four years at Dobie. For extracurricular ac- running the Shining Stars from Pasadena Memorial, South Victor Adolfo Hernandez, tivities, Duong has participated in state Latin Club com- Houston and Lewis Career & Technical high schools. Kaiden Lee Hills, Chesyamen Jean Howard, Nevan Elaijah Hulse, Ryan Janell Humphrey, Chance Alan Hurd, Gloria Im- maculate, Daisy Lynn Irwin, Ian Sudario Johnson, Natalia Jenae Jones, William George Junkin, Rayyan Khan, Bianca Nicole Kinder, Kareemah Ma- hendi Kothiya, Evan Joshua Krustchinsky and Thalia Ngoc Diem Le. Mauricio Leal, Alyssa Saige Lloyd, Demetrius Mi- chael Lopez, Ivan Lopez, San- tiago Lopez, Salet Esmeralda Lovo, Lilliana Michelle Mares, Adolfo Martinez, Emily Lyla- na Martinez, Evan Alejandro Martinez, Eyanna Kayleen Martinez, Melissa Brianna Martinez, Yessenia Mata and Tashjae Breasia McCann. Sheila Janelle McGee, Hunter Edward McGehee, Cindy Stephanie Medina, Aryana Estrella Mejorado, Danielle Jenae Mendiola, Pau- la Mendoza, Eleese Nevaeh Miranda, Kaleb Nathaniel Mitchell, Jesse Zachariah Mo- hamed Chavez, Connor Austin Mohwinkel, Genevieve Mia De Luna grateful to Chandler Monarez, Maria Jose Monge Hernandez and Madelyne Vik- Stephanie Marie De Luna (below, right), one of Dr. Kirk tra resources for us, to trying to prepare us as best as he could toria Montes. Lewis Career Technical High School’s Shining Stars, is shown for our AP exam despite such short notice. Although he did not Jer’keithric Antione Moore, with distinguished educator David Chandler, 10th-grade AP prioritize passing – rather he prioritized that we understood the Mario Alejandro Moreno, Ale- physics instructor. De Luna has done community service by subject, and believed that failure was an educational part of life na Amelia Morin, Isela Viviana participating in fundraisers for various clubs, volunteering as a – he would do the most to ensure that everyone still passed his Munoz, A’myah Danielle Mur- jury member for Teen Court (ninth grade) and doing commu- class. Mr. Chandler was not only great at teaching, but he was ray, Melody Love Nabi, Mia nity service projects with her family. also amazing at making school a pleasant experience.” Renee Naranjo, Demah Naser, De Luna has shown leadership ability as vice president of She plans to attend Texas A&M and major in biomedical Ann Ky Anh Nguyen, Daniel Kennel Club (11th grade), National Honor Society historian sciences. Afterward, De Luna plans to enroll in A&M’s veter- Bretzke positively impacts Guevara Nguyen, Dylan Thai Nguy- (12th grade) and president of knitting club (12th grade). inary school. en, Huyhoang Huy Nguyen, In addition to involvement in these clubs, De Luna has been The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a se- Oscar Guevara (below, left) was selected as South National Honor Society. He has demonstrated leadership Lilyan Nhi Nguyen, Ryan active in HOSA, Key Club, Music Club and Environmental ries of students being honored along with their favorite Houston High School’s Shining Star and is shown with skills as bass drum section leader, JV baseball team cap- Duc Nguyen, Steven Trieu-Phi Club. She also interned at Fairmont Pet Hospital, working on mentor. The Shining Stars represent the top CTHS students. distinguished educator Joshua Bretzke, high school per- tain (10th) and rocketry engineering leader (11th grade). Nguyen and Tyler Tran Nguy- earning her veterinary assistant certifi cation. The information and photos were submitted by Pasadena cussion instructor. Guevara has also done volunteer work for many events en. De Luna expressed her admiration for Chandler, saying, Independent School District. Commenting on Bretzke, Guevara said, “Mr. Bretzke is with the baseball team and National Honor Society. His Vivian Mai Thanh Nguyen, “Mr. Chandler’s dedication as a teacher really made me ad- The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Dobie, one of the best teachers I have ever known. I am proud to future plans include attending a university and majoring Ginessa Maridel Olvera, Dom- mire him. From staying after school daily, to providing any ex- Pasadena Memorial and South Houston high schools. have chosen him to be my outstanding educator because in mechanical engineering. Guevara plans to get a job in inic Martin Ortiz, Janice Stepa- he works hard to make my classmates and I reach our po- this fi eld. nia Padilla, Adrian Aris Cortez tential as a student and as a person. He is very understand- The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a se- Panerio, Ingrid Berenice Pasa- ing and patient as I am not the easiest to get along with. ries of students being honored along with their favorite sin, Nathan Alexander Pavalo- He not only taught musical concepts, he also taught life mentor. nis, Andrick Elian Perez, An- lessons that have made an impact on my life. Thank you, The Shining Stars represent the top South Houston gelina Sky Perez, Bella Grace Mr. Bretzke, for all that you’ve done in the short amount High School students. Perez, Jocelyn Perez, Sofi a Le- of time I’ve known you.” The information and photos were submitted by Pasa- onor Perez, Raul Perez-Rodri- Extracurricular activities for Guevara include involve- dena Independent School District. The Leader is also run- guez, Thu Minh Pham, Eliza- ment in varsity baseball (11th and 12th grades), march- ning the Shining Stars from Dobie, Dr. Kirk Lewis Career beth Pineda, Samuel Pineda, ing band, indoor percussion, rocketry engineering and & Technical and Pasadena Memorial high schools. Alexander James Pleger and Nicholas Michael Ponce. Clarissa Grace Ramirez, Jordy Misael Rodriguez, Juan Francisco Rodriguez, Julie Amanda Rodriguez, Lauren Somer Rodriguez, Manu- el Rodriguez, Emily Salazar, Leyla Rebecca Salazar, Eve- lyn Sanchez, Christian Jordan Schmidt, Rainy Day Sciba, Mable Lee Self, Leah Marie Selwyn-West, Valeria Silva and Carrick Lashawn Steans. Emilee Rayne Sulak, Ken- nedy Dat Thai, Maria Avenelle Tipton, Madeline Elizabeth Torres, Johnny Tran, Francis- co Johnathan Urquieta, Vian- ca Victoria Valencia, Xavier Alfredo Valerio-Garcia and Heaven Leigh Vargas. Christian Andrew Vega, Alexia Carolina Velasquez, Phu Ngoc Thien Vu, Tatya- na Tanae Walker, Jameria Antionette Warren, Kaitlyn Elisabeth Webb, Travis Alex- ander Webb, Maria Angelina Wence, Evelyn Paige Wheel- er, Jacob Marcellus White, Ainsley Renee Willis and Catalina Zendejas. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice
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Wednesday evening was who introduced the honorable memorial Mass for the recent- There were also pic- offi cers nominating commit- serve the state court during 200 OFF OR Daughters of the Americas, an evening to chill with no mayor of McAllen, Jim Dar- ly deceased members of all the ture-taking stations around the tee for the Past Regents Club 2019 through 2021. (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Court Mother of Unity #2292, planned events, so some mem- ling, who welcomed all to the Texas courts was held later and hall where those attending the at the luncheon honoring past Members elected includ- caravaned to the 51st Biennial bers of the troop sat around to City of the Palms. He began a memorial rose was placed dinner could pose in a South- local regents. Following the ed Melodie Brunt, state re- Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. State Convention of the organi- play a few rounds of the game his welcome by stating that near the altar by the district western Tex-Mex setting. vote more reports and awards gent-elect; Becky Brown, zation. Center Left Right. he was glad to have so many deputies. Saturday, May 4, every- were announced for the vari- fi rst vice state regent; Caro- There were eleven ladies On Thursday afternoon all good-looking women in his Later that afternoon, the at- one was up early to be seated ous contests that are held for lyn Ritchey, second vice state FOUNDATION REPAIR attending either as delegates or convention attendees made city. Later that morning there tendees heard the reports from at their places for a vote for work done by courts the two regent; Terry Vacek, secre- alternates, along with a guest their way to the opening Mass was an address by the keynote various projects and committee members who will take their years between conventions. tary; and Virginia Olsovsky, UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR member and a state chairman. held at the Basilica of the Na- speaker, Most Rev. Daniel E. chairs as well as the report of seats on the nominating com- Saturday afternoon, work- treasurer. Though the caravan didn’t last tional Shrine of Our Lady of Flores, bishop of the Browns- the nominating committee and mittee to present a slate of offi - shops were held to enhance Members of the court are HOUSE LEVELING long, everyone met up fi rst at San Juan del Valle. ville Diocese. a fi nancial review. These con- cers at the 2021-2023 conven- members’ knowledge in looking forward to the Na- a Buc-ee’s along the way and All state and local offi cers Worthy National Regent, ventions are not all work and tion. Kathleen Taylor, member many areas of court life in- tional Convention being held then for lunch at the King’s Inn and District Deputies present Olga Samaniego, former Texas no play so Friday saw many of court Mother of Unity, was cluding the “Circle of Love,” in Dallas in July 2020. Court Allied Foundations in Riviera for a delicious fami- wore the robes of the position State Regent was introduced. members dressed in the fi nery nominated for the committee spirituality and membership. Mother of Unity #2292 in- ly-style seafood dinner and all each held and processed under She brought greetings from of the region for “A Night in but, unfortunately, was not Saturday night, members vites all Catholic women in the trimmings. the swords of the local Knights the national CDA board and Old Mexico” and were treated elected. enjoyed a social hour fol- the area to call 281-484-4170 Arrival was planned for of Columbus. It was a sight to encouraged members to have a to a fi ne meal while listening to However, Faye Grea- lowed by the formal banquet for information about joining 281-479-5247 Tuesday, April 30, in the eve- see the several hundred women great convention experience. 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Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 20, 2019 San Jac ex Soularie stars at Tennessee Former Gator, Texas signee hot at Cotuit Current University of versity of North Carolina, Carolina. Soularie, a 29th eligible for the 2020 MLB to College after gradu- At right, 2019 San Ja- Tennessee sophomore where Soularie’s team was round pick by the St. Louis fi rst-year player draft. He ating from Atascocita cinto College baseball and former San Jacinto eliminated by host North Cardinals in 2018, will be chose to attend San Jacin- High School in 2017. standout and Universi- College baseball stand- ty of Texas signee Cam- out Alerick Soularie ryn Williams is off to a racked up plenty of post- solid start in the presti- season accolades after gious wooden-bat Cape putting together a terrifi c Cod League, having offensive season with the smacked a two-run ho- Vols. mer in the early stages Soularie was a Raw- for his Cotuit Kettleers lings/Perfect Game team. The Kettleers, All-American Honorable 16-time Cape Cod Mention pick as well League champions, as an ABCA/Rawlings regularly host some of All-Region selection. the top collegiate tal- He was also a D1Bas- ent in the nation over eball.com Third Team the summer. Williams, All-America honoree. originally from Odes- Soularie guided the sa, Fla., began his col- Vols to the Chapel Hill legiate career at Dal- Regional, leading the las Baptist University team in batting average before transferring to (.357), runs scored (52) San Jacinto College for and slugging percentage his sophomore season. (.466). He was also sec- In helping the Gators ond on the team in hits to a 42-12 overall re- with 70, runs batted in cord over the course with 46 and total bases of the 2019 campaign, with 118. Williams led the team The Atascocita High in batting average School graduate was at (.341), runs scored his best in Southwestern (55), hits (62), doubles Conference play, fi nish- (12), triples (4), hom- ing in the top three in ers (8) and runs batted batting average, slugging in (37). For his work, percentage and on-base Williams was a fi rst percentage. team All-Conference Soularie also ended performer while occu- his sophomore season pying shortstop. The ranked fi fth in batting Cape Cod regular sea- average (.364), eighth son runs through July in hits (40) and tied for 31, and the playoffs be- ninth in runs scored (28) gin Aug. 2. Following during conference play, the completion of the earning fi rst-team All- season, Williams will SEC honors. head to Austin for his Tennessee wound up University of Tennessee sophomore Alerick Sou- performance. Soularie is also an Atascocita High junior year. the season at 40-21 and larie, who played his freshman season at San Jacin- School grad. He will be eligible for the MLB fi rst- Cotuit Kettleers photo was part of the Chapel to College, delivered in a big way this season for the year player draft following the 2020 season. Hill Regional at the Uni- Vols, picking up a slew of postseason honors for his University of Tennessee photo SBGSA All-Star 8s take third place at Father’s Day event South Belt area sports news, notes Clear Brook, Dobie to host youth volleyball camps Clear Brook varsity volleyball head coach Meredith Thompson and her staff have released details involv- ing the July 2019 Lady Wolverines’ youth camp at the school. Meanwhile, Dobie varsity volleyball head coach Dawn Sexton and her staff will host a pair of youth camps at Dobie, also in July. The Junior Longhorn Volleyball Camp will be held July 24-26, at the school’s gymnasium. The junior camp is open to those entering the fi fth through eighth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year. Those entering the fi fth and sixth grades will attend the session from 9 to 11 a.m., at a cost of $40 per participant. This session will focus on teaching beginner players the fundamentals of the game and familiarizing play- ers with the various concepts of the sport. Those entering the seventh and eighth grades will attend from noon to 3 p.m. at a cost of $45 per partic- ipant. This session will involve drills in all phases of the game, including passing, setting, hitting, blocking, etc. Those entering the ninth through 12th grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are invited to take part in Sexton’s Lady Longhorn Volleyball Camp July 29-31 at the school. Those entering the 10th through 12th grades will attend the 9 a.m. to noon session at a cost of $45 per student. The session will include drills in all phases of the game, in addition to team offense and defense drills. Those entering the ninth grade will attend from 1 to 4 p.m., at a cost of $45 per student. The drills will also include all skills as well as team defense and offense. Pasadena ISD does not provide its students with medical insurance coverage for these types of events, so parents are responsible for providing the needed coverage. The 2019 Lady Wolverine Youth Volleyball Camp will be held July 29-31, at the school. Students entering the third through ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are eligible to attend. Visit www.clearbrook.ccisd.net or direct email to Thompson at [email protected] for an entry form. Parents will be responsible for providing necessary medical insurance. High school volleyball workouts will start Aug. 1 across the state. Thompson Intermediate offers summer camps
The South Belt Girls Softball Association’s 8-under All-Stars Campos, Melody Ramirez, Anelee Williams, Mayra Lira, The boys’ and girls’ coaching staffs at Thompson Intermediate have again set up a busy summer of stu- were in fi ne form, ultimately taking third place at the TNT (middle row) Alyssa Davis, Miyah McSween, Cecelia Velas- dent camp options for the school’s athletes. Father’s Day Tournament at the Pasadena Girls Softball As- quez, Mikaela Torres, Molly Castañeda, (back row) coaches The Lions’ three-week boot camp is ongoing now through June 28, each Monday through Thursday from sociation complex in Pasadena. Members of the team are, left Chris Ramirez, Jonathan Williams, Sal Castañeda and Carlos 9 to 11 a.m. for both boys and girls. Cost of the boot camp sessions is $25 per week. to right, (front row) Camila Padua, Myla Garcia, Maddison Padua. The Lions’ basketball camp for boys and girls will follow July 15-18, with a fee of $25 per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. The Lions’ football camp for boys is to be held July 29-31 from 9 to 11 a.m., at $25 per student. Mean- while, the Lady Lions’ volleyball camp will be held July 29 through Aug. 1. The cost for the 9 to 11 a.m. event is $25. San Jac’s Rutledge gets $3.45M bonus from Washington Fast forwarding to August, the Lions’ fi rst equipment pickup session will be Aug. 9 as eighth-grade foot- At left, former San ball and volleyball players will visit from 10 a.m. to noon, with seventh-grade volleyball and football play- Jacinto College star ers to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. pitcher Jackson Rut- There will be a second equipment pickup day Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. for all football players who miss ledge (right) is shown the fi rst date. with Washington Na- There will be a $65 participation fee due at the time of pickup for football players, and the volleyball tionals general man- uniform fee is $50 per student. ager Mike Rizzo For more information, direct email to coach Doug Sawyer (boys) at [email protected] or coach during the Nationals’ Tiffany Nelson (girls) at [email protected]. press conference an- nouncing the signing of Rutledge. The Ga- Youth basketball camp guided by JFD’s Hartman tors’ hard-throwing Dobie varsity girls’ basketball head coach Jasmine Hartman, who guided her team to the area playoff round in right-hander was the her debut season, has established plans for the Dobie youth basketball camp for both boys and girls. No. 17 overall choice The camp will be held June 25-27, with those students entering the fi rst through fi fth grades as in the fi rst round by of the 2019-2020 school year attending from 8 to 10 a.m. for $40 per participant. Sixth- through the Nationals in the ninth-grade students will pay $45 per student and attend from noon to 3 p.m. Individual skills MLB fi rst-year player such as shooting, rebounding, passing and dribbling will be taught as well as both team offensive draft after leading the and defensive strategies. For additional information, direct email to Hartman at jhartman@pasade JUCO ranks in earned naisd.org. run average and fi nish- ing second in strike- Dobie football to offer youth camp July 29-31 outs. Rutledge report- edly received a $3.45M The Dobie High School football staff will host the 2019 Longhorns’ Youth Camp at the school July 29-31. signing bonus upon Students entering the third through ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are eligible to attend. The camp inking the deal June 17 and then taking will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day and focus on all the fundamentals of the game as well as team building, part in pregame festiv- etc. Cost of the camp is $25 per student. To register or to get more information, visit jfrankdobie.com, click on ities at Nationals Park. the sports link and then click on the football link. The coaching staff is also preparing to host strength and condi- Rutledge is currently tioning workouts for high school students. Those details are coming soon. training with the Nats’ Gulf Coast League af- Hudson hosts girls’ hoops camp fi liate. Washington Nationals photo Clear Brook varsity girls’ basketball coach Brandon Hudson and his staff will host the Lady Wolverines’ youth camp June 24-27 at the school. The fee is $100. Seventh through ninth-grade students will attend from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with third through sixth-grade students attending from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Direct email to Hudson at BHud- [email protected] for additional details. Thursday, June 20, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 5
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Sergeant Ortiz (SW Patrol) 832-394-0400 Dobie’s Wincher earns USA Today distinction Raffle Tickets will be $5 for Continued from Page 1B top left-handed hitters. since her arrival at Dobie, in per game. Pleasants was looking for ways to pro- one or $20 for five. To make All Donation Checks can be made out to ATO FBO Thomas Young Dobie entered the sea- Enter Wincher, who com- began hitting at the Bryan/ one of the leading hitters tect both Wincher and a donation to Gene, go to RU\RXFDQPDNHDGRQDWLRQRQOLQHDW$VVLVW7KH2I¿FHUFRP son looking for the most mitted to the University of College Station tourna- in the Houston area with leadoff hitter Leslie Lon- AssistTheOfficer.com. effective way to keep op- Texas early on in her high ment the fi rst weekend of a .600 mark, but Wincher goria in the lineup. posing teams from pitch- school career but has since the season and seemingly was third on the team at For her part, Wincher For any Donations for the Live Auction or ing around Pleasants, a changed her allegiance to never stopped. .459. She had 48 hits total, hopes her senior season Raffle, contact Sergeant Williamson. Louisiana State University Michigan State. Dobie wound up play- good for third on the team can match or even surpass softball signee who devel- Wincher, the team’s ing 40 games this season, and scored 32 runs. that of 2018 as the Lady oped into one of the state’s starter at second base with Wincher averaging Heading into the 2019 Longhorns advanced three just over 1.5 runs batted season, Dobie will be playoff rounds deep. SBHLL senior stars reach fi nal; await Pearland East/West game Sagemont-Beverly at 6:30 p.m. All games are face Pearland West in the Hills Little League’s se- played at El Franco Lee championship round, with nior division all-star team Park. Pearland West needing to is one win away from ad- In the 12-year- be defeated twice. vancing to the next round old majors division, The SBHLL 11s lost after securing a pair of Sagemont-Beverly Hills 4-1 to Pearland West but victories in the Texas Dis- began play with a 14-2 then came back with a 6-3 trict 15 tournament over win over South Houston win over East End. both the Pearland East and but then suffered a 20-2 The locals then best- Pearland West squads. loss to Pearland West. ed Pearland West 4-2 and In the tournament open- Moving back through went against Pearland East er at the SBHLL facility at the loser’s bracket, in the championship round El Franco Lee Park, the SBHLL scored an 11-1 June 19, after press time. seniors pounded their way victory over OFA and then In the 10-year-old divi- past Pearland East 12-1 to bounced back to defeat sion, SBHLL beat South advance in the winner’s South Houston 16-0. Houston 15-1 but then bracket. SBHLL took on lost 17-0 to Pearland East. Sagemont-Bever- Pearland East June 19, af- The locals went against ly Hills then downed ter press time, in an elim- Pearland West June 19 af- Pearland West 14-3, ad- ination game in a bid to ter press time. vancing to the champion- ship round of the double elimination tournament. Texas District 15 All-Stars SBHLL will now face the PE/PW winner Thurs- Tournament Championship day, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. A Sagemont win will give SBHLL vs. Pearland East/ the locals the Texas Dis- trict 15 championship. Pearland West, 6:30 p.m. If Sagemont falls June Thursday, June 20 20, a winner-take-all fi na- le will be played June 21, El Franco Lee Park CB softball has new head coach A new era in Clear ing career, which now has 6A regional semifi nals last Brook softball is about to Clear Brook as her fourth season and Clear Springs, begin with the hiring of high school stop. Clear Falls and Clear Amy Schmaltz McLaugh- McLaughlin was at Or- Creek also doing well in lin as the program’s new angefi eld for nine seasons, recent years, McLaughlin head coach. with playoff appearanc- will now take over a Clear McLaughlin replaces es coming fi ve different Brook program that has former head coach Noah seasons. She was then at a strong history but has Cardenas, who is remain- Tarkington for a pair of struggled lately to com- ing with the district in a seasons. pete with the upper eche- different capacity. In 2018, McLaugh- lon teams in the district. A former standout play- lin headed a Kempner Brook fi nished the 2018 er at Alvin High School, High School program that District 24-6A season at McLaughlin played four wound up third in the Dis- 4-8, good for fi fth place years at Texas A&M Uni- trict 20-6A ranks and ad- but well back of fourth- versity following high vanced to the bidistrict place Clear Springs (7-5). school. playoffs. Now, McLaughlin is After college, Mc- With her alma mater Al- in charge and looking to Laughlin began her coach- vin ending up in the Class bring about a change. Julks homers in All-Star Classic Clear Brook High MLB fi rst-year player with an outfield wall, Ju- School graduate and cur- draft. lks went 1 for 3 in the All- rent Houston Astros farm- After leaving Clear Star Classic with two runs hand Corey Julks came up Brook, Julks also enjoyed driven in and two runs big in the Carolina League a stellar career at the Uni- scored. All-Star Game despite his versity of Houston before For the season, Julks is team’s loss. being chosen by the As- hitting .270 with 11 dou- Julks, a member of tros. bles, a triple and a homer, the Astros’ Fayetteville Julks hit .353 in his last and has driven in 16 runs. Woodpeckers Advanced A 10 games before landing His five stolen bases ties class squad, socked a two- on the injured list May 24. him for the team lead. run homer in the ninth in- For the season, he is hit- Fayatteville is 31-38 ning of the game to get his ting .277 with 11 doubles in the Southern Division side within a run, but the and a homer. He has also as the post All-Star break North Division eventually walked 23 times and has portion of the sched- held on for an 8-7 victory. stolen four bases. He has ule continued with the The Carolina League 43 steals in his career in Woodpeckers beginning a All-Star Classic pitted top the Astros organization. 7-game road trip. players from across the Just days removed from The Down East Wood league, including Julks, a stint on the injured list Ducks, a Texas Rangers who was selected in the due to a shoulder injury affiliate, leads the league eighth round of the 2017 suffered while colliding at 50-20.