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August 28, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 30 SB Girls Softball registers South Belt Girls Softball fall registration is $25 plus the candy fundraiser (one box of can- dy - $25). Those who do not wish to fundraise PISD graduation rate reaches 89 percent can pay an additional $30. The graduation rate in Pasadena Independent result of improvements in the curriculum and pus that provided students with fl exible learning currently enroll in classes through San Jacinto For more information, visit www.eteamz. School District has reached new heights, with programs offered throughout the district. options. For instance, the Community School al- College. This gives each student the opportunity com/southbeltgirls. The last day set for fall 89 percent of high school seniors in the district “Our kids are graduating at a higher rate be- lows students, 18 years and older, who are a few to earn an associate degree by the time he or she registration is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 8 graduating in 2013. That fi gure represents a 22 cause teachers and staff at every grade level be- credits shy of graduating an opportunity to earn earns a high school diploma. The fi rst cohort of p.m. percent increase since 2005. gan introducing new rigor into the education of a diploma. Tegler Career Center offers smaller Pasadena High School students will graduate The Texas Education Agency recently re- our children eight years ago that better equipped class sizes so students receive one-on-one in- from this program in May 2015. Kirkwood to meet Aug. 28 leased the graduation rate for all public school them for future success,” said PISD Superinten- struction with teachers. Schools also offer com- With this information in mind, PISD has pro- The Kirkwood Civic Association will hold districts in Texas. Results show Pasadena In- dent of Schools Dr. Kirk Lewis. “Pasadena ISD puter assisted instruction for credit recovery and posed a bond of $175.5 million that will provide its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, at the dependent School District exceeded the state’s is a district on the path of continuous improve- initial credit for those falling behind. early college programs at four additional cam- Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes, graduation rate for the second consecutive year. ment.” The implementation of the Pasadena High puses, including Dobie, Sam Rayburn, South at 6:30 p.m. This year the district topped the state average of District offi cials note that one infl uential fac- School’s pilot Early College High School pro- Houston and Pasadena Memorial High School. Future meetings will be held the last Thurs- 88 percent by one point. tor of the growth has been the annual Graduation gram should also help boost the graduation rate. The bond will not require a tax rate increase. The day of the month. For information, call Ericka According to the Texas Education Agency, the Walk which occurs in September. During this The program allows incoming freshmen to con- bond election is scheduled for Nov. 4. McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. graduation data looks at students who entered event school district staff and community mem- high school as ninth graders in 2007-08 and bers visit the homes of high school students who Chris Carter at credit union graduated either within four years or the August have not re-enrolled in school. Calls increase for Southeast VFD after their anticipated graduation date. Additionally, PISD offers a wide variety of al- The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department has and Clear Brook City. The area covers approxi- Texas Bay Area Credit Union, located at The vast increase in the graduation rate is the ternative programs districtwide and at each cam- 12611 Fuqua, will hold a meet and greet with seen a sharp increase in calls as of late, respond- mately fi ve square miles and has roughly 25,000 Houston Astro Chris Carter on Saturday, Aug. ing to fi ve calls in one shift Thursday, Aug. 21, residents. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon. and eight calls in one shift Sunday, Aug. 24. The group’s fi rst ambulance was a used Cook Carter was named the American League In 2011, the fi re department responded to Book Bread truck that had been converted to suit Player of the Week for the week of Aug. 11 to 1,178 calls. The following year, that number its needs. Aug. 17. climbed to 1,222. In 2013, that number jumped Today, the volunteers have 14 vehicles, in- Bring the family for a morning of fun and to 1,365. It is projected that the department will cluding late-model fi re engines, ambulances, celebrate the Houston Astros spirit. Included Diaz takes respond to 1,558 calls in 2014 – a 24 percent in- duty vehicles, a brush truck and a rescue truck. will be free hot dogs, Enterprise Car Sales, crease from 2011. The department originally had only one fi re the Astros Shuttle Crew and Orbit, the Astros The fi re department has grown dramatically station, located on Sagearbor. It now has three, mascot. since its 1972 inception. Originally called the including a new one on Scarsdale that opened in ice bucket Sagemont Volunteer Fire Department, the group November 2010. changed its name in 1974 when the City of Hous- While the department has undoubtedly grown Labor Day closings set ton annexed the Sagemont subdivision. over the years, SVFD Assistant Chief Jerry Ter- South Belt-Ellington Leader challenge The department is now responsible for cover- rell said that the community’s age is also a factor, The Leader office will be closed Monday, ing the local communities in Harris County that noting that several calls are for EMS service at Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. remain unincorporated. This includes the munic- the area’s two nursing homes. Clear Brook City MUD Harris County Precinct 2 ipal utility districts of Kirkmont, Sagemeadow “The population’s getting older,” Terrell said. Clear Brook City MUD will close Monday, Constable Chris Diaz (left), Sept. 1, in honor of Labor Day. The office will recently took the ALS Ice re-open Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 8 a.m. Payments Bucket Challenge to raise Detention pond named for South Belt may be left in the drop box located on the awareness of amyotrophic drive-through window side of the building. lateral sclerosis, also known Harris County Flood Control District offi cials water. PW and Bracewell libraries as Lou Gehrig’s disease. have agreed to change the name of the future Construction of the detention pond will be Parker Williams Branch and Bracewell Following the dousing, Diaz Mud Gully Stormwater Detention Basin to the broken down into three phases, with Phase I tak- libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for nominated all other elected South Belt Stormwater Detention Basin. ing 1.5 years to complete. Labor Day. offi cials at the local, state Also known as A520-03-00-E001, the 174- Project Manager A. Gene Rushing Jr. said the and federal level to take the acre site will be located in the area that once funds are already available for the design por- CBC MUD trash collected challenge. At least one, Judge housed the South Bend subdivision. Soil sam- tion of Phase II and that he hopes construction pling conducted by both Harris County and the on it will begin as soon as the fi rst phase is com- Residents living in Clear Brook City MUD George Risner, accepted. Shown dumping the ice buck- Brio Site Task Force have determined the once- plete. will have regular trash service pickup on hazardous site is now safe. While offi cials gave no specifi c time frame for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. All trash should et on Diaz is Precinct 2 Chief Deputy Ty Norling. Critics of the Mud Gully name complained it Phase III, the entire project is estimated to take be at curbside no later than 7 a.m. to ensure is often associated with the Brio incident. seven years to complete. pickup that day. Residents missing this regular Photo submitted Once constructed, the pond will hold up to Construction on Phase I is expected to begin in trash pickup date will be serviced on the next 1,250 acre/feet or 407 million gallons of storm- early October. regularly scheduled pickup date of Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. Support group at Cokesbury CBCMUD to conduct chlorine burnout The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- Those who are the husband, wife or partner fi ve years ago. This is a common industry prac- trict began a routine distribution system chlorine of a chronically ill/disabled person may join a tice that is used in cities throughout the country. burnout Monday, Aug. 25, which will end on or support group, Sickness and Health, the last The burnout will be accomplished by changing Store clerk shoots robbery suspect before Monday, Sept. 22. Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 from the usual combined chlorine process to a “The burnout is an effort to control biofi lm p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, An armed robbery suspect was rushed to the Fearing for his life, store clerk Kiran Giri, free chlorine for three to four weeks. that has been chronic in an isolated portion of 10030 Scarsdale. Free child care is provided. hospital Monday, Aug. 25, after being shot by who has a concealed-handgun license, pulled his This effort will give the free chlorine process Sageglen Section 3. The bacteriological test re- This month’s meeting is set for Thursday, a convenience store clerk in the 9400 block of own weapon and shot the suspect in the neck. time to move through the entire distribution sys- sults in this area showed the water met Texas Aug. 28. Almeda Genoa at Rowlett. The unidentifi ed suspect was taken to Ben tem. Commission Environmental Quality state safety For additional information, contact Jennifer The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. Taub Hospital in serious condition. “Residents may expect a slight chlorine odor standards,” said Dean Baier, director of opera- Miller at [email protected] when the suspect entered the Almeda Discount Police said a second man was waiting in a as the procedure moves through the system, tions for the MUD. or 713-724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Food Store with his pistol drawn, reportedly white, older-model Lincoln Town Car around the along with some temporary water discoloration “It is essential the biofi lm be eliminated from Association website at www.wellspouse.org. screaming, “Give me the money, give me the corner from the store, but he took off when the and low water pressures during the extensive the system to ensure proper water infrastructure le. money!” shot was fi red. fl ushing. The water will remain safe to use and maintenance and quality. Biofi lm occurs when a consume, during this process. Clear Brook City slight fi lm starts to grow on the inside of the dis- MUD will continue to pull routine weekly bacte- Kirkmont HOA meets Facebook helps find lost dog in 1 hour tribution pipe. Biofi lm may cause water to have a riological samplings to ensure that our ongoing Kirkmont Association Inc. Section 1 Home- bad taste and smell. Untreated biofi lm may lead quality standards are met,” said Baier. A post on the Leader’s Facebook page helped thought she knew the owner of the lost dog. owners Association will meet Wednesday, to nitrifi cation and cause corrosive water,” said “Once the system burnout is completed, the reconnect a lost dog with its owner in less than By 11:40 a.m., De La Garza had posted in the Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkmont MUD Baier. district will return to its normal process of com- one hour this past week. Facebook thread that she had successfully recon- building at 10102 Blackhawk. Meetings are The last time that Clear Brook City MUD bined chlorine,” said Baier. Leader friend Gina De La Garza contacted nected the animal with its owner. the second Wednesday of each month, and all used the chlorine burnout procedure was about For information, call Baier at 281-484-1562. the paper on Thursday, Aug, 21, about fi nding a As a public service, the Leader offers free ads Kirkmont residents are welcome to attend to brown dachshund two days earlier wandering the for found animals. discuss violation letters and share comments parking lot at Dobie High School. The Leader’s Facebook page now has more or concerns. The Leader posted the comment on Facebook than 4,000 likes. Readers are encouraged to like at roughly 10 a.m. the page, as it often contains updated informa- Police respond to store shooting Book donations needed Leader friend Jennifer Bocanegra Villarreal tion not included in the newspaper. Prizes are The Friends of Parker Williams Library responded to the post at 10:53 a.m., saying she also often given away on the page. needs donations of gently used paperbacks. Proceeds from the donations contribute to programs and activities provided at the Parker Action Ministries collects school shoes Williams Public Library. Drop books in the bin inside the front door of the library at The annual Action Ministries Shoes for Souls $25. Check donations may be sent to Action 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. drive is currently underway and will continue Ministries Inc. at P.O. Box 35702, Houston, TX through Monday, Sept. 1. 77235. All checks should be marked “Shoes for Now in its sixth year, the campaign provides Souls.” Sagemeadow trash service school shoes for underprivileged youths in the PayPal donations may also be made on the The Sagemeadow Municipal Utility District South Belt community. The shoes will be dis- group’s website www.actionministrieshouston. will begin using a new trash pickup service, tributed to local students, kindergarten through org. Eco Waste and Recycling, Tuesday, Sept. 2. fourth grade. All donations made to Action Ministries are Collection days will remain on Tuesdays and Last year, the organization provided more than tax deductible. Fridays. 1,200 pairs of shoes to seven area campuses. The For additional information, contact Gordon Heavy trash, such as furniture and appli- group’s goal is to collect 1,500 pairs this year. or Pat Berg at the Action Ministries offi ce, 281- ances (stoves, refrigerators, washer and dry- The cost of a pair of shoes is approximately 464-0774. ers) will be picked up each week on the sec- ond scheduled pickup day (Friday). Trash collection will not begin before 7 a.m. or Elderly resident warns of phone scam continue after 5 p.m. on the same day. An alert South Belt resident wants to notify weeks away. While carts will be delivered to all residents others of a phone scam that potentially targets The “detective” further said he was trying to on or before Monday Sept. 1, do not begin use the elderly. help the “grandson” keep his criminal record until after Friday Aug. 29. The unidentifi ed resident recently received a clean and that he would have a felony permanent- See next week’s Leader for additional call from someone claiming to be her grandson. ly on his record if the money could not be raised. information. He was reportedly crying, making it diffi cult to While the resident was eager to help, she be- recognize his voice. came suspicious when the detective said the pay- Master Gardners meet The young man on the other end of the phone ment had to be in cash and to not tell anyone else On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Master Gardener Will told the woman he had been in the vehicle with a about it, or it might jeopardize the case. Isbell will present a program on container friend of his who was pulled over with drugs. The woman cautiously declined to make the gardening at 6:30 p.m. in the Clear Lake Park The caller then handed the phone to someone payment, then called her son to verify that her Houston police are shown above responding to an incident Monday, Aug. 25, in the 9400 meeting room, 5001 NASA Parkway in identifi ed as Detective Glen Murphy, who told real grandson was safe and sound. block of Almeda Genoa at Rowlett, where a convenience store clerk shot an armed rob- Seabrook. the resident that her grandson was to be arrest- The Leader reported on a similar phone scam bery suspect in the neck. The unidentifi ed suspect was rushed to Ben Taub Hospital in The Harris County Master Gardeners ed unless he could come up with $7,500. If the last year, where the caller, again the grandson serious condition. A second suspect in a getaway vehicle was able to fl ee the scene. Precinct 2 event is free. For details, visit money could not be raised, the earliest the young of an elderly resident, was in a Mexican jail on Photo by James Bolen https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. man could see a judge was Sept. 1, roughly two charges of a DWI. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 28, 2014 In My Opinion Meet the Death tiful as when he gave it to me. I waited anx- Muecke: iously as the years passed…waited for his return. Robert “Bob” was a partner and manager Food truck vendors The years passed as I spent all my time Teacher of Fischers Auto Parts for 17 The city council is currently debating caring for the vase. One day I looked in the Reed years until his retirement in the Food trucks that are now locating in mirror and suddenly, I was looking at the 2000. He was well-known in the down town area and the affl uent areas face of an old man. As I stared at the mirror, at Moore Robert “Bob” Reed, 79, the community and was espe- of Houston. Propane fueled tanks and so Jesus appeared behind me. I quickly turned died on Saturday, Aug. 16, cially liked by his employees. forth. Some owned by restaurant owners. around and ran to get the vase. As I held it 2014. He was born in Hous- The gathering of fami- What about the Taco trucks that are spread up to him I waited to see his eyes light up With the excitement of a ton, Texas, on June 29, 1935. ly and friends will be held with joy. The vase was even more beautiful across all of Houston. How do they fi t in, new school year in the air, Reed was preceded in on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at in this debate. Just look at Taco Ally, also than when he fi rst gave it to me. Instead, his death by his parents, Mar- Carnes Funeral Home, 1102 known as Edgebrook off I-45 south. Edge- eyes clouded over and his mouth drooped students and parents came shall and Felicana Reed; Indiana St. in South Houston, brook was rebuilt in 2009, the many busi- as if to cry. out to Moore Elementary brother Paul Reed; and neph- beginning at 1 p.m. with a ness owners immediately upgraded their I felt a lump in my chest where my to meet teachers and other ews Thomas Reed and Ste- memorial service following store fronts. But look at the blight these heart used to be as I asked him what was school staff. phen Reed. at 2 p.m. After the memorial Taco trucks have brought to this area. wrong. He looked at me for a moment with He is survived by his wife service, Reed will be laid to Brightly colored trucks, fl ashing lights and sad, caring eyes and then said, “Don’t you of 50 years, Patricia Reed; rest at Lawndale Cemetery. love me?” I was hurt and angry at what he Left: Third-grade teacher other attention getters. Then we have the sons Robert Reed Jr. and Sam In lieu of fl owers, me- litter and trash produced by these trucks. said. I retorted, “Of course I love you! I go Ashley Evans and third- to church, put money in the collection bas- grader Jade Scott. Reed; and many nieces and Belt area for 42 years. He morial gifts may be made in These property owners where the trucks nephews. worked in the auto parts in- remembrance of Reed to a are parked, receive rental money. Now ket, and say my prayers. I even teach bi- Reed resided in the South dustry most of his life. He charity of choice. there are two business located on this prop- ble study when I have time.” As I spoke he Photos submitted erty, does this bring in additional tax dollars looked up. Somehow while I was focusing to the city? Some of these locations back on Jesus, we had been transported into an up to home owners property. These home open fi eld. I turned around to see what he owners are subject to loud noise late at was looking at. Walking toward us were sev- Elected offi cials share their words night including live bands. Police are called eral other people carrying the same vase as but they can only do so much. Two years the one Jesus had given me. Their vases ago these trucks were reported to the city were dirty and chipped and not pretty like inspectors. The inspectors came out and mine. When these people handed him the shut down “EACH” Taco truck for an hour or vases, his eyes lighted up as he received Welcome Back to School so or a day or so. You can tell these trucks each one. By U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are not moved by the trash underneath and As I watched, Jesus tipped over each the grass. How closely are the water and vase and out came children who gathered Howdy Texas Students, customers first. It has now become one of It’s back to school time and last week as the best-selling cosmetic companies in the electric lines inspected. No restroom facil- around him. The people who brought the I dropped my daughter Caroline off at her country. ities. Has a follow up food inspection been chipped, dirty vases sat down with the chil- first day of first grade, I remembered the In the 1970’s, Willie Nelson moved back made? We hear how short the city is on dren. As Jesus put his arms around them, excitement that a new school year brings. to Texas. After being inspired by the emerg- food inspectors. he spoke to me: I wanted to give a message to our stu- ing rock and jazz scene in Austin, he broke If you are going to look at and rewrite the “I did not give you this vase for safe-keep- ing. I gave it to you to fi ll. You thought that dents: seize the opportunities that come with the mold of Tennessee country and created city ordnance I feel you need to reach out to each academic year. Whether you’re starting an untried genre now known as outlaw coun- “ALL” food truck vendors. Why should we in the vase itself gives me pleasure. It is just a vessel. What is most important to me is kindergarten or finishing college, it’s an try. His record sales soon sky-rocketed, he our area suffer from this blight which helps opportunity: an opportunity to work hard, emerged as one of the great American reduce property values and just overall low- what you put in the vessel. You thought that all I wanted from you is going to go attain new skills, and discover talents. icons, and today, we consider albums like ers our standard of home ownership. While some of you may not enjoy those “Texas in My Soul” to be Lone Star staples. We are told that there is a need for this to church and prayer. That is nice, but not the most important. I am more interested in multiplication tables, others might find the In the 1980’s, when everyone said the oil type business, people need to eat. Look at reading assignments to be drudgery, still boom was finished, pioneers like George all the years we used a regular restrurant to what you do outside the church than what you do inside. We will always need people others may have difficult jobs and obliga- Mitchell refused to accept that the Texas soil do this. There are plenty of fast food drive tions after class, or live in a home where it’s was done giving, and he spent years inno- through’s already in place to pick up a fast to prepare the table and prepare the feast but most important are the people out in always a challenge to make ends meet, or vating ways to crack the Barnett Shale, lunch. This includes Mexican food. We pay be stuck in a lagging school system. which eventually resulted in hydraulic frac- our taxes as everyone else, and should re- the fi eld bringing in the harvest. Remember that I once said, “The harvest is plentiful, These challenges are real, and they are turing, a practice that continues to revolu- ceive consideration for the problems we’re often factors in students’ success rate. But tionize our nation’s energy supply and lead but harvesters are few.” having with “FOOD TRUCKS” or as we call let me tell you one thing: don’t let anyone to more energy independence. With those last words, he took back the them here, “TACO TRUCKS”. Think about else determine your future for you. When It was through their determined and inno- vase that he had given me and suddenly this as you debate this issue. critics don’t think you can get great grades, vative spirit that a floodgate of job opportuni- I saw rays of light from Jesus to the chil- James E. Muecke or make the all-star team, or be admitted to ties opened to countless Texans and dren. As I looked on I realized the rays were the most rigorous school, that should Americans. Joe Pavlicek writes not emanating from Jesus but were com- encourage you even more to do your best. There’s nothing stopping you from doing ing from the children towards Jesus. As I This is the best of the Texas tradition. We the same. on “Empty Vessels” watched Jesus got brighter and brighter have so many great innovators before us You are fortunate to have parents and until in a blinding fl ash he disappeared with who refused to accept failure. grandparents who have made sacrifices so I had a dream the other night. In the all those around him. I was all alone as I In the 1960’s, for example, Mary Kay Ash that you may succeed, and teachers who dream Jesus came to me when I was a turned around and walk away. found the male-dominated business world work long hours to make sure you learn as young man and handed me a beautiful St Luke the Evangelist church had a nearly suffocating, but rather than giving up, much as possible. Thank them for all they do vase. On the outside were Michelangelo’s humanitarian drive for the immigration chil- Pictured are, left to right, parent Judy Chavez, sons Dominick and Jacob, she created a new business model that to help you succeed and honor them by paintings on the Sistine chapel. Jesus told dren which ended August 17. Unfortunately daughter Jaslynn, and fi rst-grade teacher Gail Bailey. would enable women to be both successful making the most of every single opportunity. me, “I am entrusting this vessel to you until this did not get printed in time for their drive. businesswomen and mothers, and that put Best of luck, and God bless Texas. I return.” He then vanished. Maybe you can organize another drive at I was so happy and proud of the vase your church and you can start fi lling your that I showed it to all my family and friends. vessel…before it’s too late. Every day I dusted it and polished it. When We can eliminate all taxpayer burden San Jacinto College adds texting line for hearing impaired Jesus came back, it would be just as beau- with Christian charity. Joe Pavlicek San Jacinto College is and pass those back and phones installed in campus number, 281-476-9128, into crucial minutes, students and to remain safe and secure. now implementing a texting forth. That gave us an idea to parking lots. These have been their personal cell phones for staff who take shelter need a The system is also used to service for hearing impaired have an emergency texting available since 1999. any campus emergency. safe way to communicate announce an unscheduled Park Manor gives school supplies students and other emergen- service available. Now we In 2012, video surveil- This newest addition of an details of the incident with college and / or campus clos- cy situations. have a dedicated phone line lance cameras were installed emergency texting line gives campus police. ing, or cancellation of classes “A few years ago, the only used for these texts request- in campus parking lots as hearing impaired students a The emergency texting due to situations such as way we could communicate ing campus police assistance well as the district parking lot faster option to communicate service is an example of a severe weather. San Jacinto to hearing impaired students 24 hours a day, seven days a in order to enhance safety with campus police directly security measure that San College employees and stu- who needed assistance was week.” and provide documentation from their location rather than Jacinto College is taking in dents must register through by literally writing back and Hearing impaired students of activity occurring in the having to go directly to their advancing student safety. the Secure Online System forth on a pad of paper,” said can text 713-469-1071 to public spaces of the college. campus station. Once campus “It’s becoming more com- (S.O.S.). Members of the col- Annette Stewart, San Jacinto receive emergency assistance. All San Jacinto College stu- police receive the informa- mon for colleges and univer- lege community can sign up College campus police tele- In addition to the new tex- dents, faculty, and staff have tion, they can also notify a sities nationwide to have a by visiting www.sanjac.edu/ communications coordinator. ting service, all three San also been encouraged to save campus sign language inter- campus police emergency alert-me. “Sometimes they’d type out Jacinto College campuses the college’s campus police preter to accompany them to texting line,” said San Jacinto The San Jacinto College text messages on their phones have Code Blue emergency direct emergency phone the student’s location. College Chief of Police, Police Department operates Along with being an im- William Taylor. “We have to seven days a week, 24 hours mediate emergency resource stay innovative. We want to a day, 365 days a year. The for hearing impaired stu- provide our students with as department has primary Martin appointed to Houston dents, the emergency texting many ways as possible to responsibility for crime pre- line is available to all stu- contact us if they need our vention, law enforcement, dents for any emergency on assistance.” parking and traffic control, First Board of Directors campus, especially situations San Jacinto College also emergency response, and where students are unable to encourages students, faculty, policing of special events. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, corporation in charge of man- lives of Houstonians and talk. staff, and the college commu- Standard text messaging Council Member Dave Martin aging more than 10 city- attract economic activity to Within the last few years, nity to register for SJC and data rates apply for the was confirmed by his col- owned buildings which con- the city. tragic active shooter incidents AlertMe, which contacts reg- emergency texting line and leagues on Houston City Coun- stitute some of Houston’s Recently, Houston First have occurred across the U.S. istrants through email, voice, the SJC AlertMe system. cil for an appointment to most important cultural assets merged with the Greater The Federal Bureau of and text messages in the For more information on serve as a nonvoting, advisory and valuable convention spac- Houston Convention and Vis- Investigation estimates that event of an emergency situa- San Jacinto College’s emer- member on the Houston First es. These include the George itors Bureau to form a con- the average active shooter tion. SJC AlertMe is activat- gency texting line and other Board of Directors. Martin, R. Brown Convention Center, solidated organization work- incident lasts 12 minutes with ed when the college deter- campus police services, visit who was nominated for the Hilton Americas-Houston ing to promote tourism and the incident still underway 57 mines a serious threat exists www.sanjac.edu/student-ser appointment by Mayor Annise Hotel, Jones Hall for the economic development in the percent of the time when law and the college community vices/helpful-resources/cam Parker, will report back to Performing Arts, Miller Out- city. enforcement arrives. In those must take immediate action pus-police. council in an advisory role door Theater and many more. Martin says he is honored with updates on Houston First As the managing corpora- to accept the appointment to and its initiatives to attract tion, Houston First is respon- the Houston First Board of economic growth and capital sible for the maintenance, Directors and looks forward Park Manor of South Belt hosted a back-to-school event last week during investment to the region. licensing and operations of to keeping members of City Arsenic & Old Lace at PLT which school-age children related to residents of the facility were given Serving alongside Martin these properties as they host a Council and the public up to Arsenic and Old Lace, a show. nephew, Mortimer, who stum- school supplies, and some youngsters won prizes. Shown above is resident on the board will be Council variety of conventions, trade date on the activities of the comedy by Joseph Kessel- For reservations, call bles onto his aunts’ secret and Daryl Terry with lucky prize winners Makaela Edwards, 4, and Devon An- Member David Robinson, At shows and theatrical perfor- organization as it transitions ring, and directed by Janet 713-941-1758 or reserve on- is understandably put out derson, 8. Also shown is the Rev. Kevin Rizer of Easthaven Baptist Church Large 2, who was also con- mances which enhance the into its important new role. Sharpley, opens Friday, line at http://www.pasadena especially since he’s just firmed on Aug. 20. Aug. 29, at Pasadena Little littletheatre.org/. Credit cards about to marry the reverend’s on Beamer. Easthaven church members have taken to doing kindnesses for Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa are accepted. daughter, and Teddy’s broth- the employees of Park Manor. Formed in 2011, Houston First is a local government Road, and continues week- The Brewster family, er, Jonathan, a true maniacal Local library events set ends through Sept. 14. descended from the May- criminal who has had plastic Showtimes are 8 p.m. flower settlers, but now com- surgery to look like Boris Parker Williams Branch Fridays, Saturdays and Thurs- posed of insane people, in- Karloff, performed by a plas- The following events are scheduled for the Parker Wil- day. Sunday matinees begin cludes two spinster sisters tic surgeon of doubtful char- Lariaette offi cers for 2014-15 liams Branch Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are with homicidal tendencies to acter. Complications ensue. through Sept. 3. $15 for adults and $12 for permit lonely bachelors to die This huge Broadway hit On Friday, Aug. 29, a book discussion on Gone Girl by seniors and students. Thurs- with smiles on their faces, a opened in 1941 and contin- Gillian Flynn is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. day, Sept. 11, is a specially nephew who’s convinced he’s ues to be a tribute to the Preschool storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednes- priced Admit-Two-for-$15 Theodore Roosevelt, another enduring appeal of farce. days, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Vietnamese storytime is every Saturday - Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m. and Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. For information on events, call the Parker Williams Li- brary at 281-484-2036. Bracewell Branch Library The Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint Drive, recently listed its programs for Aug. 28 through Sept. 3. On Thursday, Aug. 28, Computer Basics will be at 2 p.m., Internet Basics at 3:30 p.m., and Basic PowerPoint at 5 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., Spanish Computer Basics 1 is presented. In September, Bracewell will return to its regular week- ly programs: Tuesdays – Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by a craft at 11 a.m., and a kid’s craft at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. followed by playtime at 11 a.m.; Computer Basics at 3:15 p.m.; Internet Basics at 4:30 p.m.; and Wii gaming at 4:15 p.m. The 2014-2015 Dobie High School Lariaette Mil- Taylor, Col. Jade Mottu, President Cybelle Cerda, Thursdays – Computer Basics at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics itary Offi cers and Social Committee are, left to Capt. Diana Castillo, Lt. Col. Amalia Perla and at 3:30 p.m.; Basic PowerPoint at 5 p.m.; Spanish Performing in Arsenic and Old Lace Aug. 29 through Sept. 14 at Pasadena right, Executive Megan Schuetz, Executive Kellie Executive Naseem Shafaei. Computer Basics 1 at 6:15 p.m. Little Theatre are, left to right, Tim Taylor, Candy Jones (South Belt resi- Tyer, Lt. Macalyn Castro-Cardenas, Maj. Ikea Photo submitted For more information on events, call the Bracewell dent), Anne Bryant and Anthony Martino. Photo submitted Library at 832-393-2580. Thursday, August 28, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 CTHS welcomes staff to new home Thompson announces new staff off the breakfast by com- Fleming presented a com- LyondellBasell for its un- CTHS project. mending the district leaders memorative plaque to wavering support of the Fleming shared his senti- for their forward thinking ments about the new campus concept of the school. and his expectations for the “Pasadena ISD is leading school year. As a longtime the community, state and Pasadena resident, he has wit- nation with their cutting edge nessed the Pasadena ISD programs,” Monette said. family grow tremendously “We’re excited about what over time. Now, he has the the district is doing and the opportunity to build a school skilled workforce CTHS will family of his own. provide.” “We will do whatever it The school’s principal, takes to support you and help Steven Fleming, Superinten- you reach your goals so you dent Dr. Kirk Lewis and can be successful,” Fleming Executive Director of Career said to an eager crowd of new and Technical Education Left to right are Pasadena ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. staff. “As long as we trust and Sarah Wrobleski also Kirk Lewis, LyondellBasell Site Manager Todd Monette, and Ca- support one another like a addressed the new staff. reer and Technical High School Assistant Principal Roneka Lee. family, we can work together to build a framework of excellence that will echo Career and Technical through time and prepare stu- High School Principal dents at CTHS for the work- Steven Fleming address- force and higher education.” es the inaugural staff. Lewis was equally thrilled to welcome staff to the new Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, facility, which was part of a marked the first day for the 2011 bond. inaugural staff at Pasadena “This is such a joyous Independent School District’s occasion for all who have Thompson Intermediate School recently an- DeSorbo, seventh-grade English; Erica Carroll, Career and Technical High been part of this project,” he nounced its new teachers for the 2014-2015 school physical education/coaching; Laura Guerrero, School. said. “We are thankful for the Sponsored by Lyondell- continued support of the year. Pictured are, left to right, Krystal LaReau, eighth-grade ELAR; Josh Pruneda, seventh-grade Basell, a local petrochemical community throughout this special education; Kaylyn Harlan, eighth-grade science; Rachel Heffernan, seventh-grade science; company, Career and process, and we are especial- math; Ty Curry, seventh-grade English; Brooke Dena Cockerell, dyslexia; and Stephanie Phillips, Technology High School ly thankful that you have Jordan, seventh-grade English/coaching; Holly librarian. administrators and district decided to join the CTHS Long, eighth-grade science/physical education; Lia Photo submitted leaders gathered for a special family on this adventure.” orientation to welcome the CTHS family to the state-of- the-art facility and help them settle into their new home. Zeta Omega chapter meets at Dobie in October Todd Monette, Lyondell- Career and Technical High School Assistant Principal Roneka Lee and Principal Steven Fleming Basell site manager, kicked present LyondellBasell representatives Alaina Rocha and Marissa Trevino, tokens of appreciation. Zeta Omega chapter of the XYZ University, and author much more. Teachers’ Association in For information about Texas State Organization of of The End of Membership as Numerous scholarships 1916, the first woman to hold Zeta Omega chapter, visit Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) We Know It, and her newly were awarded, recent doctor- that office. Blanton was also www.zetaomega.org. will meet at J. 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TTicketsickets availableavailable atat H-E-BH-E-B (Blackhawk),(Blackhawk), SouthSouth BeltBelt ChamberChamber ofof CommerceCommerce & SouthSouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington Leader.Leader. $$2020 inin advance,advance, $25$25 atat thethe door.door. CCallall thethe CChamberhamber fforor iinformationnformation aatt 2281-481-551681-481-5516 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 28, 2014 HC Master Gardeners Hobby Lions Club to meet by Alexis Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, Over The Back Fence Sept. 3, at noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. list September events For more information, email HobbyAirportLions@ Program on container gardens gmail.com. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Master Gardener Will Isbell Chandler to speak will present a program on container gardening at 6:30 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MARIE Atkinson Elementary Garza is Sept. 3. p.m. in the Clear Lake Park meeting room, 5001 NASA Birthday greetings are sent to Marie Aug. 28 is the day for a birthday cake for Dobie High Flickinger, South Belt-Ellington Leader owner, Mauricio Meza. Birthday greetings are sent to Diana Rios and Chris Swinnen are sent at NASA Aglow meeting Parkway in Seabrook. The Harris County Master on Monday, Sept. 1, from husband David; sons Jennifer Chrysler Sept. 1. Light the birthday birthday greetings Aug. 29. A birthday greeting NASA Aglow will meet on Sept. 11 at Praise Gardeners Precinct 2 event is free. For details, visit Fred and wife Leslie Flickinger and David candles Sept. 2 for Michelle Pinkerton. Sept. is sent to Trent Morgan Aug. 30. The day for Chapel, and invites women of all denominations to join https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. and wife Ellie Flickinger; granddaughters 3 is the day for a cake for Belva Alaniz. a party for Maria Freyre is Sept.1. Sept. 2 is the group to worship. Guest speaker LaVonne Chandler Program on fall vegetables Kimberly Flickinger and Courtney Durham Bush Elementary the day for a cake for Caleb Hernandez and will present inspiring words. and husband Chris and great-granddaughter Sing a happy birthday song to Alecia Christopher Puente. Marking a birthday Sept. Chandler, an ordained minister, is president and On Wednesday, Sept.17, Master Gardener Chris Abigail; granddaughter Natalie and husband Walters Aug. 31. Blow out the candles on a 3 is Gregory Mitchell. Jose Abarca and great-grandchildren Kelvin double-layer cake for Elizabeth Aleman and FACEBOOK FRIENDS founder of Touched by Grace Ministries. She ministers Hammen will present a program on fall vegetable gar- in churches, conferences and revivals throughout the dening at 10 a.m. in the Clear Lake Park meeting room, Lopez and Isabella Abarca; sister Alexis Carina Henriquez Sept. 1. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Lochner; and her friends and staff at the South Burnett Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes to world. 5001NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The Harris County Belt-Ellington Leader. Lisa Orr is wished a happy birthday Aug. 28. its Facebook friends who celebrate a birthday The public is invited to the gathering Thursday, Sept. Master Gardeners Precinct 2 event is free. For details, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RON! Sing a chorus of a happy birthday song to Amy this week: 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. Ron Williams of Ace Hardware is wished a Otwell and Marisol Vazquez Sept. 3. Thursday, Aug. 28: Tanya Keller, Michele Webster. For more information about the meeting, call very happy birthday Monday, Sept. 1, from his Frazier Elementary Bryant, Rosalind Battle, Adra Stafford, 281-910-1971. Open Garden Day Sept. 15 family and friends. Send birthday wishes to Maria Arriaga Sept. 3. Stephanie Hamilton and Yvonne Ramirez; Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR GORDON Moore Elementary Friday, Aug. 29: Connie Guerrero, Brenda host Open Garden Day on Monday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 Special birthday wishes are sent to Gordon Light the birthday candles on Aug. 30 for Marshall, Claudia Herrera and Aimee Quilt Guild meets Sept. 2 Berg on Aug. 31 from his wife, Pat, and friends Lakenia Cole. Blow out the birthday candles for Bennett; Saturday, Aug. 30: James Leonard, to 11 a.m. at Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa at the Leader and the South Belt Chamber. Veronica Rangel Sept. 2. Jason Hunt, Tracy Schwerdtfeger, Melinda The Bay Area Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, Sept. Red Bluff Road. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., master gar- KAREN WISHED A HAPPY BIRTHDAY South Belt Elementary Funni, Amber McGown, Bobby Burton, 2, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale deners will present education programs and a ques- Birthday greetings are sent to Karen Taylor Courtney Moran is sent a birthday greet- Ryssa Bebee, Debrah Tullous and Rebecca Blvd. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m., and the general tion-and-answer session. The event is free and children Sept. 3 from family and the staff at the Leader. ing Aug. 31. The day for a party for Ashlynne Noris-Peak; Sunday, Aug. 31: Nyd Salgado, meeting and program begins at 7 p.m. The group meets are welcome. Note: Gardens are open and plants are A BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR MICHAEL Armstrong is Sept. 3. Suzie Ortiz, Tajuana Stewart, John Terana, the first Tuesday of each month. available for purchase every Monday, May through Ginny Graff sends special thanks to her Stuchbery Elementary Mia Bella, Paula Miller, Judie Elizalde, Kathy This month’s program is titled Thread Jazz for October. For more information, visit https://hcmga. daughter Kristie Rodriguez-Rice for making John Jordan is wished a happy birthday Cole, Michael O’Daniell, Veronica Lyons, Quilting and Embellishing - Needle and Thread signs, and to Jeffrey Engle, Josiah Lolande, Aug. 30. Annalea Young, Carol Rodriguez, Scott Gish, tamu.edu/Public/pubP2.aspx. Jonathan Lowery, Gabriel Vega and David Melillo Middle School Ashley Hall and Angie Davis; Monday, Sept. 1: Know-How. Guests are welcome to learn and join in Guillor for decorating the yard and house, in Celebrating a birthday Aug. 30 is Christina Tiffany Gay, Maribel Manriquez, Jasmine the fun. First Christian Church honor of the 65th birthday Aug 10 of her hus- Maldonado. A birthday greeting is sent to Manning, Karen Jenkins and Steve Landin; band, Michael Ploch. Michael said they did a Deanna Keefer on Sept. 3. Tuesday, Sept. 2: Fil Cantu, Stacy Aguirre, Holiday shopping market Nov. 3 begins innovative worship service great job and it was the best present ever. Beverly Hills Intermediate Suzanne Hernandez, Karen Young and Mary NEWS ON CHRIS MCDONALD Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Hernandez; and Wednesday, Sept. 3: Steve The Jingle Bell Market, hosted by the Golfcrest First Christian Church of Pasadena (Disciples of The Leader has learned Chris McDonald to Mackwell Hickerson Aug. 28. Margaret Boney, Josie Parker, Veronica Hernandez, Country Club Ladies Association, will be held Monday, Christ) will start an innovative worship service at 11 suffered an aortic aneurysm while vacationing Higham, Leigh Lidrbauch and Elizabeth Keith Nelson, Ruth Fuller, Donald Musquiz, Nov. 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Golfcrest Country Club, a.m. beginning on Sept. 7 and extending through Nov. in Kentucky and underwent heart surgery. He Rawls celebrate a birthday Aug. 29. Blow out Tomas Shorts Jr. and Leslie Montemayor. 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. 23. This service will combine contemporary and tradi- is progressing well and should be home next the birthday candles for Wes Hardy Sept. 1. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS The Jingle Bell Market is a holiday shopping expe- tional worship with an interactive message and experi- week, but will be off work for a period of time. Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- SCHOOL DAZE Dawn Nguyen Sept. 2. gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead rience where visitors can explore unique displays of ential prayers. All are welcome to join and participate jewelry, apparel, home décor, gourmet food selections, in this worship experience. The following personnel and staff members Thompson Intermediate er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items of the Pasadena Independent School District On Aug. 28, Shanda Karow is wished a must be submitted by Friday noon for the next and much, much more. A $5 admission benefits the First Christian Church is located at 4848 Preston celebrate birthdays Aug. 28 through Sept. 3. happy birthday. The day for a cake for Elizabeth week’s publication. Pearland Neighborhood Center. (between the beltway and Crenshaw). For more infor- For more information about the center, visit www. mation, call 281-991-4585. pnctexas.com. 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Pasadena Little Theatre The Thompson Intermediate Cheerleaders attended district 4318 Allen-Genoa Road camp at Phillips Gym this summer where they won Best Dance, and six girls made the All-Star Squad: Tori Ayala, Victoria Gon- Performances: zalez, Nyah Earl, Briana Loredo, Dru Alvarez and Top All-Star Aug. 29 - Sept. 14, 2014 Sara Otwell. Thurs., Sept. 11 & Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m. & Sat/Sun @ 3 p.m. Pictured at right are, left to right, (bottom) Jeany Ngo, Gisselle Reservations: Guerra, Brionna Williams, Rionna Williams, Victoria Gonzalez, ORTHODONTIST Arsenic & Old Lace online at Sara Otwell, Briana Loredo, Nyah Earl, Dru Alvarez, (top) El- pasadenalittletheatre.org yssa Armenta, Tori Ayala and Eliza Alfaro. Not shown is Andrea A Comedy or call Manzanales. by Joseph Kesselring 713-941-1PLT(1758) Photos submitted

John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. Pictured at left are, left to right, (front row) Nyah ✰ No Down Payment Earl, Brionna Williams, Aliza Alfaro, Jeany Ngo, with Verified Insurance Briana Loredo, Dru Al- ✰ varez, (back row) South Payment Plan Available Houston High School ✰ cheerleader Emily Guer- Insurance Assignment ra, Elyssa Armenta, Ri- Accepted onna Williams, Gisselle Guerra, Sara Otwell, An- ✰ No Referral Needed drea Manzanales, Tori Ayala, Victoria Gonzalez ✰ Video Game Room and South Houston High School cheerleader Jen- ✰ Quality and Caring Office nifer Banda. ✰ Certified Specialist JJoinoin uuss oonn Member American Association of Orthodontists FFacebook!acebook! 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The Southeast Volunteer year’s amended budget. shocked at the sudden and 5 years ago (2009) between Fire Department responded A Sagemont woman was unexpected death of former In a surprising move, the to more than 28 fi res and charged with the shooting San Jacinto College South developer of the proposed medical emergencies over death of her husband, who president, Dr. Parker Wil- low-income Dixie Gardens issues! the month. she said abused her. liams. Neighbors across the apartment complex with- 30 years ago (1984) 25 years ago (1989) street from her home no- drew his application for The Pasadena Indepen- ticed Williams unconscious state assistance. Here comes dent School District board in her front yard. Williams, Traffi c signals at the of trustees named Dr. Doris who was a regent for the intersection of Beamer and WALKER LAW OFFICES Fassino the district’s new San Jacinto College system, Hughes roads had been the assistant superintendent of was only the second wom- site of several accidents due Milton Walker, J.D. personnel, long-range plan- an to serve as president of a to the limited visibility the bride . . . ning and staff development. Texas community college. between the fi rst and sec- 281-481-0909 A 21st-birthday celebra- Lightning caused a fi re ond traffi c signals on the tion turned ugly when al- in a residence on Kirkmead. north and southbound lanes WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES leged gang members from The family was not at home of Beamer. Let South Belt Graphics BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS outside the South Belt area at the time. Neighbors saw The Leader vacation started fi ghting with each the fl ames and called the photo contest ended with & Printing take care of all LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT other then attacked two area fi re department. Houston Theresa Salazar and Devin www.walkerlaw.com residents. fi refi ghters and volunteers Cobb each receiving four your printing needs for 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 20 years ago (1994) from the Southeast Volun- tickets to Schlitterbahn. Clear Creek Independent teer Fire Department re- 1 year ago (2013) School District students sponded. South Belt students re- your special day. scored well above average A large rescue truck turned to school, and Dobie in every level of the 1994 was purchased by Precinct set a new attendance record, Texas Assessment of Aca- 2 Constable Gary Free- with its enrollment topping FURNITURE RE-DO demic Skills. man’s offi ce for high-water 4,000 students for the fi rst • Invitations • Envelopes • The South Belt-Elling- rescues. The vehicle was time in the school’s history. • Re-Pair • Re-Finish ton Chamber of Commerce bought through military After serving eight terms celebrated its 10th anniver- surplus, and was able to as state representative for • Napkins • Matchbooks • • Re-Glue • Re-Screw sary. drive through fi ve feet of Texas House District 129, 15 years ago (1999) water. Rep. John E. Davis, a Re- • Thank You Cards • ‘We Re-Do For You’ Johnson Space Center An 18-year-old man publican, announced he For Free Estimates Call: opened its doors to the pub- was treated at Memorial would not seek re-election lic for its free annual open Hermann Southeast Hospi- in 2014. A roofi ng contrac- Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 house. tal for a wound from what tor by profession, Davis 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Senior Girl Scout Kel- he thought was a BB gun. was fi rst elected to repre- Thursday, August 28, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Lariaettes SEEN to welcome Melodrama opens Sept. 3 optometrist at meeting The San Jacinto College travel 50 or more miles just tearing her from the arms of Central theater and film to enjoy the show. It’s clean her dying mother (whom he South East Express Net- civic roles including ambas- department will present fun for the entire family.” has poisoned). Nor does it earn awards work of the American Busi- sador for the Pearland Dirty Work at the Cross- Dates for productions are prevent him from blackmail- ness Women’s Association Chamber of Commerce. roads, a family-oriented Wednesday, Sept. 3, through ing rich Mrs. Asterbilt, driv- will welcome Melanie Mel- During this presentation she musical melodrama featur- Saturday, Sept. 6, with a ing the honest blacksmith’s at camp ancon, optometrist and will share her expertise on ing humor, suspense, and 7:30 p.m. curtain each night. son Adam Oakhart crazy, nor owner of Eye Styles. She is making one look great and plenty of action. The admission cost is $10 from bewitching her daugh- committed to ensuring that feel great by treating life- This marks the college’s per person. To purchase ter Leonie. There are a num- Crowd Pleasers Dance came to Dobie patients view life to the full- styles with eye styles. 21st year to present a melo- tickets, call 281-476-1828. ber of places in the show High School on Aug. 4 and 5 to teach est by providing the highest Business women and drama, an audience interac- With humor and songs, where old-time songs are the Dobie Lariaettes during their attention to their lifestyle men throughout the com- tive play where yelling, boo- Dirty Work at the Crossroads performed. summer line camp. The staff selected and eye style. munity are invited to attend ing and throwing popcorn at tells the melodramatic story San Jacinto College All-Stars and they are pictured below. Melancon says she loves the event on Thursday, Sept. the villain is encouraged, as of Nellie Lovelace, an inno- offers theater courses, pro- being an optometrist and 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 well as cheering for the cent country girl. The villain, ductions, and degree options Left: The staff chose three students takes pride in fitting patients p.m. at the Golden Corral heroes. “Each year the turn- Munro (the Viper), has a wife at the Central and South for their outstanding leadership and out for the melodrama gets in Ida Rhinegold, belle of the campuses. For more infor- in products that will afford (private meeting room) at bigger,” remarked director New Haven Music Halls, but mation, visit www.sanjac. achievement while at line camp. Earn- them the most comfort and 9115 Broadway (FM518) in Richard Turner. “It is not that does not prevent him edu/campus-life/visual-per ing that achievement are, left to right, style. She is also experi- Pearland. uncommon for families to from pursuing Nellie and forming-arts/theatre-film. Hard Worker Crystal Garza, Miss enced at treating eye dis- The cost of $20 covers Congeniality Cybelle Cerda, and 360 comfort due to allergies, the meal and meeting fee. Degree Leader Jade Mottu. trauma or infections. She Contact Patrice Thurston specializes in treating adults at 203-559-6124 or patrice and children. thurston@americanener In addition to being com- power.com for reserva- mitted to eye care, Melan- tions. con also has a passion to For more information, impact the heart of the com- visit the website at www. munity, serving in various SEEN-ABWA.org. CCCT presents Into the Woods Sept. 21-28 Favorite Grimm charac- plexity of a Sondheim show ters find out how far they is something that is not would go to make a wish often seen in community come true when they take a theater. journey into the woods. It’s From the rhymes in the a magical, bewildering lyrics to the various tempos place full of witches, in the music, Sondheim’s wolves, giants and mysteri- songs are some of the most ous strangers, where famil- difficult to master. We are iar fairy tales get tangled up thrilled to have a cast that is together. Wishes come true up to the challenge.” here, but at a price. Into the Woods runs Sept. Clear Creek Community 12 through Sept. 28. Show- Theatre (CCCT) presents times are Fridays and Satur- From left, San Jacinto College students Tawny Williams as the Card Girl, the Tony Award winning days at 8 p.m. and Sundays South Belt’s Adriana Tamayo as the Popcorn Girl, and Jaylon Scott as the musical, Into the Woods, at 2:30 p.m. Villain are cast members of Dirty Works at the Crossroads, a melodrama Lariaettes chosen as Crowd Pleaser All-Stars are, Marissa Krustchinsky, Julia Dasilva, Diana Cas- with music and lyrics by For more information which will open Sept. 3. Photo by Rob Vanya left to right, (front row) Crystal Garza, Amalia tillo, Ikea Taylor, Macalyn Castro-Cardenas, Ra- Stephen Sondheim and about Into the Woods, visit Perla, Naseem Shafaei, Cybelle Cerda, Raegan chel Vu, Sophia Sarabia and Keauhna Bailey. book by James Lapine. www.clearcreekcommunity Saxton, Jade Mottu, Valerie Mendoza, (back row) Photos submitted Steven Sarp, CCCT theatre.com or call 281- director, notes, “The com- 335-5228. Pasadena ISD presents San Jac’s Goosen recognized with highest honor Higher Education Workshop Dr. Rebecca Goosen, nominated by a current fel- long-term and significant director of tutoring and study Jacinto College to begin her The emporium model is known as a champion in de- low or by a member associa- contributions to the field. center at Syracuse University mission toward creating new another college preparatory velopmental education, has tion. “It is such an honor to be and 2006 CLADEA fellow, approaches to help the col- math initiative that gives stu- been selected as a fellow of It is through her work as among these scholars who nominated Goosen and added lege’s high percentage of dents the option to complete the Council of Learning associate vice chancellor of have dedicated their whole how her passion for develop- developmental education stu- three levels of math courses Assistance and Develop- college preparatory at San life to improving the educa- mental education stems from dents. in one semester. mental Education Associa- Jacinto College that Goosen tional experience of the stu- her own experience. Throughout her promo- In recognition of her ideas tions (CLADEA). now joins the likes of Dr. dents we aim to help,” said “Dr. Goosen often says tions from associate dean to for such college preparatory Selection as a fellow is Hunter Boylan, Robert Goosen. “What ties us all she was a developmental stu- dean to associate vice chan- programs and initiatives, considered the highest honor McCabe, Dr. Janet Zadina, together is the fact that we dent herself. Her voice has cellor, she has become known Goosen was elected to serve conferred upon professionals the late Dr. Frank Christ, are trying to improve stu- been exceptionally valuable for her many approaches to as president-elect, president, in learning assistance, tutor- Jane A. Neuburger, and the dents’ educational experienc- recently in the discussions on college preparatory educa- and immediate past president ing, and developmental edu- many other scholars who es.” developmental education tion, finding out which of the National Association cation. Individuals must be have made their mark with Neuburger, who is the across the nation,” said approaches work best for the for Development Education Neuburger. students of San Jacinto (NADE), and has been invit- Goosen began her mission College, rather than through ed to discuss issues related to helping students in develop- a one size fits all approach. the field with members of the mental education after her “People ask us how we do National Governors Associ- experience as a volunteer this,” said Goosen. “You have ation, Jobs for the Future, coordinator at her children’s to have ownership, not just MDRC, the National Center school. She quickly immersed pick up what works some- for Postsecondary Research herself in the K-12 system, where else. Figure out how a and the Community College progressing to serve as a model works for your institu- Research Center, Completion school board member and tion.” By Design, Achieving the then a substitute teacher at a Over the years, her team Dream, The American middle school. A major turn- has developed college prepa- Association of Community ing point came after she ratory programs like Colleges, and others. began teaching at Ferris State Intentional Connections, a In addition, Goosen has University in 1996 and was program to provide guidance been an invited participant in The Pasadena Independent School District Offi ce of Special Programs pre- sent to the Kellogg Institute and mentoring to lower level the William Clinton Foun- sented a parent workshop titled Higher Education for My Student on Thurs- at Appalachian State Uni- developmental students who dation/Greater Houston Blue day, Aug. 21. Jaynie Mitchell (left), dean of community education at San versity. struggle with core subjects; Print Convening Event on Jacinto College, spoke to parents about the many opportunities for students “It was there that I discov- Acceleration in Math (AIM), education in the greater in the district to obtain dual-credit hours including the Early College High ered that there was a theoreti- a program that gives students Houston area. School Program currently implemented at Pasadena High School. With cal framework for what I was a five-day college math She is a senior fellow of the proposed 2014 school bond, recently approved by the board of trust- doing in the classroom, things course that includes two pro- the American Leadership ees, this program would be expanded to all Pasadena ISD high schools. The like my approach to instruc- fessors, extended office Forum and a member of The tion and how to relate to stu- hours, lecture videos, and Texas Higher Education bond election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. To see a complete list of 2014 dents to enable them to prog- collaborative-based learning; Coordinating Board’s Advi- school bond projects visit www.pasadenaisd.org. Photo submitted ress in their education,” said and GUST courses, guided sory Committee for Devel- Goosen. study courses to introduce opmental Education. Her Even though she had students to college and many awards include selec- already earned a bachelor’s healthy study habits. tion as the National Institute Pictured are Dr. Laurel Williamson (left), deputy chancellor and president of degree in fashion merchan- Other college preparatory for Staff and Organizational FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru SSept.ept. 1111 San Jacinto College, and Dr. Rebecca Goosen, associate vice chancellor of col- dising from Central Mich- initiatives include the open Development Excellence New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com lege preparatory at San Jacinto College. Goosen was recently selected as a fellow igan University and a mas- entrance and open exit Award recipient for 2003 and This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash of the Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associa- ter’s degree in textile science approach, designed for stu- 2012. tions, considered the highest honor in the fi eld of developmental education. from Kansas State Univer- dents who need a review and Most recently, Goosen MMs.s. JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. Photo by Amanda L. Booren sity, Goosen went back to the are self-motivated to come was honored with the College drawing board to attain high- into a course and begin at the Academic Support Programs Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. er education in her newfound level they last left off; and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years passion for developmental fast track initiative, allowing “The success of students Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Wedding, engagement policies education research. She students to complete two col- in developmental education Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not submitted, in the time outlined: received an Ed.S. in develop- lege preparatory math classes has become a national con- From wedding date to six weeks – photo and full article; Six weeks to three months – mental education in 2001 in eight weeks or in 16 versation, and Goosen is one Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, photo and limited information; After three months from wedding date – will not be run. from Appalachian State and weeks. of the influential voices in including MELILLO & MORRIS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. Engagement and wedding announcements are published free of charge on a fi rst come, an Ed.D. in educational lead- This particular method that conversation,” said Dr. ership in 2008 from shows a success rate 20 per- Laurel Williamson, deputy fi rst served basis. Information must be submitted by noon on Friday to be considered for 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 2281-464-236681-464-2366 Grambling State University. cent higher than some of the chancellor and president of 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity the next issue. In 2000, Goosen joined San traditional delivery methods. San Jacinto College. 1115901590 HughesHughes RRd.d. @ BBW8W8 1124902490 ScarsdaleScarsdale BBlvd.lvd. CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Cynthia and Jesse are all smiles atop the Golden Gate Left to right, Nancy Pompa, Carolyn Friend, Re- sented Catholic Daughters of America Court Moth- Bridge. nee Christiansen of Fun Adventure Tours (tour er of Unity #2292 at the 55th Biennial National Con- Cynthia and her brother, Jesse, enjoy time at a San Francisco Giants baseball guide), Kathleen Taylor and Irene Flynn repre- vention in Billings, Mont., in mid-July. game. Paredes vacations in Mexico

Cynthia Paredes of South Belt and two of her co-workers vacationed for three days this summer in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Activities included zip lining, horseback riding, snorkeling and sightseeing downtown. Paredes Cynthia Paredes jumps for joy to show her excitement as she Cynthia enjoys her fi rst taste of clam chowder as she is a 2007 J. Frank Dobie High School enjoys the beautiful scenery and weather while visiting down- dines at Fisherman’s Wharf. graduate. town Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico.

Cynthia and Jesse take a stroll on the beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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Phillips also hinted In the backfi eld, bruis- Sports Editor crew. trict 21-6A race. year starter at quarterback, that Gonzalez may also ing runner Rashaad Ran- Dobie hasn’t seen Deer It’ll be Dobie versus Still, Phillips has a and junior Tyler Giron is show his versatility both at dall is the top returnee, and CLEAR BROOK REALTORS Park on the other varsi- Deer Park, one of the good idea of what to ex- also certain to get some running back and receiver. Continued on Page 6B ty football sideline since Longhorns favorite varsi- pect from Massey’s team. FULL SERVICE the end of the 2011 regu- ty football rivalries dating “You always sort of lar season, yet fi fth-year back to the 1970s. After all know what you’re going Longhorns’ head coach these years, there won’t be to get from Deer Park,” Real Estate Jim Phillips, his staff and many surprises. 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Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn

Dobie hosts Deer Park Deer Park Dobie Dobie Deer Park Dobie Dobie

La Porte hosts Clear Brook La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte

College Park hosts Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland

Westfield hosts Manvel Westfield Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel

Pearland Dawson hosts George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch Dawson George Ranch Clear Creek hosts Clear Creek Ridge Point Ridge Point Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Ridge Point

Summer Creek hosts Summer Creek Summer Creek Summer Creek Summer Creek Summer Creek Summer Creek Pasadena Memorial Texas City hosts Texas City Friendswood Friendswood Texas City Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood

Clear Falls hosts Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Clear Falls Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita The Dobie Diamond Club, the offi cial booster organization of the school’s baseball program, will host its next meeting Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the school South Houston Alief Elsik Alief Elsik Alief Elsik Alief Elsik Alief Elsik Alief Elsik annex (near the weight room). Parents of both fi rst-time and returning play- hosts Alief Elsik ers at all levels of the program are encouraged to attend, and players are invited as well. Information on all offseason activities will be discussed, as This week’s record 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 well as plans for the fall portion of the school schedule. For more information, direct email to [email protected]. Above is Dobie varsity baseball Season record 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 head coach Miguel Torres. Consistency evades Brook, Dobie volleyball through nondistrict SBD sophomores win Continued from Page 1B at a pair of tournaments in 18, 26-24) and Dickinson 12, 25-14. things to fully come to- Dobie will play at vel Sept. 5. Brook has The Southbelt Dol- run to pace the offense. night was the very fi rst addition to several one-on- (25-11, 25-17) in action. With graduation losses gether. Both coaches re- Baytown Lee Aug. 29 be- matches coming against phins’ sophomore team Santos Sanchez added of the season, with wins one matches. On Aug. 26 against hitting Clear Brook and main confi dent the play- fore starting District 22- Atascocita, Bellaire and remained unbeaten at 2-0 a 3-yard scoring run, and coming over North Shore At the Gator Invitation- Clear Springs, the Lady Dobie hard, both Thomp- offs can be a reality when 6A play at home against Deer Park in nondistrict after defeating the Bayou Dreshon Downey scored and Elkins. al in Dickinson, Dobie Longhorns got 10 kills son at Brook and Joe Sa- the time comes, but the Pearland Sept. 2. play. City Gators 33-20 Aug. from four yards out in Since then, the Lady dropped matches to Little from Mariah Escobar but batell at Dobie predicted results need to improve The Lady Longhorns Brook opens league 23 at Blackhawk Park. the fourth quarter. Longhorns have struggled Cypress-Mauriceville (25- lost the match 25-22, 25- it would take a while for soon. will then play at Man- play Sept. 12. Kevin Taulton had Jaydon Cunningham long touchdown runs of led the team’s defensive 60 and 64 yards and also effort while snagging an SJC Foundation golf, featuring Pettitte, coming Oct. 14 scored on a conversion interception. A tradition now in its And there’s more. 1995, with the New York jor league baseball leg- media. Exclusive Sign Sponsor iel J. Snooks, Attorney; 19th year will return to “We’re excited to intro- Yankees. ends, one framed souvenir Grand Slam Sponsor - $500. Company name Meador Staffi ng Services, the links at a new loca- duce a Dave Williams The Yankees went on golf tournament poster - $5,000. Includes two displayed exclusively at Inc.; Rizzo & Associates; Week 3 games tion on Tuesday, Oct. 14, Golf Academy at this to earn seven American autographed by Pettitte, foursomes (eight play- hole. Frank Nadolney Realty; 2014. year’s tournament,” added League pennants and one two exclusive hole signs ers), named contribution Golf Academy - $250. and McGriff, Seibels & The San Jacinto College Keenan. National League pennant (member and tournament to the Promise for Their Learn to swing, chip, Williams of Texas, Inc. Cowboys at Pasadena Panthers Foundation Golf Tourna- “This is the perfect op- en route to fi ve World Se- course placement), re- Future Scholarship Fund, pitch, and putt from a Additional sponsorships Pasadena High School ment, featuring guest host portunity for those who ries Championships. served table at tournament one souvenir golf tourna- PGA professional. are available. Andy Pettitte, is moving want to learn the game or Pettitte holds the record luncheon and reception, ment poster autographed Individual Player - For more information to Golf Club of Houston, improve their swing to do for most wins in postsea- inclusion in event publici- by Pettitte, two exclusive $250. about the event, to sign up Dolphins at Texas City Stingrays home of the Shell Houston so under the guidance of a son history and never post- ty and media, and two free hole signs (member and Sign Sponsor - $150. or become a sponsor, visit Open. (Professional Golf Associ- ed a losing season during mulligans for each player. tournament course place- Company name displayed www.sanjac.edu/founda Texas City Sports Complex “We are looking for- ation) professional.” his 18-year major league World Series Sponsor ment), inclusion in event at hole. tion or call 281-998-6104. ward to hosting the tour- After golf, an open re- career. - $10,000. Includes two publicity and media. Major sponsors for this For information about nament at the Golf Club of ception begins at 6 p.m., Sponsorships for the foursomes (eight play- Triple Play - $2,500. In- year’s event include: Al- the college’s athletic pro- Rams at East End Eagles Houston,” said foundation and includes a live and si- San Jacinto College Foun- ers), named contribution cludes one foursome (four bemarle Corporation; Al- grams, visit sanjacsports. Austin High School Executive Director Ruth lent auctions, and dinner. dation golf tournament are to the Promise for Their players) and two hole bemarle Foundation; Dan- com. Keenan. There is no cost to attend available at the following Future Scholarship Fund, signs (member and tour- “Each year, this tour- the reception. levels: one tournament baseball nament course placement) nament raises scholarship Pettitte attended San Ja- MVP Sponsor – cap autographed by Pet- Double Play - $1,600. money for students who cinto College in the early $25,000. Includes three titte, one framed souvenir Includes one foursome may not otherwise have 1990s, where he won eight foursomes (12 players), golf tournament poster (four players) and two BAFL Week 2 Standings the means to attend col- of 10 decisions on the named contribution to the autographed by Pettitte, sponsor signs lege. mound as a left-handed Promise for Their Future two exclusive hole signs Single Play - $1,000. Senior Division American Senior Division National “We are so grateful to pitcher. Scholarship Fund, one (member and tournament Includes one foursome Team W L T Team W L T Andy Pettitte and his fam- He made his major baseball autographed by course placement), inclu- (four players) ily for their support of our league debut on April 29, San Jacinto College ma- sion in event publicity and Tent Sponsor - $500 Patriots 2 0 0 Rams 2 0 0 efforts to make a college Sharks 1 1 0 Eagles 2 0 0 education possible for so many students.” Bulls 1 1 0 Steelers 2 0 0 Proceeds from the tour- nament and reception go ’49ers 1 1 0 Hurricanes 1 1 0 directly to the Promise for Cougars 0 2 0 Saints 1 1 0 Their Future scholarship fund, which helps San Ja- Cowboys 0 2 0 Gators 1 1 0 cinto College students at- tend college and gain the Panthers 0 2 0 Stingrays 1 1 0 skills they need to further Texans 0 2 0 Dolphins 0 2 0 their education or enter the workforce. Junior Division American Junior Division National To date, more than $2.3 million has been raised at Team W L T Team W L T the tournament and recep- ’49ers 1 0 1 Dolphins 2 0 0 tion, which also annually features Pettitte, who is a Panthers 1 1 0 Hurricanes 2 0 0 former SJC student-ath- lete and longtime major Cougars 1 1 0 Saints 2 0 0 league baseball pitcher. Bulls 1 1 0 Stingrays 2 0 0 In 2001, the Andy Pet- titte Endowed Scholarship Patriots 1 1 0 Eagles 1 0 1 was created. To date, that scholarship has helped Sharks 0 2 0 Rams 1 1 0 135 students receive Cowboys 0 2 0 Gators 0 2 0 $48,500 in scholarships. It’s students like Rox- Texans 0 2 0 Steelers 0 2 0 anne Stein, one of this year’s Andy Pettitte schol- Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National arship recipients, who Team W L T Team W L T benefi t the most from scholarships provided Patriots 2 0 0 Dolphins 2 0 0 through the San Jacinto College Foundation. She Cowboys 1 0 1 Hurricanes 2 0 0 says, “I appreciate the Cougars 1 1 0 Eagles 1 0 1 generosity your family has shown, not only to me, but ’49ers 1 1 0 Stingrays 1 1 0 to all San Jacinto College students your scholarship Bulls 1 1 0 Steelers 1 1 0 Above, Sagemont Cow- has supported over the Texans 1 1 0 Rams 1 1 0 years. boys’ senior defender Week 2 Scores “I will be starting my Keandre Green (left) Sharks 0 2 0 Gators 0 2 0 second semester as a brings down an East physical therapist assistant End Eagles’ running Srs. Jrs. Sophs. Fr. Panthers 0 2 0 Saints 0 2 0 student. This degree is my back after a short gain. passion, and with it, I plan Trailing the play for Cowboys 7 13 19 24 Freshman Division American Freshman Division National to be a positive impact for the Cowboys was Rich- Team W L T Team W L T everyone in my life.” ard Duran (85) and Eagles 41 23 19 7 Lunch and registration Hayden Guerrero (18). ’49ers 2 0 0 Saints 2 0 0 begin at 11 a.m., with a The Eagles went on Texans 2 0 0 Rams 1 1 0 shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. to win the game 41-7, The format is a Flori- keeping the Cowboys Dolphins 0 18 33 32 Bulls 1 0 1 Stingrays 1 1 0 da scramble consisting of winless at 0-2 through four-person teams, regard- two weeks. The Cow- Panthers 1 0 1 Hurricanes 1 1 0 boys will look to get Gators 1 6 20 7 less of handicap. Patriots 1 1 0 Dolphins 1 1 0 Two fl ights will be de- into the win column termined after all scores when they face the Pas- Cowboys 1 1 0 Eagles 0 2 0 are submitted, and the adena Panthers Aug. Rams 35 6 27 13 average score will be the 30 at Pasadena High Cougars 1 1 0 Gators 0 2 0 School. break point for the divi- Bulls 0 24 0 27 Sharks 0 2 0 Steelers 0 2 0 sion of the two fl ights. Photo by Jaime Hickman Thursday, August 28, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie netters ahead of schedule Pasadena Independent School District It’s early in the season three of the girls’ singles Intermediate Volleyball Schedules still, but the Dobie varsity matches and were even in tennis program appears to boys’ play at the break. be well ahead of schedule Win or lose against BHI Lady Bears 8th Dark in its quest to eventually Clear Brook, Moreno is BHI Lady Bears 7th Dark regain supremacy in the thrilled about where the Volleyball schedule District 22-6A ranks. Dobie squad stands. Volleyball schedule What the Longhorns “We had a great, great have done so far through workout the Monday Date Opponent Date Opponent a half dozen or so matches before the Clear Brook will mean little if the fall matches,” Moreno said. Sept. 18 Bondy Sept. 18 Bondy squad doesn’t reach re- “Really, all the way up to gionals by Halloween. this point the kids have Sept. 25 at Queens Sept. 25 at Queens Still, it’s hard for head come out and played with coach Manuel Moreno Jr. confi dence. Oct. 2 Southmore Oct. 2 Southmore not to like what he has “I had high expecta- seen to this point. tions for this team coming Oct. 9 South Houston Oct. 9 South Houston Take away a lopsided into the season but fi gured 12-5 loss to the Dobie it might take a while to Oct. 16 Thompson (Dobie) Oct. 16 at Thompson exes on opening day, and reach our true potential. Oct. 21 San Jacinto the 2014-2015 squad has Instead, I’ve watched this Oct. 21 San Jacinto looked impressive. team grow up and come Oct. 23-24 Dark tourn. (Southmore) (San Jac) Four-year varsity let- together in a hurry.” Oct. 23-24 Dark tourn. terman Ruben Vargas, Dobie’s stated goal is Oct. 27 at Park View also a team captain, was to win the District 22-6A Oct. 27 at Park View supposed to be one of crown and advance to the All Dark team matches start at 5 p.m. All Dark team matches start at 5 p.m. the leaders on the court. area championships as a There were several others No. 1 seed. Moreno was counting on That scenario would BHI Lady Bears 8th Light BHI Lady Bears 7th Light as well. give the locals the best But there’s been simply chance at getting back to Volleyball schedule Volleyball schedule a great display of tennis regionals after missing out coming from nearly every- in 2013. Date Opponent Date Opponent one at this point. So far, so good. Moreno The Longhorns lost to feels as though Dobie, not Sept. 18 Bondy a state-level Friendswood defending district cham- Sept. 18 Bondy team 16-3 but played well pion Pearland, is the team Sept. 25 at Queens nonetheless. to beat in the league. Sept. 25 at Queens There’s also been a To this point, the Long- Oct. 2 Southmore 15-4 victory over Katy, a horns have done their col- Oct. 2 Southmore 17-2 hammering of Bay- lective part for their head Oct. 9 South Houston Oct. 9 South Houston town Sterling and a 13-6 coach. win over Willis. “It’s amazing how Oct. 16 Thompson (Dobie) Oct. 16 at Thompson Having never beat- they came out and played en Clear Brook during against Clear Brook,” Oct. 21 San Jacinto Oct. 21 San Jacinto Moreno’s 15-plus seasons Moreno said. “So many at Dobie, the Longhorns of the matches were tight, Oct. 27 at Park View Oct. 27 at Park View trailed 8-6 through 14 and we won our share. matches Aug. 26 before “Winning the key points Oct. 29-30 Light tourn. (Queens) Oct. 29-30 Light tourn. (Bondy) three separate weather de- is what it’s all about, and lays pushed the action to I’ve been so impressed Dobie’s Hai Ho blasts a forehand return during girls’ doubles action Aug 26 All Light team matches start at 6:15 p.m. All Light team matches start at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 27 after press time. with out kids’ ability to do against Clear Brook at Dobie High. The two teams endured three weather de- Moreno said Dobie led that.” lays, and play was completed Aug. 27, after press time. GAT Lady Lions 8th Dark GAT Lady Lions 7th Dark Lutheran South Academy football standouts earn AGH accolades Volleyball schedule Volleyball schedule Date Opponent Date Opponent Sept. 18 at San Jacinto Sept. 18 at San Jacinto Sept. 25 Southmore Sept. 25 Southmore Oct. 2 Bondy Oct. 2 Bondy Oct. 9 Jackson Oct. 9 Jackson Oct. 16 Beverly Hills (Dobie) Oct. 16 Beverly Hills Oct. 21 Miller Oct. 21 Miller Oct. 23-24 Dark tourn. (Southmore) Oct. 23-24 Dark tourn. (San Jac) Oct. 27 at Queens Oct. 27 at Queens All Dark team matches start at 5 p.m. All Dark team matches start at 5 p.m. GAT Lady Lions 8th Light GAT Lady Lions 7th Light Volleyball schedule Volleyball schedule Date Opponent Date Opponent Sept. 18 at San Jacinto Sept. 18 at San Jacinto Sept. 25 Southmore Sept. 25 Southmore Oct. 2 Bondy Oct. 2 Bondy Oct. 9 Jackson Oct. 9 Jackson Oct. 16 Beverly Hills (Dobie) Oct. 16 Beverly Hills

Lutheran South Academy senior football players Drew Beakey awards during a banquet August 20. Their selection to the team Oct. 21 Miller Oct. 21 Miller (second from left) and Trent Franson (third from left) were marks the third year in a row that Lutheran South players have Oct. 27 at Queens honored as two of the top players in the Greater Houston received this honor. At left is Lutheran South Academy varsity Oct. 27 at Queens area by The Touchdown Club of Houston. Beakey, an offen- football head coach Stephen Robbins. At right is LSA assistant (Queens) Oct. 29-30 Light tourn. (Bondy) sive lineman, and Franson, a quarterback, were named to the coach Aaron Carpenter. Submitted photo Oct. 29-30 Light tourn. Preseason All Greater Houston Area Team and received their All Light team matches start at 6:15 p.m. All Light team matches start at 6:15 p.m. CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Noon Conference Room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. cards are accepted. 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Auditions consist of cold CLASSIFIEDS Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more informa- Pasadena Little Theatre – Performance of Arsenic and Old readings from the script. Resumes and headshots are and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. tion, visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org. Lace, a comedy by Joseph Kesselring. Performances are appreciated. Contact the director, Mal Morley, at malden. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 8 p.m. weekends through September 14. Fridays and Saturdays at [email protected] with questions or visit www.pasadenal- buy... Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena Little Theatre – Opening Night of Arsenic 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special priced Admit Two ittletheatre.org for more information and character descrip- Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and Old Lace, a comedy by Joseph Kesselring. Perfor- for $15.00 Thursday show at 8 p.m. on September 11. Di- tions. Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. you’ll save and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday mances are weekends through September 14. Fridays and rector is Janet Sharpley. For reservations call 713-941-1758 Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special or visit www.pasadenalittletheatre.org. Credit cards are ac- at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont money! Parkway, Pasadena, Room 212. Call 281-487-8787, or just priced Admit Two for $15.00 Thursday show at 8 p.m. on cepted. Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- sell... drop in. September 11. Director is Janet Sharpley. 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For more information visit www.pnctexas.com. in the 7 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. Auditions – Pasadena Little Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. South The Mousetrap. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Re- Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. sumes and headshots are appreciated. Contact the director, Mal Morley, 6 p.m. Belt-Ellington at [email protected] with questions or visit www.pasadenalittle- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- theatre.org for more information and character descriptions. Pasadena port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday Leader's Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, weekly Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – The grief support group Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday at Kindred Rehabilitation Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the first Wednesday Real Estate Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Time is 7 - 8:15 p.m. in of each month in the third floor classrooms 3 and 4 of Bayshore Medical the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to Center, 4000 Spencer Hwy. in Pasadena. For more information, call 713- section! attend. The meetings are free. For information, call Betty Bielat at 281- 944-4782 or 713-266-6400. 474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic violence 11555 7 a.m. support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may Beamer at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, join at any time as this is an open group. in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or 7 p.m. just drop in. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston group 281- 11:30 a.m. meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. The group offers sup- Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired Federal port and coping skills in a non-threatening environment to adult individuals Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday of each month in the who have lost a loved one to suicide. For information on registration or to 481-5656 Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Parkway. A meal will be avail- obtain a physical address for a location, call 713-533-4500 or visit www. able for $6. For more information, call Bob Mitchell at 281-333-2881. crisishotline.org. Noon Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets weekly on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at domestic violence support group for women meets every week. For infor- Support the Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. Lunch is mation, call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com. BATP is served for $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For more information, call located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South 281-900-7257 or visit [email protected]. and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286-2525. Leader ad- 1 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Luby’s Cafeteria 7 a.m. on Fuqua. Former and current employees of J. Frank Dobie High School AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at vertisers! are welcome for lunch and conversation. the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Monday through Noon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 204 S. Main. 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For questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, at 713-922-9677 for more information. League City Parkway. 7 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends Now printing small-quantity orders! Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy 8787, or just drop in. from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and family Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a com- members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United CCallall FForor IInformationnformation plete list of services offered. Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Room 212. Call 6 p.m. 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday of each month port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday at Barnes and Noble at Bay Area Boulevard and the Gulf Freeway. South Belt and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Newcomers are welcome. 281-484-4337 Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held

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Brian Noriega, and per- Porte to face the Bulldogs As a freshman, Jackson haps others. at Bulldog Stadium. played quarterback on the Many of Clear Brook’s A win or a loss this early junior varsity team, so the notable graduation losses in nondistrict play will not transition should not be too came on the defensive side make or break a season, tough to handle. of the football, but Lanier but Brook certainly has In fact, Jackson was feels as though his return- a chance to make a state- groomed for the position ees as well as newcomers ment. by starting the season fi - will respond. Despite the loss of more nale at quarterback in The strongest end of than half a dozen players 2013. the fi eld might be at safe- from 2013 who are now Brandon Taylor and Ty- ty, with returning starters beginning their collegiate won Mackey fi gure to get a Robert Berry and Jared playing careers across the bunch of carries at running Ackerman back in the mix. country, the Wolverines back, as will fullback Ste- James Ramos, who has believe they have plenty of ven Rowe, a big contribu- played quarterback in the talent to compete. tor in 2013 as well. past, now shifts to corner- Like any team, the lo- Zach Mangum, Andy back. cals must avoid the injury Cassity and Bryson Davis Up front, the Wolverines bug to their star players. If give the Wolverines three will feature the likes of the team’s health holds out, returning starters across tackle Cameron Townsend, anything can happen. the offensive line. and Marquis Winn, Trevor Longtime head coach Another player, Hunter Dodson and Izuh Ikpeama Paul Lanier will once again Sigue, saw action in nearly should also see plenty of rely heavily on the running half the team’s games due time. Kameron Dolford game as part of the fl ex- to injury. leads a core of lineback- bone attack, and he’s made At receiver, some of the ers who should be able to a change under center. players who will get the op- handle the load. C&D Burger Shop Celebrating Our 33rd Year Our Burgers are the Original “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. NNowow OOpenpen SSundaysundays & ServingServing BBreakfastreakfast DDailyaily With Coupon The Pasadena Independent School District’s new toy, the Dennis L. Shippey rooms for males and females, a weight room and much more. Shippey began al Aquatic Center, is now open for business. Named in honor of Shippey, the his Dobie career in 1976 and was there until his retirement in 2004. He was eci Hamburger, longtime Dobie High School swimming and diving coach, the facility features also the district’s aquatics coordinator for a number of years. For more on the SSpecialp eight lanes for competition swimming, three diving boards in all, dressing Shippey center opening, see next week’s Leader. Fries and Dobie, Deer Park renew longtime rivalry Aug. 29 $5.59 Med. Drink MMon.on. – Sat.Sat. 6 a.m.a.m. toto 9 p.m.p.m. Sun.Sun. – 6 a.m.a.m. toto 7 p.m.p.m. Continued from Page 1B At linebacker, Keion lips said. “In today’s game, you air. I think we’re going defensively, but we have Pearland High School Patterson returns, as does Deer Park is the fi rst have to have the ability to to run it pretty well and to do more in the passing 281-481-1491 10606 Fuqua transfer Ulanis Betts will Quinton Bolling. Jonathan of four consecutive play- move the ball through the we should be pretty good game.” offer a speedy change of Webb and Dedrick Simp- off teams from 2013 the pace. son are among the other Longhorns will face to On the defensive side options. open this season. If there of things, Dobie could In the secondary, cor- is one big key, it could be be special. Junior Chan- nerback Ryan Williams Dobie’s fortunes in the dler Tisby anchors the is one of the top players passing game. unit from his defensive at his position. Rolando Realistically, the Long- tackle spot, and Dalvin Rocha and Reginald Cole horns haven’t been solid Sterling is back at defen- have shown throughout in the passing game since sive end after missing a the preseason that they Blake Jackson was injured portion of last season and just may be able to fortify midway through the 2011 the entire offseason with things in the back. campaign. Phillips knows an injury. Xavier Dotson “I think the defense will that has to change. is another solid defensive be our strength, especially “We have to be able to end. early in the season,” Phil- throw the ball,” he said.

Dobie varsity football head coach Jim Phillips guided Dobie to the 2010 District 22-5A title thanks to an easy win over Deer Park in the season fi nale. Deer Park then crushed Dobie in 2011. The two teams will meet for the fi rst time since that night when the 2014 season debuts Aug. 29. San Jac soccer opens season Continued from Page 1B taking shape, and the mid- “The positives I have regular season opener in fi eld isn’t far behind. The seen is that, from a roster Dallas against Richland, team’s top returning scor- standpoint, we are deep. one of the top Division III er, O’Neal Moore, has led The work on the fi eld has programs in the nation. the way in the preseason. been good, and these guys The locals will also take Still, Spooner knows are willing to learn. on Mountainview Aug. 30 someone else has to step “It hasn’t been about in Dallas. up in the scoring depart- the wins and losses to “Richland is always a ment for the San Jac squad this point but more about top-10 program in Divi- to be at its best. learning new things and sion III, and they could With as many as 18 trying out some ideas. easily be very competi- fi rst-time players on the Now it’s time to start the tive in our Division I mix,” practice fi eld to this point, season and see how we Spooner said. things haven’t always pro- progress.” “You’re always excited gressed on a day-to-day It’s been proved again to get the season going, basis. But Spooner re- and again that San Jacinto and as a coach I want to mains confi dent. College settles for nothing see how we’ll react when “I think what these less than a national tourna- we get punched in the face guys have learned is how ment berth. by a good opponent. to play San Jac soccer our No less is expected this “Are we going to take way, and they have seen time. The journey may not it, or are we going to com- the transition from high be as smooth as in 2013, pete with the best?” school to college soccer,” but the bumps along the Spooner said the de- he said. “Those are two way won’t matter as long fensive end of the fi eld is big steps. as the goal is met.