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November 6, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 40 PISD College Night Nov. 11 Pasadena ISD/Deer Park ISD College Night will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Deer Park High School General, special election results tallied South, 710 W. San Augustine St. in Deer Park. The results are in from the Nov. 4 general and (47,789 votes) and Lapham received 1.9 percent cent of voters were in favor of the measure. • Construction of Intermediate School No. 11 Bus transportation will be offered from Dobie special elections, with anti-Obama sentiment (2,861 votes). Superintendent of Schools Kirk Lewis said (Riverstone Ranch Area) to college night. leading to massive Republican gains nationwide. Despite running unopposed for the Precinct 2, the resounding backing of the bond refl ects com- • Construction of Elementary School No. 36 Students need to sign up at the college In the race to fi ll the state District 129 seat being Place 2 justice of the peace position, following a munity support of the district’s needs. (near Minnesota and Almeda Genoa Road) connection table in the cafeteria during mega vacated by longtime Rep. John Davis, Republican legal battle with the Harris County Republican “This is an investment that will yield positive • Replacement campuses for: Mae Smythe, L. lunch for bus transportation. Dennis Paul easily defeated Democrat John Gay. Party, incumbent George Risner received 21,157 results for our students, staff and the communi- F. Smith and Pomeroy Paul received 68 percent of the vote (26,384 total votes. ty,” Lewis said. “We are incredibly thankful for • New technology (expansion of 1-to-1 tech- Jessup carnival, health fair votes) to Gay’s 32 percent (12,519 total votes). PISD bond the voters and everyone involved for being sup- nology initiative and network/infrastructure up- Jessup Elementary will host its annual fall In the contest for the U.S. House District 22 Voters approved the Pasadena Independent portive to the very end. We look forward to the dates) carnival and health fair on Friday, Nov. 7, from seat, incumbent Pete Olson will maintain his School District’s $175.5 million bond issue to next chapter.” • Facility management 4 to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to come position, handily defeating Democrat Frank provide three replacement campuses, three new The schoolhouse bond will allow PISD to The board approved the 2014 bond pack- out and have fun. Also, learn many ways to Briscoe and Libertarian candidate Rob Lapham. campuses, program-based campus additions and move forward with the facilities construction age based on a recommendation by the Future support good health. All proceeds will go to- Olson received 67 percent of the vote (100,780 renovations and new technology. plan at no tax-rate increase. The plan includes: Facilities Committee, comprising parents and ward Jessup Elementary activities funding for total votes), while Briscoe received 32 percent According to Harris County reports, 74 per- • Dobie High School ninth-grade campus community members who engaged in conversa- fi eld trips and other student events. • Rayburn High School Early College High tions with the board, staff and community since School wing September 2013. The 2014 bond issue addresses • South Houston High School Early College needs identifi ed by the FFC in the 2011 bond that Morris fall carnival Nov. 8 High School wing had to be removed from the earlier bond package Morris Middle School will host its second • Renovations to Memorial High School for because of cost. annual fall carnival Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 an Early College High School program Lewis said the master facilities plan slated a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission tickets are • Career and Technical High School expan- in the $175.5 million bond package was mainly $10; tickets for children under 5 are $5. This Paul, wife sion wing addition Continued on Page 2A carnival is a fundraiser benefi ting the orches- tra students at the school. Attractions include a freestanding rock celebrate wall, 65-foot obstacle course, bungee run, Thousands attend Grace event Velcro wall, moonwalk, pumpkin smash and a By James Bolen half of the petition names invalid due to legal is- variety of carnival games for children of all Thousands fl ocked to Grace Community sues, effectively postponing the vote. ages. Last year was the inaugural carnival, and victory Church Nov. 2, for its I Stand Sunday event to Opponents subsequently fi led a suit with the it was a huge success with more than 500 in protest Mayor Annise Parker’s now-withdrawn city challenging the removal of the signatures, attendance. plan to subpoena the sermons of local pastors prompting the city to initially request the related Republican Dennis Paul who opposed the controversial Houston Equal sermons, before later backing off the demand. Lariaettes hold garage sale handily defeated Democrat Rights Ordinance (HERO). Several speakers at the event felt the city’s ac- John Gay in the race to fi ll Estimates place the crowd at between 6,000 tions had threatened religious freedom. The families of the Dobie Lariaettes will the state District 129 seat and 7,000, with tens of thousands more watching “By God’s great and mighty hand, our faith hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 being vacated by longtime a live stream of the event online. once again remains free,” Cruz said via satel- a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stuchbery parking lot. Rep. John Davis, receiving 68 Guest speakers included former Arkansas lite. “But these threats are ever-present. They are Spaces are available for $25. The sale will percent of the vote to Gay’s Gov. Mike Huckabee, Alan and Phil Robertson coming from every direction, and we must re- raise money for the team trip. 32 percent. An engineer by of Duck Dynasty, Fox News Radio host Todd main vigilant. If we speak with resounding voice For details, contact Elizabeth Gonzalez at trade, Paul has lived in Dis- Starnes, Family Research Council President and if we stand for religious liberty, the truth will 281-250-5222. trict 129 for 26 years and Tony Perkins and the Rev. Ed Young of Second prevail. Out of the rubble, we will restore the has owned a small business Baptist Church Houston. Video presentations faith that is the rock of this nation.” Frazier carnival Nov. 8 in District 129 for 12 years. from conservative politicians such as Rick San- Other speakers took a somewhat lighter ap- torum and Ted Cruz were also shown. proach. Frazier Elementary will hold a fall carnival He is pictured to the left cele- The ordinance, aimed at curbing discrimina- “For all you ladies in Texas ... when you’re on Saturday, Nov. 8. Those who are interested brating with his wife Eliza at tion against gay and transgender residents, was seated in your restroom, putting on your Maybel- in reserving vendors’ space, contact Maria his campaign headquarters signed into law by Parker, who is openly gay, last line – when I need to take a leak, I’m not going Arriaga at [email protected] or at Tuesday night. May. there,” said Phil Robertson, referring to HERO’s 713-740-0560. The fee for booth space is $40 Opponents of the measure, which included transgender bathroom rights component. with electricity, or $35 without. Photo by Marie Flickinger multiple area pastors, collected more than 50,000 Despite the city’s withdrawal of the subpoe- signatures to force a repeal referendum on the nas, the lawsuit is moving forward. The trial is Burnett seeks festival vendors Nov. 4 ballot, but city offi cials deemed more than scheduled to begin Jan. 19. Burnett Elementary will host its annual fall festival Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, refreshments, music and a silent auction. Funds raised will enhance Motorcyclist dies in Fuqua crash student and teacher programs. A motorcyclist was killed in an accident Sat- turned in front of him, making a left-hand turn The festival is seeking vendors to sell urday, Nov. 1, in the 9000 block of Fuqua at north near Clearwood Crossing. Aguirre struck crafts, etc. To reserve a booth for $25, or $30 Hellyer speaks on state of San Jac Clearwood Crossing. the vehicle head on and died on impact, police for a booth with electrical access, call Teresa Raul Aguirre, 19, was pronounced dead at the said. Abel at 713-740-0536. By James Bolen – one of the world’s largest medical centers, and scene. The driver of the HHR, a 23-year-old woman, San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda the Port of Houston – the nation’s busiest seaport According to police, Aguirre was traveling was questioned and released without charges. Knights sell BBQ sandwiches Hellyer spoke to a crowd of elected offi cials and for foreign trade.” west on Fuqua at a high rate of speed around Police said alcohol was not a factor in the ac- industry leaders Friday, Oct. 31, on the current One particular San Jac program involved re- 8 p.m. when an eastbound silver Chevy HHR cident. The Knights of Columbus will serve barbe- state of the school. certifying NASA engineers when talks of layoffs cue sandwiches, chips and a drink for $6 Sat- Notable attendees included representatives arose following the retirement of the shuttle pro- urday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 from the offi ces of Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted gram. a.m. until sold out at St. Luke’s, 11011 Hall. Cruz, state Sen. Larry Taylor, state Rep. Ed “We have a long history of getting training Police investigate Sagemeadow shooting Takeout only. Veterans will be served at no Thompson, state Rep. Mary Ann Perez, Harris grants related to NASA and its contractors,” Houston Police are investigating a shooting waiting on Hall Road. cost. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior County Judge Ed Emmett, Harris County Com- Hellyer said. “One that I was most excited about that took place Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the 10800 The vehicle was described as a four-door Program and priest retirement. missioner El Franco Lee, Houston City Council was from the Texas Workforce Commission to block of Sagemeadow that sent the victim to the Mercury or Buick. Member Dave Martin, Harris County Precinct 8 help retrain NASA engineers who may have hospital in critical condition. There is no known motive in the case, but po- Kirkmont HOA to meet Constable Phil Sandlin, Harris County Precinct 2 been laid off due to the discontinuation of the According to police, the 33-year-old male vic- lice said narcotics were found at the scene. The Kirkmont Association Inc. Section 1 Constable Chris Diaz, Harris County Tax Asses- shuttle program. Through this grant, we were tim was returning home with a friend around 11 The victim is expected to survive. Homeowners Association will meet Wednes- sor-Collector Mike Sullivan and Pearland Mayor able to create the Aerospace Transition Center p.m. when he was approached in his driveway by Anyone with any information about this case day, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkmont Tom Reid. and offer free courses to engineers so they could an unknown male, who shot him several times. is urged to contact HPDs’ Major Assaults Unit at MUD building at 10102 Blackhawk. Meetings Hellyer stressed the importance of working retrain for oil and gas careers and fi nd employ- A witness said the shooter then fl ed the scene 713-308-3600 or Houston Crimestoppers at 713- are the second Wednesday of each month. closely with local industry. ment in that expanding industry.” in a vehicle driven by a second person who was 222-TIPS (8477). All Kirkmont Section 1 residents are wel- “Whether you want to call it good fortune or Hellyer explained that the allied health and come to attend to discuss violation letters and good location, San Jacinto College is at the hub science building in which the meeting was held share comments or concerns. of the industries that drive the Houston econo- is a state-of-the-art facility aimed at preparing my,” Hellyer said. “We partner with NASA’s students to enter the medical fi eld. Garza, back on track Kirkmont Sect. 3 & 4 meet spacefl ight program, the Houston medical center Continued on Page 2A Kirkmont Section 3 and 4 Community Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkmont Volunteers clean up Sagemont MUD Building, 10102 Blackhawk Blvd. All residents are encouraged to attend this Multiple volunteers, city offi cials and deputies Community leaders at the event said plans are meeting. The 2015 annual maintenance fees from the Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce pitched in being made to foreclose on the homes and others and deed restrictions will be discussed, and to beautify the community Saturday, Nov. 1, by like it to get the properties back on the tax rolls. board members will be elected. participating in the Let’s Spark Sagemont proj- The aforementioned Sageoak home, abandoned ect. following the death of the owner, currently has Silver Bells fundraiser set A joint effort between the City of Houston back taxes in excess of $50,000. and the Sagemont Civic Club, the event involved Residents with information about an aban- Tri-County Republican Women will hold cleaning up litter and debris and making land- doned property in the area that might be a can- its annual Silver Bells Luncheon & Christmas scape improvements throughout the area. didate for foreclosure are asked to contact the Shopping Market on Sunday, Nov. 9, at One of the highlights of the project was clean- Leader at 281-481-5656 or mynews@south Golfcrest Country Club. Tickets are $40. For ing up two area residences that have been aban- beltleader.com. more information and tickets, contact Gayle doned. See related photos on Page 6A. Organizers of the project are planning similar Chapman at 281-485-9585. City crews had cleaned a vacant property in events in the near future and hope to have a larger the 11400 block of Sagehollow at an earlier date, turnout, as less than 10 volunteers (one actually Sagemont Civic Club meets while volunteers cleaned one Saturday in the from the Sagemeadow subdivision) participated, The Sagemont Civic Club will hold its 11300 block of Sageoak. despite weeks of promotion. monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Sagemont Park Community center at Hughes Road and the beltway. Sagemont Garza runs in first race since attack residents are encouraged to attend to discuss Dog attack victim and avid runner Monica ones who came out to cheer me on.” matters of importance to the neighborhood. Garza recently returned to the track, participating Charles Jordan, whom Garza credits for sav- in the Pearland Area Running Club’s annual 10K ing her life, and his wife Sharon were also in at- Highland Meadow meets Monster Dash in Silverlake. tendance. The monthly meeting of the Highland Family and friends gathered at the fi nish line “I am so incredibly grateful they were able to Meadow HOA will be held Wednesday, Nov. to cheer Garza on as she fi nished the race with an be there and see me fi nish my race,” Garza said. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Parker Williams Library, offi cial time of 1:03:40. “It is because of them that I was able to race at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Homeowners are en- “The weather was perfect, and I was greeted all.” Monica Garza (Back row, right) recently returned to the race track, participating in the couraged to attend. with a host of family and friends at the fi nish Garza was attacked by two pit bulls on March Pearland Area Running Club’s annual 10K Monster Dash. The event marked the fi rst Questions prior to the meeting may be line,” Garza said. “As I crossed the fi nish line, 5 while jogging on the hike and bike trail near time Garza has raced since a March 5 pit bull attack nearly left her without the use of directed to Deniece Reyes with C.I.A. Services my emotions took over, and the tears started Blackhawk. She suffered 52 lacerations in the at- her legs. Shown above supporting Garza at the race are her husband, Randy Garza, her Inc. at 713-981-9000 or at deniece.reyes@ fl owing. I am so proud of myself for making a tack and has since undergone multiple surgeries daughter Savannah, 11, and son Max, 7. ciaservices.com. comeback, and I am thankful for all of my loved and hundreds of hours of physical therapy. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 6, 2014 Nominations sought In My Opinion for Pasadena ISD Deaths Shackleton’s dad was also wounded...the bullet holes are in doches, Texas, to Marvin G. sister Janis Ballard and hus- throughout her time in Vir- the sleeve as the bullet went through his James Loren and Pauline Angle, who pre- band Billy of Kemah; grand- ginia, singing with the folk arm. I have lots of photos, some dated on Distinguished Alumnus ceded him in death. daughters Nicole Rogers and group and Lifeteen Band and remembered back. The Pasadena Independent Forms can also be Layne Happy Birthday Daddy! His photos from Iwo Jima were in his School District is accepting obtained by calling 713-740- Angle served in the U.S. Renee Rogers of Pearland; sharing her talents giving vo- If my dad were still here he would be 100 footlocker that was stolen when he returned nominations for the Pasadena 0187. Air Force and was employed and grandsons Ryan Ehlinger cal lessons to several of the years old today! Lt. Col. Stephen K. Paw- to the USA after that battle, so I don’t have ISD’s Distinguished Alumnus Nominations may be sub- by Texas Air National Guard and Sean Ehlinger of Houston. high school students. loski, USMC, was born Nov. 4, 1914 and those. I was born while he was in Korea and Award for 2015. mitted to Renea Ivy, associ- from which he retired. He The funeral service cel- A vigil was held Sunday, passed away at the age of 81 in Houston in he got his letter about me 3 months after I The award recognizes a ate superintendent for com- was also a member of Harris ebrating Rogers’ life was Nov. 2, 2014, at 7 p.m. and a 1996. arrived, along with his promotion to Major! Pasadena ISD alumnus who munications and community County Beekeepers Associa- held at Niday Funeral Home funeral Mass was held Mon- He was an awesome Dad and a war Among his other accolades he was a has made significant contri- relations, Pasadena ISD, tion, serving as president for – Beamer Chapel. Interment day, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m., both hero in the Marine Corps. He enlisted in wonderful single dad to his teen daughter butions to society and whose 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, the 10 years prior to his pro- followed at Galveston Me- in the chapel at Mary Queen 1934 and retired in 1964...wow 30 years! (me)...that was unheard of in the 1960s. He accomplishments and career Pasadena, TX 77502. For longed hospitalization. morial Park in Hitchcock. Catholic Church in Friends- He was awarded a Silver Star and Purple became a Deputy Sheriff in San Diego, CA Survivors include his wood. Interment followed at Heart (Guadalcanal), Bronze Star (Korea), after the Marines, and eventually became have brought credit to Pasa- additional information, call dena and Pasadena ISD. 713-740-0247. sister, Delphine Dodd of Patricia Mary Mount Olivet Catholic Cem- among other commendations. I have saved the Best Grandpa to my sons. Houston; brother Joe Angle etery. his sword, formal uniforms, and proudly dis- Thank you Dad for your love and service Nominees must demon- Past recipients of the strate a commitment to the Distinguished Alumnus and wife Judy of Jackson- Belan A memorial service cel- play his medals in a shadow box. to our Nation, and your family! I miss you ville, Texas; nieces Rebecca ebrating Belan’s life will be I even have the faded green uniform shirt every day. And Happy Birthday to the Ma- educational, social, spiritual Award are: and personal growth of the 2014 Calvin Powitzky, Hixson and husband Grant held Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at he wore in the battle of Guadalcanal when rine Corps on Nov. 10th. of Houston, Tamara Hitt and 7 p.m. at Four County Players he carried a wounded Marine while my dad Mary Lou Shackleton young people of our commu- Pasadena High School – James Loren Layne, 60, nity through volunteer efforts Class of 1964; 2013 – Dr. husband Shawn of College theater located in Barbours- former longtime South Belt Station, Katherine Wood ville, Va. in Pasadena schools or any John Morgan, Pasadena High resident, died on Tuesday, youth-related organization. School – Class of 1959; 2012 and husband John of Inman, Election results announced Oct. 28, 2014, in Dimebox, S.C., and Mary Claire Angle They must also live or work – Dr. Frank Young, Pasadena Texas. Jean B. Jones Continued from Page 1A ing and infrastructure limita- will serve the Almeda-Genoa within the boundaries of the High School – Class of 1958; of Cincinnati, Ohio; nephews He was the owner of a Don Dodd and Bobby Dodd fueled by rapid growth in tions and classroom space. area of Houston and Inter- school district. 2011 – Dr. Mike McKinney, welding repair business. Pasadena in recent years and The $54.45 million seg- mediate No. 11, which will The Distinguished Alum- Sam Rayburn High School – and wife Beth of San Anto- Layne is preceded in death nio, and John Harrison Angle will provide facilities and ment of the bond will fund serve the Riverstone Ranch nus Award will be presented Class of 1969; 2010 – Rick by his father, Robert Layne, programs for future growth. renovations and additions to subdivision. at a special reception in the Schriever, Sam Rayburn of Seattle, Wash; and many and brother David Layne. friends and colleagues. “The bond will ensure en- each high school campus. Another $12 million will spring. A bronze plaque will High School – Class of 1973; Suvivors include his wife, rollment relief at existing high This includes the addition go toward expanding the dis- be dedicated at the reception 2009 – Dr. Byron Tapley, A service celebrating An- Debbie Ann Layne; children gle’s life was held at 10 a.m. schools to address crowding of a Dobie ninth-grade cam- trict’s 1-to-1 laptop technol- and placed at the front Pasadena High School – Jamie Robert Layne, Chris- due to new housing develop- pus, additional classroom ogy initiative and equipment entrance to the Administration Class of 1951; 2008 – James Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, Patricia Mary “Tricia” tina Leann Karsten (Jacob at Niday Funeral Home – Belan, 52, died peacefully ments in the district,” Lewis space to accommodate an across the district. Building. R. Smith, South Houston Karsten), Jared Reed Layne said. “Now, we can replace additional 200 students at the The remaining $2.5 mil- Those wishing to submit a High School – Class of 1960; Beamer Chapel. in her sleep at her home in and Heather Marie Layne; Interment followed in Ruckersville, Va., on Sunday, some of our oldest campuses Career and Technical High lion is planned for a facilities nomination should return a 2007 – Dr. Carlton Horbelt, grandchildren Seth Layne, so we can make sure our stu- School, and renovations to management team to assist in completed form along with Pasadena High School – Nacogdoches County on CR Oct. 26, 2014. She was born Paige Karsten, Hailee Karsten, 929 off Highway 204 in Linn in Perth Amboy, N.J., on June dents are learning in the best the remaining high schools the construction of the bond any supporting documenta- Class of 1973; 2006 – Dr. Bailey Lane, McKayla Kar- environment we can provide.” providing extra space for an projects. tion such as newspaper clip- Mary Campbell-Fox, Dobie Flat Cemetery. The cemetery 27, 1962. She was a former sten and Zeric Jones; his moth- is near Angle’s favorite land South Belt area resident. The largest part of the Early College High School Now that the bond has pings or resumes by Dec. 5, High School – Class of 1976; er, Maxine Layne; and siblings bond called for $60.5 million program. passed, construction planning 2014. 2005 – J. Michael Solar, Sam on which he loved to hunt. Belan was preceded in Jean B. Jones, 81, long- Cora Blankanship, Clayton death by her father, John An- time South Belt resident, died to build replacement cam- An estimated $46.1 mil- and scheduling are in the be- A nomination form can be Rayburn High School – Class Hardman, Robin Layne, Tim puses for Mae Smythe, L. F. lion will be used for con- ginning phase. Look for more accessed from the home page of 1971; and 2004 – Dr. Paul Gail Elizabeth drew Belan. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. She Layne (Josie Layne) and John Survivors include her was born on Jan. 13, 1933, in Smith and Pomeroy elemen- struction on the new campus- information in the following of the Pasadena ISD website Zanowiak, South Houston Layne. tary schools to address roof- es, Elementary No. 36, which weeks. at www1.pasadenaisd.org. High School – Class of 1965. Rogers mother, Levenia Mary Be- Kurtain, Texas, and raised in Graveside services were lan; four sisters: Catherine Bryan, Texas. She graduated held Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, Belan (Howard Marshburn), from high school with high at 1:30 p.m. at Houston Na- Mary Belan Doggett (David), honors and was a member of SJC meeting . . . tional Cemetery in Houston. Andrea Mary Belan Fischer the National Honor Society. Hospital earns award (Darrell), and Jeanette Mary She was a civil service em- Continued from Page 1A dual credit and early college Joseph Daniel Belan; her aunt, Cynthia ployee for more than 30 years. Memorial Hermann South- Officer Erin S. Asprec. CEO Robert A. Frist, Jr. “Facilities like this allow high school enrollments,” Fitzgerald Turner (Alan) and Jones is preceded in death east Hospital was recently To qualify for an award, a HealthStream is an orga- our faculty to combine tech- Hellyer said. “This fall, we Beagen uncle Royce Fitzgerald (Bar- by her father, Rufus Batten; recognized with the Excel- hospital must have been a nization dedicated to improv- nology, lab simulations and are up approximately 900 un- bara) in Australia; many Aus- mother Jessie Lee Batten; lence through Insight award medical staff satisfaction cli- ing patient outcomes through classroom instruction into an der-the-age-of-17 students. tralian and American nieces sisters Doris Soape, Dorothy for overall physician satis- ent of HealthStream in 2013, the development of health amazing teaching and learn- Also for this fall, we saw and nephews, including Mor- Bownds, Ruth Sokal and Ha- faction by HealthStream, scored in the 75th percentile care organizations’ greatest ing experience,” Hellyer said. reductions in our non-tradi- gan Mary, Emily Anna, Em- zel McMillon; brother Carl- Inc. or higher, and conducted a asset: their people. Its suite “On each of our three cam- tional enrollment (those over ily Kathryn, Mary Margaret ton Batten; son Mark Jones; Memorial Hermann South- minimum of 50 physician of software-as-a-service puses, we have built similar 22), which may link with the and Paisley Rae. granddaughter Kimberley east was awarded this honor surveys. Memorial Hermann solutions are used by health science buildings where the low unemployment in this re- Belan was a band mem- Asher; and grandson Austin for its commitment to excel- Southeast was chosen for care employees in the U.S. labs and work spaces repli- gion.” ber and honor graduate of Jones. lence in medical staff satis- receiving the highest ratings for training and learning cate the kinds of facilities that Hellyer closed by say- Gail Elizabeth Rogers, 73, Friendswood High School. Survivors include her faction with a physician sat- in medical staff satisfaction management, talent manage- our students will see when ing the state of the college, died on Thursday, Oct. 30, She earned her Bachelor of daughter, Sheryl Asher of isfaction score in the 98th from among HealthStream’s ment, performance assess- they enter the workforce. Our as well as its future, could 2014. She was born on July Arts in literature and psy- La Porte; son Kevin and Sa- percentile for 2013. clients, as well as for exceed- ment, credentialing, and challenge is making sure that be summed up by the word 29, 1941, to James Oliver chology from the University bine Jones of Sagemont; and “Memorial Hermann ing industry standards. managing simulation-based our facilities are up to date as “success.” and Lucy Elizabeth Burns of of Houston-Clear Lake. In daughter-in-law Kellie Jones Southeast is distinguished by “We applaud Memorial training programs. More than technology changes and there “We are meeting the needs Groves, Texas. She was a for- addition to her love of liter- of Alvin; sisters Mary and its high caliber, talented phy- Hermann Southeast Hospi- half of the nation’s hospitals are advances in the sciences, of today and preparing to mer South Belt area resident. ature, she loved to sing, not Lloyd Simpson of Locust, sicians and medical staff, its tal’s high-level commitment – representing approximately medical treatment and diag- meet the challenges of the fu- After graduating from only with her sisters, Mary N.C., and Catherine and Rob- comprehensive and innova- to excellence in health care, 3.85 million health care pro- Joseph Daniel Beagen, 81, nosis.” ture,” Hellyer said. “I hope it school, she married and moved and Andrea, in the St. Ber- ert Alter of Bryan; brother tive health care services, and and are pleased to recognize fessionals – have chosen died in Houston on Oct. 29, The chancellor noted the is now very clear to you that to Houston. She worked in nadette’s choir and at home Ronald and Jackie Batten of its long history of responding their achievement through HealthStream’s platform of 2014. He was born on June average student age has now the state of San Jacinto Col- retail sales at Foley’s for 21 around the family piano, but South Park, Fla.; and sister- to the needs of our communi- our presentation of an Ex- products and solutions. 30, 1933, in Elizabeth, N.J. dropped to 23.5 years. lege is all about success. That years and retired as an assis- with the Catholic students at in-law Jere Batten of Sugar ty,” said Memorial Hermann cellence through Insight “With a true belief in our Beagen served in the U.S. “We continue to see our is student success, communi- tant store manager to take care UVA when she moved to Vir- Land, Texas; grandchildren: Southeast Chief Executive award,” said HealthStream mission and values, 125 phy- Navy. He lived in the Houston average age getting lower, ty success and business and of her grandchildren. ginia. Alicia Asher and Aaron Gen- sicians and 61 employees area for more than 50 years, which is due to increases in industry partner success.” Rogers enjoyed many During her years in Vir- tile, Christy and Chris Jones, have worked at Memorial 38 of those in the South Belt hobbies including paint- ginia, Belan was active in Kevin D. Jones and Jessica Hermann Southeast for at area, and he retired after 42 ing, calligraphy, planting several theater groups, in- Jones; great-grandchildren least 20 years; more than 320 years of service with AT&T. fl owers, cooking, traveling, cluding Four County Players, Korah, Ethan and Andrey Fire safety at Atkinson employees have worked here He was of Catholic faith. and spending time with her as an actress, crew member, Jones and Xander Gentile. for at least five,” said Director He is preceded in death by friends. Her strongest attri- lighting technician, graph- Services will be held at of Physician Resources his parents, Owen and Marie bute was her love for her fam- ic designer, and director. As Niday Funeral Home with Rebecca Lilley. “That is a Beagen, and six of his nine ily and friends. an original member of the graveside services at Forest solid testament to our convic- siblings. She is survived by her singing and dance group Park East. The Rev. Emory tion that if we take good care Survivors include his wife husband, Victor Rogers of Love SPIRIT, she performed Gadd will offi ciate. Pall bear- of employees and physicians, of 60 years, Ruth Ann Be- Pearland; son Steve Rogers at nursing homes and liv- ers will be Kevin D. Jones, they are better equipped, agen; children: Linda Hud- and wife Yvette of Pearland; ing facilities from 2001 to John Allison, Avery Hoggard, involved, and willing to take gens and husband Stephen, daughter Susan Ehlinger and 2014. She was a member of Chris Jones, Aaron Gentile that extra step to elevate Bonnie Aronson, Debbie husband Kevin of Houston; St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Dustin Vic. patient care.” Lilley, Corinne Bernal, Laura Memorial Hermann South- Cole and husband Clint, Ruth east has been recognized by Ann Pecot and partner Di- The Joint Commission as a anna Escamilla, and Daniel Healthcare top performer on Key Quality Joseph Beagen and partner Metrics in 2013, ranked by Raul Asoy; 10 grandchil- CareChex as one of the top dren; 15 great-grandchildren; Amenities: brothers Peter and Michael; 10 hospitals for orthopedic ◆ Rehabilitation-Physical, care in 2014, and presented and sister Kate. the Texas Health Care The funeral service was Occupational and Quality Improvement Gold held on Monday, Nov. 3, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Director 2014, at noon, at Crowder Speech Therapy Award for excellent, high ◆ of Physician Resources Rebecca Lilley (left) ac- quality care among patients Funeral Home in Pearland Wound Care cepted the Excellence through Insight award for with acute myocardial infarc- with Bill Cole offi ciating. In- Specialized Care. Advance Recovery. ◆ terment followed at Houston Pain Management overall physician satisfaction from HealthStream tion, heart failure, pneumo- National Cemetery. Total Wellness. ◆ CEO Robert A. Frist Jr. Photo submitted nia, and surgical care. Post-Operative Care Memorial donations may 11902 Resource Parkway ◆ be sent to the Wounded War- Cardiac Services riors project at www.wound 281-922-6802 ◆ Intravenous Therapy Services edwarrior project.org. ◆ Houston Fire Department Senior Capt. Charles Sala- White Elephant Sale Nov. 7-8 Respiratory Care zar (left) and kindergartener Kevin Umana are shown A White Elephant Sale will be held at the Sagemont Park Townhouses, 11601 Sabo, Donald Lee ◆ Pulmonary Services during Atkinson Elementary’s Fire Safety Month. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Salazar was at the school to speak to the kindergarten Angle Hospice/Respite Care and fi rst-grade classes about fi re safety. He often comes to volunteer at the school in one capacity or another. Dobie presents Grease Nov. 20-22 Donald Lee Angle, 66, J. Frank Dobie Fine Arts Department will present Grease Nov. 20-22 at 7 p.m. and longtime South Belt resident, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 713-340- died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, 0370, ext. 04245, to purchase tickets in advance. under the care of Vitas Hos- Church sells turkey dinners pice and Vosswood Nursing Genoa United Methodist Church is currently taking Center in Houston, follow- orders for its annual turkey dinner. Orders received by Coffee with State Rep. Bonnen ing a lengthy illness. He was Monday, Nov. 17, will be delivered on Friday, Nov. 21, at The League City Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee with State Rep. Dr. Greg born Dec. 1, 1947, in Nacog- a designated time. Saturday, Nov. 22, will be dine-in or Bonnen on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Butler’s Courtyard, 122 Michigan pick-up at the church on 12501 Palmsprings. Each dinner Ave. in League City. This event is open to all League City Chamber of Commerce and the includes turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed general public. Bonnen will speak in regards to the security of U.S. borders. Reservations sweet potatoes, green beans, roll and cake. Plates are $8 can be made at www.leaguecitychamber or by calling 281-338-7339. OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas Grown!Grown! for adults, and $5 for child. New Covenant tutorials Local library events set New Covenant Christian Church, 10603 Blackhawk, Parker Williams Branch offers tutorials to students in fi rst through 12th grade in The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Branch Library, the South Belt area on Wednesdays. Tutorials will be from 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. For information, call 281-484-4230. Movie Madness will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Celebrate Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown. Rated G. Tax-Aide volunteers sought Preschool storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, Houston-area AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help about 50,000 low-in- Vietnamese storytime is every Saturday - Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m. NNowow wwithith ttwowo llocationsocations ttoo come and over-60 taxpayers. For the 2015 tax season, and Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with volunteers are needed now for two four-hour shifts week- Loc Bui. bbetteretter serveserve ourour communitycommunity ly as a Tax-Aide tax counselor, greeter, technology coor- For information on programs and events, call 281-484-2036. dinator or administrator. Training will be provided in Bracewell Branch Library Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home January at Clear Lake-area churches. Speakers of Spanish Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint, recently listed its programs 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston and English are especially needed. Learn more and sign for Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. up at www.aarp.org/tavolun teer8 (English only). Thursdays – Computer Basics at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics at 3:30 p.m.; Basic 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 PowerPoint at 5 p.m.; and Spanish Computer Basics 1 at 6:15 p.m. St. Luke’s seeks donations On Saturday, Nov. 8, Citizenship classes are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The free Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other Social Services at St. Luke’s Catholic Church is con- course is designed to guide particpants through the naturalization process, and funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. ducting a food drive for their Thanksgiving program. preparation for the interview. Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. The Bracewell Branch Library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Nonperishable foods and gift cards are needed as well as Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you toiletries and paper goods. Bring donations to the church, Veterans Day. except the gift cards, which should be brought to the Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. followed by Baby/ make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, church office at 11011 Hall Road. All donations are great- Toddler Playtime at 11 a.m.; Computer Basics at 3:15 p.m.; and Internet Basics at and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. ly appreciated. For additional information, call the church 4:30 p.m. at 281-481-6816. For information on programs, call the Bracewell Branch Library at 832-393-2580. Thursday, November 6, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 PISD students named AP National Scholars Stuchbery students win bicycles At Pasadena Independent Districtwide, 230 students dents were named AP Rayburn High School, Pasadena ISD’s five high School District’s October have earned the designation National Scholars. These stu- Roberto Rosas of Pasadena schools were also named AP board meeting, more than 20 of AP Scholar, AP Scholar dents took a combined total Memorial High School, Scholars of Distinction and students were honored for with Honor, AP Scholar with of 61 AP exams over two Pedro Reyes of Pasadena Honor. AP Scholars of Honor their academic excellence Distinction and AP National years and earned qualifying High School, and Tony Ly must take a minimum of and exceptional achievement Scholar by the College scores on each of them. and Tuan Phan of J. Frank three AP exams and score on college-level Advanced Board. The AP National Scholars Dobie High School. three or higher on a five-point Placement Program Exams. Five Pasadena ISD stu- are Eduardo Montero of Sam Students from each of scale. The AP Scholars of Honor present at the meeting were: Jaime Garcia and David Dobie students earn AP Scholar awards Escalera of Pasadena High School; Jonlee Alvaro of Pasadena Memorial High School; Steven Moncrief and Dillon Nassour of Sam Rayburn High School; and Diego Medina and Karen Perez of South Houston High School. AP Scholars of Distinction must take a minimum of five AP exams earning a score of 3.5 or higher on a five-point scale. The AP Scholars of Dis- tinction present at the meet- ing were: Juan Reyes, Adolfo Gracia, Vincent Gonzales, Stuchbery Elementary students recently par- from Shirley Young’s second-grade class, are the William Little and Moham- ticipated in the Pasadena Lions Club Walk for winning students: Joelle Jagdeo (left) and Jaylon mad Shobaki of J. Frank Sight. All students raising money were entered Lasker (right) with their bikes, and Stuchbery PE Dobie High School; Alicia in a drawing for two brand-new bikes. Pictured, coach Kevin Albert. Photo submitted Olivo of Sam Rayburn High School; and Arlen Suarez of South Houston High School. “We are very proud of San Jacinto College offers new certification these students and the suc- cess they have already achieved as seniors in high course for pharmacists, pharmacy techs Dobie High School students pictured were recog- with a score of 3 or higher. Pictured are, left to school,” Kirk Lewis, superin- The San Jacinto College dures and techniques consis- fee for the certification exam at 13735 Beamer Road. nized at the Pasadena Independent School Dis- right, Juan Reyes, Adolfo Gracia, Vincent Gonza- tendent of schools, said. “It’s Continuing and Professional tent with United States is included in the cost of the To register, call 281-669- trict board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for being lez, Jacob Little, Mohammad Shobaki and Princi- important to celebrate their Development division will Pharmacopeia standards, course. The San Jacinto Col- 4702 or 281-998-6150, ext. awarded AP Scholar with Distinction. The award pal Franklin Moses. academic excellence and offer a new course to train which include the dosage cal- lege South campus is located 3597. is based upon students passing multiple AP exams Photo submitted show others what comes pharmacists and pharmacy culations required for sterile from hard work.” technicians on the topic of product preparation and safe sterile product preparation handling and preparation of and aseptic technique. hazardous drugs. WWHITEHITE ELEPHANTELEPHANT SSALEALE The sterile compounding Most health system phar- SAGEMONT PARK TOWNHOUSES Melillo Middle School lists first 9-weeks rolls and IV certification course macy settings require IV-cer- will take place on Nov. 7, 8, tification or prior experience 11601 Sabo – Fri. & Sat. 11/7 & 11/8 Melillo Middle School do, Deven Lendsey, Kevin and Paul Vu. ander Garcia, Joseph Garcia, Ngueyn, Trishta Ngueyn, Alan and 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 for employment consider- 9 AM - 4 PM recently named its first nine- Lewis, Larry Lopez, Mircea Sixth grade Alonso Garza, Brissa Garza, Nguyen, Albert Nguyen, p.m., at the college’s South ation. This State Board of weeks honor roll students for Marinescu, Lexi Martinez, Honor roll Madison Gates, Megan Bruce Nguyen, Duy Nguyen, campus. Students will learn Pharmacy training meets the the 2014-15 school year. Alex Mateo, Crystal Mejia, Gail Aflalo, Maliah Akhter, Godeke, David Gomez, Roy Harrison Nguyen, Henry to apply pharmaceutical and requirements for IV-certified Fifth grade Matthew Mendiola, Avry Anna Allen, Anabella Amaro, Gomez, Enrique Gonzales and Nguyen, Nhi Nguyen, Celeste medical terminology and pharmacy technicians and Honor roll Munoz, Xavier Musquiz, Anthonie Amboree, Maryam Alayna Gonzalez. Ortiz, Corban Parker, Nallely abbreviations used in pro- pharmacists. New Covenant Nadine Ahmed, Montserrat Brian Nguyen, Grace Nguyen, Badr, Aliyah Barreiro, Joseph Anthony Gracias, Gabriel Pena, Hailey Perez, Jacob cessing medication orders Cost of the sterile com- Alba, Keegan Ashworth, Kelly Nguyen, Kim Nguyen Batres, Annaya Belton, Kait- Granados, Aixa Guerra, Perez, Kevin Pham, Mary and sterile product labels. pounding and IV certification Christian Church Daycare Andre Barrientos, Morgan and Aram Nichols. lyn Bess, Jason Betancourt, Ericka Hay, Christopher Her- Pham and Jordan Promise. They will demonstrate proce- course is $475. 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Jose Martinez, Erin Maslonka, Tyler, Michael Vega, Madylin Se Habla Español Hernandez, Annie Herrera- son, Brianna Toro, Trinity Abby Duron, Drake Esco- Kyle McDonald, Nathaly Me- Vela, Joseph Vu, Zachary Before & After school service from Welchez, Vinh Hoang, Hailey Tucker, Genessis Valtierra, bedo, Christian Flores, Jacob jia, Alejandro Melendez, Des- Wallace, Alise Williams, Call 281-481-8500 Weber Elementary & South Belt Area schools Jolivette and Alexis Kamal. Melanie Velazquez, Karina Flores, Krystal Flores, Joshua iree Miller and Janah Naser. Razzmon Williams and Emma including Melillo & Morris Middle Schools Jaidyn Kelley, Rosa Lare- Del Villar, Emilio Villarreal Gamez, Braden Gant, Alex- Jonathan Neira, Lucas Zapata. San Jacinto College leads statewide committees on WECM review and POS development San Jacinto College re- munity and technical college tees, the WECM review curriculum for technical dis- grate programs of studies cently received two Carl D. programs to all secondary instructional specialists (fac- ciplines that will align and into CTE programs and aca- Perkins grants from the U.S. career and technical educa- ulty) can make changes to the sustain the previous work demics; align the program of Department of Education and tion (CTE) programs, as well curriculum where necessary; completed as part of the study development process the Texas Higher Education as courses offered by Work in some cases, even sooner AchieveTexas project and with the efforts of other state Coordinating Board, focus- Force Solutions, which are than the four-year cycle. other programs of study cur- agencies – such as the Texas ing on Workforce Education funded by the Federal Work- “Certain programs that are riculum alignment projects. Skills Standards Board; and Course Manual (WECM) force Investment Act. heavily based on technology AchieveTexas was designed coordinate future work with maintenance and Programs The WECM database of may have ‘triggers’ we’ll to prepare secondary students the P-16 initiative. of Study (POS) development. courses must be reviewed need to convene about prior for a lifetime of success by “The Programs of Study: The WECM maintenance and revised by updating the to the four-year mark,” said preparing them for postsec- Strategic Alignment project grant will fund two work- content of the courses, add- Jeffrey Parks, San Jacinto ondary opportunities, career depicts a shift in how we shops in 2014 and 2015 that ing new courses, and College dean of business and preparation and advance- define a career pathway,” said will review the currency of archiving courses to assure technology. “These triggers ment, meaningful work, and Parks. “Ultimately, it will the business management currency to all stakeholders. are emerging trends in that active citizenship. benefit students by having and administration, finance, All WECM courses are sub- particular industry that re- The goal of the Programs easier transfer pathways marketing, and sales and ser- ject to review by career clus- quire immediate assessment of Study: Strategic Alignment within the state of Texas. If vices career clusters. San ter every four years. These so that the instructional spe- project is to have well-de- they start their program here Jacinto College will lead this workshops ensure that all the cialists can revise the state- fined career pathways that and have to transfer to anoth- year’s WECM maintenance common learning outcomes wide courses in the WECM will shorten the time to er two-year college, they can workshops as part of a com- of the selected CTE programs database to reflect the current degree completion for Texas pick up where they left off. mittee of career and technical align with the current require- trends in that field.” community college students. Employers will benefit from administrators from commu- ments set forth by the Texas Together with other state- The committee will devel- these common pathways nity colleges across Texas. Higher Education Coordi- wide leaders in workforce op a strategic plan with five because when they hire their Since 1998, WECM has nating Board. education, the college will key points: to promote pro- employees, they will have the not only reshaped the way By delving into the fine also lead the steering com- gram of study curriculum same learning outcomes and career and technology cours- details of the courses’ learn- mittee for the Programs of pathway projects; maintain skillsets across the board, es are written and approved ing outcomes, along with Study: Strategic Alignment and sustain alignment with rather than having applicants in Texas, but also served as feedback from individual grant. The committee will Texas Education Agency’s proficient in only certain the database to link all com- program advisory commit- develop a statewide common AchieveTexas project; inte- areas. Employers have stated in our advisory committees that training beyond second- ary education is vital, and these post-secondary pro- September Bears of the Month grams of study pathways really show that pendulum shift of the success that’s out there when it comes to an associate degree versus a four-year degree.” Let the Leader help with your advertising.

Beverly Hills Intermediate Bears of the Month for Karen Arguelles, Lidarian Carter, Jorge Zamu- 281- September are, left to right, (front row) Darianna dio and Victor Deleon Jr. Not pictured are Tiffani Glenn, Marcela Arango, Destiny Alvarez, Tanner Nedd and Lilvy Dao. 481-5656 Vega, (back row) Ashley Tsikis, Donna Nguyen, Photo submitted Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 6, 2014

Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence by Alexis Escort of the Week

BARTONS CELEBRATE BIRTH The following personnel and staff members of Dobie High David and Debra Barton of Pearland are the the Pasadena Independent School District cele- Miguel Serna marks a birthday Nov. 6. Wishes proud parents of a beautiful baby boy, Blake brate birthdays Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. for a happy birthday are sent to Rhonda Dover, James Barton, born Oct. 14 at 7:55 a.m., Burnett Elementary Monique Jackson, Michael Johnson, Tonie weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 19 inches Gloria Solis is wished a happy birthday Nov. 8. Noise and Charles Washington Nov. 7. A dou- long. Grandparents Mike and Karen Barton of Bush Elementary ble birthday is celebrated by Jasmine Hooker Sagemont Park and Jimmy and Janis Wright of Wishes for a happy birthday are sent to Aimee and Stephen Sutton Nov. 8. Lori Alexander Kirkmont are proud as peacocks. Also sharing the Ingalls Nov. 8. is wished a happy birthday Nov. 9. The day for joy are uncle and aunt Scott and Kesha Wright of Frazier Elementary a party for Eula Comfort is Nov. 10. Blow out Pearland. Blake shares the same birthday as big Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent to the candles on a double layer cake for Norma brother Jackson Barton, who turned 3 on Oct. 14. Natalie Ladanyi Nov. 8. Gamino and Schuyler Morris Nov. 11. SWEET 16TH BIRTHDAY FOR REBECCA Meador Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS Rebecca Paredes celebrated her sweet Nov. 8 is the day for a double-layer cake for CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS 16th birthday Oct. 30. Best wishes are sent to Kari Keown and Tina Caudill. Enjoying a birth- The Leader sends happy birthday wishes to Rebecca from dad and mom, Sam and Cynthia day Nov. 10 is Janet Flores. its Facebook friends who celebrate a birthday Paredes, and siblings Samantha, Sammy Jr. Moore Elementary this week: Paredes and Rigoberto Vargas Melgoza. Cindy Gunter celebrates a birthday Nov. 6. Saturday Nov. 8: Karen Swearengin, Matt Laas, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RIGOBERTO South Belt Elementary Gina Ramirez-Salinas and Chris Lee; Sunday, Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Blow out the birthday candles for Chelsey Nov. 9: Shea Bookout, Tom Halata, Frank Rigoberto Vargas Melgoza who celebrates his Law Nov. 9. Sandoval, Raul-Lisa Rodriguez and Patricia 20th birthday Nov. 6, from the Paredes family, Melillo Middle School Overby; Monday, Nov. 10: Ernie Hinesley, Kevin Sam, Cynthia, Sammy Jr. and Rebecca Paredes. Birthday greetings are sent to Kayne Aguilar and John Gentry; Tuesday, Nov. 11: CALLING ALL AVENGERS! Schafroth Nov. 10. Kristi Donaho, Eleetra Meierhoff, Sandy Nichols, Happy 6th birthday to Armando Leandro Beverly Hills Intermediate Charles Griffi ths, Oliver Meili and Rodney Garcia on Nov. 11 from parents Toni and Ar- A birthday wish is sent to Marsha Fuller Nov. Gersteman; and Wednesday, Nov. 12: Mark mando Garcia. Also helping celebrate his birth- 7. Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent to DeVries, Janie Clark and Robin Zacks Grosso. day are maternal grandparents Sandra and Janet Hatch Nov. 11. Marking a birthday Nov. 12 LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Enrique Mendoza, paternal grandparents Silvia is Catherine Smith. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- and Juan Garcia, great-grandparents Antonia Thompson Intermediate gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbelt leader. Calbillo and Raul and Petra Moreno, and aunts, On Nov. 7, blow out the birthday candles for com with OTBF in the subject line. Items must uncles and cousins. VeAnn Richards and Emily Cruz. Celebrating a be submitted by Friday noon for the next week’s SCHOOL DAZE birthday Nov. 8 is Gina Gibson. publication. South Belt Elementary lists 1st 9-weeks rolls South Belt Elementary win, Rhiley Craig and Jeremiah Vallado-Cantu, Faith Vazquez Ja’Niya Coleman, Macy Coop- Vivier, Kyle Vo and Thu Vo. recently released its first nine- DeBoise andAnahi Echeverria. and Angelina Vu. er, Nathan Doyal, Arath Garcia Good Citizen weeks rolls for the 2014-2015 Donald Edwards, Delilah Good Citizen and Joycelyn Garcia. Jakeida Cervantes, Lilliana school year. Students earning Evans, Macy Figueroa, Aniyah Ibrahim Asif, Jordan Ber- Mia Bella Garza, Evalyna Delara, Jocelyn Garcia, Mia status are: Fulton, Ayden Garza, Matthew nard, Vivian Hang, Anthony Gonzales, Michael Granger, Bella Garza, Austin Harless, Kindergarten Gaynor, Nathan Gaytan, Marcos Jennings, Audrey Lopez, Daniel Austin Harless, Brandon Heint- Jesse Marfil, Sarah Massey, Math Whiz Gonzalez, Vivian Hang, Lea Martinez, Morgan Momie, schel, Vi Huynh, Layla Jack, Ayden Munoz, Juliana Perez, Andy Aceves, Aaida Akhtar, Herrera, Aven Hilario-Ruiz, Andrew Nguyen, Jaelynn Perez Michael Knight, Michael Komi, Giovani Ramirez, Camryn The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for Gabriella Aleman, Ayan Alijafri, Alexia Hoang, La’Riah Hous- and Jetziel Velasquez. Alex Le, Gilbert Loehr, Sarah Smith, Jalen Tran and Joseph Oct. 20 through Oct. 24 is junior Raegan Saxton. Olivia Antoine, Ibrahim Asif, ton, Nolan Hua, Anthony First grade Massey, Morgan McGee, Jes- Vivier. The Dobie High School Lariaette Escort of the She is a two-year line member and the daughter Hayden Austin, Jordan Bernard, Jennings, Sheyla Le, Hayden All Star Readers sica Moise, Bao Ngo and Daniel Principal’s Award Week for Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 is junior of Keith and Rae Saxton. Kaci-Lynn Bernard, Connor Limas and Aidan Limbeck. Shawn Armstrong, Joshua Nguyen. Julian Acevedo, Anthony Kevin Willis. He is the son of Barry Willis and Braden, Kolton Brod, Lyiah Audrey Lopez, Armando Arredondo, Kendall Ashworth, Haley Nguyen, Jennifer Agirre, Avri Akin, Shawn Yamillette Vargas. Campbell, Savannah Castillo, Martinez, Dylan Mohwinkel, Ivan Ayala, Kaila Baltzell, Haris Nguyen, Minh Nguyen, Bren- Armstrong, Joshua Arredondo, Mariya Colbert, Anthony Col- Morgan Momie, Katelinh Bhatti, Cadence Braden, Akira dan Parrish, Ethan Perez, Max Kendall Ashworth, Ivan Ayala, lazo and Caden Corwin. Moore, Evan Mora, Zamira Brual, Kylie Campos, Andres Perez, Quanel Pouncy, Gia Kaila Baltzell, Demetria Lions Club meeting set Rhiley Craig, Jeremiah Mosley, Derrick Myers, Zainab Cavazos, Jakeida Cervantes, Rodriguez, Zion Rojas, Joyce- Benard, Paige Bernard, Cadence The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet DeBoise, Donald Edwards, Naveed, Andrew Nguyen, Justin Alonzo Chapman, Macy Coop- lyn Sims, Camryn Smith, Jalen Braden, Akira Brual, Kylie Bay Area Singles Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Delilah Evans, Macy Figueroa, Nguyen, Nicholas Nguyen, er, Kenzie Fernandez, Bianca Tran, Andrea Valdez, Asha Campos, Anthony Cancel, Gulf Freeway. For more information, call George Aniyah Fulton, Kareli Garza, Courtlyn Nicole, Sujina Pandit, Flores-Pineda and Andre Foster. Varghese, Kyle Vo and Thu Vo. Shellby Cates, Jakeida Cervan- Matthew Gaynor, Nathan Gay- Jaelynn Perez, Matthew Perez, Arath Garcia, Jocelyn Gar- Perfect attendance tes, Macy Cooper, Leslie Costa, Dance Nov. 8 Malone at 281-438-7243. tan, Vivian Hang, Aven Hilario- Jonny Pham, Vihaan Prakash cia, Alexandria Garza, Mia Julian Acevedo, Anthony Lilliana Delara, Nathan Doyal The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be Ruiz, Nolan Hua, Anthony and Damien Ram. Bella Garza, Cedric Gillespie, Agirre, Kendall Ashworth, De- and Daisy Evans. held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Jennings, Hayden Limas and Aubree Rodriguez, Nolan Evalyna Gonzales, Ryleigh metria Benard, Anthony Cancel, Andre Foster, Ava Fuller, Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Riverstone Ranch Aidan Limbeck. Rogers, Sofia Rosales, Kateline Gonzalez, Michael Granger, Jakeida Cervantes, Ja’Niya Arath Garcia, Jocelyn Garcia, Audrey Lopez, Armando Salinas, Abby Sanchez, Carlos Austin Harless, Brandon Coleman, Carlos Delgado, Rob- Alexandria Garza, Mia Bella Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Sanchez, Christiane Simpson, Heintschel, Audrina Hernandez, ert Delgado, Daisy Evans, Garza, Cedric Gillespie, Emily and $9 for nonmembers. For more information, call Community Garage Sale Morgan Momie, Katelinh Persephone Soria, Marissa Vi Huynh, Layla Jack, Carolyn Kenzie Fernandez, Bianca Golenko, Evalyna Gonzales, 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. When: November 7th & 8th, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Moore, Evan Mora, Dylan Mo- Tavera, Evan Taylor, Kayla Jaramillo and Michael Knight. 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Deputies said Houston, TX 77089 bon-cutting ceremonies at the 25 years ago (1989) Texas Elementary Principals D City Council seat held by weather conditions also played Bus: 281-464-2422 Texas Commerce Bank-South Beverly Hills Intermediate and Supervisors Association. term-limited Wanda Adams a role in the collision. [email protected] Belt. celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Southeast Volunteer headed to a Dec. 14 runoff According to police, two Se habla español Lisa Lybarger, Jeff Bran- South Belt area voters ap- Fire Department received a between Dwight Boykins and youths were approached nen, Teri McKown, Erin proved a $45 million Clear $100,102 grant through the Georgia D. Provost. At-Large on Halloween night as they Kennedy and Kaye Miller Creek ISD bond. Assistance to Firefi ghters Grant Position 1 incumbent Stephen walked on Sugarbush Ridge were chosen citizens of the 20 years ago (1994) Program. The money was used C. Costello maintained his Lane by two males in a silver week at Stuchbery Elementary. A record number of voters to upgrade the department’s seat, easily defeating chal- car. One of the men got out 30 years ago (1984) resoundingly defeated all fi ve communication system. lenger Mike “Griff” Griffi n. of the vehicle and produced Longtime Thompson Inter- bond propositions by nearly a 5 years ago (2009) The At-Large Position 2 race a pistol and demanded the mediate band director Jimmy two-to-one margin in the Clear The results from the Nov. 3 headed to a runoff, with in- two juveniles hand over their Foster returned to Pasadena Creek Independent School City of Houston and state elec- cumbent Andrew C. Burks Jr. money and cell phones. While State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company after a brief teaching stint at District referendum. tions were tallied. The mayoral being challenged by David the two youths had no money, State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com Grapeland High School. Nearly a quarter of a mil- race to replace term-limited Robinson. In the At-Large they relinquished their cell The Sagemont Civic Club lion dollars’ worth of new Bill White headed to a Dec. Position 3 race to fi ll the seat phones, and the suspects fl ed members decided to draft a parking lot lighting was being 12 runoff between Houston vacated by the term-limited the scene in their car. No im- installed at Almeda Mall. City Controller Annise Parker Melissa Noriega, the fi eld of mediate arrests were made. Area resident Elida Perez, and former City Attorney six candidates was narrowed a bilingual teacher at Bonner Gene Locke. Incumbent to two, with Michael Kubosh Elementary, was named one of Mike Sullivan maintained his and Roy Morales headed to a six Guiding Stars elementary District E City Council seat, runoff. In the At-Large Posi- GARNER VISION CENTER teachers in the Houston/Gal- handily defeating challenger tion 4 race, incumbent C.O. veston area. Phillip “Wayne” Garrison II. “Brad” Bradford easily won. Family Owned & Operated 15 years ago (1999) A joint task force raided At-Large Position 5 incum- Police charged Leonard a home in the 9200 block bent Jack Christie maintained “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” Sutton II with murder in the of Majave Cove Court in his seat. Houston District E death of Patric Thomas, 21. Riverstone Ranch after Colo- City Council Member Dave Mika and Dusty Rogers rado authorities alleged the Martin maintained his seat, as Here comes • Treatment of were grand champion win- homeowner had attempted to he ran unchallenged. ners in the Pasadena Livestock solicit a minor online. Kent According to police, a Eye Diseases Show and Rodeo. Thomas Johnson, 53, was 14-year-old Dobie freshman 10 years ago (2004) arrested on charges of online was walking on Hall Road at Voters approved the child solicitation and posses- Sagebluff to the bus stop fi ve the bride . . . $299.86 million bond with sion of child pornography. blocks away from her house about 64.5 percent of the vote. A search of Johnson’s home with her 17-year-old sister Dr. B.J. Garner Rep. Tom DeLay won re-elec- yielded a hard drive with sev- at roughly 6:20 a.m. when Let South Belt Graphics Therapeutic Optometrist tion to his 11th term. Local eral pornographic images of she was hit by a silver Nis- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist elected offi cials Sen. Mario children. san Murano. Conditions were Gallegos, Constable Gary Harris County Judge Ed dark and rainy, and the driver & Printing take care of all Freeman, Sen. Mike Jackson, Emmett spoke at a lunch- reportedly didn’t see the girl, • Laser Surgery Rep. Robert Talton, Judge Jo eon sponsored by the South who was wearing dark cloth- Ann Delgado and Commis- Belt-Ellington Chamber of ing. The student suffered lac- your printing needs for Consultations Laura Garner, sioner El Franco Lee also won Commerce. The one-time state erations to her kidney and liver Registered Optician re-election. representative spoke on a num- and also a concussion. She was A Weber Elementary ber of items but focused pri- transported to Memorial Her- your special day. School bus driver was assault- marily on transportation and mann Southeast Hospital, then ed by a parent after she would infrastructure issues affecting transferred to Children’s Me- • Contact Lenses not release the parent’s chil- the county’s future. morial Hermann Hospital. She dren to him. After the bus driv- Dobie celebrated its annu- was released Saturday. The • Invitations • Envelopes • er explained that she must de- al homecoming football game 17-year-old was not injured. • Eyewear posit children at their assigned at Newcomb Field playing The child’s mother said the stops, the parent physically against the Sam Rayburn lack of sidewalks along Hall • Napkins • Matchbooks • attacked her by hitting her in Texans. Yancy Moreno was Road was partially to blame Melinda McClure, the chest. crowned queen and Irving for the accident, as the child • Thank You Cards • Optometry Tech The Dobie High School Garza was king. Dobie won was forced to walk in the road- band took Sweepstakes honors the game 34-14. way, as the side of the street – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – at the Region 19 University 1 year ago (2013) was puddled with rainwater. Interscholastic League march- Votes from the Nov. 5 gen- The driver was not ticketed. 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 ing contest. The Sweepstakes eral election were tallied, with The Harris County Precinct 2 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 honor is the highest possible few surprises. In the race for Constable’s offi ce described Thursday, November 6, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 South Belt Elementary releases first nine-weeks rolls Lozano, Henson engaged Continued from Page 4A Lam, Donovon Lampkin, Marfil, Eduardo Reynero, Trinity Parker, Mary Grace Noah Garcia. strong, Gabriella Arredondo, Valdez, Asha Varghese, Joseph Devaski Lane, Joshua Lastik, Favian Tamez, Juliana Tavera Pelekamoyo, Jackie Peralta, Ariana Gonzales, Eric Rabab Asif, Saad Bhatti, Jelee- Vivier, Thu Vo and Breanna Nathan Le, Keyavieah Lewis, and Ian Thomas. Patrick Perez, Haley Precella Guyote, Chyler Harris, Daisy sia Brackett, Andrew Cabrales, Waldrop. Jaylan Lopez, Lianna Lumpkin Principal’s Award and Dasia Ram. Irwin, Ian Johnson, Justice Kailyn Campos, Kaleb Campos, Second grade and Tatiana Luna. 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Hernandez, Emma Hernandez, Lam, Priscilla Martinez, Ken- Moreno, Narayah Morris, Heli Contreras, Austin Corwin, ana Tavera, Caleb Thomas, Ian Danielle Mendiola, Melody Kaiden Hills, Ian Johnson, edy Massie, Ben Mitchell, Zakryia Myers, Abriana Neco, Amyaih Cotton, Di Dao, Haley Thomas, Mai Vo, Iveen Vu, Nabi, Demah Naser, Oscar Justice Johnson, Rayyan Khan, Josiah Pena, Madison Puente, Devin Oatis, Ava Ojeda, Hope DeHoyos and Vivian Duong. Mathew Vu, Calleigh Walker, Navarro, Ryan Nguyen, Tyler Kareemah Kothiya, Jocelyn Andrew Ullman, Suzeth Velas- Ortiz, Caleb Padilla, Felicity Terrion Elphage, Zoe Espi- Hannah White and Stephen Nguyen, Steven Ngyuen, Jeru- Limon, Eyanna Martinez, Nata- quez and Karis Williams. Padilla and Jabez Palma. noza, Izabel Fernandez, Amaris Wiggins. salem Nichols, Dominic Ortiz, lia Martinez, Natalia Martinez, Merit roll Emily Parrish, Niko Pelaez, Flores, Torie Fox, McKlaus Fourth grade Brianna Padilla, Janice Padilla, Tevin Massie, Yessenia Mata A’nyia Beasley, Nathan Bui, Josiah Pena, Elijah Perez, Garcia, Ariana Garza, Devin Honor roll Bella Perez, Nicholas Ponce, and Sheila McGee. Aniya Flemming, Emily Julianne Pham, Nathanael Garza, Lydia Golenko, Ricardo Michael Alvarez, Rabab Thessaly Quintana, Ryan Nathan Mena, Danielle Hernandez, Chaz Jenkins, Jake Pinon, Madison Punete, Char- Gomez, Angelina Gonzalez, Asif, Saad Bhatti, Jeleesia Richard and Fynnlan Ridge. Mendiola, Connor Mohwinkel, Joslin, Nathan Le, Natalie lotte Rairick, Dominic Ram, Jah’Jon Hawkins, Antonio Her- Brackett, Colin Dang, Noah Logan Riley, Fabian Rodri- Alena Morin, Anthony Morin, Martinez, Vanessa Moreno, Lilli Ramierez, Nathaniel nandez, Maddy Hernandez, Lil- Garcia, Justice Johnson, Connor guez, Jordy Rodriguez, Jacob Demah Naser, Oscar Navarro, Narayah Morris, Hope Ortiz, Ramirez, Aubrey Reynolds, lian Herte and Tyler Hudgens. Mohwinkel, Dominic Ortiz, Roppolo, Vianey Silva, Jace Steven Nguyen, Dominic Ortiz, Caleb Padilla, Jabez Palma, Julian Salazar, Juliana Salazar, Marcus Jack, Aidan Johnson, Bella Perez, Christian Schmidt, Smith, Melvin Solis, Ava Soza, Brianna Padilla, De’Angelo Justin Salazar, Sebastian Sand- Justin Salazar, Ketlia Sanchez Makayla Johnson, Megan John- Kiet Vo, Jacob White and Carrick Steans, Yvonne Thai, Panameno, Bella Perez, Nathan- ers, Jason Ta, Nolan Tran, Ryan and Vashti Sanchez. son, Avery Jones, Colten Keys, Antony Zavala. Camden Turner, Alexia Villar- iel Perez, Nicholas Ponce, White and Leah Zermeno. Sebastian Sanders, Khloie Quynh Ky, Rachael Le, Kyla Merit roll real, Robert Villatoro, Kiet Vo, Thessaly Quintana, Alexander Perfect attendance Snook, Victoria Soliz, Celissa Lobo, Mayte Marfil, Natalia Kareemah Kothiya, Ryan Chayla Walker, Kyle Wallace Rios and Fabian Rodriguez. Evangeline Adam, Lorena Steans, Jasmine Sunga, Jason Marin, Ashley Martinez, Jorge Nguyen and Diego Salinas. and Antony Zavala. Jordy Rodriguez, Manuel Adams, Jonathan Alexander, Ta, Ruby Tabarez, Olivia Ta- Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Perfect attendance Good Citizen Rodriguez, Jacob Roppolo, Jacob Alvarado, Aundrea Ames- mez, Sadrick Sean Terrell, Madeline Medina, Hailey Men- Frankie Aleman, Mia Alex- Andrew Cabrales, Noah Diego Salinas, Marissa San- cua, Owen Barr, Anyia Beasley, Andrew Ullman, Suzeth Velas- diola and Adrian Miles. ander, Ranyia Allen, Ranyia Garcia, Emma Hernandez, Miguel, Christian Schmidt, Mercedes Borjas, Nathan quez, Isaiah Vivier, Megan Vu, Roselynn Molina, Michael Allen, Michael Alvarez, Rabab Justice Johnson, Yessenia Mata, Mable Self, Vianey Silva, Jace Borjas, Nathan Bui, Stepahnie Sophia Vu, Theodore Washing- Montano, Aileen Munoz- Asif, Kaitlyn Campos, Kaleb Danielle Mendiola, Anthony Smith, Kendon Smith, Yvonne Bui, Fayth Conroy, Gyzelle ton, Ryan White, Karis Wil- Valero, Kevin Navarro, An Ngo, Campos, Kayla Christie, Ken- Morin, Sadie Roessler, Diego Thai, Alexia Villarreal, Robert Delgado, Vyvy Do, Evan liams, Lilll Williams, Carter Kailee Nguyen, Joseph Ortiz- trayl Coleman, Alex Couchman, Salinas and Antony Zavala. Villatoro, Chayla Walker, Jacob Fernandez and Oziel Fuentes. Wright and Leah Zermeno. Ramirez, Victoria Ortiz- Victoria Couchman, Cecilia Principal’s Award White, Antony Zavala and Michala Garcia, Yazmine Third grade Ramirez, Ayah Palomares, Dale, Colin Dang, Jenny Do and Mia Alexander, Sidney Arm- Landan Zuchel. Gonzalez, Emily Hernandez, Honor roll Yohanni Houston, Jerry Ibarra, Cienna Adam, Imaad Ali, Di Chaz Jenkins, Heidy Kamh, Dao, Zoe Espinoza, Mcklaus Jacob Lam, Devaski Lane, Andy Garcia, Antonio Hernandez, Brook debate excels at Lamar tournament Le, Nathan Le, Ximena Leal, Avery Jones, Rachael Le, Keyavieah Lewis, Lianna Natalia Marin, Ashley Martinez, The Clear Brook debate her to 8. Subramanya fought his way members also excelled. Lumpkin, Priscilla Martinez Roselynn Molina, Michael team came home from Lamar In Foreign Extemp, Sam into the quarterfinals bracket The Novice Public Forum and Kenedy Massie. Montano, Mary Grace Peleka- Consolidated recently with a Farley, Keion Rasti and Arian where he gained 3 state Debate team of Anish Chotai Brenden Miles, Melanie moyo, Gustavo Salinas, Aliyah multitude of successes. Shariatmadari made it to points bringing him to 9 for and Trevor Steele advanced Mireles, Vanessa Moreno, Sanchez, Malcolm Sherwood In Domestic Extemp, semifinals. FX Captain Dhi- the season. Subramanya needs to quarterfinals, while novice Zakryia Myers, Abriana Neco, and Mathew Vu. Matt Garcia and Nolan Wu ren Wijesinghe placed fourth only 3 more state points to LD debaters Vashti Singh Hope Ortiz, Caleb Padilla, Niko Merit roll advanced to semifinals, while overall and earned his first 3 qualify for the state meet in and Chyna Gerard made it to Trevor Henson and Alyssa Lozano announce their engagement and upcom- Paelez, Jabez Palma, Emily Jill Canales, Devin Garza, Hanna Alsobrook, Kiara state points of the season. March. octofinals. Parrish, Julianne Pham, Lydia Golenko, Ricardo Gomez, ing marriage. The bride and groom are both 2009 graduates of J. Frank Do- Soliz and Anish Antony In Champion Lincoln- Representing Clear First-year member Lizna bie High School. The bride-to-be is the daughter of longtime Sagemont res- Madison Puente, Charlotte Quynh Ky, Adrian Miles, An placed fourth, fifth and sixth, Douglas Debate, newcomer Brook’s Student Congress Lakhani endured eight rounds Rairick, Lilli Ramirez and Ngo, Kailee Nguyen, Ayah idents Lionel and Deadra Lozano. She is currently working on a bachelor’s Aubrey Reynolds. Palomares, Isabella Ritchey, respectively. Auva Shariatmadari and members, Soliz and Amanda of competition between Alsobrook earned 3 state Gabe Rivera advanced to Uribe both advanced to the Friday and Saturday and degree in marketing at the University of Houston Downtown and is working Julian Salazar, Juliana Sal- Kaylee Ruiz, Calleigh Walker at Texas Children’s Pediatrics. The prospective groom is the son of Melissa azar, Justin Salazar, Ketlia and Stephen Wiggins. points, Antony earned 1 state octofinals which earned them semifinal round in this event. eventually walked away with Sanchez, Sebastian Sanders, Perfect attendance point, and Soliz added 2 state both their first 2 state points. Along with champion the first-place trophy for this Ruiz, Jesse Henson and Eric Ruiz. He is working toward a bachelor’s de- Victoria Soliz, Celissa Steans, Cienna Adam, Imaad Ali, points to her total bringing LD co-captain Suketh members, the team’s novice event. gree in electrical engineering and works at Houston Communications Inc. Jasmine Sunga, Jason Ta, Olivia Aaron Aquilar, Julian Arredon- The couple plan to reside in Sugar Land after a late-November wedding in Tamez, Nolan tran, Andrew do, Furquan Awan, Trae Bernal, Brookshire, Texas. Ullman, Isaiah Vivier, Sophia Raine Boyette, Omar Brigance, Vu, Carter Wright and Leah Kayden Campos, Jill Canales, Zermeno. Rocky Castillo, Angel Cavazos, Good Citizen Heli Contreras, Austin Corwin, Jacob Alvarado, Owen Barr, Di Dao, Alaina Delcambre and CCART to meet Nov. 11 A’nyia Beasley, Tatiana Luna, Vivian Duong. Priscilla Martinez, Elijah Perez, Terrion Elphage, Zoe Espi- The Clear Creek Asso- cookies, with the business as a side dish for the Julian Salazar, Ketlia Sanchez, noza, Izabel Fernandez, Ariana ciation of Retired Teachers meeting beginning at 10 after-meeting turkey din- Jasmine Sunga, Jason Ta, Garza, Lydia Golenko, Angelina Suzeth Velasquez and Ryan Gonzalez, Antonio Hernandez, (CCART) will hold its a.m., followed by the pro- ner. White. Lillian Herte, Marcus Jack, next meeting on Tuesday, gram. Members are asked All Texas retired school Principal’s Award Aidan Johnson, Makayla John- Nov. 11. to bring a board book for employees from the area Evangeline Adam, Lorena son, Avery Jones, Quynh Ky Meetings are held at the the book program as well are invited. Adams, Jonathan Alexander, and Santos Magana. Bay Area Community Jacob Alvarado, Leovanni Ashley Martinez, Melissa Alvarez, Rolando Ambriz, Aun- Martinez, Hailey Mendiola, Center, 5002 NASA drea Amescua, A’nyia Beasley, Adrian Miles, Roselynn Molina, Parkway in Seabrook. Mercedes Borjas, Nathan Bor- Michael Montano, Aileen There will be a short Hall Rentals jas, Nathan Bui, Stephanie Bui, Munoz-Valero, Kevin Navarro, business meeting, fol- WWeddings,eddings, RReceptions,eceptions, RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties Sandra Cano, Chloe Carrizal An Ngo, Kailee Nguyen, Troy lowed by featured speaker and Chase Chambers. Nguyen, Ayah Palomares, Michael Collins, Fayth Con- Patrick Perez and Kevin Pino. CCART member Janis American Legion Post 490 roy, Ava Cosse, Gyzelle Del- Haley Precella, Dasia Ram, Teppo Brooks, author of gado, Vyvy Do, Natalie Espi- Eduardo Reynero and Mandi- Postcards from Houston: 11702 Galveston Road nosa, Evan Fernandez, Aniya lynn Riley, Isabella Ritchey, Global Adventures in Your (across from Ellington Field) Flemming, Andrew Flores, Kaylee Ruiz, Gustavo Salinas, Own Backyard, which will Ozzie Fuentes, Michala Garcia, Aliyah Sanchez, Malcolm Sher- 281-481-1179 Brianna Garza, Lauren Garza, wood, Juliana Tavera, Mathew be for sale after the meet- Jayla Gonzalez, Yazmine Gon- Vu, Hannah White and Stephen ing. Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F zalez and Dhelayla Hernandez. Wiggins. Clear Brook debate team members pictured are, Nolan Wu, Keion Rast, (back row) Dhiren Wijes- The meeting starts at Capacity: 300 Emily Hernandez, Yohanni Good Citizen 9:30 a.m. for coffee and Houston, Jerry Ibarra, Chaz Rocky Castillo, Austin Cor- left to right, (front row) Gabe Rivera, Hannah Al- inghe, Anish Chotai, Arian Shariatmadari, Suketh Jenkins, Jake Joslin, Heidy win, Izabel Fernandez, Maddy sobrook, Kiara Soliz, (middle row) Chyna Gerard, Subramanya, Sam Farley, Trevor Steele, Matt Kamh, Maher Kothiya, Jacob Hernandez, Rachael Le, Mayte Vashti Singh, Auva Shariatmadari, Lizna Lakhani, Garcia and Anish Antony. Photo submitted Panel discussion, dialogue on coastal resiliency set The AIA Houston Urban Protection and Recovery Council, American Planning of Houston and the Shell Design Committee and the District will discuss their Association Houston Section, Center for Sustainability. Houston Galveston Area research and proposed solu- Center for Houston’s Future, Anyone who would like to Council will host a panel dis- tions for storm surge protec- City of Galveston, Office of be a partner city, organization cussion and community dia- tion in the region. Tom Council Member Dave Mar- or sponsor of the event, con- logue on coastal resiliency. Colbert, AIA, and Chuck tin, Office of Council Member tact Rusty Bienvenue at Representatives from Wemple, HGAC, will moder- David W. Robinson, the City [email protected]. Texas A&M University in ate the panel in a collabora- Galveston, the SSPEED Cen- tive conversation to include a ter at Rice University, and the question-and-answer session Clear Falls JROTC honors vets Gulf Coast Community with the audience. The Clear Falls JROTC will host its annual veteran’s The event will take place ceremony at Clear Falls High School on Tuesday, Nov. Monday, Nov. 10, at the 11, at 7 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center/Auditorium. George R. 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Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 6, 2014 Councilman working hard Vacant Sagehollow home, before and after Principals wear tutus for a day Stuchbery Elementa- ry students held a box tops contest from Oct. 17 through Nov. 17. Assistant Principal Kris Wallis challenged the students to bring in 10,000 box tops. She told them if they did, she would dye her hair pink and wear a tutu for the day. Principal Carolyn Waller challenged the students to bring in 10,500 box tops, and if they did, Waller said she would dye her hair pur- ple and wear a tutu for the day. The students met the challenge and turned in a total of 14,111 box tops to help raise frunds for the school. The winning class for overall numbers was Bethany Granberry’s fi rst grade. Winners for each grade level were: Kin- dergarten - Jessica Ca- sas and Cheryl Wilson; Houston District D City Council Member Dwight Boy- fi rst grade - Granberry’s kins is shown above participating in the Let’s Spark Local volunteers, city offi cials and deputies from the Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce came together Saturday, class; second grade - Sagemont project Saturday, Nov. 1, by doing yard Nov. 1, to help clean up the Sagemont community. In addition to picking up area litter, the workers also work at an abandoned residence in the 11300 block of James Maslonka’s class; helped clean up properties that have been abandoned. The above photo shows a vacant residence in the third grade - Cristel Oli- Sageoak. Community leaders at the function said they 11400 block of Sagemeadow before the cleanup, while the photo below shows the house after. See related In honor of students reaching their box top goal, intend to pursue foreclosure proceedings on the home story on Page 1A. See additional photos in next week’s Leader. Photos by Marie Flickinger Stuchbery Principal Carolyn Waller and Assistant er’s class; and fourth and others like it in an effort to get the properties back Principal Kris Wallis dressed as Pinkalicious and grade - Jamie Murray’s on the tax rolls. The back taxes of the above home are Purplicious on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Photo submitted class. in excess of $50,000. Anyone with knowledge of an un- kempt, abandoned residence in the South Belt area is encouraged to contact the Leader with information. Photo by Marie Flickinger Chef visits Brook Clear Brook High School’s food science students enjoyed WWE’REE’RE STILLSTILL TTHEHE a recent visit from Haak Vineyard Executive Chef SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY Mary Bass. Bass highlighted the farm- to-table concept by preparing CCallall aandnd aasksk aaboutbout ourour a meal with in-season vegeta- bles. 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Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. put STEM skills to the test Wed: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Sun: Closed With little time, San eers will repeat their rocket careers. Jacinto College students launch at the San Jacinto The council works with pulled off a big win at the College North campus community members to pro- recent Bayer Alka Rockets during the STREAM event mote the STEM fields, while Challenge at the George R. on Nov. 14, an event spon- forging strong partnerships Brown Convention Center. sored by LyondellBasell that with universities and indus- Medical, Surgical and Dental Services The college sent two will focus on science, math, tries for further education for Dogs and Cats teams to the Expo Inspire robotics, and reading educa- and workforce training. • Preventative Healthcare/Vaccinations event, which was a part of the tion. For a complete list of • In-House Diagnostics/Pharmacy annual 100 Year Starship San Jacinto College grad- STEM events supported by • Prescription Foods Symposium this month and uate and University of Hous- San Jacinto College, visit was coordinated by physician ton physics student, Gabriel sanjac.edu/node/952546. and NASA astronaut, Dr. Medrano, advised the col- Mae Jemison. lege’s second team. Overall, One San Jacinto team more than 20 San Jacinto included the Three Rock- College students participat- eteers and challenge winners ed in the Alka Rocket Jared Reynolds, Ivan Ze- Challenge and volunteered peda and Julio Hernandez. with the robotics hands-on The college’s second team activity booth at Expo included Edward Garza, Inspire event. Angel Salazar, and Jaime “When we found out Rodriguez. The students about the rocket challenge competed against other teams with just a couple of weeks from local universities. notice, we were excited to The teams had 50 min- sign on to become a part of utes to build a rocket launch this opportunity,” said using a limited amount of Sharon Sledge, San Jacinto materials that included 50 math professor. “Our two Alka-Seltzer tablets, paper, teams stepped up to the chal- glue, film canisters, tape, lenge and ran with it. What and water. The goal was to this says about STEM edu- launch 50 rockets simultane- cation at San Jacinto is that ously as high as possible. we have students who Reynolds said several embrace new experiences in designs were considered STEM education, who can before making the right deci- change up their strategies to sion that won the challenge. complete a challenge, and “We decided to glue the who think quickly on their Alka-Seltzer tablets to the feet.” lids of the film canisters,” San Jacinto is home to a said Reynolds. “We found STEM council that strives to that it was easier to use two increase awareness of educa- poster boards to flip the can- tion and career opportunities isters over and let the water related to the fields of sci- fall onto the tablets, result- ence, technology, engineer- ing in the activation of the ing, and math (STEM). tablets and rocket launch.” The council sponsors Nate Wiggins, San Jacinto STEM activities throughout College math professor, the college and the region, as served as the team’s faculty Houston ranks among the sponsor. 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From there, looming against the North regular season plays out. have to put more points on fense on the fi eld. Dobie quickly led 6-0. What in the preseason was record. quarter, the visitors played though, the Bucanneers the scoreboard. Prior to Hackett doing Hackett helped the Tex- thought to be a meaning- Leading 28-21 well well for much of the sec- took control. Doing it against win- much of his solid work in ans briefl y take a 7-6 lead ful game in terms of the into the fourth quarter ond and third quarters Brazoswood im- DIXIE DELI less Sam Rayburn Oct. 31 the second half, the Long- midway through the fi rst playoff race will not be. at Brazoswood Oct. 31, while positioning them- proved to 3-6 overall this 364A FM 1959 was no problem as starting horns had long put the quarter with a 31-yard Dobie, with fi ve Wolverine fans watched selves for their fi rst road season with the win. (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL quarterback Joe Gonzalez game away, largely cour- touchdown burst, but it straight wins, is headed 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 as the lead came and win of the season. Clear Brook will now ran for three scores and tesy of Gonzalez. was all Dobie after that. to the playoffs for a fi fth Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK went in a hurry. Quarterback D’Andre close out the regular threw for another, leading Responding from a In all, the Longhorns straight time. Brazoswood, who like Jackson had an early scor- season by hosting the the Longhorns to an easy rough outing against Al- posted 43 unanswered Meanwhile, Memori- Clear Brook is not in the ing run of 23 yards, and Friendswood Mustangs win. vin the week prior, Gon- points. Bolden scored al, Dobie’s opponent, has 24-6A playoff picture, Brandon Taylor scored Thursday, Nov. 6, at USA KARATE Dobie, now 5-4 this zalez took care of business on a 1-yard run and later just one win this season scored three touchdowns twice for the Wolverines. Veterans Memorial Sta- season after an 0-4 start, against the Texans. caught an 11-yard touch- while undergoing a bit of over a 7-minute span in Taylor’s touchdowns cov- dium in League City. In AFTER SCHOOL led 42-7 at halftime en A 39-yard pass from down pass from Gonzalez. a youth movement. the fi nal quarter, rallying ered 16 and 8 yards, re- 24-6A, Dickinson, Clear CARE route to an easy 56-21 win Gonzalez to Jaylon Bold- In between, Gonzalez This Thursday, Nov. 6, for a 42-28 victory. spectively. Creek, Friendswood and over the Texans. en set up the Longhorns’ ran for scores of 29 and game will feature a spe- Brazoswood was led Stephen Rowe got in on Clear Springs are playoff SIGN UP NOW! 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Friendswood & Scarsdale PerrysRestaurants.com Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 6, 2014 Sports news, notes Dobie baseball hosts bingo South Belt The Dobie Diamond Club, the offi cial booster club organization in support of the school’s baseball program, is set to host its annual bingo night Saturday, Nov. football 8, in the JFD cafeteria. The bingo fee is $20 per person, which includes 10 games over the course of the evening. Players may use up to six cards per game. Cash predictions will be awarded to game winners, including $100 for the fi rst eight games, $250 for the ninth and $500 for the fi nale. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn evening, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 5:30 Dobie vs. p.m., and the fi rst game will begin at 6 p.m. Play is expected to run until 10 p.m. Pasadena Memorial Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie baseball sets golf outing South Houston The Dobie High School baseball program is set to host its annual golf fund- at Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin raiser, coming Saturday, Nov. 15, to Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The Baytown Sterling tournament will feature an 8 a.m. shotgun start, and includes lunch and refresh- ments. Entry fee is $80 per player. For more information, call tournament coor- at Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park dinator Henry Caballero at 832-372-0266. La Porte at Channelview McDonald’s Texas invite tickets sell Nov. 1 Channelview La Porte La Porte La Porte Channelview Channelview Clear Springs Three-day passes and daily tickets to attend the McDonald’s Texas Invitation- Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson al Basketball Tournament are on sale at the Pasadena ISD ticket offi ce, located at at Dickinson 2906 Dabney in Pasadena. The annual high school basketball tournament, billed Crosby at C.E. King as the nation’s largest, will feature 48 boys’ teams and 32 more girls’ team from Crosby C.E. King Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby across the state. Three-day passes purchased on or before Nov. 20 are $20 each. Two-day passes purchased on or before Nov. 21 are $15 each. One-day passes Port Arthur Memorial North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore purchased Nov. 22 are $10. Individual adult game tickets are $5, and student at North Shore tickets are $2 each. Manvel at Pearland Manvel Manvel Pearland Manvel Manvel Manvel San Jacinto softball to host tryouts Nov. 15 The San Jacinto College softball team will hold tryouts on Saturday, Nov. Friendswood at Clear Brook Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood 15. Tryouts will take place at the softball fi eld on the San Jacinto College South campus. Pitchers and catchers should report from noon to 2 p.m., and infi eld and Summer Creek outfi eld players from 2 to 4 p.m. Questions about the tryouts should be directed at Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Summer Creek Summer Creek Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Oak Ridge to assistant coach Kelsey McClain at [email protected]. San Jac fi nished second at last year’s Region XIV tournament, earning the college’s second-ever This week’s record 8-0 6-2 8-0 8-0 7-1 7-1 trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association national softball tourna- ment, fi nishing fi fth with an overall record of 41-24. Season record 71-27 68-30 69-29 66-32 65-33 74-24 Dobie rips Sam Rayburn behind offense; Memorial Mavs up next Continued from Page 1B that means nothing in the the four teams Dobie lost Phillips said. “There’s ways is once you make the to have to beat somebody town) that following Sat- ly, we’re going to go scout of the football, I like our Despite winning eas- playoff picture, Phillips to early on – Deer Park, only so many ways the playoffs. When you get to good. I fi gure I’ll either be urday or I’ll be going to somebody. If we play like chances. I like this group ily, Dobie’s Jim Phillips once again pointed to tak- Clear Springs, Pearland matchups can fall. We’ve this point, you’re going going somewhere (out of scout somebody. Hopeful- we can play and take care of kids.” praised the play of Sam ing care of business. and Manvel – are all head- pretty well known North Rayburn, including Hack- “I’ve been on our guys ed to the playoffs. Shore was our opponent ett and several defensive all week to stay focused However, it may mean since we made it (into the BAFL National Conference Championship Game players. and get this last win be- little unless Dobie can playoffs).” For his team’s part, fore the playoffs,” Phillips beat North Shore for the Phillips prefers to dis- Senior Ellington Rams vs. East End Eagles Phillips said the Long- said. fi rst time in four tries. cuss North Shore more in Saturday, Nov. 8, South Houston High School, 9 a.m. horns simply went out and “Memorial may be Phillips said Dobie will depth once the regular sea- did what he and his staff down this year, but this is host North Shore Friday, son is complete. However, asked. their rivalry game and they Nov. 14, in the bidistrict one could sense Phillips “If you’re going to walk are going to give us every- playoffs at Veterans Me- feels as though Dobie’s Playoff results – BAFL quarterfi nal round around and act like you’re thing they have. morial Stadium in Pasade- best shot at its fi rst win in good, you’ve got to go out “Memorial is well- na. Kickoff will be 7 p.m. four tries comes now. Senior Division at Beaumont Ozen High School Sophomore Division at South Houston High School and win games like this,” coached, and they have North Shore locked “It’s about staying Phillips said, citing his some good young play- up the No. 1 seed in the healthy and making sure Rams (34) over Steelers (0) Cougars (34) over Cowboys (14) team’s poor outing against ers. Division I bracket out of we make it through the Eagles (26) over Dolphins (18) Alvin before escaping late “They’re going to be District 21-5A with a win grading period with ev- Patriots (29) over Cowboys (6) with a win. good next year and beyond over La Porte. erybody in the mix,” Phil- Junior Division at League City Sportsplex Freshman Division at Texas City Sports Complex “Our guys have a lot of that because they have a Meanwhile, Dobie is lips said. confi dence, but you still lot of those guys coming the No. 2 seed out of Dis- “We know what North Stingrays (31) over Dolphins (6) Hurricanes (39) over Rams (26) have to go out and prove it back. I’m sure they would trict 22-5A, with Pearland Shore does. They’re back on the fi eld. Sam Rayburn love to start the process occupying the No. 1 seed. to running the ball a lot Saints (20) over Rams (14) might be winless, but they with a win over Dobie.” Thus, Pearland will face (North Shore’s Tristan have some talented foot- A victory over Me- Deer Park in another Divi- Houston is a verbal com- ball players.” morial will give Dobie sion I matchup. mit to the University of Senior Rams now 11-0, move on to conference fi nal Now looking ahead to six straight after the 0-4 “There’s really no big Texas). It’s still going to a game against Memorial slide. Of interest, each of secret this time of year,” be a tough challenge. It al- At right, Anthony Gracia Jr. of the El- lington Rams senior Dobie Longhorns (5-4) division squad drives a South Houston host Memorial Mavericks (1-8) Steelers ball carrier to the ground during Thursday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, Pasadena the Rams’ easy 34-0 victory Nov. 1, at End of the regular season Ozen High School in Beaumont. The win leaves the Rams, District 22-6A Varsity Football Standings Playoff outlook now 11-0 this season, Dobie vs. as the only local Bay Overall 22-6A play North Shore Area Football League Class 6A, Div. I program remaining Team W L T W L T in the playoffs. Set to take on the 10-0 Pearland 9 0 0 7 0 0 Pearland vs. East End Eagles in the conference fi nals, Manvel 9 0 0 7 0 0 Deer Park the Rams are seeking Dobie 5 4 0 5 2 0 Class 6A, Div. I a berth in the Super Bowl round later this Dawson 6 4 0 5 3 0 month. Dawson vs. TBA Alvin 4 5 0 3 4 0 Class 6A, Div. II Pasadena 3 6 0 2 5 0 South Houston 2 7 0 2 5 0 Manvel vs. TBA Memorial 1 8 0 1 6 0 Class 6A, Div. II Sam Rayburn 0 9 0 0 7 0

Some of the players from the Ellington Rams’ senior division against the East End Eagles. That contest is set for Saturday, team were all smiles as they took the fi eld prior to their opening Nov. 8, at South Houston High School. Kickoff is at 9 a.m. Rams Now in his fi fth season, Dobie varsity football head (1-8) Nov. 6, before entering the bidistrict playoffs. round Bay Area Football League playoff game against the South set to play include, left to right, Jorge Valerio (52), Daniel Ma- coach Jim Phillips (center) has led his team to the From left is Dobie receiver Darius Simmons and of- Houston Steelers. In the end, the Rams had plenty to celebrate teen (10), Gabriel Rivas (6), Dominic Caballero (14), Nicolas Es- postseason each time. With a current fi ve-game win- fensive coordinator Charles Washington with tail- after a 34-0 victory left them at 11-0 on the season. With the win parza (54), Anthony Gracia Jr. (59), Orion Herrera (5), Anthony ning streak intact, the Longhorns, now 5-4 overall, back Rashaad Randall at right. Photo by John Bechtle comes a berth in the National Conference championship game Gonzalez (33) and Carlos Garcia (34). Photos by Jaime Hickman will close out the regular season against Memorial Thursday, November 6, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie cheer meets Chick-fi l-A cow San Jac men’s hoops picked to win South zone The San Jacinto Col- the Region XIV South zone ond with 71 points and two rebounds per outing. 2, scoring 18 points off lege men’s basketball poll. fi rst-place votes, followed San Jac also welcomed the bench, including 5 of 6 as Longhorns down Sam Rayburn team has been chosen by Second was Lamar by Paris Junior College back highly touted guard shooting from behind the the Region XIV coaches State–Port Arthur (73 (69 points, three fi rst-place Dana Raysor, who sat out 3-point line. to win the south zone con- points, two fi rst-place votes), Tyler Junior Col- last season with an injury. All San Jacinto Col- ference this 2014-2015 votes), followed by Lee lege (53 points), Navarro Jevonlean Hedgeman and lege men’s basketball season. College (71 points, two fi rst College (45 points), Panola Michael Carey are also home games are played Early on, the choice ap- place votes), Blinn College College (27 points), and back, rounding out a tal- at Anders Gymnasium on pears to be a good one as (52 points, one fi rst place Bossier Parish Community ented cast of veterans for the San Jacinto College San Jac opened the sched- vote), Angelina College (39 College (15 points). third-year head coach Scott Central campus, located at ule with two wins at the points), Jacksonville Col- San Jac returns fi ve play- R. Gernander. 8060 Spencer Highway in Collin College East/West lege (33 points) and Coastal ers from last season’s squad Gernander has also Pasadena. Challenge Oct. 31 through Bend College (14 points). that went 23-8 overall and added depth and talent to For more information Nov. 2, including a 75-66 In the North zone, Trin- was the third seed at the Re- the roster with the addition about San Jacinto Col- decision over preseason ity Valley Community Col- gion XIV tournament. of four transfers and fi ve lege men’s basketball, in- No. 18 ranked Howard. lege was picked fi rst with Among those is guard freshmen. cluding a complete 2014- With 82 points and 84 points and eight fi rst- Michael Hunter, who saw Raysor delivered a rous- 2015 schedule, visit the eight fi rst-place votes, San place votes. action in all 31 games, av- ing return to action against athletics website at sanjac Jac was the clear leader in Kilgore College was sec- eraging 9.3 points and 4.2 Cedar Valley College Nov. sports.com.

The famous Chick-fi l-A cow made an appearance 21 win over Sam Rayburn in the game. Members at Dobie’s varsity football game versus the Sam of the Dobie squad are, left to right, (front row) The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team, picked by Quincy Jackson, Willie Mangum, (back row) assistant coach Rayburn Texans on Halloween night, and the Do- Johnea Blevins, Hannah Brady, Alyssa Murillo, league coaches to win the Region XIV South zone title this Albert Talley Jr., Justin Hollins, Naseem Hadrab, Candido Sa, bie cheerleading squad had a chance to share some (back row) Megan Cook, Adriana Resendez, Tia season, has opened the season with three wins. Members Chase Arledge, Sadiq Inuwa, Jevonleon Hedgeman, Ilker Er game time with the cow. The cow must’ve brought Joseph, Alexis Corpus, Samantha De La Cruz and of the team are, left to right, (front row) Michael Hunter, and head coach Scott R. Gernander. the Longhorns some good luck, courtesy of a 56- Julia Lohse. Donte Smith, Naiel Smith, Michael Carey, Dana Raysor, Clear Lake Falcons vs. SJC women chosen fi fth among Region 14 squads Clear Creek Wildcats The San Jacinto Col- Community College (43 The 2014-2015 season points to lead fi ve scorers Off the bench, San Jac ols Gymnasium on the cluding a complete 2014- lege women’s basket- points), Panola College opened Nov. 1, at the San in double fugures. got 17 points from Anika San Jacinto College North 2015 schedule, visit san ball team has received its (37 points) and Coastal Jac Classic. Vanessa Jones, also Nothington and 14 more campus, located at 5800 jacsports.com. CCISD rivalry game highest-ever preseason Bend College (14 points). San Jacinto College in the starting lineup, from Sarah Davis. Uvalde Road in Houston. Region XIV teams can regional basketball rank- As for San Jacinto, came away with a big pocketed 19 points. Ja- All San Jacinto College For more information also be followed courtesy to recognize military ing, thanks to the league’s this year’s roster includes 133-74 victory over LSU- meela McCarthy added 15 women’s basketball home about San Jacinto College of www.region14athlet respective head coaches. seven freshmen, fi ve re- Eunice as Howard had 27 points. games are played at Nich- women’s basketball, in- ics.com. The Clear Lake High demonstration, assisted With 69 total points, in- turning players and three School versus Clear Creek by the school district’s cluding one fi rst-place tal- transfers. varsity football game is JROTC cadets. ly, the San Jacinto College Included in the mix is a long held tradition in All active duty, guard, women are predicted to be sophomore guard Kendra Clear Creek ISD. reserves and retired mili- in great shape this season. Howard, a true standout. This heated rivalry tary – and one guest – will “It feels good,” said Last season, Howard takes on even more mean- be admitted free. second-year head coach led the team, and was ing this year, as CCISD Verifi cation of affi li- Brenita Jackson. ranked 16th in the country, will host a special Salute ation, such as badge/ID, “This year, fans and op- in scoring. to Military Service during offi cial uniform, etc., are ponents can expect to see Howard was a Re- halftime. required for free admit- a totally different San Jac gion XIV all-region and The tribute game, tance. women’s basketball team all-conference selection, scheduled for Friday, In anticipation of up- from ever before. a Women’s Basketball Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Veter- coming Veterans Day cel- “Our team is fast, ath- Coaches Association All- ans Memorial Stadium in ebrations planned around letic, smart, and full of American honorable men- League City, will honor the school district, the excitement about this sea- tion pick approximately 30 wound- Salute to Military Service ed soldiers and their fami- game gives CCISD stu- son.” Howard was the fi rst- lies with help from the dents and staff a chance Defending national ever San Jacinto College Texas chapter of the Chil- to honor these outstanding champion Trinity Valley women’s basketball player dren of Fallen Soldiers men and women for their Community College was selected to play in the Na- Relief Fund. service and tremendous picked to win the region tional Junior College Ath- The halftime show sacrifi ce. with 118 points and nine letic Association All-Star will also feature patri- CCISD believes in fi rst-place votes. Game. otic music performed by character education, a Tyler Junior College Also returning is guard both high school march- program that instills ethi- was voted to fi nish second Nekeita Bailey, who aver- ing bands and a good cal values, respect for self with 109 points and one aged 11 points per game sportsmanship combined and for others, responsi- fi rst-place vote, followed last season, and tied the performance by the Clear bility, integrity and self- by Blinn College (96 single-game record for as- Lake High School Flairs discipline. points), Angelina College sists with 13 in one game. and the Clear Creek High The Salute to Military (77 points), San Jacinto “We have a good bal- School Cavaliers. Service game gives both College (69 points, one ance this season with our The halftime tribute students and staff the op- fi rst-place vote), Paris Ju- inside and outside pres- The San Jacinto College women’s basketball team entered Miranda LeJune, Kendra Howard, (back row) Kaelynn Wilson, will culminate when the portunity to recognize nior College (61 points), ence,” added Jackson. the 2014-2015 season with the highest Region XIV preseason Chervelle Cox, Jameela McCarthy, Jazsmin Nelson, Raven Wil- All Veteran Parachute the character and selfl ess Jacksonville College (52 “Practice has been a lot ranking in school history – fi fth overall. Members of the team son, Kristel Reed, Sarah Davis, Brittany Austin and Alex Koch- Team lights up the sky dedication shown by com- points), Kilgore College of fun, and I’m sure our include, left to right, (front row) Anika Nottingham, Michelle ner. Not shown is the team’s head coach, Brenita Jackson, now in with a special skydiving munity heroes. (50 points), Bossier Parish games will be as well.” Parker, Nekeita Bailey, Vanessa Jones, Whitney Thompson, her second season. CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 edu/education/lectures/registration/. Seating limited to 250. whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. LPI is located in the USRA building at 3600 Bay Area Blvd. Each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are try- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through in Clear Lake. Entrance is on Middlebrook Drive. For more Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell ing to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church information, visit http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/lectures Conference Room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell or contact Andrew Shaner at 281-486-2163 or shaner@ 6 p.m. Parkway, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or lpi.usra.edu. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the drop in. just drop in. 8:30 p.m. Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in 7 p.m. 4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting Sunday Leader Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise ings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.fron- at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont for individuals with Parkinson’s disease from 4 to 5 p.m. at Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen tiersquares.com. Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, 7:30 p.m. 487-8787, or just drop in. Center Blvd., in Webster. If interested in attending this exer- call 713-204-2481. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – 8 p.m. help cise group, call 713-313-1652. Visit www.hapsonline.org for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- a complete list of all services offered. 7 a.m. Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is to Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, adults with Type 1 diabetes. All subjects are open for Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the mes- call 713-204-2481. discussion: new technologies, research advances, fears, Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or sage of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713-865- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 with phobias, dating and other personal matters. Meets the first just drop in. 1611 for information, or just drop in. 9 a.m. Thursday of each month (or the second Thursday if that Noon SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and day is a holiday) at various restaurants in the area. Contact Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous 11 a.m. speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Dan Steiner, CDE, at 713-922-9677 for more information. – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The First Christian Church of Pasadena (Disciples of Christ) Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 7 p.m. Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA has an innovative worship service Sundays 11a.m., Sept. Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of your Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for 7 through Nov. 23. This service will combine contemporary services offered. and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. and traditional worship with an interactive message and 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, For more information, call 281-286-1431. experiential prayers. All are welcome to join and participate Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6 p.m. in this worship experience! 4848 Preston (between Beltway Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – 8 and Crenshaw). Call 281-991-4585 for more information. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of advertising. and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or 2 p.m. church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved 11:30 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, Room 212. Call 281-487-8787, or just 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 drop in. Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more infor- 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship of each month at Barnes and Noble at Bay Area Boulevard 7:30 a.m. mation, call 281-487-8787. Hall in back of church. 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281-481-5656 Continued from Page 3B 11:30 a.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision www.southbeltleader.com 6:30 p.m. Chapter – Now meets at Perry’s Italian Grill, 1001 Pineloch in Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national organization Houston on the second Wednesday of every month. For more infor- dedicated to inspiring hope in heart disease patients and their fami- mation or to R.S.V.P., call Lorilyn Wynn at 281-388-5202. lies, meets the second Monday of each month at the Clear Lake Heart 4 p.m. Towers auditorium, 495 Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. A free meal Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a speaker. For more information, call 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, 281-538-4648. Pearland. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services LAWN & GARDEN 7 p.m. offered. Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday of 6 p.m. every month at 7 p.m. at Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Hughes Road. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – The grief support Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United DON’S MOWING group “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday at Kindred Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487- POND GUY Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Time 8787, or just drop in. ““NeedNeed Help?”Help?” is 7 - 8:15 p.m. in the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the second & LANDSCAPE one is welcome to attend. The meetings are free. For information, call Wednesday of each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. Got green water? Want a waterfall Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. For more information, call Steven Williams at 281-929-4199 or 713- Residential, Commercial TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 266-6400. or stream added, need plants, fi sh, 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. or want a water feature? Landscape Your New Home or AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic Give Your Home a New Look a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont violence support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at Call me at Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Pressure Washing • Fertilize Lawn information, or just drop in. 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SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at LICENSED, INSURED, Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the 16603 Buccaneer Drive, across from the new Clear Lake Library. For FFREEREE EESTIMATESSTIMATES • IINSUREDNSURED ADRIANS second Tuesday of every month except June and July at Golfcrest more information, contact John Cobarruvias at john.cobarruvias@ CCALLALL TTODAYODAY ! WWEE AACCEPTCCEPT CCREDITREDIT CCARDSARDS ERVICES AFFORDABLE Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. A luncheon is bayareanewdemocrats.org or visit www.bayareanewdemocrats.org. EE S .COM available. To make reservations, call Laura Morgan at 281-484-8083. 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But I think we will only get better as we have some huge holes to better, I think we can really season will certainly be on the jump to Class 6A from Classic Nov. 13-15, Dobie a one-year layoff, used the very much varsity experi- we have a huge upside with the year progresses. fi ll, but as long as we keep surprise some people this the minds of players from Class 4A, but that will have will also play in the Mc- youth movement with great ence, so there is a huge us being so young, because “With the seniors we lost working hard and getting year.” Dobie and Clear Brook as little bearing this early in Donald’s Texas Invitational success. the varsity girls’ basketball the season. Nov. 20-22. Head coach Shane season opens Nov. 10-11. “Friendswood is a tre- “We play a ton of games Brown began last season That journey may be mendous challenge for us in a short period of time with a largely unproven Atkinson students raise Walk for Sight funds made easier at Dobie by the out of the gate,” Brown (three nondistrict games varsity group, yet the Lady return of the majority of the said, drawing on past expe- and two tournaments be- Longhorns responded just roster from a season ago. rience. fore Thanksgiving). That as Brown had hoped. Sophomore point guard “They play so hard, so doesn’t give us a lot of time Steadily improving as Jade Giron and junior for- it’s a great test for us to see to prepare, so our practices the season progressed, Do- ward Christy Christmas if we’re ready to truly com- have to be about quality, be- bie fought its way to third will play big roles, but other pete.” cause it sure won’t be about place in District 22-5A be- returnees will have ample As for the rest of the sea- quantity.” fore a bidistrict playoff loss chances to contribute. son as a whole, Brown and Again, Brown wants his to Channelview. Shane Brown, who led his team have high hopes. team to understand that tal- Looking ahead to this the way for the Lady Long- It’s merely about maximiz- ent isn’t always enough. season, as many as 11 play- horns last season as their ing potential. And when the District 22- ers were due to return from head coach, hopes things “We have a roster, that 6A race comes around, that roster, including start- come together quickly af- on paper, has a lot of prom- state-ranked No. 1 Man- ing point guard Jade Giron ter a relatively short time to ise,” Brown said. vel looms along with solid and guard/forward Kristy prepare. “We’ve played together Pearland and Dawson pro- Christmas. “It seems as if this has for a year. The bulk of our grams. Several others saw sig- been a very quick pre- offense is back. While there “We have some talent. nifi cant playing time a sea- season,” Brown said. “I is reason to be excited about We have athleticism and we son ago and fi gure to see know the players are anx- that, we have to understand have the potential to be a more this time around. ious to get the season start- that we will have to go out good team and have a good That all sounds good for ed, but as coaches, we’re and compete; we can’t do season,” Brown said. Dobie, but Clear Brook sim- anxious as we want to make that if we just rely on the “We need everyone, top ply isn’t in that same boat. sure we are as prepared as fact that a lot of players are to bottom on the roster, to The Lady Wolverines, possible to start the season.” back and don’t practice and bring their absolute best. who have now advanced to Dobie has tangled with prepare with a sense of ur- If we do that, we have a the playoffs four straight Friendswood for quite a few gency.” chance to be successful.” seasons, may face a diffi cult years now to open the regu- If nothing else, Dobie As for Clear Brook, that road this season. lar season. Both teams have will be tested often early. simply isn’t the case. The majority of the won their share of games. After competing in the Dobie, which made the team’s scoring punch exited via graduation. Two other potential returnees elected to focus their attention else- where within the athletic department. However, Garrett Hilton, now in his second season, as head coach, is confi dent the team can eventually be very good. Some of the team’s re- About 60 Atkinson Elementary students raised money for Kaily Chavira, Valerie Hinojosa, (third row) Jordan Peralez, turning players include Walk for Sight, and 44 of those were able to participate in the Simon Sepulveda, Anya Parker, Kierah Hightower, Thomas Cheron Galloway, Katie event last month. In all, the students raised $1,400, which goes Castelan, Elisa Myles, Jessica Rubio, Diana Armenta, Bridget Lemons, Cassandra Peo- to help Pasadena ISD students who need eyeglasses but cannot Peralta, Jazmine Arriaga, (fourth row) Jordan Coscarelli, Valer- ples, Leanne Riman and afford them. Kindergarten student Miranda Ramirez raised ie Huynh, Sebastian Ybanez, James Gordon, Anya Botello, Hai- Shakiaya Strong. $130, the highest total among the participants. The students in- ley Rojas, Ruby Arriaga, Stephanie Gonzalez, Linda Castelan, “We are going to be in- cluded, left to right, (front row) Jayden Joyce, Joshua Negron, Janet Armenta, (back row) Olivia Batres, Ruby Rojas, Jelani credibly young, with only Miranda Ramirez, Jaedon Sinclair, Emiliano Rivera, (second Sinclair, Leila Henry, Jovanni Avila, Isabella Lara and Vanessa two seniors, Katie Lemons row) Jaclyn Vandiver, Diego Orta, Diana Armenta, Cynthia Hinojosa. Not pictured are Alexis Taylor, Jeremiah Shivers and and Hannah Gallegos, in Pineda, Andres Valdez, Zarrean Barrientez, Juliana Harrison, Hayden Marshall. the mix,” Hilton said.

Dobie varsity girls’ basketball coach Shane Brown guided an inexperienced Lady Longhorn team to the postseason in 2013-2014 before a bidistrict loss to Channelview. This time around, Brown knows many of the returnees have the experience necessary to get Dobie to new heights. Baytown Gander Tip-Off Classic welcomes JFD, Clear Brook girls The Clear Brook and George Ranch, Goose ketball Coaches. Dobie varsity girls’ bas- Creek Memorial, Katy, Other teams likely in ketball teams are wasting Kingwood, North Shore, the running for trophies little time getting involved Pasadena, Pearland, Sam in Baytown include North in tournament play early Rayburn, South Houston, Shore and Cypress Woods, this season. Terry and Texas City. ranked fi fth and seventh, After Clear Brook takes Dobie could face a respectively, in Class 6A. on Aldine Nimitz and Do- tough challenge in a Barbers Hill, fi fth in the bie faces Friendswood to fi rst-round game against Class 5A poll, and Con- open the regular season, Galveston Ball. cordia Lutheran, third in both teams will then pre- The Tors are ranked the large private schools pare for a trip to the annual 24th in the Class 5A pre- rankings, are also in the Gander Tip-Off Classic in season poll, as per the mix. All games are at Lee Baytown. Texas Association of Bas- High School. First-round action on Thursday, Nov. 13, in- cludes Dobie taking on Gander Tip-Off Classic Galveston Ball and Brook set to face Galena Park. Nov. 13-15, Lee High School Action continues through Saturday, Nov. 15. In all, 25 teams will vie Nov. 13 – Brook girls vs. for the championship in Baytown, including Bar- Galena Park, 8 a.m. bers Hill, Baytown Lee, Baytown Sterling, Clear Falls, Clear Lake, Con- cordia Lutheran, Cypress Lakes, Cypress Woods, Nov. 13 – Dobie girls vs. Clear Brook, Dawson, Denton Guyer, Dobie, Ga- Galveston Ball, 11 a.m. lena Park, Galveston Ball,