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October 16, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 37 Knights sell fish dinners The Knights Of Columbus will serve fall fish dinners on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Social Hall, 11011 Hall Road, to benefit the Work begins on massive flood control project St. Luke’s 2015 scholarships. Each fish dinner includes a 9- to 11-oz. fried or baked U.S. catfish Harris and Galveston county offi cials held a ris and Galveston counties are responsible for year. Stormwater detention basins reduce fl ood- posed more than 20 years ago, it wasn’t until a fillet, fries, hush puppies, corn, cole slaw, and tea or groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Oct. 9, for the bulk of the project, Talbot said it actually ing risks and damages by safely storing excess July 2009 meeting sponsored by then-Houston lemonade. Home-baked deserts are $1. Dinners are the new South Belt Stormwater Detention Basin, involves 16 cities, four counties, fi ve drainage fl oodwater during heavy rain events and slowly City Council Member Mike Sullivan that county dine-in or take-out at $10 per plate Fridays through a massive project aimed at reducing area fl ood- authorities and fi ve congressional districts. releasing it back to the bayou when the threat of offi cials decided to take action. At the meeting, Oct. 24. ing. On Aug. 12, 2014, Harris County Commis- fl ooding has passed. representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of En- Formerly known as the Mud Gully Storm- sioners Court awarded an approximately $3.46 The basin will provide stormwater storage gineers said the earliest drainage improvements Little Longhorns fall festival water Detention Basin, the 174-acre site will million construction contract to low bidder needed for mitigation of expected increases in could be made to Clear Creek would be in 13 to Little Longhorns Daycare will host its second be located near the intersection of Beamer and Trans-Global Solutions Inc. for Phase 1 of the stormwater fl ows as a result of future channel 15 years. annual fall festival Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 Dixie Farm Road in the area that once housed multiphase basin project. Work began in late improvements on Beamer ditch and other proj- The Corps has been studying the Clear Creek p.m. at 10330 Blackhawk Blvd. For information or the South Bend subdivision. Soil sampling con- September and is expected to be completed by ects, and will reduce future fl ood damages within Project since 1968 at a cost of more than $35 to volunteer, contact Little Longhorns Daycare at ducted by both Harris County and the Brio Site late 2015. the Clear Creek watershed. Galveston County million. Corps offi cials at the 2009 meeting fur- 281-412-4411. Vendors wanting booths should call Task Force have determined the once-hazardous The South Belt basin, formally identifi ed as has pledged up to $10 million toward the total ther said any future work on Clear Creek would Kenny Fernandez at 281-684-4421. site is now safe. HCFCD Unit A520-03-00, is the fi fth of at least basin construction costs. likely require a new congressional authoriza- Harris County Flood Control District Direc- eight major stormwater detention basin con- The project involves removing approximately tion and additional funding, due to its change in Community garage sale set tor Mike Talbott, who hosted the event, said the struction projects begun, or tentatively sched- 553,000 cubic yards of soil, and constructing a scope over the last fi ve decades. The Clear Brook Meadows Activity Committee word of the day was “partnerships.” While Har- uled to begin, in Harris County this calendar weir and outfall pipe connecting the basin to the Following the 2009 meeting, Harris County will hold its annual garage sale Saturday, Oct. 18, nearby channel, which is formally identifi ed as offi cials, with strong support from Precinct 1 beginning at 7 a.m. All homeowners holding garage HCFCD Unit A120-00-00 and also known as Commissioner El Franco Lee, began the process sales must provide their own signs. Mud Gully. A weir is any of a variety of struc- of acquiring the necessary land. The deal was fi - For more information, email cbmactivity@msn. Community leaders break ground tures designed to control and direct stormwater nalized in October 2010. com. into a detention basin. Beamer ditch improvements When the fi rst phase of the project is complete, Some basin capacity must be available Genealogy group meets the South Belt basin will hold approximately 91 concurrently with the Beamer ditch chan- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will million gallons, or 278.9 acre-feet, of excess nel improvement project, which extends from meet Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at stormwater. When all phases of the project are Sagerock Drive to Astoria Boulevard, north of Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the fi rst complete, the South Belt basin will hold more the basin. Combined, the South Belt basin and and third Mondays to discuss genealogy research. than 407 million gallons, or 1,250 acre-feet, of channel projects will remove the 1 percent (100- Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in stormwater. year) fl oodplain from 593 Harris County homes tracing family history. Construction of the entire basin is estimated to and 54 Galveston County homes. The Beamer take roughly seven years to complete. ditch channel improvement project is currently PIP meeting Oct. 21 Leader publisher Marie Flickinger, who also in design and scheduled to begin construction by The Positive Interaction Program will meet spoke at the event, said she was shocked at how 2016, subject to funding availability. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann quickly construction of the new pond came to Construction-related activities Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the staff meet- fruition. As part of the project, portions of the basin ing room on the first floor. Guest speaker will be Although the detention facility had been pro- Continued on Page 2A Stephen R. Dicker, senior officer, Major Offenders Division (enrironmental investigations). PIP consists of police and citizens working for safer neighborhoods. For information, call Officer City holds shredding event Oct. 18 Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. The City of Houston Department of Neigh- documents and paper material only. borhoods, the Houston Police Department and The services will be offered on-site on a fi rst- Kirkwood South meeting set corporate partner Data Shredding Services will come, fi rst-served basis until the trucks are full The Kirkwood South Committee responding to hold a free document shredding and identity theft to capacity. the requests of its homeowners will host a special prevention event Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. HPD offi cers will be on hand to provide citi- meeting with Sagemeadow MUD to discuss the to noon at the HPD Clear Lake Station, 2855 Bay zens with identity theft prevention information. new trash service and answer other questions For more details, call the mayor’s Citizens’ regarding security and fees. This meeting will be Area Blvd. held at Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 Shown above at the groundbreaking of the new South Belt Stormwater Detention Basin The shredding services are intended for in- Assistance Offi ce at 832-393-0955 or visit www. Scarsdale, Ste. 500, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. Thursday, Oct. 9, are, left to right, Harris County Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado, dividual Houston residents and are for personal houstontx.gov/cao. 23. Homeowners are urged to attend. Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee, South Belt-Ellington Leader publisher Ma- rie Flickinger, Harris County Flood Control District Director Mike Talbott, Galveston Moore holds Pumpkin Fest County Commissioner Ken Clark, Friendswood Mayor Kevin Holland, Trans-Global Solutions Project Manager Zachary Parker, Dannenbaum Engineering President James Groover death caused by smoke Moore Elementary will host its annual Pumpkin Fest on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Dannenbaum, Harris County Constable Chris Diaz and Harris County Flood Control The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sci- “As an organization we will continue to learn There will be the famous Haunted Gym, trick-or- District Project Manager Gene Rushing. Photo by Sammy Khaleeq ence confi rmed that Houston fi refi ghter and for- from this tragedy, and I have established an or- treating for the children, vendors, cotton candy and mer South Belt resident Daniel Groover died of ganizational recovery committee so that we may lots of yummy things to eat. smoke inhalation while battling a house fi re this move forward and implement positive change,” past July. said Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison. “I ask Fall festival at Cokesbury After careful examination of all the evidence, that your thoughts and prayers go out to the Early voting to begin Oct. 20 offi cials are, however, unable to establish the Groover family and to all of those who mourn Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale., will hold its fall festival on Saturday, Early voting for the Nov. 4 general elec- school district’s tax rate, would provide for new manner of death (how the cause of death arose) the loss of our fallen brother.” Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food, tion will begin Monday, Oct. 20, and continue facilities, including a new ninth-grade center at and have classifi ed it as “undetermined.” Groover, a 21-year veteran of the Houston a rock climbing wall, carnival games, prizes, ven- through Friday, Oct. 31. Dobie Hish School (See related story on this Findings from state and the National Institute Fire Department, resided in the Gulf Palms sub- dors with sneak peeks for Christmas, and more. In addition to highly publicized races for U.S. page.) and a new intermediate school in the Riv- of Occupational Safety and Health are still forth- division as a youth and attended Genoa Elemen- senator, governor and lieutenant governor, voters erstone Ranch area. coming. tary. Dobie JROTC car wash set will determine who will run in November’s gen- Local early voting polling locations include Dobie High School’s Air Force JROTC unit will eral election to fi ll congressional and legislative the International Brotherhood of Electrical host a car wash Saturday, Oct. 25, at Snowie’s, seats, judicial benches and many other positions. Workers Hall #66 at 4345 Allen Genoa, the Har- Weather postpones Sagemont cleanup Beamer and Scarsdale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds Of particular importance to South Belt resi- ris County Courthouse Annex #25 at 7330 Spen- will help cadets with costs of attending JROTC dents is the race to fi ll the state District 129 seat cer Highway and the Freeman Branch Library at The Let’s Spark Sagemont project originally braved the storms to help beautify the commu- leadership school and for their annual military ball. being vacated by longtime Rep. John Davis. Vy- 16616 Diana Lane. scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 11, has nity, as issues with multiple abandoned houses Donations will be accepted for a minimum of $5 ing for the position are Republican Dennis Paul Polling hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 1, due to in- were addressed. per vehicle. Tickets will also be pre-sold by cadets. clement weather. Anyone can volunteer for this project, and ev- No rain checks for pre-sold tickets. and Democrat John Gay. Oct. 24; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25; 1 to 6 p.m. Also on the ballot is a $175.5 million bond on Oct. 26; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 A joint effort between the City of Houston eryone is encouraged to help out. election for the Pasadena Independent School through Oct. 31. and the Sagemont Civic Club, the endeavor will Volunteers will meet at the Sagemont Park Fall festival at Faith Baptist District. For more information or to see a complete list involve cleaning up litter and debris along the Community Center, 11507 Hughes, at 8 a.m. to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 9850 Mango, The proposal, which would not increase the of polling locations, visit www.harrisvotes.org. area thoroughfares of Hughes and Beamer and sign in and pick up tools. will hold its annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. making landscape improvements throughout the For additional information, call Sagemont 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be free games and area. Civic Club President Julius Schindler at 832- food for all ages including funnel cakes, chicken While the event as a whole was postponed, 545-4054 or Vice President Sandra Robb at 281- legs, a cake walk, snow cones and a moonwalk. Olson to visit chamber Oct. 16 several volunteers, along with paid city workers, 481-2838. Visit the Gospel Tent. U.S. Rep. Pete Olson will have a round-table Representatives from the Department of Stuchbery Trunk-or-Treat discussion at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber Homeland Security, the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce of Commerce, located at 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., and other agencies will also be on hand to fi eld Stuchbery Elementary will host Trunk-or-Treat Thursday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. questions. Savannah Café & Bakery wins big on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the front parking lot at the school. Students will par- The discussion will focus on human traffi ck- Attendees are asked to RSVP to chamber Ex- ticipate in activities/games at each vehicle before ing and related violence. ecutive Director Sally Mitchell at 281-481-5516. receiving a treat. All vehicles will be decorated with a theme that matches books, super heroes, etc. The event is free to the community. Children PISD pushes Dobie 9th-grade center should wear costumes. The student population in the Pasadena Inde- Enrollment inside of the main campus has Frazier carnival Nov. 8 pendent School District continues to grow, espe- reached 3,776 students and of those, 991 are cially in the South Belt area of the school district freshmen. Offi cials expect the proposed campus Frazier Elementary will hold a fall carnival on where J. Frank Dobie High School resides. to reduce enrollment at the primary campus to Saturday, Nov. 8. Those who are interested in By 2018-19, enrollment at Dobie is expected approximately 3,100-3,200 students with capac- reserving vendors’ space, contact Maria Arriaga at [email protected] or at 713-740-0560. to reach 4,200, exceeding the maximum capacity ity for enrollment at the ninth-grade center of The fee for booth space is $35 without electricity, of the building based on current academic pro- 900-1,000 students. or $40 if the vendor requires the use of an electrical gram requirements. “A sixth comprehensive high school was con- outlet. With voter approval, Tuesday, Nov. 4, $32.7 sidered, but the Future Facilities Committee, million of PISD’s zero tax rate increase bond will composed of parents and community members, Olson at chamber luncheon add a ninth-grade campus at Dobie High School recommended a ninth-grade campus at Do- to provide enrollment relief and extra space for bie to address overcrowding in the Riverstone The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership luncheon on Early College High School programs. Continued on Page 5A Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon starts at noon. Evening of Cuisine raises funds Cost is $20. The guest speaker will be U.S. House Rep. Pete The 17th Evening of Cuisine was a huge suc- $1,000 for the chance to name an area street. Olson. For more information, call Sally Mitchell at cess Thursday, Oct. 9, raising thousands of dol- Tied for second at $450 was an extensive family 281-481-5516 or email at info@southbeltchamber. lars for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of fun package and a 10-pack of Astros tickets. com. Commerce. A stargazing dinner party at San Jacinto Col- Taking home the prize for best of show and lege and a three-night stay at Caesars Palace in Gulf Meadows salutes fall people’s choice this year was Savannah Café & Las Vegas each fetched $400, and a two-night Hundreds of South Belt residents showed up Thursday, Oct. 9, for the Evening of Cui- Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, will hold Bakery. Winning the award for best entrée was stay at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, sine, an annual fundraiser for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce. Savan- its Fall Western Round Up Music Festival Saturday, Randy’s Smokehouse & BBQ. The Black-eyed La., claimed $350. nah Café & Bakery, located at 14020 Highway 3, won best of show and people’s choice Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Activities include a Pea took honors for best decorated, while Cake- Other notable auction items included a hot air at the event. Shown above from the establishment are, left to right, Jennifer Gustafson, community fl ea market, live music, kids games, licious won best dessert. Sicily Pizza was named balloon ride ($300), a ride on a fi re truck ($300), Madison Dooley, Annie Reeves, Omar Rodriquez and Sabrina Carver. barbecue cookoff and more. Admission is free. See rookie of the year. a private wine tasting ($200), a round of golf Photo by David Flickinger related ad on Page 4B. The highest auction price of the evening was ($200) and a catered holiday dinner ($200). Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 16, 2014 Early voting begins October 20 In My Opinion Pasadena Independent pick up registration forms at 60 days School District reminds any Pasadena ISD school. • United States citizen- Deaths members of the community Members of the communi- ship certificate containing the end constant debt-ceiling increase,” while say- (CT Church) for more than Why can’t we park ing absolutely nothing positive about NASA that early voting for the Nov. ty may also register or check person’s photograph David Ray Clifford Arthur JSC. It’s time for the NASA and Johnson 4 election begins Monday, the status of registration • United States passport – 30 years, where he volun- in our own driveway? Space Center community to work with both Oct. 20, and continues to online at www.votetexas.gov. unexpired or expired less than teered as an usher, a leader in Martorell Smith the Royal Rangers, and used I read the article on Kirkwood’s “Yard Park- congress and the administration. The home Friday, Oct. 31. Keep in mind, Texas now 60 days ing” problem. of human space fl ight will only be a place of Texas enables residents to requires voters to present an • Texas personal identifi- his electrical and building 50 year old historic exploits unless the space Several months ago we and some of our vote in the days and weeks approved form of photo iden- cation card issued by DPS – skills to help others. neighbors got tickets for parking in our own community becomes more realistic about Smith is survived by his modern American budget realities and the before an election to make the tification to vote at the polls. unexpired or expired less than driveways. We would rather not park in the voting process more conve- Acceptable forms of I.D. 60 days wife of 53 years, Isabelle; street, taking the chance of having our cars necessity of electing space supporters rather than Tea Party adherents such as Congressio- nient and accessible. There are: Additionally, voters who four daughters: Carol Finn of wrecked. There are some corner homes that Mascoutah, Ill.; Phyllis La- don’t have a driveway big enough to accomo- nal Representative of Galveston County, Ran- are two ways to vote early: by • Texas driver license – currently do not have an dy Weber, and Tom DeLay clone, Brian Babin. showing up in person during unexpired or expired less than approved photo ID may apply tourette and husband Conrad date a car without covering part of the drive- of Brick, N.J.; Sharon Gil- way. These are houses, for instance, on Carri- Michael Cole, the other candidate for Con- the prescribed early voting 60 days – issued by the for an Election Identification bean. gressional District 36, is a relatively young period or by mail. Texas Department of Public Certificate (EIC) at no charge son and husband Chester of Our daughter and grandkids came to visit high school teacher without a shady political Eligible citizens may vote Safety (DPS) with the Department of Public Houston; and Ruth Burleigh for two hours yesterday evening. She had a history, who as a bit of a nerd plans to work of League City; son Mark with Neil deGrasse Tyson to double NASA’s in person at any designated • Texas Election Identi- Safety. $40 ticket on her car when she went to leave. polling location, not just in fication Certificate (EIC) The election ballot in- Smith and wife Angel of Con- I agree that it’s trashy looking for RV’s, budget from .5 of 1% of the federal budget to 1% of the federal budget. While NASA of the district where they reside. issued by DPS cludes candidates for U.S. roe; grandchildren who called boats and cars in yards. My question is, why him “Pop Pop:” John Gilson can’t we park in our driveway! It’s not like side- old had 4% of the whole US budget, today’s To find a full list of early • Texas concealed hand- representative, Texas gover- NASA, with bi-partisan support can build and voting locations visit www. gun license issued by DPS – nor and attorney general in and wife Tara of Katy, David walks are smooth enough for bikes, walkers or Gilson and wife Evangeline wheelchairs to navigate. The law is ridiculous operate new programs beyond the Moon for harrisvotes.com and click on unexpired or expired less than addition to the Pasadena ISD and should be changed. Just my opinion. a quarter of Apollo costs. Cole looks forward early voting. 60 days $175.5 million zero-tax-rate of Scurry, Texas, Scott Gil- Thank you so much for the great job you do to working with both political parties and inde- Anyone not already regis- • United States military bond. David Ray Martorell, 65, a Clifford Arthur Smith, son and wife Morgan of Fort pendents to help the American space program for our community. Keeping us informed both tered, may fill out an applica- identification card containing For a complete list of elec- 30-year South Belt area resi- 91, died on Thursday, Oct. 2, Worth, Lacey Smith of Rio locally and statewide (politics, etc.). I enjoy advance beyond just building new hardware to dent, died at his home on Sun- 2014. He was born in Croy- Rancho, N.M., Russell Smith operating it in real programs taking humans tion at the Harris County tax the person’s photograph - tion items, visit www.harris day, Sept. 28, 2014. every Thursday catching up on the news that assessor-collector’s office or unexpired or expired less than voterinfo.com. don, England, on Nov. 29, and wife Jessica of Spring, matters to us and our family. We’ve been here beyond Earth orbit to explore deep space. He was born on Dec. 17, Sincerely, Pete Johansen 1922, to Horace and Gladys Texas, Tyler Hayes of Con- over 30 years. Great job Marie Flickinger! 1948, in Galveston, Texas. Smith. Martorell had a career roe, Logan Hayes of Conroe, Barbara Cannon At a young age, Smith Avry Smith of Conroe, Bry- Beverly Hills Pennington has hints in construction and loved to Thompson men fl ip pancakes spend his free time fi shing and moved to New Jersey where an Burleigh of Huntsville, Publisher’’s note: Check next week’s Leader building things. He was mar- he graduated from Middle- Texas, Lisa Wuller and hus- for the answer to Barbara’s question. to save fl ood money ried to his high school sweet- town Township High School band Mark of Freeburg, Ill., Flood Insurance, I was paying too much heart, Lesley, and they had in 1940. He also was on the Cindy Oliveira and husband Can’t have another (1081.00). A height elevation certifi cate was recently celebrated their 46th River Plaza Fire Co. for 19 Tony of Eatontown, N.J., never required when we bought our home wedding anniversary. years, a captain for one of and William Barrett and wife Congressman DeLay in 1980. Finally got one (Elevation Express He was preceded in death those years. Janis of Brick, N.J.; and 11 200.00 plus tax) and turned it in to my insur- by his mother and father, Elvi- He owned his own busi- great-grandchildren: Caleb, Clear Lake and NASA Johnson Space ance. I am getting a refund for this year (more ra and Paul Martorell Sr., and a Center surely don’t need another Tom DeLay than half 575.00) and next year the price will ness, Oakland Electric, in Micah, Luke, Elise, Matthew, brother, Paul Martorell Jr. Red Bank, N.J., where he met Levi, Brooklyn, Gabriella, dragging local voters into shady, illegal polit- be less than half of what I was paying (506.00). Survivors include his wife, ical fundraising and NASA into sharply divid- I live in the worst fl ood zone AE. The only time his wife, Isabelle, and they Ashley, Amanda and Anthony. Lesley Martorell; daughters married in 1961. ed partisan politics that only result in reduced my home fl ooded was the 2nd go around of Melissa Reichardt and Shan- The funeral service hon- budgets for human spacefl ight. Brian Babin, Allison, two inches. non Spates and husband Joey; In 1968, Smith and his oring Smith’s life was held at now running for JSC’s Congressional District Just wanted to encourage everyone to call wife moved to South Belt 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, 36, in 1996 schemed as a congressional can- your insurance company and see if you qualify granddaughters Avery, Mia, Emersyn and Quinn; brother where he became an engi- at Niday Funeral Home – didate with DeLay to obtain illegally contribut- for a refund of your fl ood insurance. neering assistant for TXT Beamer Chapel. ed campaign funds. An ensuing FBI investiga- This is due to and I quote from http:// Gary Martorell of Santa Fe; tion led to the conviction of Peter Cloeren, an www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/docu- and sister Bonnie Parsutt of Corporation, retiring in 1986. Interment followed at For- Orange business owner who Babin connected ments/95946: Santa Fe. A private ceremony He has been a full-time mem- est Park East Cemetery in with DeLay to facilitate illegal contributions “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability with family is planned. ber of Christian Temple Church Webster. then sent through various shell organizations Act of 2014 The National Flood Insurance Pro- to Babin’s campaign (see Salon article: http:// gram (NFIP) is in the process of implementing www.salon.com/2004/10/04/delay_11/). Ac- Congressionally mandated reforms required cording to Texas Monthly, “Early in the race, by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Afford- County breaks ground ... before he met DeLay, Cloeren got his employ- ability Act of 2014 that repeal and modify the ees to give $37,000 to Babin and repaid them Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of Continued from Page 1A appreciates the public’s pa- the project, they may call with bonuses. Cloeren, who said his actions 2012 (BW-12). site will be cleared of trees tience and understanding the Flood Control District’s had been suggested by Babin, says he didn’t This fact sheet provides an overview of and other vegetation. Flood through the duration of this Project and Study Informa- know he was doing anything illegal.” While the changes to fl ood insurance rates under To get teachers prepared to head back to work, John Fowler, Todd Taylor, Control District foresters project. tion Line, 713-684-4040, or Babin himself escaped justice, his campaign the NFIP. While the new law is implemented, Chad Kirby, George Martin and Greg Baumgartner (shown above, left to have evaluated the site and, If the public has ques- email ProjectCommunica paid more than $30,000 in civil fi nes while policyholders are encouraged to maintain and right) prepared a pancake breakfast for the entire Thompson staff. “Oh, as construction progresses, tions or comments about [email protected]. Cloeren was fi ned $400,000 and sentenced to keep their current fl ood insurance policies. we’ve been doing this for well over 20 years and started off as the male staff two year probation. Allowing policies to lapse will leave policy- will carefully consider op- A graduate of the DeLay school of extrem- holders unprotected. Policyholders who have would cook for the female staff,” said Fowler. Photo by Carol Waters portunities to save or relo- Cub, Boy Scouts register ist politics, Babin is an extreme right wing fun- questions about their fl ood insurance policies cate existing trees. Follow- damentalist of the Republican party, searching should contact their insurance agent.” ing fi nal construction, the Eagle Trail District Boy Scouts of America is cur- for federal programs like NASA to cut. His own Cindy Pennington basin site will be evaluated rently registering boys for both Cub Scouts, ages 7 to website says, “Spending must be reduced with Financial Coordinator II, Univ. of Houston for inclusion in the Flood 10, and Boy Scouts, ages 10-1/2 to 17. For information, real cuts that lead to a balanced budget and A&F Business Services Annex San Jac Central presents Little Control District’s tree plant- contact Robert Mendoza, Eagle Trail District Commis- ing program, which has add- sioner, at 281-481-4246. Local library events set Shop of Horrors, zombie play ed more than 200,000 trees Parker Williams Branch to 195 fl ood control sites Burnett seeks festival vendors The San Jacinto College the hearts of theater-goers for end.” The musical was made across Harris County since The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 Scars- theater and film department over 30 years,” and is one of into a 1986 film of the same Burnett Elementary will host its annual fall festival dale Blvd., Oct. 16 through Oct. 22. 2001. will present Little Shop of the longest running off- name, directed by Frank Oz. The contractor will use on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will On Thursday, Oct. 16, Movie Madness is scheduled for 4 p.m. Phone the library at 281- Horrors, a popular, large-cast Broadway musicals ever. But wait, there’s more! 484-2036 for movie details. Also on Oct. 16, a book discussion will be held at 11 a.m. on large construction equip- be games, refreshments, music and a silent auction. comedy, horror, rock musical The musical, which pre- As a special added treat, Funds raised from this event will be used to enhance Remember Ben Clayton, by Stephen Harrigan. written by the award-winning miered in 1982, is based on there will be a secondary ment to perform work on the Preschool storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. student and teacher programs by providing resources team of Howard Ashman and the low-budget 1960 comedy show running nearly concur- project and to remove vege- on Thursday. On Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., Art as a Career will be presented by Jeff McGee. and materials. The festival is also seeking vendors to Alan Menken (The Little film The Little Shop of rently with Little Shop of tation and soil. Trucks will Vietnamese storytime is every Saturday - Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m. and Mermaid, Beauty and the Horrors, directed by Roger Horrors. Here are some of enter and exit the project site sell crafts/items. To reserve a booth for $25, or $30 for Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. Beast). Corman. The music, com- the gory details: from South Fork Boulevard. a booth with electrical access (limited number avail- Internet Basics III is set for Monday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. The Flood Control District able), call Teresa Abel at 713-740-0536. For information on programs and events, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. The production will be posed by Menken in the style The one-act show, which Bracewell Branch Library staged at Slocomb Audi- of early 1960s rock and roll, is around 45 minutes in torium, located on the San doo-wop, and early Motown, length, is called 10 Ways to Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint, recently listed its programs for Oct. Jacinto College Central cam- includes several well-known Survive the Zombie Apoca- San Jac board approves tax rates 16 through Oct. 22. pus, 8060 Spencer Highway tunes, including the title lypse. It’s the end of the world Thursdays – Computer Basics at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics at 3:30 p.m.; Basic PowerPoint at in Pasadena. song, Skid Row (Downtown), and hordes of rampaging The San Jac College on outstanding general obli- current year’s average 5 p.m.; and Spanish Computer Basics 1 at 6:15 p.m. Show dates are Oct. 15, Somewhere That’s Green, zombies are about to kill you. Board of Trustees approved gation bonds. The proposed appraised value of $109,265, Tuesdays – Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by a storytime-themed craft at 11 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Suddenly, Seymour. What do you do? Turn to this the 2014 ad valorem property debt service rate of 5.8557 at the proposed rate will be a.m., and a children’s craft at 4:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at The production was criti- handy and hilarious guide to tax rates for the college dis- cents is lower than last year’s $193.52. A taxpayer owning a Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. followed by Baby/Toddler Playtime 2:30 p.m., on Oct. 19. cally acclaimed and won sev- survive the apocalypse! trict during its regularly rate of 6.0142 cents, due to homestead residence and at 11 a.m.; Computer Basics at 3:15 p.m.; and Internet Basics at 4:30 p.m. General admission is $15 eral awards including the The shorter zombie show scheduled meeting on Mon- the increase in certified values claiming the over 65 or older Also on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Wii Gaming will be held at 4:15 p.m. Play games on the per person at the door, with a New York Drama Critics will be staged at the smaller day, Oct. 6, 2014. as compared to last year. or disabled exemption would Nintendo Wii battling in mini-games, trivia challenges and skills competitions. discount price of $13 per per- Circle Award for Best Jerry Powell Arena theater on The rate approved by the Based on certified property incur no taxes ($0.00) to San For information on programs, call 832-393-2580. son for all who purchase and Musical, the Drama Desk Oct. 17 and 18 at 11:59 p.m., board is 18.5602 cents per tax values for 2014 from the Jacinto College on a residence pick up tickets two days in Award for Outstanding and on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. $100 valuation of taxable Harris County Appraisal appraised at the current year’s advance of any performance. Musical, and the Outer Critics Tickets are $5 per person, or property located within the District on Aug. 29, 2014, the average appraised value. For ticket reservations, call Circle Award. The production $3 with a Little Shop of San Jacinto Community adopted operating rate is “San Jacinto College pro- Moore ‘races for the cure’ 281-476-1828. ran for five years, and when it Horrors ticket stub. All tick- College District. This is the expected to result in current vides our communities an In Little Shop of Horrors, closed after 2,209 perfor- ets can be purchased at the same rate as was adopted for year tax collections of $54.0 excellent return on their depression is just status quo mances, it was the third-lon- door. the last three years. Addi- million for maintenance and investment in us,” said Dan for the residents of Skid Row, gest running musical and the San Jacinto College offers tionally, this rate is less than operations, which represents Mims, chairman of the San until flower shop clerk highest-grossing production theater courses, productions, the effective tax rate that the approximately 26 percent of Jacinto College Board of Seymour Krelborn discovers in off-Broadway history. and degree options at the college could have adopted its unrestricted operating bud- Trustees. “The board of trust- a strange and unusual plant According to writer Central and South campuses. under its truth-in-taxation cal- get. San Jacinto College, like ees remains committed to pro- of unknown origin that feeds Ashman, the show “satirizes For more information, visit culations. all Texas community colleges, viding an affordable, quality on human blood and flesh. many things: science fiction, www.sanjac.edu/campus-life The tax rate is composed is funded based on three education and workforce According to reviewers, the B movies, musical comedy /visual-performing-arts/thea of an assessment for opera- major revenue sources: taxes, training programs. Our goal is show has been “devouring itself, and even the Faust leg- tre-film. tions (12.7045 cents) and a state appropriations, and tui- to help students gain the skills separate assessment for prin- tion and fees. they need to enter the work- cipal and interest due (5.8557 The total taxes imposed on force or to transfer to a four- Christmas play auditions Oct. 19-20 cents) during the coming year a residence homestead at the year college or university.” Auditions for The Best required. boys and nine girls are Christmas Pageant Ever by The show runs weekends needed. Characters range in Barbara Robinson, directed Dec. 5 through Dec. 21. age from 5-ish to 60-ish by Craig Trauschke, will be Contact the director, Craig years old. Leader held at Pasadena Little Trauschke, at mendicant@ For more information, Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa fastmail.us with questions. visit www.pasadenalittleth obituary policy Several Moore Elementary staff members recently participated in the Komen Race Road, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Four men, six women, eight eatre.org. for the Cure. The organization funds research, education and treatment of breast cancer. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Lakennia Cole (second-grade teach- Oct. 19, and Monday, Oct. Obituaries submitted to the Leader are er), Marie Alanis (technology liaison), Ainsley Willis (fourth-grader), Shelby Willis 20. Jingle Bell Market Nov. 3 (kindergarten teacher), (back row) Paula Carter (second-grade teacher), Jill Laca- Auditions consist of published free of charge. They are edited to mu (principal), Ana Chapa (second-grade teacher), Angelica Perez (counselor) and readings from the script. A The Jingle Bell Market, hosted by the Golfcrest Kelcey Davis (fi rst-grade teacher). Photo submitted resume with photo would Country Club Ladies Association, will be held Monday, conform to the Leader style. be appreciated, but not Nov. 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. The Jingle Bell Market is a holiday shopping expe- rience where visitors can explore unique displays of jewelry, apparel, home décor, gourmet food selections, Healthcare and much more. A $5 admission benefits the Pearland Neighborhood Center. Amenities: For more information about the center, visit www. ◆ Rehabilitation-Physical, pnctexas.com. Occupational and New Covenant offers tutorials Speech Therapy ◆ New Covenant Christian Church offers tutorials to Wound Care students in fi rst through 12th grade in the South Belt Specialized Care. Advance Recovery. ◆ Pain Management area on Wednesdays. Tutorials will be from 6:30 to Total Wellness. ◆ Post-Operative Care 7:45 p.m. 11902 Resource Parkway ◆ Cardiac Services Tax-Aide volunteers sought 281-922-6802 ◆ Intravenous Therapy Services ◆ Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, Houston- Respiratory Care area AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help about 50,000 ◆ Pulmonary Services low-income and over-60 taxpayers. ◆ Hospice/Respite Care For the 2015 tax season, volunteers are needed now for two four-hour shifts weekly as a Tax-Aide tax coun- selor, greeter, technology coordinator or administrator. Training will be provided in January at Clear Lake- area churches. Speakers of Spanish and English are especially needed. Learn more and sign up at www.aarp.org/tavolun teer8 (English only). Thursday, October 16, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Clear Creek ISD gives 2013 Thompson collects over 500 American Legion hosts job fair Bond construction update pounds of peanut butter Progress is visible on trict’s director of facility ser- These bond project updates Since September was Bayer CropScience in Pas- our community because the Clear Creek Independent vices, Paul Miller, provides can also be found on the National Hunger Action adena which donated $250 Cheesecake Factory at Bay- School District’s new stadi- construction updates to the district’s website, www. Month, Thompson Interme- worth of peanut butter this brook Mall takes all the pea- um located at 1955 W. CCISD board of trustees ccisd.net. diate students joined forces year to help the school nut butter and gives it to the NASA Blvd. in League City. with the Cheesecake Facto- reach its goal. Houston Food Bank. This is The Challenger Columbia ry at Baybrook Mall to help Students who donated will a way we can teach our chil- Stadium site has been drive out hunger. receive a Societal Contrib- dren and students how one cleared, site utilities are Students and staff donat- utor certifi cate that will be little act can help so many. almost complete, the main ed more than 500 pounds of used in their Rites of Passage I love that Thompson helps loop road has been lime sta- peanut butter in the fourth presentations at the end of raise awareness of others in bilized and the paving is annual Thompson Peanut their eighth-grade year. “This need,” said eighth-grade sci- being poured The slab has Butter Drive, along with event is a special one for ence teacher Carol Waters. also been poured for the field house, and steel beams are going up. The new facility is the result of a $367 million bond package passed by vot- American Legion Post 490 hosted a job fair on Sept. 25 for veterans return- ers in May 2013. Other ing from Afghanistan and Iraq. During the National Guard Job Connection Bond 2013 projects include Education Program, 11 local businesses interviewed and hired interview- the demolition of McWhirter Construction has begun on Clear Creek ISD’s new and resumé-ready active duty veterans returning home. Post 490 donated Elementary School in Web- Challenger Columbia Stadium (above) and Clear the usage of the hall and refreshments and snacks for approximately 65 ster and construction of a veterans who were applying for jobs. Pictured are, left to right, Tre Denton, new campus, a rebuild of Springs High School’s new gymnasium (center), and Clear Lake High School, demolition of McWhirter Elementary (bottom). Faith Federspiel, Thomas Sotsuda, Elgin LaStrape and Marcelo Uriegas. major repairs and additions Photos submitted Photo submitted at Clear Brook High School, a new gym for Clear Springs High School, and more sci- San Jac College to host free session ence classrooms at Creek- side Intermediate School. Preliminary schematic on avoiding pitfalls, problem solving layouts of athletics, dance, The San Jacinto College pitfalls used in problem solv- campus, located at 8060 fine arts, ROTC and CTE Continuing and Professional ing, how to avoid those pit- Spencer Highway in Pasa- spaces have been reviewed Development division will falls, and how to create and dena. and approved by district host a free Lunch-N-Learn execute an effective root Space is limited. staff for Clear Creek High session on Wednesday, Oct. cause analysis program. Those who are interested School. 22, for anyone interested in Participants will learn may register at http://www. At Seabrook Intermedi- learning the techniques of techniques that can be eventbrite.com/e/lunch-n- ate, portable buildings were problem solving and avoid- applied immediately in the learn-root-cause-analysis- installed to accommodate ing pitfalls in a business envi- workplace. tickets-13139977025. the need for additional class- ronment. The session will run from For more information, rooms during construction. This brown bag lunch ses- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the email [email protected] The bond is also funding Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Taylor McGee, Julyssa Herrera, sion on root cause analysis San Jacinto College Central or [email protected]. maintenance priority repair Elizabeth Early, (back row) Christian Rodriguez, Orion Wilson, Lauren will be led by Tony Aguilar and replacement projects at Schwausch, Josh Phan-Coy and Omar Chapa. Photo by Carol Waters and will cover the key points almost every campus in to problem solving, common Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? CCISD. Over the summer, eight elementary campuses Enayet Rahim, MD underwent major repairs • Accepting New Patients • Same Day that included installing new Harris Co. DA’s office offers First HVAC equipment, installing Appointments Available • Open During new carpet, replacing and/or Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, repairing roofs as well as the Chance Intervention Program Medicare & most private insurance. installation of new stage curtains and cafeteria/gym District Attorney Devon “This program is not an follow all laws while in the of the program within 10 days Discounts for patients without insurance. sound systems. Anderson recently revealed endorsement for the use of program • Individuals who opt out Se Habla Español Every month, the dis- that her office, in cooperation marijuana. However, it gives • Pre-trial services will or get kicked out will have a with the Harris County first-time nonviolent offend- supervise the program warrant issued for their Call 281-481-8500 Sheriff’s Office and the ers who are caught with a • Individuals can opt out arrest. Houston Police Department, small amount of marijuana a will give nonviolent first- chance to stay out of the time offenders a chance to criminal justice system by avoid a criminal conviction choosing to participate in the through the office’s new pro- program and learn from their gram, First Chance Interven- mistake,” said Anderson. tion Program. For more information on Under the pilot program, the First Chance Intervention first-time offenders with no Program, go to the DA web- prior criminal history who site: harriscountyda.com. possess up to 2 ounces of First Chance Intervention marijuana, which is a Class B Program Fact Sheet: misdemeanor, will be offered • A Harris County District a chance to avoid being Attorney’s office program (in charged as long as they suc- cooperation with the Houston cessfully complete eight Police Department and the hours of community service Harris County Sheriff’s or complete an eight-hour Office) class. Otherwise, they could • The pilot program face the maximum penalty applies to nonviolent first- for a Class B misdemeanor, time offenders who possess which is up to 180 days in jail up to 2-ounces of marijuana, and up to a $2,000 fine. which is a Class B misde- Harris County Pre-Trial meanor offense Services will monitor partici- • Individuals who are pants and supervise the pro- detained by the Houston gram. Police Department or Harris The program took effect County Sheriff’s Office will on Monday, Oct. 6. be taken to a substation to “In 2013, the office pro- confirm their identity and to cessed more than 43,000 be fingerprinted and then will Class B misdemeanor cases. be offered the First Chance The majority of the cases Intervention Program were possession of marijua- • Individuals arrested by na. All of those individuals other law enforcement agen- were booked and processed cies for possession of up to 2 in jail before their case was ounces of marijuana will be resolved,” said Anderson. offered the program in court “This new program will help • Depending on a short thousands of nonviolent first- evaluation, individuals will time offenders avoid jail time have to either complete eight and prosecution, which can hours of community service have a damaging effect on an or an eight-hour class and the individual’s ability to obtain program will last either 60 employment, housing and days or 90 days much more.” • Individuals will have to UHCL hosts resource fair for veterans University of Houston- present to assist veterans Clear Lake’s Veterans Service with any questions that they Office welcomes veterans, may have on services ranging active duty service members from marriage counseling, and their dependents to the mental health assistance, help second annual Veterans with VA disability paperwork Resource Fair Oct. 22, from 2 and much more. to 7 p.m., in the university’s For more information, Bayou Building, Atrium II, contact the Office of Veteran 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Services at 281-283-3071 or More than 30 veteran ser- visit http://www.uhcl.edu/ vice organizations will be vso. Annual Harvest Fair welcomes community Get ready to shop when $35 per day, which includes University of Houston-Clear two 3-foot-by-5-foot tables, Lake Support Staff Associ- two folding chairs in a 6-foot- ation hosts the 2014 Harvest by-6-foot space. Fair Nov. 4-6, from 10 a.m. Admission and parking to 7 p.m. in the university’s for the fair is free. Bayou Building, Atrium II, For more information 2700 Bay Area Blvd. about this event, contact Lee Space is still available to Ann Wheelbarger, School of internal and outside vendors Business senior secretary, at to sell goods at the fair for 281-283-3116. SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington LLeadereader The Voice of Community-Minded People 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Connect with us on E-mail: [email protected] Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 16, 2014 AARP 199 meets Oct. 17 Lariaette of the Week by Alexis AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, Over The Back Fence Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to come to the meeting, and to BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR TRACY for Aimee Espinoza. Thursday Oct. 16: Cristina Denson, Rusty enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before Tracy Giles celebrates a birthday Friday, Moore Elementary Jewell, Alice Wood, Crista Crouch, Michael the meeting starts. Oct. 17. Birthday greetings are sent from Blow out the birthday candles Oct. 17 for Hinojos, Becca Petkus, Donna Brinkley, The October meeting will feature an AARP profes- husband Jim, children Aaron, Cody and Brandy Castillo and Elizabeth Leimbach. Erin Lutich, Rebecca Talley Bizzarri and sional staff person who will speak on Medicare and Kristen, and parents Bobby (Leader staff Stuchbery Elementary Patricia Escamilla-Tamez; Friday, Oct. the options available. Medicare annual open enrollment member) and Kenneth Griffi n. Johanna Guettler enjoys a birthday Oct. 17: Brandy Castillo, Daniel Roessler, dates in 2014 are Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Anyone with KIMBERLY TURNS 20! 22. Belinda Zepeda-Winn, Tracy Giles, Joe Medicare coverage is permitted to change his or her health Kimberly Flickinger turns 20 on Friday, Melillo Middle School Bennett, Teena Knighten, Susan Scott plan and prescription drug coverage during those dates. Oct. 17. Happy birthday wishes are sent On Oct. 16, blow out the birthday candles and Stephanie Garza; Saturday, Oct. 18: October is also a potluck lunch month, so members and from mom Leslie and dad Fred Flickinger; for Carolyn Odom. On Oct. 18, light the Michael Harris III, Suzann Patterson, Pam guests are asked to bring a dish to share after the speaker grandparents Marie (Leader owner) and birthday candles for Heather Wheeler. Levi Lewis, Steve Reyna, Cheryl Townsend, finishes the presentation. David Flickinger and Olive and Richard Dean celebrates a birthday Oct. 19. Michael Baumgartner, Stephanie Morton, Every month, the group has different speakers to Falkowski; uncle David (Leader president) Beverly Hills Intermediate Kassie Schmidt and Michelle Cripps; discuss various topics of interest to seniors. They also and wife Ellie Flickinger; and sister Court- Light the birthday candles Oct. 19 for Sunday, Oct. 19: Creig Stephens, Don organize day trips by bus to local area points of interest ney and husband Chris Durham and their Dexter Lockett. Ana Payne is sent a birth- Whited, Charlie Pistone, Pat Perez and at minimal cost. The next day trip scheduled is Thursday, daughter, Abigail. day greeting Oct. 20. Jesse Salazar; Monday, Oct. 20: Trina Jan. 22, to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and SCHOOL DAZE Thompson Intermediate Gibson, Wendy Day, Barbara Kippley, its IMAX Theater. The following personnel and staff mem- The day for a birthday party for Claudia Kathleen O’Connor, Judi Watts, Jennifer For those who are interested in joining the group, annu- bers of the Pasadena Independent School Salinas is Oct. 18. Chavez and Trey Sanchez; Tuesday, Oct. al dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one must be District celebrate birthdays Oct. 16 through Dobie High 21: Mindy Homann, Craig Funni, Adam a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. Oct. 22. The day for a double party for Shane Serna, Randal Ashlock, John Cole, Lacey For more information, contact Quin Shepperd at 281- Atkinson Elementary Brown and Diana Mayhew is Oct. 16. Priddy, Tiffany Pineda, Eddie Youngs and 486-7770 or [email protected]. Jana Childs celebrates a birthday Oct. 19. Kristen Alexander is wished a happy birth- Robert Fortson; and Wednesday, Oct. 22: Burnett Elementary day Oct. 17. Dorothy Simmons and Paul Craig Tyer, Jamie Nevarez, Rachel McNeill, Olga Cervantes is wished a happy birth- Sinski share a birthday Oct. 19. The day Rebecca Wagner, Crystal Bryson, Stacey St. Luke’s seeks food donations day Oct. 22. for a birthday celebration for Christopher Glass, Kimberly Gale and Jonny Heitman. Social Services at St. Luke’s Catholic Church is Bush Elementary Ferguson is Oct. 22. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS conducting a food drive for their Thanksgiving pro- Wishes for a happy birthday are sent to FACEBOOK FRIENDS Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, gram. Non-perishable foods and gift cards are needed Laurentina Saucedo Oct. 20. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS congratulations, etc., to mynews@south as well as toiletries and paper goods which are not Meador Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wish- beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject covered by welfare. Oct. 17 is the day for a cake for Beverly es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a line. Items must be submitted by Friday Bring donations to the church, except the cards Bolton. Light the birthday candles Oct. 20 birthday this week: noon for the next week’s publication. which should be brought to the church office at 11011 Hall Road. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call the church at 281-481- NASA expands commercial space program 6816. On the heels of awarding U.S. spaceports, and the con- expands the commercial use cargo deliveries.” viding the best value to groundbreaking contracts to tracted services would in- of low-Earth orbit, and helps This RFP is open to com- American taxpayers. Propo- U.S. commercial space com- clude logistical and research advance America’s journey to panies able to demonstrate sals are due Nov. 14. The The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for panies to ferry American cargo delivery and return to Mars through high-quality safe, reliable launch and ren- awarded contracts will be Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 is senior Jackie Bischof. astronauts to the International and from the space station scientific research and tech- dezvous capabilities with the firm-fixed price, indefi- She is a three-year line member and the daugh- Space Station, NASA has through fiscal year 2020, nology development. station. The contract will ful- nite-delivery/indefinite quan- ter of Judy and Tommy Bischof. released a request for propos- with the option to purchase “The International Space fill NASA’s need to procure tity. NASA anticipates mak- als (RFP) for the next round additional launches through Station is vital to the United cargo delivery services for ing a selection in May 2015. of contracts for private-sector 2024. States’ exploration efforts, a pressurized and unpressur- A little more than one year companies to deliver experi- Earlier this year, the laboratory in orbit where we ized cargo delivery, disposal, after the space shuttle pro- $$33 off with ments and supplies to the Obama administration de- can work off the Earth, for return, or any combination, gram ended in 2011, NASA this ad orbiting laboratory. cided to extend the life of the the Earth,” said William to the space station using returned space station cargo Under the Commercial International Space Station Gerstenmaier, associate ad- U.S. commercial carriers resupply missions to the U.S. Now Offering Cell Phone Repair Hall Rentals Resupply Services 2 RFP, until at least 2024. ministrator for Human Ex- after the initial commercial under two contracts – one WWeddings,eddings, RReceptions,eceptions, RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties 5108 B Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena NASA intends to award con- The ability to continue ploration and Operations and resupply service contracts with Orbital Sciences Corp. 281-998-3050 tracts with one or more com- commercial deliveries to the NASA Headquarters. “To conclude. of Dulles, Va., and one with panies for six or more flights station is critical to continu- push beyond low-Earth orbit The goal of the RFP is to Space Exploration Technolo- American Legion Post 490 per contract. As with current ing the use of the station as a and on to Mars, we rely on foster a full and open compe- gies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, 11702 Galveston Road resupply flights, these mis- platform for discovery that American industry to keep tition that provides the most Calif. At the time of award, (across from Ellington Field) SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LLeadereader sions would launch from improves life on Earth, the station supplied through complete set of services, pro- NASA ordered eight flights –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– valued at about $1.9 billion 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 from Orbital and 12 flights 281-481-1179 valued at about $1.6 billion Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F E-mail: [email protected] Dobie Band Section of the Week announced from SpaceX through Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners December 2016. 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Call me gov/exploration/commercial. and get a quote on the insurance that helps get you back where you belong. Michael W. Jewell, CLU 12929 Gulf Freeway Remember When Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) 35 years ago (1979) spotted at least one prowler Air Force Capt. Gena intoxication manslaughter failure to identify, as he had 281-481-2121 Lynda Richardson was in the area. Stuchbery, the grandaughter for the traffi c accident that given offi cers a fake name. farmers.com crowned Longhorn Queen 30 years ago (1984) of legendary Pasadena Inde- killed Sagemont resident at Dobie High School’s The Almeda Mall area pendent School District mu- Michael Raymond Crowley homecoming game. was hit by tornadoes, which sic director Eugene Stuch- Jr. Police reports showed he A Sageglen resident plowed through buildings, bery, was the director of the had a blood-alcohol content ripped off roofs, blasted out Air Force Band of the West of 0.196 at the time of the windows and fl ipped over that performed at Stuchbery accident. vehicles. Elementary School. The 1 year ago (2013) The South Belt Security school is named after Eu- A second suspect GARNER VISION CENTER Alliance responded to 24 gene Stuchbery. charged in the fatal shoot- Family Owned & Operated calls during one week. 10 years ago (2004) ing of a woman at a game 25 years ago (1989) Local law enforcement room in the 8500 block of Here comes Members of the Dobie offi cers were busy with Almeda Genoa was arrest- “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” High School Longhorn home burglaries, attempted ed. William Kelly Rawl- Marching Band earned auto thefts and marijuana ings, 24, was arrested by • Treatment of three Division 1 ratings at recovery. A loaded, sawed- Pasadena police responding the University Interscholas- off shotgun was recovered to a weapons disturbance the bride . . . Eye Diseases tic League regional contest. when two burglary suspects call. His alleged accom- For his efforts in saving were arrested. An off-duty plice, Obed Rodriguez, 20, a baby from dying in a fi re, Baytown offi cer heard glass had already been arrested Let South Belt Graphics Houston police offi cer and breaking near his home and for his role in the incident. South Belt area resident found a man trying to steal The two were charged with Dr. B.J. Garner Fernando Marin earned a neighbor’s car. Two men capital murder in the fatal & Printing take care of all Therapeutic Optometrist the respect and thanks of were arrested after they shooting of 37-year-old Optometric Glaucoma Specialist the city fi refi ghters from were seen separating mari- Yolanda Lara, of Pasadena, your printing needs for Station 70 on Beamer juana from a large bag into an employee at the Monroe • Laser Surgery Road. smaller ones. Gameroom. 20 years ago (1994) As a result of an acciden- South Belt Elementary your special day. Consultations Laura Garner, Dobie High School se- tal shooting, former South and Melillo Middle School Registered Optician nior Alisan Snyder was Belt resident Charles Kelly were placed on modifi ed crowned homecoming McDaniel, 25, died. He was lockdown while police queen. Quarterback John an organ donor and four in- combed the area looking Scheschuk was voted dividuals were recipients. for Lavonnie Giron, 24, ac- • Invitations • Envelopes • • Contact Lenses homecoming king. 5 years ago (2009) cused of pulling a gun on The Clear Brook High Gov. Rick Perry had his girlfriend and threaten- School band scored a Di- recently announced the ing to kill her. C.J. Harris • Napkins • Matchbooks • • Eyewear vision 1 rating in the Katy appointment of longtime Elementary in Pearland was Independent School District South Belt resident Bob also temporarily placed on • Thank You Cards • Melinda McClure, Invitational Marching Festi- Mitchell, president of the lockdown. Giron was later Optometry Tech val. Bay Area Houston Eco- arrested by Pearland police. 15 years ago (1999) nomic Partnership, to the In addition to the original – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – Two Dobie High School Aerospace and Aviation charge of aggravated as- graduates were killed in Advisory Committee. sault with a deadly weap- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 separate vehicle accidents Zoheb Burges was on, Giron was charged with in two days. charged with two counts of evading, resisting arrest and Thursday, October 16, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 PISD bond includes Mikhails celebrates 50th anniversary Vasquez-St. John, Wranich to wed ninth-grade center Continued from Page 1A ment relief, the proposed Ranch neighborhood and bond package will create provide smaller classroom an Early College High wings,” Superintendent of School program at Dobie. Schools, Dr. Kirk Lewis The ECHS program will said. provide students an op- The facility will house portunity to earn a high only fi rst-year ninth-grad- school diploma, associate ers. Students will have the degree or credit toward a same academic and extra- bachelor’s degree. Though curricular opportunities as not limited to any student students on the main cam- demographic, the Early pus. College program typical- “We will implement ly targets students who several integrated oppor- may be the fi rst in their tunities to remove the feel family to attend college. of isolation or exclusivi- Additionally, ECHS stu- ty,” Franklin Moses, Do- dents gain exposure to the bie High School principal college culture by taking said. college coursework at a School offi cials antic- participating higher edu- ipate that the ninth-grade cation institution. campus will help inter- The ninth-grade cam- mediate students make pus would provide space years, the couple has resided in the Sageglen area. a smooth transition into to house the ECHS pro- Prior to that, they lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., for high school. gram on the main campus. 10 years. Saad and Therese were literally the boy “Ninth-graders will Once fully operational, and girl next door. They lived in neighboring build- have an additional year in the program will graduate ings and their balconies were just feet apart. They which to get into the rou- 500-600 students per year grew closer over the years leading to Saad eventu- tine of high school,” Mo- with a high school diplo- ally proposing. They are both currently retired. In ses said. “Research shows ma and an associate de- the beginning, Saad worked three jobs and went that the transition into high gree. to school to earn an accounting degree. Once he school is the most diffi cult “We are committed to graduated, he quickly moved up the corporate and crucial for students. providing an excellent We hope that with the experience for all of our ladder. At retirement, his title was chief fi nancial Longtime Sagemont residents Denny Sr. and Cathy Wranich recently an- ninth-grade center, the ninth-graders,” Moses offi cer. Therese used to operate a home child care nounced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son, Denny year will begin much like said. “The addition of a business. As fi nances improved, she became a dedi- Wranich Jr., to Belinda Vasquez-St John. The prospective groom serves as an intermediate school and ninth-grade campus will cated homemaker. The couple have three children, the athletic director for the Bay Area Football League and the Sagemont by June it will look like give us an opportunity to Saad Mikhail and Therese Arbaji Mikhail cele- John and Nermine Shivers, Patrick and Kristen Cowboys. He is employed at Hydrologic Monitoring Inc. The bride-to-be is Dobie High School.” ensure students are suc- brate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 18, Mikhail, and Ramsey and Madina Mikhail. They the daughter of longtime Sagemont residents John and Isabel Vasquez. She The ninth-grade cam- cessful from the time they 2014. They were married in Egypt on Oct. 18, 1964, have one grandchild, Andrew, who they say is the serves as the drill director for the Pearland Patriettes and is employed at Air pus will be constructed on transition into high school in a Catholic Church. They will celebrate with fam- light of their life, and they are excited to welcome Alliance Houston. A late May wedding is planned for the couple who plan a site yet to be determined. to the time they are ready ily to commemorate this milestone. For the past 35 another grandchild on the way. to reside in Pearland. In addition to enroll- to graduate.” Thompson Lions Camp helps new students The Mousetrap opens at PLT The Mousetrap, a mystery have anything to say in their ground, he rattles a lot of Agatha Christie, to have a Thompson Intermediate School be- by Agatha Christie, and defense. As the policeman in skeletons. Who will survive? twist ending in this, the lon- gan the year by welcoming new sev- directed by Mal Morley, the group starts asking ques- Leave it to the foremost gest running play in the enth-grade students during Lions opens Friday, Oct. 17, at tions about everyone’s back- mystery writer of her time, world. Camp. Students and parents watched Pasadena Little Theatre, performances from the band, orches- 4318 Allen-Genoa Road, and tra, dance team and cheerleaders. continues weekends through Photos submitted Nov. 2. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday. Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Thursday, Oct. 30, is a specially priced Admit-Two- for-$15 show. For reservations, call 713- 941-1758 or reserve online at http://www.pasadenalittle Thompson orchestra director Mark Varian and stu- theatre.org/. Credit cards are dents Stephanie Do and Juliana Vega on violin. accepted. Seven guests and three staff members are all trapped during a snowstorm in a pri- Principal Toni Lopez welcomes vate island home off the coast students and parents to Lion of Devon. A mysterious Camp. recorded voice announces they have all been charged Performing in The Mousetrap are, left to right, Anne Boyd, South Belt resident with murder and asks if they Tony Hall, Jonathan Lacayo and Jennifer Richardson. Photo submitted Dance team members Ericka Caceras and Laila Leija take a break from help- ing out to show their Lion Pride. Bicyclist killed Largest selection of wigs in Texas! FEATURING by school bus ESTETICA A bicyclist was killed longed to. 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Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 16, 2014 Tricia Ehman’s art selected Local artist Lewis releases new jazz album South Belt resident Eddie original compositions by recording. The CD presents a (El Paso) before moving to trumpet instructor for a num- School (1990-1996); Space for National Juried Art Show Lewis recently announced the Lewis. These compositions captivating selection of Houston to attend classes at ber of the local schools since Center Intermediate in Clear release of his new jazz album, thread references to Coltrane, thoughtful and imaginative the University of Houston the late 1980s. Examples Lake (1993-1996); Cunning- Award-winning local art- A Not So Distant Pass. Jobim, and Thad Jones, into musical interpretations and and San Jacinto College. He include: Friendswood High ham Middle School in Hous- ist Tricia Ehman had her This CD features Lewis on Lewis’ enthralling composi- expressions that makes it a was a member of San Jacinto School (2005-2010); Luth- ton (1989-1994); Freeport painting, Secret Places, trumpet, and El Paso musi- tional style. The remaining keeper for any jazz library. College’s jazz band when eran South Academy (2005- High School and Freeport selected for the National cians Ruben Gutierrez on five tracks are freely impro- A Not So Distant Pass is they toured Europe during 2007); Pasadena High School Junior High in Freeport, Juried Art Show sponsored piano, Ricky Malichi on vised duos, allowing the lis- based on the “local hero” the early 1990s. (2005-2006); Deer Park High Texas (1988-1989). by National Society of drums, and Erik Unsworth on tener the opportunity to concept, which pays tribute He is an active member of Artists. The show judge bass. eavesdrop on the conversa- to world class musicians that CT Church (ctchurch.tv) on COUPON was Karen Vernon, an The CD, which includes tion between members of the are not yet recognized as Almeda-Genoa. He also accomplished artist, teacher track titles such as Franklin quartet. international celebrities. serves churches throughout $ FOUNDATION REPAIR and owner of Round Top Mountain Dreamscape, The musical communica- These top-notch musicians the greater Houston area as a OR Someone’s Song, and El Paso tion is heartfelt, fluid and make significant musical and trumpet soloist and as musi- 200 OFF Gallery with her artist hus- (on jobs $2,500 & up) band, Ken Muenzenmayer. Reflection, was recorded live stimulating, making it hard to cultural contributions to their cian in the following ensem- SEWER REPAIR One-hundred-forty works in Horizon City, Texas, earli- believe that these musicians respective regions and use bles that present sacred music Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. er this year. had never played together as their art to enrich communi- for church services and spe- of art are on display at the Six of the 11 tracks are a quartet before the live ties and build the cultural cial events: Consort Imman- Art League of Baytown, uel, Jazz in the Morning and FOUNDATION REPAIR 110 W. Texas Ave. in Living Rhythms. Baytown, through Oct. 25, Lewis served as University UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR Wednesday through Sat- of Houston Downtown asso- urday from 10 a.m. to 4 ciate professor and director HOUSE LEVELING p.m. of the Houston Civic Jazz Ehman was formerly a Band (2007/2008); jazz gallery director and a certi- improvisation instructor at Allied Foundations fied master highlighter for Houston’s School of the Per- painter Thomas Kinkade forming and Visual Arts (now deceased). She is an (HSPVA) (1992-1997); past 281-479-5247 artist, art consultant and and current performer with business owner of Heavenly Blue Gnus (an ensemble that FREE ESTIMATES Hoofbeats. Ehman accepts presents jazz history themes some commissions, and in edutainment performances sells her original art and for schools); and a guest greeting cards. soloist. For more information, A few examples of Lewis’ participation in local school, contact Ehman at www. Award-winning local artist Tricia Ehman dis- college and community or- yahoo.com or www.heaven The jazz recording artists of A Not So Distant Pass at the end of a long day of recording chestra performances include: lyhoofbeats.com. plays her painting, Secret Places. in Horizon City. From left are Ricky Malichi (drums), Ruben Gutierrez (piano), Erik Friendswood High School WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE Unsworth (bass) and Eddie Lewis (trumpet). Photo submitted Jazz Ensemble (Friendswood, core of their cities. The local 2007); Memorial High School SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY hero CD project gives the Jazz Ensemble (Houston, musicians a platform from 2004); the Clear Lake Sym- Art professor Jeff McGee speaks at library Oct. 18 which to share their art with a phony (Clear Lake, 2003); CCallall aandnd aasksk aboutabout oourur Jeff McGee, a sculptor one-book one-community dier killed in World War I to McGee says, because of the solvers. They expect to be global audience. A Not So the Pasadena Philharmonic and art professor at San Ja- program of area libraries. create a sculpture of his son wealth of characteristics to recognized for their vision Distant Pass honors the jazz Orchestra (Pasadena, 2002); COOKIE cinto College South campus, McGee will speak about as a memorial. draw from to illustrate an as much as their ability with life force of El Paso. The University of Houston will speak at the Parker Wil- his art and career, since this McGee’s lifelong interest idea or emotion. materials.” The CD is available at Down Town Civic Jazz Or- DECORATING liams Branch Library, 10851 year’s selection, Remember in natural history and biology “I tell my students that the McGee teaches the art iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon. chestra (Houston, 2000), The Scarsdale Blvd., on Saturday, Ben Clayton by Stephen Har- led to his career as a sculptor, problem-solving skills they metals, two- and three-di- com and TigerMusicStore. Houston Community College PARTIES Oct. 18, in conjunction with rigan, is about a sculptor who illustrator and art professor at gain in art classes are relevant mensional design, sculpture, com. Orchestra (Bach’s Bran- Gulf Coast Reads Month, a is asked by the father of a sol- San Jacinto College South. in any fi eld they choose to and art appreciation courses Lewis was born in El denberg Concerto) (Houston, He grew up in a rural area pursue. If you know how to at the college. He also men- Paso, and settled in south- 1994); past and current VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL with many opportunities for understand a task, work with- tors adjunct art faculty, han- east Houston as an adult. He school/college clinician YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS Plus4 Credit Union hunting, fi shing and camping. in parameters, and still main- dles advising for students has lived in the Sagemont (trumpet and jazz); composer One of his most vivid memo- tain creative freedom, you planning to transfer to a four- division of South Belt since of four trumpet and trombone 14020 Galveston Road 5968 Fairmont Parkway 5th Annual ries was a taxidermy grizzly have the ability to succeed in year art program, and has be- 2002. He is married to Pearl Texas All-State Jazz Etudes Suite 180 Suite F bear at a museum in Roches- any number of career roles,” gun planning a fi ne arts open and has a son, Alex, who is a played by students through- Webster, Texas 77598 Pasadena, Texas 77505 Trunk or Treat ter, N.Y. McGee says. “My hope is house directed toward high Dobie High School graduate, out the state (published in the 281-218-6744 281-487-1400 and he currently studies 2012-2015 academic years). Catering - 713-412-8807 Catering - 281-979-6846 Come join us Thursday, Oct. 30 “It towered over every- that my students realize their school students. for a FREE night thing else in the room, spark- potential is not limited to the In addition to his profes- audio engineering at San While Lewis currently wwww.savannahcafeandbakery.comww.savannahcafeandbakery.com of family FUN! 6PM to 8PM ing a vivid response in my narrow view of the ‘indepen- sorial duties, he also keeps Jacinto College. teaches from his home stu- Lewis studied at UTEP dio, he has served as the Plus4 Credit Union young mind,” he says. “As I dent artist.’ You can still be busy with other projects in- progressed into high school, I creative working 9 to 5 in a cluding sculpture commis- 9998 Almeda realized I had to make a ca- suit and tie. You’re only limit- sioned by a new studio of reer choice between biology ed by your own motivations.” a metal tree about 20 feet Free parking at Life Tabernacle Church and art. I chose art because McGee will talk about tall with branches that will CANDY * GAMES * COSTUME CONTEST * I felt like I could explore bi- his work at Parker Williams spread 30 feet from the trunk. Traeger Grill Day at Ace! ology while having a career Branch Library on Saturday, He is also working on a series doing what I loved to do in Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in conjunc- of postcard-sized illustrations my spare time.” tion with Gulf Coast Reads, about the life of his two dogs, Team Traeger on Site Demo’ing and Cookin’ at CCOMEOME JJOINOIN UUSS FFOROR Fitting that his Kansas a one-book one-communi- Apex and Obie, to be assem- University graduate thesis ty program for the Houston bled as a printed desktop cal- piece, titled Creak: The Last area. This year it features endar or children’s book that Central Ace ( Cypress Sat. Oct. 18! FFOODOOD AANDND FFUN!UN! Living Terror Bird, involved Remember Ben Clayton by can be sold or given to chari- a puppet suit of a bird-like di- Stephen Harrigan, about a ty art auctions. WWEE WILLWILL HHAVEAVE VVENDORSENDORS WWITHITH nosaur made completely out sculptor commissioned by a “It’s a fun release for me, a SSNEAKNEAK PEEKSPEEKS FORFOR CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS of metal. rancher to create a memorial way to be productive at home A former dance student to the rancher’s son, killed in and not feel like as much of AANDND MORE.MORE. TTHEREHERE WWLLLL BBEE A performed in the suit in front World War I. a couch potato,” he says. “I RROCKOCK CLIMBINGCLIMBING WWALL,ALL, of a live audience, with a “Gil (the sculptor in the feel it is important for those short narrative that told about book) has very strong con- of us in higher ed to main- CCARNIVALARNIVAL GGAMESAMES AANDND PPRIZES.RIZES. a dying creature that entrusts victions about the integrity tain an active presence in our a young boy to take care of its of his work. I think that can disciplines through personal YYOUOU WWON’TON’T WWANTANT TTOO MMISSISS IIT!T! offspring to ensure the future be applied to anybody who research and professional of its species. self identifi es as an “artist,” development. Our students The variety of animals he says. “Artists are not sim- take notice and if we become FFALLALL FESTIVALFESTIVAL in nature provides a great ply skilled workers; they are static as creators, we also be- SSaturday,aturday, OctoberOctober 2255 opportunity for creativity, thinkers and creative problem come static as professors.” 110:000:00 AMAM toto 44:00:00 PMPM 1100300030 SScarsdalecarsdale BBlvd.lvd. Gulf Coast Reads 2014 HHoustonouston A Month of Literary and Educational Events Sponsored by The Gulf Coast Reads groups across several coun- a deeply moving story about library partners are not only ties, they are also offering a the bonds between fathers COKESBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH providing book discussion month of free educational and children, and about the Featuring NEW Pro Series! With new logo stamped lid, improved digital and arts programs for the power and purpose of art. thermostat, new wood pellet hopper cleanout, and additional grill shelf! entire family, based around Francis “Gil” Gilheaney is a the themes of this year’s sculptor of boundless ambi- selection, Remember Ben tion. But bad fortune and his Clayton. own prideful spirit have driv- Gulf Coast Reads is an en him from New York into annual regional reading ini- artistic exile in Texas just tiative developed through after World War I. His adult local libraries that encourag- daughter, Maureen, serves as es everyone living near the his assistant, although she Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. upper Texas Gulf Coast to has artistic ambitions of her Wed: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Sun: Closed read (or listen to) a selected own and is beginning to title during the month of understand how her own October. career – perhaps even her life The author of Remember – has become hostage to her Ben Clayton, Stephen driven father’s “wild pursuit Medical, Surgical and Dental Services Harrigan, will make several of glory.” When Lamar appearances at local libraries Clayton, an aging, heartbro- Texas Pro Li’l Tex Pro Elite Tailgater-Pro for Dogs and Cats and participate in a conversa- ken rancher, offers Gil a • Preventative Healthcare/Vaccinations tion with Texas Monthly commission to create a Sale $999 Sale $799 Junior Elite • In-House Diagnostics/Pharmacy executive editor Mimi Swartz memorial statue of his son Value $1220 Value $999 • Prescription Foods on stage at the Museum of Ben, who was killed in the Sale $449 Fine Arts, Houston on war, Gil seizes the opportuni- • 36,000 BTU • 20,000 BTU Value $589 Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. ty to create what he believes • 875 sq. in. cooking surface • 567 sq. in. cooking surface Programs scheduled will be his greatest achieve- • Includes bottom shelf • Includes bottom shelf • 20,000 BTU throughout the area include ment. 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SECTION B Thursday, October 16, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Dobie senior linebacker Keion Patter- son (38) fi nishes the tackle on South Lake’s Falcons Houston running back Waidi Oladi- Dobie’s Moreno lands meji (4) after the Longhorns’ Rolando Rocha (on ground) started the play. Also in on the play is Dobie’s Carlos rally past CB Gonzalez (51). Dobie defeated South prestigious USTA honor Houston 24-13 Oct. 11 behind a solid Dobie High School school tennis teams,” Ben- standing no-cut coaches A 14-0 lead evaporat- the Wolverines went to defensive effort and another big game head tennis coach Man- zon said. who make a profound im- ed after halftime as Clear halftime up 14-0. from tailback Rashaad Randall. uel Moreno Jr. has been The No-Cut Starfi sh pact on young people’s Brook lost its sixth straight Clear Lake, looking Photo by David Flickinger named the United States Award was fi rst present- lives through tennis. game, this one by a 24-14 to keep its playoff hopes Tennis Association-Texas ed in 2006 to honor out- Continued on Page 6B count to Clear Lake Oct. alive, scored three touch- Section No-Cut Starfi sh 11. downs in the third quarter Award Coach of the Year The Wolverines ap- to take the lead. for 2014. peared on their way to Falcon quarterback The announcement their fi rst win of the sea- Will Smith went to Chan- was made Oct. 11, at the son after a quick start. dler Murphy for a pair of second annual Galveston Quarterback D’An- touchdown passes, and Tennis Play Day by Cin- dre Jackson scored on a Deshon Francis gave Lake dy Benzon, USTA-Texas’ 1-yard plunge with just the lead for good with a Houston-area tennis ser- over 7 minutes to go in the two-yard plunge late in the vice representative. fi rst quarter. quarter. Benzon nominated Then just before half- Clear Lake added a Moreno, who is now in his time, Brook’s James Ra- fourth-quarter fi eld goal 16th year at Dobie as part mos found Tywon Mackey for the fi nal margin of vic- of a 31-year career in the for 51 yards and a touch- tory as the Wolverines fell high school ranks. down through the air as to 0-6. “Coach Moreno has the passion of tennis and knows what it can do for Armadilla II youths kids,” Benzon said. Benzon noted the No- Cut Starfi sh Award recog- set BBQ fundraiser nizes high school coaches Members of the Ar- mings, will be sold for nationwide who imple- madilla II youth bowling $8 each from 11 a.m. to ment a no-cut policy for Believing that all players deserve a chance in the program will host their 4 p.m. their tennis teams. game of tennis, Dobie head coach Manuel Moreno annual barbecue fund- Proceeds from the Simply put, those who Jr., has earned recognition from the United States raiser Saturday, Oct. 18, event will go to support wish to join the tennis Tennis Association. at the facility located at costs associated with the program at Dobie High 10555 Fuqua. program, including tour- School are not dropped or Barbecue plates, com- nament entry fees and Randall, defense pace Horns “cut” from the program Netters draw Bruins solely based on ability or The Dobie High School the third-seeded Bruins plete with all the trim- scholarship funds. As expected, the Dobie a terrifi c performance On the defensive side, Simmons mishandled a lack thereof. varsity tennis team, sec- out of District 21-6A in Longhorns have climbed against Pasadena, turned Rolando Rocha delivered punt deep in Longhorn “These coaches serve ond in the fi nal District quarterfi nal action Tues- their way back into the in a similar workmanlike his second straight dom- territory after South Hous- as positive role models 22-6A standings, will face day, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. Do- District 22-6A varsity effort against South Hous- inating game, and cor- ton’s failed fi rst drive, the and make a difference by Beaumont West Brook bie is the host site. football playoff chase. ton. DIXIE DELI nerback Ryan Williams Trojans got on the board spending the extra time in the fi rst round of the With a win, Dobie will 364A FM 1959 Once again led by star Contending with hot showed why he has the fi rst. 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Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn Intermediate Volleyball Despite the events, the Lions remain hope- Dobie hosts Dawson Through Oct. 9 matches ful of making a late-sea- Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dobie Dawson son playoff push. The Beaumont West Brook seventh-grade A team BWB Sterling Sterling BWB BWB Sterling 8D Records District Overall bounced back with a big at Baytown Sterling Zone A W L T W L T 24-0 victory over Miller North Shore at Southmore 2 0 0 4 0 0 and is 1-3. Complete up- Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park North Shore North Shore Deer Park dated standings through Port Arthur Memorial Park View 1 0 0 3 1 0 Oct. 14 will appear in next La Porte PAM La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte South Houston 1 0 0 3 1 0 week’s issue. at La Porte Beverly Hills 0 2 0 1 3 0 South Houston vs. South Houston South Houston South Houston South Houston South Houston South Houston San Jacinto 0 2 0 0 4 0 Thompson VB Pasadena Clear Lake vs. takes on BHI Clear Falls Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Game Scores Thompson Intermedi- Park View over Queens 25-12, 20-25, 25-23 ate’s volleyball program Clear Creek at Friendswood will go against neighbor- Friendswood Creek Creek Friendswood Creek Friendswood Southmore over San Jacinto 25-6, 25-16, 25-17 hood rival Beverly Hills Clear Brook vs. S. Houston over Beverly Hills 25-15, 25-14, 1-14 in a series of matches Oct. Clear Springs Springs Springs Springs Brook Springs Springs 18. The GAT and BHI Angleton at George Ranch Zone B W L T W L T eighth-grade teams will George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch Angleton Angleton George Ranch Bondy 2 0 0 4 0 0 compete in matches at Dobie High School, be- C.E. King at Humble C.E. King C.E. King C.E. King C.E. King C.E. King C.E. King Queens 1 0 0 1 3 0 ginning at 6 p.m. Jackson 0 1 0 2 2 0 The seventh-grade This week’s record 10-0 7-3 7-3 6-4 6-4 8-2 Thompson 1 1 0 2 2 0 matches, also slated to start at 6 p.m., will be held Season record Miller 0 2 0 0 4 0 at Thompson. 50-20 48-22 46-24 47-23 43-27 55-15 Game Scores Bondy over Miller 25-13, 25-6, 25-21 Each local Bay Area Football League program has postseason hopes Thompson over Jackson 12-25, 26-24, 25-23 Just two weeks remain the Sagemont Cowboys fi ve in the entire league lopsided victories to this Southbelt’s sophomore third place, is two games team with two games to in the Bay Area Football and the Southbelt Dol- with an unbeaten record at point. team, now 5-3 and tied for ahead of the fi fth-place go in the regular season. 7D Records League regular season, phins – have hopes of this point. Elsewhere, the Rams’ District Overall and the races to the post- making the playoffs in at The Rams, 8-0 in the junior and freshman teams Zone A W L T W L T season are taking shape. least one of the divisions. National Conference, are are each 4-4 with two Beverly Hills 2 0 0 3 1 0 Each of the three pro- The best lock in the legitimate Super Bowl games remaining and sit Week 9 Scores grams in the South Belt area? The Ellington Rams contenders after having fourth in the standings. Park View 1 0 0 3 1 0 area – the Ellington Rams, senior team is just one of logged a season full of Four teams from each Southmore 1 1 0 1 3 0 divisional race will reach Srs. Jrs. Sophs. Fr. South Houston 0 1 0 1 3 0 the playoffs. As for the Sagemont Cowboys 25 0 0 6 San Jacinto 0 2 0 2 2 0 Rams, Canes go toe-to-toe Cowboys, the best shot for the program at the mo- ’49ers 0 38 8 33 ment is in the sophomore Game Scores division. Park View over Queens 25-18, 25-13, 25-22 There, the Cowboys, Southmore over San Jacinto 25-22, 25-20, 25-18 4-4-2, currently occupy Dolphins 0 0 14 6 the fourth seed in that di- Beverly Hills over South Houston 25-22, 26-24 vision. Saints 1 15 8 40 The Cowboys’ senior Zone B W L T W L T team is tied at 3-5 with two other teams in the Bondy 2 0 0 4 0 0 race for what is currently Canes 12 27 42 27 Miller 1 1 0 3 1 0 the fourth and fi nal playoff Thompson 1 1 0 2 2 0 spot in that division. Rams 47 14 0 6 Jackson 0 1 0 1 3 0 Queens 0 1 0 0 4 0 Game Scores BAFL Week 9 Standings Bondy over Miller 25-4, 25-8 Results through Oct. 11 games Thompson over Jackson 25-15, 25-14, 15-11 Senior Division American Senior Division National 8L Records District Overall Team W L T Team W L T Zone A W L T W L T Sharks 7 2 0 Rams 8 0 0 Park View 1 0 0 3 1 0 Patriots 7 1 0 Eagles 8 1 0 South Houston 1 0 0 3 1 0 Texans 4 4 0 Steelers 5 3 0 Beverly Hills 1 1 0 2 2 0 Cowboys 3 5 0 Hurricanes 5 3 0 Southmore 1 1 0 1 3 0 San Jacinto 0 2 0 0 4 0 Panthers 3 5 0 Stingrays 5 3 0 Bulls 3 5 0 Saints 2 6 0 Game Scores ’49ers 1 7 0 Gators 2 6 0 South Houston over Beverly Hills 28-26, 25-16 Cougars 1 7 0 Dolphins 0 8 0 Park View over Queens 26-24, 25-17, 21-25 Southmore over San Jacinto 26-24, 23-25, 25-14 Junior Division American Junior Division National Team W L T Team W L T Zone B W L T W L T Patriots 7 1 0 Stingrays 8 0 0 Bondy 2 0 0 4 0 0 ’49ers 6 1 1 Saints 6 2 0 Miller 1 1 0 3 1 0 Christian Cleckley (55) of the Ellington Rams’ senior division team tries to Sharks 6 3 0 Hurricanes 5 2 1 Jackson 0 1 0 1 3 0 break away from a Pearland Hurricane defender during the Rams’ easy 47- 12 victory over the Hurricanes Oct. 11, at Dobie High School. With the win, Texans 3 5 0 Rams 4 4 0 Thompson 1 1 0 3 1 0 the Rams are still unbeaten this season at 8-0. Queens 0 1 0 0 4 0 Cougars 5 3 0 Dolphins 3 3 2 Bulls 2 6 0 Eagles 3 4 2 Game Scores Cowboys 2 6 0 Gators 1 7 0 Bondy over Miller 25-7, 25-11, 6-25 Panthers 1 7 0 Steelers 0 8 0 Thompson overJackson 25-8, 25-23, 15-11 Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National 7L Records District Overall Team W L T Team W L T Zone A W L T W L T Patriots 8 0 0 Hurricanes 8 0 0 Beverly Hills 2 0 0 3 1 0 Cougars 7 1 0 Eagles 6 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 0 2 2 0 South Houston 0 1 0 0 4 0 Texans 5 2 1 Stingrays 5 3 0 Park View 0 1 0 1 3 0 Cowboys 4 2 2 Dolphins 5 3 0 Southmore 1 1 0 2 2 0 ’49ers 3 5 0 Saints 3 5 0 Sharks 2 7 0 Steelers 2 4 0 Game Scores Bulls 1 7 0 Gators 2 5 0 Beverly Hills over South Houston 25-6, 25-5, 15-10 Southmore over San Jacinto 25-22, 27-25, 16-25 Panthers 0 8 0 Rams 0 8 0 Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Zone B W L T W L T Team W L T Team W L T Queens 1 0 0 3 0 0 Texans 8 0 0 Stingrays 7 1 0 Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Bulls 7 0 1 Hurricanes 7 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 1 2 0 Thompson 0 1 0 2 1 0 Patriots 6 2 0 Saints 6 2 0 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Cougars 5 3 0 Rams 4 4 0 Panthers 4 3 1 Eagles 2 6 0 Braedon Robinson (44) brings down a Pearland Hurricanes runner during Game Scores ’49ers 3 5 0 Dolphins 1 7 0 Queens over Park View 18-25, 25-8, 25-7 peewee division action Oct. 11, at Dobie as teammates Aaron Bennett (2) and Amari Wilks move in to assist. No scores are kept in the division, but the Cowboys 1 7 0 Steelers 0 6 0 Thompson over Jackson 25-20, 25-7, 15-6 teams nonetheless put on a thrilling display for the fans. Bondy over Miller 25-9, 25-13 Photos by Jaime Hickman Sharks 1 8 0 Gators 0 7 0 Thursday, October 16, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Brook, DHS student trainers raise cancer research funds Longhorns open swimming season The Clear Brook High Dobie’s swimming the 200-yard individual with freshman Samuel Dobie’s relay win came School sports medicine team opened the 2014- medley as well as the 100- Parker. in the 200-yard freestyle program held its seventh 2015 season at North yard breaststroke. Although the Lady event. In that one, the annual Wrapping for a Shore, with the boys’ team Teammate Tin Nguyen, Longhorns eventually fell Lady Longhorns’ team Cure event, benefi ting cancer research for the taking down the Mustangs a junior, came away with short in the fi nal tally, consisted of Shaffer, Nas- M. D. Anderson Hospi- along the way. victories in the 100-yard several athletes stood out er, junior Vanessa Gonza- tal Foundation, during The Lady Longhorns, fl y as well as the 100-yard along the way. lez and Madison Cabal- the Oct. 4, Brook versus meanwhile, were nipped backstroke. Junior Summer Naser lero, a freshman. Dickinson varsity foot- late by the home team Oct. A newcomer to the Do- claimed fi rst in the 50- Dobie will next make ball game at Veterans 14. bie scene, freshman Josh yard freestyle. its debut Tuesday, Oct. 21, Stadium in League City. The Longhorn boys Woernley, made a big In the 100-yard free- at the Dennis L. Shippey Student trainers from dominated the competi- splash in his fi rst action style event, sophomore Aquatic Center in Pasade- both schools joined to tion, scoring wins in six of for the Longhorns. Rebecca Shaffer stepped na. There, the Longhorns collect donations from the eight individual races Woernley, a sprinter, up with a big win for the will go against Pearland fans and wrap fans’ and also posting victories was the champion of both locals. Dawson. wrists in pink before the in two of the three relays. the 50-yard and 100-yard game and during half- North Shore broke even freestyle events. time. In all, $1,025 was a bit, getting wins in all but Dobie then cruised to a Dobie swimming collected for the cause, two of the eight individual win in the 200-yard med- bringing the seven- events and also snagging ley relay as Kevin Nguyen year total to more than two relay wins. and Tin Nguyen were hosts $7,000. Money collected Among the boys’ re- joined by senior Ralph was donated in memory sults, three Longhorns Lopez and Woernley. Pearland Dawson of Jim Hatfi eld, Brook’s won two individual events The Longhorns also fi rst-ever head football Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. coach, and Mary Lanier, each. captured top honors in the the late wife of current Senior Kevin Nguyen, 200-yard freestyle relay as Dennis L. Shippey Aquatic Center head football coach Paul already a school record Kevin Nguyen, Tin Nguy- Lanier. Both are now de- holder, was the winner of en and Woernley teamed ceased yet showed amaz- ing examples for Clear Brook High School Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD students and staff dur- ing their cancer battles. Intermediate Football Intermediate Football Shown above are, left to right, Clear Brook High School trainer Steve Through Oct. 7 games Through Oct. 7 games Tran, Katy Cucco (Dick- inson athletic trainer) 8A Records District Overall 8B Records District Overall and Cathy Supak, Clear Zone A W L T W L T Brook athletic trainer. Zone A W L T W L T South Houston 2 0 0 4 0 0 Southmore 3 0 0 3 1 0 Southmore 2 1 0 3 1 0 San Jacinto 2 1 0 3 1 0 Lions’ 8A Beverly Hills 1 1 0 2 2 0 Beverly Hills 1 1 0 2 2 0 San Jacinto 1 2 0 1 3 0 South Houston 0 2 0 1 2 0 blanks BHI Park View 0 2 0 0 4 0 Park View 0 2 0 0 4 0 The Thompson Lions’ eighth-grade A team Game Scores downed the Beverly Game Scores Hills Bears 30-0 in Southmore 20, Park View 0 San Jacinto 14, South Houston 13 Southmore 50, Park View 0 Pasadena ISD inter- South Houston 15, San Jacinto 6 mediate football action Oct. 6 at Thompson. At right, Thompson’s Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Cervantis Pounds II Miller 3 0 0 4 0 0 barrels through a Bear Thompson 2 0 0 4 0 0 tackler en route to a Bondy 2 1 0 3 1 0 Thompson 2 0 0 4 0 0 fi rst down. Below, the Miller 2 1 0 2 2 0 Bondy 1 2 0 2 2 0 Lions’ Kris Morris (22) is off to the races Jackson 0 2 0 1 3 0 Queens 0 2 0 1 3 0 against the Bears with Queens 0 2 0 1 3 0 Jackson 0 2 0 0 4 0 teammates Lunzell Houston (2) and Able Harris. Thompson’s Game Scores Game Scores eighth-grade A team Bondy 33, Queens 0 Miller 24, Jackson 6 was 4-0 as of Oct. 6 Thompson 30, Beverly Hills 0 Thompson 28, Beverly Hills 10 action, while Beverly Hills’ eighth-grade A Miller 18, Jackson 0 Bondy 30, Queens 0 squad was 2-2. Photos by Jackie Mazzochette 7A Records District Overall 7B Records District Overall Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Beverly Hills 2 0 0 3 0 0 Beverly Hills 2 0 0 3 0 0 San Jacinto 2 1 0 2 1 0 San Jacinto 2 1 0 2 1 0 Park View 1 1 0 2 1 0 Park View 1 1 0 1 2 0 Southmore 1 2 0 1 2 0 Southmore 1 2 0 1 2 0 South Houston 0 2 0 1 2 0 South Houston 0 2 0 1 2 0 Game Scores Game Scores Beverly Hills 1, Thompson 0 Southmore 14, Park View 0 San Jacinto 21, South Houston 12 Beverly Hills 31, Thompson 14 Southmore 14, Park View 0 Park View 20, Southmore 8

Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Bondy 3 0 0 3 0 0 Thompson 2 0 0 2 1 0 Miller 2 1 0 2 1 0 Miller 2 1 0 2 1 0 Jackson 1 1 0 1 2 0 Jackson 0 2 0 0 3 0 Thompson 0 2 0 0 3 0 Bondy 2 1 0 2 1 0 Queens 0 3 0 0 3 0 Queens 1 2 0 1 2 0 Game Scores Game Scores Bondy 14, Queens 0 Bondy 33, Queens 0 Miller 41, Jackson 25 Miller 28, Jackson 13

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Call 281-481-1238 for at 713-682-5995; or visit the website at interfaithcarepartners. p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. One special-priced Admit Two for $15 come earlier. Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny more information. org. is Thursday, October 30, at 8 p.m. Director is Mal Morley. For res- Arolfo Civic Center, 200 W. Walker in League City. For more 7 p.m. Noon ervations, call 713-941-1758 or visit www.pasadenalittletheatre. information, visit http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The org. Credit cards accepted. 7:30 p.m. friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club Pasadena Little Theatre – 2014 holiday raffl e to win an Apple Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Saturdays United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step iPad Air. Raffl e tickets are $5 each or fi ve for $20 and may be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial Hermann Prevention Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. program of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up purchased either at Pasadena Little Theatre during performanc- and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call es of The Mousetrap (Oct. 17 - Nov. 2) and The Best Christmas (Located on Hwy 35, just north of Broadway). The group’s pri- family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. 281-286-1431. Pageant Ever (opens Dec. 5) or online at www.pasadenalittle- mary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6 p.m. theatre.org. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Sunday, Dec. carry the message of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713 Pasadena, Room 212. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides 7, performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Winner 865-1611 for information, or just drop in. 7:30 p.m. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, need not be present. Proceeds benefi t Pasadena Little Theatre’s SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 The Hobby Center – For the Performing Arts presents Anything Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room 215 at the First United capital improvement fund. 8 p.m. Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 281- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Bay Area Harbour Playhouse – presents Greater Tuna which Revival and Choreography! Peppering this Cole Porter first-class 487-8787, or just drop in. 7:30 a.m. runs Oct. 3 through Oct. 26. Friday and Saturday performances comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable stan- 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill” each Saturday are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. Direc- dards, including I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, and, of Bay Area Harbour Playhouse – presents Greater Tuna which at 7:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 tor Bennie Nipper says, “This cast gets more laughs as they course, Anything Goes. Don’t miss what the Associated Press runs Oct. 3 through Oct. 26. Friday and Saturday performances Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- provide a glimpse into life in a small West Texas town. You have proclaims as, “So delightful, so delicious, so de-lovely!” Tickets are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. Direc- 8787, or just drop in. to like each one of these Texans and you might see yourself in prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees). For more information, tor Bennie Nipper says, “This cast gets more laughs as they 11 a.m. one of them!” The play centers around Radio OKKK and its two call 713-315-2400 or visit http://www.thehobbycenter.org. provide a glimpse into life in a small West Texas town. You have Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose eccentric radio announcers, played by veteran actors Bill Jones 8:30 p.m. to like each one of these Texans and you might see yourself in lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday and Sean Chapman. Nick Zupon, a newcomer to the stage, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings one of them!” The play centers around Radio OKKK and its two morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, plays seven roles. Kendall Chapman, Irene Tompkins, Nyah Tay- are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and eccentric radio announcers, played by veteran actors Bill Jones 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room #111. Call lor, Coleen Reyes, and Mary Peterson play the other 11. The Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, and Sean Chapman. Nick Zupon, a newcomer to the stage, 281-487-8787, or just drop in. theater is located at 3803 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Call 281-337- 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. plays seven roles. Kendall Chapman, Irene Tompkins, Nyah Tay- 2 p.m. 7469 for reservations. Ticket discounts are available for seniors, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 lor, Coleen Reyes, and Mary Peterson play the other 11. The The Hobby Center – For the Performing Arts presents Anything students and military. 7 a.m. theater is located at 3803 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Call 281-337- Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 16, 2014 Looking LEGAL NOTICE Turn those to sell unwanted items or lease your REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS in your garage home? 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Cole Porter first-class comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable stan- us with questions or visit www.pasadenalittletheatre.org for more information and Ms. Janetʻs Children of the Future dards, including I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, and, of course, Anything Goes. for character descriptions. Don’t miss what the Associated Press proclaims as, “So delightful, so delicious, so 7:30 p.m. Childcare and Learning Center is PEST de-lovely!” Tickets prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third week of each month PPESTEST CONTROLCONTROL 713-315-2400 or visit http://www.thehobbycenter.org. at the Clear Lake Park Building, 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Guests are NOW HIRING! Pasadena Little Theatre – Opening night for Pasadena Little Theatre’s The welcome. Presenters for the educational program explore a variety of subjects such Mousetrap, a mystery by Agatha Christie, at 8 p.m., 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. as fossils, planetary geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and #1 Hughes Rd. - 11590 Hughes Rd. A RR RS TTECHNICIANECHNICIAN mineral collecting, and field trips to various collecting sites throughout Texas and ESTE TM Performances are weekends through November 2. Friday and Saturday perfor- 2281-484-237681-484-2376 mances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. One special-priced Admit Two for $15 surrounding states. All persons with an interest in these topics are welcome to • Floater • Cook Good Driving Record Required. Background is Thursday, October 30, at 8 p.m. Director is Mal Morley. For reservations, call 713- attend. Door prizes. Free parking. For more information, visit www.clgms.org. #2 Scarsdale - 12490 Scarsdale 941-1758 or visit www.pasadenalittletheatre.org. Credit cards accepted. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Check. Experience Preferred. Will Train. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 7 a.m. 2281-464-236681-464-2366 11 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Pasadena (Disciples of Christ) has an innovative worship First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell • 3 Yr. Old Teacher • Floater service Sundays 11a.m., Sept. 7 through Nov. 23. This service will combine contem- Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. #3 League City - 3007 Invincible Dr. 2281-488-336281-488-3362 porary and traditional worship with an interactive message and experiential prayers. 11 a.m. 2281-538-531081-538-5310 All are welcome to join and participate in this worship experience! 4848 Preston The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly luncheon meetings on the Eco-Pest, Inc. (between Beltway 8 and Crenshaw). Call 281-991-4585 for more information. third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at Bay Oaks Country Club from 11 • Cook • Infant/Floater • 3 Yr. Old Teacher 2 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Active duty or retired officers’ wives are eligible. For information, call NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – WILL TRAIN Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Meets every Wendy Peters at 281-333-3115. Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First Noon –– Please Apply in Person –– United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets weekly on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. at the Golf- call 281-487-8787. crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. Lunch is served for $15. 2 p.m. Variety of interesting speakers. For more information, call 281-900-7257 or visit na- The Hobby Center – For the Performing Arts presents Anything Goes, winner of three [email protected]. 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! Peppering this 1 p.m. Cole Porter first-class comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable stan- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time dards, including I Get a Kick Out of You, Yo u ’r e t h e To p , and, of course, Anything Goes. kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 Don’t miss what the Associated Press proclaims as, “So delightful, so delicious, so p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call 713-472-0565. LEADER READERS de-lovely!” Tickets prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 1:30 p.m. 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27 713-315-2400 or visit http://www.thehobbycenter.org. Ballroom Dance Practice – held every Tuesday afternoon at Hometown Heroes 2:30 p.m. Park in League City. Come and enjoy free ballroom dancing from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Bay Area Harbour Playhouse – presents Greater Tuna which runs Oct. 3 through this beautiful 3,630 sq. ft. fl oating hardwood fl oor. Dancers practice to a large variety of ballroom music played by Neva Schroder. Eileen Bauerlein, instructor, is available BUSINESS Very friendly and obviously good condition, Jewelry,Vacuum, JOB OPENING: PART-TIME, Oct. 26. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances very loved. Please call Some furniture, LP Records, are at 2:30 p.m. Director Bennie Nipper says, “This cast gets more laughs as they to assist people with new moves. Everyone is welcome! For questions, call 281-554- OPPORTUNITY entry level manufacturing provide a glimpse into life in a small West Texas town. You have to like each one of 1180. 1001 East League City Parkway. Ginny at 832-763-8857 to Books, Clothes, etc. 10-16 position. Onsite training. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park BEAUTY SALON/ BARBER claim. 10-16 these Texans and you might see yourself in one of them!” The play centers around for sale. Dual shop for sale. HEALTH Please send resume/ job Radio OKKK and its two eccentric radio announcers, played by veteran actors Bill Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For information, call Jeanette Fully furnished. 12373 GARAGE SALES HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED history and contact informa- Jones and Sean Chapman. Nick Zupon, a newcomer to the stage, plays seven Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 1:30 Scarsdale Blvd. $10,000 832- 11658 SAGEPARK LN. off on the job or in an automo- tion to: 1_msi_co@sbcglob roles. Kendall Chapman, Irene Tompkins, Nyah Taylor, Coleen Reyes, and Mary Pe- terson play the other 11. The theater is located at 3803 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Call to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, 228-0949 10-30 Scarsdale Blvd. Fri & Sat, bile accident? The company al.net 10-23 Oct 17 &18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. HELP WANTED: Industrial/ 281-337-7469 for reservations. Ticket discounts are available for seniors, students Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. AUTO doctor or insurance compa- and military. 2 p.m. Gently used kids & adults ny doctor is not your doctor. Welding Equipment Mechan- 1997 LINCOLN CARTIER 5:30 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter 941 clothes, toys, baby items, He works for the company. ic, Troubleshooting, repairs, well maintained, fully loaded Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets every Sunday evening at meets the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Park etc. 10-16 In Texas you get to choose make ready. Clean driving Community Center, 9500 Hall Road, in Houston. Visitors are welcome. For addi- 151,089 miles $4,500 OBO 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 12010 KIRKNOLL sale inside your doctor. Call me, Dr. record, basic set of hand Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. tional information, call Roy at 713-734-1461. 281-485-5483 10-16 house. (BW8, N on Sabo, Michael Stokes for your free tools. Background/ drug test- 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. COMPUTER then W on Sageforest). Sat, consultation - 281-481-1623. ing. Will train. $17.50/hr. 713- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to overcome drug Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family SOUTHBELT - Data-Sys- Oct 18, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. One 943-8032 10-16 addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in I WILL WORK for you. I have Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. tems - Hard Drive Data Re- Day Only! 10-16 been relieving back and neck DRIVERS/OWNEROPS! Fairmont Parkway, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. covery - Linux Installation. 7 p.m. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 9723 TILTREE Sat, Oct 18, 8 pain for South Belt families Local Work! Home Daily, Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. at First United 6:30 p.m. 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 Families, for over 30 years. I want to Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr exp, Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference Room. Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 281-922-4160. E-mail: Clothes, Household items, be your chiropractor. TF Great Driving record. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clear Lake Regional Breast Diagnostic Center, [email protected] TF Small furniture, Trampoline, HELP WANTED Sunsetlogistics.com 281- 7 p.m 200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, in Webster. For more information call 281- COMPUTER REPAIR. South Tools 10-16 693-4587 or 888-215-4285 Pasadena Little Theatre – Auditions for Pasadena Little Theatre’s production of 526-6840. DRIVERS, CDL-A: Home Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Belt Area. Free Estimates. 426 RICHVALE LN. in 10-23 Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, at 7 p.m., 4318 Allen-Genoa EVERY Weekend! ALL Miles Road. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. Resumes and headshots Pearland Church of Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For more infor- New Computers For Sale. Webster. Fri, Oct 17, 7 a.m.-2 Paid! Instate & Dedicated INSTRUCTIONAL Deal with a Technician Not a are appreciated. Contact the director, Craig Trauschke, at mendicant@fastmail. mation, call 281-485-4140 or 281-485-1431. p.m. & Sat, Oct 18, 7 a.m.- Southeast. Or Walk Away TUTORING AVAILABLE! All 7 p.m. Salesman. Call Harry 713- us with questions or visit www.pasadenalittletheatre.org for more information and noon. Furniture, children’s Lease, No Money Down. ages, many subjects, flexi- for character descriptions. Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 991-1355. 11-13 clothes, fitness equipment, 1-855-971-8419 10-16 ble schedule, reasonable 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room 1st FOUND DOG etc. 10-16 DRIVER NEEDED: Now hir- rates. Tutor holds A.A., B.A., The Hobby Center – For the Performing Arts presents Anything Goes, winner of three floor. Bring a friend or neighbor and work together to make PIP the best in the city. PIP consists of police and citizens working together to help make neighborhoods FOUND A TINY TAN MALE 11434 SAGEWILLOW Sat, ing Class A CDL with Tanker M.A. Call or email: 281-309- 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! Peppering this Chihuahua wandering on Cole Porter first-class comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable stan- safer. For more information, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Oct 18, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lots to endorsement. Vacuum truck 7375, karma@karmalen- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Weekly sexual assault sup- Sagerock Drive on Sunday dards, including I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, and, of course, Anything Goes. sell - Everything must go. experience necessary. non.com. TF Don’t miss what the Associated Press proclaims as, “So delightful, so delicious, so port group offers a confidential self-help support group for victim/survivors of rape afternoon. He is wearing a Custom drapes, TV, Kitchen Oilfield work. Very busy. Call PERSONAL de-lovely!” Tickets prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call and sexual abuse. To attend or for more information, call 281-286-2525. black collar with no tags. items, Linens, Antiques in Shane 832-503-2929 10-23 DEAR LORD, Blessed Mary, 713-315-2400 or visit http://www.thehobbycenter.org. 8 p.m. St. Jude and St. Peregrine, I 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen thank you for keeping my Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. daughter’s cancer intact! My Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 faith is constant! MK 10-16 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 7 a.m. REAL ESTATE 8:30-11 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the BUYING OR SELLING A Harris County Master Gardeners – Open Garden Day, with Harris County Master First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell South Belt-Ellington Leader House? I can help you save Gardeners at Precinct 2 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Genoa Red Bluff Road. Educational Programs and Master Gardeners Q-and-A at 9:30 a.m. 832-807-0333. Necesita 9:30 a.m. Note: Gardens open and plants available for purchase every Monday, Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week of each month at Leader Reader Ads Comprar o vender casa. May through October. Free. Children are welcome. For details, visit https://hcmga. Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Deadline: Puedo ayudarle a ahorrar. tamu.edu. Nellie Galney at 713-991-3517 for more information. Personal: 832-807-0333 Marco Suarez, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Noon Tuesday Realtor. Key2TexasRealty Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 9 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. at First 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 10-30 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit www.hapson- Ads Are Not Taken FOR RENT: 3/2/2 Approx. Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. line.org for a complete list of services offered. Business: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Over The Phone 2000 Sq. Ft. Kirkwood Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 South, $1500/month + Deposit. Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in 832-875-5022 10-23 Room 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. no changes, no refunds back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. POND GUY - “Need Help?” Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds monthly meetings at 10:30 6:30 p.m. a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic violence sup- Got green water? Want a on the third Monday of each month except December. The meetings teach seniors port group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut off ______waterfall or stream added, how to avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs are normally NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may join at any time need plants, fish, or want a in attendance. There is no charge to attend, and refreshments are served. Meetings as this is an open group. ______water feature? Call me at start on time and last one hour or less. For more information, call the center at 7 p.m. 832-643-9409 or 409-502- 713-477-0175. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domestic 8085. 10-23 11:30 a.m. violence support group for women meets every week. For information, call 281- ______SEWING & ALTERATIONS Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. 338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis for men, women & home In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409- 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. hotline is 281-286-2525. ______fashions. Experienced 2 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 seamstress. Call Karen at 7 a.m. Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the 713-943-7935 TF on the fi rst and third Mondays of each month at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell ______at Scarsdale. The public is invited to attend. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 6 p.m. Noon Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 Fuqua at 6 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from noon to 1 p.m. at Make checks payable to: Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for more Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit information. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Advertise 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. New Directions Singles – Group for ages 55 and up meets on the first and third Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics South Belt-Ellington Leader Mondays for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont W NASA Parkway in Webster. There are many other activities thoughout the month. Parkway, Pasadena, Room 215. 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Dobie High School tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr., now in his Mandy Cao, Hellen Le, Albert Luu, (standing) Alice Phan, Da- 16th year with the Longhorns, received the United States Tennis vid Ho, Justin Gee, Hung Dinh, Ashley Deveza, Cindy Benzon, Association’s prestigious Texas Section No-Cut Starfi sh Award (United States Tennis Association-Texas Section Houston-area Coach of the Year for 2014. Those with Moreno at the award tennis service representative), Luis Cabreja, Moreno, Alan Phan, presentation Oct. 11, were, left to right, (sitting) Flavio Castillo, Brandon Chung, Hai Ho, Bao Nguyen and Jacklyn Tran. Dobie’s Moreno lands UTSA accolade Continued from Page 1B nated coach Moreno,” Texas, Moreno was named support both here at Do- way. Since then, more than Benzon said. “His teams to the USTA National No- bie High School and also “And Mr. (Franklin) 4,000 tennis coaches na- respect him.” Cut All-Star Team, one of within the Pasadena Inde- Moses has done a great tionwide have made a Moreno said he became 17 sectional coaches se- pendent School District. job of continuing those commitment to offering a an advocate of the No-Cut lected, and his Dobie team “We have great lead- traditions and giving us no-cut policy, with some philosophy when he was receives a $500 grant to ers who have a clear un- great support. programs having more head coach at Clear Lake. purchase equipment. derstanding of what the “Really, all fi ve schools than 100 team members “Before my time there, This is the second ma- sport of tennis can do for in the district get great on a high school team, in- seniors weren’t allowed to jor statewide accomplish- a young person’s life. support for all of the pro- cluding Dobie. participate in spring ten- ment for Moreno, who “Also, here at Dobie grams, not just tennis. “Throughout the year, nis if they weren’t one of also was named the Texas I’ve had three great prin- “It’s with great pride these coaches play an in- the top players, and I al- Tennis Coaches Associa- cipals, starting with Jerry that I am here to guide our tegral role in the develop- ways felt that was wrong,” tion Class 5A Coach of the Speer and then Mr. (Steve) young men and women ment of student-athletes Moreno said. Year in 2005. Jamail, who instilled Do- in the Dobie tennis pro- and the success of No-Cut “We had one senior girl “Coach Moreno goes bie pride and the Dobie gram.” Tennis,” said Glenn Ar- who I let play the No. 3 above and beyond,” Ben- rington, USTA national doubles in the regional zon said. “Throughout the manager, high school ten- team tennis semifi nals, years, it is apparent he has nis. a chance she might have not only coached tennis, “We applaud their ef- not gotten otherwise, and but has impacted the lives forts at encouraging play- I’ll always cherish a thank of his students as well as ers of all levels and allow- you card she gave me af- those in the community. ing them to share in a re- terwards for giving her the He is very deserving of warding team experience opportunity to play.” this award.” at their school.” Moreno, a 1974 gradu- Certainly Moreno was Candidates for the ate of O’Connell and also both honored and humbled award are current coaches a member of the school’s to receive the award, but (not retired) who have Buccaneer hall of fame, he believes credit should implemented a no-cut ten- said that player’s thank be extended to others as nis team program, are cur- you message was a signifi - well, particularly at Dobie rently registered with the cant turning point in his High School. USTA as a No-Cut coach coaching career. “I’m honored to re- and have been coaching “Those are the kind ceive the award, but this for a minimum of fi ve of kids I enjoy coaching, is also a tribute to the kids years. those diamonds in the I’ve taught at Dobie High Moreno, with also rough,” Moreno said. School, and at O’Connell 13 years at Galveston “It’s the true reward I and Clear Lake as well. O’Connell High School get as a coach, seeing them Yet after stops at and two more at Clear develop not only as a play- O’Connell and Clear Lake, Lake High School, has er, but more importantly, a Moreno made the decision clearly done fi ne work at person. High school tennis to come lead the Dobie each of his stops over the is such a wonderful life- program. He’s stayed now years. teaching tool.” for 16 years and counting “His overall impact As the No-Cut Starfi sh for several reasons. with kids is why I nomi- Award winner for USTA- “I’ve had tremendous JFD takes down Trojans 24-13 Continued from Page 1B Gonzalez passed to Der- Dawson was defeated a 6-0 lead. rick Mathews for 12 yards, by Pearland and Manvel A 49-yard run by Dobie and Randall had back-to- but has also crushed three quarterback Joe Gonzalez back big gains, the last other 22-6A opponents en set up the Longhorns’ fi rst going for 11 yards and a route to a 3-2 lead. score, a 35-yard fi eld goal touchdown as Dobie took “We need to win a game from Alexis Saldivar with a 17-6 lead into halftime. like this,” Dobie head less than a minute into the South Houston scored coach Jim Phillips said. second quarter. midway through the third “Against South Houston, From there, Randall quarter on a pass from we were without Chris took over. The bruising quarterback Tatum Girdy Washington and Jaylon runner fi rst rushed fi ve to R.J. Maddox for 15 Bolden, and we’ll have times for 26 yards on a yards and a touchdown. Bolden back at receiver drive late in the fi rst half The pass should have for Dawson. and then took a swing pass been intercepted by Dobie “I really think we can from Gonzalez 20-yards but instead fell into Mad- beat Dawson. They’re a into the end zone for a dox’s hands after a defl ec- good football team, but 10-6 lead. tion for the score. we’ve played better, and With the fi rst half com- But Dobie again ex- Randall has given us a ing to a close, the Long- tended its lead on Ran- huge effort. horns drove 67 yards in dall’s 14-yard run with “The defense has just six plays. 3:09 to go in the third played better, and we’ve Setting up shop at the quarter. It was the game’s made some big plays.” Dobie 33, Randall rum- fi nal score. Once perhaps counted bled 24 yards on the fi rst Now 2-2 and poised out, the Longhorns have play of the series. for a tough game against stated otherwise. Now Ulanis Betts ran for 10 Dawson, the Longhorns comes a big game against more yards, then Randall are right where they need Dawson for third place. It dashed for seven more. to be after an 0-4 start. should be a good one.

District 22-6A Varsity Football Standings Overall 22-6A play Team W L T W L T Pearland 7 0 0 5 0 0 Manvel 6 0 0 4 0 0 Dawson 4 3 0 3 2 0 Alvin 3 3 0 2 2 0 Dobie 2 4 0 2 2 0 South Houston 2 5 0 2 3 0 Pasadena 2 4 0 1 3 0 Memorial 1 6 0 1 4 0 Sam Rayburn 0 6 0 0 4 0