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February 19, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 3 Cowboys registration set The Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will hold early registration Saturday, Feb 21, from Local Islamic building destroyed by fire 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cowboy’s football fi eld at El Franco Lee Park. Early registration is open to last year’s returning football players Homeless man charged with arson, says incident was accidental and their siblings and all drill and mascot ap- plicants, returning and new. The club will also A homeless man was arrested for starting a degree felony arson. Offi cials said Ferguson ad- building. No injuries were reported. credit card abuse and drug possession to burglary be accepting contact information from any Feb. 13 fi re that destroyed a storage building at mitted to setting the fi re but said it was to merely Fire offi cials said Ferguson approached detec- and prostitution. new football players. A $100 deposit is due at the Quba Islamic Institute at 730 FM 1959/Dixie keep warm and not intended to damage the build- tives on his bike and voluntarily asked to speak The incident made national headlines, with the time of early registration. For more infor- Farm Road, located between the Gulf Freeway ing. with them about the incident. many suspecting it to be an anti-Islamic hate mation, contact club President Denny Wranich and Highway 3. According to authorities, the blaze started According to Harris County Court records, crime. At press time, however, fi re offi cials de- at 281-785-8353 or club Drill Director Lynn Darryl Ferguson, 55, was arrested around 4 about 5:30 a.m. Friday. It heavily damaged a Ferguson has an extensive criminal history with clined to comment on a possible motive in the Blanton at 832-423-0139. p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, and charged with fi rst- 3,000-square-foot prefabricated metal storage more than 40 arrests for crimes ranging from case. Scarsdale Civic meets The Scarsdale Civic Association will hold Hughes Road project delayed, again an election of offi cers meeting at 6 p.m. at Firefighters battle area blaze The long-awaited project to repair Hughes it along with curb, gutter and sidewalks on both 12127 Teaneck Monday, Feb. 23. A quorum Road from Beltway 8 to the Houston city limits sides of the street and provide necessary storm of members is needed to conduct the meeting in Sagemeadow has been delayed once again, ac- sewer system and street lighting. and elect a board of directors. Be watching for cording to City of Houston Public Works and En- Part of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan proxy letters in the mail. gineering Department spokesman Alvin Wright. (CIP), the undertaking was initially proposed in Work was supposed to have begun last month, 1999, while Rob Todd served as the South Belt Knights sell fish dinners but funding for the project must be reapproved area’s City Council member. by City Council, as a new contractor has been Construction was originally scheduled to be- Knights of Columbus at St. Luke the Evan- selected. gin in 2000 but has been pushed back multiple gelist Church, 11011 Hall Road, will serve Mainline Industries was awarded the new times to make room for other projects. fi sh dinners Fridays, Feb. 20 through March contract this past December after the company The $11.7 million project is expected is go 27. Dinners consist of breaded USA catfi sh originally assigned to the project was forced to before Council in the next 30 to 45 days, Wright fried fi llet, hush puppies, cole slaw, corn-on- withdraw its offer, citing delays from Center- said. the-cob, fries and iced tea or lemonade. Baked Point Energy in hooking up the necessary utili- Despite the delay, Wright said construction is fi sh fi llets will be available in limited quanti- ties. still scheduled to take place before the end of the ties. Dinners will be served between 5 and 7 In the works for nearly two decades, the en- city’s 2015 fi scal year (July 2015), with a target p.m. All money raised will benefi t local and deavor will remove existing paving and replace date sometime in May. community projects. Dine in or take out din- ners are $10 each. Blood drive at St. Luke’s Martin to hold CIP/town hall March 3 Houston District E City Council Member and delivery in the council district. The Knights of Columbus #9201 will host Dave Martin will hold a joint Capital Improve- The CIP is a fi ve-year document outlining the a blood drive in the social hall at St. Luke the ment Project (CIP) and town hall meeting on city’s infrastructure improvement strategy and is Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road, Tuesday, March 3, at Space Center Houston, organized by priority, project capacity and tim- from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. located at 1601 NASA Parkway, from 6:30 to 8 ing constraints. Save lives by donating blood. p.m. Additionally, funding sources are identifi ed These meetings encourage residents to par- for all proposed projects. Dobie cheer tryout meeting set ticipate in the CIP process by contributing ques- For more information about the CIP projects A Dobie cheerleader tryout meeting will tions, comments and suggestions to the respec- for District E, visit the CIP homepage at www. be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:45 p.m. in Houston fi refi ghters are shown above responding to a blaze Friday, Feb. 13, that destroyed a tive city department regarding project planning houstontx.gov/cip/CIP-Home-Page. the Dobie cafeteria for all students interested storage building at the Quba Islamic Institute, 730 FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road. The incident in becoming a cheerleader for next year. The garnered national media attention, as many suspected it to be a hate crime. A homeless man meeting is for eighth-graders from Thompson has since been arrested for starting the fi re but said it was unintentional. Edgebrook Flood Control meeting set and Beverly Hills and all Dobie students. A Photo by Isaiah Wright Harris County Flood Control District offi cials ing caused by Berry Bayou. candidate must have a parent with them at the will meet with residents of the Edgebrook com- Offi cials will also address the ongoing con- meeting to receive paperwork. munity Thursday, Feb. 26, at St. Stephen Presby- struction of detention ponds and concrete lining terian Church, located at 2217 Theta, beginning of ditches in the area and their completion dates. Church hosts cooking class Filing underway for school elections at 7 p.m. Once improvements are complete, the Edge- The Gulfhaven Adventist Church, 10716 Filing for multiple area school board elec- At press time, Rander and Pond had fi led to Representatives will furnish residents with the brook area will be re-evaluated for fl ooding, and Sabo Road, will conduct a vegeterian cook- tions is currently underway and will remain open maintain their positions, but Scott had not. No current status concerning the mitigation of fl ood- there is a chance insurance rates will go down. ing class on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. challengers had fi led. This is a free benefit to learn how to prepare PISD Terms are for two years. healthy dishes and increase health awareness. In the Pasadena Independent School District Potential candidates may pick up a candi- The dishes will be available to sample, and a election, Larry Savala (Position 5), Marshall date application and information packet at the SJC honor students recognized video on health will be shown. For informa- Kendrick (Position 6) and Vickie Morgan (Posi- CCISD Education Support Center located at Five Honors Program students from San Ja- sophical Tinge and Danielle Rivers’ Tom Lea: tion, call 713-944-6912 or 713-562-4580. tion 7) are all up for re-election. All three have 2425 E. Main Street in League City or request cinto College, representing all three campuses, The Artist from the Texas Desert of El Paso. fi led to maintain their positions. the packet in email form by emailing Early were chosen to present their research at the Na- The three are students of professors Greg PTO scholarships offered Kenneth Fernandez and Alvino Gonzalez Voting Clerk Beatriz Bentley at bbentley@ tional Conference on Undergraduate Research in Smith and Eddie Weller. have fi led to challenge Savala. ccisd.net. Atkinson Elementary April. The lone abstract selected from the Central Morgan is being challenged by Erica Davis The district will accept applications between This year, the conference is being hosted Campus was Jeffery Hallinan’s The Cowboy of The Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering Rouse and Charles Maricle. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors at by Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Pasadena, Texas: The Origins Behind the Pasa- At press time, Kendrick was running unop- For more information, email Bentley or call Wash. dena Livestock Show & Rodeo and its Relevance Dobie High School who attended Atkinson at posed. her at 281-284-0181. least two years, one being fourth grade. Ap- Last year, out of 465 institutions of higher Today. Terms are for four years. San Jacinto College education represented at the conference, fewer Hallinan is a student of professor Marcus plications and requirement information are Ballot applications must be submitted to the In the San Jac College election, the seats of available through the senior counselor’s offi ce than a dozen were community colleges. Insti- Turner. PISD Administration Building, 1515 Cherry- John Moon Jr. (Position 5) Dan Mims (Position tutions such as the University of Texas, Texas Selected from the North Campus was Emilia at Dobie. The application must be received by brook Lane in Pasadena in the Accountability 6), and Keith Sinor (Position 7) are unopposed. Feb. 27, 2015, at noon to be considered. A&M University, Harvard and Stanford, among Herrera’s Electrooculogram Analysis: Read- and Compliance offi ce. Offi ce hours are 8 a.m. All three incumbents have fi led to maintain their others were represented. ing Differences between Native and Non-Native Frazier Elementary to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. positions. Frazier Elementary is offering scholarships Most students who present their research at English Speakers. For more information, call 713-740-0027. Terms are six years. this meeting are seniors from research universi- Herrera is a student of professors Susan Lus- to seven graduating seniors at Dobie High CCISD Potential candidates may pick up application School who attended Frazier in third and ties, making it diffi cult for a community college tick and Yuli Kainer. In the Clear Creek Independent School Dis- packets at the district offi ce at 4624 Fairmont student to be accepted. This year, there were For more information on NCUR 2015, visit fourth grades. Applications and requirement trict election, Page Rander (District 4), Dee Scott Parkway in Pasadena. information are available in the Dobie Dual more than 3,700 abstracts submitted, and fi ve www.cur.org/ncur_2015. (District 5) and Charles Pond (At-Large Position For more information, call Mandi Reiland at students from SJC were asked to present their Credit offi ce in Portable 16. Applications must A) are up for re-election. 281-998-6100. be returned to Nancy Carlton in that offi ce by work. Friday, March 13, to be considered. Three of the students selected are from the Money found at Leader South campus. Some money was found near the paper stand Brook to host cheer clinic South Shaver repair work continues Abstracts from the South Campus include at the Leader offi ce Thursday, Feb. 5. Anyone Progress is continuing on the $13.5 million plete at this time. Dirk Johnston’s The Chamizal Settlement and wishing to claim the money should contact the The Clear Brook High School cheerlead- South Shaver Road reconstruction project initi- Transitions between Shaver and other ad- the Dispersion of a People Group, Mary Grace Leader and describe the amount and how it was ers will host a cheer clinic Saturday, Feb. 28, ated in summer 2013 by the Texas Department jacent streets which intersect it, such as Wald Pruet’s Bill Hicks, a Satiric Comic with a Philo- contained. from 9 a.m. to noon in the CBHS gymnasium, of Transportation, according to Houston District Road, are currently being covered by fl exible 4607 FM 2351 in Friendswood. The cost of E City Council Member Dave Martin’s offi ce. bases to protect vehicular traffi c. Before the proj- $20 includes a snack and shirt. The clinic is Concrete paving on the north half of Shaver is ect’s end, asphalt will be applied to these transi- for ages 4 through high school. Download the nearing completion, with the paving of all three tional sections to smooth the transition between PISD vehicle catches fire registration form at www.brookcheer.weebly. travel lanes on the north side of the street expect- the streets. com. Email the form to schamberlain@ccisd. ed to be completed up to North Broadway by the Storm sewer installation is currently 90 per- net. For more information, call 832-618-7616. end of February. cent complete for the project, with one section Contractors expect to switch traffi c on the remaining on Almeda Genoa Road. Sanitary Library seeks tutors road and begin paving the section south of the sewer installation is estimated to be 95 percent Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 center line at the end of February, by which time complete. Scarsdale Blvd., is seeking volunteers to help all sections of North Broadway will be open. Overall completion of the South Shaver Road adults new to the United States to improve their Paving activities on the south portion of the Reconstruction project is currently targeted for ability to read, write and speak English. street will commence in early March after traffi c late spring 2015. The library will host a training session for is switched and will proceed from 5200 South All project timelines are subject to change due new volunteer English as a second language Shaver to the project’s endpoint at Interstate 45. to inclement weather and/or other unforeseen tutors on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 Overall, concrete paving is 70 percent com- circumstances. p.m. After this session, tutors will work with a small group of adults once or twice weekly to help them gain literacy skills for work pur- Hobby sets passenger traffic records poses, to help their children in school, or for The Houston Airport System (HAS) again ber of carriers launching new service and routes numerous other uses. posted record-setting passenger traffi c numbers. from Houston. Second language ability is not required for According to a 2014 year-end traffi c report, “This is an exciting time for the city and for tutors, and materials including lesson activities HAS saw more than 53.1 million passengers in the Houston Airport System,” said Mayor An- are provided. For more information or to regis- 2014 – a 4.5 percent increase that easily eclipsed nise Parker. “The development we see all around ter for this workshop, call 281-484-2036. the record 50.9 million passengers in 2013. More Houston is mirrored by the steady growth at our than 43.3 million domestic travelers passed airports — the kind of numbers that befi t the Kirkwood to meet Feb. 26 through HAS airports, a 3.5 percent increase. fastest-growing major city in the United States. The Kirkwood Civic Association will meet Overall passenger traffi c at William P. Hobby We’ve been remarkably successful in attracting Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Sagemont Community Airport (HOU) reached an all-time high for the new international air service to Houston and are A Pasadena Independent School District maintenance vehicle caught fi re Thursday, Feb. Center, 11507 Hughes, at 6:30 p.m. Meetings fi fth consecutive year and international traffi c moving forward with investments and projects 12, as it was pulling out of the Dobie campus and onto Blackhawk. The truck reportedly are held the last Thursday of the month. For at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that will ensure that growth continues.” stalled out in the intersection before bursting into fl ames. No injuries were reported. additional information, call Ericka Mc- continued to grow at a record pace, thanks in Hobby Airport saw more than 11.9 million Photo by James Bolen Crutcheon at 281-989-9990. large part to continued expansion in the num- Continued on Page 2A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 19, 2015 In My Opinion Mailbox vandalized Death not to party ties. Furthermore, they should not Byrd: Response disregard our role as defender against world Julie James Sumra and Valentine Sumra, Milton Sumra, Emilia tyranny, & champions of liberty. We must con- “Valous” Sumra all of Hous- Sumra, Mandy Sumra, Josi- to Larry Reams tinue to shine our beacon of freedom before ton, and Edmund Sumra. ah James and Manda Sum- us, exposing & conquering the dark evils op- Sumra Sumra has 47 grandchil- ra; 43 great-grandchildren; In response to Larry Reams’ diatribe posing America, & the World. Of course po- against President Obama which he attempted dren: Marius Sumra, Shirley daughters-in-law Julia Sum- tential allies are going to be reluctant to join us Alexander, Andy Alexander, ra, Nitha Sumra, Sandra Pit- to disguise as legal commentary on 2016 Re- in our endeavors, if we continue failing to take publican presidential contenders, I have a few Alva “Jenna” Sumra, Amina tman Sumra, Patricia Sumra, the lead in these noble pursuits. “Gail” Sumra, McKay Sumra, Vanita Sumra; and Antonia observations: Imagine a moment sitting in a large audi- 1. Nobody was ‘so afraid of candidate torium high up in the seats, toward the mid- Lisa “Hermine” Remy, How- Sumra; sons-in-law Michael Obama that they dared not challenge his cit- dle, peering down on the spectacle below. On ard Remy, Clarendia Remy, “Mike” Alexander and Lu- izenship’. He was fully vetted a nauseating one end is the U.S, President & included in Curlin Swanson, Lazarus cian “Lucious” Swanson and number of times and proven to have been his enclave, each World leader from countries “Lazo” James, Shermiqua Melvin James; sisters Rose born in Hawaii. The ‘birthers’ are too full of ha- that consistently support us. At the opposite tred for him to accept facts. Sumra, Shaylan Sumra, Razel Faisal, Jetune Faisal, Lyna end facing them, stands those that oppose the Sumra all residing in Hous- Faisal and Juliana Pamphile; 2. The Constitution was written at a time U.S. frequently, including our known outright when slavery was legal and women were the ton; Peckus “Pecky” Sumra niece Elmelda Durman; sis- enemies. Gee, what end do you think most and Cleopatra Sumra; Daryl ter-in-law Josephine “Ma property of their fathers or husbands. I hardly World leaders would be standing at? Not very think the founders, as intelligent and far-think- crowded at our end, is it? “Danny” Smith, Cindy “Cris- Romeo” Joseph; brother-in- ing as they were for their time, could have Pressing on, how many participants in this sy” Sumra-Charles, Elton law Bibben Sukra of Grand conceived of a time when women could vote, fantastical analogy would be willing to take a Sumra, Kenis Sumra, Kelvin Ravine; best friends Venora slavery would be illegal, or even that indoor (gasp!) “Leading Role”? If you said “Not many Degaillard, Mathaline Sum- and Ma “Ma Fitz” Allahdua; plumbing was in the country’s future. Fortu- or even zilch”, you probably are in the majority Julie Sumra, also known ra, Cliff Avril, Fimber Sumra, and numerous other relatives nately they were smart enough to leave room of this consensus. The point very succinctly is: in the Constitution for required adjustments. as Mrs. Villie of Derniere Garvey Sumra, Shane “Nil- and friends in St. Lucia and If we become too timid or reluctant to pick up Rivière, Dennery, 89, died bert” Sumra, Nerisha, Ianna abroad. 3. The accepted intent of the qualifi ca- & wield the mantle of freedom against oppres- tions for president is to be born on U.S. soil on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. and Luanna, Cathy Sumra, Sumra will be laid to sion virtually no others will. It is my fi rm belief Richie Sumra, Tara Sumra, rest at Mount Olivet Catho- (Obama qualifi es) or to be born to a U.S. Citi- that God intended this role for America, & ex- Survivors include three zen (Obama qualifi es). To determine that only pects the same from America. Should Ameri- daughters: Sylvia “Clerona” Britney Sumra, Sherquain lic Cemetery in Dickinson, a male U.S. citizen is good enough to produce can’s expect less? Alexander and Lucia Swan- Sumra, Courtney Sumra, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 21, a presidential candidate is vastly insulting and These are the cards God dealt us; we son of South Belt, and Bertille and Jermaine Sumra, Shayla 2015. Visitation will be from further proof the Republican Party is in fact should play them thoughtfully, but forcibly if we Sumra, Burton James, Jamie 10 to 11 a.m. for family and waging a war against women. Karen Byrd James; six sons: Patrick Sum- are required. Besides, who are we to second ra, Andrew “Harry” Sumra, Sumra, Tinika Sumra, Valerie friends, and the service will guess God anyway? Mike Polka and Gregory “Ocoy” Sumra, “Vernicia” Sumra, Shelbert be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Polka: Let every The mailbox in the parking lot of Food Town on Scarsdale at Beamer was Higginbotham on vandalized early Wednesday, Feb. 18. Precinct 2 Deputy P. Jones reported nation know the incident to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The crime is a federal of- Obama’s citizenship fense, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and a $250,000 “Let every nation know, whether it wishes Elected offi cials speak out us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear The Constitution states that only a “natu- fi ne. Photo by Cecelia Ganje any burden, meet any hardship, support any ral born” citizen may serve as President of the friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the United States, but the Constitution does not survival and the success of liberty. This much defi ne what “natural born” means. Therefore Taylor files priority legislation we pledge and more”. This excerpt from the the exact meaning of that term devolved to 3,000 PISD students attend JFK January 20th, 1961 inaugural address, the interpretation of the nation’s courts. The is- On Feb. 10, 2015, state certain TWIA eligibility ing economic stability on the still rings true to our present day. He further sue has been examined and argued for more testifi es; “We dare not tempt them with weak- than two centuries and the weight of opinion is Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friends- requirements when a coastal coast.” As filed, SB 498 ness,” et al. clear: Birth within the boundaries of the United Junior Achievement Job Fair wood, filed the first of three resident’s windstorm cover- removes an arbitrary expira- Please note this statement was crafted by States trumps all other considerations for cit- bills to ensure coastal resi- age is canceled or non-re- tion date that was added a Democratic President, not currently my par- izenship ...... yes, “natural born” citizenship. More than 8,300 eighth- ious career pathways and “This was a great opportu- dents have access, affordabil- newed in the private market during the last legislative ses- ty of choice, but I fervently believe this tutorial Mr. Reams states: “You do NOT have to be grade students poured into educational options. nity to expose our students to ity and availability to wind- through no fault of their own. sion and allows the program should be embraced by all parties. It remains born within the United States itself, but your the Pasadena Convention “I think this is a good careers and industries across storm insurance coverage. “The process for a home- to continue indefinitely. a haunting reminder of what America stood parents (or father) must have been a citizen Center recently to get a les- event because I am able to Houston and the Gulf Coast Senate Bill 498 ensures owner to prove after the fact The waiver program rep- for back then. Why have we seemingly aban- at the time of your birth no matter where that son in career planning at the talk to people in the profes- area,” Troy McCarley, Pasa- doned this? If only every person that plants took place.” He then states: “Barack Obama is access to a critical Texas that their home meets eligi- resents more than 40,000 of Junior Achievement Job Fair sion I plan to work in,” Park dena ISD associate superin- Windstorm Insurance Asso- bility standards is unneces- TWIA policyholders. their posterior in that oval offi ce seat, would not a citizen of the United States” ...... be- of Southeast Texas. View Intermediate student tendent said. “We greatly follow the dictates of this erstwhile predeces- cause his father was not. This is not what the ciation (TWIA) program that sarily cost prohibitive in Discontinuation of the sor, regardless of party affi liations. Did that nation’s courts have determined (long before Considered one of Hous- Ryan Domingo said after appreciate all the sponsors and would otherwise expire at the many cases,” said Taylor. program would result in commitment perish with him and the resolve the Obama question emerged). I invite you to ton’s largest networking adding his name to a sign-up everybody involved for help- end of the year. The program “Extending the waiver pro- economic chaos along the of the American people back then? check Wikipedia under the heading “United events, the three-day fair wel- sheet at the Chevron table. ing our students receive this authorizes a “waiver” from gram is essential to maintain- coast. The President of the U.S, whoever they States presidential eligibility requirements.” comed students from several The event was broken up hands-on field trip expanding shall be, has a sworn duty to America fi rst, Bruce Higginbotham school districts including into three parts involving their knowledge and under- Channelview, Deer Park, Ga- industry presentations, career standing of various careers.” lena Park, La Porte, Sheldon stations, a soft-skills play and LyondellBasell plant man- Hobby passenger traffic peaks Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation meets Feb. 24 and Pasadena. Students min- display tables showcasing the ager Todd Monette left stu- gled with business represen- growing demand in local jobs dents with an inspiring mes- Continued from Page 1A Bush Intercontinental. Work the nearly 509,000 fl ight op- The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Bay Area Support Group will tatives from hundreds of that align with high school sage to encourage them to be meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Insurance, 12941 Gulf Freeway, Suite passengers, a 7.5 percent in- continues on a new interna- erations in 2014 make Bush companies in Southeast Texas endorsement tracks. Those proactive about career plan- crease over the previous-re- tional terminal at Hobby Air- Airport the eighth busiest 101. Patients and caregivers are invited to attend the free meetings. including LyondellBasell, endorsements include science, ning. cord 11.1 million of 2013. port, scheduled to open later airport in the United States. Chevron Phillips, BP, San technology, engineering and “Stay focused, work hard The growing numbers are this year. Through a partner- In determining the total num- Sickness and Health support group meets Jacinto College, Technip, mathematics (STEM); busi- and look at the opportunities nothing new: Demand for ship with Southwest Airlines, ber of fl ight operations, the Those who are the husband, wife or partner of a chronically ill/disabled person may Quanta Services, Dow, Sectra ness and industry; public ser- in front of you at our compa- travel from Hobby Airport a new $156 million fi ve-gate FAA counts commercial air- Energy and CP Chem. vices; and arts and human- ny and many more in the join a new support group, Sickness and Health, the last Thursday of each month from has increased steadily over facility will accommodate re- line fl ights, general aviation About 3,000 PISD stu- ities. The goal of the event area,” Monette said to the the past decade, growing by gional international fl ights to fl ights, military fl ights and air 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. Free child- dents had a unique opportu- was to inspire students to crowd. “This is your future. care provided. This month’s meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 26. For more information, more than 34 percent over the various locations across Latin taxi operations. nity to participate in hands- make informed decisions Work hard to achieve your past 10 years. America. “Houston’s vibrant and di- contact Jennifer Miller at [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or visit on activities and explore var- about their future. dreams.” the Well Spouse Association at http://www.wellspouse.org.le. The growth in internation- Bush Intercontinental verse economy is presenting al passenger numbers goes Airport saw record highs in some extraordinary business hand-in-hand with the steady both combined passenger opportunities for internation- Tax-Aide available at Parker Williams Library San Jac to present A Funny Thing growth in foreign fl ag car- totals – more than 41.2 mil- al air carriers based in mar- Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be at the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scars- riers coming to Bush Inter- lion in both domestic and kets around the world,” Hous- dale Blvd., to assist with tax questions and fi ling tax returns Mondays and Fridays through Happened on the Way to the Forum continental Airport – six new international passengers, a ton Aviation Director Mario April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service will be available in the library meeting room international carriers began 3.6 percent increase – and in C. Diaz said. “George Bush on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring Social Security cards or other offi cial documenta- The San Jacinto College 1962 Broadway run won sev- college in 1997, and is one of service from IAH in 2014, the number of international Intercontinental Airport plays tion for oneself and all dependents, copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 forms from Central Campus Theatre and eral Tony Awards, including Ivins’ favorite productions. with four more scheduled passengers – more than 9.8 a key role in making sure that each employer, unemployment compensation statements, and other necessary forms to Film Department will present Best Musical and Best Author The musical will be per- to begin operations in 2015. million, a 9.2 percent in- Houston is connected on a the award-winning musical (Musical), and was a vehicle formed in Slocomb Auditor- help the volunteer complete the return. For more information, visit aarp.org/taxaide. IAH serves as a global gate- crease from 2013’s 8.9 mil- global scale, and that level comedy A Funny Thing written for comedy legend ium, 8060 Spencer Highway way to more than 70 interna- lion. Bush Intercontinental of connectivity is important Happened on the Way to the Zero Mostel. The show in Pasadena. tional destinations and offers also saw a 2 percent increase to our city, both from an eco- Dobie sets 40-year reunion Forum. enjoyed several Broadway Show dates are Feb. 25, service to more Mexican des- in domestic passengers, up to nomic standpoint as well as The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1975 will hold its 40-year reunion Sept. 25-26 at South The musical is unique in and West End revivals and 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. tinations than any other U.S. more than 31.4 million. culturally. The record-setting Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 S. Shore Blvd. in League City. that there are showcase was made into a successful There will be a Sunday mati- airport. Those numbers are the passenger totals tell us that Tickets are $85 per person if paid by Aug. 1. Tickets purchased at the door or after Aug. moments for each female film in 1966. nee at 2:30 p.m. on March 1. The international passen- highest in IAH’s 46-year we’re doing a good job in 1 will be $100 per person. This includes dinner and entertainment for Saturday night. A dancer and comedic actor. A 1972 Broadway revival General admission is $15 ger numbers fi gure to con- history, and in rankings re- making sure that connection Forum has been described by of the show won two Tony per person at the door, with a tinue to rise – and not just at cently released by the FAA, is as strong as possible.” block of rooms at a special rate will be available. For more information, call Susie critics as a “bawdy, wild Awards. The musical was discount price of $13 per per- Holmes Holt at 281-222-4140, Pam West Saxton at 832-330-8368, or Debbie Green comedy” in which Pseudolus, revived again on Broadway son for all who purchase and Harrell at 832-818-5028. a crafty slave, struggles to in 1996 staring modern com- pick up tickets two days in win the hand of a beautiful edy legend Nathan Lang and advance of any performance. SJC Fine Arts Open House March 5 Local library events set but slow-witted courtesan had great success, winning For ticket reservations, call named Philia, for his young another Tony Award, closing 281-476-1828. The San Jacinto College regarding their programs and event, email name, age, con- Parker Williams Branch master, Hero, in exchange for after 715 performances. San Jacinto College offers South campus will host a facilities. tact email address, contact The following events are scheduled this week at the Parker Williams Branch Library, freedom. San Jacinto College’s pro- theater degrees and classes at Fine Arts Open House Thurs- Visitors will have the phone number, name of high 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Set in ancient Rome, the duction of A Funny Thing the South and Central cam- day, March 5, from 5:30 to option to attend up to three school (if applicable), and On Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. attendees can make a piggy bank during the Chinese New plot twists and turns with Happened on the Way to the puses. 8:30 p.m. in the Marie Spence sessions of their choice. disciplines of interest (choos- Year craft. cases of mistaken identity, Forum is the first production The Central campus also Flickinger Fine Arts Center. A resource fair will also ing from dance, theater, art Wednesdays – Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. slamming doors, and a show- celebrating the 20th anniver- offers classes in film and Fine arts faculty from the be available with representa- and design, technical art and Thursdays – Toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. girl or two. The show is rated sary with San Jacinto College video production. For more dance, theater, art and design, tives from various student design, and music) with sub- Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime: Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 a.m., PG-13. of Dr. Jerry Ivins, Central information about fine arts technical art and design, and services on hand for ques- ject line “Open House” to and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. The musical’s original campus chair of fine arts. programs at San Jacinto music programs will lead tions and information. Jeffrey McGee at jeffrey. For more information on these programs, call the Parker Williams Branch Library at 281- Forum was performed at the College, visit sanjac.edu. three back-to-back sessions To register for the free [email protected]. 484-2036. Bracewell Branch Library Carnival The following events are scheduled for February at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint Road. vendors Dobie orchestra receives $3,000 from Plus4 CU Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – Family storytime, followed by a storytime-themed craft at 11 a.m.; By Jay Do Mercado has been work- employer and his orchestra. ment, including chairs and our new orchestra room.” 4:30 p.m. – Kid’s Craft. The members of the J. ing with the credit union “It’s both an absolute music stands. Calvillo maintains Plus4 Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. – Toddler storytime, followed by toddler playtime at 11 a.m.; 2 sought Frank Dobie High School since September of 2013 as honor and a privilege to be “I think it’s wonderful Credit Union will make p.m. – Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. – Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. – Intro to MS PowerPoint. Orchestra was recently for- a co-op student. He has working for such an amaz- that a local business is more donations like this in Thursdays: 2 p.m. – Computer Help Session; 5 p.m. – Citizenship Class; 6 p.m. – ESL Weber Elementary Weber Elementary, 11955 tunate enough to have been worked rigorously as a ing company,” said helping out our organiza- the future to provide finan- Beginners; and 7 p.m. – ESL Advanced. chosen as the recipients of leader of his school in order Mercado. “I feel extremely tion,” said orchestra direc- cial assistance where they Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – Computacion Basica 1; noon – ESL Beginners; and 1 p.m. – ESL Blackhawk, will celebrate its annual PTA carnival on a generous donation from to improve the state of his fortunate to be working for a tor Angela Badon. “We are are most necessary. Advanced. the Plus4 Credit Union in community by actively par- company that places its val- really fortunate that Joseph “We really want to tap Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. – Not Your Mama’s Book Club will discuss The Casual Va- Saturday, March 7, from 11 the sum of $3,000. ticipating as an officer in ues on ensuring the success was able to introduce our back into the children of cancy by J.K. Rowling. a.m. to 3 p.m. Wristbands are For more than 82 years, the orchestra, student coun- of the youth and next gener- two organizations, and we our community because Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday $15 pre-sale ($12 per sibling) Plus4 Credit Union has 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or $20 on carnival day. A cil and the Distributive ation.” are very grateful for their they are the next genera- For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Branch Library at 832-393-2580. wristband includes all games served the financial needs Education Clubs of Amer- The monetary grant will generous donation to our tion,” said Calvillo. “We’re and rides. Vendors may con- of United States Postal ica. be put to use for supplies, orchestra. It will definitely trying to let them know that tact Julie Lam at lamnjulie@ Service workers. Since its Mercado was thrilled to including new music and help us out with replacing we were once in their gmail.com ($25 per exhibit transition from the Houston be able to form a working instruments. The funds will some of our old equipment shoes, and we just want to Healthcare space). Postal Credit Union into a relationship between his also go toward new equip- as we begin transitioning to be part of their success.” SBHLL Opening Day community credit union in Amenities: Sagemont-Beverly Hills 2006, the organization has Little League offi cials are looked not only to expand ◆ Rehabilitation-Physical, seeking vendors for the open- its services to its communi- Occupational and ing day carnival set for ty, but also to enhance and Saturday, March 14, at El improve its community in Speech Therapy Franco Lee Park. Those sell- any way that it can. ◆ Wound Care ing crafts, food and merchan- “We are a credit union, but we are also the oldest ◆ dise are welcome to host a Specialized Care. Advance Recovery. Pain Management booth for $100 each. Those credit union in the city of Total Wellness. ◆ Post-Operative Care interested are asked to con- Houston,” said Plus4 Credit ◆ tact league offi cials at sbhll@ Union Marketing Manager 11902 Resource Parkway Cardiac Services hotmail.com. Ericka Calvillo. “We do 281-922-6802 ◆ Intravenous Therapy Services Melillo Carnival April 10 offer many of the same ser- vices and competitive pro- ◆ Respiratory Care Melillo Middle School will hold its seventh annual spring grams as some of the larger ◆ Pulmonary Services carnival on Friday, April 10, credit unions, but we try to ◆ Hospice/Respite Care from 6 to 8 p.m. Attractions be much more community will include a rock wall, bun- oriented.” gee trampoline, train, dunking The connection between Plus4 Credit Union and the booth, concessions, booths in- Members of the J. Frank Dobie Orchestra are shown ac- Calvillo, Plus4 Credit Union Employee Growth and De- cluding hairspray paint, face J. Frank Dobie High School Orchestra can be credited cepting the $3,000 donation from representatives of the velopment Specialist Susan Sireno, Jess Bustamente, Plus4 painting, cake walk, silent Plus4 Credit Union. Those pictured are, left to right, Assis- Credit Union Operations Manager Kerri Zinn, Diana Tor- to orchestra president and auction and more. Tickets tant Orchestra Director Thomas Chen, Jocelyn Peña, Nhu res, Orchestra President Joseph Mercado, Austin Pritchett, may be purchased pre-sell Plus4 Credit Union teller Nguyen, Shelby Gonzales, Head Orchestra Director Sam Mary Doan, Vicky Nguyen, Taylor Nguyen, Madison More- beginning March 31 through Joseph Mercado. Flippin, Plus4 Credit Union Marketing Director Ericka no, Kiyah Brooks, Mi Nguyen and Victoria Blackmon. April 10 and at the event. Thursday, February 19, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Pauls meet Kranz San Jac, A&M International Students, parents enjoy sign articulation agreement Frazier Math and Science Night The San Jacinto College plan at a university and may lege, but to enrich that expe- Frazier Elementary held its Board of Trustees recently describe articulation of credit rience in a truly international annual Family Math and Sci- approved an articulation not guaranteed by transfer atmosphere. We look forward ence Night on Thursday, Jan. agreement with Texas A&M plans or state regulations.” to showing students just what International University TAMIU, located in this means, and what a differ- 29. Students and their fami- (TAMIU), designed to create Laredo, offers baccalaureate ence it can make in preparing lies were invited to participate seamless transitions for San and masters programs, and for the next step in life.” in a variety of fun activities Jacinto College students and stresses an international The articulation agree- involving science and math. graduates seeking baccalau- agenda for global study and ment will feature some cost Each pod was decorated as reate and masters degrees. understanding across all dis- savings. Application and ad- a store and offered an activ- San Jacinto College stu- ciplines. In particular, the mission fees to TAMIU will ity to match the store theme. dents have transferred to agreement between the two be waived for San Jacinto There was jewelry making at TAMIU through the years, colleges will create a seam- College students transferring Tiffany’s where the students but establishment of an artic- less transfer for San Jacinto under the agreement. worked on patterns, grocery ulation agreement between College students who earn Under the articulation the two institutions is a posi- associate degrees and who agreement, San Jacinto Col- shopping at H-E-B where tive step that will benefit stu- pursue bachelor’s degrees in lege students earning associ- students worked on count- dents, according to Dr. Cath- business, biology, and crimi- ate of arts, associate of sci- ing money, and Build-a-Bear erine O’Brien, San Jacinto nal justice. ence, associate of applied Workshop where students College associate vice chan- “Texas A&M International science, or associate of arts in worked on comparing and cellor for learning and assess- University is excited to join teaching degrees with a ordering numbers. There was ment. with San Jacinto College in cumulative grade point aver- even a Lego store and a Fra- “An articulation agree- helping students on their way age (GPA) of 2.0 or greater zier Arcade. ment is more specific than a to baccalaureate degrees and will be guaranteed admission transfer plan,” O’Brien ex- beyond,” said Dr. Kevin to TAMIU. A maximum of At right, second-grader Vic- plained. “Articulation agree- Lindberg, TAMIU associate 60 semester credit hours toria Gomez and her mother, ments are also transfer plans, provost. “This partnership earned at San Jacinto College Melissa Gomez, work togeth- but they are more formal and offers students an opportuni- with a grade of C or better may identify specific admis- ty not only to advance the will be accepted and applied er on a math activity. sion conditions to be accept- already fine education they to designated TAMIU degree ed into a program or degree receive at San Jacinto Col- plans. Photos submitted Clear Creek ISD Scholastic Art

State Rep. for District 129 Dennis Paul (right) and his wife, Eliza (left), Award winners announced recently attended the Galveston County Republican Women’s Lincoln Day Dinner where they had the pleasure of meeting Gene Kranz (center). One The Clear Creek Indepen- Clear Brook, Clear Creek, Magen Holt (Clear Lake); dent School District recently Clear Falls, Clear Lake and and Victoria Pontieri (League of the many accomplishments of Kranz (the NASA Mission Control fl ight announced that 84 Scholastic Clear Springs high schools as City). director during the Gemini and Apollo programs) and his team was the safe Art Awards were given to well as Clear Lake Interme- Award totals: Gold Key – return of the Apollo 13 manned moon landing mission crew. CCISD students in the 2014- diate and League City Inter- 2; Silver Key – 4; Honorable Photo submitted 2015 competition. mediate Schools. Mention – 6; Total – 12. The winners hail from “This high number of High School awards is a reflection of the Gold Key recipients: Mi- excellent instruction happen- chelle Cabler (Clear Brook); ing in the classroom every Katie Corkern (Clear Brook); day guided by an incredible Akhila Janapati (Clear Brook); Get a premium rate. staff,” said Shara Appanaitis, Vicky Nguyen (Clear Brook); CCISD coordinator of Visual Kelly Sang (Clear Brook); and Performing Arts. “Con- Madeline Castillo (Clear You Can Count On It. gratulations to the visual arts Creek); Sarah Wilson (Clear EVERY DAY. students who competed in the Creek); Kris Carnahan (Clear Scholastic Art Awards and Lake); Joann Chung (Clear represented the district so Lake); Shayla Bowen (Clear TermRate APY* well at the regional level of Springs) - two Gold Key competition.” Awards; Christina Rasmussen The students’ work will be (Clear Springs); Dorothy 12 months 0.76% 0.76% juried again at the national Shelton (Clear Springs); and competition in New York. Ariel White (Clear Springs). Frazier’s Robotics Club set their bots up for the parents to experience what 24 months 0.95% 0.95% Results should be available Award Totals: Gold Key – it’s like to drive one. Pictured are, left to right, Elena Nassar (kindergarten- during the month of April. 14; Silver Key – 20; Hon- er), Olivia Nassar and their father, Cesar Nassar. Assisting Nassar is Titus 36 months 1.44% 1.45% Intermediate orable Mention – 38; Total – Giang, a member of the Robotics team. Gold Key recipients: 72. 60 months 2.13% 2.15% Knight’s comedic robots to perform at San Jac 9998 Almeda Genoa A robot comedian, robot nications, and non-anthropo- An alumna of the Personal and field applications and the Marie Spence Flickinger film festival, and Cyborg morphic social robots. Robots Group at the MIT sensor design at Aldebaran Fine Arts Auditorium. 713.970.6200 www.plus4cu.org Cabaret are all part of Mar- Data, the robot comedian, Media Lab, Knight was Robotics. The South campus is *APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum opening deposit of $1,000.00 required. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. ilyn Monrobot Labs, founded has a large database of jokes named to the 2011 Forbes Knight’s presentation will located at 13735 Beamer Withdrawal of interest may reduce earnings. Rates subject to change without notice. Federally Insured by NCUA. by Carnegie Mellon doctoral programmed internally. Each List for 30 under 30 in be at the San Jacinto College Road in Houston. This event candidate and social roboti- joke is labeled with certain Science, and is featured for South campus on Tuesday, is sponsored by the San cist, Heather Knight. She will attributes so that Data knows her Robot Comedy perfor- March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Jacinto College Lyceum bring her robotic comedy something about the subject, mances at TED (Technology, Proscenium Theatre inside Committee. show to the San Jacinto length, and flow of the joke. Entertainment, Design) con- College South Campus on Data then watches the audi- ferences. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND Tuesday, March 3. ence’s response and begins to Her work also includes Southbelt Montessori School When describing a social cater the following jokes robotics and instrumentation roboticist, Knight simply based on audience interaction at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Day Care Facility REGULATIONS GOVERNING SEWER LINES explains that she makes and participation. Laboratory, interactive instal- 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 robots that interact with peo- Over time, Data can then lations with Syyn Labs AND IMPOSING PENALTIES TO: ALL ple in a human way. Her cur- tailor a comedy routine based (including the award-win- February Special - No Registration Fee rent research involves on its audience such as chil- ning “This too shall pass” • Nurturing Environment RESIDENTS OF AND BUILDERS WITHIN CLEAR human-robot interaction, dren, adults and different cul- Rube Goldberg Machine • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner Served nonverbal machine commu- tures. music video with OK GO), • CPR/First Aid Certifi ed, FBI Background Clear BROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND • Structured Learning/Curriculum • Affordable Rates TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES San Jac and Mind Trekkers Before/Afterschool Program - Transporation to/from Burnett, Stuchbery, Frazier, Weber, Melillo Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, notice is hereby given that the to host two-day STEM festival Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Mind Trekkers from Mich- who are about to embark on developing the talent this Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? District (the “District”) as of December 2, 2012 adopted rules and regu- igan Technological Univer- their own careers in STEM. region needs to maintain our lations concerning its sewer house lines and sanitary sewer connections sity will bring more than 100 “They get to see science as position in the world econo- Enayet Rahim, MD of the nation’s most interactive cool with college students my. Besides, these activities • Accepting New Patients • Same Day (the “Rules”), adopted a substantive statement and the penalties for vi- science experiments to San having fun and professionals are really fun, and as Mind Jacinto College on March 12 making money doing these Trekkers say, ‘Come out and Appointments Available • Open During olation of the Rules. and 13 during Dow Chemical experiments,” said Kangas. get your geek on.’” Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, Adventures in STEM. Dow Chemical has been a The San Jacinto College These Rules were adopted for the purpose of preventing overload- Approximately 6,500 longtime partner with Mind Central campus is located at Medicare & most private insurance. ing of wastewater treatment plants, preventing increased plumbing and sixth-graders from six inde- Trekkers. With Houston’s 8060 Spencer Highway in Discounts for patients without insurance. pendent school districts will robust energy industry, Kangas Pasadena. For more informa- Se Habla Español treatment costs, and preventing line failures and service disruptions. make their way to the San said it was a natural choice for tion about Mind Trekkers, Jacinto College Central a Mind Trekkers festival. “It visit http://mindtrekkers.mtu. Call 281-481-8500 The amended Rules establish standards for service lines, connec- Campus during both days to was a match that made a lot of edu/. tion of home and commercial sewer outlets to service lines, require- watch how science is applied sense,” he said. “We’re excited toward such experiments as because we think Houston is ments for connection permit and type of fl ow and waste to be excluded. walking on water, making ice prime for this.” cream in 60 seconds, DNA The San Jacinto College The amendments (1) establish standards for the connection of apart- extraction, fire tornadoes, STEM Council will assist ment complex outlets and service lines to the District’s sewer lines (in- and skewering balloons. with coordination of experi- GARNER VISION CENTER Families from across ments. San Jacinto College Family Owned & Operated cluding authorizing apartment connections upon plan approval), (2) list Houston are invited to the has increased the amount of campus from 6 to 8 p.m. on activities and initiatives in the materials that may be used in construction of service lines without March 12 for Family Night. recent years to attract more “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” prior Board approval, and (3) add a new standard with respect to ex- This free event will give chil- students to STEM fields. dren of all ages the chance to Mind Trekkers will allow San • Treatment of cluded fl ow and waste for customer-owned lines. perform the many experi- Jacinto College students to ments brought by Mind serve as volunteers and Eye Diseases In addition to the amended rules the District has previously ad- Trekkers. engage in outreach education opted and published notices of adoption of rules, rules the purposes of “We produce an environ- to inspire K-12 students. ment that is different than “San Jacinto College is which are to (1) secure and maintain safe, sanitary and adequate plumb- what students are used to in proud to work with Dow and their classrooms,” said Cody the Mind Trekkers of Mich- ing installations, connections, and appurtenances as subsidiary parts of Kangas, Mind Trekker direc- igan Tech to bring this event Dr. B.J. Garner tor and co-founder. “When to Houston,” said Dr. Allatia Therapeutic Optometrist its sanitary sewer system; (2) preserve the sanitary condition of all wa- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist students walk into a Mind Harris, San Jacinto College ter controlled by the district; (3) prevent waste or the unauthorized use Trekkers event, they see peo- vice chancellor for Strategic ple running around having Initiatives, Workforce Devel- • Laser Surgery of water controlled by the district; and (4) provide and regulate a safe fun with music and hands-on opment, Community Relations, and adequate freshwater distribution system. discovery-based learning. and Diversity. “We are pre- Consultations Laura Garner, This is science in action.” paring the scientists, engi- Registered Optician Failure to adhere to said Rules can result in a civil fi ne of up to Kangas added that another neers and technicians of benefit of the STEM festival tomorrow. Engaging young $2,000 per violation. is that K-12 students learn people with STEM in a On January 21, 2015, the District adopted procedures for pen- from college students, those meaningful way is key to • Contact Lenses alties of up to $2,000 per occurrence under Texas Local Government Code Section 54.001, as authorized under Texas Water Code chapter 4. South Belt Graphics • Eyewear & Printing The full text of all of the Districts Rules is on fi le in an adminis- Melinda McClure, trative offi ce of the District where they may be read by any interested One stop for all your printing needs Optometry Tech • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads person. The offi ce is located at 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100, Houston, & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – Texas 77010, Attention: Neil Thomas, 713-651-3613. Menus • Directories and much more! 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 19, 2015 Bay Area Singles Dance set Meador releases Over The Back Fence by Alexis The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in 2nd 9-weeks rolls Dickinson. Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. For more informa- Meador Elementary School Thomas, Diego Torres, Nhu-Y recently announced its recog- Tran, Victoria Tran, Fernando HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM! Melillo Middle School to its Facebook friends who celebrate a tion, call 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. nized, honor and merit rolls Vargas, Tawirea Virgin and Special birthday greetings are sent Feb. The day for a cake for Stacy Paxton is birthday this week: for the second nine-weeks Janyvia Williams. 25 from family and friends to Jim Muecke, Feb. 20. Feb. 21 is the day for Wanda Soto Thursday, Feb. 19: Jason Minck, Dalaina Care Partners meet Feb. 20 grading period of the 2014- Second grade an Edgebrook area resident who does com- to celebrate a birthday. Light the candles for Rounsavall-Harris, Patricia Doran and 2015 school year. Honor roll munity volunteer work on road and drainage Rosa Salinas Feb. 25. Ryan Mint; Friday, Feb. 20: Paul Brantly, Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Fran- Students earning status Aysjha Anderson, Bryan projects. Beverly Hills Intermediate Heidi Samford, Judy Lucadou-Dooly and ces Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. (near are: Anderson, Jordan Bray, Mar- SCHOOL DAZE Melissa Gutierrez celebrates a birthday Jamie Baggett; Saturday, Feb. 21: Michael Almeda Mall), a gathering for persons with Alzhei- First grade vin Carter, Tatyonna Chap- The following personnel and staff mem- Feb. 21. Blow out the birthday candles on a Gabbard, Vonda Byars, Kellie Nelson and mer’s, dementia or memory loss, meets the third Friday Recognized roll pell, Kendra Denoon and bers of the Pasadena Independent School double-layer cake Feb. 23 for Joseph Fee Richard Salinas; Sunday, Feb. 22: Gerald of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jacelynne Adan, Leonela Brenden Foxx. District celebrate birthdays Feb. 19 through and Quan Nguyen. Feb. 25 is the day for a Maduzia; Monday, Feb. 23: Mark Roberts, Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts Aguila, Kevin Argueta, Hussai Anyscia Hagler, Natalie Feb. 25. celebration for Gary Warner. David Adkins, Brian Groff, Tonya Abel, Arias, Landon Bates, Arihanna Martinez, Edson Moreno, and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, a de- Berrones, Natalia Betancourt, Elaine Nguyen, Kristi Nguy- Burnett Elementary Thompson Intermediate Angie Abel, Charlese Richard, James votional break, lunch, and ends with a game. Ethan Blandon, Rick Bonilla en, Lex Palm, Tre Ramirez, A special birthday greeting is sent to The day for a party for Yolanda Robinson Spence and Liz Cantu; Tuesday, Feb. Those who have a family member or know of some- and Allen Campos. Cindy Su and Yara Valois. Frances Rivera Feb. 24. Light the birthday is Feb. 19. 24: Wendy Sharpless, Andrew Belmarez, one with these challenges, are welcome to attend. All Marlin Carter, Tristian Merit roll candles for Ashley Carroll on Feb. 25. Dobie High Ken Moore, L.A. Dalton, Michael Brown services are provided free of charge. An initial inter- Castillo, Joseph Chacon, Fer- Dominic Alejandro, Byanka Bush Elementary Dendy Farrar enjoys a birthday Feb. 20. and Rebecca Cappello; and Wednesday, view must be conducted by Interfaith Care Partners nanda Coello, Tiffany Con- Ayala, Bethany Espinoza, On Feb. 23, sing a happy birthday song Eva Vasquez celebrates a birthday Feb. 21. Feb. 25: Frank Acosta, Carla Burback, staff to welcome new participants into this program. to Gabriela Vasquez. On Feb. 22, birthday wishes are sent to Lori Kayla Ferrell, Rene Hernandez, Kobe treras, Keana Davis, Josselyn Valerie Gonzales, Ileen Preza, The next gathering will be in the Mother Cabrini Delgado, Ian Esquivel and Omar Santos, Lena Swick, Meador Elementary Sims. Jesse Goodwin is wished a happy Ruiz-Estrada and Luciana Serrano. Geovanny Fuentes. Patience Thomas and Mi- Greetings for a wonderful birthday are birthday Feb. 23. Sharing a birthday Feb. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Center at the church on Friday, Feb. 20. Yazmyne Gains, Aitana chelle Zarate. sent to Virginia Fortson Feb. 19. Blow out 24 are Wendy Sharpless and Tamalar Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, For more information, call Interfaith Care Partners Glover, Adam Gonzales, Tim Third grade the birthday candles Feb. 25 for Cheryl Whiting. Blow out the birthday candles for congratulations, etc., to mynews@south at 713-682-5995 or visit the website at www.interfaith- Guerra, Aylin Infante, Kiera Honor roll Richards. Michael Arroyo and Kha Nguyen Feb. 25. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject carepartners.org. Jn Louis, Audrina Lanza, Natali Iglesias, Arick Moore Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS line. Richard Le, Lauren Lewis and Lastik, Alejandro Lopez, The day for a birthday party for Leah CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Items must be submitted by Friday noon Alejandro Martinez. Yulissa Oliva, Brianna Pe- Laredo is Feb. 25. The Leader sends happy birthday wishes for the next week’s publication. Lions Club meeting set Xavier Martinez, Nelson draza, Serenity Quillens, The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Mendez, Liani Mercado, Katy Arianna Ramos, Efrain Ruiz Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Moreno, Jacoby Muniz, Minh and McKenzie White. Gulf Freeway. Nguyen, Leslie Ontiveros, Merit roll For more information, call George Malone at 281- Jayla Pulido, Jaylene Pulido Noelani Gonzalez. BHI triumphs at 2015 PISD Science Fair 438-7243. and Joaquin Ramirez. Fourth grade On Jan. 23, 11 students Finally, the day ended in Fair. Students who received Montez, Angel Aguilar, Nguyen, Michaela Taylor, Rachel Rivera, Jayden Honor roll from Beverly Hills Inter- competition, and Beverly invitations were Adrian Sarah Tyler, Jennifer Minh To and Ashley Tsikis. Robinson, Brandon Rock, Lorenzo Cantu, Fabian Kimberly Rodriguez, Sebas- Martinez, Marcelo Saucedo mediate participated in the Hills Intermediate came tian Rodriguez, Irene Rosales, and Luis Torres. Pasadena Independent out shining. Hall Rentals Oliver Saavedra, Gisell Merit roll School District Science Top awards were given WWeddings,eddings, RReceptions,eceptions, RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties Sabillon, Mia Sanchez and Landen Adame, Gabrielle Fair. These students were to eighth-grader Adrian Brianna Schulgen. Addison, Alex Ayala, Isaac Miracle Rollins, Emanuel Montez (first place in chem- American Legion Post 490 Mario Segovia, Allon Sey- Dao, Kylie Dennis, Anna Le, Sanchez, Ariel Robles, istry), seventh-grader, Sarah more, Jordyn Smith, Itzel Carlie Nix, Mark Penaloza Corbin Sherwood, Adrian Tyler (first place in plant 11702 Galveston Road Sosa, Xavier Swafford, Charles and Isaac Thompson. Montez, Sarah Tyler, Angel science), seventh-grader (across from Ellington Field) Aguilar, Jennifer Nguyen, Angel Aguilar (second Michaela Taylor, Ashley place in physics), and 281-481-1179 Tsikis and Minh To. eighth-graders Jennifer GBSPS sets boating The students began their Nguyen and Michaela Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F day by touring PISD’s new Taylor (second place – Capacity: 300 Career and Technology Team Division). safety course Feb. 21 High School. They were Beverly Hills also se- The Galveston Bay Sail textbook, both the USPS and then transported to San Ja- cured two out of six Special and Power Squadron (GBSPS), Texas Parks & Wildlife certi- cinto College Main campus Awards. Adrian Montez re- a member of the United fications, snacks and lunch. where they were able to ceived a Special Award for States Power Squadrons Two people sharing the same interact with both San best experimental design (USPS), will conduct a Sat- book and materials may Jacinto teachers and stu- and Angel Aguilar received urday, America’s Boating attend for $90. dents. the Special Award for best Course on Feb. 21 for a full America’s Boating Course One of the many high- real-world application. day of safe boating topics. will be held at the GBSPS lights of the day was a A large percentage of The class will run from training building located on multitude of interactive Beverly Hills’ science fair 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The the grounds of Lakewood labs and experiments which team received invitations to course covers boating termi- Yacht Club, 2425 NASA were hosted by the San the next level of competi- BHI students Adrian Montez (left) and Angel Aguilar (right) won the Special Award nology, required safety equip- Parkway in Seabrook. Jacinto College faculty. tion, the Houston Science for their projects. Pictured with them is Dr. Grant Pector (science teacher). ment, regulations, adverse Space is limited. To reserve conditions, knots and lines, a spot contact squadron edu- navigation, boating problems, cation officer Pam Sanders at trailering, storing and protect- 713-962-8878 or pssanders3 ing a boat and more, all taught @gmail.com. New Covenant by experienced boaters. The GBSPS will also offer The course is for ages 12 the course on Saturdays, Christian Church Daycare and up. 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Get Half-Price HLSR BHI students who earned awards at the district science fair were, left Michaela Taylor, (back row) Sarah Tyler, Ashley Tsikis, Miracle Roll- to right, (front row) Jennifer Nguyen, Adrian Montez, Angel Aguilar, ins, Ariel Robles, Corbin Sherwood, Emanuel Sanchez and Minh To. Carnival Packs while they are still available. Not available after Feb. 28th Remember When 713-876-0532 or email 35 years ago (1980) cheapest National Flood a pilot program which demic all-state team. from 32 elementary cam- South Belters living in Insurance zone. would allow each student 10 years ago (2005) puses to gain her title. The [email protected] Houston city limits were Pasadena Independent to use a computer on a dai- The city council for the winning word was col- surprised to learn that School District board vot- ly basis. city of League City did lage. they lived in Zone C, the ed to assess property at 20 years ago (1995) not approve an interlocal 100 percent of its value, Leader publisher Marie agreement which would instead of the previous 80 Flickinger received 90.5 have provided infrastruc- percent. percent of the votes cast ture to build CCISD’s 30 years ago (1985) at Dobie High School for fourth high school. Houston Fire Depart- San Jacinto College Dis- A previous article in ment Station 70 opened on trict’s board of regents Po- the Leader resulted in the Beamer, and fi refi ghters sition 3. newspaper offi ce being moved into the new sta- Dobie High School’s deluged with telephone Here comes tion. Academic Decathlon calls informing the staff of 25 years ago (1990) Team would be among 40 illegal gaming operations The jury in the Slaugh- large schools competing at in the South Belt area. ter v. Monsanto case ab- Clear Creek High School. One location in a shop- solved Monsanto of any The Pasadena Indepen- ping center on Hughes at the bride . . . liability regarding the dent School District board Beamer removed gaming Brio waste dump. Close to unveiled a facilities plan machines and closed its Let South Belt Graphics $350 million in damages that could lead to a $44.86 doors for business. was being sought by 222 million bond election in 5 years ago (2010) plaintiffs. the fall. Eighth-grade Thomp- & Printing take care of all your The Committee For Merchants along Scars- son student Alexander Good Schools, made up dale Boulevard were alert- Mays won the Pasadena printing needs for your special day. of community watchdogs, ed that a contractor had Independent School Dis- encouraged a “no” vote on been telling some that they trict’s annual spelling bee, the upcoming Pasadena had been annexed by the allowing him to advance Independent School bond city, when in fact they had to the citywide Houston • Invitations • Envelopes • issue. not. PBS Spelling Bee. Mays Thompson Intermedi- 15 years ago (2000) won the competition by ate principal Vicki Thom- The Pasadena Indepen- successfully spelling the • Napkins • Matchbooks • as promoted a sense of dent School District $200 word, toucan. school spirit and self- million bond issue was 1 year ago (2014) • Thank You Cards • achievement by starting approved by 88 percent of Andrea Gonzalez from the “BUG” (Bring Up the voters. Meador Elementary won Grades) Club for her 950 Minh Pham, three-year the Pasadena Independent students. Dobie varsity football let- School District Spelling 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Meador Elementary ter winner on the line, was Bee. The fourth-grader was chosen to conduct selected to the 5A aca- competed against students Thursday, February 19, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie College Now preparing students Dobie students prepare for college In an effort to further high for Education) program has opportunities focusing on paring them as sophomores Johnson. “By taking the school students’ college read- allocated funds to pay for college and careers that fea- to be ready for full dual cred- EDUC 1300 class their soph- iness, San Jacinto College tuition and books for 40 ture guest speakers from it courses as juniors.” omore year, those moving on has partnered with J. Frank Dobie sophomores to enroll local industry professionals, Dobie High School to the full dual credit pro- Dobie High School on a new in San Jacinto College’s various facility tours, and a College Now Coordinator, gram will have a chance to initiative called Dobie Learning Framework (EDUC chance for students to get Jennifer Johnson, adds that take more classes the sum- College Now. 1300) course. The San hands-on experience in their this allows students to try out mer prior to their junior year, Over the last four years, Jacinto College Learning areas of interest. the dual credit program with- helping them attain more col- Dobie High School’s cam- Framework course helps stu- San Jacinto College South out the large-scale commit- lege credit hours sooner.” pus-wide college-prep pro- dents develop effective best Campus Dual Credit Coor- ment that’s required their last The EDUC 1300 course gram, Dobie College Now, practices for success in col- dinator, Kate Graham, says two years of high school. is taught at Dobie after has provided its students with lege. this is an innovative way to “This new initiative helps school on Tuesdays and an array of opportunities to These students have taken help younger high school stu- identify students who are Thursdays, with tutoring on learn about the college appli- and passed the Texas Success dents prepare for the rigor of really ready to tackle dual Wednesdays. Dobie teachers cation process, financial aid, Initiative Assessment (TSI) the college’s dual credit pro- credit classes and lets them Jane Damico and Linda and other information for and have met all the admis- gram. “This is a way to hope- see what the San Jacinto Puckett, who teach the first-time college students. sion requirements for San fully ease them into their first College dual credit program course, are certified by San Recently, the high school’s Jacinto College. The ACE college course,” said Graham. will be like during their Jacinto College to do so. ACE (Afterschool Centers program provides afterschool “The idea is that we are pre- junior and senior years,” said “Our students can see a light at the end of the tunnel as college students,” said Damico. “They carry them- selves with greater pride and BHI January Bears of the Month stronger confidence because of the Dobie College Now program. Our students are enthusiastically taking on the challenges of succeeding in a college culture.” Dual credit programs are partnerships between state high schools, universities, and community colleges that allow junior and senior high school students to enroll in J. Frank Dobie High School students attend Do- Shown are, left to right, Karen Flores, Brynn college courses to simultane- bie College Now, a new college-prep program Dempsey, Ashali Carter, Jane Damico (instruc- ously earn college credit and high school credit. Dual cred- offered at the school. San Jacinto College recent- tor), Linda Pucket (instructor), Alia Crawford it programs allow for a ly partnered with Dobie on the new initiative to and Alfredo Santoscoy. smoother transition into col- help high school students prepare for college. Photo submitted lege and increase the likeli- hood of degree completion. In a recent study done by the Texas-ACT College Students earn places at VASE Competition Success Research Con- sortium of more than 36,000 The floor of the Commons viewed by a certified juror Creek HS; Monica Jackson, Clear Falls HS; Faith first-time college students at Education Village was cov- who evaluates their work teacher Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Leskowitz, teacher Nina with and without dual credit ered with paintings, drawings based on a standard-based Creek HS; Samantha Pringle, Makepeace, Clear Falls HS; hours, results showed that and sketches as jurors decid- rubric and their understand- teacher Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Stone Shulsky, teacher Nina students with dual credit ed which artwork was worthy ing of the art processes Creek HS; Sabrina Shepherd, Makepeace, Clear Falls HS; course hours were more like- of moving on to the state involved in the development teacher Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Joann Chung, teacher ly to earn a cumulative GPA VASE Competition. of their artwork. Creek HS; Sarah Wilson, Candice Matthies, Clear of 3.0 within their first two The Visual and Performing Only academically eligi- teacher Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Lake HS; Shayla Bowen, years of college. Arts Department recently ble high school students in Creek HS; Jenan Taha, teach- teacher Lisette McClung, The study also showed announced that 22 Clear grades 9-12 from throughout er Suzanne Lienhart, Clear Clear Springs HS; and that 59 percent of students Creek Independent School Texas can participate in Creek HS; Kari Langford, Kayeon Lee, teacher Lisette Students of Beverly Hills Intermediate strive to cial Bear paw-print pin and a Bear of the Month entering college with dual District students received a VA S E . teacher Nina Makepeace, McClung, Clear Springs HS. achieve positive characteristics to guide them T-shirt to wear. BHI January Bears of the Month credit hours have greater superior rating at the Visual Jurors assess each work of throughout their lives. The characteristic for Jan- are, left to right, (front row) Adrian Montez, Bren- chances of completing a Art Scholastic Event (VASE) art for originality of concept, uary was perseverance. Perseverance is trying da Cavazos, Melissa Vidal, Jacob Nguyen, (mid- bachelor’s degree within five regional and area competi- technical expertise, under- years compared to 50 percent tions held Saturday, Feb. 7, standing of the Texas Essen- Happy 60th Birthday hard and not giving up despite the obstacles and dle row) Victoria Dao, MeeMee Mannery, Tomas of students with no dual cred- and will advance to the state tial Knowledge and Skills diffi culties. The January Bears of the Month were Garcia, (back row) Saul Gonzalez, Jocelyn Solis, it hours. Students entering VASE Competition. (TEKS) for visual art, and the selected by the music department as best repre- Jeremiah Gray and Robert Lewis. Not pictured is college with dual credit hours The Texas Art Education interpretation of the student’s Mark Roberts! senting this characteristic. Students receive a spe- Lilliana Fonseca. Photo submitted also showed to complete a Association has sponsored stated intent. bachelor’s degree within 57 the Visual Art Scholastic Works that receive a supe- months, while those with no Event since 1994. rior rating at region are juried dual credit hours averaged VASE is the only art event again at the area competition. degree completion within 72 of its kind in the nation. Area medalists advance to Students travel to Capitol to lend months. Students are provided the the state competition. Region For more information on opportunity to bring art- 4 South had 2,210 total San Jacinto College’s dual works created in their art entries, with only 106 works voices about community college credit program, visit sanjac. classes to their regional of art advancing to state. edu/dual-credit. event where they are inter- CCISD’s 22 area medal- Approximately 50 San nity college supporters who get involved, we can lose it child’s future in education. ists, listed below, will com- Jacinto College students gathered at the Capitol to all.” “I decided to go to Austin pete at the state VASE com- traveled to Austin, Texas, on focus on the 5-Point Cam- Quiroz has paid his way with the group because I petition on April 24-25, 2015, Feb. 3, 2015, for Community paign: Legislative Priorities through college with the wanted to know what they Stuchbery’s Tran in Dallas: College Day at the Capitol – workforce and skills align- help of scholarships and are talking about in the Akhila Janapati, teacher to participate in conversa- ment, measuring and fund- paychecks from H-E-B and Capitol as far as education Alicia Moore, Clear Brook tions about higher educa- ing success, college readi- as a campus student employ- goes,” said McCurdy, who wins first place HS; Lauren Leduc, teacher tion. ness, transfer and articula- ee. also marched in Washington, Alicia Moore, Clear Brook For Emmanuel Quiroz, tion, and Texans in commu- He will graduate from D.C., recently with Skills- HS; Vicky Nguyen, teacher the trip hit home as legisla- nity colleges. San Jacinto College this USA and advocated for Alicia Moore, Clear Brook tors spoke of helping stu- In addition to tours of the May with an associate Perkins funding. “I think HS; Daniela Paniagua, teach- dents from all walks of life, Capitol, San Jacinto College degree in music. about my son’s future every er Alicia Moore, Clear Brook including disadvantaged students visited with Sen. His goal is to attend either day, and that’s why I came HS; Kelly Luong, teacher Special Happy Birthday Wishes to Mark backgrounds. Larry Taylor, Sen. Sylvia Texas State University or the back to college. I want him Jeffrey Samp, Clear Brook who turns HS; Ana Rodriguez, teacher “I graduated from Pasa- Garcia, Rep. Ed Thompson, University of Texas at Tyler to be happy.” Jeffrey Samp, Clear Brook 60 years old dena High School in the top Rep. Wayne Smith, Rep. in the fall. Like Quiroz, McCurdy HS; Trenton Allison, teacher 25 percent and was accepted Ana Hernandez, and a legis- Trisha McCurdy, treasur- received tuition assistance Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Creek Monday, February 23rd to eight universities, but lative aide from Sen. John er of the San Jacinto College through San Jacinto College HS; Trenton Allison, teacher even with scholarships, I Whitmire’s office. South Campus Student scholarships. She is the vice Terri Foltz-Fox, Clear Creek We love you so much couldn’t afford the total cost “Students need to know Government Association, president of SkillsUSA col- HS. and can’t imagine the world without you! to attend any of them,” said about the bills coming up will graduate in December lege/postsecondary for the Kirsten Bolender, teacher Hugs and Kisses are sent to Mark from his wife, Sherry Quiroz. “I decided to attend and the ones that impact us with an associate degree in state of Texas, president of Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Creek San Jacinto College for as students,” said Quiroz, cosmetology. Having worked the SkillsUSA South cam- Roberts, son Grant Roberts, daughter Tiffany Deal and HS; Hannah Burwell, teacher son-in-law Michael Deal. Mark is an active member of music and will now be the who serves as president of approximately 15 years as pus chapter, and vice presi- Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear Creek Sagemont Church, a 1973 Dobie High School Gradu- first person in my family to the San Jacinto College an accountant, the single dent of the South campus HS; Kaitlyn Gothreaux, ate and has been a lifelong resident of South Belt. graduate with my associate Central Campus Student mother knew it was time for cosmetology club. teacher Terri Foltz-Fox; Clear degree. This is a huge step Government Association, a career change and to “This was a great day, for me.” treasurer of the choir club, become involved in what is and I feel like I am more Quiroz and his peers were and is a member of the psy- happening in legislation for involved, especially with the among nearly 2,000 commu- chology club. “If we don’t community colleges for her people I look up to, like our San Jacinto College Board of Trustees,” said McCurdy. 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More second scored a win at the Wol- in both relay victories for boys’ soccer team has morial group would come half magic for a team that verines Relays Feb. 13. the Lady Wolverines. fl own under the radar at all out fi ring with a chance has gotten it done after Clear Brook captured Brook’s Raygen Smith through the fi rst half of the to make a big leap in the halftime on numerous oc- fi rst place in the 4x100- (100-meter hurdles) was 22-6A season, it’s time to standings. casions this season. and 4x200-meter relays, an individual gold med- take notice. Dobie didn’t generate a A game earlier against leading the way to 88 alist for Clear Brook, and Snagging 26 of 27 pos- lot on offense but was still Sam Rayburn, Dobie led overall points, eight better Byrd (triple jump) and sible points through the able to hold the Mavs in 1-0 at halftime but then than second-place Ridge Hannah Schillaci (pole fi rst nine games of 22- check during a scoreless scored an insurance goal Point’s 80. Pearland was a Continued on Page 3B 6A action, the Longhorns opening 40 minutes. just a minute into the sec- have emerged as the team After halftime, Carlos ond half. to beat as turn three ap- Martinez and Josue Vil- Manrique said the sec- Pasadena ISD to host proaches with the back lalta netted goals just min- ond goal took much of the straightaway in sight. utes apart to put the Long- steam out of Rayburn’s Mix in a 2-1 win over horns ahead 2-0. game. annual Brown Relays Pearland Feb. 17 to extend Despite a silly foul that “Guys are contribut- The prestigious Brown and fi eld teams will be in the team’s record to 8-0-1 led to a Memorial goal lat- ing when they get into the Relays are coming to Pas- on the action. in district and 12-1-1 over- er, Dobie held on for the Continued on Page 6B adena ISD’s Auxiliary Sta- Running preliminaries all, and something special dium Friday, Feb. 20. and fi eld events will begin just may be brewing. District 22-6A Standings Dobie will be in the mix at 2:30 p.m. “These kids are just as more than a dozen of The running fi nals are mentally strong, and they Varsity Boys’ Soccer the area’s top varsity track set to start at 6 p.m. want to win,” said Dobie head coach Justo Man- (Through Feb. 17 play) rique after his team tripped up Memorial. Teams W L T Pts. 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LXJLLBSPOMJOFDPN Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 19, 2015 Sports news, notes Longhorns edge out Pearland, Turner-led JFD moves on, Diamond Club to meet will take on 21-6A champions will face NS The Dobie Diamond Club, the school’s offi cial baseball booster organization, will host its month- Perhaps the Dobie At left, Dobie’s Justin ly meeting Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m., in the varsity boys’ basketball Bidistrict hoops playoffs Turner highlighted the school’s annex near the weight room. Parents of all coaching staff should con- team’s senior night ef- Longhorn baseball players are encouraged to return, sider hosting senior night fort against Memorial, and players are welcome as well. In-season spring more often. Dobie vs. North Shore scoring a game-high plans will be discussed during the meeting. For Just minutes after the Tuesday, Feb. 24 32 points as the locals more information, direct email to dobiediamond team’s fi nal-season play- handed the Maver- [email protected]. ers were honored along icks an 82-60 setback with their family mem- Pasadena Memorial H.S., 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Scott Talton Rising Star track sign-up bers, seniors Justin Turner Court. At the same good. Dobie head coach The Rising Stars Track Club, the area’s longtime and Jarvis Lester led the ter (11 points) was good time, Pearland suf- Kevin Cross of course youth track and fi eld team, is accepting registration Longhorns to the playoffs. down low. fered a loss to Manvel, credited Turner, who had now through the end of February. The team practic- Providing a terrifi c 1-2 Travores Gilbert made allowing the Long- 32 points in the game, as es each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Do- punch during Dobie’s some shots, and we were horns to secure the well as Lester. But there bie High School track from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as opening fi rst-quarter 27- able to get some guys in fourth and fi nal play- was more. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 10 blitz of Memorial, who haven’t seen a lot of off berth in District “Really, the whole team 3 to 6 p.m. Those interested may register at any of Turner and Lester guided action. Just a great team 22-6A at 10-6. Dawson played well as a group,” the practice sessions. The team, which competes in Dobie to an easy 82-60 win.” won the league title at Cross said. both Amateur Athletic Union and USA Track and victory over the Mavericks Cross is aware of what 15-1, with Manvel next “It was a great effort by Field competitions, will begin its season in April. Feb. 17 at Dobie in a game his team faces in going at 12-4. South Houston with huge implications. everybody on a big night against North Shore. Se- was third at 11-5, with Combined with when we needed a win. nior Kerwin Roach is a Dobie next. Pearland CRAZY Krewe fun runs March 7 Pearland’s loss to Manvel Some of the three balls University of Texas signee wound up fi fth with a Tired of running on fl at ground? Try the only on the same night, Dobie’s were going down, which and one of the top play- 10-6 record. Dobie will Houston Bay Area run that includes a sprint up and win sends the Longhorns is something we’re not re- ers nationwide. Overall, now face defending over the NASA bypass. The public is invited to reg- to the bidistrict playoffs at ally known for. North Shore is simply state champion North ister for the 7K Fun Run or a 3K Walk. This is a 10-6 in league play. “Defensively, it was a very good. Shore in the fi rst family-friendly event with free activities, food, and The Longhorns will great team effort. Got our “But we went in as a round of the playoffs. entertainment. Serving the community for 11 years face tough odds against hands on a lot of basket- No. 4 seed several years Photo by John Bechtle by increasing drug and alcohol awareness and de- defending state champion balls and made some plays ago and beat Port Arthur creasing risks to youth, the Bay Area Alliance for North Shore in the fi rst in transition. Turner and Memorial,” Cross said. Youth and Families is now planning its fi fth annual round, but at least on this Jarvis Lester (12 points) “We just have to play great CRAZY Krewe event. The alliance is perhaps best night, Dobie was really were great, and Jason Les- basketball.” known for its Medication Take Back events, having collected nearly 8,500 pounds of unused and ex- pired medications for disposal since 2010. But this time, it’s all about running for a good cause. The North Shore girls’ top Dobie, 76-30, for opening-round win event is set for Saturday, March 7. Home base is Clear View High School, located at 400 S. Walnut The game provided a Kiara Hart for a fast break But instead, the second though North Shore never eventually playing for the great size that could make future looks bright with St. in Webster. Registration is $25 per person or $75 little bit of excitement layin as the Lady Long- half simply got worse for backed off of its pressure Region III title. a difference. If it gets to those key players retuurn- for a family four pack, if registered by Feb. 27. All near the end of the fi rst horns got on the score- Dobie. tactics on either end de- North Shore handed that point, what a game.” ing along with other new- of the action starts March 7, at 8 a.m. The timed race half, and just like that, board, but North Shore North Shore outscored spite the scoreboard, Cy-Woods its lone loss of Dobie, fourth in the fi - comers. will award the top three male and female fi nishers North Shore was off and still managed a 14-5 lead the locals 30-4 in the quar- Brown had no issues. the season in the Division nal District 22-6A stand- “We do have a solid in elementary, intermediate and high school as well running again. after the fi rst eight min- ter to lead 59-25. “When a team is good I gold division champion- ings, closed out the season core group coming back, as ages 19 to 35, 26 to 59 and 60 and older. Regis- The Lady Mustangs, utes. For North Shore, it was at something – in North ship game at the McDon- at 19-13. and most importantly ter online at www.tinyurl.com/CRAZYKrewe2015, ranked second statewide, Dobie closed to within all about ball pressure. Shore’s case the pressing ald’s Texas Invitational. Looking ahead, full some good size inside,” For more information, call 281-284-0370. cruised past Dobie 76-30 26-21 in the closing sec- The defense forced defense and sprint back Cy-Woods then defeat- time starters Giron and Brown said. in a bidistrict playoff clash onds of the fi rst half, but Dobie into four 5-second the other way offense – ed North Shore at the Peg- Christy Christmas will “We’ll come back and Baseball United seeks players Feb. 16 at Deer Park High Patterson sank a 3-pointer calls on inbounds plays they usually don’t quit gy Whitley/Clear Creek return along with key con- hopefully be able to get School. at the halftime buzzer to and a slew of turnovers with it. That’s just how ISD Classic a couple of tributors Audrey Wandji, in a better playoff position Baseball United Clubs will host tryouts for the up- For Dobie, it was the give the momentum right throughout the game. they play.” weeks later. Gabrielle Jones and Taja in the District 22-6A race. coming 2015 Nations Baseball season throughout Feb- second consecutive lop- back to the Lady Mus- When the threes started So North Shore moves “North Shore really Tillman. We had chances this year. ruary. Players will be required to pass a series of skills sided loss in the fi rst round tangs. falling with regularity for on, and it very well could has some shooters, don’t It may not be what the It’d be nice to get a little drills prior to the tryout, which will be held at the Clear of the playoffs, including For Dobie head coach North Shore, the score- be state No. 1 Cypress they?” he said. Lady Longhorns want to farther in the playoffs next Lake Dad’s Club. Those in the 7-under division may last year’s defeat at the Shane Brown, it was a board lit up. Woods and North Shore “But Cy-Woods has the hear right now, but the season.” register free of charge. There are openings in the 6-un- hands of Channelview. case of a team hanging der through 14-under divisions. There are three team “We just didn’t have the levels, including select, premiere and elite. For more It’s just the cost of tough for 16 minutes but mental fortitude to stick information, call Terrance Small at 832-212-3543. doing business in the ul- not being able to sustain with it and make it a game Families may also direct email to Small at coacht@ tra-competitive Class 6A anything solid against a in the second half,” Brown nightmareamateursports.com. ranks. great team. said. North Shore, which has “Even with (Patter- “Basketball is a game South Belt Youth Soccer Club lost to only Barbers Hill son’s) the 3-pointer right of mistakes, and it’s how Online registration is ongoing in the South Belt and Cy-Woods this sea- there before the half, it you respond to some of Youth Soccer Club as offi cials prepare for the up- son, controlled the action was an eight-point game those mistakes that often coming spring season. Players in the Under 5 against Dobie from the at halftime,” Brown said. determines the outcome. through Under 8 (ages 4, 5, 6, 7) divisions may reg- start. “Realistically, our bigs “When the turnovers ister for $90 per player, while it will be $100 for play- Sophomore Chasity played well down low and started piling up, we ers in the Under 9 and Under 10 (ages 8, 9). Th ose Patterson, one of the na- gave us a chance. weren’t able to settle in the U-11 and older (ages 10 to 18) may register tion’s top players in her “We knew coming into things down often enough for $110 per player. Th e registration fee in the U-5 grade class, hit a pair of the game that North Shore to get enough good looks through U-8 divisions includes a uniform, while the early 3-pointers as North was going to force the ac- (scoring chances) to get uniform cost is extra in the older divisions. Forms Shore led 7-0 before Do- tion on both ends of the back in the game.” of payment include credit and debit cards only. No bie scored. fl oor. That’s what they Still, Brown gave cred- cash or checks will be accepted. To register or to Dobie’s Jade Giron fed do.” it where it was due. Al- learn more about the league, visit www.southbelt soccer.org. San Jacinto College Central Stampede 12-U seeks players The Texas Stampede, a 12-under select baseball team in the South Belt area, is seeking a few play- to host GCIC Sports Day ers for its upcoming spring and summer season. The Recreational sports main gym, basketball in ability, attitude, sports- Stampede compete primarily in United States Spe- teams from Gulf Coast the auxiliary gym, golf on manship, and athletic abil- cialty Sports Association events, usually up to three area community colleges the San Jacinto College ity exhibited through their per month in the Houston and surrounding areas. are scheduled to go head- golf course, and table ten- respective recreational Offi cials charge families only for the cost of fi eld to-head at the Spring 2015 nis and billiards inside the sports programs. rental and tournament fees, etc. There are no month- Gulf Coast Intercollegiate game room. San Jacinto College has ly dues.For more information, call Pete Rodriguez Conference Sports Day Each sport will be su- hosted the Gulf Coast In- at 713-540-1257 or Mike Escobedo 281-758-9440. Feb. 26 at San Jacinto Col- pervised by a certifi ed, tercollegiate Conference lege. paid offi cial. Sports Day for more than PISD Hall of Fame tickets selling Tournaments will take The event serves to 20 years, with a GCIC Tickets for the fourth annual Pasadena ISD Ath- place from 10 a.m. to 4 spotlight college students Sports Day taking place letics Hall of Fame Banquet will go on sale starting p.m., at the San Jacin- who participate in recre- three times a year. Monday (Feb. 23) at the school district’s athletics to College Central cam- ational sports and to in- Students do not pay to Dobie junior Jade Giron (11) used some fancy drib- Mustang teammates turned the tables on the Lady ticket offi ce. Six new inductees will be honored pus. crease the camaraderie compete. Admission for bling to get North Shore’s Adriiana Jackson (right) Longhorns for much of the rest of the game in the at the April 11 banquet with former University of Flag football will take that results from playing spectators is also free. San off balance on this play, but Jackson and her Lady bidistrict playoffs. Texas head football coach David McWilliams set to place on the infi eld of sports. Jacinto College Central serve as guest master of ceremonies. Tickets for the the campus track, soccer There are no tryouts, campus is located at 8060 banquet are $50 each. Table sponsorships are also on the recreational sports and GCIC participants are Spencer Highway in Pasa- available at various donation levels. Table sponsors fi elds, volleyball in the selected by their depend- dena. and inductees will gather at a reception in the Hall of Fame Museum just before the banquet, which starts at 6 p.m. at Phillips Field House. The muse- Atkinson’s Big Shoot-Out winners um is located on the north end of the gym. McWil- liams will take part in a ceremony that will include the induction of two former Pasadena ISD football standouts who played for UT during McWilliams’ 16-year stint as a Longhorns’ assistant coach. McWilliams was a UT defensive assistant coach during the college careers of both Steve Oxley and Randy McEachern. Oxley, a 1969 Rayburn graduate, played in the offensive line for the Longhorns from 1970 to 1972 under Darrell Royal. McEachern, a 1974 Dobie graduate, played quarterback for UT in 1977 and 1978 under Fred Akers. Other former Pasadena ISD athletes set for in- duction are David Webb, Pasadena High Class of 1959, a four-sport standout who later played foot- ball at Lamar; Jeff Wylie, Pasadena High Class of 1987, who went on to star in the high jump at Bay- lor; and Kyla Hall Holas, South Houston High Class of 1990, who enjoyed an All-American softball ca- reer as a pitcher for Southwestern Louisiana. Also selected for induction is the late Scott Tal- ton, who coached Dobie’s boys basketball team to 500 victories, four district titles and 15 playoff ap- pearances over a 27-year career. Individuals or groups interested in sponsoring a banquet table are asked to contact Cindy Parmer, di- rector of community relations for the Pasadena ISD, at 713-740-0288, or by email at cparmer@pasade naisd.org. Atkinson Elementary recognized its Big Shoot-Out winners following the Information on sponsorship tables for the 2015 completion of the Pasadena ISD competition Feb. 9, at Phillips Field House. banquet can also be found at http://tiny.cc/po1esx. Those representing the Eagles at the district event included, left to right, The athletics ticket offi ce is located on the east Matison Mitchell (third-grade girls’ winner), Ashly Lopez (fourth-grade North Shore’s Shea Johnson (10) fi nds the baseline in the fi rst quarter before North Shore, ranked sec- side of the Phillips Field House complex at 2906 girls’ winner) and Christian Covarrubias (third-grade boys’ winner). Not cut off as she tries to work inside against the double ond in the state at 30-2, cruised on to a 79-30 bidis- Dabney in Pasadena. The offi ce is open Monday pictured is Mario Anthony Valadez, the school’s fourth-grade boys’ winner. team of Dobie’s Kiara Hart (34) and Patrice Jackson trict playoff round victory over Dobie Feb. 16 at through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (21). The Lady Longhorns kept things close briefl y Deer Park. Photos by John Bechtle Thursday, February 19, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3

Former players, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees members, and college administrators enjoyed the San Jacinto Foundation Board of Directors member; Dan Mims, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Chairman; Larry Wilson; College baseball Legends Ceremony. Pictured, from left: Jared Wells; Duane Walker; Lucas Luetge; Nick Stavinoha; San San Jacinto College Board of Trustees vice chairman; John Moon Jr., San Jacinto College Board of Trustees secretary; Jacinto College baseball head coach Tom Arrington; Jesse Crain; Rusty Pendergrass; Kyle VanHook; Russell Stockton; San Jacinto College chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer; Kelvin Ramos; Holden Helmink; Jake Cowan and Donald Wright. Chris Rupp; Ruth Keenan, San Jacinto College Foundation executive director, Frank Nadolney; San Jacinto College San Jacinto College baseball welcomes back host of past legends A highlight of the Feb. San Jacinto College “We are proud of all the at San Jacinto College As a college freshman, so I was able to improve Kelvin Ramos (Los Ange- baseball coach from 1961 Feb. 20, a doubleheader 6-7 Tournament of Cham- head baseball coach Tom players that have contrib- (2000-2001) was a defi n- Crain left the University of in every area of the game. les Dodgers), and Holden to 1962. against Wharton County pions, hosted by San Ja- Arrington gave a warm uted to the success of San ing moment in his life. Texas because he was not I also received a well- Helmink (Arizona Dia- San Jacinto College’s Junior College, with the cinto College, was the welcome to the former Jacinto College baseball. “It was the most impor- getting enough playing rounded education at San mondbacks). season record stands at fi rst game starting at 1 Legends Ceremony on student-athletes, who were The Legends Ceremony tant stepping stone in my time. Jacinto College.” San Jacinto College 3-5 after going 2-2 in the p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. presented gifts of appreci- is special in that it allows career because without “UT coaches recom- Alumni with major Foundation board of direc- Tournament of Champi- All San Jacinto College Former San Jacinto ation from the college at a many former players to San Jac I probably would mended that I see about league experience who tors member Frank Nadol- ons. home games are played College players with pro- pregame gathering. get together and reminisce not have made it to the big attending San Jacinto Col- were also recognized in- ney threw out the ceremo- In the tournament, San at the John Ray Harrison fessional playing experi- “The college’s baseball about the good times they leagues,” said Crain, who lege,” he said. clude Jared Wells (San nial fi rst pitch. Jacinto College played Field on the San Jacinto ence, as well as San Ja- program has a lengthy tra- shared at San Jac.” was the fi rst student-ath- “It was the best thing Diego Padres), Duane Relatives of the late non-conference games College North campus, cinto College alumni star dition of excellence,” com- Chicago White Sox lete to be drafted by a pro that could have happened. Walker (Cincinnati Reds, John Ray Harrison, for against New Mexico Ju- 5800 Uvalde Road in players, were recognized mented Arrington, who is pitcher Jesse Crain, guest team under Arrington’s I was able to get plenty of Texas Rangers, St. Louis whom the San Jacinto nior College, Howard Col- Houston. for their success and con- now in his 14th season at speaker at a pregame tenure at San Jacinto Col- playing time, and I feel the Cardinals), Lucas Lu- College baseball fi eld is lege, Pensacola State Col- Games are free and tributions. the helm of the program. mixer, said his experience lege. competition level in San etge (Seatle Mariners), named, were also recog- lege, and Odessa College. open to the public. For Jacinto College’s confer- Nick Stavinoha (St. Louis nized at the ceremony. The fi rst home confer- more information about ence is as good as most Cardinals, now with the Harrison served as San ence game for San Jacinto SJC athletics, visit sanjac Henderson-led JFD girls take fourth Division 1 universities, Sugar Land Skeeters), Jacinto College’s fi rst College will be Friday, sports.com. Houston Memorial was and then took care of busi- jump with a best effort of rick Matthews as Dobie easily the best team in the ness in the 200-meter dash 33’0”. was second in a time of boys’ and girls’ fi elds at with a time of 26.10. She JFD boys sixth 1:37.15. Lady Wolverines win host relays to open season the Jim Kethan Relays in scored the trifecta with The Dobie varsity boys’ The same four athletes Continued from Page 1B 1:43.021. at 3:59.490. out on a medal in the long Luke Barksdale also Deer Park, but Dobie cer- a win in the long jump, squad fi nished tied for combined to earn the team vault) scored bronze med- Raygen Smith, one of In the triple jump, Byrd jump, eventually fi nishing had a solid meet for the lo- tainly had its fair share of making her way to the 18 sixth in the fi nal standings a third-place fi nish in als. the top returning hurdles started her season with a fourth at 17’1 1/2”. cals, taking second place outstanding individual ef- foot, 3 inch mark for the at Deer Park, pulling to- the 4x100-meter relay at The Lady Wolverines, in the state, went to the great performance, going Clear Brook’s Alicia in two events and fi fth in forts. victory. gether 44 points. 45.00. with Maygen Smith run- wire in the 100-meter 34 feet, 9 inches for the Phillips-Sanfi lippo was another. Junior Justice Hen- In the 4x200-meter re- Houston Memorial Elsewhere, Tucker’s ning the anchor leg, won hurdles against La Porte’s win. Jazz Hicks of Pear- fi fth in the shot put. Barksdale’s best leap derson won top honors lay, Henderson ran the championed the meet with time of 11.77 was fourth the 4x100-meter event at Jillian Turner, eventu- land took the narrow win Brook boys reloading of 20’11” was second in in three different events, third leg in a relay that 168, followed by Eisen- in the 100-meter dash, and 47.760 seconds, beating ally winning in a time of at 34-10/1/2. The Clear Brook varsity the long jump, and he also leading the Lady Long- included Jazmyn Bolden, hower with 100. Pasadena Matthews made his way to Klein Collins and a host 15.540. Ditto for Brook’s Schil- boys’ team, reloading this went 43’3 1/2” in the tri- horns to a fourth-place fi n- Camille Singleton and Memorial matched Do- the 19’4” mark for fourth of other teams to the fi nish Clear Brook helped its laci, one of the best pole season after several key ple jump for second place. ish in the team standings Raylona Green. bie’s 44 points. place in the long jump. line. cause by placing second vaulters in the region. seniors from 2014 gradu- Bailey Bunde was also with 64 points. She was That foursome captured Jurcory Shelvin landed Peete-Myers’ time of Moving to the 4x200- in the 4x400-meter relay. At the opening meet, ated, fi nished in the mid- a silver medalist in the also part of a relay victory the top spot at 1 minute, an individual medal and 24.61 was fi fth in the meter relay, Brook scored Fort Bend Bush won the Schillaci cleared 9’6” for dle of the boys’ standings. high jump as he went over for Dobie. 47.08 seconds. also helped a pair of Long- 200-meter dash, and the win easily, clocking event at 3:58.778, with second place. Pearland’s Jared Roberson high- the 6’0” mark. Houston Memorial was The Lady Longhorns horn relay teams score Keion Patterson scored a in at 1 minute, 41.855 Brook (Raygen Smith, Raquel Porter won at lighted things for the Wol- Barksdale, fi fth in the fi rst with 144 points, fol- also scored key points medals. sixth-place fi nish in the seconds. Second-place Chelsea Joseph, Maygen 10’9”. verines, winning the pole same high jump event, lowed by Clear Falls with with a third-place fi nish in Shelvin’s individu- discus at 107’5”. Fort Bend Bush was at Smith and Hendrix) next Raygen Smith missed vault after clearing 14’0”. cleared 5’6”. 122. Host Deer Park was the 4x100-meter relay at al medal came in the third with 92.5. 53.11. 100-meter dash, where his As for Henderson, it’s That quartet included time of 11.74 placed him Brook, Dobie baseball to meet at La Porte tourney hard to imagine her sea- Bolden, Adrianna Thom- third. son getting off to a better as, Green and Nia Her- In the 4x200-meter Weather permitting, the Parochial Schools in recent start. man. dash, Shelvin was joined Clear Brook and Dobie var- years, with several players She won the 100-meter Dobie’s Arshae Harris by Gage Peete-Myers, sity baseball teams will go signing Division I letters of David Anzaldua Memorial Baseball Tournament dash in a time of 12.50, placed fi fth in the triple Devante Tucker and Der- head-to-head for the fi rst intent. The Anzaldua tour- time in several seasons. nament will also feature ac- Thursday, Feb. 26 through Saturday, Feb. 28 Bryan/College Station tourney Both programs are in tion at Bob Cobb Field on the fi eld at the 2015 David the Clear Lake High School Feb. 26 – Dobie vs. Deer Park, 10 a.m., Dobie vs. Barbers Hill, Anzaldua Memorial Base- campus. Lady Horns to take on the elite ball Tournament, hosted by The complete tourna- 12:30 p.m., both at Deer Park; Clear Brook vs. South Houston, After facing state- 6A standouts Bellaire (No. ton area are also included La Porte ISD and carried ment fi eld includes Argyle, out at a variety of locations. Barbers Hill, Clear Brook, 12:30 p.m., Clear Brook vs. Argyle, 3 p.m., both at La Porte ranked Pearland to open 5), Plano (No. 6) and Atas- in the tournament, such as The Wolverines and Clear Lake, Deer Park, both the regular and Dis- cocita (No. 9). Alvin, Friendswood, Man- Longhorns are scheduled to Dobie, Galveston Ball, trict 22-6A seasons, the Dobie will take on a vel, Clear Falls, Brazos- face one another on the fi nal La Porte, Lutheran South High School. Dobie varsity girls’ soft- state-ranked opponent to wood, Dawson, Kingwood day of the event, Feb. 28, Academy, Port Neches- ball team will catch little open the tournament. The Park and others. at La Porte High School. Groves, South Houston and Feb. 27 – Dobie vs. Lutheran South, 10 a.m., Dobie vs. La if no breaks. Lady Longhorns will face Following the tourna- Game time is set for 3 p.m. Texas City. Games are at La The Lady Longhorns Class 5A third-ranked Lu- ment, Dobie will return Both teams will play fi ve Porte, Deer Park and Clear Porte, 3 p.m., both at La Porte; Clear Brook vs. Deer Park, 12:30 are in the prestigious 64- cas Lovejoy Feb. 19, in a 1 home to take on Manvel in games in the tournament Lake. team fi eld at the Bryan/ p.m. game. a big District 22-6A game over the three days. Dobie Counting its Feb. 24 sea- p.m., Clear Brook vs. PN-Groves, 12:30 p.m., both at Deer Park College Station tourna- Temple or College Park Tuesday, Feb. 24. will also face an intrigu- son opener against Pearland ment, which runs Feb. 19- will be Dobie’s second- The Lady Longhorns ing opponent – Lutheran and a March 3 District 22- High School. 21. round opponent, depend- will play at Manvel that South Academy – during 6A game at Manvel, Dobie Eight state-ranked pro- ing on the outcome of the evening at 6:30. the event. will compete against seven grams are in the fi eld, in- opening day. Manvel has defeated The LSA Pioneers have straight teams that advanced Feb. 28 – Dobie vs. Clear Brook, 3 p.m., at La Porte. cluding Class 6A No. 1 Many of the big-name Dobie four straight times become a power in Texas to the playoffs a season ago Deer Park as well as Class programs from the Hous- since 2013. Association of Private and in opening this season. CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 7 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call 281- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For infor- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through 487-8787, or just drop in. United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont mation, call 281-487-8787. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 8:30 p.m. Parkway. 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Those who have a Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 10 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of family member or know of someone with these chal- 7 p.m. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. lenges are invited. For information, call the church at Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a blue- Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East South Broadway (FM 518), First Presbyterian Church in the 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Interfaith Care Partners, grass music show and jam session the third Saturday P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in youth building on the Westminster side. For information, at 713-682-5995; or visit the website at www.interfaith- of each month, August and December are exceptions. back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or Belt-Ellington call 713-856-1611. carepartners.org. Stage show begins at 7 p.m., but pickers may bring just drop in. 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But we’ve up. We had to change the still just had only the one formation without Ed- easy game in district play. win in there, but the guys “Our guys know all sucked it up and have kept of the teams are going to it going.” give us their best trying Dobie has had plenty of to beat us. Right now, we success on the fi eld in pre- just have to keep it go- vious years, reaching the ing. Sometimes you don’t Region III fi nal four three know exactly what it is, times and coming within a but it’s working.”

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Dobie midfi elder Sergio Quintanilla (10) and Me- Dobie program this season after missing 2014 while Swiping a Memorial pass at midfi eld, Dobie’s Santos Blanco (13) goes on the of- morial’s Chris Rodriguez chase a through pass dur- pursuing other opportunities in the sport, has been fensive during the fi rst half of the Longhorns’ 2-1 win over the Mavericks Feb. ing Dobie’s big win Feb. 14. Quintanilla, back in the a catalyst for the team during its current run. 14, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Photos by John Bechtle Lady Longhorns lose ground in district race District 22-6A Standings Opportunities are dwin- with the Lady Longhorns that fi nal day. District 22-6A newcomer fi rst round of the playoffs. Varsity Girls’ Soccer dling as the Dobie varsity dating back to 2014. Even Dobie’s biggest issue, Dawson has also shown That happened a season girls’ soccer team looks to Dobie head coach Bryan as the standings point out, the ability to compete at ago to Dobie. (Through Feb. 17 play) climb back into the Dis- McDonald admitted his is that the teams above the highest level. After a scoreless fi rst Teams W L T Pts. trict 22-6A playoff pic- team’s matchup with Me- them have simply kept Memorial, despite loss- half, Deer Park went on to ture. morial is not a good one, rolling. es to Pearland and Alvin, win easily. Pearland 7 0 1 22 There’s still seven particularly due to Me- Pearland is undefeated took care of business the This season, the Lady Alvin 7 2 0 21 games remaining for Do- morial’s strength and size so far in league play, with rest of the way en route to Deer, now led by former bie to get some work done, advantage through the Dobie giving the Lady a 6-2 fi rst half of league Dobie varsity girls’ and Dawson 6 2 1 19 but things aren’t looking middle and up top. Oilers perhaps their big- play. then boys’ head coach Jes- Memorial 7 2 0 18 nearly as nice as a couple Dobie will get another gest tests in consecutive So Dobie has some se Saavedra, are said to be of weeks ago. chance at Memorial to matchups. work to do. Certainly no even better than that 2014 Dobie 4 3 2 15 There was a time when close out the regular sea- Alvin has also played team in the 22-6A fi eld group. three straight wins in son but may have to pull exceptionally well wants to fi nish fourth and There’s still time for South Houston 2 4 1 8 District 22-6A play and an upset or two before throughout league play therefore face the prospect Dobie to make a move Pasadena 2 5 1 7 a shootout decision over then to make it matter on with just two losses, and of playing Deer Park in the in the standings, but that Dawson gave the Lady move is likely to have to Manvel 1 7 0 3 Longhorns 11 points and a include a win over Daw- Rayburn 0 8 0 0 third-place standing. son or Alvin. However, following a 0-0 tie and then shootout loss to Pearland Feb. 17, the Lady Longhorns have now scored just six points over fi ve league games. Along the way, the lo- cals have added just four points to their total and currently sit fi fth in the standings. Dobie surely hopes a playoff berth does not come down to the season fi nale against Memorial as the Lady Mavericks simply have had their way At right, the Lady Sydney Horton, daughter of Ruth and Dobie Longhorns’ Malyn staff member Joseph Horton, sang the national Nunez (right) and Me- anthem prior to the start of the Dobie/Memorial morial’s (17) wait for varsity boys’ basketball game Feb. 17, at Dobie. the ball to come down Sydney, an eighth-grade student at Bondy Inter- before making a play mediate, stepped in for her father, who despite during second-half ac- having a cold this night, has delivered the anthem tion. At far right, Do- to thousands of thrilled fans over the years. bie’s Erica Romero (5) looks for an opening in the Memorial defense late in the Lady Mav- Begle helps at SJC ericks’ 4-1 win Feb. 14 at Veterans Stadium. Dobie trailed 2-0 at halftime but got to within 2-1 before Me- morial added a pair of insurance goals. Photos by John Bechtle Ice-cold bats costly to SJC Few fans would blame second day. the San Jacinto College All told, San Jacinto softball program if it pe- stroked just 17 hits over titioned those in charge to the four games and was play the remainder of the outscored 23-9. 2015 schedule on the road. It’s not nearly the end There simply wasn’t of the world for San Ja- much to be excited about cinto, which will now go as the locals lost three of back on the road for back- four games over two days to-back weekend tourna- at the San Jacinto College ments before the start of Invitational, the home de- Region XIV play. but for the team. However, head coach Carah Nunez, Bridgette Kelly Saenz doesn’t want Gauvin, Brittany Woods to see a repeat any time and others led the way of- soon. fensively as San Jacinto “Our bats were very opened the season with cold,” she said. “We could eight wins in 12 games. not string hits together or At home for the fi rst get that one key hit with time Feb. 14-15, the bats runners on base.” simply never got hot de- It all started in the fi rst spite beautiful weather for game against Iowa West- softball. ern. San Jacinto scored an Iowa Western defeated unearned run in the bottom San Jacinto 5-1 in the of the third inning for a Bridgette Begle, a former standout for the Clear tournament opener and 1-0 lead but then watched Brook varsity girls’ softball team, has remained then cruised to an 8-5 vic- Iowa Western score four close to the game since her playing career at Lip- tory in the tournament fi - times in the sixth inning to scomb University ended last spring. Begle is as- nale. secure the win. sisting with the San Jacinto College program this San Jacinto downed Saenz said she did like season under the leadership of head coach Kelly Wallace State 3-2 for its the pitching delivered by San Jacinto College shortstop Alyssia Torres fi res over the fi rst 5-1 win. The theme played out the following day in losses to Iowa Saenz, whose staff also includes former Memo- lone win but also lost an her starters – Bridget Stein base while warming up between innings Feb. 14 against Iowa State and Wallaceville State Community College, resulting in a rial High School star Kelsey McClain. 8-0 decision to the same and Katy Potter – who both Western. The locals held an early lead over Iowa Western before 1-3 homestand for San Jacinto, which is now 9-7 this season. team to begin play on the performed well. the Reviers scored four runs in the sixth inning on their way to a