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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, August 22, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 30 Beamer exit to close The westbound Beamer exit on Beltway 8 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Filing ends in mayoral, council races Beltway closures planned Filing has ended for the Nov. 5 City of Hous- ton City Council, respectively. In the race to fi ll Boykins’ District D seat, can- win; Christel Bastida; Anthony Dolcefi no; Javier The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes ton elections, with a large fi eld of candidates Boykins currently represents District D, which didates include Anthony Kirk Allen; Carla Brai- Gonzalez; Tiko Hausman; Nick Hellyar; James at Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed con- competing for multiple races affecting the South encompasses much of the South Belt communi- ley; Andrew C. Burks Jr.; Rashad Cave; Marlon “Joe” Joseph; Jennifer L. Laney; Letitia Plum- tinuously until further notice. Belt community. ty. A. Christian; Dennis Griffi n; Mike Grissom; mer; and Jason Rowe. Both northbound and southbound U-turn In the race for mayor, incumbent Sylvester Many of the candidates, including all of the T. “Nissi” Hamilton; Brad “Scarface” Jordan; If elected, McCrutcheon said the city’s infra- lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be Turner is facing 11 challengers. Vying for the aforementioned front-runners, are campaign- Travis McGee; Dontrell L. Montgomery; Ken structure would be a top priority for her. Other closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Fri- position are Kendall Baker; Dwight A. Boykins; ing on their support for Houston fi refi ghters and Moore; Jerome Provost; Carolyn Evans-Shaba- priorities include street and sidewalk repairs; day, Aug. 23. Derrick Broze; Tony Buzbee; Naoufal Houjami; 2018’s Proposition B, which pared fi refi ghter zz; and Terrill D. Thomas. additional bike and mobility scooter lanes; and At least one alternate lane on the north- Bill King; Sue Lovell; Victoria Romero; Deme- pay with that of police offi cers. While approved Jordan has garnered much media attention in fl ood control projects. bound Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed at tria Smith; Johnny “J.T.” Taylor; and Roy J. by voters, the proposition – opposed by Turner – the race, as he is a well-known rapper. South Belt residents will have a chance to also Crenshaw daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Vasquez. was later ruled unconstitutional. In the District E City Council race, incumbent vote on four other at-large positions, as well as Monday, Sept. 2. Front-runners include Buzbee, King, Boykins For his efforts, Boykins has landed the en- Dave Martin is facing challenger Sam Cleveland. city controller. Both northbound and southbound U-turn and Lovell. Buzbee and King are both successful dorsement from the Houston Professional Fire South Belt resident Ericka McCrutcheon, who Several of the races will likely head to a sub- lanes at Beltway 8 and Vista will be closed attorneys and businessmen, while Boykins and Fighters Association, which has been notably at serves as president of the Kirkwood Civic Club, sequent runoff, as no one candidate will receive daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Lovell are current and former members of Hous- odds with Turner. is running for Houston City Council At-Large the 50 percent of the vote necessary to secure the Aug. 30. Position 4. McCrutcheon will face Bill Bald- spot among the crowded fi eld of competitors. At least one alternate lane on the north- bound Beltway 8 frontage road from Vista to SH 225 will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Students return to school p.m. and nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Despite charges, delays, school Friday, Aug. 30. At least two inside northbound Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed at SH 225 in Riverstone moves forward nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the morning of Friday, Aug. 30. Despite multiple criminal charges against Garza told the Leader that some of the charges The closures are associated with the project him, the former head of the charter school being have since been dropped, but at press time, it was to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes. constructed in Riverstone Ranch recently told unclear which ones, if any. the Leader that plans for the campus are moving At the time of the indictments, it was reported CCISD holds meeting forward. that both suspects were fugitives. Garza told the This past April, former Houston Gateway Leader, however, that this was untrue. The Clear Creek Independent School Dis- Academy Superintendent Richard Garza was While Garza was initially suspended from trict will hold a public meeting on Monday, charged with one count of conspiracy, two counts duty, he said he is now back in his position of Aug. 26, to discuss its 2019-2020 budget and of theft concerning programs receiving federal superintendent. proposed tax rate. The function will be held at funds, three counts of wire fraud and two counts According to investigators, Garza awarded a 6 p.m. at the CCISD Education Support Cen- of engaging in monetary transactions involving $280,841.85 no-bid contract in 2014 to a com- ter, 2425 E. Main St. in League City. Public criminally acquired property after he was ac- pany owned by Bokaiyan called Hot Rod Sys- participation in the discussion is invited. cused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dol- tems to build an IT system at the new campus, lars from the school. Houston Gateway Acade- even though construction at the school had yet to Gulf Freeway closures set my IT specialist Ahmad Bokaiyan also faced begin. Bokaiyan then allegedly wired $164,381 At least one lane on the northbound frontage one count of conspiracy and three counts of wire into Garza’s personal bank account. road of the Gulf Freeway from FM 517 to FM fraud. The pair are accused of stealing more than Investigators allege that Garza used these 518 in League City will be closed daily from 9 $250,000. Continued on Page 4A a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 30. At least one northbound and one southbound main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to City cooling centers remain open SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed daily City of Houston cooling centers, consisting of High-risk groups such as adults age 55 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to South Belt students have returned to school, with Pasadena ISD and Clear Creek ISD both 11 multiservice centers, 60 community centers older, children under the age of fi ve and peo- 5 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Alternate en- starting the 2019-2020 academic year on Monday, Aug. 19. Shown above at Stuchbery El- and 40 library locations remain available during ple with chronic illness are urged to stay inside trance and exit ramps will be closed. ementary are members of the student patrol, which assist with the school’s arrival proce- business hours, however the City of Houston air-conditioned buildings between 1 p.m. and 5 The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- dures. Students patrol members pictured are, left to right, Alizae Munoz, Isela Jimenez and Public Health Heat Emergency Plan has been p.m., the hottest part of the day. way at NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 will be Camila Franco Lopez. Photo submitted suspended, including free METRO rides to des- The Houston Health Department urges people closed continuously through 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. ignated cooling centers. to protect themselves and loved ones from poten- 28, 2020. Motorists wishing to access these in- The plan is activated when the heat index tially deadly heat-related illness with the follow- tersections may exit using the exit to FM 518 reaches 108 degrees two or more consecutive ing tips: and proceed on the northbound frontage road Heavy rains fall on South Belt area days and suspended when it falls below that – Stay hydrated by drinking more water to the intersections or exit using the Bay Area threshold. Continued on Page 4A Boulevard exit ramp, U-turn and head south to The South Belt area was hit hard by storms the Signifi cant fl ooding was reported on multiple the NASA Bypass or FM 528. evening of Wednesday, Aug. 14, causing exten- area thoroughfares, including both Fuqua and The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- sive fl ooding in the area. Blackhawk. way between SH 96/League City Parkway and According to the Harris County Flood Control Several South Belt residents also reported los- Lightning bolt starts apartment fire FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 District, the community received nearly 3 inches ing electrical power for up to 12 hours. A lightning bolt may have been responsible through the attic to other apartments. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. of rain in just approximately two hours, with the Lightning may have also caused an apartment for starting a fi re at an apartment complex in the In all, eight units were damaged, leaving 10 Drivers traveling north on the main lanes will rain gauge at the A120 Beamer ditch at Hughes fi re on Almeda Genoa Road near the Gulf Free- 10300 block of Almeda Genoa Road near the people homeless. continue to NASA Road 1, exit, then U-turn and Road recording 2.92 inches of rain between 7 way. Gulf Freeway around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. One female resident was transported to the come back to FM 518. and 9 p.m. See related story on this page. 14. hospital for health problems associated with At least one alternate lanes of both the north- Upon their arrival, Houston Fire Department smoke inhalation. One fi refi ghter was also treat- bound and southbound main lanes of the Gulf crews found the second fl oor of one building ed on scene for possible heat exhaustion and de- Freeway between IH-610 South Loop and Belt- CCISD excels on 2019 state tests engulfed in fl ames. The blaze quickly spread Continued on Page 4A way 8 South will be closed nightly (excluding weekend) from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. through the The Clear Creek Independent School District a D. Clear View High School is an alternative to morning of Friday, Aug. 30. once again outperformed the state average on a traditional high school for approximately 200 The closures are associated with an ongo- all academic, graduation, and college and career students who are at-risk of graduation for vary- Atkinson to get first-ever playground readiness indicators as outlined in the Texas Ed- ing personal reasons. “It is a wonderful learning ing construction project to widen the freeway Atkinson Elementary will soon get its fi rst well-being of our communities starts with the ucation Agency’s 2019 accountability results. environment, intentionally designed to provide from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and playground in the campus’s history. well-being of our kids. Kids who live in low-in- “As I often have said, we utilize the State’s each student the academic, social and emotion- the frontage roads from two to three lanes in A joint project with the nonprofi t organization come communities face many structural obsta- ever-changing accountability system as just one al support to get back on track, graduate, and go each direction. KaBOOM!, the effort is being led by Atkinson cles to play, such as a lack of safe play spaces indicator to guide our continuous improvement on to a college, a career or the military. And they staff members Richard Whittaker and Kim Grz- or any place to play at all. We want to make it efforts,” said Dr. Greg Smith, superintendent of do.” said Smith. “It is an A+ school, and our com- Knights sell spaghetti esiek. as easy as possible for all kids to learn, explore, schools. “I am proud of the work of our students munity knows it.” According to the KaBOOM! website, “The Continued on Page 4A The Knights of Columbus will host a fund- and teachers as they are the heart of our collec- Overall, the school district earned a 91 percent raising dinner Friday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. tive success.” when calculating the three domains of student in the St. Luke Catholic Church social hall, In the newly released A-F rating system, 36 of achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. 11011 Hall Road. The menu includes all-you- the 43 CCISD schools were issued an A or B, six However, due to an arbitrary rule added in July Again, again and again! can-eat spaghetti with the original KC 9201 issued a C, and Clear View High School received Continued on Page 4A pasta sauce, two made-from-scratch Italian meatballs, garden salad with Italian dressing, French bread and ice tea or lemonade. Cost is Pasadena ISD receives $2M in grants $7 eat-in or take-out. For children under 12, the cost is $3 (one meatball), eat-in only. By Rebeca Lazo Get Physical” program for Turner’s second grade Pasadena ISD Communications students. Equipment provided by the funds in- Prayer walk set for Aug. 31 During the June and July board meetings, the clude: 10 Exerpeuticadjustable exercise bikes Pasadena Independent School District Board with desk, 13 adjustable student standing desks, School Prayer Walks USA will host a prayer of Trustees approved six grant awards totaling nine Trideerball chairs, and nine Wobble Stools. walk from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, nearly $2 million for various schools and depart- – Make it Mobile Grant; $4,286; Lowe’s Tool- at Beverly Hills Intermediate School, located at ments in the district. box for Education. Freeman Elementary will use 11111 Beamer Road. All are welcome to pray The following grants were approved: the award to purchase mobile shelving units for for the protection and peace of students and – CASE Partnership Grant; $30,000; Harris the school’s library. With the shelves, the librar- staff. For more information, call 281-484-0901. County Department of Education. Frazier Ele- ian will have the ability to move the shelving for mentary will use this grant funding to provide various events to create a fl exible learning envi- Clothing drive underway high-quality after-school programing for a mini- ronment and shared library space with minimal Assistance League of the Bay Area volun- mum of 55 students. disruptions to learning. teers are ready to help clothe local students – “Let’s Get Physical” – Phase III Grant; – Texas Education for Homeless Children and through their largest annual philanthropic $5,000; Oliver Foundation. This grant has been Youth Grant; $145,675; Texas Education Agen- program, Operation School Bell. This pro- awarded to Turner Elementary and will be used cy. Awarded to the Pasadena ISD Special Pro- gram provides clothing, shoes, and hygiene to purchase exercise equipment for the “Let’s Continued on Page 4A kits to children, pre-kindergarten through high school. School districts served are Clear Creek, Juarez featured on Project Row House Dickinson, Friendswood, La Porte, Deer Park, Texas City and Odessey campuses Bay Former Dobie student Sabrina Juarez is hav- on cultural identity and its impact on the urban Area and Galveston Island. ing her artwork featured as part of the Project landscape. Crashes at the intersection of Beamer and Beltway 8 have become commonplace, with ac- Operation School Bell funding is raised Row House series. “We engage neighbors, artists, and enterprises cidents often happening multiple times a week. The above crash took place Saturday, Aug. through the Assistance League Resale Shop, Following her high school graduation, Juarez, in collective creative action to help materialize 17, just four days after another serious accident occurred at the spot. The three-vehicle 100 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 80, in Web- now 23, attended the University of Houston, sustainable opportunities in marginalized com- crash shown above was caused by a driver from Alvin running the light, police said. A preg- ster, and is the group’s annual fundraiser. where she earned a bachelor’s degree in photog- munities,” the group states on its website. nant woman involved was transported to the hospital to be checked. The Leader is reaching This year’s event Mamma Mia! The Party raphy and digital media. Project Row Houses occupies a signifi cant out to city offi cials to see what can be done to improve safety at the crossing. See related is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2020 at Lakewood Project Row Houses is a community platform footprint in Houston’s historic Third Ward. editorial on Page 2A. Photo by Marie Flickinger Yacht Club in Seabrook. that enriches lives through art with an emphasis Continued on Page 3A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 22, 2019 In My Opinion Publisher’s Opinion Young: be aware and it will. Maybe tomorrow, as a pattern Deaths has now been set. Know who your voting Drive carefully at Beamer & for, what are their positions on this issue. Carol Jean where many of her church of illegal van drivers Jim Muecke friends and family mem- While Pasadena I.S.D. and all area Beltway intersection Yeaney bers would gather in “God’s I.S.D.’s vet all school bus drivers, and fol- Boldt on Alzheimer’s Country” to enjoy food, ta- low the rules set by the State of Texas Right outside our front offi ce door, our is get drivers to quit running the red light. ble games, fi shing, boating, and The City of Houston. As concerned congressional bill staff can be assured of a news story a cou- But in addition to that, I believe we snipe hunting, and simply ple of times a week. (See photo Page 1A.) need the city to study the lights and the each other’s company for parents and private school van owners. Over the past several months, I have We would like to raise awareness of il- That would be accidents at the inter- intersection. Maybe there is something the weekend. been working with the Alzheimer’s Asso- section of Beamer and Beltway 8. else that can be done.’ Carol enjoyed camping legal private van transportation to our ciation and Congressman Pete Olson’s neighborhood schools. As we begin a Interestingly enough, the majority of I have asked City Councilman Dwight and tent-camped all over (R-TX22) offi ce to better improve the accidents take place on the eastbound Boykins to look at the situation. Addi- Europe with her family be- new school year. Make sure you know way we deal with Dementia in this coun- who’s driving your child(ren) to and from side. I have even been there when there tionally, I plan to address city council on fore returning stateside and try. was a fatality of a young high school girl the issue of solicitation of money in this upgrading to a pop-up and school. Many people are unaware that these We know of van services that don’t who had just gotten off work at her job intersection. We will report any action then their beloved camp- diseases are not exclusive to the elder- at McDonald’s. Many people have been in upcoming editions of the Leader. We er. They took great pride adhere to the ordinance required by The ly and that there are more than 200,000 State of Texas or The City of Houston. injured. will see what happens. In the meantime, in fi lling their USA stick- Americans under the age of 65 with a di- Carmen started work at We’ve outlined a couple of things parents People have been calling and emailing please drive carefully! er map on the side of their agnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. Because Nabisco in June 1966 and should look for when using a private van our offi ce asking what can be done about Marie Flickinger camper, which refl ected all of their young age, they fall outside of the retired after 33 years in Feb. service. this intersection. To me, the easy answer Publisher the states that they actual- scope of many of the support systems 1999. Those who were bless- State of Texas requires: ly stayed overnight. They that we have developed in order to sup- ed to know Carmen knew State of Texas requires all drivers par- Carol Jean (Dinger) were able to complete that port senior citizen suffering from Alzhei- Local library events set that despite her small stature, ticipate and pass the School Bus training Yeaney, 78, of Sageglen map with all the states fi lled mer’s. her presence and personal- course before issuing a “Texas School Bracewell Branch Library died Aug. 17, 2019. Carol with the exception of Ore- In efforts to combat this, the Younger ity were big enough to fi ll a Bus Driver Safety Training Certifi cate”. The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: was born Dec. 4, 1940, in gon and Ohio. They joined Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2019 room and her smile was big City of Houston requires: Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors Pittsburgh, Pa. She was the several camping clubs, but (HR1903) was introduced this year to ex- enough to warm anyone’s F.B.I. record search and fi ngerprinting, Monday, Aug. 26, 10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 only child of the late Foster really enjoyed their last tend the protections of the Older Ameri- heart. Her sense of humor Driving record, civics questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the Dinger and Harriet Dinger. years camping alongside her cans Act of 1965 to anyone with The Dis- and quick wit kept everyone D.B.A. certifi cate, citizenship application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. Call the Carol was fortunate to fi nd daughter’s family during ease regardless of age. on their toes all the while Required commercial insurance, library to sign up. the love of her life in high most three-day weekends, I am happy to announce that Con- making them feel loved and Once all the above, along with a cou- Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by ap- school and married Jerry D. spring and summer breaks. gressman Olson has recently signed on welcomed. One could always ple of other items meet the city require- pointment only. Call the library to sign up. Yeaney Aug. 19, 1961. In addition to her un- as a co-sponsor of this bill. I want to ex- fi nd her at church on Sunday ments. A City of Houston “School Li- Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. Polliwog club. Little polliwogs will hop into nature by Carol is survived by her wavering love for her cats, tend my warm thanks to Congressman mornings decked out and cense” will be issued. developing nature knowledge and skills through a variety of books, songs, crafts and hands-on husband; children Brad- Gracie and Sadie, Car- Olson for his accessibility and compas- dressed to the nine’s with a All transportation vans have to pass animal experiences brought to you by Harris County Precinct One constables. This is a spe- ley Dale and wife Fran- ol’s passions also includ- sion in these efforts. His support will be cial three-week series. Space is limited. This session is open to the fi rst 30 children. Register matching hat in a pew close the city inspections and will have the ces Yeaney, Mark Russell ed reading and expanding crucial in helping to move this bill forward online, by phone or in person. to the front. Despite the many “City Permit” posted to the lower right and wife Kristi Yeaney, her knowledge on many and better protect younger adults living Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by years of a beautiful life lived, side of the windshield. and Kelly Lynn and hus- topics, hosting lavish din- with Alzheimer’s Disease. Best Regards, appointment only. she never lost her spark. We know of drivers that do none of the band Edward Montalvo; ner parties, decorating her Travis Boldt Wednesday, Aug. 28. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Ba- Carmen is survived by her following, and even a couple that didn’t grandchildren Jackson and home for every season and Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s sics; 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint. siblings Emilio Luna, Alfred have a Texas Driver’s License which is Ted Yeaney and Emily and holiday, shopping, dining Association. District-22 For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. Luna, Joe Luna, Lucy Her- the most basic of items needed to drive Ethan Montalvo; her broth- with friends, playing Joker, Bracewell hours are: Thursday noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; nandez and Francesca Luna a vehicle. We have even had reports that er-in-law Darrell and wife adopting strays, serving as Cuevas: amicus brief Monday, 2 – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Shoemaker; her children children are left at other address’s or in Sue Yeaney; and numerous Queen of her Red Hat So- Roseann Bailey and husband vans at the end of a school day. Which is Parker Williams Library nephews and nieces. ciety chapter, and rooting fi led for bail reform Richard, Alva Sepulveda and a more severe issue. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Jerry and Carol enjoyed for her beloved Pittsburgh husband Carlos, Roy Mottu As private school van owners, we must To All Media Outlets: Blvd.: traveling and seeing the Steelers. She had a beauti- and wife Dee, Velma Flores keep all children safe. We also hope the Today (Tuesday, Aug. 20), the Harris Thursday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. Computer Basics. Meet in the library computer lab to learn world. Since Jerry enlist- ful soul and was smart, in- and husband Felix and James information will help you choose a certi- County Deputies’ Organization FOP 39 and practice a variety of basic computer skills, from the computer hardware and operating ed in the Army, the couple dependent, strong minded, Mottu and Kenia Garcia. fi ed busing service. fi led an Amicus Brief in Odonnell v Harris system to the internet. Register is requested. had the unique privilege of loyal, feisty, fun, and fear- She is also survived by her In short ask your van driver for their, County. Law enforcement takes bail re- Friday, Aug. 23, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Beginning Spanish. Learn beginning level Spanish gram- moving from Pittsburgh to less, with an adventurous grandchildren RoxSann Bai- “Texas School Bus Certifi cate”, City of form very seriously, but we believe it must mar and vocabulary in class sessions and using a free app anytime. Put it into practice in Germany and saw much of spirit, a great sense of style ley, Rozette Dumel, Richard Houston “School License”, “Commercial be done within the parameters of the law conversations and activities with fellow learners during class. Registration is requested. Europe with their young and an infectious smile. Bailey, Ryan Sepulveda, Jus- Insurance” and fi nally check the wind- with public safety as a factor. We fi led this Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteer Fair. Learn about opportunities to help non- family. To know Carol was to tin Sepulveda, Jessica Mottu, shield for the “City of Houston Permit”. brief because we do not believe the set- profi t organizations serve the South Belt community and southeast Harris County, and learn Taking great pride in realize that her proudest Jasmine Mottu, Jade Mot- All documents must be kept on their tlement agreement reached by the Par- about the services they provide. being a military wife, Car- accomplishment was her tu, Monica Comeaux, Felix person at all times. ties follows state law and is contrary to Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Spanish with Mercedes. Brush up on Span- ol excelled at performing children and grandchildren. Flores and Anthony Mottu; Noell Young the Fifth Circuit. The Fifth Circuit stated ish by practicing listening and speaking with fellow learners and instructor Mercedes. Regis- all the duties it entailed by She attended their count- that what made the automatic money bail tration is requested. (There is a session also Aug. 31). Registration requested. learning and executing all less sporting events, recit- her great-grandchildren Mat- Muecke comments system in Harris County unconstitutional Monday, Aug. 26, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Beginning Spanish. Learn beginning level Spanish the formalities of enter- als, concerts, and awards thew Dishongh, Micah Dis- was the Judges not using their discretion grammar and vocabulary in class sessions and using a free app anytime. Put it into practice in taining, uniform presen- banquets and beamed with hongh, Carlie Bailey, Heidi on mass tragedies in issuing bonds. Creating an automatic conversations and activities with fellow learners during class. Registration is requested. tation, and etiquette rules pride as she watched each Demel, Ivan Demel, Kailey PR bond system does not fi x that prob- Monday, Aug. 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reduce Stress Through Meditation, for adults. The sci- of them perform. She nev- Sepulveda, Amelia Sepulve- Saturday Aug. 3, 2019 was a tragic that she carried gracefully lem, it just harms a different set of peo- entifi c community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. into her civilian life. In ad- er missed an opportunity to da, Kash Sepulveda, Leyla day in America. In two large cities two ple. Judges need to follow state law and Meet at the library for a session on meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve dote on and spoil each of Sepulveda, Honey Sepulve- very young men decided to kill and they dition to those duties, Car- use their discretion when issuing bonds. concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. ol displayed great strength them with her unconditional da, Solomon Mottu, Alexis did, a total of 31 dead and many injured. They must weigh the individual’s inter- Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Quilting and Conversation club. Meet the fourth love. She truly lit up every Comeaux and Amaya Pot; Look what else happened this weekend. by holding down the home ests with the interests of the communi- Tuesday of each month at the library for the 2019 quilting project. Participants will create a front during pregnancy time she spoke of her fam- and, last but not least, her Just here in Houston this weekend 7 peo- ty. The County should not be allowed to section of a handmade quilt (a bookshelf design) and unite the sections at the end of the year. ily and proudly shared their longtime companion, her ple killed and 8 injured. That is a tragedy and caring for two toddlers, bargain away their responsibilities to the Everyone is welcome. while Jerry served two tours stories with all her friends. “Honey,” Wilfredo Hernan- also. Then you look at Washington D. C, Community like this. Nothing in the bail Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Book discussion: “Meet Me at the Museum” by Anne Young- Carol and Jerry’s love story dez (Willy). Detroit, Chicago and Baltimore, all with in Vietnam serving their rules they intend to implement is about son. Pick up a copy of the book from the library and meet with friends to discuss it. country. Jerry and Carol and strong marriage, whose Carmen was preceded in strong gun laws, how many are killed public safety. A stranger can point a gun Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Beginning Spanish. Learn beginning level Spanish priorities included putting death by grandson Carlos each day, week, month and year. settled down in Sageglen in your face and punch you in the stom- grammar and vocabulary in class sessions and using a free app anytime. Put it into practice in in 1976 and quickly called God fi rst and making time Mottu Sepulveda, sisters Ros- All we hear is we have to take away ach and he would get an automatic PR conversations and activities with fellow learners during class. Registration is requested. for family, set the perfect ie Crespo, Lillie Duran, broth- weapons or put severe limits on who can themselves proud Texans. bond without any Judge utilizing his or Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: Carol worked for many example for her children to ers Felix Luna, Richard Luna purchase and own. Bottom line this is just her discretion in determining if that per- Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- fashion their own lives and and Tim Luna and sister-in- taking away good peoples protection as a years at Clear Lake Region- son is a danger to you, the community, or er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. al Hospital as a nurse in the their marriages. law Emparo (Pye) Luna. criminal will always have a weapon from himself. Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features Carol loved the Lord, her Although family mem- some place. Go back in history, David orthopedics department. Harris County has made a settlement stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. She later decided to pur- family, and her friends with bers have expressed their and Goliath used rocks so there are oth- that goes far beyond what is required by Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic everything she had and her hearts are heavy and sadness er methods to kill. Don’t forget how many sue her real passion of ani- law. If the Commissioners want to en- internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. mals, and went to work for absence has left a void in may linger they also express people are killed by DWI/DUI. About 32 act programs to help people make court Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features the heart of everyone who a sense of peace, believing young children under the age of 4 have Sagemont Animal Hospital dates, they should do that through the stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. for 20 years before retiring, had the privilege of know- their beloved sister, known now died while in a hot vehicle. Then, regular political process and the voters Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin at 9 ing and loving her. as Mom, Momo and “Hat 77 First Responders killed while on duty, in order to travel and enjoy can let them know if they like their tax a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s a great time to take a class to help with a skill her family. Come and go visitation Lady” is resting peacefully 94 died from accidents off duty and heart dollars being spent in that manner. It is for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There are many free classes avail- will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, and pain-free with her Lord attacks and other, and 32 suicides. Being a devoted faith- impermissible for the County to constrain able online at the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. Practice ful servant of the Lord and 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Niday and Savior. Do we create laws to stop all this from the taxpayer in this way and the Fifth Cir- navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information on these Funeral Home, 12440 Beamer Family and friends will happening. That is not the answer as a a very active member of cuit specifi cally told them that. We are programs, speak with Loc Bui. Crossroads (Cokesbury) Road. Funeral and reception gather Wednesday, Aug. 21, weapon does not kill. People do. Really it tired of this lip service by the County For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. will be held at 11 a.m. Satur- for a visitation at South Park is a SOCIETY PROBLEM, we are allow- United Methodist Church that this is about public safety. The set- Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; for more than 44 years, Car- day, Aug. 31, at Crossroads Funeral Home from 5 to 9 ing the criminal element to take control tlement agreement should be thrown out Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. United Methodist Church, p.m. with a vigil service be- while the good people sit at home and ol formed lifelong friend- by Judge Rosenthal and Harris County ships with those she called 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. ginning at 7 p.m. The funeral say oh this is terrible but do nothing to should start over remembering that they In lieu of fl owers, dona- service will be held Thurs- change this. You can create many new family. Among the activi- serve all the people of Harris County. UH and TSU to be early voting ties in her church, she was a tions may be made in hon- day, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. laws but until we take control of the crim- David Cuevas or of Carol Yeaney to either Luke the Evangelist Catholic inal element this will continue to happen member of the Wesley Sun- HCDO FOP 39 President venues for November 2019 election day School Class and UMW, Crossroads United Method- Church with a procession fol- sang in the choir and was a ist Church or the Houston lowing to Forest Lawn Cem- Harris County Clerk Dr. the University of Houston to sure that our students are MYF youth leader. She also Humane Society. etery. City services HFD a/c systems Diane Trautman announced voters for the upcoming elec- registered to vote and kept served for many years on today that the University of tion and are thankful to the informed about the election the Altar Guild, as well as Carmen Luna With the 100+ degree on the condition of the air outside vendors have diag- Houston and Texas Southern Harris County clerk’s offi ce cycle, this will undoubtedly Leader temperatures that the city is conditioning system, parts nosed each unit and found participated in numerous University will serve as ear- for making this opportunity make a difference.” other committees and dis- Mottu obituary policy currently experiencing, the availability and the reason for the following results: ly voting and Election Day possible. Early voting begins Mon- Fleet Management Depart- the failure. – Six units are function- cipleship studies through- polling locations for the Nov. “We embrace and encour- day, Oct. 21, and the Harris out the church and attended Carmen Luna Mottu, 85, Obituaries submitted ment is seeing increased Long term, the city has ing as designed. 5, 2019, general and special age differing viewpoints, po- county clerk plans on hav- was a native Houstonian born to the Leader are calls for air conditioning ser- implemented a greatly need- – Two units are working Charge Conference every elections. litical or otherwise, on our ing an additional six new year. to Dolores Manriquez and published free of charge. vice and repair to the entire ed equipment replacement but not to standard. “It’s so important for campus. Hosting a polling locations for a total of 52 Emilio Luna Feb. 26, 1934. They are edited to on-road fl eet of city vehicles schedule for much of the – 14 units are in process One of her favorite pas- young people to be involved station will allow convenient early voting locations. Ad- sions was organizing the She died Aug. 15, 2019. She conform and equipment. aged equipment. In the in- of being repaired. in the election process,” said access for our thousands of ditionally, all early voting had six brothers and four sis- City technicians place terim to the normalization “FMD is working close- twice-a-year trip to Lake- to the Leader style. Trautman, Harris County students, faculty, staff and locations will be open on view Methodist Camp ters. a high priority toward en- of fl eet replacements, the ly with the HFD to address clerk. “These additional vot- members of the community Election Day. All early vot- suring that the fi refi ghters, department is utilizing all claims of faulty equipment ing locations will make it eas- to exercise their civic right to ing and Election Day polling and all city employees, are available resources to ad- and is committed to ensuring ier for students, faculty and vote,” said Jason Smith, UH locations are subject to the UHCL releases calendar briefs operating in equipment that dress fl eet-related issues that the vehicle safety and opera- staff, as well as the surround- vice chancellor/vice presi- approval of Commissioners is safe and reliable. It has affect the men and women of bility of all City of Houston ing communities to vote.” dent for governmental rela- Court. Bayou Theater opens professional and personal who uses paint to capture been reported that there are the Houston Fire Department department vehicles. University of Houston is tions. On Election Day, voters in season with Mercury accomplishments of Lati- the marks and textures of pumpers and ladders in the and all city employees. “We appreciate the ac- home to over 46,000 students “Nothing is more pre- Harris County will be able to Keeping a longstanding nos in our community when violence infl icted by ISIS Houston Fire Department “The Fleet Management knowledgment of the hard and nearly 7,000 faculty and cious than the right to vote,” vote at any one of the more tradition, the Bay Area or- the Clear Lake Association on Kurdish and Iraqi cul- operating with air condi- Department was notifi ed work performed by the em- staff. Texas Southern Univer- said Dr. Austin A. Lane, TSU than 700 polling locations. chestra Mercury will open of senior programs opens ture over the last decade. Se- tioning systems that are not last week that in apprecia- ployees of the Fleet Manage- sity, one of the nation’s larg- president. “By making this For more information on the 2019-2020 season of its fall season on Tuesday, cunda’s work, “ISIS Bullet working or working insuffi - tion for the extra effort and ment Department. Our per- est historically black univer- more accessible for our stu- the countywide Polling Place University of Houston-Clear Sept. 10, with a celebration Hole Paintings,” will be on ciently. Of the 126 units sta- long hours of work being sonnel are working tirelessly sities, has over 9,000 enrolled dents and the TSU commu- Program and other elections Lake’s Bayou Theater on of Hispanic Heritage Month. exhibition Sept. 12 through tioned across fi re stations, 22 performed by the employ- to complete repairs on our students. Each university has nity, we are helping to ensure information, visit www.Har Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. Join in a lively panel discus- Nov. 14 in the Art Gallery at units are currently in service ees working on fi refi ghting fi re trucks to ensure our fi re- offered strong support of the that more voices are heard in risVotes.com or call the Har- Mercury will perform the sion about their challenges University of Houston-Clear but in need of air condition- equipment, that the HPFF fi ghters are working with the additional polling locations. our elections. Combined with ris County clerk’s offi ce at baroque fugues of Johann and the lessons they learned Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. ing repair. This represents Union provided them lunch. best possible equipment. “We are thrilled to open other efforts at TSU to make 713-755-6965. Sebastian Bach and the tan- while traveling the path to Secunda uses the paint roughly 17 percent of the “The City is apprecia- “This acknowledgment go music of Astor Piazzolla. success. to create casts, or moldings, HFD frontline units. tive of the hard work that and the Mayor’s approval of The Bayou Theater is lo- CLASP is an outreach to meticulously craft a dis- The Fleet Management these, and all department funding for air conditioning cated in UH-Clear Lake’s initiative of University of concerting record of the de- Department is working eve- employees, contribute to- maintenance is an example Elected offi cials share their words Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Houston-Clear Lake created struction of ancient art that nings and weekends, along ward providing the critical of what we can do when we Area Blvd. to encourage lifelong learn- ISIS has wrought upon the with private sector partners, equipment support required work together for the citi- Antoine Plante, Mercu- ing through free monthly Middle East, specifi cally in to ensure that equipment is of all of the operating de- zens of Houston,” said Fleet Council OKs funds for bayou greenways ry’s artistic director looks presentations that engage Iraq. inspected, diagnosed and re- partments. Management Department di- forward to the opening of the community members of all The exhibition includes paired as quickly as possible. “In follow-up to reports rector and Fleet Management Council Member District C, Ellen R. Cohen Bayou Theater season every ages in a wide variety of top- paintings, drawings and Repair times for large ap- of fi refi ghting apparatus Department deputy assistant Mayor Pro Tem Cohen and her col- tifi es the widths, speed limits, and building year. “We open the season ics. UH-Clear Lake is des- artifacts, including an Ar- paratus such as pumper and being without air condi- director, Victor Ayres and leagues approved the $17M fi nal allocation setbacks of Houston’s streets. The meeting for the theater. But it’s also ignated a Hispanic Serving abic-language Christian ladder trucks are dependent tioning, the department and Marchelle Cain, respectively. of matching funds for the Bayou Greenways will begin at 2:30 p.m. in City Hall Annex the fi rst performance of Mer- Institution by the U.S. De- prayer book that was partial- 2020. Over the past seven years, through a Chambers, located at 900 Bagby St., public cury’s season,” Plante said. partment of Education. ly burned by ISIS in Qara- public-private partnership with the Houston level. “This is the night when The discussion is 5:30 to kosh, Iraq, and a traditional Parks board, the city has realized the vision The 2019 MTFP will then move to City the members of the orchestra 7 p.m. in the Garden Room handwoven Kurdish shep- get back together after the of UHCL’s Bayou Build- herd’s bag, on loan from an SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LeaderLeader of connecting nearly 160 miles of hike and Council for a vote in September. All Planning bike trail greenspace along Houston's bay- Commission meetings are open to the pub- summer. The opening of the ing, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Iraqi museum. This is the ou corridors. The project is on schedule and, lic, include the opportunity for public com- season is a special moment CLASP presentations are fi rst loan from a museum in –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– when completed in 2020, more than 3,000 ment, and are streamed and archived online for the orchestra and we open to the public. Free Iraq to an institution outside acres of greenspace will have been created via HTV. have felt this way for years. parking is available in the the country’s borders since and connected. August Quality of Life meeting canceled We love it.” Visitors Lot. For more infor- the late 1980s. 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Upcoming: agenda of Major Thorough- The August meeting of the Council Com- Learn more about the sea- mation, visit www.uhcl.edu/ Secunda will attend the fare and Freeway Plan Amendments mittee on Quality of Life has been canceled. son’s lineup and purchase clasp. opening of the exhibition On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Houston Plan- The next meeting is scheduled for Wednes- tickets at www.uhcl.edu/ Art exhibit documents Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 E-mail: [email protected] ning Commission will host a meeting to re- day, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m., in council chambers bayou-theater. destruction of Iraqi, to 7 p.m. The Art Gallery is view and vote on proposed amendments to at City Hall. All committee meetings are CLASP to celebrate Kurdish culture free and open to the public. Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners the 2019 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway open to the public and include the opportuni- Hispanic Heritage Month Piers Secunda is a New Find out more at www.uhcl. Plan. This annually reviewed document iden- ty for public comment. Learn about the diverse York-based British artist edu/art-gallery. Thursday, August 22, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 School days return to South Belt for area students Morris ready to brighten the new year for students Moore students eager for school

Shown left, left to right, (front row) are Jessie Martinez, Marcus Oli- vari, Melahnny Mach- ado, (back row) Jill Lacamu, principal; and Demetria Pitts, assistant principal. Martinez, Ol- ivari and Machado are third-graders this year.

Holding large colorful crayons above is the Morris Middle School ad- All smiles above is the sixth-grade reading team. Left to right, (front ministration team preparing for the new school year. Left to right are row) are Michelle Shelley, Mary Myers, (back row) Elissa Boyd, Mai- Jamie Otto, assistant principal; Robin Cate, assistant principal; Alli- An Cao, Alicia Tillotson and Maria Nuncio. New to Morris Middle son Lewallen, principal; and Alex Sanchez, assistant principal. School this year are Shelley, Myers, Cao, Tillotson and Nuncio.

Atkinson fourth-graders looking forward to final year Shown to the left is fi rst year pre-kindergarten teacher Donna Koonce. Shown far left are fourth graders, left to right, Aaron Villarreal next to Katherine Acac and Zaiyden Zaragoza, who are in their last year at Atkinson. Shown below are (front) Lena Ortiz, principal; (back left) Tim Verden, counselor; and Richard Whittaker, math peer facilitator, enjoying the quiet halls of ending summer, before all the students enter the fi rst day of school.

Note from publisher: The staff of the Leader Meador Elementary staff earning TEA Distinctions welcomes all our PISD and CCISD teachers and staff. We especially look for- ward to covering the many accomplishments of our stu- dents. We urge our teachers and school personnel to be cer- tain to send in stories and pictures of the many accom- plishments of our students. Marie Flickinger

On Aug. 20 staff at Meador Elementary were congratulated for earn- tendent of academic achievement; Dr. DeeAnn Powell, superinten- ing four out of fi ve TEA Distinctions. Shown above, left to right, are dent; Beverly Bolton, principal; Alyta Harrell, associate superinten- Scott Harrell, executive director, Leadership and Learning; Amy dent for campus development; Tara Merida, counselor. Clowers, assistant principal; Dr. Karen Hickman, deputy superin- Photo submitted Project Row Houses features Juarez Continued from Page 1A Juarez’s artwork will be displayed as part of Project Row Houses’ Summer Studios residency program. The Summer Studios residency was developed in 2006 to provide an opportunity for emerging artist to work on the PRH site, transforming the art houses into temporary studios and engaging the community. The viewing period will take place daily from noon to 5 p.m. through Sun- day, Sept. 15. For additional information about Project Row Houses, visit https://projec trowhouses.org.

Dobie graduate Sabrina Juarez (pictured left) will have her art displayed as part of Project Row Houses’ Summer Studios residency program. The Project Row Houses site in Third Ward encompasses fi ve city blocks and houses 39 structures that serve as home base for a variety of community enriching initia- tives, art programs and neighborhood development activities. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 22, 2019 Moore looking for vendors PISD receives $2 by Alexis Moore Elementary is looking for vendors to display their Over The Back Fence goods during a Community Night / Tailgating event Monday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. million in grants Contact Silvia Luna at 713-740-0656 or via email Siluna@ Continued from Page 1A Elementary, Keller Middle pasadenaisd.org for additional information. grams department, this grant School, Milstead Middle MARY ELLEN ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY Agatha Candappa. Sing a birthday melody song Aug. 28 to Melinda Mathis. provides funding for the sal- School and Queens Interme- Birthday wishes for a wonderful birthday Aug. 25 to Marie Marler. Dobie High Grief support group meets ary and fringe benefi ts for diate School. are sent to Mary Ellen Morgan Aug. 23 from Frazier Elementary Send a birthday greeting Aug. 25 to Diane A grief support group meets weekly on Sundays, except campus case managers and – BridgeUpat Menninger her husband, Larry, son Tommy, daughter A double-layer birthday cake is in order Bledsoe. The day for a birthday celebration for major holidays, from 2 to 3:15 p.m., at First United tutors/mentors for homeless Clinic Grant; $175,000; Elizabeth Echols, son-in-law Tim Echols, Aug. 27 for Amanda Brewton and Veronica for Issac Goudeau is Aug. 26. Tracy Connell Methodist Church, located at 1062 Fairmont Parkway in students. Menninger Clinic. The Pas- grandson Justin Echols and the Leader staff. Huitron. marks a birthday Aug. 27. Pasadena. This group is designed to help and give emotional – 21st Century Commu- adena ISD Special Programs CODY CELEBRATES 21ST BIRTHDAY Genoa Elementary FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS support to adults who have lost a loved one. For additional nity Learning Centers, Cycle department will continue Cody Giles of Kirkwood South will enjoy Give a birthday shoutout Aug. 22 to Elena The Leader sends birthday wishes to friends information, call the church at 281-487-8787. 9 Year 4 Grant; $1,608,939; improving the Positive Be- his 21st birthday Tuesday, Aug. 27. His par- Pantoja. Send a birthday greeting Aug. 23 to who have a birthday. For those wanting a birth- Texas Education Agency. havioral Intervention and ents, Jim and Tracy Giles, brother Aaron Steven Sawyer. day mentioned in this section, send an email Rotary club meeting scheduled With this funding, Pasadena Support (PBIS) framework and wife Ashley Giles and son Jaxson, sister Meador Elementary to [email protected] with “OTBF: ISD will continue to pro- through the “All-Means The Rotary Club of Pearland meets every Thursday at Kristen Giles and grandparents Ken and Celebrating a birthday Aug. 24 is Kim Friends Celebrate Birthdays” in the subject line 7:30 a.m. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, located at vide after-school enrichment All-Middle Schools” proj- Bobby Griffin, wish him a wonderful birthday. Cowan. by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. opportunities for students ect at De Zavala and Bobby 5010 Broadway St., in Pearland. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHLEY! South Belt Elementary Thursday, Aug. 22: Pat Gonzales, Monica Meetings include a variety of speakers. The restaurant and activities to engage Shaw Middle and Miller In- Best wishes for a happy birthday are sent Blow out the birthday candles for Phillis Castro, Kassi Richardson, Herman Garcia, their families. Participat- termediate School. will be exclusively open for club attendees with breakfast Aug. 27 to Ashley Giles on her 25th birth- Christeson Aug. 22. The day for a celebration Chrystal Sulak, Janie Chapa, Sonia Shearow- at one’s own cost. ing schools include South The purpose of PBIS is day from her husband Aaron Giles and son for Meghan Young is Aug. 26. Light the birth- Parson and Bill Edwards; Friday, Aug. 23: Shaver Elementary, Richey to incorporate elements of For information, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@tex Jaxson; other family members Tracy, Jim, day candles for Jason Watson Aug. 28. Viv Castillo, Mary Miller, Jim Kunkel, Shelly ascitizensbank.com. Elementary, Pearl Hall El- social, emotional, behavioral Cody and Kristen Giles; and Aaron’s grand- Stuchbery Elementary Rivera, Mary Wesfahl and Patti Parker; ementary, Parks Elementa- and mental health supports parents Ken and Bobby Griffin. The day for a cake for Lauren Palos is Aug. Saturday, Aug. 24: Mike Justice, Sammye ry, McMasters Elementary, into one comprehensive sys- SCHOOL DAZE 22. Marking a birthday Aug. 23 is Cristina Mejia, Yessica Musquiz, Alyssa Keller and Toastmasters meets Aug. 26 Jessup Elementary, Gardens tem. The following personnel of the Pasadena In- Rodriguez. Amber Burda; Sunday, Aug. 25: Bubba The Young Professionals Southeast Toastmasters Club is dependent School District celebrate birthdays Melillo Middle School Zapalac, Andrea Moorehead-Ford and Jesse open to everyone in the community who wants to practice Aug. 22 through Aug. 28. Celebrating a birthday Aug. 22 is Maria Saenz; Monday, Aug. 26: Arlette Jarmon, communication skills in a friendly atmosphere. Riverstone charter Atkinson Elementary Diaz. Marci Chiovaro, Fred Manly, Stephanie Mayo, The group meets every Monday (except holidays) from Light the birthday candles Aug. 25 for Rosa Beverly Hills Intermediate Jon Spears, Adabel Perrett, Hugh Lazenberry 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Quintana. Light the birthday candles Aug. 23 for Ellen and Rick LaMantina; Tuesday, Aug. 27: Jesse Commerce, located at 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., adjacent to the school moves ahead Burnett Elementary Murphy. The day for birthday fun for Carlota Garcia, and Jeff Jones; and Wednesday, Aug. fi re department. Continued from Page 1A also be its largest – roughly Share a slice of birthday cake with Romona Medina is Aug. 27. Break out the balloons and 28: Tanya Keller and Yvonne Ramirez. The next meeting is Aug. 26. funds to purchase a condo- twice the size of the other Dawson Aug. 22. Sing a happy birthday song party favors Aug. 28 for Mackwell Hickerson LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS For additional information, call Karen at 832-722-9061 minium and a vehicle and pay campuses. to Adelina Cruz Aug. 27. Lisa Orr is wished a and Dess Priest. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, or Carolyn at 832-372-3565 or visit https://youngprofession toward a home loan. Plans call for a three-story special birthday Aug. 28. Thompson Intermediate congratulations, etc., to mynews@south alstoastmasters.com/. Work on the new campus facility with such amenities Bush Elementary Share a slice of birthday cake for Bertha beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line by came to a halt this past Octo- as a band hall, natatorium, Aug. 22 is the day for a celebration for Izaguirre on Aug. 22. Sing a happy birthday Friday noon for the next week’s publication. Bay Area Quilt set Sept. 3 ber, sparking concern among basketball gym, soccer fi eld, The Bay Area Quilt Guild monthly meeting is scheduled many residents. At the time, full kitchen and cafeteria. The for Tuesday, Sept. 3, with fellowship starting at 6:30 p.m. Garza told the Leader the de- campus will have the capacity Atkinson and the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at Mount Olive Luther- lay was caused by a contract to house 1,600 students. Offi - Moore Elementary welcomes new staff an Church, 10310 Scarsdale. Visitors can attend two meet- dispute. cials, however, estimate that ings free, annual dues are $25. This month’s speaker is Kar- A subsequent search of only around 500 students are playground en Overton, who is a teacher, designer and blogger. She will court records indicates the expected to attend the school’s present a trunk show of her beautiful quilts. Come join for an school has been the target of freshman year. gets OK’d evening of learning and fun. multiple civil suits for lack of While the campus will For information, call Debby Benson at 713-248-8757 or payment. eventually serve prekinder- Continued from Page 1A visit bayareaquiltguild.org. In the wake of the indict- garten through 12th grade, it grow and just be kids.” ments, Houston Gateway will initially be open through The group’s vision is “all Cub Scouts open house Sept. 9 Academy appointed Dr. only ninth grade, with an ad- kids get the childhood they Francisco Penning as inter- ditional grade being added deserve fi lled with balanced Cub Scout Pack 692 will hold an open house Monday, im superintendent. Penning each year as students prog- and active play, so they can Sept. 9, at St. Luke’s Church social hall, 11011 Hall Road, had previously served as the ress. thrive.” beginning at 7 p.m. Subsequent Pack 692 meetings will be at school’s current chief of aca- School offi cials project According to Whittaker, the church on Monday nights at 7 p.m. demics and leadership devel- campus enrollment will be the endeavor will be a pilot Scouts will participate in such activities as fi shing, camp- opment. roughly 1,600 once the12th- project for KaBOOM! – as ing, and race car and boat events. For additional information, To be located on a nine- grade class has been imple- it will be the fi rst such one email [email protected]. acre site on Riverstone mented. to focus of the environment. Ranch Road at Kirksage, Originally slated to open A group of approximate- ABWA-SEEN set for Sept. 12 the new campus will be the for the 2016-2017 school ly 30 students and parents fourth for Houston Gateway year, it remained unclear at will participate in the design The American Business Women’s Association-Southeast Academy. At approximately press time when the campus phase of the project. Express Network meets the second Thursday of the month 168,000-square feet, it will is expected to open. The group has proposed in the private meeting room at Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 about 50 ideas in which to Broadway (FM-518) in Pearland. Networking and lunch start possibly incorporate into at 11:15 a.m. The program and business meeting follow at the design, including out- 11:30 a.m. Cooling center . . . door classrooms, raise gar- The next meeting is set for Sept. 12 with the presentation Continued from Page 1A air-conditioned. dens and rainwater collec- “How to Use Hashtags Effectively,” by Sarah Beaton, founder than usual -- and don’t wait – Check on vulnerable tion. of Business Impressions. The meeting fee is $20. For addi- until you’re thirsty. Avoid people like young children, KaBOOM! designers tional information, visit http://www.seen-abwa.org/. beverages with caffeine, al- older adults and those who will then work with the cohol or large amounts of live alone. Never leave a group to fi nalize any design sugar because these can re- person or pet unattended in plans. Fall drama classes set Moore Elementary School staff welcomes new members er; Lourdes Guenard, librarian; Kirstin Leeper, nurse; sult in the loss of body fl uid. a vehicle. While KaBOOM! will Kids’ Backporch Produc- similar to “Who’s Line is it – Take breaks if working Symptoms of heat ex- to its staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Shown with Alejandra Guerra, Success paraprofessional; and Olga provide the playground all smiles are, left to right, Leah George, Success teach- Soto, fourth-grade teacher. Photos submitted tions will be offering dra- Anyway?” outdoors and schedule work haustion include faintness, equipment, Atkinson must ma classes this fall starting – Monologues: $175, creat- in the morning or evening. dizziness, excessive sweat- provide the manpower. Tuesday, Aug. 27. ing the complete character. Wear light-colored, loose ing, cool or clammy skin, A construction date has Classes are 8 weeks long Choosing, scoring, fi nding fi tting clothing that permits nausea or vomiting, muscle Longhorns donate supplies to Moore Hawks been set for Saturday, Nov. and the basics of acting and the action in the dialogue, the evaporation of perspira- cramps, and a rapid, weak 23, at which time organiz- theater are taught with a developing pace, under- tion. Those unaccustomed pulse. People experienc- ers will need approximately miniproduction for family standing the pause. Using to working or exercising in ing these symptoms should 200 volunteers. and friends. underscoring. a hot environment need to lower the body temperature Classes are being offered There is a $20 discount start slowly and gradual- by getting to a cooler place, on the following times: for each additional sibling. ly increase heat exposure drinking water, taking a cool – Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Location over several weeks. A wide- shower or bath and resting. Summer of “Creative Story Play” ap- All classes are held at brimmed hat helps prevent Confusion, a throbbing propriate for ages 5 to 8. Shadycrest Baptist Church sunburn as well as heat-re- headache, lack of sweat, storm hits – Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 Family Center, 3413 Hamm lated illness. Sunscreen red, hot and dry skin, nau- p.m. of “Improvisation” ap- Road in Pearland. also protects from the sun’s sea or vomiting, loss of propriate for ages 9 and up. Registration harmful rays and reduces consciousness, and a rapid, South Belt – Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 To reserve a spot, down- the risk of sunburn. strong pulse are signs of Continued from Page 1A p.m. of “Monologues” appro- load the drama class regis- – Cool off by going to heat stroke. If these symp- hydration, and transported to priate for ages 9 and older. tration form. a cooling center (multi- toms occur, call 911 imme- the hospital as a precaution. Class Descriptions Email completed form service centers) or other diately and try to lower the – Creative Story Play: $125, to kidsbackporch.offi ce@ facility open to the public person’s body temperature Firefi ghters were able to contain the fi re to one side of play/script development us- gmail.com and KBP will such as libraries, malls, or until help arrives. ing several classic and well- send an invoice for depos- community centers if you Lists of city facilities and the building. Damage was estimated at known picture books. it, or mail a deposit of $25 don’t have air conditioning. hours of operation are avail- – Improvisation: $175, de- and registration form to $200,000. Take frequent cool baths or able at www.houstonemer veloping skills for thinking KBP, 5205 W. Broadway showers if your home is not gency.org. Crews believe a lightning on your feet, and under- St., Suite 231, Pearland, strike sparked the blaze, but standing the basic guide- TX 77581. (Note: deposit is arson investigators had yet to lines for all improvisation. nonrefundable unless mini- CC gets high marks offi cially determine the ex- Based on teachings by mum class size of six partic- act cause of the fi re, at press Viola Spolin, Maria Novel- ipants is not reached.) Continued from Page 1A ing core values.” time. ly, Augusto Boal and others, The remainder of the bal- 2019 by the Texas Com- Clear Creek ISD has been Representatives from the this class also incorporates ance is due the fi rst day of missioner of Education, no on the leading edge of devel- Red Cross were reported- other games and activities class. school district can earn high- oping a Community-Based ly assisting the victims fi nd er than a B if one or more Accountability System which shelter following the blaze. schools earn an overall grade measures student success be- HFD Stations 40, 20, 26, lower than a C no matter ? yond the state assessment. Former Moore Mighty Hawks and current Dobie High packs fi lled with school supplies and supplies for Moore. 46, 70, 71, 35, 36, 42, 52, 93, nt what the size of the student na To view the TEA ratings, School students, Aaliyah and Alyssa Loosa, along with Shown are left to right Deedee Pitts, assistant principal; 18, 29, 55, 8, 17, 37 and 57 eg population. visit https://txschools.gov. Pr their uncle Frankie Martinez, donated several new back- Alyssa Loosa, Martinez and Aaliyah Loosa. responded to this incident. I be In this case, Clear View ould had fewer than 200 students C that fi gured into their score I need a pregnancy test but it impacted the over- I need to know what to do all score of a district with Remember When We are here for you. We care!! 42,000 students. All Services are Free and Confidential. “The district’s estimat- 40 years ago ( 1979) School District students scored east Volunteer Fire Department terbahn. in 2004. From 1988 until his and charged with theft from ed 2019 overall rating of B An alert Sageglen resident well above average in every responded. 5 years ago (2014) retirement, he also served as a person, evading on foot and 281-484-0005 (89) is an arbitrarily capped recovered a pillowcase full of level of the 1994 Texas Assess- A large rescue truck was An armed robbery suspect aquatics coordinator for PISD. possession of a controlled sub- Beltway 8 South score due to Clear View items stolen from his neigh- ment of Academic Skills. purchased by Precinct 2 Con- was rushed to the hospital after Shippey died in August 2011 at stance. The female victim suf- Crisis Pregnancy Center High School receiving an bor’s home. The South Belt-Ellington stable Gary Freeman’s offi ce being shot by a convenience the age of 65. fered minor cuts and scratches. overall D. Without the new The Southeast Volunteer Chamber of Commerce cele- for high-water rescues. The ve- store clerk in the 9400 block 1 year ago (2018) capping rule, the district’s Fire Department responded to brated its 10th anniversary. hicle was bought through mil- of Almeda Genoa at Rowlett. The City of Houston rec- calculated overall rating more than 28 fi res and medical 20 years ago (1999) itary surplus, and was able to The incident took place when ognized longtime South Belt would be an A (91),” said emergencies over the month. Johnson Space Center drive through fi ve feet of water. the suspect entered the Alme- resident James Muecke at City FURNITURE RE-DO Dr. Megan Evans, executive 35 years ago ( 1984) opened its doors to the public An 18-year-old man was da Discount Food Store with Hall on Aug. 21 by naming the director of assessment and Clear Creek Independent for its free annual open house. treated at Memorial Her- his pistol drawn, demanding day in his honor for his years evaluation. School District trustees ad- Senior Girl Scout Kelley mann Southeast Hospital for a money. Fearing for his life, of community service. • Re-Pair • Re-Finish “In my eyes and in the opted a $59.56 million bud- Pennington earned Girl Scout- wound from what he thought store clerk Kiran Giri, who had Off-duty Precinct 2 Deputy eyes of our community, get, which was 10.4 percent ing’s highest achievement, the was a BB gun. The man placed a concealed-handgun license, Andrew Mitchell heroically • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Clear Creek ISD is a high larger than the previous year’s Gold Award. the weapon, which was really pulled his own weapon and came to the aid of a female performing school district amended budget. 15 years ago (2004) a .380 handgun, under his chin shot the suspect in the neck. robbery victim the afternoon ‘We Re-Do For You’ where each child is given A Sagemont woman was The South Belt area was and shot himself. The man sur- The unidentifi ed suspect was of Aug. 18, near Chase bank on For Free Estimates Call: the support to reach his or charged with the shooting shocked at the sudden death vived the gunshot wound. taken to Ben Taub Hospital in Scarsdale. The incident began highest academic potential,” death of her husband, whom of former San Jacinto College 10 years ago (2009) serious condition. Police said as the victim was leaving the Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 said Dr. Smith. “We earned she said had abused her. South president, Dr. Parker In a surprising move, the a second man was waiting in a bank with an envelope full of the 91 not the 89, never- 30 years ago (1989) Williams. Neighbors across developer of the proposed vehicle around the corner from cash. As the woman was walk- theless, we will not allow a The Pasadena Independent the street from her home no- low-income Dixie Gardens the store, but he took off when ing toward Hong Kong Food single letter grade to defi ne School District board of trust- ticed Williams unconscious in apartment complex withdrew the shot was fi red. Market, a man with a hoodie us and there are a lot more ees named Dr. Doris Fassino her front yard. Williams, who his application for state assis- The Pasadena Independent covering his face knocked her WALKER LAW OFFICES vital signs to consider just the district’s new assistant was a regent for the San Jacin- tance. School District held a dedi- down and stole the envelope. like a pilot who is fl ying an superintendent of personnel, to College system, was only Traffi c signals at Beamer cation celebration for the new Having witnessed the ordeal, Milton Walker, J.D. airplane. We plan on appeal- long-range planning and staff the second woman to serve as and Hughes roads had been the Dennis L. Shippey Aquatic Mitchell identifi ed himself as ing the Commissioner’s ar- development. president of a Texas communi- site of several accidents due to Center. Approved by voters a police offi cer and attempt- 281-481-0909 bitrary ruling and would like A 21st-birthday celebration ty college. the limited visibility between in a 2011 bond election, the ed to apprehend the suspect. to help him reconsider his turned ugly when alleged gang Lightning caused a fi re in the fi rst and second traffi c aquatic center, which would be The thief ignored Mitchell’s WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES capricious position because members from outside the a residence on Kirkmead. The signals on the north and south- utilized by the entire district, demands and tried to fl ee on in very few organizations South Belt area started fi ghting family was not at home at bound lanes of Beamer. was named after Dobie High foot toward Food Town across BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS in this democracy do you with each other then attacked the time. Neighbors saw the The Leader vacation pho- School’s former swim coach. the street. Mitchell gave chase LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT penalize organizations who two area residents. fl ames and called the fi re de- to contest ended with Theresa Shippey served as swimming and caught the suspect on the www.walkerlaw.com have worked hard, excelled 25 years ago (1994) partment. Houston fi refi ghters Salazar and Devin Cobb each and diving coach at Dobie Scarsdale esplanades. Des- and done so without sacrifi c- Clear Creek Independent and volunteers from the South- receiving four tickets to Schlit- from 1976 until his retirement mond Henry, 22, was arrested 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Thursday, August 22, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Tristans celebrate 50 years Colmenares accepted to UTMB program for virus research Sophia Colmenares, a program in the years com- high school student at J. ing. “This is what the pro- Frank Dobie High School, gram is about,” said Sofi a. was accepted into the High Biomedical Research School Summer Biomedi- Training cal Research Program at the The primary goal of this University of Texas Medical program is to provide a Branch at Galveston. stimulating, active bench This unique and selec- experience in scientifi c re- tive process allowed Col- search for high school stu- menares to conduct grad- dents in order to increase uate level research under their familiarity with the the guidance of a university scientifi c process and their professor on Respiratory motivation to pursue careers Syncytial Virus (RSV), one in research or science teach- of the leading causes of ing. lower respiratory tract in- The program address- fection worldwide. es the critical need in the Sophia dedicated eight United States for more sci- weeks of her summer to entists and science teachers. study the virus and helped UTMB is a major biomedi- discover an important mo- cal science center support- lecular mechanism that is ing more than 750 research correlated with viral repli- projects, many of which cation. are well suited for develop- On Thursday, Aug. 1, she ing students with academic concluded the research, and potential and encouraging the university invited fami- them to pursue biomedical ly, friends and school mem- and scientifi c careers. bers to celebrate her accom- plishment. Sophia encourages fel- low peers to apply to the

Shown, top right, is So- phia Colmenares, pre- senting the results of the research experience in oral presentation and the concluding research poster session.

Shown right, are Sophia Colmenares (left) and Dr. Marguerite Sognier, director of the UTMB Joe and Juanita Tristan celebrated fifty years of marriage Aug. 16. The couple high school program. married Aug. 16, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Houston. The occa- sion was celebrated with a blessing and renewal of vows which was offi ciated Below Sofi a Colenmares by the Rev. Douglas Guthrie at the morning celebration of Mass at St. Luke the learns about maintain- Evangelist Catholic Church. This was followed by a reception, dinner and dance ing cell cultures, and ex- held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pearland, hosted by the couple and their three traction and purifi cation children. Joe and Juanita have lived in the South Belt area and have been parish- of various bimolecular ioners of St. Luke’s since 1975. The Tristan family have been blessed with two and electrophoresis. sons, John Tristan; Jeffrey and wife Stephanie and a daughter, Jessica and hus- band Trevor Foreman. They have seven grandchildren, Hannah Tristan, Joseph Tristan, Lillian Tristan, Matthew Tristan, Nicholas Tristan, Gabriella Tristan and Isabella Tristan.

CIS-Bay Area receives $50,000 grant from Simmons Foundation On Aug. 13, Communities son, Bacliff, Houston, Web- that support the resilience of In Schools – Bay Area are ster, League City and Friend- marginalized and vulnerable announced it has received a swood. communities through cli- $50,000 grant from The Sim- The Simmons Foundation ent-centered services and ad- mons Foundation to support funding will support school- vocacy. dropout prevention program- based programming at Kranz Since 2006, the Sim- ming at Eugene Kranz Junior Junior High School that in- mons Foundation has granted High School in Dickinson. cludes trauma informed $195,000 to support Commu- Founded in 1989, Com- practices that involve under- nities In Schools – Bay Area munities In Schools – Bay standing, recognizing, and programming. Area is a nonprofi t organi- responding to the effects of Communities In Schools zation that provides school various types of trauma in – Bay Area’s mission is to based programming for at- children. surround students with a risk and economically dis- This is Communities In community of support, em- advantaged students on 20 Schools – Bay Area’s sec- powering them to stay in Clear Creek and Dickinson ond year providing services school and achieve in life. ISD campuses in Harris and at Kranz Junior High School, For additional informa- Galveston counties. which opened in August tion on Communities In More than 23,000 students 2018. Schools – Bay Area dropout have access to Communi- “This amazing contri- prevention programs, visit ties In Schools – Bay Area’s bution supports our work www.cisba.org or call 281- services consisting of cam- in helping the most at-risk 486-6698. puswide programming and students in Dickinson ISD The mission of the Sim- individualized case manage- achieve their potential in mons Foundation is to part- ment services that include school, and we are honored to ner with organizations that basic needs assistance, aca- continue this partnership with strengthen women, youth and demic interventions, resource the Simmons Foundation,” families while building an ed- connection and behavioral stated Peter Wuenschel, Ex- ucated, tolerant and resilient health support. Communities ecutive Director of Commu- community. In Schools – Bay Area cam- nities In Schools – Bay Area. For additional infor- pus programs are located in The Simmons Foundation mation, visit www.thesim the communities of Dickin- provides grants to nonprofi ts monsfoundation.org.

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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Fr. Xavier Bilavendiran, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Communities In Schools – Bay Area staff are shown above, left to right, Janet Summers, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services senior program director, and Abbie Laird, student support specialist. Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 22, 2019 South Belt Leader vacationers vie for Schlitterbahn ticket prizes The Burleigh family escape to Colorado to beat the heat O’Briens visit Niagara Falls

The Burleigh family enjoyed a quick getaway with their recent visit to Colorado. They fl ew to Denver and visited many of the beautiful mountain ranges and state parks. Shown above are, left to right, Bethany Burleigh, Denise Burleigh and Barry Burleigh at White River National Forest (Maroon Bells Aspen) which features a beautiful refl ective lake and two 14,000-foot mountains. At right, Bethany (right) and Barry also walked in the snow at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Barry grew up in the South Belt area and is the owner/chiropractor of Burleigh Chiropractic (formerly Stokes Chiropractic center). De- nise is a licensed insurance sales agent who owns Insurance for All Ages Agency. Robleses enjoy family vacation to Europe This summer, the Robleses Adding to the 16 presidential homes and libraries they visited last year, Catherine enjoyed a family vacation in (above and below, right) and Jeff O’Brien returned from a three-week road trip Europe, visiting Spain and where they added seven more presidents to their list. Their 6500-mile trip took Paris. Shown left at Marbel- them through 14 states and three Canadian provinces. They rode a ferry from New la beach in Spain are, left to Brunswick to Nova Scotia, across the famous Bay of Fundy. Biologist Catherine right, Luis Robles, Natalie was excited to see whales, dolphins and seals. When asked why they went to Nova Robles, Tanya Robles, Otil- Scotia, Jeff replied, “to play golf,” which he did in Yarmouth and in Niagara Falls. ia Robles and Luis Carlos They visited the Titanic memorial in Halifax, the fi nal resting place for 121 victims Robles. Shown right, posing of that tragedy. In Niagara Falls, the O’Briens stayed on the Canadian side, where in front of the famous Eiffel they toured under the falls and took a boat tour to just below the Horseshoe Falls. Tower are, left to right, Luis, In addition to their hotel that overlooked the American falls, they stayed in B&Bs in Otilia, Natalie, Tanya and Yarmouth, a 1782 farmhouse in New Hampshire and an 1888 Victorian mansion in Carlos. Shown below enjoy- Little Rock. Jeff’s sister accompanied them on the trip and was excited to see their ing Disney Land Paris, are, family homestead in Tennessee, which is on the historical register. left to right, Luis, Natalie, Otilia, Tanya and Carlos. The family members have been South Belt residents for sev- en years and members of the South Belt-Ellington Cham- ber. Their children gradu- ated from Cristo Rey Jesuit high school. Natalie and Tan- ya attend UH-Clear Lake and Carlos attends San Jac.

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An entire offseason and regular season comes the to have their way with the Friday, Aug. 30, at Bull- coach Anthony Renfroe 7-3 last season, which was now almost two full weeks following week. rest of the field. dog Stadium in La Porte, await. La Porte is com- good for a playoff berth. of preseason now com- Not that it matters, Clear Brook will open where the new-look Bull- ing off a 2018 season in This is a new season plete, teams from across but Florez and his staff the 2019 regular season dogs and first-year head which it won just two of for Clear Brook and Do- the state that took part in will match up against the 10 games. bie, and the expectations spring practices will fi- man he replaced at Clear Football Scrimmages Dobie’s scrimmage should be as high as pos- nally get the chance to go Brook, current Dawson season gets going Aug. 23 sible. against opposing teams. head coach Mike Allison. with a trip to Beaumont to The biggest goal from It’s scrimmage week- Both programs have Friday, Aug. 23 go against a United High a scrimmage standpoint end Aug. 22-24 for those great hopes for this season School squad that was just is to remain healthy. From teams, and Clear Brook as well. Dawson is looking 2-8 in 2018 as well. there, it’ll be time to focus and Dobie are among those to get back to the playoffs Dobie at For Dobie, it’s about on the regular season and groups looking forward to in a District 23-6A align- solidifying an answer at 10 games that will mean 281-741-9949 seeing a different colored ment that is headed by de- Beaumont United quarterback and rounding so much come November. jersey or two across the fending undefeated cham- off the rough edges before Colossus 28” 1 Topping $34.99 line of scrimmage. pion Pearland and Strake BISD Memorial Stadium the regular season starts A playoff team in 2018 Jesuit, which was second a Thursday, Aug. 29, at Vet- Carry-out Only. under the direction of first season ago. erans Stadium in Pasade- DIXIE DELI Awesome fresh wings, many flavors. In District 24-6A, the na. 364A FM 1959 -year head coach Lupe Clear Brook at (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $5.55 Delivery/Pick-Up Florez, the Clear Brook Wolverines will again go The Longhorns figure 281-484-3083 Wolverines will scrim- against defending cham- to be led by 1,000 plus- Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK mage the Dawson Eagles pion Clear Springs, and Pearland Dawson yard rusher Darius Hale 281-369-9000 Friday, Aug. 23, at The Dickinson has advanced The Rig, Pearland this season after the now 12373 Scarsdale Blvd. Rig in Pearland as both to the second round of junior debuts with 16 Experience Does the postseason three times touchdowns as a sopho- Matter!! 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Til 11 p.m. Fri/Sat. teams get one crack as a Both varsity starts at 7 p.m. dress rehearsal before the running. After that, the more. Great Reviews on Wolverines should be able Dobie went on to go HAR and Zillow! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Experienced Broker and Apartment Locator $ $ La’Wanda Lendsey $ $ Former Brook star headed to Rome SeabroughSOLD Dr. Pearland, (Waterview) $400’s 4/5/3 $ $ N. SunsetPENDING Dr. Pearland, $250’s 3/2 $ $ Lots of Programs Available for 1st-Time Home $ $ Buyers & Everyday Heroes Call me today! $ $ Direct: 832.545.7005 Website: Har.com/LLendsey $ $ $ $ $ More Buyers. $ USA KARATE $ $ SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM $ More Sellers. $ $ $ SIGN UP NOW! $ More SOLD. $ COME LEARN: $ $ • RESPECT #1 in South Belt. • FOCUS $ $ • CONFIDENCE $ Sandra Yandell Laura Yandell $ Broker Associate Sales Associate • DISCIPLINE $ Do What Moves You! $ • AND MORE $ $ 281-464-SOLD (7653) BBB Accredited Business $ $ Call USA KARATE for details $ $ 11101 Resource Pkwy. 1853 Pearland Pkwy. #109 $ $ Houston, TX 77089 Pearland, TX 77581 $ New! SAGEGLEN - 3-2-2, vaulted ceiling in den with fireplace, $ + 281-484-9006 832-736-9006 $ CCISD, investor special! #PER $ SOLD in 5 DAYS! We have space available at each location $ +New! SAGEMEADOW - 3-2-2, new laminate flooring, fresh paint, $ $ vaulted ceiling withSOLD custom skylights, in 4 coveredDAYS! patio, and large deck! $ $ Won’t Last! #BUD $ $ +SAGEMEADOW - nice 4-2-2, both formals, den with fireplace and $ $ cathedral ceiling, beautiful craftsman style finishes, covered patio, pretty $ $ landscaping! #MOR $ $ +KIRKMONTSOLD - 3-2-2, den inwith fireplace,3 DAYS! wet bar, dining room! #STH $ $ +Kirkwood South - Great 3-2-2 with courtyard, covered patio, den with $ $ fireplace! #Ber SOLD in 4 DAYS! $ Lunch Menu $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Anthony Miles (with ball) graduated from Clear 7 plus-year career overseas. The Dutch Basket- We Can Cater Your Special Event! Brook High School in 2008 and at the time was bal League scoring champion in his debut season the all-time leading scorer within the varsity boys in 2013, Miles is now set to play for Eurobasket basketball program. Following a steady career at Roma of the SeieA2 Italia league in Rome. He, his HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. Lamar University in Beaumont, Miles was not wife, Nicole, and their children traveled to Rome drafted into the NBA but has instead enjoyed a earlier this week. See Page 6B for more.

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The high school take fourth overall in the Thirty-sixth place and standout Grace Castane- team’s effort in that divi- with a clocking of 36:08.8. “Most of the varsity cross-country season is off team standings. a time of 38:05.55 went to da in the 4-mile race for sion. “I am very pleased runners are returners from Upcoming Dobie Runs and running for the Long- Kingwood Park came the Longhorns’ Julio Mar- a time of 26.52.3, with On the junior varsi- with our opening perfor- the past two seasons and horns after the school’s up with the third- and tinez and Michael Depaz. eighth place the result. ty end of things, the girls mance,” Dobie girls’ coach are doing a great job of varsity and junior varsi- fourth-place fi nishers en “The hard work these A time of 27.17.1 came also placed third for a ter- Mo Hickman said. “These providing a strong nucle- Bulldog Relays ty boys and girls teams route to the team crown, guys put in this summer is with 13th place overall for rifi c debut to their season. young ladies sacrifi ced us. Of course we miss our Northwest Park, La Porte, 8 a.m. showed well at the Huff- with second-place Barbers showing up in the results,” 2018 regional qualifi er Kiandra Porter and Nayeli their summer of sleeping last years senior standouts man High School Relays Hill producing second and Dobie boys head coach Ir- Izzy Padilla and her team- Perez teamed for the 12th in everyday to training be- (Itzari) Galarza and (Mi- Fri., Aug. 23 Aug. 16 to open things. ninth-place efforts to high- vin Theodile said. mate Danielle Colunga, overall position with a fore the sun comes up. chaela) Munoz), but the Dobie’s Alberto Campa light its morning. Host The Dobie varsity girls who is now in her fourth time of 31:49.0. “We have a lot of new young guns are eager to Huntsville Invit. and Geraldo Torres were Huffman was third, just were third in the fi nal team season.. The No. 14 spot went members joining the pro- step right in. particularly impressive, ahead of Dobie. standings, and the Lady At 28.46.9, the Do- to Abigail Ortiz and Leslie gram this season and I am “We fi nished third on Barr Ross Park, Huntsville combining to capture the Elsewhere in the varsity Longhorns’ junior varsity bie pairing of McKenzie Cruz at 32:02.8, and Ana really looking forward to both levels behind very Thurs., Aug. 29, 3:30 p.m. gold medal in the varsity boys division, Javier Mar- squad also wound up third. Rankins and Abby Duron Alfaro and Isabella Del- developing our younger reputable teams last week, boys 6-mile race in a time tinez and Jordan Martinez Junior Amary Single- took 23rd. gado were the teammates runners. so we will take that op- of 33 minutes, 21.9 sec- were 15th with a time of ton, a Region III qualifi er Karissa Hernandez for 20th place in a time of “Our potential varsity portunity and continue to Galveston Beach Invit. onds, winning by nearly a 36:04.9, and teammates in both 2017 and 2018, Hernandez and Miran- 33:56.4. team this year is a great learn, develop and grow. East Beach, 7:30 a.m. half a minute. Jackson Ruiz and Robert also got off to a solid start da Serrano were 34th in Valery Baez and Isela group of runners that train We are very excited the The duo’s performance Montano were 26th with a to her season. She teamed a time of 31.08.2 in the Munoz also contributed a and work very well to- season has started and are Fri., Sept. 6 allowed the Longhorns to clocking of 38:11.8. with third-year varsity varsity division to cap the great effort, placing 33rd gether. training hard for October.” USA, Pleasants win gold Class of 2019 graduate 15-0 win over Botswana Pleasants, the 2018- Taylor Pleasants and her Aug. 11, and was 1 for 3 2019 District 22-6A Most teammates captured gold with a run scored in an 8-0 Valuable Player in both for the third straight time, win over Czech Republic. volleyball and softball, is delivering a 4-3 walk-off The now Louisiana now among the all-time win over Japan in eight State University freshman great female student-ath- innings to win the World softball player also tripled letes from Dobie after a Baseball Softball Confed- and drove in a run as USA career that saw her be a eration’s U-19 Women’s reached the championship four-year starter in the two Softball World Cup Title game with a win over Aus- sports from the moment Aug. 17 in Irvine, Calif. tralia. she arrived on campus. Scoreless after the reg- ulation seven innings of play, the game reverted to the international tiebreak- er for the top of the eighth inning, with Japan quickly vaulting ahead 3-0 and on the verge of a win. In the bottom of the eighth inning, the USA’s Frankie Hammoude came up with the biggest hit of the tournament, smacking a game-tying three run ho- mer. Later in the frame, USA’s Charla Echols tri- pled and scored on a walk- off hit by Jasmine Sievers for the 4-3 win. Pleasants did not bat in the title game but made her Dobie’s Geraldo Torres (left) and Alberto Campa display their fi rst-place med- presence felt during the als after combining to win the Huffman Relay 6-mile varsity boys event in a tournament. She walked time of 33 minutes, 21.9 seconds. and scored a run during a Taylor Pleasants Netters fi nding rhythm Dobie’s Geraldo Torres maneuvered the course at Huffman High School excep- Texas AirHogs Fall Baseball Classic tionally well as the Longhorn boys got off to a fourth-place start at the team Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15 relay event to begin the 2019 campaign. JFD blanks Alvin A 19-0 victory over an good, so it’s a little easier Grand Prairie, Texas understaffed Alvin squad to take that one, but we re- Dobie 19, Alvin 0 isn’t likely to dramatically ally feel like we are at least Sept. 14 Games Sept. 15 Games Boys’ doubles alter the Dobie team tennis on par with some of these 1) Sebastian Delgado/Quan Dinh (D) def. Caleb Smith/Zach Tafoya 8-2. squad’s 2019 season, but teams we have lost to, and 2) Hayden Lazo/Tristan Pedraza (D) def. LA Deberny/Adrian Rodriguez 8-4. there are defi nite signs that just haven’t done it.” 9 a.m. – Cisco vs. McLennan 9 a.m. – Odessa vs. Weatherford 3) Lael Martinez/Brian Nguyen (D) def. Hugh Roth/Justin Thompson 8-0. things are coming together Moreno is confi dent in just in time for District 22- the team’s doubles pairs, Girls’ doubles 6A play. particularly as No. 1 girls 1) Julia Bui/Kristy Morales (D) def. Jordan Curtner/Reata Evans 8-0. Even with hard-fought singles player Julia Bui has 11:30 a.m. – Galveston vs. Cisco 11:30 a.m. – Seminole vs. San Jac 10-9 losses to Shadow teamed with Kristy Mo- 2) Erica Hay/Gisell Morales (D) def. Ari’anna Cole/Eden Haneline 8-1. Creek and George Ranch, rales at No. 1, with Hay and 3) Jennifer Ho/Megan Rodriguez (D) def. Layla Delgado/Larissa Saenz 8-2. the Longhorns are now 4-8 Gisell Morales shoring up with just a smidge more the No. 2 spot. Mixed doubles than two weeks remaining “We have played 12 2 p.m. – McLennan vs. San Jac 2 p.m. – Seminole vs. Weatherford 1) Thailony Kam Trevino/Kyle Redmon (D) def. Jordan Weber/Jonathan Molder before the 22-6A opener at matches so far and have a 9-7. Summer Creek. few more coming before Dobie head coach Man- district,” Moreno said. Boys’ singles uel Moreno Jr. acknowledg- “These have been learn- 4:30 p.m. – Odessa vs. Galveston 4:30 p.m. – Galveston vs. Navarro 1) Sebastian Delgado (D) def. LA Deberny 6-3, 6-1. es the Longhorns need to ing experiences for us, and I 2) Tristan Pedraza (D) def. Adrian Rodriguez 6-4, 6-3. squeeze more production do love the tight-knit group 3) Quan Dinh (D) def. Zach Tafoya 6-2, 6-3. out of the boys draw mov- we have. It’s great to coach 4) Hayden Lazo (D) def. Jonathan Molder 5-7, 6-0, 10-0. ing forward, but overall, this group. Probably the 7 p.m. San Jac vs. Odessa 7 p.m. Navarro vs. McLennan 5) Kyle Redmon (D) def. Caleb Smith 6-1, 6-2. he’s pleased. most fun in my 21 years.” 6) Brian Nguyen (D) def. Hugh Roth 6-1, 6-1. “We had 5-2 leads in those losses to George Girls’ singles Ranch and Shadow Creek 1) Julia Bui (D) def. Jordan Weber 6-2, 6-0. after the doubles and Former San Jac Gator reliever still excelling 2) Kristy Morales (D) dev Jordan Curtner 6-1, 6-0. couldn’t get to 10 wins, so 3) Gisell Morales (D) def. Reata Evans 6-0, 6-1. we have to fi nd a way to win At right, former San 4) Erica Hay (D) def. Eden Haneline 6-0, 6-0. the big points, particularly Jacinto College re- 5) Jennifer Ho (D) def. Ari’anna Cole 6-1, 6-0. on the boys’ side. liever Luis Quinones 6) Megan Rodriguez (D) def. Larissa Saenz 6-4, 6-2. “Shadow Creek was very (above) has continued his strong start to his professional baseball A top prospect career within the To- ronto Blue Jays’ orga- nization. The 22-year- SJC baseball’s Little draws national attention old was taken in the Nothing short of himself into the national fi rst season with the Ga- Now, Little has kept 34th round of the 2019 spectacular as a fresh- spotlight. tors. Perhaps most impres- his resume looking amateur draft by the man last season at Little fi rst went 3-1 with sively, Little struck out 69 strong. Pitching this Jays, and has been San Jacinto College, two saves keeping oppos- batters over just 35.3 in- summer for the Traverse nothing short of spec- hard-throwing Luke ing offenses to a 2.04 nings as he helped the Ga- City Pit Splitters of the tacular. In his latest Little has now thrust earned run average in his tors go 42-12. Northwood League, Lit- outing Aug. 13, Qui- tle was dominant out of nones struck out eight the team’s bullpen. over four shutout in- Tossing 12 1/3 in- nings, earning the win nings, Little went 3-0 for his Class A Short with 22 strikeouts. The Season Vancouver Ca- left-hander regularly nadians, competing in sat at 95 to 97 miles per the Northwest League. hour with his fastball and Quinones is 1-1 in sev- touched 99 three times. en overall games this Little has committed season with an earned to pitch beyond the 2020 run average of .0.86. season at the Universi- He has struck out 31 ty of South Carolina but batters in 21 frames to may have other choices. this point. Named the Northwood Vancouver Canadians photo League’s top pitching prospect by perfectgame. org, Little is projected to be an early-round selec- tion in the 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft next June. For now, Little is back at San Jacinto and work- ing on his studies and preparing for preseason workouts with the Ga- San Jacinto College left-hander Luke Little was named the top pitching pros- tors. His future seems pect by perfectgame.org after an eye-popping summer season in the North- bright at the preseason wood League with the Traverse City Pit Spitters. begins. Thursday, August 22, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Thompson football marks Bay Area Football League Standings Bay Area Football League Standings Senior Division Sophomore Division preseason scrimmage date Teams Wins Losses Ties Teams Wins Losses Ties 49ers 1 0 0 Hurricanes 1 0 0 Coming off a 2018 sea- a.m., with the eighth- 9-10 against the Park View son that saw the Lions win grade programs to fol- Cowboys, with the A divi- Eagles 1 0 0 Eagles 1 0 0 three of the four available low from 10:30 a.m. to sion teams playing at Park district football champi- noon. View and the B teams vy- Dolphins 1 0 0 Dolphins 1 0 0 onships, the Thompson The school’s booster ing at Thompson. Intermediate program is club members will also Beverly Hills Interme- Panthers 1 0 0 Patriots 1 0 0 gearing up to host the an- be on hand selling barbe- diate will begin its season Sharks 1 0 0 nual Red and White scrim- cue sandwich plates for against the Jackson Tigers Trojans 1 0 0 mages Saturday, Aug. 31, $5 each throughout the Sept. 9-10, with the A Stingrays 1 0 0 at Thompson. course of the football ac- teams meeting at Jackson Stingrays 1 0 0 The Lions will debut tion. and the Bears hosting the Wildcats 1 0 0 their seventh-grade pro- The Lions open the B division games on cam- 49ers 1 0 0 grams from 9:30 to 10:30 2019 regular season Sept. pus. Mustangs 0 0 0 Beverly Hills will not Mustangs 0 0 0 host a preseason scrim- Cowboys 0 1 0 Sports Calendar mage this year. Cowboys 0 1 0 The always-popular Hurricanes 0 1 0 TENNIS Beverly Hills/Thompson Patriots 0 1 0 Panthers 0 1 0 Friday, Aug. 23 clash on the football fi eld will occur Sept. 30 and Raiders 0 1 0 Sharks 0 1 0 Dobie varsity at Pearland, 3:00 Oct. 1 as the eighth-grade teams go head-to-head Rams 0 1 0 Raiders 0 1 0 Tuesday, Aug. 27 Sept. 30 at Veterans Stadi- Dobie varsity hosts Clear Springs, 2:30 um in Pasadena. Texans 0 1 0 Rams 0 1 0 The seventh-grade games will be held Oct. 1, Trojans 0 1 0 Texans 0 1 0 Friday, Aug. 30 with the A game at Bever- Dobie varsity hosts La Porte, 3:30 Junior Division ly Hills and the B game at Wildcats 0 1 0 Thompson. Teams Wins Losses Ties VOLLEYBALL SBGSA sets Freshman Division Friday, Aug. 23 49ers 1 0 0 Teams Wins Losses Ties Brook varsity at Cy-Creek, 6:00 special deal Cowboys 1 0 0 Dobie varsity at Bellaire, 6:30 49ers 1 0 0 Dobie JV at Bellaire, 5:30 within 8U Hurricanes 1 0 0 Brook JV at Cy-Creek, 5:00 Cowboys 1 0 0 South Belt Girls Soft- Panthers 1 0 0 Dobie freshman A at Bellaire, 4:30 ball Association officials Dolphins 1 0 0 Brook freshman A at Cy-Creek, 5:00 have announced a Procras- Patriots 1 0 0 Brook freshman B at Cy-Creek, 6:00 tinator Special fall regis- tration deal for the 8-under Stingrays 1 0 0 Hurricanes 1 0 0 Tuesday, Aug. 27 (born in 2011-2012 years) division only. Raiders 1 0 0 Panthers 1 0 0 Brook varsity at Kingwood, 5:30 The registration fee is Dobie varsity hosts Alvin, 6:30 $60, which represents a Mustangs 0 0 0 Patriots 1 0 0 Dobie JV hosts Alvin, 5:30 $10 discount, and there are Dolphins 0 1 0 Brook JV at Kingwood, 4:30 no residency restrictions. Texans 1 0 0 Dobie freshman A hosts Alvin, 4:30 There are no fundraising Eagles 0 1 0 Mustangs 0 0 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Alvin, 4:30 responsibilities, and those who register are eligible Sharks 0 1 0 Brook freshman B at Brazoswood, 4:30 for sibling discounts. Eagles 0 1 0 To register for the fall Wildcats 0 1 0 Sharks 0 1 0 Friday, Aug. 30 ball league, visit www. Rams 0 1 0 Brook varsity hosts Deer Park, 5:30 southbeltsoftball.com. Stingrays 0 1 0 Dobie varsity at Channelview, 6:30 Registration for the fall league ends Aug. 31 as Texans 0 1 0 Dobie JV at Channelview, 5:30 Raiders 0 1 0 the season gets underway Trojans 0 1 0 Brook JV hosts Deer Park, 4:30 soon thereafter. Dobie freshman A at Channelview, 4:30 Rams 0 1 0 Brook freshman A hosts Deer Park, 4:30 Wildcats 0 1 0 Brook freshman B hosts Deer Park, 5:30 BAFL Week One Scores Trojans 0 1 0 CROSS-COUNTRY Friday, Aug. 23 Divisions Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. PW Pee Wee Division Dobie all teams at La Porte Inv., 8 a.m. Cowboys 19 32 6 32 7 Teams Wins Losses Ties Thursday, Aug. 29 49ers 1 0 0 Dobie all teams at Huntsville, Kate Barr Park, 3:30 Eagles 20 0 22 7 13 Eagles 1 0 0 FOOTBALL Hurricanes 1 0 0 Friday, Aug. 23 Brook all teams at Dawson scrimmage, The Rig, TBA Patriots 1 0 0 Dobie all teams at Beaumont United scrimmage, TBA Dolphins 30 6 24 46 6 Raiders 0 46 16 0 24 Raiders 1 0 0 Wednesday, Aug. 28 Stingrays 1 0 0 Dobie JV Orange at Santa Fe, Indian, 6:30 Dobie JV White hosts Deer Park, Dobie main, 4:30 Rams 1 0 0 Dobie freshman Orange hosts Santa Fe, Aux., 6:30 Dobie freshman White hosts Santa Fe, Aux., 4:30 Rams 0 0 DNP 0 27 Mustangs 0 0 0 Panthers 40 42 DNP 27 0 Cowboys 0 1 0 Thursday, Aug. 29 Dolphins 0 1 0 Dobie varsity hosts Santa Fe, Veterans, 7:00 Brook JV Black Panthers 0 1 0 Brook JV Red Week Two – Sat. Aug. 24 Sharks 0 1 0 Brook freshman Red Brook freshman Black Cowboys host Patriots, El Franco Lee Park Wildcats 0 1 0 Dolphins host Eagles, Blackhawk Park Texans 0 1 0 Friday, Aug. 30 Trojans 0 1 0 Brook varsity at La Porte, Bulldog, 7:00 Rams host Sharks, Dobie High School CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 11:30 a.m. 7 a.m. call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. 1 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 8 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ com for details. details, or drop in. 7:30 a.m. addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are 2 p.m. Noon Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 not alone, and discover choices available. For more Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners a.m. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 Broadway information, call 281-484-9243. loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call St., in Pearland. Variety of speakers. For information, call SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 713-686-6300. 281-900-7257 or email [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill,” call 281-487-8787. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference with scleroderma? Join a support group on the fourth 281-488-2923 for details. No meetings on holidays. club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Waterford in the Blue Bonnet 6:30 p.m. AT YOUR [email protected] for details. 11 a.m. room, 201 McDermott St. in Deer Park, 77536. Contact Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast Noon StartSchoolLater.net (SSL) Houston Chapter - infor- Kathy Baker at 713-826-6214 or KBaker58@comcast. Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 – FINGERTIPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners mational meeting about the link of teen sleep deprivation net. 7:30 p.m., at the South Belt Chamber of Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call to depression and low academic performance. The pub- 5:30 p.m. Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., next to the fi re 713-686-6300. lic is welcome, 11 a.m., on the fourth Saturday at the Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, station. For details, call Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or READ 7 p.m. Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. For de- Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https:// Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open tails, call 281-229-1409. RSVP is requested for meeting Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/. THE meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, attendance. RSVP for child care. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, CLASSIFIEDS call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), and you’re guaranteed FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For a spin around the world 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- details, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. of buying and selling... AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 484-9243. 7:30 p.m. jobs and homes, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 487-8787, or drop in. MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 choice business Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 – 11 a.m. Literature in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, opportunities and 10 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, located at call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309-2801. sometimes just a friend... Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through the back Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, com for details. of the church. Call 409-454-5720 for additional informa- on Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 281-481-5656 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 8 p.m. tion, or drop in. 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions for CSH mem- tor at [email protected] for details. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, bers and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmem- South Belt-Ellington 7 p.m. UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, bers. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Leader Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For more information, call 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. open meeting, 2930 E. 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Call the club at 7:30 a.m. 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- for details. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 Broadway St., in partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Pearland. There are a variety of speakers. For additional in- Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler formation, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@texascitizens cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM (35 years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E bank.com. The restaurant is opened at 7:30 a.m. exclusively at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited League City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not for Rotary attendees. Breakfast is available at one's own ex- required. There is a different dance focus monthly. For ad- pense. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If ditional information concerning the dance lessons, call Betty 10 a.m. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, at 832-517-5833. For questions and additional information Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and about League City’s activity card, call the park offi ce at 281- Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- 554-1180. 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package Noon for details. and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Noon noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- 6300. noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing 1:30 p.m. 6300. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the 6:30 p.m. community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the South Belt 1:30 p.m. For additional information, call Jeanette Sumrall at Chamber of Commerce (new location), 10500 Scarsdale. 713-946-3713. For additional information, call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281- 2 p.m. 989-9990. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For additional information or class Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open schedules, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@sbcglobal. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, net or call 281-488-6318. First Presbyterian Church in the youth building annex. For 7 p.m. additional information, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.has Looking Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open cona.com. South Belt-Ellington Leader meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, to sell First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For additional Deadline: or lease information, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. Leader Reader Ads WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? 7 a.m. South Belt AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Let us 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Business: Over The Phone Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Graphics & Printing 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! 9:30 a.m. no changes, no refunds Young at Heart Senior Club – Meets the second and fourth One stop for all your printing needs Place an week monthly (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at ad in the Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of fun ______activities, trips, etc. Call Jan Okumura at 832-298-9480 for 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 South additional information. ______10 a.m. Belt- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday ______Ellington and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at To submit items for the 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] Leader's for details. ______Noon weekly Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Real Estate noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- 6300. CALENDAR Make checks payable to: section! 1 - 3:30 p.m. 11555 Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance to practice at the South Belt-Ellington Leader ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A Beamer variety of rhythms are played from entry to advanced danc- 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 ing levels at 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City non- South Belt-Ellington Leader 281- residents must purchase an activity card (see Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. dance, for more information). Help will be avail- send an email to: After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 able to assist learning dance moves. For additional informa- front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 tion concerning the activity card, call the city at 281-554- 1180. [email protected] Thursday, August 22, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 5

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By John Bechtle in his best season from a Super League. able to focus more on lo- ketball player to make Sports Editor scoring standpoint, but On July 27, 2017, Miles cation and fi nancial return it professionally. Ron- Seven-plus seasons still didn’t seem to fi t the signed with Givova Scafa- when making a decision as nie Price played at Clear into a playing career that mold of a future pro play- ti of the Italian Serie A2 to where to play. He had an Brook and moved on to has had him and his fam- er. Basket. He averaged 19.4 invitation to return to Ca- Nichols State University ily spending the majori- Still, Miles helped points and 4.9 rebounds gliari Dinamo this season, for a season before play- ty of their lives overseas, lead the Cardinals to the per game. but instead chose Eurobas- ing three seasons at Utah former Clear Brook High NCAA Tournament for On July 8, 2018, Miles ket Roma of the SerieA2I- State. School all-time leading the fi rst time. Ironically, signed with Cagliari Din- talia league smack dab in There, Price averaged scorer Anthony Miles is Miles had 14 points in his amo Academy, where he the middle of Rome, Italy. 24.3 points per game as a still proving that he’s got fi nal game with Lamar, a again put up the points, “If you have to play senior and was named the what it takes to beat the 71-59 loss to Vermont in more than 18 per night, overseas, Rome is a beau- Division I Independent odds. the opening round of the but the team went just 11- tiful place to do it,” Miles Player of the Year. Back when he was Midwest Regional. 19. said. “It’s still overseas, so Despite his scoring playing football for the The 2012 NBA Draft “It’s a grind, or certain- there are adjustments, but prowess, Price went un- Sagemont Cowboys at came and went without ly can be,” said Miles, who we are thrilled to be going drafted in the 2005 NBA El Franco Lee Park or at Miles garnering nary a said he has been fortunate back. Draft but still went on to Beverly Hills and then sniff of recognition, yet in that his body has held “My job is to get in play parts of 12 seasons in Brookside intermediates, back to work. Now head- up through the thick and there and mesh with my the NBA, retiring in 2017. Miles clearly always knew ing into his eighth profes- thin. new teammates as quick- He’s now a scout with the where his heart was. sional season overseas and “There are some beau- ly as possible. Teams usu- Phoenix Suns. His fi rst love was and nearing his 30th birthday tiful places overseas. But ally do a pretty good job Chameka Scott was fi rst still is basketball, and he in a few months, Miles you are still overseas. For- of fi nding out what kind a star for the Lady Wolver- was going to fi nd a way to has to believe things have tunately, my family loves of person you are, how ines and then was part of play as long as he could. worked out to this point. to come with me. you are to work with off a national championship Miles set out to reach Yes, the Netherlands or “My wife loves the time the court and what type of team at Baylor. She, like his fi rst goal of playing Rome or any other space to shop in a different coun- teammate you might be, Miles, played primari- collegiately by excel- between can seem like a try and to see the different but you still have to mesh ly overseas before being ling with the Clear Brook world away from home. cultures, and our kids ac- with the players. forced to retire due to varsity boys program. A Truth be known, it is, the tually like being able to “I’m looking forward Chron’s Disease. Regret- 12-points-per-game soph- Miles’ family has learned experience a different lan- to it. My body feels great. fully, Scott died in January omore season was fol- to fi rst adapt and to now guage or what have you I still feel like I can play 2018 after battling cancer. lowed by 19 per game the love their jet-setting ways. when they are with us. this game at a high level Miles isn’t sure just following year. Miles’ fi rst season came “Home is still home. and help my team be suc- how long this particular Born a true scorer on During his senior year, in 2013, with him in the That’s where I’m from. cessful in the long run. journey will last but is ey- the basketball court, Miles put together a torrid Netherlands playing for But we have adjusted well “This my eighth year, ing the future. Anthony Miles (1) be- closing stretch that at the Rotterdam Basketball as a family being gone but I’m just going to keep He may start a basket- gan his school career time made him the leading College. nine, 10 months out of playing as long as it works ball school but would pre- at Beverly Hills In- scorer in program history. Averaging 18.8 points the year. It wasn’t always for myself and my fam- fer to fi re up his own youth termediate and then With 23 points per per game, Miles was easy for me in the begin- ily, and my body holds league. Miles believes became the all-time game, Miles led the Wol- named an All-Star that ning. There were some up. We’ve been fortunate there are many southeast leading scorer at Clear verines to second place season and went on to money issues and some that you can make a good Houston athletes talented Brook High School. that season, but his 6-foot win the Dutch Basketball things previously, but it’s living playing basketball enough on the court to fol- More of a tradition- to 6-foot-1 height sim- League scoring title. all worked out in the past even if it’s not the NBA. low.. It’s a matter of him al point guard at La- ply wasn’t for what most He’s played in a hand- several years.” “It’s a year-by-year and others doing their part mar University, Miles collegiate recruiters were ful of cities since that While proving that he is thing for me in terms of to provide guidance. has now been an out- looking. time, eventually marrying year after year one of the where I will play, but you “This sport has been standing scorer while It was enough for La- high school sweetheart Ni- top-scoring point guards, get used to that as well great to me, and of course playing professionally mar University, where the cole, with the couple hav- Miles has also gained over time. As long as I am I want to keep it going,” he overseas. He is set to coaching staff watched ing children. plenty of interest. Thank- in demand and teams want said. begin his eighth season Miles start all but two of On January 5, 2014 fully, he says, it hasn’t me to come play for them, “When I am done play- later this month. his team’s games over his Miles signed with BC Po- been hard at all to fi nd I’m there.” ing, I think it’s natural to fi nal three seasons. He av- litekhnika-Halychyna of work in recent years. Miles knows he’s not stay close to basketball in eraged 14 points per game the Ukrainian Basketball In turn, Miles has been the only Clear Brook bas- some way.”

Anthony Miles (shooting) is coming off a 2018-2019 season in which he aver- aged 20.9 points per game while making 37 percent of his 3-point attempts and 78 percent of his free throws for Cagliari Dinamo Academy. He’s now with yet another new squad, looking to have his most productive season yet. Dobie volleyball improving Continued from Page 1B victory as Thomas’ seven In that battle for the Dobie entered play at kills paved the way at the bronze award, Kempner the Dickinson Invitation- nets. emerged with a 26-24, 25- al with no wins over the Alayna Gonzalez paced 13 victory, leaving Dobie fi rst week-plus of the sea- the team with six kills at 4-2 for the tournament son, then dropped another of her own as Dobie ad- but defi nitely feeling bet- match to fall to 0-4. vanced deeper with a 25- ter about the way things From there, though, the 22, 25-13 victory over are coming along to this Lady Longhorns had to Morton Ranch. point. feel great about both their progress and results after Harris Memorial Fund eventually making their way to the bronze plaque match. sets South Belt 5K run Junior Victoria Thom- Friends and former col- fee for the 5K run is $35 per as was an All-Tournament leagues of longtime Dobie participant, while the kids pick for the locals as she High School staffer Barry 1K is $25 per participant. was one of the team’s kills E. Harris have finalized To register, visit www.Run leaders over the six match- plans for the first-ever signup.com. es. South Belt 5K and Kids 1K For additional informa- North Forney opened Run/Walk, benefiting Har- tion, direct email to south- the tournament with a 25- ris’ scholarship fund. Harris [email protected]. Those 14, 25-21 defeat of Dobie, was a longtime Dobie in- who would like to donate but then the wins began to structor and Pasadena ISD to the Barry E. Harris Me- come. athletics supporter prior to morial Scholarship Fund his death in 2018 from the year-round may do so by Keasea Robinson and affects of cancer. Proceeds sending checks to Dobie Precious Oko had six kills from the South Belt 5K and High School, Attn: Barry E. apiece as Dobie downed Kids 1K events will go to Harris Scholarship, 10220 Alief Hastings 25-27, 25- aid the Harris scholarship Blackhawk, Houston, Tex- 14, 25-18 for its fi rst win fund in future years. as, 77089. Include Barry E. of the young season. The event, complete with Harris Scholarship in memo Next, Madison Garrett a certified course, is set for line. had six kills as the Lady Saturday, Nov. 9, begin- Donations are also ac- Longhorns took down ning and ending at Dobie cepted online via Pasade Danbury 25-13, 25-17 in a High School while traveling naisd.revtrak.net. Click on pool play game. through El Franco Lee Park. high schools, select Dobie Dobie then went up The 5K run will go off at 7 High School then click on against Galveston Ball, a.m., with the kids event to the Barry E. Harris Scholar- getting a 25-14, 25-19 begin at 8 a.m. The entry ship link.