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September 3, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 31 Burnett open house pre-K, K Burnett Elementary will host Open House for pre-K and kindergarten on Thursday, Sept. 3 – 5 p.m. for Pre-K; 6 p.m. for kindergarten. Diaz focuses on community outreach Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s By James Bolen and protocol. Several communities participate by having Diaz also stressed the importance of having a classroom and see the exciting things that are In the current political climate where police Through the CPA’s interactive courses, par- block parties, cookouts and other gatherings, of- culturally diverse staff. happening at Burnett. are often viewed as the enemy, Harris County ticipants learn many aspects of law enforcement, ten with presentations from local leaders and law “This is a diverse community, and we have to Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz is on a mis- such as the Texas Penal Code, patrol procedures, enforcement representatives. (See related story make sure our offi ce is also diverse,” Diaz said. Labor Day closings set sion to reach out to the South Belt community to gang awareness, terrorism information and many on this page.) “We have to reach out to different cultures and change this perception locally. other topics. The constable said deputies will have an in- understand different languages. We have to adapt South Belt-Ellington Leader “We must build a relationship and build trust,” Residents will gain a better understanding of creased presence at local civic club and home- and understand different cultures and their val- The Leader office will be closed Monday, Diaz said at a press conference held at the Lead- how police services are conducted in their com- owner association meetings, and he urges resi- ues. It won’t happen overnight.” Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. er offi ce Monday, Aug. 31. munities and see how and why deputies make dents to also become engaged. Diaz compared Another development to gain the public’s trust Clear Brook City MUD To accomplish this, Diaz feels the constable’s some of their decisions in the course of their du- the community to a family and said families is the proposed use of body cameras on depu- Clear Brook City MUD will close Monday, offi ce needs to interact with the community and ties. Graduates of the CPA play a vital role in shouldn’t wait until a wedding or a funeral to ties. The department recently obtained a pair of Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The office vice versa. their community by improving communication have a family reunion. Continued on Page 2A will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m. Pay- Diaz encourages residents to participate in between citizens and law enforcement and by ments may be left in the drop box located on both the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy providing local input and support throughout the the drive-through window side of the building. and National Night Out. county. (See related sidebar on this page.) Holiday trash schedule set Set to begin Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Citizen’s Now in its 32nd year, National Night Out is Martin honors PISD’s Lewis Police Academy is a 12-week program designed a nationwide event designed to prevent crime Houston District E City Council Member intendent in 2006, and in this role, has overseen Clear Brook City MUD to give residents a working knowledge of the by encouraging neighbors to communicate with Dave Martin presented a special proclamation to increased graduation rates, increased enrollment Residents living in Clear Brook City MUD constable’s offi ce, including police procedures each other and local law enforcement offi cers. Pasadena Independent School District Superin- and success in advanced placement and dual- will have regular trash service pickup on tendent Kirk Lewis during a public Council ses- credit courses and the creation of the Pasadena Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. All trash should sion on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Early College High School, among other accom- be at curbside no later than 7 a.m. to ensure Lewis plans to retire early next year after a plishments. pickup that day. Residents missing this regular Precinct 2 brass unites successful 30-year career with the school dis- PISD currently includes 63 total campuses trash pickup date will be serviced on the next trict. with approximately 7,400 staff serving more regularly scheduled pickup date of Thursday, Since joining PISD in 1986, Lewis has served than 54,000. Sept. 10. in a number of roles including executive director Martin congratulated Lewis on a long and suc- City of Houston of communications and community relations, as cessful career and thanked him for his dedication Residents living within the Houston city well as deputy superintendent for administration to the education and success of the students in limits will not have trash collection service and public relations and governmental affairs. the Pasadena Independent School District. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Trash pickup Lewis was appointed as the district’s super- See related photo on Page 2A. normally scheduled for Monday will be picked up Tuesday, Sept. 8, instead. Trash pickup nor- mally scheduled for Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, Sept. 9, instead. The city’s normal City warns of water bill scam trash pickup schedule will resume Thursday, The City of Houston is warning residents of a pink paper). Sept.10. All neighborhood depositories will potential scam that involves collecting payments • Prior to the disconnect date, the customer also be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. for water usage. may receive a call from the city’s Utility Cus- Several residents have notifi ed the city about a tomer Service collection services staff – the call- Highland Meadow meets possible con where a caller identifi es himself as er ID will show up as 713-371-1400. The monthly meeting of the Highland being with the city’s water department and de- • The city collections staff will only remind Meadow HOA will be held on Wednesday, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris mands payment for a delinquent bill. The caller the customer they are delinquent, and inform Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Diaz (third from left above) is on a mission directs the customer to pay the amount via Mon- them of options to make a payment. A payment the Parker Williams Library at 10851 Scars- to promote cooperation and trust between his eyGram to a “rush” address. may be made over the phone through electronic dale Blvd. Homeowners are encouraged to at- department and the South Belt community. If residents receive such a call, city offi cials check – not MoneyGram. tend. Questions prior to the meeting may be As part of that initiative, Diaz is pictured to advise hanging up and reporting the incident to • Payments for water bills may be made either directed to Deniece Reyes with C.I.A. Servic- the left (with Sgt. Robert Sanchez) with a pair the city. through the website www.HoustonWater.org, at es, Inc., at 713-981-9000 or at customercare@ of prototype glasses that are equipped with a Public Works Utility Customer Service re- approved payment locations throughout the city, ciaservices.com camera and audio recorder. Pictured above minds all customers if they receive a call that via electronic check, as instructed only by ap- with Diaz at a recent press conference held at might be fraudulent, ask for a call back phone proved personnel, or via the automated service Kirkmont I meets Sept. 9 the Leader offi ce are, left to right, Sgt. Marcus number or hang up. Report the incident imme- line at 713-371-1265. Anderson, Deputy Vance Britt, Chief Deputy diately to Utility Customer Service at 713-371- The City of Houston will NOT: Kirkmont I Homeowners Association will Jerry Luman, Lt. David Williams, Lt. Mike 1400. If after 7 p.m. or on a weekend, contact a • Request payment via MoneyGram. meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Kritzler and Sanchez. city representative by calling 311. • Pickup payments or request cash at the door 10102 Blackhawk. Homeowners and all resi- Photo by Marie Flickinger Here are the steps the city will take if a water when turning off the water meter for delinquen- dents are welcome to attend. bill is delinquent: cy. • The customer will receive via mail a delin- • Request payment for routine maintenance of Chamber luncheon set National Night Out 2015 announced quent notice of the past due amount (on yellow the water meter. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of paper) Customers can always log in to their account Commerce will host a membership luncheon National Night Out 2015 will take place Tues- a variety of events and activities such as block • The customer will receive via mail a notice via the website to check their balance and pay a Thursday, Sept. 17, at Golfcrest Country Club, day, Oct. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. parties, cookouts, parades, fl ashlight walks, con- of disconnection before disruption of service (on bill. 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland, begin- Founded in 1983 by Matt Peskin of National tests, youth programs and visits from local po- ning at 11:30 a.m. Featured speakers include Association of Town Watch in Wynnewood, Pa., lice. state Sen. Larry Taylor, state Rep. Dennis Paul the event is aimed at preventing crime by en- Now in its 32nd year, the annual event took 9/11 Heroes Run set for Sept. 12 and San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda couraging neighbors to communicate with each place in August in years past. Organizers have Hellyer. Individual reservations are $25 each. other, as well as local law enforcement offi cers. since changed the NNO’s Texas date to give resi- The annual Houston 9/11 Heroes Run is ganized 100 percent by local community volun- Table sponsorship is $300. Attendees should Last year’s campaign involved citizens, law dents an opportunity to enjoy cooler weather. scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 12, at El- teers. Houston has consistently been among the RSVP by Monday, Sept. 14. For more infor- enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, The Houston Police Department, Harris lington Airport, 11602 Aerospace Drive, begin- highest attended and highest earning events. mation, to RSVP or to purchase tickets, con- neighborhood organizations and local offi cials County Sheriff’s Offi ce and Harris County Pre- ning at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at Registration is $40 for individuals and $110 tact South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- from 16,000 communities. More than 38 million cinct 2 Constable’s Offi ce will once again be par- 7:30 a.m. for a family of four. Online registration closes merce Executive Director Sherry Trainer at people participated in NNO 2014. ticipating in the yearly program. Now in its fi fth year, the event is a 5K run to Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 11:59 p.m. 281-481-5516. The event is designed to heighten crime and South Belt residents within the city limits that honor the fi rst responders who died on 9/11, as Packet pickup and registration will take place drug prevention awareness; generate support for, are planning on having a block party should con- well as the servicemen who died in the two sub- at Luke’s Locker, 1953 W. Gray, Sept. 9 and Citizen’s Police Academy set and participation in, local anti-crime programs; tact Houston police Offi cer Richard Buitron at sequent wars. Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Packet pickup strengthen neighborhood spirit and police- 281-218-3800 or [email protected]. Constable Chris Diaz invites all citizens Named in honor of fallen Marine Travis Man- and registration will take place at the airport Fri- community partnerships; and send a message to Residents outside of the city limits having par- ion, the 9/11 Heroes Run’s goal is “to honor the day, Sept. 11, from 2 to 7 p.m. to attend the upcoming third annual Citizen’s criminals letting them know neighborhoods are ties should contact Harris County Constable Pre- Police Academy. Classes will be held for 10 fallen by challenging the living.” Its slogan is “if Proceeds from this event will go to assist organized and fi ghting back. cinct 2 Chris Diaz’s offi ce at 713-477-2766. The not me, then who” – words said by Manion be- wounded veterans, injured police offi cers and consecutive Tuesdays beginning on Sept. 15, Along with the traditional display of porch sooner the law enforcement agencies are aware and ending with a graduation ceremony on fore setting off on his second and fi nal deploy- fi refi ghters and the families of fallen heroes and lights and front porch vigils, NNO will be cel- of your NNO party location, the better chance an ment to Iraq. veterans. Nov. 17. All classes will be held at the John ebrated by neighborhoods and communities with offi cer can come by and visit. Phelps Courthouse located at 101 S. Richey in The event is open to runners and walkers of For additional information or to register on- Pasadena. all levels and of all ages. Events take place all line, visit www.911HeroesRun.com or www. Citizens will hear from experts in the fi elds over the world, on or near Sept. 11, and are or- travismanion.org. of counter-terrorism, domestic abuse, human 20-year-old shot near Edgebrook traffi cking, ethics and law enforcement, and A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after he pulled out a gun and began shooting. The victim many other topics that will help one to better was shot three times at an apartment complex in was hit once in the left shoulder, once in the right understand what offi cers face today. Tips on the 10900 block of the Gulf Freeway near Hart- hip and once in the right leg. He was transported Tank farm growth continues how to keep family and community safe will sook early Friday, Aug. 28. to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital in se- also be discussed. There is no fee for partici- According to police, the incident took place rious but stable condition. pants. For more information or to sign up for at the Del Mar apartments around 4:30 a.m. Two At press time, there was no known motive for the academy, contact Sgt. Cindy Vara-Leija at men were reportedly arguing when one of them the shooting. 713-477-2766 or via email at Cindy.Leija@ cn2.hctx.net. Tax-Aide volunteers sought EPP crude storage nears capacity Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, The controversial crude oil storage facility the Enterprise Houston Terminal located on the Houston-area AARP Tax-Aide volunteers located on Highway 3 between Beltway 8 and Houston Ship Channel. help about 50,000 low-income taxpayers who FM-2553 (Scarsdale) is nearing its maximum Beyond ECHO, the Enterprise pipeline sys- are age 60 and over. For the 2016 tax season, build-out capacity, company officials said. tems distribute crude oil, condensate and pro- volunteers are needed now for two weekly Owned by Enterprise Products Partners (EPP), cessed condensate to Texas City, Baytown and four-hour shifts as a Tax-Aide tax counselor, the 150-acre site is easily identified by its mul- Beaumont areas as well as numerous ship and greeter, technology coordinator or administra- tiple large dome structures. Referred to as the barge docks. tor. Training will be provided in January at Enterprise Crude Houston (ECHO) terminal, the James A. Cisarik, EPP’s senior vice president local Clear Lake-area churches. Speakers of facility connects local refineries to Eagle Ford of Government Affairs and Public Relations, is Spanish and English are especially needed. Shale production in South Texas via the Seaway enthusiastic about ECHO’s progress and its fu- Learn more and sign up at www.aarp.org/ Pipeline. ture. tavolunteer8 (English only). While initial plans called for constructing just “Enterprise is very pleased with the ECHO 17 storage tanks on the property (capable of de- project to date,” Cisarik said. “This new storage livering roughly 6 million barrels of oil per day), facility has been a great success within a very Legion hosts Backyard Bash the company now plans to build three additional competitive environment for crude oil, conden- American Legion Post 490, 11702 Galves- ones. sate and processed condensate storage (Fairway ton Road, will host a Backyard Bash on The three new tanks will support EPP’s re- Midstream, Magellan, HOFTCO, Kinder Mor- Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 10 p.m. cently announced pipeline project from Mid- gan, Cockrell, MODA, Seabrook Logistics and The crude oil storage facility located on Highway 3 between Beltway 8 and FM-2553 (Scars- Entertainment will include a disc jockey from land’s Permian Basin to Sealy. That pipeline will others have all developed competing projects). dale) continues to expand and is now nearing its capacity. While initial plans called for just 4 to 6 p.m. and a live band from 6 to 10 p.m. connect with the recently completed Rancho II And now as we are nearing the completion of 17 tanks, Enterprise Products Partners now plans to construct three additional tanks on Presale tickets are $20 each, and $25 at the Pipeline, which runs from Sealy to ECHO. our tank construction phase, Enterprise’s focus the 150-acre site. The facility serves as a hub connecting product from around the state to door. For more information, call 281-481- EPP is about to also begin construction on will shift toward providing excellent service to various local refineries. Photo by Marie Flickinger 1179. a 30-inch pipeline that will run from ECHO to our customers.” Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 3, 2015 Marshall Kendrick Middle School rolls In My Opinion out the red carpet in honor of namesake Deaths la Jean Rodgers and brother Ella Rodgers; great-grand- Check charges Tickets can be purchased prior to Longtime Pasadena In- Waymon Willie Ray Laviolette. children: Jose Castillo, Pedro Sunday by contacting one of the below dependent School District He is survived by his wife Gonzalez and Lylah Baldwin; people: Dorsey of 38 years, Darlene Claw- sister Verdie Rogers; and nu- on credit cards KRISTIN – (713) 624-2874 Board of Trustees member Marshall Kendrick and son Rodgers of Pearland; merous nieces, nephews and About three weeks ago I visited a CRYSTAL – (281) 785-6473 his wife, Denie, were giv- son Walt Rodgers of Hous- other relatives and friends. Asian food restaurant on Scarsdale near The Band Hennessy will be perform- ton, daughter Stephanie The service celebrating Sageglen. ing. God Bless each and every one of en Hollywood treatment Monday, Aug. 24, as they Waddell and husband Chad Rodgers’ life was held Satur- Later, I noticed a test charge against you, of Pearland, son Brian Rod- day, Aug. 29, 2015, at Niday my credit card for .01 from Tokyo. My card Joe, Lori, Amanda, Kristin made their way down the red carpet at the middle gers and wife Lindsay of Funeral Home. Interment fol- was cancelled and a new card was iIs- and Courtney Craft Riesel, and daughter Angel lowed at South Park Ceme- sued. A few days ago I visited the same school that bears his name. Burnett and husband Eric tery in Pearland. restaurant and today someone tried to DeLaGarza wants Faculty, staff and dis- of Pearland; grandchildren In lieu of usual remem- skim 1,800.00 off my new card. trict administrators stood Ruthie Rodgers, Deanna Ro- brances, memorial contri- This seems to be the only common Texas moving forward at the end of the carpet driguez, Jackie Rodgers, Kai- butions in Rodgers’ name use of both cards, the second being used We need to come together not only to meet the campus ce- ley Waddell, Kelsey Waddell, may be made to the Helping rarely since I got it. as a community but as proud Americans. lebrities as they strolled Kinsey Waddell, Chad Wad- Hands Ministry of Sagemont Wonder if any other South Belt area We need to make sure that our great through the main lobby be- dell Jr., Trey Burnett, Hayden Church or the Alzheimer’s residents have had suspicious activity state of Texas moves forwards and not fore touring the school. Burnett, Halle Burnett and Association. from Asian country’s and have visited the backwards. “I was pleasantly sur- same restaurant. The EPA (Environmental Protection prised by the welcome we Mike Davis Agency) wants to pass better laws to received when we entered South Belt resident Way- Pct. 2 Constable Diaz clean up our air quality. We have all driv- the building,” Kendrick mon Dorsey, 73, died on Aug. Invite to celebration en down 225 and not only see but smell said. “This is such an hon- 28, 2015. A visitation will be held focuses on community of life for baby Mason that we need major improvement in our or and a privilege. A lot of air quality. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, from hard work has gone into Continued from Page 1A Performance The Craft family would like to give our Our air quality is very poor right now building this facility and it 6 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park East sincere gratitude and appreciation to the and will only get worse as our city contin- truly shows.” Funeral Home in Webster. iVUE glasses that come Diaz said two areas The funeral service will South Belt Community, and friends who ues to grow. We need to call our elected The 130,000-square- equipped with a high-defi - of particular importance were there for our family during the horrif- leader Pete Olson (who has done many be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, nition digital camera and to him are outstanding foot facility, located at at 11 a.m. with a short visita- ic tragedy of our beloved son, grandson, wonderful things for our state) to work 3000 Watters Road, opened audio recorder (see relat- criminal warrants and pa- great-grandson and nephew. with the EPA on passing better laws and tion from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bi- ed photo on this page). trolling school zones and its doors to more than 750 ble Way Fellowship Baptist As our healing begins, we would like regulations. students on the fi rst day of The cameras are prefer- bus drop-off zones. to have a Celebration of Life in Honor of Our leaders should not place the Pictured are PISD Board of Trustees member Mar- Church, 10120 Hartsook St. shall Kendrick and his wife, Denie. Photo submitted school, Aug. 25. in Houston. Repast will fol- able over similar devices The Precinct 2 offi ce Mason Joseph Craft, Sunday, Sept. 6, Economy over our Health and future. worn on the lapel because has led the county for 2015 at Scotty’s Pub located at 10943 The quality of our air affects our children low the service, and the fi nal Scarsdale Blvd. Houston, TX 77089 and senior citizens the most. We need to resting place will be at the VA they stay trained on the four consecutive months during the hours of 12 p.m.– 2 a.m.; we stand up for them and call Pete Olson at Cemetery. deputy’s point of view. in criminal warrant dis- will be selling BBQ plates, silent auction, 281-485-4855. “If you’re doing what posals. According to the holding a raffl e and a 50/50 raffl e!!! Blanca DeLaGarza Martin, Parker Carl Ira you’re supposed to be do- latest statistics released ing, no offi cer should have on Aug. 10, Precinct 2 Rodgers a problem with wearing a received and disposed of CCISD committee needs volunteers camera,” said Precinct 2 127 percent of its issued honor PISD’s Lewis Lt. Mike Kritzler. warrants – meaning the Clear Creek Independent cation Support Center. Curriculum and Instruction, This sentiment is department cleared 100 School District is seeking The DEIC Committee P.O. Box 799, League City, community and business serves exclusively in an ad- TX 77573. shared by Kritzler’s fel- percent of its current war- members to serve on the Dis- visory role. Both community Completed forms must low lieutenant David Wil- rants and then cleared ad- trict Education Improvement and business representatives be received by 4:30 p.m. on liams. ditional warrants from its Committee (DEIC) for the are needed. Sept. 25, 2015. “Technology has to- backlog. The next closest 2015-2016 school year. Community member rep- Both parent and commu- tally changed law en- of the eight constable pre- The DEIC Committee is resentatives must reside in nity representatives are need- forcement,” Williams cincts was the Precinct 5 involved in establishing and the district. Business member ed. said. “This holds police offi ce with 100 percent. reviewing the district’s ed- representatives need not re- The District Education accountable, and that’s a “The constable want- ucational goals, objectives, side in the district, but must Improvement Committee will good thing.” ed to aggressively pursue and major district classroom own or operate a business in meet on the following dates instructional programs. This the district. If interested in in the Board Room at the Offi cials said the tech- these, and that’s what we includes planning, preparing serving on the DEIC, down- Education Support Center: nology also protects of- did,” said Williams, who and reviewing the District load and complete the DEIC Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4:30 to 6 fi cers, citing the recent added that additional in- Improvement Plan. volunteer form and email the p.m.; Monday, Oct. 5, 4:30 to Carl Ira Rodgers, 73, of controversy with state vestigators had been hired The committee meets six document to rhughes@ccisd. 6 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 Pearland, died Tuesday, Aug. Rep. Garnet Coleman as to assist with this goal. times per year after school, net. To mail an application, to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 8, 25, 2015, at Clear Brook an example. “We’ve concentrated our with the fi rst meeting sched- send to: 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Monday, Feb. Crossing Rehabilitation and While the Precinct 2 of- efforts, and they’re doing uled for Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m., Clear Creek ISD, C/O 1, 2016, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Mon- Healthcare Center in Houston. fi ce has a prototype of the a fantastic job.” in the board room of the Edu- Deputy Superintendent of day, April 4, 4:30 to 6 p.m. He was born on May 10, glasses, the devices will With the beginning of 1942, in Orangefi eld, Texas, fi rst be tested by the Pre- the new school year, Diaz to Ira Branch Rodgers and cinct 1 offi ce before being is also placing a high Leona Higginbotham Rodg- The Constable Corner ers of Louisiana. He graduat- implemented locally. value on student safety. ed from Vinton High School While the changes may During the fi rst week of in Vinton, La. not come quickly, Diaz is school, deputies made 96 He owned America Trans- confi dent they will come stops in school zones, is- Back-to-school safety advice mission on Fuqua and also through dedication and suing 77 citations (some From Christopher E. Diaz, Constable, Harris County Precinct 2 lived in the South Belt area. perseverance. with fi nes in excess of Rodgers resided in South “We’re building on a $1,000) and 21 warnings. This week, most area schools opened Teach your child to look for danger sig- Belt for the past 37 years. He for the 2015-2016 school year. It is our nals and what to do if he/she is followed, foundation, but it’s not go- Diaz said the warnings began American Transmis- ing to happen overnight,” were for driving just over sincere hope that you and your family approached for a suspicious purpose, or sion in 1980 and continued to enjoyed the summer and making memories bothered in any way. Include a discussion grow the company through- Diaz said. “We’re going to the speed limit, adding to cherish forever. on how to get away quickly and what to out the community that in- continue to work hard and that no warnings were is- Now, it is time to consider how best to report to a trusted adult. If your child is in continue to do our part to sued for passing a school Pasadena Independent School District Superintendent Kirk Lewis (second cluded six stores for 36 years. return to the learning environment and danger, teach him/her to scream, run away be a good steward to the bus while dropping off or remain safe. This month’s Constable’s in an opposite direction, run to a safe from left) was presented a special proclamation at a Houston City Council He had a love for classic cars Corner is intended to identify several haven, and call the police. that included entering car community.” picking up students. meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11, by District E City Council Member Dave Martin shows and parades. important cautionary steps to take to Discuss troubling scenarios with your (left) and Mayor Annise Parker (right). Lewis began at PISD in 1986 as ad- ensure your child is safe at school, and child and teach him/her how to recognize Rodgers had a great pas- when traveling to and from school each danger signals and what to do for their ministrative assistant to the superintendent. He was promoted to executive sion for coaching youth day. Therefore, please consider the follow- safety. It is wise to ensure children are not director for communications and community relations in 1995 and to dep- sports including Sagemont- Construction begins on Clear ing checklist as a means to help you distracted while walking or riding a bicycle, uty superintendent for administration, public relations and governmental Beverly Hills Little League ensure that your child is safe the entire so teach them to refrain from the use of affairs in 2001, before being promoted to superintendent in April 2006. He baseball, softball, basketball, Lake boulevard extension semester, and that they obtain a good edu- headphones and electronic devices. recently announced he will be retiring in January. Lewis is pictured above football, and much more. His Beginning this week, construction will begin on the ex- cation in a good environment. If your child is latchkey, make sure you with his wife Robin. See related story on Page 1A. Photo submitted gift of teaching the games, as tension of Clear Lake City Boulevard from its current four Please consider implementing the fol- develop rules for safety and practice them well as life lessons to young lane terminus east to the intersection of El Dorado Bou- lowing safety tips with your family: often. Include a list of emergency contacts children and teenagers, has Update your child’s ID photo and finger- (e.g. fire, police, ambulance, family mem- levard in Clear Lake. Crews will construct two additional left a great impact on count- lanes to the north of the existing lanes and will be on site prints. My office provides this as a service bers, or a trusted neighbor) should they less children and their fami- at most Precinct 2 functions. To acquire an need help. Lariaettes host Hand & Stand Clinic beginning at 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. lies. He was involved in the Should weather impact the schedule, construction could ID kit or for more information, please con- Other important topics to discuss are: The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Hand & Stand Dance Clinic on community coaching Little tact our Community Services Division. • School safety. Please obtain a copy of take place on Saturdays. League ball, YMCA, and Meet your child’s teachers and any adult the student code of conduct and review it Tuesday, Sept. 29. The infrastructure improvements are being made in he coached at Faith Chris- who has access to and contact with your with your child. Participants will learn the Lariaette stand routines, then sit with the Lariaettes compliance with the City of Houston's 380 economic de- child. Make sure they are authorized to • Bullying. There is a zero tolerance for in the stands during the fi rst half of the Dobie vs. South Houston game on Friday, tian Academy and Harvest Christian Academy. One of velopment agreement and to support the construction of work with children in their environment. bullying at all schools. If a child is experi- Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. the new Clear Lake Marketplace commercial development Determine which individuals are autho- encing bullying, teach them how to identify The clinic will be held at Dobie High School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. his greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with and Reserve at Clear Lake City residential community. rized to pick up your children when you are the signs of bullying and to report such 29, for students in Pre-K through eighth grade. unable to do so. Provide this list to the abuse to a teacher or adult immediately. family, and he loved playing During construction, fl agmen will be on-site to aid in administration office. • Gun safety. Always keep guns in Preregistration is $25, or $35 at the door, cash or money order only. Participants basketball with his children directing traffi c. Council Member Dave Martin’s offi ce If your child walks to school, walk the secure places and out of a child’s reach. If who preregister will receive a shirt that will guarantee them free admission into the and grandchildren. has also notifi ed the Houston Police Department's Clear route with him or her to identify landmarks a gun is seen, a child should run and tell an football game. Rodgers was preceded in Lake substation and requested offi cers to monitor traffi c and safe places to go if help is needed or if adult. For more information, contact Amanda Castro at Amanda.Castro54@yahoo. death by his parents, son Carl in this area particularly around rush hour and at the time the child believes he or she is being fol- • Internet safety. Monitor your child’s com. Dean Rodgers, daughter Car- students are released from school. lowed. Teach your child to always cross Internet use by utilizing parental control Roadway construction is expected to be complete by streets at corners where there are traffic measures. Spend time teaching safe Local library events set the beginning of October. Following the project's comple- signals or designated crosswalks. Teach Internet use to your child. Talk to your child tion, contractors will begin work on the installation of a children not to run into a street or cross about suspicious online dangers so that Parker Williams Branch Leader between parked cars, to look both ways they will always report suspicious or preda- new traffi c signal at the intersection at Clear Lake City and left again before crossing, and to make tory behavior to you. Finally, teach your The following events are scheduled this week at obituary policy Boulevard and El Dorado Boulevard. eye contact with drivers before crossing in child never to give out personal and confi- the Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 Scarsdale Martin’s offi ce will continue to keep the public updated front of them. Familiarize your child with dential information, addresses, and phone Blvd. Obituaries submitted to the Leader are on the status of construction. All project timelines are sub- your neighborhood. numbers. Thursday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m. – Movie Madness will published free of charge. They are edited ject to change. For questions or concerns, contact the Dis- If your child rides the bus, visit the bus • School Resource Officers. Precinct 2 present Holes, rated PG. to conform to the Leader style. trict E offi ce at 832-393-3008 or via email at districte@ stop with him/her and meet the driver. Both like many police departments assign uni- houstontx.gov. parents and children should learn the bus formed personnel to assist with school Friday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. – Movie Time - Movies of number and the route. security. The School Resource Officer is an the 1940s will present Shadow of Doubt, starring Te- Teach your child how to safely board excellent person to seek out for any safety resa Wright and Joseph Cotton. and disembark from a bus. Teach them to concerns. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4:30 p.m. – Computer Kids - A always cross the street at designated street While many topics are discussed in this program to help give children some exposure to using corners or crosswalks. When crossing they month’s Constable’s Corner, I hope that computer programs that they will encounter throughout OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas Grown!Grown! should not run into the street or cross you and your family will have a safe and between parked cars. productive school year. 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This was in around get ready for back to school recently had the pleasure of ing there with my teddy bear 2001, so there was nowhere Memorial Hermann ty to be successful and distribute 748 backpacks locating and connecting with and eating popsicles.” near the amount of resources Southeast Hospital teamed it starts with making to students in Alvin, Pas- her biological sisters, bring- While it was certainly dif- available on the Internet as ing an end to a search of more ferent, Gilbert’s childhood there is today. One of our sis- up with the YMCA to sure our future leaders adena and Pearland Inde- than a decade and a half. was fi lled with the uncondi- ters in New Jersey Googled make sure hundreds of are equipped to learn pendent school districts. Being raised by adopt- tional love that all children our biological parents. That area students had the and succeed,” said Kyle Employees from Memo- ed parents, Diana Gilbert deserve from their family. was how she found out that tools needed when the Price, senior vice presi- rial Hermann Southeast believes that she enjoyed a “I never felt like I didn’t she had more sisters, because school bell rang. Memo- dent and CEO, Memorial and Pearland met at the childhood that not many chil- belong in that family,” said she had been raised by our rial Hermann Southeast Hermann Southeast. “It’s Vic Coppinger Family dren given up for adoption get Gilbert. “Being adopted into biological parents and had physicians, employees great to know so many YMCA in Pearland to the opportunity to experience. a family, one of the things I no idea that we were given and volunteers donated young students won’t stuff the backpacks full “Growing up in an adopt- yearned for the most was to up for adoption. It turned money and supplies for have to worry about hav- of supplies. ed family was honestly a fan- be able to look like someone. out that our biological par- Operation Backpack. ing what they need on the Mario Garner, new- tastic experience,” said Gil- I favor my father – we’re both ents were together for many bert. “I have amazing parents, blond and blue-eyed, but I years, but they were never le- “We not only want our fi rst day of school.” ly appointed senior vice and they told me that I was an just really wanted to look like gally married. That was why community to be healthy, Enough supplies were president and CEO at adopted child at a very young someone. That came to light we were having such a hard we want our communi- purchased and donated to Memorial Hermann Pear- age so that it was no secret. when I had my own children. time trying to locate them, land Hospital also took There were times when it was As far as my family and my especially our birth mother, part in the event. Memo- diffi cult. When I was little, it extended family, nobody ever because that wasn’t her legal rial Hermann Pearland is was harder to understand, but treated me any differently.” last name. About four months scheduled to open in ear- I was blessed with amazing Gilbert initially began ago, she sent me a message ly 2016. parents who always let me her search for her biological via Facebook and I just cried Diana Gilbert is shown with her boyfriend, Beau Everett. “At Memorial Hermann know that I was chosen.” relatives with the intentions with joy, because I’ve just Pearland, we want to cre- Finding out that she was of starting a family of her been waiting for a message the lives of family members in and out of foster care, of- is that it does not matter who ate a culture of service an adopted child was a fright- own. What she would un- like that for so long.” from all chapters of her life. tentimes with not very much gives birth to you. Your par- ening experience for Gilbert. cover through the course of Locating her biological “My youngest son went food on the table,” said Gil- ents are the people that raise right from the start,” said “I found out that I was her search would provide her sisters and getting to know with me on our trip and he bert. “I am very grateful for you. My adopted parents are Garner. “I want our com- adopted when I was really with so much more. them has been an experience was able to meet two of my my adopted parents, and one my parents and they’ll be my mitment to the community young, so it was a little scary,” “I started looking for my unlike anything Gilbert has sisters, so we’ve got three out thing I’ve learned from this parents forever.” to extend far beyond the said Gilbert. “When you fi nd biological sisters during my been through in her life. of four,” said Gilbert. “We’ve walls of our hospital.” out something like that at a fi rst marriage,” said Gilbert. “It’s an amazing feeling got one more aunt for him YMCAs across the young age, you think things “I got married and my hus- to know that my biological to meet, and I am planning Greater Houston area like ‘My birth parents didn’t band wanted to have chil- relatives are open to being a a future visit that will incor- set a goal of distributing want me, so they walked dren. What I wanted more part of my life,” said Gilbert. porate my older son and my away from me.’ You start to than anything, was to have a “It’s not easy, it’s very odd. mother. Our biological par- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Senior Vice 100,000 backpacks to the community this year. have insecurities that any- medical history of my fam- It’s like you have this instant ents are both deceased, so President and CEO Kyle Price (center) is joined by one might walk away from ily, so I began doing some connection with somebody, my mother is already calling Mario Garner (left), Senior Vice President and CEO The backpacks in- you. There was some fear in- research. This was early on but at the same time, they’re a them her new kids. My boy- at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, and Glenn clude not only school volved, but I have wonderful in the days of the Internet, so stranger. We look like mirror friend and I are also planning Burnett (right), Vice President and Chief Financial supplies but also notes parents who always reassured there was really not a whole images of each other. Imag- a trip in September so that Offi cer at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. of encouragement to the me and always made sure to lot to go on, but there were a ine meeting this person who’s he can meet them. We’re Photo submitted students. love me unconditionally. few adoption websites avail- a complete stranger, but it’s focusing on open doors and I did a little bit of running able. I posted the information like looking in a mirror. We open communications, and that I had on my adoption had an instant connection. everybody in their own time records and after about three After two weeks of talking to and in their own way will be- or four years of searching, I my sisters, we were all won- come a part of each other’s located my fi rst sister, Katy. dering when we were going lives. We all understand that Mamitags enjoy endless summer She lives in Austin, and to get together. There was no this is a lot to take in and it’s we’ve known each other for hesitation or any intention defi nitely going to take some The Mamitag family of South Belt went on a 15-day road trip through the about 15 years now. She was to hold it off any longer. It time, but we’re glad that ev- eastern United States and Canada for their summer vacation. also given up for adoption, was very open and amazing. eryone’s keeping an open and we connected and got to It certainly could have gone mind about this as we move know each other. I, per my the other way, where we all forward.” adoption records, knew that found out about each other Gilbert’s appreciation for she existed, but she had no and decided we didn’t want her adopted parents has only idea that I even existed. We to be a part of each other’s been reinforced throughout started looking for our other lives, but I’m thankful that her journey to fi nd her bio- biological sisters and our bi- didn’t happen.” logical siblings. ological parents, but we kept Having connected with “I am so grateful for my hitting all these dead ends. her biological siblings, Gil- adopted parents, because my Diana Gilbert’s adopted parents, Norman and She and I together combined bert now looks to intertwine sisters all had pretty hard lives Erma Coskey. Maxene, Chloe and Kyle at Abraham Lincoln’s statue Chloe, Maxene and Kyle stand in front in Hodgenville, Ky. Lincoln’s Kyle, Chloe and Maxene pose with the of Graceland’s Music Gate at the former boyhood home was closed Pasadena ISD business office wins top awards Mississippi River in the background. home of Elvis Presley in Memphis. due to construction. The Pasadena Indepen- nancial reporting. tricts across Texas that are that time with the highest achievement. dent School District business The Texas Comptroller striving to meet a high stan- level of transparency. From The business offi ce also offi ce has earned fi ve presti- Leadership Circle program dard for fi nancial transparen- 2010-2013 the district earned became one of only 18 school gious awards for excellence was created in December cy online. four gold level awards, the districts in Texas to receive and commitment to fi scal 2009 to recognize local cit- Pasadena ISD has been top level at that time. In the Distinguished Budget integrity and high-quality fi - ies, counties and school dis- recognized every year since 2014 and 2015, consecutive Presentation Award from the platinum level awards were Government Finance Offi - earned, the state’s highest cers Association of the Unit- honor. ed States and Canada in their The business offi ce earned fi rst year of submission. The two awards through the Asso- organization also recognized ciation of School Business Of- the district’s fi nancial report fi cials International (ASBO). ending Aug. 31, 2014, with For the thirteenth consecutive the Certifi cate of Achieve- Maxene, Ringo, Myla, Kyle and year, Pasadena ISD earned the ment for Excellence in Finan- Chloe (front right) experienced the Maxene, Chloe and Kyle tour Meritorious Budget Award for cial Reporting. power of the Horseshoe Falls while Kyle, Chloe and Maxene stand on the Cana- the Olympic Park in Montreal, excellence in the preparation “It is an honor to accept on the Hornblower Niagara Cruise. dian side showing the Rainbow Bridge. Quebec, Canada. and issuance of a system an- these awards and be recog- nual budget. nized for the work we did as Pasadena ISD is one of a team; however, we are most only 129 school systems in- proud of the two documents ternationally to receive this we produced,” Nina Conway, award and one of 21 in the executive director of business state of Texas. services said. “They are ex- The district also earned cellent resources for all staff, the ASBO Certifi cate of Ex- board members and the com- cellence Award for the com- munity that contain valuable prehensive annual fi nancial information about funding, report for the fi scal year enrollment growth and staff ending Aug. 31, 2014. This increases as well as other is the second year Pasadena general information about the Jade Wise, Pasadena ISD graphic designer; Nina Conway, executive director of busi- ISD has been presented this district as a whole.” ness services; and John Piscacek, associate superintendent of business and fi nance, Kyle, Chloe and Maxene proudly display their prestigious awards. This group worked as a team to produce Maxene, Chloe and Kyle are at the replica of the the Pasadena ISD budget book and comprehensive annual fi nancial report. Not Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? hold up their passports Statue of Liberty in New shown is staff accountant Laurie Pruett. Photo submitted in front of JFK’s Presi- Maxene, Chloe and Kyle York presented by Boy Ringo, Kyle, Maxene and Chloe dential Library and Mu- pose with JFK’s sailboat, Scouts of America, Niagara Enayet Rahim, MD are only a few more feet to the seum. Victura. Frontier Council No. 387. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day U.S. border! 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Maxene, Chloe and Kyle are at the registry room on Ellis Island where new ar- Kyle and Chloe snap a selfi e with The Big Apple in rivals to the U.S. were in- Colborne, Montreal, where homemade apple pies spected and registered by and bread are made in front of visitors. Kyle in Times Square the Immigration Service.

The children on the Empty Sky, Faith Federspiel, commander of American Le- a memorial to the September 11 Maxene, Chloe and Kyle stand at the attack of the World Trade Center. main information booth in Grand gion Post 490, presents Tiffany Bennett, prin- The parallel walls have engraved Central Terminal. The four-faced cipal at Genoa Red Bluff Elementary, a $1,000 names of victims and faces the for- clock on top of the booth is the most Kyle, Chloe and Maxene smile with the check for school supplies for needy students. mer World Trade Center site. recognizable icon in the terminal. Statue of Liberty in the background. Photo submitted Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 3, 2015 Harris County Master NASA Aglow meets Sept. 10 Gardeners set September events Over The Back Fence by Alexis Prophetic intercessor Deborah DeGar, founder and director of International House of Prayer in Houston, The Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 has will speak at the NASA Aglow Lighthouse meeting scheduled its events for the month of September. Events on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at Praise Chapel in include: Webster. Kitchen vegetable gardening on Sept. 16 DeGar is widely known. She has served in the USA, On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Mary Demeny, Galveston WHITTEDS CELEBRATE 30 YEARS Send birthday wishes to Maria Arriaga and FACEBOOK FRIENDS ENJOY BIRTHDAYS Seoul Korea, Argentina, Israel and Africa. She held County Master Gardener, will present Kitchen Vegetable Gary and Donna Whitted celebrated 30 Anabell Lopez Sept. 3. Blow out the birthday The Leader sends happy birthday wishes the position of prayer partner recruiter and trainer at years of marriage, Sunday, Aug. 30. Donna is candles for Raquel Rojas and Jessica Vela to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- Gardening at 10 a.m. in the meeting room at Clear Lake Houston CET/TBN Television Network. She also par- Park, 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. This is a Harris the daughter of Carl and Frances Valigura. Sept. 6. Paula Oliva celebrates a birthday day this week: Carl has delivered the Leader paper in the Sept. 7. Paula Golden is wished a happy Thursday, Sept. 3: Steve Boney, Josie ticipates in many city reaching prayer teams. County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 event. For infor- NASA Aglow meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second mation, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. South Belt community for many years. Best birthday Sept. 8. Parker, Veronica Hernandez, Keith Nelson, wishes are sent to the happy couple from Meador Elementary Ruth Fuller, Donald Musquiz, Tomas Shorts Thursday of every month at Praise Chapel, 18516 Open Garden Day Sept. 21 family, friends and the Leader staff. The day for a party for Lauren Riojas is Jr. and Leslie Montemayor; Friday, Sept. Highway 3 in Webster. For more information, call 281- Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN! Sept. 8. 4: Ashlie Files, Lashanda Scott, John 910-1971. Open Garden Day on Monday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 to 11 Birthday greetings are sent to Karen Taylor Moore Elementary Laird, Nikki Spriggs, Angie Reynolds, a.m. at Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Sept. 3 from family, friends and the staff at the Sept. 4 is the day for a cake for Viet Lam. Jerry O’Brien, Betty Thomas, Darin Peltier, Road. Master gardeners will be available to answer gar- Leader. Blow out the birthday candles for Sofia Cruz Tommy Walko, Joe Scanlin and Denise Introduction of Judaism dening questions. Plants will be for sale in the greenhouse, ELLIE CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY! Sept. 9. Turnage; Saturday, Sept. 5: London Shelton, There is a class introducing participants to Judaism that and an educational program for children is scheduled. For Marie (Leader owner) and David Flickinger South Belt Elementary Stacy McNaughton and Cathy Tate; Sunday, gives an opportunity to ask questions regarding Judaism more information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. send greetings for a wonderful birthday to The day for a party for Ashlynne Sept. 6: Coleen Terrell, Jennifer Navarro, or the Jewish community. Examined are Judaism’s beliefs their daughter-in-law Ellie (Garza) Flickinger Armstrong is Sept. 3. Blow out the candles Titus Purdy, Robert Evans, Jill Lambert, regarding sin, sacrifice, atonement, heaven/hell/the after- Lions Club meeting set Saturday, Sept. 5. Best wishes are sent from on a birthday cake Sept. 4 for Thu Duong. Debbie Bennett, Christina Gordon, Candi life, devil/Satan, monotheism, the Messiah and other husband David (Leader president); daughter Anh Ton is sent a birthday greeting Sept. 5. Beasley and John Evans; Monday, Sept. topics. The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tuesday, Natalie and husband Jose Arbaca; grand- Stuchbery Elementary 7: Gerard Dougherty, Shaun Stevenson, The class goes through a vocabulary of Jewish life, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf children Kelvin Lopez and Isabella Arbaca; Sept. 4 is the day for a cake for Anita Shelly Robinson, Perla Gonzales, Nicholas holidays and holy days, life cycle events and Judaism’s Freeway. For more information, call George Malone at and friends and the Leader staff. Guerrero. Chiapetta, Nora Rangel, George Mottu, Stacy view of the controversial issues of the day. The class is 281-438-7243. SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate Parker, Paula Oliva, Liliana Olivares, Leann mandatory for anyone looking to convert to Judaism, and The following personnel and staff members Norma Alba celebrates a birthday Sept. 5. Stokes, Edna Salinas, Angie Hernandez and is $72 for a semester or $144 for the year which covers the Romance writers host workshops of the Pasadena Independent School District Melillo Middle School Yvette Rodriguez; Tuesday, Sept. 8: Scott celebrate birthdays Sept. 3 through Sept. 9. Sept. 5 is the day for a cake for Amira Carpenter, Donna Fress, Blades Barber, cost of all handouts used in the class. New York Times and USA Today bestselling historical Atkinson Elementary Abdelhalim. Joy Witt, Susan Jackson, Deondre Corbin, This class meets Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9 romance author Sarah MacLean will present writing Sept. 3 is the day for a cake for Belva Thompson Intermediate Rick Coates, Mike Kickirillo, Paula Golden p.m. at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, and is conducted workshops on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alaniz. Anabell Lopez and Dena Cockerell enjoy and Carl Heinrich; and Wednesday, Sept. by Rabbi Stuart Federow. the Starfish Writers Conference, hosted by the Houston Burnett Elementary a birthday Sept. 3. Light the birthday candles 9: Sonny Salazar, Carolyn Simon, Maria The congregation, located at 16020 El Camino Real in Bay Area Romance Writers of America. Sing a chorus of a happy birthday song Sept. 6 for Jessica Boland. Share a birthday Aguilar, Jack Staudt, Martin Garcia, Richard Houston, is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. The conference, at South Shore Harbour Resort, includes to Amy Otwell, Amanda Petitt and Marisol cake with Ca-Lishea Woods on Sept. 7. Williamson, Amanda Silverthorn-Caldwell For more information, visit www.shaarhashalom.org or a light breakfast, full lunch, door prizes and raffle baskets. Vazquez Sept. 3. Esmeralda Paredes is sent Dobie High and Sarah Joseph. contact the synagogue office at 281-488-5861 or at csh@ New York Times bestseller Sophie Jordan will also attend a birthday greeting Sept. 5. Sept. 8 is the day Birthday greetings are sent to Julia LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS shaarhashalom.org. and co-teach a session. Preregistration is required. For for a cake for Kelly Douglas. Hernandez Sept. 5. Sept. 6 is the day for a Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, more information or to register online, visit hbarwa.com. Bush Elementary cake for Alexander Garcia. The day for a congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Sing a happy birthday song to Lily Campos party for Dianne Berreth is Sept. 8. Birthday beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Israeli Folk Dancing classes Sept. 5. greetings are sent to Luke Hales and Irma Items must be submitted by Friday noon for AARP 199 meets Sept. 18 Frazier Elementary Iracheta Sept. 9. the next week’s publication. for September-October AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, And the dancing continues.... What was meant to last Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Community Center, for only four to five months is now in its sixth year, as the 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building participants do not want to stop dancing. Sessions are not with a blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side built on one another, so if a few are missed, one can catch of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to come to the PISD Police up quickly. meeting, and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at Dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. on Mondays, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be no Every month, the group has different speakers to discuss dance classes in September due to the Jewish Holy Days. various topics of interest to seniors. Every two months the Dept. promotes, Dancing will resume on Oct. 12 (no session on Oct. 5 – group has a potuck lunch. The Sept. 18 speaker will be another Jewish holy day) and will continue on Oct. 19 and Amy B. Edwards from CanCare (Fighting Cancer with Oct. 26. The cost, $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for Hope). swears in offi cers CSH members, $5 per session or $45 for 10 sessions for September is pot luck lunch and members and guests nonmembers, will cover expenses. Everyone is welcome are asked to bring a dish to share after the speaker finish- to join the group – even if never having attended before. es. The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area Dancing is an excellent cardiovascular exercise while Pasadena High School alumni recently joined the having fun. points of interest at minimal cost. Pasadena Independent School District Police De- For those who are interested in joining the group, annu- Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El al dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one must be partment. Pictured at right are, left to right, Capt. Camino Real in Houston and is the conservative syna- a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. Bill McMahan and offi cers Joanna Lopez and gogue in the Bay Area. For information, contact the office For more information, contact Quin Sheppert at 281- Abraham Guajardo. at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. 486-7770 or [email protected]. Photos submitted

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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com Pasadena Independent one-fourth of the district’s ment complex after an anon- for the new Dobie. 5 years ago (2010) School District enroll- 35,415 enrollment – had ymous tip that pornograph- Gene Paul Robertson, 28, The accomplice in the ment fi gures showed that the district’s largest high ic-related activities were was arrested and charged 2009 kidnapping of Susana once again the South Belt school, intermediate school taking place in one of the with a felony murder in the De Jesus was sentenced to and elementary school: units. death of Anthony (Tony) 13 years in prison for his Dobie High, Thompson In- Work on a new section Chapin, 23. role in the crime that left termediate and Burnett Ele- of the beltway that would Andrew René Love, 19, the former South Belt resi- mentary. ultimately stretch past In- was found dead in his home. dent dead. Wallace Ledet IV GARNER VISION CENTER Numerous South Belt terstate 45 and Beamer Fomer Dobie principal pleaded guilty to aggravated business establishments had Road was expected to begin Frank Braden suffered a kidnapping in the case, as Family Owned & Operated used their marquees to send during the month accord- heart attack and was recov- well as burglary of a habi- out get well wishes to Hous- ing to representatives of the ering in Bayshore Hospital. tation in an unrelated crime. “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” ton Astro pitcher J.R. Rich- Texas Department of High- The Sagemeadow home Ledet, 26, was reportedly a ard since his surgery the ways and Public Transpor- of Glenda Chaney was de- high school friend of Nich- previous month. tation. stroyed by a fi re. The South- olas-Michael Edwin Jean, • Treatment of The Harris County Sher- The City of Houston east Volunteer Fire De- who in May, pleaded guilty Eye Diseases iff’s Department investi- planned to begin construc- partment and Houston Fire to killing De Jesus, and in gated the attempted rape tion the following year of a stations 70 (on Beamer) and June, was sentenced to life of a 19-year-old Kirkmont regional, 50 million gallons- 93 (on FM 1959) fought the in prison with no chance of Here comes resident. The woman, who a-day water treatment plant fi re. parole. Ledet told investi- was cleaning the Kirkmont on the north side of Elling- 10 years ago (2005) gators he had nothing to do house of a friend who was ton, east of Highway 3. Local elected offi cials with De Jesus’ death but ad- Dr. B.J. Garner the bride . . . out of town, reported a 25 years ago (1990) expressed optimism for the mitted dropping Jean off at Therapeutic Optometrist Optometric Glaucoma Specialist young man forced his way Approximately 1,400 military presence at El- the site of the abduction. Let South Belt into the house and threat- feet of noise reduction bar- lington Field to continue 1 year ago (2014) ened her with a knife. riers would be included in despite being affected by The 1st Court of Appeals Graphics & Printing • Laser Surgery Trustees of the Clear Creek the extension of Beltway the Base Realignment and reached a decision in the Indpendent School District 8 through the South Belt Closure committee. The case of Judge George Risner take care of all your printing Consultations Laura Garner, adopted a $36,073,999 bud- area. Texas Air National Guard against the Harris County Registered Optician get and retained the 1980 First-day enrollment for was slated to lose its F-16s, Republican Party, prohibit- needs for your special day. tax rate of 82 cents per $100 PISD schools increased by which would result in the ing a GOP challenger from valuation at their regular 2,070 students from 33,817 loss of about half of the per- appearing on the Novem- monthly meeting. to 35,887. Both elementary sonnel of the 147th Fighter ber ballot. The three-judge • Invitations • Envelopes • • Contact Lenses 30 years ago (1985) and secondary school en- Intercept Group. panel overturned an earli- U.S. Postal Service of- rollments rose by approxi- PISD trustees approved er decision made by a trial • Napkins • Matchbooks • fi cials acknowledged that mately 1,000 students. a $355.7 million budget for judge that offered Leonila • Eyewear traffi c fl ow problems existed Planning was underway the 2005-2006 school year. Olivares-Salazar a chance • Thank You Cards • within the potential service for Investment Land and Gas prices in Houston to replace the fraudulent Melinda McClure, area of a planned post offi ce Development Co. to build soared. Regular unleaded signatures with valid ones. Optometry Tech for the South Belt area and 43 new homes on 9.7 acres at South Belt area stations Without the additional valid said that the Postal Service of land at Hughes Road and ranged from $2.74 to $3.31 signatures, the court ruled 11555 Beamer – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – would support South Belt Blackhawk. per gallon. This was after that Olivares-Salazar’s orig- Coalition efforts to get the 15 years ago (2000) Hurricane Katrina hit the inal petition was insuffi cient 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 problems resolved. Pasadena Independent Gulf Coast but before Rita to allow her name to appear 281-484-4337 Houston vice offi cers School District involved threatened the Houston on the party’s ballot. Thursday, September 3, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Jerry Terrell reflects on life spent with SVFD Cub Scout 692 visits Ellington 60 volunteers to start out with. ment, Terrell has seen all of its people and so on. That was one or two major fi res in this We had someone who had changes, as it has grown along how everyone got notifi ed area a year. I guess you can some experience to be our with the South Belt communi- about a fi re initially. Now we consider it lucky, but without chief and assistant chief. I had ty. have the Webster Fire Depart- people actually fi ghting fi res, no experience whatsoever at “Funding has been one of ment do the dispatching for the knowledge of fi ghting the time; most of us didn’t. the major changes that I’ve us, using a much more mod- the fi res stays with the older The City of Houston offered seen since we started out,” ern and reliable system. As a people who have been work- to let us train at the Houston said Terrell. “We started out result, we’re able to cut down ing with fi res for a while and Fire Academy, so that was going door to door collecting on our response time. We’ve may seem very intimidating where we got our initial train- money, and then the water also had a number of fi re sta- to younger folks who are just ing. The Genoa Fire Depart- district took notice and put a tions throughout the years. starting out.” ment only had one pumper box in their bills for people to Off of Sagedowne and Sage- While the work that he has truck that seated the driver make an voluntary donation to glen, there’s a surplus plant, done for his community over and the captain. The only way us. We only had about 70 per- and that was where we built the last four decades has put anyone else rode on it was cent of people pay the extra our fi rst station ourselves. As his life on the line upon count- to hang onto the sides or the $5 to us, which was not very we progressed, we had a fi re less occasions, Terrell could tailboard. When the Genoa good. Eventually, the water station off of Scarsdale on As- not be less concerned. Department was shut down, district was able to charge res- toria Blvd. and we had the one “The fact that I may not the City of Houston confi s- idents per every water tap, so at the end of Hughes Road. make it back from a fi re call cated that truck and gave it to we were able to collect money We were very recently able to has never entered my mind,” us. That became our fi rst fi re from everyone.” get the land on Scarsdale, and said Terrell. “It’s way back in engine. We went door to door The Southeast Volunteer Clear Brook City got a bond the back of my mind some- raising funds for the depart- Fire Department has also issue passed to build our cur- where. We preach about safe- ment, and that was how we adapted its operating proce- rent fi re station.” ty religiously. Even if I tell essentially got started.” dures to better serve the rap- Perhaps the most signif- someone to go into a fi re and Jerry Terrell A veteran and lifetime id population increase of its icant and important change I happen to be in command, By Jay Do the City of Houston at the member, Terrell is one of only community. throughout the years of the they have the ability to do oth- For more than 40 years, time, so there was no fi re de- two remaining members that “Our dispatching process fi re department is the devel- erwise if they see something the Southeast Volunteer Fire partment out here, aside from originally founded the depart- has also changed signifi cant- opment of safer and more effi - that is unsafe. They are trained Department has been dedicat- the Genoa Fire Department, ment. ly,” said Terrell. “At fi rst, we cient gear to ensure the safety not to go in and to relay that ed to the preservation of the which was located on High- “I honestly do not know did our own dispatching. We of the fi refi ghters. information back to the peo- lives and property of residents way 3. They were the only fi re why I joined the fi re depart- had our own portable units “The gear we have has ple in command, because they Cub Scout Pack 692 had the privilege of visiting with 1-149th ARB Apache and visitors of the South Belt department that covered us, ment,” said Terrell. “It was just that we could take from one changed tremendously,” said may be seeing something that pilots and mechanics at Ellington Joint Reserve Base on Saturday, Aug. 22. community. Since its estab- and I remember that, because something that I really wanted house to the next and put an- Terrell. “Everything, from is completely different from Scouts learned about the capabilities of the Apache helicopters as well as to do at the time, and it’s been tennas on top of the house, the helmets to the boots, has the information that we have. lishment, the Southeast Vol- they were the only ones who what goes into maintaining and operating them. Pictured are, left to right, unteer Fire Department has showed up when there was a something that I’ve enjoyed and we had a lot of the house- all been changed to meet the When I’m in command, I am provided emergency medical big house fi re down the street doing ever since. Being a part wives do our dispatching for safety requirements of the Na- usually the fi rst one to arrive at (front row) Ramey Ali, Jorgen Rodriguez, Kaleb Kouches, Joaquin Caballe- and fi re suppression services from where I lived. That was of the fi re department is either us. We had a fi re phone that tional Fire Protection Associ- the scene, and I try to make a ro, Frankie Chapa, Maurcio Campos, (middle row) Braxton Mayo, Nathan to the county and the sur- when I started to get interest- going to be something that you rang directly to our numbers. ation.” determination as to how we’re Lind, Emil Cabellero, Seth Lara, Kevin Pino, Sabino Hernandez Jr., Zach- rounding localities through ed in being a fi refi ghter, so I enjoy doing or you just don’t. We would wait for it to ring While the Southeast Vol- going to fi ght the fi re, either ary Owens, Jake Joslin, (back row) CW2 Craig Graham (Apache pilot), volunteer and career paid started going to the meetings. There’s very little in between. three times to pick it up, that unteer Fire Department start- defensively or offensively. If SFC Sabino Hernandez Sr. (platoon sergeant, P), and CW2 John Henderson staffi ng. Well, come to fi nd out, half of Those who really like it stick way we would all pick it up at ed out from humble begin- the house is a total loss, there’s (Apache pilot). Not pictured is CW2 Jacob Gaston (Apache pilot). Seemingly fi tting for its the department all of a sudden with it for years, and those who the same time. We did that to nings, Terrell believes that it no need for anyone to go in. Photo submitted sole purpose to the commu- got indicted for arson. They don’t like it don’t stay for very prevent someone from pick- is now comparable to some They can’t do any good from nity, the Southeast Volunteer were allegedly setting hous- long. Being part of this fi re de- ing up on the fi rst ring and not of the fi nest fi re departments inside, so there’s no need to put Fire Department was born es on fi re so they could put partment has been something being at a dispatching house, of the area and is able to work them in that path of unneces- from the ashes of a disgraced them out. Of course, the City that I really like doing and because that wouldn’t have in collaboration with other en- sary danger. You can’t always fi re department. of Houston shut them down, something that I’ve enjoyed done us any good. Once the tities to better serve the com- predict everything, but you can Pasadena Education Foundation “I lived out here in so we had nobody to respond doing my whole life.” phone rang, we had an ex- munity. take steps to prevent anyone Sagemont,” said Assistant to our fi res. At that point, we Having been part of the ponential growth system in “We have the same type of from getting hurt. At the end Fire Chief Marshall Jerry decided to form our own fi re Southeast Volunteer Fire De- place, where I’d call a few engines as the Houston Fire of the day, my guys that go out gears up for new school year Terrell. “We weren’t part of department, and we had about partment since its establish- people, they’d each call a few Department,” said Terrell. there need to know that they’re With a new school year tablished in 2003, in large for the 2015-2016 school “We have A-1, high quality, going to get the job done suc- just beginning, the Pasade- part to provide mini grants year, the foundation will up to date equipment. The cessfully and make it back. It’s na Education Foundation is for programs large and small hold a mini grant workshop only thing that we do not have my job as commander to see to already hard at work to pro- that would otherwise remain Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Lazo enjoys several is a ladder truck, but we have it that that happens.” vide for the needs of more unfunded. Since that time, board room of the adminis- mutual agreements with the Four decades of his life than 56,000 students and the foundation has awarded tration building to aid those Houston, Pearland, Forest spent in the Southeast Vol- 3,500 teachers. $1.9 million in grant funds. who wish to apply for fund- summer trips Bend and Friendswood fi re unteer Fire Department has The foundation was es- To kick off the process ing this year. departments, and they all have turned Terrell from an inex- Grants are awarded at the Cassandra Lazo had a full summer with family and ladder trucks. We will call one perienced youth into a proud classroom, campus and dis- friends. She started with a trip to Chicago where she saw of them if we are ever in a sit- chief. Some things that have trict level up to $5,000. the Broadway musical On Your Feet, the story of Emilio uation where we need a ladder not changed are his loyalty to To qualify for the mini and Gloria Estefan. She met most of the cast and is pic- truck, and you’d be surprised the people he works with and grants, district employees tured below with Josh Segarra (Emilio) and Ana Villafañe by how fast they can get there. his commitment to serving his must submit an application (Gloria). A few years ago, the Christian community. and proposal by Thursday, Academy out here went up in “The thing that I’ve loved Sept. 17. fl ames, and we had everybody most about working with the Winners will be notifi ed out here.” fi re department throughout the in December when the Pas- Cassandra and her mother, Grace Lazo, over- As the population of the years is the people that I get adena ISD Prize Parade sur- look the Chicago River. South Belt increases at a to associate myself with and prises them at their campus. growing pace, the number of the camaraderie that comes Jeremy Jackson, an ath- calls made to the Southeast with working for a fi re de- letic trainer at Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department partment,” said Terrell. “I’m High School has received a has grown with it. retired, so it gives me some- few mini grants in his eight “We’re averaging about thing active to do, instead of years at the campus. 130 calls a month,” said Ter- sitting at home on the couch “The impact that the edu- rell. “For the last two years, all the time. I’ve made some cation foundation has had on the number of calls have in- extremely great friends along our program is enormous,” creased about 15 percent each the way. I’ve known some of Jackson said. “It really en- year. The majority of the calls these people for 25, 30 years. courages me to see someone are medical calls. The pop- There’s something special who believes in what I’m ulation’s getting older, and about getting together with Carter Lomax Middle School teacher Cynthia Mar- doing. The education foun- we’re getting a lot of lift assist a group of great friends who tinez Bagwill is shocked by the Prize Parade team dation is providing funds calls, where someone’s fallen are committed to serving the as she received a mini grant for her classroom for for me to help teach my stu- and they need help getting community, and it just makes $4,890. Photo submitted dents in a better way. “ On a road trip to North Carolina, the family back up. We only have about me extremely happy.” stopped in Selma to walk across the Edmund Cassandra then spent a Pettus Bridge, the sight of the Bloody Sunday, week at Disney World 50 years ago. Pictured above are Grace, Cassan- Largest selection of with her cousins. She is dra and Jose. HCAD certifies appraisal roll sitting next to her cous- Sands Stiefer, chief ap- and other taxing entities so appraisal of existing proper- wigs in Texas! in, Emilia, on Splash praiser of the Harris County the governing bodies of the ty. FEATURING Mountain. Appraisal District, certifi ed taxing units can set their tax The number of protests the 2015 appraisal roll. rates for the upcoming year. increased because of higher ESTETICA Left: At basketball The importance of certi- The total taxable val- property values and an im- DESIGNS camp at Duke Univer- RAQUEL WELCH™ fying the appraisal roll list- ue for property in Harris proving economy. WIGS & EXTENSIONS SIGNATURE COLLECTION sity, Cassandra and her OF WIGS & ing the property values is County has increased 12.1 Protests for this year HAIR ADDITIONS The Right BRA, father, Jose Lazo, stand that state law allows Harris percent to $392.2 billion, have increased to 370,698 in front of her dorm. The Right Form! by JODEE County taxing jurisdictions compared with $349.9 bil- from last year’s 357,383. To Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After 125 E. Galveston Street to begin the process of set- lion in 2014. date 212,846 of those pro- Breast Surgery Needs. League City ting property tax rates for Taxable value is the val- tested accounts have been Great selection of 2015. ue after exemptions have resolved totaling $230 bil- Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 “Certifi cation is the fi nal been deducted. lion. step in the 2015 appraisal Residential properties, process for most of our tax which are single family base. The appraisal roll pro- homes, made up 41 percent FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood tthruhru SSept.ept. 1166 vides taxing jurisdictions of the county’s tax base, New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com with the value of the prop- apartments were about 8 per- erties completed to date. We cent and commercial proper- This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. also give the taxing units ties other than apartments estimates of the value and made up approximately 25 MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. number of accounts not yet percent. Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. complete so they have as The total taxable val- much information as possi- ue of residential proper- Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years ble when they start their rate ties increased 15 percent, Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, The highlight of camp Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES was training with adoption process,” Stiefer compared with 2014, the Duke women’s coach said. taxable value of apartments Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, Cassandra visited the Duke Ma- Joanne P. McCallie Above, Cassandra (middle) took her yearly After certifi cation, the increased 19 percent and including MELILLO & MORRIS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. rine Lab in Beaufort to get an idea and meeting Duke trip to San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico, rolls with the value are pro- commercial properties in- of what the marine biology pro- men’s coach Mike where her grandfather is from. Pictured with vided to the Harris County creased 12 percent. 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 2281-464-236681-464-2366 gram is about. Krzyzewski. her are her parents, Jose and Grace. Tax Assessor/Collector and These numbers include 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity the cities, school districts new construction and the re- 1115901590 HughesHughes RRd.d. @ BBW8W8 1124902490 ScarsdaleScarsdale BBlvd.lvd. CHURCH DIRECTORY

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SECTION B Thursday, September 3, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED JFD’s strong start fades as Deer Park coasts, 52-20 As bad as Dobie’s 52- computer screen, there It’s just one football And yet there were the grab in the back of the end with :19 left in the half. beat feel and a great en- um in Pasadena. pletely different situ- 20 opening night loss to is no cause for panic in game, and while things positives. zone for a 10-yard touch- Deer Park then scored on ergy (Monday), so I think The Chargers were han- ation than with Deer Deer Park looked on the Longhorn land. did get out of hand on the Starting quarterback down reception and 7-0 a 16-yard run from Linton we’ll bounce back just dled pretty well by North Park,” Norman said. scoreboard over the final Tyler Giron marched the Dobie lead. to open the second half fine.” Shore in a 49-13 sea- “Deer Park lines it up 24 minutes and 39 sec- Longhorns down the field As for Bolden, he had as the game began to slip Next up, the Longhorns son-opening loss as well, and comes right at you, Dobie (0-1) hosts onds, there are remedies. on the opening drive of just two catches in the away. will take on the Clear but Norman knows Clear whereas Clear Springs Trailing 21-14 after the game, hitting Kaelon game while coming back Late, Dobie quarter- Springs Chargers in their Springs can and will pro- wants to spread you Jaylon Bolden’s dynamic Woods with a couple from a sore hamstring, but back Jeremy Davis had a home opener Saturday, duce offensively. out and get you out in Clear Springs (0-1) 59-yard catch and run, the of passes for key chain one of those covered 59 9-yard run to complete the Sept. 5 at Veterans Stadi- “It’s going to be a com- Continued on Page 3B Saturay, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Longhorns got themselves moves. And even after a yards and got Dobie with- Longhorns’ scoring for the back in the mix just be- holding call wiped out in seven points just before night. Veterans Stadium, Pasadena fore halftime, only to see Anthony Owens’ 10-yard halftime. So Norman’s debut as Wolverines trail early, fall to LP things unravel from there. scoring run, the Long- Unfortunately, Linton’s Dobie’s head coach is in Falling behind 42-0, the Jarrett Smith paced the head coaching debut for Clear Brook (0-1) at The Deer covered 69 yards horns bounced back. 59-yard dash with under a the past, and that’s just Clear Brook Wolverines running game for Clear Mike Allison at Brook. He on just two plays to bump Giron eventually found minute to go set up quar- where the Longhorns plan couldn’t quite crawl back Brook, gaining 105 yards is just the fifth head coach the halftime lead to 28-14, tight end Jason Lester, terback Cameron Thomp- to keep it. into the fight while losing on just 10 carries. in school history, follow- Westfield (1-0) then coasted in the second who made a one-handed son’s 10-yard scoring run “You could see an up- to La Porte 49-27 in a var- La Porte’s Austin Up- ing Jim Hatfield, James Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. half en route to the lopsid- sity football season opener shaw scored three times. Smith, Bubba Arledge and George Stadium, Spring ed win. At left, former Dobie Aug. 27 at Veterans Me- The game marked the Paul Lanier. 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Players age 4 through 18 as of July 31, 2015, are eligible to compete. The registration fee those in the under-5 through predictions U8 divisions will pay is $135, which includes a uniform (shirt, shorts and socks) and fundraising fee. The fee for those in the U9 and U10 divisions is $150, and Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn the U11 through U18 fee is $190, with both including uniform and fundraising fee. There will be a $20 late fee applied after Sept. 1, 2015. Only credit card and Dobie hosts Clear Springs Dobie Dobie Clear Springs Dobie Dobie Dobie debit card will be accepted as forms of payment online. To register, visit www. southbeltsoccer.org. Westfield hosts Clear Brook Westfield Westfield Westfield Westfield Westfield Westfield Clear Creek hosts Clear Creek Alief Taylor Clear Creek Alief Taylor Alief Taylor Clear Creek Deer Park subvarsity football Alief Taylor sweeps past Longhorn squads North Shore hosts Manvel Manvel Manvel North Shore Manvel North Shore Manvel In another hotly-con- touchdown in each quarter freshman White team Brazoswood hosts Deer Park Deer Park Brazoswood Deer Park Deer Park Brazoswood Deer Park tested series of subvarsity while going on to defeat downed Dobie 3-0 in a de- Dickinson hosts football games between the Longhorns’ JV white fensive battle all the way. Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dobie and Deer Park Aug. team 28-6. Jonathan Moreno, Summer Creek 27, the Deer were able to Nick Barrientos scored D’Angelo Ramirez, Da- George Ranch hosts George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch escape with a sweep. Dobie’s lone touchdown leon Eaglin and Jacob Friendswood Deer Park 21 on a 6-yard run in the sec- Montoya stepped up of- Houston Memorial Dobie JV 20 ond quarter. Henry Ellis fensively for the Long- Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland A missed extra point also stood out offensively horns. hosts Pearland was the difference in the for the locals. On the defensive side, Dawson hosts Dawson Dawson Magnolia West Magnolia West Dawson Dawson junior varsity Orange con- From a defensive stand- the Longhorns were led by Magnolia West test as the Deer held on to point, Dylan Rowe, Tyre- Ramirez, Tyler Guzman, defeat Dobie 21-20. que Smith and Jalen Clark Wyatt Baxley and Eze- La Porte hosts Bellaire La Porte La Porte Bellaire La Porte La Porte La Porte Andrew Logan had a made big plays. quiel Mendez. 5-yard touchdown run for The Dobie coaching The Dobie subvarsity the Longhorns in the first staff pointed to an inabil- squads will look for their This week’s record 8-2 7-3 8-2 8-2 7-3 9-1 quarter, and quarterback ity to get off the field on first wins of the season Jacob Sulak found Willie third down defensively Sept. 3 against the Clear Season record 8-2 7-3 8-2 8-2 7-3 9-1 Dixon with a 20-yard scor- and crucial penalties in big Springs Chargers. ing pass as Dobie led 14-7 situations as factors in the at halftime. defeat. In the fourth quarter, Deer Park 24 Juan Valencia scooped Dobie Fr. Orange 20 Patriot League softball BAFL Week Three Scores up the loose ball after Dobie’s freshman Or- teammate Dejuan Dixson ange White team fought blocked a punt and raced back from a 14-6 deficit Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. 40 yards for the touch- but could not get over the honors Dobie ex Nguyen down. top during a 24-20 loss to But the Longhorns Deer Park. Continued from Page 1B versary team, Nguyen is or encouraging words to Eagles 39 20 13 18 failed on the conversion, Julius Wells and Kean- Perhaps the best sea- thrilled. keep on pushing after a holding a 20-15 edge. dre Green paved the way son for Nguyen and her “I am deeply honored bad game, there are many Deer Park’s late touch- offensively for Dobie, teammates came in 2013. to be a part of the All-Pa- reasons for my success. Dolphins 2 0 25 6 down was enough for while the defensive effort That year, she helped lead triot League 25th Anniver- “I am so thankful that I the win. Defensively, the was led by Taylen Duhon the Black Knights to the sary Team,” she said. was given the opportunity Longhorns also got terrif- and Cervantes Pounds III. Patriot League title, and “To be named among to play collegiate softball, ic play from Sedrick Ro- Deer Park Fr. White 3 the team advanced to the the best the league has and I gave it the best shot mar. Dobie Fr. White 0 NCAA Regionals in Aus- ever had to offer for the that I can to make every- Deer Park 28 A 23-yard field goal tin, where the team went past 25 years is truly hum- one proud. Hopefully, I Patriots 42 19 38 25 Dobie JV White 6 with four seconds remain- up against the University bling. I share this honor made Dobie and South Deer Park’s junior var- ing in the game was the of Texas. with my family, coach- Belt proud, too.” sity maroon team scored a difference as Deer Park’s Nguyen hit .381 overall es, and teammates/best Today, Nguyen is off that season with 40 stolen friends because I couldn’t the softball field for the Cowboys 0 0 0 0 bases. The team finished have done it without them. most part and is a platoon Sports Calendar 35-26 that season. “Whether it was count- leader for the 18th Human As for making the Pa- less hours in the U.S. Golf Resources Company at FOOTBALL triot League’s 25th anni- and Games batting cages Fort Bragg, N.C. Thursday, Sept. 3 Dobie JV Orange at Clear Springs, Springs H.S., 6:30 One of the all-time Rams 0 0 0 0 Dobie JV White at Clear Springs, Springs H.S., 4:30 great women’s soft- Dobie freshman Orange hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 ball players for the Dobie freshman White hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 Army Black Knights Stingrays 41 24 39 34 Brook JV Silver hosts Westfield, Brook, 6:30 from 2011 through Brook JV Black hosts Westfield, Brook, 4:30 2014, Amanda Nguyen Brook freshman Silver at Westfield, 4:30 (right) cemented her Brook freshman Black at Westfield, 4:30 legacy by being named Bay Area Football League Standings to the Patriot League’s Friday, Sept. 4 25th Anniversary Senior Division American Senior Division National Brook varsity at Westfield, 7:00 Team, honoring the Team W L T Team W L T league’s best perform- Saturday, Sept. 5 ers through the 2015 Bulls 3 0 0 Hurricanes 3 0 0 Dobie varsity hosts Clear Springs, Veterans, 6:00 season. Nguyen, who Sharks 3 0 0 Stingrays 3 0 0 Sagemont Cowboys at Beaumont Bulls starred as a volleyball Southbelt Dolphins at Bayou City Gators and softball player at Cougars 2 1 0 Eagles 2 1 0 Ellington Rams host Pearland Texans, Dobie Dobie High School, went on to establish Patriots 2 1 0 Dolphins 1 2 0 Tuesday, Sept. 8 several Army as well Cowboys 1 2 0 Saints 0 2 0 Thompson 8A hosts San Jacinto scrimmage, 5:00 as Patriot League all- Thompson 8B at San Jacinto scrimmage, 5:00 time and single-season Panthers 1 2 0 Mustangs 0 2 0 Beverly Hills 8A at Bondy scrimmage, 5:00 records while being a Beverly Hills 8B at Bondy scrimmage, 5:00 four-year starter for Texans 1 1 0 Rams 0 3 0 the Black Knights. ’49ers 0 2 0 Gators 0 3 0 Wednesday, Sept. 9 Largely finished with Thompson 7A hosts San Jacinto scrimmage, 5:00 softball since the end of Junior Division American Thompson 7B at San Jacinto scrimmage, 5:00 the 2014 season, Nguy- Junior Division National Beverly Hills 7A at Bondy scrimmage, 5:00 en is now stationed at Team W L T Team W L T Beverly Hills 7B at Bondy scrimmage, 5:00 Fort Bragg, N.C. Patriots 3 0 0 Hurricanes 3 0 0 Photo courtesy Army Thursday, Sept. 10 Cowboys 2 1 0 Dobie JV Orange hosts Pearland, Veterans, 6:30 Dolphins 2 1 0 Dobie JV White hosts Pearland, Veterans, 4:30 ’49ers 2 0 0 Eagles 2 1 0 Dobie freshman Orange at Pearland, 4:30 Dobie freshman White at Pearland, 4:30 Bulls 1 2 0 Saints 1 1 0 Sharks 1 2 0 VOLLEYBALL Mustangs 1 1 0 Friday, Sept. 4 CCISD stadiums nets sponsor Cougars 1 2 0 Rams 1 2 0 Brook varsity hosts Deer Park, 6:30 Dobie varsity hosts Manvel, 6:30 The Clear Creek Inde- special programs over This major sponsor- Texans 1 1 0 Stingrays 1 2 0 Brook JV hosts Deer Park, 5:30 pendent School District their 26-year history with ship specifically supports Panthers 0 3 0 Dobie JV hosts Manvel, 5:30 has announced the launch CCISD.” CCISD in the purchase Gators 0 3 0 Brook freshman A hosts Deer Park, 4:30 of a six-year sponsorship Under a separate agree- and ongoing operation of Dobie freshman A hosts Manvel, 4:30 agreement with Houston ment, Houston Methodist the stadium’s state-of-the- Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Brook freshman B hosts Deer Park, 4:30 Methodist St. John Hospi- St. John Hospital is also art scoreboard and video Team W L T Team W L T Dobie freshman B hosts Manvel, 4:30 tal. the Official Healthcare board intended to enrich During the August Provider for CCISD Ath- the fan experience at the Bulls 3 0 0 Stingrays 3 0 0 Tuesday, Sept. 8 CCISD school board letics. new stadium. Texans 2 0 0 Brook varsity hosts 7 Lakes, 5:30 meeting, CCISD Board of Houston Methodist The video board and Hurricanes 2 1 0 Brook JV hosts 7 Lakes, 4:30 Trustees approved the six- athletic trainers work supporting equipment Patriots 2 1 0 Mustangs 1 1 0 Brook freshman A hosts 7 Lakes, 4:30 year lease agreement with alongside coaches and were not purchased Houston Methodist St. CCISD’s professional and through the Bond 2013 Sharks 2 1 0 Rams 1 2 0 Wednesday, Sept. 9 John Hospital, which plac- student athletic trainers to program, which is fund- Cougars 1 1 0 Dobie varsity at Aldine Davis, 6:30 es the hospital at the Sta- strengthen student athletes ing the construction of Eagles 1 2 0 Dobie JV at Aldine Davis, 5:30 dium Founding Sponsor and better protect them the stadium as well as Cowboys 1 2 0 Dolphins 1 2 0 Dobie freshman A at Aldine Davis, 4:30 level for the district’s new- from injury. Continued on Page 3B est and much-anticipated Panthers 1 2 0 Saints 0 2 0 Friday, Sept. 11 facility addition, Clear ’49ers 0 1 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, 6:30 Creek ISD Challenger Co- Gators 0 3 0 Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 6:30 lumbia Stadium. Week 4 games Brook JV hosts Clear Creek, 5:30 The stadium complex, Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 5:30 located off West NASA Saturday, Sept. 5 Team W L T Team W L T Brook freshman A hosts Clear Creek, 4:30 Boulevard, is scheduled Sharks 3 0 0 Dobie freshman A vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 4:30 for completion in late Eagles 3 0 0 Brook freshman B hosts Clear Creek, 4:30 2015, later than originally Cowboys at Beaumont Bulls Bulls 2 1 0 Hurricanes 3 0 0 forecasted due to record Beaumont Ozen High School TENNIS rainfall during the spring. Patriots 1 1 1 Stingrays 2 0 1 Friday, Sept. 4 “Houston Methodist St. Cowboys 1 2 0 Dobie varsity hosts Clear Springs, 2:30 John Hospital is no strang- Dolphins at Bayou City Gators Dolphins 2 1 0 er to our district and back- Panthers 1 2 0 Saints 1 1 0 Friday, Sept. 11 ing public education,” said San Jacinto Intermediate Dobie varsity hosts Bellaire, 2:30 CCISD Superintendent Dr. ’49ers 0 1 0 Mustangs 0 2 0 Dobie varsity at Remembering Ike tourn., TBA Greg Smith. “In fact, they have con- Rams host Pearland Texans Texans 0 1 0 Rams 0 3 0 Tuesday, Sept. 15 sistently stepped up to Cougars 0 2 0 Gators 0 3 0 Dobie varsity at Pearland, 3:00 support our students and Dobie High School Thursday, September 3, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Deer spoil Norman’s debut; State-ranked Pearland BHI, Lions host intrasquad scrimmages Continued from Page 1B the eighth-grade A team at and the preseason work mer program, and our ath- defeats JFD volleyball drills were sharp, and we 9 a.m. has already begun. letes are excited. JFD eyes Springs Chargers Opening district play 21 loss Aug. 28 at home. look forward to cranking The 7th grade B will The program’s Red “Our annual Red ver- Continued from Page 1B nor the players will dwell bounce back.” against one of the state’s The Lady Longhorns it back up this week as scrimmage the 7th grade versus White scrimmage susWhite is what kicks it in space. It’s something on it. Instead, it’s all about A season ago, Dobie top varsity volleyball will play their first Dis- we prepare for our FUN, A at 10 a.m. The 8th grade is Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to all off. Our first week was we have to adjust to quick- going out and getting Nor- defeated Clear Springs programs certainly isn’t trict 22-6A home match FOOD and FOOTBALL A will scrimmage the 7th noon. good, of course, we were ly and be ready to go.” man’s first head coaching to earn its first win of the ideal, but the Dobie pro- Sept. 4, against the extravaganza.” grade A at 11 a.m. Hot dog combination in shorts shirts and helmet So the Deer Park out- win against Clear Springs. 2014 season. With back- gram gave it everything Manvel Mavericks. Two As for the Sept. 5 scrim- Like Beverly Hills, plates will be available for the first four days. come, particularly the “We did a lot of good to-back 22-6A games it had Sept. 1 at Pear- losses to Manvel in 2014 mage schedule, Portis said Thompson is also prepar- purchase, and there will But Aug. 29 was our final score, might have things against Deer Park,” coming against Pearland land. played a huge role in the Bears’ seventh-grade ing for what both coaches be other vendors on site as first day in pads, and they delivered some shock fac- Norman said. “We have a and Manvel, and win over In the end, the Lady keeping Dobie out of the A team will scrimmage and players believe will be well as a silent auction. came to hit. We are hoping tor. But Norman, his staff talented group, and we’ll Springs would be huge. Oilers began the defense playoffs. the eighth-grade B team at a banner 2015 season. “We can’t wait,” to improve in the eighth of their 2014 league A nondistrict at 8 a.m. The Lions plan to push Thompson head football grade from last year and championship with a 25- Aldine Davis comes The eighth-grade B for the district champion- coach Doug Sawyer said. we hope to compete for 14, 25-10, 25-7 victory Wednesday, Sept. 9, for team will then scrimmage ship in all four divisions, “We had a great sum- the title in seventh grade.” over Dobie. Dobie. The decision ended The program will then a short, one-match win- be in action against the Beverly Hills Bears Beverly Hills Bears ning streak for Dobie, Pasadena Lady Eagles which handed Baytown Friday, Sept. 11, at Phil- 2015 7th B football schedule 2015 8th B football schedule Lee a 25-20, 25-12, 25- lips Field House. Date Opponent Date Opponent Dobie football boosters Sept. 9 Bondy (scrimmage) Sept. 8 Bondy (scrimmage) to host monthly meeting Sept. 15 at Queens Sept. 14 at Queens Sept. 22 Southmore Sept. 21 Southmore The Dobie High School football players are en- football booster club will couraged to attend the Sept. 29 at South Houston Sept. 28 at South Houston host its monthly meeting monthly meetings as both Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 in-season and postseason Oct. 6 at Thompson Oct. 5 at Thompson p.m., in the athletic annex. activities are discussed Oct. 13 San Jacinto Oct. 12 San Jacinto Parents of all Dobie and planned. Oct. 20 at Park View Oct. 19 at Park View JFD swimming program All games played on campus at 5 p.m. All games played on campus at 5 p.m. sets fundraising car wash The Dobie High School at the corner of Beamer Beverly Hills Bears Beverly Hills Bears swimming program will and Scarsdale. Swim team host a fundraising car members are selling $5 2015 7th A football schedule 2015 8th A football schedule wash Saturday, Sept. 12, advance tickets, and dona- from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at tions of $5 or more will be Date Opponent Date Opponent Snowies’ Snow Cones in accepted on the day of the the Food Town parking lot event. Sept. 9 at Bondy (scrimmage) Sept. 8 at Bondy (scrimmage) Clear Creek ISD stadium Sept. 15 Queens Sept. 14 Queens Ashley Deveza and the rest of the Dobie varsity tennis program plan to have Sept. 22 at Southmore Sept. 21 at Southmore some fun during the annual Remember Ike Invitational in Galveston Sept. 11- to offer new delicacies 12 as 16 programs from in and around the Houston area compete for the cham- Football fans and fami- performances for fans this Sept. 29 South Houston Sept. 28 South Houston pionship trophy. lies alike should consider season. adding Clear Creek ISD Award-winning bands, Oct. 6 Thompson Oct. 5 Thompson Veterans Memorial Stadi- cheerleaders, choir stu- Oct. 13 at San Jacinto Oct. 12 at San Jacinto Ever-busy Dobie tennis program um to their list of weekend dents, precision dance destinations for entertain- teams and ROTC students Oct. 20 Park View Oct. 19 Park View ment, fun food and com- round out the perfect foot- close to opening District 22-6A petition. ball experience at the sta- All games played on campus at 5 p.m. All games played on campus at 5 p.m. Now at 6-3, the Dobie or so leading into district bering Ike Invitational in Now through the first dium. varsity tennis team is get- play will be a key. Galveston Sept. 11-12. week of November, the During the October 23 ting closer and closer to “It’s a team game,” The Longhorns are ac- Clear Creek Independent Clear Springs versus Clear Thompson Lions Thompson Lions District 22-6A action. Moreno said. “There is tually hosts of the tourna- School District will host Creek game, CCISD plans After a 4-0 start to the no one win or loss that ment in conjunction with 23 games at Veterans Me- to pay tribute to the dis- 2015 7th B football schedule 2015 8th B football schedule season, the Longhorns is bigger or worse than the City of Galveston morial Stadium, welcom- trict’s longtime athletic di- have lost two of three, in- the others, but every Parks and Recreation De- ing new teams to the turf rector, Bill Daws, who re- Date Opponent Date Opponent cluding a tough 10-9 loss match counts. We prob- partment. as well as long-held rival- tired in August. to Clear Brook. State- ably should have defeated In the opening round, ries. Under the final Friday Sept. 9 at San Jacinto (scrimmage) Sept. 8 at San Jacinto (scrimmage) ranked Clear Creek also Clear Brook, and the kids Dobie will face top-seed- Fans can look forward night lights of the regular handed the Lonhorns a know that. ed Stratford. Friendswood to some fabulous football season, November 6, the Sept. 15 Southmore Sept. 14 Southmore 17-2 setback. “As we get closer to is seeded second, and de- fare at the stadium conces- district will host a special The Longhorns had league play, we have to fending tournament cham- sion stands. Salute to Military Service Sept. 22 Bondy Sept. 21 Bondy some great chances to win dig deep and find ways to pion Clear Brook is seed- A selection of new and offer free admission that elusive 10th match win those key points. It’s ed third. menu items ranging from for all active military and Sept. 29 at Jackson Sept. 28 at Jackson against Clear Brook but always something that we Sixteen teams in all will pulled barbecued pork veterans, and a guest, with Oct. 6 Beverly Hills Oct. 5 Beverly Hills could not close it out. look at this time of the be in the mix for burnt or- sandwiches to chicken valid military identifica- Head coach Manuel More- year.” ange and white division caesar salads will be of- tion. Oct. 13 Miller Oct. 12 Miller no said focusing on win- Dobie is also looking trophies. Dobie is also one fered to hungry fans. The 2015 schedule in- ning the key points and forward to taking part in of several host sites for Three special menu cludes a strong pre-season Oct. 20 at Queens Oct. 19 at Queens games over the next week the Fifth annual Remem- play on Sept. 12. items will be chosen for lineup against great neigh- each game night in an ef- boring teams including All games played on campus at 5 p.m. All games played on campus at 5 p.m. fort to offer a varied menu state-ranked North Shore New CCISD stadium gets sponsor each week. and perennial football Continued from Page 2B “Just as our exemplary injuries do occur.” Chicken fried steak programs from Deer Park, Thompson Lions Thompson Lions many other district facility school district continues to The sponsorship is part sandwiches, hamburgers, Port Neches Groves and rebuilds. grow, the Houston Meth- of Clear Creek ISD’s on- stuffed baked potatoes Nederland, to name a few. 2015 7th A football schedule 2015 8th A football schedule Funding for the video odist St. John Hospital going commitment to en- and chicken sandwiches board will be derived from campus and service offer- gage the community in all or chicken wraps are also District 24-6A play Date Opponent Date Opponent advertising leases by busi- ings are growing and ex- things education to better among the new menu kicks off on Thursday, ness and industry spon- panding,” said Dan New- provide quality and real- items. September 24 when the Sept. 9 San Jacinto (scrimmage) Sept. 8 San Jacinto (scrimmage) sors. man, Houston Methodist world resources and expe- And, of course, the die- Clear Brook Wolverines As the stadium found- St. John Hospital CEO. riences for students. hard concession connois- host the Clear Creek Wild- Sept. 15 at Southmore Sept. 14 at Southmore ing sponsor, the Houston “The stadium found- Students from all five seur will still be able to cats. Methodist brand will be ing sponsor opportunity comprehensive high order a hot dog, nachos, Other great matchups Sept. 22 at Bondy Sept. 21 at Bondy prominently displayed was a natural next step for schools, who are enrolled popcorn or a bag of pea- to look out for are the Sept. 29 Jackson Sept. 28 Jackson on the video board’s top Houston Methodist given and excel in their campus nuts. October 23 Clear Springs position panel, as well as our longevity with CCISD audio/video classes, will Be prepared to be versus Clear Creek “Battle Oct. 6 at Beverly Hills Oct. 5 at Beverly Hills on signage in the stadium and our high level of en- run nearly all of the audio wowed by the multi-tal- for 518” and the tradition- concourse areas. gagement, both in giving visual production activi- ented CCISD visual and al rivalry between Clear Oct. 13 at Miller Oct. 12 at Miller The sponsor will also back, and protecting stu- ties to support many of the performing arts students Creek and Clear Lake, be featured in several in- dents from sports injuries events during the year in who have been preparing which will conclude regu- Oct. 20 Queens Oct. 19 Queens game video promotion as well as encouraging CCISD Challenger Co- much of the summer to de- lar season play on Friday, All games played on campus at 5 p.m. All games played on campus at 5 p.m. features. healthy outcomes when lumbia Stadium. liver memorable half time November 6. 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For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall, back of church. Call 409- Noon Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 454-5720 for information. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., CLASSIFIEDS pawn shop). For information, call 713-856-1611. 10 a.m. lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 4 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Reap the Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 1 p.m. sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Re- contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. habilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 11:30 a.m. homes, articles, autos, Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for a lesson. 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The dinner may include guest at 281-486-1911. speakers and/or group activities. For more information, call Bambi at 281- 11:30 a.m. we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM at our #1 Fire Sta- 482-7143 or 281-795-4514. American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision Chapter 6:30 p.m. – Now meets at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 487 Bay Area Blvd., on the tion at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited training, we will pro- Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at St. second Wednesday of every month. For more information or to RSVP, call vide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If you have any previous Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518). Enter door clos- Lorilyn Wynn at 281-388-5202. est to recycling bins. For more information, call 713-865-3668 or visit www. Noon fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, Military, etc), we can accept oahouston.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics 7 p.m. Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main (next to pawn shop). For infor- those training hours also. You can visit our website: www.southeastvfd.com to learn Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, mation, call 713-856-1611. more, download an application package and see some of the activities that we partici- open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), First Presbyterian 6 p.m. Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For more information, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family pate in yearly. Please come to one of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and call 713-856-1611. and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – Group meets Mondays, p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, join us in this very important and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. 8:15 p.m., in the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is 6 p.m. part of our growing community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community welcome. Free. For information, call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the second Wednesday needs you! Kawalec at 281-334-1033. of each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. For more informa- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 tion, call Steven Williams at 281-929-4199 or 713-266-6400. 7 a.m. 7 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the open meeting, meets at 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518) at the First Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For 9:30 a.m. more information, call 713-856-1611. Looking CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domes- South Belt-Ellington Leader second Tuesday of each month, Sept. through May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bay tic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off NASA to sell Area Community Center, 5002 Nasa Parkway in Seabrook near Landolt Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or visit www. Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding school districts bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286- or lease welcome to attend and join. Annual dues are $35. 2525. Leader Reader Ads Deadline: 9:30 a.m. Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at 1020 Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For more information, visit www.bayareanewd- Personal: your home? old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through emocrats.org. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Noon Tuesday Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Ads Are Not Taken Let us 713-472-0565. 7 a.m. Business: 10 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., Over The Phone help you! Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. no changes, no refunds Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. 9:30 a.m. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For more information, call the club NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of the month, Place an at 281-486-1911. 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in Webster. Public welcome and 10:30 a.m. encouraged to bring others. For information, call 281-910-1971. ad in the Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the second 10 a.m. ______Tuesday of each month, except June and July, Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday South Country Club Drive, Pearland. Lunch available for $15. Must have exact and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave cash or make checks payable to Golfcrest Country Club. 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Women of all ages and occupations are visit [email protected]. invited. Bring plenty of business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www. Real Estate 1 p.m. seen-abwa.org. Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park, League Noon Make checks payable to: section! City. Come and enjoy free ballroom dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful 3,630 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics sq. ft. fl oating hardwood fl oor. Dancers practice to a large variety of ballroom Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to pawn shop). For informa- music. Instructor available to assist people with new moves. Everyone is tion, call 713-856-1611. South Belt-Ellington Leader 11555 welcome! For questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League City Pkwy. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individuals with 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Beamer TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Sagemont Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For information, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hap- call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. sonline.org for a list of all services. After Hours: Use mail slot in 281- 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Anonymous, front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. 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At right, Miranda poses on an ex- After a long day in Xcaret, Karina, tra-large chair on the beach. above, decided she needed a little break to rest in the heat and sunshine.

Departing in the family’s rented Cruise America RV are, left to right, Bonnie Janacek, Justin Remedis, Aiden Reme- dis, Kamryn Janacek, Kyle Janacek and Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Kerrville, White Sands, N.M. – Kamryn Janacek Larry Janacek. The picture of the dog in Texas – Aiden Remedis with “Flat and Aiden Remedis. the window came with the RV, but got a Stanley” from his school. lot of attention at the RV parks.

Above, Emily, Elizabeth and Miranda swim in the Xenote “Natives” with Karin, Miranda and Em- Local Mayans being “fi erce” with Emily, near Chichen Itza. The Xe- ily near Chichen Itza. Miranda and Karina. note is supposed to make one younger by seven years. Below is a view of the ceiling in the Xenote.

Above, at Ghiradelli Square in San In San Francisco, in line for Alcatraz Francisco are Larry Janacek, Kyle On the Alcatraz tour, Kamryn Janacek Cruise are Justin Remedis (front), Ka- Janacek, Aiden Remedis, Justin Reme- stands at the door of an escaped pris- mryn Janacek, Kyle Janacek and Aiden dis, Brian Janacek, Kamryn Janacek oner’s cell. Remedis. and Bonnie Janacek.

Traveling down the river at Xcaret Riv- er Park. The water was nice and cold at San Francisco – Alcatraz with Bay San Francisco – Kamryn Janacek, Holbrook, Ariz. – At the Petrifi ed For- approximately 75 degrees. Bridge in the background – Aiden Re- Aiden Remedis, Kyle Janacek and Jus- est, Kyle Janacek, Aiden Remedis, Jus- medis, Kamryn Janacek, Justin Reme- tin Remedis wait in line for a trolley tin Remedis and Kamryn Janacek sit Karina and Elizabeth appear to be Top: Miranda and Karina dis and Kyle Janacek. car ride. atop a 200-million-year-old petrifi ed log. jumping over a pyramid. Bottom: Karina and Elizabeth

Interfaith Care Partners Ministry meets Sept. 18 Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. (near Almeda Mall), a gathering for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia or Lemasters and family memory loss, meets the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, a devotional break, lunch, and ends with a game. Those who have a family member visit Norway or know of someone with these challenges, are welcome to attend. All services are provided free of charge. An initial interview must be conducted by Interfaith Care Partners staff to Johnny and Kathy Lemaster left the Texas heat for a two-week vacation in welcome new participants into this program. Norway. Accompanying them were Kathy’s brother and his wife, Kermit and The next gathering will be held in the Mother Cabrini Center at the church on Friday, Sept. Sandy Tandberg. Kathy and Kermit’s grandfather immigrated from Norway 18. For more information or to register a loved one, call Interfaith Care Partners at 713-682- to the United States when he was 17 years old. The fi rst week of their trip was 5995 or visit the website at www.interfaithcarepartners.org. spent in the Oslo/Drammen area visiting with family and sightseeing. They toured a Viking Ship museum, Akershus Fortress and the Norsk Folkemu- CCART meets seum among other sites. They took a train from Oslo to Copenhagen where The Clear Creek Associ- they saw beautiful landscapes, farming country and large cities. In Copen- ation of Retired Teachers will hagen, they boarded a cruise ship and enjoyed a seven-day cruise of the Nor- meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the wegian Fjords. Ports of call were Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund and Geiranger. Bay Area Community Center, While in port at Geiranger, Kathy’s cousin, Marius Karlsen, who is in the 5002 NASA Parkway in Norwegian Air Force, did a fl y-by with four F-16 fi ghter planes. Seabrook. There will be a short business meeting, fol- Counter-clockwise from top left: lowed by the featured speak- Johnny and Kathy at the Norsk ers, State Sen. Larry Taylor Folkemuseum with grass covered and TRTA District IV Presi- roof houses in Oslo; Johnny (showing Ammo dent Marcy Cann. The meet- his Texas Pride) and Kathy at Gei- ing will conclude with a pot- ranger Fjord; Kathy, Johnny, Sandy Powder luck salad and sandwich lun- and Kermit on a sailboat with cousin Reloading Components cheon. Members are asked to Gro Karlsen in Drammen, Norway; bring either a salad, sand- Kathy and Johnny at the home where Guns – Sell/Trade/Consignment wiches, or a dessert. her grandfather grew up in Sande, The meeting will start at Norway; Kathy at the home of Nor- 2205-C N. Main, Pearland, TX 77581 9:30 a.m. All Texas retired way’s national composer, Edvard school employees from the DOBIE HIGH SCHOOL area are invited. Annual dues Grieg, in Bergen, Norway; Johnny 281-731-4850 are $45. and Kathy making a “troll” friend in Geiranger, Norway. FOOTBALL GO LONGHORNS!

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