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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, September 8, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 32 Easthaven Church turns 75 Easthaven Baptist Church, 13100 Beamer Road, will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Chamber to hold second homeless meeting Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- sistant to the mayor’s homeless initiatives under Eichenbaum has also been directed by Turner The number of homeless individuals in the Kirkmont meets Sept. 14 merce, located at 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., will Mayor Annise Parker. Prior to that, Eichenbaum to address the city’s Kush epidemic. A synthetic South Belt and Clear Lake communities has sig- The Kirkmont Association Section 1 will host a follow-up meeting to discuss the commu- served as a public affairs offi cer in the city’s drug with effects similar to marijuana, Kush re- nifi cantly increased in recent weeks, prompting meet Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 10102 Black- nity’s growing homeless problem on Tuesday, Housing and Community Development Depart- portedly goes hand in hand with the city’s tran- an unprecedented number of complaints to the hawk, at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are the second Sept. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ment. sient population, offi cials said. Leader and local law enforcement agencies. Wednesday of the month. The next meetings The guest speaker at the event will be Marc Turner has tasked Eichenbaum with leading Eichenbaum’s efforts will be supported by the While the overall number of homeless in will take place Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14. Eichenbaum, who was appointed by Houston the city’s efforts to permanently reduce home- Corporation for Supportive Housing through a the community has dropped somewhat since Resident questions, comments or concerns can Mayor Sylvester Turner last month as special as- lessness through its involvement in The Way contract passed unanimously by Houston City the chamber’s initial meeting on the issue last be emailed to [email protected]. sistant to the mayor’s homeless initiatives. Home, the city’s nationally recognized homeless Council last month. month, community leaders are seeking long- Eichenbaum previously served as deputy as- housing initiative. Representatives from multiple law enforce- term solutions to the problem, including, but not Fun Bunch to meet ment agencies are also expected to take part in limited to, the installation of new signage along the round-table discussion. Beltway 8. South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- merce Fun Bunch, a local seniors group (or those near seniors), will meet Thursday, Sept. Corkwood home catches fire 15, at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Ellington 5K run honors 9/11 victims Building, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. The Travis Manion Foundation will host the Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed by annual Houston 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race Sat- a sniper in Iraq in April 2007 as he selfl essly pro- Boykins holds golf tourney urday, Sept. 10, at Ellington Airport, located at tected his battalion. Before his fi nal deployment, On Monday, Sept. 12, Houston City 11602 Aerospace Drive. Opening ceremonies Travis visited Rescue One in NYC – famous for Council member Dwight Boykins will host will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning losing almost all of their men on 9/11 – and re- the third annual Swingin’ for Seniors Golf at 8 a.m. turned home with deeper passion about why he Tournament at Hermann Park. The tourna- The annual race will unite the community to was fi ghting in Iraq. ment raises money for the Senior Assistance remember the sacrifi ces of the heroes of the Sept. At its heart, the 9/11 Heroes Run is a tribute Fund, which improves quality of life for Dis- 11 attacks and subsequent wars. The Houston to Travis’ personal commitment to never forget trict D senior citizens by providing minor race is the largest across the entire country. the heroes of that day. In its seventh year, the home repairs at no cost. Visit www.senioras A portion of the proceeds from the 9/11 He- 9/11 Heroes Run national race series will be sistancefund.com/events.html or call 832-393- roes Run will benefi t the Travis Manion Foun- held in more than 50 locations across the U.S. 3001 for information or to become a sponsor. dation, which offers veterans and families of the and abroad. fallen, unique opportunities to help them take the “Knowing that so many people gave their Beltway closures set next step in their journeys and accomplish their lives during the 9/11 attacks touched my brother personal and professional goals. Travis in a way that would forever change him,” The eastbound U-turn lane on the Beltway The remaining portion of the proceeds will said Ryan Manion, president of Travis Manion 8 frontage road at Blackhawk will be closed remain in the local community to support the Foundation. “Six years after 9/11, my brother from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 16. Clo- Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association also gave his life for his country, so every year sure impacts both eastbound and westbound Charitable Foundation, Texas Association of we gather communities together to run a 5K to frontage roads. The westbound U-turn lane on First Responders and Assist the Offi cer. honor the fallen. We are looking forward to this the frontage road at Blackhawk will be closed The 9/11 Heroes Run series was inspired by Continued on Page 2A from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 30. The closure will impact eastbound and west- bound frontage roads.

Tri-County women meet A home on Corkwood near Grapewood caught fi re early Tuesday, Sept. 6, destroying the Bolen The Tri-County Republican Women invites residence. Investigators suspect the blaze was electrical in nature and possibly related to the public to meet the Harris County Repub- a faulty air conditioner. No one was injured in the fi re, as the homeowners and their three lican judicial candidates Tuesday, Sept. 13, children were away from home at the time of the incident because of the dysfunctional air honored at Golfcrest Country Club, located at 2509 conditioning unit. A pair of the homeowners’ birds, however, were presumably killed in the Country Club Drive. Networking starts at fi re. See related photo on Page 4A. Photo by Shelly Cino 10:30 a.m., business meeting at 11 a.m. and for lunch at noon. Lunch is $15, and it is optional. RSVP at 713-922-1100 by Sept. 9 to be in- cluded for lunch. Major blaze destroys area home 35th book Lariaettes host dance clinic A home on Corkwood near Grapewood was mediately found and are presumed dead, Tylka destroyed by fi re early Tuesday, Sept. 6. said. Contrary to other media reports, the home- Longtime South Belt resi- The Dobie Lariaettes are having their annu- According to Southeast Volunteer Fire De- owners’ dog, a Shar-Pei named Peaches, man- dent Cheryl Bolen was re- al Hand & Stand Dance Clinic Tuesday, Sept. partment Chief Chuck Tylka, the blaze erupted aged to escape the fi re with only minor injuries. cently honored by Romance 20. Participants will learn the stand routines, shortly before 4 a.m. The Houston and Pearland fi re departments Writers of America for and sit with the Lariaettes at the fi rst half of the When fi refi ghters arrived, the house was en- assisted in extinguishing the blaze. publishing her 35th novel. Dobie vs. Deer Park game on Friday, Sept. 23, gulfed in fl ames, and fi re was shooting from the Tylka said the residence is likely a total loss. Bolen formerly served as at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. roof, Tylka said. Investigators suspect the cause of the fi re was Leader editor before devot- The clinic will be held at Dobie High The homeowners were reportedly away for electrical in nature and may have been related to ing her efforts to authoring School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, the night because their air conditioner had gone the faulty air conditioning unit. full time. She published for students in Pre-K-8th grade. Preregistra- out. While no people were injured in the blaze, a The investigation was ongoing at press time her fi rst novel, A Duke De- tion is $25 or at the door is $35, cash or money pair of the homeowners’ birds, could not be im- Wednesday. ceived, in 1998 and has re- order only. Preregistrants will receive a shirt, ceived several subsequent which guarantees them free admission into the awards. Her latest novel game. For more information, contact Christy is titled The Liberation of Gonzales@[email protected]. Man found dead at Windmill Lakes Miss de Bourgh and is the The body of a dead man was found fl oating ment was called in to retrieve the body. third in a series of sequels Dobie 45th reunion set in a lake at an apartment complex located in the At press time, it was unclear how long Block- to Jane Austen’s Pride and 10200 block of Windmill Lakes near Easthaven er had been dead before being found. Prejudice. Bolen is pictured Dobie’s 45th reunion will be held Saturday, to the left receiving a pin Sept. 17, at the County Line Event Center, Drive early Thursday, Sept. 1. A preliminary investigation indicated no ob- Gordon Scott Blocker, 42, was pronounced vious signs of foul play, police said. Blocker’s in honor of her milestone 18232 County Road 127 in Pearland, from 7 to achievement. See related 11 p.m. The cost is $65 per person and includes dead at the scene. cause of death is pending autopsy results from According to police, Blocker’s body was dis- the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. story on Page 3A. a buffet dinner, alcoholic beverages, dessert, a Photo submitted disc jockey, dancing and more. Dress is casu- covered by a jogger around 4:45 a.m., who then Anyone with information on this case is urged al. For information, contact Debbie Englehart notifi ed authorities. to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713- Hughes at [email protected], Diane West A dive team from the Houston Police Depart- 308-3600. Lister at [email protected] or Brenda Mackebon Keener at [email protected]. Dobie to begin PSAT, SAT testing Highland Meadow to meet Dobie students train guide dogs Dobie High School juniors will be taking the scores or who will be taking the test for the fi rst The Highland Meadow HOA meets PSAT in October. time. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednes- Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., at Parker Wil- Scores from this exam can qualify one for nu- days from 6 until 8 p.m. The fee will be $50 cash, liams Library, 10851 Scarsdale, room F. merous recognitions, including the National Mer- which includes prep and a study guide. Homeowners are urged to attend. Questions it Scholar program and college scholarships. The fi rst test this semester will be Saturday, prior to the meeting may be directed to Sher- PSAT prep classes will be offered beginning Oct. 1. ridda Williams with C.I.A. Services Inc., 713- Sept. 10. The fee will be $50 cash and will include For more information about either of these 981-9000 or [email protected]. instruction and materials. test prep programs, students should go to P-16 Seniors at Dobie are urged to focus on college or the College Connection table during Mega Dobie financial aid Sept. 15 applications. Many major universities will have Lunch to register. Students are urged to come Dobie High School will hold a FAFSA Fi- a Dec. 1 deadline. SAT prep classes will begin early, as space is limited for both preps and will nancial Aid program on Thursday, Sept. 15. The Sept. 14 for Dobie seniors who need to raise their fi ll up quickly. program will start at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Senior parents and students are urged to attend. JFD dog program enters 2nd year Lakes at Golfcrest to meet Dobie High School is now entering into the inal student volunteers, Sydney Bonner, remains The Lakes at Golfcrest Homeowners Asso- second year of its arrangement to help raise directly involved with the program. ciation will host its monthly meeting Monday, guide dogs for the blind. While the pilot program involved three dogs, Sept. 12, at the Parker Williams Branch Li- At the beginning of the 2015-2016 school Dobie students are now responsible for training brary, located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., from year, three Dobie students were chosen among fi ve animals – two of which remain from last 7 to 8 p.m. All Homeowners are encouraged 40 applicants who volunteered to care for and year, in addition to three newly adopted canines. to attend this meeting to discuss important train dogs to assist visually impaired people. According to Morris, the nonprofi t was re- matters and neighborhood activities. For ad- Student grades, behavior and support system at sponsible for raising the puppies for the initial six ditional information, call Isabel Gomez at LPI home were all considered in the selection pro- to eight weeks before transferring the animals to Property Management at 281-947-8675. cess, school offi cials said. the students’ care. The students, in turn, raise the The arrangement is a joint project between the dogs for 15 to 18 months before returning them Genealogy group meets area high school and the nonprofi t organization to the organization to be formally trained and as- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will Guide Dogs for the Blind. Dobie was the only signed to a blind or visually impaired person in meet Monday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Houston-area school selected to take part in the need of assistance. the Parker Williams Branch Library, located at Dobie’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is entering into the second year of its program and one of only fi ve in the state of Tex- Selected students are carrying on a proud tra- 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. at Beamer. This group arrangement with the nonprofi t group Guide Dogs for the Blind to raise animals to assist as. dition, as Guide Dogs for the Blind was estab- meets the fi rst and third Mondays to discuss blind or visually impaired individuals. FFA students shown above with the adopted dogs Student volunteers are all members of the lished in 1942 to provide dogs to help visually genealogy research. Meetings are free and are, left to right, Andrea Manzanales with Jayla (12 weeks), Sydney Bonner with Grazie (12 school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) pro- impaired veterans returning home from war. At open to anyone interested in tracing family months), Abby Armenta with Admiral (14 weeks), Lisa Luna with Larkin (11 months) and gram, under the guidance of Dobie agriculture that time, puppies were trained by 4-H students history. Jackie Mendoza with Bluebell (12 months). Photo submitted instructor Schuyler Morris. Only one of the orig- in California. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 8, 2016 In My Opinion Atkinson students have Deaths Father Guthrie invites profi ts accrue from making new friends, supporting old friendships, celebrating the fun on first day of school Jack Irion geles working for Lockheed Harris County Court system community to Bazaar joy of life and contributing to this wonder- Aircraft on the F-104 fi ghter from paper and ink to the com- ful community will simply make us happy. Pickren jet. Being a devout Christian, puter age. I am Fr. Douglas Guthrie, the pastor of Please be happy with us! Atkinson Elementary Jack also worked as a youth From here, Jack become St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Fr. Douglas Guthrie School students pose director at the local Baptist the fi rst judge of the newly cre- and on behalf of all the people of our par- Pastor, St. Luke the Evangelist Church. Here he met Eva Rae ated 334th District Court, and ish I want to extend an invitation to the for fi rst day of school photos. Wagner, whom he would court then later the fi rst judge of the community to join us at our very fi rst St. Urbina: 41, 39, 35, 25, for the next couple of years. newly created County Crimi- Luke Feast Day Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. He left Lockheed after a year nal Court 11. After leaving the 15 from 9 a.m. until 5:00pm. Now, do not 54 equals Dobie love and joined the Army Reserves judgeship, he would become come to our main campus on Hall Road. based at Fort Chaffee, Ark., vice president of legal affairs Instead, you’ll need to truck on over to Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, was the fi rst At right is Genesis where he served as a chap- at Dallas Baptist University. In our semi-new campus at 1750 Riverstone game of the 2016 J.F. Dobie High School Chavez. lain. After reserve training, he classic fashion, within months Ranch Drive, across the street from South Longhorn football team at Veterans Stadi- returned to OBU. During this at the school, he was able to Belt Elementary School. um in Pasadena, Texas, and even though time, he continued to write his rectify some fi nancial issues St. Luke Parish has been around for 41 they lost that game I had a great time just true love daily. that would eventually lead the years and this is the fi rst bazaar we’ve experiencing being there on the Dobie Directly below is An- While a senior at OBU, University out of debt. ever had. Our goal from the time of our side of the stadium. Jack returned to Los Angeles Jack was special to the founding has been to tell people about Je- I was at the very top, by myself, to gel Myles and Jacob to marry Eva upon her gradu- South Belt-Ellington Leader, sus. About one year ago somebody asked the right of the announcers’ booth by the Gonzalez. ating from High School. They originally known as the South locker side entrance to the football fi eld. if we could do that and have fun at the Jack Irion Pickren died were married in March 1958. Belt Press, and its readers. I was amazed at how quickly my enthu- same time. The more we thought about it, quietly in his sleep on Aug. For their honeymoon, they When the paper fi rst began, siasm for the game quickly rose back up the more we liked the idea and that’s how 15, 2016. He was 81 years old. drove back to Shawnee so Jack he volunteered to be the sports again. Before I knew it I was saying, “Yeah, our Feast Day Bazaar came about. A lot of He is preceded in death by his could complete his Bachelor writer, covering J. Frank Do- that’s right! Stick ‘em, punish ‘em,” as the people at St. Luke want to enjoy their faith father, Jack Irion Pickren Sr. of Science degrees in mathe- bie sports. defense started out playing pretty good and have a good time, and think it might (1937), his mother Vina Lela matics and physics. He got a The Leader staff at that football. And when the Longhorns scored be even more fun if you join them. We are DePriest Pickren (1976), and job as the night chemist at the time consisted of its two fe- a touchdown run, I found myself throwing looking for people who believe in good his brother Eugene (1990). He mill to provide for his family. male owners and one sales up the ol’ hook ‘em horns hand signal and food, happy times, enjoying old friends is survived by his wife of 58 Upon completion of his person. Jack served as sports found myself even pointing that symbol at and making new ones. The traditional years, Eva Pickren, as well as degrees, Jack was hired by writer for the fi rst few years, the opposing side of the stadium saying, feast day of St. Luke is Oct. 15, so we his three sons and daughters- Lockheed Missiles and Space receiving only a Dobie orange “Yeah, take that!!!” Then I woke up. decided to use that day as a combination in-law: John and Mariapia of in Sunnyvale, Calif., to be- jacket with the words “Press” “My God! Am I living in the past? Do Feast Day and bazaar. To be honest with Dallas, Jim and Mirasol of come something new to the on the back as pay. I need to grow up? Or is this normal?” I you, I think St. Luke is pleased that we Reno, and David and Julie industry… a computer pro- Throughout his life, Jack began to wonder to myself as the game choose to honor him (and his commitment of Pearland. He also had two grammer. He rose quickly up had always wanted to teach went on. Then I started to add up the num- to Jesus and the Gospel) by inviting a lot grandchildren, Miles and Ty- the ranks due to his problem- teenagers. So the last years of bers: 41 years since seeing my fi rst Dobie of people to get together for a genuinely ler, and two step-grandchil- solving skills, and worked his career, he fi nally made it to Longhorn football game in 1975; 39 years good time. After all, the more we love each dren, Dylan and Tierra. He on several defense projects the classroom. Since he did not after getting kicked out of Dobie High other, the more we love our God, and the is also survived by hundreds, including the guidance sys- know what positions would School for disruptive actions that got me more we love Him, the more He teaches and maybe thousands of peo- tems for the Polaris missile. be open, he got certifi ed to in trouble with the law; 35 years after I was us to love each other. True love sets us ple, young and old, that were When Lockheed got involved teach math, science, English, supposed to graduate in 1981; 25 years free-free to become the people God is touched by his giving heart in the manned space program, computers, and history. He since seeing my last Dobie Longhorn foot- asking us to be, and when that happens, and benevolent personality. Jack was the obvious choice ended up teaching, what else, ball game in 1991; and I am 54 years old nothing can hold us back. Jack was an active part of to lead the group to program math, physics, and computer now!!!!! Please plan on joining us Saturday, Oct. the early South Belt commu- the trajectories to the moon, science. With his summers I looked around and did not see any- 15 at 1750 Riverstone Ranch Drive. We nity while living there for 37 medical systems, etc. Work- off, he also got to participate body I recognized but I saw others around promise not to preach any sermons to years. Sagemont was where he ing at NASA’s Johnson Space in something he had dreamed my age and a few older than me. ‘Well, I you. We want you to enjoy the day, have spent a good part of his adult Center is what brought the of doing… hiking. He and his guess it’s normal to still love seeing the a great time with family and friends, meet life raising three sons, but he Pickren family to Houston sons backpacked through the Dobie Longhorns play football,’ I reasoned new people and have “just enough” to eat was also an avid traveler. He in 1965. By this time, he Grand Canyon through 114 with myself. At halftime I went and bought and drink. BAHAP celebrates 40 years had traveled to all 50 states in had two boys, John (1960) degree heat, and also traveled There will be games, rides, booths myself some nachos with cheese, a bag By Kathryn Paradis the U.S., along with dozens and Jim (1962). In 1967, the through 100 miles of back- (crafts, jewelry, hair braiding and tinsel, of peanuts and a Dr. Pepper, and walked Board of Directors into partic- both industrial sectors and Bay Area Houston of other countries around the Pickren family would add one country in Yosemite National face painting, trash and treasure, etc.), all back up to the top of the stadium seats ipation and support.” then facilitate the exchange of Economic Partnership The Foundation continued information and ideas. world. In his life, he would more boy, David. Park. He retired from Pasade- kinds of food (both ethnic and traditional), and really enjoyed a very beautiful eve- An organization, no matter on this proposed course; how- Leadership succession be a newspaper boy, a mill One of Jack’s favorite na ISD in 1999. coffee bar, and a beer & wine garden! ning into the night. Thirty-fi ve years after whether it’s a small business ever, as with many fl edgling continued between 1985 and worker, oil roughneck, youth accomplishments happened He moved back to his Whatever monetary profi ts we make will you graduate you may also remember or an international conglomer- organizations, it took time 1992. Larry Griffi n, a retired minister, chaplain, writer, air- when he was president of hometown of Shawnee in go into our building fund to complete the your fi rst love for J.F. Dobie High School ate, is much more than its Ar- to fi rmly establish its roots Air Force colonel, succeeded plane analyst, computer pro- the Sagemont MUD. When 2002. There, along with his Riverstone Ranch campus. Whatever football games. Benjamin Urbina ticles of Incorporation. Once in the soil of the Clear Lake Sandstedt as executive direc- grammer, physicist, lawyer, the builders approached the wife Eva, he enjoyed getting founded, it evolves to become region. That changed in the tor in August 1988. Roy Pe- deacon, county clerk, state MUD about the Sagemeadow together with old high school a refl ection of its employees, early to mid-1980s. After the zoldt took the reins in June judge, county judge, college subdivision, he asked them, and university buddies from Councilman Dave Martin urges of its Board of Directors or downturn of the oil industry, 1990 as president and direc- vice-president, and fi nally re- “Where’s the park?” He was the 50s. He traveled exten- Trustees, and of the clients business leaders were con- tor of CLAEDF. Pezoldt had tire as a high school teacher. told that there were no plans sively to myriads of places participation in 9/11 Ellington run and communities it serves. cerned that if the aerospace retired in May 1990 from Jack had an incredible life. for a park. He told them that like Australia, Singapore, This evolution has been industry suffered a similar Friendswood Development Born in 1935, Jack’s father if they wanted the subdivi- Thailand, Germany, Italy, Continued from Page 1A of their loved ones. May we also keep particularly evident for the fate, the region would be crip- Co. after 34 years of service died when he was only 2 years sion, they needed a park. Hungary, Uruguay, Chile, exciting race season and uniting people those who are fi rst responders and mem- Bay Area Houston Economic pled. With a desire to protect where he was vice president old. His mother took him to There was always a smile on Brazil, and many other spots. Partnership, which is cele- the local aerospace industry, and project manager for Clear Shawnee, Okla., to be near his face when he went by the Sometimes this was with around the world to remember those bers of our armed forces in our prayers, Sagemeadow Park off Sage- family, but always with Eva. whose service has given us freedom.” keeping their families close in their hour brating its 40th anniversary while diversifying the busi- Lake City and Bayport. He family and rear him and his in 2016. In more than four ness base to include other in- had an extensive network of brother, Eugene in the country. york. He would tell people He made it back to Hous- Last year, more than 30,000 people of need. decades, BAHEP has transi- dustries, community leaders contacts in the area and was Being quite poor, Jack carried that it never hurts to ask when ton in 2015, where he moved participated in races around the world. In times of remembrance it is easy tioned through four distinct began an initiative to create a known as “Mr. Clear Lake” a gun to his two room school- it came to things that benefi t- in next door to David and Ju- The Travis Manion Foundation reinvest- to be weighed down by sadness due to phases: Its Formative Years, more traditional, free-stand- for many years. He served as house each day, because if his ed others. lie, and his two grandsons. ed more $150,000 into the local race past events but in District E, there is an 1976 – 1991; Building the ing economic development president until June 1992. family wanted to eat any meat While working full time at There will be a celebration communities to support military, veter- opportunity for you to make a difference Foundation, 1992 – 2001; Re- organization separate from the The Foundation 1992 – 2001 that night, he had to kill it on NASA, Jack decided to pursue of his life at 3 p.m. Sept. 17, ans, fi rst responders and their families. and contribute by participating in the gional Leadership from 2002 chamber. July 1992 marked the be- the way home. a law degree at the University 2016 at Sagemont Church. Houston City Council Member Dave Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run.” – 2008; and since 2009, BA- In a letter dated Aug. 3, ginning of a new era when At age 5, he was raking peo- of Houston. After three years In lieu of fl owers, donations HEP has been recognized for 1983, to the Clear Lake Area Jim Reinhartsen became pres- ple’s yards for one penny, and of night school, he received may be given in his name Martin, whose District E includes El- Individual registration is $40. Family his Doctors of Jurisprudence to Youth-Reach Houston at lington Airport, is a strong supporter of packs of four registrations are $125. Ac- its expanding infl uence. Chamber of Commerce from ident, a position he held until by 11, he was delivering the From the beginning, BAHEP Dr. Thomas M. Stauffer, January 2008. Before joining Shawnee News-Star each day. in 1969. Through social con- http://www.yrhouston.org. the run. tive duty military or fi rst responders re- exemplifi ed the words that chancellor at the University CLAEDF, he was the gener- When he was in high school, nections, he met the district This is a ministry that Jack “This September will mark the fi f- ceive a discounted rate of $35 with valid Abraham Lincoln used in his of Houston Clear Lake City al manager of the Grumman his mother decided to move to clerk of Harris County. helped start back in 1984 that teenth anniversary of the tragic events government ID. famous Gettysburg Address. (1982-1991), later renamed Houston Corp., a subsidiary of California for work. Jack want- Because of his computer, helps troubled youth develop that occurred on Sept. 11,” Martin said. Registration packets may be picked It has been an organization University of Houston-Clear Grumman Aerospace, where ed to graduate with his friends, management and legal skills, strong character and respon- “May we pause to pay our respects to up Thursday, Sept. 8, at Luke’s Locker, “of the people, by the people, Lake, Stauffer stated, “The he had worked since 1963. He so he stayed behind and lived he was the perfect fi t for a new sibility in a Christ-focused those who lost their lives that day. We located at 1953 West Gray, from 11 a.m. and for the people.” Fittingly, Clear Lake Economic Devel- served on the CLAEDF board in an abandoned house with project – converting the entire residential environment. continue to pray for those families who to 7 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 9, at El- since BAHEP was founded opment Foundation should be since October 1990. Then no electricity, heat, or water. will never fi ll the void created by the loss lington Airport from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during America’s bicenten- re-established with the express CLAEDF Chair Fred Griffi n, He survived any way he could, nial, a look at BAHEP’s his- purpose of promoting ad- long-time Houston developer, working hard, and being bless- Auditions Sept. 10-11 tory will help to explain why vanced technological, general noted that Reinhartsen knew ed by God through many gen- this economic development economic, and infrastructure many of the smaller petro- erous people in the area. Oct. 11: Deadline to register organization has always been development of the area.” The chemical manufacturers in the Jack graduated from Shaw- for Just Add Zombies about the region’s people. letter continued, “The Univer- area and had the “experience nee High School in 1953. He Formative Years 1976 – 1991 sity of Houston – Clear Lake and contacts to help broaden then went to Oklahoma Bap- The San Jacinto College avoid their kids’ shows and for Nov. 8th general election In late 1975 and ear- is willing to play its part, along the foundation’s base.” tist University (OBU), which theatre and fi lm department their faculty sponsor fl ees ly 1976, the Area Promo- with local business leadership, In the years following Re- was also located in Shawnee. will hold open auditions for with specifi c instructions, Harris County Tax As- Voter Registration tab. applications to our offi ce.” Just Add Zombies, a comedy “Don’t try to fi nd me.” In a sessor-Collector Mike “Since I took offi ce, we Currently, Harris Coun- tion Committee of the Clear in supporting this venture. We inhartsen’s arrival, the Foun- Having no one to support Lake Chamber of Commerce are willing to contribute man- dation: him, he had to work to make that incorporates elements of last-ditch effort to save their Sullivan reminds citizens expanded our voter regis- ty has more than 2.1 mil- worked on a proposal that power, space, and project funds 1. Formed Ellington Field enough money to stay in the classic tale of Romeo and star-crossed production of that Oct. 11, 2016 is the tration outreach efforts in lion registered voters. would unknowingly have over the next 12 months.” Task Force to focus economic school. He worked in the oil Juliet. Romeo and Juliet and indeed last day to register to vote Harris County,” said Sulli- Residents may check their far-reaching, long-term ef- With this new wind fi lling efforts on Ellington Field and fi elds as a roughneck, but in Auditions will be held on their program, the desperate in the Nov. 8 General van. voter registration status fects. On Feb. 27, 1976, Herb its sails, CLAEDF began to Continued on Page 5A 1956 he got a job in Los An- Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sun- thespians roll the dice and Election. “We hosted numerous at www.hctax.net or they Harman with Rockwell In- build momentum, and, in Jan- day, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. on gamble that a zombie cast “Registering to vote is voter registration drives can call 713-274-8200 or ternational, chairman of the uary 1985, the organization both dates at the Jerry Powell member or two will put peo- easy and it ensures your at local high schools, the email [email protected] if committee, presented the pro- hired its fi rst executive di- Local library events set Arena Theatre (Building 13) ple in the seats. But will their voice is heard in the com- monthly U.S. naturaliza- they have questions. posal during a specially called rector, Stephen L. Sandstedt. located on the Central cam- hungry new actors forever Executive Committee meeting Bob Scott, president of Inter- Parker Williams Library pus at 8060 Spencer High- change the meaning of “live munity,” said Tax Asses- tion ceremonies and even Harris County Tax As- way in Pasadena. theatre?” of the chamber. fi rst Bank / Nassau Bay and The following events are scheduled at the Parker Wil- sor-Collector Mike Sulli- local businesses whose sessor-Collector Mike Auditions for the show Just Add Zombies opens at The objective of the com- CLAEDF president in 1985, liams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: van. employees have relocat- Sullivan also serves as are open to anyone in the the Powell Arena Theatre on mittee had been to consider had a vision for the future of Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. – Hour of Code. Scratch “You can register to ed. the Harris County Voter community and enrollment Oct. 19 and will run through the feasibility of creating, Clear Lake, and that vision Project “Speed Racer” for ages 8+. at the college is not required. Oct. 21, with an 11:59 p.m. vote at any local library, “In addition, we work Registrar, which conducts funding, and implementing turned out to be prophetic. He Friday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m. – Anime club. Attack on Titan (TV The cast is suitable for mid- performance on Oct. 31. post offi ce or Tax As- with multiple communi- voter registration activities an organized area advertising said, “The medical niche is 14). dle school and older and will General admission is $10 sessor-Collector offi ce ty organizations to host and maintains a certifi ed and public relations program an obvious direction for us to Saturday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Moon Festival. include at least three males, per person at the door, with branch location. volunteer deputy voter list of registered voters. on a continuous basis. The pursue. We’re surrounded by Join us for a craft, game, refreshments. nine females, eight any gen- a discount price of $8 per “Voter registration registrar trainings. These Learn more about vot- committee determined that the excellent medical facilities in Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m. Name That Book Read Aloud der, with 12 to 40 perform- person for all who purchase best course of action would be the cities of Houston and Gal- – The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett and Jory John. applications must be re- volunteers are incredibly er registration and the ers possible, depending on tickets by Oct. 18. The box to establish an economic de- veston, and two fi ne local hos- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time ceived by my offi ce or important, as they help requirements by visiting turnout at auditions. People offi ce phone number is 281- velopment foundation. pitals; therefore, the medical Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Story Time postmarked by Oct. 11, register voters and submit www.hctax.net. who audition need not pre- 476-1828. Gene Read of Charter Fi- industry would be a natural tie Saturdays, Vietnamese Story time – Level 2 begins at 10 2016 for the applicant to pare anything and should be To fi nd out more about nancial Group, chairman of for the Clear Lake area.” a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m., and Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For dressed to move. theater degrees and courses be eligible to vote in the the chamber’s Trade Devel- In March 1985, CLAEDF more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Soccer hosts bingo fundraiser In the show, the par- at San Jacinto College, visit 2016 General Election.” opment/Area Promotion Divi- moved to 2525 Bay Area For more information on these programs, call the library ents of a high school drama sanjac.edu/career/theatre-fi If a registered voter The Dobie Lady Longhorns Booster Club will hold a sion, stated that such a foun- Blvd., One Corporate Plaza, at 281-484-2036. has moved within Harris bingo fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 15. dation “would be the most which was to be home for troupe pretend to be dead to lm. County or had their name Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo games will run from 6 important project the chamber more than 20 very eventful Bracewell Branch Library The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell changed, they can update to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through a Dobie could implement as a lasting years. During the latter for- and benefi cial vehicle for area mative years, notable initia- Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: their voter registration soccer player or a booster club member. advertising and promotion.” tives took place, which were Thursday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. Kids Craft, Jewelry-making; 6 San Jac briefs set information by visiting The event serves as one of the primary fundraisers to The by-laws and Articles precursors to substantial eco- p.m. Pajama Night Ars Lyrica concert Arthritis information www.hctax.net and click- help cover costs associated with the Dobie soccer pro- of Incorporation of the Clear nomic development in the Saturday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Citizenship On Thursday, Sept. 8 at The Continuing and Pro- ing on the Name/Address gram throughout the school year. Lake Economic Development region. The Clear Lake Area Class 7 p.m., Ars Lyrica Hous- fessional Development divi- Change button under the For information, email [email protected]. Foundation were fi led with Aerospace Task Force was es- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. Para los Niños ton will be in concert at the sion will host a free informa- the Secretary of State and on tablished by the Foundation to Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. Toddler story time; 11 Central campus music build- tion session about arthritis, hip Dec. 16, 1976, the Foundation facilitate communication be- a.m. Toddler playtime ing (Building 5), presenting and knee issues and treatment became offi cially chartered. tween NASA Johnson Space Wednesday, Sept. 14: Computer courses chamber works by Marc-An- on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 10 Although separately char- Center and the aerospace con- 2 p.m. Computer Basics - Course covers the main parts of toine Charpentier, Francois to 11 a.m., at the Community SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington tered, the Foundation was tractors. A successful grass- a computer. Common computer terminology is defi ned and Couperin and Jean-Philippe Education Center located in still very much a part of the roots campaign was organized features of different computers and types of productivity, Rameau. The concert is free the Central campus Interactive chamber and would remain so to rally the community and the communications, educational, and entertainment programs and open to the public. Ars Learning Center (Building 1) for several more years. The Texas congressional delega- are explained. Lyrica specializes in music in room 108. Preregister by LLeadereader fi rst meeting of the chamber’s tion to re-evaluate the transfer 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics - Course explains the purpose of from the 17th and 18th cen- calling 281-478-2786. Executive Committee in 1977 of NASA work packages out the Internet, what is needed to connect to it and important turies. Organ, choral concert saw Jim Wyatt of Houston of state. This resulted in the terms. Learn how to use web browsers and search engines. Nutrition class San Jacinto College music –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– Lighting & Power Co. as the space station contract bidders Students will be introduced to English vocabularies specifi - The Continuing and Pro- professors Dr. Paul Bussel- chamber’s president. Com- recognizing the need to al- cally to searching the Internet. fessional Development divi- berg and Dr. Martha Braswell mittee member Dr. Lou Ro- locate signifi cant portions of 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint - Students learn basic func- sion will host a free adult nu- will perform in concert at the driguez of the University of that work to the area. tions of this program to create presentations, including add- trition class on Monday, Sept. Central campus music build- 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Houston at Clear Lake report- CLAEDF also organized ing graphics and multimedia. Students learn to identify the 12 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., ing on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m., to ed on the work of the Founda- a technology transfer mecha- printing options for presentations. at the Community Education showcase the college’s new tion explaining that “the fi rst nism between the petrochem- For more information on these programs, call the library Center located in the Central digital teaching organ. The E-mail: [email protected] stage is organization of the ical and aerospace commu- at 832-393-2580. All events are free and open to the public. campus Interactive Learning concert will feature works Foundation, the second is the nities. The purpose was to Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday Center (Building 1) in room by J.S. Bach, Charles-Marie Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners fund-raising, and the third is identify signifi cant technolo- and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday - noon to 8 p.m., 108. Preregister by calling Widor and several choral se- to involve the entire chamber gies that could be shared by Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 281-478-2786. lections. Thursday, September 8, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 ExxonMobil awards petrochem scholarships to students San Jacinto College pro- help meet that need. this fi eld.” munity Colleges and the has spread the word across Lions Camp roars with success cess technology student “Working in process tech- Thanks to ExxonMobil, Community College Petro- the region that typical sala- Victavia Owens said she’s nology provides a great op- $45,000 in scholarships was chemical Initiative (CCPI), ries in this expanding indus- aware of the need for more portunity for women,” said recently presented to 34 se- now in its fourth year. With try average nearly $100,000 Thompson Intermediate’s Lions Camp roared with success on Friday, women in process technol- Owens, who previously at- lected students from across the Gulf Coast area petro- and opportunities are avail- Aug. 19. Dr. Melissa Allen welcomed the seventh-graders and their ogy, and with the help of a tended college and is com- the nine community colleges chemical industry needing able for those who possess parents. To help them prepare for the new year, students received scholarship from ExxonMo- ing back for a career change. that make up the Texas Gulf more than 50,000 new work- the necessary skills. their schedules early, met their teachers, and attended a pep rally at bil she’s well on her way to “You can really move up in Coast Consortium of Com- ers within the decade, CCPI ExxonMobil Chemical the annual event. Company Senior Vice Pres- ident Matt Aguiar congratu- lated the students and spoke to why ExxonMobil contin- ues to invest in the program. “We continue to see great progress as these colleges educate, train and develop candidates to fi ll the in- creasing number of jobs in the petrochemical industry,” Aguiar said. “Because of the ongoing success, I’m proud to announce that Exxon- Mobil is providing another $300,000 for this important training program.” ExxonMobil has contrib- uted more than $1.8 million toward training skilled new workers. This is the third consecu- tive year that the initiatives have brought together new recipients to present schol- arships and encourage them Dr. Melissa Allen welcomes Former Thompson students Enoc Curiel (left) and Oscar Velasquez in their educational pur- students and parents to Lions (right) helped Mark Varian (orchestra director) and current orches- suits. Camp. tra students perform at this year’s Lions Camp. Left to right are Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College cipient and San Jacinto College process technology The following San Jac vice chancellor, strategic initiatives; Veronica Cortes, student; and Martin Crichlow, San Jacinto College re- students are the 2016 CCPI CCPI scholarship recipient and San Jacinto College cruiter. Not pictured: Nghi Nguyen, CCPI scholarship scholarship recipients of process technology student; Woody Paul, plant man- recipient and San Jacinto College engineering student; ExxonMobil scholarships: ager for Baytown Olefi ns Plant; Victavia Owens, CCPI and Robert Aquilera, CCPI scholarship recipient and Robert Aquilera, Jose Arias, scholarship recipient and San Jacinto College process San Jacinto College instrumentation student. Veronica Cortes, Victavia technology student; Jose Arias, CCPI scholarship re- Photo by Jeannie Peng Mansyur Owens and Nghi Nguyen. CCISD receives highest rating for fiscal smarts 2016-2017 Budget Highlights Competitive Raises for Teachers and No Tax Increase The Clear Creek Indepen- Texas Smart Schools initia- what they see as our needs ditionally, the school district schools are funded continues dent School District is one tive replaces the state-led Fi- and gaps in the area of fund- added 20 general education to be a confusing puzzle for of only 44 public school dis- nancial Allocation Study for ing. With their input and the teachers, more than eight our local taxpayers and even tricts and charters in Texas to Texas. support of our school board, special education teachers our legislators to piece to- receive the highest rating of The high rating comes we continue to put more and support staff, and three gether,” said Paul McLarty, fi ve stars by the Texas Smart at a time when the CCISD than 87% of our entire bud- additional teaching units to Deputy Superintendent of Schools organization, a non- Board of Trustees approved get towards our human capi- reduce class sizes. In con- Business and Support Ser- profi t organization founded the 2016-2017 operating tal, our teachers and staff.” cert with what the communi- vices. “When local property by former Texas Comptrol- budget of $325,820,668 to The budget, which was ty values, the school district values go up, as they have in ler of Public Accounts Susan serve the educational needs approved unanimously at the also increased stipends for our area, Texas reduces its Combs and Texas A&M re- of more than 41,600 stu- August 29 general school Fine Arts and other stipends share of educating children searchers. The organization dents. board meeting, includes a that were below competitive in your school district. compares district spending “This budget is a refl ec- baseline raise of three per- levels. Essentially, any local rev- against student performance tion of the funding priorities cent for all employees, a sev- The school district will enue from property value for the more than 1,029 pub- of this community,” said en to eight percent raise for achieve these fi scal goals growth does not give CCISD lic school districts and 250 Greg Smith, Superinten- teachers who have reached without a tax rate increase to a windfall when it comes to charters in Texas. dent of Schools. “We spent fi ve-year increment mile- local taxpayers and at a time our day-to-day operations, “Public education is one months listening and learn- stones, and a four to seven when the State’s portion for paying salaries, and keeping of the largest items in the ing from teachers, parents percent raise to boost the CCISD decreased by $8.72 the lights on.” state budget, so Texans need and business leaders as to salaries of bus drivers. Ad- million. “The way public to know where their dollars Part of Thompson’s Dance Team (directed by Ka- Renata Cadena, Desirey Delara, Tiffany Villarreal are getting the highest return tina Morris) pictured are, left to right, Mady Vela, and Sarah Charles. Photos submitted in terms of student perfor- Year % Local % State % Federal Total General Fund mance,” said Combs, a long- time transparency advocate. “With this platform, parents 2016-2017 64.6% 33.8% 1.6% $325,860,000 San Jac South features student art exhibit can fi nd out which schools are beating expectations San Jacinto College will Flickinger Fine Arts Center, that art and design remains careers in all fi elds. At San and educators can fi nd peers 2015-2016 61.0% 37.9% 1.2% $317,838,500 host “The Perm,” an exhibit Building 15, room 143. a high-demand career fi eld Jacinto College, the arts pro- whose success makes them of artwork by former students “The Perm” includes art- even in today’s high-tech and vide students and communi- worth emulating. It’s truly of the College through Sept. work from alumni and are part digital society. ty members with outlets for an initiative that lends itself Difference +3.6 -4.1% +0.4% +$8,021,500 23 at the South campus gal- of the South campus art and “Art is a communication critical discourse and creative to the common good.” The lery. A public reception will design program’s Permanent tool spoken in a language thought. Courses are open be held on Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 Collection. Forty art projects unique to each artist,” McGee to all students, no matter his p.m., during which guests can representing several media commented. “As the world or her experience level, and Band seeks musicians meet art and design faculty will be on display including becomes more saturated with stress creative adaptation in a Carissa Davis follows her dream A community band is seeking musicians to join the group and students. The exhibit and painting, photography, print- distractions, experiencing art rapidly changing society.” Congratulations to Carissa Davis, of music-loving folks with a wide variety of skills and talent. reception are free and open to making and sculpture. Many can prompt the viewer to San Jacinto College offers a longtime resident of the Sageglen Membership ranges in age from high schoolers to senior cit- the public. of the projects have won stop and think about one’s art and design courses and subdivision. When Davis was in izens. Rehearsal meetings are held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The South campus, 13735 awards at juried exhibitions. place within it. Additionally, degree options at all three the eighth grade, she was named at Pearland’s Robert Turner High School. For information, Beamer Road, is in the South Jeffrey McGee, curator creating art promotes crit- campuses. “Most Outstanding Girl” (South contact Bobby Wren at 832-654-0906 or email bobbywren@ Belt-Ellington area. The art of the gallery and an art pro- ical thinking and problem- To fi nd out more, visit san Belt Leader) at Beverly Hills In- hotmail.com. gallery is located in the Marie fessor at the College, says solving, skills necessary for jac.edu/career/art-design. termediate. She graduated from Clear Brook High School and then from Xaiver University in New Orleans with a degree in biology. She received her master’s in pub- Cheryl Bolen publishes 35th novel lic health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Longtime South Belt ing author, Bolen pub- ing position at San Jacin- Leader, where she won sev- years, before leaving again practicing attorney, and (UNTHSC). She is most recently a resident and former Leader lished her fi rst novel, A to College – a position he eral awards from the Hous- to focus on authoring full James ‘Bo’ Bolen followed 2016 graduate of UNTHSC having editor Cheryl Bolen was re- Duke Deceived, in 1998. would hold for more than ton Press Club and Texas time. in his mother’s footsteps completed the Master of Physi- cently honored by Romance Published by Harlequin 40 years. Community Newspaper In 2011, Bolen was and is also now working as cian Assistant Studies degree pro- Writers of America for pub- Historical, the book was In 1979, Bolen earned Association for spot news named a distinguished a journalist for the Leader. gram. She has accepted a position lishing her 35th book. (See critically acclaimed, and a Master of Science de- reporting, feature writing, alumni of South Houston To follow Bolen’s work, in Waco and is practicing family related photo Page 1A.) Bolen was named Notable gree from the University of and headline writing. High School and was one of visit her website (www. medicine. Davis is following her Titled The Liberation of New Author by the Ohio Houston-Clear Lake. Bolen left the Leader in the original inductees in the CherylBolen.com), her blog dream to be one of the best health Miss de Bourgh, the novel Valley Romance Writers While pursuing her 1985 to teach language arts school’s Wall of Honor. (www.CherylsRegencyRam professionals in her fi eld. Her par- is the third in a series of se- of America. master’s, Bolen worked at Jamison Middle School Bolen and her husband blings.wordpress.com) or ents, South Belt residents William quels to Jane Austen’s Pride Bolen has also written on a freelance basis, writ- in Pearland. After teaching now reside in Green Tee. her Facebook page (www. and Bernice Davis, and brothers and Prejudice. for Kensington Books, Love ing news articles for vari- for six years, she returned The couple have two adult facebook.com/Cheryl-Bo Broderick and Jonathan Davis say Now a New York Times Inspired Historical and ous publication. In 1979, to the Leader, where she re- children, both Dobie grad- len-Books-14684265207 they are so proud of her. and USA Today best-sell- Montlake Romance, which she began working for the mained on staff for six more uates. Johnny Bolen is a 6424/?fref=ts). is a publishing imprint of Amazon.com. In 2011, she began self-publishing her out-of-print titles and new LSA attends event on Olympic games South Belt-Ellington originals as eBooks and has consistently been an Ama- zon best-selling author. Chamber of Commerce Bolen’s books have won several awards, including the Holt Medallion for Best Proudly Presents Historical book and the In- ternational Digital Award for Best Historical eBook. Originally from Los Angeles, Bolen moved to Texas in the 1960s and at- Evening of tended South Houston High School. She met her future husband, John Bolen, while Live & All You they were students at San Silent Jacinto College, and they Can Eat married during their junior Auctions year. When her husband went Cuisine to graduate school at the University of Texas at Aus- tin, Bolen enrolled at UT, where she served on the Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 staff of the Daily Texan. She Music & earned a bachelor’s degree Door in 1970 from the Universi- 6 - 9 p.m. ty of Texas with a double Prizes major in journalism and En- at The Gardens, 12001 Beamer glish. On Aug. 30, several students from Lutheran South Acad- book, The Accidental President of Brazil, spoke on sev- Bolen returned to Hous- emy attended a Greater Houston World Affairs event eral of these topics. The Brazilian Consul General of ton and bought a home in about Brazil and what will be the aftermath now that Houston, Hermano Telles Ribeiro, introduced Winters. Tickets available at South Belt Chamber of Commerce Sagemont in 1971 when her the Rio Olympics games are past. Discussions included: Those in attendance at the event are shown, left to right, husband accepted a teach- Was this expense worth it for Brazil? Was the press cov- (front row) AP U.S. history instructor Archie Buchman, & South Belt-Ellington Leader. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. erage fair? Why didn’t Pelé make an appearance? (Was Serena Everett, Virginia Sabatini, Francesca Bertini, he really in bad health?) Brian Winters, editor-in-chief Jacqueline Sharples, Laura Simpson, (back row) Win- Support Leader of “Americas Quarterly,” who authored a recent book, ters, Collin Koza, Dylan Wood, Shelby Oliphant, Kata- Call the Chamber for information at 281-481-5516 Why Soccer Matters, explained paralleling the life of Pelé rina Straub, Mark Giugliano, Rachel Bivens, Alexander advertisers! to the Brazilian economic history, and also authored the Baldwin and Huy Le. Photo submitted Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 8, 2016

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HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, DAVID! Sept. 8. Maria Rutherford is sent a birth- Donna Fress, Blades Barber, Joy Witt, Former South Belt resident David day greeting Sept. 14. Susan Jackson, Deondre Corbin, Rick Griffin, of Plain City, Utah, is wished a Stuchbery Elementary Coates, Mike Kickirillo, Paula Golden happy Sept. 13 birthday from his wife Curtis Halvorson enjoys a happy birth- and Carl Heinrich; Friday, Sept. 9: Sonny Angela; sons Robert and Kenney; par- day Sept. 10. The day for a cake for Salazar, Carolyn Simon, Maria Aguilar, ents Bobby (Leader staffer) and hus- Lauren Keith is Sept. 12. Blow out the Jack Staudt, Martin Garcia, Richard band Kenneth Griffin; sister Tracy and candles Sept. 13 for Erika Irwin. Williamson, Amanda Silverthorn-Caldwell husband Jim Giles and sons Aaron and Roberts Middle School and Sarah Joseph; Saturday, Sept. 10: Cody and daughter Kristen of Kirkwood Sing a happy birthday song Sept. 8 to Shellie Ortiz, Veronica Adame, Robert South; and friends in the South Belt area. Alondra Castilleja. Resendez, Emily Auffarber, Suzy SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate Krienitz, Diane Hall, Christy Cobb and The following personnel and staff mem- America Mendoza is sent birthday Charles Monty; Sunday, Sept. 11: Kyle bers of the Pasadena Independent School greetings Sept. 10. Light the birthday can- Patterson, Amber Edwards, Sherrie District celebrate birthdays Sept. 8 through dles Sept. 13 for Phillip Rachuig. Hosek-Vandament, Phillip Ford and Dan Sept. 14. Dobie High Sciba; Monday, Sept. 12: Tracy Cavazos- Atkinson Elementary The day for a party for Dianne Berreth Garcia, Rhoda Mohr, Christian Muñoz Sing a happy birthday song to Kathie is Sept. 8. Birthday greetings are sent to and Jessica Moore; Tuesday, Sept. 13: Teuscher Sept. 12. Luke Hales and Irma Iracheta Sept. 9. Matthew Koska, Michelle Perez, Holly Burnett Elementary Jaime Bohon, Kellymary Cooling-Davis Kopoulos, Mari Rivera, Debbie Flores, Send a birthday greeting Sept. 8 to and Glenn Smith celebrate a birthday David Griffi n, Lisa Clinton, Joe Sanchez Kelly Douglas. On Sept. 11, Glenda Sept. 10. Sept. 12 is the day for a cake for and Kathryn Nguyen-Maldonado; and Moore is wished a happy birthday. Donald Randle. Light the birthday candles Wednesday, Sept. 14: Michele Guirrero, Bush Elementary on Sept. 13 for Jennifer Bland, Thomas Eric Brown, Elaine Baker, Jacob Blow out the candles on a birthday cake Etienne and Erika Garcia. Blow out the Lacadou, Julie Lakota, Tom Golightly, for Jeannene Gazaw Sept. 14. candles on a triple-layer cake for Susan Michael York, Dolph Larson, Kristi Frazier Elementary Locklear, Rodney Pannell and Dana Okwuonu and Mark Husband. Send a birthday card Sept. 8 to Paula Stockton Sept. 14. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Golden. Light the birthday candles for FACEBOOK FRIENDS Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Becky Shelton Sept. 13. Principal Wendy CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Wiseburn celebrates a happy birthday The Leader sends happy birthday wish- beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Sept. 14. es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a line. Meador Elementary birthday this week: Items must be submitted by Friday noon The day for a party for Lauren Riojas is Thursday, Sept. 8: Scott Carpenter, for the next week’s publication. Bay Area Singles Dance set Mistletoe Market to be held Oct. 1 The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be The annual Mistletoe Market will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, at the BellaVita Club- held Saturday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW house, 1548 N. Rivera Circle, just off Scarsdale. BellaVita’s sewing group, Hands Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. of Love Stitchers, have made a quilt for the event and announced the quilt will be Attendees should bring party snacks to share. Cost is raffl ed off prior to the 4 p.m. closing. The quilt’s design is “Double Arrow.” Raffl e The Lariaette Escort of the Week for Aug. 29 $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. For more tickets will be available at the Mistletoe Market, 6 for $5 or $1 each. Proceeds from through Sept. 3 is Co-Head Escort Carlos Cantu. The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for information, call 409-948-1156 or 281-337-3112. the quilt raffl e will be used to support the group’s community service projects. Aug. 29 through Sept. 3 is sophomore Corina He is a junior and is the son of Carlos and Mona Banda. She is a first-year line member and the Cantu. daughter of David and Corina Banda. Remove Trip Hazards & Standing Water Mount Olive Lutheran Church Southeast VFD Sidewalks + Driveways Early Childhood Education + Pool Decks + Patio responds to CONCRETE OPEN 7 AM – 6 PM RAISING Monday – Friday CORPORATION 18 mo. – 5 years old Corkwood 713-991-1777 mountolivehouston.org “We save concrete” 281-922-4453 fire

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Contrary to other media Most Insurances Accepted Veteran Owned Great selection of League City reports, the homeowners’ dog, a Shar-Pei named Available 6 Days a Week 281-484-9492 Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Peaches, managed to escape the fi re with only mi- nor injuries. Firefi ghters from the Houston and 12325 Scarsdale Blvd. Pearland fi re departments assisted in extinguish- ing the blaze. See related story and photo on Page 1A. Photo by Shelly Cino NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LEE OTIS KELSO, Deceased, were issued on August 23, 2016 in Cause No. 450855, pending in the Probate Remember When Court No. 3, of Harris County, Texas, 40 years ago (1976) tion of a civic club for the ley home. He then entered ceived several calls regard- building and set two fi res. to: KAREN SUE KELSO. A 100-ton bulldozer subdivision. Craig Myers the room, put his hand over ing family disturbances and Hospital security respond- All persons having claims against this traveled approximately a was chosen as acting presi- a 10-year-old girl’s mouth, assaults. ed but Williams reportedly quarter of a mile unattended dent, Roy Behrens as acting grabbed her and carried her Michelle Reynolds was ignored commands to exit Estate which is currently being admin- in Kirkwood South. It was vice president and Glenn from her bed. She fought named assistant principal at the building and proceeded istered are required to present them to apparently started by van- Harris as acting treasurer. him as he took her outside. Thompson Intermediate. to destroy contents of the dals who fl ed. It demolished During the fi rst eight She managed to slip out of The Lockheed Martin building. When Houston the undersigned within the time and two homes and crashed months of 1976, the South- her nightshirt and get away Corporation was awarded police arrived at the scene, in the manner prescribed by law. into a third. It stopped af- east Volunteer Fire Depart- from the man and seek help the contract to develop and Williams exited the build- ter coming within 4 feet of ment had made more re- from her father. design the next space vehi- ing and was detained with- 7-year-old Sharon Boggan sponses than in all of 1975. The arrest of two men in cle to succeed the shuttle – out incident. Danny R. Barfi eld, Attorney at Law who escaped uninjured. 35 years ago (1981) an area motel in the 6700 the Crew Exploration Vehi- The hospital suffered c/o: Local politicians includ- Houston mayoral can- block of Telephone Road cle (CEV). extensive damage caused 609 Bradford Ave., Suite 207 ing Tom Bass, Shell Martin, didates Louis Macey and was expected to solve near- 5 years ago (2011) by fi re, smoke, water and James Wells, and a repre- Kathy Whitmire visited the ly 60 burglary cases, 14 in The City of Houston re- vandalism. Fire department Kemah, Texas 77565 sentative for Bill Caraway Sagemont Civic Club. the South Belt area. leased the results of a viola- offi cials said the damages 713-947-7500 281-680-1120 (fax) were featured speakers at Burglars attempted to 20 years ago (1996) tion sweep in the Sagemont exceeded $1 million. the Beverly Hills Civic steal a 2,000-pound safe At the annual South subdivision, with a total Club meeting. from the Safeway gro- Belt-Ellington Chamber of of 180 citations being is- Several Kirkwood South cery store on Hughes at Commerce banquet, Billy sued. The block-by-block residents attended a meet- the South Belt. Police Burge of Ayrshire Corpora- campaign was done at the ing regarding the organiza- theorized that the bur- tion was named Citizen of behest of the Sagemont glars broke into the store the Year. Civic Club. The civic orga- and carried the safe to the No Brio contaminants nization initially request- rear of the store on a dolly were found in underground ed that the city enforce its Here comes where they loaded it onto a water which was tested as heavy-trash regulations, but stolen U-Haul truck. How- far as two miles from the offi cials responded with a FURNITURE RE-DO ever, when the truck pulled superfund site. comprehensive sweep that away from the bay, the safe 15 years ago (2001) found violators of multiple • Re-Pair • Re-Finish slid out of the truck and Due to the terrorist at- city codes and ordinances. the bride . . . was apparently too heavy tacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, Of the 180 citations issued, • Re-Glue • Re-Screw to lift and reload. between one-fourth and 49 were for heavy-trash vi- 30 years ago (1986) one-half of students were olations, 20 were for junk ‘We Re-Do For You’ Dobie graduate John W. taken out of local schools motor vehicles and the re- Let South Belt Graphics For Free Estimates Call: Sencay, 23, was killed near before the end of the day. maining 111 were for min- Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 Baybrook Mall after the An F-16, similar to those imum standard violations, & Printing take care of all your car in which he was riding which left Ellington Field such as high grass, peeling was broadsided by a pickup to accompany President paint and trash on property. printing needs for your special day. truck. George W. Bush’s fl ight on Violators were subject to A Texas Education Sept. 11, was on display at fi nes ranging from $50 to Agency hearings examin- the entrance to the Texas $2,000. WALKER LAW OFFICES er recommended to State Air National Guard sec- 1 year ago (2015) • Invitations • Envelopes • Milton Walker, J.D. Education Commissioner tion of Ellington Field. The A man was arrested ear- W. N. Kirby that the Green 147th guarded Air Force ly Sept. 3, after allegedly 281-481-0909 Tee Terrace subdivision be One as it was thought to be setting two fi res at Memo- • Napkins • Matchbooks • allowed to detach from the a target of terrorists. rial Hermann Southeast WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES Clear Creek school dis- A total of three shoot- Hospital. David Williams, trict and be annexed by the ings were reported in the 33, initially checked into • Thank You Cards • BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS Pearland school district. South Belt community over the hospital for an injury 25 years ago (1991) LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT a four-day period. around 1 a.m., but became www.walkerlaw.com A man reported to be in 10 years ago (2006) agitated and left the emer- his mid-20s removed a win- Deputies from Constable gency room. He proceeded 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 dow pane in a Rainbow Val- Gary Freeman’s offi ce re- to the adjacent professional Thursday, September 8, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Sagemont helps Louisiana flood victims Clear Brook High School debate team has good start The Clear Brook High 27. On the Foster side of Additionally, on the already has half of what School Debate Team got In the extemporaneous the swing tournament, Wil- George Ranch side of the he needs to be qualifi ed for off to a fantastic start at the speaking division, Ryan liams received fi fth place in swing, Williams earned sev- state in just one tournament. Foster High School tourna- Williams had an amazing his fi rst tournament, an ex- enth place bringing his total In Lincoln-Douglas de- ment on Aug. 26 and Aug. start to the year. cellent feat. state points to 6. Williams bate, both Dhiren Wijes- inghe and Keion Rasti ad- Gulf Freeway construction closures set vanced to the elimination rounds, a very impressive At least one northbound p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. on the Gulf Freeway from Parkway southbound exit and one southbound main 26. FM-1959/Dixie to FM-528/ ramp until further notice. feat with a very large tour- lane and frontage lane on Alternate exit and en- NASA Road 1 will be closed Southbound mainlane traffi c nament featuring about 80 the Gulf Freeway from FM- trance ramps will be closed. daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. wanting to exit at FM-528/ other competitors. Both 1959/Dixie Farm Road to At least one northbound through Sept. 26. NASA Parkway should exit debaters received a state FM-528/NASA Road 1 will and one southbound main The alternate exit and at Bay Area, travel through point which is a great start be closed nightly from 9 lane and frontage road lane entrance ramps will be the intersection at Bay Area to what will be a great year. closed. and down the southbound The team heads to Elsik There will be a total clo- frontage road to FM-528/ in a couple of weeks to con- Israeli folk dancing dates set sure of the FM-528/NASA NASA Parkway. tinue their success. Israeli folk dances, the $45 for 10 sessions for non- most fun way to exercise, members, will cover expens- will be held at Congregation es. Everyone is welcome to HATS has meetings, plans trips Shaar Hashalom Mondays join the group – even with no Hobby Area Travel Social club is a group created by Gene Race, a member of the from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. previous attendance. disbanded AARP Chapter 4341. September dates are 12, 19 Congregation Shaar Hash- The group has meetings and outings; trips are organized by Laura Hale and and 26. alom is located at 16020 El Marilyn Roberts. Sagemont Church is sending teams to fl ood di- Kim Northam, fl ood victim Sharon Bell, Norma The only day in October Camino Real, and is the con- saster victims in the Baton Rouge, La., area who Rodabaugh, (second row) Steffen Southard, Chip HATS meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall the dances will take place servative synagogue in the at Glenbrook United Methodist Church, 8635 Glen Valley Dr. are suffering effects from the recent devastating Northam, Alexis Lochner, Richard Veltman (back is Oct. 31, since the Jewish Bay Area. The entire commu- fl oods. The teams assist in removing damaged row), Eddie Janek, Edward Malisa and Randall High holidays occupy most nity is invited to attend. For The Sept. 20 meeting will be a potluck lunch. Wednesday, Sept. 21, is set for a furniture, cabinets and appliances, tearing out Smith. Sagemont Church was one of many minis- of October. more information, contact trip to Huntsville to visit the prison museum and the Sam Houston statue. sheetrock and fl ooring, and cleansing the home of tries donating funds and helping on-site. The cost, $4 per session or the office at 281-488-5861 The bus will leave the church parking lot at 8 a.m., but plan to arrive by 7:45 mold. Shown above are, left to right, (front row) Photo submitted $35 for 10 sessions for CSH or email shaar.hashalom. a.m. Carl Henderson is in charge of the Huntsville trip. members; $5 per session or [email protected]. HATS’ annual dues are $5. Visit the website hatsocial.org for information. BAHEP celebrating 40 years of area economic development Continued from Page 2A in economic development it region on the absolute necessi- the economy. to support the space station. offi cials at all levels of gov- program include the Hous- providing the leadership to fi rmed the purpose and the fu- the aviation industry. sometimes takes years to see ty for a storm surge protection Subsequently, BAHEP BAHEP quickly called a ernment. In March 2014, the ton Airport System, NASA, support a fully-funded NASA ture of the organization. Now, 2. Initiated a new, collabo- the fruits of one’s labor. This system for the upper Texas members visited the Heart & meeting of aerospace execu- Homeowner Flood Insurance the Sierra Nevada Corp., the budget; hosting international the Bay Area Houston Eco- rative venture with the Univer- was the case with Project Life- Gulf Coast. As of mid 2016, Vascular Center to learn about tives to determine a common Affordability Act of 2014 City of Houston, Rice Space trade delegations; monitoring nomic Partnership has become sity of Texas Medical Branch saver, a prospect that began in approximately 50 cities and Pumps & Pipes and to tour message to disseminate to the was signed into law, making Institute, Texas A&M Aero- the Biggert-Waters fl ood in- a standard of economic devel- so UTMB, NASA and the late 2007 when BAHEP ar- organizations have passed res- the facility, which included media. BAHEP developed signifi cant changes reversing space Technology, University surance program, which is due opment in action. Mitchell Clear Lake business commu- ranged a tour of the old Coast olutions in support of a coast- viewing a live open heart sur- a white paper that was seen BW-12, which was a major of Houston College of Archi- for congressional reauthoriza- explained, “The entire BAHEP nity could benefi t from each Guard facility with Congress- al spine, including the Harris gery. As a result, the Pumps across the nation and refer- win not only for BAHEP and tecture, U.K.-based Catapult tion in 2017; and storm surge team does many things very other. man Nick Lampson. That County Mayors’ and Coun- & Pipes organization invited enced by Aviation Week and the region but also for the na- Satellite Applications, and protection for the upper Texas well. Our pursuit of economic 3. Created the SAVE JSC successful fi rst meeting led to cils’ Association and the East Houston’s aerospace industry USA Today, and, fortunately, tion. Intuitive Machines, as well as Gulf Coast. development opportunities to Campaign which retained a relocation feasibility study Harris County Manufacturers to join this collaborative ef- the government shutdown BAHEP was a vital par- Bay Area Houston Economic BAHEP will continue its ad- recruit, retain, expand and cre- 7,000 engineering jobs that and mandatory alternative site Association, a professional or- fort. ended soon thereafter. ticipant in developmental Partnership. BAHEP assisted vocacy efforts in education and ate businesses and to build new NASA headquarters had slated evaluation. After besting lo- ganization that includes more The aerospace communi- Water continued to play a meetings regarding the inau- the Houston Airport System in workforce development. The industry clusters has been out- to move out of the community. cations from New Orleans to than 130 manufacturing com- ty’s participation in Pumps & major role in BAHEP’s work. gural SpaceCom Conference the early planning and future priorities, contained in a leg- standing. But, I think where These jobs had a total econom- Corpus Christi, the success- panies. Pipes is paying dividends to Many people in the region held at Houston’s George R. implementation of its Houston islative agenda which BAHEP BAHEP’s legacy will rest is ic impact of $700 million on ful winning location was an- Additionally, IMAC collabo- the Bay Area Houston region were concerned over the Big- Brown Convention Center in Spaceport development plan. prepares several months in ad- in its ability to bring people to the local region. nounced at Ellington on Aug. rated with the Port of Houston as new innovative product de- gert-Waters Flood Insurance November 2015 and contin- The Houston Airport Sys- vance of the session, cover a the table to accomplish things 4. Worked through its 12, 2011. The fi nal product, Authority Maritime Academy signs and business initiatives Act of 2012. ued to be engaged through- tem was also awarded a $3.1 wide range of important topics. many thought impossible. Aerospace Advisory Council the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Curriculum Committee to de- are created. The previous A study commissioned out the process. The hugely million Texas Military Pre- For the 84th Legislative Ses- We have acted as a facilitator and Keep it Sold Task Force Houston-Galveston building, velop a high school maritime two-legged stool, comprised by Harris County found successful event hosted 1,700 paredness Commission De- sion in 2015, those topics in- countless times among elected to advocate full funding for the was completed in early 2013. curriculum for Pasadena Inde- only of medicine and oil and that changes in fl ood insur- attendees from 23 countries fense Economic Assistance cluded education, commercial offi cials, individuals, groups, Space Shuttle and the Interna- The building is four stories tall, pendent School District. IMAC gas, became a stable, three- ance premiums on econom- and 37 states and featured 100 Adjustment Grant to assist in space, transportation, small and organizations. We’ve been tional Space Station. contains 117,000 square feet later facilitated the develop- legged stool with the inclu- ic activity in the study area exhibitors. building a new air traffi c con- business needs, storm surge very successful, but none of it 5. Participated in the devel- and cost approximately $55 ment of maritime education sion of the local aerospace would result in the loss of In June 2015, the Houston trol tower at Ellington Airport. protection, maritime jobs, and would ever have been possible opment of over 90 projects in million. The building houses curricula for additional school industry with its 3,100 federal real estate value in excess of Airport System was award- The grant, plus matching funds Ellington Field Joint Reserve without the people who have 1996, 11 of which were wins a 24-hour operational work- districts and area community employees and 11,000 private $270,000,000, and that was ed a license from the Feder- from the City of Houston and Base. made BAHEP what it is today. with an economic impact of force of approximately 300 colleges. BAHEP continued sector employees! just the tip of the iceberg. In al Aviation Administration, the Federal Aviation Adminis- Conclusion Our chairmen, boards and past $39.5 million. The biggest who assist the Coast Guard to expand its sphere of infl u- BAHEP provided nation- August 2013, BAHEP hosted making Ellington Airport the tration, provides the $7.1 mil- The Clear Lake Area Eco- presidents, our members, staff, achievement of the year was and port partners in response ence by coordinating meetings al leadership during the 2013 more than 50 representatives 10th commercial spaceport lion needed to complete the nomic Development Founda- the community, our found- the increased diversifi cation of efforts throughout Texas and with Sen. John Cornyn and crisis when the federal gov- from cities within Brazoria, in the United States and one control tower. tion was just an inspiration, a ers from the Clear Lake Area the economy. southwest Louisiana. Congressman Pete Olson and ernment entered a shutdown Harris and Galveston coun- of two such spaceports in the BAHEP is expanding its in- proposal from the Area Pro- Chamber of Commerce – they In 1998, the Space Alliance Bob Mitchell joined the Bay Area Houston aerospace from Oct. 1-16 and curtailed ties for an urgent discussion state of Texas. fl uence regionally, across Tex- motion Committee of the Clear are all a part of the history and Technology Outreach Program organization in June 2001 to executives in order for them to most routine operations. As about actions that needed to The license makes Elling- as, nationally and internation- Lake Area Chamber of Com- the future of this remarkable was also created. SATOP is a oversee the statewide imple- express their concerns about a result of this, NASA JSC be taken. BAHEP continued ton Airport a potential launch ally by working on tourism and merce 40 years ago. The ini- organization.” service designed to provide the mentation of the Space Al- the future of the nation’s hu- closed except for 100 federal collaboration with national and landing site for suborbit- transportation; the impact of tiative took fl ight, at fi rst slow- Bob Mitchell is a longtime private sector, and especially liance Technology Outreach man space fl ight program. The and a very limited number of organizations and had on-go- al, reusable launch vehicles. the 2016 Water Resources De- ly, until the mid 1980s when South Belt resident. small businesses, with free, Program. Key elements of his organization led 29 initiatives contractor employees needed ing discussions with elected Committed partners to the velopment Act on Texas ports; support from “the people” af- Story edited due to length. rapid technical assistance and work experience were gained related to the Augustine Com- the transfer of space technolo- during 15 years as an execu- mittee that was commissioned gy. More than 3,000 requests tive for Grumman Aerospace by President Obama to make have been processed since the Corporation, a Fortune 500 recommendations on the future Pasadena ISD wins multiple business awards inception, and more than 2,500 company where he directed of human space fl ight. This in- The Pasadena ISD business est honor. became one of only 14 school tation Award from the Govern- Canada. The organization also 2015, with the Certifi cate of solutions have been provided all production, engineering cluded a national letter writing offi ce has earned fi ve presti- The Comptroller’s Offi ce districts in Texas to receive the ment Finance Offi cers Associ- recognized the district’s fi nan- Achievement for Excellence to businesses. and material operations for campaign. gious awards for their excel- has now changed the recogni- Distinguished Budget Presen- ation of the United States and cial report ending Aug. 31, in Financial Reporting. Leadership 2002 – 2008 the Houston facility. Due to When the FY 2011 feder- lence and commitment to fi s- tion program to “Transparency On May 14, 2003, his leadership and highly suc- al budget eliminated NASA’s cal integrity and high-quality Stars”. This recognition is for CLAEDF offi cially changed cessful program management Constellation Program, BA- fi nancial reporting. exemplary efforts in creating course with the unveiling of with SATOP, Mitchell was in- HEP exhibited leadership on “It is an honor to be recog- fi nancial transparency around PISD wins multiple state, international awards its new name – the Bay Area creasingly asked to represent a national scale. Its activities nized for the work we did as public services and spending Houston Economic Partner- Reinhartsen in many initiatives included: 34 speaking engage- a team, but we are most proud decisions. ship. “As much as we would and social functions. In 2007 ments, four trips to Washing- of the two documents we pro- Setting the bar for fi nancial like to be called Clear Lake, he was assigned responsibility ton, 111 appearances in print duced,” said Nina Conway, transparency extremely high, most people don’t have a clue for BAHEP’s day-to-day op- and electronic media, 57 in- executive director of business Pasadena ISD is being recog- where Clear Lake is,” said erations, and, in the fall, was terviews on broadcast media, services. “They are excellent nized for providing citizens Reinhartsen. The designation named president-elect of BA- the creation of 15 documents, resources for all staff, board with a clear picture of District “Bay Area Houston” would HEP. He assumed the presi- sending outreach letters to 60 members and the community spending information, audit leave little doubt as to location. dency on Jan. 1, 2008. economic development orga- that contain valuable informa- reports, budgets, and other fi - It was felt the new identity That year proved to be a wa- nizations and chambers across tion about funding, enrollment nancial reports. would help target industries tershed moment for BAHEP, America, a weekly conference growth and staff increases as School Business outside of the Houston/Gal- literally and fi guratively, when call for 29 consecutive weeks well as other general infor- Offi cials International veston area to recognize the Hurricane Ike caused wide- with federal elected offi cials mation about the district as a The business offi ce earned region and consider it for the spread devastation on Sept. and the Mayor of Houston’s whole.” two awards through the Asso- future of their businesses. 13, 2008. BAHEP took imme- offi ce to develop a strategy and Comptroller Leadership ciation of School Business Of- The ink was barely dry on diate action to assist member maintain a consistent message. The Texas Comptroller fi cials International (ASBO). the name change paperwork cities in recovery efforts. With BAHEP’s GoBoldly campaign Leadership Circle program For the fourteenth consecutive when BAHEP prepared a busi- the assistance of Griffi n Com- sent almost 62,000 letters from was created in December 2009 year, Pasadena ISD earned the ness plan that included the re- munications Group, BAHEP 50 states and a dozen countries to recognize local cities, coun- Meritorious Budget Award for cruitment of military and com- called a Mayors Press Confer- to congressional representa- ties and school districts across excellence in the preparation patible commercial businesses ence where mayors of member tives and the administration Texas that are striving to meet and issuance of a system an- to Ellington Field. BAHEP’s cities and other offi cials, in a in support of NASA’s human a high standard for fi nancial nual budget. Ellington Field Task Force, televised event, were able to space fl ight exploration pro- transparency online. The district also earned formed in 1993, had been inform citizens of the status gram. Pasadena ISD has been rec- the ASBO Certifi cate of Ex- working to expand to military of each city. BAHEP worked The following year, BAHEP ognized every year since that cellence Award for the com- presence at Ellington Field closely with FEMA to arrange worked with NASA contrac- time winning top awards each prehensive annual fi nancial which successfully resulted briefi ngs for local government tors and Workforce Solutions year. report for the fi scal year end- in Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison offi cials and citizens. BAHEP to organize the Aerospace From 2010-2013 the dis- ing Aug. 31, 2015. This is the brokering a deal with the De- assisted its member cities in Transition Center to meet the trict earned four gold level third year that Pasadena ISD partment of Defense to move applying for EDA grants and challenges created by the re- awards, the top level at that has been presented with this Team members who produce the Pasadena ISD annual vices; Laurie Pruett, staff accountant; Jade Wise, graphic 2,300 Army, Navy and Marine hosted a meeting between Bay tirement of the space shuttles time. In 2014 and 2015, con- award. budget and comprehensive fi nancial report are, left to designer; and John Piscacek, associate superintendent of Corps Reserve troops from a Area Houston mayors, region- and cancellation of the Con- secutive platinum level awards Government Finance right: Nina Conway, executive director of business ser- business and fi nance with their prestigious awards. location near the Texas Medi- al leaders and FEMA Admin- stellation Program. BAHEP were earned, the state’s high- The business offi ce also cal Center to Ellington. istrator R. David Paulison. also conducted four events During 2004, BAHEP col- Hurricane Ike changed the with Rice University focusing laborated with House Majority landscape of the region and on workforce retention for the Leader Tom DeLay to ensure also the way in which people region, entrepreneurship, and Johnson Space Center, always would look at protection from charting pathways forward a high priority for the organiza- future storms. It redefi ned BA- which could springboard from tion, would continue to be the HEP’s role in regional leader- the space program. CHURCH DIRECTORY home of future human space ship to encompass much more Subsequent years saw BA- fl ight programs. than marketing the area to pri- HEP continuing and accelerat- BAHEP continued to expand mary businesses. ing work with the Association its reach regionally by playing Infl uence 2009 – Now of Chemical Industry of Texas, a pivotal role in two major ex- BAHEP’s International the Port of Houston Authority pansion projects in 2004: Kur- Maritime Advisory Committee and the Houston Airport Sys- AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice aray announced a $150 million was formed in 2008 to sup- tem. Houston Mayor Annise expansion project in Pasadena, port, advise, and advocate on Parker and the Houston Air- and Kaneka broke ground on a matters relating to the region’s port System asked BAHEP to new plant in Bayport. maritime industry, ports, and host the Houston Pavilion at The Catholic Community of The following year, Elling- supporting intermodal trans- Norway’s Offshore North Sea ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST ton Field Task Force concluded portation infrastructure and to Conference in 2012. Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant two years of work so Ellington review and make recommen- That same year presented Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar would retain the F-16 aircraft dations on strategic and policy BAHEP an opportunity to fa- 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church until at least 2007. Ellington level decisions. cilitate a relationship between www.stlukescatholic.com would receive the Predator BAHEP, through IMAC, led the medical, oil and gas and unmanned aerial vehicle com- the formation of the Bay Area aerospace industries. In 2012, LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk mand program bringing in 400 Coastal Protection Alliance, BAHEP invited Dr. Alan Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. jobs. a coalition providing leader- Lumsden, medical director of Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors In 2005, BAHEP’s Citizens ship to advance storm surge the Methodist DeBakey Heart Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español for Space Exploration took protection models to protect & Vascular Center at the Meth- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our 100 travelers to Washington, the region from devastating odist Hospital, to address re- Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities D.C., where they met with hurricanes. One such model, gional aerospace leaders about Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 congressional offi ces. The termed the Ike Dike concept or Pumps & Pipes, a one-of-a- Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. group participated in the defeat coastal spine, was proposed by kind collaborative between WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES of an amendment proposed to Dr. William Merrell of Texas medicine and oil and gas, two Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday cut $200 million from NASA’s A&M University at Galveston. of Houston’s largest industries. Faith Formation 281-481-4251 exploration budget. Congress BAHEP has engaged with This initiative is designed to Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. later overwhelmingly ap- Merrell and others at TAMUG explore crossover ideas and Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. proved NASA’s 2006 budget. to give numerous presentations technologies with the potential St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Much like raising children, to organizations throughout the to revolutionize key sectors of children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 8, 2016 Leader 2016 Schlitterbahn vacation photo contest comes to an end Bushes enjoy Yogi Sandoval family travels Fords celebrate 25th Bear Park with anniversary at Disney world grandchildren to Texas Hill Country Tim and Donna Bush recently took Longtime South Belt resident Anthony Sandoval, son George Anthony III, their grandkids to Yogi Bear Park In and his mother, Jessica Villalobos, recently took a vacation to the Texas Hill Waller Texas. They had a blast! Rain or Country. They stayed in San Antonio and visited the Alamo, Ripley’s and shine they had fun! On rainy days, they the wax museum. Then on the way to New Braunfels, they stopped at Natural played in the mud puddles and did arts and crafts, but when the sun was out it Bridge Caverns. After that, they spent the day tubing on the Guadalupe River. was fun at the pool and on water slides. The Bushes live in Riverstone Ranch and have been in the South Belt area for more than 30 years. Right: Everett and Weston enjoy eating slices of watermelon.

Melanie and Gary Ford of Clear Creek Meadows celebrated their 25th Silver An- niversary with a vacation to Disney World. They took their college and high school children, Brandon and Brandi Ford, with them. Pictured at Magic Kingdom with Cinderella’s Castle in the background are, left to right, Brandi, Melanie, Gary and Everett, Ava and Weston Ava and Weston Brandon. Jessica and George Anthony enjoy the Guadalupe River. Dan Gross family relaxes in Hawaii

Left to right, Weston paints a red race car, Everett paints a green jeep, and Ava paints a purple bird.

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Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. fense has played pretty Kris Morris is a dynamic sive unit that has produced bie varsity football team helped Clear Springs win There is a tomorrow, and preparation for a second of 9, against Katy Morton “I know the score well overall, certainly held threat who gained valu- a total of 20 points over after a 30-6 loss to Clear the game easily. the Longhorns are mov- three straight road games Ranch at Rhodes Stadium. didn’t really show it, but its own, but we have to do able varsity experience as two games. Springs Sept. 3 at Chal- we showed some progress some better things offen- a freshman. Meanwhile, the de- lenger Columbia Stadium against Clear Springs,” sively to help in that area.” And, senior Broderick fense, forced to deal with in Webster. Dobie head coach Mike Coming into the sea- Martin has played well in its share of short fields to Two field goals by se- Exes yes, but they still care at Dobie Norman said. son, Dobie certainly ex- his first season at the var- defend, has surrendered nior place kicker Sabino At right, Dobie High “We just have to work pected to deliver better sity level. 30 or more points in back- Lozano accounted for the School graduate and on eliminating some of the offensive production than But there were question to-back games. Longhorns’ points in the former varsity tennis minor mistakes that mush- it has. marks along the offensive These are just some of contest. There were two player Ivette Alba was room into bigger things on Senior quarterback Jer- front entering the season. part of a large contin- the field. emy Davis is the type of Two games in, injuries gent of ex-Longhorns “We’ve had some poor dual-threat player many and not-so-steady play who turned out for the snaps on offense, and teams would love to have. have factored in to the DIXIE DELI season-opening exes there’s never a good time Sophomore tailback Continued on Page 2B 364A FM 1959 matches at Longhorn for that. We have just (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 Courts last month. had too many three-and- Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK An annual event for outs on offense that have Dobie at Morton Ranch many years, this year’s forced our defense back turnout was one of the on the field too quickly in Friday, Sept. 9 largest ever, according these first two games. 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Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood La Porte holds off CB at Kingwood Clear Falls Playing a varsity foot- yards. Porte, Garcia is a com- Clear Falls Clear Falls Clear Falls Clear Falls Clear Falls Clear Falls ball game at 10:30 a.m. Chapman caught six bined 45 of 57 passing for at Sam Rayburn just isn’t normal, but there passes for 128 yards, and 502 yards and five touch- Strake Jesuit at Galveston Ball Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit were a few Houston area Hall reeled in nine passes downs. Galveston Ball programs forced to do just for 119 yards. Clear Brook will con- that after lightning scares It’s just two games, but clude its nondistrict por- College Park at Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park wiped out some games Garcia has been one of tion of the schedule by Deer Park Sept. 2. the hottest passers in the facing the South Houston Clear Brook and La Houston area over the sea- Trojans Friday, Sept. 9, at This week’s record 4-5 7-2 6-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 Porte were two of the son’s first two weeks. Columbia Challenger Sta- teams affected, and the In first a win over Bel- dium in Webster. Kickoff Season record 9-10 12-7 16-3 9-10 12-7 10-9 Bulldogs reigned supreme laire and then against La to slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 3 after being able to hit the reset button just a bit faster than the Wolver- ines. Intermediates begin VB, FB seasons BAFL Week Four Scores La Porte quarterback Austin Upshaw had a hand Preseason preparation Match play begins at 5 will go against San Jacin- Thompson, meanwhile, in all four of the Bulldogs’ is complete, and its time p.m. on all head-to-head to. Those game schedules will travel to South Hous- Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. scores in a 28-20 victory for teams and athletes match days, with the Dark can be found below. ton to take on the Lady In- over Clear Brook Sept. 3 within the Pasadena Inde- team match preceding On the volleyball court, dians. at Challenger Columbia pendent School District to Light team play. the PISD schedule begins Beverly Hills and Stadium in Webster. begin the intermediate ath- As for the intermediate Thursday, Sept. 8. Thompson will play each Cougars 6 0 12 0 The game kicked off letic season. football season, play be- The Beverly Hills Lady other on the football fi eld Sept. 2 after the regular The PISD volleyball gins Monday and Tuesday, Bears will host Bondy in a Oct. 17-18. The volleyball 7 p.m. start time but was season will start Sept. 8, Sept. 12-13. Beverly Hills series of four matches, be- duel is Sept. 22, at Dobie Cowboys 47 20 14 14 then delayed permanently with Beverly Hills host- opens the season against ginning at 5 p.m. High School. for the evening by light- ing Bondy and Thompson Queens Intermediate, ning in the area. visiting South Houston. while the Thompson Lions It wound up being a Thompson Lions bit unfortunate for Clear Brook, which took an ear- Thompson Lions 2016 7B Football Schedule Dolphins 27 0 7 6 ly 7-0 lead on a 25-yard scoring pass from Jaizac 2016 7A Football Schedule Date Opponent Sharks 18 21 35 27 Garcia to Caleb Chapman Date Opponent in the first quarter. Sept. 13 at San Jacinto When play resumed the Sept. 13 San Jacinto Sept. 20 Park View next morning, La Porte raced out to a 21-7 lead Sept. 20 at Park View Sept. 27 Bondy with three second-quarter Saints 0 6 0 0 touchdowns. Sept. 27 at Bondy Oct. 4 at Jackson Upshaw threw a pair Oct. 4 Jackson of touchdown passes and Oct. 11 at Miller Rams 1 34 20 6 ran for another as La Porte Oct. 11 Miller Oct. 18 Beverly Hills went up 21-7 at halftime. La Porte increased the Oct. 18 at Beverly Hills Oct. 25 at South Houston lead to 28-7 in the third quarter on a run by Up- Oct. 25 South Houston (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) shaw, but Clear Brook (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) Bay Area Football League Standings wouldn’t give in. Garcia, starting out the Thompson Lions Senior Division Junior Division season hot at quarterback Team W L T Team W L T after missing half of 2015 Thompson Lions with an injury, fired a pair 2016 8B Football Schedule Dolphins 4 0 0 Texans 4 0 0 of touchdown passes to Date Opponent Hurricanes 4 0 0 Patriots 3 0 0 Russell Hall, the first for 2016 8A Football Schedule 25 yards and the second Date Opponent Sept. 12 at San Jacinto Eagles 4 0 0 49ers 3 0 0 for 10, as the Wolverines got within 28-20. Sept. 12 San Jacinto Sept. 19 Park View Stingrays 4 0 0 Cowboys 3 1 0 La Porte held on from Cowboys 3 1 0 Bulldogs 3 1 0 there in the final three Sept. 19 at Park View Sept. 26 Bondy minutes, but the Wolver- Oct. 3 Jackson (Veterans) 49ers 2 1 0 Eagles 3 1 0 ines made things interest- Sept. 26 at Bondy ing after getting a 21 of 27 Oct. 3 Jackson (Veterans) (Kickoff at 5 p.m.) Patriots 2 1 0 Rams 3 1 0 performance from Garcia Texans 2 2 0 Sharks 3 1 0 through the air for 292 (Kickoff at 6:30 p.m.) Oct. 10 at Miller Volleyballers Oct. 10 Miller Oct. 17 Beverly Hills Sharks 2 2 0 Stingrays 2 2 0 to start district Oct. 17 at Beverly Hills Oct. 24 at South Houston Bulldogs 2 2 0 Bulls 1 1 1 Bulls 1 2 0 Hurricanes 1 2 1 competition Oct. 24 South Houston (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) Raiders 1 2 0 Raiders 1 2 0 Continued from Page 1B (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) have played well in the Mustangs 1 2 0 Dolphins 1 3 0 past 10 days or so. De- Beverly Hills Bears spite the losses to Clear Rams 1 3 0 Panthers 1 3 0 Falls and Clear Creek, the Beverly Hills Bears 2016 7B Football Schedule Saints 0 3 0 Gators 0 2 0 Lady Wolverines defeated Nederland by a 25-15, 25- 2016 7A Football Schedule Date Opponent Gators 0 4 0 Saints 0 2 0 16 score and also handed Katy Taylor a 20-25, 25- Date Opponent Sept. 13 at Queens Cougars 0 4 0 Mustangs 0 3 0 19, 25-15 setback. Sept. 13 Queens Sept. 20 Jackson Panthers 1 3 0 Cougars 0 4 0 Clear Brook is also the owner of a 25-16, 25-22, Sept. 20 at Jackson Sept. 27 Park View Sophomore Division Freshman Division 25-23 win over Deer Park, Team W L T Team W L T which brings up Dobie. Sept. 27 Park View Oct. 4 at South Houston In District 22-6A, the Sharks 4 0 0 Bulldogs 4 0 0 perceived frontrunner is Oct. 4 South Houston Oct. 11 Bondy Deer Park, with Dobie, Oct. 11 at Bondy Oct. 18 at Thompson Bulldogs 4 0 0 49ers 3 0 0 La Porte, Beaumont West Hurricanes 4 0 0 Stingrays 3 0 1 Brook, Memorial and oth- Oct. 18 Thompson Oct. 25 Miller ers seemingly chasing for Cowboys 3 0 1 Texans 3 0 1 the top spot. Oct. 25 at Miller (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) Patriots 3 0 1 Cowboys 3 1 0 But Deer Park has had (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) its ups and downs through Eagles 2 1 1 Sharks 3 1 0 nondistrict play, as has Beverly Hills Bears Dobie. 49ers 2 1 0 Bulls 2 1 0 The Lady Longhorns Beverly Hills Bears 2016 8B Football Schedule lost in straight sets to Stingrays 2 2 0 Patriots 2 1 0 Goose Creek Memori- 2016 8A Football Schedule Date Opponent al Sept. 1, but then came Texans 2 2 0 Dolphins 2 2 0 back and defeated Chan- Date Opponent Sept. 12 at Queens Dolphins 2 2 0 Eagles 2 2 0 nelview in straight sets Sept. 6, at Phillips Field Sept. 12 Queens Sept. 19 Jackson Raiders 1 2 0 Saints 1 1 0 House. Sept. 26 Park View (at Veterans) Up first for Dobie is Sept. 19 at Jackson Bulls 1 2 0 Mustangs 1 2 0 Beaumont West Brook Sept. 26 Park View (at Veterans) (Kickoff is 6:30 p.m.) Mustangs 1 2 0 Panthers 1 3 0 Sept. 9, at Beaumont. The Lady Longhorns return Oct. 3 South Houston Oct. 3 at South Houston Rams 1 3 0 Rams 1 3 0 home to face South Hous- ton Sept. 13. Oct. 10 at Bondy Oct. 10 Bondy Panthers 1 3 0 Hurricanes 0 2 0 The race to the playoffs Oct. 17 Thompson Oct. 17 at Thompson Saints 0 3 0 Raiders 0 3 0 is about to begin, and right now it’s anybody’s guess Oct. 24 at Miller Oct. 24 Miller Gators 0 3 0 Gators 0 3 0 as to just which teams will ultimately advance. (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) (*All games begin at 5 p.m.) Cougars 0 4 0 Cougars 0 4 0 Thursday, September 8, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Former Dobie players show who’s boss Former Dobie players who competed

The exes ruled once more as Dobie tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr. Gentlemen hosted the program’s annual season-opening former players versus current team Michael Duron (‘15) Steven Mullins (‘04) matches at the Longhorn Courts. For Moreno, the reasoning behind the opener David Ho (‘16) Philip Cao (‘10) is about much more than a reunion, but it also gives current players a chance Tangen Tran (‘07) Carlos Castillo (‘13) to intermingle with some of the players who have previously helped shape the Luis Cabreja (‘16) Andy Peng (‘09) JFD program. Duy Nguyen (‘09) Ruben Vargas (‘15) This time around, Moreno witnessed one of the biggest turnouts in event Dat Bui (‘04) Huy Nguyen (‘09) history as 45 former Longhorns showed up a little at a time. In the end, the exes Keith Pham (‘13) Philippe Truong (‘08) also walked away with a team victory, coming by a 13-6 count. It gave the cur- John Le (‘14) Rustam Abedinzadeh (‘05) rent group of players something to aim for later this season. Alex Peng (‘07) Martin Dur (‘10)

At right, Kim-Lan Andy Choe (‘08) Julian Tran (‘10) Tran, who played mixed doubles with Huynhchau Luu (‘08) David Flores (‘08) her fiancé and Dobie graduate Andy Choe, Lam Mai (‘05) Mike Tran (‘0?) follows through on a serve against a team of Trevor McNally (‘07) Si Pham (‘03) current Dobie players. Richard Nguyen (‘15) Brandon Padilla (‘16) Tran is a 2011 gradu- ate. Choe graduated in Albert Luu (‘16) 2008.

Eleven years after contributing to a team Ladies tennis championship at Dobie (2005), Jenny Tiffany Duong (‘10) Trinh remains close to the game, especially Ivette Alba (‘13) when it’s time to com- Kim Tran (‘16) pete in the annual exes matches. Holly Sumler (‘11) Kim Lan Tran (‘11) Mylie Phan (‘10) Jenny Trinh (‘05) Shoreh Abedinzadeh (‘09) Myriam Diaz (‘06) Kathy Tran (‘10) Uyen Trinh Le (‘05) Thao Pham Nguyen (‘05) Lada Heng (‘16) Tina Le (‘10)

Andy Choe, a 2008 Dobie High School graduate, blasts a forehand return dur- Jessica Escobar (‘07) ing the annual exes matches at the Longhorn Courts earlier this season. Choe and many of his former teammates combined to defeat the current Longhorn At left, Michael Duron (left), a member of the 2015 squad by a 13-6 count. graduating class at Dobie, celebrates a winning point with David Ho, who played doubles with Du- ron during that 2015 season and went on to join Do- Photos by John Bechtle, Sports Editor bie’s 2016 graduating class.

At left, current Do- bie players, from left, Luis Neira and Austin Luu competed in boys’ doubles against former Longhorn standouts Andy Peng (2009) and Alex Peng (2007).

At right, the annual exes matches at Dobie High School proved to be a never-ending game of past versus present. From left, Huy Nguyen and Dui Nguyen went up against Tommy Nguy- en and Steven Phan. Huy Nguyen is a class of 2009 Dobie graduate and has continued to play the game of ten- nis recreationally. Duy Nugyen also graduated from Dobie in 2009.

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Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 8787, or just drop in. 487-8787 for details, or drop in. 6:30 p.m. Noon 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, noon, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Leader NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday 6:30 p.m. at the church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 12005 Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at of the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in books and child care are free. For details, call 281-484- County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 281-480-1911 for details. Webster. Public welcome and encouraged to bring others. 9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. For details, call 281-910-1971. 7 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 10 a.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Fed- family/friends of alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., help Harris County Master Gardeners – at Precinct 2 presents erow hosts free discussions on Judaism and religion in and Friday, room 215, First United Methodist Church, 1062 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Growing Palms, a lecture by O.J. Miller, Clear Lake City general, open to the public, second Thursdays, at Victor’s, Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Councilman and palm enthusiast, at the Clear Lake Park 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDonald’s). This is 7 p.m. 1 p.m. meeting room, 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. Free. For the Conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For details, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and details, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. contact the Synagogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at csh@ open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713-856- Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at with 10 a.m. shaarhashalom.org. 1611. 281-480-1911 for details. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open 8 p.m. 2 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and 281-480-1911 for details. First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or 11 a.m. 713-856-1611. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of Al-Anon – meeting at CrossRoads UMC, Friday, 8 p.m., or call 281-488-6318. your ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s Association-South meets the second alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Call 281-484-9243. Grief Support Group – For adults who’ve lost a loved one. Thursday at Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487- Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Meets Sundays, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 518), Pearland. Networking/lunch/member spotlight begin 8787, or drop in. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call at 11 a.m. The program/business meeting begins at 11:45 Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members members and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, 281-487-8787. a.m. The Sept. 8 meeting features attorney Melissa Lanier of alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are not alone, and dis- 3 p.m. advertising. presenting “Employment Law: What You Need to Know to 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487- cover choices available. For details, call 281-484-9243. Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone Protect your Company and Yourself.” Women of all ages/ 8787, or drop in. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 with scleroderma - a rare illness caused by collagen over- occupations invited. Bring business cards. Guests wel- 8:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. production? Join a support group on the second Sunday, 3 come. Meeting fee is $20. RSVP at www.seen-abwa.org. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, to 5 p.m., at Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer 11:30 a.m. are Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Hwy., Pasadena. Bring a friend. Call Jacob Davila at 281- ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 706-6232, or email [email protected]. 281- Business Women’s Association-South meets the second 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. 8787, or just drop in. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 10 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, 518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($20). 7 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Bldg. at Life Includes networking with professional business women AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, Church, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for 481-5656 and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupations invited. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 call 713-856-1611. details or to RSVP for child care. Bring business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www. Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. 11 a.m. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 8, 2016 HELP WANTED LEADER READERS 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, room 215, First United 7 p.m. Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, to learn more, download an application package and see some of the activities that Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA meets Sundays, 7 or drop in. we participate in yearly. Please come to one of our meetings to meet your fellow p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the volunteers and join us in this very important and worthwhile activity. Become a val- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books and child care are free. For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For informa- details, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. ued and needed part of our growing community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! tion, call 281-484-9243. 7 p.m. Your community needs you! Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings are Thursdays, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Tuesday 10 a.m. at Luby’s (11595 Fuqua). For details, call George Malone at 281-438-7243. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In His 8 p.m. Looking Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings are Thursdays, through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for details, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen South Belt-Ellington Leader to sell or drop in. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and Friday, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 or lease 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 7 a.m. Leader Reader Ads Deadline: 11:30 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Personal: your home? Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Conference room. 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Leader's information, call 281-538-4648. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ______Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday at St. CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Wednesday night service weekly Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Use door near beginning with a light meal and fellowship at 5:30 p.m., followed by a recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www.oahouston.org. praise, worship and prayer service at 6:30 p.m., then a Bible study led by Real Estate 7 p.m. both pastors (English and Spanish). Everyone is welcome! Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 6 p.m. Make checks payable to: p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of section! (youth building). For information, call 713-856-1611. alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, room 215, First United Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, South Belt-Ellington Leader Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. or drop in. 11555 Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – meets Mondays, 7 p.m. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 to 8:15 p.m., in the Team Conference Room. Anyone who’s lost a loved p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- Beamer one is welcome. Free. For information, call Mrs. Barry Craven at 281-486- youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. After Hours: Use mail slot in 4241 or R. Sanchez at 281-337-4365. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24- 7:30 p.m. hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual abuse support front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 281- Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 7:30 group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org for information. – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at 1020 481-5656 for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmembers. W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For information, visit www.bayareanewdemo- Everyone is welcome. For information, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@ crats.org. shaarhashalom.org. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For informa- Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. tion, call 281-484-9243. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Need Help 7 a.m. 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Finding Your CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., second Tuesday, monthly, Sept.-May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bay Area 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook near Landolt Noon Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding school districts Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. welcome. Annual dues are $35. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, 6 p.m. Dream Home? a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A social group through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For details, focused on the culture, music, heritage and language of Texas German call 713-472-0565. immigrants. Meets the third Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall of 10 a.m. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors welcome. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Call 281-481-1238 for details. 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the second church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books and child care are free. For Tuesday, except June and July, Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country details, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch available for $15. Must have exact cash or a 6:30 p.m. Let the Leader check. For reservations, call Laura Morgan at 281-484-8083. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – support and coping skills in a Noon non-threatening environment to adults who have lost a loved one to sui- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. cide. For details/location, call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. Classifi eds Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety of 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth interesting speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or visit nalix@ building). For details, call 713-856-1611. texascitizensbank.com. Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts, 1 p.m. 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Be Your Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park. Enjoy a room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. variety of ballroom music, free dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful fl oating Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members of alcoholics/ hardwood fl oor. Instructor available to assist. Everyone is welcome! For addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League City Pkwy. Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Guide! 1:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings are Thursdays, Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For information, call 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. 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I will al- phen Rowe, a 2016 high The Longhorns made a NCAA Division I program There were no promises the campus to look at sev- UMHB – citing the more his senior year. ward, will have maximized ways remember my career school graduate. successful shift to Deandre that would have forced him of playing time. When Jack- eral UMHB players. difficult path often associ- He promised himself his collegiate football expe- at Dobie and how it felt to All players are important Bolden – older brother of to sit out a season. son first joined the Crusad- The best advice they ated with reaching the col- then that he would never rience – something few get be injured and not be able in a team game like foot- 2013-2015 Dobie standout Second, he wanted to ers, he saw 11 quarterbacks give all of the players is to legiate ranks. take the game of football the chance to do. to play. Since then, I’ve al- ball, but Jackson’s perfor- Jaylon Bolden – at quarter- get back to Texas. His fam- vying for practice time. keep playing hard and to For Jackson, it’s all for granted or lose his love “It’s been a great ride, ways tried to take care of mance this season could be back and eventually played ily, including mother Tracy He began Day 1 with the let the rest take care of it- about remembering where for playing it. but we want to finish this my body and put myself in as vital to the eventual over- North Shore in the first of Washington, and father Tim group of quarterback new- self. Scouts do suggest they he came from. He still has He has followed through thing out with a national position for success. So far, all success of the Crusaders five straight bidistrict play- Jackson, rarely got to see comers but was shifted to enjoy giving extra looks a photo in his locker of him on those promises to this championship,” Jackson it’s worked.” as any. off games between the two him play while he was in the group including return- It’s a role Jackson rel- programs. Missouri. Lastly, Jackson of ees the following day. The ishes, especially consider- Jackson originally signed course wanted to play for a rest, as they say, is history. ing his journey to get to this a letter of intent with South- winner. During his first season point. west Missouri State, where So why not the Crusad- with the Crusaders, Jack- It all began at Beverly he was slated for a red-shirt ers of the University of son appeared in 12 games Hills Intermediate, where season in the beginning. Mary Hardin-Baylor, which in what was his sophomore he showed definite skills in Instead, he saw signifi- boasts one of the NCAA year of eligibility. both the passing and run- cant time as a freshman, Division III rank’s top win- A season ago, Jackson ning games for the Battlin’ ironically, after stepping in ning percentages this de- also appeared in all of the Bears under head football for an injured player. cade? team’s 12 games, account- coach Ben Portis and his Then things got interest- The move did not come ing for 18 total touchdowns, staff. ing. There was a change at without personal reflection. including 11 on the ground. Jackson joined the var- head coach in between Jack- Jackson had been named to This season, Jackson has sity program at Dobie as son’s freshman and sopho- the Captain’s Council on already flourished under the a sophomore and played more seasons at Southwest his football team at SWMU, guidance of first-year of- roughly half of the season. Missouri State. and he had developed solid fensive coordinator Stephen A year later at the varsity Most, if not all, of the friendships and such there. Lee, whose son, Jarrett, was level, during the 2010-2011 team’s assistant coaches ex- Still, as he said, “I was run- a quarterback at Louisiana school year, Jackson led the ited in conjunction with the ning out of years to play State University before a Longhorns to the district move. football.” stint in the National Foot- championship, which came When Jackson finished He joined Mary-Hardin ball League. after the Longhorns pound- spring practice action, he Baylor for the 2014 season “I really feel like this of- ed Deer Park, 34-13, on the had figured to at least con- as a sophomore and has fense is tailor-made for me, road for the win. tinue to see a great deal of steadily seen his playing not just myself but the other That season ended with time as a starter during what time increase. offensive skill people we the Longhorns losing a would be his sophomore The transition to UMHB have on the team,” Jackson bidistrict playoff game to season at SWMU. was made easier by Jack- said. the Beaumont West Brook But come the fall, Jack- son’s standout work in the “It’s been a great expe- Bruins in Beaumont, but son found himself listed as classroom. As a Division III rience to be here at Mary- it signaled a return to the the third-string option. It university, UMHB cannot Hardin Baylor, and hopeful- playoffs for Dobie after a was time for a change. offer athletic scholarship ly we can finish this thing lengthy drought. Jackson said things hap- funds. out with a national title.” Hopes were high for pened in a hurry over a But Jackson earned Jackson will indeed Jackson again as a senior roughly 72-hour period. scholarship money through graduate next May. He’s in 2011-2012, but he suf- When considering the academics. A member of majoring in public relations fered a high ankle sprain in transfer, Jackson said there the National Honor Society, with a minor in marketing. the third game of the season were certainly three major Jackson carried a 4.0 grade But perhaps his playing 4-0 start has San Jac soccer pleased Continued from Page 1B within the National Junior The National Junior impressive wins to open And what has to make College Athletic Associa- College Athletic Asso- the season, the Coyotes head coach Ian Spooner tion’s Division I system ciation released its first are ranked third nation- most happy is the diver- to start the season, San regular season rankings ally. sity in which the scoring Jacinto obviously was not for 2016 on Sept. 6, and From an individual has come. happy about that. both Tyler and San Jacinto standpoint, there are also a Five different players But it’s all about keep- were in the headlines. couple of national headlin- accounted for the goals ing things going in an- Tyler is ranked No. 1 ers on the roster. against Angelina, while ticipation of what should in the country after a 3-0 Ramos had six goals seven different players be another challeng- start this season, while and three assists through found the net against ing Region XIV cam- preseason No. 1 Iowa the early portion of the Coastal Bend. paign. Western, also 3-0, has season for 15 points, Diego Vasquez had a Multi-time national title shifted to the No. 2 slot. which tied him with many goal and four assists in the winner Tyler Junior Col- San Jacinto was not other players for fourth win over Coastal Bend, lege is still the class of the ranked in the top 20 to nationally. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor senior quarterback Blake a pair of touchdowns and ran for two more before sitting out the with Ricardo Ramos scor- region until proven other- start the season but had Vasquez, meanwhile, Jackson, a Dobie High School graduate, picked up American fi nal 23 minutes of the blowout game. The dual-threat quarter- ing a pair of goals to go wise, but perhaps SJC is received several votes for has dealt five assists for Southwest Conference Football Player of the Week honors on back led Dobie to the District 23-5A crown in 2010. with two assists. ready to make a move. But inclusion. the locals, which is tied for offense after leading the Crusaders to a 56-0 victory over Ohio Photo by Andrew Zavoina/AMZImages Unranked nationally there may be hope. Now, following four fifth nationally. Wesylan in the opening week of the season. Jackson passed for Pasadena67TH AnnualLivestock Show & Rodeo Friday September 23rd Saturday September 24th September 23 thru October 1, 2016

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South Houston High School’s Deana Garza (right) Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, celebrates along with school secretary Carole Recreation and Dance. Garza, a Pasadena ISD high 6 McAninch after learning that she’s been named the school graduate, has been in education for 25 years. 2016 High School P.E. Teacher of the Year by the Brothers Osborne Chris Janson 7th Annual 7th Annual Winner is PHS graduate Bull Bash Bull Bash South Houston High’s Garza is Thursday September 29th Thursday September 29th recognized as P.E. Teacher/Year Canaan Smith Drake White South Houston High eligible association mem- diate and graduated from “She does an amazing 7th Annual 7th Annual School physical education bers across the state for Pasadena High School, job of engaging students Bull Bash Bull Bash teacher Deana Garza has her talent, contributions where she discovered her and teaching them skills th st been named the 2016 High and leadership in educa- passion for teaching. that will enhance their Friday September 30 Saturday October 1 School P.E. Teacher of the tion. This is the first time “Some people may not chances of living longer, Year by the Texas Associ- in her 25 years as a mem- be lucky enough to know healthier and productive ation for Health, Physical ber of the association that their purpose in life, but I lives,” said Pam Tevis, Education, Recreation and she will be honored. always knew that I wanted Pasadena ISD health and 34th Annual BBQ Cook Off Dance. “I am truly humbled to teach,” Garza said. P.E. coordinator. Aaron Watson Kyle Park Founded in 1923, TAH- by this recognition,” Gar- After graduating with a “Deana is a shining ex- 24th Birthday Bashh Bull Riding & Bull Fighting October 6 to October 8 PERD is a not-for-profit za said. “I’ve had great bachelor’s degree in kine- ample of Dr. DeeAnn Pow- BullB Riding & Bull Fightingng Dedicated to our US Armed Forces professional association coaches and mentors who siology from the Univer- ell’s (Pasadena ISD school For information visit www.pasadenarodeo.com or call 281.487.0240 comprised of more than have influenced me every sity of Houston in 1991, superintendent) ‘Passion, 4,500 professionals and step of the way. Garza returned to Queens Pride and Purpose’ theme To purchase tickets visit pasadenarodeo.com or purchase tickets at your local students from various “It is because of them to teach physical educa- this year because she truly fields including health that I am receiving this tion. models what an exemplary 2016 PLS&R Major Sponsors education, physical educa- award. I couldn’t be hap- In 1994, she began educator should be.” Garza tion, recreation and dance. pier.” teaching at South Houston will be honored at a Dec. 3 Garza was chosen for A product of Pasadena High, where she continues convention in Galveston at the recognition from a ISD schools, Garza at- making a difference in the the Moody Gardens Hotel, field of more than 5,000 tended Queens Interme- lives of students. Dec. 2.