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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, April 5, 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 10 Gulf Freeway closures set

At least one northbound and one southbound main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from FM-518 to FM-517 in League Annual South Belt cook-off heats up City will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Satur- National recording artist Charlie Robison added to event schedule day, April 7. Alternate entrance and exit ramps will be closed. Organizers of the annual South Belt Spectacu- also mark the fi rst time in the event’s history that ter and cruiser, a fi re engine and ambulance display and margaritas. At least one northbound and southbound lar Cook-off recently made some major announce- this has taken place. and photos with a live Watusi bull named Oliver. This year’s cook-off will feature a total of 165 main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf ments about this year’s event, set to take place Operated by the Southeast Volunteer Fire De- A few cooking spots were still available at press cooking spots (some teams pay for more than one Freeway from the IH-610 South Loop to Al- Thursday, April 26, through Saturday, April 28, partment, the event is the sole fundraiser for the an- time. While cooking teams that participated in last spot). A 40-foot-by-40-foot spot costs $195. The meda Genoa Road will be closed daily from at El Franco Lee Park, located at 9400 Hall Road. nual South Belt Fourth of July fi reworks display, year’s event had fi rst dibs on available spots, not all fee includes eight wristbands and allows team 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, April 27 (ex- (Thursday will be primarily for cookers only, while also held at the area park. In recent years, the cook- groups paid their deposits by the deadline. Organiz- members to purchase half-priced tickets. cluding weekends). Friday and Saturday will be open to the public.) off has also provided funds for local scholarships ers said the shortage of early registrations for this Sponsorship opportunities are also still available At least one northbound and one southbound National recording artist Charlie Robison will and various youth organizations. year’s event can be largely attributed to the effects at various levels. main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf be performing at the event the evening of Satur- While evenings at the event are suited more for of Hurricane Harvey. To reserve a spot, contact event organizer Lin- Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 day, April 28. Opening the show will be Phineus adults, Saturday is intended for families from 9 Teams will be competing for prizes in a num- da Arnone at 281-484-4325. For more information, daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 Reb. This will mark the fi rst time in the event’s 22- a.m. to 5 p.m., with children 12 and under being ber of different categories, including best brisket, visit http://southbeltcookoff.com or https://www. p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 31. Alter- year history that bands have been offi cially hired to admitted at no cost. chicken, ribs, beans, chili, chef’s choice, desserts facebook.com/SouthbeltCookoff. nate entrance and exit ramps will be closed. perform. While bands have performed at previous Free children’s activities include moonwalks, At least one northbound and one southbound cook-offs, they were hired by cooking teams for rock climbing, pony rides, a petting zoo, a train ride, frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from private parties, rather than the public. a coin-in-a-haystack game, an obstacle course, a gi- NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to Bay Area Bou- Organizers have also announced that Friday ant bungee trampoline, face painting, hair braiding, HPD releases latest statistics levard will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. night will feature a fresh crawfi sh boil. This will Disney princesses and superheroes, a police helicop- Capt. Dana Hitzman from the Houston Po- one less than the 34 that were reported in 2017 through Friday, April 6. lice Department Clear Lake Division recently during the same time frame, resulting in a 2.9 At least one northbound and one southbound addressed City Council Member Dave Martin’s percent drop. frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from Al- town hall meeting to share the latest crime statis- Nonviolent crime meda Genoa Road to Edgebrook/Clearwood Work continues on Beltway 8 tics for the area. There was a total 370 nonviolent crimes will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Hitzman compared data from Feb. 18 to during this time period in 2018, while there were through Friday, April 6. March 19, 2018, to the same time period from 404 reported the previous year during the same 2017. time frame. This accounted for an 8.4 percent de- LSA presents Annie There was a total of 416 reported crimes to crease. take place during this time frame in 2018. By Of these nonviolent crimes, 41 were for bur- Lutheran South Academy’s Drama De- comparison, there were 474 crimes reported glary of a habitation. By comparison, there were partment presents the musical Annie April 5 during this same time frame during 2017, result- 35 such crimes reported the previous year during through 8 at the San Jacinto South Fine Arts ing in a 12.7 decrease. Of the reported crimes, 46 the same time frame, resulting in a 17.1 increase. Center, 13735 Beamer. Performances are at 7 were violent in nature, and 370 were nonviolent. There was a marked increase in the number p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Violent crime of calls for burglary of a building. There were 23 a Sunday matinée at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 In all, there were 46 cases involving violent cases reported in 2018, whereas there were only for adults and $7.50 for students and may be crime that took place in the Clear Lake Division nine reported cases in 2017, resulting in a 155.5 purchased online at http://www.lutheransouth. during this time period in 2018. By comparison, percent increase. Hitzman said the increase was org. there were 70 cases of violent crime reported largely due to a spike in the number of ATM bur- Dolphins hold registration during the same time frame in 2017, resulting in glaries this year. a 34.3 percent decrease. In 2018, there were 78 reported cases for bur- The Southbelt Dolphins football, cheer Of these crimes, there was one murder. There glary of a motor vehicle. There were 124 cases and drill teams will hold registration at the were no murders during the same time period in reported in 2017, resulting in a 37.1 percent de- Sagemont Community Center, located at 2017, resulting in a 100 percent increase. crease. 11507 Hughes Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The captain said there were zero cases of sex- There were 166 reported cases of theft (except on Saturday, April 28. Total cost is $300. Re- ual assault reported during this time period in BMV and auto) in 2018. By comparison, there quired deposit at registration is $150. For 2018. In 2017, there were two reported cases, re- were 174 reported cases the previous year, re- more information, call Raoul Garza at 281- sulting in a 100 percent decrease. sulting in a 4.6 percent decrease. 481-7880. There were 12 robberies reported during this The number of reported auto theft cases re- time frame in 2018. By comparison, there were mained unchanged from last year, with 62 tak- Ellington recycling closure 34 robberies reported during the same time frame ing place each year, resulting in a 0.0 percent in 2017, resulting in a 64.7 percent decrease. change. The Ellington Field/Clear Lake Neighbor- Work is continuing on the project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer to Highway 288 from During this time frame in 2018, there were 33 For additional crime statistics, visit crimere hood Recycling Center will be temporarily two to four lanes in each direction. A second project will widen the tollway from the Gulf reported cases of aggravated assault. This was ports.com or communitycrimemap.com. closed so city crews can install a solar LED Freeway to Highway 225. Construction similar to that shown above will cause the closures light fi xture and a CCTV security camera. The of both the Beamer and Genoa Red Bluff exits on the beltway from 10 p.m. Friday, April 6, goal of this effort is to combat illegal dumping through 5 a.m. Saturday, April 7. Photo by Marie Flickinger Sagemeadow hires new trash service while providing security lighting. The project is expected to be complete by June. The Sagemeadow Municipal Utility District “Everything should be business as usual,” For additional information on the improve- recently hired a new contractor to provide trash Heinrich said. ments, contact City Council Member Dave Residents challenge parking citations collection service in the area subdivision. Texas Pride Disposal already has a presence Martin’s offi ce at 832-393-3008 or districte@ Texas Pride Disposal has replaced Eco Waste in the South Belt community, as they current- houstontx.gov. The Leader has been working with City of to residents for blocking the sidewalk while and Recycling, which is believed to have gone ly provide trash collection service for both the Houston offi cials to resolve recent parking tick- parking in their own driveways, which is prohib- bankrupt. Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District and Lariettes hold spring show ets that were issued in error in parts of the South ited by both state law and city ordinance. Despite Trash collection dates will remain on Tues- the Kirkmont Municipal Utility District. Belt area that are outside the city limits. the offense being against state law, city workers days and Fridays. Pickup from the new contrac- According to Heinrich, the Sagemeadow The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annu- At least eight citations have been given out in are not allowed to write tickets in areas outside tor began on Friday, March 30. MUD has only signed a six-month contract for al Spring Show on Thursday, April 5, through unincorporated parts of the county by city work- the city limits. Sagemeadow MUD Board Member Ted Hein- now. Should everything run smoothly, the MUD Saturday, April 7, in the school auditorium ers, said Lara Cottingham, deputy assistant di- At least two tickets were issued for parking in rich said residents will not likely notice a differ- will sign a multi-year contract once the six- from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be rector for the city’s Administration and Regula- the wrong direction on the street. ence in service. month trial concludes. available at the door. tory Affairs Department. Of these, fi ve have al- Affected residents wishing to challenge their Girl Scout center reopens ready been dismissed, and requests have been citations may do so by visiting the email address submitted to also dismiss the remaining three, on the back of the ticket, www.parkhoustontx. CCISD candidate forum scheduled The Shooting Stars Community Scout according to Cottingham. org. Cottingham said that customers who have House, located at 112 E. Spreading Oaks Drive Cottingham further said that tickets that have questions about the status of their citations can There will be a candidate forum for those by Charles Pond. All three board members have in Friendswood, will have a grand re-open- already been paid will be issued a refund. call ParkHouston directly at 832-393-8690 or seeking offi ce in the Clear Creek Independent fi led for re-election. ing celebration Saturday, April 7, from 1 to 3 Most of the citations in question were issued email [email protected]. School District on Wednesday, April 11, at the Challenging Rander for the Position 4 seat is p.m. The facility, which is used by Girl Scout Nassau Bay City Hall Council Chambers, locat- Jeff Larson; challenging Cunningham for the Po- troops, parents and volunteers in the Friend- ed at 1800 Space Park Drive, Room 200, from 5 sition 5 seat are Michelle Moore and Yvonne Ti- swood, Pearland and South Belt communities, City storm debris collection continues to 7 p.m. bai; and challenging Pond for the At-Large Posi- suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Positions to be fi lled include the District 4 tion A seat are Jacob Berry and Jennifer Broddle. It has been roughly seven months since Hur- Residents are urged to make a positive impact Harvey. seat, currently held by Page Rander; the Dis- Early voting for the May 5 election will begin ricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the South Belt and lend a helping hand to their neighbors. Keep There will be a performance from Girl trict 5 seat, currently held by Jay Cunningham; Monday, April 23, and continue through Tues- community, and several residents are just now in mind community members who may be el- Scout Troop 12994 Young Women in Harmo- and the At-Large Position A seat, currently held day, May 1. returning to rebuild their homes. derly or disabled by offering to help them with ny (formerly the Take Note Choir). The event The City of Houston Solid Waste Manage- their house cleanup and moving their debris to will also feature an archery demonstration. ment Department is continuing to collect storm the curb. Parking will be available at the Senior Cen- debris. (Storm debris removal in areas serviced Residents can also help by reporting uncol- ter next door and across the street at Bryan & by Harris County or local municipal utility dis- lected storm debris to the City of Houston 3-1- USCG’s Maricle honored Bryan Inspections. Light refreshments will be tricts has already concluded.) 1 service line. Neighborly actions greatly help served. For more information, call Jennifer Residents are urged to not hold on to debris in the city with storm debris removal efforts. If one Rollins at 281-851-5276. their homes, garages or backyards, as it can cre- cannot directly assist their neighbors, they are Beltway closures planned ate a health hazard. encouraged to utilize the resources listed below City of Houston residents are encouraged to for assistance: South Belt resi- Both the Beamer Road and Genoa Red continue to place debris out on the curb, regard- • Call 3-1-1 or go to the 311 website (www. dent Chuck Mari- Bluff exits on Beltway 8 will be closed from less of the size of the pile. houstontx.gov/311/) to report storm debris. cle (right) was re- 10 p.m. Friday, April 6, through 5 a.m. Satur- Items that can be placed on the curb: • Go to Houston Recovers (https://houstonre cently present- day, April 7. • Material generated due to leaking roofs or covers.org/) and sign up for assistance. ed the U.S. Coast The closures are associated with the ongo- damaged outdoor property improvements, such • Call 2-1-1 or go to (https://www.unitedway Guard’s Meritori- ing project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer as furniture, carpet or perimeter fencing houston.org/) for help. ous Service Med- to Highway 288 from two to four lanes in each • Construction and demolition – building ma- • Go to FEMA (https://www.fema.gov/) for al for his support direction. terials, carpet, drywall and furniture assistance. during Hurricane • Green waste generated by fallen/broken For more informations, visit www.houston Harvey. Maricle AARP offers free tax help trees or vegetation solidwaste.org. serves as the dis- trict chief of staff Volunteers from AARP Foundation Tax- for the USCG’s 8th Aide will be available to answer questions and Coastal Region. offer tax preparation at Parker Williams Public Kirkwood South provides updates Shown above pre- Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., on Mondays The fi rst quarter of 2018 has brought many cha as the new community manager, due to the senting the award and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through changes to the Kirkwood South subdivision. resignation of Liz Trapolino. to Maricle is Capt. April 16. This service is free and is available IMS Landscape Services has been awarded Homeowners were given a fi rst quarter grace Kevin Oditt, Hous- on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. the contract to maintain the signage, foliage, period regarding deed restrictions, as many were ton-Galveston sec- Those seeking help should bring Social Se- trees and all nonresidential grass areas. still repairing their homes after Hurricane Har- tor commander. curity cards or other offi cial documentation for Estella Davis, president of the Kirkwood vey. This gives notice to homeowners who are oneself and all dependents, last year’s income South Homeowners Association, drove the man- still remodeling that all tear-out materials must Photo submitted tax return, W-2 forms from each employer, un- ager throughout the community and confi rmed be removed from the front yard and driveway on employment compensation statements, forms all areas to be attended. a weekly basis. The removal cost is the home- and other necessary forms to help the volun- Property Services is scheduled to repair the owner’s responsibility. teer complete the return. For additional infor- entrance monument at Kirkfair by mid-April. There is a potential liability in issue leaving mation, visit aarp.org/taxaide. Crest Management has assigned Becky Zalo- Continued on Page 4A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 5, 2018 In My Opinion CCISD pre-K, kindergarten Deaths Congress asked rently there is a new bill in Congress that registration info released desperately needs the support of Con- Kim (Whitaker) husband Jim. She was also Desormeaux was born on to aid Alzheimer’s gressman Pete Olson (TX-22). The Build- Clear Creek Independent locations throughout the Dis- a Social Security card will be dearly loved by her parents- March 8, 1939 in Lake Ar- ing Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infra- School District is gearing up to trict. The following is the list assigned a state identifi cation Berryhill in-law Rudy and Betty Jones, thur, La. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2018 structure for Alzheimer’s Act (H.R. 4256) welcome new pre-Kindergar- of the site locations: number, and a parent/guardian who loved her as one of their She had resided in Hous- Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures will reframe Alzheimer’s disease from an ten and kindergarten students Armand Bayou Elemen- I.D. such as driver’s license, own. In addition, Kim leaves ton since 1967 where she was report reveals a steep increase in the “old person’s” disease to what it really is – for the 2018-2019 school year. tary, serving Armand Bayou passport or military I.D. behind a unique and much- a parishioner of St. Frances strain of Alzheimer’s disease on people a Public Health Crisis. This bill will create The District’s goal is to and Brookwood. Additionally, if parents be- loved group of very close Cabrini Church for the last living with the disease, their families, care- an Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure ensure all parents know when Bauerschlag Elementary. lieve their child meets one of friends, many dating back to 45 years. givers and society at large. For the second across the country to implement effective and how to register, what Bay Elementary, serving the six qualifi cations for free high school days. She was a homemaker consecutive year, the total national cost of Alzheimer’s interventions. they can do to best prepare Bay, Robinson and White. pre-K, documentation of qual- The funeral service was which allowed her to be in- caring for people with Alzheimer’s and The Alzheimer’s Association calls on their children for school and Brookwood Elementary, ifi cation will also need to be held Wednesday, April 4, volved with her children at other dementias will exceed a quarter of a Congressman Olson to cosponsor the to create an orderly, welcom- bilingual pre-K only. provided at the campus visit. at Niday Funeral Home – school as a room mother and trillion dollars, amounting to $277 billion in BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act ing environment for students Clear Lake City Elemen- Kindergarten in CCISD Beamer Chapel, with visi- volunteer. She worked for 2018. The number of people now dealing (H.R. 4256). We are confi dent that with from day one. CCISD wants tary. Students must be fi ve years tation prior to the service. Walmart in her later years un- with Alzheimer’s has risen to 5.7 million Congressman Olson’s support, one day, its learners to start their edu- Falcon Pass Elementary, of age on or before Sept. 1, Interment followed at Forest til becoming fully disabled. persons nationwide. Last year a person we will have a treatment or a cure and no cation journey on the best pos- serving Falcon Pass and Ward. 2018 and live within the Dis- Lawn Cemetery. She enjoyed being a part of was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 66 more families in the 22nd Congressional sible trajectory, which is best Gilmore Elementary, serv- trict’s boundaries to be eligible In lieu of fl owers, dona- her community. She was a seconds, now it’s every 65 seconds. District will have to face the burdens of this achieved by preparing early. ing Gilmore and Hall. for kindergarten in CCISD. tions may be made in Kim’s member of the Red Hat So- These statistics require our immediate devastating disease. Important dates for pre-K Goforth Elementary. How to register your child name to Texas Right to Life, ciety and also worked the lo- attention and Congress is the one body John Harris and kindergarten Greene Elementary, serv- for kindergarten 9800 Centre Parkway, Ste. cal election pools for many that can take the lead in bringing us to- Staff Lead, Federal Public Policy registration ing Greene and Landolt. in CCISD 200, Houston. years. ward a world without Alzheimer’s. Cur- Alzheimer’s Association The following are the reg- Hyde Elementary, serving Beginning on April 16, Longtime South Belt res- Those left to cherish her istration dates for parents and Hyde and Mossman. parents or guardians may visit ident Kim (Whitaker) Berry- Myrtle Loretta memory are children Gale guardians planning to enroll How to register your child www.ccisd.net/enroll to regis hill, 56, died on March 27. Guidry Evard and husband their child in CCISD’s early for pre-K in CCISD ter their kindergarten student Her passing was unexpect- Marshall Terry; Tony Guidry and wife John Garrison Scholarship learning programs. Beginning on April 16, for the 2018-2019 school year. ed and a severe shock to her Beth; Pamela Desormeaux On April 16, online regis- parents or guardians may visit Step 1: Determine/confi rm family and close friends. She Myrtle Loretta Marshall, Mixson and Rhonda De- tration for pre-K and kinder- www.ccisd.net/earlylearning qualifying status. To qualify had suffered for many years a resident of the South Belt sormeaux Hickman and hus- Award names local winner garten begins at www.ccisd. and click on “Enrollment In- for kindergarten in CCISD, from migraines and fi bromy- area since 1967, died on band Kevin; sister Lee Ella Shell Federal Credit Union More than 140 applications Since 2001, Shell Federal net/enroll. formation” located on the left student must be fi ve years algia, which frequently left March 14, at Harbor House Dubois Guidry; grandchil- extends the John Garrison were submitted for the John Credit Union has awarded 108 From April 30 through navigation bar to enroll their of age on or before Sept. 1 her with pain and the frustra- Hospice facility. She was dren Crystalyn Tolbert and Scholarship Award to gradu- Garrison Scholarship this year students with the John Garri- May 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 pre-K or kindergarten student and live within the District’s tions related to not being able 86 years old, born on Jan. husband Joe; Brannon ating high school seniors each from 49 different high schools son Scholarship award totaling a.m. there will be pre-K regis- for the 2018-2019 school year. boundaries. to do many things she wanted 16, 1932, to Earnest Gordan Evard, Schlawyn Guidry year. throughout Harris County. $262,500. tration, kindergarten registra- Step 1: Determine/confi rm Step 2: Complete the new to do. She is no longer sub- McPherson and Myrtle Mae Stockwell, Latasha Michal- Recipients are selected Ten deserving high school The John Garrison Schol- tion and document drop-off at qualifying status. To quali- student registration online at ject to pain or frustration – Spurling McPherson. iszyn and husband Matt; Pa- based upon academic perfor- seniors were selected as recip- arship was established in zoned elementary campuses. fy for a pre-K spot, the child www.ccisd.net/enroll. Ref- only joy. She is preceded in death tricia Sultan and husband Za- mance, communal involve- ients for the 2018 John Garri- memory of John Garrison, On Aug. 6 from 8:30 to must be four on or before erence the Enrollment User She was a skilled musi- by her husband Ernest Eu- hid; Tony Guidry Jr., Angela ment, extracurricular activities son Scholarship award; each of a dedicated volunteer board 11:30 a.m. all campuses re- Sept. 1, 2018 and for three- Guides available in the naviga- cian, often playing piano for gene Marshall and son Larry Ferrand and husband Nathan and response to the application the ten students will be award- member of more than 50 open to receive all required year-olds entering the pre-K tion bar to the left of the enroll- those closest to her in the Eugene Marshall. Mansfi eld; and Erik Ferrand; essay. ed $2,500 to the college, uni- years. His vision and volun- documentation. program, the child must be ment page for additional help. home church she loved so She is survived by her greatgrandchildren Savannah The topic for this year’s es- versity or vocational-technical teer spirit is still an inspiration Pre-K in CCISD three on or before Sept.1, Step 3: Take documents to much. daughter Dawn Marshall Hill Tolbert, Skylar and Landon say asked applicants to explain school of choice. for us all. CCISD offers two free 2018. assigned campus from April In the evenings she would and husband Mike of Angle- Stockwell, Madeleine and the difference between a bank Marvin Villatoro of Do- The hope of Shell Federal early learning programs, as To qualify for free pre-K, 30 through May 4. To fi nalize often sit at the piano, put on ton; her son Jeffrey Glenn Edwin Michaliszyn, Tristan and a credit union, as well as bie High School has won the Credit Union is that applicants well as a tuition-based pre-K the child must meet at least registration and qualifi cations a prayer shawl and pray to Marshall and wife Sheila of Bassett, Aariyan and Arsalan why a young adult would use a scholarship and will be attend- will embrace that same spirit program, for residents who one of the following require- for the kindergarten pro- the Lord, and then practice Quinlan, Texas; daughter-in- Sultan and Julia and Myles credit union rather than a bank ing University of Texas-Aus- and carry it forward into their live within CCISD boundar- ments: grams, parents or guardians songs to use the following law Ritha Henry of Pales- Mansfi eld. for fi nancial needs. tin. careers and volunteerism. ies: the child qualifi es for free will need to visit the campus Sunday. In the blending of tine, Texas; two grandsons; Greta was preceded in Pre-K is an early learning and reduced lunch; the student will be attending her faith and talents, she set fi ve granddaughters; and nine death by her parents Eulise LSA presents the musical Annie program to prepare children the child does not speak to provide the required doc- Philippians 4:4 to music and great-grandchildren. and Rosie Dubois; and her for kindergarten who are iden- English; umentation, outlined below, often sang “Rejoice in the She was a longtime mem- sister Joyce Duplechin. Lutheran South Academy’s Drama Department presents the musical Annie April 5 through 8 tifi ed as at risk*. Pre-K pro- the child is homeless; and complete the registration Lord always; again I say re- ber of Sagemont Church, A funeral Mass will be at the San Jacinto Fine Arts Center, 13735 Beamer Road. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Thurs- vides learning to children who the parent is active duty process. joice!” This has been an en- loved the Lord, prayed daily held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, day, Friday and Saturday with a Sunday matinée at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at http:// are four years old on or before military; The required documenta- couragement to many and is for her family and friends and April 7, at Our Lady Queen www.lutheransouth.org/. Adult ticket cost is $10 and student ticket cost is $7.50. Sept. 1. Pre-K for three-year- the child is or has been in tion includes a birth certifi - now, perhaps, the best way loved her Bible study class at of Heaven Catholic Church in olds provides learning to chil- foster care; and cate; immunization record; to remember her. She did Sagemont Church. The joys Lake Charles. Visual Fine Arts Night to be held dren who are three on or be- the child is of a person two proofs of residency in the not think of herself or her ac- of her life were her grandchil- Monsignor Daniel Torres fore September 1. eligible for the Star of Texas CCISD such as a mortgage dren and great-grandchildren. Lutheran South Academy’s Fine Arts department will be hosting the fi rst annual “Visual Fine complishments much, but she will offi ciate. Burial will fol- The Preschool Program Award as a peace offi cer, fi re- or lease and a gas, water or A memorial service will be Arts Night” on Thursday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the café, featuring a formal presentation by left a very deep impression low in Prien Memorial Park for Children with Disabil- fi ghter or emergency medical electric bill; and a Social Se- held at 11 a.m. on June 23 at Santa Fe artist Mike Quinn. on so many. Learning to be a Cemetery in Lake Charles, ities is a special education fi rst responder. curity card although a Social Sagemont Church. She will Quinn’s lifelong fascination with animals is refl ected in his whimsical creatures; including grandmother (“Nana”) was a La., under the direction of program to meet the needs of For more information on Security card is recommend- be placed with her husband at tribal masks, large scale fi berglass sculptures, paintings and his trusty line of Fish With Attitude. particular joy to her. Johnson Funeral Home. students identifi ed as need- these qualifi cations, visit ed but not required. A student Houston National Cemetery. His artwork has been sold from coast to coast and around the world for more than 20 years. A She was born Jan. 1, 1962, Visitation will be Friday, ing special education ser- https://tea.texas.gov/ece/eli who does not provide or have gallery of various art forms from LSA’s talented art students from second through 12th grade and, as a child moved, to Co- April 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., vices. The PPCD program gibility.aspx or contact your a Social Security card will be Greta Dubois will be featured, including winning rodeo art pieces, HS Texas Association of Private and Paro- lumbia, S.C. In high school with a rosary being recited at provides services to children campus. assigned a state identifi cation chial Schools Art and a variety of beautiful two and three dimensional masterpieces. she met Scott Berryhill, who 6 p.m. Visitation will resume beginning on their third birth- Step 2: Complete the new number, and a parent/guard- proceeded to “chase her until Desormeaux on Saturday at 9 a.m. until day. If you suspect that your student registration on-line at ian I.D. such as a driver’s li- she caught him.” They mar- Greta Dubois Desormeaux, leaving for the church. Words Candidates Forum for CCISD elections set child has a disability, call the www.ccisd.net/enroll. Ref- cense, passport, military I.D. ried on July 2, 1983, begin- 79, of Houston, died at 4 p.m. of comfort to the family may The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area, the Clear Creek Community Council of CCISD Early Learning In- erence the Enrollment User There is a lot parents and ning a wonderful life together on Sunday, April 1, in a Web- be expressed at www.john PTAs and CASE, parent support group for gifted and talented students, are sponsoring a can- take Center at 281-284-0330 Guides available in the naviga- guardians can do before the lasting almost 35 years. ster hospital. sonfuneralhome.net. didates forum for the upcoming Clear Creek Independent School District School Board elec- to schedule a screening. tion bar to the left of the enroll- fi rst day of school to prepare Kim is survived by her tion. The forum will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the CCISD CCISD also offers tu- ment page for additional help. their student to be successful husband; daughter Lara Sal- Education Support Center, 2425 East Main Street, League City. The Candidates Forum, facil- ition-based pre-K on a Step 3: Take documents to from day one. CCISD is proud dana and husband Eli; son itated by the League of Women Voters, will provide an opportunity for the public to meet the space-available basis. Visit assigned campus from April to team with ReadyRosie to Benjamin Berryhill and wife Leader candidates, ask questions and hear their positions on a variety of issues. www.ccisd.net/earlylearning 30 through May 4. To fi nalize bring parents modeled mo- Bethany; son Andrew Ber- to learn more about the tui- registration and qualifi cations ments designed to deliver ryhill and wife Jessica; and tion for both half day and full for the pre-K programs, par- valuable lessons into real life daughter Jennifer Barker obituary policy Salt Potters Guild holds spring sale day pre-K programming. ents or guardians will need to situations in an engaging way. and husband Jonathan; and The Salt Grass Potters Guild will hold its annual spring sale of original handmade pottery on *Children can attend the visit the campus the student Once registered, parents grandchildren Jason, Josiah, Obituaries submitted to the Leader Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will CCISD pre-K program at no will be attending to provide will receive a weekly play- Elise and Ivy Saldana, Jack are published free of charge. be held at the Clear Lake Park meeting room at 5001 E. NASA Parkway in Clear Lake. The park cost if the child meets at least the required documentation, list of videos that “train” the Berryhill and Claire Berry- is one stoplight east of the Hilton on the Lake. one of six requirements as outlined below, and complete parent how to connect fun ac- hill. All of this wonderful There must be About 20 artists will be on hand to answer questions about their work and there will be a variety stipulated by the Texas Educa- the registration process. tivities with serious learning family is nearby. a South Belt connection. of items from functional dishware to purely decorative clay pieces and sculpture. Many items are tion Agency. Visit www.ccisd. The required documenta- opportunities. The videos and Kim is also survived suitable for decoration or as presents. For more information, contact Don Williams at 713-410- net/earlylearning or read on tion includes a birth certifi - activities are targeted to chil- by her father Ray Whitak- Obituaries are edited 8599 or Eleanor Brown at 713-851-4012 or see the website at www.saltgrasspotters.com. under “How to Register Your cate; immunization record; dren ages zero through 5 years er; brother Paul Whitaker Child for Pre-Kindergarten two proofs of residency in the old to instill both foundation- and his wife Betty; and sis- to conform to the Leader style. in CCISD” to fi nd out if your CCISD such as a mortgage al learning and social skills. ter Karen Hartsfi eld and her HCMG shares upcoming event dates child qualifi es for free pre-K. or lease and a gas, water or CCISD pre-K and kindergar- The Harris County Master Gardeners has announced the upcoming events for April. Pre-K program electric bill; and a Social Se- ten teachers are also integrat- On Thursday, April 12, the Harris County Master Gardeners Lecture Series will be Coyotes site locations curity card although a Social ing ReadyRosie into the class- in our Area by Jason Naivar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Gardens Educa- CCISD currently provides Security card is recommend- room setting and curriculum. Leader checks out social media tional Center building, located at 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. This event is free. For more pre-K programming in early ed but not required. A student Learn more and register at information, call 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. childhood classrooms at 19 who does not provide or have www.ccisd.net/readyrosie. A member of the Pets of found, contact David Moreno book page. If found, contact The Harris County Master Gardeners Open Garden Day will be held on Monday, April 16, Southbelt Facebook page at 832-443-1408. Both dogs the owner on Facebook. from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Gardens Educational Center Building, 1202 Genoa posted a photo of a black me- are microchipped. A light brown cocker Red Bluff Road. This event is free. There will be plants for sale in the greenhouse. For more dium-sized dog with brown A Siberian husky named spaniel was found in rough information, call 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. Hancock announces awards markings on its face and Yeti is missing and has been shape in the Kemah area. The On Thursday, April 19, the Harris County Master Gardeners Green Thumb Series Soils And Thomas Hancock Elemen- Izik Alexander, Alanah Alexander Carmouche, Yari- paws. The member’s neigh- posted to the same Facebook dog was posted to the Pets of Composting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana tary has announced its honor Carter, Leroy Carter-Walk- el Plinio Carreon, Cullenn bor, who is also of the same group. She was lost from Parc Southbelt Facebook group in Lane. This event is free. For more information, call 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. roll and perfect attendance er, Malakei Contreras, Angel Earl Castor, Geoffrey Ryan Facebook group is fostering at South Green apartments. If case the dog might have trav- for the third nine-weeks. Cuello, Gregory DeLeon, El- Charles Jr., Dorian Alver- the dog. To claim the dog, found, call 620-605-2013. eled from the South Belt area. Local library events set Honor Roll vis Delgado, Hazel Durant, tis Chenier Jr., Kaysen Zion call 281-904-6925. King the German shep- The fi nder posted a picture Bracewell Branch Library First Grade Ethan Gomez, Jamiah John- Clark, Braylon Steel Cooper Two, almost identical, perd is still missing. His and will be checking to see if The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint this Alyna Ayala, Rick Azinge, son, Lauren Lewis, Tessa and Averi Rae Dumont. dogs were spotted on Sage- photo has been shared to the the dog was microchipped. week: Naidelyn Barron, Derrion Marez, Gia An Nguyen, Joa- Roberto Omar Duran berry. The dogs are both same Facebook group. If A light brown, medi- Saturday, April 7, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class Cooper, Christopher De- quin Ramirez, Camron Rob- Ramirez, Alezandro Josiah black with brown on their found, call 713-545-3135 or um-sized dog with a faded red Saturday, April 7, 2 p.m. Citizenship class lao, Savannah Gomez, Ani- ertson, John Sibrian, Mont- Espinoza, Ximena Lizbeth faces and legs. The dogs were 832-434-6348. collar was spotted on Sage- Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Para los Niños ya Hardy, Aiden Heredia, serat Stall, Kaylin Upton and Espinoza, Joan Maximiliano posted on the same Facebook A member of the Pets of park between Sageorchard Wednesday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. Polliwog Nature Club, sponsored by Harris County Precinct Kameron Johnson, Jenesis Arianna Wheaton. Gonzalez, Ricardo Guerra Jr, page. Southbelt Facebook group and Hughes. The fi nder post- One, provides an event for children to hop into nature by developing nature knowledge and skills Johnson, Eliel Machado, Jor- Perfect Attendance Oscar Daniel Lara, Andrew A white Shih Tzu was re- shared an event. The event, ed a picture of the dog to the through a variety of books, songs, crafts, and hands-on experiences with live animals. Each pro- dan Mouton, Brandon Peters, Pre-K Lorenzo Lopez, Bryan Clif- ported to the same Facebook Rock-A-Bully and Friends same Facebook group. gram is offered as a 5-week series. Yarelie Rangel, Stephanie Emery Alexis Betancourt, ton Martin and Roberto Na- page. The dog was spotted off Dog Wash, will be held Sat- Another member of the Wednesday, April 11, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; Romero, Archie Thompkins, Sophia Cavazos, Julian Justo jera Jr. Scarsdale and Beamer in the urday, April 7 from 10 a.m. same group cross-shared a 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint Joseph Vazquez, Adalia Vilo- Garza, Sophia Andrea Ibar- Allen Payamps, Gabri- Chase Bank parking lot. to 2 p.m. at Gimmie A Bark, post off Nextdoor. The post Bracewell hours this week are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. rio and Cedrea Walker. ra, Braydon Lenton, Bryson el Aiden Pineda, Issis Bel- Anakin, a Siberian husky, located at 103 Shadwell Lane pictures a black pit bull with – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Second Grade Deantre Lenton, Isaac Raul en Rodriguez, Julio Salazar, and Padme, a German shep- in Friendswood. white paws that was found in For information on events at Bracewell Library, call 832-393-2580. Andrew Caballero, An- Lopez, Legrand Mbusa Mbu- Areeba Subhani and Isaac herd, are missing and have Dotty, a long-haired tail- the neighborhood off Black- drew Arrevalo, Dianelys sa, Gift Ayongogwe Abimni Vazquez. Parker Williams Library been reported to the Pets of less cat, has been reported hawk. The fi nder needs to Banda, Byron Cruz, Gus- Obah, Journey Brooklyn Ol- Continued on Page 5A Southbelt Facebook page. If missing on the same Face- check for a microchip. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. this tavo De la Fuente, Brayden ivier, Lyla Alyson Resendez, week: Dean, Maverick Deleon, Levi Sarmiento, Aubrey Liz- Tax help is available Friday and Monday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., from AARP Foundation volunteers. Jewell Johnson, Brandon Lo- eth Tenorio, Melanie Lynette Bring appropriate documents. See related article on sidebar of Page 1A. pez, Hailey Ramsey, Khloe Toledo, Alexia Divine Tole- Thursday, April 5, 4 p.m. Movie and markers: Lego Ninjago Movie (rated PG) 90 minutes for Simonton, Derek Young and do Luviano, Rooney Vu and ages 10 and older. Meet in the library community room to watch Lego Ninjago Movie. To go along Our Family Has Grown! Jesus Zambrano. Lesleigh Danae Williams. with the movie, coloring sheets and markers will be provided during the movie. Third Grade Kindergarten Monday, April 9, 5 p.m. Drone Flying Club, ages 8 to adult. Meet the second and fourth Mon- Gabriella Anowey and Robin Chigozie Azinge, day to learn how to fl y a quadcopter with the fl ying club. Registration is requested. A grant from Lenneth Cruz. Isaiah Alexander Betancourt, the Parker Williams and Harris County Friends of the Library has enabled the purchase of equip- Fourth Grade Jerediah Roy Cantu, Jayden ment for the drone fl ying club. Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Basic computer classes. Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic internet skills and more. Registration is requested. Wednesday, April 11, 1 – 2 p.m. Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboard- Partnership will help ing, basic internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration requested. Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m. STEM Time: RBG Pixels, for age 7 and older. Pixels are every- provide job training where from TVs to computer screens to cell phones. STEM Time this month will focus on the way different bands of color show true on a variety of devices. Meet in the library community room to AET Offshore Services topics such as maritime elec- Now with two locations to learn about the dancing lights of color. Inc., Buffalo Marine Service trical systems design, thermal Below are the programs that occur every week: Inc., G&H Towing, Harley heaters, HVAC and systems better serve our community Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features Marine Gulf LLC, Higman maintenance. Trainees will stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. Barge Lines Inc., J.M.S. Ma- include barge supervisors, Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features rine Services LLC and Martin ship engineers and marine su- 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. Resource Management Corp. perintendents. Upon comple- Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Classes begin at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. have partnered with San Jacin- tion of training, the workers 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 and 3 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. to College to provide job train- will receive an average hour- Below are the programs that occur every week: ing using a $382,548 Skills De- ly wage of $34.84. Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features velopment Fund grant from the Andres Alcantar, TWC funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. Texas Workforce Commission. chairman and commissioner Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features The grant will benefi t work- representing the public pre- stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Classes begin at ers in the Workforce Solutions sented a check to represen- Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak Gulf Coast Texas area. tatives from the Consortium make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, with Loc Bui. This grant will be used and San Jacinto College at an For more information on events, call the library at 281-484-2036. to provide custom training ceremony held at San Jacinto and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; to 211 new and incumbent College – Maritime Technol- Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. workers for industry-related ogy campus on April 4. Thursday, April 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Cadet Lancaster stays grounded Thompson’s RoboLions qualify for world championship in community, looks to the skies While most high school program, has her eyes fi xed Training Program. program, Lancaster and her seniors are focused on end- on the skies. The scholarship program fellow cadets volunteer and of-year exams and decid- Lancaster’s dreams will is a new, Air Force-level ini- serve the community in proj- ing in which college they take fl ight this summer as she tiative in collaboration with ects like Wreathes Across will plant their roots, seven- is one of 120 cadets to be se- the commercial aviation in- America. teen-year-old Hannah Lan- lected for a scholarship and a dustry to address the nation- “This last semester, we caster, a cadet in the J. Frank membership of the inaugural al civilian and military pilot went to the Veteran’s Memo- Dobie Air Force Junior Re- Air Force Junior Reserve Of- shortage. rial, where my grandfather is serve Offi cer Training Corps fi cer Training Corps Flight The scholarship, valued actually buried, and we lay at approximately $20,000, wreaths down and salute those covers transportation, room who have served. It’s very re- and board, academics and the spectful,” said Lancaster. fl ight hours required to po- During Hurricane Harvey, tentially earn a private pilot Lancaster and fellow cadets license at one of six partici- looked for opportunities to pating universities. help the community, even “Around 800 cadets ap- though she was personally af- plied from all around the fected by the storm. country,” said Lancaster. “I “My house fl ooded, so I still don’t know how I got it, didn’t have a lot of opportu- but I’m really proud.” nities to go out and help as Lancaster, a full-time stu- much as I would have liked,” dent at the Dr. Kirk Lewis said Lancaster. “We went to Career and Tech High School, Dobie’s annex where all the has been involved in Dobie’s donations were coming in AFJROTC program since she and we helped organize and was a sophomore and now separate them. Then I’d go serves as the unit’s captain. home and help my parents She embodies the vision clean up our house.” and mission of the AFJROTC She says that she views program by serving both her her AFJROTC team as fam- local community and her ily and that her instructors country as she plans to serve inspire her and push her to her country long-term fol- always go the extra mile. lowing high school. “The instructors really “My plan is to go to the help us out and inspire us,” Air Force Academy after said Lancaster. “Senior Mas- high school, become a pilot ter Sgt. Valdez always tells J. Frank Dobie Air Force Junior Reserve Offi cer Training for the Air Force for 10 years us, ‘There’s perfection out Corps Cadet Hannah Lancaster has been selected for a and then apply to the astro- there, let’s go catch some ex- scholarship and a membership of the inaugural Air Force naut training program for cellence.’ It’s very inspiring Junior Reserve Offi cer Training Corps fl ight training pro- NASA,” said Lancaster. and reminds me to strive to gram. Photo by Jade Wise Through the AFJROTC be the best I can be.” The Thompson Intermediate robotics team, the RoboLions, are world being ranked 10th in autonomous operations. Shown are, left to right, championship qualifi ers. The RoboLions won the Pasadena Invitation- Grace Nguyen, Matthew Collins, Janelle Barreiro, Jeremiah Palma, Burnett Elementary announces awards al, South Texas State Championship and ranked in the top 25 among RJ Schreier, Dominic Alanis, Jacob Hernandez, Benson Cubos, Billy Burnett Elementary has suet Tiana Williams and Elli- Giovanni Malveaux, Ariela Paige Duong, Alisha Escobar, more than 2,500 middle school teams throughout the world, including Junkin and Raul Diaz. Photo by Naoreen Shafi announced its third nine- ana Wright. Medina, Jazliayah Moreno Chloe Escobar, Cruz Esco- weeks awards. Second Grade and Jeremiah Mosley. bar, Sebastian Esparza, Jae- Good Citizenship Award Lorena Aguirre, Angeli- Alex Perez, Maria Perez, lynn Espitia, Joanna Espitia, Samantha Andalla, Ly- na Amaya, Lynette Aviles, Emyly Pineda, Izelle Pine- Malaika Farr, Sofi a Figueroa, UHCL calendar of events scheduled nette Aviles, Blue Banda, Abrey Banda, Carlos Beltran, da, Araceli Rodriguez, Tomy Amy Flores, Giorgio Flores, La’Dejah Bolding, Ayleen Terry Betties, Lucas Bravo, Silva, Jackie Tobias, Angel Lily Freeman, Brandon Gali- The University of Hous- Program, participants in this To learn more or to reg- ing for the event is free. www.uhcl.edu/campus-life/ Briseno, Megan Bui, Gabri- Ashby Caniff, Miriam Ca- Valerio, Nyrell Visuet, Laisha cia, Sara Galicia, Jayden ton-Clear Lake has an- program will build upon ister, visit www.uhcl.edu/au For more information, visit arts/fi lm-speaker-series. ella Carlos, Genaro Chaves, sas, Genaro Chaves, Alexis Zarazua and Layla Zarazua. Gamble, David Gaona, Irvin nounced its upcoming cal- supervisory techniques to tism-center. Jeff Cuyuch, Lila Davis, Al- Cordova, Steven Corporan, Principal’s Award Gaona and Stephanie Gaona. endar of events. learn stages of team de- Film – “The Mask yanna DeLaGarza, Angelica Nathan Cubos, Ariez Curtis, Third Grade Alicia Garcia, Diego Gar- Friday morning velopment, characteristics You Live In” Elizalde, Kamron Fernan- Jeff Cuyuch, Edgar Douglas, Samantha Andalla, Alma cia, Jennifer Garcia, Jermie continuing education of successful teams, and Dive into the multifacet- Flood problems? dez, Giorgio Flores, Brandon Kayla Fitzpatrick, Lily Free- Argueta, Angela Argue- Garcia, Samuel Garcia, Aliah The Friday morning con- team-building strategies. ed topic of masculinity as Galicia, Sara Galicia, Sophia man, Adrian Garcia, Jessalyn ta, Anderson Aviles, Louis Garner, Jackson Gomez, Phe- tinuing education spring se- The program will be held this documentary follows You can go home again... 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Mendoza, Samuel Moreno, Hernandez, Ezequiel Her- one-time membership fee Redefi ned offers sources and services for sur- Amarissa Nunez, Michael Michael Nwosu, Melany Kennedy Mundy, Amarissa nandez, Jonathan Hernandez, for $26 and $18 for each “Splendors of the Italian vivors of domestic violence 12929 Gulf Freeway Nwosu, Jefry Ordonez, Ni- Pineda, Vincent Pineda, Jose Nunez, Isaiah Ochoa, Emilio Santiago Hernandez, Yaira class. Baroque” and sexual assault. The fi lm Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) cole Oviedo, Mia Palomo, Quiroz, Yulianna Ramirez, Palomo, Andy Pineda, Axel Hernandez, Jakob Hinojo- The membership fee in- Mercury: The Orchestra screening is part of the Film 281-481-2121 cludes class materials, bor- Redefi ned returns to UHCL and Speaker Series. Isaac Perez, Emyly Pineda, Christopher Romero, Jean- Pion and Eliana Poskey. sa, Riddick Holiman, Jacob farmersagent.com/mjewell Eliana Poskey, Preston Pos- nette Salinas, Dayana San- Kaden Ramirez, Melany Hurtado, Jeremy Jackson, rowing privileges at the Bayou Theater to treat au- Admission and park- key, Alex Quilantan, Jayden tamaria, Juan Carlos Tamayo, Rangel, Jayden Rios, Abilyn Daveyn Jackson-Little, Al- UHCL library and discounts diences to sounds of Italian Rios, Javier Robles, Angel Cayla Tang, Isabella Tovar, Rivera-Martinez, Jasmine len Jimenez, Gibson Jor- at the UHCL bookstore and composers from the Ba- Rocha-Tellez, Ezabella Ro- Chance Tucker, Isabella Vil- Russell, Kaley Sagastizado, dan, Kameron Joseph, Tra- Patio Café. Parking permits roque period in a trio of two driguez, Jonathon Sanchez, larreal, Minh Vo and Amilya Gael Salinas, Erik Sanchez, vis Keith, Cheyenne Kelley, are available for $5 in Bay- violins and a cello on April Kallye Sigue, Jackie Tobias, Yates. Geovanny Sanchez, Jonathon Royce Lara, Armon Laurent, ou Building, room 1618. To 13 at 8 p.m. at the Bay- Lauren Tran, Izzy Williams Math Wizards Sanchez, Kallye Sigue, Di- Tam Le and Kimberly Ledes- register, visit https://www. ou Theater, 2700 Bay Area and Jalen Young. Kindergarten ego Solano, Cameron Taylor, ma. uhcl.edu/academics/extend Blvd. Honor Roll Hanna Barboza, Broderick Adrian Villatoro, Izzy Wil- Stephanie Ledesma, Javier ed/friday-morning-ce. Featured composers in- Third Grade Braggs, Malaika Farr, Layne liams, Jazlynn Wimbush, Ja- Legaspi, Edgar Lopez, Hec- Family Weekend clude Antonio Vivaldi, Piet- Paige Duong, Fabian Freeman, Sophia Garza, len Young and Xamira Zam- tor Lopez, Ronaldo Lopez, Students’ parents and ro Antonio Locatelli, Arcan- Fraide, Caela Griffi n, Thom- Gibson Jordan, Royce Lara, brano. Sydney Lumsey, Derek Ma- family members can get a gelo Correli and Giuseppe as Jones, Toby Nguyen and Amna Malik, Jaylin Mendez, Fourth Grade chuca, Kenia Machuca, Mar- taste of what it means to be Sammartini. Presale tickets Jasmine Russell. Miracle Nwosu, Preston Pos- Blue Banda, Aniya Bran- lon Machuca, Elijah Mackey, a UHCL Hawk at the sec- are $20 for adults and $13 Fourth Grade key, Javier Robles and Aldo non, Cheyanne Bravo, Megan Ellie Maldonado, Humber- ond annual Family Week- for students and can be pur- Aaron Carballo, Kennedy Velasquez. Bui, Ashley Cantarero, Omar to Maldonado, Amna Ma- end, hosted by Orientation chased online. Cavazos and Victory Nwosu. First Grade Cantarero, Aaron Carballo, lik, Calissa Marquez, Brisa and New Student programs Tickets sold at the door Merit Roll Jay Amaya, Anderson Kimberly Castillo, Kennedy Martinez, Barbara Melchor, on April 6 and 7 at various are $25 for adults and $15 Third Grade Castillo, Jonathan Cha- Cavazos, Ethan Ceasar, Italo Easton Mendez and Elianne times and locations. for students. Andy Pineda and Xamira varria, Kyrsten Deal, Aly- Chavarria, Candy Condebar- Mendoza. Families will learn about Free parking is available Zambrano. anna DeLaGarza, Phenix ca, Davia Constantino, David Lucia Mendoza, Timothy campus resources including in student lot D or the visi- Fourth Grade Gomez, Aiden Gwosdz, San- Contreras, Isaura Correa and Merriweather, Tylin Merri- the UHCL police depart- tor lot. Ethan Ceasar and Isaura tiago Hernandez, Saul Loza- Hailey Cubos. weather, Tyrin Merriweath- ment, career services and To purchase tickets or to Correa. no, Brisa Martinez and Jacob Lila Davis, Alexis er, Damon Miles, Oswaldo more. get additional information, All Star Readers Mendez. DeLaRosa, Diego Garcia, Montecinos, Azhley Mora, They will also be able visit www.uhcl.edu/bay Kindergarten Exander Mendoza, Ry- Jennifer Garcia, Jackson Go- Kennedy Mundy, John Mu- to tour the campus, attend ou-theater. Abedal Abedbrabbo, Lyd- leigh Navarre, Sebastian mez, Olivia Gonzales, Alan noz, Jeremiah Myers, Au- a mock class led by faculty Autism speaker series ia Aviles, Hanna Barboza, Negrete, John Nguyen, Mia Hernandez, Everardo Her- brey Navarre, Ryleigh Na- and enjoy original chili rec- – “Once Upon a Potty: Jadier Benitez, Marco Botel- Palomo, Isaac Perez, Luce- nandez, Miranda Hernandez, varre, Sebastian Negrete, ipes and games at the chili Strategies for Successful lo, Broderick Braggs, Natalie ro Rivera, Chelsie Salgado, Himabeli Herrera, Jakob Hi- Phillip Ngo, Angel Nguyen, cook-off. Admission to the Toilet Training” DeLaCruz, Chloe Escobar, Nawaf Sharif, Ian Silgue- nojosa, Travis Keith, Kim- Jade Nguyen, Ngoc Nguy- events is free for those who Hear useful tips and tech- Malaika Farr, Sara Galicia, ro, Benjamin Tovar, Lauren berly Ledesma, Melani Lo- en, Rosalynn Nguyen, Ryan register. Free parking will niques on how to success- Sophia Garza, Emily Gonza- Tran, Abisai Visuet and Elli- pez, Kenia Machuca, Adriana Nguyen, Thai Nguyen, Toby be available in student lot D. fully potty train individuals les, Gibson Jordan and Chey- ana Wright. Martinez, and Torey McKen- Nguyen and William Nnaji. To register and for more with autism or developmen- enne Kelley. Second Grade zie. Michael Nwosu, Miracle information, call 281- tal disabilities from third- Royce Lara, Hector Lo- Lynette Aviles, Lucas Bra- Ariela Medina, Dulce Nwosu, Victory Nwosu, Jefry 283-2420 or visit www. year graduate student Mor- pez, Amna Malik, Jaylin vo, Edgar Douglas, Kayla Mejia, Jazliayah Moreno, Ordonez, Michelle Oviedo, uhcl.edu/campus-life/ori gan Breaux Campbell on Mendez, Timothy Merri- Fitzpatrick, Adan Hernan- Matthew Nguyen, Rosalynn Nicole Oviedo, Emilio Palo- entation/new-student-pro April 14 at 10:30 a.m. in weather, Jacob Miniel, Mir- dez, Erik Hoang, Barbara Nguyen, Victory Nwosu, Je- mo, Jasmin Pantoja, Isaac grams/family-weekend. the Bayou Building, room acle Nwosu, Nicole Oviedo, Melchor, Vivianna Montez fry Ordonez, Michelle Ovie- Perez, Maria Perez, Andy Pi- Center for Executive 1510, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. William Pabon, Fernanda and Aubrey Navarre. do, Maria Perez, Emyly Pi- neda, Emyly Pineda, Melany Education “Maximizing The talk is part of the Pineda, Preston Poskey, Mi- Jade Nguyen, Michael neda, Izelle Pineda, Araceli Pineda, Victoria Pineda, Vin- Team Effectiveness: Autism Speaker Series, co- chael Rentas, Javier Robles, Nwosu, Melany Pineda, Rodriguez, Sheryl Sanchez, cent Pineda, Axel Pion, Max- Teamwork and Team ordinated by the Center for Bill Tran, Aldo Velasquez Vincent Pineda, Christopher Jackie Tobias, Parker Tran, well Pion, Eliana Poskey, Building” Autism and Developmental and Savannah Yeager. Romero, Dayana Santam- Amy Villegas, Nyrell Visu- Preston Poskey, Malik Pow- Today’s managers must Disabilities. First Grade aria, Juan Carlos Tamayo and et, Laisha Zarazua and Layla ell and Joy Premanand. be able to effectively man- Lectures are free and Allison Amaya, Jay Ama- Cayla Tang. Zarazua. Anthony Reyes, Diego age teams. As part of UH- open to the public although ya, Jacelyn Arevalo, Vince “On a Roll” Roll Perfect Attendance Reyes, Craig Robertson, Clear Lake’s Management registration is required in Barron, Jayla Brasfi eld, Ne- Third Grade Eduardo Acosta, Gael Araceli Rodriguez, Evan Ro- and Leadership Certifi cate advance. vaeh Carlos, Anderson Cas- Samantha Andalla, Alma Aguirre, Lorena Aguirre, driguez, Christopher Rome- tillo, Destiny Cathey, Jona- Argueta, Angela Argueta, Abraham Almanza, Erik Al- ro, Jasmine Russell, Me- than Chavarria, Zoey Chavez, Anderson Aviles, Sebastian varado, Angelina Amaya, Jay lissa Sagastizado, Emanuel Kyrsten Deal and Alyanna Esparza, Fabian Fraide and Amaya, Samantha Andalla, Sajche, Erik Sanchez, Iker Moore names DeLaGarza. Stephanie Gaona. Anderson Aviles, Alexavier Sanchez, Jonathon Sanchez, Joanna Espitia, Yulissa Aliah Garner, Skye Guz- Barrera, Vince Barron, Car- Sheryl Sanchez, Camila Ser- Flores, Christian Gomez, man, Thomas Jones, Damon los Beltran, Jadier Benitez, rano, Kallye Sigue, Ian Sil- honor, merit rolls Phenix Gomez, Alexia Guer- Miles, Amarissa Nunez, Axel Jaquan Betties, La’Dejah guero and Julian Silva. Moore Elementary has Ton and Aidan Veitia. ra, Aiden Gwosdz, Santiago Pion, Melany Rangel, Diego Bolding, Jonah Boutte, Aniya Tomy Silva, Diego So- announced its honor and Merit Roll Hernandez, Daveyn Jack- Reyes and Adrian Villatoro. Brannon, Adrian Bravo and lano, Edgar Solano, Mireya merit rolls for the third nine- Third Grade son-Little, Armon Laurent, Fourth Grade Jamison Brown. Sosa, Marley Strickney, Juan weeks. Carlos Albarran, Anthony Saul Lozano and Aylinn Mal- Erik Alvarado, Blue Ban- Megan Bui, Ashley Can- Carlos Tamayo, Cayla Tang, Honor Roll Jacobo, Charleston Nash and donado. da, Megan Bui, Ashley Can- tarero, Omar Cantarero, Colten Tang, Liam Torok, Third Grade Quynh Nguyen. Brisa Martinez, Jacob tarero, Kimberly Castillo, Miriam Casas, Kimberly Parker Tran, Chance Tucker, Hunter Cozby, Alesi Es- Fourth Grade Mendez, Exander Mendoza, Kennedy Cavazos, Italo Cha- Castillo, Destiny Cathey, K’onna Udokah, Sebastian trada, Reina Estrada, Muzna Dreagon Alexander, Ruth Mosha, Jeremiah My- varria, Davia Constantino, Kennedy Cavazos, Italo Cha- Udokah, Angel Valerio, Aldo Hasan, Miah Hernandez, Mi- Ja’Lynn Alix, Jaiden Alvarez, ers, Ryleigh Navarre, Sebas- Lila Davis, Alexis DeLaRo- varria, Jonathan Chavarria, Velasquez, Isabella Villarreal chael Jonhson, Hung Le, An- Londyn August, Josiah Bur- tian Negrete, John Nguyen, sa, Orlando DePaz, Jorge Jazlyn Chavez, Zoey Chavez, and Amy Villegas. thony Le, Grace Menahem ton, Kevin Chau, Lynn Dick- William Nnaji, Marya Odeh, Flores, Jennifer Garcia and Lyla Coleman, Candy Con- Abisai Visuet, Elienai Vi- and Christopher Rubio. erson, Cooper Estes, Jaiden Mia Palomo, Abigail Perez, Jackson Gomez. debarca, David Contreras, suet, Nyrell Visuet, Minh Vo, Fourth Grade Flores, Ethan Garay, Alejandro Isaac Perez, Gabriella Sala- Olivia Gonzales, Mikkel Alexis Cordova, Steven Cor- Long Vu, Surya Washing- Piper Batterbee, Katelynn Hernandez, Landen Hernan- zar, Chelsie Salgado and Gonzalez, Jeremiah Gutier- poran, Isaura Correa and Se- ton, Tej’ge Whitley, Izelliah Binns, Anddy Bustos, Jaslyn dez, Luis Hernandez, Morgan Madeline Salgado. rez, Alan Hernandez, Miran- renity Crabtree. Williams, Ke’sion Williams, Chavez, Grant Garcia, An- Hill, Aniyah Lofton, Matthew Nawaf Sharif, Ian Silgue- da Hernandez, Jakob Hino- Lila Davis, Kyrsten Deal, Marquise Williams, Spencer gel Gonzales, Donovan Luu, Muniz, Gia-Vy Nguyen, An- ro, Mireya Sosa Ojeda, Ben- josa, Jeremy Jackson, Tam Bryan DeLeon, Joshua De- Williams, Amilya Yates, Lai- Peyton Lynn, Jayden Nguy- thony Nguyen, Jathan Obre- jamin Tovar, Lauren Tran, Le, Kimberly Ledesma, Ed- leon, Orlando DePaz, Cain sha Zarazua and Liany Zaraz- en, Thalia Oddo, Yvette Ra- gon, Luke Riley, Erik Santil- Brenda Villarreal, Abisai Vi- gar Lopez, Kenia Machuca, Dominguez, Naomi Duong, ua. mos, Melanie Sanchez, Kian lanes and Zoey Vuong. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 5, 2018

Principals awarded Over The Back Fence by Alexis Meador reaches goal

ELLIANA ENJOYS HER FIRST South Belt Elementary Thursday, April 5: Chris Gehringer, Belated wishes for a great first birthday are Christine Palmer enjoys a birthday April 10. Davis Borsché, Jennifer Smith, Teri sent April 4 to Elliana Abarca from parents Melillo Middle School Polluck, Debbie Trellue, Cindy Russell Natalie and Jose Abarca; brothers Kelvin and The day for a double-layer cake for and Don Adam; Friday, April 6: Carol Noah and sister Isabella Abarca; grandparents Charlene Gronewold and Charlotte Barber, Jason Weston, Lena West, Jerry David and Ellie Flickinger; and great-grand- Anthony is April 6. Therese Gage enjoys a Devila and Natasha Nazareen; Saturday, parents Marie and David Flickinger. birthday April 9. April 7: Denise Goodwin, Selena Conley, SCHOOL DAZE Roberts Middle School Deborah Belmarez, Larry Higgs, Jeff The following personnel of the Pasadena Share in the birthday celebration for Alysia White and Melanie Clinckscales; Sunday, Independent School District celebrate birth- Mauricio April 10. April 8: Adriel Rodriguez, Tricia Black, days April 5 through April 11. Beverly Hills Intermediate April Pool-Baker, Alexander Restrepo Burnett Elementary Enjoy a double-layer cake April 8 with and Ruth Scotton; Monday, April 9: Tan Erica Cantu marks a birthday for celebra- Laura Dossman and Kathleen Pyle. Send Tai Curtis, Elizabeth Grimaldo, Greg tion on April 8. Send a happy birthday greeting birthday greetings April 10 to Irene Malloy. Black, Jennifer Pareya, Victoria Grissom, April 11 to Jessica Rocha. Blow out the birthday candles April 11 for Yvonne Longoria and Keith Harrison; Bush Elementary Rene Nixon. Tuesday, April 10: Mackie Caves, Cynthia Celebrate with a double-layer cake for Thompson Intermediate Balderas-Reyes, Jennifer Spray, Coby Jennifer Martinez and Consuleo Patiño on Jennifer Spray and Ashley Vercher share Bellamy, April Simmons, Penelope Lester, April 9. a birthday April 10. Enjoy a double-layer cake Melanie Roberts, April Miller, Tami Sales, Frazier Elementary April 11 with Araceli Cavazos and Lenora Kristina Koncaba, Traci Rothermund and Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent Dawson. Skip Fell; and Wednesday, April 11: Quinn to Felicia Olivares April 5. The day for a Dobie High Fox, Amanda Mancia, Dian Audas, Matt Shown above is Jane Kelling, principal of Ralph Parr party for Javier Guerra is April 6. A special Birthday greetings are sent to Tracie Black, Ra’Shondra Rae, Josh Bowser, Elementary, who was named the Clear Creek In- birthday greeting is sent to Yolanda Barrios Richeson and Pam Salyer April 6. Cheers for Luke Ditta, Linda Rosas, Celina Monroe dependent School District Elementary Principal of April 9. a happy birthday are sent to Andrew Barrett and Brandy Kennedy. the Year. Shown below is Jamey Majewski, who was Meador Elementary and Amrian Millard on April 8. On April 9, LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS named the Secondary Principal of the Year. Blow out the candles for Maria (Lupita) Bryan Landry and Emily Morris celebrate a Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Jimenez on April 8. birthday. congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Moore Elementary FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. The day for a birthday party for Jennifer The Leader sends happy birthday wishes Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Meier is April 11. to friends who celebrate a birthday this week: the next week’s publication. Lunch Angel makes donation Kirkwood South

shares information Meador Elementary participated in Read Across Continued from Page 1A The 2018 KWS annual America to promote reading and to celebrate Dr. Se- piles of trash on the prop- HOA fees, $162, are now uss’ birthday on March 2. Students and staff enjoyed erty. Harris County has past due. Send payments to a week of themed dress-up days and activities. The been given the addresses of Crest Management, 17171 students surpassed the schoolwide reading goal of 750 homes with tear-out materi- Park Row, Suite 310, Hous- Accelerator Reader points and earned 1159 points al on their property. Further, ton, TX 77084; Attn. KWS during that week. Shown above wearing a crazy hat all exterior repairs or chang- Mt. Fees. is third-grader Jillian Mikulski. Shown below are es must be approved prior to The HOA annual meeting third-grader Jaedon Sinclair (left) and his mother the start of such repair(s) by will be held April 26, at 7:30 Lanalisa Sinclair, a paraprofessional, who is dressed the Architectural Committee p.m., in the Sagemeadow in Dr. Seuss accessories. to include, but not limited MUD building on Hall Road to, roof, driveway/sidewalk at Blackhawk. All home- concrete, paint color and owners are urged to attend. fence. Harris County Road and Deed restriction inspec- Bridges has been notifi ed of tions will resume, and letters grass that needs mowing and will be sent to the homeown- pot holes on Kirkfair. ers to correct within 15 days “The KWS Committee of receipt of notice. Failure board members wish to ac- to contact Crest Manage- knowledge all homeown- ment, 281-945-4645, of any ers for being great property CCISD principals delay to correct the prob- owners and helping the sub- lem will be turned over to division to keep property the legal department. Do not values at a premium, said of the year named throw away the HOA notice. Davis. “The community re- The Clear Creek Indepen- the education of our children.” The grace period has ex- mains strong despite set- dent School District is proud Majewski’s passion for pired. backs.” to announce the 2018 princi- education stems from many pals of the year. Jane Kelling, infl uential educators who pos- principal of Ralph Parr Ele- itively impacted his life while mentary, was named the El- attending school in Deer Park HFD offers simple ementary Principal of the ISD. After starting his teach- Year and Clear Creek High ing career there, he then began School’s Jamey Majewski his journey through CCISD cooking safety tips was named the Secondary where he eventually became Cooking is one of the most turn off the oven and keep the Principal of the Year. They principal of Clear Creek High common causes of home fi res oven door closed. were nominated by their peers School for the past fi ve years. Lunch Angel Kenny Thompson (center), Feed the Future Forward visited Meador and is usually preventable by Always, have a working as campus and district leaders. “This award is especially Elementary and made a donation paying all unpaid student lunch balances to make following some simple safety smoke detector! Kelling has been leading meaningful since my peers, all sure all kids are fed. The Meador staff and students are thankful for the generosity tips. The Houston Fire Depart- Over half the people at- the Parr Patriots for the past of whom I admire and respect, and compassion of Thompson and Feed The Future Forward. Shown with him are ment offers these simple cook- tempting to extinguish a nine years and has been a part voted on it,” said Majewski. Beverly Bolton (left), principal; and Tara Merida, counselor. Photo by Myriam Garcia ing safety tips. kitchen fi re are injured. Often of Clear Creek ISD in various “It also speaks to the work of Use a moderate cooking the best advice is to get ev- roles for more than 20 years. the entire Clear Creek High temperature, don't overfi ll the eryone out of the house and Her early teaching career be- School staff and the support Melillo announces annual spring carnival container, and if leaving the call the fi re department, 911, gan in Kansas and Louisi- we receive at the district level. The 10th annual spring carnival will be held at Dixie Melillo Middle School on April 20 kitchen, turn off the burner. from a neighbor’s house. ana before she made her way Creek is a family and it is such Turn pot handles away from Never try to move the pan, to CCISD as a fourth-grade a unique and special place to from 6 to 8 p.m. The carnival will include a dunking booth, an obstacle course, a rock wall, a cake walk, a silent gift basket auction, and DJ C Rey will be set up. Food at the festival the front of the stove. Curious don't throw water on it and teacher at Landolt Elementa- be a part of.” children may reach up and don't put fl our on it. ry. Kelling and Majewski will will include turkey legs, sausage on a stick, snow cones, nachos, popcorn and chopped bar- becue sandwiches. grab the handle, pulling the hot If one attempts to extin- “I am honored to repre- both be honored at a luncheon contents down on themselves. guish the fi re, it is best to use sent such an incredible group hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Don't position handles a class ABC multipurpose of educators in CCISD,” said Space Center, Seabrook and Frazier Pre-K Round Up announced over another burner, it may fi re extinguisher. Follow the Kelling. “This award is a cel- League City on May 21. Frazier Elementary will host the Pre-K Round Up on Wednesday, May 2, from 6:30 to catch on fi re or burn someone manufacturer’s instructions, ebration for Ralph Parr Ele- The CCISD 2018 elemen- 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This meeting will provide information on Frazier’s pre-K program who touches it. stay back six to eight feet and mentary and its community. tary and secondary teachers and criteria for qualifying, and each family will be scheduled for an individual preregistra- Wear short sleeves or tight be careful not to spray the It represents the collaboration of the year will also be an- tion appointment to take place sometime in May. To qualify for pre-K, a child must turn four fi tting long sleeves when grease out of the pan. and partnership we have for nounced at the luncheon. years old by Sept. 1. cooking to reduce a clothing Baking soda can also AARP offers free tax help fi re hazard. smother the fi re. If the fi re Shield oneself from scald- has not burned for more than CCART sets meeting for April t? Volunteers from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be available to answer questions and ing steam when lifting lids fi fteen seconds, it may still be nan offer tax preparation at Parker Williams Public Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., on Mon- from hot pans. possible to turn off the burn- The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers will reg days and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 16. This service is free and is avail- Make sure potholders are er and use a tight fi tting lid to hold its April meeting on Tuesday, April 17. The meetings e P are held at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA ld I b able on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. not too close to the stove. smother the fi re, but only if Cou To take advantage of the tax assistance, bring Social Security cards or other offi cial doc- They could catch fi re. the fi re is still small and has Parkway in Seabrook. The featured speaker is Johanna Wy- umentation for oneself and all dependents, last year’s income tax return, W-2 forms from Keep ovens, broilers, not spread beyond the pan. coff, author of Dancing in the Bomb Shelters – My Diary I need a pregnancy test each employer, unemployment compensation statements, forms and other necessary forms stove tops and exhaust ducts For more safety tips, visit of Holland in World War II. Her book chronicles the Ger- I need to know what to do to help the volunteer complete the return. free from grease. http://houstontx.gov/fi re/safe man occupation of Holland in 1940 and her wartime experi- We are here for you. We care!! For more information, visit aarp.org/taxaide. If there is a fi re in the oven, tyinfo/. ences hiding Jewish friends and encountering Schutzstaffel All Services are Free and Confidential. brutality. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with a social gathering for coffee and cookies. The business meeting will 281-484-0005 begin at 10 a.m. All Texas retired school employees from Beltway 8 South the area are invited. The annual dues are $50. Crisis Pregnancy Center Remember When 40 years ago (1978) to present any documentation murder of her husband. Fon- ance of three South Belt res- damaged by recent droughts. Largest selection of Construction work began that could alter the agency’s seca was charged and con- idents who were lost at sea Voters in the Sagemeadow wigs in Texas! More on the 4.3 acre site that would plans for cleanup of Brio. victed of plotting the shoot- during a fi shing trip out of MUD would decide on a $15 become the Sagemont Village Many candidates were ing of her husband. Freeport. Austin Childs, Scott million proposal, while Kirk- FEATURING shopping center. trying a second time to gain 15 years ago (2003) Keller and John Zimmerman mont residents would vote on ESTETICA In a two-hour period, Hous- their party’s blessing for the City of Houston police left one evening to go on an a $10 million bond. discounts. ton police were called to a dis- upcoming runoff election. sought unknown individuals offshore fi shing trip on Zim- 1 year ago (2017) DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ turbance on Beamer Road, to 25 years ago (1993) who shot into a 2003 silver merman’s 28-foot boat. The The South Belt communi- SIGNATURE COLLECTION ® OF WIGS & State Farm offers more discounts to investigate speeding on Kirk- With only two weeks re- Honda Accord on the Gulf trip was similar to many the ty was struck by fi erce storms The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS glen, to check on a suspicious maining before the May 1 Freeway between Fuqua and trio had made before. for the second time in less The Right Form! by JODEE more drivers. Caring Fitters Trained & Certified ® Becky’s Get to a better State . male suspected of trying to election, neither the Clear Beltway 8. The Ellington Field Sa- than a week. to Help With All Your After 125 E. Galveston Street Get State Farm. break into the Shakey’s Pizza Creek nor Pasadena school Dr. Eddie Weller, San Ja- lutes Our Veterans fundrais- While the fi rst storm, Breast Surgery Needs. Parlor, to investigate a robbery boards had taken a formal cinto College South Honors ing event was held at Elling- which primarily took place Great selection of League City CALL ME TODAY. on Sagetree and to a distur- stand on the three proposed Program director, won the ton Field. The full day event early March 25, caused ex- Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 bance on Tiltree. constitutional amendments 2002 Mary Jon and J.P. Bry- would benefi t the Helping tensive wind damage, the 35 years ago (1983) dealing with school fi nance. an Leadership in Education A Hero foundation, a local second storm, which whipped State District Judge Ted Offi cials in the PISD sup- Award. He received a certif- nonprofi t organization that through the area the after- Poe ordered John Ballenger ported passage of the amend- icate and a check for $2,500. supports severely injured noon of March 29, resulted in Exceptional Grooming at Common to pay $150 a month to Teri ments, while their counter- 10 years ago (2008) military personnel and their rampant fl ooding throughout Sense Prices and Summer Martin for child parts in CCISD had trouble A recent study that ranked families. the community. High water support for four years. Bal- swallowing the fi rst of the high schools in the Great- San Jacinto College was reported throughout the lenger was charged with the three propositions. er Houston area prompted Foundation scheduled its South Belt area, including on 281-484-9655 murder of Tommy Martin, Weeks after the long-de- concern from area residents annual Monopoly Mas- major thoroughfares, such as the husband of Teri Martin layed opening of Beltway 8 and offi cials at the Pasadena querade to be held at South Hughes Road, Hall Road and Cynthia Beecher, Agent 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 and father of Summer Martin. from Interstate 45 to Beamer, Independent School District, Shore Harbour Resort. In its Fuqua. Several drivers were Bus: 281-464-2422 County Judge Jon Lindsay it was announced that the next due to low showings from seventh year, the event would forced to seek higher ground, [email protected] told members of the South portion of the beltway, from schools in the district. The raise funds to help students at as many streets were impass- M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm Belt Community Improve- Beamer to Telephone, would study was conducted by the the school through scholar- able, especially in smaller Sat 9am-11am ment Association that pro- open within two weeks. nonprofi t group Children at ships. vehicles. According to the Groom & Board After Hours by Appointment viding a toll road could be 20 years ago (1998) Risk. 5 years ago (2013) Harris County Flood Con- the only way the South Belt George A. Thompson’s It was the eighth anniver- The Sagemeadow and trol District, the rain gauge at would get built. academic team defeated At- sary of the death of Dobie Kirkmont municipal utility the Beamer Ditch at Hughes 30 years ago (1988) lanta 62-34 to advance to the student Jonathan Barrica, districts each announced they Road recorded 2.84 inches Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. The Environmental Pro- fi nal four of the National Ac- who was shot in the face as would hold bond elections on of rainfall during the peak of 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes tection Agency was to give ademic League tournament. he answered the door to his the same day. The extra funds the storm. Despite the large State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL the Brio Total Cleanup Task Sagemont resident, Car- home on Sagepark. were needed to make repairs amount of rain, the Leader BFBGrooming.com State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Force, a recently-formed local men Fonseca, was sentenced This week marked the to the districts’ aging water heard no reports of houses 1201159 Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL citizens committee, 30 days to life in prison for the capital anniversary of the disappear- and sewer lines that were fl ooding. Thursday, April 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Students represent Meador at science fair UHCL offers new school counselors boot camp For University of Hous- “The fi rst session, called interview skills with coun- elephant,” Coryat-Hon said. will give the new counselor a ton-Clear Lake students about ‘How to Wow the Interview,’ selor candidates relying on “You have to take one bite sense of calm in the midst of to graduate with degrees in focuses not as much about her own years of experience at a time. However, we don’t a very chaotic job.” school counseling and for what prospective school as a school counselor, as well want them to wait till the last Director of UH-Clear school counselors in the fi eld, counselors say in a job inter- as using what the American minute to think about plan- Lake’s Center for Educa- the Center for Educational Pro- view, but on how they some- School Counselor Associa- ning. Confi dence comes from tional Programs Tonya Jef- grams is offering a two-session times say it,” Coryat-Hon tion suggests for interview knowing what to expect, so if fery said that participants in New Counselor Boot Camp on said. “Part of the interview questions. they are aware of what's typ- the New School Counselors Saturday, April 14, and Sat- is nonverbal communication, “They provide a variety of ically done in most schools, Boot Camp will receive three urday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to and it’s so important that questions that are likely to be and start brainstorming ideas, hours of CPE credit for each noon in room 1310.05 of the counselor candidates com- asked in an interview, and we they can start their school session. Arbor Building. municate warmth and caring work on those. They’re ques- year with ease.” “Through our professional The Boot Camp, led by during an interview for a po- tions about personal philoso- During this session, she development programs, it’s UH-Clear Lake alumna and sition that demands warmth phy, and about real problems will discuss the events to ex- great to bring people to our Clear Creek Independent and caring.” they’ll face working with pect during fall and spring campus and provide this out- School District certifi ed school She added that project- students in schools,” Cory- semesters, then break it down reach to our community,” Jef- counselor and licensed profes- ing confi dence is also a must at-Hon said. by month. fery said. “This program of- sional counselor-intern Dawn during the job interview. The second Boot Camp “For some agenda items, fers a great service to students Coryat-Hon, provides soon- “Sometimes it’s just a session, titled “I’ve Landed like STAAR testing, we can and recent graduates, and it’s to-be graduates with valuable matter of wordsmithing their the Job – Now What” helps even start pinning down po- open to the community.” information about giving a responses a little better, to be counselor candidates strate- tential dates to begin our For more information and job interview, and strategies to successful in the interview,” gize ways to begin planning tasks,” Coryat-Hon said. to register, call 281-283-3529 plan a productive and well-or- said Coryat-Hon. an entire school year. “Knowing these things up or email [email protected] or ganized fi rst year on the job. Coryat-Hon will practice “It’s a bit like eating an front and well in advance visit http://cep.uhcl.edu. Rothko hosts In a Moss Garden: the Sounds of Japan The Rothko Chapel is work by Marty Regan for year performance project in ry Bryan and granite sculptor ments” compact disc series is hosting a concert that will koto, 13-string Japanese zith- Japan and the U.S. that includ- Jesús Moroles. released by Navona Records bring both traditional musical er; shakuhachi, end-blown ed an annually commissioned Currently, Lane serves and his music is published by aesthetics and contemporary Japanese bamboo fl ute; and work by American compos- as the director of percussion Mother Earth Co., Ltd. composition from Japan to percussion titled, “In a Moss er Marty Regan. They were studies and associate pro- Regan completed his doc- Meador Elementary was represented by the following clair third-grader; Caleb Bray, third-grader; Isabella the stage. Garden.” awarded the Chamber Music fessor of percussion at Sam toral degree in music with students at the Pasadena Independent School District Diaz, third-grader; Xavier Martinez, fourth-grader; The event “In a Moss Gar- Koto/Shamisen performer America Classical Commis- Houston State University in an emphasis in composition Science Fair on March 20. All fi ve students were award- and Matthew Espinoza, third-grader. den: the Sounds of Japan” is and singer based in New York sioning Program grant. For Huntsville. He taught pre- at the University of Hawai'i, ed silver medals. Shown are, left to right, Jaedon Sin- Photo by Tara Merida slated for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and Japan, Yoko Reikano more information, visit yoko viously at the University of Manoa in 2006. One of his April 10. A reception will fol- Kimura has performed as a reikanokimura.com. Wyoming and held fellow- newest works, a chamber low. The “pay what you can” frequent soloist and collab- John Lane’s creative work ships at the Cincinnati Col- opera titled "The Memory concert has a suggested value orator worldwide, including and collaborations extend lege-Conservatory of Music Stone," was commissioned Memorial Hermann Southeast physicians of $20. The chapel is located in New York City, Chica- through percussion to poet- and the University of North by the Houston Grand Op- at 3900 Yupon St. go, Tokyo and Kyoto with ry and spoken word, as well Texas. For more information, era as part of the company’s The concert will fea- a wide-ranging repertoire as theater. As a performer, visit john-lane.com. “Songs of Houston: East + encourage screening for colorectal cancer ture performances by John from classical Japanese mu- he has appeared on stages Regan has composed West” initiative and was pre- Lane, Marty Regan and Yoko sic to improvisational pieces. throughout the Americas, more than 70 works for tra- miered in April 2013 at the Colorectal cancer is the mann Southeast Hospital are terologist affi liated with Me- ines the entire colon and rec- Reikano Kimura. Kimura has received a num- Australia and Japan. Recent ditional Japanese instruments Asia Society Texas Center. third most common cancer encouraging everyone with morial Hermann Southeast. tum to fi nd polyps or signs of “The works on the pro- ber of awards, including the credits include performances and since 2002 has been af- In 2015, Regan received a diagnosed in men and women associated risks to schedule “In addition, if someone has cancer. gram refl ect several elements fi rst prize at the 10th Ken- at the Hokuto International fi liated with AURA-J, one Helen Wurlitzer Foundation in the United States, accord- colonoscopies to be screened a family history of colorec- To schedule an appoint- of Japanese culture including jun Memorial National Koto Music Festival in Japan, Per- of Japan's premiere perfor- Artist Residency Grant as ing to the American Cancer for colorectal cancer. tal cancer or a personal his- ment for a colonoscopy at Zen Buddhism, haiku and tan- Competition as the fi rst Ya- cusión en Escena Internation- mance ensembles of contem- well as a Clare Hall Visiting Society. March was Colorec- “Those at the highest risk tory of infl ammatory bowel Memorial Hermann South- ka poetry and even the annu- mada style koto performer. al Percussion Festival in Bo- porary-traditional Japanese Research Fellowship from tal Cancer Awareness Month of developing colorectal can- disease, they are also at high east Hospital call 713-222- al celebration of cherry blos- Since moving to the U.S. gotâ, Colombia, as concerto music. Widely regarded as Cambridge University, UK. and a time for people to ed- cer are individuals who are risk.” CARE (2273) and to sched- soms,” director of programs in 2010, her mission has been soloist with the National the authoritative source on He is an associate professor ucate themselves about pre- 50 years or older, overweight Gogia recommends start- ule one at another Memorial and community engagement to promote Japanese music Symphony of Panama and as the subject and the only re- of music at Texas A&M Uni- vention, risk factors and the or obese, are not physically ing colonoscopies at age 50 Hermann facility, visit http:// Ashley Clemmer said. to audiences in the U.S. As a featured international guest source of its kind available versity. For more informa- importance of screening for active, and have diets high in for those who are not at an www.memorialhermann.org/ She explained that “han- part of this mission, she per- artist at the Antarctica Music in English, his translation tion, visit martyregan.com. colorectal cancer. Physicians red or processed meats,” said increased risk of colorectal digestive/schedule-a-colo ami” is the word for a forms and holds workshops Festival at the Australian Na- of Minoru Miki’s orchestra- To register for the event affi liated with Memorial Her- Sudhanshu Gogia, gastroen- cancer. A colonoscopy exam- noscopy-online/. long-practiced Japanese tra- at various venues, including tional University. tion-instrumentation manual and to learn more about dition of welcoming the cher- the United Nations and uni- Commissioning new works Composing for Japanese In- the Rothko Chapel and its ry blossoms of in springtime. versities. Her collaboration and interdisciplinary collab- struments was published by full calendar of upcoming Communities often gather with Yuiko Tomita, violinist, orations are integral to Lane's the University of Rochester programs, workshops and Precinct 2 CPA classes get under way under blooming cherry blos- began in 2000 and their duo work. He has been connected Press in 2008. His “Selected events, visit rothkochapel.org som trees and ponder their "Y's Sound" won the Debut with a number of composers Works for Japanese Instru- or call 713-524-9839. evanescent beauty. Concert Audition at Toppan including Peter Garland, Mark John Lane’s “Uji” for solo Hall, Tokyo. Since 2008 she Applebaum, Yo Goto, Emilia- snare drum and spoken text has concertized with her hus- no Pardo, Mara Helmuth, SEEN ABWA sets meeting refl ects on the teachings of band, Hikaru Tamaki, cellist, Christopher Deane, John Lu- Join the South East Express Network of American Busi- Eihei Dogen, founder of the together known under the ther Adams, Kyle Gann, Mi- ness Women’s Association for a monthly luncheon on Thurs- Soto school of Zen. John moniker, "Duo YUMENO." chael Byron, Wen Hui Xie, day, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Bar- Cage’s “Ryoanji,” a piece This duo offers a unique Kazuaki Shiota and David Far- becue, private meeting room, in Pearland. The South East that musically represents fusion of sound that explores rell. Lane has several on-going Express Network of the American Business Women’s Asso- the raked sand and stones of both traditional Japanese collaborations with writer Ann ciation is here to empower, inspire, mentor, teach and help the Ryoanji temple garden music and Western classical McCutchan, poet Nick Lantz, one grow their business. If one wants to grow both personally in Kyoto, will also be per- music, commissioning new percussionist Allen Otte and and professionally, join the group as they discuss the recent formed. works and creating their own visual artist John Roach. He conference ideas that will help one to bloom. The cost of the The program concludes arrangements. In 2013 they has created original music for meal and meeting fee will be $20. RSVP by April 10 at www. with the premiere of a new completed a successful four- choreographer/dancer Hila- seen-abwa.org. Windmill Lakes announces art winners

Classes for the sixth Precinct 2 Citizens Police Academy are underway. Pictured, above, speaking to CPA students in the March 29 session, are Danny Lacayo (left) from the Harris County public defender’s offi ce and Judge Marc Carter of the 228th Judicial District Court. With a venue at Sagemont Church, the mid-day Thursday sessions feature a variety of guest speakers including retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lt. Col. Joe Stepp with Pasadena Regional Intelligence who has an extensive background in counter-terrorism operations and intelligence and Shore Acres Chief of Police Troy Harrison who demonstrates a simulator with class participation in “Shoot, Don’t Shoot!” Designed to foster a better relationship between law enforcement and the community, the class continues through May 24 with an offi cial graduation and recognition by Pct. 2 Constable Chris Diaz. Hancock names third nine-weeks awards Continued from Page 2A Second Grade Third Grade Alicia Carreon, Alanah Paige First Grade Dianelys Banda, Mykaela Mayte Almanza, Natha- Carter, Malakei Isaiah Con- Rick Chidubem Azinge, Lynn Cantu, Jazlyn Annette lie Almanza, Roy Chijindu treras, Kayla De La Cruz, Dylan Jacob Daugherty, Al- Carmouche, Christopher Car- Azinge, Joshua Romalice Gregory Luis Deleon Jr., lison Elisabeth Garcia, Caleb ranza, Brianna Alisson Cas- Brown Jr, Lenneth Pacis Cruz, Chloe Anese Gillespie, Ethan Jacob Garcia, Nathan Xavi- tillo, Natalie Aurora Cazares, Mya Denise Durant, Ailey Xavier Gomez, Nicholas er Garcia, Savannah Lynn Maxwell Ryan Charles, Kh- Isabella Espinoza, Khaiden Xavier Hernandez, San Le Jr. Gomez, Kameron Chanel loe Nicole Hughes, Chaz Ty- Semaj Gholar, Gabriel Alejan- and Lauren Gianna Lewis. Johnson, Axel Juarez, Adam ler Jones Jr., Kaylee Celeste dro Gonzalez, Joshua Gutier- Katherine Lopez, Cristian Isaiah Lopez, Eliel Alexis Lopez and Noel Joel Lozano. rez and Da’shy Lynn Johnson. Keisi Lopez Guerrero, Vic- Machado and Noah Jaime Monica Luna, Nathan Isa- Christian Alexander toria Araceli Lozano, Maxi- Maldonado. iah Maldonado, Lo’real Marie Jones, Adalyn Juarez, Camila mus Caine Martinez, Gia An Melanie Marin, Luis Ma- Mast, Josue Antonio Murillo Alexa Juarez, Michelle Marie Tran Nguyen, Kelvin Nguy- rio Melesio Jr, Roberto Arturo Euceda, Giselle Lorena Na- Lopez, Louisa Safor Obah, en, Rendy Aseugong Obah, Najera, Garrick Obah, Nahla jera, Sisamay Abigail Olivos, Gloria Stephanie Ochoa, Ja- Onanna Naomi Obi, Benja- Dior Penalver, John Anthony Nathan Pickney Iii, Hailey zlynn Alicia Post, Leah Au- min Deandre Ortiz, Ju’vonie Post, Stephanie Eleene Rome- Brianna Ramsey, Isaiah Jor- drey Sarmiento, Semaj James Lamont Rasberry, Camron The International Leadership of Texas Charter School at Windmill lyn de los Santos; Reanna Dixon; Dr. Jack Exum, assistant principal; ro, Margarito Yovani Segovia, dan Romero, Niomi Gwen Smith and Juan Javier Torres. Latrell Robertson, John Pe- Lakes announced its art winners at the conclusion of the Fourth Annu- Adareli Rios; Naomi Villarreal; Emeli Salazar; Valerie Menjivar; and Giselle Vallesteros, Adalia So- Sanchez, Christian David Ter- Fourth Grade ter Sibrian, Jayden Alexander al Fine Arts competition. The respective winners included, left to right, Denise Cotton, elementary art teacher. fi a Vilorio and Gabrielle Zoe uel, Alex Tien Tran, Hayson Izik Lanard Alexander, Victoria and Tarianna Aali- Christine Browning, middle school art teacher; Jonathan Piche; Jaz- Photo by Andrea Mendez Rose Wilkins. Tinh Vo and Lilynhu Vu. Adrian Caballero Jr, Yarelin yah Wheaton. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

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Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 5, 2018 Atkinson will get new marquee Maxwell, thanks to Ripple, DonorsChoose Gebhard By Laura Benavides Scal- puts people that need mon- projects to support from The cost of the new mar- lan ey in education with people projects which are posted by quee was $36,106, and the invited Atkinson Elementary will that have money that want to teachers or schools in need project was posted on Feb. get a new marquee thanks donate to those people,” said of supplies, electronics for 3. More than a month later, to Costa to a company named Ripple Richard Whittaker, Atkinson classrooms, or in the case of Atkinson had not received and a website named Donor math peer facilitator. Atkinson, a new marquee. a single donation. That all COUPON sChoose.org. “We needed a new mar- The donor can donate any changed on Tuesday, March Rica Ripple, a cryptocurrency quee, we haven’t had a sign amount and the donation is 27 when Ripple made its big Shown in Costa Rica for $ FOUNDATION REPAIR and open payment network in 30 years. We’ve been try- tax-deductible. Once a proj- announcement. a national leadership based in San Francisco and ing to get one for a long time ect is fully funded, Donor- The announcement was 200 OFF OR education project are other major U.S. cities, do- but haven’t been able to get sChoose purchases the re- posted via video on YouTube (on jobs $2,500 & up) Dr. John C. Maxwell SEWER REPAIR nated $29 million to Donor the funding. We didn’t have quested items and ships them and can be found by visiting (left) and Bob Gebhard. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. sChoose.org, which was able any donations until this com- directly to the school. https://www.youtube.com/ Gebhard is a Pearland to fund 35,000 classroom pany came in and funded ev- After the teacher receives watch?v=MWtUoDjMX based coach and also a projects, and which included erything, nationwide.” the items needed, every do- Zk. The announcement has member of Maxwell’s FOUNDATION REPAIR the Atkinson marquee. Through DonorsChoose. nor receives a thank-you let- achieved nationwide atten- team in the project. “DonorsChoose is an org, a donor can search for a ter, photos and a report of tion and was also featured on UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR amazing organization that classroom project or school how the donation was spent. “The Late Show” program hosted by Stephen Colbert. HOUSE LEVELING The new marquee should be up and running in the near future. Allied Foundations Two Atkinson kindergar- Local coach helps ten classrooms were able to fund iPads for the entire class 281-479-5247 with the same donation that Ripple made. transform Costa Rica FREE ESTIMATES “We really just want the Pearland based coach, dia, business, arts, faith and cares enough to take action - area to understand that they Bob Gebhard joined leader- family. then hundreds care enough to don’t have to necessarily go ship expert John C. Maxwell Their goal was to transfer take action.” on DonorsChoose to donate,” and 250 of his team of cer- proven tools to the people of Gebhard shared some of said Whittaker. “They can do- tifi ed international coaches, Costa Rica in an intentional the stories of transformation nate to us, and we’re going to volunteers and leaders in San effort to bring transforma- once he returned from Costa put it in DonorsChoose.” José, Costa Rica at the invita- tional energy to the country Rica. For example, he men- Whittaker also mentioned tion of President Luis Guill- using the Maxwell Roundta- tioned he went to Monset- that sometimes there are spe- ermo Solís, from March 11 to ble Method to foster two-way tor Odo Intermediate School cial circumstances where 15. communication in a struc- where he was able to train 25 there is a “two or three to This special delegation tured environment. teachers on the Law of For- one match,” meaning for ev- conducted a national leader- “Transformación Cos- giveness. During the lesson, NOW ENROLLING! ery dollar that is donated, a ship education project known ta Rica” carries the slogan one of the teachers he was foundation will match it. For as “Transformación Costa "Transformation Is In Me," training spoke about how her We are currently admitting children from 3 months to example, if a person donated Rica” that reached 400,000 because the ability to change mother had died when she $1 to an Atkinson project, a of the Costa Rican popula- and to improve is believed to was 13, and her sister took 5 years of age (birthdays after September 1st). Our company would donate $2 tion by equipping them with reside in each person. With her in. program is standards-based and offers meaningful if it’s a “two-to-one match” values-based principles they the conviction that if one The teacher went on to learning experiences within a Catholic setting. We aim or $3 if it’s a “three-to-one can learn, live and lead in changes, the world chang- explain that her sister later to prepare your child for their elementary and match.” their social and professional es, this movement inspired put her out of the house at Catholic school education. There are projects current- environments. the people of Costa Rica to the age of 16. She stated she ly posted that need funding, This massive endeavor become change agents right needed to make her own way We offer multiple extended care options to meet your and not just from Atkinson. was a social transformation within their own communi- in life. After learning from scheduling needs including our Pre-K4 bridge to There are several schools that initiative led by Maxwell ties. Gebhard about the Law of have projects that need fund- and the John Maxwell Lead- “This is Operation Lead- Forgiveness, the teacher said Kindergarten class and our after school care for ing from the Pasadena Inde- ership Foundation, a non- ership Lift-off for Costa that she needed to forgive students enrolled in neighboring elementary schools. pendent School District, in- profi t organization, which Rica,” Maxwell said. “Liter- her sister. cluding local schools such as aims to make training in val- ally, hundreds of our coaches “That is true transforma- For more information, go to www.stlukesecc.com or Laura Bush Elementary, Ge- ues and leadership principles and volunteers from all over tion,” said Gebhard. “This contact the ECC directly at (281) 741-7497 noa Elementary and Thomas accessible to participants at the world are paying their trip not only transformed the email [email protected] Hancock Elementary. no cost. own way to serve, add value attendees, but all of the John To search for projects to Over the course of the fi ve and make a difference in Cos- C. Maxwell team members fund, visit https://www.do rigorous days, the specially ta Rica. This is how transfor- and our translators. It was stlukesecc.com Shown, left to right, are some of the Atkinson teachers who post projects that need fund- norschoose.org. To donate trained delegation met with mation happens – one person truly an awesome trip.” ing on DonorsChoose, Kim Grzesiek, ABLE teacher; Angie Fox, kindergarten teacher; directly to Atkinson, contact seven pillars of infl uence: and Richard Whittaker, math peer facilitator. Photo by Laura Benavides Scallan the school at 713-740-0520. government, education, me- Presents 22nd Annual South Belt Cook-Off El Franco Lee Park Friday, April 27 & Sat., April 28, 2018

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On the final day, Thanks to a pair of late son with a win. But then Monday - Friday play out Thursday and the finals, semifinals as second-half goals, the de- a season ago, the Long- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, April 5-6 at the well as playback duels fending Region III cham- horns turned the tables Harry Taylor Tennis will come on April 6. pion Dobie varsity boys’ on the Mustangs, using Center in Pasadena. Where Dobie is con- soccer team is still in the a big quarterfinal win as Boys’ and girls’ sin- cerned, the locals are hunt to repeat. a springboard to the pro- We Can Cater Your Special Event! gles, boys’ and girls’ facing difficult matchups gram’s first-ever Region doubles and mixed dou- in the hopes of reaching RIII Quarters III championship. HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. bles teams from Dobie the regional tournament. Thus far in the playoffs, as well as Deer Park, La The Longhorns’ best Dobie vs. the Longhorns have used Porte, West Brook and overall chance may late-game scores to ad- the rest of the Pasadena come in the mixed North Shore vance. ISD ranks will vie for doubles, where Lei- In the opening bidistrict Region III berths. lani Vargas and “Big” Fri., April 6 round March 29 at Goose Early-round action Continued on Page 2B Creek Memorial, Dobie’s USA KARATE Galena Park ISD, 6:30 Raul Hernandez scored AFTER SCHOOL CARE 22-6A Championships the eventual game-winner At right, Dobie team- midway through the sec- SIGN UP NOW! 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Car Wash At Memorial April 3, Continued on Page 3B Join our eClub for more savings Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 5, 2018 Despite loss to Atascocita, Dobie girls’ soccer encouraged By John Bechtle vault over the Lady Mav- 29, at Galena Park ISD up to the Memorial game. very good and were click- those goals,” McDonald Of course the team will couple of current fresh- ita will lead the group of Sports Editor ericks for third place. Stadium. When you consider that ing on all cylinders. We said. “Not only that, but lose several key seniors men McDonald may con- newcomers to District 22- A tale of two games is That third place award “(Beating Memorial) we had to beat Memorial would have liked to have in all fi ve of those games, such as Alejandra Maga- sider for varsity time as 6A in 2019. The battle for really what it all boiled meant Dobie would have a was probably one of the just to make the playoffs, played better, but we can’t we probably had four to na, Kimberli Izaguirre, well. the playoffs may be as down to in the end for the bidistrict playoff rematch biggest moments that we it was a special win for take anything away from fi ve solid scoring chanc- goalkeeper Analise Gar- And while the Lady tough as ever, but McDon- Dobie varsity girls’ soccer against an Atascocita have experienced in the us.” Atascocita.” es that we just didn’t con- za, Hillary Bazaldua and Longhorns will begin the ald is not deterred. team. team that ended the locals’ program in a while,” Do- Against Atascocita, the Looking back on the vert. That’s soccer. Last others, but there is more 2019 season without the “We lose Deer Park Just six days earlier, the 2017 season with a 2-0 bie head coach Bryan Mc- Lady Longhorns simply entire 2018 campaign, year and in previous years, talent coming to fi ll those services of talented Ta- but are gaining two Deer group likely delivered its fi rst-round win. Donald said. could not bring that type McDonald said that while maybe those goals get voids. nia Collier (injury), she Parks,” he joked. “It’s a best effort of the season in Atascocita used that “The effort and energy of intensity back to the the Lady Longhorns did scored. It was just harder Dobie’s junior varsity is expected back perhaps matter of going out there a must-win against Memo- fi rst round win to advance that we showed was proba- fi eld. Granted, Atascoci- fi nish third, the season to fi nd goals.” team went 12-2 in District for the start of district and battling against some rial to close out the regular all the way to the Region bly the best we have shown ta is a regional power, but might have been even bet- That said, Dobie feels 22-6A action, losing twice play. of this top talent and fi nd- season. III Final Four. It remains all season. We played Dobie would have loved to ter had the ball bounced very good about its future. to Deer Park. There are a Kingwood and Atascoc- ing ways to win.” Needing an outright to be seen just how far the Deer Park (undefeated keep the game closer. their way more often. win to even make the post- Lady Eagles can go this District 22-6A champion) “They (Atascocita) can “I counted fi ve games season, the Lady Long- season, but they are once to a scoreless tie and then play, and they came out where we just needed one horns did just that, taking again advancing after de- lost in a shootout, and that early and made things more goal to win or force down Memorial 2-1 to feating Dobie 5-0 March was our best game leading tough for us. They are a tie, and we didn’t get

Atascocita, a Region III fi nalist a season ago, defeated Dobie Bryanna Rodriguez (18), Kimberli Izaguirre (19), Taiya Mitchell Two future District 22-6A foes went at it in the bidis- Weed (16) and Dobie’s Kimberli Izaguirre battle for for the second time in the bidistrict playoffs, this time by a 5-0 (11), Emily Solis (6) and Marissa Maxwell (16). At far left is Do- trict playoffs March 30, at Galena Park ISD Stadi- possession. For Izaguirre, it was her fi nal match at count. On this play, the Lady Longhorn defense defends the Lady bie’s Laly Medrano (10), while Victoria Chu (3) is at far right. um, with Atascocita defeating Dobie 5-0 to end the Dobie after a standout three-year varsity career. Eagles near the goal. Those in on the action for Dobie included Lady Longhorns’ season. Here, Atascocita’s Kylie Photos by Jade Wise/Pasadena ISD JFD bowling club turns in program’s fi nest season yet By Jade Wise The scores were totaled ing a fi rst place fi nish and sure of the tournament their 22nd ranking the pre- At right, the Lady Pasadena ISD cumulatively and the top a state title was razor thin. was nerve-wracking. vious year. Longhorns’ club bowl- The Dobie boys’ and 12 teams advanced to the “For the tournament, “I felt the adrenaline in Monica Zabala, a senior ing squad won district girls’ bowling teams late second round, where they our boys averaged a 221, my veins on every shot,” who has been on the team and regional champi- last month won second and seeded and placed in the while the champions only he said. for the past four years, at- onships before taking eleventh place, respective- bracket play. averaged a 206,” said Mul- “The crowd was qui- tributed their success this 11th place at the state ly, at the state competition Bracket play featured lins. et during the shot, but as year to the team focusing competition. Members in San Antonio and will games with fi ve players “They beat us when we soon as the ball hit the and working better togeth- of the team are, left advance to take on the top bowling together for one just happened to have our pins, all you heard was er. to right, (front row) teams in the country at na- complete game, and the lowest scoring games of yelling, even if you didn’t “We put everything not Victoria Lazo, Elyssa tionals in June. winning team advanced to the competition.” hit a strike. bowling out of our minds Manriquez, (back row) The state competition the next round. With the state event at- For the girls’ team, the and left everything out on Chelsea Keener, Moni- began with 24 competing Dobie head coach Ste- tracting some of the top eleventh place fi nish was the lanes,” said Zabala. ca Zabala and Sydney teams bowling three com- ven Mullins said that the high school talent in the one of the highest place- “Our team really came to- Mejia. plete games in the singles margin of error that kept state, Dobie senior Nico- ments in school history gether and accomplished a Submitted photos event. the boys’ team from secur- las Guerra said the pres- and an improvement from lot.”

Below at left, the Dobie High School club bowl- Dobie at state club bowling championships ing squad is relishing its awards after put- First 3 Games High Series – Boys First 3 Games High Series – Girls ting together the best season in program his- tory, fi nishing second Brandon Harder - 722 series Victoria Lazo - 607 series at the state tourna- ment in San Antonio. Rudy Luna III - 563 series Chelsey Keener - 599 series Members of the team Joseph Castillo - 553 series Monica Zabala - 501 series are, left to right, (front row) Brandon Harder, Nicolas Guerra - 570 series Sidney Mejia – teammate Rudolf Luna III, Fran- cisco Camargo, Joseph Nicolas Luna – teammate Ellyssa Manriquez – teammate Castillo, (back row) coach Russell Hard- Francisco Camargo – teammate er, coach Rudy Luna, Nicolas Guerra, head coach Steven Mullins, Nicolas Luna, coach Adam Mejia and Ra- phael Escalona. Do- bie previously won the district title and took second at regionals to reach the state tourna- ment.

Longhorn netters to face 22-6A tourney fi eld Continued from Page 1B the No. 3 seed in boys’ sin- Emily Nguyen has en- his players are able to pull Tommy Nguyen will join gles, and Tina Ha of Dobie joyed as solid a season as together. For some seniors, forces as the No. 1 seeded is the No. 3 seed in girls’ any of her teammates so this could be the fi nal tour- team entering play. While singles. far this spring. nament of their careers. the two have not had many The Longhorns’ Sebas- Deer Park is clearly the “We have some good opportunities to compete tian Delgado will also play team with the most top chances, but it’s a mat- or practice together, they boys’ singles, and Moreno seeds and potential chanc- ter of who steps up to the have a great shot to ad- wants to see how the ev- es to reach regionals later plate and gets it done,” vance to regionals if they er-steady Delgado per- this month. La Porte also Moreno said. can play well. forms. possesses some solid play- “We have had some Dobie head coach Mi- “Sebastian is like a hu- ers. players who have been up guel Moreno admitted that man backboard,” More- And then there is West and down this spring, and both “Big” Tommy Nguy- no said. “He fi nds a way Brook. Due to Hurricane you can’t have that at the en and Vargas very well to return every shot, and Harvey and its aftermath, district tournament. If you could have been the No. 1 make his opponent hit that the Bruins canceled their lose at this point, the sea- boys’ and No. 1 girls’ sin- extra shot time after time. planned trip to Dobie son is over. gles seeds, respectively, He has a way of frustrating during the fall team tennis “The kids who can put but playing together was his opponents, so it’ll be season. together the best two days another option. fun to see how he fares.” Moreno, however, of tennis are going to be In boys’ singles, “Lit- In the mixed doubles, knows of the talent of sev- the ones who advance, re- tle” Tommy Nguyen and Dobie’s Luis Neira and eral of the Bruins’ players. gardless of the team. Adrian Tamez are seeded Emily Nguyen are also in That will also be a factor “The bottom line is go- No. 2 and could very well the mix. While they won’t at the 22-6As. “Really ing out there and winning play their way into conten- be favored to advance, with West Brook, it’s all a points and matches. These tion for a regional spot. Neira made his way to re- matter of who shows up.” kids all control their own Alex Cuaping will rep- gionals last season with All of that aside, More- destiny over the next two resent the Longhorns as another teammate, and no cares only about what days.” Thursday, April 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Lady Wolverines place fourth at state bowling; Gammon nets Elite 8 Sports Calendar SOCCER Monday, April 9 Thompson 7th girls host Queens, 5:00 Beverly Hills 7th girls at Park View, 5:00 Thompson 8th girls host Queens, 6:00 Beverly Hills 8th girls at Park View, 6:00

Tuesday, April 10 Thompson 7th boys at Queens, 5:00 Beverly Hills 7th boys host Park View, 5:00 Thompson 8th boys at Queens, 6:00 Beverly Hills 8th boys host Park View, 6:00

TENNIS Thursday, April 5 Dobie varsity at 22-6A tourn., Harry Taylor, TBA

Friday, April 6 Dobie varsity at 22-6A tourn., Harry Taylor, TBA

TRACK AND FIELD Monday, April 9 Brook boys/girls at 24-6A champs, Challenger, TBA

Wednesday, April 11 Brook boys/girls at 24-6A champs, Challenger, TBA The Clear Brook girls’ club bowling squad reached the Final Four at the state championships being downed by eventual state champion Katie Beard. Members of the Clear Brook team in San Antonio, completing a terrifi c season for the Lady Wolverines. Brook was seeded No. include, left to right, (front row) Alexis Hernandez, Gammon, Lynn Cao, coach Roxy Casas, 1 after individual play and went on to lose to eventual state champion Antonio Apaches. In Kassandra Razo, Nadia Mata, (back row) coach Jason Lee, Kayla Chavez, coach Dario Vacar- BASEBALL the individual competition, Brook’s Adrianna Gammon made her way to the Elite 8 before ro, Allison Lee, Rabecah Bhatty and coach Cecil Rutherford. Friday, April 6 Dobie varsity at Beaumont West Brook, 7:00 Dobie JV hosts West Brook, Dobie, 4:00 Dobie baseball moves to 5-2 Lajaunie tennis to benefi t local youths Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 7:00 The 2018 Darren La- and spectators, donated by tion on this year’s tour- Donations may now Continued from Page 1B way. hander Brett Bihm, who jaunie Memorial Tennis the Lajaunie family. The nament, sponsorship op- be made via the web- Saturday, April 7 Bihm silences JFD La Porte got 6 2/3 solid scattered three hits and Tournament will return to Darren Lajaunie Tennis portunities, scholarships site with a credit card or In a battle for first innings from senior right- struck out four. the Harry Taylor Tennis Scholarship Fund vol- details and more. one may mail a check or Dobie sophomores host West Brook, Dobie, 1:00 place, La Porte took full Center in Pasadena April unteers are busy seeking Those who would like money order to: Darren advantage of its oppor- 22-6A Varsity Baseball 27-29. donors and silent auction to donate may also do so Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- Tuesday, April 10 tunity, staying unbeaten The DLTSF will con- items. on the website. ship Fund, 3106 Mossy with a 6-1 victory over tinue to award college Opening ceremonies, The Darren Lajaunie Elm Court, Houston, TX, Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 7:00 Dobie March 30, at Ma- (As of March 28) scholarships to the seniors including a scholarship Tennis Scholarship Fund 77059, or contact Ca- Dobie varsity hosts South Houston, Dobie, 4:00 guire Field in Pasade- Teams W L on the Dobie High School awards dinner and silent is a nonprofit corpora- mille Lajaunie at cjlajau na. Dobie JV at South Houston, 3:00 La Porte 5 0 tennis team, in addition to auction, will be held Fri- tion, and all donations are [email protected] with any In fact, La Porte put qualifying members of the day, April 27. tax-deductible. questions. Brook JV hosts Clear Springs, 6:30 the game away rather Dobie 4 1 Harry Taylor Tennis Cen- There will be several early, scoring six runs Dobie sophomores at South Houston, 5:00 West Brook 4 1 ter. camp scholarships as well Brook sophomores host Clear Springs, 4:30 in the top of the first in- The Darren Lajaunie as two college scholar- Local sports news ning. Memorial 3 2 Tennis Scholarship Fund ships awarded to HTTC Junior Damien Lopez, volunteers are in the plan- junior tennis players. Din- Friday, April 13 the Longhorns’ starting Deer Park 3 2 ning and sponsorship ner tickets will soon be Rising Stars registering Brook varsity hosts Clear Springs, 7:00 pitcher, lasted just 1/3 Pasadena 1 4 gathering stages for its available for purchase. of an inning before Alan seventh annual memorial Opening night special The Rising Stars Track Club, the South Belt area’s Brook JV at Clear Springs, 6:30 Lopez entered the game Rayburn 0 5 tennis tournament. activities this year include longstanding youth program, is currently accepting Brook sophomores at Clear Springs, 4:30 and pitched scoreless registration and is conducting preseason workouts at S. Houston 0 5 Darren Lajaunie be- HTTC hosting a com- Dobie varsity vs. Rayburn, Maguire, 4:00 baseball the rest of the gan his tennis career plimentary cardio tennis the Dobie High School track. Team coaches are host- playing tennis at Dobie clinic for adults, and a ing workouts each Wednesday and Friday, from 4:45 High School and gradu- children’s clinic full of fun p.m. to dark, Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Sun- SOFTBALL Dobie, Brook tracksters at Rockholds days from 3 to 5 p.m. Both returning and fi rst-year ated co-valedictorian in tennis games for ages 12 Friday, April 6 The Lady Longhorns bined in the 4x100-meter An abbreviated Clear 1984. and under. team members may register at any of the workout certainly entered the 22- relay as Dobie posted a Brook squad also attended Members of the Dobie There will also be plen- sessions. San Jacinto College hosts Coastal Bend (2), 4:00 6A championships with time of 50.35 for fourth the Rockholds, with oth- tennis team will be award- ty of give-away prizes over Dobie varsity vs. Rayburn, PISD, 7:00 confi dence after their per- place. ers choosing to wait for Pearland Rotary charity golf ed entry fees to play in the the course of the three-day Brook varsity hosts Friendswood, 6:30 formance at the Rockhold In the 4x400-meter the 24-6A championships tournament in his honor. event. Pearland Rotary Club offi cials have announced Relays in Baytown. event, it was Briasia Gar- April 9 and April 11. Lajaunie lost his bat- Tickets may now be plans for the group’s 47th annual Golf for Charity Dobie JV vs. Rayburn, PISD, 5:30 Each of Dobie’s three za, Jones, Atziri Galarza John’te Horace gar- tle with melanoma May purchased at the HTTC or tournament, coming to Golfcrest Country Club Fri- Brook JV hosts Friendswood, 5:00 relay teams scored points, and Singleton teaming for nered a pair of silver med- day, May 4. 3, 2011. This scholarship on the DLTSF website. In Dobie JV (B) vs. Rayburn, 4:00 and freshman Amari Sin- a clocking of 4:12.24 and als for the Wolverines in fund and tournament is a May, the 2018 Dobie re- Participants will enjoy golf, a lunch, a celebratory gleton was also on point fi fth place. Baytown. way to honor his memory cipients will be awarded dinner, silent auction and more during the course of in a couple of individu- A leap of 17 feet, 3 1/2 Horace went 22-5 1/2 by helping junior tennis their scholarships at the the fun-fi lled day. There will also be a closest-to-the- Saturday, April 7 al events, as well Kiome inches gave Dixon fourth for second place in the pin contest in addition to the ever-popular Fireball players enjoy tennis and school. Entry fee for the San Jacinto College hosts Laredo (2), 4:00 Dixon. place in the long jump, and long jump and 44-11 3/4 assist with their education tournament is $35 for sin- Challenge. Singleton landed Do- she was sixth in the high in the triple jump. in college. gles and $22.50 per player Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and golf begins at bie’s lone gold medal, jump after she cleared the Caleb Chapman, head- He was an electrical for doubles. noon. To register for the event, visit www.Pearland Tuesday, April 10 winning the 400-meter run 4-10 mark. ed to Texas A&M Univer- RotaryGolf.com. engineer graduate from Players may also reg- Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, PISD, 7:00 in a time of 58.32 seconds. In the triple jump, sity to play receiver for the University of Texas in ister at www.setteo.com. At the 800-meter dis- Fleming’s best effort of the Aggies, continued his Austin, and a pillar of the Registration deadline is Blackhawk Seahawks FB signing up Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 6:30 tance, Singleton’s time of 35-2 1/4 placed her sixth, strong season, taking sec- community while working April 13. Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, PISD, 5:30 2 minutes, 28.94 seconds and Victoria Onozie’s ond in the 400-meter run The Blackhawk Seahawks’ youth football pro- at the Johnson Space Cen- The tournament will Brook JV at Clear Lake, 5:00 placed her fi fth. throw of 109-4 1/2 was at 50.00. ter. begin Saturday, April 28, gram, complete with drill team and cheerleading Dobie’s best relay fi n- sixth-best in the discus. The Lady Wolverines’ Lajaunie was also ded- at 8 a.m. and finish the squads, is currently registering boys and girls ages 5 Dobie JV (B) vs. Pasadena, PISD, 4:00 ish came in the 4x200 Douglas lifts JFD boys Keaira Connor was fourth icated and passionate for next afternoon, with tro- to 12 years old, for the 2018 fall season. The cost is as Erin Fleming, Deiara Mason Douglas placed in the 100-meter dash in $200 each for football players and $350 each for drill his favorite pastime of phy presentations at the Wednesday, April 11 Jackson, Ambreon Jones fi fth in both hurdling a time of 12.31, and her playing tennis. conclusion of each divi- team and cheerleader members. and Aajaylah Reed teamed events to pace the Dobie time of 25.96 was fi fth in All players will receive sion of play. The Blackhawk Seahawks are members of the San Jacinto College at LSU-Eunice (2), 1:00 for a time of 1:45.87 for varsity team. the 200-meter dash. a tournament T-shirt, a The Darren Lajaunie Texas Intercity Football Inc. (TIFI) and play their second place, a full two In the 110s, Douglas Kennedy Crutchfi eld, home games at Dobie High School. luggage tag and enjoy a Tennis Scholarship Fund Friday, April 13 seconds behind champion fi nished at 14.58, while his meanwhile, placed fi fth complimentary opening website at www.DLtennis To register youths, visit the team web site at www. Baytown Sterling. time of 41.22 in the 300s in the long jump (17-1/2) morning breakfast snack. scholarships.com includes leaguelineup.com/blackhawkseahawks. For addition- Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 al information, call team president Lisa Sanchez at Fleming, Jackson, Jones was also sixth. and sixth in the 100-meter A free lunch will also pictures from the 2017 Brook JV at Clear Springs, 5:00 and Rachel Smith com- Brook attends, too dash (12.66). be available for players tournament and informa- 832-969-8542. CALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 5 FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For with scleroderma? Join a support group on the second 7 a.m. 7 a.m. women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Northeast AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Hospital in Humble. Bring a friend. Call Jacob Davila at Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, located Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 281-706-6232, or email [email protected]. at 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 487-8787, or drop in. 5:30 p.m. Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 1 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, drop in. 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ RSVP for child care. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the 77062. 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Reserved seating is Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. 281-481-5656 713-856-1611. 856-1611. available for dancers without partners, an option provid- Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. ed for those who chose to share partners. Couples, sin- details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. Hometown Heroes Park – has dance lessons Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, gles, students, and all ages and level of dance ability are 8 p.m. THINK Thursdays, following the senior luncheon. Lewis and open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- encouraged to attend. Smoking, alcohol and floor wax Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads MONEY Betty Whistler teach lessons in two-step, triple two- 856-1611. are not permitted per city policy. For more information, UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 step, west coast swing and night club two-step at 8 p.m. call 417-838-2204. p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. A Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 8 p.m. 484-9243. $ $25 activity card is required for nonresidents which is UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC MONDAY, APRIL 9 $ free to senior League City residents. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10 a.m. 7 p.m. addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature $ Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open not alone, and discover choices available. For details, SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East buy... meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, call 281-484-9243. 1 p.m. P Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call you’ll save First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. money! call 713-856-1611. 7:30 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, sell... 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, you’ll make Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, aol.com for details. 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- money! Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. located at 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell 2 p.m. tor at [email protected] for details. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For Conference room. For more information, call 281-487- Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 11:30 a.m. $ details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. 8787, or drop in. loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to $ 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Easter and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship The Bay Area Writers’ League – Meets the first and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Methodist Church 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through third Thursdays monthly to improve writing skills, Barnes open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- details, call 281-487-8787. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 $ and Noble, 1029 W. Bay Area Blvd., 7:30 p.m. tion, call 713-856-1611. 2 p.m. for details, or drop in. $ Newcomers welcome. 11 a.m. Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 5, 2018

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You can visit our web- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., therapy for adults with Parkinson’s, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Clear Lake First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. www.hapsonline.org for details. 9:30 a.m. and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one 6-8 p.m. Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week monthly of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- CrossRoads UMC – Mercy Hearts meets on the second and fourth (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at Covenant United Methodist Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., at CrossRoads UMC located at 10030 Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Doris Byerly at tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Scarsdale. The focus of the new Mercy Hearts is support for families 713-944-4474 for details. of inmates and ex-offenders. The program will provide a complimen- 10 a.m. community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! tary meal, group Bible study and discussion. Child care is provided. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and This is a confi dential ministry and information will be treated accord- Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480- ingly. For details, contact C. Talbot at 281-245-7072 or Chucktal@ 1911 or email the director at [email protected] for details. msn.com. Noon 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua. Come, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 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For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian oahouston.org. Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. Leader Reader Ads Deadline: or lease 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856-1611. abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Let us Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, 7 for information. Business: Over The Phone p.m., Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at 7:30 p.m. 1020 W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For information, visit www.bayare- 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, anewdemocrats.org. no changes, no refunds 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 8 p.m. Place an sessions for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact 281- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale ad in the 488-5861 or [email protected]. Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. ______Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step THURSDAY, APRIL 12 South Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education 7 a.m. ______Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., Belt- 6715. First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in ______TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Ellington 7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Leader's AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of the ______First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. The pub- weekly Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. lic is welcome and encouraged to bring others. For details, call 281- 9:30 a.m. 910-1971. Real Estate CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the 10 a.m. second Tuesday, monthly, Sept.-May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bay Area Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, meets the second Make checks payable to: section! Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook near Landolt Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding school Chamber of Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call Ronn 11555 districts welcome. Annual dues are $35. Canon at 281-610-8999 or the chamber at 281-481-5516. South Belt-Ellington Leader 9:30 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 Beamer Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday the director at [email protected] for details. 281- through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For 11:30 a.m. details, call 713-472-0565. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 10 a.m. Association-South meets the second Thursday, Spring Creek front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM-518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for to 1 p.m. ($20). Includes networking with professional business details. women and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupations invited. 10:30 a.m. Bring business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen- Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the abwa.org. second Tuesday, except June and July, Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Noon Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch available for $15. Exact cash or a Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, Need Help Finding Your check requested. For reservations, call Susan Hooper at 832-723- 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 7671. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Noon Hometown Heroes Park – has dance lessons Thursdays, following Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, the senior luncheon. Lewis and Betty Whistler teach lessons in two- Dream Home? 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. step, triple two-step, west coast swing and night club two-step at Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golf- Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. A $25 activity crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. card is required for nonresidents which is free to senior League City Variety of interesting speakers. For details, call 281-900-7257 or email residents. [email protected]. 6:30 p.m. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Pearland Area Republican Club – meets monthly on the second Hometown Heroes Park – has beginner ballroom lessons taught by Thursday (except December, June and July) at the Pearland Church Eileen Bauerlein on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 following the senior of Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For details, call Let the Leader luncheon at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. A Gary at 281-993-8335. $25 activity card is required for nonresidents which is free to senior 7 p.m. League City residents. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Federow hosts free Classifi eds 1:30 p.m. discussions on Judaism and religion in general, open to the public, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont second Thursdays, at Victor’s, 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For informa- McDonald’s). This is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For tion, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. details, contact the offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at csh@shaarhashalom. Be Your 2 p.m. org. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM-518), Pearland, First Presbyterian sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856-1611. Guide! 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Sundays, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480- Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. 4166. Thursday, April 5, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 5

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Continued from Page 1B Dobie head coach Justo Manrique had little luck during the coin fl ip this time around, so the Long- horns will have to defeat North Shore on their own turf. Earlier this season, the Mustangs handed Do- bie a 1-0 loss at Galena Park ISD Stadium. North Shore, the District 21-6A champion, is 23-1-3. Do- bie, meanwhile stands at 21-3-2. Manrique said playing Goose Creek Memorial in the bidistrict round at Goose Creek Memorial High School just may help the Longhorns, who have had very little home fi eld advantage in any playoff run over the past three sea- sons. In the end, Raul Her- Lady Longhorn softball squad nandez provided the go-ahead goal midway through the second half as Dobie escaped with a 2-1 forces second-place tie in 22-6A win. The Longhorns also began the 2017 playoffs Continued from Page 1B West Brook’s varsi- back in February. in league play, the respec- with a 2-0 victory over Dobie defender Adrian Garcia (5) battles a Goose kick midway through the second half. Dobie now seed come playoff time is ty girls’ softball team is Whaley, who set the ta- tive playoff seeds are all GCM. Creek Memorial player during the fi rst half of the faces North Shore in the regional quarterfi nals for certainly reachable at this likely reduced to battling ble to Pleasants, was 4 for but set. For Dobie, that’s “At Goose Creek Me- Longhorns’ 2-1 bidistrict playoff win March 30, at the third straight season, coming Friday, April 6, at point. Memorial for the fourth 5 and scored three runs. not good enough. It wants morial, it was a tough fi eld Goose Creek Memorial High School. The Long- Galena Park ISD Stadium. Match time is 6:30 p.m. Dobie beats SoHo and fi nal playoff seeding Camryn Wincher, Dani the top spot. to play on, obviously they horns tallied the eventual game-winner on a free Photos by Jade Wise/Pasadena ISD As expected, the Lady after the Lady Bruins lost Colunga and Ortega all Longhorns had plenty a 10-5 contest to Dobie had three hits in the game of offense to cruise past March 30 at the Pasadena as the locals began the South Houston 17-4 April ISD complex. second half of league play 3, at the Pasadena ISD The victory gives Dobie with a win. In all, Dobie Sports Complex. a series sweep over West clubbed 18 hits to dispatch Dobie scored eight runs Brook and a tiebreaker West Brook rather easily. in the fi rst inning and sev- advantage should the two Ortega also pitched en more in the second en teams fi nish with like re- four innings in relief for route to a huge lead. The cords this season. the win, allowing just one game was stopped after In Dobie’s win, Taylor hit and striking out four. fi ve frames by run-rule. Pleasants victimized West Combined with their Kristen Barba came up Brook for four hits and six April 3 win over Rayburn, with three hits and scored runs driven in. Dobie is now 7-2 in Dis- three runs. In two games against trict 22-6A action and tied Alana Ortega had two West Brook, Pleasants is with La Porte for second hits, including a double, now 7 for 7, with an in- place. and drove in three runs. side-the-park home run, Deer Park remains in Maritza Elizalde had a three-run double and an front of the locals, but Do- a huge game offensive- RBI double all coming in bie will host both Deer ly, doubling and tripling the latest win. She also Park and La Porte at home while driving in three doubled in the fi rst game later this season. runs, and Mikayla Gutier- between the two teams With fi ve games to go rez also sent three runners across home plate. Dobie had 15 hits and 22-6A Varsity Softball drove in 14 as the offense continued to produce runs (As of April 4) in bunches. Teams W L Miquela Guajardo pitched the fi rst four in- Deer Park 9 0 nings for the Lady Long- La Porte 7 2 horns, blanking South Houston on three hits. Dobie 7 2 Taylor crushes BWB Memorial 6 3 Beaumont West Brook will exit the District 22- West Brook 3 6 6A ranks after this school Rayburn 2 7 year, and there’s at least one Bruins’ team that S. Houston 1 8 won’t lose any sleep over Pasadena 0 9 the exit.

The Lady Longhorns’ varsity softball is inching closer and closer to a playoff berth and, most importantly, is now tied with La Porte for second place after a pair of wins. Against Beaumont West Brook, Dani Colunga (7) had three of Dobie’s 18 hits as the locals pounded out a 10-5 win. Photo by John Bechtle