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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, February 22, 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 4 Cowboys to register Feb. 24 The Sagemont Cowboys will hold registra- tion for returning players Saturday, Feb. 24, Thompson reopens following Harvey from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Park football fi eld. Returning-player registration is For more than 900 students and staff at fi ve months displaced after the campus suffered ture.” reopen the existing campus due to the severity of open to last year’s players and their siblings. Thompson Intermediate, this week was a home- heavy damage from Hurricane Harvey, where Pasadena Independent School District offi - damage. New player contact information will be accept- coming of sorts, as they returned to classes at over fi ve feet of water fl ooded the school, ren- cials initially debated on whether or not to even Continued on Page 6A ed at this time. A $100 deposit is due at the time their own campus for the fi rst time since Hurri- dering the facility completely unusable. of registration. For more information, contact cane Harvey. The campus was temporarily relocated during Online Dobie threat deemed non-credible club president, Denny Wranich at 281-785- Thompson students and staff spent the past the renovation to share space with its local rival, 8353. Beverly Hills Intermediate. Dobie administrators said there is no reason to bathroom wall at the school reportedly said such an “The hurricane brought the two schools to- fear online rumors of a possible school shooting incident would take place Monday, March 26, after AARP offers free tax help gether and created a strong sisterhood between planned for next month. students returned from spring break. Thompson back them, while still maintaining the strong tradi- Word of the possible incident spread quickly on Dobie Principal Franklin Moses said district po- Volunteers from AARP Foundation Tax- social media following the recent massacre in Park- lice were immediately made aware of the threat and Aide will be available to answer questions and tions of each campus,” said Alyta Harrell, asso- ciate superintendent of campus development. land, Fla., in which 17 were killed and several oth- determined it was not credible. Dobie students and offer tax preparation at Parker Williams Public home ers wounded. The rumor began after graffi ti on a Continued on Page 6A Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., on Mondays Thompson Principal Dr. Melissa Allen said and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the students and staff were ready to fi nally return April 16. This service is free and is available to their own campus. JFD to honor distinguished alumni on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. “These are our halls, these are our classrooms, Bring Social Security cards or other offi cial and coming home brings the pride of being a By Reesha Brown, Pasadena ISD nesses avoid bankruptcy and foreclosures. Vick- documentation for oneself and all dependents, Lion back even more to our students,” said Al- Four graduates from Dobie High School will nair’s passion for small business administration a copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 len. “It creates a special feeling and a special cul- make history as they are inducted into the Long- lending encouraged him to team up with a busi- forms from each employer, unemployment horn Hall of Honor during a banquet ceremony ness partner and launch Private Mortgage Fi- compensation statements, 1099-R forms and at the school on Feb. 23, starting at 7 p.m. nancing Partners a few years after joining Amer- other necessary forms to help the volunteer Inductees include Mitchell Vicknair, Class of ican Finasco. Aside from his business ventures, complete the return. For more information, Early voting 1983; John Scheschuk, Class of 1995; Dr. Sabia Vicknair maintains an active role in the commu- visit aarp.org/taxaide. Taqvi Abidi, Class of 1998; and Karima Christ- nity. He served as a Catholic missionary for the mas-Kelly, Class of 2007. National Evangelization team and chaired sever- Gulf Freeway closures set underway The Hall of Honor Class of 2018 will bring al charity events for his church. Vicknair current- At least one northbound and one southbound the total number of alumni, former faculty mem- ly serves on the core team for a prison ministry, main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Early voting for the March 6 primaries is current- bers and community volunteers that have been where he regularly visits inmates to provide spir- Freeway from FM-518 to FM-517 in League ly underway and will continue through March 2. inducted to 44 since it was unveiled in 2013. itual support and teach life skills. City will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. South Belt voters will have a say in who will fi ll Vicknair spent the majority of his career in Scheschuk ranks as one of the most success- and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Satur- multiple congressional, legislative and judicial po- banking and fi nancial services before assuming ful student-athletes in the annals of both Do- day, Feb. 24. Alternate entrance and exit ramps sitions. See the Feb. 15 edition of the Leader for a his current role as president and CEO of Amer- bie and Texas A&M. Arguably, the Longhorns’ will be closed. questionnaire of local congressional candidates. ican Finasco, a national debt management com- most honored baseball player, Scheschuk is still At least one northbound and one southbound A debate among the four Republican candidates pany that helps fi nancially distressed small busi- Continued on Page 3A main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf seeking the 29th Congressional District seat be- Freeway from Fuqua to FM-528/West NASA ing vacated by longtime Rep. Gene Green will be Parkway will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Gulf Meadows Offi cers injured responding to crash p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Church. See related sidebar entry on this page. Two Houston police offi cers were transport- around 2:30 a.m. on the Gulf Freeway near Dixie Friday, March 9. Alternate entrance and exit The closest early voting location for South Belt ed to the hospital Saturday, Feb. 17, after their Farm Road. ramps will be closed. residents is the Harris County annex at 10851 patrol vehicle was involved in an accident while According to police, the deceased male victim Scarsdale and Beamer. Other nearby locations they were responding to a fatal motorcycle crash Continued on Page 2A Frazier offers scholarships include the Freeman Branch Library, located at Frazier is offering eight scholarships to 16616 Diana Lane in the Clear Lake area, and the graduating seniors at Dobie who attended Fra- East Harris County Activity Center, located at 7340 Sagemont to offer Harvey assistance zier in third and fourth grades. Applications Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Sagemont Church will launch its Project 48 en- breaking into groups and going door to door to of- are available at the Dobie senior counselor’s Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Feb. deavor Sunday, Feb. 25, after its regular morning fer assistance. Those wanting to volunteer do not offi ce and are due on Wednesday, March 7. 23; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24; 1 to 6 p.m. on Feb. services. The project aims to help local residents need training, as organizers will teach them. For 25; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 through March 2. who are still suffering the effects of Hurricane more information, contact Zach Nicholson at 281- Beltway 8 closures planned The general election will take place Tuesday, Harvey. Volunteers will eat lunch together before 481-8770 or [email protected]. Nov. 6. Blackhawk Boulevard will be closed at For more information, a sample ballot or a Beltway 8 from 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, complete listing of polling locations, visit harris through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. Alternate votes.org. (See related story Page 2A.) Brook’s Armstrong wins best steer routes include Beamer and Pearland Parkway. Two alternate lanes on both the eastbound and westbound Beltway 8 frontage road from Thompson Intermediate reopened this March 7 flood town Blackhawk to Highway 288 will be closed dai- week after being closed for roughly fi ve ly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday, months due to damage caused by Hur- hall meeting planned Feb. 28. ricane Harvey. Thompson students had temporarily been housed at Beverly Hills Houston City Council Members Dave Martin At least one outside lane of the westbound and Dwight Boykins will hold a joint town hall Beltway 8 frontage road from Southdown Intermediate while repairs were being made. Thompson Principal Melissa Allen meeting Wednesday, March 7, at San Jacinto Col- Trace Trail to Conklin (just east of the Gulf lege South in the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Freeway) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 is shown above welcoming students back to their home campus. Photo submitted Arts Building beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will p.m. through Monday, Feb. 26. focus on the issue of fl ood mitigation in the area. The closures are associated with the ongo- ing project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer to Highway 288 from two to four lanes in each direction. Martin seeks public flood input Houston District E City Council Member fl ood loss for future development and redevel- Atkinson gives scholarships Dave Martin is requesting residents participate opment by ordinance revisions, new regulations, Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering in providing public input on proposed changes to building codes and design guidelines. Existing $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors Chapter 19 of the city’s Code of Ordinances. development will be improved through Capital at Dobie High who attended Atkinson for at The City of Houston is considering revisions Improvement Projects, buyouts, home elevations least two years, one being fourth grade. Ap- to Chapter 19 to ensure new dwellings are built and demo-rebuilds. plications and requirement information are high enough to save lives and property in the Recommendations available at the Dobie senior counselor’s of- event of future fl ooding. As District E will be Houston’s current code only applies to proper- fi ce. Applications must be received by noon heavily impacted by new regulations, participa- ty in the 100-year fl oodplain and protects 1 foot Wednesday, March 7, to be considered. tion from residents is highly encouraged. above 100-year fl ood elevation. The proposed re- Approach visions would include property in the 500-year Kirkmont to meet quarterly The City of Houston will reduce the risk of Continued on Page 5A Clear Brook FFA member Lexi Armstrong is shown above with her award-winning steer The Kirkmont I Homeowners Association’s Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Clear Creek Independent School District’s 36th annual Livestock monthly meetings will change to quarterly, as Show and Auction. The Grand Champion Steer was purchased by Norman Frede Chevro- of Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. The March City resumes heavy trash pickup let for $13,000. Of that money, 10 percent went to the school district, and Armstrong plans and April monthly meetings will still be held to use the remainder to purchase another steer and put aside money for college. A sopho- at the Kirkmont MUD building located at more at Clear Brook, Armstrong is the daughter of Larry and Shelly Armstrong. Her sis- 10102 Blackhawk. Any comments or concerns ter, Layni Armstrong, raised a chicken that won the Reserve Champion Broilers prize at should be submitted to Kirkmont MUD Man- the event, bringing in $1,200. See related story on Page 5A. Photo submitted ager Linda Arnone at 281-484-4325. Knights hold fi sh fry Man fatally shot outside Walmart In honor of Lent, the Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will host a fi sh fry on Fridays A man was fatally shot Sunday, Feb. 18, in to safety. from Feb. 23 through March 16 in the St. Luke the parking lot of Walmart in the 9500 block of The suspects then got into another vehicle and Catholic Church social hall, 11011 Hall Road, Rowlett near Almeda Genoa and the Gulf Free- fl ed the scene. from 5 to 7 p.m. Each dinner includes a bread- way. The victim was transported to Clear Lake Re- ed catfi sh fi llet, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, According to police, the incident took place gional Medical Center, where he was pronounced corn on the cob and iced tea or lemonade. Th e around 10:15 p.m., while the victim was parked dead. The identity of the victim, reportedly in his cost is $10, eat-in or take-out. Baked fi sh fi llets in his car, a red Cadillac. 20s, is pending verifi cation by the Harris County are available in limited quantities. All proceeds After viewing surveillance video and inter- Institute of Forensic Sciences. will benefi t local and community projects. All viewing witnesses, investigators learned two sus- Investigators believe the victim knew the sus- are invited and welcome. pects met with the victim and his friend inside pects. the victim’s vehicle in the parking lot. Anyone with information on this case is urged Local GOP debate planned Shortly after the suspects got into the victim’s to contact the Houston Police Department Ho- vehicle, the victim was shot several times. His micide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stop- The four Republican candidates vying for friend managed to get out of the vehicle and run pers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477). the 29th Congressional District seat being va- cated by longtime Rep. Gene Green will go Heavy trash pickup for residents living within the City of Houston limits will resume next head to head Friday, Feb. 23, in a debate being month. The service had been placed on hold so crews could focus their attention on Hur- Atkinson seeks marquee donations held at Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, ricane Harvey storm debris removal. Most South Belt residents live in Zone 9 (pictured beginning at 7:30 p.m. Republicans seeking above in green) and have their pickup dates on the second Thursday of the month. Resi- Atkinson Elementary is currently seeking do- within reach. the position include Carmen Maria Montiel, dents living north of Fuqua and west of the Gulf Freeway (shown above in blue Zone 10) nations to help erect a new digital marquee at the Because the local campus suffered signifi cant Jaimy Z. Blanco, Phillip Aronoff and Rob- have their dates on the second Friday of the month, and residents living north of Beltway area school. damage during Hurricane Harvey, the nonprofi t ert Schafranek. Former House majority lead- 8 and east of the Gulf Freeway (pictured above in lavender Zone 7) have their dates on The project has been a longtime goal for the group has agreed to match all donations on a dol- er Tom DeLay will serve as debate moderator. the second Tuesday of the month. Tree waste and junk waste collection still take place in Atkinson PTO, but the price tag has been too lar-for-dollar basis. For more information, contact Joshua Marti- alternating months. Heavy trash pickup for residents serviced by local municipal utility high for the endeavor to come to fruition. With The estimated cost of the new sign is roughly nez at 713-991-5683 or offi ce@gulfmeadow districts already resumed several weeks ago. help from a charitable organization called Do- $36,000, meaning the school will now have to schurch.org. nors Choose, however, that goal might now be Continued on Page 6A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 2018 Stanart promotes early voting Outstanding students of the month “Voting early is the best ballot applications suggests to check www.HarrisVotes. Working with administrators from local Pasadena Independent School District cam- Deaths option in primary elections,” that seniors understand the com for their Election Day puses, the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has begun recognizing outstand- said Harris County Clerk importance of voting before voting location.” ing area students each month. The second group of students to be honored are pictured Henry was a family man mixed breed named Governor Stan Stanart, urging voters to Election Day in a primary The gubernatorial ballot is below, along with a brief description of why they were selected. (See additional student Henry Wayne with a strong work ethic. He White. cast their ballots for the 2018 election,” noted Stanart. one of the longest ballots in winners on Page 3A.) graduated from Milby High In 1989 Lanetta and Eddie primary elections before Primary elections are a Harris County. “Be prepared Mintz School, served in the U.S. moved to Houston when Ed- Tuesday, March 6. party function and political by reading your ballot before Army and pursued a success- die became a history profes- Harris County voters may parties determine the polling going to the polls. It will save ful career as a journeyman sor with San Jacinto College. vote early in person from locations on Election Day. you time,” suggests Stanart. electrician through the IBEW Soon thereafter they joined now until March 2 at any one The political parties concen- Individual sample ballots Local Union 716, eventually and became active in Nassau of the 46 early voting Harris trate their polls to serve the can be found at www.Harris taking employment at Clean Bay Baptist Church. There County locations. The early greatest numbers of their vot- Votes.com. Harbors in Deer Park, from she volunteered in Vacation voting schedule is available ers. As a result, a voter’s usu- To fi nd more information which he retired. Bible School for more than a at www.HarrisVotes.com. al polling location may not be about the early voting pro- Survivors include his wife; quarter of a century. She also The county clerk expects available. “Election Day vot- cess, view a personal sam- daughter Jennifer Mintz; son taught kindergarteners in Sun- to process more than 60,000 ing locations for Democratic ple ballot or review a list of Ryan Mintz and daughter-in- day School for eighteen years mail ballot requests for the and Republican Party voters acceptable forms of identi- law Yvonne; and grandchil- and worked with the preschool primary elections, exceed- are not consistent or concen- fi cation to vote at the polls, dren Mia and Justin Mintz. He choir for a decade. She also ing the primary record of trated the same,” explained voters may visit www.Har also is survived by brothers worked with Girls in Action 47,627 set in the 2016 pres- Stanart. “That is why it is risVotes.com or call the Har- Edwin Mintz and wife Ann, and later AWANAs for a num- idential primaries. “The in- very important for primary ris County clerk’s offi ce at and James Dale Mintz; broth- ber of years. crease in the number of mail voters who do not vote early 713-755-6965. ers- and sisters-in-law Neil In 1993, the greatest joy Woodard, Shari and Bob Mill- entered Lanetta’s and Eddie’s Local library events set Henry Wayne Mintz, 73, er, Martha and Doug Bragg, lives when their son Cecil Ed- a 45-year Sagemont resident, Alan and Laura Woodard, and ward Weller, III (“Trey”) was Bracewell Branch Library died on Saturday, Feb. 17, Barbara Mintz; and many lov- born. Life was never fuller or The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: after a stint in hospitals and ing nieces and nephews. more fun. Lanetta was a de- Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 – 7 p.m. Bright Star Theater presents Freedom Songs: the Music of hospice. He raised his family Extended family include voted mother. She was at every Black History (all ages). in a Sagedowne home before Judge Ruben and Mary Guer- gymnastics practice for years. Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class fl ooding from Hurricane Har- rero of Kirkwood. She served as a room mom Saturday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. Citizenship class vey forced them out in Au- He is preceded in death by every year at Bay Elementary. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. Family storytime gust. his parents; brother Donald When Trey joined the WAVE Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11:15 a.m. Preschool playtime He was the son of Sam Mintz; and infant brother Rea- program at Westbrook Inter- Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime; 11:15 a.m. Toddler playtime South Belt Elementary third-grader Rachel Wilson (center) is very conscientious and and Eula Mintz and spent gan Mintz. mediate, she volunteered con- Wednesday, Feb. 28, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Ba- more than a decade dealing The family is grateful for stantly, serving as an offi cer sics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint works hard to maintain the best grades in both academics and behavior that is possible. She does not involve herself in the drama or the business of others, always focusing on with the trials of Parkinson’s the prayers and well wishes of the band parents’ organi- Bracewell hours this week are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 disease before being further during Henry's extended ill- zation, and receiving the Vol- a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, closed; and Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. herself and what she needs to do. Wilson is extremely quiet, yet actively participates in each and every class. Her main goal is to come to school and learn as much as she weakened by illness after the ness and for the many kind- unteer-of-the-Year award at Parker Williams Library can. Honoring her as the South Belt Outstanding Student of the Month are, left to fl ood. nesses extended to them in the Westbrook. As Trey moved to The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: right, Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce president; and Am- According to his wife aftermath of the fl ood. Friends Clear Lake High School, she Tax help is available Fridays and Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through tax season from ber Morris, South Belt Elementary assistant principal. Cathy Mintz, Henry fought showed up to muck out the continued to volunteer with AARP Foundation volunteers. Bring appropriate documents. See related article on sidebar of the good fi ght. home, wash clothes and pack the band parents, serving as a Page 1A. "Henry was a wonderful boxes for Cathy’s eventual chaperone on practically ev- Thursday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Book discussion in Spanish: Rendicion by Ray Loriga. man, and we are heartbro- move to Pearland. ery band trip, competition and Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 – 4 p.m. Magic: The Gathering gameplay, for ages 8 and older. This is ken to lose him, but we are Henry’s life will be cele- game. She also began substi- a dueling card game incorporating strategy, mythical lore and competitive-community play. grateful for his freedom from brated at a memorial service tuting for the WAVE program, For those who would like to learn how to play, a staff member will be present for instruction. suffering,” daughter-in-law at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at fi rst at Westbrook, and then Special thanks are given to Strike Zone for the donation of the cards. Yvonne Mintz said. Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 adding League City Interme- Monday, Feb. 26, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Computer class: Microsoft Word. Learn how to use features Friends and family say Broadway St., Pearland. A diate when WAVE expanded of Microsoft Word for business or personal use. Classes are facilitated by a Microsoft Offi ce those who knew Henry will reception will follow at Bil- to two campuses. She was still user specialist. Class meets Mondays through Feb. 26, with each class building on the last. always remember his sharp ly’s Hall, 4070 Wells Drive, active as a sub for the WAVE Registration requested. wit, his barbecue skills and Pearland. Christian program this year, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Book discussion: Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. his kind eyes, which sparkled loving the many children she Copies of the book are available at the library ahead of time, or download the ebook or audio- when he told one of his sig- Lanetta Lyn came to know. book from the library website. nature jokes. Up until his last When Trey went to Texas Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Powerpoint Basics for ages 8 and older. One of the greatest week, Henry still had one-lin- Hollis Weller State University, she enjoyed fears most people have is public speaking. One way to ease that fear is to have a spot-on pow- ers to share. going to see him, visiting him erpoint presentation to back up a speech. Meet in the computer lab for a basic introduction Henry started the Mintz as he led worship at his church, into the world of Powerpoint. Preregistration is required. Meat Cookers cook-off team as he played in band concerts Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Great Decisions: Waning of Pax Americana? Each month during the inaugural year of and at football games, and as the Great Decisions group at the library discusses a different foreign policy topic, beginning the South Belt Spectacular he received numerous awards. with this one. Drop by to read the briefi ng or pick up a copy on this month’s topic and plan to Cook-off, and the team com- She beamed with pride at his meet for discussion. Registration is requested. peted for more than 10 years, academic success, graduating Below are the programs that occur every week: helping to raise money for the summa cum laude with a B.A. Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime annual Fourth of July Fire- in English. She was proud of features stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. works shows at El Franco Lee his abilities as a writer; she en- Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime Park, and hosting one of the joyed reading the rough drafts features stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. best parties of the year every of the four book series he has Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 a.m. Stuchbery Elementary’s Luis Gonzalez (center) exhibits characteristics of a leader. year they participated. crafted. and Level 3 begins at 2 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Luis is the co-president of the student council and he leads the camera/media crew Henry recruited his chil- Those who cherish her For more information on any events, call the library at 281-484-2036. for the morning news broadcast. He is on the honor roll and was selected as fourth- dren Jennifer and Ryan and memory include her husband Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; grade’s Mathematician of the Month for January at Stuchbery. The staff and students their friends to join the team, of 31 years, Eddie; her son Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. can always count on him to do the right things. He is always willing to help teachers becoming a father-fi gure Lanetta Lyn Hollis Weller, Trey, her sister Landa Hebert and classmates. For these reasons he is Stuchbery’s Outstanding Student of the Month. to dozens of teenagers and 53, of Taylor Lake Village died and husband John; her “moth- Shown with Gonzalez are, left to right, Jose Hernandez, Stuchbery principal; Deme- young adults beyond his own. on Feb. 16, 2018. She was sur- er-in-love” Sarah Weller; her Kids’ Backporch Productions presents trius Robinson, fourth-grade reading teacher; Kay Barbour, Kristin Wallis, Stuchbery One of those was Yvonne rounded by family and friends sister-in-law Dotti Newber- assistant principal; and Alyta Harrell, PISD associate superintendent. Guerrero, who joined the singing Amazing Grace as she ry and husband Richard; her family when she married left this world. sister-in-law Margie Brous- Ryan in 1999 but had been She was born on March 11, sard and husband Trent, eight accepted as part of the tribe 1964, in Springfi eld, Missis- nieces and nephews, and eight years before. Jennifer, Ryan sippi to Alan Hollis and Gay- great-nieces and great-neph- and Yvonne all are Dobie nell Holding Hollis. A few ews. She was predeceased by graduates. Jennifer now lives years later, the family moved her parents, Alan and Gaynell in Webster and Ryan and to Richland Hills, a suburb of Hollis and her father-in-law Yvonne make their home in Fort Worth, where she graduat- Cecil Weller. Rosharon with their children ed from Richland High School Visitation will be from 6 to Mia and Justin. in 1982. That fall she enrolled 8 p.m. Sunday at Crowder Fu- A willing party host on a at Texas Christian University neral Home, Webster. The fu- moment’s notice, Henry and where her purple blood fl owed neral will be at 2 p.m. Monday Cathy Mintz built a home freely; she was a member of at Nassau Bay Baptist Church. where everyone wanted to vis- the TCU Spirit Wranglers, at- The family asks anyone whom it, eat, drink and stay awhile. tending all of the home foot- comes to the visitation or fu- Charlotte’s Web Their house always had a ball games. A political science neral to wear bright colors; Directed by Mr. Stephen Hurst home-cooked meal, good mu- major, she served as an offi cer purple and pink were Lanet- sic and many laughs. Cathy in the Pre-Law Society. She ta’s favorite. In lieu of fl owers, and Henry always supported graduated magna cum laude March 2 nd and 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. donations may be made to the their children’s endeavors, and as a member of Phi Beta Nassau Bay Baptist Church March 3 rd and 4 th at 3:00 p.m. once even hosting members Kappa and Mortar Board. She Children’s Ministry, the San of the Dobie FFA group for was also a member of student Jac College Foundation (for a Shadycrest Baptist Church Family Center, chicken inspection around the government for her four years. scholarship), or the Houston pool. During her years at TCU and Beagle and Hound Rescue. 3017 Yost Blvd. in Pearland The Sagemont house often afterward she worked for state Jeremiah Palma (holding sign) of Thompson Intermediate has committed to support- had Houston sports teams on Reps. Lanny Hall, Bob Leon- Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors 65+; $9 youth (children and students) ing and helping his fellow Thompson students and families who experienced loss during the television, Astros baseball ard and Anna Mowery logging Leader approximately eight years You may order online at: kidsbackporchproductions.org, leave a will-call order Hurricane Harvey. He ran his own donation drive and donated items to Thompson to in particular, and good old help students. Palma did this while still maintaining his grades and participating in country music on the radio. working for the Texas House obituary policy at 281-412-5350, or purchase tickets at the door 30 minutes before curtain activities on campus and was recognized as Thompson’s Student of the Month for his Henry found great joy in of Representatives. time. For information, visit www.kidsbackporchproductions.org. efforts. Shown with Palma are, left to right, Travis Teichelman, Thompson assistant his grandchildren Mia, 14, While at TCU she was Obituaries submitted to active in Young Democrats, th principal; Dr. Angela Stallings, PISD associate superintendent; Kristi Koncaba, cham- and Justin, 11. He beamed the Leader This is KBP’s 68 production! Giving Kids a ber member; Wayne Sanders, Thompson assistant principal; and Kenny Fernandez, with pride watching Mia in meeting her future husband at are published free of “little taste of Broadway” since 2005! board member of PISD and chamber. a dance recital or Justin on a party where he was mesmer- charge. There must ized by her beauty and intelli- the baseball fi eld. They had a be a South Belt home away from home with gence—something that never their grandparents, sleeping changed. After a few months connection. over at the Sagemont house they were married on June 14, Obituaries are edited from the time they were very 1986, in Robert Carr Chapel at to conform to the young until the night the fl ood TCU. Shortly after their mar- Leader style. waters hit the door. riage they got their fi rst dog, a Offi cers involved; motorcyclist killed Continued from Page 1A The female driver of the months that emergency per- was operating a Suzuki Ha- Chevrolet was determined to sonnel were involved in an February 23rd yabusa motorcycle on the not be intoxicated and was accident while responding southbound lanes of the free- questioned and released. to a crash on this stretch of way when he failed to control While the offi cers were in- road. This past September, March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd his speed and struck a gold vestigating the crash, another a paramedic from Houston Chevrolet HHR sport utility vehicle struck their squad car, Fire Department Station 70 Dine in or take out dinners are $10 each. vehicle. causing minor injuries. on Beamer was also taken The 46-year-old victim They were transported to to the hospital for minor in- died at the scene. His identity an area hospital in stable con- juries incurred while he was The dinner will consist of: is pending verifi cation by the dition. responding to a fatal crash on a breaded USA catfish fried fillet, Harris County Institute of Fo- The incident marked the the Gulf Freeway near Scars- hush puppies, rensic Sciences. second time in less than six dale. cole slaw, corn on the cob, Leader checks out social media french fries, By Laura Benavides Scallan home in the new section of the keep the cat. If anyone is inter- along with iced tea or lemonade. A member of the Soutbelt/ subdivision was broken into ested in giving Athena a great Sagemont Crime Alert Face- from the back of the house. home, contact the member. book page is alerting com- A member of the Pets of A black and tan German Baked fish fillets available in limited quantities. munity members to be on the Southbelt Facebook group is Shepherd has been reported on Dulce Santos (holding sign) is an outstanding senior leader at the Career and Technol- lookout for a dark Pontiac looking for her Pomeranian the same Facebook page, run- ogy High School. She is completing her fourth year in the Criminal Justice pathway, Grand Am near Beamer Road named Polar. The member is ning back and forth behind the Dinners will be served between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. serves as the vice president of the student council, teen court coordinator and pho- and Fuqua. The member stated located near Melillo Middle Walgreen’s off Beltway 8 and tographer for the yearbook. Santos has represented CTHS twice at the state Skills that the occupants were break- School. Blackhawk. in the Social Hall at St. Luke the Evangelist USA competition in criminal justice felony traffi c stop competition. She has already ing into vehicles. Another member of the There has been a recall A member of the Sagemont same Facebook page is look- shared on the same Facebook 11011 Hall Rd. enlisted in the U.S. Army, completed basic training last summer, and will complete her Advanced Individual Training this summer. She plans to attend University of Hous- Civic Club Facebook group ing to rehome his cat, Athena. group on certain brands of dog ton-Clear Lake to study pre-law and aspires to have a career as a prosecuting attorney. has shared that heavy trash The cat is fully vaccinated, has food. The brands include J. M. All money raised will benefit Local and She is currently ranked 113 in the senior class of 1038 students with a 4.5167 grade pickup will resume on March no fl eas and still has its claws. Smucker Co., Gravey Train, point average. She would like to thank her sister Claudia Torres for all her contin- 1. The cat is great with older peo- Kibbles ’N Bits, Skippy and Community projects. All are invited and welcome. ued support. Shown with Santos are Tom Le, 12th-grade assistant principal (left); and According to a member of ple but terrible with other an- Ol’Roy. Shari Lippe, 12th- grade counselor. the ASHLEY POINTE SUB- imals and children. The mem- See Page 1A for social me- DIVISION Facebook group, a ber has an infant and cannot dia on Dobie threat. Thursday, February 22, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Outstanding students of the month Dobie recognizes honored alumni More Outstanding students Continued from Page 1A Big 12 and in 1999 captained al Science and Engineering. Working with administrators from local Pasadena Independent School District cam- the Aggies to a berth in the Last fall, Christmas-Kelly puses, the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has begun recognizing outstand- College World Series. Two ing area students each month. The second group of students to be honored are pictured years ago, he was inducted below, along with a brief description of why they were selected. into the Pasadena ISD Ath- letics Hall of Fame. The year before that, he was inducted into the A&M Athletics Hall of Fame. Abidi is a former science coordinator at New York Uni- versity’s medical school who currently serves as a postdoc- toral associate at the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technol-

Vicknair remembered as perhaps the Christmas-Kelly most selfl ess and team-ori- completed her seventh sea- ented player ever to wear an son in the WNBA and her Aggies uniform. At Dobie, he second as a starting forward was lauded for both his hit- and double-digit scorer for ting and pitching. The Long- the Dallas Wings. She shot to horns’ starting quarterback national fame in college as a for two seasons, Scheschuk scoring dynamo for the Blue started three years for the Devils of Duke University. Longhorns’ baseball team and Over her junior and senior was chosen twice as district seasons at Duke, she led her Fourth-grader Savannah Flores-Lewis was selected as Frazier Elementary’s Out- MVP, All-Greater Houston team to back-to-back regu- standing Student of the Month for many reasons. She is always ready to lend a hand and fi rst-team all-state. Do- lar-season and Atlantic Coast and helps her teachers with whatever tasks are needed. Flores-Lewis is on the All A Abidi Conference tournament titles. Honor Roll, and also enjoys helping other students. Honoring her are, left to right, Roberts Middle School honored fi fth-grader Ethan Chavez (above, holding sign) as its ogy. She earned a bachelor of She became the 27th player Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce president; Wendy Wise- Outstanding Student of the Month. Chavez goes above and beyond academically and science in biomedical engi- in Duke women’s history to burn, Frazier principal; and Alyta Harrell, PISD associate superintendent. demonstrates good character and excellent citizenship in the classroom. He is always neering from Texas A&M in break the 1,000 mark for ca- willing to serve his classmates and teachers without hesitation. Shown with Chavez 2002, graduating cum laude, reer points. At Dobie, Christ- are, left to right, Christine Coppedge, Roberts assistant principal; Rebecca Dietz, as- and fi ve years later earned mas earned 10 varsity letters, sistant principal; Emily Cruz, Roberts counselor; Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington her doctorate in the same including four in track, where Chamber of Commerce president; and Deronda Pitre, counselor. fi eld from the University of she won a district title in the Texas-Austin. From 2000 to triple jump. In basketball, she 2007, she held four gradu- was a three-time all-district ate assistant and intern posi- selection and an all-region tions, including one with the pick her senior year when Neurosciences Department Parade Magazine named her at NASA. After interning at a fourth-team All-American. NYU in 2006, she joined the She averaged 18.7 points medical school’s Department and 9.6 rebounds her senior of Microbiology as the sci- season, leading her team to a Scheschuk ence coordinator with duties 32-7 record. that included grant-writing, Christmas-Kelly returned bie qualifi ed for the playoffs strategy analysis and commu- to the South Belt area last in each of his three seasons – nications. After three years, fall to provide Hurricane and to cap Scheschuk’s high Abidi accepted a fellowship Harvey refugees with shoes school career, the Longhorns in NYU’s Department of and sports gear. Her Dobie advanced to the regional fi - Medical Parasitology. The basketball jersey was retired nals. As an Aggie, he earned focus of her studies was the by the school last year during four letters as a hard-hitting treatment of malaria. Her cur- the McDonald’s Texas Invi- A&M fi rst baseman, twice rent postgraduate work is for tational Basketball Tourna- was named second-team All- MIT’s Department of Materi- ment. Feinberg headlines Lyceum event Pixar Animation Studios’ of photography for lighting encourages young girls and Danielle Feinberg will serve at Pixar Animation Studios. women to stay interested in Genoa Elementary second-grader Erick Ramirez (front) is an outstanding student both as the keynote speaker for She began her career at Pix- science and enjoys using the inside and outside the classroom. He gives his best, enjoys helping others and strives to San Jacinto College’s “Ex- ar in 1997, after receiving her excitement of moviemak- be a part of a team. He sets high personal goals and has the perseverance to accomplish traordinary Mystery: Unlock- Bachelor of Arts in computer ing to inspire her audience them. Recognizing Ramirez as the Outstanding Student of the Month are, left to right, ing your Potential” Lyceum science from Harvard Uni- showing them the math and Kenny Fernandez, member of PISD board and chamber of commerce; Tiffany Bennett, Thomas Hancock Elementary fourth-grade student Adriana Reyes (second from lecture event on Wednesday, versity. science behind computer an- Genoa principal; and Kristi Koncaba, chamber of commerce member. left) is honored by the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce as Outstand- Feb. 28, at the San Jacinto Her fi rst entry-level po- imation. ing Student of the Month for her school. Adriana has a friendly disposition and, College South campus. sition was as a render wran- She currently resides in although young, uses her voice of reason to gain the respect of her classmates. She This year’s event will fo- gler on the movie A Bug's Oakland, California, where is an avid reader, a member of the Broadcast Team and a 2018 spelling bee cham- cus on the college’s eight Life. Soon afterward, she was she has a fi ne art photogra- pion. Reyes embodies the spirit of a Hancock Bison through her genuine heart, career pathways: arts, hu- leading the otherwise all- phy company and serves on her strong work ethic and her perseverance. Shown, above, with Reyes are, left to manities, communication and male department. She went the advisory board for digital right, Kenny Fernandez, board member of the chamber and PISD; Kristi Koncaba, design; business; construc- on to direct the lighting of fi lmmaking at the Art Insti- chamber of commerce member; and Vernonica Sandoval, Hancock principal. tion, industry, manufacturing many Pixar’s fi lms, including tute of California. and transportation; educa- Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Extraordinary Mystery: tion; health sciences; public and served as the director Unlocking your Potential safety and human/consumer of photography for lighting takes place on Wednesday, services; science, technol- on the Oscar-winning fi lms Feb. 28, at the Proscenium ogy, engineering and math Finding Nemo, The Incredi- Theatre in the Marie Spence (STEM); and social and be- bles, Ratatouille and Wall•E, Flickinger Fine Arts Center havioral sciences. The event Feinberg's fi rst movie direct- at the San Jacinto College will feature a morning ses- ing the lighting as director South campus, 13735 Beam- sion and afternoon session of photography. Since then, er Road. with faculty speakers from she has served as director The morning session be- a wide range of disciplines. of photography for lighting gins at 10 a.m., and the after- Feinberg will give her key- on the Oscar-winning Pixar noon session begins at 1:30 note presentation at both ses- fi lm Brave and the 2018 Os- p.m. The event is free and Ninth-grader Bryan Albarran (holding sign) is a very conscientious student who goes sions. car-nominated Coco. open to the public. (See pho- above and beyond on a consistent basis and is always willing to help his fellow students. Feinberg is the director Feinberg says she always to on Page 4A.) Honoring the recognition as the Dobie9 Student of the month are, left to right, Kenny Fernandez, member of PISD board and chamber of commerce; Kristi Koncaba, cham- ber of commerce member; Ryan Peel, Dobie Early College High School dean; Michael Outstanding students of the month Van Essen, Dobie9 principal; and Erin Thompson, Dobie9 administrator.

Jessup Elementary student Gloria Garcia (front) of Cora Rivers’ fi rst-grade class is Jessup’s Student of the Month. Rivers noted Garcia has been a great student in class who works hard and remains persistent in her studies, making great progress in read- ing since her arrival after Hurricane Harvey. She has developed a love of reading and writing and can always be found with a book in her hands. In addition, she is a model student who sets a positive example for her classmates, always having a smile and kind words for everyone. She constantly encourages her peers to consider their choices in making decisions. According to Rivers, Garcia has been a joy to have in class and she is Moore Elementary fourth-grader Josiah Romero-Love (center) is a hard worker who nev- proud to be her teacher. Shown above are, left to right, Kenny Fernandez, member of er backs away from a challenge and has grown academically by leaps and bounds during PISD board and chamber of commerce; Dr. Angela Stallings, PISD associate superin- his time at Moore. He is a member of Moore’s Mighty Hawk News Team where he serves tendent; Ryan Pavone, Jessup principal; and Kristi Koncaba, chamber member. as a role model for others through his excellent behavior and character and is known as an exceptional young man and continues to make the teachers and staff of Moore Elementary The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce honored Bush Elementary fi rst-grad- proud. Recognizing him as Moore’s Outstanding Student of the Month are, left to right, er Paul Ontiveros (center) as the Outstanding Student of the Month. He earned the title Angelica Moreno-Perez, counselor/parent coordinator; Jill Lacamu, principal; Kay Bar- as one who has made outstanding academic progress and always has a positive attitude. bour, chamber president; and Alyta Harrell, PISD associate superintendent. Joining him are, left to right, Maria Hernandez, Bush assistant principal; Kenny Fer- nandez, member of PISD board and chamber of commerce; Kristi Koncaba, chamber member; Stephanie Miller, Bush principal; and Suzanne Anderson, Bush counselor.

Morris Middle School sixth-grader Linda Pham (holding sign) is recognized because Azul Pineda, a Meador Elementary fi rst-grader, proudly holds the Outstanding Stu- she is truly an outstanding student. Pham works diligently in all her classes, earning the dent of the Month sign. She earned the honor because she is known as one who is very All A Honor Roll award for the fi rst and second nine-weeks of school. She also received responsible and always stands out as trying to befriend and help others. She has a smile a Perfect Attendance award for the fi rst semester. In addition, she was nominated by on her face and a positive attitude that she shares with those around her. Joining Pineda her teachers for the prestigious Trailblazer Award recognizing her for displaying all the Fifth-grader Jorge Martinez (holding sign) is a hardworking student who loves to par- are, left to right, Tara Merida, Meador counselor; Angela Stallings, PISD associate su- characteristics of the Morris Guidelines For Success. The staff at Morris Middle school ticipate in class activities. He has great behavior and is always respectful to students and perintendent; Beverly Bolton, Meador principal; Kristi Koncaba, South Belt-Ellington is proud to honor Pham as Morris’ Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with her teachers. Honoring him as Melillo Middle School’s Outstanding Student of the Month Chamber of Commerce member; and Kenny Fernandez, member of PISD board and are, left to right, Alex Chavez, Morris assistant principal; Kenny Fernandez, member are, left to right, Kay Barbour, chamber president; Diane Wheeler, Melillo principal; chamber of commerce. (See more Outstanding Students on this page and Page 2A.) of PISD board and chamber of commerce; and Kristi Koncaba, chamber member. Adriana Saavedra, Melillo assistant principal; and Ana Moreno, Melillo counselor. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 2018 UHCL sets calendar The University of Hous- around the Greater Hous- Over The Back Fence by Alexis Feinberg to speak ton-Clear Lake has an- ton Area to focus on topics nounced its calendar of that impact K-12 education- events. al settings around science, Movie night at UHCL technology, engineering and presents Coco math. The conference will be Watch Coco, the story of held March 3 from 8 a.m. to Miguel, a young boy who 4 p.m. at UHCL, 2700 Bay HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM! Melillo Middle School FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS dreams of being a musician. Area Blvd. Special birthday greetings are sent Feb. Blow out the birthday candles for Andy The Leader sends happy birthday wishes As he plans to enter a music The conference features 25 from family and friends to Jim Muecke, Oquinn on Feb. 26. to friends who celebrate a birthday this week: contest against his family’s concurrent sessions, exhibi- an Edgebrook area resident active with com- Roberts Middle School Thursday, Feb. 22: Gerald Maduzia; wishes, Miguel ends up in the tors, door prizes and tours of munity volunteer work on road and drainage Marking a birthday Feb. 23 are Jessica Friday, Feb. 23: Mark Roberts, David colorful Land of the Dead. UHCL’s research facilities. projects. Ray and Tincy Varghese. Light the birthday Adkins, Brian Groff, Tonya Abel, Angie He then embarks on a jour- Keynote speaker Kenn Hey- SCHOOL DAZE candles Feb. 28 for Gladys Segura. Abel, Charlese Richard, James Spence ney to discover more about rick, consultant and former The following personnel and staff members Beverly Hills Intermediate and Liz Cantu; Saturday, Feb. 24: Wendy his Mexican family and cul- director of the science cur- of the Pasadena Independent School District Blow out the birthday candles on a dou- Sharpless, Andrew Belmarez, Ken ture. Show date and time is riculum for Texas Education celebrate birthdays Feb. 22 through Feb. 29. ble-layer cake Feb. 23 for Joseph Fee and Moore, L.A. Dalton, Michael Brown and Feb. 28, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Agency, will speak on this Bush Elementary Quan Nguyen. Michael Arroyo and Gary Rebecca Cappello; Sunday, Feb. 25: Frank in the Lecture Hall in the year’s theme, “New Horizons The day for a birthday gift for Martha Warner mark a birthday on Feb. 25. Acosta, Carla Burback, Kayla Ferrell, Student Services and Class- and Innovations in STEM.” Gomez is Feb. 23. Celebrating a birthday Feb. Thompson Intermediate Rene Hernandez, Kobe Ruiz-Estrada and room Building, University Registration is $40. UHCL 27 is Kristi Emler. Kristin Cortese celebrates a birthday Feb. Luciana Serrano; Monday, Feb. 26: Jimi of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 students can attend for $25 Frazier Elementary 24. Cebulla, Leah Williamson and Mark West; Bay Area Blvd. with a student ID. For more Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent Dobie High Tuesday, Feb. 27: Sarah Tremont, Cindy The fi lm won a Golden information, email stemcon to Brooke DuPont and Maria Munoz Feb. 27. On Feb. 22, birthday wishes are sent to Lori Banhart, Miguel Villarreal, Jared Layne Globe for Best Motion Pic- [email protected] or vis- Moore Elementary Sims. Sharing a double birthday celebration and Beth Northrup; and Wednesday, Feb. ture – Animated. Admission it www.uhcl.edu/education/ The day for a party for Cindy Montemayor Feb. 24 are Wendy Sharpless and Tamalar 28: Jessica Shannon, Rudy Peralez, Kim to the event is $4 and parking centers-initiatives/stem-con is Feb. 24. Blow out the birthday candles Feb. Whiting. Blow out the birthday candles on a Brown and James Myers. for the event is free. For more ference. 25 for Leah Laredo. Marking a birthday Feb. double-layer cake Feb. 25 for Kha Nguyen LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS information, call the student Art School for Children 28 is Adriana Ramirez. Priscilla Nguyen-Vu and Derek Rochelle. Celebrating a birth- Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, life offi ce at 283-283-2560. and Young Adults celebrates a long-awaited birthday on Feb. 29. day Feb. 27 are Nicolas Condon, Rachel congratulations, etc., to mynews@south CCISD Night at UHCL Students will express their South Belt Elementary Rodriguez and Christopher Rojas. Shay beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Clear Creek Independent creativity while learning Enjoying a birthday Feb. 25 is Rosa Woodruff, Zoila Salazar, Amada Tetuyev and Items must be submitted by Friday noon for School District students, par- about culture, history and sci- Salinas. David Chollett share a birthday Feb. 28. the next week’s publication. Pixar Animation Studios’ Danielle Feinberg will serve ents, teachers and adminis- ence in interactive art classes as the keynote speaker for San Jacinto College’s “Ex- trators can learn more about at UHCL. The classes will be traordinary Mystery: Unlocking your Potential” Ly- University of Houston-Clear held through April 5 at vari- ceum lecture event on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the San Lake as they mingle with uni- ous times and locations. Jacinto College South campus. (See related story on versity faculty and staff, lis- Elementary-age classes Meador holds Great Page 3A.) Photo by Deborah Coleman ten to “TED Talk”-styled re- will focus on creating origi- search presentations and tour nal artwork using clay, paint, campus facilities. pastels, markers and crayons UHCL recognizes The free event takes for “The Art of Space.” Kindness Challenge place Feb. 28, 6 to 8 p.m. in Advanced students in the Bayou Building Garden fourth through sixth grades Meador Elementary participated in a week-long Great Kindness Chal- scholarship recipients Room at UHCL. Check-in will create pixel origami lenge from Jan. 22 to 26. Students received acts of kindness checklists to begins at 5:30 p.m. Light re- sculpture, trading cards, perform at school and at home with their families. The University of Hous- ulty and staff, and to receive freshments will be served. game pieces and game boards The staff also received their own kindness checklists. Meador showed ton-Clear Lake’s College tips for academic success. To register, visit www.uhcl. to create their own game. school-to-school kindness by surprising Frazier Elementary with sweet of Education celebrated the The program featured a short edu/admissions/events/ccis Students in sixth through treats for every staff member. Although Meador promotes kindness all kickoff of its Success Through presentation by Tomball In- d-night. 12th grades can choose to year long it was great to have students so excited noticing others being Education Programs’ spring termediate School principal Art Gallery – “War-Toys: work with mixed media kind and talking about ways they have shown kindness. semester with a luncheon and UHCL educational lead- Israel, West Bank and or 2-D drawing and paint- Meador also received a Kindness Certifi ed School Certifi cate for par- recognizing its scholarship ership doctoral student, Bian- Gaza Strip” ing. Spots are available for ticipating in the week-long kindness challenge. recipients. STEP is a collab- ca Shaughnessy, who offered Gain a new perspective on students, ages 3½ to high Shown, right, is Meador’s third-grader Krystal Silva with a kindness orative effort between UHCL, words of encouragement to the psychological effects of school. Fees range from $100 sign that she made. fi ve area school districts and the aspiring educators. war violence on young chil- to $130 per student. Contact Shown, below, are some of the Meador staff making a kindness visit fi ve community colleges de- Scholarship recipients are dren in the new exhibit in the the Art School for Children at to Frazier. Left to right, are Angie Oquin, Frazier math coach and peer signed to create opportunities Adriana Chapa, Gretchen UHCL Art Gallery. The exhi- 281-283-3344 for more infor- facilitator; Kris Ponce, Frazier assistant principal; Tara Merida, Meador for students to explore teach- Hardy, Associate Dean and bition is on display through mation. counselor; Susan Blue, Frazier counselor/parent coordinator/CASE co- ing as a profession and to pre- Professor in Curriculum and March 15, Monday through Movie – The Shape of Water ordinator; Beverly Bolton, Meador principal; Wendy Wiseburn, Frazier pare them to become certifi ed Instruction Joan Pedro, John Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 The fi lm The Shape of Wa- principal; and Gracie Puente, Frazier reading peer facilitator. teachers. Jaramillo, Nancy Vega, Brit- p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. ter will be shown on March 3 Photos by Lanalisa Sinclair “We are proud of all of tnai Brown, Hortencia Armen- to noon. The exhibit is locat- at 7 p.m. at the Student Ser- our scholarship recipients,” ta, Jazmin Camaal, Eva Castel- ed at UHCL, 2700 Bay Area vices and Classroom Build- said STEP director and pro- lanos and Nguyen Van. Blvd. ing in the Lecture Hall at fessor of language arts Lil- UHCL STEP partners in- Los Angeles photographer UHCL, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. lian McEnery. “These teacher clude Goose Creek Consol- Brian McCarty allowed chil- Set in the Cold War era of candidates go on to graduate idated Independent School dren affected by war in Israel the United States, Elisa’s and then become contribut- District and Lee College, Gal- to art-direct his photos with life changes when she and a ing members and leaders in veston Independent School personal drawings from their co-worker discover a shock- the home districts from which District and Galveston Col- lives. The result is a unique ing, secret experiment in The they came. That is the beauty lege, Galena Park Indepen- juxtaposition captured in Shape of Water. of the STEP program Candi- dent School District and San digital images. The exhib- The fi lm stars Sally Haw- dates get to go back to work in Jacinto College North cam- it is presented as part of the kins and Octavia Spencer. the districts where they them- pus, San Jacinto College FotoFest 2018 Biennial Par- It has already garnered two selves often grew up.” South campus, Santa Fe In- ticipating Spaces program. Golden Globes and 13 Oscar The spring event gave dependent School District, Free parking is available in nominations. Afterward, join STEP students an opportu- Houston Independent School the visitor lot or student lot a discussion of the central nity to get acquainted with District and Houston Commu- D. For more information, themes in the fi lm led by As- each other, meet COE fac- nity College-Southeast. contact Art Gallery Director sociate Professor of Sociol- Jeff Bowen at 281-283-3376 ogy Stephen Cherry. Admis- or visit www.uhcl.edu/art-gal sion and parking for the event lery. is free. For more information, Exceptional Grooming at Common CLASP – “The Impact of call the student life offi ce at Sense Prices Immigration on Houston 283-283-2560. and the Texas Medical Habitat Work Days 281-484-9655 Center” Help maintain the beauty UHCL Associate Profes- of the UH-Clear Lake cam- sor of Sociology Stephen pus by volunteering at Habi- Cherry will lead a discussion tat Work Days each Tuesday on the impact of immigra- morning in March with the tion reform on the Houston Environmental Institute of area and the Texas Medical Houston. The dates will be Groom & Board Center, the largest medical March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9 Remember When complex in the world. The a.m., at the North Offi ce An- discussion will be on March nex at UHCL, 2700 Bay Area 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Blvd. 40 years ago (1978) 20 years ago (1998) ed a meet and greet to give the Varsity Division, earning between Beamer and Sabo, Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. the Bayou Building, Gar- Volunteers are asked to aid Preliminary work began Dobie junior Audra Re- residents a chance to famil- him a $1,500 scholarship. following outcry from com- 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes den Room, at UHCL, 2700 in upkeep, including clearing on the site of the Beamer sendez ended her reign as iarize themselves with candi- Dobie Coach Steven Higgin- munity leaders who opposed Bay Area Blvd. The event is paths, cleaning the pond and Road project between Kirk- queen of the Club Mexico dates who would appear on botham was named the Aca- the development. The issue of free and open to everyone. other conservation tasks. For wood and Sagemont subdivi- Bello. Resendez received a the March 4 primary ballots. demic Decathlon Coach of government-subsidized hous- BFBGrooming.com Free parking is available in more information, call UHCL sions. scholarship, watch and ring All contestants running for the Year for the state of Texas ing has long been a contro- the Visitor Lot D. For more Environmental Institute of Mike Reichert, a nephew during her reign as queen. local congressional and legis- at the event. A member of the versial one in the South Belt information, contact the Houston at 281-283-3950 or of a cattle owner, reported that Pasadena Independent lative seats, as well as for 1995 Dobie Decathlon team community. A primary con- UHCL Alumni Association email [email protected]. To learn he had been shot at by an indi- School District released a justice of the peace and con- under the direction of for- cern is the high concentration at 281-283-2021. more, visit www.uhcl.edu/en vidual who was on his uncle’s book covering the 100-year stable, were invited to partic- mer Dobie Decathlon Coach of existing low-income apart- Flood problems? Friday Morning vironmental-institute. leased property shooting cows. history of the district to com- ipate. Richard Golenko (another ment complexes already in Continuing Education Center for Executive 35 years ago (1983) memorate the district’s cen- 5 years ago (2013) Coach of the Year recipient), the area. There are currently You can go home again... Drainage work and oth- tennial anniversary. A motorcyclist was killed Learn about the importance Education – Higginbotham (now retired) at least 10 government-sub- ® of the relationship between the “Strategic Utilization of er groundwork began on the 15 years ago (2003) in a traffi c accident that took consistently led his students sidized apartment complexes Let Farmers help. Persian and Babylonian Em- Leadership Skills” Highland Meadow Apart- More than 300 South Belt place in the 1000 block of to victory, claiming multiple between Almeda Mall and pires or hear about the history Managers and leaders in ments. residents attended the city of Genoa Red Bluff Road. The regional and state titles since Dixie Farm Road. Low-in- At Farmers, we know that you insure of organized criminals and the today’s workforce must be ef- Clear Creek principal, Houston’s annual Capital Im- victim, Daniel Martinez, 57, taking the reins in 2006. come developments also tra- your home to get things back to normal unique methods authorities fective in leading their teams Henry Bauerschlag, asked provement Projects meeting was pronounced dead at the The South Belt-Ellington ditionally put an extra strain if something unexpected happens. That’s the district’s board of trustees at San Jacinto College. have used to stop them in the to make a positive organiza- scene. According to police, Chamber of Commerce held on local fi re departments and why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service to reassign him back to class- Clear Brook Indepen- Martinez was driving a Har- its 33rd annual installation fi nal session of Friday Morn- tional impact. In this course law enforcement agencies. you get from a Farmers agent. Call me ing Continuing Education’s from UHCL’s Center for Ex- room teaching. dent School District board ley Davidson motorcycle and banquet on Thursday, Feb. According to offi cials from Winter Series on March 2, ecutive Education Manage- Dobie students Patricia of trustees unanimously ap- traveling east on Genoa Red 23. Newly elected Harris the Clear Brook City Munic- and get a quote on the insurance that from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bay- ment and Leadership Certif- Russell and Jonathan Pyle proved a schoolhouse bond Bluff Road as a red Ford County Precinct 1 Commis- ipal Utility District, the sub- helps get you back where you belong. ou Building, Garden Room, at icate program, participants received the Youth Perfor- proposal for the addition of a F-250 pickup truck towing a sioner Rodney Ellis served as sidized Highland Meadow Michael W. Jewell, CLU UHCL, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. will learn characteristics of mance Award. ninth-grade center to the high trailer with lawn equipment guest speaker at the event. Dr. Village apartment complex Members pay a one-time leadership, defi ne and create 30 years ago (1988) school. was traveling west on the Victor Van Phan, an orthope- has roughly fi ve times more 12929 Gulf Freeway membership fee of $26 and a leadership-development plan Two Dobie High School Helen Craddock of C&D street. When the driver of the dic surgeon from Memorial annual calls for police and Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) $18 for each class. and learn strategies to increase students, Evelyn Zera and Burger Shoppe died after truck turned left (south) on Hermann Southeast Hospital, ambulance service than sin- The membership fee in- skills. Lynne Etheredge, were complications from surgery. Old Genoa Red Bluff Road, was named the chamber’s Cit- gle-family residences in the 281-481-2121 cludes class materials, bor- The course is scheduled named National Merit fi nal- 1978 Dobie graduate the motorcyclist struck the izen of the Year. The previous community. farmersagent.com/mjewell rowing privileges at the for March 9 and 23 at 9 a.m. ists. James Schroder, 42, was trailer and died at the scene. year at the chamber’s annual UHCL library and discounts at the University of Hous- Two local state represen- killed in an automobile acci- The driver of the truck did top-10 graduate luncheon, at the UHCL Bookstore and ton-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay tatives announced the forma- dent on Highway 146. not show signs of intoxica- Phan, 1988 Dobie graduate, Patio Café. Parking permits Area Blvd. The fee is $850 tion of a bipartisan legislative 10 years ago (2008) tion. He was cited for failure pledged to donate $10,000 are available in the Bayou for two sessions; students group to consider changes in The South Belt-Ellington to yield the right of way and annually in scholarship funds FURNITURE RE-DO Building, Room 1618 for must attend both sessions to Texas waste disposal laws. Chamber of Commerce held released. to local students. Memorial $5. To register, visit www. receive credit. 25 years ago (1993) its 24th annual banquet. The 1 year ago (2017) Hermann Southeast Hospital uhcl.edu/academics/ex Students who register Texas sculptor Max event was attended by area The Dobie Academic De- CEO Kyle Preston accepted • Re-Pair • Re-Finish tended/friday-morning-ce. must have already taken Greiner Jr. presented a life- business leaders, along with cathlon team excelled at the the award on Phan’s behalf, The Greater Houston Area MLCP 101 Effective Appli- sized Divine Servant statue several local elected offi- state competition, held in as he was unable to attend • Re-Glue • Re-Screw STEM Conference cation of Supervisory Tech- to Sagemont Church. The cials. The banquet’s theme San Antonio from Feb. 23- the function due to a sched- ‘We Re-Do For You’ Hosted by UH-Clear niques course. To register or church planned to build was, “A Salute to the 147th 26. The Longhorn team took uling confl ict with one of his Lake and UTMB Health, the for more information, visit a multi-story atrium-type Fighter Wing” and was also home fourth place overall in children’s events. The Chair- For Free Estimates Call: second annual conference www.uhcl.edu/center-exec prayer garden to display the attended by several members the tournament and second man’s Award was present- Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 brings together educators, re- utive-education/center-ser statue. of the Texas Air National place in Super Quiz, an- ed to Rebecca Lilley, who searchers and exhibitors from vices. Sagemont Baptist Church Guard. Outgoing chamber swering 34 of 36 questions serves as director of Physi- was offi cially renamed president George Valtasa- correctly. Individual medal cian Resources at Memorial Sagemont Church. The Rev. ros presented the Citizen of winners from Dobie includ- Hermann Southeast Hospi- John Morgan, senior pastor at the Year award to Dr. Dixie ed Christine Perry (Varsity tal. Lilley serves on several ant? the church, said they wanted Melillo, the founder of the Division: fi rst place in liter- boards and nonprofi t groups, WALKER LAW OFFICES egn to remove the denomination- nonprofit organization The ature and third place in es- and the hospital has fl our- e Pr al name which could possibly Rose. say), Adrian De Los Santos ished under her direction, Milton Walker, J.D. I b hinder the church reaching Jacqueline Ann Cheramie (Varsity Division: third place ould taking home multiple awards C people. died. Cheramie was a long- in literature and third place and honors. 281-481-0909 I need a pregnancy test Due to no hot water at Do- time employee at both the in art), Bill Huynh (Hon- Houston City Council an- bie High School after a new Clear Creek and Pasadena WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES I need to know what to do ors Division: second place nounced Wednesday, Feb. 22, boiler was installed, the City independent school districts. in social science and third it withdrew its support for We are here for you. We care!! BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS All Services are Free and Confidential. of Houston Health Depart- Her most recent position was place in literature) and Jay the proposed development ment would not allow food secretary to Dobie principal Do (Scholastic Division: fi rst of The Kirkway, a subsi- LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT 281-484-0005 to be prepared in the cafete- Steve Jamail. place in interview). De Los dized apartment complex that www.walkerlaw.com Beltway 8 South ria. Prepared food had to be The South Belt-Ellington Santos was awarded fourth would have been located on Crisis Pregnancy Center brought on campus for sale. Chamber of Commerce host- place overall individual in the north side of Beltway 8 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Thursday, February 22, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Clear Creek ISD announces 2017 Perrys celebrate 60th wedding anniversary livestock show, auction results The community was out in the CCISD FFA program and dedication as students ex- rectly to the students to use full force to support the 36th students. hibited their livestock and for their college education. Annual Clear Creek Indepen- Held at the West Agri- non-livestock projects for The Grand Champion dent School District Live- culture Barn on Feb. 1, the proud parents, district staff Steer was raised by Lexi stock Show and Auction. The auction was the culmination and community members. Armstrong, a sophomore at event generated $185,000 for of months of hard work and The money raised goes di- Clear Brook High School

Species and Award Student School Buyer Sale Amount Grand Champion Steer Lexi Armstrong BROOK Norman Frede Chevrolet $13,000.00 Grand Champion Swine Jordan Adams CREEK MaximGroup $5,000.00 Grand Champion Lamb Ashlyn Corona BROOK Vanderford Air Inc. $3,200.00 Grand Champion Goat Yancey Grice CREEK PBK $2,500.00 Grand Champion Turkey Jacob Sawyer CREEK The Jackson Family $2,200.00 Grand Champion Broilers Anthony Borrego CREEK Lansdowne-Moody Co $1,700.00 Grand Champion Rabbits William Thornton BROOK Engle Family $1,500.00 Best of Show Ag Mech Morgan Irwin CREEK Low Process Solutions $2,500.00 Best of Show Horticulture Emily Jones CREEK The Jackson Family $1,000.00 Best of Show Floral Design Madison Baugh LAKE League City Lions Club $400.00 Best of Show Visual Arts Emily Jones CREEK MaximGroup $300.00 Best of Show Foodscience Morgan Penrod CREEK The deMasi Family $350.00 Reserve Champion Steer Isabell Cranfi ll SPRINGS MaximGroup $6,000.00 Reserve Champion Swine Tyler Totty FALLS Vanderford Air Inc. $3,000.00 Reserve Champion Lamb Had ley Lowery SPRINGS Doctor Cool & Professor Heat $2,200.00 Reserve Champion Goat Emily Jones CREEK Jackie & Jon Hodges $2,500.00 Reserve Champion Turkey Aaron Douglas LAKE Engle Family $2,500.00 Reserve Champion Broilers Layni Armstrong BROOK The Jackson Family $1,200.00 Reserve Champion Rabbits Jennifer Robinson SPRINGS Dawn Gibbs $1,000.00 List released of homes requiring elevation After submitting an open 114 were located in ZIP the 2100 block of Bronson; Cooperstown; four lots in records request to the City code 77089; 85 were locat- one lot in the 800 block of the 12600 block of Ellen- of Houston, the Leader has ed in ZIP code 77034; and Creager; two lots in the 300 ville; one lot in the 11900 received a list of area homes 39 were located in ZIP code block of Dalby; one lot in the block of Fairbury; three lots Bob and Lena Perry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. Bob. The family legacy began when Bob and Lena decided to venture that have been designated as 77075. 8400 block of Delwin; one in the 12000 block of Fair- 10 at the grand opening of the Perry’s Steakhouse in Grapevine, Texas, out and open their own business. They opened a local meat market on being “substantially dam- Contrary to earlier re- lot in the 2400 block of Del- bury; two lots in the 12100 with all their children. Bob and Lena met in Galveston in 1957 when Scarsdale Boulevard in March of 1980. The entire family were involved aged” and will likely need ports, the Leader has now win; one lot in the 300 block block of Fairbury; one lot young Bob was selling Christmas cards door-to-door. Lena’s mother in the business and they all have many happy stories of waiting on cus- to be elevated by at least 12 learned that some residents of Eastlake; three lots in the in the 12200 block of Fair- ordered Lena to come downstairs to meet the handsome young man tomers and learning the ways of the business. Bobby was Bob’s assistant inches, should the residents living in unincorporated 700 block of Edgebrook; one bury; one lot in the 11800 selling Christmas cards. There was an immediate attraction. The young when it came to butchering for many years. Bobby has recently retired wish to remain living in the parts of Harris County may lot in the 500 block of Edge- block of Flushing Mead- couple married in 1958 in Galveston and moved to Houston the same from the business. In the late ’80s, their son Christopher expanded the house. also be required to elevate brook; four lots in the 500 ows; three lots in the 11900 year to live near the downtown area. They started a family in 1959 and meat market to a small deli/barbecue hot spot. The fi rst Perry’s Grille & Due to privacy concerns, their homes. The Leader has block of Elton; three lots block of Flushing Mead- had fi ve children, Concetta Marie Perry Ligori and husband Terry; Steakhouse in 1988 was born with the enthusiasm and passion of Chris. the city has not released the also fi led a records request in the 600 block of Elton; ows; one lot in the 12000 Angela Marie Perry; Bobby Lee Perry Jr.; Jacqueline Marie Perry This is where Lena’s expertise and her sense of style bloomed. Lena complete addresses or the with the county to identify four lots in the 2100 block block of Flushing Meadows; Blanchard; and Christopher Vernon Perry and wife Holly. The family and Chris worked hand in hand designing the new local restaurant. In names of the homeowners these houses. See future edi- of Frey; one lot in the 300 one lot in the 12100 block moved to the Sagemont area in 1965 and resided at 11522 Sagedowne 1997, Bob and Lena moved to League City and throughout the years but merely the street names tions of the Leader for addi- block of Gilpin; three lots of Flushing Meadows; six Lane for more than thirty years. The house was torn down in 2007, due have gained 11 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren and block numbers. Resi- tional information. in the 500 block of Globe; lots in the 12200 block of to fl ood issues. All fi ve children attended J. Frank Dobie high school and include Anthony Neal Ligori, son of Concetta and Terry Ligori; Nich- dents wishing to check the Homeowners within the two lots in the 600 block of Flushing Meadows; one lot all fi ve children were involved in baseball. Bob coached his two sons olas Lee Perry; Christopher Phillip Perry; Andrew Shawn Perry; Mi- status of their home should city limits may contest their Globe; one lot in the 1400 in the 12300 block of Flush- Bobby Jr. and Christopher for many years. Bob and Lena spent every chael Anthony Perry and Zachary Thomas Perry, sons of Bobby Jr.; call the city’s Floodplain substantial-damage designa- block of Globe; three lots in ing Meadows; one lot in the weekend at the baseball fi eld moving from fi eld to fi eld to be able to see Patrick Michael Blanchard; Cameron Brian Blanchard and Lauren Management Offi ce at 832- tion by submitting an appeal the 10300 block of Hinds; 12800 block of Gotham; one all the games. Sadly Bob and Lena lost their daughter Angela at the age Angela Blanchard, children of Jacqueline Blanchard; and Alex Chris- 394-8854. at www.publicworks.hous one lot in the 1400 block of lot in the 12100 block of of 19 in 1979 in a car accident. The Perrys were a tightly knit family topher Perry and Jake Gregory Perry, sons of Chris and Holly Perry. According to the city, a tontx.gov/fl oodplain.html. Laskey; one lot in the 2100 New Brunswick; four lots and they experienced many years of happy memories, backyard bar- Unfortunately, the Perry family lost one of their grandchildren Micheal house is considered substan- The following is a list block of Loving; one lot in in the 12300 block of New becues, many pool parties with family and friends and so much more. Anthony Perry, son of Bobby Perry Jr., in 2014. The Perry organization tially damaged if the damage of homes in the South Belt the 500 block of Marleen; Brunswick; three lots in the Bob was an avid golfer and was a member of Golf Crest Country Club has grown and now includes two Perry & Son’s meat market/restaurant to the home is such that the community that are affected one lot in the 600 block of 12100 block of Newrochelle; for many years. This is where he achieved the nickname Bogey Bob locations and 15 Steakhouses throughout Texas and out of state loca- total cost of restoring it to its by city regulations that re- Marleen; one lot in the 800 one lot in the 13000 block from his golfi ng buddies. Not to mention Bob made three holes-in-one tions - Illinois, Colorado and Alabama. The Perrys plan to open the next pre-damage condition equals quire residents to either ele- block of Marleen; four lots of Nyack; three lots in the over the years. He made many friends on the course and everyone knew location during the holiday season 2018 in the River Oaks area. or exceeds 50 percent of the vate their homes or contest in the 1200 block of Mar- 12000 block of Pompton; pre-damage market value of the city’s substantially dam- leen; two lots in the 1300 three lots in the 12100 block the structure only (i.e., not aged designation: block of Marleen; two lots in of Pompton; three lots in including the land value). 77034 the 1400 block of Marleen; the 12500 block of Ravena To date, two batches of Two lots in the 700 block two lots in the 2100 block Court; two lots in the 12000 Ellis applauds Fifth Circuit ruling on bail case notifi cation letters have been of Arvana; four lots in the 300 of Nell; two lots in the 2100 block of Ryewater; one lot Harris County Commis- O’Donnell v. Harris Coun- judges held that the county indefensible bail system that Loetha Shanta McGruder mailed to residents. A third block of Arvana; four lots in block of Parakeet; four lots in the 12100 block of Rye- sioner Rodney Ellis applaud- ty. In an opinion drafted by must follow Rosenthal’s in- violates the Constitution and and Robert Ryan Ford, who and fi nal batch of letters is the 2200 block of Avenell; in the 500 block of Regal; water; one lot in the 12200 ed a federal appeals court that Judge Edith Brown Clement, junctive procedures until she punishes people simply be- were locked up when they expected to be mailed next three lots in the 2300 block three lots in the 500 block block of Ryewater; one lot ruled Wednesday, Feb. 14, the the appellate court held, “We crafts new procedures that cause they are poor. The rul- could not afford money bail. month. of Avenell; one lot in the of Roper; one lot in the 500 in the 12300 block of Rye- county’s wealth-based bail are satisfi ed that the court had more directly address the con- ing is a signifi cant victory for Last year, Ellis fi led an amic- In all, 238 local homes 2400 block of Avenell; one block of Shawnee; one lot in water; one lot in the 10800 policy violates the Constitu- suffi cient evidence to con- stitutional violations. justice and offers further proof us brief in Rosenthal’s court should have received a no- lot in the 600 block of Bar- the 600 block of Shawnee; block of Sagecrest; one lot tion because it jails misde- clude that Harris County’s “With this decision, the con- that it is time for Harris County that discussed Harris Coun- tifi cation letter. Of those, row Downs Way; one lot in two lots in the 500 block of in the 11100 block of Sage- meanor defendants simply be- use of secured bail violated servative 5th Circuit is telling to settle this lawsuit and enact ty’s history of discriminatory Sulphur; three lots in the 600 downe; six lots in the 11400 cause they cannot pay money equal protection.” The panel Harris County that it’s uncon- meaningful reforms that treat treatment of poor defendants block of Sulphur; two lots in block of Sagedowne; three bail. also dismissed Harris Coun- stitutional to have two justice all people equally and fairly of color and that agreed with the 2100 block of Theta; and lots in the 11500 block of A three-judge panel of ty Sheriff Ed Gonzalez from systems: one for the rich and under the law.” the O’Donnell plaintiffs’ as- fi ve lots in the 2100 block of Sagedowne; three lots in the the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of the lawsuit and directed U.S. one for the poor,” Ellis said. Rosenthal entered a pre- sertions that the bail scheme is Thurmon. 11600 block of Sagedowne; Appeals largely ruled against District Judge Lee Rosenthal “Yet Harris County has already liminary injunction against unconstitutional. 77075 two lots in the 11800 block Harris County in an appeal to craft a narrower injunction. spent more than $5 million de- Harris County last April after In addition to Clement, the Two lots in the 10900 of Sagedowne; two lots in that the county brought in However, the appeals court fending a morally and legally fi nding that the county treats three-judge panel that ruled on SSouthouth BeltBelt block of Arendale; one lot in the 11900 block of Sage- indigent misdemeanor defen- the county’s appeal also con- the 10700 block of Ballan- downe; two lots in the 11300 dants unequally solely because sisted of Edward Prado and GGraphicsraphics tine; two lots in the 10800 block of Sagehaven; two Martin seeks community input they cannot afford money bail. Catharina Haynes. The coun- block of Ballantine; one lot lots in the 11000 block of Continued from Page 1 The 500-year fl oodplain council member. She further found that Har- ty now can seek permission in the 10900 block of Bal- Sageheather; two lots in the fl oodplain and protect “X has a 0.2 percent chance of The ordinance will be pre- ris County’s pretrial detention for rehearing of its appeal by lantine; fi ve lots in the 8200 11100 block of Sageheather; & PrintingPrinting feet” of 500-year fl ood ele- occurring. sented to council on Feb. 28. procedures for misdemeanor that panel or to have its appeal block of Coastway; one lot in four lots in the 11400 block vation. It would also include Public input To read Mayor Sylves- cases lack due process because heard by all the judges on the the 8300 block of Coastway; of Sagehurst; two lots in the no net fi ll in the 500-year Public input on Chapter ter Turner’s statement on defendants are not informed of 5th Circuit. It also can seek One stop for all your wedding needs: one lot in the 7500 block of 11500 block of Sagehurst; fl oodplain. (“X feet” in the 19 can be made: the fl ood ordinance, vis- the signifi cance of being able permission to have the 5th Cir- Garden Parks; four lots in the two lots in the 10800 block proposed revisions is still to • through an online sur- it mailchi.mp/houstontx/ to afford money bail. Her pre- cuit’s decision reviewed by the 8200 block of Gulf Tree; two of Sageleaf; one lot in the • Invitations • Reception Cards be determined following the vey at www.surveymonkey. mayors-statement-on-why- liminary injunction required U.S. Supreme Court. lots in the 10900 block of 10900 block of Sagepark; public input period.) com/r/houston19 (closes proposed-flood-ordinances- Gonzalez to release indigent Rosenthal stated in her • Response Cards Gulfdale; three in the 8200 one lot in the 11000 block The 100-year fl oodplain is Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m.); deserve-action-as-soon-as- misdemeanor defendants with- April order that she would block of Lettie; eight lots of Sageriver; one lot in the • Thank You Notes land that is predicted to fl ood • by emailing the Houston possible?e=473907e042. in 24 hours of arrest if they schedule a trial on the merits in the 8300 block of Lettie; 11000 block of Sageview; during a 100-year storm, Public Works Department at For additional informa- could not afford to post a mon- of the lawsuit, but also warned seven lots in the 8400 block three lots in the 11000 block • Matchbooks which has a 1 percent chance [email protected]; tion, contact the District E ey bond. that the plaintiffs have a great of Lettie; one lot in the 8000 of Sagewind; one lot in the of occurring in any given or offi ce at 832-393-3008 or The bail lawsuit was likelihood of winning that tri- • Scrolls • Napkins block of Springtime; and one 10800 block of Sagewind; year. • by contacting your local [email protected]. brought in May 2016 by Ma- al. The trial is expected to be lot in the 10300 block of Sto- one lot in the 12700 block of randa Lynn O’Donnell, who scheduled soon. ver. Sarnac; 11 lots in the 12000 spent more than two days in Ellis stated, “With regard 11555 Beamer 77089 block of Sherrill; three lots in ABWA SEEN meeting announced jail because she could not af- to the remedy, I am confi dent One lot in the 12500 the 11900 block of Wessex; Join the South East Express Network of American Business Women’s Association for their ford $2,500 bond after being that once additional evidence 281-484-4337 block of Astoria; one lot in two lots in the 12000 block monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbe- arrested on charges of driv- has been presented, the fed- the 12700 block of Chau- of Wessex; three lots in the que, private meeting room, in Pearland. Tom Reid, the mayor of Pearland, will speak at the ing with an invalid license. eral courts will implement a mont; one lot in the 12600 12100 block of Wessex; and March meeting. Reid will be discussing what’s new in Pearland and the new 288 tollway. Her lawsuit was merged with bail system in Harris County block of Cooperstown; two two lots in the 12200 block Come get the latest Pearland scoop and network one’s business. The cost is $20 and it covers another lawsuit fi led by two that protects the constitutional lots in the 12700 block of of Wessex. the meal and meeting fee. RSVP by March 6 at www.seen-abwa.org. misdemeanor defendants, rights of everyone.” Frazier students play chess CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Shown are, left to right, Aiden Aguilar and Aubrey Reyes, who represented Frazier Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Elementary at the Pasadena Independent School District Spring Chess Tournament. Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Reyes took third place and Aguilar took fourth place in the third-grade division. See Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. next week’s issue for all the winners of the PISD Spring Chess Tournament. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Photo by Susan Blue children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 2018 J. Frank Dobie AFJROTC needs help getting to national drill competition By Laura Benavides Scallan serves Offi cer Training Corps Team Competition in Daytona There are 21 Dobie als, but they cannot get there hours. They know that Valdez the state of Texas. Hurricane don’t know what they need or best. The J. Frank Dobie High needs help getting to attend Beach, Florida, on May 4 and AFJROTC students preparing on their own. The estimated will not reward them if they do Harvey has also played a big if they need help with some- “Our goal is not just going School Air Force Junior Re- the National High School Drill 5. and practicing to attend nation- cost for 21 students and their not work hard and prove that part in these students’ lives. thing. In every single compe- there but placing there. That chaperons to attend nationals they can achieve greatness. Some were affected by the tition, we take the best and would be like an honor,” said is $16,000. The cadets are en- “My goal this year was damage and destruction the do the best we can, but some- Carmona. “If we get there gaged in fundraisers and will to place at every single com- storm caused. Being able to times we need people to step and if we place, that would participate in the annual Bata- petition, and so far that has overcome such devastation up and help us.” be like ‘Hey Houston, the an Death March Memorial happened,” said Hannah Lan- has not been easy, but these These students have set people who you didn’t know Hike to help raise money to get caster, Dobie AFJROTC cadet cadets are determined to their goal to not only attend are now getting noticed for them to the national competi- captain. “It was to bring my move forward and do what- nationals, but to place there. the things we have worked tion, but still that is not enough. team to nationals before I grad- ever it takes to make their The cadets want to represent hard for in the past year.’” “We are trying to see what uate.” nationals dream come true. Dobie High School and the To make help the Dobie we can do to get that money,” The Dobie AFJROTC “We want to be helped,” South Belt community at AFJROTC reach their goal of said Guadalupe Carmona, wants to send a total of three said Carmona. “I feel like a this competition and show attending Nationals, contact Dobie AFJRTOTC cadet ma- teams to nationals. The three lot of people don’t focus on everyone they can overcome Valdez at EBValdez@pasa jor. “We are planning to do teams are the Female Color the ROTC in schools. They all obstacles and be the very denaisd.org. fundraisers, and we are getting Guard that include Tatiana some ideas. We are just trying Chacon, Guadalupe Carmona, to see what we can do to reach Trinity Maxwell and Shari- SJC announces calendar that goal.” el Figueroa; the Male Color From monetary donations Guard that includes Kevin San Jac College has an- in Building 2, room N-2.112. 2786 or email communityed to actual supplies, the Dobie Valladares, Oscar Puente, Mat- nounced its upcoming calen- The Community Education [email protected]. AFJROTC is open to all help thew Malone and Oscar Vel- dar. Centers will host the follow- Stretching and Relaxation, from the community. asquez; and the Armed Drill Spring 2018 registration ing February workshops that Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. “We have also been trying Team that includes Hannah Registration for the spring are free and open to the pub- Spanish for Beginners, to solicit assistance in purchas- Lancaster, Nick Cook, Sammy 2018 semester is open. Pay- lic. To register, call 281-478- Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. ing garment bags and uniform Avalos, Angel Aguilar, Rafael ment is due upon registration. type items that will help with Coreas, Angel Tran, Mason For information on registering, COUPON the teams to perform better Poole, Sebastian Herrera, Ari- visit sanjac.edu/apply-register/ FOUNDATION REPAIR and look sharper out on the el Martinez, Trang Vu, Daeton overview/registration. $ drill pads,” added Senior Mas- Harding, Patrick Tran and Men’s basketball 200 OFF OR ter Sgt. Everett Valdez, Dobie Adam Gil. The SJC men’s basketball (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR AFJROTC aerospace science For some of these stu- team will face Angelina Col- instructor. dents, it would mean the lege on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. On top of trying to fi nd world to be able to attend at 7 p.m. All home games are funds to be able to attend na- nationals. Some of these stu- played at the Central campus J. Frank Dobie High School Air Force Junior Reserves Hannah Lancaster, Ariel Martinez, Trang Vu, Angel Agu- tionals, the students are also dents are seniors so it is their in Anders Gymnasium, Build- FOUNDATION REPAIR Offi cer Training Corps cadets want to attend the National ilar, Oscar Puente, Oscar Velasquez, Matthew Malone, hard at work practicing their last chance to be able to com- ing 18 and are free and open to High School Drill Team Competition. Shown, left to right, Kevin Williams, (back row) Adam Gil, Rafael Coreas, drills and keeping up their pete in nationals with their the public. For a full schedule, UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR are some of the members (front row) Tatiana Chacon, Nicolas Cook and Sebastion Herrera. The students make grades to be eligible. The ca- fellow cadets. Others, such visit sanjacsports.com. Guadalupe Carmona, Shariel Figueroa, Trinity Maxwell, up the three teams that want to compete. HOUSE LEVELING dets practice fi ve days a week as Oscar Puente, cadet cap- Community Education Patrick Tran, Angel Tran, Mason Poole, Sammy Avalos, Photo by Laura Benavides Scallan after school for about two tain, have never been outside The SJC Central Campus Community Education Cen- ter is located at 8060 Spencer Allied Foundations Highway in Pasadena in Build- ing 1, room C-1.108. The San San Jacinto College honored at State of the City luncheon Jacinto College North Campus 281-479-5247 Community Education Center is located at 5800 Uvalde Road. FREE ESTIMATES Dobie threats . . . Continued from Page 1A their parents should have received a notifi cation on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Accord- ing to CNN, there were a minimum of 56 such threats NOW ENROLLING! throughout the country – at least seven of which were in We are currently admitting children from 3 months to the Houston area. 5 years of age (birthdays after September 1st). Our Dobie offi cials did hold a program is standards-based and offers meaningful lock-down drill on Tuesday, learning experiences within a Catholic setting. We aim Feb. 20, but Moses said the exercise had been planned to prepare your child for their elementary and months in advance of the Park- Catholic school education. land shooting. Moses further said, unlike most drills at the We offer multiple extended care options to meet your school, students and parents scheduling needs including our Pre-K4 bridge to were given advance notice, as Kindergarten class and our after school care for to not traumatize them. students enrolled in neighboring elementary schools. “I didn’t want to do it with- out warning,” Moses said. “It went exceptionally well, and For more information, go to www.stlukesecc.com or the students took it very seri- contact the ECC directly at (281) 741-7497 Attending the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce luncheon honoring San Jacinto Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College; Rep. Dennis Paul; Sen. Larry Tay- ously.” email [email protected] College are, left to right, Larry Wilson, member, San Jacinto College board of trust- lor; Rep. Ana Hernandez; Tonya Robertson, standing for Rep. Briscoe Cain; Kelly Moses said such lock-down ees; Marie Flickinger, chair, San Jacinto College board of trustees; Jack Morman, Waterman, district director for U.S. Congressman Brian Babin; and John Moon Jr., drills take place roughly once a commissioner, Harris County Precinct 2; Jeff Wagner, mayor, city of Pasadena; Dr. member, San Jacinto College board of trustees. Photo by Amanda Fenwick year. stlukesecc.com San Jac named business of the year The Pasadena Chamber dena Chamber of Commerce ty for more than 50 years, and “I want to thank the Pasa- has selected San Jacinto Col- Business of the Year on be- student success has always dena Chamber of Commerce lege as its 2018 Business of half of San Jacinto College, been the focus of what we do and its Board of Directors the Year. our board of trustees, our em- every day. Whatever goals our for recognizing San Jacinto The college was honored ployees and students,” said students have, we have the College as its business of the at the annual State of the City Chancellor Dr. Brenda Helly- support to help them along year.” luncheon on Feb. 15. er. their path so that they can earn More than 700 business “I am honored to accept “San Jacinto College has their certifi cate or associate and community leaders at- the recognition as the Pasa- been a part of this communi- degree. tended the chamber’s annual State of the City luncheon, where the college was recog- Students return to original campus nized for its support of and commitment to the city of Continued from Page 1A Approved by voters as to Thompson, Beverly Hills Pasadena. A second option that was part of a 2014 bond propos- and Bondy intermediates Last year’s Business of the considered involved relocating al, the proposed Intermedi- based on projected numbers. Year recipient, Mariselle Qui- the campus to a piece of prop- ate No. 11 in the Riverstone Parents should have re- jano, McDonald’s franchise erty near the Riverstone Ranch Ranch area will now move ceived a letter notifying them owner, presented Hellyer and subdivision that is already forward as originally planned that the original campus has San Jacinto College board of owned by the school district. to provide enrollment relief reopened. trustees members with the award. In addition, U.S. Congress- man Brian Babin, the Texas Matching funds available for sign Senate and House of Repre- Continued from Page 1A the sign is installed and op- and It Opened Up My Eyes. sentatives, Harris County Pre- come up with only half that erational. For additional informa- cinct 2 Commissioner Jack – around $18,000. To donate, visit www. tion on the project, contact Morman, and the city of Pas- Donors, both private and donorschoose.org/we- the school’s Special Proj- adena presented the college corporate, will be recog- teach/4831404 then click on ects Committee at 713-740- with proclamations and rec- nized on the marquee once the tab titled I Saw the Sign 0520. ognitions for the honor. Atkinson working to update sign

Noting the work of updating the school sign are Rich- Tulu Sarkar fourth-grade class; Rihanna Ramkissoon, ard Whittaker, math peer facilitator; Edgar Orozco, Jennifer Youngblood’s fourth-grade class; and Kim Jennifer Youngblood’s fourth-grade class; Cynthia Pi- Grzesiek, teacher. See related story, Page 1A. neda, Nora Martinez’ fourth-grade class; Victor Mejia, Photo by Martha Mercado SECTION B Thursday, February 22, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED

House Sinking? Bowed Walls? Cracked Foundation? Atascocita, Elsik end Dobie hoops seasons www.southbeltleader.com It was fast and almost knocked out Dobie Feb. at North Shore High big second and third quar- en route to an 80-51 victo- Perma ® painless in both cases, but 19 in the bidistrict round School. The Eagles used ters to run away and hide ry. of South Texas Jack it didn’t make it any easier Dobie, which will wel- as the Dobie varsity boys’ come Atascocita to the 22- USA KARATE Since 1974 Over 54,000 Steel Piers Installed in Texas and girls’ basketball teams 6A ranks beginning next AFTER SCHOOL CARE • Insured were bounced out of the school year, stayed within SIGN UP NOW! Deep Soil Foundation Repair playoffs. 20-18 after a quarter be- • Free Estimates COME LEARN: • Senior Discounts Atascocita’s boys, with fore the Eagles outscored 877-966-2546 five straight District 21- the locals 43-20 over the • RESPECT www.permajackofsouthtexas.com 5A titles to their credit, next two. • FOCUS In the girls’ area playoff • CONFIDENCE round, Dobie was looking • DISCIPLINE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ • AND MORE $ $ to advance to the regional quarterfinals for the first $75 Registration Special $ Buying or Selling? $ time since 2004. $ $ It simply wasn’t to be Call USA KARATE for details $ Do What Moves You. $ as Elsik, perhaps the sur- prise team remaining after USA KARATE - 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY $ $ two rounds, went on to (Behind Sonic) $ We Live Here. $ win 59-37 Feb. 16 at Sam $ $ Rayburn High School. 281-484-9006 $ $ Continued on Page 6B $ We Work Here. $ $ $ At left, Dobie’s Kiome We Are Dixon (23) fires up $ $ a jumper during the $ $ Lady Longhorns’ area $ South Belt Strong! $ round playoff basket- $ $ ball game Feb. 16, at Sam Rayburn High $ Over 3,000 Homes Sold! $ School against Alief $ Sandra Yandell Laura Yandell $ Elsik. The Rams con- Broker Associate THE SOLD TEAM Sales Associate Crawfish Are Back Every Day! $ $ trolled the action for at Time Out No. 1 & No. 4 $ 281-464-SOLD (7653) $ much of the way and $ $ advanced with a win. $5.25 for 1lbs. or $8.75 for 2 lbs. Photo by Jade Wise/PISD Potatoes & Corn Included $ Re/Max Top Realty $ Plus All You Can Eat Wednesday! $ $ +PEARLAND - WOW! One of a kind. Fully renovated 3-2 with At left, Dobie’s Alon- $ $ dra Acevedo (left) and $ detached 6 car garage! On double lot! #UNION $ +Coming Soon - SAGEGLEN - Remodeled 4-2-2 one story, cul- Kimberli Izaguirre $ de-sac. Looks Great! #SWD $ (right) battle with Au- $ $ drey Addison (18) of +HIGHLAND MEADOW - Adorable 3-2-2, upgrades galore, den Deer Park for ball con- $ with FP, granite c-tops,SOLD wood floors! in #PGN 5 DAYS! $ trol during the second $ +BELLAVITA - Stunning 4-3-2, island kitchen, updated, new roof in $ half of Deer Park’s $ 2016 over 2800 sq. ft., Looks like a model home! #SLV $ shootout win Feb. 17 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. First-place Deer Park, pushed to a shootout for the first time in league play, prevailed 5-4, but Do- bie earned a critical point in the standings. In the background is Deer Park’s Makayla Baxter (23). The Dobie boys, meanwhile, are sitting atop the 22-6A standings. See more soccer on Page 6B. Photo by John Bechtle

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Thompson had 100 all of the Dobie athletes up in the air right now, yet with Dobie’s season open- an assistant at La Porte, the roster. All-district of- the mix for the next two ate boys’ track and fi eld Beverly Hills was points for third place, with in all sports,” Berneathy there are so many certain- er coming in late August. La Marque and Angle- fensive lineman Kali Mar- years. divisions, the Bondy Lady third with 75 points, and Beverly Hills next at 95 said. ties. “The message has been ton, where in 2017 the quez will also return, but But Berneathy and Patriots dominated the Thompson collected 56 points. “I believe in getting Berneathy is well aware that we are going to work Wildcats reached the state the Longhorns will have the Longhorns, he says, competition in the fi rst for fi fth place in the fi ve- GAT 7s net 100 out and supporting them of the fact that expecta- hard,” Berneathy said. semifinals. a first-time starter at quar- will trust the process. meet of the season at Aux- team division. The Lady Lions’ sev- all. I’ve been to track tions within the football “We are going to act He may have followed terback, and the receiving He’s already shown to iliary Stadium. At the seventh-grade enth-grade team had a sol- and field meets, basket- program were not met un- right, do even the littlest of from afar, but Berneathy corps will need a reboot. be all in on helping the Racking up an impres- level, the race to the fi n- id debut, with Ashlee Gar- ball (he attended both der previous leadership. things correctly and be ac- said he has always asso- Defensively, the Long- Longhorns get back to sive 255 points, Bondy ish was closer, but Bondy cia winning the top spot Dobie varsity girls’ bas- That’s why he’s here, countable. There are con- ciated the Dobie program horns will also have va- the postseason and be- was the easy winner in wound up with a meet- in the 800-meter run at 2 ketball playoff games having won over the Do- sequences – both positive with success. cancies to fill. And solid yond in short order. the eighth-grade division, high of 172, outpacing minutes, 50.05 seconds to and was at North Shore bie search committee to and negatives – to your ac- “I’ve always known depth will need to be un- The first preseason with second-place South second-place Miller’s 152 Continued on Page 3B High School Feb. 19 to become just the 10th var- tions. We have to strive for Dobie as a successful covered across the board. workout, whether it be watch the Dobie varsity sity football head coach at most of those actions to be program, a winner,” Ber- The University Inter- Aug. 6 or Aug. 13, is boys’ hoops squad face the school since 1968. positive.” neathy said. “There are scholastic League did not quickly approaching. Dobie baseball trims Clear Creek; Atascocita in the play- It all starts with the Like many who ap- solid, quality young men do Dobie nor the rest of The process of preparing offs), and I want to see kids, and Berneathy has plied for the Dobie job, and women here, and we the Pasadena ISD ranks is in motion. JFD, Brook off to tourney play baseball, softball, all of it.” The Dobie varsity Longhorns got the win defeated the Wildcats 6-4, While Berneathy baseball season is off to late. Justin Blogg also and the junior varsity team has quickly become a a rousing start, what with drove in a run for the lo- took down Clear Creek Longhorn at heart while senior Isaiah Vasquez’s cals. Defensively, the 9-4. being a fan to all of the seventh-inning homer the Longhorns came up big Now, the Longhorns school’s student-ath- difference as the Long- with four double plays will travel to Laredo for letes, where he can make horns trimmed Clear turned. the Border Olympics tour- the biggest difference is Creek 3-2 Feb. 19. Dobie’s subvarsity pro- nament. on the football field. Damien Lopez was the grams got in on the fun, At Clear Brook, the Dobie’s varsity team winning pitcher as the too. The JFD sophomores Wolverines’ varsity team missed the postseason will play in La Porte ISD’s in both 2016 and 2017, David Anzaldua Memorial winning just five times Sports Calendar Invitational. On Feb. 22, in 18 games over that the Wolverines will take span. on defending Class 6A A further look shows SOCCER state champion and tour- Friday, Feb. 23 Dobie has not won a nament co-host Deer Park playoff game since the Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek, 7:30 at Deer Park. First pitch is 2004 season, and the at 9 a.m. Brook will then program’s last district Brook varsity boys host Clear Creek, 7:30 play Fort Bend Austin at 2 Dobie varsity girls vs. Memorial, Veterans, 7:00 championship at the var- p.m., also at Deer Park. sity level came in 2010. Brook JV girls at Clear Creek, 5:30 On Feb. 23, Clear A change was needed, Brook will be at Barbers and Berneathy was and Brook JV boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 Hill High School to play Dobie JV girls vs. Memorial, Auxiliary, 5:00 is the chosen one to lead Barbers Hill at 4:30 p.m., the way. followed by a 7 p.m. con- He will eventually test against Splendora. choose new offensive Saturday, Feb. 24 Moving ahead to Feb. 24, Dobie varsity boys vs. Memorial, Veterans, 10 a.m. and defensive coordina- the Wolverines will head tors, and there certainly Dobie JV boys vs. Memorial, Auxiliary, noon to La Porte High School, could be other changes where a 9 a.m. game coming to the current awaits against Galveston Tuesday, Feb. 27 JFD staff. Ball and former Brook As for the coordinator Brook varsity boys host Friendswood, 7:30 head coach Russell Fer- roles, Berneathy said he rell, now the Tors’ head hopes to have those an- Brook varsity girls at Friendswood, 7:30 coach. Dobie varsity girls at West Brook, 7:00 swers by spring break. Dobie High School principal Franklin Moses (left) and new assistant at La Porte, La Marque and most recently Angleton Looking ahead to Mon- Berneathy will also JFD varsity football head coach and campus athletic coor- have helped shape Berneathy’s plan of action, and he has al- Brook JV girls at Friendswood, 5:30 day, March 5, the Wolver- decide if the Longhorns dinator Kevin Berneathy displayed their Longhorn Pride on ready begun to place his stamp on the athletic program at the ines will host Dobie in var- Brook JV boys host Friendswood, 5:30 will take part in spring Feb. 7, as Berneathy gained Pasadena ISD board of trustees school, particularly where football is concerned. sity action at Clear Brook. football, or whether they approval to head the program. A lengthy list of stops as an Photo by Jade Wise/Pasadena ISD Dobie JV girls at West Brook, 5:00 First pitch is at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 Dobie varsity boys host West Brook, Veterans, 7:00 Local sports news JFD softball blasts Brook; hosts Haynie Dobie JV boys host West Brook, Auxiliary, 5:00 Winners of three lead before closing out pounding out three hits, Haley Lisbon. In that win, Dobie Ala- straight games, the Do- the win to improve to 4-4 including a double. The Dobie 3-3 at Bryan na Ortega was 2 for 3 with SBHLL seeks vendors bie varsity softball team overall this season. junior shortstop scored The Dobie varsity soft- two runs and three runs TENNIS Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League organizers should enter the Haynie In the circle, Miquela three runs and drove in a ball team won its fi nal two driven in. Pleasants tri- Friday, Feb. 23-24 are busily preparing for Opening Day, which includes Spirit Invitational with Guajardo was outstand- pair. games to fi nish 3-3 at the pled, and Garcia added a the annual parade, carnival and opening day ceremo- Dobie varsity at Clear Brook tourn., TBA plenty of confi dence. ing for Dobie, going the Yvonne Whaley had Bryan Invitational Feb. two-run double. nies Saturday, March 10. Once 1-4, Dobie won distance and allowing just two hits, as did Camryn 15-17, and Dobie’s Wha- Wincher had two more The league’s parade will get things started at 8:30 both of its games on the one earned run and four Wincher and Jacqueline ley was one of the true hits against Montwood, SOFTBALL a.m., and the carnival at El Franco Lee Park will fi nal day at the Bryan In- hits. Garcia, who drove in a stars of the event. but the locals gave up Thursday, Feb. 22 through Saturday, Feb. 24 run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be vari- vitational, then soundly All-District 24-6A pair with a double. In all, Whaley went three runs in the third in- ous age-division tournaments to celebrate the start of defeated Clear Brook Feb. pitcher Nicole Petty strug- The Lady Longhorns 10 for 14 at the plate and ning and three more in the Dobie varsity hosts Haynie tourn., Dobie, see at right 2018. 19. gled for Clear Brook, with also got a big lift from scored eight runs. In an fourth frame as Montwood Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek tourn., TBA League officials are actively seeking vendors to The Pearland High she and reliever Jade Dick- Leslie Longoria, who dou- 11-8 win over Vandergrift, went on to win 8-5. take part in the carnival, including cooking teams, School girls’ softball pro- ens allowing eight earned bled among her three hits, Whaley, a Texas Tech Uni- Ortega and Whaley nonprofit organizations and vendors of all kinds. gram is host of the Haynie runs. The Lady Wolver- and Martiza Elizalde, who versity signee, scored four paced the offense in an Friday, Feb. 23 For more details on how to get involved as a ven- Spirit event, but Dobie will ines also made fi ve errors tripled, scored a run and runs. 11-8 victory over Vander- San Jacinto College at Midland (2), noon dor, including pricing, direct email to SBHLL infor- play each of its six games in the game. drove in two more. Dobie junior Pleasants, grift. Dobie led 11-2 at mation officer Daisy Gonzalez at daisyagonzalez@ at Dobie High School, in- Dobie’s Taylor Pleas- Clear Brook had one who has verbally commit- one point and went on to icloud.com or [email protected]. cluding two each Feb. 22 ants had a huge night, extra-base hit, a double by ted to play at Louisiana win easily. Ortega also got Saturday, Feb. 24 through Feb. 24. State University, also had the win in the circle. San Jacinto College at Howard (2), 1:00 Dobie softball fundraiser Feb. 24 The Dobie softball a great three days offen- Pleasants drove in three The Dobie softball program has rescheduled its booster club will also host Haynie Invitational sively. runs in the 4-2 victory hamburger plate combination fundraiser, which will a hamburger combination She tripled in a 9-0 win over Temple as the Lady Tuesday, Feb. 27 now be held Saturday, Feb. 24 at Dobie High School. plate fundraiser Feb. 24 Feb. 22 Games at Dobie over Moody, drove in three Longhorns closed out play Dobie varsity at West Brook, 6:30 Heavy rains forced the cancellation of Dobie’s at Dobie. For more infor- runs and scored once in an in Bryan with a pair of vic- Dobie JV at West Brook, 5:00 round robin scrimmages Feb. 10, forcing the festiv- mation on that event, see 11-8 win over Vandergrift tories. ities to be moved to Feb. 24, the final day of action sports news at left. Dobie vs. Klein Oak, 9 a.m. and doubled twice and tri- With quite a few play- of the Haynie Memorial Spirit Invitational at Dobie. Following play in the pled in a 4-2 win against ers contributing regularly Friday through Sunday, March 2 through March 4 The $7 combination plates will include a hamburger, Haynie Spirit Invitational, Dobie vs. Katy, 3 p.m. Temple in the team’s fi nal at the varsity level for the San Jacinto College at Region XIV Crossover, TBA either chips or beans, a beverage and a dessert. the Lady Longhorns will game of the weekend. fi rst time, Dobie may have begin District 22-6A ac- Dobie lost two tough taken a little bit of extra Rising Stars registering tion Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Feb. 23 Games at Dobie ones on Feb. 15 as time to get things rolling. TRACK AND FIELD The Rising Stars Track Club, the South Belt area’s Beaumont’s West Brook Burleson scored two times Missing a fi nal preseason Thursday, Feb. 22 longstanding youth program, is currently accepting High School. Dobie vs. Bay. Sterling, 9 a.m. in the fi fth inning to steal set of scrimmage games Brook goes down a 4-3 victory over the lo- due to rain didn’t help. Dobie JV boys and girls at Clear Falls Relays, TBA registration and is conducting preseason workouts at the Dobie High School track. Team coaches are host- Using its biggest of- cals. Whaley had two hits, With more rain suggest- ing workouts each Wednesday and Friday, from 4:45 fensive explosion of the Dobie vs. Akins, 3 p.m. including a triple. ed for at least the fi rst day Friday, Feb. 23 p.m. to dark, Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Sun- season, the Dobie varsi- Whaley doubled against of the Haynie Invitational, ty softball team crushed Leander, but it wasn’t it remains to be seen if the Dobie varsity boys/girls at Clear Falls Relays, TBA days from 3 to 5 p.m. Both returning and fi rst-year Feb. 24 Games at Dobie team members may register at any of the workout homestanding Clear enough as the locals had Lady Longhorns will miss sessions. Brook 11-2 Feb. 19, at just fi ve hits in a 4-0 loss. more games. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Clear Brook. Dobie vs. Foster, 9 a.m. Guajardo earned the Either way, it’s about San Jacinto baseball now 9-1 The offense coming win in the circle as Dobie time to start district play PISD Intermediate girls meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 blanked Moody 9-0 to be- as the Lady Longhorns It’s full steam ahead for the San Jacinto College from many, Dobie banged Dobie vs. Cy-Fair, 3 p.m. baseball team, which has won nine of 10 games to out 15 hits, taking a 9-0 gin play Feb. 16. chase the title. Thursday, March 1 open the 2018 season. PISD Intermediate boys meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 The Gators had too much offense for Western Texas Feb. 15, rolling to wins of 12-1 and 20-3. The Lajaunie memorial tennis coming April 27-29 nightcap was shortened to seven innings by run rule. BASEBALL In the opener, San Jac’s Alerick Soularie hit for the The 2018 Darren Lajau- entry fees to play in the A free lunch will also be nis games for ages 12 and scholarships.com includes Thursday, Feb. 22 cycle and drove in four runs, while Herbert Iser drove nie Memorial Tennis Tour- tournament in his honor. available for players and under. There will also be pictures from the 2017 in four runs. Sergio Macias also homered for the lo- nament will return to the Lajaunie lost his bat- spectators, donated by the plenty of giveaway prizes. tournament and informa- Brook varsity at Deer Park, 9 a.m. cals, who used fi ve different pitchers while allowing Harry Taylor Tennis Center tle with melanoma May Lajaunie family. The Dar- Tickets may be pur- tion on this year’s tourna- Brook varsity vs. Fort Bend Austin, Deer Park, 2:00 just one hit. in Pasadena April 27-29. 3, 2011. This scholarship ren Lajaunie Tennis Schol- chased at the HTTC or on ment, sponsorship opportu- Dobie varsity at Border Olympics, Laredo, TBA The DLTSF will contin- fund and tournament is a arship Fund volunteers are the DLTSF website at the nities, scholarships details SJC softball falls to 2-6 ue to award college schol- way to honor his memory busy seeking donors and end of March. In May, the and more. Brook JV at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA The San Jacinto College softball team has simply arships to the seniors on the by helping junior tennis silent auction items. 2018 Dobie recipients will Those who would like Brook sophomores at Spring ISD tourn., TBA struggled to put everything together early this season. Dobie High School tennis players enjoy tennis and Opening ceremonies, be awarded their scholar- to donate may also do so Going against Temple on the road Feb. 15, the team, in addition to quali- assist with their education including a scholarship ships at the school. Entry on the website. The Darren fying members of the Har- in college. awards dinner and silent fee for the tournament is Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- Friday, Feb. 23 Coyotes fell victim to a perfect game in the opening 6-0 loss before falling 8-0 in fi ve innings. ry Taylor Tennis Center. He was an electrical auction, will be held Fri- $35 for singles and $22.50 ship Fund is a nonprofit Brook varsity at Barbers Hill, 4:30 Temple’s Dalilah Barrera struck out 11 and faced The Darren Lajaunie engineer graduate from day, April 27. per player for doubles. corporation, and all dona- Tennis Scholarship Fund the University of Texas in There will be several Players may also reg- tions are tax-deductible. Brook varsity vs. Splendora, Barbers Hill, 7:00 the minimum 21 batters over seven frames in the fi rst volunteers are in the plan- Austin, and a pillar of the camp scholarships as well ister at www.setteo.com. Donations may now be Dobie varsity at Border Olympics, Laredo, TBA game. Lenzi Stewart helped Temple’s cause offen- ning and sponsorship gath- community while working as two college scholarships Registration deadline is made via the website with a sively with three runs batted in. Brook JV at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA ering stages for its seventh at the Johnson Space Cen- awarded to HTTC junior April 13. credit card or one may mail In the second game, shortened to fi ve innings, annual memorial tennis ter. Lajaunie was also dedi- tennis players. Dinner tick- The tournament will be- a check or money order to: Brook sophomores at Spring ISD tourn., TBA Temple banged out 10 hits, sending San Jacinto’s Mi- tournament. cated and passionate for his ets will soon be available gin Saturday, April 28, at Darren Lajaunie Tennis chelle Kristoff home with the loss. Darren Lajaunie began favorite pastime of playing for purchase. 8 a.m. and finish the next Scholarship Fund, 3106 Offensively for San Jacinto, Taylor McHenry, his tennis career play- tennis. Opening night special afternoon, with trophy pre- Mossy Elm Court, Hous- Macey Brown, Samantha Martinez, Lacey Gabaldon ing tennis at Dobie High All players will receive activities this year include sentations at the conclusion ton, TX, 77059, or contact Saturday, Feb. 24 and Jeannette Hernandez all singled. School and graduated a tournament T-shirt, a lug- HTTC hosting a com- of each division of play. Camille Lajaunie, commit- Brook varsity vs. Galv. Ball, La Porte, 9 a.m. Temple, unranked to start the season, is now 9-2 co-valedictorian in 1984. gage tag and enjoy a com- plimentary cardio tennis The Darren Lajaunie tee chairperson at cjlajau while San Jacinto College is 2-6. Members of the Dobie ten- plimentary opening morn- clinic for adults, and a chil- Tennis Scholarship Fund [email protected] with any Dobie varsity at Border Olympics, Laredo, TBA nis team will be awarded ing breakfast snack. dren’s clinic full of fun ten- website at www.DLtennis questions. Thursday, February 22, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie freshman A boys’ hoops win 22-6A crown GAT, BHI boys take to PISD track and fi eld It’s track and fi eld sea- At the shorter 100-me- ship in the shot put. Jeans the Bears’ Jovanni Aviles In a time of 8:46.70, son once again for in- ter distance, Drain’s time was also third in the discus placed third at 5:56.79. the Lions Kaleb Mitch- termediate schools in of 16.90 was easily the with a throw of 108-0. As for Aviles, his time ell also won a title in the the Pasadena ISD ranks, best for the win. Elsewhere, the Lions’ of 9:00.41 was also third 2,400-meter run, with meaning the Bondy Patri- The Bears nearly swept Michael Medina and Jef- in the 2,400-meter run. teammate Logan Riley ots are standing front and the three relay crowns but ferson Ford also stood out. Ethan Hernandez sixth in a time of 9:48.20. center. settled for a pair of fi rsts Medina’s time of 1:02.91 grabbed himself a top- At the 400-meter dis- The Patriots controlled and a second, landing 56 placed him second in the three fi nish in the 100-me- tance, the Lions’ Elias the action Feb. 13-14 at team points. 400-meter dash, and he ter dash at 12.75. In Wallace was second at Auxiliary Stadium in Pas- Ivey, Williams, Treylyn was also fourth in the the 200-meter dash, the 1:05.88, with teammate adena, winning each of the Burrell and Trevon John- 800-meter run at 2:32.23. Bears’ Khaleb Davis was Mitchell in the No. 4 spot team championships in the son teamed for the win in The Lions were fourth in third in a time of 28.00, at 1:06.78. four divisions. the 4x100-meter relay in a two different relays and with BHI’s Jalen Baldwin Thompson’s Anfroney Bondy, bunched with time of 1:43.93, and Ivey, fi fth in another. fourth at 28.19. Lee was second in the Miller, South Houston, Seymore, Burrell and Wil- As for Jefferson, he was Moving to the 100-me- 100-meter dash at 12.27, Beverly Hills and Thomp- liams formed the win- fourth in a time of 26.12 ter hurdles, a time of 18.13 and Nickolas Heeden of son for scoring purposes, ning team at 47.62 in the in the 200-meter dash and landed the Bears’ Fernan- Thompson placed fi fth posted 229 points to cruise 4x100-meter relay. also placed third in the do Flores third. with a time of 13.03. to the eighth-grade boys’ Bondy won the 1,600-meter run with a The Bears scored big in A time of 18.23 land- crown by a wide mar- 4x400-meter event, but time of 5:47.19. the 4x200-meter relay as ed the Lions’ Yahander gin. Beverly Hills was next in Ford, Cory’on Mat- Hernandez, Keyshon Wil- Mercado fourth in the Beverly Hills’ 130 a time of 4:03.17 behind thews, Gray and Durrian son, Flores and Baldwin 100-meter hurdles, and he points were second, fol- the effort of Joshua Rodri- Walker represented the teamed to win the event at was sixth with a time of lowed by South Houston guez, Lions in the 4x100-meter 1:49.80. 6:45.54 in the 1,600-meter with 113. Jahir Reyes of Beverly events for fourth place at At the 4x400-meter dis- run. The Thompson Lions Hills was in at 48.67 for 50.03. tance, the Bears ran sec- Lee returned for the came up with 76 points, third in the 300-meter hur- Medina and Ezequiel ond at 4:35.42, with Jer- 300-meter hurdles, where with Miller adding 59. dles, and Drain’s time of Blanco teamed with emiah Jackson, Shanklin, his time of 51.69 was sec- The Patriots scored 201 51.08 was fi fth-best. Lazarus Gonzalez and Wilson and Baldwin com- ond-best, and Mercado points in the eighth-grade The Bears scored key Jonathan Torres for fourth ing together in that one. placed fourth at 53.57. boys’ division for the top points in several other place in the 4x400-meter In the 4x100-meter Millender, Wallace, spot, with Thompson next events. Rodriguez had a relay. relay, the Bears placed Heeden and Lee teamed with 142. At 123 points, time of 1:03.25 for fourth Thompson placed fi fth fourth in a time of 53.58 for the big team win in the Beverly Hills was third, place, and teammate Ale- in the 4x200-meter relay as that foursome includ- 4x100-meter relay event followed by South Hous- jandro Garza was sixth with a time of 1:55.08 ed Hernandez, Nigel in a time of 51.44. ton (81) and Miller (53). with his time of 1:04.37. as Elbert Sawyer, Diego Hill, Jackson and Wilson The Lions also grabbed Getting points from a Garza was also fi fth in Guerrero, Brandon Tor- teamed. a top-three medal in the variety of athletes in near- the 800-meter run with res and Jonathan Torres Cantu, the lone athlete 4x200-meter event as Luis ly every event, the Patriots his time of 2:23.36. at teamed. to clear the 4-8 mark, was Nieves and Jose Medina proved to be too tough to 6:13.32, the Bears’ Tavion Blanco’s time of the champion of the high teamed with Jackson Mc- The Dobie freshman A boys’ basketball team right, (front row) Jeremiah Ballard, Jason Nguy- handle. Beverly Hills and McKinney was sixth in the 9:39.00 was sixth in the jump, and Brandon Lewis Call and Julan Del Valle won the District 22-6A championship this sea- en, Jared Tate, Damien Garcia, (back row) Brock Thompson, however, were 1,600-meter run. 2,400-meter run, and Se- was third in the pole vault for a time of 1:55.96 and son, going 12-2 in league play and 20-3 overall. Fosnight, Jalen Hollins, Amar Lewis, Luke Giron, plenty competitive. Miranda’s best leap of bastian Velasquez scored after making his way over third place. The Longhorns crushed the Memorial Maver- head coach Roland Deyon, Braden Gant and Ju- BHI 8s are second 4-6 was fourth in the high a time of 17.99 for fourth the 6-0 mark. Mercado jumped to the icks by 20 points in the season’s fi nal game to se- juan Robinson. Dobie’s freshman B team also won The Bears eighth-grade jump, and Darren Ortiz place in the 100-meter The Beverly Hills boys forefront once again in the cure the crown. Members of the team are, left to the District 22-6A title with a 20-4 overall mark. team began fast and fi n- placed fi fth in the long hurdles. picked up a few points in pole vault, winning the ished strong for second jump after making his way Bear 7s are third the long jump, with Jerry event at 6-5. Meanwhile, place. to the 15-7 mark. The Bears’ sev- Pradia (12-10) fi fth and Mitchell cleared 4-6 for Derrick Ivey picked up In the shot put, the enth-grade team debuted Dwayne Duncan (12-4 second place in the high Lady Bear trackster Robinson stars the win in the 100-meter Bears’ Jordan Barrett with a solid effort for third 1/2) sixth. jump. dash in a time of 10.54 placed fourth with a throw place in the fi nal team GAT 7s place second Wallace championed Continued from Page 2B 20.43, and a time of 20.50 the 300-meter hurdles at Lady Lions fi fth seconds, with his team- of 34-3 1/2, and Dakar- standings. Bondy’s overall team the triple jump with an ef- get her mates rolling. In had Velasquez fi fth. 1:03.44. The Lady Lions’ mate, Damontre Seymore, ey Ramsey’s top throw of Jaden Shanklin deliv- effort was too much fort of 28-8, and McCall’s that same event Thomp- Claire Ramirez of The Lady Bears’ Janet eighth-grade team was second in a time of 11.87. 115-3 placed him second ered a Bear win in the across the board, but the top leap of 27-11 was son’s Bella Perez came in Thompson made her way to Armenta threw the shot put fi fth in the standings, log- Not to be topped, the in the discus. 800-meter run as he came Thompson Lions scored fourth-best as the Lions at 3:00.58 for fi fth place. 11-3 for fourth place in the 21-5 for fi fth place, and Bri- ging 56 points. Bears’ Brendann Williams GAT 8s go fourth to the fi nish line in a time enough points to grab the collected more points. In other individual long jump, with Giron sixth anna Garcia’s toss of 53-6 Melody Guerrero was won the 200-meter dash, The Lions’ eighth- of 2 minutes, 29.74 sec- runner-up spot in the sev- At 27-1 1/2, the Lions’ events, the Lady Lions’ at 10-7. was fourth in the discus. the star of the meet for the with teammate Xavier grade team had 76 points onds for the gold. Team- enth-grade division. Nathan Mena was fi fth in Jacque Giron was anoth- BHI 7s battle GAT Robinson leads BHI Lady Lions, winning both Malone (26.24) fi fth for for fourth place overall. mate Christian Cantu was The Lions’ Marcus the shot put, and Ka’dari- er champion as she won The race for third place Remember the name the discus and shot put two team points. Cameron Gray won second at 2:35.59. Millender won a dash to us Holden’s throw of 67-0 the high jump at 4 feet on in the seventh-grade di- Ke’Asia Robinson, who events for 20 team points. The Bears’ Emman- the pole vault easily with In the 1,600-meter the fi nish in the 200-me- was third in the discus fewest tries. Teammate vision was tight as well, crushed it in both the hur- At 26-0, Guerrero con- uel Drain scored big for a best of 6-5, and Calvin run, Shanklin returned ter event, grabbing a gold event as they helped their Maria Wence placed sec- with Beverly Hills fi nishing dling and fi eld events, win- trolled the fi eld in the shot the Bears in the hurdling Jeans’ best throw of 40-4 for a second-place fi nish medal in a time of 27.88 team with valuable points ond, also at 4-0. fourth, just fi ve points be- ning three individual titles put, and her throw of 70-6 events. landed him the champion- in a time of 5:44.15, and for 10 points. in the fi eld events. The Lady Lions land- hind rival Thompson. to lead the Beverly Hills was easily the best in the ed a pair of seconds and a Alyssa Flores was an eighth-grade team. discus. fourth in the relays. individual champion for The Lady Bears scored Majesti Yates had a In the 4x200-meter re- Beverly Hills, taking the 75 as a team, with Robin- top-three fi nish for the lay, the locals came in at 400-meter run in a time of son responsible for 29 by Lady Lions in the 200-me- 2:05.87 for second as Ser- 1:08.44. herself. ter dash, taking third in a ena Segura, Emily Del- The Lady Bears also Robinson and teammate time of 31.17. gado, Perez and Garcia bagged a big 20 points Jennifer Ibe pushed each Isabella Padilla’s time teamed. for the 4x400-meter relay other to the fi nish line in of 10:11.50 was second in Alexia Velasquez, win as Marisa Perla, Jenea the 100-meter hurdles, with the 2,400-meter run, and Emma Hernandez, Perez Tucker, Sandra Quiroz and Robinson (17.20) edging Montserrat Alba placed and Wence teamed in the Flores were able to score a Ibe (17.21) for the win. sixth in the 100-meter 4x200-meter event to earn time of 4:54.97. In the 300-meter hurdles, hurdles at 19.59. the Lady Lions second at Sanchez placed sec- Robinson was the winner at Thompson was fourth 5:03.28. ond in a time of 30.45, and 53.42, with Ibe third in a in two of the relays and Fourth place went teammate Quiroz was third time of 1:02.01. fi fth in another. to Thompson in the in a time of 30.68. At 4-4, Robinson fi n- Thompson’s foursome 4x100-meter event at At 57.43, the Lady ished the high jump in fi rst of Ashlyn Ross, Taelyn 59.10 as that foursome Bears were second in the place for yet another gold, Ansley, Kori Pounds and included Velasquez, Del- 4x100-meter relay as Tuck- with Cheyanne Johnson Aliyah Barajas teamed gado, Segura and Wence. er and Sanchez were joined also tying the mark. for fourth place in the In other events, the by Arianna Walls and Nya In other events, Rianni 4x200-meter event in a Lady Lions scored valu- Sanford. Benton’s time of 14.21 was time of 2:07.75. able points as Garcia’s Sanchez, Walls, Flores sixth, and Karen Martinez Makayle Yeilding, time of 31.23 was fi fth in and Quiroz represent- was sixth in the 800-meter Ross, Barajas and Padilla the 200-meter dash, and ed the Lady Bears in the run with a time of 3:04.34. teamed in the 4x400-me- Emma Hernandez clocked 4x200-meter relay for third Victoria Ramirez of Bev- ter relay in a time of in at 1:14.44 for fourth in at 2:06.69. erly Hills placed sixth in a 5:15.11 for fourth place. the 400-meter event. A time of 20.15 scored time of 7:23.88, and she The Lady Lions’ fi fth- In the 1,600-meter run, Walls second place in the was also sixth in a time of place fi nish came in the a time of 7:17.80 placed 100-meter hurdles. 11:34.00 in the 2,400-meter 4x100-meter event as the Lady Lions’ Delgado In other events, Perla’s run. Ross, Natalie Onozie, Dobie High School’s varsity tennis squad No. 2 won the Corpus Pintarics, Tristan Pedraza, Kim Padilla, Duy Ho, Camille Smith fi fth, and Valerie Akinloye clocking of 10:46.30 placed The Lady Bears’ best Pounds and Barajas Christi Independent School District’s Spring Fling Invitational (fi rst place consolation, mixed doubles), Ronald Nguyen, Jessica was fi fth in the discus her fourth in the 2,400-me- relay fi nish came in the combined for a time of throw at 53-6. ter run, and Dunn’s time 4x100-meter event as Ben- 1:01.92. “Tournament” Division team trophy with 20 points, beating out Vu (fi rst place consolation, girls’ singles), Son Truong (fi rst place As for the 100-me- of 15.05 was sixth in the ton, Victoria Green, Sydnye At 1:18.57, Hailey second-place Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, which had 14 consolation, mixed doubles), Kacy Huerta (second place, girls’ ter hurdles, Thompson’s 100-meter dash. Forde and Donyea Porter Henderson was sixth in the points. Winning team members, left to right, included, Saman- doubles), Jesse Mendoza, Katelyn Huynh (second place, girls’ Olazaba placed fourth at Dunn was also fourth in earned a time of 56.78. 400-meter dash. tha Velasquez, A’miya Walls, Sebastian Delgado (second place, doubles) and head coach Manuel Moreno Jr. boys’ singles), Edwin Ayala, Hao Vuong, Mylan Phan, Edward CALENDAR

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Call 713- on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., tor at [email protected] for details. whole wide world League City residents. 856-1611. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. 11:30 a.m. you can imagine. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 1 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For details, call UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through CALL TODAY Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Fellowship Hall in back of church. 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For details, 3:15 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m., St. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, call 281-487-8787. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and 11555 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference 5:30 p.m. speech therapy for adults with Parkinson’s, 3:15 – 4:45 Beamer Road details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 10 a.m. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for 7 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to details. 281-481-5656 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- RSVP for child care. 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Garrett, anoth- ate. had 10. ished third in the Dis- morial and La Porte for er senior, led the way in Against Atascocita Dobie’s freshman A trict 23-6A race but then the No. 4 seed before the steals and assists. in the bidistrict playoff and freshman B teams knocked off Clear Lake of loss to Atascocita, will A third senior, Jus- round, Fosnight led the won league titles, but first- 24-6A and then Dobie to now undergo a reload. tin Thomas, gave the way with 12 points and 10 year high school hoops is reach the regional quarter- Senior Brick Fosnight Longhorns solid scoring rebounds. Thomas added much different from the finals. led the Longhorns in on quite a few nights. 11, and sophomore Mar- big time of 7 p.m. varsity The run for Elsik ended scoring, rebounding and A fourth senior Erville quice Scott, a big name for games. as Atascocita took a 55- 35 victory in the regional quarterfinals. Of note, Atascocita and Summer Creek, which will both join the District 22-6A mix along with the Pasadena ISD schools, are both in the Region III Fi- nal Four. Humble and Kingwood, the other two newcomers to 22-6A beginning next school year, struggled this season. But through it all, Do- Dobie’s Alberto Chavez (2), tied for second on the for the Longhorns, who are sitting in fi rst place in bie will focus on Dobie team in scoring with four goals and two assists for 10 District 22-6A with a huge match against Memorial during the offseason. Cer- points, has obviously been one of the key performers looming Feb. 24. Photo by John Bechtle tain all-District 22-6A pick Victoria Onozie will be a big loss, as will fel- JFD soccer tops in District 22-6A play low seniors Alexis Oses Midway through the 0 for 15 points. Then again, there will shape to grab a playoff slot and Breanna Smith. District 22-6A varsity soc- The Mavs, who fa- still be half a season left, down the stretch, but the The losses of Oses and cer season, the Dobie var- mously last season ended and anything can happen. race has suddenly turned. Smith will be felt down sity boys’ and girls’ teams Dobie’s 46-match lossless The Lady Longhorns After earning a key low in the paint, but if are trending in different streak, is next in line at will be in need of a win point after a shootout the Lady Longhorns find directions. 4-0-1 for second place. when they face Memorial loss to Deer Park Feb. some height to go with a The biggest of big It’ll all play out Satur- Friday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., 17, the Lady Longhorns core group of returnees games awaits the Dobie day, Feb. 24, in an early also at Veterans Stadium. were a win over La that includes juniors Bria- and Memorial varsity 10 a.m. match at Veterans In that league race, Porte away from pop- sia Garza, Charlee Peters, boys’ soccer teams with Stadium. Deer Park is comfort- ping into sole posses- Kiome Dixon, Destiny Es- first place on the line. A Dobie win would able at 5-0-1 for 22 sion of second place. It, tes and Tonya Montgom- Dobie, despite a 1-0 go a long way toward the points, with La Porte however, didn’t occur. ery, as well as sophomore loss to Sam Rayburn back Longhorns taking a big second after its 2-0 vic- The Lady Longhorns Charlee Peters and gifted on Feb. 9, has leapt to the step aimed at a possible tory over Dobie Feb. 19. will play the rest of freshman Vanessa Lam, top of the standings at 5-1- fifth straight district title. Dobie is still in good the season without key the success can continue. all-district player Tania Consecutive 13-1 runs Collier, and then there are through district play, District 22-6A Boys’ Soccer Standings road games against Deer both coming with league Park and La Porte in the crowns, may be hard to Team W L T Pts. second half of league play. match with Atascocita and Alief Elsik was tough around the rim throughout Lady Rams built a 30-point lead at one point in the Clearly, the fun and Summer Creek coming, the area round playoff game Feb. 16, at Sam Ray- game before the Lady Longhorns closed it to 59-37 Dobie 5 1 0 15 games are only begin- but it’ll be fun to see the burn High School. Here, Elsik’s Delores Okeke (21) at the fi nal buzzer. Elsik fell to Atascocita Feb. 20 in ning for the Dobie teams. challenge. contests a shot by Dobie’s Victoria Onozie. The the regional quarterfi nals. Photo by Jade Wise/PISD Memorial 4 0 1 13 Deer Park 3 1 1 10 Rayburn 2 2 2 10 S. 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District 22-6A Girls’ Soccer Standings Team W L T Pts. Deer Park 5 0 1 22 La Porte 3 1 2 15 Memorial 3 2 1 14 Dobie 2 1 3 12 Pasadena 1 3 2 8 West Brook 1 0 4 8 S. Houston 0 4 1 2 Rayburn 0 5 0 0

Dobie’s Emily Solis fi res at the Deer Park goal during the shootout between the two teams Feb. 17, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. After a scoreless reg- ulation, fi rst-place Deer Park defeated Dobie 5-4 in a shootout that lasted eight rounds. Dobie, meanwhile, is now in fourth place after losing to La Porte Feb. 19. Photo by John Bechtle