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August 22, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 29 Thompson camp Aug. 23 Thompson Intermediate will host Lions Camp for all 7th graders on Friday, Aug. 23 from 9-11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to South Belt students return to school attend an informative meeting explaining the While the heat index may suggest otherwise, dents within the Pasadena Independent School class the previous day on Monday, Aug. 26, be- Pants and/or jeans new 1:1 initiative at 9:30 a.m. on the same summer is coming to an end, and it’s time for District will return Tuesday, Aug. 27. fore halls become crowded. Color and design restrictions apply to pants day. All 7th and 8th grade students will South Belt students to return to school. In an effort to familiarize ninth-grade students Prekindergarten morning classes will run and/or jeans which shall be either solid colors of receive a laptop for a small usage fee $25 if With the exception of incoming freshmen, stu- with area high schools, however, they will begin from 7:55 a.m. to 10:55 a.m., with afternoon khaki, navy, black, brown or gray, free of design paid before Sept. 1 or $30 if paid after Sept 1). classes taking place from 12:05 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. and hemmed. Pants/jeans must meet the follow- Students will use the computers for academic District elementary schools will begin classes ing additional criteria: purposes at school and at home. Work begins on new PISD school at 7:50 a.m. and end classes at 3:05 p.m. • All pants/jeans must be appropriately sized, PISD middle school students will attend class fi tted and worn at the waist. No hip huggers are Freshman Parent Night set from 8:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. allowed. On Thursday, Aug. 22, J. Frank Dobie High Intermediate schools within the district will • All pants/jeans must be fi tted in the crotch School will have a meeting for the parents of be open from 8:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and legs, not baggy or excessively tight. Pants/ all incoming ninth-graders. This meeting is High school hours will be from 7:15 a.m. to jeans with hammer loops or of a cargo style are intended for parents only and will begin at 7 2:30 p.m. not permitted. Pockets on pants/jeans are accept- p.m. in the school’s auditorium. This orienta- Students within the Clear Creek Independent able at the waistline only. tion will offer parents an opportunity to meet School District will begin classes one day earlier • All pants/jeans must be of proper length and the administrators and counselors who will on Monday, Aug. 26. must not touch the fl oor. work directly with their student at Dobie. Elementary students within CCISD will at- • All pants/jeans must be free of slits. The event is aimed to ensure students make tend classes from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. • All pants/jeans must be one continuous solid a smooth transition from intermediate school CCISD intermediate schools will be open color free of manufactured fading or bleaching. to high school. Following the assembly, par- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Pants/jeans must be free of holes or tears. ents will have the opportunity to tour the facil- High school students in the school district will Skirts and/or jumpers ity and visit with representatives of many of attend classes from 7:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Skirts and/or jumpers shall be either solid kha- the clubs/organizations available at Dobie. Both school districts will be closed Monday, ki, navy, black, brown or gray, free of design and School Spirit shirts will also be on sale in the Sept. 2, for Labor Day. hemmed. Skirts and/or jumpers shall be worn by cafeteria. For more information, call 713-740- Despite rumors to the contrary, Texas students female students only. Skirts and/or jumpers must 0370. will still be required to take the State of Texas meet the following additional criteria: Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) • All skirts/jumpers must be appropriately exams. In the 2011-2012 academic year, the tests sized, not baggy or excessively tight. Dobie’s MegaLunch discussed replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge • All skirts must be fi tted and worn at the Dobie High School will hold an informa- and Skills (TAKS), which had been in place waist. No hip hugger skirts are allowed. tional community meeting on its new since 2003. • Manufacturer slits on jumpers/skirts can MegaLunch on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Bus schedules and comprehensive school come no higher than 2 inches above the kneecap. in the cafeteria. supply lists are available online at www.pasade • All skirts/jumpers must be free of manufac- naisd.org and www.ccisd.net. tured fading or bleaching. Lariaettes hold car wash Pasadena ISD dress code • All skirts/jumpers must be free of holes and Work recently began on the Pasadena Independent School District’s new career and techni- The Pasadena Independent School District tears. The Dobie Lariaettes will hold a car wash cal high school campus. While the school will not be open for the 2013-14 academic year, has established the following standardized dress • The hem length of all skirts and/or jumpers Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at construction is expected to be complete by midsummer 2014. The $37 million campus, ap- code for students. must be no higher than 2 inches above the knee- H-E-B on Blackhawk. Previous rainout tickets proved as part of a 2011 bond vote, will accommodate between 1,400 and 1,500 students in Shirts cap. will be honored. Tickets are $5 pre-sale and grades 9-12. The 246,000-square-foot facility is located at Beltway 8 and Genoa-Red Bluff. Shirts may be any color. Logos are allowed Shorts/skorts/Capri pants can be purchased from a Lariaette. Driveups Photo by Marie Flickinger just as prints, pictures, stripes and plaids are Secondary schools grades 6-12 are welcome, and donations are accepted. allowed. Logos shall not reference death, sex, (including grades 5 and 6 in middle schools) drugs, alcohol, gangs or weapons. Shirts shall be No shorts/skorts or capri pants will be al- Girl Scouts set rallies Mystery odor invades South Belt either a collared “polo style” or collared “oxford lowed. Local Girl Scout rallies for South Belt area, Several South Belt residents complained of a foul odor,” posted Facebook user Donald Gillock style” shirt appropriately sized with sleeves and Elementary Schools Grades PK-5 East Pearland, and Friendswood are planned strange odor in the area between the night of Satur- Sr. “Went outside and it was ten times worse ... free of inappropriate designs which include, but (excluding Grade 5 in middle schools) for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade as day, Aug. 17, and the morning of Sunday, Aug. 18. Smelled like skunk.” are not limited to, those related to death, sex, Shorts/skorts shall be either solid khaki, navy, well as adults interested in leadership oppor- Reports of the smell stretched from the area “Defi nitely NOT a skunk,” countered Facebook drugs, alcohol, gangs or weapons. Turtlenecks black, brown or gray, free of design, hemmed, tunities. around Beamer and Hughes to the area around user Carmela Ortiz Swinnen. “Almost like a bunch and T-shirts may be worn underneath the stan- appropriately sized, and the length must be no South Belt’s will be Thursday, Sept. 5, at Blackhawk and Dixie Farm Road, ranging in time of fertilizer but worse.” dardized shirt and shall be appropriately sized higher than 2 inches above the kneecap. Solid The Gardens, 12001 Beamer, from 6:30 to 8 from around midnight to 3 a.m. Some residents Southeast Volunteer Fire Department Chief and free of inappropriate designs which include, color blue, khaki, black, brown or gray denim p.m. said the odor was a skunk, while others said it was Chuck Tylka is confi dent the odor originated from but are not limited to, those related to death, sex, shorts/skorts free of design, appropriately sized Saturdays, Aug. 24 and Sept. 7, will be ral- a chemical smell. At least one resident said the odor a skunk. drugs, alcohol, gangs or weapons. Shirts must re- and no higher than 2 inches above the kneecap lies for Friendswood and Pearland. For more woke him up, and at least one resident called 911 “I’m 99.99 percent sure that was a skunk,” Tylka main tucked in at all times. Continued on Page 2A information, visit www.shootingstarsgs.org. to fi le a report. Many residents took to Facebook to said. “I work in the chemical industry and smell all share their experience. kinds of nasty stuff. That had the very distinctive Genoa church sets activities “Woke up this morning at 1:30 a.m. to a very smell of a skunk.” CCISD to increase lunch prices; PISD On Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m., worship service at Genoa United Methodist will have a Dunkin’ Donuts to open on Scarsdale remains the same, adds free breakfast blessing of the backpacks for children going The Clear Creek Independent School District tary campuses will be $2.00. At the intermedi- back to school. The church will give out free Dunkin’ Donuts recently announced that locations are close to neighborhoods, and all are recently approved a school lunch increase of $.15 ate and high school levels, lunch will cost $2.25. school supplies. Arrive early and attend a Scarsdale location will be one of three new located on the inbound side of the street during for elementary schools and $.05 for intermediate The increase will go into effect next month. Sunday School. Free doughnuts and milk will Greater Houston sites to open in the coming morning drive times. and high schools for the 2013-2014 school year. PISD be served at 10 a.m. months. Garry Sams, the owner of both the future “This is the third time in 12 years CCISD has Pasadena Independent School District lunch At Genoa United Methodist Church, Eng- To be built on Ayrshire Corp. property, the Scarsdale and Deer Park locations, has already raised rates because a change in federal guide- prices will remain the same as last year, as the lish as a Second Language (ESL) classes will new 2,112-square-foot facility will be located opened one store on Fairmont Parkway in Pasa- lines mandates we charge more,” said Child Nu- district had already adjusted the rates accord- begin Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. west of Beamer, next to the AutoZone at 10844 dena and is planning to open further locations in trition Director Fred Walker. “This is not a local ingly. Each Wednesday during the fall semester Scarsdale. both Clear Lake and League City in early 2014. decision.” Elementary and middle school lunch prices classes will be held for free. Call 713-946- The remaining two sites will be located on Sams is also looking for sites in both Pearland The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 are $1.90. Intermediate and high school lunch 2312 to register. Center Street in Deer Park and Fry Road in Katy. and Friendswood currently as part of future was signed into law in December 2010. All prices are $2.40. After-school snacks are 85 All locations will be built from the ground up development plans for the brand southeast of school districts participating in the National cents (all grades). Milk prices are 60 cents (8 Crohn, Colitis group meets and feature drive-thru windows. Houston. School Lunch and School Breakfast Program ounce) and 85 cents (11 ounce). The Crohn’ and Colitis Foundation of A spokesman for the company said all three Continued on Page 6A must follow the new guidelines in order to re- For those qualifying, reduced-price lunches America (CCFA) Bay Area Support Group ceive funding. are 40 cents, and reduced-price after-school will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Effective July 1, 2013, CCISD’s Child Nutri- snacks are 15 cents. State Farm Insurance office at 12941 Gulf Area resident warns of phone scam tion Department is required to charge students Starting this school year, PISD will offer free for paid meals at a price that is on average equal breakfast to students in all grades. Freeway, Suite 101. The meetings are free and An alert South Belt resident wants to notify Suspicious of the call, Windsor quizzed the call- to the difference between free meal reimburse- Meals may be purchased with cash or by us- open to patients and caregivers. others of a phone scam that potentially targets the er, asking what he had recently received from his ment and paid meal reimbursement. ing the online payment system at www.myschool elderly. Earl Windsor recently received a phone grandfather as graduation and birthday gifts. Cor- The new price for lunches at CCISD elemen- bucks.com. MSU recruiting students call from someone pretending to be his 18-year- nered by his questions, the caller quickly hung up. Mississippi State University will hold an old grandson in need of money. The person on the After the call, Windsor confi rmed that his informational session for Dobie students on other end of the line said he was in a Mexican jail grandson was OK. Aug. 29, in Houston. The event is at the Hyatt on drunken driving charges and needed $1,800 to The resident feels he may have been targeted Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana St. at 6 get out. because he has 13 grandsons. South Belt now has hills p.m. Visit with representatives from each MSU academic college and from many of the student service offices on campus. RSVP Gulf Freeway expansion continues online @ bigtexasevent.msstate.edu The state project to widen the Gulf Freeway tersection. A second project to reconstruct the Gulf from Beltway 8 to El Dorado Boulevard remains Freeway from Beltway 8 to Medical Center Boule- Message for JFD dual credit underway and is estimated to continue until mid- vard will run concurrently with the above endeavor. 2015. Work is expected to begin next month and continue Dobie administrators want all JFD dual The project is approximately 5 miles in length, through mid-2016. credit course students who have Monday and beginning at Kurland Road, just north of Beltway As with the initial project, the freeway will be Wednesday classes at San Jacinto College to 8, and ending approximately 1 mile south of FM increased to fi ve lanes in each direction, and the know that classes start Monday, Aug. 26. 2351 (Clear Lake City Boulevard). The freeway frontage roads will be increased to three lanes in Also, for students attending dual credit will be increased to fi ve lanes in each direction, and each direction. Plans also call for extending the morning classes, when they return to campus the frontage roads will be increased to three lanes HOV lane to the end of the project. on Tuesday they must report to the College in each direction. The intersections of El Dorado, and Bay Area Now office in P16 to pick up their schedule. The HOV lane will be extended to the end of the Boulevard will be demolished and reconstructed so The bus schedule for San Jac students is as project as well. that the freeway main lanes will go over each cross follows: morning Bus No. 8098 leaves Dobie The capacity of the three existing main lanes of road, like the FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road intersec- at 6:35 a.m. and returns from San Jac at 8:40 the freeway in each direction will not be reduced tion. a.m. afternoon Bus No. 8016 picks up at for the duration of this project. The El Dorado and Bay Area Boulevard inter- Dobie at 1 p.m. and returns from San Jac at The project has four major phases of construc- sections will be constructed at two different times 3:05. For questions to be answered, email: tion. Phase 1, which was recently completed, in- to minimize as much impact to the area as possible. [email protected]. volved reconstructing the main lanes from Beltway Once the El Dorado intersection is completed, con- 8 to just south of FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road. In struction on the Bay Area Boulevard intersection Sagemont to host banquet order to widen this section of the freeway, the FM will take place. Sagemont Church will host Christian sing- 1959 bridge had to be removed and placed at grade, Again, there are four phases of construction. er Mark Lowry and pianist Stan Whitmire on allowing the freeway to now go over the area street. Phase 1 will consist of constructing the southbound Thursday, Sept. 5, for the annual Less than the Crews have now begun work on Phase 2, which frontage road from FM 2351 to El Dorado Bou- Some South Belters may have thought their eyes were playing tricks on them if they re- Least Ministries banquet. consists of constructing the northbound and south- levard. Phase 2 will consist of constructing the cently saw something resembling hills on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Di- Attendees are asked to donate $50 per seat. bound frontage roads. southbound main lanes and all intersections. Phase xie Farm Road. The mounds are actually used to make cement for the ongoing project to A chicken dinner from Ernie’s in Pasadena Phase 3 will be to reconstruct the main lanes 3 will consist of constructing the northbound front- widen the freeway from Beltway 8 to El Dorado Boulevard. The freeway will be increased will be provided. The event is from 7 to 9:30 from south of FM 1959 to the end of the project. age road. Phase 4 will consist of constructing the to fi ve lanes in each direction, and the frontage roads will be increased to three lanes in p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more informa- During this phase the FM 2351 bridge will be de- northbound main lanes. each direction. Construction is expected to continue through mid-2015. tion, call 281-224-3131 or visit www.lessthan molished and replaced. Construction on the second project is expected Photo by Marie Flickinger theleast.org. Phase 4 will be to reconstruct the FM 2351 in- to cost approximately $171 million. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 22, 2013 Heading back to school Dobie AFJROTC holds camp In My Opinion Continued from Page 1A and grooming shall be main- vices designed to prevent the The Dobie Air Force JROTC recently had its annual summer camp for incom- are permitted. Shorts with tained. piercing area from closing ing cadets. The camp ran for four days and involved drill, physical training, Buckman on new to establish their own form of govern- hammer loops or of a cargo 1. Hair must be neat, are not permitted. Elemen- team-building events, and a fi eld day. A total of about 45 cadets participated ment. Still today, in times of trouble, style are not permitted. Pock- clean, well groomed, and tary students may not wear each day, including instructor cadets. Field Day included three teams (Spartans, despair, and tragedy we turn to God for ets on shorts/skorts are per- may not have shaved designs. more than two earrings in A-Team and Dynasty) that competed in A-Frame, Litter Carry and Pontoon San Jac facility mitted at the waistline only. 2. No type of head cov- His healing powers to sustain us and each earlobe. Earrings larger races. All three teams were tied so the Egg Toss event was used as a tie-breaker Capri pants are permitted as ering, cap or hat (such as than 1” in diameter or length This letter is to thank the Leader carry us thru whatever we have to en- with Team Dynasty winning the overall Field Day competition. staff for the excellent article on the San dure. long as they meet all criteria bandannas, sweatbands, etc.) are prohibited for elementary Jacinto South campus’ new Science Our freedom to express our faith in listed under the Pants and/ may be worn on campus. No students. building. For those readers who missed God, to worship Him in a manner of our or Jeans section. Elementary hair rollers or long-handled Tattoos it in last week’s Leader, it is well worth students will participate in combs may be worn on cam- All tattoos must be appro- choosing, is guaranteed by the First physical education activities pus. priately covered. the effort to go back and peruse this Amendment to the Constitution – Free- with the clothes they wear to 3. Sideburns must be kept Badges article. dom of Religion, Press and Expres- school. neatly trimmed and must not Student identifi cation The architectural treatment is stun- sion. This amendment states that Con- Belts extend below ear level or badges are required in high ning and you could easily expect to gress shall make no law respecting an Belts are required for gar- fl are at the bottom. schools and may be required see it in a high end commercial devel- establishment of religion, or prohibiting ments made with belt loops 4. Symbols and/or styles by intermediate schools. opment. The building’s prominent loca- the free exercise thereof. We still have in grades 3 through 12. Belts which are identifi ed with Badges shall be replaced at tion along Beamer is commendable Freedom of Religion. However there should be securely fastened gang membership or rep- the expense of the student if and must give travelers a favorable have been a number if instances where at all times. resentation shall not be al- the badge is lost, stolen, bro- impression as they drive by. If the func- our rights to freely express our belief Spirit/D.A.R.E. Shirts lowed. ken, deformed, or distorted. tionality of the interior space matches have, and are today, being prohibited. Spirit/D.A.R.E. Shirts A list of prohibited sym- The campus principal will the building’s appearance this project Using the concept of Separation of may be worn on days desig- bols and/or styles is posted specify when and how the must be considered a huge success. Church and State we no longer are al- nated by the campus princi- next to the Student Code of badge is to be displayed. For those of us in the “Baby Boomer” lowed to begin the school day or start a pal. Girl Scout and Boy Scout Conduct in the principal’s of- Violations generation the importance of first rate sporting event with a prayer. We have uniforms are appropriate at fi ce. Students are responsible When a student’s dress or training of technicians and medical had public displays of the Bible re- any time. for reviewing the posted list grooming violates the guide- staff cannot be over emphasized. With moved. There are those who want the Shoes to determine prohibited sym- lines provided herein, the the dawn of universal health care, the words “In God we Trust” removed from Students must wear shoes bols and/or dress styles. principal shall request that with backs that are appro- 5. Mustaches and beards the student make corrections Cadets return from a 3-mile hike. Pictured are, from left, (front to back) Jennifer need seems greater than ever. Perhaps our currency. Even our military person- Chicas (carrying the guidon), Francisco Rada (Support Operations Command- one day the Legislature will allow clos- priate for school. (Students are prohibited, and faces and may take appropriate nel are being warned against express- participating in physical ed- must be clean-shaven. disciplinary action. If the er), Xavier Teran, Jann Chevez, Justice Cumpian, Gabby Caceres and Kour- er collaboration with medical and ing or sharing their religions beliefs. ucation activities must have 6. Shirts and blouses must problem is not corrected, tenay Price, (front right, front to back) James Quiqas (fi rst-aid medic) Mark advanced (RN) nursing programs uti- While the Constitution guarantees appropriate shoes.) Skate be buttoned within one button the student may be assigned Gonzalez (Operations Commander), Thomas Hawkins, Jacob De La Cruz, Luis lizing this fine facility. Let’s hope so. the formal separation of church and shoes are not permitted. of the throat. in-school suspension for the Coreas, David Cruz, Sergio Rada, Austin Pleasants and John Wang. Steve Buckman state, this concept was never meant Shoes must be securely fas- 7. Halter tops and shirts or remainder of the day or un- to remove all references to God or el- tened at all times with shoe blouses with plunging neck- til the problem is corrected. Protect freedom ements of religious life from the public straps velcroed and/or shoe- lines are prohibited. Tank Repeated dress code offenses realm. laces tied. tops or undershirts worn as may result in more serious of religion rights Our Founding Fathers were wise Sweaters/sweatshirts/light outer garments are also pro- disciplinary action. The Declaration of Independence to prohibit the establishment of a jackets/hoodies hibited. The midriff must not Medical exceptions states “We hold these truths to be State-sponsored religion and prevent Sweaters/sweatshirts/light be exposed when the student The principal, associate self-evident, that all men are created infringement on the right of individuals jackets/hoodies of any color goes through the normal ac- superintendent for campus equal, that they are endowed by their to believe freely and exercise their reli- may be worn over the “polo tivities of a school day (bend- development, or superinten- Creator with certain unalienable Rights gious liberties. However, in an effort to style” or “oxford style” stan- ing, stretching etc.). dent may grant an exception that among these are Life, Liberty, and distinguish between the functions and dardized dress shirt. The col- 8. Articles of clothing, to any of the above provisions the pursuit of Happiness. responsibilities of the church and those lar of the standardized shirt garments, make-up and ac- if a student has a physical or must be visible at all times. cessories with inappropriate medical condition rendering That to secure these rights, Gov- of the government, our courts and leg- Sweaters/sweatshirts/light decorations or advertisements compliance with the provi- ernments are instituted among Men, islatures have stepped over the line of jackets/hoodies shall be ap- are prohibited. This includes, sions detrimental to the stu- deriving their just powers from the con- separation and have attempted to re- propriately sized and free of but is not limited to, any item dent’s physical health. sent of the governed.” They wanted a move all references to God and religion inappropriate designs which that depicts the occult, gang Interpretation country where citizens are free to pur- from public life. include, but are not limited membership, death, suicide, of appropriateness sue a way of life of their choosing, to As a result, those very portions of to, those related to death, violence, drugs or alcohol. The principal and assis- live as they want to live. the Constitution designed to preserve sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs 9. Students at elementa- tant principal(s) are autho- The history of the King of Great Brit- our religious liberties have been used or weapons. Campus letter ry school campuses may not rized to make determina- ain, during this time, was a history of to diminish them, and efforts to make jackets or light jackets with use any type of cosmetics, tions regarding whether any repeated injuries and usurpations, all the government neutral to religion have an approved campus-specifi c including, but not limited to, fashion, fad, hair, jewelry or having in direct object the establish- actually worked to undermine the val- logo are permissible. mascara and artifi cial nails. article of clothing is inap- Pictured above, cadets participated in a Litter Carry Race, in which Brian ment of an absolute Tyranny over the ues on which our Constitution and con- Coats/jackets Nail polish is acceptable. propriate for school wear or Sharpe was considered the “litter.” Carriers are (front) Jacob Kuhn and Joel thirteen colonies. This form of govern- cepts of law and justice are based. Secondary schools grades 10. Revealing or exces- disruptive to the educational Chicas, and (back) David Cruz and Cesar Garea. Safety monitor is Justice ment would not support the Rights of We are guaranteed freedom of re- 6-12 (including grades 5 sively tight garments are process or safety of the cam- Cumpian (front left). The back two carries in the far away litter are George Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happi- ligion, not freedom from religion. To and 6 in middle schools) prohibited. Appropriate foun- pus. Molina and Luciano Hernandez. Cadets in the background are, left to right, ness. To protect these rights the Colo- do so would prohibit the free exer- Coats may be worn to a dation garments and/or un- Extracurricular activities Christian Saucedo, Aaron Vasquez, Haley Schott and Trent Whitehead. nies, appealing to the Supreme Judge cise thereof, a guarantee of the First secondary campus provided dergarments must be worn. The principal and the of the world for the rectitude of their Amendment. There is no coercion to they are placed in the stu- 11. Pants or shorts may sponsor, coach, or other per- intentions, absolved their Allegiance to force a set of beliefs on anyone. There dent’s locker or designated not be worn in any way that son in charge of an extracur- storage area upon arrival and refl ects gang affi liation or ricular activity may regulate the British Crown. They formed a gov- is no requirement made that an indi- not removed until the conclu- conceals contraband. the dress and grooming of the ernment comprised of representatives vidual participate in a prayer or other sion of the school day. 12. Shirts and blouses students participating in or of the people they would govern, and religious activity; except by their own Elementary schools shall be appropriately sized attending the activity. whose laws would be for the benefi t of choosing. grades PK-5 and may not be worn in any Guidance Center the governed, to protect the Rights of America is a Christian Nation. This (excluding grade 5 way that refl ects gang affi li- Students assigned to the the people. country was built upon the belief in in middle schools) ation or conceals contraband. Guidance Center are to fol- Our founding fathers established a God, the Creator who endowed us Coats or jackets worn by Shirts, designed to be worn low the districtwide dress set of guidelines by which this Govern- with the rights and freedoms we enjoy. elementary students will be inside the waistband, must code policy as designated by ment was to operate. These guidelines Congress, the very people we elected placed in an area designated be tucked into pants, shorts the PISD Student Code of are knows as The Constitution of the to represent us, needs to take action by the teacher upon arrival or skirts. (See posted list in Conduct. United States of America. The pur- to protect religious freedom as it is in- to the campus, and the coats/ main campus offi ce for gang Book bags, backpacks pose of these rules was spelled out in tended by the Constitution. Congress jackets will remain in this affi liated attire.) and purses the Preamble to the Constitution. must accept its responsibility over this area while students are in the 13. Patterned contact lens- Book bags and back packs “We the people of the United States, issue for which a majority of the Ameri- classroom. es are prohibited. may be prohibited on any in order to form a more perfect Union, can people has consistently expressed All other rules and reg- Earrings/body secondary campus under the establish Justice, insure domestic their support. ulations, as defi ned in the Males are not permitted authority of the campus prin- Tranquility, provide for the common We need to preserve our heritage. Student Code of Conduct, re- to wear earrings of any type. cipal. defense, promote the general Welfare, We need to protect our freedom of garding dress and grooming Students are not permitted to The campus principal and secure the Blessings of Liberty for Religion as guaranteed by the First shall apply. wear other piercing, non-tra- may permit clear, transparent The principal and assistant ditional rings (nose, lip, etc.). or mesh book bags or back- ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain Amendment. If you support me on this principal(s) are authorized to Clips, posts, and/or other de- Continued on Page 5A and establish this Constitution for the issue take a stand. Contact your elect- make determinations regard- United States of America.” ed offi cials and demand that they take ing whether any fashion, The actions and decisions of our action to preserve our rights to the free fad, hair, jewelry or article founding fathers were guided by their exercise of our religion. Professional development of clothing is inappropriate Pontoon races was another event during Dobie’s JROTC Camp Field Day. Ca- belief in the Creator, the one who en- President Ronald Reagan said “If we for school wear or disruptive dowed us with the Rights to Life, Liber- ever forget that we’re one nation under to the educational process or classes set at San Jac dets getting ready for the race in the rain are, (left to right) LeAndra Gon- ty, and the pursuit of Happiness. They God, then we will be one nation gone safety of the campus. The Continuing and lege will offer the following zales, Aaron Vasquez, Austin Pleasants, Jann Chevez and Christian Saucedo called upon the Supreme Judge of the under” May God continue to Bless In addition, the following Professional Development courses this fall in health oc- as DeTrevion Jones looks on. world for his blessing of their intentions America! Robert J. Semler standards of student dress division at San Jacinto Col- cupations. An American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) course will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 27 to Ly: Coach Garza always kept me on my toes Dec. 14, at Central campus. Peter Ly, one of South Houston High School’s Shining Stars, “But even though we had our ups and downs during the previ- The AAPC’s Professional is shown with Maria Garza, who coaches the 12th-grade Debate ous years, I still love her. I could not have asked for a more caring Medical Coding Curriculum is developed to present the Team. debate coach. Thank you for always pushing me to do my best and latest information related to Both Ly and Garza were honored at the annual Pasadena In- believing in me. Thank you for being there not only as my teacher, medical or insurance reim- dependent School District Shining Stars Gala which recognizes but also as a great mentor, a true friend, and a loving mother. bursement. the top students from each high school and their favorite teach- “My respect and love for you grows with each and every day.” Participants will learn the ers. Ly is the son of Lanh and Phuong Ly. theory of coding and gain an Ly stated, “Coach Garza always kept me on my toes in her Ly’s extracurricular activities include debate team, Ecology understanding of the coding class. She taught me the importance of deadlines. Even though I Club, HOSA, and bowling. Leadership positions include com- fundamentals. The cost for was one of her favorite students, she did not hesitate to give me munity service chairperson for Nu Omega Zeta, and Asia Culture this course is $1,595. zeros whenever I turned in assignments late, which is understand- Club. Certifi ed nurse aide train- ing will be offered from 8 able. After high school, he intends to enter the joint admission med- a.m. to noon, Aug. 29 to Oct. ical program at Uni- 7, at the South campus. This versity of Houston class will teach participants and become an anes- the skills, knowledge, and thesiologist. abilities to care for residents Cadets working on upper body strength through pull-ups are, left to right, He eventually of long-term care facilities. Kourtnay Price, Sergio Rada, Brandon Williams and Luis Coreas, while They will learn how to pro- Cadet Instructor David Cruz (front left) provides verbal corrections. In the would like to run his vide safety and preventa- own hospital. tive measures in the care of background is Isaac Martinez. residents as well as how to function as a member of the health care team. The cost for this course is The South Belt $825. For more information Shining Stars will be about these courses and to presented in a series register, call 281-542-2020. Park Manor of South Belt of 10 students being honored along with their favorite men- Car wash tor. This is the last in the series of 10 for South Houston. Aug. 24 The 10 Shining Stars Exceptional Parents of represent the Top 10 Little Angels with Special South Houston stu- Needs will hold their fi - dents. nal car wash on Saturday, The information Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to and photos were sup- 2 p.m. at McDonald’s on plied by the Pasadena Fuqua. Independent School The cost is $5 per car District. The Leader The group raises funds for is also running the Special Needs Children’s Top 10 Dobie Shining camps, adaptive equip- Stars. (See related ment. story Page 5A.) For more information, contact Markie Aguirre at 713-542-1294 or Debbie Brown at 713-553-5220. Thursday, August 22, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 New free, reduced meal guidelines for CCISD, PISD 2013-2014 Clear Creek and Pas- will be able to participate of Child Nutrition Ser- Agriculture to determine Reduced price meals will ber for Supplemental Nu- the Social Security number all households with a letter CCISD parents wishing adena ISD students who in a free and reduced price vice, the district will use eligibility for participa- cost $0.30 for breakfast trition Assistance Program of primary wage earner or informing households of to make a formal appeal for are unable to afford the meal program. According guidelines established by tion in the National School and $0.40 for lunch. (SNAP) or Temporary As- household member who the availability of free and a hearing on the decision full price of school meals to Fred Walker, director the U.S. Department of Lunch/Breakfast Program. Qualifi cation standards sistance to Needy Families signs the form reduced-price meals for may make a request either are based on the number (TANF) • Last month’s income their children. Applications orally by calling 281-284- of family members and Families who do not and how often it was re- also are available at the ad- 0700 or in writing to Fred income. Applicants must have the above information ceived for each household ministration offi ce in each Walker, Director of Child turn in the following infor- must list the following: member that receives an school. To apply for free Nutrition Services, 2145 Dobie offi cers, committee named mation in order to be con- • Names of all house- income and reduced-price meals, West NASA Blvd, Web- sidered for the program: hold members • Signature of an adult households must fi ll out ster, TX 77598. • Eligibility group num- • The last four digits of household member the application and return it If a household member Information submitted to the school. Applications becomes unemployed or if on the application may be may be submitted anytime the household size increas- verifi ed as required by law. during the school year. es, the household should Lariaettes at camp For more information Under the provisions of contact the school. Such The Dobie Lariaettes of camp, and were also about the program, call the free and reduced-price changes may make the Military Offi cers and So- awarded Most Creative CCISD at 281-284-0712 meal policy, Joycelyn students of the household cial Committee recently Socials on the fi nal day and PISD at 713-740-0224. Thompson, Free & Re- eligible for benefi ts if the attended the Crowdpleas- of camp. They received Foster children who are duced clerk, will review household’s income falls at er’s Offi cer Camp held in a WOW award for their the legal responsibility of applications and determine or below the levels shown downtown Houston. They social projects created at the state agency or court eligibility. CCISD parents in chart. did an outstanding job, camp and were recognized are eligible for benefi ts re- or guardians dissatisfi ed PISD parents wishing to and walked away having for Overall Achievement, gardless of the income of with the ruling of the of- appeal a decision may ask learned a great deal. and named Most Out- the household with which fi cial may wish to discuss for a hearing by calling or They spent the week standing Social Line. they reside. the decision with the re- writing to John Piscacek, learning about leadership, The Military Offi cers Application forms are viewing offi cial on an in- 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, choreography, teambuild- were awarded Superior being distributed begin- formal basis at 281-284- Pasadena, TX 77502, 713- ing and technique, while Performance for overall ning August 26, 2013 to 0712. 740-0023. bonding with each other, achievement. They also and growing as dancers received all blue ribbons and young women. on their evaluations and They also earned nu- scored a 96 out of 100 on merous awards. The their home routine. They Social Committee was walked away with numer- named Most Spirited So- ous individual ribbons as cial Line on the third night well.

The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes Drill Team recent- Reyna, Capt. Elizabeth Montemayor, Major Ger- ly announced its 2013-2014 offi cers. Military offi - aldine Navarette, Lt. Marlene Martinez, and Lt. P.I.S.D. handbooks cers are, left to right, Col. Emmi Kieu, Lt. Karla Col. Abby Pedroza. available online To provide instant ac- link to the handbook/code cess to students and par- of conduct so they can ents as well as saving the also assist parents. district substantial print- For more information, ing costs, the Pasadena In- visit www.pasadenaisd.org. dependent School District Student Handbooks/Code of Conduct are available online on the district’s PISD sets districtwide bell schedule website. As students and par- 4 p.m. 2014 school year are as 10:55 a.m. A limited number of ents prepare to begin District start times for follows: • Afternoon pre-k be- printed handbooks/student the 2013-2014 school schools offering pre-kin- • Morning pre-k begins gins at 12:05 p.m. and re- codes of conduct will be year, the Pasadena Inde- dergarten for the 2013- at 7:55 a.m. and releases at leases at 3:05 p.m. available upon request. pendent School District Parents will receive a has announced the offi - For Pasadena school meals form to sign and return cial start and dismissal to their child’s school ac- times: knowledging they have • High schools begin Online payments available read the handbook/code of at 7:15 a.m. and release at Parents may monitor and money into their child’s to use the service, a fee of conduct. Each campus will 2:30 p.m. prepay school meals online meal account any time. This $1.75 will be assessed for make a computer available • Elementary schools at www.MySchoolbucks. service allows parents to each deposit. In addition, if to parents so they can read begin at 7:50 a.m. and re- com. view and print their child’s parents have more than one the handbook/code of con- lease at 3:05 p.m. The Pasadena Indepen- eating history report cover- child in the district, they duct online if they do not • Intermediate schools dent School District Child ing a 30-day period. may handle all online pre- have access to Internet. begin at 8:20 a.m. and re- Nutrition Department pro- Payments may be made payments from one account. Social Committee members are, left to right, Exec- President Christian Rosales and Executive Cybelle The district also works lease at 3:30 p.m. vides this service through through an existing PayP- For more information, utive Jannessa Ackman, President Taylor Ard, Vice Cerda. with public libraries to • Middle schools begin www.MySchoolbucks.com al account or with a major call Child Nutrition Ser- make them aware of the at 8:40 a.m. and release at so parents may deposit debit or credit card. In order vices at 713-740-0146.

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Tickets available start Aug. 26 at H-E-B (Blackhawk), South Belt Chamber of Commerce & South Belt-Ellington Leader. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call Chamber for info. 281-481-5516 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 22, 2013 PW Library sets Over The Back Fence Thompson collects coming weekly events Boxtops for Education The following events is held every Saturday and Thompson Intermediate School parents and students are scheduled for the Park- will include elementary and South Belt residents are asked to clip and save er Williams Library, 10851 storytime at 10:30 a.m., fol- Boxtops for Education for the school’s fundraiser. Scarsdale Blvd. Aug. 22 to lowed by preschool story- HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY! Aug. 27. Lisa Orr is wished a happy ebrate a birthday this week: Thompson science teachers will collect the boxtops the 28. time at 1 p.m., and Reading Cody Giles of Kirkwood South will birthday Aug. 28. Thursday, Aug. 22: Pat Gonzales, first two weeks of school. Be sure they are placed in a Preschool storytime is at Club at 2:30 p.m. be 15 on Aug. 27. His parents, Jim and Frazier Elementary Monica Castro, Kassi Richardson, secured baggie with the student’s name on it or, if a res- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and The Parker Williams Tracy, grandparents Ken and Bobby Blow out the birthday candles for Janie Mylie Alaniz-Sosa, Herman Garcia, ident, the boxtops can be turned in to the school office. toddler storytime is at 10:30 Branch Library will be Griffin, brother, Aaron, and sister, Puente Aug. 25. On Aug. 27, Amanda Chrystal Sulak, Janie Chapa, Sonia For a list of participating products, go to www.box tops4education.com/products/participating-products. a.m. Thursday. closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Kristen wish him a wonderful birthday! Brewton and Veronica Huiton are Shearow-Parson and Bill Edwards; Vietnamese storytime Labor Day. Some packages offer bonus boxtops, and these can WELCOME TO KEEGAN ROGERS wished a happy birthday. Friday, Aug. 23: Viv Castillo, Mary Miller, also be clipped and sent to school. The school will turn Keegan William Rogers was born Moore Elementary Jim Kunkel, Carl Stonecipher, Lardo in the boxtops for a rebate. at 6:32 p.m. at the Woman’s Hospital Blow out the birthday candles for Patti Crocker, Shelly Rivera, Mary Morgan, For further information, contact Carol Waters at cwa Welcome Back Bash of Texas on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Parker Aug. 23. Trey Smith, Mary Wesfahl and Patti [email protected]. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz., and stretched South Belt Elementary Parker; Saturday, Aug. 24: Linelle Taylor, scheduled at UHCL 21 inches in length. Proud parents are Amanda Aaserud is sent a birthday Saul Correa, Mike Justice, Sammye Justin and Allison (Vick) Rogers and greeting Aug. 23. Mejia, Yessica Musquiz, Alyssa Keller SJC sets open auditions University of Hous- Students and alumni can ton-Clear Lake welcomes pose for the UHCL class big brother is Gavin. Grandparents Stuchbery Elementary and Amber Burda; Sunday, Aug. 25: students, their families and photo at 6:30 p.m. near the are Audrey Vick-Prichard and Donny Phillis Christeson is wished a happy Bubba Zapalac, Rhonda Higgins, for mystery comedy community friends to the Alumni Plaza, between the Prichard of Sagemont and Mike and birthday Aug. 22. Aug. 27 is the day for a Concetta Ligori, Brenda Jeter, Rhonda The San Jacinto College chair. Welcome Back Bash on Bayou Building and Stu- Linda Rogers of League City. cake for Maria Granados. Parmer, Lisa Ciolli, Jennifer Hinojosa, theater and fi lm department Rehearsals for the show Friday, Aug. 30, from 5 to dent Services and Class- CHIEKO CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Melillo Middle School Sonja McClellan, Amber Mauro, will hold open public au- begin Monday, Sept. 9, and 8 p.m. Attendees will en- room Building. Admission Birthday greetings are sent to Chieko Celebrating a birthday Aug. 22 is Maria John Knowles, Celia Scheer, Andrea ditions for The 39 Steps, a run from 6 to 10 p.m. Mon- joy an evening of music, is free. Webb, who celebrates a birthday Diaz. Moorehead-Ford and Jesse Saenz; fast-paced mystery comedy day through Friday. carnival games, face paint- The Welcome Back Bash Saturday, Aug. 24, from husband Ken, Beverly Hills Intermediate Monday, Aug. 26: Arlette Jarmon, Marci based on the 1915 adven- The performance opens ing and other festivities for is sponsored by the Offi ce daughters June Hodges and Teresa Ana Escobedo is sent a birthday Chiovaro, Fred Manly, Stephanie ture novel by John Buchan. on Oct. 9 and runs through adults and children of all of Alumni and Community Webb, and friends at the Leader. greeting Aug. 22. Blow out the birth- Mayo, Jon Spears, Adabel Perrett, Auditions will be held Oct. 13. ages. Relations and the Offi ce of SCHOOL DAZE day candles for Julio Aguilar Aug. 23. Hugh Lazenberry and Rick LaMantina; Wednesday and Thursday, The 39 Steps is described UH-Clear Lake alum- Student Life. Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, at 6 as a mix of a Hitchcock ni are urged to bring their For information, visit The following personnel and staff Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Tuesday, Aug. 27: Jesse Garcia, Sara p.m. on both dates. Audi- masterpiece and a juicy alumni membership cards http://www.uhcl.edu/wb members of the Pasadena Independent to Mackwell Hickerson Aug. 28. Scott, Dwaine Wyman, Cody Giles, tions will be held in the Slo- spy novel, with a dash of to receive a 2013 UHCL bash, or call Kris Thomp- School District celebrate birthdays Aug. Thompson Intermediate Kevin Martinez, Barbara Boike and Jeff comb Auditorium, located Monty Python. It’s also Welcome Back Bash T-shirt son, coordinator of special 22 through Aug. 28. On Aug. 22, Bertha Izaguirre is wished Jones; and Wednesday, Aug. 28: Tanya at the San Jacinto College billed as a fast-paced who- while supplies last. events, at 281-283-2040. Atkinson Elementary a happy birthday. The day for a cake for Keller, Michele Bryant, Rosalind Battle, Central campus, 8060 Spen- dunit that is packed with Birthday greetings are sent to Rosa Immar Mendoza is Aug. 26. Adra Stafford, Stephanie Hamilton and cer Highway in Pasadena. nonstop laughs, more than Quintana and Kristie Williamson Aug. Dobie High Yvonne Ramirez. The auditions are open 150 zany characters, an Learn a new language 25. Aug. 28 is the day for a cake for Birthday greetings are sent to Roland LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS for anyone in the commu- on-stage plane crash, hand- Mauricio Meza. Deyon, Susannah Dohrmann, and E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, nity, and enrollment at San cuffs, missing fi ngers, and at UH-Clear Lake Burnett Elementary Corbin Govers Aug. 22. The day for a congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Jacinto College is not re- some good old-fashioned quired. Materials need not romance. Be prepared for foreign sionals program has helped Blow out the birthday candles for Juan party for Jim Phillips is Aug. 24. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject be prepared in advance, and The novel was adapted travel by learning a new people from more than 20 Perez Aug. 25. The day for a party for FACEBOOK FRIENDS’ BIRTHDAYS line. anyone auditioning should as a British movie in 1935 language in University of countries improve their Pam Aflleje is Aug. 26. Blow out the The Leader sends happy birthday Items must be submitted by Friday dress to move. that was directed by Alfred Houston-Clear Lake’s For- English and increase their birthday candles for Adelina Salinas wishes to its Facebook friends who cel- noon for the next week’s publication. Twenty male and female Hitchcock. In 2004, To- eign Language and English chances of academic and actors are needed, ages 15 tal Film named it the 21st Enhancement Program. career success. Emphasis and older. “Anyone interest- greatest British movie of all Register through Aug. 26 on group conversations will ed in acting, with little or no time. for the next session that ease speaking anxiety and experience can audition for For more information begins the week of Aug. 26 enhance self-confi dence. 2013-2014 J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes announced the show,” commented Dr. about fi ne arts programs at and runs through Oct. 11. To accelerate the learn- Jerry Ivins, Central campus San Jacinto College, visit Seven-week sessions ing process, sign up for pri- theater and fi lm department arts.sanjac.edu. meet at various times in vate or semiprivate lessons the UHCL Bayou Building, in English, or any of the 2700 Bay Area Blvd. other languages offered. Mercury’s 8 Seasons English, French, Ger- New students pay $135, man, Italian, Japanese, with discounts available to Mandarin, Russian and returning students. Regis- presented at UHCL Spanish classes are avail- tration can be completed Listen as Vivaldi’s and Plante on bandoneon, a able at beginner to ad- online or by mail. To regis- Piazzolla’s Four Seasons are Latin American concertina. vanced levels, with each ter online, visit http://www. presented with an Argentine Antoine Plante conducts. student receiving personal uhcl.edu/fl . fl air when Mercury com- UH-Clear Lake’s 2013- attention from a qualifi ed For information about bines the two to present 8 2014 cultural arts season instructor. To increase fl u- the Foreign Language and Seasons on Thursday, Aug. includes fi ve Mercury per- ency, students will speak in English Enhancement Pro- 29, at 8 p.m. at the Universi- formances. the chosen language from gram, email Christine Paul, ty of Houston-Clear Lake’s Admission to this season the fi rst class. Foreign Languages Program Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay opener is free, with discount The English Enhance- coordinator, at paul@uhcl. Area Blvd. tickets available for the rest ment for Foreign Profes- edu, or call 281-283-3033. Mercury musicians play of the season performanc- period instruments in inno- es the night of the August vative programs of orches- show. tral music passed down from For more information many generations. about the cultural arts pro- In this performance, Jon- gram, call UHCL’s Offi ce athan Godfrey is featured of Student Life at 281-283- on solo violin, and Denis 2560.

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County Commissioner ware system forced regis- Association President The Ellington Air Force enced fl ooding associated El Franco Lee was in atten- tration to be cancelled for Ruben Garcia was awarded 2013-2014 Registration Base-Pasadena Golf Course with Hurricane Alicia, and dance at the event. two days at all three San Jac the Volunteer of the Year opened with ceremonies fl ooding in Sagemont was 1992 Dobie graduate College campuses. Award from TSS featuring U.S. Rep. Bob limited to a reported eight Emily King, daughter of 5 years ago (2008) Photography for his dedica- For children 18 months Gammage and Pasadena homes out of the subdivi- Terry and Dixie King and The Leader received tion to youth sports in the Mayor John Ray Harrison. sion’s 1,839 homes. sister of Thomas King, was complaints from several South Belt community. to 5 years old The local Dobie-South South Belt area insur- selected as head dance cap- residents that the METRO Garcia was selected from Houston American Legion ance agents were besieged tain for the world-famous Fuqua Park and Ride facili- 789 submissions statewide. Our program is located on the grounds of baseball team took two with calls from customers Apache Belles drill team of ty was seriously overcrowd- More than 200 elected games against Bartlesville, wishing to fi le claims on Tyler Junior College. The ed. The service had become offi cials, community mem- St. Luke’s Catholic Church where we provide Okla., and consequently won damage from Hurricane former lieutenant colonel increasingly popular due to bers, and former and cur- the Southern Regional cham- Alicia. of the Lariaettes received a high gas prices. rent San Jacinto College a warm & loving environment pionship. The team earned 25 years ago (1988) full-tuition scholarship and In its fi rst year of oper- employees joined Chan- the right to represent not only After two years in the an additional $500. ation, Clear Creek Inde- cellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer For more information about our pro- the South Belt area, but the planning stages, construc- The Federal Aviation pendent School District’s and members of the Harris entire U.S. southern region in tion began on the South Belt Administration named El- Clear Horizons Early Col- County Historical Commis- gram or to schedule a tour, please call the National Championship area’s new recreation facil- lington Field the southwest lege High School earned sion to unveil an offi cial the ECC Offi ce or visit us on the web. in Yakama, Wash. ity, a park south of Black- region’s Airport of the Year. an Exemplary rating from Texas Historical Marker in 30 years ago (1983) hawk in Sageglen between It was selected for having the Texas Education Agen- honor of the college’s 50th Email: [email protected] According to a South Sageplum and Sagemark. met and exceeded federal cy. Located at the San Ja- anniversary. Belt Leader survey, two The $614,000 park project safety requirements for air- cinto College South cam- was completely fi nanced by ports that serve passenger pus, the school allowed MUD 13. The district was aircraft with more than 30 eligible CCISD students to fi nancing the project with- seats. take high school and col- WALKER LAW OFFICES John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. out delving into its tax or 15 years ago (1998) lege courses simultaneous- operating funds. Clear Brook senior Bri- ly. Milton Walker, J.D. Orthodontist South Belt Optomist an Martin represented the Houston police arrested Club member David Hal- United States in the world one suspect and released 281-481-0909 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer bert found newspapers dat- triathlon meet in Lausanne, the identity of a second in ing back to 1939 in a news- Switzerland. connection with the killing WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES paper collection bin. Dobie senior cheerlead- of Andraé Prentice Shel- BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS • Braces Without Tooth Removal 20 years ago (1993) er Vicki Zweiful won fi rst ton, who was fatally shot Following a rash of place in the UCA camp var- outside the Sage Hollow LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT traffi c accidents at the in- sity jump-off. Dobie senior apartment complex. Joe www.walkerlaw.com tersection of Beltway 8 at Melody Zmarzly also made Everett Foster Jr., 28, was 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 • Headgear NOT Required Beamer, state highway de- it into the fi nals of the jump- arrested and charged with partment project engineer off. aggravated robbery with Charles Gaskins ordered 10 years ago (2003) a deadly weapon. A sec- • Insurance Assignment Accepted a study of the intersection. Candidates for mayor ond suspect, former Dobie Several accidents reported- Michael Berry, Orlando student Fredreck Douglas, ly occurred when drivers Sanchez, Sylvester Turner 20, remained at large and FURNITURE RE-DO went straight from the left- and Bill White addressed was wanted on the same • Quality and Caring Office turn-only lanes westbound topics of specifi c concern charge. • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Second on the beltway at Sabo and to residents of the South Dobie senior Brittany Beamer. Belt. The forum was host- Frederick and juniors Caitie • Re-Glue • Re-Screw • Certified Specialist Opinions The South Belt Sports ed by the Skyscraper Shad- Wright and Tyler Scarberry ‘We Re-Do For You’ Welcome Association held a ground- ows Civic Club and was were named drum majors breaking ceremony at the held at San Jacinto College for the 2008-09 Longhorn For Free Estimates Call: site of the proposed youth South. Marching Band. Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 sports complex on Hall Technical problems as- 1 year ago (2012) Road-Blackhawk at South sociated with a new soft- South Belt Girls Softball Thursday, August 22, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Heeths celebrate 40th anniversary Kings celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Joy and David King celebrated 65 years of marriage on Aug. 14, 2013. They were married in Bay City, Texas, on Aug. 14, 1948, and have lived in the subdivision of Sagemeadow since 1975. The couple has six surviving children, Charles, Cher- yl Booth and husband Richard, Colleen King-Hu and hus- band Sui Dong, Philip, Lisa Mittica, and Steven and wife Tami. Three of the children graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School. David retired from Johnson Glass and Resin in South Houston in 2005. They have fi ve grandchildren, Jennifer Erb of Ohio, Charles King Jr., Kristi Rodriguez, and Ethan and Amber King. Great-grandchildren are Tay- lor King and Mason Rodriguez. The couple are longtime members of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Richard and Nancy Heeth plan to celebrate their 40th a house in the Kirkwood subdivision and have been South wedding anniversary this weekend with a family get-to- Belt residents ever since. Richard has worked for the U.S. gether. True high school sweethearts, the couple met Postal Service for 34 years, and Nancy has worked at the in chemistry class at Charles H. Milby High School in South Belt-Ellington Leader since 2001. The Heeths have Houston during their sophomore year. After dating for one child, Rebecca, who graduated from J. Frank Dobie eight years, they were married at Park Place Lutheran High School and now teaches math at San Jacinto College. Church on August 25, 1973. They lived in Florida for a Rebecca and her husband, Steven Irvine, recently cele- year then moved back to Houston and, in 1975, bought brated their fi fth wedding anniversary. Ruiz: Alexander awed me with her brilliance Back to school information continues Orfa Ruiz, one of J. Frank Dobie High School’s Shining Stars, is stories provided me with the ambition to keep working hard for my Continued from Page 2A midriff or the underarm. or advertise illegal products, a health or safety hazard and/ shown with Marissa Alexander, who teaches AP English. future, despite any obstacles that may appear. packs on campus provided • Any garment, regardless alcohol and/or tobacco, are or disrupt the educational Both Ruiz and Alexander were honored at the annual Pasade- “Mrs. A is an unforgettable mentor whose lessons will help guide the items are placed in the of what it is called, must be prohibited. process are not permitted. na Independent School District Shining Stars Gala which recog- me later in life. She is the kind of person that you would love to student’s locker upon arriv- worn no shorter than mid- • Spiked and/or leather ac- Failure to comply will re- nizes the top students from each high school and their favorite write a book about 20 years later, so that everyone will be able to al and not removed until the thigh. cessories and/or wallet chains sult in the student being re- conclusion of the school day. • Skirts and dresses must are not permitted. quired to change clothes. All teachers. understand how amazing she is.” The principal may require come to at least mid-thigh • Any type of garment that class time missed is consid- Ruiz stated, “Although I was just a quiet student, Mrs. Alexander Ruiz is the daughter of Ramon and Juana Ruiz. Her extracurricu- clear or transparent back when the student is seated. can be interpreted as gang re- ered an unexcused absence. was one of the few teachers that made themselves so easy to talk lar activities include the Manga club. packs only. Purses in excess • Pants or shorts shall be lated is not allowed on cam- The building administrators to. She awed me with her brilliance, and her amusing, motivating She has volunteered for the National Honor Society, the Sociedad of 8 inches by 10 inches, appropriately sized and worn pus during school hours or at determine whether a stu- Honoraria Hispanica, and as satchels and briefcases shall at the natural waistline. any school related activity. dent’s dress is appropriate. • Shirts may be required to • Hats, caps, headbands, Repeated offenses may a physics and math tutor. be prohibited. Purses may not be worn as backpacks. be tucked in unless they are or any other types of head result in more serious disci- Leadership positions include Elementary students designed to be worn over the covering garments are not plinary action. Appropriate vice president of Manga shall be permitted to bring waistline and do not exceed allowed on campus during discipline procedures shall be Club. After graduating from back packs and book bags four inches below the waist- school hours. followed in all cases. high school, she intends to to school. The principal may line. • Sunglasses may not be Campuses may insist that enroll at the University of require clear, transparent or • Clothes, jewelry, and worn in the building. all bags, backpacks, gym Houston Honors College for mesh back packs only. other accessories that contain • Clothing/hair styles, bags, etc., remain in a stu- a major in either computer Clear Creek ISD dress code suggestive, inappropriate, which in the judgment of the dent’s locker throughout the science or mathematics. While CCISD students are or vulgar slogans or images, building administrators, pose school day. She hopes to gain more not required to conform to a standardized dress code like knowledge and challenge PISD students, there are still herself in college before she several regulations the dis- Mays, Corbin engaged sets out “for a successful ca- trict has as to what is accept- reer in my life.” able school attire: • During normal school hours, identifi cation badges The South Belt Shining must be worn and visible. Stars will be presented in a • No visible body pierc- series of 10 students being ing other than a student’s honored along with their fa- ears will be allowed (e.g., no tongue piercing). vorite mentor. • No visible tattoos will be This is the ninth in the allowed. series of 10. The 10 Shining • Appropriate clothing and Stars represent the Top 10 shoes in good repair are re- Dobie students. quired. The information and • Shower shoes and house photos were supplied by slippers are not permitted. the Pasadena Independent • Heelies (roller shoes) School District. will not be permitted. • Inappropriate clothing The Leader is also running includes, but is not limited the Top 10 South Houston to, cut-offs, halters, strapless Shining Stars. (See related garments, spaghetti straps, story Page 2A.) open underarm shirts, tank tops, pajamas, boxer shorts, and clothes that expose the

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Recently, Dobie High School announced its 2013-2014 cheer captains. Var- sity captains are, left to right, (above) Emily Sargent, Tia Joseph and Syd- ney Gutierrez.

Sarah Young of Sageglen and Bon- nie Murphy of BellaVita recently visited Amsterdam. They took a river cruise to see the tu- lips blooming and walked among the Dutch windmills. Top photo, Young and Murphy pose in front of the new- ly bloomed tulips, a real treat since the Netherlands experi- enced an especially John and Margaret Palacios of Clearbrook Garcia, Camdyn Pickett and Benjamin Garcia with cold winter. Meadows recently went on vacation to Disney World Chef Mickey. In the top right photo, the entire fami- At right, Young with their two daughters, sons-in-law and the three ly is pictured at Hollywood Studios; front row, left to stops to wave in grandkids. The family visited the Magic Kingdom, right, are Camdyn, Gracie, Benjamin and Giselle; front of the wind- Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. At Magic second row, left to right, are Margaret, Alysia and mills. Next, Young Kingdom, the kids joined the “Pirate League” at the Doug; back row, left to right, are John and Patrick. takes a lightheart- Pirates of the Caribbean and received a complete The photo on the bottom left features, left to right, ed photo in a pair pirate makeover. Afterward, the family traveled to Margaret and John, enjoying the beautiful beach in of comically large Junior Varsity (JV) captains are Kallie Hart and Rebecca Nickleson. Daytona Beach for a few days of relaxation before Daytona. At the bottom right, left to right, are “Mat- wooden clogs along- heading back home. eys” Gracie Garcia, Benjamin Garcia and Camdyn side two large red In the top left photo, left to right, are Gracie Pickett as Jake the Neverland Pirate. tulips and many Dutch souvenirs. COUPON Below, Young and Dunkin’ Donuts on its way Murphy enjoy more $ FOUNDATION REPAIR windmills and a pic- Continued from Page 1A turesque landscape. 200 OFF OR A self-described “former member of corporate (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR America,” Sams said he was inspired to open the fran- Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. chises after visiting his sister-in-law locally, and was surprised when she said she was unable to purchase Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in Houston. He was instantly FOUNDATION REPAIR excited at the prospect of bringing the brand to the city of Houston and giving the local consumer more choice UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR at an affordable price point. Sams said he has been given exclusive rights through HOUSE LEVELING mid-2018 from Dunkin’ Donuts to solely develop a large geographical area in the South East that ranges from I-10 to Galveston and from Highway 288 to Bay- Allied Foundations town. The recent announcement comes at a time when 281-479-5247 Dunkin’ Donuts is aggressively expanding its Houston market. Five additional locations in the Greater Hous- Mascots for the upcoming school year are Jackie Vasquez as Lucy, Ted ton area (including Sams’ Fairmont store) have already FREE ESTIMATES Luna as Louie Jr., and Marcie Lloyd as Louise. opened earlier this year. Leader back-to-school suggestions

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The South Belt Girls er agents Charlie Sala- net or Christina Bautista at win Aug. 20, defeating In between, Dobie will wall (25-20, 19-25, 25-13) fi cult times in San Antonio. Clark. Continued on Page 3B Softball Association will zar at charteri@sbcglobal. [email protected]. Baytown Sterling in four host Clear Brook Aug. 23 in host registration for the games at Dobie. freshman, junior varsity and 2013 fall season one fi nal Senior middle blocker varsity play. time Aug. 22. Bre’shaun Franklin had 19 Brook in Pearland mix Players in the 6-under DIXIE DELI kills to lead the way as the Competing in perhaps 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 Lady Longhorns scored a the nation’s very best tour- Final sign up 281-484-3083 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Dobie Lady Longhorns Thursday, August 22 6 to 8 p.m. host Clear Brook El Franco Lee Park Friday, Aug. 23 USA KARATE through 16-under divi- SUMMER CAMP Varsity match 6 p.m. sions may register for $20 by cash/debit/credit cards. SIGN UP NOW! 30-28, 21-25, 25-19, 25- nament in terms of talent, Because an effort is being 14 victory over the Rang- the Lady Wolverines had a made to keep fees low, par- INCLUDED: ers, who were paced by tough start to the Texas Vol- ticipation in a candy fund- • KARATE TRAINING Hazel Jackman’s 31 kills. leyball Invitational before • SWIMMING COME LEARN: raiser will be required. • BOWLING The win helped Dobie earning three wins over the The registration fee in- • RESPECT • SKATING • FOCUS get back on track after two fi nal two days. cludes a game T-shirt and • MOVIES opening-night losses and In pool play, Clear Brook • CONFIDENCE insurance. • & MUCH MORE • DISCIPLINE a bit of a rough run at the was on the losing end of Those interested in a • AND MORE Northside ISD tournament three matches that went just coaching or another volun- Aug. 16-17 in San Anto- two games each. teer position may also apply Call UUSASA KARATEKARATE for details nio. Brook lost to Friends- to do so at one of the regis- Meanwhile, early sea- wood 25-27, 25-15 and then tration sessions. USA KARATE - 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY son victories continued lost to San Antonio Chur- For more information (Behind Sonic) to be hard to come by for chill 25-15, 25-15. In a third about the fall league and Clear Brook. pool match against Houston other details, contact play- 281-484-9006 The Lady Wolverines Memorial, Clear Brook fell also lost on opening night 25-20, 26-24. and then fell in fi ve of On the second day, the their eight matches at the Lady Wolverines were on big-time Texas Volleyball the losing end of a 25-14, Invitational in Pearland. 24-26, 25-23 match against Seeking a bounce-back St. Agnes but then bested effort, Clear Brook lost on Bellaire 25-22, 25-21 for the road Aug. 20 at Hous- the fi rst win of the season. ton Memorial, with Chas- The Aug. 16 session ended From left, Sady Olguin, Bre’shaun Franklin and Val- had their share of ups and downs through the fi rst sidy Harris earning six with Clear Brook losing 25- erie Baez will team to help the Dobie varsity girls’ vol- 10 days or so of the season. But a win in the head- kills in the match. 21, 25-22 to Parish Episco- leyball team in its friendly neighborhood match Aug. to-head match could very well turn the fortunes of Come watch your favorite Next up, Dobie and pal. 23 against Clear Brook. To this point, both teams have either squad. sports on our big screens! Friday, Aug. 23 scrimmages Dobie, Clear Brook football board buses; HappyH Hour Everydayy Dobie at Dickinson: The Longhorns travel to Sam Vitanza Stadium in Dickinson, home of the fi nal scrimmages could answer questions 33-7-7 p.m.p.m. Gators. Freshman action kicks off at 4:30 p.m., Regular season mage Aug. 23. tion against players with a ness,” Phillips said. “We’ll followed by JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7. Dickinson, The Longhorns will go different colored jersey on. control the scrimmage as 99¢ Appetizers Gift against the Dickinson Ga- “You want to see the dis- much as we can, but we also Call us for just 2-8 a season ago in former Pasadena Memo- starts Aug. 30 tors at Sam Vitanza Stadi- cipline on the fi eld, but you want players to go full tilt Daily 3-7p.m. Certificates In what is the only dress rial head coach John Snelson’s fi rst season, is led um. also want to see the toug- Continued on Page 6B Catering! Available! rehearsal prior to the start of The Gators, who are led @ Bar Only by running back Krysten Hammon, who rushed the regular season, the foot- by former Pasadena Memo- LLunchunch MMenuenu MMonday-Fridayonday-Friday 1111 aa.m.-.m.- 3 pp.m..m. for more than 1,300 yards a season ago. 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Maybe fold. in his fi fth overall season at Dobie High School gradu- “It was a tougher game next season, I’ll swap those The freshmen who have San Jacinto College, includ- ate, scored a goal in the win. against a Division I pro- two scrimmages and play stood out to this point in- ing three as an assistant. The following night gram, and we weren’t as Incarnate Word fi rst.” clude Ibarra, O’Neal Moore “We’ve had a good run against UIW, the results sharp and didn’t play up As for the opening week- of Alief Taylor High School, of success, and we look to end of the season, Spooner defender Ian Barbosa and continue that. 8 games at VMS is excited to see how the midfi elder/defender Joao “Getting off to a great team debuts. Vitor Monteiro. start this weekend will help A standout group of “It’s a good mix of us start building something Dobie football tix sophomores includes guys,” said Spooner, now going forward.” forward Sito Seoane as well as defenders Eze- offered until Aug. 23 quiel Amestoy and Pablo Now through Friday, Au- day and 6 p.m. on Thursday Vasquez. No. 17 San Jacinto gust 23, from 8 a.m. until and Saturday. Michael Rich, a Friends- 4:30 p.m., football season There are exceptions to wood High School gradu- tickets will be on sale in these times which are not- ate, is back in the nets after at Mississippi GCCC the Pasadena Independent ed within the season ticket starting most of the team’s School District Ticket Of- package. matches. Valued keeper Mi- Aug. 24-25 fi ce, located at 2906 Dab- Season tickets for Do- guel Alvarez is also in the ney within Phillips Field bie High School may be House. purchased at Roy Shifl ett The cost for tickets is $6 Realtors, 11559 Beamer each. This is a savings of Road (Beamer and Beltway $1 per ticket off the $7 gate 8 next to South Belt-Elling- price. There will be no re- ton Leader) as well as at the served seats sold. Pasadena ISD ticket offi ce. Individual tickets only The Pasadena ISD athletic will be available after Au- offi ce number is 713-740- gust 23. 0837. Student tickets are also The Longhorns will play available for $3 each and eight of their 10 regular may be used for any varsity season games at Veterans regular season game at Vet- Stadium. Dobie’s 2013 erans Stadium. homecoming game is set Varsity home games will for Friday, Sept. 13, against be played at 7 p.m. on Fri- Clear Falls, at 7 p.m. Alonzo Gallegos (18) and Pablo Vasquez (8) worked to- ther. In 2012, San Jac put together a solid regular sea- gether last season as freshmen at San Jacinto College son but then suffered a shootout loss at the Region XIV to keep the midfi eld and back end secure. This season, tournament. For 2013, the Coyotes are ranked 17th in Sports calendar both players are back to help the team advance fur- the preseason national poll.

FOOTBALL Friday, Aug. 23 Regular Season Week One Results Dobie varsity scrimmage at Dickinson, Vitanza, 7:00 Dobie JV scrimmage at Dickinson, Vitanza, 5:30 Teams Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Dobie freshman scrimmage at Dickinson, Vitanza, 4:30 Brook varsity scrimmage at Santa Fe, 6:00 Cowboys 41 1 40 40 Brook subvarsity scrimmage at Santa Fe, 4:30 Tigers 0 0 0 0 Thursday, Aug. 29 Dobie JV host Atascocita, 6:30 Dobie sophomores host Atascocita, Dobie freshman Orange at Atascocita, 6:30 Rams 38 6 6 6 Dobie freshman White at Atascocita, 4:30 Texans 0 18 41 32 Friday, Aug. 30 Dobie varsity at Atascocita, Turner Stadium, 7:00 Pablo Vasquez (8), a sophomore from Madrid, Spain, is one of the standout return- Brook varsity hosts La Porte, CCISD, 7:00 ing sophomores being counted on to lead the San Jacinto College men’s soccer team into action early in the season as the freshman class develops. Dolphins 0 26 38 27 VOLLEYBALL Steelers 20 7 0 0 Thursday, Aug. 22 Cowboys seniors blank LP Brook varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA The Sagemont Cowboys tian Castillo had a 35-yard Willett, Trenton Moore and Dobie varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA senior team came away with scoring run and Nick Hart- Dante Porter. Dobie freshman A at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA a 41-0 victory over the La nett added a touchdown run Outstanding defense was Porte Tigers in the season of 45 yards. Scoring extra played by Jayson Colon, BAFL Weekly Standings – 1 Friday, Aug. 23 opener for both programs at points were Zion Benefi eld, Anthony Munoz, Damian La Porte Junior High. Alan Lopez, Dustin Domin- Arnold, Tamez, Gary, Gi- Senior Division American Senior Division National Dobie varsity hosts Clear Brook, 6:00 The scoring started with guez and Castillo. ron, Willett, Dominguez, Dobie JV hosts Clear Brook, 5:00 Keandre Green scoring on a The Cowboys had their Porter, Green, Castillo and Team W L T Team W L T Dobie freshman A hosts Clear Brook, 4:00 40-yard run, and Green was way in the running game Lopez. Castillo and Lo- Cowboys 1 0 0 Rams 1 0 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Clear Brook, 4:00 far from done. largely with the help of pez each had interceptions Later, Green had scores great blocking up front from to halt potential scoring Sharks 1 0 0 Eagles 1 0 0 from 65 and 50 yards away, Dominic Tamez, Richard drives. Saturday, Aug. 24 and also returned a punt for Gary, Kevin Giron, Hayden The seniors’ victory was Steelers 1 0 0 Cougars 1 0 0 Brook varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA a 45-yard touchdown. Guerrero, Javier Silva, Fer- the start of a big day as the Dobie varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA The Cowboys got help nando Ventura, Josh Rodri- Cowboys went on to sweep Panthers 1 0 0 Hurricanes 1 0 0 Dobie freshman A at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA` from many others as Chris- guez, Luke Burton, Zack the series. ’49ers 0 1 0 Stingrays 1 0 0 Saints 0 1 0 Braves 0 1 0 Tuesday, Aug. 27 Sports news, registrations Dobie varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 Gators 0 1 0 Bulls 0 1 0 Brook varsity at Cinco Ranch, 5:30 Dobie baseball boosters meet Sept. 4 Patriots 0 1 0 Dolphins 0 1 0 Brook JV at Cinco Ranch, 4:30 Dobie JV at Clear Springs, 5:30 The Dobie Diamond Club, the school’s baseball booster organization, will Texans 0 1 0 Tigers 0 1 0 Dobie freshman A at Clear Springs, 4:30 host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the school annex near the rear of the school. The session will begin at 7 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for par- Junior Division American Junior Division National Brook freshman A at Cinco Ranch, 4:30 ents of returning and incoming freshman players, and players are also welcome. Team W L T Team W L T Dobie freshman B at Clear Springs, 4:00 The meeting will focus on upcoming fall and spring events. For more informa- Brook freshman B at Cinco Ranch, 4:30 tion, direct email to [email protected]. Cowboys 1 0 0 Dolphins 1 0 0 ’49ers 1 0 0 Bulls 1 0 0 Friday, Aug. 30 South Belt Youth Soccer Club registration Dobie varsity hosts Baytown Lee, 6:30 The South Belt Youth Soccer Club has online registration currently ongoing Gators 1 0 0 Braves 1 0 0 Brook varsity hosts Dawson, 6:30 at www.southbeltsoccer.org. Players age 4 to 18 as of July 31, 2013, are eligible to compete in the league. Those in the U5 through U8 divisions will pay $100 Saints 1 0 0 Eagles 1 0 0 Brook JV hosts Dawson, 5:30 per player, while those in the U8 and U9 divisions will pay $105. Those in the Texans 1 0 0 Cougars 0 1 0 Dobie JV hosts Baytown Lee, 5:30 U11 and older divisions will pay $145. Anyone who comes through with a team Dobie freshman A hosts Baytown Lee, 4:30 sponsor may register free of charge. Panthers 0 1 0 Hurricanes 0 1 0 Brook freshman A hosts Dawson, 4:15 Online registration payments may be made by credit or debit card only. Those Sharks 0 1 0 Rams 0 1 0 Brook freshman B hosts Dawson, 4:15 doing so must then fax a copy of their birth certifi cate to 713-559-6200 to com- plete the registration process. The registration fee includes team uniform, which Steelers 0 1 0 Stingrays 0 1 0 consists of shirt, socks and shorts. Parents must provide cleats, shinguards and a Tuesday, Sept. 3 Patriots 0 1 0 Tigers 0 1 0 Brook varsity at Friendswood, 6:30 ball. Practices are now underway at El Franco Lee Park, and games will begin in September. For more information, visit www.southbeltsoccer.org. Brook JV at Friendswood, 5:30 Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Brook freshman A at Friendswood, 4:30 N.A.S. Rawlings Select Baseball Team W L T Team W L T Brook freshman B at Friendswood, 4:30 Cowboys 1 0 0 Dolphins 1 0 0 The N.A.S. Rawlings select baseball program is seeking players in the Wednesday, Sept. 4 6-under through 18-under divisions to compete in Nations Baseball tournament ’49ers 1 0 0 Cougars 1 0 0 this fall and into next spring. Those interested must pass an all-skills set of drills Dobie varsity at Hastings, 6:00 Panthers 1 0 0 Hurricanes 1 0 0 Dobie JV at Hastings, 5:00 in order to be considered for play. Coach Terrance Small is heading up the Rawlings effort locally. To schedule a tryout date and time, call Small at 832- Patriots 1 0 0 Bulls 0 1 0 Dobie freshman A at Hastings, 4:00 212-3543 or direct email to him at [email protected]. Dobie freshman B at Hastings, 4:00 Sharks 1 0 0 Braves 0 1 0 Texans 1 0 0 TENNIS JFD baseball boosters host golf tourney Oct. 12 Eagles 0 1 0 Thursday, Aug. 22 Steelers 0 1 0 Rams 0 1 0 The Dobie High School Diamond Club will host its fourth annual golf tour- Dobie varsity hosts Dawson, 3:00 nament Saturday, Oct. 12, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 per Saints 0 1 0 Stingrays 0 1 0 player entry fee includes lunch prior to the tournament, which tees off at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 Deadline for registration is Oct. 1. Foursomes are encouraged to register by call- Gators 0 1 0 Tigers 0 1 0 Dobie varsity hosts Baytown Sterling, 9 a.m. ing tournament coordinator Henry Caballero at 832-372-0266 or by directing Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Dobie varsity hosts Galveston Ball, 3:00 email to him at [email protected]. The tournament serves as a primary fundraiser for the Longhorns’ baseball program each year. Team W L T Team W L T Tuesday, Aug. 27 BHI fun, food & football is Sept. 7 Cowboys 1 0 0 Bulls 1 0 0 Dobie varsity hosts Clear Brook, 2:30 Saints 1 0 0 Braves 1 0 0 Beverly Hills Intermediate’s annual Fun, Food and Football event will be held Friday, Aug. 30 Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the school’s football fi elds. The Bears’ seventh- Gators 1 0 0 Eagles 1 0 0 and eighth-grade football teams will compete in scrimmage action, and team supporters Dobie varsity hosts Clear Creek, 2:30 will be selling hamburger and barbecue sandwich plates for $7 each. ’49ers 1 0 0 Dolphins 1 0 0 Texans 1 0 0 SOCCER JFD softball boosters host golf tourney Oct. 19 Cougars 0 1 0 Saturday, Aug. 24 Steelers 0 1 0 Hurricanes 0 1 0 San Jac College at Brevard C.C., Mississippi, 3:00 The Dobie High School softball booster club will host its fourth annual golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 19, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 Panthers 0 1 0 Rams 0 1 0 per player entry fee includes lunch after the tournament, which tees off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Deadline for registration is Oct. 15. For more information, call booster club Patriots 0 1 0 Stingrays 0 1 0 San Jacinto College at Mississippi Gulf Coast, 1:00 member Nick Medina at 713-206-8224. Sharks 0 1 0 Tigers 0 1 0 Thursday, August 22, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Moreno pleased as Dobie netters show progress early on Dobie 10, JFD former players 8 Thanks to an offseason The win gave the team more downs than ups. Dobie was in a position Trang Bui defeated her court, Moreno will cau- of hard work and an early two in a row after an 11-8 Add to that the fact that to win but let three super- Katy opponent, the locals tiously ease her back into Boys’ Doubles infusion of confi dence on decision over a group of top-ranked girls’ singles’ tiebreaker scenarios slip had scored the win. the mix. 1) John Le/Ruben Vargas (D) def. Dat Bui/Lance Wilcox, 8-4. the court to open the season, former JFD players Aug. player Betram Nguyen has from their grasp as Willis “Just a great comeback Then there is freshman 2) Tony Ly/Brian Williams (D) def. Steve Irwin/Steven Mullins, 8-6. Dobie’s rebuilding effort on 17. Dobie lost its season yet to be cleared medically avenged a 2012 loss to the win for our kids,” Moreno Bao Nguyen, who missed 3) Phillip Nguyen/Travis Nguyen (DE) def. Luis Cabreja/Kyle Gee, 8-0. the varsity tennis courts this opener, 11-7, at Willis Aug. to play, and No. 2 girls’ Longhorns. said. “Anytime you play the fi rst three matches of the season may not take as long 16. player Kim Dinh injured The current Dobie team on unfamiliar courts it’s al- season. Girls’ Doubles as anticipated. “For me, it’s not about her knee in the Willis open- came through with a win ways tougher to get wins. Moreno will also con- 1) Lada Heng/Theresa Tran (D) def. Ivette Alba/Osaka Heng, 8-3. Make no mistake. Do- the wins and losses right er, and the team’s prospects over the ex-players the fol- “The courts aren’t any tinue to rely heavily on 2) Tiffany Duong/Tina Le (DE) def. Hai Ho/Julie Nguyen, 9-7. bie’s schedule over the next now. It’s about them con- seemed to dim. lowing day, then came from bigger or confi gured dif- Dobie’s respective doubles 3) Myle Phan/Kathy Tran (DE) def. Ashley Deveza/Karen Neira, 9-7 two weeks remains diffi - tinuing to get better each Now, Moreno thinks the behind to defeat Katy. ferently, but it’s just dif- combinations. cult. time they step on the court. learning curve may indeed After making the ferent. We need to learn to He said the boys’ No. 1 Mixed Doubles Team tennis matches “I’ve seen a big differ- be shorter than expected. 90-minute bus ride to Katy, win on the road because we team of John Le and Ruben against the likes of Bay- ence in their play from say “We still may suffer some Dobie eventually trailed 9-7 have a couple of big district Vargas has played well, as 1) Nhung Ho/Duy Nguyen (DE) def. Andrea Tran/David Ho, 8-0. town Sterling and four oth- July to now. I’m just really losses due to the level of with three matches remain- matches at Memorial and at has the No. 2 team of Ly ers against Clear Creek ISD impressed with the kids.” competition on our sched- ing on the Tigers’ courts. Pearland to close the regu- and Williams. Boys’ Singles programs loom, but head Dobie had a terrifi c 2012 ule. We play a tough sched- Dobie’s Tony Ly scored lar season.” Michael Duron and 1) Ruben Vargas (D) def. Huy Nguyen, 8-4. coach Manuel Moreno Jr. is season, led by a group of ule,” he said. a big win to pull his team As for the near future, Flavio Castillo have also 2) Kevin Nguyen (DE) def. John Le, 8-5. undeterred. seniors that occupied fi ve “But my goal has been within 9-8. Moreno will continue to shown plenty of promise at 3) Brian Williams (D) def. Dylan Nguyen, 8-5. “These kids are grow- of the top six boys’ singles and still is to have these kids Senior Brian Williams, rely on the players who No. 3. 4) Flavio Castillo (D) def. Cuong Nguyen, 8-1. ing up a lot faster on the slots and several of the playing at their best when one of the team’s most ex- have excelled and mix in As for the girls, the early 5) Shawn Tripputi (DE) def. Tony Ly, 8-4. court than I anticipated they girls’ key rankings. the District 22-5A schedule perienced players at the var- both newcomers and those injuries have forced adjust- 6) Michael Duron (D) def. David Truong, 8-6. would,” Moreno said after Thus, both Moreno and starts in September. I think sity level, then won a super who have been dinged up. ments but have worked out his team used a late-match his players knew coming we are now on a very good tiebreaker in his match to There is no timetable on well. Girls’ Singles surge to defeat Katy 10-9 on into 2013 that the early sea- track for that.” even things at 9-9. Betram Nguyen’s return. Theresa Tran, currently 1) Theresa Tran (D) def. Osaka Heng, 8-6. the road Aug. 20. son results might include In the opener at Willis, When Lady Longhorn When Dinh is back on the also the No. 1 singles play- 2) Lada Heng (D) def. Ivette Alba, 8-2. er, has combined with Lada Heng. Andrea Tran and 3) Hai Ho (D) def. Van Le, 8-2. Dobie Longhorns Dobie Longhorns Trang have excelled at No. 4) Andrea Tran (D) def. Melanie Thompson, 8-5. 2, and the No. 3 team of Hai 5) Nhung Ho (DE) def. Karen Neira, 8-4. Freshman Orange football schedule Freshman White football schedule Ho and Julie Nguyen has 6) Myle Phan (DE) def. Jenny Le, 8-2. played well. Date Opponent Time With Bao Nguyen now Date Opponent Time in the mix and Dinh possi- bly back from injury sooner Dobie VB at San Antonio event Aug. 29 at Atascocita 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Atascocita 4:30 p.m. than later, Moreno may also Continued from Page 1B 18 and then made it back- lost to San Antonio East combine the two players in The Lady Longhorns to-back wins in a 25-22, Central 25-18, 25-15. mixed doubles. earned their fi rst win of the 25-21 sweep of Floresville. The Dickinson event is Sept. 5 Clear Springs 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 Clear Springs 4:30 p.m. “Our success over the season by downing San An- In Dobie’s fi nal match of the fi nal tournament stop course of many seasons has tonio Southwest 25-22, 25- the tournament, the locals for Dobie and Brook. been our doubles play, and Sept. 12 Clear Falls 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 Clear Falls 4:30 p.m. that will continue to be the case,” Moreno said. “Our goal is to build a Sept. 26 South Houston 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25 South Houston 4:30 p.m. lead heading into the sin- gles and get that key 10th Oct. 2 at Memorial 4:30 p.m. team win in a match. Oct. 2 at Memorial 4:30 p.m. “So far, we’re giving ourselves a chance. I felt Oct. 10 Manvel 4:30 p.m. like we should have won at Oct. 10 Manvel 4:30 p.m. Willis, but we bounced back from that and have played Oct. 16 Alvin (V) 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Alvin (V) 4:30 p.m. well.” Just three matches into the season, things still must Oct. 24 at Pasadena 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Pasadena 4:30 p.m. continue to improve as the Longhorns chase another successful campaign, but Oct. 31 Sam Rayburn 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Sam Rayburn 4:30 p.m. Moreno now seems con- vinced it will happen. Dobie has had a good run Nov. 7 at Pearland (Rig) 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Pearland (Rig) 4:30 p.m. of success over the past sev- eral seasons. Judging by the early results in 2013, nei- (V) Veterans Stadium in Pasadena (V) Veterans Stadium in Pasadena ther the coach nor the play- A slow start to the season has done little to deter the Dobie varsity girls’ volleyball ers are willing to concede program and head coach Joe Sabatell (center). The team scored a four-set win over All games on H.S. campuses unless noted All games on H.S. campuses unless noted this season. Baytown Sterling that could lead to more success as the schedule progresses. Team holds No. 4 ranking Dobie Longhorns Dobie Longhorns JV football schedule Sophomore football schedule San Jac volleyball faces early challenge Ranked fourth nation- In all, the Iowa Western “We’re reloading as op- bus High School). ally to open the 2013 Na- event features four of the posed to rebuilding. We’re The team also returns Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time tional Junior College Ath- nation’s preseason top six young, but we are also fo- three sophomore defen- letic Association Division I rated programs. cused on upholding the tra- sive specialists in Chandler women’s volleyball season, And while San Jacinto’s dition of this program. Bacon (Houston/Morton Aug. 29 Atascocita (A) 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 Atascocita 4:30 p.m. San Jacinto College is set roster features eight fresh- “I think every program Ranch High School), Alex to take its swings against men, Nelson likes tough should have their eye on the Hackett (Little Cypress- some of the country’s top competition early. national title. You need to Mauriceville/Little Cy- Sept. 5 at Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Clear Springs 4:30 p.m. programs right out of the “We open against the have that conversation. We press-Mauriceville High gate. No. 1 team in the nation, do here.” School) and Jacie Pullig Sept. 12 at Clear Falls 6:30 p.m. San Jacinto, which de- so we’re going to fi nd out In looking at her team (Deer Park / Deer Park High Sept. 12 at Clear Falls 4:30 p.m. feated Iowa Western in the where we are really fast,” in the preseason, Nelson School). third-place match at na- Nelson said. “I think it’s is counting on sophomore Nelson is also ea- Sept. 25 at S. Houston (V) 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at S. Houston (V) 4:30 p.m. tionals a season ago, has good to see what we’re middle blocker Haley Dib- ger to see how a group reloaded its roster after fi n- made of and to then chal- bern (Bay City/Bay City that includes eight fresh- ishing at 36-3 in 2012. lenge ourselves to improve High School) in tandem men and two sophomore Oct. 2 Memorial (V) 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Memorial (V) 4:30 p.m. That team also held the throughout the course of the with setter Kelli Harrison transfers fi ts in, and how nation’s No. 1 ranking for a season. (Columbus, Texas / Colum- Continued on Page 6B good portion of the year. Oct. 10 at Manvel 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Manvel 4:30 p.m. It might be a new season, but veteran head coach Sha- ron Nelson, entering her Special Call Oct. 16 at Alvin 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Alvin 4:30 p.m. 12th season with 332 career wins to this point, expects Summer Prices! 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The family members went to Sea the road this summer to explore the west coast, visiting Fresno, San and camping. World and also ventured to the historic River Walk.

Left to right, Gilbert and great-granddaughter Ruby spend time at the River Walk, the same area where Gilbert and his wife went on dates 60 years Ryan and daughter Ruby on merry-go-round at ago). Sea World. Left to right, Tam Nguyen, Allison Lau and Lawrence Moore take a Left to right, Tam Nguyen, Allison Lau and Lawrence Moore biked white water rafting course on the Tuolomne River in Groveland, Calif. across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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• Movies • Bingo • Computer Classes • Private Garage Included • Large Club House • Sparkling Swimming Pool • Business Center • Fitness Center • Knitting • Book Club • Arts and Crafts • Laundry Care Center • Concierge • Library • Kitchen Tam Nguyen stands beside Fallen Monarch, a giant se- • Exercise Classes • Health Seminars • Card Room • Media Room • Conference Room quoia, in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park. • Pot Luck Dinners • On Site Hair Salon • Planned Activities and Events

Left to right, Lawrence Moore and Tam Nguyen celebrate atop Taft Point in Yo- semite National Park.

Allison Lau rests and admires the view while hiking the Pohono Trail to Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park.

Left to right, Tam Nguyen and Lawrence Moore hiked up Half Dome. It took 12 hours to make the 14-mile trip. At football scrimmages, health a priority above all Continued from Page 1B varsity group is today ver- handle adversity? Which and get after it. We’re going sus where it eventually players are going to step to see physical play all sea- needs to go to be successful up and be leaders? We have son, so we have to get out on a large scale. two players battling for a there and get a good feel for “I just want to see how guard spot on the offensive things.” we shape up against some- line, and two sophomores Dobie made the playoffs body else after two weeks are starting in the second- a season ago but went 5-5 of going against each oth- ary. For now, we have to see during an up-and-down reg- er,” Phillips said. how some of those things ular season. A loss to North “How are we going to play out.” Shore followed in the open- ing round, and the varsity program still has not won a San Jacinto volleyball playoff game since 2004. Taking that next step will opens at elite tourney be just as diffi cult as ever this season. If Dobie makes Continued from Page 3B (eight consecutive top-11 the playoffs in 2013 – a run quickly those players can national fi nishes), and we of four straight if so – the make an impact. want to keep it going.” two likely opponents in the “We look to fi nd players It all starts at Iowa West- bidistrict round are North who fi t our program fi rst, ern against some of the na- Shore and Deer Park. and then we teach the tradi- tion’s best. By season’s end, North Shore is currently tion and the San Jac way,” Nelson expects to be back considered one of the top Nelson said. at the NJCAA champion- programs in all of the Hous- “At the JUCO level, ships with a chance to win ton area. Deer Park, mean- you’re always reloading it all at the Casper Events while, defeated Pearland in your roster. Center in Casper, Wyo. this last season’s playoffs. “Over the past several November. Phillips will concern seasons, every one of our “That’s why we play the himself with those issues sophomore players has schedule we do,” Nelson when District 22-5A play been given the chance to said. opens roughly fi ve weeks continue their playing ca- “The goal is to get to from now. reers elsewhere collegiate- nationals and win it all, so At this point, he’s more ly. it’s good to see some of the inclined to see where his “We’ve had a good run great competition early on.”