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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, July 27, 2017 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 42, No. 26 Lariaettes hold summer clinic The Dobie Lariaettes are having their annual Summer Dance Explosion clinic Thursday State senate approves teacher bonuses and Friday, July 27 and 28, including dancing, games, crafts and lunch. The clinic will be held Acting on one of 20 priorities set by Lt. Gov. term teachers and to reduce health-care costs for dríguez, D-El Paso; and Van Taylor, R-Plano vision to give long-term teachers a $1,000 pay at Dobie from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children in Dan Patrick for this summer’s special legislative retired educators. voting against the measure. The proposal would raise, but the requirement was scrapped after be- pre-K through eighth grade. Cost is $50 at the session, the state Senate approved a proposal Senate Bill 19 passed 28-3 in a late-night vote, provide $193 million for teacher bonuses starting met with fi erce opposition from Democrats door, cash or money order only. Show offs Tuesday, July 26, to provide bonuses for long- with Sens. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston; José Ro- ing September 2018 and put $212 million into because the legislation did not provide any ex- will take place Friday, July 28, at 3 p.m. in the state-run health insurance for retired teachers. tra funds to cover the costs. Such a move would Dobie auditorium. Participants will receive a Teachers who have six to 10 years of expe- force already cash-strapped school districts to clinic souvenir. For information, email Myrna rience in September 2018 would receive a one- re-prioritize spending internally, possibly having Alanis at [email protected]. Hit-and-run shocks neighborhood time bonus of $600 under the bill, while teachers to cut staff or student programs. with 10 or more years experience would receive Senate Bill 19 will now head to the House for Vacation photos sought a bonus of $1,000. a vote. If passed, the bill would then be sent to The Leader is seeking readers’ 2017 vaca- The bill’s original draft also included a pro- Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for fi nal authorization. tion photos for publication. A first-, second- and third-place prize of Schlitterbahn Gal- veston tickets will be awarded during June, Flight museum prepares to open July and August to the best submissions. First By Jay Do we want to set this museum up as a foundation place will be awarded eight tickets; second The Lone Star Flight Museum has depart- where we can bring people in and make that in- place will be awarded six; and third place will ed from its Galveston location and will soon be spiration possible.” be awarded four. Submissions should include landing in the South Belt community at Elling- The $38 million, 130,000 square-foot facility when and where the photo was taken, identi- ton Airport. broke ground nearly a year and a half ago at El- fy each person in the picture and describe the Led by CEO retired Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Ow- lington Airport, and is set to open its doors Fri- trip. All photos must be high resolution. Email ens, the museum exists with a mission to preserve, day, Sept. 1. photos to [email protected]. educate and inspire the community about the his- The museum’s grand opening will be marked tory and future of aviation. by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on Sept. SVFD offers free screenings “The focus of this museum is about inspiring 1, and will be open to the public on Sept. 2 with The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department young people, and inspiring them toward futures family activities, food trucks and free admission will offer free glucose readings and blood of promise and purpose,” said Owens. “We have for children 11 and under. Grand Opening week- pressure screenings on Friday, Aug. 4, from 7 the opportunity to infl uencing over a million end festivities will continue through Sept. 4 until to 9 p.m. at the Walgreens located at 10850 young people in Houston and in the surround- 5 p.m. Scarsdale Blvd. For additional information, ing regions. We take that fact very seriously, and Continued on Page 2A visit the People of Sagemont Facebook page or the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. Pasadena ISD celebrates successes The Pasadena Independent School District ership Circle, two awards on behalf of the Asso- Gulf Freeway closures set A black Dodge truck (right) collided with a parked gray Ford SUV (left) in a hit-and-run had a successful 2016-2017 academic year, ac- ciation of School Business Offi cials Internation- complishing many signifi cant achievements at al and the Government Finance Offi cers Associ- According to the Texas Department of Trans- incident that totaled both vehicles on the evening of Saturday, July 22, on Sagepark near Hughes Road. According to the owner of the Ford SUV, who was not in the vehicle at the the district, student and staff levels. ation of the U.S. and Canada. portation, at least one inside lane on the north- District accomplishments Student achievements bound and southbound frontage roads of the Gulf time, the Dodge truck hit the vehicle with enough force to send it more than 50 feet, before coming to a stop. The crash attracted neighbors, as noise of the impact was reportedly sim- Pasadena ISD’s graduation climbed to 90.9 Melillo Middle School was a fi rst-time “Texas Freeway from NASA Road 1 to State Highway percent. School to Watch” honoree. 96 in League City will be closed nightly from 9 ilar to that of a bomb. The female driver of the Dodge truck was driving a male passenger, both of whom fl ed the scene on foot, despite emerging from the wreckage in a bloodied Eight Pasadena ISD schools earned all possi- Beverly Hills Intermediate was re-designated p.m. to 5 a.m. through Saturday, Sept. 30. ble Texas Education Agency distinction desig- a “Texas School to Watch.” At least one alternate lane on the north- state. While Houston police had not identifi ed the owner of the truck at press time, a private detective traced the vehicle to a residence in the 11300 block of Sagevalley, a fact that nations in the 2016 state accountability system; Dobie boys soccer won the Region III cham- bound and southbound main lanes of the Gulf achieving a Met Standard rating and earning up- pionship and was a 6A state semifi nalist. Freeway from NASA Road 1 to State High- was independently confi rmed by the Leader, which was also able to identify the owner as Amelia Martinez. The investigation was ongoing at press time, and no charges had been wards of seven distinction designations. Dobie and Pasadena High School students way 96 in League City will be closed nightly A total of 47 of the 60 Pasadena ISD rated performed at the Super Bowl LI halftime show at from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, Dec. 31. fi led. Responding police said suspects who fl ee the scene usually either have open warrants or drugs or alcohol were involved. Photo by Bob Lapushansky campuses earned at least one TEA distinction NRG Stadium. Alternate entrance and exit ramps on the Gulf designation in various categories, an increase of The Pasadena Memorial Lady Mavs softball Freeway from NASA Road 1 to State Highway 11 campuses from the previous year. A total of team was a 2017 regional quarterfi nalist. 96 in League City will be closed nightly from 9 132 distinctions were earned by Pasadena ISD South Houston High was named Cheer Amer- p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, Dec. 31. Woman killed in Gulf Freeway crash schools. ica iNational champions. At least one alternate lane on the north- Pasadena ranked No. 9 best city for high per- Pasadena High’s Evelyn Esquivel was a Fort bound and southbound main lanes and front- A fatal traffi c accident took place early Friday, and caused the trailer it was hauling to be pushed formance on the national Education Equality Worth Stock Show and Rodeo division champi- age roads of the Gulf Freeway from FM-528/ July 21, in the 13800 block of the Gulf Freeway on top of the cab of the truck. Index’s list for academic performance on state on. NASA Parkway to Fuqua will be closed daily near Sagedowne between Beltway 8 and Scars- The female victim, a passenger in the standardized tests among low-income students. Stephani Llerena was Pasadena ISD’s fi rst stu- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 5. dale. 18-wheeler, was pronounced dead at the scene. Pasadena ISD was named one of the best com- dent representative selected for the prestigious At least two alternate lanes on the northbound According to police, the incident occurred Her identity was pending verifi cation by the Har- munities for music education in America for the Washington Journalism Media Conference. and southbound main lanes and frontage roads around 3:10 a.m. when the driver of a black ris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at press 11th consecutive year. South Houston High’s Once Upon a Mattress of the Gulf Freeway from FM-528/NASA Volkswagen CC traveling south on the free- time. The district received the Houston A+ Chal- earned fi ve Tommy Tune nominations. Parkway to Fuqua will be closed nightly from way made an unsafe lane change and struck an The driver of the 18-wheeler was transport- lenge Strengthen award for the Connect Person- Rayburn’s Martha Galan and Memorial’s Alon- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 4. 18-wheeler hauling a tractor-trailer. Both vehi- ed to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital for alized Learning program. dra Cruz were “Best of Show” winners in the The closures are associated with an ongo- cles then swerved across the freeway and struck treatment. Pasadena ISD’s Business Offi ce earned fi ve Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s art contest. ing construction project to widen the freeway the concrete dividing barrier between the south- The male driver of the Volkswagen was not awards, including the Texas Comptroller Lead- Continued on Page 2A from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and bound lanes and the HOV lane. injured. the frontage roads from two to three lanes in The force of the impact caused the 18-wheeler The investigation was ongoing at press time. each direction. to roll over and ride on top of the dividing barrier No charges had been fi led. 16-year-old boy shot on Edgebrook Seahawks sign-up set A 16-year-old boy was injured after being The boy went to a nearby family member’s Legislature fails on school funding shot early Monday in the 8900 block of Edge- house, where his relatives phoned the police. The Blackhawk Seahawks football and brook near Radio Road. The teen was transported to an area hospital cheer program for boys and girls ages 5-12 is By Art Del Barrio, Pasadena ISD to streamline their budgets as they deal with in- According to police, the teen stepped outside and was listed as being in stable condition later holding a sign-up and information session at The Texas Legislature has sent shockwaves creasing cost factors. of his family’s house around 3:45 a.m. after hear- Monday morning. Dobie every Monday, Wednesday and Friday across the state as their attempt to overhaul the “In the last 10 years we have seen a major de- ing loud voices and his neighbor’s dogs barking. The victim said he did not know the shooter. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 18. school fi nance system died when the House and crease in the amount of dollars the state allocates As the teen exited the home, someone in a Anyone with information on this case is urged For information, call Vice President Matthew Senate could not compromise on a version of to schools, we were once on a 50-50 ratio with white Cadillac fi red a gun at him, striking him in to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713- Perez at 832- 692- 0535. House Bill 21. The original bill would have pro- the state; that number is now closer to 38 per- the hip. The driver then fl ed the scene. 222-TIPS (8477). vided an additional $1.64 billion dollars in fund- cent from the state and 62 percent provided by HM changes meeting date ing to Texas schools and more than $10 million the community and other federal sources,” said for the Pasadena Independent School District. Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Pow- Highland Meadow HOA meetings have While the Legislature continues to lower the ell. Former resident found murdered changed dates from the second Wednesday of state’s portion of education funding, Pasade- Since 2006, the Legislature has utilized the A former South Belt resident was found mur- During the investigation, police determined the month to the fi rst Tuesday, with the intent na ISD along with districts across the state are same formula for funding schools. dered in his home in Fayette County outside of Gregory Adcock, 34, was involved in the inci- of increasing attendance. Residents can join dealing with the ripple effects and have begun Continued on Page 5A Schulenburg on the morning of Tuesday, July dent and was subsequently charged with the mur- the discussion and keep updated on current 25. Russell Holub, 45, was discovered by police der. No additional details were available at press and future projects. The next meeting is and medics, who were responding to a welfare time. The Texas Rangers are assisting in the on- Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. at a new location, Local educators share life lessons check on the man around 8:30 a.m. Holub is the going investigation. The exact cause of Holub’s the Highland Meadow Pool Building at 11419 son of Carolyn Friend, a longtime member of St. death was still pending at press time. A service Brook Meadow Drive. Homeowners are A few of the region’s educational institutions Lewis have seen or are about to experience a change in Lewis spent 30 years in the Pasadena Inde- Luke’s Church, who serves as regent for the local is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Schwen- encouraged to attend. Questions prior to the court of the Catholic Daughters of America. ke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg. meeting may be directed to Sherridda Williams leadership. This “changing of the guard” offers a pendent School District, the last 10 as superin- with C.I.A. Services at 713-981-9000 or unique opportunity to gain insight into the skills tendent. He offered, “It didn’t take me long to [email protected]. that made these leaders so successful. learn that every action that I took or didn’t take Members of the Education and Workforce impacted lives, either the lives of the kids that Firefi ghters Development Committee of the Bay Area Hous- we were responsible for or our staff in some way. JFD 20-Year reunion set ton Economic Partnership recently sat down I couldn’t make a fl ippant or a snap decision. Calling all 1997 Longhorns. The 20-year with Trish Hanks, newly-retired superintendent Sometimes you have to, and you do your best save kittens reunion is for Saturday, Sept. 16, from 6 to10 of Friendswood Independent School District, under those circumstances. p.m. at the St. Arnold Brewery, located at Kirk Lewis, Ph.D., who retired as superinten- “With any major decision, you better think The job of a fi refi ghter doesn’t 2000 Lyons Ave. Tickets are $60 now, $70 dent of Pasadena Independent School District it through, because it’s going to impact some- always involve battling a fi ery beginning in August. Tickets include food, in January 2016, and William A. (Bill) Staples, body in an adverse way from their standpoint. blaze. Staff from the Southeast open taps, a commemorative pint glass, 90s Ph.D., who will retire as president of the Uni- You want to make sure that you’re impacting the Volunteer Fire Department re- music and entrance to the private Friday night versity of Houston-Clear Lake at the end of the greater life of the kids that you’re responsible to cently responded to a call to mixer at the Cottonwood, located at 3422 N. summer. They offered a few invaluable life les- serve. save two newborn kittens from Shepherd. Buy tickets at paypal.me/97re sons that they garnered over of decades of ser- “Also I learned pretty quickly to check your under the hood of a car on Aca- uniontickets or email questions to Stephen vice. ego at the door. You have to listen to others, take cia Forest Trail in the Clear Landin at [email protected]. Hanks their input, and use it to make an idea better. Brook Landing subdivision. Hanks retired at the end of the 2017 school Don’t surround yourself with YES people who The animals were discovered Kirkwood discusses piping year after a 40-year career in education, 32 of are just going to agree with everything you say. after a resident started his car which were spent at Friendswood Independent It’s infuriating sometimes, but if you have that and heard the cats meowing The Kirkwood Civic Club will host a free School District. She served as superintendent for different input, you’re going to make better deci- from inside. Shown to the left seminar on the subdivision’s aging galvanized 15 years and offered the following sage advice. sions. with the kittens are SVFD As- piping system to discuss what options are “Take care of yourself. You have to take care of “Finally, always have the big picture in mind sistant Chief Jerry Terrell (left) available to repair leaks, low water pressure yourself in order to take care of others. In order where you’re heading down the road. That’s hard and SVFD Chief Chuck Tyl- and rusty water. Hosted by Kirkwood Civic to lead, you have to be fi t. You have to take care for a lot of people, particularly when they like to ka. Terrell has been with the Club President Ericka McCrutcheon, the pre- of yourself mentally, emotionally, socially, phys- stay in a comfort zone. It’s hard for them to see department since its inception sentation will take place Thursday, July 27, at ically, in every way. No matter what you’re do- a bigger picture as to why a change needs to be in 1972, and Tylka has served 6:30 p.m. at the Sagemont Park Community ing, if you’re really passionate about it, it can be made.” with the area organization Center located at 11507 Hughes Road. For all-consuming. It’s really important to put some Staples since 1976. more information, contact McCrutcheon at boundaries up to be able to take care of yourself Staples joined UHCL in 1979 and became Photo by Marie Flickinger 281-989-9990 or [email protected]. properly.” Continued on Page 6A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 27, 2017 In My Opinion Flight museum takes fl ight The telling tale of two debt to build out the system. And yet, its at Ellington Airport Death ridership has only marginally improved Kenneth Barton ny after 26 years of devoted Evans, Hannah Anise Ev- transit systems since it began its massive investment of service as an operator/con- ans, Mary Ann Evans; son Metro is in the process of re-examin- taxpayer funds and it has actually begun Evans Jr. troller. Andrew Charles Evans; and ing its long-term strategy and mission. It to decline in the last few years. Ken Jr. is preceded in grandsons Chance Logan Ev- is an examination that is overdue. In con- Interestingly, transit ridership nation- death by his grandparents ans and Jackson Starr Sulli- sidering where Metro goes from here, we ally also stalled out about a decade ago Walter Wilson Dillard, Ellen van. should look carefully at the comparison and has also declined for the last three Thomas Dillard, Clyde Bar- He is also survived by his between its experience and that of Dal- years, very similar to the DART experi- ton Evans and Linda Sexton many aunts, uncles, cous- las’ DART. ence. Evans; aunt Billie Faye Dil- ins, nieces, nephews, second At around six million people, METRO Notwithstanding the massive invest- lard; niece Abigail Rene Ev- cousins, great nieces and and DART have roughly the same pop- ment in rail over the last two decades ans; and his younger brother nephews. ulation in their service areas. However, made throughout the country, only about Scott Thomas Evans. Ken Jr. was truly loved by DART’s service area is only about half 4% of the total daily trips made by Amer- He is survived by his fa- his family and friends and the size of METRO’s (1303 sq. mi. vs. icans are on any form of transit, and less ther and mother; sister Kim- will be greatly missed. A me- 657 sq. mi.) making its population densi- than 2% on rail. Bus ridership has been berly Evans Johnson; brother morial service was held for ty considerably higher, which is a signifi - unchanged for the last two decades. It John Michael Evans; broth- him on Wednesday, July 19, cant advantage when developing a tran- would be interesting, but ultimately im- er-in-law Ronnie Johnson; at Crowder Funeral Home in sit system. possible to know how bus ridership might daughters Morgan Elizabeth Dickinson. Shortly after their formations in the have improved if even a fraction of the billions spent on rail had instead been in- late 1970s and early 1980s, METRO and Kenneth Barton Evans Jr. DART took very different routes to build vested in improving the bus service. Leader obituary policy With the advent of disruptive trans- died unexpectedly on July 13, out their transit systems. 2017, at his home in Sweeny, Obituaries submitted to the Leader DART made an early commitment to portation technologies like ride sharing, self-driving cars and the electrifi cation of Proudly located at the heart of Ellington Airport, the new 130,000 square foot cam- Texas. He was born in Wilm- are published free of charge. There must be rail, snagging federal grants and invest- pus of the Lone Star Flight Museum is set to open on Sept. 1 with a ribbon cutting ington, North Carolina, to ing heavily with local funds, eventually transportation power systems, any fur- a South Belt connection. Obituaries are edited ther investment in this highly infl exible ceremony followed by grand opening festivities that will continue throughout Labor Maj. Kenneth Barton Evans building 119 miles of rail transit. Houston, Day weekend. Photos submitted Sr. and Ann Dillard Evans, to conform to the Leader style. on the other hand, has been slow to com- technology would be folly. We need to be building a transportation system for the on Aug. 9, 1960, the oldest of mit to rail, only recently completing its 43- four children. Ken Jr. was a mile network. next century, not the last one. But there is something akin to a reli- remarkable child, young man Conversely, METRO has continued and adult. Once Upon A Mattress a much more robust bus service, oper- gious belief in rail that I have never been able to understand. The late, great Bob He graduated with honors ating a fl eet of nearly 1,400 buses while in 1978 from J. Frank Dobie DART’s fl eet is light less than half that Lanier best summarized it: “First, rail’s supporters say ‘It’s cheap- High School, where he ex- number. celled in science, mathemat- By almost every objective measure- er.’ When you show it costs more, they say, ‘It’s faster.’ When you show it’s slow- ics and track. ment, METRO’s strategy of relying more He received a full academ- on buses has worked out much better er, they say, ‘It serves more riders.’ When you show there are fewer riders, they say, ic scholarship to Texas A&M than DART’s reliance on rail. University, where he majored Ridership ‘It brings economic development. When you show no economic development, in marine biology. In 2016, METRO carried about a Ken Jr. then proudly third more riders than DART (89,000 vs. they say, ‘It helps the image.’ When you say you don’t want to spend that much served his country in the U.S. 66,000). Both organizations have strug- Marine Corps. He began his gled to attract new riders. Since 2000, money on image, they say, ‘It will solve the pollution problem. When you show it professional career with Pep- DART’s ridership has only increased by si Corporation and retired about 10% notwithstanding its extensive won’t help pollution, they say, fi nally, ‘It will take time. You’ll see.’” from Conoco Phillips/Swee- Kids’ Backporch Productions brings”The Princess and the Pea” investment in rail. METRO has lost about to stage in its summer musical of “Once Upon A Mattress.” 12% of its ridership since it began invest- Dallas’ multi-billion dollar experiment ing in rail in 2000. with rail has proved Mayor Bob right. July 28th - 29th at 7 p.m. In 2012, DART completed a signifi cant Sorry to all my friends that continue to Waltrip Hanger (shown above) is one of two 30,000 square foot hangers that will PISD sees expansion of its rail system, yet its rid- believe rail is the solution to our mobility house restored, fully functional aircrafts from different eras in the history of Texas July 30th at 3:00 p.m. ership has since declined almost 10%. problems, but time is up. aviation. Flights on board these historical aircrafts are offered to aviation enthusiasts METRO recently opened the expansion Bill King and will depart directly from Ellington Airport. success C.A. Nelson Auditorium, 2337 N. Galveston Ave., in Pearland. of its light rail system and rolled out a new Continued from Page 1A Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens (65+) and $9 for youth. You bus schedule. Initially, the new light rail Jim Muecke agrees Staff recognition may order online at: kidsbackporchproductions.org, leave a will-call order at and revised bus schedule had little effect, South Houston High choir 281-412-5350, or purchase tickets at the door 30 minutes before curtain time. but the 2017 monthly ridership so far has with waste contract Lone Star Flight Museum teacher Brenda Varvoutis was seen some modest improvement. We will I watch the municipal channel often selected as a fi nalist in the This is KBP’s 62nd production! Giving Kids have to see more data to assess whether and did so Wednesday July 19, 2017. I Region 4 Teacher of the Year a “little taste of Broadway” since 2005! the improvement continues and whether like my councilman Dave Martin, he does lands at Ellington Airport program. it is the result of METRO’s changes or a not speak as much as some talkers do, The Texas Board of edu- fi rming up of the local economy. but he is knowledgeable on the facts. Continued from Page 1A us. Our permanent galleries, an unrivaled destination for cation honored Young Ele- Financial Costs Does not beat around the bush. I total- Hurricane Ike, the 2008 the Flight Academy and the aviation enthusiasts, with its mentary math teacher Misty 4th of July correction The most dramatic difference in the ly agree with him on the waste contract. Category 4 hurricane that rav- Aviation Heritage Galleries, two 30,000 square-foot hang- Ruth as one of 10 state fi nal- agencies’ comparative strategies has 15 years is a long period, but if some- aged the Gulf Coast, wreaked are signifi cant improvements ers that feature more than 20 ists in the Presidential Award been the effect on their fi nances. MET- one has to build a top of the art system, havoc on the Lone Star Flight and changes from what we restored, fully functional, his- for Excellence competition. RO’s revenues and expenses are about it takes pay out time. Also, new meth- Museum, and forced its take- had in Galveston.” toric aircrafts. Dobie Coach Steven Hig- 15% higher than DART’s. But METRO ods and ideas come up to better handle off from Galveston Island to The largest improvement “For our aviation enthu-ginbotham was named the has a signifi cant advantage in the over- waste and this needs to be considered. I the mainland. to the museum is its focus on siasts, the aircrafts is the fi rst state’s Academic Decathlon all cost per rider at $9.27 versus DART’s spent 29 years in purchasing, you have “Ike was devastating to the education of science, tech- thing that they are going to Coach of the Year, after again $11.28. Fares pay less than 10% of the to know how to handle a quotation and the museum,” said Katie Jack- nology engineering and math really enjoy,” said Jackman. earning the top spot in the cost of the service at both agencies. not just read it, but understand it. man, vice president of market- (STEM) concepts. The mu- “They can really get up close contest. (Why taxpayers should pay 90% of the One issue is waste. Lets start with city ing and sales of the Lone Star seum aims to provide a com- to these aircrafts, walk around Park View Principal Dr. cost of transit is another question for an- vehicles. Some vehicles are used too Flight Museum. “It destroyed prehensive education program them, stand under the wings. Robert Hasson Jr. was named other day!) much for private use or to travel to distant the Texas Aviation Hall of with an immersive aviation These are things that not ev- the University of Hous- The differential on the balance sheet is locations where they live. A limit of 25 Fame and several of our air- experience, all while fulfi lling erybody gets a chance to do. ton-Clear Lake 2016 Marilyn stunning. DART now carries over $4 bil- miles at the most should be put in place. crafts. The hangers had six the Texas Essential Knowl- The fact that they still fl y S. Sims Leadership Service lion in debt, more than double METRO’s. Employee performance should also be feet of water in them. There edge and Skills (TEKS) stan- and that people can purchase Award recipient. That works out to a debt per daily rider of addressed. Lets talk pot holes. Yes, they were, literally, waves in the dards. fl ights on them is huge for us. Memorial’s Lloyd Love about $62 for DART compared to $21 for are fi xed quickly now but the quality of museum. After the hurricane, The $1 million Aviation Our educational facilities are was recognized by the Dallas METRO. The debt DART has incurred to repairs is not the top priority. A pot hole the leadership and the board Learning Center, the second a great platform for our avia- Ecological Foundation as Ed- build its rail system will be an albatross has to be assessed as to size, dept and recognized that it was danger- of its kind in the United States, tion enthusiasts to introduce ucator of the Year for 2016. around the necks of Dallas taxpayers for surrounding conditions. Too many are ous for us to have our museum offers visitors the energy and aviation to the next genera- Memorial biology teach- decades. pot holes again in a few days. Too many there. excitement of fl ight through a tion. They are doing it in such er Amber Deschamps-Jones Conclusion holding shovels and not working. Case in “We then began to look hands-on learning experience. a hands-on experience that was the University of Chi- For years rail advocates have told us point, water leak. Repaired on city side of for a new location. Because Designed for students, par- focuses on the technology of cago Outstanding Educator that if we build a robust rail system it will sidewalk and a sorry re cover. Reported, our aircrafts can still fl y, our ticipants learn about aviation today, while learning about Award winner. attract riders and reduce congestion. again attended to and it is still a big mess options are quickly narrowed, training, develop a fl ight plan, how Texas has contributed to Pasadena High culinary They rarely discuss the costs because and uneven. Very hard to mow over. Cit- in terms of where we can be prefl ight a Mooney aircraft the history of aviation.” arts teacher Santos Macias was rail systems are so hideously expensive. izens see this all the time. Do it right the located, because we need and pilot a simulated fl ight. The museum is also home named the third-place award But the DART experience clearly dis- fi rst time. control towers and runways. “The Aviation Learning to the Texas Aviation Heritage winner in the 2017 Texas Al- proves their argument. DART had ev- Our biggest problem today is just be- As they began investigating Center is a two-hour course Gallery, a chronological walk ternative Certifi cation Associ- ing wasteful. Back in my days nothing potential locations, Ellington where they learn a ton of through the history of aviation ery advantage to develop a successful ation’s internship program. Apologies are given for the error on this photo that ran rail system. It began early when federal much was ever thrown away. Today trash came up as an ideal spot.” stuff,” said Kenneth Morris, in Texas, as well as the Tex- For additional informa- cans are full each week and then some. The museum’s close prox-director of education for the as Aviation Hall of Fame, a previously. Shown are Lorraine Swanson (back), Dean grants were paying a higher percentage tion on Pasadena ISD’s ac- Baier’s sister; seven-month-old Courtland Clark, son of the costs. Its service area is smaller A program needs to be put into place to imity to the military joint re- Lone Star Flight Museum. tribute to the men and women complishments, follow the ask people to better control waste. serve base contributes greatly It’s all allowed with state stan- who have shaped the aviation of Megan Clark; and Hector DeGomez, El Franco Lee and considerably denser than METRO’s. hashtag #PISDProud on Park manager. It had local support to incur billions in James E. Muecke to its focus on the history of dards for schools, and it’s all world. Facebook and Twitter. aviation and cutting-edge allowed with TEKS. When Nominations are now be- technology. they take a fi eld trip to see ing accepted until July 31 for “We are proud to be a part us, they’re not just playing the 2018 inductees into the Master Gardeners set event Bettencourt files relief of a community that is so fo- around. They’re actually go- Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. On Thursday, Aug.10, the Harris County Master Gardeners will host Linda Crumb, Mont- cused on aviation and tech- ing to learn stuff. One of the The museum aims to be an gomery County master gardener, master naturalist and board member of the Texas Bluebird nology,” said Jackman. “A big biggest takeaways from what attraction for all, regardless of Society as the presenter for the monthly lecture series. Crumb will present Attracting Blue- legislation, tax reform part of what we do here with we do here is that it is all ex- age or aviation interest. birds to our Gardens, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Genoa Friendship Garden Education the STEM learning facilities perimental learning. It’s not “We say that our audience Building, located at 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. This event is free and open to the public. Responding to overwhelm- Citing rising property tax too quickly,” said Bettencourt. revolve around technology, so the traditional, paper-and-pen is the 1.2 million population For more information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. ing support for property tax bills as his number one pri- "Taxpayers in major metro- it is great to be on a campus learning. We’re not doing that. of Houston,” said Jackman. reform and relief, Sen. Paul ority for the special session, politan areas throughout Tex- that has a focus on technology It’s a new day, with new tech- “Historically, we have really Local library events set Bettencourt fi led Senate Bill Gov. Greg Abbott stated, “We as are seeing their property is huge for us. We also love nology, and we’re trying to been about aviation enthusi- 1, which was joint-authored are hearing stories about peo- tax bills increase 2 1/3 times the fact that this is the future capitalize on forward thinking asts, specifi cally people who Parker Williams Library by Sens. Brandon Creighton, ple who are being taxed out of faster than their income. This site of the Spaceport. We’re technology. We want kids to have worked with aircrafts be- The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Kelly Hancock and Van Tay- their homes because of rising is unsustainable and must be part of this revival of Elling- come in here, have fun, and fore. Now, we’re really broad- this week: lor, for the special session of property taxes. You don’t re- changed. As appraised values ton and everything that it has hate it when we tell them that ening who that is. We really Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m. Meet in the library community room for the Intro to 3D Printing the 85th Texas Legislature. ally own your home, it seems go up across the state, Senate to offer.” we’re closing and they have want to engage with families for teens. 3D printers can create a variety of different things from small name tags to accesso- SB1 incorporates many like, it’s the appraisers. That Bill 1 will give voters a say in It is hoped that the muse-to come back another day, all and with youth. We really ries. Check out one of HCPL’s new Lulzbot 3D printers. of the proposals from SB2, must stop.” bringing down their property um also will bridge the gap while learning about the his- want to widen it up and bring Friday, July 28, 2 p.m. Level Up Gaming: Super Smash Bros., for ages 10 and older. Enjoy the Texas Property Tax Re- In major metropolitan ar-tax bills." between the public and the tory of aviation and the new in all sorts of people.” summer gaming time in the library community room on our 60” Plasma TV with a Nintendo form & Relief Act of 2017, eas throughout Texas, prop- Senate Bill 1 will lower the military facility on Ellington technology of today. We’ll Although the construction Wii and play Super Smash Bros. Winner stays on, losers rotate out. Enjoy some crash, bash that was passed twice by the erty tax bills have been grow- current rollback provision for Field. know we’re doing our jobs and installment of the mu- and smash. Senate during the regular ses- ing at a rapid pace. In Harris cities, counties, and special “We are the public gath-correctly when people don’t seum were no easy feats, the Monday, July 31. Teens meet at 4 p.m. and adults meet at 6 p.m. for Dr. Jacob’s Lab Escape sion, but was not voted on in County for example, over district taxing entities from ering space of Ellington Air- want to leave.” museum’s most challenging Room. Search his lab for clues to fi nd the antidote to save the world from a deadly airborne the House. three years, property tax bills eight percent to four percent. port,” said Jackman. “When The museum’s unique endeavor will be to carry over virus. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for participation. Register online or at the reference desk. On July 18, Lt. Gov. Dan for the county portion of the It will also include an auto-we talk to people who are blend of aviation history and the spirit that has earned it its Space is limited to 10 spaces each session. Patrick created the Senate Se- tax bill have increased more matic election provision, to be familiar with Ellington Field, bleeding-edge technology reputation. It’s also one that Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Movie and markers presents October Sky (rated PG, 108 minutes) lect Committee on Govern- than 36 percent and the City held in November, if a taxing the fi rst thing they ask is if of tomorrow differentiates it Jackman has no doubt the mu- for ages 10 and older. Meet for a fun fi lm, free air conditioning and coloring during the movie. ment Reform and named Bet- of Houston portion has in- entity exceeds that amount, they need a security clearance from other museums, and pro- seum will be able to accom- Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. The Gum Drop Bridge Construction (for ages 8 and older) tencourt as the chairman. creased almost 25 percent. bringing those taxing entities in order to attend the museum, vides visitors with an experi- plish. has Build a Better World theme for the summer. Meet in the community room to learn about The committee will be A similar trend can be seen under the same system that and we want them to know ence unlike any other. “The big thing we want to a few different types of bridges that have been used for centuries. Using toothpicks and gum- hearing Senate Bill 1, as well in Dallas with average county school districts currently op- that is absolutely not neces- “The biggest thing that bring with us from Galveston drops as building materials, the group will learn how to make a bridge and will construct one. as any other bills referred to tax bills up over 25 percent erate under. sary. Everyone is welcome, we are focused on is our in- is that sense of loyalty and Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. Computer class: Computer Basics - This class introduces the committee by the lieu- and city tax bills up over 20 Senate Bill 1 also will cre-and we are right at the front. vestment in the youth and love of aircrafts,” said Jack- a fi rst-time user to the desktop computer. Participants will be familiarized with terms used tenant governor. Committee percent in just three years. ate a $10 million exclusion so We are the public gateway future generations,” said man. “The enthusiasm and and with different components and features of the computer. Register in advance as space is members are Sens. Betten- Notably, Travis County, that taxing entities that collect to Ellington. The only other Jackman. “Our motto here love that people have shown limited to 8. court, Creighton, Hancock, which saw a 28 percent in- less than that amount will be time people are really on the is that we want to be able to to this institution, especially The events occurring every week are: Eddie Lucio Jr., Charles Perry, crease in the average home's exempt from these require- Ellington Airport grounds is teach science through history after we were destroyed by Wednesdays – Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., for children ages 3 to 5 years, featuring Carlos Uresti, and V. Taylor. taxable value over a three-year ments. during Wings Over Houston, and history through science. Ike, that’s what we really need stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. Patrick selected the same period held the county portion Based on the most recent but now we are always here That makes us unique, in that to bring with us from Galves- Thursdays – Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m., for toddlers from birth to 3 years, featuring members that heard almost 50 of average property tax bills comptroller data, that means to give people a reason to be we have the ability to look ton. Our heart is there, and stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. hours of public testimony refl at by cutting the property tax approximately 116 cities and here.” backward and forward at the now we are looking to take Saturdays – Vietnamese learning time. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 garding property taxes in 2016 rate by 12 pennies. 120 counties throughout Tex- The transition from the same time. We have the histor- this museum to the next level. a.m. and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For details on Vietnamese learning, speak with Loc Bui. as part of last session's proper- “Taxpayers know the truth: as would be subject to the leg- Galveston location to the El- ic aircrafts that are historically The relationships that we still For more information on library events, call the library at 281-484-2036. Library hours ty tax relief efforts. Property tax bills are rising islation. lington Airport facility brings signifi cant, all the fundamen- have in Galveston are very this week are: Monday, 1-9 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; “Texans deserve a vote on with it vast changes and im- tals of what we have in tech- important to us. It was abso- Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, closed. the property tax reform and provements to the museum. nology today, and then we put lutely bittersweet to close the Bracewell Branch Library South Belt Graphics relief rollback provisions in “We like to joke that the in platforms that are all about Galveston location, because The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: Senate Bill 1,” continued Bet- only things that are the same helping the future generations there were so many memories Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m. Retro games for teens and tweens. This week’s program is the & Printing tencourt. “I fully support Gov. between this museum and the understand these fundamen- there, but at the same time, Awkward Moment video game What Would You Do. For ages 9-18. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick Galveston is the fact that both tals of fl ight technology and people are so excited for this Saturday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class One stop for all your printing needs for making property tax relief of them have two hangers,” how they have contributed in facility to open. Our devotion Saturday, July 29, 3 p.m. Citizenship class a top priority and I look for- • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom said Jackman. “Everything the past and will continue to to our aircrafts, our care of the Wednesday, Aug. 2. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Ba- ward to the Legislature pass- else has changed. The biggest do so in the future.” fi elds, our care of each other, Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank sics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint ing meaningful property tax change is the fact that we are While improvements have these are the things that made For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. All events are You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! reform and relief for all Tex- now going to become an ed- been made to the museum’s us successful in Galveston, free and open to the public. 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 as home and business owners ucation facility. The Aviation educational programs, the and they are the things that we Bracewell hours are: Sunday, closed; Monday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, during this special session.” Learning Center is huge for museum still remains to be are bringing here.” 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon - 8 p.m.; Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 July is Cord Blood, International Group B Strep Awareness Month The month of July high- cussed during the excitement specializing in education. a naturally occurring type of disease. Most women will women go through routine during labor with antibiot- blood in the baby’s umbili- blood stem cells. These cells lights Cord Blood Awareness of welcoming a new life into Seekely provided the fol- bacterial infection that can be not have any symptoms of the screening for GBS. This test ics, her newborn may devel- cal cord. The cord contains can be used to repair tissues, and International Group B the world. lowing information and ad- found in pregnant women and GBS bacteria, which can be is done between 35 and 37 op signs and symptoms after stem cells that can grow into organs and blood vessels. Strep Awareness, two health Diana Seekely, nurs- vice on July’s Cord Blood is a different type of bacterial passed to the baby during de- weeks of pregnancy and is birth. viable tissue to be used in the One instance of possible use topics that relate to new ing professor at San Jacin- Awareness Month and In- infection than Group A strep- livery. GBS affects about one performed in the physician’s More information can be future. It can be collected at for cord blood would be if the mothers and their babies. to College, has worked as a ternational Group B Strep tococcus in every 2,000 babies born in or midwife’s offi ce. found at www.groupbstrepin birth and stored for future use newborn develops leukemia Group B Strep, found in registered nurse since 1996. Awareness Month. What are the symptoms? the United States. How is it treated? ternational.org. if the need arises. later in life, the physicians 25 percent of all adult wom- During that time, she spent International Group B The GBS bacteria can be How is it detected? If the pregnant woman is Cord Blood Why is cord blood stored? can use the cord blood that en, and cord blood collection 10 years working as a labor Strep Awareness Month found in about 25 percent of The Centers for Disease positive for GBS, she will Awareness Month One of the benefi ts of was stored to help treat the and storage are labor and de- and delivery nurse. She holds What is Group B strep? all healthy, adult women. It Control and Prevention rec- receive IV antibiotics during What is cord blood? storing cord blood is that current disease. livery topics often left undis- a master’s degree in nursing, Group B streptococcus is is not a sexually transmitted ommends that all pregnant labor. If she is not treated Cord blood is part of the cord blood is a rich source of How is cord blood collected and stored? The cord blood collection Sen. Garcia blasts lack of open government and storing needs to be de- Tran cites Cherry’s compassion cided well in advance of de- On July 18 Sen. Sylvia giving the general public time less than two hours ago will cleaning here, the people of livery of the newborn. The Garcia resisted against efforts to study, comment and testify be debated and decided on to- Texas need to know they are Mindy Thy Tran (left), one of the Pasadena Memorial he was shocked. Thank you, Mr. Cherry, for everything you future parents need to con- by Senate leadership to hear on legislation, we are saying day. being taken to the cleaners. High School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished have done for me.” tact a blood storing company legislation without suffi cient that their opinions don't mat- "It is a sad day when the “I will continue to resist educator Marlon Cherry, an anatomy instructor. The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a series during pregnancy so the com- notice or a public hearing. ter. The is a bad harbinger of great State of Texas is gov- the efforts of the leadership Tran’s volunteer work includes helping with the Viet- of 10 students being honored along with their favorite mentor. pany can communicate with "We are here in service of what is to come over the next erned under a shroud of se- to railroad through bad leg- namese Martyrs Crawfi sh Festival, the Rotary Fish Fry, the The 10 Shining Stars represent the Top 10 Pasadena Me- the future parents the process the people of Texas. To vote 30 days." Garcia stated. crecy by legislators who are islation that failed during the Strawberry Festival and the Asbury Winter Festival. morial High School students. The information and photos of collection and storing the to do the people's business It appears that despite the attempting to fast track dan- 85th legislature and is out-of- Tran plans to attend the University of Houston as a were submitted by Pasadena Independent School District. cord blood. without the people's input is efforts of Senator Garcia, gerous legislation. We ar- step with the priorities of ev- mathematics major. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from The procedure for collect- wrong and un-Texan. By not legislation that was referred en’t exactly doing same-day eryday Texans." she wants to apply to the University of Texas in Austin to Dobie and South Houston high schools. ing cord blood is very simple. continue her career to After the newborn is deliv- become a trauma sur- ered, the cord is clamped and geon. cut to free the newborn from Deadline approaches for PISD Tran said about Cher- the placenta. This is when ry, “Numerous teachers the physician or midwife will throughout my school collect cord blood from the years have impacted my detached placenta to be sent Distinguished Citizen Award educational career, but off to the storage blood bank. I will always be most What additional Pasadena Independent tation, such as newspaper For a complete list of el- 2014 – Nelly Quijano grateful for Mr. Cherry. information is needed about School District is accepting clippings or résumés, can be igibility requirements, view 2013 – Melvin Cowart I was a shy student and collecting and storing cord nominations for the 2017 submitted to the Department the PDF through the link. 2012 – Linda Lukaszewski being in a class full of se- blood? Distinguished Citizen Award. of Communication, located The Distinguished Citizen 2011 – Dana Philibert niors made it harder for The procedure of storing The award is given an-at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane in Award will be presented at a 2010 – Bill Barmore me to socialize, but he, cord blood is done by private nually to a local resident or Pasadena. special reception in the fall. 2009 – Terry Brotherton being the compassion- companies which charge a business representative who Nominees must demon- A bronze plaque will be 2008 – Carroll Smith ate and outgoing teacher processing fee, annual stor- has demonstrated a strong strate a commitment to the dedicated at the reception 2007 – Herman Williams he is, helped boost my age fee and courier transport commitment to the causes of educational, social, spiritu- and permanently placed at 2006 – Charles Davis confi dence. Besides his fee. Before a woman delivers education and youth-relat- al and personal growth of the front entrance of the Pas- 2005 – Emory Gadd support in building my the newborn, she will receive ed activities in communities students in the communi- adena ISD Administration 2004 – Rosalie Kuntz character, he was also an a cord blood kit to be taken to served by the district. ty through volunteer efforts Building. 2003 – Dr. Paul Covell outstanding teacher who the hospital with her during Nominations must be sub-in Pasadena ISD schools or For questions, contact 2002 – Judy and Russell found fun ways to teach labor. mitted through the online any student-related organiza- Cynthia Gutierrez at 713- Lamontagne me about the human There are additional costs form on the Distinguished tions. 740-0247 or CGutierrez@ 2001 – Eddie Dansby anatomy and physiology. that include transport fees Citizen webpage by Aug. 5. The individual must live PasadenaISD.org. 2000 – Gilbert Aguilar He always had high ex- and annual storage fees. The site can be reached or work within the boundar- Past recipients of the Dis- 1999 – Denise Converse pectations of me, and I More information may be through the district’s home- ies of the school district. Cur- tinguished Citizen Award 1998 – John Phelps remember one time, I found at www.savethecord page by visiting www1.Pas rent employees of Pasadena are: 1997 – Kathleen Morris didn’t ace my test and foundation.org. adenaISD.org. ISD are not eligible for the 2016 – Dr. Iraj Jabbary 1996 – Kathryn Whitfi ll Supporting documen-award. 2015 – Marie Flickinger 1995 – Faye Schimek CCISD Board seeks Citizen of the Year nominations Nweke see potential, believes in Huynh The success of a school on CCISD and are deserving which the Citizen of the Year unteer efforts; 2017 award. Thanh Cong Huynh (left), one of the Dobie High vorite mentor. district and its students does of a very special award. The will have the opportunity to contributed signifi cantly in Nomination forms are School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educa- The 10 Shining Stars represent the Top 10 Dobie High not lie solely in the hands of CCISD Board of Trustees is designate to a CCISD aca- ways that have benefi ted the available online on the foun- tor Maureen Nweke, a Pre-AP biology teacher. School students. great teachers and adminis- seeking nominations for the demic program or classroom Clear Creek school district; dation’s website at www.clear Huynh has done volunteer work for the Brookdale Retire- The information and photos were submitted by Pasadena trators, but also in the stead- 2017 Citizen of the Year. activity in his or her name. maintained a reputation creekeducationfoundation. ment Home. Independent School District. fast support of its community. The award is given each The recipient will be an- across the CCISD communi- org/2016gala/ or the district’s He plans to attend Rice University to pursue bioengi- The Leader is also running the Top 10 Shining Stars from In the Clear Creek Inde- year to honor an outstanding nounced at the Clear Creek ty as an individual with high website. neering or biophysics in hope of becoming a general sur- Pasadena Memorial and South Houston high schools. pendent School District, ded- community member for sup- Education Foundation’s An- standards and dedication to All nominations may geon. icated community members port of CCISD programs and nual Awards Gala on Satur- excellence in public educa- be emailed to Krich Huynh commented about volunteer time and efforts by activities. day, Nov. 4, at South Shore tion; and ardson@clearcreekedu Nweke, “For a while, I faced contributing to the quality of Former recipients include Harbour Resort & Confer- voluntarily served the dis- cationfoundation.org or anxiety born out of uncer- life for schools and the grow- Joyce Abbey, Harv Hartman, ence Center in League City. trict and its students and pa- mailed to: tainty for the future. Mrs. ing number of students. Robert Davee, David Braun, Recipients eligible for this trons over an extended period Clear Creek Education Nweke was the fi rst person Each year the district’s Dr. James O’Malley, Gib Lar- award must meet the follow- of time. Foundation, Citizen of the to see my potential and be- board of trustees asks stake- son and Lucien Q. Junkin. ing requirements: All nominations must be Year Selection Committee, lieved in me when no one holders to nominate commu- The board of trustees es- demonstrated a commit- submitted no later than Aug. P.O. Box 1631, League City, else did. I remember the day nity members who champi- tablished an endowment fund ment to CCISD through vol- 1 to be considered for the TX 77574. when Mrs. Nweke pulled me out of the lab and asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ “The ensuing conversa- tion fi lled me with hope and ignited my passion for learning. Mrs. Nweke was the beacon of my high school career. I go to her before every competition to calm my nerves (and for the ‘good lucks’) or when I just want to converse.” The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a series of 10 students being honored along with their fa- UHCL hosts JSC Small Business Conference Current and aspiring NASA UH-Clear Lake’s new The speakers will share Collection, housed at the Al- contractors can catch up on president Ira K. Blake will be their industry insights with fred R. Neumann Library at new strategies and best prac- among the speakers, as well attendees in a morning and UHCL. The conference will tices from industry experts as CEO of Logical Innova- afternoon session from 9 to culminate in a networking/ at the Johnson Space Center tions and UHCL alumna De- 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 social reception from 4:30 to Small Business Conference, nise Navarro, who is emcee- p.m. 6 p.m. to be held Aug. 2 in the Bayou ing the conference. Between sessions, attend- For more information about Theater at University of Hous- Registration for this com- ees will take a lunch break the event, contact Dwayne ton-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay bination lecture-networking and go on a special tour of Busby at 281-283-2019 or Area Blvd. event is from 8 to 9 a.m. the acclaimed JSC History [email protected]. Phi Beta Lambda attends competition Six San Jacinto College competing in computer appli- and I am looking forward to classroom knowledge to re- students represented the state cations. hosting the PBL State Lead- al-world scenarios. In addition to competing of Texas at the 2017 Nation- Other students that ad- ership Conference again at the al Future Business Leaders vanced to the national com- San Jacinto College Maritime in academic competitions, of America- Phi Beta Lamb- petition include: ZieZie campus in April 2018,” said the fraternity offers mem- Greenwood, job interview; Kristy McAuliffe, San Jacin- bers a chance to participate in da Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Bronson Deprat, contempo- to College business professor service projects, fundraising Two students, Nia Hall rary sports issues and client and PBL advisor. “I’m also ex- activities and run for chapter service; Jackalin Rodriguez, cited to see even more San Jac offi cer positions. and Madeeha Haryani, received high awards at the hospitality management; and students compete at nationals For more information competition. Sidney Jenkins, human re- in June 2018.” about Phi Beta Lambda at Hall placed in the top 15 sources management. Phi Beta Lambda is a San Jacinto College, visit in her client services compe- “I’m proud of the hard work business fraternity that helps the Facebook page at www. tition, and Haryani placed 5th and dedication the PBL stu- students sharpen their busi- facebook.com/groups/sjc southpbl/. in global analysis while also dents have put into their events ness skills and apply their

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The Medical Offi ce Pro- riculum for certifi ed profes- negative TB screening and a The CNA course, valued fessional course, valued at sional coder certifi cation. background check. at $1,930, starts on Oct. 2 $1,399, starts on Sept. 6 and Basic eligibility for TPEG TPEG-funded courses are and ends on Dec. 7, meeting ends on Dec. 13, meeting on scholarships includes a offered through San Jacin- Monday through Friday from Mondays and Wednesdays demonstrated fi nancial need. to College’s Continuing and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on the San from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., In addition, the applicant Professional Development Jacinto College Central cam- on the San Jacinto College must be at least 18 years of division. pus. Central campus. age and have no student loan The San Jacinto College This course includes some This course includes two defaults or prior balance due Central campus is located at additional Saturday hours Saturday class meetings. Par- to San Jacinto College. 8060 Spencer Highway in with clinicals scheduled in ticipants learn about working Scholarships are limited Pasadena. eight-hour intervals. in a medical offi ce setting, in number and awarded on a To apply for TPEG schol- The CNA course teach- basic offi ce procedures, med- fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis arships, call 281-478-3636 es the skills, knowledge and ical records administration, Applicants must complete or email CommunityEduca abilities to care for residents medical terminology and the 2017-2018 Texas Ap- tion@sjcdedu. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 27, 2017 UHCL sets calendar UHCL gives Over The Back Fence by Alexis The University of Hous-days, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Satur- ton-Clear Lake has announced days, 10 a.m. to noon, room is its calendar and deadlines. to be determined. Freshman fall 2017 This course offers 24 promotions application deadline hours of hands-on training The fi nal application dead- with challenges, activities University of Hous-extensive research into super- WISHES FOR ELI’S SPEEDY Romero Aug. 2. celebrate a birthday July 30. line for new college students and timed exercises. Students ton-Clear Lake announced conductivity, with a focus on RECOVERY Bush Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS planning to enter UHCL in the will learn tips and tricks to new leadership to the univer- the properties and dynamics of fall 2017 semester is Aug. 1. maximize their potential on Well wishes for a very fast recovery from Cheers for a happy birthday on July 27 CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS For more details on deadlines, the verbal and mathemat- sity’s College of Business and magnetic vortices. friends, family and the Leader staff are sent to David Blevins and Maria Hernandez. The Leader sends happy birthday wish- College of Science and Engi- Previously, Kim was on the visit the Offi ce of Admissions ics portions of the test used neering. The institution also faculty of the University of to Eli Tanksley after his brief stay in the Frazier Elementary es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a at www.uhcl.edu/admissions. for awarding scholarships promoted 11 other faculty North Dakota in Grand Forks. hospital. A birthday greeting is sent to Norma birthday this week: To apply, visit ApplyTexas. through the National Merit members, six of whom were He received his bachelor’s de- EMORY MISSED THE CONCERT Sanchez on Aug. 1. Thursday, July 27: Lydia Garcia, org. For information, call Scholar Program. Participants elevated from assistant pro- gree from the University of Condolences are sent to Emory Gadd, Moore Elementary Joanne Mata and Sean Kean; Friday, 281-283-2500 or email admis will also learn strategies for fessors to associate professors California-San Diego and his an associate pastor of Sagemont Church Blow out the candles on a double-lay- July 28: Ariana Mena, Trina Akins, Al [email protected]. writing artful essays, both for with tenure, while fi ve ascend- master’s degree and doctorate and active member in the community, who er cake for Martha Perales and Cindy Maldonado, Johnny Carmona, Alyssa 2017 UHCL graduate college applications and be- ed from associate professors to in physics from the University had a short one-day stay at the hospital Walker July 29. The day for a party for Chambers, Tori Mask, Dana Milburn student exhibition yond. The course costs $499 full professors. of Chicago. and missed the Neil Diamond concert Eduardo Ledezma is Aug. 1. and Sandy Nelson; Saturday, July 29: Immerse yourself in 3-D before July 28, and $549 after In the College of Business, Bettayeb, who also served that Marie Flickinger and Bobby Griffin South Belt Elementary Codie Salyer, Linda Brisbay, Oscar sculptural artwork by UHCL’s that date. UHCL faculty, staff, professor of fi nance and Asso- as the program chair of com- attended recently. Best wishes for contin- Birthday greetings are sent to Lakitha Rodriguez, Wanda Veltman, Tracy graduate students in the latest students and alumni receive a ciate Dean Edward R. Waller puter information systems, ued good health are sent from friends and Green and Sara Simmons July 28. July Samford, Gina Trevino, Donielle exhibit in the Art Gallery. The 10 percent discount. To learn has been promoted to dean of joined UH-Clear Lake as an the South Belt Leader staff. 31 is the day for a birthday cake for Kristen Taverner, Albert Perez and Tiffany exhibition will be on display more or to register, 281-283- the college, effective Sept. 1. associate professor in 2002, HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY! Denbleyker. Elda Harkins is sent a birth- Barras; Sunday, July 30: Donald Rogers, through Aug. 10, Monday 3120 or email [email protected]. Dorothy Kirkman, associ-teaching algorithm design and Wishes for a happy belated ninth anni- day greeting Aug. 2. Anne Hyma, Brenda Molina Correa, through Thursday from 9 a.m. Healthcare Management ate professor of management, analysis, parallel and distrib- versary on July 26 are sent to Steven and Stuchbery Elementary RP Wocka, Danielle Mendoza, Melanie to 6 p.m., and Friday from 9 Certifi cation program will take Waller’s position as uted computing and program- Rebecca (Heeth) Irvine from Rebecca’s Linda Bravo is wished a happy birthday Benney, Oren Martin, Christine Elliott a.m. to noon, at the Bayou Medical residents can gain interim associate dean. Waller ming languages. He was pro- father, longtime Kirkwood resident, Richard July 28. Blow out the birthday candles and Randy Kelley; Monday, July 31: Building, Art Gallery. Curat- an edge in their fi eld and posi- succeeds William T. Cum- moted to professor in 2010. ed by Clay Leonard, assistant tion themselves for leadership Heeth. July 29 for Susan Brady. Goretti Rerri is Gloria Wallace, Robert Gentry, Jennifer professor of art, the exhibit roles through the program mings, who is retiring after Bettayeb received his un- VALIGURAS MARK 59 YEARS wished a happy birthday July 30. Kramer, David Freeman, Jacob Stahle, serving as dean since 1998. dergraduate degree in comput- features work that highlights Aug. 1 to 28, Monday through Ju H. Kim, professor of er engineering from Univer- Best wishes are sent to Carl and Melillo Middle School Felix Garcia, Jim Waltz and Ashley the research interests of seven Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tex- physics and associate dean, site de Constantine, Algeria, Frances Valigura who celebrate their 59th Celebrating a birthday Aug. 2 is Norberta Glover; Tuesday, Aug. 1: Gabriel Diaz, graduate students in sculpture as Medical Center, Suite 120, will become interim dean of and his master’s and doctorate wedding anniversary Aug. 2 from children Mercado. Helen Kainer, Andrew Burks, Denny and ceramics studio courses. 2151 West Holcombe. the College of Science and En- degrees in computer science David and wife Katha, Donna and hus- Roberts Middle School Wranich Sr., Emilio De Los Santos, For more information, visit The four-week elective gineering, effective Sept. 1. from Northwestern University. band Gary, Deborah Lea, and Carl Wayne Light the birthday candles July 31 for Ryan Hanzelka, Jo Lyday and Scott www.uhcl.edu/art-gallery. course will provide partici- Said Bettayeb, professor Four members of the Col-and wife LuAnn; many grandchildren and Luis Arroyo. Bishop; and Wednesday, Aug. 2: Mayra Fall 2017 open pants with business training to of computer science and com- lege of Business were also pro- great-grandchildren; and the Leader staff. Beverly Hills intermediate Elizabeth, Patricia Lynn Krivik, Ana registration navigate through health-care puter information systems has moted: Femi Ayadi, professor SCHOOL DAZE Share a slice of birthday cake Aug. 2 Acosta, Juanita Herrera, Sue Hinojosa, Register for fall 2017 class-management, case studies, in- been appointed interim associ- of healthcare administration; The following personnel and staff mem- with Shasta Williams. Dori Honohan, Terry Barclay and Donna es at UHCL by 5 p.m. Aug. teractive and collaborative ex- ate dean in Kim’s place. Constance Lehmann, profes- bers of the Pasadena Independent School Thompson Intermediate Northrup. 25. Late registration is avail- ercises. Cost is $2,000 for 20 Kim replaces retiring Dean sor of accounting; Aleksey District celebrate birthdays July 27 through On July 31, happy birthday greetings LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS able Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 for sessions. To enroll and for in- Zbigniew J. Czajkiewicz, who Martynov, associate professor Aug. 2. are sent to Wayne Sanders. Michael Email, birthday, congratulations or anni-an additional fee. Fall classes formation, call the Center for has held the position since 2009. of management; and Douglas Atkinson Elementary McDonald, Patricia Tabarez and Bob versary information to mynews@south begin Aug. 28. To learn more, Executive Education at 281- Waller joined UHCL in Steel, associate professor of Sing a happy birthday song to Stacy Boyes celebrate a birthday on Aug. 1. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject visit www.uhcl.edu/admis 283-3120 or visit www.uhcl. 1993 as an assistant professor management information sys- Fontenot Aug. 1. Dobie High line. sions. edu/center-executive-educa of fi nance. He was promoted to tems. Burnett Elementary Hector Saldivar marks a birthday July Items must be submitted by Friday noon Foreign language tion/center-services. associate professor in 1999 and Three faculty members Blow out the birthday candles for Maria 27. Angela Badon and Yvette Castillo for the next week’s publication. course registration Healthcare Management professor in 2006. After serv- received promotions in the Learn a new language with Certifi cation program – ing as elected faculty chair for College of Science and En- the Foreign Language and En- UTHealth fellows, resi- the department of economics, gineering: Magdy Akladios, glish Enhancement program dents and fourth-year medi- fi nance, marketing and deci- professor of industrial hy- 340 PISD students earn AP Scholar awards at UHCL. Registration contin- cal students can gain a com- sion sciences, he was promot- giene and safety; George Guil- ues through Aug. 28 for class- petitive edge in their fi eld More than 340 Pasadena to take rigorous college-lev- exams. Among the list of AP side their native country; Marlene Carrillo; es beginning Aug. 28. Group and position themselves for ed to associate dean in 2010. len, professor of biology and Independent School Dis- el courses and potentially scholars and the achieve- National AP Scholar (5 AP Scholar with Dis- He holds a doctorate in fi - environmental science; and classes are kept small, with a leadership roles through the trict students earned Ad- earn college credit by scor- ment levels are: students) – this designation tinction (41 students) – this focus on conversational skill, program Aug. 1 to 28, Mon- nance from Arizona State Uni- Pradeep Buddharaju, associate vanced Placement Scholar ing 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams. International AP Scholar is given to students who status is granted to students versity as well as bachelor’s professor of computer science and can be taken in Spanish, day through Friday, 9 a.m. to awards for their exceptional Each AP scholar receives (1 student) – South Houston earn an average score of 4 who earn an average score Chinese, German, Japanese, 3 p.m. at Texas Medical Cen- and master’s degrees from the and computer information sys- achievement on AP exams a certifi cate and the award High School’s Omar Dahar or higher on all AP exams of at least 3.5 on all AP ex- Georgia Institute of Technology. tems. French, Russian and oth- ter, Suite 120, 2151 West Hol- for the 2016-2017 school designation is acknowl- is the only Pasadena ISD taken with scores of four ams and scores of 3 or higher languages upon request. combe. Kirkman joined UH-Clear The College of Education year. This number has edged on an AP score report student to earn the Interna- or higher on eight or more er on fi ve or more of these Lake in 2008 and was promot- saw the promotion of Denise Courses are taught by instruc- The four-week elective grown by 43 students since that is distributed to col- tional AP Scholar Diploma, AP exams. These students exams; tors fl uent and with advanced course will provide partici- ed in 2014 to associate profes- McDonald, professor of cur- last year. leges. a globally recognized award are: Dobie seniors Thanh AP Scholar with Hon- sor with tenure. She teaches riculum and instruction and degrees in the language they pants with business training The College Board’s Ad- The college board rec-given to students who have Huynh, Johnathan Nguyen or (40 students) – students teach. The course costs $156 to navigate through health- strategic management, man- Elizabeth Beavers, associate vanced Placement program ognizes several levels of earned a score of 3 or higher and Steven Nguyen; Memo- are recognized for earning agement technology and oth- professor of special education. for new students and $136 for care management through provides high school stu- achievement based on a stu- on 5 or more AP exams and rial senior Sherwin Philip; an average score of at least returning students. All class- case studies, interactive and er courses. Kirkman earned a Two were promoted in the dents with the opportunity dent’s performance on AP is interested in studies out- and South Houston senior 3.25 on all AP exams and bachelor’s degree in account- College of Human Scienc- es are offered noncredit, but collaborative exercises led by scores of 3 or higher on four Continuing Education Units UHCL faculty and the Memo- ing from North Carolina State es and Humanities: William or more of these exams; and University, a master’s degree in Amonette, associate professor can be earned for successful- rial Hermann Hospital Sys- AP Scholar (259 stu-ly completing the course. For tem. Content modules include industrial administration from in fi tness and human perfor- Gutierrez thankful for Martinez’s support dents) – students who earn Carnegie Mellon University mance and Amanda Johnston, more information or to regis- Healthcare IT, economics Hugo Allan Gutierrez (left), one of the South Houston Gutierrez plans to attend the University of Texas in a score of 3 on at least three ter, call 281-283-3033 or visit and policy, team building and and her doctorate in organiza- associate professor of psychol- High School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished Austin. He always dreamed of studying at the McCombs AP exams are acknowl- tional management from Rut- ogy. www.uhcl.edu/academics/ex more. educator Nora Martinez, a fi rst-grade teacher at South School of Business to pursue a fi nance degree. edged. tended/foreign-language-en The cost of the course is gers University. For more information about Houston Elementary. Gutierrez commented about Martinez, “Mrs. Martinez According to a col- Kim was hired as profes-UHCL’s diverse faculty, more glish-enhancement. $450 for 20 sessions. To enroll Gutierrez’s volunteer work included organizing the student has been not only a teacher, but a role model and mother-fi g- lege board report, Daher PSAT preparation course and for more information, call sor and associate dean of the than 80 graduate and under- council’s Good Drive and Shoes for Kids. He also volunteered ure since the day I met her. Until this day, she still contin- is among 1,241 students College of Science and Engi- graduate programs and three Leap ahead of the rest on the Center for Executive Edu- at the South Houston Community Center’s seasonal events ues to have a positive effect in my life by teaching me that in the nation and only the PSAT with a preparation cation at 281-283-3120 or vis- neering in August 2015. He doctoral programs, visit www. and activities. In addition, he taught Taekwondo to students of through an education and high moral values I can and will 48 in the state of Tex- has conducted and authored uhcl.edu. course from UHCL’s Center it www.uhcl.edu/center-execu different ages. be successful. She has pushed me and guided me to do the as to earn an international for Executive Education. Aug. tive-education/center-ser best in everything that I put Continued on Page 5A 1 to 24, Tuesdays and Thurs- vices. my mind to, as well as to be- MAILBOX SOLUTIONS come the man I am today. I am thankful to have a great RESIDENTIAL MAILBOX REPLACEMENT educator and amazing per- Prepaid tuition program H.O.A. APPROVED son like Mrs. Martinez in my life.” 281-624-7528 The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a deadline approaches series of 10 students being The deadline is extend- based on today's prices. tion and agreement, current honored along with their fa- ed through July 31 for Texas "It is never too early for prices, enrollment forms and Flood problems? vorite mentor. families to enroll newborns Texas families to consider en- more is available online at The 10 Shining Stars in the Texas Tuition Prom- rolling their newborns in this TuitionPromise.org, or by You can go home again... represent the Top 10 South ise FundSM and pay this program,” Texas Comptroller calling 1-800-445-GRAD ® Houston High School stu- year’s rates for all or some Glenn Hegar said. "Purchas- (4723), Option 5. Let Farmers help. dents. 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While no marijuana was resident of Sagemont, was The contract for the fi rst ORTHODONTIST The Pasadena Indepen- School Initiative of the Texas found at the houses, police diagnosed with both breast phase of construction was dent School District received Education Agency. found growing supplies and and bone cancer. for $96 million, while the $4.3 million in funds from Carol Harman, who served confi scated eight vehicles. 5 years ago (2012) contract for the second phase the state in addition to the for two and a half years as Five suspects were arrested The unoffi cial primary was $77 million. The proj- $19.5 million which they re- executive director of the in connection with the oper- runoff election results were ect is in addition to a similar ceived the previous year. South Belt-Ellington Cham- ation. released, with the close race endeavor that will widen the Angela Shifl ett won the ber of Commerce, accept- George Gaston was ap-for the Democratic nom- beltway to four lanes east of title of National Miss Galaxy ed the position of executive pointed the new chief ex- ination for Harris County the Gulf Freeway to High- in the Miss Galaxy Pageant vice-president of the Deer ecutive offi cer at Memorial Precinct 2 constable causing way 225. That project also held in Orlando, Florida. Park Chamber. Her daughter Hermann Southeast Hospi- much controversy. Despite calls for replacing the exist- Construction on the Scars- Julie Harman replaced her on tal. Gaston had worked at the having a signifi cant lead in ing Beltway 8 Ship Channel dale pool began. The pool an interim basis. hospital for 11 years. He the polls on election night, toll bridge with a new four- cost approximately $7,000. 20 years ago (1997) replaced David Huffstutler, local Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick lane structure. John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. 35 years ago (1982) County Commission- who resigned. Guinn trailed opponent Chris ✰ No Down Payment At its meeting, the Clear er El Franco Lee met with Gary Wayne Johnson, Diaz by a mere three votes Creek Independent School local residents at a South 59, died from trauma to his when a later vote count was WALKER LAW OFFICES with Verified Insurance District Board of Trustees Belt-Ellington Chamber of head. His body was found on released the following morn- heard more requests to adopt Commerce meeting of the a loading dock of a vacant ing. Records released by the Milton Walker, J.D. UIL soccer. 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How- absentee votes, which put his FURNITURE RE-DO Member American Association of Orthodontists lishers Marie Flickinger and at Ben Taub Hospital. ever, her child, a girl, was campaign over the top. Bobby Griffi n felt it was time William Davis, 58, who delivered by an emergency 1 year ago (2016) • Re-Pair • Re-Finish to incorporate “Ellington” resided in the Sycamore Val- Cesarean section at Ben Taub Construction began on into its name. The South Belt ley subdivision, was arrest- General Hospital. the Harris County project to • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Leader became the South ed on charges of aggravated The driver of the Camaro, widen Beltway 8 from two to Belt-Ellington Leader. sexual assault of a child. Devin McNeil James, was four lanes in each direction ‘We Re-Do For You’ 25 years ago (1992) 10 years ago (2007) charged with manslaughter from Beamer to Highway Thompson Intermediate The investigation con-and released on $20,000 bail. 288. The project will be di- For Free Estimates Call: School was awarded the Tex- tinued into the area grow A benefi t was held for Vik- vided into two phases: from Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer as Successful School Award houses with two more resi- ki Stahle at Beamer’s Place, Beamer to Wayside and from and received a $13,000 grant dences being raided by po- a local bar. Stahle, a 30-year Wayside to Highway 288. Thursday, July 27, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Gonzales signs with Gage Talent Agency SJC pharmacy techs, faculty awarded By Jay Do a leap of faith and signed with career. ers, as well as with fi lm cor- to, escape their own world for Former South Belt res- Gage Talent Agency, based in “Being a fl ight attendant porations, such as the Walt a little bit and get in tune with ident Aly Gonzales has re- Nashville, Tennessee. works out perfectly for my Disney Company for the the characters that are going cently launched an ambitious “Performing is something benefi t,” said Gonzales. “I’m company’s upcoming Alad- through similar things that endeavor into the acting in- that I always did, and I al- able to travel to places like din production. they are going through. There dustry. ways enjoyed it,” said Gon- Los Angeles and New York “I’ve been submitting was a television series that I A longtime resident of zales. “I was a cheerleader City. Wherever there is a job auditions primarily to talent watched when I went through the community, Gonzales at- and a dancer forever. It was for me as an actress, I am able agencies in Los Angeles,” high school that I gravitated tended Frazier Elementary, something that I’ve always to hop on an airplane and get said Gonzales. “Obviously, towards, because it was like Thompson Intermediate and really wanted to do, but I’ve there. It’s really fl exible, and Hollywood is the ultimate what I was going through. J. Frank Dobie High School. never had a nerve for it until it’s really helped me with my goal, but to get noticed main- It’s defi nitely a goal of mine Gonzales went on to study a few years ago when I was acting career, because it’s al- stream is diffi cult. I think to be able to do a show that performing arts at Houston signed by my agency.” lowed me to go to different starting YouTube and putting connects with a younger au- Community College and Tex- Gonzales is also a fl ight places for auditions.” my content out on different dience and let them know that as State University. attendant with American Gonzales has auditioned social media networks is re- they are not alone in going Fueled by a lifelong pas- Airlines, a job she feels con- for a number of talent agen- ally important, because it’s through their struggles. The sion, Gonzales recently took tributes greatly to her acting cies, including ABC Discov- helped me grow and get the biggest thing I want to do is attention of casting directors to let younger people know or other people in the busi- that it doesn’t matter what ness.” your background is, where Gonzales launches acting career While being recognized you came from or what you on the national stage is one look like. You can accom- of Gonzales’s most arduous plish your dreams no matter challenges, she has also faced what they are.” a more internal struggle. Gonzales’ advice for “Having people believe others wanting to break into in you is defi nitely one of the acting industry, however the hardest things to do,” seemingly simple, has proven said Gonzales. “When you vastly effective for her. say you want to be an actor, “Don’t stop,” said Gon- San Jacinto College pharmacy technician students and Jones, San Jacinto College provost; Denetria Salyer, it’s just like a kid saying they zales. “Don’t stop no matter faculty received the Community Champion award from student; Regina Ram, pharmacy technology instructor; want to be a doctor when they what you think. Don’t stop the Bay Area Alliance of Youth and Families. Shown, Eman Saleh, student; and Dr. Alexander Okwonna, San grow up. The most important no matter what others think. left to right, Amanda McLauchlin, Bay Area Alliance Jacinto College dean of health and natural sciences. thing to understand is that Don’t give up, and keep go- for Youth and Families Coalition manager; Dr. Brenda Photo by Amanda Fenwick you’re not always going to ing. have someone who likes you, “I am only at the very and you’re not always going start of my journey, and I to be able to win people over. know that there is so much That is one of the challenges more to come. There is liter- Pharmacy technical students, faculty that I’ve run into. The fi rst ally nothing that you cannot time that someone disliked do if you keep at it.” one of my videos on You- More information on receive Community Champion award Tube, it hurt my feelings and Gonzales can be found on her Three San Jacinto College ticipation in Medication Take more than 14,000 pounds of ally to a group or organiza- forced me to tell myself that social media outlets, at @_al pharmacy technician students Back Day that, in coordina- prescription drugs. tion that invests in the young I’m not always going to have ygonzales on Instagram, @ and two faculty members re- tion with the Drug Enforce- “It takes many hands to people of the community a hundred percent of every- AlyGonzales21 on Twitter ceived the Community Cham- ment Administration and local make a Medication Take with their time and talents. one like me or the work that and Aly Gonzales on You- pion award from the Bay Area law enforcement, allows the Back work. Dr. Okwonna There were three groups hon- I put out there. Through that, Tube. Alliance for Youth and Fam- community to clean out their and his students are invalu- ored: San Jacinto College, I’ve learned to become more For Gonzales, the most ilies for their service with medicine cabinets and proper- able to our efforts and our League City Police Depart- patient with myself, and I’ve rewarding part of being an ac- Medication Take Back Day. ly dispose of old, unused and success,” said Amanda Mc- ment and Texas Auto. learned to remain humble tress is the opportunity to con- Students Denetria Saly- expired medication. Lauchlin, Bay Area Alliance The Bay Area Alliance for throughout all of this.” tinue being a child for a living. er, Eman Saleh and Adrian The San Jac group collect- Coalition manager. “They are Youth and Families is a com- Gonzales now aims to “It’s natural for me to be Acosta, along with faculty ed 384 pounds of medication always prompt, courteous, munity coalition dedicated star in a television series that in front of a camera and to members Regina Ram and during the event. Since 2010 hard-working and thoughtful, to reducing drug and alcohol would serve to be a positive just be somebody else,” said Dr. Alexander Okwonna, nat- the Bay Area Alliance for and have been a joy to work abuse in young people. For infl uence on younger audi- Gonzales. “I love exploring ural and health sciences dean, Youth and Families has host- with.” more information about Bay ences, similar to those that different avenues of my own were recognized for their par- ed 14 events and collected This award is given annu- Area Alliance, visit ccisd.net. she enjoyed as a child. personality that I don’t get “I would really like to be to see very often. As a kid, I Longtime South Belt resident Aly Gonzales has signed with Gage Talent Agen- in a television series that peo- loved to play pretend, and it’s cy based in Nashville, Tennessee. She hopes to gain recognition as well as inspire ple are able to relate to,” said really cool that that’s what I Legislature fails school funding younger people to reach for their goals. Photo submitted Gonzales. “I want to be part of get to do all day long now, as a series that people can relate an adult.” Continued from Page 1A dramatically impact the bot- to address school funding. sentatives and senators know While the Texas Legisla-tom line. “We would hope that peo- that education matters need ture has demonstrated an in- The report outlines more ple, not just from Pasadena to be addressed and not put creased awareness in cost fac- than 100 unfunded or under- ISD, but from around the on the back burner,” Powell tors and the strain they cause funded mandates in nine dif- state, would let their repre- said. J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes offi cers announced on school districts, its recent ferent categories. While it is stalemate and failure to pass a safe to imply these mandates bill for even slight relief will are necessary, the document have detrimental effects on was created to identify the PISD recognizes fund balances across the state. strain these mandates place on Pasadena ISD has weath- a school district budget. ered years of state cuts and Some examples of unfund- has managed to pass several ed mandates are the purchase AP scholars . . . bonds in the last ten years of automated external defi bril- (without a tax increase) while lators for every campus along Continued from Page 4A gagement in AP courses. maintaining a healthy fund with the required training. diploma. Some high school cam- balance. Criminal background checks, Pasadena Independent puses, for example, host cel- “Our board has gone community and student en- School District National AP ebrations where students earn above and beyond in their gagement projects and video Scholars are among 31,161 grant awards for successfully role as fi scal stewards,” said cameras in special education AP Scholar designees in the earning qualifying scores on Powell. “They have a shared settings are other state man- country and 3,443 in the state their AP exams. vision to keep the district in dates. to earn the distinction. The number of AP Schol- superior fi scal standing while The publication states that The steady growth of AP ars for the 2016 school year expanding programs and op- other factors impacting the Scholars refl ects efforts at the may increase as scores are portunities for students.” budget include the growing campus level to increase en- still being tallied. Factors leading to the rise student population, the grow- in cost of education are vast. ing population of economi- According to a recent publi- cally disadvantaged students Private School: Looking for cation by Texas Association and the increased costs of of School Administrators/ utilities, fuel and insurance. Low Class Ratio? Texas Association of School “When you stop and put a Boards titled State Mandates pencil to every one of these GAP - Goudeau Accelerated on School Districts, the im- factors, it’s easy to see that Preparatory School The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes are proud to introduce their new of- Vela, Col. Adela Alanis, Lt. Col. Aleida Gonzalez, (back row) Lt. Ga- pact of infl ation, especially there is going to be a major fi cers for 2017-2018 school year. The offi cers attended Crowd Pleas- briela Ramirez, social executive Roxanne Hernandez, social president on staff salaries is one of the impact on our bottom line,” (ALL2OADs(OUSTON 48s ers Offi cer camp in Galveston in early June. Their awards included Gisselle Guerra, social vice president Xochitl Romero, social executive largest cost factors in school Powell said. “Most Admired Socials,” Military Offi cer “Gold Elite” and Military Itzamarie Corral and Capt. Jazmin Guerrero. districts. Further, unfunded While the Legislature has Offi cer “Ready to Rock.” Shown are, left to right, (front row) Maj. Zoe Photo by Iliana Gonzales and underfunded mandates called a special session in late 281-481-3633 July, the current agenda fails NOW ENROLLING New law requires license for applied behavior analysis for 2017-2018 A new law requires a state 2015, the state’s Offi ce of in the event of any wrongdo- them beyond the reach of so alysts in Texas may open up possible that the Center for abilities, visit www.uhcl.edu/ license to practice applied be- Special Education Programs ing,” Fritz said. many families,” Lerman said. services to low-income fam- Autism and Developmental autism-center. To learn more 1/2 Price Registration havior analysis, which should reported. She said that the law re- “In many states, Medicaid ilies that can’t afford them,” Disabilities could provide about the master’s program benefi t thousands of Texas “There is a high demand quires that professionals ad- is covering behavior analy- Lerman said. services through Medicaid. If in applied behavior analysis, s,OW#LASS2ATIOs!BEKA#URRICULUM families dealing with autism for applied behavior analysis here to the ethical and pro- sis services. I think it’s only UHCL’s center doesn’t Medicaid also covers applied visit www.uhcl.edu/academ s!CCREDITEDs(OT-EALS by reinforcing the standard services in Texas,” Lecha- fessional guidelines or face a matter of time in Texas. It currently handle insurance behavior analysis, it might ics/degrees/behavior-analy of care and possibly resulting go said. “This new licensure a formal investigation. The was in the budget for this leg- claims, Lerman said. Ser- open the doors for us to pro- sis-ma. s#ERTIlEDAND$EGREED4EACHERS in more affordable services. bill will regulate the practice, legislation had wide support islative session, but a lot of vices are provided to fami- vide even more services to “Right now there’s a huge Two legislative sessions in the strengthen the credibility of from ABA professionals who things got cut. Professionals lies who can’t afford them low-income families” demand for behavior ana- s0RE +INDERGARTEN TH'RADE making, the law was sought the profession and provide also worked to pass the bill, need to be licensed in order to through state grants and con- For more information lysts,” Lerman said. “If any- by the Texas Association for critical protection for chil- Fritz said. Texas is the 28th be reimbursed by Medicaid. tracts. about UHCL’s Center for Au- thing, licensure is going to Call for More Information Behavior Analysis, or TxA- dren with special needs and state to establish licensure So licensure of behavior an- “In the future it might be tism and Developmental Dis- increase the demand.” BA, whose leadership has their families.” for applied behavior analysts. strong ties to University of The law calls for the cre- It sets as standards the same Houston-Clear Lake faculty. ation of the Texas Board of regimen required for accred- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Behavior Analyst Examiners itation from the national Be- signed Senate Bill 589 into to be appointed by the state havior Analyst Certifi cation law in mid-June. Commission of Licensing Board. “This bill received biparti- and Regulation. The board UHCL students who are CHURCH DIRECTORY san support in the 2017 Texas would administer the licens- pursuing a master’s degree in Legislature, which is heart- ing program for behavior an- behavior analysis are already ening and remarkable,” said alysts and assistant behavior held to the national standards. Sarah Lechago, current pres- analysts. Typically, they apply for cer- ident of the TxABA and as- Applicants would meet tifi cation upon graduation. sociate professor of behavior certain educational require- Soon they’ll be able to pursue analysis at UH-Clear Lake. ments, undergo a criminal a license that will not only AAttendttend tthehe cchurchhurch ooff yyourour cchoicehoice Applied behavior analy- background check and pass a allow them to work in Tex- sis is widely recognized by board examination. as, but any other state that health care professionals as The association sought acknowledges reciprocity li- one of the most effective ap- a similar measure from the censure. The Catholic Community of proaches to the treatment of 2015 state legislature. It “It will allow Texas to reg- ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST autism spectrum disorder, passed the House but didn’t ulate the profession so that Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Lechago explained. UH- get out of committee in the people who call themselves Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar Clear Lake has offered a mas- Senate. behavior analysts and say 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church ter’s degree in behavior anal- “We had a wonderful team they are providing behavior www.stlukescatholic.com ysis since 2008. working diligently on this for analysis have that level of 10603 Blackhawk “It involves careful as- two legislative sessions, so professionalism,” said Pro- LITURGY SCHEDULE sessment and environmental we are thrilled that the bill fessor of Psychology Doro- Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 modifi cations to establish and passed this year,” said UHCL thea C. Lerman, director of Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors improve important skills like Associate Professor of Be- UHCL’s Center for Autism self-help, communication, havior Analysis Jennifer N. and Developmental Disabili- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our social, and academic skills. Fritz, who was TxABA presi- ties. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

It is also useful for eliminat- dent in 2015. Lerman added that licen- Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 ing and preventing challeng- “This bill offers much sure also might encourage Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. ing behaviors that can hinder needed protection for fami- more health insurance carri- WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES progress and learning,” she lies of individuals with spe- ers to cover treatment or open Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday said. cial needs, including children up funding avenues, notably Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. More than 51,300 Texas with autism. It ensures that Medicaid. “It’s always good Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. residents between the ages qualifi ed individuals are pro- for families to have the abil- St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. of 3-21 were diagnosed with viding services and offers le- ity to pay for these critical children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services autism spectrum disorder in gal recourse for the families services. The expense makes Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 27, 2017 2017 South Belt Schlitterbahn vacation contest photos shared Arellanos, Hall enjoy South Padre Island Brothers visit Legoland Shannon Arellano, Francesca Arellano and Griffi n Hall enjoyed a trip to South Padre Island. Below, Francesca and Griffi n stand at the entrance to South Padre Island.

Above, left to right, Shannon, Francesca and Grifﬁ n have fun in the sun around the pool at Padre South Hotel. Below, Francesca and Grifﬁ n enjoy the sand and sun on the beach of South Padre. Photos submitted

Shown above, left to right, Noah Sifuentes, Aidan Her- end of fun at Legoland. The brothers had fun building rera and James Sifuentes traveled to Dallas for a week- with Legos and learning about the history of Legos.

Above, Shannon has fun on the beach at South Padre, building a mer- maid with the sand.

Above, left to right, Aidan, James and Noah visited the The boys also saw the Star Wars exhibit. Noah (left) and Educators Lego Ninjago City Adventure exhibit. Aidan pose with R2D2. Photos submitted share lessons Continued from Page 1A the fourth president of the university in 1995. He em- phasized the value of teamwork, stating, “I always say to our internal leadership group in our leadership training program, ‘If you get the right people with you, you can do a lot of things.’ “One of the great quotes I like is by Jim Collins who wrote many years ago in From Good to Great that everything else changes. Markets change. Products change. Technology changes. The constant is your ability to attract and retain enough of the right people. If you can build that team and keep it together, it just makes a huge difference. “Also, I had to make a After all the Lego fun inside, the boys were able to cool Shown above, left to right, Aidan, James and Noah. off at the end of the day in the new Lego Splash Pad. Photos submitted really tough decision about 14-15 years ago. I was at home on a Saturday morn- COUPON ing, drinking coffee, sitting on the sofa trying to make $ FOUNDATION REPAIR David C. Rainwater a decision. I didn’t know 200 OFF OR DDS, Pllc, MAGD what I was going to do. (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR “Then a thought hit me Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. One of the best longterm investments you can like a bolt of lightning. The bolt of lightning was that make, a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth! I only had to answer one FOUNDATION REPAIR • Diplomat, American Board of question. 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A good man- We are currently admitting children from 3 months to ager keeps the train on the 5 years of age (birthdays after September 1st). Our tracks, but if all you’re do- program is standards-based and offers meaningful ing is keeping the train on learning experiences within a Catholic setting. We aim the tracks, you’re probably to prepare your child for their elementary and not really moving that insti- Catholic school education. tution, university, company to the next stage. We offer multiple extended care options to meet your “You have to have scheduling needs including our Pre-K4 bridge to enough of a good team that Kindergarten class and our after school care for you can manage the day-to- students enrolled in neighboring elementary schools. day operations really well or as well as can be expect- For more information, go to www.stlukesecc.com or ed. Then you have to have contact the ECC directly at (281) 741-7497 some time to think about email [email protected] how to change the organization to be better than it is right now.” stlukesecc.com SECTION B Thursday, July 27, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED www.southbeltleader.com JFD exes tennis coming Aug. 5 In what has become an coach Manuel Moreno, the exes matches Aug. 5 annual tradition, the Dobie beginning his 19th sea- may direct an email to USA KARATE High School tennis pro- son with the Longhorns, Moreno at mmoreno@ SUMMER CAMP gram will host its former believes he has a strong pasadenaisd.org or sim- players for a series of exes roster entering the 2017 ply show up at Dobie on SIGN UP NOW! matches Saturday, Aug. 5. campaign. the morning of the event $120 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES Returning varsity play- Any former players at 8:30 with racket in • KARATE TRAINING ers for 2017 will begin who wish to compete in hand. • FIELD TRIPS • ASTROS GAME COME LEARN: preseason practices Aug. • LASER TAG • RESPECT 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the • IMAX • FOCUS Longhorn courts. • PUTT-PUTT • CONFIDENCE Those workouts will DIXIE DELI • BOWLING • DISCIPLINE lead up to the exes match- 364A FM 1959 • SKATING • AND MORE es, which serve as Dobie’s (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL • MOVIES 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 • PLANETARIUM official regular season Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK • & MUCH MORE opener. Call USA KARATE for details In previous seasons, the 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY (Behind Sonic) former players have enjoyed a great deal of suc- Sagemont BBQ 281-484-9006 cess against the younger netters. Coming Soon That said, Dobie head Beer & Wine Exes Matches 12132 Sabo Rd. Suite G Across from Kroger 2017 Dobie Check us out on Facebook vs. former players In what has become an annual tradition at Dobie day, Aug. 5. From left, current junior Luis Neira and Lunch Menu High School, the 2017-2018 varsity tennis team will senior Austin Luu hope to be able to gain an advan- Saturday, Aug. 5 Monday - Friday compete against a group of former Longhorns in a tage over former players such as Andy Peng (Class Dobie courts, 9 a.m. series of exes matches at the Longhorn courts Satur- of 2009) and Alex Peng (Class of 2007). 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cosmetic, Implants and We Can Cater Your Special Event! Volleyball workouts to open; season starts Aug. 8 General Dentistry Bring ad for free whitening after a What’s in store for the moment, but things will back to anchor things at sister of Jaden Newsome, level as a freshman. new patient exam, xrays, and cleaning. Clear Brook and Dobie now begin to come into fo- the net. Sophomore Kail- is also back after contrib- Dobie missed out on the 10950 Resource Parkway HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. varsity volleyball pro- cus with preseason work- in Newsome, the younger uting heavily at the varsity playoffs in 2016, finishing Suite C grams this season? It may outs set to begin Aug. 1. fifth after not being able to (Near Memorial Southeast Hospital) be a bit too early to pro- At Clear Brook, the get past La Porte for the Dr. Angel Román vide the answers at the Lady Wolverines are look- Continued on Page 6B 281-481-0056 ing to continue what has $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ been a pretty good run of WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA $ $ playoff qualifications, albeit with few postseason Spring Call $ Buying or Selling? $ wins. Specials Now! $ $ In 2016, the Lady Wol- $ Do What Moves You. $ verines finished fourth in $ $ the District 24-6A race af- Buyer Representation! ter several five-set losses, $ $ then fell to District 23-6A 5 Year Labor Listing Discounts! Warranty $ $ champion Dawson in four $ And More! $ games in the bidistrict $ $ playoff round. 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SAGEMEADOW- Lovely 4-2-2, both formals, den with fire- $ students who plan to play seventh- through ninth- Buying or Selling... $ $ football to get into sum- grade students, including tion July 31 through Aug. place, beautifulSOLD wood floors, in fresh 10 paint! DAYS! #SKG mer camp mode. those planning to attend 3 at Dobie High School. Call for FREE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Both Clear Brook var- Thompson Intermediate, The sessions will run Now is the Home Inspection & sity football head coach Beverly Hills Intermediate from 9 to 11 a.m. each Mike Allison and Dobie or Dobie High School as day. Preregistration is $40 Time! Valuation Today varsity football head coach of the 2017-2018 school per student. The fee is $50 Mike Norman and their year, are invited to attend per student on July 31. Friendswood - 4/2.5/2 Over 2,900 sq. feet $249,900 respective staffs are set to the Longhorns’ Camp Payment will be accept- host the youth camps just Head Start for football ed via cash, money order League City - 4/3/2 Like New $312,000 prior to the start of regular hopefuls. Continued on Page 2B Sageglen - 3/2/2 All Redone! $169,900 Pearland Rotary hosts gridiron lunch "The Company You'll Keep" Kirkwood South - 4/2/2 Beautiful! $195,00 The Pearland Rotary’s coaches confirmed to at- must be done by July 28. 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Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. The Rig, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Street Olympics Summer competed for the opportu- The Harris County Games, tipped off July 19 nity to play in the champi- Aquatics Program, which with about 224 boys and onship tournament. is under the Street Olym- Channelview girls vying for fi rst- and “It feels good,” said Shei- pics’ umbrella, offers at Dobie at La Porte at Bellaire at Texas City second-place trophies at la Phillips after her Fin- Learn-to-Swim lessons Friday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 8 Fonde Recreation Center. nigan Youth Education and competitive swim- The two-day, sin- Town team won fi rst place ming. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m Butler Stadium, 7 p.m. Stingaree Stadium, 7 p.m. gle-elimination tourna- in the girls’ Division III. On July 28, about 150 ment, which features Thomas Young, whose children will participate Houston-area youth ages 7 Clinton Park Communi- in Splashdown, a friendly at Houston Heights La Porte at South Houston Sam Rayburn (HC) at Clements to 17, is the fi rst of three ty Center’s team won the swim meet. major events for the Sum- boys’ Division II, said he In addition, the Street Friday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 15 Thursday, Sept. 14 mer Games. worked hard to get to the Olympics provides ed- Delmar Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Mercer Stadium, 6 p.m. The tournament con- tournament and to win the ucational opportunities tinued July 20 with 156 championship. through its Environmental other players on 40 teams “It feels nice,” he said. Education Program, which at Clear Springs in the older-age brackets. “I feel like Steph Curry includes Discovery Camp Clear Creek Clear Falls (HC) at Clear Brook Alvin In addition to the ath- (Golden State Warriors during the summer and the Friday, Sept. 29 letics, the tournament guard).” year-round traveling natu- Friday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Sept. 30 competition and the oth- Founded in 1986, the ralists that both teach chil- Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 1 p.m. er Street Olympics events free, nonprofi t Street dren about the environ- teach youth leadership, Olympics has touched ment and animal habitats. discipline and the value of the lives of thousands of “The children’s par- Clear Brook teamwork. Houston-area youth and ents, many of whom work at Alvin Clear Creek Friendswood at Dickinson Friday, Oct. 6 “Basketball is a team young adults by providing during the summer days, Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 6 sport,” said Harris County organized sports. do not have the extra mon- Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m commissioner Rodney El- In addition to basket- ey to pay for elaborate Alvin ISD Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. lis. ball, the Summer Games summer camps and other “And so is life. We put include competition in activities,” commission- Alvin (HC) on this tournament to give “street games” such as er Ellis said. “That’s why Dickinson (HC) at Friendswood at Clear Lake Clear Falls (HC) the children that compet- jacks, Hula Hoop, kick- it’s essential for the Street Friday, Oct. 13 itive edge on the court – ball, jump rope and foot Olympics to provide safe Saturday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 13 and in life.” races. outlets with constructive Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 1 p.m. Winston Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. In the past fi ve weeks of On Aug. 4, about 2,000 activities.”

at Friendswood Football camps hit Dobie, Brook at Clear Falls Clear Lake Clear Springs Clear Brook Friday, Oct. 20 Continued from Page 1B an early understanding of who register at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20 Friday, Oct. 20 Friday, Oct. 20 Friday, Oct. 20 Winston Stadium, 7 p.m. or credit card. No checks how things will progress, just before the start of Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m will be accepted. To reg- as well as expectations at workouts July 27. ister, direct email to Nor- their intended school. Clear Brook varsity man at MNorman@pasa The Pasadena ISD does football head coach Mike Dickinson denaisd.org. not provide medical insur- Allison, his staff as well Clear Brook at Clear Springs at Alvin Friendswood Saturday, Oct. 28 Families may also ance coverage for events as those at the intermedi- Friday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 27 make online payments at of this nature, so families ate level will be on hand Vitanza Stadium, 1 p.m. https://www1.pasadenaisd. will be responsible for to provide instruction in Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin ISD Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. org/departments/depart providing such. a variety of skill sets, in- ments_a-_b/business___fi Wolverines to host youth cluding agility, blocking, nancial_services/business_ at Clear Lake Clear Creek ISD stu- tackling, receiving, kick- at Friendswood Alvin Dickinson Clear Creek office_procedure_manual/ dents will have the op- ing, passing, punting and Friday, Nov. 3 cashier_s_office/rev_trak_ portunity to attend Clear more. All registrants will Friday, Nov. 3 Friday, Nov. 3 Saturday, Nov 4 Friday, Nov. 3 reporting/. Brook’s 2017 Mini Camp, receive a camp T-shirt. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Participants will receive set for July 27-28 at the Clear Creek ISD does Winston Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. instruction in all phases of school. The sessions will not provide medical insur- the game, including the run from 8 to 11:30 a.m. ance coverage for this type Clear Falls fundamentals of block- each day. of events, so parents will Clear Lake at Dickinson Clear Creek Clear Springs ing and tackling, position Incoming seventh- be responsible for han- Saturday, Nov. 11 drills and techniques, and through ninth-grade stu- dling their own coverage. Friday, Nov. 10 Friday, Nov. 10 Friday, Nov. 10 Friday, Nov. 10 individual position drills. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. dents as of the 2017-2018 For more information Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Camp Head Start will school year are eligible to or to register for the camp, (HC) Homecoming also provide a great oppor- attend the camp. The fee is direct email to MAlli (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming tunity for students to get $70 per student for those [email protected]. 2017 Pasadena ISD Varsity Football Schedule Dobie Pasadena Sam Rayburn South Houston Memorial at Summer Creek at Galena Park Clements Clear Creek College Park Saturday, Sept. 2 Friday, Sept. 1 Friday, Sept. 1 Thursday, Aug. 31 Saturday, Sept. 2 Turner Stadium, 6 p.m. GPISD Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m.

Clear Springs Chavez Aldine at Galena Park at Vidor Friday, Sept. 8 Saturday, Sept. 9 Thursday, Sept. 7 Friday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 8 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Thorne Stadium, 7 p.m GPISD Stadium, 7 p.m. Pirate Stadium, 7 p.m.

Morton Ranch at Bellaire at Clear Falls Clear Brook Aldine Thursday, Sept. 14 Saturday, Sept. 16 Friday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 15 Saturday, Sept. 16 Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Butler Stadium, 6 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m.

at Pearland Dawson South Houston (HC) Needville (HC) Rosenberg Terry Friday, Sept. 22 Thursday, Sept. 21 Friday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 22 Saturday, Sept. 23 The Rig, 7 p.m. Veterans, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m.

at Dobie at Deer Park at St. Thomas at La Porte at Pasadena Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Sept. 29 Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 29 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. Butler Stadium, 7 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m.

Sam Rayburn (HC) Memorial at La Porte Deer Park La Porte (HC) Friday, Oct. 13 Dobie High School varsity football head coach Mike Norman and his staff are set to host Friday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct, 5 Saturday, Oct. 7 incoming seventh- through ninth-grade students for Camp Head Start, the Longhorns’ Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. youth football camp designed to help integrate 2017-2018 football players into the re- Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. spective systems at Dobie as well as Beverly Hills and Thompson Intermediate. at South Houston at Sam Rayburn at Deer Park at Memorial at Deer Park Key Upcoming Football Dates Friday, Oct. 20 Dobie Camp Head Start – July 31 – Aug. 3, 9 to Saturday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 13 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans, 1 p.m. Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. 11 a.m., incoming seventh- through ninth-grade Pasadena South Houston (HC) at Memorial Dobie Memorial students at Dobie. Thursday, Oct. 26 Clear Brook Mini-Camp – July 27-28, 8:30 to 11 Friday, Oct. 27 Thursday, Oct. 26 Saturday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 20 Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. a.m., incoming seventh- through ninth-grade students at Clear Brook. at La Porte at Pasadena Dobie at South Houston at Dobie Friday, Nov. 3 Clear Brook football report details – The Wolver- Friday, Nov. 3 Friday, Nov. 3 Thursday, Nov. 2 Friday, Oct. 27 Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. ines’ preseason football workouts get underway Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, times to be announced. Deer Park La Porte at Sam Rayburn Pasadena Sam Rayburn Thursday, Nov. 9 Dobie football report details– The Longhorns’ Friday, Nov. 10 Saturday, Nov. 11 Saturday, Nov. 11 Thursday, Nov. 2 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. preseason football workouts get underway Mon- Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. (HC) Homecoming day, Aug. 14, times to be announced. (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming Thursday, July 27, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Saldivar caps recovery, dream season with St. Thomas soccer signing

By John Bechtle coupled with a strong sum- in an instant. Last July 10, large portion of Saldivar’s go for a while. year to knock us out of the And now, Saldivar is nior-laden team. as the aforementioned Sports Editor mer of training and still while competing in one intestines that had been Saldivar, who also han- playoffs, and then beat us going to get a chance to First-year head coach trio and others. Much like A year ago at this time, more competitive soccer of those summer soccer damaged beyond repair in dled Dobie’s place kicking 4-1 in the preseason this continue his playing ca- Ian Clerihew, formerly he felt four years ago, Dobie varsity boys’ soc- had St. Thomas University outings, Saldivar collided the collision that saw an- duties on the football fi eld year. reer collegiately at.....wait an assistant coach at Yale Saldivar is eager for a cer player Edwin Saldivar soccer offi cials very inter- with another player and other player’s knee crash with fellow soccer team- “We just felt like we for it...St. Thomas Univer- University, is restocking fresh start. seemingly had everything ested in Saldivar’s services suffered devastating inter- down on Saldivar’s stom- mate Sabino Lozano, was hadn’t played well against sity. the roster at St. Thomas “There’s going to be going his way. A promis- come the 2017 fall season. nal injuries. ach. Things, to say the almost certainly out for North Shore in those other A coaching change at with freshmen and other a great opportunity for a ing junior season at Dobie Well, that all changed Doctors removed a least, were a bit touch and the season. Also in jeop- two games. We knew that St. Thomas has delayed young players. lot of us to play early de- ardy was Saldivar’s se- if we played with intensi- recruiting efforts for the Saldivar said he is re- pending on how hard we nior soccer season at Do- ty and played our style of Celts, but Saldivar and fel- minded of four years ago work and what we are bie. soccer, we could win. low Dobie teammate Andy at Dobie, when current able to do in the games,” The regular-season “After we beat North Garcia are now ready to head coach Justo Man- Saldivar said. “It’s a fi rst- opener wasn’t until Jan- Shore, we knew we could go when the season begins rique was beginning his year coach just like we had uary of 2017, but presea- go all the way. We end- this fall. fi rst off-season with the at Dobie. We built some- son workouts started well ed up playing probably St. Thomas went 11-7-1 Longhorns. Saldivar and thing great. I think we can before then. As for attend- our best soccer game in overall last season, includ- Garcia, as well as Sabino do the same thing here. ing St. Thomas University the next round (regional ing 5-3-1 in conference Lozano (signed with Iowa It’s going to be great to be and playing soccer colle- semifi nals) against Sev- play. The Celts, a Nation- Western College) were in- able to play close to home. giately, that was on hold en Lakes. Then we beat al Association of Intercol- coming freshmen then. My family will be able to as well. Channelview to make it to legiate Athletics program Manrique built the Do- see me play, too.” In the By now, family mem- state. It was probably the playing within the Red bie program into a Region classroom, Saldivar plans bers and close friends greatest moment of my River Conference, com- III power and a state semi- to study within the math- know much of what un- life, not just my soccer peted largely with a se- fi nalist with players such ematics fi eld. folded. Saldivar indeed life.” spent days in the hospital Making it more spe- and recovered enough to cial for Saldivar was the start school at Dobie on fact that his oldest broth- time later in August, albeit er, Hector, was on the in a wheelchair. sidelines that day as the Saldivar’s eventual re- Longhorns defeated Chan- covery went so well that nelview, giving Dobie its he made an appearance or fi rst-ever state soccer tour- two on the football fi eld nament appearance. for the Longhorns that fall. Hector, now an assis- The soccer season at Do- tant coach with the Lady bie? He was a full go. Longhorns’ soccer pro- Starring in the mid- gram, is a 2011 Dobie fi eld for the Longhorns, graduate. That 2011 team, Saldivar went on to earn with Hector in tow, made fi rst team all-district ac- its way to the Region III colades in the midfi eld championship game but as Dobie fi rst won a third lost to Strake Jesuit in a straight District 22-6A sudden death shootout. crown, then embarked on “It was great having my the journey of a lifetime in brother there to celebrate, the playoffs. and some of the alumni Dobie went on to win from that 2011 team were the Region III champion- there to see us win and ship, but Salidvar said it advance,” Edwin Saldivar was the team’s regional said. quarterfi nal victory over “That’s going to be my North Shore that might greatest memory from the have been the clincher. season. We knew we were Dobie Class of 2017 graduate and three-year varsity at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Yes- “I think we knew we talented but were going to boys’ soccer standout Edwin Saldivar (seated cen- enia Saldivar (mother), Hector Saldivar (father), were going to state af- have to play great soccer ter) will continue his education and playing career (standing) Ian Clerihew (St. Thomas men’s soccer ter we beat North Shore,” throughout the playoffs to at St. Thomas University in Houston after signing a head coach), Alexis Saldivar (brother), Christian Saldivar said. “They beat advance. We were able to letter of intent with the Celts. Those with Saldivar Saldivar (brother) and Hector Saldivar (brother). us in the same round last get it done.” Edwin Saldivar was a three-year letterwinner at the varsity level for the Do- bie soccer program, earning 22-6A all-district accolades on multiple occasions Mayor Turner, councilman Boykins play softball despite suffering a serious abdominal injury last summer. Having healed com- pletely and having guided Dobie to the state soccer tournament last season, Saldivar will play collegiately at St. Thomas University in Houston. Sports news, notes, etc. BAFL preseason practice ongoing The Bay Area Football League preseason is underway, what with each of the league’s 14 teams practicing in the evenings in preparation for the regular season opening weekend, which is coming Saturday, Aug. 12, at various locations across the area. Locally, the Sagemont Cowboys will begin the regular season by facing the Alvin Raiders in Alvin. The Southbelt Dolphins will play the East End Eagles at the East End facility, and the Ellington Rams will play the Pearland Patriots at the Pearland Dad’s Club. Rising Stars Track Club to nationals The time has come for national qualifi ers from the Rising Stars Track Club to head off to the Amateur Athletic Union’s Junior Olympics, which will play out July 31 through Aug. 5, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Camryn Dickson, 13, is eligible to compete in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter events as well as the triple jump for the team, and numerous others will make the trip to compete in multiple events. Clear Brook, Dobie set workout start The Clear Brook and Dobie football programs will be out in full force for the start of preseason football workouts at all grade and team levels. Clear Brook did not participate in spring workouts, so the Wolverines will be able to begin practices Monday, Aug. 7. At Clear Brook from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3, all incoming sophomores through seniors will report for the fi rst session at 6:20 a.m, with the workout set to go from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Players will then report back at 2:45 p.m., with the second workout to run from 3 to 5 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 4, the returning players will have just the fi rst workout from 7 to 9:30 a.m., and an Aug. 5 workout will run from 8 to 10 a.m. All incoming freshmen at Clear Brook must report at 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 7, with the workout to run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The freshman workout schedule will take a similar path Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (left) and Houston City Council Member to-the-public event helped raise funds for the District B Minor Home Fund for the remainder of the fi rst week. There is also a Saturday, Aug. 5, session from 10 a.m. to Dwight Boykins (right) were in on the fun as Boykins celebrated his birthday Repair. Above, Boykins, the honorary birthday attendee, scored the fi rst run noon. At Dobie, the Longhorns will begin preseason workouts Monday, Aug. 14, with the re- with the fi rst-ever Houston city council versus Houston media charity softball of the game. Submitted photos turning players (sophomores through seniors) reporting at 2:45 p.m. for 3 p.m. workouts. The game earlier this month at the Emancipation Park baseball fi eld. The open- Longhorns’ incoming freshman players will then report at 5:30 p.m. during the fi rst week of practices. CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

THURSDAY, JULY 27 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Childcare is free. No meetings in Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets monthly, UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. Nov. or Dec. For details, contact Jennifer Miller at the last Friday, at University Baptist Church, 16106 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or Middlebrook Dr., Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing 484-9243. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 visit http://www.wellspouse.org. prior to 7 p.m. meeting. No meeting in November/ SUNDAY, JULY 30 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 7 p.m. December. For details, visit www.TxBayAreaGen. 1 p.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, org. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday 9 a.m. – noon open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), 7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call Vacation Bible School – Join the adventure at Gulf Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Meadows Church for the Finding Jesus 2017 VBS, For details, call 713-856-1611. NA, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 2 p.m. July 24-28, 9 a.m. to noon. Children will experience Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets 713-856-1611. Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a the adventures of a lifetime as they hear of Bible Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m., St. 8 p.m. loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, characters walk on water and cross the Red Sea and Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at Easter and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United can draw closer to God in discovering the power of details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. CrossRoads UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Jesus. The cost is $45. Lunch is provided. Call the FRIDAY, JULY 28 Scarsdale Blvd. Family members and friends of For details, call 281-487-8787. church at 713-987-9503 for more information and to 7 a.m. problem drinkers/addicts share, learn Al-Anon princi- 5:30 p.m. sign up. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through ples, that they are not alone, and discover choices Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step AT YOUR 10 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 available. For details, call 281-484-9243. Program, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference SATURDAY, JULY 29 Church, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for FINGERTIPS and Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 7:30 a.m. details or to RSVP for child care. the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 9 a.m. – noon Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, 7 p.m. Noon Vacation Bible School – Join the adventure at Gulf Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of READ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Meadows Church for the Finding Jesus 2017 VBS, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference NA meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, July 24-28, 9 a.m. to noon. Children will experience room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. THE call 713-856-1611. the adventures of a lifetime as they hear of Bible 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets 6 - 8 p.m. characters walk on water and cross the Red Sea and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. CLASSIFIEDS CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the can draw closer to God in discovering the power of NA, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For and you’re guaranteed Thursday night service beginning with a light meal Jesus. The cost is $45. Lunch is provided. Call the information, call 713-856-1611. details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. a spin around the world and fellowship at 6 p.m. followed by a praise, wor- church at 713-987-9503 for more information and to 11 a.m. 8 p.m. of buying and selling... ship and prayer service at 7 p.m. at 10030 Scarsdale sign up. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads jobs and homes, Blvd. Afterward both pastors lead a Bible study in 10 a.m. women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, choice business English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call opportunities and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 281-484-9243. sometimes just a friend... Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 487-8787, or drop in. MONDAY, JULY 31 Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For details, Noon 1 p.m. 10 a.m. 281-481-5656 call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call Literature Study. 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Noon Chapter – Meets at Bon Appetit Cafe, 18027 Point Lookout Dr., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, 77058, monthly, first Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Professional noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. speaker often present. For details, contact Christie O’Rear at 3:15 p.m. [email protected]. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, therapy for adults with Parkinson’s 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Clear Lake noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Looking Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. 1 p.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader Visit www.hapsonline.org for details. Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to prac- to sell 6 p.m. tice ballroom dance, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 E. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase Leader Reader Ads Deadline: or lease Come, improve playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for details. activity card. Help is available to assist learning dance moves. 6:30 p.m. For details, call Neva Schroder at 417-838-2204. Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? ESL at CrossRoads UMC – Academic ESL classes meet 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Call Cris at 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken ESL at CrossRoads UMC – Academic ESL classes meet Let us 832-724-4296 to register. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Call Cris at Business: Over The Phone Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Mondays at 832-724-4296 to register. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518), 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! 7 p.m. Pearland. Enter door closest to recycling bins. For details, call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open no changes, no refunds 713-973-6633 or visit www.oahouston.org. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Place an 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856- ad in the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open 1611. ______meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- South Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856- 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ ______1611. sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturn- Belt- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step ingpoint.org for information. Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 8 p.m. ______Ellington Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Leader's at 832-483-6715. 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Aug. 11 at Alvin 6 p.m. Aug. 10-12 at Pearland tourn. TBA ing about what might have Dobie’s varsity baseball bined to end Castaneda’s son ago. Castaneda and Rome- been, Castaneda, a class of season. A starter in left high school career. Instead, Castaneda lost ro were once teammates Aug. 15 Baytown Sterling 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at Houston Memorial 5:30 p.m. 2017 Dobie High School field for the majority of his He was chosen as a the remainder of his high when they played with the Aug. 17 at Dickinson tourn. TBA Aug. 17 at Dickinson tourn. TBA graduate, is focusing on junior season, Castaneda member of Dobie’s home- school senior season from Ellington Rams of the Bay Aug. 18 at Dobie 6 p.m. the here and now. no doubt would have been coming court last season, a competitive standpoint, Area Football League. Aug. 18 Clear Brook 6 p.m. His football career is in a starter this spring. It just but attended in a suit and and the Longhorns lost a Romero briefly attended Aug. 19 at Dickinson tourn. TBA Aug. 22 Dulles 6:30 p.m. the rearview mirror, but wasn’t to be. tie rather than his No. 22 versatile performer. Dobie before moving over Aug. 25 Cy-Creek 6 p.m. Castaneda is getting a shot With Dobie playing at Dobie football uniform. “Actually, I feel blessed to South Houston, becom- Aug. 22 at Dickinson 6:30 p.m. to continue his baseball Morton Ranch last season, As they say, it is what it that I am able to continue ing an all-district perform- Aug. 29 at Bellaire 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25-27 at Rattler Invite (San Marcos) TBA career at Jarvis Christian the third game of the var- is. my baseball career in col- er as a senior with the Tro- Aug. 31 at Clear Creek ISD invit. TBA lege, and I want to take it jans. Aug. 29 at Spring 6:30 p.m. as far as I can in the game. As for Castaneda, he Sept. 1 Deer Park 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 Goose Creek Memorial (Phillips) 6:30 p.m. Jarvis doesn’t have a foot- knows it’s time to step up Sept. 2 at Clear Creek ISD invit. TBA ball program, otherwise I his game as his collegiate Sept. 6 at Channelview 6:30 p.m. might have been tempted career dawns in just a few Sept. 5 Ridge Point 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 *Beaumont West Brook 6:30 p.m. to give that sport a shot. shorts weeks with the start Sept. 8 *Clear Falls 6:30 p.m. But I feel good, and I’m of the fall season at Jarvis. Sept. 12 *at South Houston 6:30 p.m. ready to get started.” In the classroom, Cas- Sept. 12 *at Clear Creek 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 *Sam Rayburn 6:30 p.m. Though Castaneda did taneda said he will begin Sept. 15 *at Friendswood 6:30 p.m. miss Dobie’s baseball sea- taking premed classes Sept. 19 *at Pasadena 6:30 p.m. son that ended in May, he with the idea of becom- Sept. 19 *Clear Lake 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 *Deer Park 6:30 p.m. has been on the field for ing a nurse one day. It’s Sept. 22 *at Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. much of the summer with a career choice he hopes Sept. 26 *La Porte 6:30 p.m. his select team. to postpone for as long as Sept. 26 *Alvin 6 p.m. Sept. 29 *at Memorial 6:30 p.m. He’s adjusted well in all possible. Sept. 30 *at Dickinson 6:30 p.m. phases of the game, and “I do want to let base- Oct. 3 *at Beaumont West Brook 6:30 p.m. concerns himself with his ball take me as far as I can Oct. 3 *at Clear Falls 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 *South Houston 6:30 p.m. healed knee only when go,” he said. “I’m going to Oct. 6 *Clear Creek 6:30 p.m. the requisite brace slips or work hard, let my abilities Oct. 10 *at Sam Rayburn 6:30 p.m. moves around. take over and hope for the Oct. 10 *Friendswood 6:30 p.m. “I’ve been sliding and best.” Oct. 13 *Pasadena 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 *at Clear Lake 6:30 p.m. diving all around the After the senior com- Oct. 17 *at Deer Park 6:30 p.m. field,” Castaneda said. petitive season Castaneda Oct. 17 *Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. “I’m just doing what- endured, he’ll have plenty Oct. 20 *at La Porte 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 *at Alvin 6:30 p.m. ever it takes. I’ve always of support along the way. Oct. 24 *Memorial 6:30 p.m. given it 110 percent out He’s getting a second Oct. 24 *Dickinson 6:30 p.m. there on the field no mat- chance to jump-start his * District 22-6A matches * District 24-6A matches ter what the sport is, so I’ll baseball career, and that’s just keep working.” all he really ever wanted. H.S. volleyball workouts start Aug. 1 Continued from Page 1B this season. Outside hitter Clear Brook Aug. 4, be- Clear Brook will also fourth and final playoff Taylor Pleasants, now a ginning at noon. play in the 88-team John seed. Champion Deer junior, has been a varsity Both programs will Turner Classic in Pearland Park and second-place starter since her freshman have another scrimmage Aug. 10-12. Beaumont West Brook season. Aug. 5, before the start of Dobie will play host to A full-time varsity starter in the outfield and a major contributor in Dobie’s were well out in front of There are also key re- the regular season comes Fort Bend Elkins Aug. 6, varsity football offensive backfield as a junior, JoJo Castaneda had much of his the field, while Memorial turnees Jacqueline Garcia, Aug. 8. as varsity play is sched- senior athletic season taken away by injury, but the Class of 2017 Longhorn was third. Dobie stood at Yvonne Whaley, Jakara On opening night, Clear uled to begin at 6 p.m, with graduate has mended from a serious knee injury and is ready to re-start his 6-8 at season’s end, then Henry, Victoria Onozie Brook will continue its subvarsity prior. baseball career at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas. watched seven seniors and Natasha Walters eli- long-standing duel with walk across the stage at gible to return. private school power St. graduation. Preseason workouts be- Agnes, with St. Agnes But Dobie could be gin Tuesday, Aug. 1, and hosting this season. Var- poised for a big jump Dobie will scrimmage at sity play is at 6 p.m. Volleyball Opening Night Tuesday, Aug. 8 Clear Brook Lady Wolverines at St. Agnes, 6 p.m.

Dobie Lady Longhorns host Elkins Knights, 6 p.m.

The Lady Longhorns have a solid group of returnees from the 2016, who contributed quite a bit and now must take the next step as Dobie looks to return to the postseason. Two of those players include Jacqueline Garcia (left) and Victoria Onozie.