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4343 yearsyears ofof coveringcovering SouthSouth BeltBelt Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 4 Police seek information Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male that occurred at an apart- ment complex at 1300 Redford and the Gulf PISD names 2019 principals of the year Freeway at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. The victim was pronounced dead at the By Dwight Henson and Reesha Brown turned to his alma mater in 2002 to teach world ge- honor. sniewski fi rst discovered Pasadena ISD when she scene. His identity is pending verifi cation by The Pasadena Independent School District re- ography and government, while also coaching foot- “I am very honored and humbled to be named and her husband Jason were recruited by former the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sci- cently named Lindsey Lesniewski of Gardens El- ball, soccer and golf. In 2009, he assumed the role the secondary principal of the year, especially when Fisher Elementary Principal Libby Escalante at a ences. According to police, patrol offi cers re- ementary and Jeremy Richardson of Pasadena Me- of assistant principal at Memorial until the conclu- you consider the many amazing administrators we job fair in North Dakota in 2001. sponded to a shooting call at the apartment morial High the 2019 elementary and secondary sion of the 2015 – 2016 school year. Since then, he have in the Pasadena ISD family,” said Richardson. She worked as a fourth- and fi fth-grade teacher complex. principals of the year. has served students at Pasadena Memorial as the “I credit all of our amazing teachers, staff, students at Gardens from 2001 – 2008. In May 2008, she ac- Upon their arrival, they found the victim ly- A 1995 Dobie graduate, Richardson has served school’s principal. and stakeholders for me receiving this honor and I cepted the role of peer facilitator at Fisher Elemen- ing next to a vehicle in the parking lot of the the students of Pasadena ISD for 18 years. He re- Richardson said he is humbled to receive the look forward to what we can continue to accom- tary until she was hired as an assistant principal at complex. He was pronounced dead by Hous- plish together in the future.” Frazier Elementary in August 2009. ton Fire Department paramedics. Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena ISD superinten- In 2013, the Texas Elementary Schools and A witness stated the victim and another male Richardson, Lesniewski honored dent recognized both principals during an adminis- Principals Association named her Texas Assistant exchanged gunfi re before the other male fl ed trative council meeting at the Orozco Professional Principal of the Year. She has served as principal at the scene on foot while carrying a pistol. An un- Development Center on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Gardens since February 2014. known model sedan, possibly with three males “Under their leadership, Lindsey and Jeremy Lesniewski is honored to be a part of the Gar- inside, was also seen fl eeing the scene. Anyone have fostered a culture of success in their school dens staff. “Every day, each staff member here at with information on this case is urged to contact community that is deserving of the highest praise Gardens walks into the building and gives their the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 a school district can give a principal,” said Powell. heart and soul to our students,” said Lesniewski. “I or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). “We are thankful for their outstanding leadership, am beyond blessed to be part of a dedicated group dedication and everything that they do for students of individuals working together to build a school Dobie cheer tryouts set and staff.” for our community that students and parents can be A Dobie cheerleading tryout information A graduate of Valley City State University, Le- proud of.” meeting for the 2019 – 2020 season will be held Feb. 28 at 6:45 p.m. in the cafeteria at Dobie Main. A parent must accompany the student. Local ISDs hold elections; SJC will not Filing to run in the local May 4 school board re-election, and all three have challengers. Prayer walk set for Feb. 23 elections has concluded, with multiple candi- Fernandez is being challenged by Jose A. Ca- School Prayer Walks USA will host a prayer dates waiting until the last minute to turn in their zares and Chad Sullivan, the grandson of Pasade- walk Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 to 10 a.m., at applications. na ISD board member Nelda Sullivan. Jessup Elementary, 9301 Almeda Genoa. All While both the Pasadena Independent School Kendrick will be challenged by Albert Bled- are welcome to join in praying for students District, the Clear Creek Independent School soe. and staff. Call 281-484-0901 for information. District will still hold elections, the San Jacinto Morgan is being challenged by Ted Capistran College District will not, due to a lack of fi ling. and Yen Rabe. Kirkwood civic meeting set Pasadena ISD Terms are four years. The Kirkwood Civic Association election Open positions in Pasadena ISD include the Clear Creek ISD meeting is Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Position 5 seat, currently held by Kenny Fernan- Up for grabs in the Clear Creek ISD election the South Belt Chamber, 10500 Scarsdale. dez; the Position 6 seat, currently held by Mar- are the District 1 seat currently held by Dr. Lau- This is the annual meeting. shall Kendrick; and the Position 7 seat, currently ra DuPont and the At-Large Position B seat cur- Dynamic Women to meet Pasadena Memorial High Principal Jeremy Richardson (left photo) and Gardens Elementary held by Vickie Morgan. rently held by Ann Hammond. Principal Lindsey Lesniewski were recently awarded as Pasadena Independent School District’s All three incumbents have fi led to seek Continued on Page 4A The quarterly luncheon for Dynamic Wom- 2019 Secondary Principal of the Year and Elementary Principal of the Year, respectively. A for- en will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, at Golfcrest mer South Belt resident, Richardson graduated from Dobie in 1995. He has served Pasadena Country Club in Pearland from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ISD for 18 years. Originally a teacher at Gardens, Lesniewski began her career at Pasadena ISD Hall of Honor induction Friday All area women are invited. This month’s in 2001. Prior to beginning her current position in 2014, Lesniewski served as assistant principal On Friday, Feb. 22, Dobie High School will Art,” Hosek’s collection includes works by Nor- guest is Leigh Powers, an accomplished Hous- of Frazier Elementary from 2009 to 2013. The pair were formally recognized by the district on hold its annual Hall of Honor induction ceremo- man Rockwell, Jamie Wyeth and Grandma Mo- ton-area speaker, author, editor, wife and mom. Tuesday, Feb. 12. ny. The induction ceremony will start at 7 p.m., ses. Hosek also served as president of Pearland Powers will speak about being “Better than to be followed by a reception. Little League for several years and regularly do- Happy.” Now in its seventh year, the event recogniz- nates his time and talents to the community. Doors will open at 10 a.m. For reservations, City, county flood aid now available es graduates who have made signifi cant contri- Denson – Class of 1978 email Sandee Ellis at sandeeellis@comcast. butions to society and serve as role models to An inductee into the Christian Music Hall of net or call at 713-477-6496. South Belt residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey After reviewing responses to the surveys, the city will may currently apply for disaster assistance through the send out applications, prioritizing low-income, elderly Dobie students. This recognition is the highest Fame, Denson is a successful Christian recording SPCIA meets Feb. 21 City of Houston and Harris County, as the entities are set and disabled families. honor that can be given by Dobie High School to artist. To date, he has written 19 top-10 Christian to distribute an unprecedented $2.3 billion in federal aid. For more information, visit recovery.houstontx.gov or one of its alumni or former staff members. radio songs, with seven reaching the No. 1 spot. The Sagemont Park Community Improve- The City of Houston is to disperse $1.2 billion in recov- call the Harvey recovery hotline at 832-393-0550. To be honored this year are three alumni and Chart-topping songs include “Peace Be Still,” ment Association will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ery funds, while Harris County will distribute $1.1 bil- Residents living in unincorporated parts of the county one former faculty member. Representing distin- “Shine Out the Light,” “To Forgive, “Be the Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Sagemont Park Recre- lion. Funds will go toward both new repair/construction may apply for help by visiting the Harris County Project guished alumni are Chip Hosek (Class of 1974), One,” “Take Me to the Cross,” “Be” and “Come ation Center, 11507 Hughes. Agenda items in- and reimbursement for work already completed at the Recovery website at www.harrisrecovery.org. Al Denson (Class of 1978) and Paula Herring and Fill This Place.” Denson has been nominated clude proposed deed restriction changes, deed owner’s expense. Assistance is potentially available to all For more Harris County recovery information, call Goodhart (Class of 1986), while former band di- for fi ve Gospel Music Association Dove awards, restriction violations and community improve- affected residents, even if they have already received as- 832-927-4961 or email [email protected].