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September 19, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 33 Pet vaccinations at San Jac The San Jacinto College South campus natural sciences department will host its sixth Lutheran South Academy plans expansion annual World Rabies Day event, offering low- cost pet vaccinations, Saturday, Sept. 21, from Lutheran South Academy, an 880-student land is already being cleared and that the $16 cost $16 million dollars. Psencik said even with With completion of this capital campaign and 1 to 4 p.m. in the North (building 7) in rooms Christian college preparatory school off Dixie million capital campaign will include relocating a steady growth in student enrollment, the school the additional facilities, Psencik says the stu- S7.124 and S7.128. Farm Road and I-45, has purchased 22 acres and the current track and football/soccer stadium, ad- has plenty of classroom space, especially with dents and staff will enjoy a school campus that Owners can check in their pets at the regis- plans a major expansion. ditional gym space, a chapel/auditorium facility, the addition of the new middle school four years meets all of their needs and refl ects the school’s tration desk located in the P6 parking lot The PreK-12 school, founded in 1949, bought courts and expansion of the school cafete- ago. high standard of excellence. directly outside the vaccination rooms. All the $2.4 million property slightly north of Dixie ria. Psencik said, however, the common use facili- For more information about the school and the pets should be in carriers or on a leash. Farm Road and adjacent to the current school The Growing LSA Capital Campaign is ex- ties, such as the gym, cafeteria and chapel area Growing LSA Capital Campaign, visit www.lu Vaccination fees are: Dogs – rabies, $10; campus. Sheila Psencik, head of school, said the pected to take about fi ve years to complete and are overused and undersized. theransouth.org. distemper/parvo, $15; bordetella, $15. Cats – rabies, $10; distemper (FVRCP), $15; leuke- mia, $15. No additional veterinary services will be offered. Cash only accepted. All pro- Memorial High bookkeeper arrested ceeds will benefit local animal rescue and LSA breaks ground rehabilitation facilities. A former employee at Memorial High School The bookkeeper resigned from her position is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from after the Pasadena District Knights sell spaghetti the school’s student activity fund. began an audit of her work. Ashley Adela Niess, 26, who served as a book- PISD has reimbursed the student activity fund Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will keeper at the area school, was arrested Thursday, so no student activity or club will suffer from the sponsor a charity fundraising spaghetti dinner Sept. 12, and charged with theft by a public ser- theft. The district is also offering cashless ways on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. vant. to donate to student groups, and it has given lock Luke Catholic Church social hall, 11011 Hall According to investigators, Niess used vari- bags to student organizations to safeguard mon- Road. The menu is all-you-can-eat spaghetti ous schemes to take the money earmarked for ey until it is deposited. with KC 9201 Pasta Sauce, handmade Italian student activities, including collecting cash from Niess began working for PISD in 2007 and meatballs, salad with Italian dressing, French student fundraisers, entering a lesser amount in held jobs in purchasing and payroll departments, bread, and iced tea or lemonade. The cost is $7 record books and pocketing the difference. but a spokeswoman for the district said Niess eat-in or take-out; children under 12, $3 eat-in Niess is accused of stealing at least $68,000 never handled cash in those positions. only. between Oct. 4, 2011, and April 13, 2012. Ac- Niess’ bond was initially set at $136,000, or cording to court records, auditors believe the to- about twice the amount she is accused of steal- Blues Worship at Cokesbury tal amount of missing cash is much higher but ing, but was later lowered to $60,000. Casual Church at Cokesbury United haven’t been able to document it. The investigation is ongoing. Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m. will feature live, original blues music and a real world message. Come as you are for a Local drug deal makes national TV very different worship experience and then The Leader has received multiple phone calls higher up the chain. stay for a light supper and fellowship. Cokes- and emails from readers about a TV show that The show originally aired July 12 but was bury United Methodist Church is located at was recently aired on the National Geographic rebroadcast this past weekend, prompting the 10030 Scarsdale in . For additional Channel that showed a drug transaction taking inquiries – due largely to posts about it on Face- information, visit www.cumchouston.org. place at the Chevron/McDonald’s located at the book. intersection of Beltway 8 and Beamer. The program did not give the suspect’s name Sageglen election meeting Lutheran South Academy recently purchased 22 acres of land adjacent to the school’s The program, Drugs Inc.: High in Houston, or disclose if deputies had any luck getting him Sageglen Community Association will hold existing campus off Dixie Farm Road near the Gulf Freeway and is planning a major shows a white male, said to be a low-level gang to roll over on his associates. an election meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, expansion. The property cost $2.4 million, while the expansion costs are estimated at $16 dealer (presumably a white supremacist gang, Multiple requests to the Harris County Sher- 2013, at the Sageglen Community Building, million. Work on clearing the land has already begun, and construction is expected to given the show’s context), sell 2 ounces of co- iff’s Offi ce for additional information on the case starting at 7 p.m. If unable to make the meet- take roughly fi ve years to complete. Shown above at the future site are, left to right, Mike caine to an undercover offi cer from the Harris went unanswered. ing, fill out a ballot/proxy and mail or drop it Rathje, high school principal; Rob Psencik, director of athletics and development; Sheila County Sheriff’s Offi ce for $1,360. The show also focused on the sale of crack by the Sageglen office located at 11610 Psencik, head of school; Debbie Baacke, lower-school principal; and Jeremy Brumm, The show’s narrator said the suspect had ties cocaine and promethazine/codeine cough syrup Sageyork. middle-school principal. Photo by Britney Roese to a Mexican cartel, and it was hoped that depu- (also known as drank, sizzurp and lean) in the ties could get him to fl ip and turn in drug dealers city, primarily out of the Fifth Ward. Lariaettes hold clinic The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Hand and Stand Dance Clinic Tuesday, Sept. PISD accepting nominations 24. Participants will learn the Lariaettes’ stand routines, and sit with the Lariaettes at the first Perry half of the Dobie versus South Houston game for 2013 Distinguished Citizen on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at Veterans Stadium. The clinic will be held at Dobie High Nominations are now being accepted for the • 2002 – Judy & Russell Lamontagne School from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, for Pasadena Independent School District’s Distin- • 2001 – Eddie Dansby honors children in pre-k through eighth grade. guished Citizen Award for 2013. • 2000 – Gilbert Aguilar Preregistration is $25 or at the door is $35, The award is given annually to a local resi- • 1999 – Denise Converse cash or money order only. Participants who dent or business person who has demonstrated • 1998 – John Phelps Bebee preregister will receive a shirt, which guaran- a strong commitment to the causes of educa- • 1997 – Kathleen Morris tees them free admission to the game. For tion and youth-related activities in communities • 1996 – Kathryn Whitfi ll served by the school district. • 1995 – Faye Schimek Gov. Rick Perry recently present- additional information, contact Maria Zuniga ed a Star of Award to the at [email protected] or 713-314-6086. Nominees must demonstrate a commitment The Distinguished Citizen Award will be pre- to the educational, social, spiritual and personal sented at a special reception in November. A family of former South Belt resi- growth of the young people of the community bronze plaque will be dedicated at the reception dent Robert Bebee. A 1990 Dobie St. Luke’s holds food drive through volunteer efforts in Pasadena schools or and placed at the front entrance of the adminis- graduate, Bebee died in the line of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church is any youth-related organization. They must also tration building. duty Friday, May 31, while bat- now holding a Thanksgiving food drive to reside or work within the PISD boundaries. Those wishing to submit a nomination should tling a fi ve-alarm fi re in a motel assist families in the area. Donations of non- Past recipients of the PISD Distinguished Cit- return a completed form along with any support- near the Southwest Freeway at perishable food can be brought to the church izen Award include the following: ing documentation, such as newspaper clippings Hillcroft. The blaze, which killed office at 11011 Hall Road Monday through • 2012 – Linda Lukaszewski or resumes, by Friday, Sept. 27. four fi refi ghters and injured 14 Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can • 2011 – Dana Philibert A nomination form can be accessed from the more, was the deadliest in the also be dropped off at the church entrance • 2010 – Bill Barmore home page of the PISD website at www1.pasa Houston Fire Department’s 118- before Mass on Saturday or Sunday. The food • 2009 – Terry Brotherton denaisd.org. year history. Bebee, 41, dedicat- drive will continue through Friday, Nov. 22. • 2008 – Carroll Smith Nominations may be submitted to Renea Ivy, ed his life to public service, fi rst Contact St. Luke’s Social Services at 281- • 2007– Herman Williams associate superintendent for communications, working as a deputy for the Har- 481-6816 with any questions about the • 2006 – Charles Davis Pasadena ISD, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, TX ris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Thanksgiving food drive. • 2005 – Emory Gadd 77502. offi ce, before making the switch to • 2004 – Rosalie Kuntz For additional information, call Ivy at 713- become an HFD fi refi ghter in Au- Gifted Program meeting set • 2003 – Dr. Paul Covell 740-0247. gust 2001. Parents and caregivers are invited to learn about the characteristics of gifted students and Clear Creek ISD’s Gifted and Talented identi- fication process. Dr. Jo Beth Brizendine, Homecoming king, queen named director of Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics, will speak Tuesday, Sept. 24, San Jac awarded federal grant from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the commons at Westbrook Intermediate School. The event is On Wednesday, Sept. 18, U.S. Secretary of course materials developed using these public sponsored by CASE for Gifted Children and Labor Thomas E. Perez announced $474.5 mil- funds will be available through the Open Edu- will include additional sessions for parents of lion in grants to community colleges and univer- cational Resources initiative so that others can gifted children. For more information, email sities around the country for the development access and build on successful training models. [email protected]. and expansion of innovative training programs The U.S. Department of Commerce is also en- in partnership with local employers. couraging employers to collaborate with local JROTC holds car wash San Jacinto College was one of two Texas colleges eligible for funding through this pro- schools, along with North Central Texas Col- gram. ’s Air Force JROTC unit lege, to be awarded funds, receiving roughly This latest round of funding is fostering deep- will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 28, at $560,000. er partnerships between community colleges, Snowie’s located at the intersection of Beamer “We’re really excited,” said San Jacinto Col- employers and other community partners. This and Scarsdale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds will lege Chancellor Brenda Hellyer. “These grants year’s grantees have more employer partners than help the unit with costs of its military ball. are hard to come by, but they’re very important in the past, and many of those employer partners Cars will be washed that day for a minimum in addressing the local workforce need.” will offer work-based learning opportunities. At donation of $5 per vehicle. Tickets will also be The grants are part of the Trade Adjustment least 10 of the individual grants will be focused pre-sold by cadets. No rain checks for pre- Assistance Community College and Career on these work-based training opportunities and sold tickets. Training grant program, a multiyear, nearly $2 many consortia grants will incorporate similar billion initiative to expand targeted training pro- strategies into their programs. Strong partner- Burnett festival seeks vendors grams for unemployed workers, especially those ships and work-based training will help ensure Burnett Elementary will host its second impacted by foreign trade. that curricula and training are aligned with the annual fall carnival on Saturday, Nov. 2, from The 57 grants will support 190 projects in at practical skills and competencies industries seek 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be festival games, least 183 schools in every state plus the District from workers. refreshments, music and a silent auction. of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The grants will ex- The initiative complements President Barack Funds raised from this event will be used to pand programs in growing industries, such as ad- Obama’s broader goals of ensuring that every enhance student and teacher programs by pro- vanced manufacturing, transportation and health American has at least one year of postsecond- viding resources and materials. care, and encourage geographic and industry ary education, and that the U.S. has the highest The festival is also seeking vendors to sell Dobie High School named its 2013 homecoming king and queen at the Longhorns’ Sept. sector collaboration through the development of proportion of college graduates in the world by their crafts/items. To reserve a booth for $25 13 game against the Clear Falls Knights. Jesse Cedeno was named king, and Amber both statewide and multistate college consortia. 2020. or $30 for a booth with electrical access (lim- Nguyen was named queen. The Knights were victorious in the competition, beating the The U.S. Department of Labor is implement- “Community colleges play a vital role in ited number available), call Teresa Abel at Longhorns 24-0. Photo submitted ing and administering the program in coordina- training Americans to meet the needs of employ- 713-740-0536. tion with the U.S. Department of Education. All Continued on Page 4A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 19, 2013 In My Opinion Guest Editorial Deaths to generate an overwhelming ‘grass loved to laugh. Family was and Jennifer Hickman, Neal Reyna warns of local roots’ effort to get whatever level of White More Good News for the Affordable Care Act Wilburene Ricki the most important part of and Melissa Hickman and attack on husband House attention it takes. We just might From the office of State Rep. Garnet Coleman Griffi n Saunders her life. Known as “Mimi,” Scott Hickman; and two be able to generate exactly that. Le Mar- she was devoted to each grandchildren, Juliana and Want to ask everyone to be aware of tinez, NSHC member from Albuquerque, With less than one month before the ers can compare insurance prices and of them and never missed Jake Hickman. She also your surroundings..at around 4 a.m. on has already initiated and is working on enrollment period for the health insur- benefits. a special event. She had a leaves behind numerous rel- ance exchanges begins, a new report An exchange will be established in Monday 9/9/13 at the Valero gas station getting ‘grass roots’ seniors involved and strong faith that carried her atives and many friends. on Beamer and BW8 my husband was motivated through the Petition Process. suggests that the cost of insurance avail- every state, and they will be operated by attacked while pumping gas. He said it able on the health insurance exchanges either that state or by the federal govern- through all the days of her A rosary was prayed on As you may know, the White House life. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, was 2 black guys that looked like they maintains this Petition Process on the will be more affordable than previously ment, depending on whether or not that were in their late teens/early twentys, he anticipated. particular state decided to set up its own Saunders enjoyed a long at Niday Funeral Home – Internet. Le has submitted a petition ask- and distinguished career Beamer Chapel. noticed they were hanging around out- ing that the WHCOA be held. It has great In the most comprehensive study to exchange. Here in Texas, Governor Perry side the gas station but just went about possibilities, but only if all of us get busy date, the Kaiser Family Foundation ana- has refused to allow Texas to operate its with the University of Texas The funeral Mass was his business. He is after all mean look- and get enough signatures. lyzed premium data in 17 states plus own exchange, so ours will be run by the Medical School, in the De- celebrated Monday, Sept. ing, stands over 6 foot tall and weighing The note below explains what this is Washington D.C. They found that 15 of federal government. partment of Integrated Biol- 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes around 250lbs. My husband’s 1st instinct all about, and is the message we ask the 18 areas studied will have premiums In addition to being easy to navigate, ogy and Pharmacology. Catholic Church in Hitch- of course was to fi ght back, he wrestled each of you to send to others to explain lower than the initial Congressional exchanges also allow eligible individuals Saunders is preceded cock. Interment followed at with them knocking one to the ground this and let them know how they can help. Budget Office estimate. to purchase health insurance at a in death by her husband, Forest Park East Cemetery. and punching the other. He kicked the Just forward this message. The report is great news, as nation- reduced cost. Consumers whose income Charles M. Saunders Jr.; guy on the ground with his steel toe boot Sept. 16, 2013 To: Senior Citizens, wide enrollment in the exchanges begins falls within 100% to 400% of the federal her parents, Annie and Wil- James Robert causing him to bleed from his mouth, the their families, friends and allies. on October 1, 2013 – less than one poverty level will be eligible for financial Wilburene Ricki Griffi n bur Griffi n; and her sisters, other guy standing ran on foot leaving his Will there be a 2015 White House Con- month. assistance - including federal subsidies Saunders of Shore Acres, Virginia Ryan, Mary Rose Fairchild What are health insurance exchang- and caps on the percentage of annual “partner laying there”. The employee from ference on Aging? Probably not, unless died peacefully on Thurs- Hillebrand, Geraldine Har- the Valero came out to ask my husband if enough ‘grass roots’ proponents get busy es? income to be spent on health insurance ris and Marjorie Farris. he was ok,since my husband’s hand was Health insurance exchanges were – if they purchase health insur- day, Sept. 12, 2013, while and make it happen. It’s a non-partisan surrounded by her family. She is survived by her bloody, and thank goodness he was ex- event that has been consistently support- created by the Affordable Care Act to be ance through the exchange. children: Rikki Popkin, cept for a gash on his hand from where simple online marketplaces where indi- While the enrollment period begins in She was born on Cort- ed by Presidents and Congresses for de- landt Street in the Houston Michael Saunders, Char- he hit them. I do not condone violence but cades. It’s extremely important to senior viduals can purchase health insurance October, coverage begins on January 1, do strongly agree with defending yourself. plans for themselves and their families. 2014. If you have any questions about Heights. She loved dressing lene Vaughan, and Diane citizens and to anyone who will someday Cobble of South Belt; her Again I just wanted to post this to ask become a senior citizen. Here’s how you Just like Orbitz or Travelocity for hotels the exchanges and how the Affordable up and going places. Wher- everyone to be aware of what’s going on and airline tickets, the exchanges will be Care Act affects you, please call my ever there was fun, she grandchildren: Sunni Bien- can help: venu (Ben), Ryan Popkin, around you! Olga Reyna The White House has a petition process. simple “one-stop shops” where consum- office at 713-520-5355 or 512-463-0524. wanted to be part of it. She The President responds to a petition Paige Hebert (Doug), Keely Coycault passes when enough people sign it. How many Burriss (Richard), Chase does it take? One Million. Yes, that’s right. Cobble, Brandon, Caleb on senior information One Million to get the White House to Meador celebrates Grandparents Day and Joshua Saunders, and We in the National Silver-Haired Con- pay enough attention to schedule a 2015 Craig Saunders; and her gress have discussed and wondered WHCOA. Time is getting short, so it’s great-grandchildren: Sydni whether the White House Conference On time to get moving. and Audri Bienvenu, Chloe Aging will be held in 2015, as it should To do your part, please do these two and Reece Popkin, Peter James Robert Fairchild, be. We know the good things that have things: Hebert, and Camden, Na- 53, died Monday, Sept. 9, come out of previous WHCOAs, but not 1. Click on the website below. Sign the than and Hayden Saunders; 2013, in Houston after a everyone does. We need to make sure petition for a 2015 White House Confer- her sister, Lilly Hopcus; and short illness. He was born each administration knows how import- ence on Aging! All you have to do is en- many nieces and nephews, on Sept. 23, 1959, in Leon- ant this is. ter your name, e-mail, and zip code. (The along with a host of great ardtown, Md., to Lorraine In April of this year, an appeal was rest of the info is optional.) http://petitions. friends. (Kotowski) and John James made by letter from 40 organizations moveon.org/sign/2015-white-house-con- A memorial service was Fairchild. representing senior interests, asking the ference?source=c.em.cp&r_by=2201646 held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, He was preceded in President to confi rm that the Conference 2. Send this call for help to others. Ask at Niday Funeral Home – death by his parents. Fair- would be held in 2015. So far as we can them to sign the petition NOW, and fol- Beamer Chapel. A reception child leaves behind his wife determine, those organizations received low up by sending this email to others, far followed at The Gardens. of nearly 25 years, Yvette no response. Further, no public indication and wide. It doesn’t have to be sent only (Kelley); daughter Caitlin; at all has surfaced yet from this Adminis- to seniors. This Conference is not just for son Charles; brothers John tration about any positive plans to hold Cheryl Ann seniors, because just about everyone and Sam; niece Courtney the 2015 WHCOA. else has parents or grandparents who Our NSHC exists to advocate on be- are seniors, and just about everyone else Schiro Whited and husband Chris Durham; half of seniors. To that end, we probably hopes to someday enjoy life as a senior. great-niece Abigail; numer- have nothing more important to promote So email it to people of all ages, and to ous relatives and in-laws; right now than the goal of making the organizations, too. and many friends and for- 2015 WHCOA a reality. To that end, we We sincerely thank each and every mer coworkers. have two initial efforts to support. One one of you for your interest and for your Fairchild graduated is to send to the President a letter from help. (And don’t forget to remind people from J. Frank Dobie High the NSHC, (which I will do) stressing the who sign the petition to get their spouses School in 1978 and attend- importance of holding the 2015 Confer- and other family members to sign.) ed San Jacinto College ence. The second is this petition, likely Sincerely, Members of the NSHC - Ad- studying fi ne arts before to be successful, but only if we all work vocates for senior citizens. beginning his career as a to make it succeed. In addition, I request For any questions or comments, contact: Grandparents were invited to eat lunch with their Cerda. They drove nine hours to enjoy lunch with graphic artist. He worked that a similar letter be sent from the Tex- Le Martinez, who initiated this petition. for more than 30 years as as Silver-Haired Legislature. [email protected] or Carlos Higgins, grandchildren at Meador Elementary on Monday, Tristen. Meador welcomed nearly 200 grandpar- a master doodler, fi rst for With senior organizations’ concerns Chair, NSHC. [email protected]. Sept. 9, in observance of National Grandparents ents. Pictured are, left to right, Principal Bever- TTC Trammell Co. and then being ignored about this event, it’s time Submitted by Steven Coycault Day. Pictured are Tristen Murua, a Pre-K student ly Bolton, Galvan, Murua, Cerda and Counselor at NASA/JSC for Lockheed and his grandparents, Lucille Galvan and Fabrizio Tara Merida. Photo submitted Martin and Jacobs. Cheryl Ann Schiro Whit- His most recent favorite SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LLeadereader ed, 68, a longtime South accomplishment was his de- –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– Belt resident, died peace- sign of the Alpha Magnetic San Jacinto College to host career fair fully on Thursday, Sept. 12, Spectrometer logo – the 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 San Jacinto College will to network with Houston area open to the public, and will should wear business attire 2013. She was born on Nov. largest visible logo on the E-mail: [email protected] –– Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners host a career fair to allow employers. be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and bring copies of résumés. 20, 1944, to George and International Space Station. students and local residents The career fair is free and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Companies will be reviewing Audrey Schiro in Houston. He loved all things history Monument Room of the résumés and interviews will She graduated from Ste- and space, and his family. Slovacek Student Center, be conducted on-site. phen F. Austin High School A memorial service will located on the San Jacinto An estimated 40 compa- in 1963. be held Monday, Sept. 23, College North campus at nies and agencies are sched- Whited loved good mu- 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Fran- Water District 5800 Uvalde Road in uled to attend the event, sic and enjoyed socializing ces Cabrini Catholic Parish, Houston. including (but not limited to): and dancing. For the past 10727 Hartsook St. “Students, alumni and Hopewell Staffing, Commer- few years, she enjoyed the The family requests no community members seeking cial Metals Company, Emer- Pee Wee Bowen Band. fl owers, but to think of Fair- employment are invited to gency Hospitals of Texas, Whited is survived by her child the next time of travel Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate attend the career fair,” com- LaBarge Coating, Aaron’s husband of 14-plus years, somewhere, and pick up a mented Dinorah Ramos-De Sales & Lease, ACE Fabrica- Jesús, San Jacinto College tors, Baker Nissan, Harris Don Herman Whited; three rock from there in his mem- North campus career and County Public Health and sons and their spouses, Paul ory. employment center coordina- Environmental Services, Job tor. “Our goal is to promote Sparx, Mariflex Services Support group at Cokesbury lifelong career development USA Inc., Meador Staffing, Those who are the husband, wife or partner of a and help our community Raising Cane’s Chicken chronically ill/disabled person may join a new support grow.” Fingers, and Scott-Macon group, Sickness and Health, on Thursday, Sept. 26, People who attend the fair Equipment. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. The guest speaker will speak on ways that the home Hands-on science environment can help ease the burden of caregivers. Free child care will be provided. For more information, contact Jennifer Miller at jump-starts CCISD [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Association website at http:// new school year www.wellspouse.org.le. More than 300 Clear and bringing science to life Thompson collects peanut butter Creek Independent School with stories of his trip to the District students got a unique International Space Station. September is National Hunger Action Month and jump-start to the school year The camps culminated in science students at Thompson Intermediate are encour- during the Summer of Inno- the Voyage Back to School aged to be societal contributors and help end hunger in vation camps held a few event at Space Center Hous- Houston by donating peanut butter to their science weeks before the bells rang ton which provided a forum teachers. to signify the new year. for the students to showcase The Peanut Butter Drive will end on Sept. 27. The Summer of Innovation, their summer projects and science class that brings the most peanut butter will made possible through ‘mini celebrate the return to school. awards’ by NASA, challeng- CCISD ninth-grader Richard receive a prize. All donating students will receive a es students to share in the DiMarco was selected by Societal Contributor certificate for their Rites of excitement of scientific dis- NASA to serve as master of Passage portfolios. covery and space exploration ceremonies for the special For information, contact Carol Waters at cwaters@ through unique NASA- event. pasadenaisd.org. related science, technology, engineering and mathemat- ics, or STEM, opportunities. For the third year, CCISD was one of the recipients of a mini award, enabling the dis- Park Manor of South Belt trict to keep students engaged in STEM activities during the summer break. The NASA Johnson Space Park Manor Center provided professional development to CCISD celebrates its teachers who led the camp activities. Students learned to residents! apply math and science skills in group activities also devel- Clinical Services Covering: ◆ oped by NASA JSC. Skilled Nursing Camp participants had the ◆ Long Term Care opportunity to experience ◆ hands-on, engaging lessons Rehabilitation & much more that provided an academic preview of the new school 11902 Resource Pkwy. year. Astronaut Ricky Arnold (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) made a surprise appearance at the Summer of Innovation 2013, inspiring camp goers 281-922-6802 We love our residents at Park Manor! Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 Support Leader C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon advertisers! Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. Thursday, September 19, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 CCISD home to 43 National Merit semifinalists Lariaette offi cers receive awards at camp Raymond S. Fang, Lane C. notified of this designation. Francis, Jacqueline E. Kopra, All National Braden Reed and Hanlu Sun. Merit Steps in the 2014 Scholarship winners will Competition be selected from this group About 1.5 million juniors of finalists. Merit Scholar in more than 22,000 high designees are selected on the schools entered the 2014 basis of their skills, accom- National Merit Scholarship plishments, and potential for Program by taking the 2012 success in rigorous college Preliminary SAT/National studies, without regard to Merit Scholarship Qualifying gender, race, ethnic origin, or Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which religious preference. served as an initial screen of National Merit program entrants. The nation- Scholarships wide pool of semifinalists, Three types of National representing less than 1 per- Merit Scholarships will be cent of U.S. high school offered in the spring of 2014. seniors, includes the highest Every finalist will compete scoring entrants in each state. for one of 2,500 National The number of semifinal- Merit $2500 Scholarships ists in a state is proportional that will be awarded on a to the state’s percentage of state representational basis. the national total of graduat- About 1,000 corporate-spon- ing seniors. sored Merit Scholarship Clear Horizons Early College High School’s National Merit Semifi nalists To become a finalist, the awards will be provided by are, left to right, Angel S. Maredia, Nicholas Troutman, Michelle Paulsel and semifinalist and their high approximately 240 corpora- Corinne M. Lane. Photos submitted school must submit a detailed tions and business organiza- scholarship application, in tions for finalists who meet Officials of the National National Merit Scholarship, Clear Falls HS – Brett which they provide informa- their specified criteria, such Merit Scholarship Corpora- earning the Merit Scholar® Bacon, Elizabeth A. Carring- tion about the semifinalist’s as children of the grantor’s tion (NMSC) announced the title. ton, Conner E. Cleek and academic record, participa- employees or residents of names of approximately NMSC, a not-for-profit Matthew M. Keyzer. tion in school and communi- communities where sponsor 16,000 semifinalists nation- organization that operates Clear Lake HS – Emily J. ty activities, demonstrated plants or offices are located. wide in the 59th annual without government assis- Abraham, Mohit Bellani, leadership abilities, employ- In addition, about 200 col- National Merit Scholarship tance, was established in Mackenzie S. Clayton, ment, and honors and awards leges and universities are Program. The Clear Creek 1955 specifically to conduct William G. Criss, Eric A. received. expected to finance some The 2013-2014 Lariaette offi cers excelled at camp Jannessa Ackman, (back row) Lt. Marlene Marti- Independent School District the annual National Merit DeCourcy, Mitchell Eckhoff, A semifinalist must have 4,500 college-sponsored recently announced that 43 Scholarship Program. Aden Feustel, Sina Ghodsi, an outstanding academic Merit Scholarship awards for recently. Pictured with their awards are, left to right, nez, Capt. Elizabeth Montemayor, Lt. Col. Abby Pe- NMSC semifinalists attend Scholarships are under- Harshit Gupta, Sonia Hamer, record throughout high finalists who will attend the (front row) Executive Cybelle Cerda, President Tay- droza, Col. Emmi Kieu, Maj. Geraldine Navarrette CCISD high schools. written by NMSC with its Patrick Harold, Daniel C. He, school, be endorsed and rec- sponsor institution. lor Ard, Vice President Christian Rosales, Executive and Lt. Karla Reyna. Photo submitted These academically tal- own funds and by approxi- Eric M. Ho, Lucia D. Hua, ommended by a high school National Merit Scholar- ented high school seniors at mately 440 business organiza- SuHyun Jeong, Matthew B. official, write an essay, and ship winners of 2014 will be Clear Brook, Clear Creek, tions and higher education Lovelace, Deeksha Madala, earn SAT scores that confirm announced in four nationwide CCISD Gifted & Talented Clear Falls, Clear Horizons, institutions that share NMSC’s Jessica L. Musler, David A. the student’s earlier perfor- news releases beginning in Clear Lake and Clear Springs goals of honoring the nation’s Nibert, Patrick H. Pan, Ashok mance on the qualifying test. April and concluding in July. high schools have an oppor- scholastic champions and en- B. Sankaran, Jahnav I. From the approximately These scholarship recipients Program accepting referrals PUBLIC SALE tunity to continue in the com- couraging the pursuit of aca- Shriram, Parker B. Sims, 16,000 semifinalists, about will join more than 300,000 The Clear Creek Inde- above-average achievement petition for some 8,000 demic excellence. Jordan D. Taylor, Anna Wang 15,000 are expected to other distinguished young pendent School District or potential in the areas of National Merit Scholarships CCISD National Merit and Amanda J. Zhao. advance to the finalist level, people who have earned the Gifted and Talented Depart- general intellectual ability, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE worth about $35 million that Semifinalists are listed by Clear Springs HS – and in February they will be Merit Scholar title. ment is currently accepting specific subject matter apti- Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, Jolly Rogers Storage will be offered next spring. campus: Inc., located at: 9601 Almeda-Genoa Road, Houston, Texas 77075 will written referrals for stu- tude, and creative/productive hold a PUBLIC AUCTION of property being sold to satisfy a LAND- To be considered for a Clear Brook HS – Brett C. dents in grades 1-12 for the thinking skills. Criteria for Merit Scholarship® award, Jackson and Cooper D. LORD’S LIEN. 2013-2014 school year. selection include cognitive The sale will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 9601 semifinalists must fulfill sev- Raterink. Referrals are accepted skill tests, professional rec- eral requirements to advance Clear Creek HS – Janella Almeda-Genoa Road, Houston, Texas 77075, telephone # 281-924- on an ongoing basis from ommendations, classroom 3631. PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR to the finalist level of the R. Clary and Grace T. Long. teachers, students, adminis- performance and portfolio CASH. DEPOSIT FOR REMOVAL AND CLEANUP WILL BE REQUIRED. competition. About 90 per- Clear Horizons Early Col- SELLER RESERVES RIGHT TO NOT ACCEPT ANY BID AND TO WITH- cent of the semifinalists are lege HS – Corinne M. Lane, trators, special education samples. personnel, counselors or All kindergarten students DRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. PROPERTY BEING SOLD INCLUDES expected to attain finalist Angel S. Maredia, Michelle CONTENTS IN SPACE(S) OF THE TENNANTS LISTED WITH A BRIEF standing, and more than half Paulsel and Nicholas Trout- parents/guardians. The re- are screened for possible DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTENTS: (TEN UNITS) of the finalists will win a man. ferral must be submitted in testing throughout the I. Richard H. Strom, one unit, general household goods, antiques, writing to the advanced aca- school year. The deadline surf boards, wind surf boards, engine lift, misc tools, comping demic specialist or to a for accepting referrals for eq., Golf clubs. Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? counselor on the child’s students in kindergarten is II. Josephus Onemas Reid, two units, furniture, appliances, campus. Dec. 1, 2013. general household goods. Enayet Rahim, MD Gifted services are For more information, III. Daniel Torres Silva, one unit, general household goods, designed for students who contact the child’s campus appliances, furniture, lawn care eq. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day IV. Charles Ray Garcia, one unit, general household goods, demonstrate significantly or visit www.ccisd.net. furniture, gas grill. Appointments Available • Open During V. Alvin Chaney, one unit, general household goods, electronics, Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, appliances, furniture, toys, tools. Medicare & most private insurance. Kirkwood South to meet VI. Gloria L. Riley, one unit, general household goods, furniture, The Kirkwood South Committee will hold its next-to- tools. Discounts for patients without insurance. VII. Nathalie Suzanne Ross, two units, offi ce furniture, musical last HOA meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 26, instruments, grandfather clock, misc. boxes, general household Se Habla Español 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Judge Jo Ann goods, furniture, art. ’s National Merit Semifi nalists are, left to right, Coo- Delgado located at 10851 Scarsdale, Ste. 500, at VIII. Alejandro Guerra Torres, one unit, general household goods, Call 281-481-8500 per D. Raterink and Brett C. Jackson. Beamer Road. All residents are encouraged to attend. auto acc., furniture, appliances, tools, lawncare eq.

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Call the Chamber for information at 281-481-5516 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 19, 2013 Lariaette of the Week San Jac federal grant . . . Over The Back Fence Continued from Page 1A at the local level,” said U.S. ers today,” said U.S. Sec- Secretary of Commerce retary of Education Arne Penny Pritzker. “This round Duncan. “As our econo- of grants has an increased my continues to rebuild, emphasis on creating the SCHOOL DAZE Stacey Barber Sept. 22. Grant Pector has Sanchez, Doris Zacks, Nancy Naquin, businesses are looking for types of training programs The following personnel and staff mem- a birthday Sept. 25. Peggy Bennett, Keith Mercado, Sandra employees with the skills that will prepare commu- bers of the Pasadena Independent School Thompson Intermediate Buchman, Manuel Guerrero, Ricky their company needs to stay nity college students for District celebrate birthdays Sept. 19 through On Sept. 21, Rosa Garcia is wished a Aquino, Dawn Sharpe and Catherine competitive, and America’s the jobs in which they are Sept. 25. happy birthday. The day for a cake for Glen Windsor; Saturday, Sept. 21: John Neal, students and adult work- needed, which is good for Atkinson Elementary Russell is Sept. 23. Jane Gorden enjoys Laura Arispe, J. Cruz Aannette, Barbara ers want to be equipped employees, employers and Birthday greetings are sent to Angie Fox a birthday Sept. 24. Celebrating a birthday Dillon, Tiffi ny Willis, Heather Bowen, to fi ll those roles. These the strength of our econo- Sept. 20. Blow out the birthday candles for Sept. 25 is Dalia Castillo. Matt Bolt, Rose Dunlap-Adaway, Cesar grants help to meet those my.” Judith Cruz Sept.24. Dobie High D’Agostino, Kim Kapsiak, Jennifer demands, providing critical Grantees will use these Burnett Elementary Erica Ba and Neomi Caceres are sent Paling, Susan Silva and April Carson; investments in education funds to transform the way Gina Petrash is sent a birthday greeting birthday greetings Sept. 19. Sept. 20 is Sunday, Sept. 22: Joe Garza, Brenda and supporting key partner- they schedule, sequence Sept.19. Sept. 20 is the day for a cake for the day for a cake for Delia Garrett and Olivarez, Torrence Clark, Larry Swann, ships.” and deliver education and Quynh Nguyen. Cynthia Kemp. The day for a party for Michael Rummel, Shawnie Moses and The grants include 20 training programs that can Frazier Elementary Jermaine Gasaway, Manuel Moreno and Gwen Ohman; Monday, Sept. 23: Marcus awards to community col- be completed in two years Blow out the birthday candles for Juan Zaira Tamez is Sept. 21. Sept. 23 is the day Anthony, Carla McKay, Cheney Tamez, lege and university consor- or less. A variety of activi- Mata Sept. 25. for a cake for Denice Smajstrla. Birthday Gloria Tran, Kelly Villareal, Tim Tuttle, tia totaling $377,452,319 ties will be made possible, Meador Elementary greetings are sent to Franklin Moses and Rozette Demel, Cynthia Rodriguez and and 23 awards to individ- including: hiring or training Lina Alvarado is sent a birthday greet- Martha Varela Sept. 24. Maureen Nweke Lauren Allen; Tuesday, Sept. 24: Lissa ual institutions totaling instructors to expand ca- ing Sept. 24. and Iris Lai Zayas are sent a birthday Stephens-Bell, Brenda Flewellen, Paola $61,943,218. Fourteen pacity to offer in-demand Moore Elementary greeting Sept. 25. Medel, Harold Barron, Karl Wilkerson, states and territories, which courses or certifi cations, le- were not funded through veraging online learning to Blow out the birthday candles for Liz FACEBOOK FRIENDS Obed Valdez, Jason Rendon, Lindy the competitive award pro- accelerate skills attainment, Neubauer Sept. 21. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Hoggard, Debra Kendrick, Kim Martinez cess, will develop a quali- developing new curricula South Belt Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wish- and Angela Shaulis; and Wednesday, Sept. fying project and receive an and training models to add Vilma Fernandez is wished a happy es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a 25: Key Voh Patches, Jamie Olivares, approximately $2.5 million additional classes and cer- birthday Sept. 22. birthday this week: Mark Hydrick, Leah Merrill, Matt Davis, grant. tifi cations, purchasing new Stuchbery Elementary Thursday, Sept. 19: Tasha Ford, Diane Melonie Conaway, Ronell Ram and Kevin “For America’s work- equipment to ensure stu- Maria Melendez is wished a happy birth- Martinez, Carlos Melcher, Stacy Mayberry, Sockwell. force to be competitive in dents train on what employ- day Sept. 24. Elyse Totten, Jo Ann Minchew, Porsche LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS the 21st century, our work- ers actually use, designing Melillo Middle School Lancelin, Roe Moreno, Rita Hernandez, E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, ers must possess the skills new programs based on the Dung Huynh is sent a birthday greeting congratulations, etc., to mynews@south David Bergeron, Gracie Bires, Michelle employers need for their input and needs of local The Dobie Lariaette of the Week for Sept. 9 Sept. 21. Griffi n, Marisa Hartley, LaToya Oliver beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject businesses to succeed. That employers, and expanding through Sept. 13 is sophomore Jade Mottu. She Beverly Hills Intermediate and Brittany Swanson; Friday, Sept. line. Items must be submitted by Friday is why employers should career pathways in which is a first-year member of the Lariaettes and the Special birthday wishes are sent to 20: Bren Duh, Freddy Silva, Rebeca noon for the next week’s publication. partner with educational in- stackable credentials are daughter of Roy and Dee Mottu. stitutions and government linked to industry skills and to help develop curriculum lead participants to high- and credentialing programs er-skill jobs. PW Library sets Dobie Band Section of the Week announced coming weekly events Brian Goodwin The following events are All materials will be provid- Owner scheduled for the Parker Wil- ed. Volunteer at any branch. Darts,Pool liams Library, 10851 Scars- Preschool storytime is at dale Blvd. Sept. 19 through 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and Shuffl eboard Sept. 25. toddler storytime is at 10:30 Internet Jukebox An ESL (English as a a.m. Thursday. Second Language) workshop Vietnamese storytime is 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Daily will be held Thursday, Sept. held every Saturday and in- Drink Specials Daily 19, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. cludes elementary storytime Help someone open doors to at 10:30 a.m., followed by 12057 Beamer Rd. opportunity through reading, preschool storytime at 1 p.m., See us on Facebook writing and speaking English. and Reading Club at 2:30 p.m.

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The Dobie Longhorn Band Section of the Week for Sept. 2 Daisy Fuentes, Lisbed Cruz, Cameron Haynes, (third row) Alex through Sept. 6 is the saxophones. Members pictured are, left Benitez, Sabrina Frias, Kevin Bariya, Ariana Salazar, Esbeidy to right, (front row) Julisa Vasquez, Sandra Gonzalez, Mauro Gonzalez, (back row) Jacob Onak, Rae Phillips, Alvin Deveza, Lerma, Grant Wilhelm, (second row) Sarah Anleu, Justin Vu, Isaias Cruz, Adam Hawkins and Luis Santa. Photo submitted 11011 Hall Road John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. Houston ✰ 281-481-0314 No Down Payment www.stlukescatholic.com with Verified Insurance ✰ Payment Plan Available Remember When Enrolling Now! ✰ Insurance Assignment 35 years ago (1978) Quisenberry, Christa Er- stein Air Force Base in prisingly, the South Belt ing was the first of its kind 2013-2014 Registration Accepted The Clear Creek Inde- ickson and Danetta Haw- Germany. He and several community was spared since Adams’ District D pendent School District ley. other doctors worked 12- from heavy fl ooding. Most incorporated much of the For children 18 months ✰ No Referral Needed Board of Trustees ap- Dobie freshman Phil hour shifts to help render of the discarded, wet car- South Belt following proved the construction Sandlin’s fryer rabbits were medical assistance to un- pet that lined area streets redistricting. to 5 years old ✰ Video Game Room of three schools in the dis- awarded grand champi- fortunate blast victims in was from wind-damaged City of Houston work trict, including one for the on honors at the Pasadena Kenya and Tanzania. roofs rather than fl oodwa- crews began repairing the Our program is located on the grounds of ✰ Quality and Caring Office Southbend subdivision. Livestock Show. Tien Tran of White ter. The storm delayed the weathered and damaged Construction on the 25 years ago (1988) Plains Street in Scarsdale publishing of the South stretch of Dixie Farm St. Luke’s Catholic Church where we provide ✰ Certified Specialist proposed Sagemont Vil- South Belt area resi- was arrested for the drive- Belt-Ellington Leader for Road between Beamer lage Shopping Center was dents were bracing for the by murder of Dung Ha. two days. The edition was Road and the Gulf Free- a warm & loving environment Member American Association of Orthodontists indefi nitely halted, and wrath of Hurricane Gil- Tran was with a group of put together at the Leader way. In all, 61 panels prospective tenants were bert. youths that opened fi re on offi ce without electricity were to be replaced on the For more information about our pro- released from their agree- Two separate fi res on Ha’s vehicle. being restored. The staff damaged street. The city gram or to schedule a tour, please call ments. Sagewillow had Harris 10 years ago(2003) worked using generators. planed to make similar 30 years ago (1983) County fi re arson investi- Longtime South Belt Members from the concrete repairs on Scars- the ECC Offi ce or visit us on the web. J. Frank Dobie an- gators questioning a pos- resident Billy Arlen, 59, Southeast Volunteer Fire dale, Sabo and Beamer in nounced its National Merit sible connection between pleaded guilty to sexually Department were respon- the next year. Email: [email protected] Semifi nalists in the Merit the fi res. molesting a child and was sible for delivering a baby Scholarship competition. 20 years ago (1993) given a six-month sen- boy during the height of 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer They were Joey Talghad- Melissa McIntyre, the tence and 10 years proba- the storm. The baby, San- er, Brian Davis, Duane daughter of James and tion. tiago Alan Morales, son Patricia McIntyre of Sage- John Bechtle returned of Heliodoro and Norma GARNER VISION CENTER glen, was crowned 1993 for his second stint as Morales, was delivered en Clear Brook High School sports editor for the South route to St. Joseph’s Hos- Family Owned & Operated homecoming queen. Belt-Ellington Leader. pital by volunteer medic The grade point average 5 years ago (2008) Michael Vasquez, assisted “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” for high schools in the Pas- The South Belt area was by volunteers Chris Fon- adena Independent School hit hard as Hurricane Ike seca, Mark Ueding, Brad District was changed from made landfall as a Catego- Fuller and Tom Golightly. • Treatment of a 4.0 to a 5.0 system. ry 2 storm with sustained 1 year ago (2012) Eye Diseases Diane Peake was elect- winds up to 110 mph. Representatives from ed the fi rst president of the The storm’s strong winds several City of Houston Wedgewood Elementary caused widespread dam- departments addressed School PTA. age and massive power community concerns at a Formed almost two outages. A shortage of gas- town hall meeting hosted Dr. B.J. Garner years before to strenthen oline and ice added to the by Council Member Therapeutic Optometrist communications between frustration for many. Sur- Wanda Adams. The meet- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist the Pasadena school dis- trict and its constituents, • Laser Surgery the Grass Roots Commit- tee was dissolved. Chair- South Belt Consultations Laura Garner, man Malcolm Rundell Registered Optician said the committee could reorganize in the event it Graphics & Printing was needed, but that many of the committee’s con- One stop for all your printing needs • Contact Lenses cerns had been rectifi ed. He commended Superin- • Business Forms • Business Cards • Eyewear tendent Rick Schneider on the outstanding job he had • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes done during his fi rst year Melinda McClure, • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes Optometry Tech of piloting the district. 15 years ago (1998) • Menus • Directories & much more! – Serving the South Belt Area for 37 Years – South Belt resident and Air Force reservist Dr. B.J. 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 Garner reported to Ram- Thursday, September 19, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Cookbooks Area pastors celebrate 50th anniversary available Horst, Shah engaged at Mistletoe Market Assistance League of the Bay Area® will once again serve samples from its popular cookbooks at the BellaVita Mistletoe Market on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Club BellaVita, 1548-A N. Riviera Circle in Pearland. Both Settings on the Dock of the Bay, a Tobasco Award winner and Settings, Sunrise to Sunset are spe- cially priced at $20 each or the set for only $30. Cookbooks may be pur- chased via the nonprofit’s website at www.bayarea. assistanceleague.org. Pro- ceeds support the chapters many philanthropies. “These cookbooks beau- tifully capture the flavor of the Bay Area with kitch- en-tested recipes, historical anecdotes and stunning photography,” said Perri Fox, cookbook chairman. “They make one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for teach- ers, office mates, ladies’ Clinton (O.C.) Bates and Jackie (Reese) Bates, they raised their children, John, Sharon and Rachel. Also, Clinton and clubs members, brides and Pam and Lance Horst of South Belt announce the engagement and upcom- married July 26, 1963, at First Assembly of God Jackie built and pastored Christian Temple Church for 25 years, and are new neighbors. They are ing marriage of their daughter, Janna Horst, to Sujan Shah, son of Vandana Church, Elkhart, Texas, offi ciated by her father presently pastoring Freedom Fellowship in Pearland, which they founded especially appropriate for and Pradeep Shah of Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. The bride-to-be graduat- and pastor, Clyde Reese, and Thomas F. Donald, of in 2005. Above, is the family portrait during the anniversary cruise, left to transplants to our stretch of ed from Dobie High School in 1999 and from the University of Houston-Main First Assembly of God Church in Corsicana, Tex- right, (front row) Avery Hunter, Jordyn Hunter, Eden Bates, (second row) the Gulf Coast and are pop- Campus in 2005 with a bachelor’s in biology and a minor in geology. She holds as. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Clinton Bates, Jackie Bates, Cameron Fridge, Shelli Bates, (third row) ular real estate agents’ an 8-12 Composite Science teaching certifi cate and briefl y taught integrated in August, on a Bahama cruise, accompanied and Nehemiah Bates, Kelsie Fridge, John Batess, (fourth row) Rachel (Bates) ‘welcome to your new physics and chemistry (IPC A and B) and biology in Pasadena Independent provided by their children and grandchildren. The Hunter, Sharon (Bates) Fridge, Ernest Fridge V, (back row) Daniel Hunter home’ gifts as well as cor- School District. She has been a substitute for Pasadena ISD, La Porte ISD and couple has resided in Sageglen for 33 years, where and Ernest Fridge IV. porate welcoming and Clear Creek ISD. She also was a nanny/babysitter/pet sitter for some Houston thank you baskets.” families for about 10 years. She was a BBB Biological Honor Society member while she attended Sam Houston State University before she transferred to the University of Houston. She is also a certifi ed Reiki Master and Theta healer. She was a volunteer with refugees from Darfur, helping them with English. She Clear Creek Community Theatre begins 49th season acheived various honors throughout her years at Pasadena ISD as a student and in FFA and dance at Kirkwood Dance Studio for 11 years. She also holds a Clear Creek Community terious doll to the Greenwich more urgent. Also coming this season: $75 for adults and $65 for cial offers, follow the theater Theatre will present its sec- Village apartment of Sam The con man and his A Christmas Carol, which students and seniors, plus, as on Twitter @CCCT, on deputy Level 2 black belt in Tae Kwan Do. She is currently a licensed massage ond show of the 49th season, Hendrix and his blind wife, ex-convicts, through a clever- runs Dec. 6 through Dec. 22, members one will get perks YouTube at http://www.you- therapist, working for a Massage Envy near downtown. The prospective groom the tense thriller, Wait Until Susy. Sam had apparently ly constructed deception, with special appearances by such as preferred seating. tube.com/cccommunitythe- has a master’s in health care administration from California State University in Dark, running Oct. 15 to been persuaded by a strange convince Susy that the police Santa at some shows, fol- Otherwise, tickets are $14 atre, on Instagram@CCC Long Beach, Calif., in 2011 with his professional background also in health care. Nov. 5. woman to transport the doll have implicated Sam in the lowed by the New Year for adults, $12 for students/ Theatre, like the theater’s Before studying in the , he was a homeopathic doctor in India. He A sinister con man, Roat, across the Canadian border, woman’s murder, and the Variety Show, complete with seniors, and $10 for groups page on Facebook or visit the is currently a senior health care consultant for a local business in Chicago. He and two ex-convicts, Mike not knowing that sewn inside doll, which she believes is champagne and a midnight of 10 or more. website at http://www.clear has strengths in leadership, business and health care with multiple accomplish- and Carlino, are about to were several grams of heroin. the key to his innocence, is buffet. Show times are Fridays creekcommunitytheatre.com. ments in each of these fi elds. The couple are parents of a 4-month-old daughter. meet their match. They have When the woman is mur- evidence. She refuses to 2014 opens with the Agatha and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and ––– They are planning an early fall wedding, a civil union at the justice of the peace traced the location of a mys- dered the situation becomes reveal its location, and with Christie mystery Go Back for Sundays at 2.30 p.m. Clear Creek Community courthouse. Traditional ceremonies of both of their cultures will be held at a the help of a young neighbor, Murder (Jan. 10-26), the hilar- Voted Best Community Theatre is located at 18029 later date. figures out she is the victim ious farce, Run for Your Wife Theater and Best Performing Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay. of a bizarre charade. (Feb. 21-March 9), and the Arts Venue by readers of the It is a nonprofit 501(c) (3), But when Roat kills his comedies The Foreigner Bay Area News for the fourth all-volunteer organization, associates, a deadly game of (March 28-April 13) and consecutive year, Clear Creek whose mission is to promote Blue Bell honors CCISD Teacher cat and mouse ensues Charley’s Aunt (May 9-25). Community Theatre is look- and present quality theatrical between the two. Susy knows Now is the perfect time to ing forward to huge celebra- productions and educational the only way to play fair is by join the theater by purchasing tions for its 50th season next programs for the cultural of the Year regional finalist I need a pregnancy test her rules, so when darkness a season pass. This includes year. But in the meantime, growth, entertainment and I need to know what to do falls she turns off all the seven tickets to any of the for information on all events, enjoyment of the greater Rewards can come in of ice cream. most outstanding members lights leaving both of them to shows – wonderful value at plus auditions, news and spe- Clear Lake community. many forms, and that In addition, Blue Bell of their profession. We are We are here for you. We care!! includes ice cream. Blue Creameries will present very pleased to have the All Services are Free and Confidential maneuver in the dark until the game ends. Bell Creameries will honor Howard with a cooler of her opportunity to honor Ms. 281-484-0005 A Broadway hit, this mas- Assistance League’s Operation Jillian Howard, regional favorite Blue Bell flavor, Howard for her wonderful Beltway 8 South terfully constructed thriller finalist of Texas Teacher of Butter Crunch, as well as a work.” Crisis Pregnancy Center moves from one moment of the Year and C.D. Landolt congratulatory letter from “We want to recognize suspense to another as it ® Elementary School teacher, Paul Kruse, CEO and presi- not only Ms. Howard, but builds toward an electrifying, School Bell 2013 a success by treating the entire student dent of Blue Bell Cream- the entire student body and breath-stopping final scene. Now in its 25th year of tance. solely upon referrals from body and staff at her school eries. staff at Landolt Elementary. Largest selection of service to the community, Senger-Lewis added, “It its partner schools to identi- to Blue Bell Ice Cream. Blue “At Blue Bell, we believe Part of our purpose is to wigs in Texas! Assistance League of the has been shown that chil- fy children for the program. Bell employees plan to arrive there is no finer work you remind all the students how FEATURING Lions Club Bay Area® has just complet- dren, who don’t have to Families looking for assis- at Landolt Elementary, 2104 can do in this world than be fortunate they are to have STETICA ed distributing new school worry about their clothes or tance must go through their Pilgrims Point in Friends- a teacher,” says Kruse. “The Ms. Howard and such dedi- E meeting set outfits, hygiene kits, vouch- hygiene, feel confident school. wood, on Thursday, Sept. finalists for Texas Teacher cated teachers with them DESIGNS The Houston Space City ers for shoes and socks, and about their appearance and Operation School Bell 19, at 1 p.m. with a truck full of the Year are among the every day.” WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION Lions Club will meet Tues- a positive start to the school can concentrate on learning funding is primarily raised OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS day, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at year to more than 1,700 – not just fitting in. Once a through its award-winning The Right Form! by JODEE the Golden Corral, 12500 local children in need. This student can focus on learn- Resale Shop, 100 E. NASA Caring Fitters Trained & Certified to Help With All Your After Becky’s Gulf Freeway. was accomplished through ing, enthusiasm builds, suc- Parkway, Suite 80, and its Computer Learning for Adults Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street For more information, its national signature pro- cess in the classroom annual fundraiser, a gala Great selection of League City gram called Operation improves and students are event in April. Other fund- 281-332-6407 call George Malone at 281- Mastectomy Swimsuits 438-7243. School Bell during the more apt to stay in school.” ing comes from grants as & After School Tutoring month of August. 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JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. new clothes, shoes and toi- CCART meets Sept. 24 $ letries, in some cases for the The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers will 50 - One week of 1 hr tutoring 6 wks - 23 mo, $110 per wk •2 yrs old, $100 per wk first time in their lives.” hold its fi rst meeting of the 2013-2014 season on Tuesday, 3 yrs old & up, $90 per wk Assistance League Sept. 24. Meetings are held at the Bay Area Community serves children from Clear Center, 5002 NASA Parkway. in elementary-middle school Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room Creek, Dickinson, Friends- There will be a short business meeting, followed by math, reading or writing Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, wood and La Porte ISDs, featured speaker Marci Cann, who will discuss future and Bay Area Charter legislative goals and will address insurance issues. 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Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 19, 2013 LSA helps Burnett with school supplies Clear Brook Debate excels Cheering at fi rst game Clear Brook debaters and in the semifi nal round of for- advance to the double-oc- speakers returned victorious eign extemporaneous speak- to round of LD where she from their fi rst weekend on ing. Arian also advanced to picked up her fi rst TFA State the road where they attend- the double-octo round of LD point in this event. ed Foster High School’s an- debate where he picked up One of the team’s co-LD nual Invitational Qualifying his fi rst TFA State point for captains, Ian Mower, found Tournament. this event. himself in the fi rst out-round Returning as an octo-fi - Team vice president of LD debate, picking up one nalist in Lincoln Douglas Ruchika Bengani and Sam TFA State point and later debate and beating more than Farley also picked up their found himself on stage and 73 other competitors was fi rst TOC bids of the season accepting the seventh-place Rakesh Vijayakumar who by advancing to semifi nals fi nish for domestic extempo- now has two of his needed 12 in domestic extemporaneous raneous speaking. He beat out points to advance to the Tex- speaking. nearly 60 competitors to earn as Forensic Association State Bengani also found her- this honor and walked away tournament scheduled for self in the semifi nals round with an additional two TFA March. Vijayakumar also ad- of impromptu speaking and State points for this event. vanced to the semifi nal round was joined there by team The team headed to El- in domestic extemporaneous historian Connie Lee and kins High School the week- speaking where he received team publicist Javier Zepe- end of Sept. 13 and 14, and one of his two needed “bids” da. It was only Zepeda, how- will also send a contingent for the annual Tournament of ever, who was able to remain of their novice members to Champions. in through the fi nal round the Bellaire Novice Extrav- Team president Armin where he placed seventh out aganza where they will be- Shariatmadari and his broth- of 80 competitors. gin their adventure into the er, Arian, found themselves Farley then went on to world of speech and debate. Dobie varsity cheerleaders Megan Cook (left) and Adriana Resendez cheer at the Dobie Longhorns’ fi rst game of the season. Photo submitted CCISD seeks committee Lutheran South Academy High School National fi cers, left to right, (front row) Kathleen Johnson, Honor Society members show off the many school Jordan Strack, (back row) David Villarreal, Jon- members for digital supplies collected for Burnett Elementary in the athan Lyle, Elena Gaidousek, Maris Fechter and Pasadena Independent School District. More than Sam Johnson. Lutheran South Academy is located resources and textbooks 300 pounds of school supplies were donated along at 12555 Ryewater Drive off Dixie Farm Road. The Clear Creek Inde- terials to support the cur- with cash donations of $65. Pictured are NHS of- Photo submitted pendent School District is riculum and will make a seeking parents and com- recommendation for pur- munity members to serve chase to the board of trust- on several committees. ees. The Subject Area Sub- Interested parents and Clear Brook band ready for competition committees (SAS) will community members need help select textbooks and to apply by Sept. 30, 2013. digital resources for the A drawing will be held following subjects: Tuesday, Oct. 1, to deter- • K-8 Mathematics mine SAS members. • K-12 Science Applications can be • K-12 Technology Ap- found at www.ccisd.net/ plications textbook committee and Any parent or commu- can be submitted online or nity member who resides mailed to CCISD Educa- within the CCISD atten- tion Support Center, 2425 dance zone is eligible to E. Main Street, League serve. City, TX 77573, attention The committees will Curriculum & Instruction review resources and ma- Executive Director. JJoinoin uuss oonn FFacebook!acebook! Clear Brook High School Speech and Debate team members pictured are, Get local news and left to right, (front row) Javier Zepeda, Ian Mower, (middle row) Ruchi- updates between ka Bengani, Sam Farley, Rakesh Vijayakumar, (back row) Arian Shariat- madari, Armin Shariatmadari, and Connie Lee. Photo submitted issues! COUPON Peak of hurricane season is here $ FOUNDATION REPAIR Tuesday, Sept. 10, marked The last major hurricane impact of relative sea-level 200 OFF OR the peak of hurricane season to hit the Texas Coast was rise both from land subsid- (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Clear Brook Band drum majors, left to right, Tay- Monahan. Monahan describes the marching show (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cli Hurricane Ike in September ence, important particularly lor Vinzant, Ryan Homburg, Josh Crocker and as a whimsical fable about a princess and her mo/images/peakofseason. 2008. The Category 2 hurri- in the northern part of Texas, Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. 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Dobie linebacker Quinton Bolling (center) and defensive back Victor Castillo (24) Jesse Cedeno was crowned king during halftime. On the fi eld, Dobie generated little CComeome watchwatch thethe HoustonHouston TexansTexans andand combine to bring down Clear Falls running back Brandon Hayward during the fi rst offense, earning just fi ve fi rst downs in the game. After a bye week in the schedule, half of the Longhorns’ 24-0 loss to the Knights Sept. 13 at Veterans Memorial Sta- Dobie will look to get its fi rst win of the season over a South Houston squad that is dium in Pasadena. The Knights’ second straight win in the series dating back to last also 0-3 to this point. Photo by Gary Williams HHoustonouston DynamosDynamos onon ourour BigBig ScreenScreen TVsTVs season did not spoil homecoming proceedings for the Dobie faithful as teammate HHappyappy HourHour EverydayEveryday Wolverines’ football takes down Vidor USA KARATE Cody Williams caught 33-29 Sept. 13 on the road. fourth-quarter scores to se- with a big win. 33-7-7 p.m.p.m. a pair of touchdown pass- The win lifted the Wol- cure the win. Clear Brook’s Derek Karate for es and Robert Berry’s verines to 2-1 overall head- Williams had touchdown Simmons rushed for 98 99¢ Appetizers Gift fourth-quarter fumble re- ing into a big home game receptions of 50 and 18 yards and a score in the Call us for the Whole turn for a touchdown helped against College Park. yards in the game, and Ber- game. His touchdown burst Daily 3-7p.m. Catering! Certificates pave the way for a win as The Wolverines led 20- ry returned a Vidor fumble in the fi rst half covered 10 @ Bar Only Available! Family! the Clear Brook varsity 15 entering the fourth quar- 54 yards for another score yards. Vidor fell to 1-2 with football team downed Vidor ter but still needed a pair of as the Wolverines came up the loss. LLunchunch MMenuenu MMonday-Fridayonday-Friday 1111 aa.m.-.m.- 3 pp.m..m. Four Lessons CB drops two heartbreakers & Uniform Only $25 Lady Longhorn takes 2-0 start Bre’shaun Franklin had ing a pair of fi ve-set match- 25-20 victory over the Tro- es start at 6:30 p.m. CLEAR BROOK REALTORS Call USA KARATE 18 kills as Dobie’s varsity es to Clear Springs and jans. It’s been a terrifi c start for details volleyball team took care Clear Lake, thus opening at The quick victory over to district play for a Dobie FULL SERVICE of business with an easy 0-2 within the league. 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Photo by Gary Williams Not valid with any other offer Not valid with any other offer Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 19, 2013 San Jacinto College Foundation sets Pettitte-hosted golf tourney South Belt A tradition now in its my degree because I have Foundation. football 18th year returns to the people like (the foundation) “The money raised di- links on Monday and Tues- that I cannot let down,” he rectly benefi ts students in predictions day, Nov. 4 and 5, at the said. our district who may not Battleground Golf Course “Nobody in my family have the means to attend Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn in Deer Park, when the San has ever graduated from college without fi nancial The Woodlands Jacinto College Foundation college. I will work hard to assistance. Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands will host its annual golf ensure I will be the fi rst in “We are changing the hosts Monterrey Tech tournament and reception my family to graduate.” lives of students every Clear Brook with guest host Andy Pet- Per the tournament and day by providing them the Clear Brook College Park Clear Brook Clear Brook College Park Clear Brook titte. reception schedule, the re- means to attend college and hosts College Park Proceeds from the tour- ception begins Nov. 4 at 6 pursue their educational and Channelview at Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview Channelview nament and reception go p.m., and includes a live and professional goals.” Aldine directly to the Promise for a silent auction, with a light Pettitte, one of the Deer Park at Their Future scholarship dinner. There is no cost to best-ever pitchers for the Deer Park Dickinson Deer Park Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson fund, which helps San Ja- attend the reception. legendary New York Yan- Dickinson cinto College students at- Registration is now un- kees, attended San Jacinto tend college and gain the derway for the tournament. College in the early 1990s, La Porte hosts La Porte Brazoswood Brazoswood Brazoswood La Porte Brazoswood skills they need to further The morning round tees where he won eight of 10 Brazoswood their education or enter the off Nov. 5 at 7:15 a.m., decisions while pitching for Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs workforce. and the afternoon round the program. at Eisenhower To date, the golf tour- hits the links at 12:45 p.m. He made his major nament and reception have Both rounds of golf include league debut on April 29, Sam Rayburn at Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Northbrook Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn raised more than $1.6 mil- lunch. 1995, with the Yankees and Northbrook lion for student scholarships The format is a Flor- has gone on to earn seven Angleton hosts and programs to support ida scramble consisting American League pennants Alief Taylor Alief Taylor Angleton Alief Taylor Alief Taylor Angleton teaching and learning. of four-person teams, re- and one National League Alief Taylor One of this year’s schol- gardless of handicap. Two pennant en route to fi ve Galveston Ball MacArthur MacArthur MacArthur MacArthur MacArthur Galveston Ball arship recipients, Freddie fl ights will be determined World Series titles. at MacArthur Munoz, is working toward after all scores are submit- Pettitte holds the record fulfi lling his dream of a ted, and the average score for most wins in postseason Crosby at Dayton Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby Crosby career in computer sci- will be the break point. history and has never post- ence, and is thankful for the “This reception and ed a losing season during scholarship. tournament is so important his 18-year major league This week’s record 8-2 8-2 7-3 8-2 6-4 7-3 “This gift is my motiva- to our students,” said Ruth career. tion and strength and pushes Keenan, executive director Sponsorships for the San me even harder to complete of the San Jacinto College Jacinto College Foundation Season record 21-9 18-12 20-10 19-11 17-13 18-12 Continued on Page 3B Sports calendar Regular Season Week Five Results FOOTBALL Thursday, Sept. 19 Teams Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Brook JV at College Park, 6:30 Brook sophomores at College Park, 4:30 Cowboys 7 6 0 18 Brook freshman Black hosts College Park, 4:30 Brook freshman White hosts College Park, 4:30 Patriots 33 0 20 0

Friday, Sept. 20 Brook varsity hosts College Park, Veterans (L.C.), 7:00 Rams 6 41 0 7 Monday, Sept. 23 Thompson 8A at Beverly Hills, 5:00 Eagles 38 0 40 46 Thompson 8B hosts Beverly Hills, 5:00

Tuesday, Sept. 24 Thompson 7A at Beverly Hills, 5:00 Dolphins 32 6 32 20 Thompson 7B hosts Beverly Hills, 5:00 Bulls 33 32 6 6 Wednesday, Sept. 25 Dobie JV vs. South Houston, Veterans, 6:30 Dobie sophomores vs. South Houston, Veterans, 4:30 Dobie freshman Orange hosts South Houston, 4:30 Sagemont Cowboys’ senior defensive player Keandre Greene (right) leaves his feet Dobie freshman White hosts South Houston, 4:30 to take down a Pearland Patriots ball carrier Sept. 14. The Patriots won the game BAFL Weekly Standings – 5 33-7, with Green scoring the Cowboys’ lone touchdown. The Cowboys are now 3-2 midway through the Bay Area Football League regular season. Senior Division American Senior Division National Thursday, Sept. 26 Photos by Jaime Hickman Team W L T Team W L T Dobie varsity hosts South Houston, Veterans, 6:00 Brook JV Silver at Clear Springs, 4:30 Sharks 5 0 0 Eagles 5 0 0 Brook JV Black at Clear Springs, 6:30 Steelers 3 1 0 Cougars 4 0 0 Brook freshman Silver at Clear Springs, 4:30 Brook freshman Black at Clear Springs, 4:30 Cowboys 3 2 0 Rams 3 1 0 Texans 3 2 0 Stingrays 3 1 0 Saturday, Sept. 28 Patriots 2 2 0 Hurricanes 3 2 0 Brook varsity vs. Clear Springs, CCISD, 6:00 Saints 2 3 0 Bulls 2 2 0 VOLLEYBALL ’49ers 1 3 0 Dolphins 1 4 0 Thursday, Sept. 19 Thompson 8th Dark at South Houston, 5:00 Panthers 1 3 0 Braves 0 5 0 Thompson 7th Dark at South Houston, 5:00 Gators 0 5 0 Tigers 0 5 0 Thompson 8th Light at South Houston, 6:15 Thompson 7th Light at South Houston, 6:15 Junior Division American Junior Division National Beverly Hills 8th Dark hosts Miller, 5:00 Team W L T Team W L T Beverly Hills 7th Dark hosts Miller, 5:00 Texans 5 0 0 Bulls 4 0 0 Beverly Hills 8th Light hosts Miller, 6:15 Beverly Hills 7th Light hosts Miller, 6:15 ’49ers 4 0 0 Hurricanes 4 1 0 Cowboys 3 2 0 Dolphins 3 2 0 Friday, Sept. 20 Dobie varsity hosts Manvel, 6:30 Gators 3 2 0 Eagles 2 2 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Falls, 4:15 Saints 2 3 0 Cougars 2 2 0 Dobie JV hosts Manvel, 5:30 Sharks 2 3 0 Rams 2 2 0 Brook JV hosts Clear Falls, 5:30 A Pearland Patriots running back looks for running room with Sagemont Cow- Dobie freshman A hosts Manvel, 4:30 boys’ defenders in pursuit. Those in on the chase for the Cowboys included Fer- Patriots 1 4 0 Braves 1 3 0 Brook freshman A hosts Clear Falls, 4:15 nando Ventura (2) and Dominic Tamez (78). The Patriots created a jumble in the Steelers 0 4 0 Stingrays 1 3 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Manvel, 4:30 standings with a win in the game. Sagemont is now 3-2, with the Patriots at 2-2. Brook freshman B hosts Clear Falls, 5:30 Panthers 0 4 0 Tigers 0 5 0 Sports news, registrations Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Tuesday, Sept. 24 Team W L T Team W L T Dobie varsity hosts Alvin, 6:30 JFD baseball boosters host golf tourney Oct. 12 Brook varsity at Dickinson, 6:30 ’49ers 4 0 0 Hurricanes 5 0 0 The Dobie High School Diamond Club will host its fourth annual golf tour- Dobie JV hosts Alvin, 5:30 nament Saturday, Oct. 12, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 per Patriots 4 0 0 Cougars 4 0 0 Brook JV at Dickinson, 5:30 player entry fee includes lunch prior to the tournament, which tees off at 1 p.m. Dobie freshman A hosts Alvin, 4:30 Deadline for registration is Oct. 1. Foursomes are encouraged to register by call- Texans 4 1 0 Eagles 3 1 0 Brook freshman A at Dickinson, 4:30 ing tournament coordinator Henry Caballero at 832-372-0266 or by directing Saints 4 1 0 Dolphins 3 2 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Alvin, 4:30 email to him at [email protected]. The tournament serves as a primary fundraiser for the Longhorns’ baseball program each year. Sharks 3 2 0 Stingrays 2 2 0 Brook freshman B at Dickinson, 4:30 JFD boosters host golf tourney Oct. 19 Panthers 1 3 0 Bulls 1 3 0 Thursday, Sept. 26 Gators 1 4 0 Rams 0 4 0 Thompson 8th Dark hosts Park View, 5:00 The Dobie High School softball booster club will host its fourth annual golf Thompson 7th Dark hosts Park View, 5:00 tournament Saturday, Oct. 19, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 Cowboys 1 4 0 Braves 0 4 0 Thompson 8th Light hosts Park View, 6:15 per player entry fee includes lunch after the tournament, which tees off at 8 a.m. Deadline for registration is Oct. 15. For more information, call booster club Steelers 0 4 0 Tigers 0 5 0 Thompson 7th Light hosts Park View, 6:15 member Nick Medina at 713-206-8224. Beverly Hills 8th Dark hosts Bondy, 5:00 Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Beverly Hills 7th Dark hosts Bondy, 5:00 Dobie baseball boosters to meet Oct. 2 Team W L T Team W L T Beverly Hills 8th Light hosts Bondy, 6:15 The Dobie Diamond Club, the school’s baseball booster organization, will Gators 5 0 0 Eagles 4 0 0 Beverly Hills 7th Light hosts Bondy, 6:15 host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the annex near the athletic fi eld house. The 7 p.m. meeting will include fall and spring agenda items. Parents of Saints 4 1 0 Hurricanes 4 1 0 returning and fi rst-time players are encouraged to attend. SOCCER Texans 4 1 0 Dolphins 4 1 0 Saturday, Sept. 21 San Jacinto College at Coastal Bend, Beeville, 4:00 PISD offers senior gold event cards ’49ers 3 1 0 Bulls 2 2 0 Pasadena Independent School District taxpayers over the age of 60 are now eligible to receive a free Gold Club Card for district events throughout the year. Cowboys 2 3 0 Stingrays 2 2 0 TENNIS Benefits include free admission to all PISD fine arts and sporting events includ- Patriots 1 3 0 Braves 2 2 0 Friday, Sept. 20 ing plays, musicals, concerts and home athletic events (with the exception of Dobie varsity at Pasadena Memorial, 2:30 playoff games).The district also offers a Retiree Gold Card for retired employees Steelers 1 3 0 Cougars 1 3 0 of Pasadena ISD. Those interested may stop by the superintendent’s office at the Panthers 1 3 0 Rams 0 4 0 Tuesday, Sept. 24 administration building located at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane in Pasadena, Monday Dobie varsity hosts Alvin, 3:00 through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 713-740-0000 for more information. Sharks 0 5 0 Tigers 0 5 0 Thursday, September 19, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 LSA football players named to All Area team San Jac baseball players to compete in all-star game At right, Lutheran South Academy varsity football players Camer- on Jackson and Jordon Barton were selected to the Houston All Area Preseason Football Team by the Touch- down Club of Houston. Both players are senior starters for the Pio- neers. Pictured are, left to right, Jackson, LSA varsity football head coach Stephen Robbins and Barton as the play- ers were recognized at the Touchdown Club of Houston awards banquet. Jackson and Barton have played big roles in the Pioneer passing game as receiv- ers early this season as the team has opened at 2-0 with a pair of im- pressive wins. Photo submitted

The San Jacinto College baseball program will be well represent- is designed to give baseball student-athletes an opportunity to show- ed at the Texas/New Mexico All-Star game slated for Sept. 26-27 case their talents for four-year collegiate coaches and professional at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth. Eight San Jac players have been scouts. Those who will represent SJC include, left to right, Konner Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD selected to participate in the event, which includes four selected Frazier, Kelvin Ramos, Geonte Jackson, Clayton Isherwood, Dustin teams of all-stars from Texas and New Mexico community col- Cook, Brandon Sonnenberg, Matt Eureste and Karl Smith. Intermediate Football Intermediate Football leges. San Jacinto College baseball head coach, Tom Arrington, Photo by Rob Vanya and his staff will lead the Region XIV South All-Stars. The event Through Sept. 17 games Through Sept. 17 games

8A Records District Overall 7A Records District Overall SJC foundation golf event comes Nov. 4-5 Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Continued from Page 2B awards dinner Single Play – $800. reception sponsors ($5,000 in-one sponsor ($2,000). Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 golf tournament are avail- Triple Play – $2,100. In- Includes one team (four each), prize sponsor For more information Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 able at the following levels: cludes one team (four play- players); Individual Play- ($4,000), print and poster about the 18th Annual San Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 World Series Sponsor ers) and one exclusive hole er – $200; Tent Sponsor sponsor ($4,000), signage Jacinto College Foundation San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 – $10,000. Includes three sponsorship – $500; Exclusive Hole sponsor ($3,000), hat spon- Golf Tournament and re- San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 teams (12 players), named Double Play – $1,600. Sponsorship – $500; Sign sor ($3,000), cart spon- ception or to sign up or be- South Houston 0 0 0 0 0 1 Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 contribution to the Promise Includes one team (four Sponsor – $150 sor ($3,000), four auction come a sponsor, visit www. South Houston 0 0 0 0 1 0 for Their Future Scholar- players) and one sign spon- Additional available sponsors ($2,500 each), bag sanjacfoundation.org, or Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 ship Fund, one exclusive sorship sponsorships include: two sponsor ($2,000), and hole- call 281-998-6104. hole sponsorship sign and Game Scores Game Scores tent with table, and recogni- San Jacinto 26, Queens 7 tion at the awards dinner Southmore 20, Jackson 0 Beverly Hills 20, Miller 6 Grand Slam Sponsor – Beverly Hills 22, Miller 8 $5,000. Includes two teams Southmore 25, Jackson 0 (eight players), named con- San Jacinto 14, Queens 12 tribution to the Promise for Their Future Scholarship Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Fund, one exclusive hole Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 sponsorship and tent with a Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 table, and recognition at the Thompson 0 0 0 1 0 0 Thompson 0 0 0 0 0 1 awards dinner Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 Home Run – $3,000. Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 Includes two teams (eight Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 players), named contribu- Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 tion to the Promise for Their Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 Future Scholarship Fund, one exclusive hole sponsor- Game Scores Game Scores ship, and recognition at the Bondy 42, Park View 0 Bondy 28, Park View 0 Brook VB Thompson 0, South Houston 0 Thompson 14, South Houston 0 drops pair 8B Records District Overall 7B Records District Overall Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T in 24-5A Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 Continued from Page 1B Southmore 0 0 0 1 0 0 It has not been nearly Beverly Hills 0 0 0 1 0 0 San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 as pleasing out of the gate San Jacinto 0 0 0 1 0 0 for the Clear Brook team, Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 0 1 which now has lost twice South Houston 0 0 0 0 0 1 South Houston 0 0 0 0 0 1 on the road to open league Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 Park View 0 0 0 0 1 0 play. Opening District 24-5A Game Scores action Sept. 13 at Clear Springs, the Lady Wolver- Game Scores Beverly Hills 0, Miller 0 ines lost the fi rst two games Beverly Hills 21, Miller 0 Southmore 35, Jackson 0 25-23, 25-16 but then came Southmore 32, Jackson 0 San Jacinto 27, Queens 6 back to even the match with San Jacinto 41, Queens 7 25-17, 25-18 game wins. In the decisive fi fth game, Springs won 15-13 to Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T take a hard-fought win. Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 As if that weren’t tough Bondy 0 0 0 1 0 0 enough on Brook, there was Thompson 0 0 0 0 0 1 Miller 0 0 0 0 0 1 the match at Lake. Thompson 0 0 0 0 0 1 In that one, Lake won the Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 fi rst game 25-11, but Brook Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 1 0 followed with 29-27 and Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 0 1 0 28-26 wins. Lake squared the match with a 25-17 fourth-game win and then Game Scores won the fi fth 15-13. Game Scores Clear Brook will look to Thompson 12, South Houston 12 Bondy 49, Park View 0 get back on track quickly Bondy 26, Park View 0 Thompson 6, South Houston 6 Sept. 20 with a home match against Clear Falls. CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, addicted. Each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First 7 a.m. information, call 713-204-2481. healing and recovery for people who grew up in alco- United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 holic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- through Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist 7 a.m. call 281-286-1431. 8787, or just drop in. Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for through Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the information, or just drop in. Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. Noon Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Webster. Refreshments provided. For more informa- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exer- information, or just drop in. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 tion, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit cise from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation 10 a.m. Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or www.frontiersquares.com. CLASSIFIEDS Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care just drop in. 7 p.m. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services Partners ministry has been established at Saint 6:30 p.m. Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a blue- Reap the offered. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and grass music show and jam session the third Saturday Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, 5:30 p.m. Street in Houston, near Almeda Mall. The gath- Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, of each month, May and December are exceptions. homes, articles, autos, Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) ering is for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. The stage show begins at 7 p.m., but pickers are business opportuni- Chapter – A social group interested in the culture, Parkinson’s, strokes and similar disabilities and Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. welcome to bring their instruments and come earlier. ties or anything in this music, heritage and language of the immigrants in their caretakers is provided on the third Friday of SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny whole wide world early German settlements in Texas. Meetings are each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gather- 7:30 a.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 Walker in League City. For you could imagine. held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in ing consists of a continental-type breakfast, arts Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. more information, visit http://www.bayareabluegrass. the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a sing-a-long, at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 org. 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281- devotional break, lunch, and ends with a bingo Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 7:30 p.m. CALL TODAY 481-1238 for more information. game. Those who have a family member or know 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting 6:30 p.m. of someone with these challenges are welcome to 9 a.m. – Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. South Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and attend. For additional information, call the church Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, Belt-Ellington Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, office at 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Interfaith – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics 2245 N. Main St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Care Partners, at 713-682-5995; or visit the website or addicts. Saturday at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist on Hwy 35, just north of Broadway). The group’s pri- Leader Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. at interfaithcarepartners.org. Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room mary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeat- 11555 8:30 p.m. Noon 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. ing and to carry the message of recovery to those Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children 11 a.m. who still suffer. 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In big-play abiliity.” horns won the district title team, Wolfe was named the weapon in Washington “I really feel like we playoffs after defeating catch to date. days against South Hous- the end, Dobie is intent on Gonzalez a go with Blake Jackson under starter again. Gonzalez then at slot receiver, Gonza- have played well on defense Alvin on the road in a big The Longhorns will re- ton, and Phillips expects returning to the playoffs. Phillips said Gonzalez center. Jackson simply gave started the playoff game lez might be working with for the most part,” Phillips game. has suffi ciently recovered the team both passing abil- against North Shore. some new players up front. said. “Penalties have hurt us Perhaps it hasn’t been from a lower leg injury suf- ity and the run threat needed Gonzalez won the start- “We need more quick- at times, but we have played proven yet but this team fered in the second quarter in the team’s offense. ing job this season before ness up front,” Phillips said. pretty well. possesses more talent than against Clear Springs Sept. Things were running his injury. Senior Kevin Ca- “We haven’t been able to “If we can get the spe- that of last season. 6. smoothly again in 2011 ballero has played well, and run between the tackles, cial teams playing better in Adoniz Thomas and Da- Moving forward, and as- until Jackson suffered a sophomore Jaylon Bolden and you have to be able to coverage and generate more robie Stenline have solidi- suming he remains healthy, season-ending injury. Since got some snaps against Falls do that.” offensively, we’ll be fi ne.” fi ed the running back posi- Gonzalez will be the starter that time, the position has at as well. Having scored 27 points Last season Dobie went tion, and Gonzalez’s return at quarterback. times been unsettled. Dobie now welcomes in three games, the Long- 1-2 in District 22-5A play will help. Receiver Jeremi- Although defense wins DeAndre Bolden and back Gonzalez. “We know horns will need to fi nd more championships, teams can Tyler Wolfe fi lled in after who our quarterback is,” production in a hurry as rarely have much success Jackson’s injury in 2011. Phillips said. “We need the District 22-5A play begins. without solidifying its quar- Last season, Wolfe started dual threat to be able to run As for the defense, the terback position. the season but was replaced it up in there when we have Longhorns have held their In Phillips’ fi rst year at by Daryl Edwards. to. Joe gives us that ability.” own against three very good

Quarterback Kevin Caballero rolls to his left while looking for a receiver down- fi eld during the Longhorns’ 24-0 loss to Clear Falls during the school’s home- coming game. The senior started the majority of the team’s previous two games after an injury to starter Joe Gonzalez. Photos by Gary Williams District 22-5A Varsity Football

Dobie senior defensive back Jesse Cedeno (23) near- hold down in the nick of time as kicker Doug Ray Having scored one of Dobie’s three offensive touch- Regular Season Statistics ly blocked the extra point after Clear Falls’ fi rst gave his team a 7-0 lead. At halftime, Cedeno was downs to this point, senior receiver Jeremiah Pipkins touchdown, but holder Victor Garcia (8) got the named Dobie’s homecoming king. remains a big weapon moving forward. Defending champion JFD netters ace South Houston to open 22-5As (Through Sept. 15 games – 3 per school) Total Offensive Yardage/Team – 1. Manvel 409.7 – 2. Pearland There’s a long way to go manned Trojans’ squad that “I have heard from other tives will then go head-to- throughout the season. Ju- rial defeated Manvel in the and some improvement to featured just three players’ coaches that maybe the en- head with those from Dis- nior Ruben Vargas anchors opener series 15-4, while 399.7 – 3. Sam Rayburn 343.7 – 4. Memorial 325.7 – 5. Alvin 279. be shown, but thus far the on the boys’ side. Thus, fi ve tire district is down a bit. trict 21-5A with Region the unit as the No. 1 singles Alvin played very well – 6. Pasadena 235.3 – 7. Dobie 231. defending District 22-5A boys’ matches were won by But you still have to come III tournament spots up for player and John Le has for against Pasadena. fall team tennis champions default and another girls’ out and get the job done.” grabs. the most part been good at “The district matches Points Scored – 1. Pearland 140 – 2. Manvel 99 – 3. Pasadena 72 – 4. are holding their own. singles match was won by Moreno is also con- “You don’t get second No. 2. represent the most imprtant Alvin 46 – 5. Memorial 38 – 6. Sam Rayburn 34 – 7. Dobie 27 – 8. Dobie won its second injury default. cerned about the new for- chances at the district tour- But Dobie has not been time of the season for us,” straight match overall, tak- Now at 5-8 overall and mat being used this season. nament anymore, so every able to put together a solid Moreno said. South Houston 26. ing down South Houston off to a good start in league For the fi rst time in a long match against a team is mixed doubles team, and “The middle to lower Points Allowed – 1. Pearland 3 – 2. Manvel 43 – 3. Pasadena 83 – 4. 18-1 Sept. 17 in the league play, Moreno is ready to while, there will be no post- huge,” Moreno said. Theresa Tran is being asked end of our lineups have had opener for both teams. see his players take the next season district tournaments. “We won last year but to carry the torch as the No. their ups and downs, so we Memorial 83 – 5. Dobie 95 – 6. Sam Rayburn 97 – 7. Alvin 112 – 8. Head coach Manuel step. Instead, teams will be then graduated almost all 1 singles player after open- have to fi gure out how to South Houston 176. Moreno Jr. was happy to “It’s hard to tell how the seeded No. 1 through No. 4 of our top guys’ players and ing the season at No. 3. win the big points. see his team come out and district is going to play out based on league play fi nish. some key girls’ players. Thus, the girls’ doubles “We have the players and Team Defense Average/Game – 1. Pearland 70.7 – 2. Manvel 226 – play well against an under- this year,” Moreno said. District 22-5A representa- “This season we have teams will need to continue the talent to repeat. It’s all 3. Pasadena 248.3 – 4. Memorial 305.7 – 5. Dobie 378.7 – 6. Alvin had trouble closing out to play well. So far Tran has about going out there and matches, and that has to teamed with Lada Heng at doing it. 420.7 – 7. Sam Rayburn 508 change if we want to repeat No. 1. “To be fair, we are very Team Interceptions – 1. Pearland 8 – 2. Memorial 3 – 3. Manvel 3 – as champions. That’s our The No. 2 doubles team inexperienced in terms of goal. Simply getting one of is Hai Ho and Trang Bui, varsity play, but I expect 4. Manvel 1 – 5. Alvin 1 – 6. Sam Rayburn – 7. Dobie 0 – 8. South the top four spots at the area and Ashley Deveza and our kids to step up and get Houston 0. meet is not good enough.” Karen Neira have played it done.” As usual, Dobie will really well as a sophomore Notes: Moreno told the Individual Interceptions – Zach Kanipes, Pearland 3 – Conner continue to rely heavily on pairing at No. 3. Leader that Dobie High Chidester, Pearland 2 – Caleb Farris, Pearland 2 – Lance Allison, its doubles teams to build Next up, Dobie is slated School graduate Ashley early leads against 22-5A to play at Memorial Sept. McAllister is in her fi rst Memorial 1 – Winston Calloway, Memorial 1 – – Gary Haynes, foes. 20 before coming home to season as head coach at Manvel 1 – Ruben Maldonado, Memorial 1 – Andrew Silquero, Al- The boys’ teams have take on Manvel Sept. 24 Pasadena, which plays at played relatively well and Alvin Sept. 27. Memo- Dobie Oct. 1 vin 1 - Trevon Washington, Sam Rayburn 1.– Brandon Bell, Manvel 1– Darius Hester, Manvel 1. – Jason King, Pearland 1 – Andrew Dobie 18, South Houston 1 Silquero, Alvin 1 . Note: Dobie is 1-0 in District 22-5A action and 5-8 overall thus far. Rushing Leaders – Reggie Turner, Memorial 395 – E.J. Olszewski, Boys’ doubles Alvin 261 – Deriq King, Manvel 202 – Armando Garcia, Sam Ray- 1) John Le/Ruben Vargas (D) def. Nestor Camacho/Christopher Le, 6-0, 6-0. burn 184 – Hayden Cole, Pearland 149 – Chase Foster, Pearland 2) Tony Ly/Brian Williams (D) won by default. 3) Flavio Castillo/Bao Nguyen (D) won by default. 147 – Darobie Stenline, Dobie 143 – Adoniz Thomas, Dobie 133 – Logan Ramirez, Sam Rayburn 127 – Josh Gibson, Sam Rayburn Girls’ doubles 1) Lada Heng/Theresa Tran (D) def. Shania Cervantes/Maybelt Lopez, 6-0, 6-0. 108, Melvin Reyes, Pasadena 106, – Jacolbie Butler, Pearland 144 – 2) Trang Bui/Hai Ho (D) def. Isabel Miranda/Alandra Sanchez, 6-2, 6-4. Izreal Trevino, Memorial 142 . 3) Ashley Deveza/Karen Neira (D) def. Cynthia Cruz/Alexandrea Rodriguez, 6-0, 6-1. Passing Leaders – Kalen Johnson, Pearland 526 – Deriq King, Man- Mixed doubles vel 444 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 361 – Daniel Delgado, Pasadena 1) Liliana Ramirez/Hao Vo (SH) def. Triny Tran/Kyle Gee, 6-3, 6-4. 328 – Izrael Trevino, Memorial 266 – Stefan Kahn, Manvel 233 – Boys’ singles Logan Ramirez, Sam Rayburn 201 – Kevin Caballero, Dobie 144 1) Ruben Vargas (D) def. Hao Vo, 3-0 (retired). 2) John Le (D) def. Christopher Le, 6-1, 6-0. – Brady Morren, Memorial 110. 3) Brian Williams (D) def. Nestor Camacho, 6-0, 6-0. Receiving Leaders – Payton Blanchette, Alvin 270 – Uriel Hill, 4) Flavio Castillo (D) won by default. 5) Tony Ly (D) won by default. Pasadena 229 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 206 – Gary Haynes, Man- 6) Michael Duron (D) won by default. vel 199 – Ray Ramirez, Memorial 179 – Metrelle Taylor, Pasadena Girls’ singles 141, Darrius Simmons, Dobie 107. 1) Theresa Tran (D) def. Liliana Ramirez, injury default. Punting (Minimum 4 attempts) – Connor Lenamond, Pearland 2) Lada Heng (D) def. Shania Cervantes, 6-0, 6-0. 39.60 – Josue Villalta, Dobie 33.60 – Samson Tamijani, Sam Ray- With head coach Manuel Moreno Jr. (background) watching the action, Dobie 3) Hai Ho (D) def. Alandra Sanchez, 6-3, 6-0. junior Ruben Vargas has more than done his job as the team’s No. 1 boys’ 4) Trang Bui (D) def. Isabel Miranda, 6-2, 6-2. burn 32.00 – Stefan Kahn, Manvel 31.42 – Carlos Garcia, Alvin 5) Karen Neira (D) def. Maybelt Lopez, 6-4, 6-1. singles player. Now he and his teammates will look to defend their team tennis 6) Jenny Le (D) def. Alexandrea Rodriguez, 6-0, 6-1. 31.11 – Alexis Manjarrez, Sam Rayburn 30.00, Corey Scott, Memo- title over the next several weeks before area play comes. rial 29.75. Punt Returns (Minimum 1 return) – Conner Chidester, Pearland Loss to Tyler behind it, San Jac soccer downs Jax 23.60 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 19. Kickoff Returns (minimum 1 return) – Chris Washington, Dobie 50 Things did not go as well of the season, San Jacinto ane took over. His three Coastal Bend Sept. 21 and Sept. 27 and 28. ty and Western Texas before as planned for the San Jacin- didn’t wait long to get back goals in the second half then takes on Northeast The locals will then be in heading back home. The – Jessy Cedeno, Dobie 39.67 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 33.50 – Jacoby to College’s men’s soccer on the winning side of came on assists from three Texas and Paris on the road Dallas Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 for team’s next home match is Lewis, Pearland 32 – Geoff Garza, Pasadena 28 – Jaylon Bolden, team Sept. 13 against No. 1 things. different players – Carlos in back-to-back games games against Cloud Coun- Oct. 11 against Richland. ranked Tyler. Returning All-American Ibarra, David Perez and Ed- Dobie 26 – Jonathan Murillo, Sam Rayburn 25.75 – Ryan Diaz, The Apaches, winners performer Sito Seoane had gar Gomez. Pearland 25 – Metrelle Taylor, Pasadena 24.67 – Gary Haynes, of three of the last four Na- a fi rst-half goal and then Tyler, undefeated this Rams’ juniors dominate East End tional Junior College Ath- added three others later as season, has remained in Christian Cleckley and sions. Alaja Sanni also ran ven Cypert, Marco Deleon, Manvel 22.20. letic Association national he guided San Jacinto to a the top spot in the latest Marquice Scott each rushed well with the ball Nicholas Esparza, Orion Scoring – Jacolbie Butler, Pearland 24 – Hayden Cole, Pearland 24 titles, cruised out to a 4-0 5-1 victory over Jackson- NJCAA poll. San Jacinto, for a pair of touchdowns as Others who played well Hererra, Damien Sotomay- lead en route to a 4-1 win. ville College Sept. 14. which climbed as high as the Ellington Rams’ junior on both sides of the ball or and Arturo Zamora. – Uriel Hill, Pasadena 24 – Reggie Turner, Memorial 24 – Reggie San Jacinto (5-1) got Ezequiel Amestoy No. 4 prior to its loss to Ty- team defeated the East End for the Rams included Tra- Rams Mario Barajas and Hemphill, Manvel 20 – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 20 – Zach Boegler, a late goal from O’Neal scored to open things for ler, is now at No. 7. Eagles 41-0 in week fi ve ac- vis Watson Jr., Salvador Giovanni Caballero were Moore to keep Tyler from San Jacinto in the game as San Jacinto will take to tion Sept. 14. Vargas, Zion Pineda, Fer- injured and did not play but Pearland 18 – Gary Haynes, Manvel 18, Jacoby Lewis, Pearland 18. the shutout win as the two Seoane delivered an assist. the road for the next fi ve Daniel Mateen had a nando Sifuentes, Nicholas cheered on their teammates Scoring by Kicking – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 20 – Julius Mon- teams opened Region XIV Later in the half, Seoane matches and will not return defensive takeaway for a Rojas, Omar Mateen, Zach- from the sideline. play at Coyote Field on the made it 2-0 with a goal. home until the second week touchdown, and Domenic ory Dehoyos, Kyle Button, The win allowed the tano, Manvel 13 – Chris Saldivar, Dobie 9 – Alfredo Garibay, Pasa- South campus. Jacksonville got within of October. Martinez, Leroy Rios had Damien Arellano, David Rams to improve to 2-2 this dena 8. Stuck with its fi rst loss 2-1 in the game before Seo- San Jacinto plays at multiple extra point conver- Cherry, Abel Condado, De- season.