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August 30, 2012 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 30 Labor Day closings set South Belt-Ellington Leader The Leader office will be closed Monday, San Jacinto gets state historical marker Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. Clear Brook City MUD More than 200 elected offi cials, community The marker dedication and unveiling ceremo- Historical Commission member and former San the city of Pasadena. The other four are the City The offices of Clear Brook City MUD will members, and former and current San Jacinto ny culminated a yearlong celebration throughout Jacinto College employee, recommended that the of Pasadena, Pasadena Independent School Dis- be closed Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. They College employees joined Chancellor Dr. Brenda the college in honor of its golden anniversary. college apply for a marker in honor of its golden trict, Allen Ranch, and Crown Hill Cemetery. will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 8 a.m. Hellyer and members of the Harris County His- The celebrations kicked off on Sept. 18, 2011, anniversary. A team of employees conducted his- The marker is located in front of the Interac- Payments may be left in the drop box located torical Commission to unveil an offi cial Texas with San Jacinto Day, and included campus ac- torical research and put together the application, tive Learning Center on the San Jacinto College on the drive-through side of the building. Historical Marker in honor of the college’s 50th tivities throughout the year, a gala that raised and the college was notifi ed in February 2011 of Central campus, located at 8060 Spencer High- Parker Williams Library anniversary, on Tuesday, Aug. 21. more than $200,000 for student scholarships, the marker award. The marker is just the fi fth in way in Pasadena. Parker Williams Branch Library, will also “This is truly an honor for San Jacinto Col- a family picnic for employees and this week’s be closed Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day. lege,” said Hellyer. “We have come from humble marker dedication and unveiling. Bracewell Neighborhood Library beginnings in a storefront in Pasadena to three Chris Varela, vice chair of the Harris County Bracewell Neighborhood Library, will be campuses and nine extension centers that serve Historical Commission, presented the college a Residents beware of West Nile closed Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. more than 30,000 students. The dedication of our proclamation on behalf of Emmett recognizing Harris County offi cials confi rmed another duce chances of contracting the West Nile virus. board of trustees, employees, and students, both Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, as San Jacinto Commu- West Nile virus-related death this past week, Mosquito-proof your property Fire scare at SJC past and present, has helped shape this incred- nity College District Day. San Jacinto College bringing the county total to three this year. * Remove or empty all outside containers that According to the Center for Disease Control, may hold water such as fl owerpots, tires and toys. A fire scare took place at San Jacinto ible institution for more than 50 years. I thank also received recognition from Gov. Rick Perry the number of West Nile cases in humans this * Birdbaths and pet water bowls should be College South Tuesday, Aug. 28. According to Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, the county and Houston City Councilmember Wanda Ad- year is four times higher than the national aver- changed at least twice a week. a SJC spokeswoman, someone pulled a fire commissioners and the historical commission ams of District D. age. Half of the more than 1,100 cases have been * Clean out gutters and make sure windows alarm after smelling a burning bagel, evacuat- for this great recognition and honor.” In late 2010, Anne Thomas, a Harris County reported in Texas. and doors have proper screening. ing the campus. Multiple students contacted Harris County has had 24 people infected, * Do not “feed” the storm drains. Sweep up the Leader through Facebook believing the with three fatalities. Most of the reported cases lawn clippings, leaves and tree limbs from side- ordeal was related to a pregnant woman fall- have been recorded in the northwest portion of walks and driveways and dispose of them prop- ing, but that incident was unrelated. Tate speaks on SJC’s 50th the county where crews have recently begun aer- erly. ial mosquito spraying to prevent its spread. Prevent mosquito breeding in boats Kirkwood South changes At press time, there have been no recorded * Cover boats and store in a covered place. Effective Sept. 1, the Kirkwood South has a cases of the virus in the South Belt community. * Drain any standing water and make sure the new management company, Crest Manage- According to Sandy Kachur, spokeswoman bilge pump is working. ment. Liz Trapolino will be the association for the Harris County Public Health & Envi- * Turn over canoes, kayaks and small boats to manager. Homeowners may contact her direct- ronmental Services Mosquito Control Division, store upside down. ly at 281-579-0761, Ext. 645, beginning Sept. areas are treated by the county only if there are Personal protection 1. The Kirkwood South homeowners’ associa- confi rmed cases of mosquito-borne diseases, Historically, in Harris County, July through tion will hold its next meeting Sept. 27 at such as the West Nile virus. September is the peak timeframe for disease Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 These types of diseases are primarily trans- transmission to humans. To reduce the likelihood Scarsdale, Suite 500. Trapolino looks forward mitted by the culex mosquito population. of being bitten by mosquitoes, practice personal to meeting the homeowners and developing a The Mosquito Control Division has 268 traps protective measures. working relationship with each resident. There spread throughout the county and routinely * When outdoors, use an insect repellent con- will be no further changes in the professional checks for disease. Once an area has a confi rmed taining the active ingredient DEET, Picaridin, oil support staff or vendors for Kirkwood South. case of WNV, it is sprayed three times a week, of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 and apply as di- A mailing from Crest Management will be while adjacent areas are sprayed once a week. rected on the label. forthcoming to Kirkwood South residents. While the county sprays only for disease-car- * If possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and Haywood Management is in the process of rying mosquitos, many local homeowners asso- long pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes transfering all records to Crest Management. ciations, including Riverstone Ranch, Sageglen are most active. and Ashley Pointe, do spray every other week. For more information or to view West Nile CBC MUD trash pickup The HCPHES offers the following tips to re- Harris County virus maps, visit www.hcphes.org. Residents living in the Clear Brook City MUD District will have regular trash service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. All Chamber clothes drive a big success trash should be at curbside no later than 7 a.m. San Jac math professor Jerry Tate is shown above speaking to fellow faculty and guests The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- more area schools. to ensure pickup on this day. Residents miss- at the unveiling of the college’s state historical marker Tuesday, Aug. 21, honoring the merce’s school clothes drive was a big success, According to chamber President Marie Flick- ing this regular trash pickup date will be ser- school’s 50th anniversary. Tate is the longest-tenured faculty member at the school. collecting more than 2,000 uniforms for elemen- inger, Mitchell went above the call of duty by viced on the next regularly scheduled pickup Beginning his career at SJC in 1968, Tate has taught all but six of 19 math courses the tary students at fi ve local Pasadena Independent personally washing nearly twenty loads of date of Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. college offers. He has served as mathematics department chair at the South campus, as School District campuses. clothes to ensure the used uniforms were clean well as division chair for the science, mathematics and physical education division. See “I’m very happy how the community respond- for the students. Leader in new location related photo on Page 2A. ed,” said Sally Mitchell, executive director of the “I’d like to thank the chamber committee for Copies of the South Belt-Ellington Leader chamber. “It was fabulous.” all of their hard work, especially Sally and Judy are now available in green containers outside Community members, local businesses, the (Harrison),” Flickinger said. “Without them, this both front doors at Foodtown on Scarsdale. Incumbents win Sageglen election Dobie band and others all pitched in to make the wouldn’t have been possible.” drive a success. Uniforms deemed too worn for students were Previously they were located inside the store. An election held at last week’s Sageglen Com- Scott also of Sageglen. Mitchell said the chamber plans to hold the donated to charity. See related photo on Page munity Association meeting resulted in both The election was monitored by Maddox, Scott drive again next year and hopes to expand it to 2A. PW Library sets events open board seats going to incumbents. (Cino was unable to attend due to scheduling The following events are set for the Parker Sageglen residents David Cino and Margaret confl icts) and two outside witnesses. Williams Library, Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. Maddox will both maintain their current posi- While the exact vote count was not released, On Saturday, Sept. 1, the workshop Internet tions on the board of directors. the Leader staff was told the results were deci- 5K run to honor 9/11 victims Safety for Children will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The two were being challenged by Nicole sive. The workshop will be presented in Vietnamese. The second annual Houston 9/11 Heroes “It’s a great honor to help with this run each Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Run – a 5K to honor fallen American heroes – year,” said race director Gregory Fremin. “We all Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 St. Luke’s holds groundbreaking will start at Ellington Airport, 11602 Aerospace know someone who’s lost a loved one, a family a.m. Thursday. Drive, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. member, or a friend serving in uniform in the last The Catholic Community of St. Luke The building on Hall Road until the construction is Sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation, 10 years. The 9/11 Heroes Run gives us a chance Girl Scout Rally Sept. 6 Evangelist will hold an offi cial groundbreaking completed. more than 50,000 Americans – including 25,000 to come together as a community to honor the ceremony at its new property across from South Attendees are asked to bring folding chairs registered runners – are expected to come out fallen and bring healing to families and friends Area girls ages 5 to 18 and their parents are Belt Elementary School, 1801 Riverstone Ranch and shovels. across the nation to run, volunteer, donate and who still grieve.” invited to a rally to learn more about Girl Road, on Saturday, Sept. 1. cheer, but most of all honor the men and women U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion visited Scouting and register for the upcoming year. A Mass will be held from 4 to 5:15 p.m., the who gave their lives on 9/11 and the servicemen Rescue One in New York City before leaving for The rally is Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6:30 to groundbreaking ceremony will take place from who have died since. his second tour in Iraq and came home with a 8:30 p.m. at The Gardens Houston, 12001 5:30 to 6 p.m., and food, music, fun and activi- Hughes Inspired by one Marine’s predeployment visit ball cap for his father that said “9/11 Never For- Beamer. Scouts are also looking for adults with New York City fi refi ghters, the 9/11 He- get.” Manion – a 2004 Naval Academy graduate ties will follow from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Hughes Riverstone Ranch who are interested in volunteer opportunities. The new facility will feature fi ve separate roes Run started as a small town event in sub- – was killed in combat just a few months later, buildings and will be built in phases. urban Philadelphia to honor all those who serve and his family dedicated themselves to honoring Dobie Open House set The fi rst building to be constructed will be a Melillo our country in uniform. That initial 5K race has the fallen by challenging the living and starting Middle School grown to more than 35 runs this year, including the 9/11 Heroes Run. Dobie Open House is scheduled for Monday, 10,000-square-foot multipurpose building with Blackhawk Sept. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. meeting spaces. Additional buildings include an races in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guam, Italy, England Runners can register at www.911heroesrun. St. Luke’s and a ship in the Persian Gulf. com and www.eventbrite.com. adult formation center, a new parish hall with Property VFW, AL host breakfast youth facilities, an administrative space and a South Belt church. Elementary Frank Burns VFW Post 5619 and American The church will continue to use its current road dead ends Legion Post 490, 11702 Galveston Road, will Morgan studies in Turkey host a free breakfast Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 10 a.m. All senior citizens are invited. Menu consists of scrambled eggs, bacon, sau- Apartment fi re kills new mother sage, biscuits, “SOS” gravy, assorted fruit, The mother of a 2-week-old baby who was found her collapsed on the fl oor. She was rushed doughnuts, kolaches, coffees, milk and orange pulled from her burning apartment Thursday, to a hospital in critical condition and later died. juice. RSVP to 281-481-1179 if possible. The Aug. 23, died after she went back inside in an The infant was not injured, and is reportedly event is sponsored by VFW Post 5619 and attempt to save her dogs. now staying with his grandmother, who was also American Legion Post 490. Houston Fire Department offi cials say the able to escape from the fi re. two-alarm blaze broke out about 1:10 a.m. at Other residents suffered minor injuries caused Baseball fundraiser set the Southpoint apartments in the 12800 block of by jumping off their second-story balconies to Dobie baseball will hold its third annual Roydon at Featherwood. escape the blaze. golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8 Neighbors were able to help Carrie Jordan, 38, Four units were destroyed by the fi re. Several a.m. at Country Place Golf Course in Pearland. and her infant son, Nicholas, escape the fl ames, others were damaged. Anyone may register teams of four with the but when the woman went back inside to retrieve At press time, the cause of the blaze was still Dobie Diamond Club by calling 713-724- her dogs, she did not return. Firefi ghters said they under investigation. 5873. Cost per player is $80 which includes lunch. Deadline for registration is Sept. 15. Adams to hold town hall meeting CBC extends deadline Houston City Councilmember Wanda Adams Engineering Department will be on hand to dis- Clear Brook City MUD has extended its will hold a town hall meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, cuss the ReBuild Houston initiative, which is deadline on accepting nominations and photo- in the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Build- aimed at rebuilding the city’s drainage and street graphs for the 2013 calendar. The office is ing at San Jacinto College South, beginning at 7 infrastructure. seeking residents who have remodeled, updated p.m. A presentation will also be given by represen- or re-landscaped their home or feel they have The meeting will mark Adams’ fi rst local func- tatives from the city’s Department of Neighbor- an interesting residence in general. The office tion since her District D incorporated most of the hoods Division (formerly Neighborhood Protec- Former Sageglen resident Ann Morgan, daughter of Bill Morgan and Sandy Morgan, has received very few submissions. Let CBC South Belt community due to redistricting. tion Corps). MUD show off one’s talents. Name and address recently returned from a nearly year long trip to Turkey, where she studied artifacts as At the meeting, Adams will discuss upcoming A question-and-answer session will follow part of her University of Texas dissertation work. A 2001 Clear Brook graduate, Morgan can be omitted, if desired. Send submissions to projects in the area, as well as city endeavors that the presentations. [email protected] by Sept. 20. For more is shown above in the old city of Mardin in southeast Turkey overlooking the Tigris River are already under way. For more information, call Adams’ offi ce at Valley. See related story, photos on Page 3A. information, call Chris Clark at 281-484-1562. Representatives from the Public Works and 832-393-3001. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 30, 2012 Readers’ Opinions The Rallying Point Deaths and a strong private sector; in short, a Velasquez says mind champion of freedom and personal respon- Richard Gilbert bunker for the liftoff of Apollo Charles “Rich” sibility. Going overboard on executive order 11 and 15 and was part of the your own business He was also a champion of school Recently President Obama issued an Ex- ernment to take over all electrical power, “Bert” Cagle team that got the astronauts Miller Who does this Ms. Nita Haywood think choice. Indeed, one of his most enduring ecutive Order that you should know about. gas, petroleum, fuels, and minerals. home safely in Apollo 13. she is? As a resident of Clearbrook City legacies is The Friedman Foundation for This order gives an unprecedented level of * Executive Order 11000 allows the gov- After a life as a rocket MUD, I am appalled that this person is cost- Educational Choice, a true leader in the authority to the President and the federal ernment to mobilize civilians into work bri- scientist, Cagle retired to the ing me and my MUD district money to sat- effort to expand the rights of students and government to take over all the fundamental gades under government supervision. greater Rosanky, Texas, area. isfy her vindictive behavior. parents across the country. parts of our economy - in the name of nation- * Executive Order 11001 allows the gov- In retirement, he took up the Why does Ms Nita Haywood think she Over the last several years, the Friedman al security - in times of national emergency. ernment to take over all health education life of a cowboy by hunting needs to poke her nose into MUD district Foundation has seen its school choice This means all of our water re- and welfare functions. deer and raising longhorn business that is of no concern to her, she is advocacy start to pay off in a big way. Many sources, construction services and materials * Executive Order 11002 designates the cattle. Throughout his life, he states have instituted sweeping choice (steel, concrete, etc.), our civil transportation Postmaster General to operate a national not a resident of Clearbrook City Mud. How system, food and health resources, our en- registration of all persons. enjoyed spending time with is it possible that someone, who is not a reform. his family, building model Florida has an education tax credit pro- ergy supplies including oil and natural gas * Executive Order 11003 allows the gov- resident of our MUD district, who obviously – even farm equipment – can be taken over ernment to take over all airports and aircraft, rockets and fi xing things has a vendetta against its employees and gram that grows yearly so long as participa- around the house. tion numbers approach their allotted cap. In by the President and his cabinet secretaries. including commercial aircraft. elected officials, be allowed to demand The Government can also draft U.S. citizens * Executive Order 11004 allows the Hous- Computers were a spe- information at the cost of our tax payer’s 2010, Indiana instituted the nation’s largest into the military and force U.S. citizens to ing and Finance Authority to relocate and es- cial passion of Cagle’s, as he money, my money. first-year voucher program; participating fulfi ll "labor requirements" for the purposes tablish new locations for populations. schools immediately out-performed public even built his own comput- I am outraged and so should the rest of of "national defense." There is not even any * Executive Order 11005 allows the gov- ers well before the computer our Clearbrook City MUD taxpayers. I can schools on the ISTEP test, their equivalent Congressional oversight, only briefi ngs are ernment to take over railroads, inland water- to the Texas STAAR exam. And recently, craze began. He also enjoyed find better ways to put our tax money to required. ways, and public storage facilities. Richard Gilbert “Bert” emailing everyone his jokes, use. Shame on you Nita Haywood. Mine Louisiana instituted a massive statewide By issuing this as an Executive Order * Executive Order 11049 assigns emer- Cagle, 74, formerly of South musings, “true stories” and Charles “Rich” Miller, 73, your own business!! Clearbrook City Mud choice program that included education the President puts the federal government gency preparedness function to federal de- Belt, died Sunday, Aug. 26, died on Sunday, Aug. 19, resident, Sylvia Velasquez vouchers and a “parent-trigger” law, which above the law, which, in a democracy, is partments and agencies, consolidating 21 general wisdom on life. 2012. He was born on March Moving to Rosanky, the 2012, at Friendship Haven would give parents the right to step in and never supposed to happen. As President operative Executive Orders issues over a 29,1938. Cagle met the love institute change if their children’s public and Commander in Chief of the Armed fi fteen-year period. family joined Rosanky Bap- Rehab Clinic after a battle Public invited to school is failing. Forces, he has the Constitutional authority * Executive Order 11051 specifi es the re- of his life at the University of tist Church, where he served with dementia and Parkin- For its part, Texas still has a long way to to issue executive orders. And while similar sponsibility of the Offi ce of Emergency Plan- Colorado and married Claire as a deacon, chair of the fi - son’s disease. He lived in the women’s conference go when it comes to the parental empower- orders have been made before by presidents ning and gives authorization to put all Execu- Dent on June 14, 1958. After nance committee, and a choir Sagemont area for more than graduating with an electrical Gulf Meadows Church invites you to the ment and freedom that the Friedman from Eisenhower and Reagan to Clinton and tive Orders into effect in times of increased singer, which was a special 24 years. Wondrous Women’s Conference to be held Foundation has championed. There is no George Bush – it has never been done to international tensions and economic or fi - engineering degree, he began love of his. Miller is survived by his September 14-15, 2012. The theme is His reason for us not to be a leader in this this extent. nancial crisis. working for Boeing’s aero- Cagle is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sondra Promise To You, focusing on the love that arena, and yet the fact of the matter is that It is still unclear why this order was signed * Executive Order 11310 grants authority space division which took the Miller; mother-in-law Char- now, and what the consequences are for our to the Department of Justice to enforce the wife, Claire; their son, Com- God has for each person. Let me recount parental options for educating their children couple all over the country. missioner Jack Cagle and wife lotte O’Loughlin; daughter are very limited in Texas. nation – especially during times of peace. plans set out in Executive Orders, to institute Cagle began his rocket Julie Mellor and family; son what inspired this conference: “As I traveled This type of Martial Law imposes a govern- Industrial support, to establish judicial and Janet, their daughter Cathy back from Israel to Philadelphia earlier this While Texas does have both district and science career working on the and husband Dana Moore; Richard Miller and family; open-enrollment charter schools, it caps ment takeover on U.S. citizens that is typi- legislative liaison, to control all aliens, to op- year, I was experiencing tiredness and cally reserved for national emergencies, not erate penal and correctional institutions, and Bomarc Missile in Seattle, daughter Catherine LaCount the latter at 215 statewide. This cap is not and fi ve grandchildren: Rich- excitement at the same time. To go from the in a time of relative peace. to advise and assist the President. Wash. While there, he and ard Cagle, Drew Moore, Vic- and family; daughter Marcy Holy Land to such a historical city in meeting the demands of parents and stu- There have been over 900 Executive Or- * Executive Order 11921 allows the Fed- Claire had a son, Cactus Jack Delahoussaye and family; dents; at last count, the Texas Charter toria Cagle, Daniel Moore America was definitely inspiring and ders put forth from Obama, and he is not eral Emergency Preparedness Agency to Cagle. He continued to work and Elizabeth Cagle. son John Miller and family; thoughts of freedom, democracy, human School Association showed a wait list of even through his fi rst term yet. They have the develop plans to establish control over the for Boeing, when he began The funeral service will and nine grandchildren and rights, education, women’s rights and the 56,000 students to enter the state’s charter effect of creating a martial law control cover- mechanisms of production and distribution to follow the space program. be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, four great-grandchildren. future of both countries filled my mind and schools. Significantly raising or eliminating ing most everything in our country. Here is a of energy sources, wages, salaries, credit, His fi rst stop was Huntsville, the charter hard cap would allow new char- Aug. 30, 2012, at SouthPark Miller was born and raised heart. short list of just a few recently issued Execu- and the fl ow of money in U.S. fi nancial insti- Ala., where daughter Cathy in Eastvale, Penn., by parents I wanted to see the Liberty Bell with its ter schools to meet that demand, and hope- tive Orders you might fi nd interesting: tutions in any undefi ned national emergency. Funeral Home in Pearland fully eliminate the waiting list over time. was born. The space program with interment following. Mary and Clarence Miller. inscription: “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout * Executive Order 10990 allows the Gov- It also provides that when the president de- then took the family to New all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof” Beyond that, vouchers and education ernment to take over all modes of transpor- clares a state of emergency, Congress can- Send memorials to Rosan- When he was young, he was tax credits are expanding in many other tation and control of highways and sea- not review the action for six months. Orleans for a short time be- ky Baptist Church Building passionate about woodwork- (Leviticus 25:10), Betsy Ross’ home, the fore his work in Houston. first Post Office started by Benjamin Franklin, states, but they do not even exist in Texas. ports. Please write, or call, your Congressional Fund, 2160 FM-535, Rosan- ing and building things with monuments to heroes who played important This is despite the documented successes * Executive Order 10995 allows the gov- representatives and let them know of your While in Houston, Cagle ky, TX 78953. his hands. He also loved to roles in our revolution: Robert Morris and of the voucher program in San Antonio’s ernment to seize and control the communi- concern with the number of Executive Or- worked on the Apollo space travel, but his one true pas- Haym Solomon, the Quaker church where Edgewood ISD. cation media. ders being issued, and the need and intent program and then on the space sion was serving his country. William Penn worshipped but also the new Studies showed that students who par- * Executive Order 10997 allows the gov- of them. Gary Waits shuttle. He was in the front Justin Robert After graduating from Cit- Jewish Museum in Philadelphia, where I ticipated in the privately-funded Horizon rus College at the top of his learned more about the journey of American scholarship program during its 10-year Woods class and as a member of the Jews, a story that has everything to do with existence had a greatly enhanced chance dean’s list, Miller became a renewal, hard work, hardship, and success to both graduate high school and attend SJC gets historical marker civil engineer. He then decid- in the midst of difficulty. college. Indeed, the Edgewood school dis- ed to join the U.S. military. After visiting these places, I went straight trict benefitted from the program’s imple- Miller enlisted in the to the gift shop in the museum (as any good mentation, as it also influenced a popula- Army in 1957, and four years woman would) and saw a beautiful silver tion boom that increased property values in later, he was honorably dis- the area. ring with an inscription in Hebrew that charged, and then enlisted caught my eye. It read: “I am my Beloved’s In short, it was a highly successful experiment in school choice that Texas has in the U.S. Air Force where and HE IS MINE.” A flash of understanding he remained for eight years. rushed through my brain and I felt I had yet to replicate. Every year, Texas falls fur- “caught” something. (Yes, I did purchase the ther behind states that have chosen to give After the Air Force, he joined ring.) What came to me so clearly was that their parents and students the right to the National Guard as well as if I can surrender myself to an Almighty God school choice. the Reserves. who actually cares for me deeply and has I encourage you to take some time this A memorial service will proven it so eloquently in Scripture, then He week to learn about the Friedman Foun- be held at 6:30 p.m. Thurs- will also become mine! I am my Beloved’s dation for Educational Choice. Not only is it day, Aug. 30, 2012, at Niday eyes, I belong to Him, love Him, want to do an excellent way to honor the legacy of one Funeral Home in Houston. His will. That in turn triggers a reaction and of America’s greatest economic minds, it’s a He says He becomes mine too. great resource for learning about school Justin Robert Woods, 28, The act of surrendering to someone, of choice and what more of such could do for died on Thursday, Aug. 23, William yielding and trusting has everything to do Texas parents and students. 2012. He was born on Feb. with the depth of our understanding of their Texas is a leader in so many aspects of 20, 1984, in Houston, Texas. Douglas Britton love for us. It is a huge trust issue. policy and economic vitality, which makes it Woods was a graduate of Dear ones, this understanding settles mind-boggling that we continue to trail Dobie High School, where every situation, tragedy, difficulty and chal- other states when it comes to school he served as drum captain lenge any one of us, male or female, young choice. Let us take a cue from Milton for the Longhorn Marching or young at heart could possibly face. You Friedman’s vision for a free, competitive Band. Never turning down an and God are a majority and if He is with you education market and establish the Lone opportunity for a new adven- there is nothing you cannot overcome. Star State as a leader in this arena. ture, he enlisted and served I want to welcome ALL in the community James Golsan four years in the United to this year’s Wondrous Conference, His NOTE: James Golsan is policy analyst for States Navy, thus becoming a Promise to You! Our Conference will be the Center for Education Policy with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a non- world traveler. casual, intimate and relevant to today’s Upon his discharge from issues in people’s lives. profit, free-market research institute based San Jacinto College was presented an offi cial Texas His- San Jacinto College; Marie Flickinger, chair, San Jacinto in Austin. He may be reached at jgolsan@ active duty, Woods went on to I cannot wait to get to know you. Come torical Marker on Tuesday, Aug. 21, honoring the col- College Board of Trustees; Jay Guerrero, representing complete a bachelor’s degree share this special time with us at GMC, texaspolicy.com. lege’s 50th anniversary. Shown above at the unveiling U.S. Sen. John Cornyn; Brad Hance, member, San Ja- in professional aeronautics together with Ayiesha Woods, Shari Hicks are, left to right, Barbara Eaves, Harris County Histori- cinto College Board of Trustees; Mike Sullivan, Houston May, Mary Ann Markarian and others. I from Embry Riddle Universi- Bay Area Turning cal Commission; Shelby Cantrell, Harris County Histor- City Councilmember, District E; Keith Sinor, member, ty. Continuing with his naval have a feeling you’ll never be the same.” ical Commission; Debra Blalock-Sloan, Harris County San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; Larry Wilson, I, along with my husband, Pastor Joe career, he became a commis- Point staying in area Historical Commission; Chris Varela, Harris County secretary, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; David sioned offi cer and completed Keenan, am Senior Pastor at GMC. William Douglas Britton, Christian performing artist, Ayiesha In relation to the announced possible Historical Commission; Anne Thomas, Harris County Matthews, representing Harris County Precinct 1 Com- the fl ight training program at Woods, has earned both Grammy & Dove closure of New Horizons in Baytown, we Historical Commission, Carolyn Farmer, Harris County missioner El Franco Lee. See related story and photo on NAS Pensacola Training Air- 87, died Saturday, Aug. 25, nominations. Pastor Shari Hicks May is pas- have received calls from concerned sup- Historical Commission; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, Page 1A. Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao wing 5. 2012. He was born March 22, sionate about sharing God’s love in a self- porters fearing that Bay Area Turning Point Woods is survived by his 1925. less, life-giving way. is also vulnerable to closure. Please know wife, Allison Woods; parents, Britton was a shining ex- Mary Ann Markarian is an internationally that this is not the case. We are very solid Michael and Teresa Woods ample of the “Greatest Gen- renowned minister, frequently seen on TBN and continue to serve our community to the San Jac presents melodrama dinner show and Bill and Cheryl Mark- eration” men and women and Daystar television. fullest. This morning we have 58 residents land; siblings, Lindsey, Nich- who fought not for fame and To register ($25) or for more information, in shelter and our non-residential services The San Jacinto College Dinner show productions visational play in which the a town postal office and turn recognition in World War II, Central theater and film de- will take place on Sept. 7 audience is encouraged to it into a saloon. olas and Courtney Markland, contact us at (713)991-5683 or www.gulfme are available 24-hours daily. Just today I and Christine and Sydney but because it was the right partment will present The and 8, with dinner at 6:30 shout their support of the The cost of admission for adowschurch.org. Pastor Becky Keenan was informed that our violence prevention Hudson; and many other fam- thing to do. NOTE: Keenan is a sought-after confer- curriculum has been chosen as a part of a Perils of Truely Sweet, an in- and curtain at 7:30 p.m. hero, and disapproval of the play-only shows is $10 per Survivors include his wife model for other programs throughout the ily members and friends. ence speaker who also has the unique gift teractive melodrama dinner The show will be held in villain by showering him person. The admission cost Visitation will be held of 66 years, Marjory Garner of interpretation. She regularly interprets State of Texas. show that invites audience the Powell Arena Theatre on with boos, hisses, and pop- for dinner show productions Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, Britton; children, Nancy Giles for Pastor John Hagee of Cornerstone However, the shelter center in Baytown, members to join the fun and the Central campus, located corn. is $15 per person ($13 for and husband John, Gwen Church in San Antonio and is the Spanish New Horizons, is experiencing financial from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forest participate in live theater. at 8060 Spencer Highway. In The Perils of Truely San Jacinto College students Park East Funeral Home, Leever and husband Craig, voice of international speaker and author challenges and has temporarily closed Play-only productions This is the college’s 19th Sweet, the villain is at it and employees). To make and Bill Britton; grandchil- Joyce Meyer. down their shelter. In concert with our cli- 21620 Gulf Freeway in Web- ent-centered philosophy of ensuring victims will be staged on Sept. 5 and year to present a dinner show again. This time it’s Larson reservations, call the box of- ster. dren, Laura Morgan and hus- of domestic violence and sexual assault 6, with a 7:30 p.m. curtain. melodrama, a type of impro- Blacklash trying to take over fice at 281-476-1828. The funeral service will be band Dan, Britton Leever and Fields wants to know receive services Bay Area Turning Point is Friday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m., wife Tara, and Casey Leever; handling portions of 24 hour emergency also at Forest Park East Fu- great-grandchildren, Britton where lottery $$s are accompaniment calls to sustain victim ser- neral Home. Leever Jr.; brother James Hey! Texans. vices in Baytown during this period. Chamber delivering uniforms (Johanna) Brundage; sister What is going on with our school’s cut- Throughout the region, domestic and sexu- Doris (Jack) Kimbro; South ting teachers pay, laying off school employ- al violence programs have rallied their Belt relativess: nephew Dr. ees. Schools being shut down because of resources so that victims of domestic and Leader B.J. Garner and wife Laura, not enough Texas money to keep them up sexual violence in the Baytown area have and niece Jimmie Sue Orth to date with A.C./Heating – old equipment. continuous access to services and safety. and husband Richard. Now, reducing our (school busses) for I have included a press release following obituary Britton was a native son transporting our kids. Something wrong in my letter that will share additional informa- of Waco and member of the Austin. What happened to all the money tion. Waco High Class of 1942, a that is suplyed by the Tx lottry? All this Please know that Bay Area Turning Point policy graduate of Baylor University money was to be for better school’s. If we is a sustainable organization where your (BBA) Class of 1948, a U.S. look at all the tax income we have in this investment of financial and volunteer sup- Obituaries submit- Air Force pilot who served in ‘state’ we should have the best school in port helps to forge our strong foundation. World War II, a retired major America. Look at all the income from our We value our community that has answered, ted to the Leader and continues to respond to, our call for of the U.S. Air Force Reserve chemical plants – Lottry, Churches’ tax pay- are published free in 1976, and an accountant ers. A lot of money is going to the people in support as we continue to save and trans- ‘Austin’ that runs this state. Rember – when form shattered lives. In fact, come on out on of charge. There for Texaco for 34 years. we voted the lottry in how much money it Oct.r 20th as we celebrate another year of A memorial service was was to bring in for our school’s. There is no making a difference with you at our side. must be a South held Wednesday, Aug. 29, ‘reason’ for the State of Texas to have ‘poor’ We will have three fabulous entertainers, a 2012, at Heritage Baptist schools for our kids. Nita Fields variety of food, dancing and silent and live Belt connection. Church in Missouri City. auctions. You will want to register soon and Obituaries are ed- Memorial donations may Golsan: Friedman be a part of the fun! Visit www.bayareaturn- be sent to: Heritage Bap- ingpoint.org for details. ited to conform to tist Church Building Fund Have a great weekend and for parents, a (Attn: Kitchen Fund), 2223 and school choice smooth start to the first week of the new the Leader style. FM-1092, Missouri City, TX Milton Friedman would have turned 100 school year. Diane Savage 77459. this week. As one of the most influential President and CEO economic thinkers of the 20th century, he is Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. - Saving & known as a proponent of the free market Transforming Lives Since 1991 CORL & HERSH MEMORIALS, LLC

Dobie band parents meet • Monuments • Caskets • Vases The Dobie Band Parent Organization will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. in the • Benches • Cremation Urns • Statues band hall. All band parents are urged to attend. • Vaults • Pre-need Planning • Funerals • Grief Counseling Dobie sets 25th reunion The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Grimaldo (assistant principal), Beverly Bolton The Dobie Class of 1987 will hold its 25th reunion on Oct. 13, 2012, at South recently delivered school uniforms to students at (principal), Beverly Medina and Tara Merida 832-230-5719 Shore Harbour Resort. Meador Elementary, as part of its inaugural cloth- (counselor/parent coordinator). See related story For more information, call Jim or Lauretta Massicott at 281-468-9720 or send ing drive. Pictured above at the school are, left to on Page 1A. 2205 N. Main St., Suite C • Pearland, TX 77581 email to [email protected]. right, Ruth Rabago, Sally Mitchell, Veronica Photo by Marie Flickinger [email protected] Thursday, August 30, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Maritime training leads to career opportunities McDonald, Maricle at kickoff with great pay for high school graduates With just a fraction of the ment division. “The maritime off and the opportunities maritime training center on guard High School, has basi- ticulation agreement with maritime workforce younger industry is one of those rare to quickly advance,” said Highway 225 in Pasadena. cally grown up around mari- Texas A&M University at than 25 years of age, the in- industries where students can Gordie Keenan, vice presi- The college also offers on- ners because his parents own Galveston to pursue a mari- dustry looks to garner more go to a maritime trade school, dent of training and creden- line courses to La Porte High a boat. He’s always had his time administration degree. interest for jobs up for grabs like ours, and go to work at tialing with Higman Marine School students in Interna- mind set on a career in busi- For current mariner cer- as the nation’s largest port for age 18, or they may study in Services. “The industry is in tional Business and Logis- ness, until now. tification, companies send imports anticipates an over- our new associate degree pro- continual need for new mari- tics. These courses receive in- “It’s nice to know about their maritime crews to the whelming amount of traffic. gram and start a little higher, ners. In their daily routines, structional support from their the options available in this college’s maritime training Industry training demands or they can pursue a four-year students are exposed to many high school’s global business industry,” said Howard. “Be- center for U.S. Coast Guard- across the Houston region bachelor’s degree program at types of careers like doctors, instructor. fore now, I was pretty set on approved training. The center are rising in preparation for a federal maritime academy teachers, engineers, etc., and Ngoc Minh Nguyen, a studying business. But after is guided and supported by an the 2014 expansion of the and start as an officer. Any there are few opportunities to 12th-grader from DeBakey learning about maritime ad- advisory committee of indus- Panama Canal. With less than one of these routes will get be exposed to the maritime High School for Health Pro- ministration, I’m now look- try leaders. 1 percent of the workforce a mariner where he or she professions. Students are fessions, recently attended ing in that direction and con- In the coming years, a barely reaching their mid- wants to go in this industry.” unaware of the opportunities the Maritime Venture Camp sidering going to college for San Jacinto College maritime 20s, according to a WorkBoat A variety of onshore and available.” at the college to learn about this.” facility will be built on 13 magazine study, and more offshore positions exist with- Programs and camps the various careers that exist San Jacinto College offers acres at the Port of Houston than half of workers near- in maritime, from deckhand designed to increase interest within the industry. While her programs and courses de- to house multiple classrooms, ing retirement age, the need to able bodied seaman, and San Jacinto College has mind is set on studying medi- signed to usher new workers engineering labs, RADAR, to certify more mariners be- making captain can be at- developed a maritime dual cine, she’s now considering into the maritime industry. Automatic Radar Position- comes increasingly apparent. tainable after five years along credit career interest certifi- serving as a physician aboard Options available for high ing Aid, Electronic Chart “We must get the next with a $100,000 paycheck cate, a 15-credit hour tech- a hospital ship. school graduates include an Display and Information generation interested in the for those who work their way nical certificate designed to “I want to be a doctor but Associate of Applied Science System, Global Maritime many careers maritime has up in the ranks, according to give high school students an this is another avenue to work in maritime technology for Distress and Safety System, to offer,” said Capt. Mitch Schacter. Opportunities like introductory look at maritime as a physician in maritime,” those interested in working and advanced navigation Local South Belt candidates Chris McDonald (Harris County Constable Schacter, director of the col- these go relatively unknown and the careers available to said Nguyen. “Also, I used on a vessel in an operations labs together with the indus- Precinct 2) and Chuck Maricle (Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1) lege’s maritime training pro- to high school students. them in the industry. The to think that the maritime in- capacity, an Associate of try's newest interactive, full attended the Victory 2012 Harris County Kickoff for the Republican Party gram through the Continuing “The maritime trades of- program is held during after- dustry was more for men but Applied Science degree for mission ship, towboat, and of Texas on Aug. 20. The event was hosted by victory chairman Harris Coun- and Professional Develop- fer great pay, generous time school hours at the college’s have learned that there are cargo handling/logistics, and tugboat simulators. ty Judge Ed Emmett at the county GOP headquarters, 3311 Richmond Ave. equal opportunities for both an introduction to ships and For more information in Houston. Speakers at the event were U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Ted Cruz men and women in this in- shipping course for students about the San Jacinto College (Republican nominee for U.S. Senate), Emmett, Republican party of Texas dustry.” to earn their associate degree maritime program, visit cpd. chair Steve Munisteri and Harrris County GOP Chair Jared Woodfi ll. Joshua Howard, a 12th- in business administration sanjac.edu/maritime or www. Photo by Dan McCool Teacher climbs the wall grader from Carnegie Van- and take advantage of an ar- sanjac.edu/areas-study. Morgan studies Turkish ruins Former resident travels abroad Former Sageglen resident was fond of her new sur- “I have always had really Ann Morgan recently re- roundings. good teachers,” Morgan said. turned from a once-in-a-life- “The city has very positive Following her graduation time-trip to Istanbul, where energy,” Morgan said. “The from Brook, Morgan enrolled she studied artifacts as part of people were very friendly at Indiana University Bloom- her University of Texas dis- and helpful. They had a gen- ington, where she studied Lat- sertation work. uine interest in meeting new in and classical archeology. A 2001 graduate of Clear people.” Morgan hopes to fi nish her Brook High School, Morgan Morgan said the city was dissertation by next summer. traveled to Turkey, where she easy to get around in and Her long-term plan is to then spent nearly a year, as part of had a thriving music and art teach Latin, archeology or a fellowship program offered scene. She further said it was Roman history at the univer- by the Research Center for populated by several expatri- sity level. Anatolian Civilizations Cen- ates who were there teaching Morgan is the daughter of ter for Archaeology. others to speak English. South Belt residents Bill and Morgan spent most of The postgraduate student Sandy Morgan. Bill Morgan is her time abroad in the city said she was inspired to fol- a member of the Clear Brook of Ephesus studying Roman low her current path of study City Municipal Utility District remains. Morgan’s expertise while taking Latin in high board of directors, and Sandy Kimberly King, a physical education teacher with Pasadena Independent is urbanism inside the Ro- school. In fact, she credits her Morgan chairs the physical School District Special Programs, tries out a new climbing wall during a man Empire. While there, Brook Latin teacher Mary education department at San she studied statue bases and Lacy as being her mentor. Jacinto College South. safety demonstration at Lomax Middle School. Thanks to a Carol White sculptural displays to deter- PEP Grant, climbing walls have been installed in the gyms of each of the mine how local elites once district’s eight middle schools for use by students during their P.E. classes. Ann Morgan is shown above with one of the local village children in front of presented themselves to the King’s KidsTM Photo submitted the Roman cisterns of Dara, an ancient city in southeastern Turkey. general public. The budding archeologist Academy Conference on Houston Port Region growth The Kids Who Explore Excellence Petrochemical and mari- conference Thursday, Sept. natural gas in the U.S. im- pected increases in port activ- time executives discuss 6, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. pacts petrochemical plant ex- ity, while a panel of maritime 1108240824 KKingspoint,ingspoint, HHouston,ouston, TXTX economic factors expected at the Pasadena Convention pansion in the Greater Hous- executives discusses growth to drive regional economic Center. ton region, as well as how in- in the shipping and logistics Providing Professional Day Care in a growth in the next few years The conference examines dustry growth, a rebounding business. during an economic outlook how abundant and accessible economy and expansion of Gulf Winds and Buffalo Christian Environment Since 1994 the Panama Canal drive Port Marine executives join Capt. of Houston growth. Bill Diehl, Greater Houston Pastor Thelma Slayton, Director In addition to economic Port Bureau president, on the • Transportation Available To & From End of Summer forecasts and projections of maritime panel. capital investment for the re- Executives from Exxon- Area Schools (PISD) Haircut Special gion’s growth, the conference Mobil, LyondellBasell and • Open Mon.- Fri. - 6 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. explores public policy issues Shell answer questions re- second haircut FREE that could impact economic garding expected industry • Nutritional Program Provides Walk-ins & appointments growth. projects and related construc- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks . Rep. Pete Olson opens the tion, maintenance and opera- Men, women & children conference with a review of tions jobs created from more • We Accept N.C.I./Worksource Ask for Mandi Gulledge federal regulation and activ- than $10 billion of announced ity that can promote a pro- new projects and plant expan- For Information Call, 713-948-0443 HHairair CareCare GallerieGallerie business environment. Leon- sions in the greater Houston No registration fee Call or Text for Appt. 11211 Sageglen ard D. Waterworth, Port of region. Former Sageglen resident Ann Morgan is shown above in front of the Li- 713-542-9524 Houston, TX 77089 Houston executive director, Dow Chemical’s Earl brary of Celsus in the Roman city of Ephesus. Photo submitted August 27-September 28, 2012 shares plans to handle ex- Continued on Page 4A

No Job Too Small! No Job Too Small! Call For Information Call For Information Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 30, 2012 CCISD students Mother, daughter Over The Back Fence by Jan earn rodeo crowns develop honor code The Superintendent’s High students in CCISD including: School Student Advisory • A student shall receive a WELCOME TO THE WORLD, CJ! SCHOOL DAZE Sept. 3. A special birthday wish is sent to Council recently developed “0” for the school work, and Carl John “CJ” Turnquist was born at The following personnel and staff mem- Amy Whalen Sept. 4. an honor code. The students is subject to a “U” in con- 8:13 a.m. at Texas Woman’s Hospital on bers of the Pasadena Independent School Dobie High believe their academic integ- duct and disciplinary action July 10, 2012. He was 22 inches long and District celebrate birthdays Aug. 30 through Blow out the birthday candles on Aug. rity is being challenged in the (including ineligibility in the weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Proud parents Sept. 5. 30 for Rosa Jasso and Trent Morgan. A face of high stakes testing and next contest/game). reports of periodic cheating. • There will be no retakes are C. Eric Turnquist and Melissa Hulin Atkinson Elementary birthday wish is sent to Emma Freyre Sept. The advisory council is made for students who cheat. Turnquist, a 1991 graduate of Dobie High Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to 1. Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to up of students from every high • Students who are en- School. CJ is also welcomed by big sister Belva Alaniz Sept. 3. Caleb Hernandez Sept. 2. Gregory Mitchell school in Clear Creek Inde- rolled in advanced academic Carolyn and proud grandparents Marlon Frazier Elementary marks a birthday Sept. 3. pendent School District. courses (Pre-AP/AP) will be and Arleen Hulin of Sageglen and John and Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to FACEBOOK FRIENDS BIRTHDAYS “The students who created immediately removed from Kathy Turnquist of Magnolia. Maria Arriaga Sept. 3. The Leader sends a happy birthday wish this new honor code demon- the advanced academic course LAURA SENT BIRTHDAY WISHES Moore Elementary to its Facebook friends who celebrated birth- strated a great deal of courage and placed in the next lower Laura Garner will celebrate her birth- Sept. 2 is the day for a birthday cake for days recently: to take a moral stand on an is- level class. day Wednesday, Sept. 5. Best wishes are Veronica Rangel. Birthday wishes are sent Monday, Aug. 27 – Cody Giles, Dwaine sue that has generated plenty • A student is not eligible sent from husband B.J., daughters Jennifer to Viet Lam Sept. 4. Wyman and Kevin Martinez; Tuesday, of publicity, said Superinten- for any final exam exemption. Johnson and Julie Martin, grandchildren South Belt Elementary Aug. 28 – Yvonne Ramirez, Adra Brown, dent Greg Smith, Ph.D., “All • A documented finding of Allison, Ana and Olivia, and Laura’s patients Enjoying a birthday Aug. 31 is Courtney Stephanie Hamilton and Michele Bryant; intermediate and high school academic dishonesty shall be and friends. Moran. The day for a cake for Amy Otwell Wednesday, Aug. 29 – Claudia Herrera, students will be asked to sign reported on the student’s col- A CENTRAL HARDWARE BIRTHDAY is Sept. 3. A birthday greeting is sent to Thu Brenda Marshall and Christina Gebara. the honor code at the start of lege application. Ron Williams begins the month with a Duong Sept. 4. Facebook friends celebrating after the each school year.” The entire code and conse- birthday Saturday, Sept. 1. Birthday greetings Stuchbery Elementary Leader comes out are: The group created con- quences can be found online are sent to Ron from his family, Central Ace On Aug. 30, John Jordan has a birth- Thursday, Aug. 30 – Rebecca Norris- sequences they believe will at www.ccisd.net. CCISD sec- Hardware employees and his friends at the day. Celebrating a birthday Sept. 4 is Anita Peake, Ryssa Bebee, Tracy Schwerdtfeger, serve as a deterrent to a vio- ondary students were asked to Leader. Guerrero. Bobby Burton, Jason Hunt, Melinda Funni, lation of the honor code for sign the honor code when they HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, MARIE Melillo Middle School Amber McGown and Deborah Tullous; intermediate and high school returned to school on Aug. 27. Best wishes go out to Marie Flickinger on Christina Maldonado is wished a happy Friday, Aug. 31 – Michael O’Daniell, Scott Saturday, Sept. 1, for a very special birthday birthday on Aug. 30. Blow out the birthday Gish, Angie Davis, Mia Bella, Carol Ellison from her family, friends and the Leader staff. candles on Sept. 3 for Deanna Keefer. Rodriguez, Veronica Lyons, John Bullock, Blazing Baroque ELLIE CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY! Morris Middle School Ashley Hall, Kathy Cole and Annalea Young; Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent The day for a double party for Maria Saturday, Sept. 1 – Karen Jenkins, Jasmine to Ellie Garza Flickinger Wednesday, Sept. Chapa and Kristy Lee is Sept. 4. Manning and Steve Landin. Sunday, Sept. by Mercury Aug. 30 5, from husband Davy, daughter Natalie, Beverly Hills Intermediate 2 – Mary Hernandez, Suzanne Hernandez grandson Kelvin, her friends and the Leader Celebrating a birthday Sept. 1 is Wes and Karen Young. Experience the incredible by the university Office of staff. Hardy. The day for a double-layer cake LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS virtuosity for the violin by Student Life’s Cultural Arts KAREN WISHED A HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sandra Gomez and Dawn Nguyen is E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- Vivaldi, Locatelli and Han- program. Karen Taylor celebrates her birthday Sept. 2. On Sept. 5, Norma Alba and Sonia gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead del with Blazing Baroque, For information, visit Monday, Sept. 3. Birthday greetings are sent Linares are wished a happy birthday. er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items performed by Mercury, set http://www.uhcl.edu/cultural from Karen’s family, friends and the staff at Thompson Intermediate must be submitted by Friday noon for the next for Thursday, Aug. 30, in the arts.com or contact Andrew the Leader. Elizabeth Garza celebrates a birthday. week’s publication. Bayou Building, Bayou The- Reitberger, assistant director ater, UHCL, 2700 Bay Area of cultural arts, at 281-283- Blvd. The event is sponsored 2560. Longhorn Band leadership named Port conference . . . Continued from Page 3A Shipp, vice president of Texas operations, will deliver a lun- cheon keynote. Earlier this year, Dow announced three major plant ex- pansions at its Freeport chemical complex expected to create 5,000 construction jobs and 300 full-time jobs. Announced industry expansions are taking advantage of low-cost fuel and low-cost natural gas to revitalize America’s petrochemical in- Jillena Mata and her daughter, Gianna, of Sage- Lieutenants dustry. Executives from Dow, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Shell, mont, participated in the Pasadena Rodeo Pag- Buffalo Marine, Gulf Winds, Port of Houston and Houston eant held July 14 at Campbell Hall in Pasadena. The 2012-2013 J. Frank Dobie Longhorn Port Bureau will be present. Gianna competed in the 12-22 month category Marching Band lieutenants are, left to right, Several participants, as well as Economic Alliance Hous- where she earned the title of duchess. She also Jason Giang (woodwinds), Kevin Rodriguez ton Port Region President Chad Burke, will be available for won the portfolio and best western wear catego- (percussion) and Manuel Reyna (brass). media interviews in the days prior to the conference as well as ries. Jillena won Miss Pasadena 2012 in the adult during the conference. category. Both will ride and make appearances For more information about the conference, call Burke at Photos Submitted in the upcoming Pasadena Rodeo and Cookoff. 281-867-1112 or 713-775-3103, or Dennis Winkler, Winkler Gianna turned 2 years old in early August and Public Relations, at 713-259-0195. attends Ms. Janet’s Daycare. Jillena attended Dobie High and is currently a 12-year hairstylist in the River Oaks area. She plans to attend the Bumble and Bumble Haircutting School in New TV Problems? York City in late August. Jillena is the daughter of Debbie and Willie Mata of Sagemont. 281-998-7708 House Calls - Carry In - TV Lamps New foreign language Classes begin Wed., Band Sept. 5, 6-8 p.m. session scheduled Registration is FREE, Learn a new language or guese and Spanish at begin- so sign up as soon as possible! improve conversational Eng- ner to advanced levels. officers 713-253-0873 • 713-946-2312 lish to enhance a career and New student fees are $135, expand personal horizons with discounts available to ESL with University of Houston- returning students. Private The 2012-2013 J. Frank Dobie Clear Lake’s foreign language and semiprivate lessons are Longhorn Marching Band officers Re-Opening! Sept. 4 classes at various times and also available. are, left to right, (front row) Rosalva locations in the Bayou Build- Registration can be done Solis - uniform, Anabelle Aguilar - ing and Student Services and online, by phone or in person. uniform, Jessica Armenta - librari- Glenn’s Classroom Building, 2700 To register online, visit http:// an, Kristine Quintanilla - librarian, Bay Area Blvd. www.uhcl.edu/fl. (second row) Alexia Jackson - uni- Hair Register now for small To register by phone, call form, Jennifer Galvan - secretary, group classes that meet for 281-283-3033. Tues.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 90 minutes weekly for seven For more information, e- Genovy Cabrera - librarian, Fatima weeks to learn conversational mail Christine Paul, Foreign Castellon - librarian, (third row) Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. English, French, German, Languages Program director, Dominique McCray - uniform, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, at [email protected] or call 281- Dylan Guzman - president, Shelby 11427 Hall Rd. • 281-464-7620 Russian, Brazilian Portu- 283-3033 Yocum - librarian, and (back row) Chanse Morris - historian. Call for Appointments

Remember When Best Friends Boutique 35 years ago ( 1977) cal air-conditioning repair The Pasadena Inde- key Creek. Commission to establish a Groom & Board Pearland Police arrested company, and one of its pendent School District The Clear Creek Inde- committee to support his Taking great care of your pets for 23 years! Christopher Larkin Crew technicians were indicted received additional state pendent School District candidacy for the Republican for armed robbery of a for deceptive business prac- assistance through the In- announced that its teachers nomination in the newly 11506 Hughes • 281-484-9655 Green Tee Terrace home. tices and criminal mischief, structional Facilities Allot- would receive a minimum created 36th Congressional The Dobie-South Hous- charges which resulted from ment that was to go toward raise of $1,500. District. The district includes Tues.-Sat. ton American Legion Base- a sting operation conducted the district’s $199.05 mil- Former Dobie student all or part of the following ball team won fi rst place in by county authorities. lion bond received in 2000. Roland Clark Lambert III, counties: Chambers, Hardin, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. the American Legion State 20 years ago (1992) By receiving the extra fund- 47, was found stabbed to Harris, Jasper, Liberty, New- Championship. Enrollment in the Pasa- ing, taxpayers would see an death in his Kingwood ton, Orange, Polk and Tyler. 30 years ago (1982) dena Independent School increase of only 2.25 cents home. No immediate arrests The 11th Senatorial District, Be Cool! Clear Creek school trust- District schools was up by instead of the estimated 14 were made. which Jackson had repre- Let us get your ees approved a $49.9 mil- 400 students. Districtwide cents before the additional Daniel Lawrence Witt, sented since 1999, covers “best friend” lion budget for the 1982-83 enrollment was 38,628 stu- funding. the husband of 1997 Do- signifi cant population cen- ready for the summer heat. school year. In other action, dents. Beverly Hills and Applerock expected to bie graduate Joy (Mad- ters in the 36th Congressional trustees, in a split decision, Thompson intermediates be proceeding with the con- sen) Witt, died when a rain- District, including the cities approved offering UIL boys and Dobie High School all struction of a landfi ll at 313 soaked roof at a Clear Lake of Deer Park, Pasadena, and girls varsity soccer. experienced increased en- Genoa Red Bluff Road after Randall’s grocery store Seabrook, La Porte and the FLEA TREATMENT INCLUDED WITH EVERY GROOMING Joe Hearse, superinten- rollment. a legal battle lasting longer collapsed. Originally taken Clear Lake area. dent of Entex’s measuring The Clear Creek school than a year. to Ben Taub General Hos- and system operations, said board voted 5-2 to waive 5 years ago (2007) pital with two broken legs the Beamer site was where all facilities use charges. By The South Belt-Ellington and a broken arm, Witt was CCelebratingelebrating 5 YearsYears inin Business!Business! Entex got the natural gas doing this, the board cut the Chamber of Commerce and conscious and expected to from United Texas Trans- district out of an estimated the South Belt-Ellington survive. Unfortunately, his Free Registration with Ad mission Company, and that $155,000 in revenue. Leader hosted a meeting to condition quickly deterio- KKathyathy EEvans,vans, HHairdresserairdresser was where Entex added the 15 years ago (1997) discuss area fl ooding. The rated after his arrival. foul-smelling odor to UTT’s The city of Houston’s discussion included repre- 1 year ago (2011) hhasas movedmoved hherer chairchair ttoo Hair Care Gallerie LLuv-N-Careuv-N-Care LearningLearning CenterCenter TooToo natural gas, which has no gang task force raided the sentatives from the Harris The Pasadena Indepen- 8500 Almeda Genoa, #404 • 713-987-1005 odor. Hearse said spillage Exis club located at 11030 County Flood Control Dis- dent School District Board HHairair CCareare GallerieGallerie (corner of Almeda Genoa/Monroe) of the odorant was what Kingspoint and temporarily trict and the Army Corps of Trustees approved a bond was making local residents shut down the club. of Engineers. The main election seeking $270.1 llocatedocated aatt Infants: $130 • 18 mos.-24 mos.: $110 fear there was a leak at the Trung Luong, an immi- topic of the meeting was million in funding for sev- Beamer site. grant from Vietnam, was at the construction of a local eral projects, including a 1112111211 SageglenSageglen Dr.Dr. 2 years: $105 • 3 years: $100 25 years ago (1987) the top of his Dobie class. watershed. The proposal, new career and technical HHouston,ouston, TXTX 7708977089 4 years & up: $95 • After school pick-up: $65 The Strawberry Mall, 10 years ago (2002) referred to as the National high school, three new mid- which the PISD board of Former Dobie base- Economic Development dle schools and fi ve replace- (Moore, Bush & Jessup PISD and Mitchell & DeAnda HISD) trustees planned on using ball standout Shane Nance Alternative, would require ment campuses for existing • 3 Large Playgrounds • Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Provided as an administrative annex, made his major league de- that all in the area (17 cities schools. was slated to become the but pitching two innings in and four counties) agree on Mike Jackson, state sena- Also have 1st locations at: new administration building. relief for the Milwaukee the project which would in- tor from the 11th District, 2281-484-143381-484-1433 All Reich Heating & Brewers in a game against clude major improvements offi cially fi led paperwork ((HughesHughes atat Sageglen,Sageglen, acrossacross fromfrom Church’sChurch’s Chicken)Chicken) • 12612 Palmsprings/Almeda Genoa (14 yrs) Air Conditioning, a lo- the Pittsburgh Pirates. to both Mud Gully and Tur- with the Federal Election Thursday, August 30, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Offi cers help set fundraising record for Special Olympics Bolen International Digital Award winner San Jacinto College po- at the Pasadena Texas Road- LETR volunteers more than brought in $67,721.” on Memorial Day weekend lice officers contributed to a house. With help from Spe- doubled their targeted goal. Another police fundraising when police officers from all South Belt area resident International Digital Award, Gothic romance set in Re- print and ebook in October. worthy cause by helping out cial Olympics athletes and “Because of the dedica- drive affiliated with LETR is over Texas will run to Arling- Cheryl Bolen was recently given to ebooks that were gency England, was selected “Sadly,” Bolen said, in a record-setting fundraiser Texas Roadhouse employees, tion and hard work of all who Over the Edge, in which of- ton, where the Texas Special notified that one of her his- published in 2011. as Best Historical. It is avail- “that may be my last book to support Special Olympics the Tip-a-Cop effort raised helped in the Tip-a-Cop ef- ficers rappel from tall build- Olympics Summer Games torical novels has won the My Lord Wicked, her able digitally at all sites for published by a major print Texas. $3,050 between 6 and 9 p.m. fort, it was a record-setting ings. Others are Polar Plunge, will be held at the University 99 cents. publisher. It's much more San Jacinto College Police on a recent Thursday night. success,” commented Judy in which officers jump into of Texas at Arlington. At a In addition, two more lucrative for me to own the Chief Bill Taylor, along with Tip-a-Cop is part of the Luquette, Texas Special cold water, and Airplane, or designated time, officers will of her historical novels (G- rights to my books and pub- campus officers Jose Pulido, larger Law Enforcement Olympics Torch Run devel- Fire Truck Pulls, in which run into a stadium and present rated) were finalists for the lish them electronically.” David Gardner, Dan Masera, Torch Run (LETR) fundrais- opment director. “Our state- teams compete against other fundraising checks to Special award. They were The Earl’s She has not been able to Matthew Amador and Fed- ing campaign, which supports wide goal was $30,000, but teams. Olympics representatives. Bargain and With His Lady’s get her rights back on three erico Cruz, participated in the a variety of Special Olym- because of their efforts we All of the separate fund- The Tip-a-Cop drive was Assistance. The latter, a hu- of her previously published recent Tip-a-Cop drive held pics programs and activities. far surpassed that target and raising drives will culminate the first time for San Jacinto morous Regency romantic novels. College police officers to par- mystery, is the only one that She pointed out that some ticipate in a Special Olympics is available both in print and of her ebooks, including her LETR event, but it probably electronic formats. All were World War II love story, are will not be the last. “We are first published in 2011. also available in print edi- considering participating in With the explosion of tions. the upcoming Over the Edge ebooks and ereading devic- Bolen is a former news fundraiser in the fall,” com- es, Bolen was able in 2011 editor of the South Belt El- mented Taylor. “We already to obtain the rights back on lington Leader, serving 12 have several police officers some of her previously pub- years, non-consecutively. who want to volunteer. We lished books and issue them Her son, James Bo Bolen, is will need to raise $1,000 per electronically. Every one completing his sixth year as officer.” released in 2011 became a journalist at the Leader. Taylor said the officers an Amazon bestseller, and Her other son, Johnny were happy to lend a hand in some of them were bestsell- Bolen, graduated from Do- the worthy cause. “Our of- ers at iTunes, which pro- bie High School in 1986 and ficers really enjoyed meeting vides books for the iPad. practices law in Houston. and working with the Special Prior to her entry into the Bolen is married to Dr. Olympics athletes to raise ebook market, Bolen was John Bolen, a government money for Special Olympics,” asked by Harlequin to write professor at San Jacinto Col- he said. “We look forward to for their line of Christian lege South. participating in the Law En- historical romances. That The International Digital forcement Torch Run in the Pictured are Special Olympic Texas athletes, Pasadena Tristan Martinez; (middle row) SJC police officers book, Marriage of Inconve- Awards are sponsored by the Summer Games at the Uni- Cheryl Bolen nience, will be released in Oklahoma Romance Writers. Texas Roadhouse employees and San Jacinto College Jose Pulido, David Gardner, Police Chief Bill Taylor, versity of Texas at Arlington.” Police Officers who participated in the Tip-a-Cop Dan Masera, Matthew Amador and Federico Cruz, fundraiser. Shown are, left to right, (front row) athlete and Pasadena Texas Roadhouse employee Bryce Aaron Whiteside, Pasadena Texas Roadhouse employ- Melinder, (back row) Pasadena Texas Roadhouse ees Ashley Hendrick and Katylyn Kashinski, ath- employees Pedro Benitez, Oscar Herrera and Anthony Fall fine arts events set at San Jac South campus lete Brandon Rodriguez, Pasadena Texas Roadhouse Russo. employee Britney Dear, athletes Kelli Fullerton and Photo submitted by Bruce Sims As the fall 2012 semester fall 2012 San Jacinto College (models and drawings from Music Box Theatre. begins at San Jacinto College, South campus fine arts event beginning class) in gallery Oct. 30: Performance class Dec. 3: Jazz ensemble the South campus fine arts calendar: room S-15.112. student recital, 2:30 p.m., concert, 7:30 p.m., Prosce- Khaleeq spends time with Neil Armstrong department opens its event Art Oct. 22 – Nov. 16: H. Black Box Theatre. nium Theatre. schedule with a solo student Aug. 27 – Sept 7: Oscar Dixon Bennet, Retrospective Nov. 2: Faculty recital Dec. 4: Performance class South Belt resident Sami My fellow teammates and the school.” That alone was a outside on a clear night and art exhibition, followed by Perez (paintings), opening (painting, collage) in gallery featuring Lynne Brandt, Gail student recital, 2:30 p.m., Khaleeq wanted the Leader I developed a real life model big deal. see the moon smiling down at theater and dance produc- reception Sept. 6 from 3 p.m. room S-15.112. Roe, and Julie Richards, 7:30 Proscenium Theatre. to share with its readers his and wrote an article explain- As the days got closer, I you, think of Neil Armstrong tions, along with a selection to 5 p.m. in gallery room Nov. 26 – Dec. 7: Rhodes p.m., Black Box Theatre. Dec. 4: Concert band con- personal experience with the ing how our plan worked. received a call from NASA and give him a wink.” of musical concerts to start S-15.112. School K-6 (gallery room Nov. 27: Guitar ensemble cert, 7:30 p.m., Proscenium late Neil Armstrong. It was the first year for this headquarters to invite me to Remember him when you the holiday season. Sept. 17 – Oct. 12: Univer- S-15.112, fine arts building concert, 7:30 p.m., Black Theatre. ––– contest and NASA had made Apollo 11’s 40th anniver- see that man in the moon. The following outlines the sity of Houston Architecture atrium, and South campus li- Box Theatre. Dance Back in year 2009, my ju- it a worldwide competition. sary, which was an exclusive brary). Nov. 30: Choir concert, Nov. 13 and 14: Fall pro- nior year at Clear Brook High Knowing this, we thought we event. Theater 7:30 p.m., Proscenium The- duction, 7:30 p.m., Prosce- School, I was researching did not stand a chance. On the evening of the event, Fall production: Oct. 26 atre. nium Theatre. for a contest or competition A few weeks went by and I walked into the Smithsonian UHCL art goes on the road – 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 28 at Dec. 2: Flute ensemble For information about fine to take part in, and I came my assistant principal called Air and Space Museum. I Jeff Bowen, University of painted cardboard strips that Sept. 8, Nov. 10 and Dec. 15, 2 p.m.; Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 concert, 2:30 p.m., Black arts, visit arts.san jac.edu. across a competition called me into her office and said kid you not, I looked around Houston-Clear Lake Art Gal- were then woven together to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are p.m.; and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m., all the moon base contest, in “We got a call from NASA and all I saw was some of the lery coordinator of audience make a collaborative card- invited to be a part of the fes- performances in the Prosce- which we were challenged by Headquarters, and they want most elite people in our na- development, is taking the art board sculpture, while in July tivities. nium Theatre. Hobby Lions Club to meet NASA to design a moon base to fly you to Washington to tion (astronauts from Gemini gallery on the road through- guests were invited to use a As Bowen points out, not Winter production: De- for future space travel. receive an award on behalf of to Apollo program, 4 star war cember 3-8 at 7:30 p.m.; Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, out the next year by partici- mechanical drawing machine only will they get to make art Sept. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. generals, senators, etc.). pating in the Bay Area Art to create art with a pencil on at the UH-Clear Lake booth, December 9 at 2 p.m., all per- For more information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794- We went and found our Walk held bimonthly in the paper that was simultane- but they also will get to ex- formances in the Black Box 5531. seat and to my surprise, one Nassau Bay Town Square, ously being drawn on a larger perience the work of other Theatre seat away was John Glenn located at the intersection of chalkboard. artists participating in the (first American to orbit the Saturn Lane and Space Park While Bowen oversees walk, as well as some of the Earth). Drive in Nassau Bay. the display and manages the craft booths which are selling I did not know how big of “The gallery wants to en- booth, local artists Patrick jewelry and other handmade Family a deal this event was until I gage the artist in all of us,” Renner and Marisa Miller items. saw Neil Armstrong walk says Bowen. “Therefore, we plan the activities and lead “The Bay Area Art Walk out. He was two seats in front plan to offer an activity to get booth guests through the fea- provides the community an of me. I never imagined that everyone at the walk of all tured exercise. opportunity to become in- time in somebody I admired and ages involved with art at all “It’s been wonderful volved in their local art scene looked up to all my life was levels.” working with Patrick and and to meet the artists behind a few feet away from me. After two successful out- Marisa at these events and the art,” says Bowen. “We California As the event ended, Neil ings at the May and July watching them work with the feel privileged to be a part of Armstrong was walking by art walks, Bowen believes patrons of all ages,” says Bo- it.” Adam and Alicia Gonzales, their and I approached him with a that the desire to make art wen. “The young children are To find out more about hand shake and I asked him son, Adam “AJ,” daughter Catre- and curiosity surrounding especially fun to watch.” the UHCL Art Gallery, visit na Hodge, and 4-year-old grand- a very odd question, “Why it is enough to draw many Future Bay Area Art Walks http://www.uhcl.edu/artgall do you never give autographs to the tables. During May’s with UH-Clear Lake Art Gal- ery, email [email protected] daughter Skylyn Hodge, enjoyed anymore,” and he said “I event, visitors to the booth lery participation will be held or call 281-283-3376. a vacation together in California do not want people to make July 28 through Aug. 4. money off my name, I want Top photo: While in California, them to work hard and build the family attended the taping of South Belt resident and former Clear Brook High their name.” the Chelsey Lately show where Still to this day, it feels Police cars get new design Dax Sheppard was guest host School student Sami Khaleeq (right) visits with Neil like a dream. We talked for and Jeff Daniels was the guest. Armstrong in Washington, D.C. Photo submitted only a few minutes, but he After the show, left to right, was the most humble man I (standing) Alicia, her cousin, Kris had ever met. It was a great Ciotti who lives in California, and loss to our space program and Catrena Hodge visit with Chuy KKirkwoodirkwood SouthSouth ChristianChristian ChurchChurch somebody said that “the first Bravo (seated). person on moon will never be Bottom photo: While at Disney Little Learners Program able to meet the first person World, Catrena, Skylyn and Ali- on Mars.” cia pose for a photo with Sponge- NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL He will always be missed Bob SquarePants. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and remembered not only because of the footprints he (See related photos on Page 6A.) Ages 9 Months to 4 Years-Old left on the moon, but also by For Info, call 281/481-0673 the footprints he left on our Visit www.kscchurch.org hearts. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE I’m Not Who I Was 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Acts 13:1-3 Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Kirkwood South Christian Church Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. (Disciples of Christ) We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Where God Makes Lives Better Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES 281-481-0004 Sunday Wednesday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School - 9 a.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. www.KSCchurch.org Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 30, 2012 South Belters share 2012 vacation photos Gonzales, Hodge family venture to California Sisters spend time in Africa, Europe

Adam and Alicia Gonzales, their son, Adam “AJ,” 2010 Dobie High School graduates and twin sisters Nycole and Jenifer Bernstein have lived in the South Belt area their whole lives, attending Frazier Elementary, Thompson Intermediate and Dobie. Nycole is in her daughter Catrena Hodge, and 4-year-old grand- junior year at Texas State Univer- daughter Skylyn Hodge, enjoyed a vacation to- sity in San Marcos. She went on a gether in California July 28 through Aug. 4. While summer trip to Africa for two-and- in California, the family went to Disneyland (pick- a-half months, living in a village. eters were outside the entrance), Universal Studios Jenifer is a junior at Sam Houston Hollywood, Magic Mountain, the Santa Monica State University in Huntsville. She Pier, visited with family who lives there, and did spent five weeks in a study-abroad some sightseeing in Hollywood. Adam and Alicia program in Europe where she vis- Gonzales are 17-year residents of Sagemont and ited Paris, France and Madrid and very active in the community. Catrena graduated Valencia, Spain. from Dobie in 2004, and AJ is a freshman at Do- Top photos: Jenifer sits on a wall at bie. The couple’s other daughter, Martena Hodge a castle in Marella, Spain, enjoying (Skylyn’s mother), who graduated from Dobie in the view; and (inset) Jenifer jumps 2006, and grandson, 2-year-old Maverick Carlton, by a dam in Valencia. were unable to make the trip. Bottom photos, left to right: In her hut, Nycole shows off a beautiful Top right: While at Disney World, Adam, Skylyn bowl a neighbor from the village (front), AJ and Alicia spend some time with Mick- made for her; and Nycole makes ey Mouse. friends while walking with a little girl as they go to work in the fields Bottom, left to right: AJ and Skylyn are snared by for food. a monster from Monsters, Inc.; Skylyn poses with Below: Nycole (right) Ariel from The Little Mermaid; Skylyn gives a hug gives Jenifer a Jimbay to Cinderella; and Adam and Skylyn enjoy the drum from Africa as bumper cars. they reunite at Inter- (See related photos Page 5A.) continental Airport after their travels.

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How- I found out that San Jacinto fers computer information director of Computer/IT ever, as with many compa- College would travel to us, technology (IT) courses on- training with CPD, adding nies, there wasn’t much time and the cost was much less, site for companies looking that there is a definite price to send employees across we were able to schedule to save time and money on advantage when training town for the training, and a course and have it fit our professional development through a public college. he needed the option to cus- needs at LyondellBasell.” for the latest software and “Our costs are going to be tomize the course specific to A full schedule of upcom- networking skills. almost a fourth to a half less employee responsibilities. ing IT courses through the The college’s Continuing than private companies. 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Horns, Wolverines draw tough opening opponents The opening night of the seasons in recent memory. ing so, it might seem easy Beaumont West Brook team varsity players this season “That fi rst game you are by far the youngest we’ve said. “That’s just the way it will carry a big load, as will high school football season Needless to say, earning a to take Dobie’s 7-4 overall that ended Dobie’s season in along with several more always worried about the been at the varsity level. The goes. Defensively we may Kelton Bailey. Kalon Bailey has arrived, and neither the victory on opening night mark into consideration the bidistrict playoff round who have seen limited var- jitters and how your young biggest thing is to not panic see some new twists, but we is the fullback, and Phillips Dobie Longhorns nor Clear won’t be easy to do. against the 3-7 record of during that 2010 season. sity action. The locals will players are going to react and play the game like we have a pretty good idea of is also ready to see how the Brook Wolverines are tak- JFD gets Atascocita Atascocita and assume a In addition, like it or not, also be without two key when the lights come on,” know how to. Special teams what they are going to do. team’s revamped offensive ing any shortcuts. On paper, the Dobie/ Dobie victory. the Longhorns are welcom- defensive starters. Get the Phillips said. “I’ve been is also a concern in that fi rst They also have two pretty line performs in the open- The Longhorns will host Atascocita matchup might But hold on a second. ing quite a few fi rst-year drift? here three years, and this is game.” good safeties who didn’t er. the Atascocita Eagles at appear to favor the Long- Dobie third-year head In preparing for Atascoc- play in the scrimmage they Defensively, Dobie will Pasadena ISD’s Veterans horns in a big way. coach Jim Phillips knows ita, including 6-foot-6-inch had, so that is another un- play without standout de- Stadium, while the Wol- Many high school fans there are plenty of reasons Dobie Longhorns host Atascocita Eagles senior quarterback Grant known.” fensive end Jonathan Jones verines travel to La Porte base their early season pre- to expect a stiff challenge Ashcraft, Phillips said he As for his own team, (fi nger injury) in the opener, to take on a Bulldog team dictions on what teams did from Atascocita. and his staff harkened back Phillips is anxious to get his and defensive back Duke coming off one of the fi nest the previous years. In do- Like Dobie did prior to Friday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., PISD Veterans Stadium to that 2010 season when group onto the new turf at Edwards will also sit with a the 2010 season when Phil- the Longhorns were getting Veterans Stadium. knee issue. lips arrived on the scene, the set to take on West Brook. Senior Tyler Wolfe has “We’re not going to be at Thompson boosters Eagles are looking to make Brook Wolverines at La Porte Bulldogs “It’s his offensive sys- shown he is ready to lead full strength defensively, so a solid fi rst impression tem, and they are bound to the offensive group into ac- that’s another concern.” on new head coach Craig do some of the same things tion. Tailback Patrick Hurst Continued on Page 2B host athletics event Stump. Friday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., LPISD Bulldog Stadium he has always incorporated The Thompson Inter- programs, guidelines, rules Ironically, it was Stump’s into his program,” Phillips mediate athletics booster and more. The meeting, Free Tennis Clinic club will host a meeting to be held in the school’s Thursday, Aug. 30, in the large gymnasium, will be- Brook, Dobie netters battle one another SEPTEMBER 1 (4-18 yrs) school gymnasium to help gin at 6:30 p.m. Parents of parents gain more infor- all Thompson athletes are Neighborhood suprema- At left, Clear Brook’s San Jacinto College - South campus mation about the school’s invited to attend. cy will mean little to noth- Lavanya Hospeti blasts 13735 Beamer, 77089 • 9-9:45 a.m. ing by the time the district a forehand return dur- team tennis season begins, ing the girls’ doubles Contact Edward Gonzales at but a trend has been estab- action at Dobie Aug. 28. [email protected]@gmail.com DIXIE DELI lished. Clear Brook has Do- 364A FM 1959 Hospeti and her partner, bie’s number. Sarah Burrows, scored a (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 The Wolverines stayed 2281-870-363481-870-3634 281-484-3083 three-set win. 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Dedicated players born in the year 2002 are eligible to compete in the program. Only experienced and dedicated players will be considered. predictions The Blitz is looking forward to competing in state and national level tournaments as part of its schedule. The Blitz hosts practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bay Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Joe Craddock Area Park, 7500 Bay Area Blvd. beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, direct Dobie hosts email to the team’s website at [email protected]. Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Atascocita Nightmare fall baseball Clear Brook at La Porte La Porte La Porte Clear Brook La Porte La Porte Nightmare baseball will host tryouts throughout September in search of players La Porte for the upcoming Nations Baseball and United States Specialty Sports Association North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore Clear Springs North Shore North Shore events. 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Friday, Aug. 31 Season openers here as Dobie, Brook football programs are optimistic Dobie varsity at Baytown Lee, 6:30 Continued from Page 1B the playoffs with a big regu- verines are one of the few not as deep as some teams under way, and both Dobie lost to eventual Region III “It’s always an exciting Dobie JV at Baytown Lee, 5:30 The heat, expected to be lar season win over Dickin- remaining Class 5A pro- across the board, the Bull- and Clear Brook have high champion Hightower a sea- time of the year when the Dobie freshman A at Baytown Lee, 4:30 in the 90s around kickoff son, Clear Brook is looking grams to run the fl exbone, dogs have put together an hopes entering the cam- son ago in the fi rst round. fi rst game gets here,” Do- time, will also be a concern for bigger and better things junior Dominique Holmes impressive run of successes paign. The rest of the way, Clear bie’s Phillips said. Saturday, Sept. 1 for both teams. this season. could be set for a breakout over the past several sea- Dobie has advanced to Brook will play on the road “Practices are hard, and Overall, Phillips just As the Wolverines move year. sons. Playing at La Porte is the playoffs two straight just one other time all sea- the guys get tired of hitting Brook varsity at Pearland tourn., TBA wants to use the nondistrict forward, it’s hard to pin- Head coach Paul Lanier never an easy task, either. seasons yet has not been son. Dobie has tough road one another. Now they’ll portion of the schedule to point a team strength. The gave Holmes the starting Clear Brook is picked to able to see the area round. games at Springs, Manvel be able to get out there and Tuesday, Sept. 4 see where his team stands offensive backfi eld is one of job as a sophomore and fi nish second behind Clear Clear Brook, meanwhile, and Alvin. represent the program.” Brook varsity hosts Friendswood, 6:30 and what adjustments need the deepest in the area, and watched growing pains oc- Springs in District 24-5A, to be made. there are plenty of playmak- cur in some areas, but Hol- while La Porte will bump Brook JV hosts Friendswood, 5:30 Jones is expected to re- ers on defense. mes was much better near heads with North Shore and BHI’s scrimmage FB festivities set Brook freshman A hosts Friendswood, 4:30 turn for the Clear Springs Clear Brook also has one the end of the season. Port Arthur Memorial for Parents and fans of the Scrimmage games in- tions complete with a drink game, and the offense will of the best kickers in the In the end, Holmes the top spot in 21-5A. Beverly Hills Intermediate volving the seventh-grade and chips, a hamburger with gel with more play together. area – Yannis Routsas. rushed for nearly 600 yards If anything, the Wolver- Wednesday, Sept. 5 School football program A and B programs as well chips and drink, or sausage It’s all part of what Phillips Defensively, the Wol- and accounted for 10 touch- ines and Bulldogs might can get an early look at the as the eighth-grade A and on a stick with chips and Dobie varsity hosts Alief Hastings, 6:00 admits is a transition pro- verines will utilize the 3-4 downs with his arm and legs be providing a glimpse of Battlin’ Bears soon. B programs will be played drink for $7. Dobie JV hosts Alief Hastings, 5:00 cess. scheme with Andrew Gendi while rushing the ball. what is to come in Novem- The school’s annual Fun from 8 a.m. to noon. The regular season be- Dobie freshman B hosts Hastings, 4:00 “We’re a different team anchoring the middle at Derrick Simmons and ber when the playoffs com- Food and Football extrava- Supporters of the pro- gins Sept. 11-12 as the this season than we have nose tackle. Osangie Aisue- Kameron Smith will be the mence. ganza is scheduled for Sat- grams will be selling bris- Bears take on the Miller been the previous two, that’s ni is one of the best at his team’s featured tailbacks, So the season is set to get urday, Sept. 8. ket sandwiches combina- Falcons. Thursday, Sept. 6 for sure. We know what we position and could be in line and Evanston Priestly is at Dobie varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA have to do as a team to be to make plenty of big plays. fullback. successful, and it’s just a The defensive secondary The Wolverines aren’t matter of going out there may be one of the deepest likely to throw a great deal, Bay Area Football League Standings Friday, Sept. 7 and doing it. positions on the fi eld. but Kiernan Cupples and Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 “We might be 0-3 at the Tim East, a fullback in Chase Cyprien are talented Dobie varsity at South Houston, 6:30 end of nondistrict play, but 2011, has moved to safety on the ends. Senior Division American Senior Division National Dobie JV at South Houston, 5:30 that’s not going to worry for the Wolverines, and solid On opening night, the Team W L T Team W L T me. We’re playing a good players such as Aaron Tel- Wolverines will have an Brook JV at Clear Springs, 5:30 Atascocita program, a load- lis, Brandon Moyer, Cody opportunity to see where Eagles 3 0 0 Canes 3 0 0 Brook freshman A at Clear Springs, 4:30 ed Clear Springs team and Pinkins and Joe Mobley will they stand, going against La Gators 3 0 0 Sharks 3 0 0 Brook freshman B at Clear Springs, 4:30 a Clear Falls crew that is return. At linebacker, Julian Porte. looking to make a name for Gay was slowed early by an Senior tailback Keith Patriots 3 0 0 Saints 2 0 0 Dobie freshman A at South Houston, 4:30 itself. Each week, we’ll be ankle sprain, and Kenneth Whitley Jr. is one of the ar- Dobie freshman B at South Houston, 4:30 up against it.” Malone has also stood out. ea’s best at his position.De- Cowboys 2 1 0 Texans 1 1 0 Wolverines think big On the offensive side of fensively, the Bulldogs are Saturday, Sept. 8 A year after advancing to the football where the Wol- led by Hosa Scott. Though Braves 1 2 0 Cougars 1 2 0 Dobie varsity at Dickinson tourn., TBA Bengals’ select baseball tryouts ’49ers 0 2 0 Panthers 1 2 0 Bulls 0 2 0 Rams 0 3 0 TENNIS The Houston Bengals’ Specialty Sports Associa- Those interested in Orange select baseball tion tournaments. scheduling a tryout with the Stingrays 0 3 0 Raiders 0 3 0 Friday, Aug. 31 team is seeking experienced The team has a profes- Bengals’ program should Dobie varsity hosts Clear Creek, 2:30 11-under players to com- sional training location in call 832-287-1588 or 832- Dolphins 0 3 0 plete the teams’ fall roster Alvin as well as additional 578-7602, or direct email Tuesday, Sept. 4 to compete within Nations practice sites in the South to HouBengalsOrange@ Junior Division American Junior Division National Baseball and United States Belt area. yahoo.com. Dobie varsity hosts Clear Falls, 2:30 Team W L T Team W L T Eagles 3 0 0 Rams 3 0 0 Friday, Sept. 7 Junior Cowboys stay unbeaten Dobie varsity hosts Clear Springs, 2:30 The Sagemont Cowboys over the Pearland Hurri- season. Cowboys 3 0 0 Sharks 2 1 0 junior division team came canes in week three play, The scoring was done away with a big 25-6 win staying unbeaten at 3-0 this for the Cowboys by Kristo- Patriots 3 0 0 Texans 1 1 0 Saturday, Sept. 8 pher Morris, who had three ’49ers 2 0 0 Panthers 1 2 0 Dobie varsity hosts Willis, 9 a.m. touchdown runs from 70, 80 Week Four Schedule and 50 yards. Braves 1 2 0 Cougars 1 2 0 Keandre Green added a SOCCER 60-yard touchdown run, and Dolphins 1 2 0 Canes 0 3 0 Saturday, Sept. 1 Saturday, Sept. 1 Eli Dorsey tallied an extra San Jacinto College vs. Jefferson, at Tyler, 5:00 point conversio. Gators 1 2 0 Saints 0 3 0 Cowboys host Sharks Also running the ball well were Deondre Corbin, Stingrays 1 1 0 Raiders 0 3 0 Sunday, Sept. 2 Christian Castillo and Julius Bulls 0 2 0 San Jacinto College vs. Cloud County, at Tyler, 2:00 El Franco Lee Park Wells. Once again, great block- Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National FOOTBALL ing was turned in by Eli Mazzacheti-Sidel, Domi- Team W L T Team W L T Thursday, Aug. 30 nic Tamez, Bryant Brown, Brook JV hosts La Porte, campus, 6:30 Dolphins host Gators Hayden Guerrero, Patric Dolphins 3 0 0 Texans 2 0 0 Dobie JV at Atascocita, 6:30 Serna, Ross Lowrey, Derick Patriots 3 0 0 Sharks 2 1 0 Tabler, Joseph Reyes, Jay- Dobie sophomores at Atascocita, 4:30 Blackhawk Park don Garcia, Jayson Colon Stingrays 2 0 0 Canes 2 1 0 Brook sophomores host La Porte, campus, 4:30 and Zack Willett. Brook freshman Black at La Porte, 6:30 Great defense was Gators 3 0 0 Rams 2 1 0 Brook freshman Silver at La Porte, 4:30 played by Hayden Brous- sard, Richard Gary, Kamron ’49ers 1 1 0 Saints 1 1 0 Dobie freshman Orange hosts Atascocita, 4:30 Rams host ’49ers Byrd, Matthew Moron, Ja- Dobie freshman White hosts Atascocita, 4:30 cob Martinez, Jadon Marti- Braves 1 2 0 Panthers 0 3 0 nez, Green, Tamez, Dorsey, Cowboys 1 2 0 Cougars 0 3 0 Dobie High School Morris, Brown and Wells. Friday, Aug. 31 Eagles 1 2 0 Raiders 0 3 0 Brook varsity at La Porte, Bulldog Stadium, 7:00 Dobie varsity hosts Atascocita, PISD Stadium, 7:00 Bay Area Football League Bulls 0 2 0 Wednesday, Sept. 5 Week Three Results Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Dobie JV hosts Clear Springs, Veterans, 6:30 Team W L T Team W L T Dobie sophomores host Cl. Springs, Veterans, 6:30 Divisions Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Dolphins 3 0 0 Cougars 3 0 0 Dobie freshman Orange at Clear Springs, campus, 4:30 Dobie freshman White at Clear Springs, campus, 4:30 Cowboys 0 25 6 7 Patriots 2 1 0 Texans 2 0 0 Canes 25 6 30 33 Cowboys 2 1 0 Canes 2 1 0 Thursday, Sept. 6 Gators 1 1 1 Rams 2 1 0 Brook JV at Seven Lakes, 6:30 Brook sophomores at Seven Lakes, 4:30 Dolphins 0 33 13 40 ’49ers 1 1 0 Raiders 1 1 1 Brook freshman Black hosts Seven Lakes, 6:30 Saints 42 12 6 6 Stingrays 1 1 0 Panthers 1 2 0 Brook freshman Silver hosts Seven Lakes, 4:30 Eagles 1 2 0 Saints 0 2 0 Friday, Sept. 7 Rams 14 41 35 25 Braves 0 3 0 Sharks 0 3 0 Brook varsity hosts Seven Lakes, 7:00 Panthers 25 0 0 0 Bulls 0 2 0 Thursday, August 30, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Brook tennis undefeated; Dobie playing well, too

Continued from Page 1B Wolverines won six matches opening 11-8 victory over and will continue to be. girls have played very well “The kids are really pressive victory came in the while dropping just 27 total George Ranch, one of the However, Clear Brook is for us, and our boys’ squad showing me a lot, espe- No. 1 boys’ doubles match games. The doubles action top programs in Class 4A. making some early season is pretty good, too.” cially in the Friendswood as Phillip Nguyen and Ru- saw just one match go to “Montgomery might still waves. Despite the loss to Clear match,” Moreno said. “The ben Vargas teamed for a three sets, with Brook win- be the team to beat in 4A, “We’ve been working on Brook, Dobie’s Moreno has guys won seven of their marathon 3-6, 6-4, 12-10 ning two of those three plus but George Ranch is right doubles every day in prac- to be happy about winning nine matches in that one. victory over Clear Brook’s a mixed doubles match. there,” Burrows said. “They tice, and it’s showed,” Bur- four of six team matches to We didn’t get any girls’ vic- Andrew Albright and Tan- Clear Brook has started have a very good program, rows said. “We played the open the season. With up- tories, but Friendswood has ner Pearson. seasons strong in the part, so that was a big win. best doubles we’ve played coming duels against Clear a great program. Overall, Dobie won just but right now head coach Friendswood has also been in 10 years at the Fort Bend Creek and Clear Springs “We’re going to face three of the eight matches Todd Burrows is plenty ex- good in years past, and we tournament. But really it’s coming, plus a solid fi eld of some tougher teams in the that went to three sets, cited about the way the en- play them (Aug. 31). more about the kids buying opponents at the Remember next three weeks or so, and though, driving home tire group has played. The overall success of in to the system and believ- Ike tournament in Septem- it remains to be seen what Moreno’s point about tak- The Wolverines won 16 Clear Brook’s season will ing in what we want to do as ber, the Longhorns will face the results will show. Our ing advantage of opportuni- matches in each of three boil down to taking down a group. a tough road. However, so kids are giving it their all ties. wins over Dawson, Kemp- Clear Creek, Clear Lake or “We’ve been focusing far, so good. and playing well. We’ll The key for Clear Brook ner and Ridge Point. There both to reach the Region III on movement and our fi t- Dobie won 15 matches see.” was the play of the girls’ was a 10-8 win over Fort tournament. It’s simply the ness, running more in short in a win over Katy and beat While Brook has to go unit. In singles, the Lady Bend Austin, plus an eye- way it has historically been bursts than distances. It’s Dawson 12-7. Friendswood through Clear Creek and about much more than just defeated Dobie 12-7 in a Clear Lake to get to region- swinging a racket, and right matchup Moreno deemed a als, Dobie just might have now we like the results. The great showing. a great shot at winning the revamped District 22-5A The Dobie High School mixed doubles squad of John Le (left) and Kim Dinh put up crown. a great battle against the Wolverines before dropping a hard-fought, three setter 3-6, Little is known about 6-1, 10-3 to the Wolverines’ Mary Tieu and Alan Lu. newcomers Alvin and Man- vel, and Pearland has come out of the gate with mixed Clear Brook 15, Dobie 4 results. The Longhorns are prepared to jump at the chance to take the crown af- Boys’ Doubles 1) Phillip Nguyen/Ruben Vargas (D) def. Andrew Albright/Tanner Pearson 3-6, 6-4, 12-10. ter playing second fi ddle to 2) Blake Hua/Nick Treuil (CB) def. Dylan Nguyen/Austin Tran 6-3, 4-6, 10-8. Deer Park in recent years. 3) Dylan Desilva/Ray Memon (CB) def. Kevin Nguyen/Brian Williams 6-3, 7-5. “Our goal is to be playing our best tennis when district arrives,” Moreno said. Girls’ Doubles 1) Radhini Abeysekera/Kailey Burrows (CB) def. Osaka Heng/Vanessa Vu 6-3, 6-1. “These next several 2) Ivette Alba/Alexa Nguyen (D) def. Sarah Burrows/Lavanya Hospeti 3-6, 6-4, 13-11. matches are going to help 3) Amara Desilva/Haley Pleiner (CB) def. Betram Nguyen/Kelly Vuong 6-2, 6-0. get us ready for the tough 22-5A schedule ahead. Whether we have a winning Mixed Doubles 1) Mary Tieu/Alan Luu (CB) def. Kim Dinh/John Le 3-6, 6-1, 10-3. record or not entering dis- trict, our goal is to win the championship.” Boys’ Singles 1) Tanner Pearson (CB) def. Phillip Nguyen 6-0, 6-2. Two programs with simi- 2) Nick Treuil (CB) def. Kevin Nguyen 3-6, 6-1, 10-0. lar goals yet vastly different 3) Ruben Vargas (D) def. Andrew Albright 7-5, 0-6, 10-3. roads to travel. Clear Brook 4) Austin Tran (D) def. Areeb Hussain 6-4, 2-6, 12-10. has shown it’s ready for the 5) Devon Desilva (CB) def. Dylan Nguyen 4-6, 6-2, 10-3. rigors of 24-5A, at least ear- 6) Ray Memon (CB) def. John Le 3-6, 6-0, 10-5. ly on. At Dobie, the team’s progress appears to be right Girls’ Singles 1) Radhini Abeysekera (CB) def. Osaka Heng 6-3, 6-0. on course. “We saw against 2) Kailey Burrows (CB) def. Vanessa Vu 6-3, 6-2. Clear Creek we have to take 3) Lavanya Hospeti (CB) def. Kelly Vuong 6-2, 6-3. advantage of key moments 4) Haley Pleiner (CB) def. Ivette Alba 6-2, 6-2. in matches when they are 5) Sarah Burrows (CB) def. Betram Nguyen 6-4, 6-3. there. It’s a learning experi- Dobie’s Phillip Nugyen (left) and Ruben Vargas went the distance and more against 6) Amara Desilva (CB) def. Alexa Nguyen 6-1, 6-3. ence.” Andrew Albright and Tanner Pearson of Clear Brook, winning the No. 1 boys’ sin- gles match 3-6, 6-4, 12-10. Tennessee Titans release OL Bias

Radhini Abeysekera had a great day against Dobie, winning both the No. 1 girls’ singles match and the No. 1 girls’ doubles match in the duel.

Dobie High School class of 2007 graduate George Bias, was released by the Ten- nessee Titans during the team’s fi rst round of roster trimmings Aug. 27. An un- drafted free agent from Stephen F. Austin University, Bias signed with the Titans Clear Brook’s Kailey Burrows prepares to serve dur- last May and attended the team’s organized team activities prior to the start of ing the Lady Wolverines’ No. 1 doubles victory over training camp. At press time, Bias had not signed with another NFL team. Dobie. She and her sister, Sarah, are the daughters of head coach Todd Burrows. Photos by John Bechtle CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 6 p.m. 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 2 p.m. meetings for ages 55 and up are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway in Webster. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas For further information, call Linda at 409-392-6886 or Carolynn at 8787 for information, or just drop in. or just drop in. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 281-340-2354. Noon 6:30 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of each 5:30 p.m. Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. month at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive in Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets information. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing is at 6:30 and the meeting begins every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational 7 p.m. complete list of services offered. THINK at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org. Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse MONEY Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 6:30 p.m. or other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- THINK p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. come drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference THE Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. last Thursday of each month in the Community Room at Pasadena AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday CLASSIFIEDS Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 Town Square Mall. at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, buy... 8:30 p.m. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 8787 for information, or just drop in. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. you’ll save held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired money! support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Federal Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday of each 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 month in the Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Parkway. sell... Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 7 a.m. A meal will be available for $6. For more information, call Bob 11 a.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 you’ll AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Mitchell at 281-333-2881. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose 9 a.m. at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 1 p.m. make Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Luby’s 8787 for information, or just drop in. morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Cafeteria on Fuqua. Former and current employees of J. Frank money! Noon 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for Dobie High School are welcome for lunch and conversation. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The 8787, or just drop in. a complete list of services offered. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in 6 p.m. 6 p.m. mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Call Today Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For informa- 281-481-5656 of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are tion, call 713-472-0565. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 30, 2012

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(Stafford). fall schedule of more than Freshman outfi elders Weather permitting, the 20 games. and utility players include Coyotes will play 15 games It’s an opportune time for Courtney Sams (Pearland), against single opponents in many players as head coach Sarah Ragsdale (Orange), addition to making three Kelly Saenz welcomes back Shelby Scott (Danbury), tournament appearances. just four starters among sev- en sophomores. Meanwhile, Saenz has also San Jacinto College brought in 13 freshmen as she looks to build the 2013 Fall 2012 Softball Schedule spring squad for Region XIV play. Date Opponent Time An area of focus will be Sept. 8 Houston Power 3/5 p.m. in the pitching circle, where sophomore Brooke Dubois Sept. 14 MC Elite 7/9 p.m. is the lone returning player from last spring. Sept. 15 Houston Power 10/noon Freshman Kerri Smith of Sept. 15 Hit A Way 4/6 p.m. Alvin and Manvel’s Madi- son Staton are the team’s Sept. 21-22 at All-Star Series (Waco) TBA other fi rst-year pitchers. Sept. 29-30 at Sugar Land Classic TBA Third baseman Chelsea Bennett also returns along Oct. 6-7 at Spring-Klein Classic TBA with outfi elders D.J. Hooks Oct. 12 at Sam Houston State TBA and Brittany Bailey. Else- where, the team should have Oct. 13 Texas Southern 4/6 p.m. a new look. San Jacinto’s other soph- Oct. 14 Orange Crush 2/4 p.m. omores are catcher Ariel Oct. 27 Alumni game 6 p.m. Morgan from Dobie, utility Head coach: Kelly Saenz The Lutheran South Academy Lady Pioneer varsity volleyball team opened the LSA team include, left to right, (front row) Adams, Tara Everett, Amanda player Andrea Saldivar and the season in style, placing second at the Baytown Christian tournament. LSA Vaughn, Allison Reeves, (back row) head coach Geoff Stresman, Mariah Weise, outfi elder Rachel Brown- Assistant coaches: Dionna Lopez, Kelsey McClain low. advanced to the championship match before falling to John Cooper. Lady Pio- Lauren Plante, Amanda Slaughter, Ainsley Escobar, Clare Burke, Bailey Byas, Athletic trainer: Carrie Mueller neer player Maddy Adams was named to the all-tournament team. Members of Ellie Wallace, Lauren Sprott and assistant coach Richard Glass Saenz’s other freshman newcomers include catcher Opening weekend: San Jacinto College men’s soccer squad splits pair It’s amazing what a The win helped quickly pair of late goals and went ed the penalty kick for the County – Sept. 2. San Ja- “I like the way the guys early on. It helps us prepare to come away with a win. The schedule may only 45-minute segment of soc- erase any disappointment on to lose the game. Instead tying goal. He scored the cinto will open Region XIV have come out every day and for what we will face down It would have been nice to be getting tougher from cer can do for a young that may have set in after of getting down, the Coy- eventual game-winner on play Sept. 7 at home against put in the work,” Spooner the line. This weekend hang on against Darton, here forward, but the Coy- team’s momentum, and the the locals lost a 2-1 deci- otes bounced back against an assist by Brian Mulca- Tyler, the defending confer- said. “Every year, we play we saw a couple of pretty but that’s the way soccer is otes have already shown San Jacinto College team sion to third-ranked Darton Richland. hey as the Coyotes left the ence champions. a tough schedule of games good teams and were able sometimes.” they are up to the task. is feeling good about itself Aug. 24 to begin the 2012 The visiting Richland weekend at 1-1. “The schedule doesn’t because of it. campaign. team scored a goal roughly The stretch of games to get any easier, but that’s the Sito Seoane had a pair of In the loss, San Jacinto six minutes prior to halftime open the season will not way college soccer is,” San second-half goals, includ- got a goal from Carlos to lead 1-0. get any easier. At the Ty- Jacinto College head coach ing one on a penalty kick, as Farias and held a 1-0 lead After a hard rain during ler Junior College Apache Ian Spooner said. San Jacinto defeated Rich- until the fi nal 10 minutes of halftime and into the start Classic, San Jacinto will “Moving forward, we are land 2-1 Aug. 26, giving the the game. of the second half, Seoane face Jefferson Sept. 1 be- going to have to play things team a split of an opening In that closing stretch, went to work. Fouled on a fore facing the nation’s the same way we have been. weekend series at home. the Coyotes surrendered a play in the box, he convert- No. 1 ranked team – Cloud That is, we have to play as a team on both ends of the fi eld and look for different guys to contribute. “We don’t have the dom- inant goal scorer. That’s just the way it is. But I like the way we have come together. This is a tight-knit group of guys. After the loss on Fri- day night, we came in on Saturday and had a good, upbeat workout. That trans- lated to a victory.” Playing two nationally- ranked opponents over the next three games might not be ideal for a young pro- gram still looking to fi nd its true identity, but Spooner knows there is no other way to go about it. At right, San Jacinto College defender Ro- drigo Holden (4), one of the team’s few return- ees from a season ago, works to move the ball upfi eld while fending off pressure from Richland midfi elder Anthony Bri- ceno. Photo by John Bechtle Jackson climbs depth chart at Southeast Missouri

After suffering a lower leg injury that cut his senior high starting quarterback Kyle Snyder suffered a season-end- school football season short, another injury has allowed ing knee injury nine days into preseason workouts, leaving Dobie High School graduate Blake Jackson (green jersey) red-shirt freshman Scott Lathrop as the starter. Jackson, to scale the depth chart at Southeast Missouri State Uni- a true freshman, will enter the season as the backup signal versity in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Redhawks’ projected caller after a strong preseason showing.