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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, November 15, 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 42 Holiday closures scheduled South Belt-Ellington Leader The Leader office will be closed Wednesday, Special election called to replace Garcia Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thursday edition of the Leader will be available Wednesday, By James Bolen the people of Senate District 6 have seamless expedited period is intended to speed up special before, and I hope we fi nd it again,” Garcia wrote Nov. 21. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, Nov. 9, and high-quality representation. By resigning elections for vacancies that occur near a legisla- in her resignation letter. Clear Brook City MUD called for a special election to fi ll the state Senate at 12:01 p.m., it allows the governor to call an tive session. The period begins 60 days prior to a Multiple candidates have expressed an inter- The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District 6 seat being vacated by Sylvia Garcia. election with enough time for my successor to be legislative session, which, in this, case begins at est in fi lling Garcia’s current District 6 seat, in- District office will be closed Thursday, Nov. The election for the district, which encom- elected, sworn in and ready to start the legislative noon on Jan. 8. cluding two local Democrats presently serving in 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of passes much of the South Belt community, will session from Day 1.” Under the expedited guidelines, Abbott must the Texas House: state Reps. Carol Alvarado and Thanksgiving. The office will reopen on take place Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, with early Garcia had submitted an earlier resignation set a special election on a Tuesday or Saturday, Ana Hernandez. Both candidates were recently Monday, Nov. 26, at 8 a.m. Payments may be voting beginning on Monday, Nov. 26. letter to Abbott in August, requesting that the 21 to 45 days after his Nov. 9 proclamation, re-elected to their respective positions, with Her- left in the drop box located on the drive-thru Candidates wanting to run for the position governor call the special election on Nov. 6 to meaning he could have scheduled it on any cor- nandez running unopposed, and Alvarado facing window side of the building. must fi le their applications with the Secretary of coincide with the general election, saving Harris responding day between Dec. 1 and Jan. 19. only a third-party challenger. Residents living in Clear Brook City MUD State no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. County taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dol- If a runoff is necessary, state law dictates it Alvarado had previously run against Garcia who receive trash service on Thursday will not Abbott set the special election just hours af- lars. must be held on a Tuesday or Saturday between for the position in 2013, when the congress- have regular pickup on Thanksgiving, Thursday, ter Garcia offi cially resigned from her state sen- Abbott, however, refused, citing ambiguous 12 and 25 days after the special election. woman-elect fi rst took the reins. Nov. 22. Regular services will resume on ate seat, having easily won her congressional bid language in Garcia’s resignation letter, as she Garcia said she hopes to reach across the po- Both Alvarado and Hernandez issued state- Monday, Nov. 26. for U.S. House District 29 in the Nov. 6 general merely stated her “intent to resign” rather than a litical aisle to work on issues important to all ments following the governor’s announcement. Residents who receive trash service on election. full resignation. Texans. Like Garcia, Alvarado, who currently rep- Fridays will have regular services on Nov. 23. “I will submit to Gov. Abbott a letter of res- Garcia’s Nov. 9 resignation at 12:01 p.m. co- “From fi ghting human traffi cking, to making resents state House District 145, touted her abil- All trash must be at curb side no later than 7 a.m. ignation effective one minute after noon today,” incided with the start of the state’s “expedited sure Texas gets what it needs at a time of disaster, ity to work with Republicans. on the day of pickup. Garcia said at a press conference Friday. “As election period.” to our common goal of high-quality early child- “I have a good track record of working across Schools I’ve always stated, my goal has been to ensure A provision of the Texas Election Code, the hood education, we have found common ground the aisle, working in a bipartisan way, but nev- All local Pasadena ISD and Clear Creek er compromising the values that I hold near and ISD schools will be closed Monday, Nov. 19, dear to my heart and that are important to my through Friday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving district,” Alvarado said. (See related letter on holiday. School will resume for both districts HFD Station 70 gets new ambulance Page 2A.) on Monday, Nov. 26. Hernandez, who serves Texas’ House District Libraries 143, said she hopes to continue Garcia’s legacy Both the Parker Williams and Bracewell Houston Fire Depart- in the senate. library branches will be closed Thursday, Nov. ment Station 70 on “Sen. Garcia has been a tireless champion for 22, through Saturday, Nov. 24, for Beamer just north of our communities in Austin,” Hernandez said. Thanksgiving. Both branches will reopen Beltway 8 recently “As she prepares to fi ght on our behalf in our na- Monday, Nov. 26. took possession of a tion’s capital, I hope to continue her legacy in new ambulance. This our state government on the Senate fl oor.” Holiday cookies for sale marks the fi rst time Should either Alvarado or Hernandez win the in at least 20 years the Senate District 6 race, a second special election St. Frances Cabrini Women’s Club invites will need to be held to fi ll their vacancy in the everyone to its annual Holiday Cookie Walk station has acquired a new emergency vehi- House. on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at Garcia will replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Gene Francesca Hall, located at 10727 Hartsook. cle. Shown to the left with the new ambu- Green, who recently resigned after serving for Guests can fi ll a container with homemade more than two decades in Congress. cookies for family and friends. Guests are en- lance are, left to right, couraged to come early for the best selection. (first row, kneeling) Cookies will be sold by the pound. Michael Vasquez, firefighter/paramed- HPD cancels Beltway closures planned ic; Azeala Franco, firefighter/paramed- Beamer will be completely closed at Belt- ic; Michael Poole, 2 PIP meetings way 8 from 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, through firefighter/paramed- 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. ic; (second row) Cur- The Houston Police Department’s Positive In- The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes at tis Eberhardt, fire- teraction Program (PIP) meetings for November Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed continu- fighter/EMT; Mark and December have both been canceled, as the ously through 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Holmes, engineer/ regularly scheduled functions fall near the holi- At least one outside lane of the westbound operator/paramedic; days. Beltway 8 frontage road from Blackhawk to Clennis Tyer, chief; The meetings will resume on the third Tues- Pearland Parkway will be closed until further Marcus Marlock, en- day of the month after the new year. The next PIP notice. gineer/operator; Or- meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The northbound and southbound U-turn lando Padua, captain; Meetings take place at Memorial Hermann lanes at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will and (rear) Houston Southeast Hospital, located at 11800 Astoria, in be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through City Council Member the staff meeting room on the first floor, begin- Tuesday, Dec. 11. Dwight Boykins. ning at 7 p.m. At least one inside lane on the southbound PIP consists of police and citizens working to- frontage road of Beltway 8 at Genoa Red Bluff Photo submitted gether for safer neighborhoods. will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, call HPD Officer through Monday, Nov. 19. Richard Buitron at 832-395-1776. The U-turn lane at Beltway 8 and SH 3/Old Galveston Road will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 26. The northbound and southbound U-turn Houston police offer jugging prevention safety tips lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through With the recent surge in “jugging” crimes, the or dividers. offers options with which one is not familiar or 7. When using a drive-up ATM, keep the vehi- Tuesday, Dec. 11. Houston Police Department is offering the follow- 2. Maintain an awareness of surroundings comfortable. cle engine running with doors locked, and leave The northbound and southbound U-turn ing 10 ATM safety tips (police defi ne jugging as a throughout the entire transaction. Be wary of 4. Do not allow people to look over one’s enough room to maneuver between one’s car and lanes at Beltway 8 and Preston will be closed robbery/theft, in which crooks following victims people trying to help with ATM transactions. Be shoulder as the PIN is being entered into the ATM. the one ahead in the drive-up line. daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday, from a bank or ATM): aware of anyone sitting in a parked car nearby. Memorize your PIN; never write it on the back of 8. Maintain a supply of deposit envelopes at Dec. 11. 1. Always pay close attention to the ATM and When leaving an ATM, make sure no one is fol- your card. Do not re-enter your PIN if the ATM home or in one’s car. Prepare all transaction pa- The northbound and southbound U-turn surroundings. Don’t select an ATM at the corner lowing. However, if being followed, drive or walk eats your card — contact a bank offi cial. perwork prior to arrival at the ATM. This will min- lanes at Beltway 8 and Fairmont Parkway will of a building — corners create a blind spot. Use an immediately to a police or fi re station, or to a 5. Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other imize the amount of time spent at the machine. be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through ATM located near the center of a building. Do au- crowded, well-lighted location or business. If one valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive 9. Closely monitor one’s bank statements, as Tuesday, Dec. 11. tomated banking in a public, well-lighted location feels one is in danger, call 911. to the assailant. well as balances, and immediately report any At least one inside lane on the northbound that is free of shrubbery and decorative partitions 3. Do not use an ATM that appears unusual or 6. Never count cash at the machine or in public. problems to one’s bank. frontage road of Beltway 8 will be closed from Wait until you are in your car or another secure 10. If there is a confrontation with an assailant Vista to Spencer Highway daily from 9 a.m. to place. who demands money, comply. 3 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 30. The closures are associated with the ongo- CCISD seeks input on calendar ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes in each direction. The Clear Creek Independent School District CCISD employees may weigh in at https:// is currently seeking to hear from parents and com- ccisd.ss8.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?por Ellington Road moves forward I-45 closures scheduled munity members about the proposed academic talId=1211371&pageId=28779439. calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. The CCISD Board of Trustees has fi nal author- At least one northbound and one southbound The window for public input began Tuesday, ity regarding adoption of the school calendar. main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Nov. 6, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 25. The fi nal version of the school calendar may Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to To make suggestions, community members also be subject to change as a result of man- SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed dai- can visit https://www.ccisd.net/calendar/aca dates by the Texas Legislature or inclement ly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. demic_calendar_voting. weather. to 5 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 31. Alternate entrance and exit ramps will be closed. There will be a total closure of the north- bound frontage road of the Gulf Freeway from City plans new area thoroughfare NASA Road 1 to FM 518 through 5 a.m. Mon- The City of Houston Planning and Development Dave Martin said at an Oct. 16 town hall meeting day, Dec. 31. Department is moving forward with plans to con- that the project was put on the fast-track to dissuade The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- struct a new thoroughfare near Ellington Airport construction of a crude oil storage facility on the way between SH 96/League City Parkway and between Old Galveston Road and Interstate 45. same piece of land. FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 To be referred to as Ellington Road, the new Property owners abutting the proposed road p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Drivers traveling north street will be located between the Dixie Farm Road alignment should receive written notifi cation of the on the main lanes will continue to NASA Road and FM 2351 exits along the Gulf Freeway. amendment process. Details including an online 1, exit, then U-turn and come back to FM 518. This past September, the project was placed on comment form will be available on the Planning The closures are associated with an ongo- the city’s Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan Department website. ing construction project to widen the freeway (MTFP). The MTFP identifi es right-of-way needs To date, two separate public hearings have been from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and and proposes roadway alignments within the city held to discuss the proposal. The fi rst such hearing the frontage roads from two to three lanes in limits of Houston and its extraterritorial jurisdiction was the aforementioned Oct. 16 town hall meeting each direction. (ETJ). held by Martin, while the second was held by the It is important to note, the MTFP does not ini- city’s Planning Commission on Oct. 25. Blackhawk garage sale set tiate the timing of right-of-way acquisition or con- The measure was subsequently approved by the The Blackhawk homeowners association struction activities related to the roadways, and de- Planning Commission at its Nov. 8 meeting and sign and construction will not occur immediately will now advance to City Council for consider- will hold a communitywide garage sale Satur- The City of Houston’s plans to construct Ellington Road, to be located between Old Gal- day, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The subdi- if passed. Ellington Road between Space Center ation. A fi nal decision on the project is expected by Boulevard and Old Galveston Road was added to the end of the year. veston Road and Interstate 45, and between Dixie Farm Road and FM 2351, are moving vision is located near the corner of Blackhawk forward. The city’s Planning Commission approved the proposal on Nov. 8, following two and Astoria. Items include electronics, furni- the MTFP in 2003. Fore more information, contact the Planning and While the endeavor has been in the works for Development Department at 832-393-6660 or mo public hearings and a brief period of community input. The measure will now go before ture, baby stuff, clothes, household accesso- City Council, where a fi nal decision is expected before the end of the year. ries and more. more than a decade, Houston City Council member [email protected]. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018

According to school offi cials Pasadena outstanding students at Laura Bush Elementa- In My Opinion ry, Sebastian Fuentes (cen- ter), second-grader, comes Muecke congratulates port than Pasadena Independent School for the month of October to school each and every District. The students, teachers, principals day with a hunger for learn- Marie Flickinger and Superintendent could not have anyone Working with administrators from local Pasadena Independent School District campuses, ing. He never fails to amaze that so honors their accomplishments. The the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce is recognizing outstanding area students teachers with his determi- The Governor of Texas Mr. Greg Abbott students honored for attendance, scholar- each month. The group of students honored for October is pictured below, along with a brief nation. When an unfamiliar and Mrs. Abbott honored Mrs. Flickinger ship, sports, FFA and so many other en- description of the reason they won the award. Also, see photos on page 3A. task is at hand, he takes it on with the Governor’s Commission for Wom- deavors. This encourages the students with excitement. Regardless en Disaster Relief Assistance Award. What and teachers to just try a little harder. Her of the assignment; be it an a great honor for someone who well de- involvement and leadership of the San Ja- exam, an independent as- serves this award and honor for what she cinto College is another accomplishment. signment, or a center activ- did during hurricane Harvey. She knew the Don’t forget her involvement in the Brio Su- ity, Sebastian gives it his all contacts, people and organizations to get perfund site. All of you are now living in a by showing strategies that assistance to those in need. safer environment because of her efforts. he has learned in class, dou- Marie has served not only the Southbelt The Leader furnishes news of issues ble checking his work, and area but the Edgebrook area so well for so affecting the area and issues like crime, helping his friends along the many years. This award is well deserved road conditions and so forth. So when and way. He is a great friend to but if you follow her in the Southbelt Lead- if you have the opportunity I urge you to tell his peers and an amazing er, each week with the publication of the her THANK YOU or better yet a nice card student. Fuentes has been Leader she is helping assisting some one thanking her. chosen as Outstanding Stu- or group. No school district has more sup- Marie, keep up the good work. dent of the Month at Bush. Shown with Fuentes are Kristi Elmer (left), second grade-teacher; and Katrina Elected offi cials share their words Perez, second-grade teacher. Congratulations Sen. Garcia By Rep. Carol Alvarado Publishers note: The following is a let- The voters of State Senate Dis- Deaths ter written by Rep. Carol Alvarado con- trict 6 will now have the opportunity to gratulating Sen. Sylvia Garcia on her elect the successor to Congresswom- Santos “Beaver” He enjoyed supporting Robert Dean recent win in the midterm elections. an-elect Garcia. The challenges we Jacobo Salinas (holding sign), fi rst-grader at Jessup Elementary, was chosen Outstand- Houston teams especially the I would like to congratulate State face in state government continue to ing Student of the Month. School staff said he is an amazing student in so many ways. Cruz Jr. Oilers, Texans, Dynamos and Wilson Senator Sylvia Garcia on her histor- grow and we deserve leadership with He strives to do his best, works hard and never gives up. Salinas follows the classroom Astros. ic victory last night to the U.S. House experience and legislative skills who rules and encourages others to do well with his exceptional work ethic. Shown with Santos was an active of Representatives. She will be one of will fi ght for our communities. I have Salinas are, left to right, Dalia Salinas, Jacobos’ mom; Angela Stallings, Pasadena Inde- member of the Fort Bend the fi rst two Latinas to ever represent been recognized as an effective and pendent School District associate superintendent; Ryan Pavone, Jessup principal; and County Vaqueros trail riders Texas in Congress. The 29th District respected leader in the Texas legisla- Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce president. for more than 20 years. He will continue to have a strong voice in tive arena who can best serve the resi- enjoyed bowling where he Washington D.C. and a tested fi ghter dents of Senate District 6. participated in state and na- who will fi ercely advocate for our com- Our campaign will continue to en- tional tournaments. munities. gage the voters of Senate District 6, He was a member of the Let me also congratulate Democrats discuss the issues that state govern- Big H Tailgaters and Barrio up and down the ballot, including Coun- ment can address, grow support from Boys club. He enjoyed being ty Judge-Elect Lina Hidalgo and Coun- civic, business and political leaders with family and friends at all ty Commissioner-Elect Adrian Garcia, from throughout the district, and build times. He always made peo- for their hard-earned victories. a winning campaign. ple feel welcomed and loved. Santos is survived by his wife; and their children and Special election needed spouses Patrick and Leticia Santos “Beaver” Cruz Jr., Cruz, Mark and Yolanda Cruz Robert Dean Wilson, 52, By Rep. Ana Hernandez 75, died peacefully at home and Andrea and Brolyn Petri. died on Oct. 11, 2018. on Nov. 7, 2018, after a val- He is also survived by He was born April 19, Publishers note: The following is a let- message of a new generation of lead- iant battle with cancer. grandchildren Casey Man- 1966, and raised in Hous- ter written by Rep. Ana Hernandez af- ership in the continued fi ght for quali- He was born on Feb. 11, ning, Alexandria Cruz, Ga- ton. ter Sen. Sylvia Garcia announced her ty schools, affordable health care, and 1943, to Santos and Mary brielle Cruz, Burgandy Pe- He was a graduate of J. resignation from Texas Senate. economic opportunities to the voters of Cruz. Santos had been a tri, Caxton Petri, Patrick Frank Dobie High School. Minutes ago, Congresswoman-Elect Senate District 6. South Belt resident since Cruz II, James Cruz and He is survived by his lov- Sylvia Garcia announced her resigna- The campaign starts now! Over the 1976. Mark Cruz; siblings Yvonne ing parents Willie D. Wil- tion from the Texas Senate. Now, I’m last 13 years, I’m proud of everything He attended Jeff Davis Gutierrez, Anthony Cruz; as son and Anna Mae Cannon calling on Governor Abbott to call the we have accomplished together. Let’s High School and was married well as extended family and Wilson; his wife Teresa Wil- special election to replace her as soon do it again. Sign up to volunteer with to Helen for 56 wonderful friends. son; daughters Elena Wilson as possible and, once again, announce us today. If you can, chip in a donation years. He is preceded in death by and Alice (Chrissy) Wilson; I will be a candidate in that special right now toward our grassroots efforts. Santos worked for Fingers his parents. granddaughter Aria Wilson; election. I look forward to taking my Let’s continue the fi ght! Furniture for 47 years where A funeral Mass will be sister Debra Wilson Gra- he never met a stranger. celebrated Saturday, Nov. ham and family; and brother He and his family have 17, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s James Wilson and family. School offi cials at Atkinson Elementary state that third-grader Trinity Franks (hold- lived in the Sageglen area for ing sign) is an amazing, fantastic student. Every day, she walks into the school with church, 11011 Hall Road, A funeral service will Coleman releases statement the past 42 years. He was a followed by a reception. be held Friday, Nov. 16, at the biggest smile on her face and is always ready for the day. She is a wonderful role parishioner of the Catholic model for her classmates and other students in the school. Franks is a great helper Donations may be sent to 9:45 a.m. at Carnes Funeral Community of St. Luke the the American Cancer Society Home, located at 1102 Indi- on Democrats gaining seats to her classmates, teachers and all who need a helping hand. That is why she has Evangelist Church. been chosen as the Outstanding Student of the Month. Shown with Franks are, left to at www.cancer.org. ana St. in South Houston. On Nov. 9, Chairman 136) - on winning their elec- program in the state. Chair right, Rhonda Parmer, Pasadena Independent School District associate superinten- Garnet Coleman released tions. Chris Turner raised and dent; Elizabeth Cecil; Atkinson third grade teacher; Lena Ortiz, Atkinson principal; the following statement: “A tremendous amount gave $166,000 out of his Rosanne Kerr, South Belt-Ellington Chamber board member; and Bryan Parmer, SJC releases calendar briefs “Texas House Democrats of credit should also go to own campaign funds to help community member. are in their best position in House Democratic Caucus Democrats across the state. San Jacinto College has master class Career Crash Course a decade. This is due to the Chair Chris Turner(District Both also caused the Dem- released its calendar briefs. The San Jacinto College Workshop hard work of the individual 101), House Democratic ocratic super PAC Forward Spring 2019 Central campus music de- The San Jacinto College candidates that fl ipped 12 Campaign Committee Chair Majority to infuse $2.2 mil- registration open partment will host Douglas South campus career ser- House Districts from red to Cesar Blanco (District 76), lion into Texas House races Registration for spring Romanow as he facilitates vices department will host a blue. I’d like to congratulate and Representative Rafael to fl ip 12 seats. 2019 classes is now open his master class, “Behind the “Career Crash Course Work- - Erin Zwiener (District 45), Anchia (District 103) for “Democrats in the Tex- for current and incoming Glass: An Insider’s Look at shop” on Monday, Nov. 19, Vikki Goodwin (District their leadership. I was in as House are in good hands San Jacinto College students Record Production,” on Fri- from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in Build- 47), James Talarico (Dis- their position in 2008 and under their leadership. In through Thursday, Jan. 3, day, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., in the ing 7, room S7.152. The free trict 52), Michelle Beckley know the hard work they part because of Tuesday’s 2019. After Jan. 3, payment Monte Blue Music Building workshop is open to all stu- (District 65), Ana-Maria put in. They exceeded all gains, Democrats will play a is due upon registration. (Building 5). For more infor- dents, faculty, staff and the Ramos (District 102), Terry expectations of Democrat- key role in the next session The spring 2019 semester mation, contact Geneva Fort general public. Attendees Meza (District 105), Rhetta ic gains in the Texas House whether that is deciding the begins on Monday, Jan. 14, at [email protected] or will learn tips on job search- Bowers (District 113), John and made the blue wave a next speaker, or pushing for 2019. For more information, 281-476-1832. ing, résumé development and Turner (District 114), Julie reality. important legislative priori- visit sanjac.edu/apply-regis “The Acting Class” South interviewing strategies. For Johnson (District 115), Gina “Chair Cesar Blanco ties for the betterment of all ter/overview/registration. campus theater production more information, email ca Calanni(District 132), John raised $1.1 million to fund Texans including better pub- 2018 winter The San Jacinto College [email protected] or call Rosenthal (District 135), the most expansive Dem- lic schools, health care, and mini registration South campus department 281-922-3488. and John Bucy, III (District ocratic legislative focused criminal justice reform.” Registration for the winter of theater and fi lm will host Thanksgiving 2018 mini semester is now “The Acting Class” theater holiday closures open for all students through production on Nov. 15, 16 San Jacinto College will HPL sponsors Citizenship Month Thursday, Dec. 13. Payment and 17, at 8 p.m., in the Black be closed on Wednesday, is due upon registration be- Box Theatre in the Marie Nov. 21, through Sunday, The public is invited to events is scheduled to take Citizenship Month is an ginning Friday, Dec. 14. The Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiv- participate in Citizenship place at locations through- initiative of the Department winter mini semester begins Auditorium (Building 15). ing holiday. No classes will Month, Houston’s 10th annual out the city, sponsored by of Neighborhoods Offi ce on Monday, Dec. 17. Admission is free. For more be held, and all administra- celebration of “the many fac- Houston Public Library and of New Americans and Im- For more information, information, contact the San tive offi ces will be closed. All es of Houston.” Observed ev- community organizations. migrant Communities. The visit sanjac.edu/apply-regis Jacinto College South cam- classes and normal business ery November, the celebration The events offer the public annual celebration is orga- ter/overview/registration. pus department of theater and hours will resume on Mon- highlights the city’s rich cul- the opportunity to explore the nized under the guidance of Douglas Romanow fi lm at 281-998-6150. day, Nov. 26. tural diversity and encourages many cultures that comprise the city’s Citizenship Month “good citizenship” through Houston and learn about how Council. active participation in civic to get involved in efforts that For a calendar of events, Cub Scouts seek new members Sharimar Colon Melendez (center), eighth-grader at Beverly Hills Intermediate, and community affairs. promote community inclu- visit http://citizenshipmonth. The Cub Scouts are looking for new members to join the fun of being a member of a pack. A month-long series of siveness, unity and pride. org/. has been chosen Outstanding Student of the Month. According to school offi cials, Melendez was a new, non-English speaking student last year. She has so much en- Some activities in which the Cub Scouts participate are fi shing, camping, launching rockets thusiasm for class and has learned so much that she is a great mentor to all other and racing cars and boats. The Cub Scouts offer kids grade K-5 the opportunity to roar like a Local library events set students in classes. She is always willing to help and goes the extra mile on her own tiger, growl like a bear, laugh loud and make new memories with new friends, while building accord. She is not afraid to ask for help and seek clarifi cation when she doesn’t character and earning badges. Bracewell Branch Library understand. Melendez is always helping other students around her and has become Pack 692 meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the St. Luke Social Hall on Hall Road. For ques- The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: the spokeswoman for the students who want help but aren’t sure of their English tions about Pack 692, call 832-407-8628 or email [email protected]. Thursday, Nov. 15, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Study lab skills. Shown with Melendez are, left to right, Stacey Barber, Beverly Hills princi- Pack 773 meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Stuchbery Elementary. For questions about Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m. Tween craft pal; and Noble Alix, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce treasurer. Pack 773, call 281-627-1678 or email [email protected]. Thursday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Not Your Mama’s Book Club For more information about Cub Scouts, visit beascout.org. Saturday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. Spanish computer class Saturday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. Citizenship class Salt Grass Potters Guild holds fall sale Monday, Nov. 19, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Study lab Tuesday, Nov. 20, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Study lab The Salt Grass Potters Guild will hold its annual fall sale of original handmade pottery on Bracewell hours this week are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 1 – 5 Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. sale will be held at the Clear Lake Park meeting room at 5001 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The park is one stoplight east of the Hilton Hotel on the lake. Parker Williams Library There will be approximately 20 artists present to answer questions about their work as well All Harris County Public Libraries close Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. for the Thanksgiving as a variety of items from functional dishware to purely decorative clay pieces and sculpture. holiday. Many items are suitable for decoration or as presents. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. For more information contact Don Williams on 713-410-8599 or Eleanor Brown 713-851- this week: 4012 or see the website at www.saltgrasspotters.com. Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m. Community craft: Harvest Wreath, for ages 7 and older. Meet in the library community room to celebrate fall and create a harvest wreath to hang on a door BAGS hosts Startz for presentation and show the neighborhood some fall spirit. Monday, Nov. 19, 2 – 4 p.m. Genealogy group: The Parker Williams Genealogy Group is an Bay Area Genealogical Society will meet at University Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 30. informal group that meets the fi rst and third Monday to discuss family history research (begin- Mary Anthony Startz will present “The Cuban Papers: An Overview to Researching this Trea- ner to advanced). Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in tracing family history. sure of Spanish Colonial Documents from the 16th, 17th and early 18th century,” a resource Monday, Nov. 19, 2 – 4 p.m. Gaming: Fortnite Library Battle, for ages 8 and older. Meet for locating family living in the Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, and East/West Florida areas at the library computer lab for 2V2 playground match versus players at the Evelyn Meador prior to the Louisiana Purchase. Branch. There will be timed rotations based on the number of players. Those with a USB The Clayton Library has a copy of these papers. Visitors are welcome. A meet-and-greet Xbox One or PS4 controller can bring it and hook into the library computer if it has the USB will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. in the chapel at University Baptist Church, cord attached or USB wireless charging cord. 16106 Middlebrook Drive. Monday, Nov. 19, 6 – 7:30p.m. Magic: The Gathering Gameplay, for ages 8 and older. For For more information, visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org or call Kim Zrubek at 281-992- those wanting to learn, a staff member will be present for instruction. A special thank you 2636. is given to Strike Zone for the generous donation of Magic: The Gathering cards. For more information, visit http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/fi les/Feb - MTG-1.jpg. Dobie orchestra announces concert dates Wednesday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Sugar Rush Cupcake Decorating and Wreck-It-Ralph (rated J. Frank Dobie High School has announced its upcoming concerts. PG, for ages 10 and older). Meet at the library to see Fit-It Felix, Wreck-It Ralph and Vanel- On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the freshman orchestra will hold its Christmas concert at the Dobie lope von Schweetz before they hit it big on the internet. While watching the races in Sugar Monica Luna (holding sign), third-grader at Thomas Hancock Elementary, always Main campus auditorium at 7 p.m. Rush, participants will be rushing to get some frosting and toppings onto cupcakes. strives to do her best in all subjects according to school offi cials. She has a positive at- On Thursday, Nov. 29, the upperclassmen orchestra will hold its Christmas concert at the For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. For more infor- titude and is kind to her classmates. She works extremely hard and always tries her Dobie Main campus auditorium at 7 p.m. mation on other events, call the library at 281-484-2036. very best. Luna exemplifi es the characteristics of a Thomas Hancock Bison. Shown with On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Dobie orchestras will present The Ensemble Project concert Library hours this week are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Luna are, left to right, Veronica Sandoval, Hancock principal; Kay Barbour; and Eliza- at Dobie9 Campus in the cafetorium at 7 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and (early close) Wednes- beth Valdez, Hancock third-grade teacher. All concerts are free and open to the public. All families are welcomed in the community day, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to attend. Thursday, November 15, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding students for October

Brian Dao (holding sign), third-grader at Genoa El- ementary, has been select- ed as Outstanding Student of the Month. According to school offi cials, Dao is an all-around great student at Genoa. He is very respect- ful to his teachers and his peers. He always puts a fun According to school staff at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career Technical High School, Hannah spin on things in the class- Lancaster (holding sign), senior, is a graphic design student who will soar to great room. Shown with Dao are heights because of the dedication and perseverance she has demonstrated as a stu- Tiffany Bennett (left), Ge- dent. She was chosen Outstanding Student of the Month at CTHS. Lancaster is an noa principal; and Kay extremely determined student who is not afraid of going above and beyond and Barbour. continuously rises up to meet challenges head on. She always pushes herself to excel by completing advanced classes at CTHS while actively participating in Air Force JROTC at Dobie High School. As she has grown into a strong and driven student, Lancaster has taken on leadership roles with the Air Force JROTC including armed drill member, armed drill team commander, Air Force JROTC flight commander and Air Force JROTC group commander during her junior and senior years. One of her greatest accomplishments, in addition to leading her Air Force JROTC unit, was earning her pilot’s license as a high school junior. Shown with Lancaster are, left to right, Steve Fleming, LCTHS principal; Noble Alix, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce treasurer; Rosanne Kerr, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce board member; Angela Stallings, Pasadena Independent School District associate superintendent; Kay Barbour, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- merce president; Alyta Harrell, Pasadena, Independent School District associate superintendent; and Kristi White, LCTHS assistant principal.

Rebecca Cruz (holding sign), third-grader at Stuchbery Elementary, is an outstanding Stallion according to school officials. She has perfect attendance and makes the most of each school day. She is kind and a good friend. Teachers and students know they can rely on Cruz to make the right choice. Every day she does her best to help others. Cruz’s family has a proven track record of representing the Stallion Way and she is representing her fam- ily and Stuchbery remarkably. Shown with Cruz are, left to right, Alyta Harrell; Daniel Richter, Stuchbery third-grade teacher; and Jose Hernandez, Stuchbery principal.

School offi cials at Melillo Middle School have chosen Trish Nguyen (holding sign), as Student of the Month. School offi cials said Nguyen is a wonderful role model to her Gabriella Garza (far right), fourth-grader at Frazier Elementary, has been cho- classmates. She is prepared and organized in each class. She is helpful and respectful sen the Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state that Garza is a to teachers and classmates. Nguyen participates regularly in class and always demon- great student academically, and a great person. She cares about others, she is strates a positive attitude. Nguyen is an exceptional student. Shown with Nguyen are, always willing to help and is a friend to all. Teachers in other grade levels com- left to right, Chris Bui, Melillo assistant principal; Diane Wheeler, Melillo principal; ment on what a great attitude Garza emanates. Shown with Garza are, left to Lilliana Monita, Melillo counselor; and Adrianna Saavedra, Melillo assistant principal. right, Wendy Wiseburn, Frazier principal; Gustavo Gomez, Frazier fourth-grade teacher; and Ivannia Polio, Garza’s mom. Thompson Intermediate seventh-grader Erika Castillo (holding sign) has been chosen Out- standing Student of the Month. According to school offi cials, Castillo befriended a new stu- dent who joined her ESL class. Castillo noticed the new student looking very confused so she sat Jorge Sanchez (holding sign), kindergartener at South Belt Elementary, is such a spe- down next to her and cial young man and was chosen Student of the Month for South Belt Elementary. Ac- introduced herself. She cording to school offi cials he always chooses to do the right thing, even when no one then showed the new is watching. He is a great example for others in his classroom, and is always willing student the location of to help other students. He works hard to do his best every day, and is very proud of all her classes. Castillo his work. Shown with Sanchez are, left to right, Lakitha Green, South Belt counselor; Bryan Parmer; Rosanne Kerr; and Candy Howard, South Belt principal. welcomed the new stu- dent even though there was a language barrier Khloe Hinojosa (center), third-grader at Meador Elementary, is a very determined and between the two of them. hardworking student and was selected Outstanding Student of the Month at her school. Shown with Castillo is Hinojosa strives to do her very best at any task, and demonstrates kindness and respect Tanis Griffi n, Thompson to all students. She is ready and willing to help a fellow student in any way possible. Hino- principal. josa’s positive attitude and compassion for others illustrates the traits of an outstanding student. Shown with Hinojosa are, left to right, Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena Indepen- dent School District superintendent; Tara Merida, Meador counselor; Beverly Bolton, Meador principal; and Kathleen Ownby, SPARK executive director.

School officials at Morris Middle School have selected sixth-grader Angelina Tran (hold- ing sign) as the Outstanding Student of the Month. Tran embodies what it means to offer one’s best, according to school officials. Most days Tran volunteers to help sweep and clean up the cafeteria. She always does things with excellence. She models the Trailblazer Kenneth Mera, sixth-grader at Fred Roberts Middle School, has been selected Out- code daily through her actions and words. Shown with Tran are, left to right, Kay Barbo- standing Student of the Month. School offi cials note that Mera is a shining star in the ur; Allison Lewallen, Morris principal; and Lindsey Jacob, Morris counselor. School offi cials at Dobie High School Main campus state Gustavo Rodriguez (center), classroom. He’s helpful, polite and a great listener. Mera is always willing to serve his senior, shows strong leadership skills, sets high standards for academics and extracurric- classmates and is respectful. Every Friday, he leaves his teachers with a positive com- ular activities and was chosen Outstanding Student of the Month. Rodriguez is involved ment. Mera is a great kid full of positive energy. Shown with Mera are, left to right, in ROTC leadership and AP classes, and works in a job after school hours. He aspires Jorly Thomas, Fred Roberts principal; Alyta Harrell; Emily Ontiveros, Fred Roberts to join the Air Force and is applying to the Air Force Academy. Rodriguez is respectful, counselor; Noble Alix; and DeRonda Pitre, Fred Roberts counselor. goal-oriented, smart and persevering. Shown with Rodriguez are Rhonda Parmer (left), Pasadena Independent School District associate superintendent; and Rosanne Kerr.

Gabriel Gonzales (hold- ing sign), kindergartener at Burnett Elementary, has been chosen the Out- standing Student of the Month for his school. The school staff state Gonzales has made huge progress in a few short months. He is helpful to his classmates, gives high-fives and smiles in the mornings, and is making great gains in the classroom. Gonzales also loves playing football. Shown with Gonzales is Keasia Robinson (holding sign), ninth-grader at Dobie9 High School, was chosen Esme Paredes, Burnett as- According to Moore Elementary school staff, Michael “Mikey” Johnson, fourth-grad- Outstanding Student of the Month. School offi cials state that not only is she a great sistant principal. er, is an outstanding student. Johnson is a strong, hardworking and respectful student student, but that this student athlete is a competitor. Robinson competed at the high- who exhibits many positive qualities. As a member of the Moore Mighty Hawk News est level on varsity in her fi rst playoff game ever and had a high of eight blocks Team, he is a role model for others to follow and an invaluable member of the team. against a state-ranked team. School offi cials are so proud of her accomplishments He is always available to calmly and patiently save the day with his quick thinking and this season as she has grown into a mature young lady at an early age. Robin- problem-solving skills whenever something goes wrong. Johnson is kind and caring son earned fi ve As and one B on her report card. Shown with Robinson are, left to and his positive attitude affects all those around him. Shown with Johnson are, left right, Stacey Barber; Beverly Hills Intermediate principal; Alyta Harrell; Toni Lo- to right, Jill Lacamu, Moore principal; Bryan Parmer, community member; Rosanne pez, Pasadena Independent School District executive director; Michael Van Essen, Kerr; Leah Grafton, Moore fourth-grade teacher; Katelyn Greuter, Moore fourth- Dobie9 principal; Kristen Alexander, Dobie9 assistant principal; Adriana Robinson, grade teacher; and Angelica Perez, Moore counselor. Dobie9 assistant principal; and Dawn Sexton, Dobie varsity volleyball coach. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018

Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence by Alexis SJC plans to open new facility in 2020 The San Jacinto College to ensure that the fi rst phase of board of trustees has autho- development provides fl exible TONY CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Genoa Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate rized college administration instructional spaces to meet Wishes for a special birthday are sent to Sing a birthday tune Nov. 21 to Macarena Send a nice birthday greeting Nov. 16 to to plan, develop and construct the needs of the growing re- longtime resident, local businesswoman and Araujo. Danielle Pitre. On Nov. 18, light the birthday a new facility at Generation gion,” said Dr. Brenda Helly- Realtor Tony Muse who celebrates a birthday Meador Elementary candles on a double-layer cake for Brandy Park, located in Northeast Har- er, San Jacinto College chan- Tuesday, Nov. 20, from friends and the Leader Cristal Tejeda enjoys a birthday Nov. 17. Knust and Melanie Mauldin. ris County in the northernmost cellor. “We know that growth staff. Moore Elementary Dobie High edge of the San Jacinto Col- is occurring more rapidly in BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR DICK Light the birthday candles for Maury Klann Norman McIntyre enjoys a birthday Nov. lege taxing area. that part of Houston, and we Belated birthday wishes are sent to longtime Nov. 17. 15. Nov. 16 is the day for a cake for Irvin The college owns 56.826 are committed to responding South Belt resident and local businessman South Belt Elementary Theodile. Join in the birthday fun Nov. 18 with acres in a central portion of to the higher education needs Dick Orth who marked a birthday Nov. 11 from On Nov. 15, Tanya Hensley is wished a Blaise Trahan. Light the candles on a birthday Generation Park, which is one of the residential and business friends and the Leader staff. happy birthday. Nov. 16 is the day for a birthday cake Nov. 20 for Clinton Hopper. of the fastest growing areas in populations.” SCHOOL DAZE celebration for Cameron Dawson. On Nov. 21, FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Houston. The current devel- In a demographic study The following personnel of the Pasadena Laurie Weathers celebrates a birthday. The Leader sends happy birthday wishes opment proposal consists of a conducted by the college, it Independent School District celebrate birth- Stuchbery Elementary to friends who celebrate a birthday this week: 50,000-square-foot facility to was determined that over the days Nov. 15 through Nov. 21. The day for a cake for Demetrius Robinson Thursday, Nov. 15: Larry Soto and Silvia accommodate general educa- next decade the fastest grow- Atkinson Elementary is Nov. 15. Sing a double chorus of a birthday Serna; Friday, Nov. 16: Stephanie Hallmark tion and other academic class- ing population growth is pro- Amber Newman celebrates a birthday Nov. song to Perla Montemayor and Jessica Tran and Bobby Taylor; Saturday, Nov. 17: Cynthia es. Additional buildout on the jected to be concentrated near 15. Sing a double chorus of a birthday song to Nov. 16. Tonya Davis enjoys a happy birth- McGowen, Donna LaRoche, Blake Robinson land at Generation Park will the northern and southern Elizabeth Cecil and Nancy Vazquez Nov. 18. day Nov. 17. Blow out the birthday candles and Joe Jasso; Sunday, Nov. 18: Patrick move forward in the future as boundaries of the district. Sev- Burnett Elementary Nov. 18 on a cake for Gloria Reza. Patterson and David Rendon; Monday, Nov. demand dictates. The current eral of the fastest growing zip Enjoying a birthday Nov. 17 is Nohemi Melillo Middle School 19: Jennifer Cook and Albert Craft; Tuesday, proposal includes the neces- codes in the Houston area are Garcia. Send a birthday greeting Nov. 16 to Cassie Nov. 20: Thomas Marks, Tim Hasse and Sica sary infrastructure, parking adjacent to the proposed Gen- Bush Elementary Padgett. Join in the birthday fun Nov. 18 with Marcello; and Wednesday, Nov. 21: Jennifer and other amenities to accom- eration Park campus, and the Gilberto Garza celebrates a birthday Nov. Christian McCary and Carol Zann. Hugghins and Edie Mari. modate the fi rst phase of devel- population around Generation 21. Roberts Middle School LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS opment. Park is growing at approxi- Frazier Elementary Nov. 15 is the day for a cake for Kimberly Email announcements to mynews@south “We have conducted ex- mately twice the rate of the rest The day for a double celebration for Gustavo Lidrbauch. Greetings for a wonderful birthday beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line tensive research on the areas of the college district. It is ex- Gomez and Kristena Stokes is Nov. 17. are sent to Jessica Borden Nov. 19. by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. surrounding Generation Park pected that the majority of the students that attend the Gener- ation Park campus will be new The J. Frank Dobie High School Lariaette of the Welder turned physicist fuses technical, academic education to the district. This campus Week for Nov. 5 through Nov. 9 is junior Jocelyn Taylor Carnahan is a her fi rst tool belt, and as they had all of these amazing a technician laser specialist. about my success.” example of leveraging op- will also be designed to meet Garcia. She is the daughter of Eloy and Aide Garcia welder turned physicist, and say, the rest is history. After tools, and they really took a “I would read about phys- Carnahan also collabo- portunities that are a func- the workforce needs of the and was chosen for her hard work and motivation she has a message for any- high school, she earned two chance on me,” said Carnah- ics and experiment with some rated with the San Jacinto tion of her determination,” businesses in the region. that she gives to her team. one pursuing a college educa- bachelor’s degrees in art and an, who began studying to be- new techniques on the laser College welding program said Wild. “She is a certifi ed Upon selection of a con- tion: “Do what you love.” humanities from the Universi- come a certifi ed welder at the that I worked with on the job. members on quantifying welder who developed an in- struction manager-at-risk and Carnahan grew up in Ken- ty of Louisville that led her to Knight School of Welding in I started to feel this calling to welding techniques. “To the terest in experimental phys- architect for the project, the tucky with early childhood meet a manager who hired her Kentucky as the only woman learn more about physics.” women welders who want to ics and found herself at one college will begin the design memories of helping her fa- as a mechanic for a welding studying engineering design, Carnahan moved to Hous- be in welding and science, of the foremost experimental phase for the new facility. The UHCL schedules ther build a skateboard ramp shop. building and reprogramming. ton with her husband, who please come into this fi eld,” physics research sites in the goal is to open the new campus for her brother. She was given “It was a workshop that She was quickly promoted as is a mechanical engineer, said Carnahan. “It makes world.” for classes in fall 2020. and searched to enroll in a me proud to see women do- calendar briefs college. She visited the Uni- ing what they love - they’re The University of Hous- vance in an information tech- versity of Houston and was breaking down the wall.” November 17 ton-Clear Lake has scheduled nology career, a University of advised to attend San Jacin- Now at the University of its upcoming calendar briefs. Houston-Clear Lake course is to College to take science, Houston, Carnahan contin- 8am - 2pm “Tonight Tonight” singer available. The course “Imple- technology, engineering and ues to study physics and has Blackhawk HOA Community Wide John King performs menting Network Security” is math courses. During her fi rst been approached by NASA Rising country music artist part of the Cyber Security In- semester at San Jacinto Col- to work in the rocket machine John King, now on nationwide stitute’s network management lege, Carnahan was quickly shop, putting her physics and GARAGE SALE! tour, brings his band Nov. 15 and security program. recruited to work on projects welding skills to good use. Neighborhood located at the corner of at 7:30 p.m. to University of In the course, students alongside professors to gain She has some advice for Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou will learn about network se- research experience, an op- those considering either tech- Blackhawk and Astoria Theater, located at 2700 Bay curity, fi rewall confi guration, portunity that the college en- nical or academic degree courages all STEM students routes. “If something inter- Multi-family, electronics, furniture, baby items, Area Blvd. enabling virtual private net- clothes, household items and much more! King earned his fi rst Top works and more to protect in- to pursue. She was chosen for ests you, go further and ask 40 hit with “Tonight Tonight,” formation on network devices the prestigious summer re- why and how it works,” said the 2014 theme song for CBS through hands-on examples search internship at Fermilab, Carnahan. “If you want to get Thursday Night Football. King with live equipment. 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For in- Learn to write successful Photo by Jeannie Peng Mansyur formation or to purchase tick- STEM grants I knew they really cared “Taylor is a marvelous ets, visit www.uhcl.edu/bay Educators K-12 will ex- ou-theater/events-tickets. plore links to potential fund- Largest selection of UHCL faculty exhibition ing sources and additional in- CCEF hosts annual awards presentation, gala wigs in Texas! opens Nov. 15 formation on available teacher The Clear Creek Educa- • Bob Mitchell – George ing commitment to the dis- a 20-person volunteer com- Kimberly Fleming, Ann FEATURING An exhibition of art cre- programs, strategies, and tips tion Foundation hosted its B. Carlisle Distinguished trict through active participa- mittee that includes CCEF Hammond, Lisa Holbrook, ated by art faculty will be on that will help make their grant ESTETICA 18th Annual Awards Presen- Service Award for consistent tion in multiple activities. community marketing and Laura MacKay, Aman- display in University of Hous- proposals more successful in tation and Gala on Nov. 3 commitment to CCISD over • Mayor Pat Hallisey events manager Kelsey da Mark, Joan McKinney, DESIGNS ton-Clear Lake’s Art Gallery. the course, “How to Write Suc- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ at South Shore Harbour Re- time. Mitchell is a longtime (League City) – Citizen of Richardson McNeil; Cam- Sarah Moutz, Jill Reason, SIGNATURE COLLECTION The exhibition opens Nov. 15 cessful Grants for Your STEM OF WIGS & sort & Conference Center. South Belt resident. the Year, which recognizes eron Cannon and Jana Mill- Elaine Renola, Deena Rig- The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS and runs through Dec. 13. A Classroom” from University of The Right Form! by JODEE Themed “A White Haute Af- • Christian Bionat (CLHS an outstanding member of the er, co-chair; and commit- by, Mary Ann Shallberg, reception will be held Nov. 15 Houston-Clear Lake’s Center Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s fair,” more than 350 attendees 2009) and Lynn B. Wat- community who consistent- tee members, Joyce Abbey, Teresa Vencil, Marcia Vine- to Help With All Your After from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception for Educational Programs. 125 E. Galveston Street helped honor many individu- kins (CCHS 1966) – Dis- ly demonstrates commitment Kim Barker, Katy Bastedo, yard and Elizabeth Wiehle Breast Surgery Needs. and the exhibition are free and The course will be held Sat- League City als for their positive contribu- tinguished Alumni Award, to CCISD and excellence in Janet Brown, Suzanne Fair, Wang. Great selection of open to the public. urday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 tions to the Clear Creek Inde- which honors individuals public education through vol- “Five full-time faculty to noon in room 1310.05 of pendent School District and who have excelled in their unteer efforts. It is bestowed and fi ve or six adjunct fac- the Arbor Building. The pre- BASC monthly dance set over $75,000 was raised for chosen profession and have by the CCISD Board of Trust- ulty members of UH-Clear senter is Sha’Rell Webb, an innovative programs support- made signifi cant contribu- ees and the CCEF. The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be held Lake’s art department are eighth-grade science teacher ing students, a new record for tions to their communities. All award winners re- Nov. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at VFW Lodge, Post 6378, located t? submitting art from across who has earned about $18,000 an this event. • Michael Kramm – Valor ceived a saber salute from at 5204 Highway 3, Dickinson. All Bay Area singles are in- gn all media,” said Lauren in grants for her classroom. re “This event was very ev- Award, in honor of a public the Clear Creek High School vited to attend. Guests are encouraged to bring party snacks e P Kussro, assistant professor Fees for this session are $65. I b ident of the love and com- servant (military, police, fi re, Junior ROTC as they entered to share. The cost is $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. uld of art and design. “This is a Attendees need to bring a ful- Co mitment our community has etc.) who has gone above and the ballroom and were intro- For more information, call 832-483-3257 or 832-477-6778. chance for students and fac- ly charged computer or tablet need a pregnancy test for our wonderful school dis- beyond the call of duty. duced by Master of Ceremo- I ulty to see what the art fac- for this session. To register or trict,” said Jill Reason, CCEF • Becky Day, Anita L. nies Anna Alves, Clear Creek I need to know what to do ulty is doing in their areas for more information, vis- Lariaettes to hold clinic chairman. “It’s truly inspiring Lewis, Dee Scott and Crys- High School student and We are here for you. We care!! of research,” she said. “This it www.uhcl.edu/education/ to see so many in our great tal Starke – CCISD Super- Chandra Fincke, Clear Lake The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes will hold its Winter Dance All Services are Free and Confidential. will showcase all of us and centers-initiatives/center-ed community that support our star Award, which honors High School student. Clinic Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the dance the work we do.” ucational-programs/profes vision to provide innovative individuals who support and Other gala highlights in- room. The clinic is open to grades pre-K through 12. Each 281-484-0005 Kussro teaches printmak- sional-development. Beltway 8 South learning materials to our stu- enhance the District, whether cluded silent and live auc- student who participates will perform at the May 2019 Lari- ing at UHCL. Adjunct pro- Autism Speaker Series: Why Crisis Pregnancy Center dents.” CCISD alumni or not. tions, a “white rose pull” aette Spring Show. fessors will be submitting one punishment is last option The focal point of the • Greg Ploss of Chemi- provided by Kendra Scott- The preregistration fee is $40 and ends Nov. 27. The cost piece and full-time faculty Alexis Marcouex will pro- evening included honoring cal Process and Production Baybrook and NASA Flow- of registration at the door will be $45. The registration fee will may submit up to fi ve pieces. vide tips and best practices an elite group of individuals – Dennis Johnson Memori- ers, entertainment by Cindy cover the certifi cate, snack and spring show performance. All “We’ll have works in ce- for effective alternatives to Exceptional Grooming at Common for their outstanding efforts al Small Business Award, an Thomas, Clear Lake’s Song- participants will receive a souvenir, but preregistration guaran- ramics, sculpture, collage, vid- punishment in the Autism Sense Prices in serving and representing honor that recognizes a local stress and TapSnap Photo- tees a student a T-shirt and discounted price. For questions and eo, photography, graphic de- Speaker Series “Why Punish- CCISD. The 2018 award re- entrepreneur within CCISD tainment. the registration form, email Brianne Sisson at BSisson@pasade sign and textiles,” Kussro said. ment Should be the Last Op- cipients included: who demonstrates unwaver- The event was planned by naisd.org. For more information tion and What to Do Instead” 281-484-9655 about the UHCL faculty ex- on Saturday Nov. 17, from hibition, visit www.uhcl.edu/ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., art-gallery/exhibitions/up in the Garden Room of the coming-exhibitions. University of Houston-Clear Remember When UHCL 2018 senior BFA Lake Bayou Building. show runs through Nov. 27 The free presentation is 40 years ago ( 1978) Pasadena ISD police offi - food and toy drive benefi ting anonymity, said two divided students either didn’t show Students in the bachelor of part of an ongoing speaker The local subdivisions cials charged three juveniles needy South Belt area resi- groups had formed, and mak- up at school or checked out Groom & Board fi ne arts program at the Uni- series to educate the commu- of Sagemeadow, Kirkwood during October with posses- dents. ing decisions with the best early after a Facebook post versity of Houston-Clear Lake nity on caring for children South and Kirkmont escaped sion of guns in a place pro- 20 years ago (1998) interest of the players had be- sparked rumors of a possible will display their talents in with autism or developmen- annexation. hibiting weapons, a Class 3 Former Dobie volleyball come diffi cult. McCormack shooting at the area campus. Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. the 2018 Fall Senior Seminar tal disabilities, hosted by Three of the South Belt felony. standouts Tiffany Carrethers had been president of the The rumors began to circulate 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes BFA Show, Nov. 13-27 in the University of Houston-Clear area drill teams fi nished in 25 years ago (1993) and Bobbi Stewart played league for three years. the previous evening when an Arbor North Building, 2700 Lake’s Center for Autism and the top four of the Bay Area Gov. Ann Richards agreed against one another when After months of con- online comment of a former Bay Area Blvd. The public is Developmental Disabilities. Football League competition. to try to convince the Envi- their respective colleges, struction, all four lanes of Dobie student on the social BFBGrooming.com invited to an opening reception Lectures are open to the 35 years ago (1983) ronmental Protection Agency Rice and the University of Dixie Farm Road opened to networking site mentioned Nov. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. The public, although registra- Six Dobie football players that a new investigation was Houston, played at Hofheinz through traffi c from Beamer his school getting shot up. event is free. tion is required in advance. were named to the District needed at the Brio Super- Pavilion. Road to 1,500 feet south of The targeted student was lat- UHCL’s Cyber Security For details and to regis- 23-5A Coaches All-District fund site. Richards pledged 15 years ago (2003) FM 518. New traffi c signals er determined to have recent- Institute offers course ter, visit www.uhcl.edu/au Team. They were Darrin An- her support at a meeting with The Brio Refi ning Super- were also installed at Black- ly transferred to a Houston Flood problems? If one is looking to ad- tism-center. drus, John Elam, David Rio- Leader co-publisher Marie fund Site containment reme- hawk, McDonald/Willits and Independent School District jas, Russell Goshorn, Chris Flickinger. Richards arranged dy completion was celebrated McGinnis. campus. As a precaution, Do- You can go home again... Herrera and Mike Hebert. for Flickinger to meet with with a press conference and The FBI raided the M bie had extra security in and Israeli folk dancing dates set ® The Mothers Against the governor’s environmental reception. Saigon Cafe in the 10900 around campus. Let Farmers help. Few people really enjoy cardiovascular exercises per se, Drunk Drivers of Houston staff and members of the state The groundbreaking cere- block of Scarsdale. A lone 1 year ago (2017) but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Dancing is an excellent way erected a cross at the inter- health department in Austin. mony for the new St. Frances state trooper accompa- U.S. Rep. Gene Green, At Farmers, we know that you insure to exercise while having fun. Israeli folk dancing sessions are section of Fuqua and the Gulf In addition to the governor’s Cabrini Catholic Church was nied the undercover agents. whose 29th Congressional your home to get things back to normal conducted at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, and are not built Freeway to remember Curtis support, state Reps. Garnet held. While offi cers on the scene District encompasses much if something unexpected happens. That’s on one another; so anyone can start anytime. Coleman, Al Edwards and 10 years ago (2008) refused to tell Leader staff of the South Belt community, Timmons and James Mar- why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service The dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom on tinez who were killed by a Mike Jackson all added their Several Sagemont-Bever- what prompted the raid, Sgt. announced on Monday, Nov. Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. November dates are 19 and drunk driver. support. All three represent- ly Hills Little League board Zerick Guinn of the Harris 13, he will not seek re-elec- you get from a Farmers agent. Call me 26. December dates are 3, 10 and 17. There are no dancing 30 years ago (1988) ed portions of the South Belt members, including board County Precinct 2 Consta- tion in 2018. Green began and get a quote on the insurance that sessions on Dec. 24 or 31. The cost is $4 per session or $35 Ira Hewett, a 16-year-old area. president Mike McCormack, ble’s Offi ce confi rmed it in- his political career in 1972, helps get you back where you belong. for 10 sessions for CSH members and $5 per session or $45 Dobie High School football The Promise, the Southeast abruptly resigned their posts. volved illegal gambling. A serving 13 years as a state for 10 sessions for nonmembers. Everyone is welcome to join player, died after he was al- Houston Christmas Festival Several of the resigned mem- small sign on the door of the representative, before serving Michael W. Jewell, CLU the group – even if one has not attended before. Congregation legedly accidentally shot in pageant on the life of Jesus bers were contacted by the cafe told potential customers seven years as a state senator. 12929 Gulf Freeway Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Camino Real and is the the chest by his father as they Christ, was held at Sagemont Leader but refused to com- no food was actually sold at In 1993, Green was elected Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. The entire community struggled over a gun in the Church. ment on record regarding the location. to the U.S. Congress, where is invited to attend. For more information, contact the syna- Godfather’s Pizza parking lot The South Belt-Elling- the incident. One source, 5 years ago (2013) he would remain until his re- 281-481-2121 gogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. in the 10000 block of Fuqua. ton Leader began its annual speaking on the condition of More than 100 Dobie tirement. farmersagent.com/mjewell Thursday, November 15, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 San Jacinto nabs Excalibur, Medallion awards Shannons celebrate 65th anniversary San Jacinto College is The college was award- ual tactics, while the NCMPR they do to tell the story of San so to be recognized by their among the winners in the ed a Silver Excalibur Award Medallion Awards recognize Jacinto College’s students, peers is a well-deserved hon- Bobby and Joyce Shan- try for four years. He then of the church. Joyce vol- the catcher. Bobby was also Public Relations Society of from PRSA and received a outstanding achievement in employees and programs,” or,” Crawford said. non have lived in Sagemont went to work for Pan Amer- unteered with the women’s the coach for the All-Star America Houston Chapter’s Bronze Medallion Award marketing and communica- said Teri Crawford, vice The San Jac report to the for 48 years and have been ican Petroleum for several ministry, pastoral care and Team, two years in a row. 2018 Excalibur Awards and from NCMPR District 4. tions at community colleges. chancellor, marketing, public community highlights the married 65 years. They will years. He later worked for other areas. This was the beginning of the 2018 National Council The Excalibur Awards “I am so proud of the high relations and government af- annual accomplishments of celebrate their anniversa- Shell Development Re- Joyce served on the being at the ballpark several for Marketing and Public Re- honor outstanding profession- performing marketing and fairs at the college. students, employees and the ry Nov. 20. They have two search Center in Bellaire as board of Christian women’s days a week. The couple’s lations District 4 Medallion al accomplishments in the public relations team. They “Much of our work in college, while providing a daughters. a senior technical associate club for several years, and grandchildren all played Awards. Both awards are for development and execution work tirelessly each year not marketing and public re- fi nancial snapshot of the in- Their daughter Lana where he remained until he was chair for two years. some sport, and they rarely the 2017 Annual Report to of comprehensive public re- only with the Annual Report lations is done behind the stitution and the San Jac Col- Shadwick Price, whose hus- retired in 1993. Bobby loves to hunt missed any of the games. the Community. lations programs and individ- to the Community, but in all scenes, promoting others, lege Foundation. band is Bob, is a practicing Joyce worked for Claude and fi sh. He and Joyce had The couple’s family is a family, criminal, probate B. Hamill as an oil operator a couples-only hunting close-knit family and love The San Jacinto College market- and guardianship lawyer, until she left to have their lease for years. After their their time together on all hol- ing and public relations team re- with offi ces in Livingston fi rst child Lana. She was a daughters were older, Joyce idays. On Christmas day, the ceived a Silver Excalibur Award and the Woodlands. stay-at-home mother but joined Bobby in his love for couple’s children and grand- from the Public Relations Soci- Leslee Kaspar is mar- worked short-term jobs as hunting. She learned the children gather at Gramps ety of America Houston Chap- ried to Craig and has owned a Kelly Girl. In 1969, she art of hunting well because and Myrah’s house. ter for the college’s 2017 Annual and operated Friendswood took a full-time job with a she killed the biggest deer In earlier years, they Report to the Community; and Children’s House, for 23 manufacturing company of on the lease. Joyce would looked forward to an annu- a Bronze Medallion Award from years. Children’s House is industrial equipment. Joyce “suffer” because the lease al family vacation in Con the National Council for Market- a private Christian Montes- retired in 1983. was in Johnson City, which Can, Texas on the Frio River. ing and Public Relations District sori school for children 15 After retiring, Bobby meant the women “had” to Aunts, uncles, cousins and 4. Shown are, left to right, (fi rst months through kindergar- help build Danbury Re- go shopping in Fredericks- friends joined the family. The row) Melissa Trevizo, communi- ten age. treat Center for Sagemont burg. Anything to make couple’s children would each cations coordinator; Mary Hind, Bobby and Joyce also Church which took sever- Bobby happy, after all, she take a friend on the vacation. marketing project coordinator; have fi ve grandchildren: al years to complete. He was hunting. Bobby and Joyce loved Andrea Vasquez, communications Kristin Kaspar, Katelyn then volunteered working One of Bobby’s greatest their life together but in coordinator; Nancy VanHandel, Kaspar, Corbin Kaspar, with Helping Hands and the joys was to be a coach for 1996 decided to get a hob- web/ graphic designer; Megan Grayson Shadwick and greeter and usher ministries. the Sagemont girls’ soft- by working with antiques. Carpenter, executive assistant; Reagan Shadwick. Both Bobby and Joyce ball association for sever- They went to auctions, pur- (second row) Teri Crawford, vice Bobby was serving in the have been active members al years. He was the coach chased furniture and Joyce chancellor, marketing, public rela- Air Force when they mar- of Sagemont Church since for the Blue Bonnets team. loved old glass, dishes and tions and government affairs; Josh ried, and he served his coun- 1973, serving in many areas Leslee, their daughter was all pretty things. The couple Wilson, graphic designer; Joshua refi nished the furniture to- Banks, director, digital marketing; gether. They set up a booth Salem Al-Ayyadhi, graphic design- in several antique malls, er; Janet Cowey, director, market- and also went to fl ea mar- ing; Jeannie Peng-Mansyur, senior kets. The couple met many communications coordinator; and interesting people and had Joyleen DiRocco, senior execu- an enjoyable time working tive administrative assistant. Not on the hobby together for shown are Jahmal Clemons, so- about fi ve years. cial media coordinator; and Linda After Lana and Leslee Harrison, web content manager. were married and started Photo by Amanda Fenwick their own families, Joyce and Bobby started traveling. They vacationed in Alas- ka twice. Bobby loved the trips so much that one year Frazier Elementary honors veterans with program Joyce gave him an Alaskan hunting trip as a gift so he could hunt moose and car- ibou. The couple also took cruises with friends and church members. Current- ly, each fall, they take road trips. They have visited Es- tes Park, Colorado. In the spring, they will take anoth- er road trip to different plac- es. So what does the cou- ple attribute to a successful marriage of 65 years? They say, “Give more of yourself to your mate and children than you do for yourself.” Present

Frazier third-graders honored veterans at a special program on Thurs- with his grandson, Frazier third-grader Joseph Marrero, in front of a day, Nov. 8. The performance was led by music teacher Danielle Web- bulletin board with his picture displayed. Shown in the photo below left ster. Dobie High School’s JROTC presented the colors and led the audi- are, left to right, Jacob Andrade, Air Force veteran Andrew Felan and ence in the pledges. Shown above left are, left to right, Xavier Gutierrez, Gilbert Andrade. Felan attended the program and watched his nephew Oscar Puente, Gus Rodriguez and Trinity Maxwell. U.S. Paratrooper, Gilbert perform. Shown in the photo below with his daughters Eliza- 82nd Airborne Division, Jose Miguel Marrero-Batista was honored beth Falcon (left) and Anastasia Elam, is Navy veteran Kristopher Elam during the program. He is shown in the photo, above right, standing who was also honored at the program. Photos by Susan Blue

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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Fr. Xavier Bilavendiran, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018 St. Luke’s honors military vets on Veterans Day Honoring veterans

Atkinson Elementary held the Third-Grade Veter- ans Day program on Friday, Nov. 9. Third-graders performed songs for the veterans. The J. Frank Do- bie AFJROTC conducted the folding of the fl ag pre- sentation. Shown above are Joe Hinojosa (top) who is grandfather of Jonathon Hinojosa in Dee Davis’ In commemoration of Veterans Day, a Mass was celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Douglas Orrell, Joe Hinojosa, Donald Graham, Glenn Williams, Robert Alvarez, Ray fi rst-grade class. Joe is also grandfather of Brianna Hinojosa in Brandi Trevino’s third-grade class. Joe is Church on Sunday, Nov. 11, honoring veterans who served in all branches of the U.S. Servantez, Arthur Mendoza, Paul Manriquez, Gilbert Valverde, Martin Keough, Lar- a Vietnam veteran and proudly served with the U.S. military. The Rev. Douglas Guthrie officiated the service as the veterans, all parishio- rol Burleigh, Gilbert Ramos, (third row) Gilbert Hernandez, Brian Sharpless, Jesse Marines in the 1960s. Joe also loans his life-size G.I. ners of St. Luke’s, sat together. A communal blessing was also prayed over the group. Longoria, James Muecke, Paul Foreman, Marlon Hulin, Frank Flores, Jim Sharpless, Joe display to Atkinson to aid in the educational ben- Following the service, the Knights of Columbus served breakfast by the Knighs of Co- Gerald O’Brien, Charles Najvar, John Devora, Joe Tristan, Russell Condit and Den- efi ts effort and to honor all veterans. Additionally, he lumbus to the veterans and their families in the social hall of the church. Shown above nis Dusek. Attending, but not shown are Jerry Stebenne, Rigoberto Fernandez, Steve has been a frequent winner in the South Belt area’s are, right to left, (first row) Gustavo Jordan, Franklin Rosas, Dominic Cantalames- Cutrer, Gilbert De Leon, James Towey, Adam Allen and Frank Adame. Now in its fifth annual Independence Day parade on July 4th. sa, Tina Condit, Fran Sharpless, John Urdiales, Joe Dominguez, Juan Olvera, Martin year, the annual service is organized by longtime South Belt resident and U.S. Army Navarro, George Bishop, Gilbert Aguilar, (second row) Victor Castaneda, Ray Mata, veteran Joe Tristan. Photo by Marie Flickinger Houston Auto Emporium Established 2006 Family – Trust – Respect +Low Down Payments Notice of Public Hearing +In-house Financing Available SH 3: From Richey Street to FM 518 +Used Car Specials Galveston and Harris Counties, Texas +Certified Repair Shop NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Control 0051-02-101, etc. +State Inspection HAPPY HOLIDAYS The Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation (Tx- from Houston Auto Emporium DOT), as the lead agency, has scheduled a public hearing for a proposed TO DISCUSS project on SH 3 from Richey Street to FM 518 in Galveston and Harris $20 OFF ANY SERVICE Counties. 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The addition of the bike lanes will utilize the existing shoulders and will require approximately 2 to 5-feet (ft) of pavement widening in some areas, mostly on the southbound side of SH 3. The proposed project would also construct northbound right turn lanes at Pineloch Drive and ACCOUNTABILITY RATING El Dorado Boulevard. The proposed project is approximately 14.25 miles long. The proposed project would include 5-ft bike lanes with a 1 to 3-ft buffer in most areas. Bike lanes with no buffer are proposed in highly Denise Burleigh constrained areas and at intersections with dedicated turn lanes per Fed- Licensed Insurance eral Highway Administration (FHWA) standards. The existing highway Sales Agent facility typically includes four 12-ft main lanes (two in each direction) with 6 to 8-ft outside shoulders. 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Comments may be submitted in writing either at the public We are currently admitting children from 3 months to hearing or via U.S. mail to TxDOT District Office, Director of Project 5 years of age (birthdays after September 1st). Our is to discuss Development, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251. Comments can also program is standards-based and offers meaningful be submitted electronically at: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-in- learning experiences within a Catholic setting. We aim volved/about/hearings-meetings.html or [email protected]. to prepare your child for their elementary and Pasadena Independent Comments must be submitted or postmarked within 15 days of the public Catholic school education. hearing, December 21, 2018, to be included as part of the official public record. 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The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have For more information, go to www.stlukesecc.com or been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memoran- contact the ECC directly at (281) 741-7497 dum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA email [email protected] and TxDOT. stlukesecc.com SECTION B Thursday, November 15, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED www.southbeltleader.com Dobie football secures Beltway title, playoff berth McDonald’s hoops Experience Does By John Bechtle North Shore. may have consulted for Berneathy back on Febru- knows what he’s doing, Matter!! Sports Editor After all, it was Morris advice following the ar- ary 7. Does this guy know and yes the Longhorns ob- to run Nov. 15-17 How fitting it was to see whom younger and less rival of first-year varsity what he’s doing? Should viously bought in. Great Reviews on Dobie senior tailback Kris experienced teammates football head coach Kevin we buy in? Yes, Berneathy Continued on Page 6B By Jade Wise ketball Tournament – one HAR and Zillow! Morris and his teammates Pasadena ISD of the nation’s premiere Eighty teams, featur- early season champion- La’Wanda Lendsey 832.545.7005 hoisting the Battle of the Real Estate Broker Associate and Instructor Beltway trophy. ing some of the state’s top ship tournaments. Moments earlier, it was ranked athletes, will start The tournament tips Near Almeda Genoa, 8209 Swiss Lane their season on the “road off Thursday, Nov. 15 77075 3/2/2 1,216 sqft $1350 per mo. returned to the Longhorns for the first time since to state” by competing and is a launching pad for in the 2018 McDonald’s potential state champi- Riverstone Ranch, 11034 Stoneridge Morris’ freshman season Continued on Page 3B Canyon Ct. 3/2.1/2 1,752 sqft $205k – 2015 – after the locals Texas Invitational Bas- Direct: 832.545.7005 Website: Har.com/LLendsey dismantled Memorial 65- Email: [email protected] 35 Nov. 8 at Veterans Sta- dium in Pasadena. 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HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. Dobie seniors Kris Morris (left) and Darius Jackson four-year starter, led the way to the victory with 246 (11) celebrate while holding the Battle of the Belt- yards rushing and three touchdowns as the Long- way trophy courtesy of a 65-35 win over Memorial horns also reached the playoffs with the win. Nov. 8, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Morris, a Photo by Jade Wise SAGEMONT BBQ Dobie’s Pleasants named 22-6A MVP Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. At left, Dobie senior Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. (Karaoke Night) outside hitter and four-year starter Tay- $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ lor Pleasants (11) was 10% OFF $ $ named the Most Valu- able Player of District All Food Orders with this coupon $ $ 22-6A following the Expires 11/21/18 $ $ varsity volleyball sea- $ $ son. 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Thanks in large part to Clay Stadium, home of Wolverine senior quar- We will SELL your home FAST! a 41-30 victory over Clear Strake Jesuit High School, terback La’Darrion Florez Falls in the second week to face the Crusaders Fri- rushed for 109 yards in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors! of District 24-6A play, the day, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. game, but Clear Lake’s TEXAN LEGENDS Clear Brook Wolverines As the playoffs begin, Adrian Cavazos keyed the CALL TODAY! are headed to the Class 6A the Wolverines are looking Continued on Page 3B Money Market Account Division II varsity football to get back on track after bidistrict playoffs. a 28-6 loss to Clear Lake — Qualifying individual must be 50 years of age or older — The Wolverines went to end the regular season 2-4 in league play and won Nov. 9. 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Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Lady Longhorns’ Pleasants, Newsome nab major district volleyball accolades One player has ended School’s all-time greats, ilar status at Clear Brook clusion of the Region III South Belt area’s most Pleasants joined the Newsome, meanwhile Clear Brook’s Bella 24-6A. her storied volleyball ca- while another is well on High School. championship volleyball gifted multi-sport athletes varsity volleyball program shared co-Offensive Play- Lockwood, who had near- Select players from reer as one of Dobie High her way to achieving sim- Following the con- tournament, various dis- ever, was named the Dis- from the moment she er of the Year accolades ly 375 kills in support of both Dobie and Clear trict representatives from trict 22-6A Most Valu- walked through the Do- with Clear Springs sopho- Newsome this season, was Brook also received either across the state revealed able Player after leading bie High School doors in more Shyia Richardson. also a fi rst-team all-district second team or honorable District 22-6A Volleyball Awards the 2018-2019 all-district the Lady Longhorns with 2015-2016. A three-year varsi- selection within the Dis- mention status in their re- selection. more than 465 kills this As a freshman, Pleas- ty starter at Clear Brook, trict 24-6A ranks. spective districts. Taylor Pleasants of season. ants had more than 175 Newsome led the Lady The Lady Wolverines’ The Lady Longhorns Most Valuable Player Dobie and Clear Brook’s She also led the team in kills and added nearly Wolverines with more Kennedy Crutchfi eld, who also had eight of their Kailin Newsome, step for- digs with more than 350 250 as a sophomore. Last than 600 kills this season will return next season players named to the Dis- Taylor Pleasants, Dobie, Sr. ward please. and recorded a team-high season, Pleasants had 386 and added a team-high of along with Newsome, was trict 22-6A all-academic Pleasants, one of the of 53 service aces. kills. more than 450 digs. also a fi rst-team pick in team. Defensive Player of the Year Tauryn Cummings, Summer Creek, Sr. District 24-6A Volleyball Awards Offensive Player of the Year Most Valuable Player Allie Garland, Clear Creek, Sr. Peyton Shamp, Kingwood, Sr. Setter of the Year Co-Defensive Players of the Year Hannah Crawford, Clear Springs, Sr. Trinity Funderbuck, Atascocita, Soph. Erin Kearney, Clear Falls, Sr. Coach of the Year Christie Mewis, Kingwood Co-Offensive Players of the Year Kailin Newsome, Clear Brook, Jr. Newcomer of the Year Shyia Richardson, Clear Springs, Soph. Alaryss Medina, Summer Creek, Fr. Setter of the Year First Team Selections Massiel Coronado, Clear Springs, Sr. Courtney Bates, Summer Creek, Sr. Camden Gray, Kingwood, Sr. Coach of the Year Shannon McClellen, Clear Springs Emma Brinsden, Kingwood, Sr. Taylor McAdams, Memorial, Sr. Newcomer of the Year Carly Schneider, Memorial, Sr. Spencer Plato, Clear Springs, Jr. Kalena Davis, Memorial, Sr. Brea Burrell, Kingwood, Jr. Dobie’s Taylor Pleasants (11) capped her star-studded career by being named the District 22-6A Most Valuable Player for 2018-2019, leading the Lady Long- First Team Selections London Marter, Atascocita, Sr. horns in kills (467), digs (353) and service aces (53). Over the course of her four-year varsity career, Pleasants had more than 1,250 kills. Photo by Jade Wise Kendall Dutton, Summer Creek, Sr. Bella Lockwood, Clear Brook, Jr. Sloane Fitzhenery, Kingwood, Sr. Kennedy Crutchfi eld, Clear Brook, Jr. Josie Dhayer, Summer Creek, Fr. Riley Brantley, Clear Creek, Sr. Lona Bailey, Atascocita, Jr. Miranda Phelps, Clear Creek, Sr. Pilar Garcia, Memorial, Sr. Savannah Schaff, Clear Creek, Sr. McKay Wilson, Summer Creek, Jr. Katy Guisti, Clear Falls, Sr. Mia Johnson, Clear Falls, Soph. Second Team Selections – Dobie Anita Parrott, Clear Falls, Sr. Rachel Brown, Clear Falls, Soph. Taiya Mitchell, middle blocker, Jr. Cassie Srb, Clear Falls, Sr. Melody Le, setter, Sr. Mary Alper, Clear Springs, Jr. Honorable Mention Selections – Dobie Kenadee Poye, Clear Springs, Sr. Camryn Wincher, right side, Jr. Haley Moses, Clear Springs, Jr. Alivia Gonzalez, setter, Sr. Alana Dawson, Clear Springs, Soph. Rachel Smith, libero, Sr. Amaya Young, Dickinson, Sr. All-Academic Selections – Dobie Second Team Selections Taylor Pleasants, Dobie, Sr. Sakura Thomas, libero, Jr. Alexys Vela, Dobie, Jr. Kayleigh Schultz, setter, Soph. Alivia Gonzalez, Dobie, Sr. Mayce Barker, OH, Sr. Danielle Colunga, Dobie, Jr. Kennedy Nguyen, Dobie, Sr. Honorable Mention Selections – Brook Melody Le, Memorial, Sr. Clear Brook’s Kailin Newsome (5), a three-year varsity volleyball starter as Kyla Carrier, setter, Soph. Rachel Smith, Dobie, Sr. a junior, was named the co-Offensive Player of the Year in the District 24-6A ranks after guiding the Lady Wolverines to the postseason with team highs of Kenedi Miller, def. specialist, Soph. Taiya Mitchell, Dobie, Jr. 604 kills and 455 digs. Sagemont Cowboys sophomore team headed to BAFL Super Bowl BAFL sets Super Bowl round Sagemont Cowboys sophomores vs. Pearland Hurricanes

Saturday, Nov. 17 Rice Stadium, 12:30 p.m.

At right, the Sagemont Cowboys sophomore team is preparing to compete for the Bay Area Football League’s Super Bowl XLII championship as the locals take on the Pearland Hurricanes Saturday, Nov. 17, at Rice Stadium, with kick- off set for 12:30 p.m. Members of the team include, left to right, (fi rst row) Isaiah Garcia, Johnathan Villela, Jaiden Medina, Christian Carter, Dakarai Parker, Jayden Arispe, Hunter Ford (second row) Hector Quintero, Ashton Flores, Kingston Hernandez, Brent Brown, Trent Sorsby, Ivan Torres, Jadyn Gonzalez, Jaedon Sinclair, (third row) Jaylen Felton, Nolan Thomas, Tristan White, Damien Mears, Issac Ibarra, Noah Serena, Kevin Peterson, Nathan Mata (back row) coaches Phillip Ford, Denny Wranich Jr., Tony Smith, Ray Felton, Barry McCoy and Dwayne Sorsby. The Pearland Hurricanes won the sophomore division championship this season and are 12-0 heading into the Su- per Bowl championship game, while the Cowboys are 11-1 following a pair of playoff victories. The Bay Area Football League’s big day of Super Bowl games will begin with a peewee division game at 8 a.m., pitting the Pearland Hurri- canes and Magnolia Park Sharks. At 9 a.m. the senior title game will match the Pearland Texans and Southeast Wildcats. The junior game is at 10:45 a.m. as the Pearland Hurricanes and League City 49ers clash. After the Cowboys and Hurricanes battle, the freshman title game will pit the East End Eagles against the Magnolia Park Sharks. Thursday, November 15, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Scholarship to honor Harris Continued from Page 1B are tax deductible. dobie.com. Click on the South Belt who does not have any Details of the scholar- Links tab to fi nd access to other type of collegiate ship can be found on the the award and application football fi nancial assistance forth- Dobie website at jfrank process. coming. predictions Scholarship board members will choose among the fi nalists. Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn The application process will be handled through Dobie at North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore Dobie Dobie the school’s counsel- Dickinson at ing department later this Pearland Dickinson Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland school year. Pearland Former longtime Dobie Clear Brook Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit varsity girls’ basketball at Strake Jesuit head coach and current educator Shane Brown is Dawson at Clear Lake Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Clear Lake leading scholarship fund- ing efforts at the school. Channelview Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita He can be reached via at Atascocita email at rbrown@pasade Barbers Hill naisd.org. Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Donations will be ac- at Manvel cepted via cash, check or Alief Hastings Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Alief Hastings credit card. at Clear Springs The school’s address is Kingwood at Dobie High School, Barry BWB BWB BWB BWB BWB BWB Harris Scholarship, atten- Beaumont West Brook tion: Shane Brown, 10220 C.E. King at CEK Summer Creek Summer Creek CEK Summer Creek CEK Blackhawk Blvd., Hous- Summer Creek ton, TX, 77089. Those who wish to do- Lutheran South LSA LSA SAHC LSA LSA SAHC nate online can log onto at S.A. Holy Cross www.Pasadenaisd.revtrek. net. Click on the High Barry Harris (right), a former Dobie educator and This week’s record 9-1 9-1 9-1 7-3 9-1 8-2 Schools tab, the Dobie tab, longtime athletics supporter, is shown with former and then on the Barry Har- Lady Longhorn volleyball player Kat Villanueva Season record 82-28 83-27 83-27 76-34 80-30 74-36 ris tab. All contributions following a match in 2016. JFD, Clear Brook boys’ hoops to open District 24-6A Football Standings Clear Brook FB Clear Brook and Dobie coach, replacing Christian football playoffs. back for his third varsi- boys’ basketball fans will Thompson, who is now The same growing ty season, is the team’s Overall District get a sneak peak at just an assistant coach within pains may in fact be in most experienced player. gets Strake Jesuit Teams W L W L Continued from Page 1B ing second-place Dick- how their favorite pro- the Pasadena High School play at Dobie. Head coach Lunzell Houston, current- Falcons’ defensive effort inson 35-28 after scoring grams will fare this season boys’ basketball program. Kevin Cross led a veteran ly playing football, and Clear Springs 7 3 6 0 with a 63-yard fumble re- all of its 35 points in the as both varsity programs As for Janak, he and his team to the postseason in Shannon Hayes are also covery and touchdown re- fourth quarter. take part in the Nov. 15-17 staff have had their work 2017-2018, but graduation varsity returnees. Dickinson 9 1 5 1 turn late in the fi rst half. Beyond those two McDonald’s Texas Invita- cut out for them following losses also hit the Long- Clear Brook and Dobie From there, the Fal- teams, Clear Lake, Clear tional. the graduation last May of horns rather hard. will also meet head-to- Clear Lake 5 5 4 2 cons, who will meet Brook, Clear Creek and Beyond that, it will be much of last year’s scoring Junior Marcuice Scott, head Nov. 27, at Brook. interesting to see just how and rebounding punch. Clear Brook 3 7 2 4 Dawson in the bidistrict Clear Falls al had a shot, the schools’ respective On top of that, the Wol- playoffs, rode their tough with the Wolverines earn- varsity teams will come verines will likely be de- Clear Falls 5 5 2 4 defense to a playoff berth. ing the tiebreaker nod. Brook High School Three-time District 24- The Wolverines will together as the season pro- layed in getting the ser- Clear Creek 5 5 2 4 gresses. vices of Sedrick Cole, 6A campion Clear Springs now face a 9-1 Strake At Clear Brook, Na- Shane Porter and Michael Varsity Boys’ Basketball Schedule went undefeated to win Jesuit team led by Klay Alvin 0 10 0 6 the league crown, defeat- Kubiak. than Janak has taken over Norris, as they are in- Date Opponent Time as the Wolverines’ head volved in Clear Brook’s Nov. 2 Crosby scrimmage 6:30 p.m. McDonald’s Texas invite delivers top teams, talent Nov. 6 Nimitz 7 p.m. Dobie High School Continued from Page 1B ment this year are both the Duncanville has won di- Nov. 15-17 at McDonald’s Texas invite TBA ons and state tournament McDonald’s Texas Invitational Varsity Boys’ Basketball Schedule 2017 boys and girls divi- vision 1 gold in the Texas Nov. 19 Baytown Lee 2 p.m. contenders and will fea- sion 1 gold champions, the Invitational in 2011, 2012, Date Opponent Time ture showstopping action Katy Tompkins Falcons 2015, 2016 and 2017. Nov. 21 at South Houston 1 p.m. at 10 venues in the Pasa- and the Duncanville Pan- Second-ranked Con- Division I Girls’ Gold fi nal Nov. 15-17 McDonald’s Texas Invite TBA dena and Deer Park areas. therettes. verse Judson, fourth- Nov. 27 Dobie 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Clear Lake 2 p.m. The Invitational format On the boys’ side, sev- ranked Summer Creek, Nov. 29- at Krueger/Carlisle Classic TBA will consist of 48 boys’ en of the top 25 class 6A fifth-ranked Cibole Steele, Phillips Field House Nov. 27 at Clear Brook 7 p.m. teams and 32 girls’ teams teams in Texas, as ranked and 10th-ranked Cy-Creek Dec. 1 at Krueger/Carlisle Classic TBA Nov. 29 - at Katy Invitational TBA competing in the event. by the Texas Association highlight the long list of Dec. 4 Awty International 7 p.m. On the boys’ side, 48 of Basketball Coaches will challengers with their eye Division I Boys’ Gold fi nal Dec. 1 at Katy Invitational TBA teams have been divided be challenging the Falcons on the coveted champion- Dec. 7 at Galveston Ball 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m. Dec. 7 *Pasadena 7 p.m. into two 24-team divi- for basketball supremacy. ship trophy and a leg up on Dec. 11 Goose Creek Memorial 7 p.m. sions. Ranked third in the the road to state. Dec. 11 *at Humble 7 p.m. Each division has been state, Morton Ranch is a Since its inception in Phillips Field House Dec. 15 Katy Taylor 2 p.m. Dec. 14 *Kingwood 7 p.m. divided into eight three- favorite to steal the crown 1999, the Texas Invitation- www.texasinvitational.com Dec. 18 *Clear Springs 7 p.m. team pools. from the Falcons but will al has continued to high- Dec. 18 *at Atascocita 7 p.m. After two pool-play face a tough challenge light the state’s top players Dec. 21 *Rayburn (Phillips F.H.) 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at St. Thomas 7:30 p.m. games Nov. 15, the teams with ninth-ranked North and teams while also rais- opportunity to showcase as boost their portfolio for Dec. 28-29 *at Medina Classic TBA are divided by record into Crowley, 10th-ranked ing funds for Pasadena and their culinary, hospitali- college or career. Dec. 27-29 *at Medina Classic TBA gold, silver and bronze Houston Sam Houston, Deer Park ISD’s education ty and videography skills Livestreaming of all Jan. 2 *at South Houston 2 p.m. Jan. 4 *at Dickinson 7 p.m. brackets, each bracket 12th-ranked Richardson foundations. while helping patrons. boys and girls champi- Jan. 8 *Alvin 7 p.m. working toward a cham- Pearce and 13th-ranked The tournament is For the first time in onship games, as well as Jan. 5 *Memorial 7 p.m. pion in bracket play Nov. Dickinson all being fea- sponsored by the Pasadena tournament history, all select pool and bracket Jan. 11 *Summer Creek 7 p.m. Jan. 11 *at Clear Lake 7 p.m. 16-17. tured in the tournament Chamber of Commerce in games will be exclusively games will be available On the girls’ side, 32 over three days. partnership with both dis- livestreamed by students for viewing from multiple Jan. 15 *at Pasadena 7 p.m. Jan. 15 *at Clear Creek 7 p.m. teams are divided into Joining the girls’ class tricts’ education founda- in the AV (audio visual) locations on www.texasin Jan. 18 *Humble 7 p.m. Jan. 18 *Clear Falls 7 p.m. two 16-team divisions, 6A top-ranked Duncan- tions. program at all five PISD vitational.com/streaming and each division is di- ville will be eight of the The event receives fi- traditional high schools, during the tournament. Jan. 22 *at Kingwood 7 p.m. Jan. 22 *at Clear Springs 7 p.m. vided into four four-team top-25 ranked teams by nancial support from more the Lewis Career and To keep up with all the Jan. 25 *Atascocita 7 p.m. Jan. 29 *Dickinson 7 p.m. pools. TABC, including four of than 125 businesses and Technology High School latest news, stats, pho- Three pool games will the top five in Texas. organizations All proceeds and Tegler Career Center. tos, videos and updates Jan. 29 *Rayburn (Phillips F.H.) 7 p.m. Feb. 1 *at Alvin 7 p.m. be held Nov. 15-16. Af- Duncanville is again are returned to both foun- In addition to trimming throughout the tourna- Feb. 1 *South Houston 7 p.m. Feb. 5 *Clear Lake 7 p.m. ter pool play, teams are ranked No. 1 in the state dations. costs for the tournament, ment, visit www.texasin placed by record into gold, by the Texas Association The tourney annually the partnership will allow vitational.com/ or by fol- Feb. 5 *at Memorial 7 p.m. Feb. 8 *Clear Creek 7 p.m. silver and bronze brack- of Basketball Coach- draws more than 400 com- students in the program to lowing the social media Feb. 12 *at Summer Creek 7 p.m. Feb. 12 *at Clear Falls 7 p.m. ets. All bracket games are es. munity volunteers, includ- receive valuable learning handle @TexasInvitational played Nov. 17. Under the guidance of ing students across Pasa- opportunities in the world on Facebook or @TX Invi- * – District 22-6A games * – District 24-6A games Returning to the tourna- coach Cathy Self-Morgan, dena ISD who are given an of AV production as well tational on Twitter. CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, 3 in Dickinson, 77539. Bring party snacks to share. Cost p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- 7 a.m. noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, is $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. For more 484-9243. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 12005 County Rd. 39, Pearland. For more more infor- information, call 832-483-3257 or 832-477-6778. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 mation, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 7 p.m. Bay Area Bluegrass Association – bluegrass music Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 - 11 a.m. Literature room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, show and jam session on the third Saturday (except Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 10 a.m. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- December.) Stage show is at 7 p.m. Pickers may bring Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and 856-1611 for more information. instruments and come early. Free. Johnny Arolfo Civic 409-454-5720 for more information, or drop in. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the 8 p.m. Center, 300 Walker, League City. For more information, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads visit http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, [email protected] for details. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 8 p.m. 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email jpochs Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads [email protected] for more information. Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 10:30 a.m. 713-856-1611. not alone, and discover choices available. For more p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT 6 p.m. more information, call 281-484-9243. 484-9243. meetings are 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Madison Jobe CLASSIFIEDS Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Senior Center, 1700 East Thomas St., in Pasadena on Reap the social group focused on the culture, music, heritage 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. the third Monday. No December meeting. January and language of Texas German immigrants. Meets the Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and meeting is on the second Monday. Meetings start time- Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, third Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall of Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at ly and teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, homes, articles, autos, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs may be in atten- business opportuni- Visitors welcome. Email [email protected] room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. com for more information. dance. Free. Refreshments served. For more informa- for more information. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. tion, call 713-477-0175. ties or anything in this 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 11:30 a.m. whole wide world Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to you can imagine. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, tion, call 713-856-1611 for more information. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, 11 a.m. Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For more Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through call 713-856-1611. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For information, call 281-487-8787. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for CALL TODAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First 5:30 p.m. more information, or drop in. 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Noon South AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 487-8787 for more information, or drop in. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For more infor- Belt-Ellington Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. or to RSVP for child care. mation, call 713-856-1611. room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Leader 10 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For group meets from 2 - 4 p.m. on the fi rst and third Mon- 11555 Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, com for more information. more information, call 713-856-1611. days at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer at Scars- Beamer Road 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 7 – 10 p.m. 8 p.m. dale. The public is invited to attend. For more informa- tor at [email protected] for more information. Bay Area Singles Club – monthly dance at 7 – 10 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads tion, email Liz Hicks at [email protected]. Noon at the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, located at 5204 Highway UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Continued on Page 4B 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018

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New Directions Singles – Age 50 and older meets the first and together making neighborhoods safer. Bring a friend. For infor- third Mondays for a potluck dinner with activities and/or guest mation, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. speakers at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Pkwy. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 For details, call Margarita at 832-715-9658. 7 a.m. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., details. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for partment. 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Please come to one 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Survivors of Suicide Support Group – gives coping skills in a The Community Club – meets monthly on the third Wednesday non-threatening environment to adults who have lost a loved one at Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Hwy., in Pasadena. Social time tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing to suicide. For details email [email protected] or visit is 9:30 a.m.; meeting is at 10 a.m. The club is a charitable orga- community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! www.crisishotline.org or call 832-416-1177. nization of women helping the Salvation Army feed and care for Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open homebound elderly/disabled people, children and the homeless, meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First providing scholarships for Bridge Over Troubled Water clients. Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856- Day trips may be scheduled, followed by a guest speaker/pro- 1611. gram with fellowship and lunch. New members and guests are 7:30 p.m. invited. For details, email [email protected]. Looking The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third 10 a.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader Monday at Clear Lake Park Bldg., 5001 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday to sell Presenters explore topics such as fossils, planetary geology, and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281- mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, fossil and mineral collect- 480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for details. Deadline: or lease ing. Field trips to Texas collecting sites and surrounding states. 11:30 a.m. Leader Reader Ads Door prizes. Free parking. For details, visit www.clgms.org. Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets monthly, first and Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Mon- third Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken day, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session December may be an exception. For information, call Monica Let us or $35/10 sessions for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 Montoya at 281-794-5531. Business: Over The Phone sessions for nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. For details, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, help you! contact 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s 12 Step Recovery, 1 - 3:30 p.m. no changes, no refunds open meeting Mondays, 7:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance to practice Place an Hall Rd., For details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A variety TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 of rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing levels at ______ad in the 7 a.m. 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must pur- South AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday,First chase activity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). ______United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Help is available to assist learning dance moves. For details Belt- Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 or drop in. information on the activity card, call the city at 281-554-1180. 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. ______Ellington Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open Leader's mas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitch- meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First ______en. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856- weekly Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. 1611. 10 a.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- Real Estate Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 sexual abuse support for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint. Make checks payable to: section! or email the director at [email protected] for details. org for details. 11555 Noon 8 p.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Beamer noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. 281- Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch THANKSGIVING DAY is $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For details, call 281-900- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 7257. Email [email protected]. 7 a.m. front of building facing Beamer. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 281-481-5656 Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler (35 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E League Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not required. details, or drop in. There is a different dance focus monthly. For details, call Betty 10 a.m. at 832-517-5833. For questions about League City’s activity card, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, South Belt Graphics & Printing call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For more information, call 713- 1:30 p.m. 856-1611. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., For details, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. NNoo JJobob TToooo SSmall!mall! 2 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter 941 meets the third Tuesday, El Franco Lee Park Community Center, 9500 Hall Rd. Visitors welcome. For details, Now printing small-quantity orders! call Roy at 713-734-1461 or EFL Center at 281-464-9708. No Visit us online at meeting in Aug. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details/classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at CCallall FForor IInformationnformation [email protected] or 281-488-6318. www.southbeltleader.com 7 p.m. Houston Skyscraper Shadows Civic Club – meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 7900 Fuqua (inside Covenant 281-484-4337 of Faith United Methodist Church). There is no meeting in December. 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Page 6 Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 15, 2018 It’s Dobie versus North Shore in the playoffs Continued from Page 1B Humble ISD programs, Houston had made the three-year starter at tail- neathy’s process early on, Dobie also got a big Listen, Dobie went 2-6 including football powers playoffs two straight sea- back, there’s no way Ber- momentum began to build. night during its playoff a season ago. It brought Atascocita and Summer sons, defeating Dobie both neathy could have known A pair of nondistrict clincher from Darius Hale, about a head coaching Creek, as well as a rising times to do so, the Long- much more about the wins early on also gave who had 161 yards rush- chance, but not before the Kingwood program that horns weren’t supposed makeup of the Dobie ros- the Longhorns great con- ing and three touchdowns. Longhorns and the rest of went three playoff rounds to make the playoffs, yet ter that fi rst day. fi dence in what was going Hale, a sophomore, wound the Pasadena ISD ranks deep a season ago. they did. But with Morris buying on. up third in the district with were realigned with the Considering South Outside of Morris, a in and believing in Ber- From there, the team 1,132 yards on the ground scored big wins over and 15 touchdowns. Humble, South Houston Junior Dontavion JFD sets regular-season scoring mark and fi nally Memorial to Crosby, who earned 107 reach the playoffs for the yards against Memorial, Scoring 65 points in its the regular season, sur- omore counterpart Darius Dobie scored 59 points fi rst time since 2015. had more than 650 yards regular-season fi nale and passing the previous high Hale accounting for 15 or more four different “I’m especially proud rushing this season as the Battle of the Beltway tro- of 355 established by the more, the Longhorns also times this season, vic- for Kris in that he is the Longhorns far and away phy-winning game against 1999 team that went three easily led the District 22- timizing fellow Pasadena only varsity player from led the 22-6A ranks with Memorial Nov 8, at Pasa- rounds deep in the play- 6A ranks in total rushing ISD schools in particu- that 2015 team that went 3,630 yards on the ground. dena ISD’s Veterans Sta- offs. yards with 3,630 over 10 lar. to the playoffs against A 521-yard effort against dium, the Dobie varsity That 1999 team also games. The Longhorns tallied North Shore,” Berneathy Memorial was the capper. football team set a school went on to set the mark for Sophomore kicker a season-high 70 against said. On four different record for points scored in total points in any one sea- Joshua Hernandez fi n- Humble but also scored “Kris is a leader, and “drives,” the Longhorns a 10-game regular season. son at 413. ished second in the league 59 against Pasadena, 65 he’s a hardworking kid needed just one play to Dobie’s 65 points With senior tailback in scoring by kickers, add- against Memorial and 66 with tons of talent. To see score. against the Mavericks gave Kris Morris rushing for ing fi ve fi eld goals to the versus the Sam Rayburn him and some of these Morris ran away from the program 384 points for 17 touchdowns and soph- mix. Texans. other seniors experience the Mavericks all night, the playoffs is what it’s all scoring touchdowns on about. runs of 70, 61 and 57 “We have had some up yards. and down days to get to Dobie quarterback this point. I’m not going Noah Roman found Cam- to say that everything has eron Guy for 48 yards been rosy. But the credit and a touchdown and lat- goes to the kids for com- er went deep for 72 yards ing in every day and buy- and a touchdown to lead- ing what we are selling as ing receiver Jeremiah Bal- coaches. lard. “As for my assistant Hale, not to be over- coaches, I was fortunate looked, had touchdown enough to put together bursts of 76 and 58 yards. a group that truly cares The Mavericks also about the kids and their hit on three big plays for success. There are no egos scores, but much of that or hidden agendas. We all came after the outcome just come in every day to was already decided. In work hard and improve.” the end, Memorial sim- Dobie had some fun in the fourth quarter of its playoff-clinching victory over And improve Dobie ply struggled to match Memorial as starting linebacker Cervantis Pounds (42) made the most of his did. The team won seven Dobie’s overall speed as opportunity to run the football on offense. His one-yard scoring run helped the or more games for the fi rst the Longhorns’ offensive locals take a convincing 65-35 win. time since the 2011 cam- front consistently provid- paign. ed openings for big gains. Down go the Mavs Berneathy a hit District 22-6A Football Standings Yes, Dobie football has Despite the thorough- completed its comeback, ness of the process in most topped off with the pro- cases, hiring the correct Overall District gram’s first playoff berth head football coach for a since the 2015 season. given program is not an Teams W L W L No matter what hap- exact science. Atascocita 9 1 8 0 pens when the Longhorns That said, it’s clear to- travel to Galena Park ISD day that the Dobie High Summer Creek 7 3 7 1 Stadium to face No. 2 School search commit- Kingwood 7 3 6 2 state-ranked North Shore tee, led by school princi- in the first round of the pal Franklin Moses, got Dobie 7 3 5 3 playoffs, the Longhorns it right with the hiring of have already made their Berneathy. South Houston 6 4 4 4 community, school and A former assistant Humble 5 5 4 4 The last of Dobie tailback Kris Morris’ (20) four three touchdowns. The big season from Morris and classmates proud. coach at several stops, varsity football seasons has been his best. Morris so many others has allowed the 2018 team to set a With three different Berneathy landed his first Pas. Memorial 3 7 2 6 fi nished second among all District 22-6A players school record of 384 points scored through 10 regu- running backs eclipsing head coaching role when Pasadena 1 9 1 7 in rushing yardage with 1,386 and scored a dis- lar-season games. Dobie’s 1999 squad held the pre- the 100-yard mark, the officially hired at Dobie trict-high of 17 touchdowns. In the fi nal game of the vious mark at 355 points. Photo by Jade Wise Longhorns dashed past on February 7. Sam Rayburn 0 10 0 8 regular season, Morris rushed for 246 yards and Memorial to finish 7-3 and Nearly nine months to get to the postseason. the day of his arrival on It was fitting that senior campus, Berneathy led the Morris, who has witnessed Longhorns to a 7-3 overall both the ups and downs record and that coveted within the program after playoff berth. joining the varsity team “We have to execute the midway through his fresh- game plan to perfection man season, played a big and hopefully work the role not only against Me- clock in our favor,” Ber- morial but throughout the neathy said. season. “Coach (Jon) Kay does Gashing the Mavericks a great job over there, and for 246 yards and three obviously they are talent- touchdowns on just 10 ed. We’re going to do our carries, Morris came dan- best to play Dobie foot- gerously close to snaring ball and come out with a the District 22-6A rushing win.” crown, instead settling for It’s a secret to no one second after a 1,386-yard that a Dobie win over season that included a North Shore would be 22-6A high of 17 rushing considered a major upset. touchdowns. That aside, the Dobie With a 140-yard perfor- football program is back mance against Atascocita, where it wants to be, win- Humble’s Isaiah Robin- ning key games to advance son was the 22-6A rush- deep into November. It’s ing champion with 1,404 been fun to see the pro- yards. gram’s makeover.

In his fi rst season at Dobie as the varsity football head coach, Kevin Berneathy excelled, improving the team’s win total by fi ve from a season ago and getting the Longhorns back to the postseason for the fi rst time since 2015. Photos by Jade Wise