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June 9, 2011 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 36, No. 18 Junk waste pickup set Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, June 16, for city of Houston (77089) residents living north of Beltway 8. Residents south of Sagemont Church celebrates 45 years the beltway are scheduled for Thursday, June 23. For more information, call 3-1-1. Church raises $4.5 million from donations in just two days Sagemont Church celebrated its 45th anniver- is better spent on ministry rather than debt pay- million to be on hand by June 5, in order to sign awesome no one could fully describe it.” JROTC car wash June 11 sary and the 45th anniversary of its senior pastor, ment. That has held true over the past 36 years, contracts to keep the project on schedule. Morgan views the day as nothing short of mi- The Dobie High School Air Force JROTC the Rev. Dr. John D. Morgan, on Sunday, June as the church has built several multimillion dol- By the morning of Sunday, June 5, the church raculous. unit will host a car wash on Saturday, June 11, 5. The date also marked an important deadline lar buildings while also giving millions of dollars still needed $2,151,014 in order to keep con- “As we gathered in His name at the foot of at the Food Town located at the intersection of in the construction of a new building on its main to mission and relief efforts locally and around struction moving without delay. Throughout the the cross on June 5, 2011, the temperature fore- Beamer and Scarsdale from 9 a.m. to 3 campus on the South Sam Houston Parkway near the world and maintaining an annual budget of day, church members gave, and Morgan, along cast was 105 degrees, which was to be the hottest p.m. Funds are being raised for Field Day Interstate 45 South. approximately $10 million. with church administrator Jim Green, announced June 5 in one hundred years. Some chose not to scheduled for Aug. 13. The day’s celebration included special morn- The current building under construction is a at the evening service that not only had enough come due to the unbearable heat, but hundreds ing worship services as well as an evening praise new 115,000-square-foot worship center and ed- money been donated to keep construction mov- gathered and God sent a cloud to block the sun and baptism service outdoors at the church’s ucation facility that could be completed as early ing, but the receipts that day exceeded the goal and lower the temperature by at least 20 degrees, Ladies auxiliary sells BBQ 170-foot cross. as December of this year. Prior to May 1, $28.6 of $3.2 million to fi nish the entire construction and 44 people were baptized in the pond,” Mor- Faith Missionary Baptist Ladies Auxiliary Sagemont Church has operated on a debt-free million had been given by church members in phase of the building. gan said. “The instruments and voices of our will hold a barbecue fundraiser Saturday, June basis since 1975. The church fi rmly believes that the past fi ve years. However, the construction The total given on Sunday, June 5, alone, was church family began to exalt the Lord Jesus in 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. The auxiliary will its fi nancial needs will be met and that money schedule dictated the need for an additional $2.7 $3,422,438. This was by far the largest single- praise. When the time came for the announce- sell sandwich plates for $7. Each plate will day offering ever given at the area church. An ad- ment of the offering which exceeded all expecta- include a chopped beef sandwich, pickles and ditional $1.1 million was donated the following tions, a dove fl ew over the crowd symbolic of the onions, chips and a drink. Faith Missionary day. presence of the Holy Spirit and for a few brief Baptist is located at 9850 Mango. For more Baptisms part of 45th anniversary “A church that loves God and loves people is seconds an opening shaped as an eye opened be- information, call 713-943-2275. promised by God that their needs will be met as tween us and the sun as if God and the faithful long as their intent is to glorify God,” Morgan said. saints of our church family took a quick look at St. Frances bingo night set “My heart is humbled that God allowed me to be what God was doing on earth in the midst of His Split the Pot Bingo will be held Sunday, a part of a huge group of people who together wit- people. To God be the glory, great things He is June 12, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic nessed the power and presence of God that was so doing.” Church, 10727 Hartsook St. in Houston. Food, desserts, snacks and beverages will be avail- able in Francesca Hall. Food will be served Dobie students, coaches excel from 4 to 8 p.m., and bingo from 5 to 9 p.m. Dobie High School had a standout year, excel- of the Year. For more information, call 713-946-5768. ling in both academics and athletics. The boys’ track and fi eld team won the district The school’s academic decathlon team won championship on all three levels: varsity, junior CDA hosts games, raffle fi rst in state and went on to fi nish second in the varsity and freshman. On June 22, Catholic Daughters Court nation. The team’s coach, Steven Higginbotham, The boys’ varsity basketball team placed sec- Mother of Unity #2292 will sponsor a Games was named Dobie’s Teacher of the Year. ond in district, while the junior varsity and soph- Party/Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dobie was the UIL district academic cham- omore teams each won the district title. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall pion, with the school’s science team winning The girls’ basketball team was the bidistrict Road. No tickets will be sold at the door. district and its mathematics team winning the champion, while the school’s softball team was Tickets are $10 and include games, prizes, a regional meet. the regional semifi nals champion. homemade lunch, dessert and a drink. A raffle The school also excelled in the Pasadena In- This year marked the eighth consecutive year with many great prizes will be held that day. dependent School District’s foreign language that Dobie’s volleyball program has made the Proceeds will be used to benefit the commu- academic competition, with Spanish students playoffs. nity, many charities, and college scholarships. taking home 27 medals, German students win- The school’s swim team placed second in Call Carol at 281-412-2825 or Gere at 281- ning 15 medals and French students taking home district, with 16 swimmers advancing to the re- 799-5600 for games party and raffle tickets. nine medals. gional meet. The Dobie Latin Club were regional champs. Dobie’s baseball team was the bidistrict state Knights to serve barbecue The school’s TAKS scores either increased or playoff champion. remained even from last year in all categories. Two of the school’s tennis players qualifi ed The Knights of Columbus will host the Athletics for regionals, and coach Manuel Moreno Jr. was annual brisket dinner on Friday, June 24, at St. The school’s varsity football team won its fi rst named PISD’s Tennis Coach of the Year. Luke’s Catholic Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Sagemont Church celebrated its 45th anniversary Sunday, June 5, with a special service district championship in 11 years. The team’s Dobie was awarded the PISD Cup, which is Dinner, both dine-in and take-out, will consist that included baptisms being performed at the cross on the church grounds. Nearly 50 coach, Jim Phillips, was named PISD’s Football given to the high school with the most successful of barbecue brisket and sausage, potato salad, people were baptized at the event. Shown above (center) is the Rev. Chuck Schneider, Coach of the Year. athletics teams for the year. baked beans, pickles, onions, bread, and iced executive pastor at Sagemont, performing the baptism of Paul Moore and his two sons The Dobie boys’ soccer team also took home a The school’s band, Lariaette drill team and tea or lemonade. Desserts will be available. The (front) Bobby and David. Photo by Marie Flickinger district championship, with coach Jesse Saavedra JROTC program also excelled, taking home mul- $9 plate proceeds will help support the St. Luke being named the school district’s Soccer Coach tiple awards. Knights of Columbus community activities. Sagemont Civic Club Annual parade set for July 4 The Sagemont Civic Club will meet Monday, Once again, it’s time for South Belters to cel- musical performance. End of the Young era June 13, at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood South Christian ebrate Independence Day with a parade and fi re- Later that evening, residents can make the Church, 10811 Kirkfair Drive. Members of the works show. short trek to El Franco Lee Park, located at Hall community are invited. For more information, The parade, now in its 24th year, will begin Road and Blackhawk Boulevard, to view the visit www.sagemontcivicclub.org. on Monday, July 4, at Beverly Hills Intermediate yearly fi reworks display. Funded by the annual at 10 a.m. and wind its way to San Jacinto Col- South Belt Spectacular Cookoff, the fi reworks AARP meeting set lege South. The parade lineup will commence at will begin at 9:30 p.m. The South Belt AARP will meet at 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Entry forms for the parade are currently being Friday, June 10, at El Franco Lee Community This years theme is Honoring Community accepted. All residents, organizations and busi- Center, 9400 Hall Road. The program will Builders and will be a tribute to all local indi- nesses are welcome to enter. All participants are include patriotic songs. All seniors are invited. viduals, organizations and businesses that have encouraged to decorate their vehicles and fl oats, Lunch will follow the meeting. contributed to the South Belt community over the as trophies will be awarded to winners in various years. categories. Several area sports teams and Boy Scout troops All community and nonprofi t groups may sign Cowgirls to hold car wash are scheduled to participate in the event. up for the parade at no charge, unless they wish The Sagemont Cowgirls Drill Team will Houston City Councilmember Wanda Adams to be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for hold a car wash Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. and Judge Ruben Guerrero are also expected to commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may to 2 p.m. at Kroger at Beltway 8 and Sabo. A participate. enter for $25. $5 donation is being asked, but any amount Organizers are currently seeking musical acts Entry forms are available on Page 3A and at will be accepted. Proceeds will help the team to perform in the parade. Musicians from all com- the Leader offi ce. throughout the season. munity organizations, as well as groups of indi- The forms are to be fi lled out and returned viduals, are encouraged to participate. A prize of to the Leader offi ce, 11555 Beamer, or faxed to VBS at area churches 10 Schlitterbahn tickets will be given for the best 281-481-5730. Sagemont Church Sagemont Church will hold Vacation Bible School, Son Surf Beach Bash 2011, from June City, Pct.1 amnesty ends June 11 13 to June 16. VBS is for any child entering The City of Houston Municipal Courts’ 2011 Jonathan Zera. “Anyone with overdue citations kindergarten through completed sixth grade. Amnesty Program has been extended for an ad- needs to take care of them now, before the am- Pre-register or register online at www. ditional week and will not end until 11:59 p.m., nesty period ends. Afterwards, HPD will have Longtime Dobie math teacher Sarah Young (center) retired following the 2010-2011 school Sagemont church.org. For more information, Saturday, June 11. Court offi cials are encourag- offi cers serving warrants throughout the city. year. Prior to her time at Dobie, Young taught at Thompson Intermediate, and later had call the church office at 281-481-8770. ing anyone who has delinquent court matters to Avoid the potential embarrassment of being ar- the opportunity to work with two of her former students. Shown above with Young are Cokesbury Church take advantage of this additional time to resolve rested in front of co-workers, friends, or family former students Lauren Calderaro, Dobie business teacher (left), and Denise Smajstrla, Registration is under way for Vacation them and avoid arrest. and take advantage of this program while it is Dobie counselor. Photo by Marie Flickinger Bible School at Cokesbury United Methodist “We are offering additional time for citizens offered,” he added. Church. VBS will be held Monday through to participate in this cost-saving program so that Harris County Justice Courts and Harris Friday, June 13-17, from 6 to 9 p.m. The they can have the peace of mind to go about their County Constables will continue their amnesty Shake It Up Café welcomes all children be- day-to-day affairs without the fear of being ar- period through Friday, June 10, 2011. Citizens Longtime Dobie staff retires tween age 4 to those going into the fifth grade. rested,” stated Director and Presiding Judge Bar- are urged to take advantage of this extended It will include stories, games and music with a bara E. Hartle. “We are available for anyone who amnesty by going to the Harris County Justice Six longtime Dobie staff members, who PISD for 33 years, 27 of which were at Dobie. touch of the culinary. Register online at cum- has questions; just call us at 3-1-1 if we can be of Courts to take care of outstanding cases. among them had a combined total of 202 years Counselor Andrea Longoria retired after serv- chouston.org. For more information, contact assistance,” said Hartle. For more information about City of Houston experience in the education fi eld, retired follow- ing 33 years at PISD, 17 of which were spent at Alison Meyers at [email protected]. The amnesty program was announced at a warrants or citations, visit www.houstontx.gov/ ing the 2010-2011 school year. Dobie. She previously worked seven years in the news briefi ng Friday, May 20, by representatives courts or contact the city’s Helpline at 3-1-1 or Auto technology teacher Gary Wilkerson Houston Independent School District. Duff helps SoHo dance team from the Houston Police Department, Houston 713-837-0311 if outside the city of Houston. For worked for the Pasadena Independent School German teacher Heidi Lorenz taught at Dobie The South Houston High dance team, to Municipal Courts and Harris County Precinct 1. information about Harris County warrants and District for 39 years, 25 of which were spent at for 14 years. She previously taught in Germany raise money for summer camp, will receive a “Our message is simple,” said HPD Capt. amnesty program, visit www.jp.hctx.net. Dobie. for 15 years. major boost from a face familiar to both Math teacher Sarah Young taught in the dis- English teacher Robert Kruckeberg taught in Trojan alumni and to pop music fans. trict for 37 years, 16 of which were spent at Do- PISD for 16 years, seven of which were at Dobie. Susan Cobb Duff, a 1971 South Houston NASA conducts tests at Ellington bie. He previously taught four years in Galveston and graduate and mother of entertainment stars Ellington International Airport is once again more about which types of aircraft may be neces- Business teacher Linda Traylor worked for four years in Illinois. See photos on Page 5A. Hilary and Haylie Duff, will take part in a the site for cutting edge technology testing, as sary in the future transportation of certain high- giant garage sale on Saturday, June 18, in the scientists with NASA look to explore the effects value payloads, carrying research and technol- front parking lot of the high school. Proceeds zero gravity may have on aircraft payloads. Start- ogy equipment. Readers’ vacation photos sought from the sale will help the school’s Jannette ing in mid-July, testing at Ellington International “NASA is able to align research and technolo- The Leader is seeking readers’ vacation pho- All submissions should include where and dance team attend the Showmakers Dance Airport will involve 14 specifi c types of aircraft gy payloads with commercially available fl ights tos for possible publication. A fi rst- and second- when the photo was taken, as well as identify Camp at Blinn College in Brenham. The sale payloads and the effects that weightlessness may that will benefi t America’s future in space,” says prize of Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded each person in the picture and tell an interesting will be held from 6 a.m. to noon. have on those individual payloads. Bobby Braun, NASA chief technologist. “We are each month during June, July and August to the story about the trip. All photos must be high res- Duff, herself a former Jannette, has enlisted The cargo will be taken up in a Boeing 727- meeting our future mission needs, while infusing best submissions. Each month’s fi rst place win- olution. No phone camera photos will be accept- the help of friends in the business community 200F aircraft, which is specifi cally designed for new knowledge and capabilities into our nation’s ner will be awarded six tickets, and each month’s ed. E-mail photos to mynews@southbeltleader. to donate hundreds of items for the sale. reduced gravity operations. The goal is to learn Continued on Page 3A second-place winner will be awarded four. com. Do not compress photos when sending. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 9, 2011 Readers’ Opinions

considered littering? Stay safe out there. James Madison - “Democracies have rights and established rules under the hire an extra driver. Parmer thankful Carolyn Friend ever been spectacles of turbulence and law which are designed to promote the Krivik wants to be The school literally only pays for the for volunteer help contention; have ever been found incom- general welfare is the only idea of democ- sure to keep tennis gas for the bus (and that’s only for away Volper comments on patible with personal security or the racy we should celebrate. This is why in games) and the water to rinse the court. We want to recognize the following rights of property; and have, in general, MY opinion the founders were attempting It would not be benefi cial in any way The school would save next to nothing students from Dobie who worked tire- Gorman v. Valtasaros been as short in their lives as they have to establish a republic. for Pasadena ISD to cut the Tennis pro- by cutting tennis and may actually lose lessly for weeks preparing the beautiful been violent in their deaths.” I trust neither Mr. Gorman nor Mr. gram at J. Frank Dobie High School. In money because it has been expressed flower beds in front of Frazier. It is a I will try and keep this brief. Based on Now with all of that being quoted, Valtasaros or other readers have taken speaking with the student athletes, I have to me by several of the players that they continuation of the outstanding work on my understanding of what a democracy please go back to the point on Obama my comments as any type of personal obtained the following information. would no longer even wish to attend the the median all along Hughes. Kevin Pell, is and what a republic is, I dont think and liberals not understanding democra- attack (broadside) and I never expressed The students buy their own tennis rack- school if tennis were to be cut. Jacob Lacamu, Tyler Martens and Jeremy either one of you actually understand cy. Liberal thinking of democracy always any harm or malice to these gentlemen.I ets, have been recycling the same game Cutting an enriching program like ten- Lacamu worked with a service provider them separately. Mr Gorman in my opin- eventually leads to the same thing... Two will say it has been interesting and lively. uniforms for years now, and already have nis would be a major mistake. to complete the work which included dig- ion doesn’t and is a socialist in his think- wolves voting on whether to eat their Now I am going to sit back with my favor- courts and lockers that are fully paid off Chris Krivik ging out the sod, adding enriched soil ing. Mr Valtasaros thinking and rationale neighbor, the sheep. A democratically ite beverage and a bowl of popcorn..with and cost next to nothing to maintain. Publisher’s note: A conversation I had and sand, placing the natural rock bor- is predicated on quotes. For every quote elected, representative government, butter (I have earned it) and continue to In addition, the coach buys all of the today with Dr. Kirk Lewis, superintendent der, plumbing in a watering system, and used no matter who made them are all predicated upon the defense of individual enjoy the fireworks. A.C. Volper tennis balls out of his own salary and he of Pasadena schools, confi rmed that no finally adding the native plants and flow- subject to ones interpertations. The also serves as the bus driver to away athletics are being cut. See next week’s ers. The gardens have already received arguement that they are engaged in is a games, so the school does not have to Leader. –Marie Flickinger many compliments. We are so thankful exhbition of difference of opinions based for neighbors and former students who on their idealogy only and is lacking in really want to keep the community beau- substance and value because they don’t Guest Editorial tiful. Special thanks to the boys who also know the real differnces are or might be. volunteer their time to maintain the medi- To understand them both I suggest it an and pick up the occasional trash that must be determinded who thinks what My Second Special Session blows into the area. We are very proud of Deaths came first. A Democracy or a Republic. this work. Take a look next time to you I think that Mr. Valtasaros might have by State Rep. Ken Legler Elmo and Essie Mae Harris in-law Leila and husband drive by the school. Thanks again, boys. the edge due to the fact his commentary Monday May 30th was the last day of • legislation relating to congressional Steve Allen Carter, and Roy and Annie Bobby Jeffries; 10 grand- Rhonda Parmer is far from being supportive of socialism the regular session of the 82nd Legisla- redistricting (added May 31st) Carter Seay Erwin; siblings, Roy children; multiple nieces, Principal, Frazier Elementary whereas Mr Gorman is a socialist. ture. People all over the Capitol were get- Now many people think that if the Leg- Sue Carter Holden, Stanley nephews, aunts, uncles, and Democracy is the best means to an ting ready to pack their bags and head islature is meeting in a special session Ray, Richard Dewayne and cousins. Friend: turn signals end to liberty, but not the end itself. It’s back home to their families and loved that lasts during the veto period (which John Robert; niece Heather Carter’s life was remem- contaminated further when you don’t ones as well as to make a living, me in- lasts 20 days after the fi nal day of the Rahea Harris; sisters-in-law, bered by friends and family are there for a reason have an educated electorate that believes cluded. Then around noon, two words regular session) the Legislature has the Deana Ruth Harris Carter and in a private memorial held on in freedom for all and not just a free began spreading across the Capitol that opportunity to override a veto of a certain I feel it is my civic duty to inform you of Terri Lavon Bragg; brother- Saturday, May 21, 2011. His press as we have discovered, but an made everyone stop in their tracks…. bill by the governor. in-law Leslie Mitchell Bragg; ashes are with his wife. a certain epidemic that has come to my objective free press. Money and partisan Special Session. However, the only action that can be attention. I believe that the condition parents-in-law, Ollie Mitch- power grabs have further eroded it here. Keep in mind that the Texas Legisla- taken on legislation from the previous ell and Peggy Sharon Blake must be contagious as there has been a Wasn’t Hitler even elected once? But as ture is in session for 140 days on odd session is by the governor. He can de- great infestation lately. It seems to have Bragg. Leader Lincoln suggested, “You can fool some of years. Imagine having to complete every- cide to sign a particular bill, veto the bill, On July 8, 1974, Carter affected every vehicle on the road. The the people all of the time, most of the thing you would need to do for the next or let the bill become law without his sig- virus, or whatever the malady affects married Sherri Lynn Harris. people some of the time, but not all the two years in a time span just short of six nature. So even though the Legislature is He worked for the state of obituary only the turn signal indicators. people all of the time.” Hopefully Jefferson months, so you can understand how busy meeting, technically we are meeting in a As I was driving along I-45 the other Texas in the Department of was correct trusting that Americans will everyone in Austin is during that time. “new” session. Therefore all actions from Corrections. He was a ser- day an SUV and compact car almost col- set things right when all else fails. But As much as I enjoy serving the people the regular session are dead, since the policy lided, both had the condition as there geant of corrections at the who knows? Unless people are willing to of District 144 as state representative I legislative process begins from scratch Ramsey 3 and Terrell units Obituaries submitted to was not one indication that either was give up entitlements, our run is over. still look forward to the last day of ses- with each session. Steve Allen Carter, 56, of located in Rosharon, Texas. planning on changing lanes. This of We are a republic, not a democracy. sion, when I can return home to my wife Here are some interesting facts and the Leader are pub- South Belt, died Thursday, Survivors include his wife, course would have caused me to ram We live under the rule of Law, our and family. So with the threat of a spe- fi gures about special sessions I received lished free of charge. into either or both of the vehicles and no, May 12, 2011, in Pasadena, Sherri; daughter Jennifer and Constitution, our laws are based on the cial session hanging over the Capitol, the from the House Research Organization: Texas. He was born Dec. 11, There must be a South I was not tailgating. Later that same day, Judeo-Christian ethic. We are no mere Aaron Lines, son Jeremy Texas House and Senate took a breath “The Constitution does not limit the 1954, in Houston to Evone Belt connection. Obitu- I was driving along on Beamer Rd. not democracy under which 51 percent of and got ready for the offi cial word from number of special sessions that the gov- Mitchell, son Stanley Ray Maurice “Buddy” Carter and aries are edited to talking, texting or twittering (by the way the people could vote to have the rest of the governor that he was indeed going to ernor may call. The six special sessions and Katrina; brother Roger what exactly is twittering?) when all of a us robbed and killed, and then robbed call the Legislature back in session after of the 71st Legislature called by Gov. Wil- Grace Helen Erwin Carter. and wife Cindy; sister Cindy conform to the Leader sudden the SUV in front of me came to a and dead we will be. At least we are sup- the fi nal adjournment of the 82nd regular liam P. Clements, Jr. in 1898-90 on work- He is preceded in death and husband Joey Brown Sr.; style. dead stop for what I thought was no rea- posed to be a republic. The liberals and session. My offi ce received many phone ers’ compensation (two sessions in 1989) by his parents; grandparents brother James David; sister- son at all except that the driver decided especially the Obama administration are calls from folks in the district wanting and public education (four sessions in to turn into one of the businesses on trying to undermine our Republic with its more information about special sessions, 1990) set the record for most special Legion hosts BBQ benefit Beamer without one thought to use the rule of Law, defying the constitutional so I spoke with the House Research Or- sessions called for a single legislature. turn signal. OK, so I believed these were protections against raw power and the ganization, and they provided me with The 71st Legislature also set the modern American Legion Post 490 will hold its third annual barbecue championship coincidences and went about my busi- rule of whim. This nation has remained some pretty interesting facts and fi gures. record for total number of days in session cookoff June 9-11, at 11702 Galveston Road, (across from Ellington Field). For ness but low and behold, the next day I free and strong because of this rule of There is not enough room in this article by meeting 292 days - 140 days in regu- information, call 713-515-8267 or 281-481-1179. was stopped at a stop sign and was Law, which curbs the whims of an admin- to cover all the information they gave me, lar session and 152 days in six special going to proceed through when the vehi- istration, or the majority. but I want to share some of the facts I sessions. The all-time record for days in cle that was stopped in the opposite The Founders deliberately chose a received. session is held by the 12th Legislature, direction without any indication that they Republic over a democratic rule and On the afternoon of the 30th of May, which met for 353 days in four sessions were going to turn pulled out in front of Summer School made no bones about why: Here we go. I Gov. Perry released the “call” (or agenda) in 1870-71. The 78th Legislature in 2003 me. This would be all well and good if I apologize but I think one or two of the for the fi rst special session of the 82nd set the record for the most days in ses- were a mind reader, but unfortunately, I following quotes helps explain the point Legislature. The purpose of the special sion in a single year with 227 days in ses- flunked out of ESP training even though I of using quotes as point counterpoint. session was to consider and pass legis- sion - 140 days in regular session and 87 bus schedule was a fairly good detective at one time. John Quincy Adams - “The experi- lation: days in three special sessions. So drivers beware of this condition, stay ence of all former ages had shown that of • relating to fi scal matters necessary As the special session moves forward, The 2011 Dobie at Memorial High (initial credit) and Rayburn High (credit alert, and please don’t let it affect your all human governments, democracy was for implementation of House Bill 1 (the I strongly encourage each and every one recovery) extended year bus stops are as follows: vehicle. Say, does anyone remember the the most unstable, fluctuating and short- budget), including measures that would to take notice of what is happening at the good old days when there were no turn lived.” allow school districts to operate more ef- Capitol. If there is something being done signals and you just had to stick your Noah Webster - “In democracy … fi ciently; and by the Legislature that you are not in fa- Bus # Bus stop AM time PM time hand out the window. I saw a guy on a there are commonly tumults and disor- • relating to health care costs contain- vor of, please let me know. Also, please #832 motorcycle stick his arm out and thought Buena Park & Hoffer 7:44 a.m. 3:55 p.m. ders … Therefore a pure democracy is ment, access to services though man- let me know if there is something hap- Mesa Blackhawk & Lettie 7:47 a.m. 3:59 p.m. he was indicating a left hand turn but in generally a very bad government. It is aged care, and the creation of economic pening that you do like. reality he was just flicking his cigarette often the most tyrannical government on and structural incentives to improve the I will strive to keep you up to date, but Dove Way & Heathertrail 7:50 a.m. 4:02 p.m. onto the pavement. Hey guys, isn’t that earth.” quality of Medicaid services. please stay diligent. Blackhawk Ridge & Great Hawk 7:53 a.m. 4:05 p.m. Dobie High-Southbluff turnaround 8:00 a.m. 4:10 p.m. PW Library #8006 FM 1959 & Gulfbreeze 7:50 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cutshall 725 FM 1959-Summer Cove Apts 7:53 a.m. 4:03 p.m. Thompson students present Rites of Passage events set Grosvenor & FM 1959 7:55 a.m. 4:05 p.m. At Thompson Intermediate School, eighth-grade The following events are 950 FM 1959-Windjammer Apts 8:00 a.m. 4:10 p.m. students are asked to make a 7-9 minute presen- set for the week of June 9 through June 15 at Parker #8039 Morris Middle-Seaford turnaround 7:48 a.m. 4:00 p.m. tation called the “Rites of Passage” at the end of Riley Dobie High-Southbluff turnaround 7:54 a.m. 3:55 p.m. the year. During this presentation, students refl ect Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: Wolcott Park & Clearwood Crossing 7:59 a.m. 4:05 p.m. on their years at Thompson. They categorize their A family friendly movie Lambright & Radio 8:02 a.m. 4:08 p.m. work using six exit outcomes and display their will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Easthaven & Lampbright 8:05 a.m. 4:10 p.m. work on a showboard and in a portfolio. These on Thursday, June 9. Call the outcomes are: quality producer, multifaceted library for more details. #8046 Frazier Elem-Sagemeadow turnaround 7:55 a.m. 3:55 p.m. thinker, collaborative learner, self-directed learn- On Saturday, June 11, Villarreal Sagecreek & Sagedowne 7:58 a.m. 3:58 p.m. er, societal contributor and effective communica- Vietnamese storytime will Flushing Meadows & White Plains 7:38 a.m. 4:01 p.m. tor. Invitations are handed out to family members include Reading Club at 9 Fairbury & Astoria 7:40 a.m. 4:03 p.m. and teachers who have been instrumental in the a.m., followed by intermedi- Astoria & Teaneck 7:42 a.m. 4:05 p.m. students’ lives. The Rites of Passage began in 1994 ate storytime at 11 a.m. and and was the vision of Principal Vicki Thomas. beginner storytime at 1 p.m. #8055 Sabo & Sagetree 7:44 a.m. 3:50 p.m. Game Day will be at 2:30 Groves, C Sageaspen & Sageblossom 7:48 a.m. 3:54 p.m. Photos submitted p.m. on Monday, June 13. Sugarbush Ridge & Riverstone Ranch 7:51 a.m. 3:56 p.m. This program is for all ages. Teen Craft Time will be held Blackhawk & Kirkfair 7:55 a.m. 3:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at 3 Dobie High-Southbluff turnaround 8:00 a.m. 4:06 p.m. p.m. The group will make steampunk-style jewelry. This program is for ages 12 All buses will drop off at Memorial High (initial credit) at 8:15 a.m. and then Kourtnee Brandon (front) presented her Rites of Passage to, left to right, drop off at Rayburn (credit recovery) at 8:25 a.m. Youlanda Ravenell, Erica Alvarez, Cathy Broussard, Carol Waters, Jennifer and up. Register online or at the library. Buses will pick up at Rayburn High (credit recovery) at 3:30 p.m. and then Guerrero, John Davis, Ashley Chaddock and Erin Richardson. Preschool storytime is at pick up at Memorial (initial credit) at 3:40 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and All students should begin waiting for the buses 3-5 minutes prior to the At left: Xavier toddler storytime is at 10:30 scheduled morning times listed. Transportation will not be provided at midday. a.m. Thursday. Brown (center) presented his Rites of Passage to his parents, Rodney Moore names scholarship recipients Brown (left) and Monica Jack.

At right: Attending Emily Wolfe’s (center) Rites of Passage were, left to right, Rebecca DeLaGarza, Laura Tuttle, Carol Waters and LaMona Lemarr.

Moore Elementary awarded four scholarships to versity of Texas at Austin, majoring in biology; graduating Dobie High School seniors who attend- Ashley Feyes, who received the Jerry Davis Schol- Brandon Santiago (center) invited members of ed Moore in elementary school. Recipients pictured arship and will attend Texas A&M University, his family to attend his Rites of Passage. Shown are, left to right, Daniel Alanis, who received the majoring in architecture; and Kathleen Nguyen, are, left to right, Samanthan Santiago, Carmen Cliff Swearingen Scholarship and will attend Texas who received the Moore PTO Scholarship and will Graciela Quiroz presents her Rites Alan Pham played the violin during his Nieves, Luis Nieves Jr., Brandon, Amanda San- Christian University; Kevin Ly, who received the attend the University of Houston, Honors College, of Passage. Rites of Passage. tiago and Luis Nieves. Moore PTO Scholarship and will attend the Uni- majoring in biology. Photo submitted Thursday, June 9, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Thompson students enjoy Fun Day To Kill a Mockingbird opens this

Thompson Intermediate season for Pasadena Little Theatre School recently held its Pasadena Little Theatre, annual Fun Day. Students 4318 Allen Genoa Road, rotated through different will open its 57th season stations which included with the renowned classic, relay races, a gaming To Kill a Mockingbird, by center, infl atables, a rock Christopher Sergel based wall and a dunking booth. on the Pulitzer Prize win- Students stated that they ning novel by Harper Lee. most enjoyed dunking Opening night is Friday, assistant principals Dan June 17, and performances Hoppie (pictured at right) run through July 3. and Darby Hickman. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $12 for students Photos submitted and seniors. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursday, June 30, with matinees at 3 p.m. on Below, left to right, B’un- Sundays. tranique Ervin, Amina Season passes for PLT’s Davis, Xavier Dotson and 57th season will be on sale Cedric Horton cool off by during the run of the show. eating snow cones in the Assistant Principal Dan Hoppie awaits being dunked in Credit cards will be accept- record-breaking heat. the dunking booth. ed. The play is set in May- comb, Ala., in the year 1935, during the Great Depression. Atticus Finch, local lawyer, is defending a black man, Tom Robinson, against an undeserved rape charge. Tempers and emotions run high during the progression Left to right, (fl oor) Elizabeth Tyska, Renee Van Nifterik, Anthony Martino, of the play as Atticus Wes Linnenbank, South Belt resident Mark Stanley, (balcony) Janet Elayne, attempts to protect his pre- Sue Beth Fry and South Belt resident Katie Reed appear in To Kill a Mocking- cocious children from prej- bird by Christopher Sergel based on the novel by Harper Lee at Pasadena Little udice and fi ghts for an inno- Theatre. Opening night is Friday, June 17. Photo submitted cent man’s life. Audience members will Reed appear in the produc- meet an interesting array of tion. FIRST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY characters as the wonderful Reservations can be story unfolds. made online at www.pasade SSummertimeummertime An Academy Award win- nalittletheatre.org or by ning fi lm starring Best Actor calling 713-941-1758. winner Gregory Peck is Pasadena Little Theatre FFun!un! familiar to all. will offer a special two-for- • Daycare Marquinna Taylor climbs the rock wall. South Belt residents one rate for the Thursday, Mark Stanley and Katie June 30, show. • Pre-School 2, 3, 4 • Private School K-12

• Each student will be given one tee shirt. Moore releases honor, merit rolls Additional tee shirt cost, $8. Moore Elementary recent- negro. Nguyen, Marisa Soto, Eric To Morales and Daisy Nguyen. Green, Sofia Hernandez, Alex • Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon Snack ly announced its honor and Kyndal Nguyen, Vivian and Julia Westfahl. Jennifer Nguyen, Evamaria Hernandez, Juliana Hickman, • Water Obstacle Course merit rolls for the fourth nine- Nguyen, Jeeny Nguyen, Merit roll Perla, Alaysai Rhodes, Melody Le, Alexander Lugo, 1 day per week divided by age group weeks grading period. Stu- Christopher Salazar, Gerardo Saul Alejo, Deanna Jackson Ruiz, Julian Sanchez, Nairda Macedo, Michelle dents earning status are: Solis, Kyle Stokes, Derek Castellano, Anthony Deleon, Felicity Soto, Matthew Nguyen, Alan Nguyen and and gender First grade Tran, Annie Tran and Kennedy Lizeth Flores, Karsten Garcia, Springer, Benjamin Tran, Aaron Nguyen. • Snow Cones each day Honor roll Watson. Linley Hawkins, Xavier Alexander Tran, Trinity Tran, Bao Nguyen, Emmy Amy Cao, Lydia Chicas, Second grade Lowtan, Carolina Miranda, Savannah Tran and Amaode Nguyen, Trey Pettis, Silas • Academic Enrichment Daily Gloria Gonzales, Madelyn Honor roll Augustin Nguyen, Corban Uchendu. Pham, Angelina Sanchez, 3 “R” divided into age/skill groups No Job Too Small! Huerta, Grace Nguyen, Kim Kristen Barba, Esmeralda Parker, Mahogany Pruitt and Merit roll Neema Shafaei, Betzabe Nguyen, Kathleen Nguyen, Calvillo, Megan Cowan, Taven Tran. Eduardo Benavides, Jayla Solis, Kareem Solomon, • “Character Plus” with Bill Gothard Isabella Padilla, Emily Pham, Collin Dague, Marshall Dang, Third grade Carmouche, Aubrey Davis, Leslie Tamboli, Taylor Tran Vi Tran, Brooke Tran and Meagan Dryden, Joseph Honor roll Kyus Gordon, Luis Morales, and Abigayle Wells. • Weekly Field Trips Kailey Tsikis. Garcia, Christina Hoang, Alyssa Bernal, Tammy Kenneth Nguyen, Alexis Merit roll • Sports - each (2) weeks a different sport Merit roll Casey Junkin, Aaron Langford Dang, Elijah Donahoe, Nayeli Perez, Jabari Simon, Joshua Daniel Caceras, Vianett is taught: Call For Information Jaidyn Almaguer, Gabriel and Evelyn Lien. Garibay, Matthew Ghansyam, Smothers, Son Truong and Campos, Krystalyn Garcia, Barbosa, Logan Blair, Briana Nathan Lopez, Kenny Ly, Alejandra Gracias, Alina Ashley Tsikis. Andrew Hammond, Randy Basketball/Softball/Kickball Gutierrez, Jose Hernandez, Charles Maricle, Cadie Herazo, Christian Hernandez, Fourth grade Nguyen, Nanci Rivera, Josue Nicole Jasso, Zacheus Macias, Masterson, Alvis Moes, Doan Thy Huynh, Elaine Honor roll Sanchez, Karina Santos, Brianna Marroquin, Devin Kyndall Morales, Steven Lien, Ariana Martinez, Aliza Alfara, Sam Donaho, Thomas Torres and Sydney Martinez and Ethan Monte- Nguyen, Alan Nguyen, Henry Gerardo Mejia, Carson Alysa Gonzalez, Karen Tran. 281-412-5182 NASA . . . Continued from Page 1A as the “Zero G.” This plane is universities, laboratories and a three-engine aircraft that’s space industry.” designed to climb rapidly from The testing at Elling- 24,000 to 25,000 feet. 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Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 9, 2011 Dobie sets class reunions SJC Foundation by Jan 10-year class reunion Over The Back Fence Dobie Class of 2001 will hold its 10-year reunion on July 9, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at Golfcrest Country thanks donors Club in Pearland. The cost until July 2 is $60 (the last The San Jac College Foun- awarded me a scholarship that day to pre-order tickets); and on July 9, $75 (cash only dation recently hosted a helped pay for a lot of what I at the door). For more information, contact http://www. breakfast for the many donors needed, which enabled me to HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, MARY Blow out the birthday candles for Janet Beverly Hills Intermediate who faithfully support the earn an associate degree in Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox of the local Perez June 11. The day for a cake for Maria June 9 is the day for a birthday party for dobie2001.webs.com/. college through contributions general studies in just one Campbell Family Practice is wished a happy Medina is June 13. Maribel Juarez. Enjoying a birthday June 12 35-year class reunion that fund scholarships and year. If it were not for the birthday Thursday, June 9, from her family Bush Elementary is Eglantina Torres. Dobie Class of 1976 will hold its 35-year reunion on student success initiatives. generosity from donors like and friends. Sandra Harper is wished a happy birthday Dobie High June 11, 2011, from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Marina SJC Chancellor Dr. Brenda you, I would not have been GRIFFINS VISIT UTAH on June 14. On June 9, greetings for a wonderful Ballroom at South Shore Harbour Resort in Leauge Hellyer told donors their gifts able to accomplish my goals. Ken and Bobby Griffin, formerly of Meador Elementary birthday are sent to Larry Davis. Steven City. The cost is $85 (cash only at the door). For more were helping many students, I am a direct product of your Sagemeadow, recently had a great visit with On June 13, Jeremy Miller celebrates a Higginbotham is sent birthday greetings on and many other people. kindness.” their son, David, wife Angela and sons birthday. June 10. Blow out the birthday candles on information, contact Milly Valez McHale at sillymilly “Thank you, donors, for Scholarships given through Robert and Kenney in Utah. David is an Moore Elementary June 14 for Stefanie McKinney. [email protected] or facebook.com/millyrosales or John enabling the college to pro- the foundation enabled Dor- aircraft maintenance production leader at Hill Blow out the birthday candles for Laura HOME RUN CORNER Pfister at [email protected] or facebook.com/pfister vide scholarships,” she com- othy Lewis, who returned to Air Force Base, and Angela is a registered Rodriguez on June 11. Congratulations are sent to Erick Garza of level. A link is also on the Dobie website. mented. “You are helping to school after a gap of several nurse in the clinic on base. Ken and Bobby South Belt Elementary the AAA Astros for hitting a monster blast for change the lives of many stu- years in her education. enjoyed visiting with the family and seeing June 12 is the day for a birthday party for his first home run of the season against the NARFE meets June 21 dents, and you are also help- “There were times when I all the tourist attractions in the Salt Lake City Dawn Donahue. Orioles in the AAA championship game. The ing families, and the commu- struggled and felt like giving area, although it was raining most of the time Melillo Middle School Astros would go on to fall 14-10, and both The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, nity, because you are helping up, but then I realized gener- and snow was still on top of the mountains. Anna Garza is sent a birthday greeting on teams played great games. Garza’s family Gulf Freeway Chapter 941, meets the third Tuesday of to make a better future.” ous people like you donors David is an ’81 Dobie graduate and Angela June 13. Betty Henderson enjoys a birthday says, “Go Astros!” each month at 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Park Brad Hance, chair of the have made an investment in (Perronne) was in the class of ’82. June 15. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. The next meeting SJC Foundation, expressed me, so I made up my mind I SCHOOL DAZE Morris Middle School E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- will be June 21. Visitors are welcome. For additional similar views. “We appreciate could not disappoint you and The following personnel and staff members On June 10, Sandra Vazquez is wished a gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead everything you do, and by give up,” Lewis commented. information, call 713-734-1461. of the Pasadena Independent School District happy birthday. Blow out the birthday candles er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items attending an event like this, “Thanks to your help, I earned you have an opportunity to my college degree.” Lewis celebrate birthdays June 9 through June 15. for Maria Herrera and Neybi Zamudio on must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Summer program held meet students and see how earned a business office asso- Burnett Elementary June 14. week’s publication. your generosity is helping ciate degree. Champions Extended Learning will offer before- students to achieve their Ruth Keenan, the college’s and after-school education-based programs at South goals,” Hance said. interim executive director of Belt and Jessup elementaries for children in kindergar- Two students shared their development, said the stories San Jacinto College student inspires others ten through sixth grade with up to 10 weeks of camp success stories and added of Lundgren and Lewis let themes, totally different than the school-year programs. There are many obstacles doctors tried numerous thera- work he’s done. He’s the one provide the mobility he While at J. Frank Dobie expressions of appreciation. donors see tangible results of Designed to be fun for children and convenient for Weston Lundgren said he their contributions. “Your life has thrown at Oscar Peña, pies and treatments only to learning everything, I just needs.” High School, Peña was first looked forward to attending donations provide the very but cerebral palsy is not one tell the family that Peña was introduced to computer pro- grown-ups, every day starts a new activity and every college and felt confident he fuel for students to achieve of them. He recently gradu- too bright for what they could gramming and realized the week starts a new theme. Children can stay for the could achieve academically. their dreams,” Keenan said. ated from San Jacinto College offer. When he was 5 years career path he wanted to pur- whole summer or come as often as is convenient. “One obstacle I had to over- “Many students have no other with an associate degree in old, the Peñas decided to sue. He expressed to his Hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $22 per day. come was funding,” he said. source for books, supplies computer science. move to Texas where they mother that after graduating For more information or to register, visit “My parents were helping my and tuition. Weston and The 25-year-old South could find him the right doc- from high school, he wanted DiscoverChampions.com or call 800-350-5034. sister with her college expens- Dorothy show us that students campus student has, no doubt, tors and teachers to facilitate to enroll at San Jacinto es, and there just wasn’t a are grateful beyond words for had his share of frustrations, his needs. Since he cannot College to learn more about whole lot of money to go the scholarships they receive but determination and perse- talk, he often carries a laptop computer science. Since first around. I completed an appli- and that students are deter- verance have kept him reach- device that allows him to enrolling, Peña has even sur- HOME RUN CORNER cation, and the foundation mined and eager to learn.” ing for his educational goals, communicate with others. prised himself in how far he’s The Leader staff reminds parents to submit congratula- pushing him even further Many of his professors have come. tions for their sluggers’ achievements for publication in than he expected. His mother, asked her why she herself “I didn’t think I would Over The Back Fence. E-mail mynews@southbeltleader. com with OTBF in the subject line. Items must be Gloria, has been instrumental does not enroll and get her make it this far,” he said. “I submitted by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. in making sure his goals are degree as well, since she is knew I had something in me, met. For as long as he’s been basically taking the classes but I didn’t know what. San in school, she’s been right by with him. For her, it’s not Jac made me feel welcomed, his side every day in class about getting her degree, but and no one pre-judged me along with him, as the “arms, ensuring her son gets his. based on my condition. I was Flood problems? legs, and voice of Oscar,” as “It’s just not in my plan,” given the same expectations she puts it. she said. “I feel like if I were as all the other students in my You can go home again... “My mom is exceptional,” to get a degree, having to classes, and that made a big ® said Peña. “I wouldn’t be concentrate on my studies difference. For me, it was Let Farmers help. able to go to college if my would make me have to take even more motivation because mom did not believe in me. I time away from helping I could see that my teachers At Farmers, we know that you insure don’t think there’s one word Oscar. Helping him is what saw no reason why I could your home to get things back to normal or group of words that can fulfills me. I get more out of not accomplish what every- if something unexpected happens. That’s describe the great role she’s seeing him excel in his edu- one else could.” why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service played in helping me to cation, look towards a career, Peña is also a member and you get from a Farmers agent. Call me accomplish my dreams so and seeing his self-esteem webmaster for the Phi Theta far.” grow. I’m just there to help San Jacinto College South student Oscar Peña (right) Kappa Honor Society and and get a quote on the insurance that Originally from Mexico, him take notes, or hand in the and his mother, Gloria. Photo by Andrea Vasquez was its scholarship recipient helps get you back where you belong. last year. This year he was Michael W. Jewell, CLU honored as Student of the Year at the South campus, 12929 Gulf Freeway Frazier Elementary opens school store along with fellow student Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) Pauline Eklund. He plans to transfer to the University of 281-481-2121 Frazier Elementary teacher, farmers.com Kym Quiroz, was recently Houston-Clear Lake to finish San Jacinto College students, left to right, Weston awarded a $5,000 grant from his bachelor’s in computer Lundgren and Dorothy Lewis, were able to attend the Pasadena Education science, hoping to eventually college thanks to scholarships provided by the San Foundation and State Farm be self-employed building Jacinto College Foundation. Photo by Rob Vanya software and websites. He to open a school store. 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Barry lected as the feature twirler fi re calls and 15 ambulance cident until he went swim- 5 years ago (2006) Accepted In the Food Town Shopping Center for Sam Houston College. calls in the period from May ming at one of the resort An arrest for assault with Insurance and Financial Services Representative The All-Star committee 25 to June 1. pools and found a group a deadly weapon as well as 12621 Featherwood Dr., Ste 115 released guidelines stating The South Belt area got of people panicking over a family violence and crimi- Houston, Tx 77034 that the selection of all-stars two new stop lights as a young girl who had acci- nal mischief calls kept Pre- 281-464-3383 would be based on votes result of a 1979 bond pro- dentally fallen into the pool. cinct 2 constable’s deputies Offering: Mutual Funds, Variable cast by the players instead gram. The lights were to George worked to keep busy during the Memorial Universal Life, Variable Annuities, of managers. be erected at the intersec- 6-year-old Brittany Gonza- Day weekend. IRAs, 40l(k)s 30 years ago (1981) tions of Beamer Road at lez alive. It took 10 minutes The South Belt-Elling- Securities offered through Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC, Emergency personnel Scarsdale Boulevard and before the little girl even ton Chamber of Commerce Member FINRA & SIPC from the Sagemont station at Scarsdale Boulevard and showed signs of life. After planned to host a program Here comes Sageglen Drive. being treated at a hospital, on hurricane awareness. 25 years ago (1986) she reportedly showed no ill Third-grade Stuchbery Pasadena Independent effects from the episode. Elementary student Anna School District Superin- 15 years ago (1996) Goodman transformed her South Belt tendent of Schools Dr. Lon Sam Houston Tollway end-of-the-year class re- the bride... Luty agreed to upgrade his East opened, allowing South search assignment on a contract from two remain- Belt travelers to go from the nonprofi t organization into ing years to a full three-year South Belt area to the ship a schoolwide fundraiser, Graphics & Printing contract, following a 6-1 channel. raising more than $1,100. board decision. The Pasadena School 1 year ago (2010) Let South Belt Graphics & Printing Two men were foiled in District’s proposed $168.9 Media reports of elevated what would have been the million 1996-97 budget in- levels of chemicals at the take care of all your printing needs fourth auto theft from the cluded salary increases of Brio Superfund site alarmed NNoo JJobob TToooo SSmall!mall! Beverly Hills Intermediate approximately 3 percent. many in the community, parking lot. 10 years ago (2001) although officials said the for your special day. 20 years ago (1991) The South Belt area re- compounds posed no imme- Now printing More than 60 percent of ceived 7 inches of rainfall, diate threat. Despite reports the people responding to the with 90 percent of that fall- that stated the contaminants Clear Creek Independent ing between 3 and 8 p.m. had leaked out, the chemi- School District survey con- Applicants for a Genoa cals remained contained Invitations • Envelopes • Napkins small-quantity orders! cerning Weber Elementary Red Bluff Road landfi ll and posed no threat to local School wanted the school were using a new technique drinking water. closed. as they pursued a permit for Jerry Speer was named Matchbooks • Thank You Cards CCallall FForor IInformationnformation A Memorial Day week- a Class IV landfi ll through president of the Pasadena end trip to an East Texas Texas Natural Resource Independent School District resort area put a South Belt Conservation Commission. Board of Trustees. Speer, man’s lifesaving knowl- Applerock Group agreed to who had served on the edge to the test, and he donate $35,000 to the Genoa board for 10 years, replaced 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 passed. Beverly Hills resi- Elementary Parent Teacher South Belt resident Fred dent George Haines and his Organization if there were Roberts, who remained on 281-484-4337 family spent a weekend at no contested hearings on the board as a member. Thursday, June 9, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie says goodbye to retirees New early college high Bui, Au to marry school opens at PHS By 2015, a group of extracurricular organiza- high school students will tions, and more. Selection graduate with both their process into the early col- high school diplomas and lege high school requires associate degrees as the specifi ed student and par- fi rst class from Pasadena ent guardian information, Early College High School two essay questions, and through San Jacinto Col- two teacher references. lege. A large percentage of The school, recently ap- the Pasadena High School proved by the Texas Edu- student population is set cation Agency, opens this to become fi rst generation Steve Jamail and Linda Traylor fall with approximately college students, according 60 incoming high school to Sheri Dennis, PECHS freshmen who will follow a coordinator. Through the four-year curriculum devel- introduction of an early oped to provide a seamless college high school, the transition from high school overall goal is to increase and elective dual credit awareness and promote classes to full integration the attainability of higher Heidi Lorenz and Steve Jamail into college-level courses. education. The students will graduate “Many of our students Dobie High School held a ceremony Thursday, June their senior year with a Dis- see post-secondary edu- 2, honoring its retiring staff members. Photos shown tinguished Achievement cation as an unattainable clockwise, starting above, are German teacher Heidi Program high school diplo- dream due to a number of Lorenz and Dobie Principal Steve Jamail; Jamail and business teacher Linda Traylor; Assistant Principal ma and an associate degree factors including family Franklin Moses and counselor Andrea Longoria; Jamail representing the comple- responsibilities, fi nancial and English teacher Robert Kruckeberg; and Jamail and tion of 60 credit hours at constraints, and limited math teacher Sarah Young. (See related story on Page 1A) San Jacinto College. ‘college knowledge’ for Photos by Marie Flickinger “San Jacinto College students and their par- Franklin Moses and Andrea Longoria is very pleased to partner ents,” Dennis said. “We with Pasadena Indepen- recognize that our stu- dent School District in dents must be immersed in the creation of the early a college/career-focused college high school,” said culture from the fi rst day Jaynie Mitchell, director they walk through our of dual credit and early doors in order to be fully admission at San Jacinto prepared for success at the College Central. “SJC post-secondary level.” professors are credentialed Texas is home to more professionals in their cho- than 40 early college sen fi elds and bring a high high school programs, in- level of academic integrity cluding the Clear Hori- and commitment to col- zons Early College High lege-level instruction with School on South campus. them into the classroom. The schools are designed Students who bring their to provide students with best academic attitude and a chance to earn a high work ethic to the class- school diploma while room will excel in the Pas- completing two years of adena Early College High college at the same time. School environment.” Early college students fare Thuy and Tuan Bui of South Belt announce the engagement and upcoming Pasadena ECHS will be better than national aver- marriage of their daughter, Tina Bui, to Timothy Au, son of Tan and Rebecca housed in a stand-alone fa- ages in high school gradu- Left photo: Steve Jamail and Sarah Young; Above photo: Steve Au, also of South Belt. The bride-to-be is a 2006 J. Frank Dobie High School cility on the Pasadena High ation rates, according to Jamail and Robert Kruckeberg graduate. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2010 with a double campus. Students will fol- the Jobs for the Future or- Jamail is pictured to the left major (bachelor's in business administration and bachelor's in corporate low a modifi ed block with ganization; the four-year congratulating Tella Reyes, communications with honors) and a minor in management. She currently Friday fl ex days for col- graduation rate for early head custodian for 17 years. works as a business analyst for Target Corporation in Minneapolis. The lege and career-focused college high schools was Below left, auto technology prospective groom is a 2005 Clear Brook High School graduate. He gradu- activities, peer study approximately 92 percent teacher Gary Wilkerson ated from the University of Texas in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in groups, exam preparation, in 2008. is being congratulated by electrical engineering and is currently a systems integrator for Optimation longtime co-worker auto Technology in Houston. The couple is planning an early July wedding at AARP Chapter 199 meets collision repair teacher Annunciation Catholic Church. Robert Scarberry. AARP Chapter 199 will meet Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook. This month's feature will be musi- cal entertainment by the Over the Hill Gang, a group of UH-Clear Lake to host free instrumentalists and singers. The group's repertoire includes gospel, old-time favorites, western, patriotic, and seasonal music. The public is always welcome to attend this free informative program. Refreshments will be served. For general information about the Bay Area school librarian workshop Community Center or about what AARP Chapter 199 has University of Houston- Part. 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My wish for you is luxury,” explains Jane Claes, He was born without arms to continue giving this hope UH-Clear Lake assistant pro- in 1962 as a result of his to all the people.” fessor of literacy, language mother taking the prescrip- Melendez will perform at FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU JUN 16 and library science. “They tion drug, thalidomide. the closing ceremony of St. NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY • WWW.MSJANETS.COM are a part of the instructional Melendez has played Luke’s 35th anniversary on staff that directly impacts stu- before millions, including Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Child Care & Learning Center dent learning.” Johnson will Pope John Paul in Los There is limited seating left present both tools and meth- Angeles in 1987. After hear- to view on the big screen in Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future ods school librarians can use ing Melendez’s song, the the parish social hall. Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. to more effectively communi- 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week cate their essential role. Lions Clubs to meet 2 yrs. old $100 a week Johnson, director of me- 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week dia and technology for the Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club Mankato, Minn., public Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room schools and adjunct faculty June 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS member at Minnesota State University, is author of fi ve For more information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794- including MELILLO & MORRIS middle schools and South Belt Elementary. books including The Indis- 5531. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL pensable Librarian, School Houston Space City Lions Club 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 Libraries Head for the Edge, The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tuesday, and Machines Are The Easy June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway. 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. Part; People Are the Hard For information, call George Malone at 281-438-7243. CHURCH DIRECTORY

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High School aquatics coach more than 30 years as the agnosed with Alzheimer’s events and 13 relays in the one more deserving than for many years handled “I think Dennis exempli- Dennis Shippey is about to Longhorns’ head swimming in 2001 and retired from master’s division. Denny,” Rollins said of his her husband’s early Alz- fi es what the Senior Games Premierr join select company as a coach, was also one of the coaching shortly thereafter. 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The Dobie High School in District 22-5A action be- ed as the league’s coaches the Year honors after lead- batting order for much of season. The three-year var- varsity softball team, which fore settling for a share of released the 2011 season ing his team to the playoffs. the season and did a great sity letterwinner will play sprinted out to a 9-0 record fi rst place, was highly tout- all-district honors. As for Dobie, the even- job of handling the Lady collegiately at St. Edwards Deer Park, which also tual Region III fi nalist had Longhorns’ pitchers. University in Austin this went 9-1 and then defeat- plenty to celebrate as six Morgan will now contin- fall. 22-5A Varsity Softball ed Dobie in a rematch for players were named to the ue her education and play- Another fi rst-team selec- top seeding in the play- 22-5A fi rst team. ing career at San Jacinto tion, outfi elder Amie Gal- offs, grabbed the two top Among the seniors, College beginning this fall. lant, will play collegiately All-District Selections awards. catcher Ariel Morgan was Teammate Faith Roberts, at Alvin Community Col- Gracie Aguirre of Deer named to the fi rst team after also a fi rst-team pick, began lege this fall after a stellar Most Valuable Player Park was named the 22-5A a great season at the plate her season at fi rst base and senior season. Most Valuable Player, while both offensively and defen- made the move to third base Gallant, a three-year var- Gracie Aguirre, Deer Park teammate Caitlin Plochek sively. because of an injury. sity member saved her best was the Newcomer of the Morgan, who was a Roberts was solid at third work for late in the season. Year. three-year member of the base, but her best work was She ended the Region III Newcomer of the Year South Houston head varsity team, including two done at the plate as she led semifi nal game by throwing coach Jonathan Garcia as the starting catcher, held the team in home runs and out a Katy Taylor runner at Caitlin Plochek, Deer Park grabbed 22-5A Coach of down the No. 5 spot in the was the clean-up hitter all the plate for the game’s fi - nal out. Dobie junior pitcher Shan- Kellen Gomez, also a Coach of the Year non O’Connor was eas- three-year letterwinner, was ily the district’s top pitcher named to the fi rst team as Jonathan Garcia, S. Houston during the Lady Long- well. horns’ 9-1 run in league The speedy left-fi elder play en route to 22-5A fi rst- hit lead-off for Dobie, start- team status. ing many run-scoring in- First Team Selections nings with hits. Gomez will next play collegiately at the P Shannon O’Connor, Dobie University of Texas-Tyler. Two other players made P Kristen Davenport, Deer Park the fi rst team for Dobie, including junior Shannon C Ariel Morgan, Dobie O’Connor, who was one of the Houston area’s top C Sydney Aguilar, Memorial pitchers over the course of the season. 1B Jenna Medina, Dobie Sophomore Jenna Medi- na entered the lineup at fi rst 3B Karen Cantu, South Houston base when Roberts moved to third base, and Medina SS Alexis Garcia, Deer Park became a fi rst-team, all-22- 5A pick. Util. Inf. Natalie Duron, Memorial Dobie’s second team se- lections in the 22-5A ranks OF Kellen Gomez, Dobie included senior outfi elder Senior third baseman Faith Roberts hit clean-up for Dobie and also started at third Shelby O’Brien and short- base for most of the season. The St. Edwards University signee injured her knee late OF Amie Gallant, Dobie stop Chezni Critchfi eld. in the season but still led the Lady Horns on a long playoff push. OF Haley Harrison, Deer Park DH Kirbie Farrell, Deer Park Flex Lauren McClary, Memorial Util. Faith Roberts, Dobie Util. Inf. Thomasina Garza, S. Rayburn Open Selena Reyna, S. Houston

Second team selections – P: Kayla Calvert, Memorial; P: Amanda Rodriguez, South Houston; P: Ashlie Clark, Sam Ray- burn; C: Courtney Mills, Deer Park; C: Dani Jauregui, Sam Rayburn; 1B: Amy Smith, Memorial; 2B: Alessandra Man- rique, Pasadena; 3B: Jessica Garcia, Me- morial; SS: Chezni Critchfi eld, Dobie; Util. Infi elder: Cierra Ramirez, South Houston; OF: Brittany Schaefer, Deer Park; OF: Andee Turner, Memorial; OF: Mia Marti- nez, South Houston; OF: Shelby O’Brien, Dobie; DH: Mehgan Dodson, Memorial; Utility: Marissa Collura, South Houston; Utility: Danielle Sosa, Pasadena; Open: Derryn Hebert, Deer Park; Open: Olinda Molina, South Houston; Open: Haley Dobie senior catcher Ariel Morgan was the 22-5A fi rst team pick behind the plate Sophomore fi rst baseman Jenna Medina stepped into Shown above performing their usual pre-inning ritual, as she came through both offensively and defensively throughout the season. The the starting lineup early in the season at fi rst base and Dobie outfi elders Kellen Gomez (left) and Amie Gal- Franklin, Memorial. three-year varsity letterwinner will next play at San Jacinto College. went on to earn 22-5A fi rst-team accolades. lant later celebrated making the 22-5A fi rst team. Dobie softball outfi elder O’Brien to play at Alvin CC

Dobie High School class of 2011 senior Shelby O’Brien (seated cen- coach), Carmela Swinnen (Dobie junior varsity softball coach), Lady Horns’ JV softball awards top performers ter), an all-district outfi elder on the Lady Longhorns’ varsity softball Natalie Espinosa (cousin), Stevie O’Brien (sister), Donald O’Brien team, will continue her education and playing career at Alvin Com- (father), (back row) Richard Garcia (youth softball coach), Isidro Dobie High School junior varsity softball coach Carmela Swinnen (not pictured) named the Lady Long- munity College after signing a letter of intent. Those with O’Brien at Saldana (grandfather), Mikey Espinosa (cousin), Christina Es- horns’ 2011 season top performers during the season-ending banquet. Those winners included, left to the signing included, left to right, (seated) Jennifer Hightower (Alvin pinosa (aunt), Mike Espinosa (uncle), Carlos Morgan (youth soft- right, Audrey Medina (Defensive Player of the Year), Jordan Hinojosa (Offensive Player of the Year), head coach), Connie O’Brien (mother), Connie Saldana (grandmoth- ball coach), Robin Rackley (Dobie varsity softball head coach) Jackie Estrada (Most Improved Player of the Year) and Emily Espinosa (Most Valuable Player). Not pic- er), (second row) Chris Swinnen (Dobie varsity softball assistant and Steve Jamail (Dobie principal). tured is Miranda Rodriguez (Hustlin’ Horn). WNBA Washington Mystics happy to land Dobie basketball great Christmas By: Jeremy Hyman and time. round of the draft. A big reason behind her on the court as in her pre- have opened the season the team, Lacey is excited championship team. Andrew Rosen “At the time I was ac- In just a few short strong start is Christmas’ season debut, the rookie with a loss at Connecticut. about watching her young The combo forward/ On April 11, Washing- tually working out, so I weeks, Lacey’s draft hopes hard work off the fl oor. out of Duke University Christmas had a slow start players develop. guard signed with Duke ton general manager/head wasn’t even watching the for her second round pick After arriving in D.C. fi lled the stat sheet, re- with three turnovers in the “The more minutes, the University and was both coach Trudi Lacey sat in draft. have come to fruition. one day after the start of cording 11 points, four game, but there will be more experience they get, an all-conference and all- the WNBA draft room “Me and my other team- Through hard work training camp due to grad- rebounds, three assists and better days. the more they will grow tournament performer in hoping that her second mate (Krystal Thomas) both on and off the fl oor, uation, Christmas dove two blocks in a 60-57 pre- After showing no signs and they will be able to the Atlantic Coast Con- round target would con- were in the weight room, the Mystics have found into the playbook and be- season win over the New of jitters in the preseason, help us,” Lacey said of her ference during her stay in tinue to fall to the Mystics and then they came in and a second round gift in gan absorbing Lacey’s of- York Liberty. Christmas is doing her Mystics. Durham. at No. 23. told me I was drafted, so I Christmas. fensive and defensive sys- “I told Karima that she best to continue her strong With the encourage- South Belt area fans Throughout the round, was excited at that point. “Karima was not a sur- tems. was my rock star for the performance as this young ment of her coach and a will get a chance to see Lacey could be heard tell- “But we just took a vow prise to me,” Lacey said. Her ability to adapt day,” said Lacey on Christ- Washington team seeks to WNBA game is some- strong work ethic, Christ- Christmas and her Wash- ing her staff, “My Girl we weren’t going to watch “I’ve been watching and quickly pick up the mas’ play. improve with each game. thing exciting, so I’m defi - mas is primed for a strong ington Mystics teammates (Karima) Christmas is still it. We were just going see Karima for four years. schemes allowed Christ- “She played well. She “I’m kind of nervous, nitely going to be nervous, season in 2011. in action as they take on on the board!” how it ended it up.” That’s one of the reasons I mas to hit the ground run- started to feel more com- but the two exhibition but once I get out there, I Note: Christmas was a the Atlanta Dream Thurs- While Lacey waited When the pick fi nally picked her. I told her and ning. fortable, and it was good games helped me prepare,” think I’ll be fi ne.” four-year starter at Dobie day, June 9, at 6 p.m. The for her turn in the draft, came up, Lacey dialed the I told her team, I love her This hard work off the to see.” Christmas said prior to the While there may be an High School and a mem- Mystics-Dream matchup Christmas, was fi nding WNBA offi ce and grabbed toughness. I love her ver- fl oor proved immediate With the preseason season opener. adjustment period with so ber of the 2003-2004 Lady will be televised live on another way to occupy her Christmas in the second satility.” dividends for Christmas now over, the Mystics “Playing in my fi rst many young new faces on Longhorns’ Region III ESPN2. Thursday, June 9, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 San Jacinto VB’s Curley to St. Thomas SBHLL Mets Recent San Jacinto Col- Region XIV player of the sociation Southwest Region lege graduate Lauren Cur- week for the week of Sept. two-time coach of the year. take A crown ley has signed a national 27, 2010. “She knows how to focus At right, the Mets of letter of intent to continue For her San Jac career, her energy. the Sagemont-Beverly her education and volley- Curley averaged 1.59 kills “Lauren was a steady Hills Little League’s A ball career at the University and 0.85 blocks per set. force for us and came up big division were crowned of St. Thomas in Houston. “Lauren is a hard work- in matches when we really league champions after Curley, a 5-foot, 11-inch ing, levelheaded player, needed her in the middle. going 13-0-1 this sea- middle blocker from Co- who sees the ‘big picture’ “Lauren will be greatly son. Members of the rona, Calif., was fourth on very well,” said San Jacinto missed at San Jacinto Col- team are, left to right, the team in both kills and College head coach Sharon lege, but we are excited that (front row) Mikey Tor- blocks per set with averages Nelson, who in her ninth she will remain close to us res, Landon Charles, of 1.61 and 0.97, respec- year was named the Ameri- in Houston at the University Anthony Waguespack, tively. She was named the can Volleyball Coaches As- Lauren Curley of St. Thomas.” Jaydon Carter, Riley Mercer, Colby Reed, (middle row) Xavier 8-under softball all-stars take Metro title Lerma, Xavier Tellez, Darius Hale, Morgan Pytka, Brian Torres, Noah Torres, (back row) coaches Alex Lerma, Fe- lipe Tellez, Juan Torres and Hector Torres.

10-U Classics win May Slugfest 11-U baseball crown

The South Belt Girls Softball Association’s 8-under 8-1 scores. Members of the team are, left to right, all-stars captured the championship at the Houston (front row) Celeste Salazar, Jasmin Benitez, Leslie Metro Amateur Softball Association tournament in Longoria, Argelia Garcia, Mickey Reyes, Karisa Deer Park. The locals lost a game on the fi rst day Hernandez, (middle row) Miquela Guajardo, Ashley of the tournament but then bounced back to win six Garcia, Sophia Colmenares, Aliyah Barajas, Felicity straight games for the title. To do so, the SBGSA Soto, Yessenia Pena, Josee Rivas, (back row) coaches all-stars defeated the Deer Park TPS by 10-1 and Charlie Salazar, Mario Barajas and Paul Mauro. South Belt area sports news, notes

Cain will host the Lady Pioneers’ camp June 20-23 Dobie boys’ hoops camp at the academy. Girls entering the fi fth through 12th The Dobie High School boys’ basketball camp will grades as of the 2011-2012 school year are eligible The 10-under Texas Classics select baseball team won fi rst place (front row) Owen Castillo, Zack Frias, Eddie Coronado, Julian be held June 13-16, at Dobie High School. Students en- to attend. Cost is $75, and the session will run from 9 at the Big League Dreams Monsters of May Slugfest 11-under Guarjado, Colten Miller, Albert Castillo, Joey Cortez, Ray Cas- tering the third through ninth grades as of the 2011-2012 a.m. to noon each day. tournament. The Classics beat the Kingwood Mustangs in the tro, Gavin Machado, Junior Simeon, (back row) coaches Jeff school year are eligible to attend the 8:30 to 11 a.m. ses- championship game. Members of the team are, left to right, Miller, Joe Castillo, Adrian Cortez and Thomas Coronado. sions. The cost is $50 cash or money order prior to the camp and $55 the fi rst day of the event. For more infor- LSA soccer camp mation, direct e-mail to [email protected]. Lutheran South Academy soccer coaches Andrea Kimble and Jeremy Brumm will host the 2011 camp SBHLL T-Ball Scrappers go unbeaten to title Brook softball camp June 13-16 at the academy. Boys and girls entering Clear Brook High School head softball coach Ash- the third through eighth grades as of the 2011-2012 ley Pillow will host a youth camp June 14-16 at Lady school year are eligible to attend. Cost is $75, and the Wolverine Field from 9 a.m. to noon each day. session will run from 9 to 11 a.m. each day. For details Registration is $75 per participant. Girls entering of any of the camps, call LSA athletic director Rob kindergarten through the ninth grade as of the 2011- Psencik at 281-617-5622. 2012 school year are eligible to attend. For more in- formation, direct e-mail to Pillow at apillow@ccisd. Dobie girls’ hoops camp net. Dobie varsity girls’ basketball head coach Shane Brown and his staff will host the 2011 Lady Long- Brook volleyball camp horns’ Youth Basketball Camp at the school July 11- Clear Brook High School varsity volleyball coach 13 at the school. Students entering the fourth through Meredith Thompson and her staff will host the 2011 ninth grades as of the 2011-2012 school year are Lady Wolverines’ youth camp July 25-29 at the eligible to attend. The cost per student is $55 cash school. or money order, which includes a camp T-shirt. No checks will be accepted. The sessions will run from 9 Students entering the fourth through ninth grades a.m. to noon. For more information, direct e-mail to as of the 2011-2012 school year are eligible to attend. Brown at [email protected]. To register, visit the volleyball website at www.clear brookvolleyball.org. Dobie youth football camp Luth. South girls’ hoops camp Longhorns’ varsity head football coach Jim Phillips and his staff will host the 2011 Dobie youth football Lutheran South Academy girls’ basketball coach camp July 11-14 at the school, from 6 to 8 p.m. Trey Senney will host the Pioneers’ camp June 13- 17 at the academy. Girls entering the second through Students ages six through 12 are eligible to attend. ninth grades as of the 2011-2012 school year are eli- The cost is $40 prior to the camp and $50 the day of gible to attend. Cost is $100, and the session will run the camp. For more information, call Longhorns’ as- from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. sisant coach Kenneth Foster at 713-899-2054. LSA boys’ basketball camp Brook strength/conditioning Lutheran South Academy boys’ basketball coach The Clear Brook High School athletic department Jeremy Louden will lead the Pioneers’ camp June 20- will conduct voluntary strength and conditioning 24 at the academy. Boys entering the second through workouts June 15 through July 23, Mondays through eighth grades as of the 2011-2012 school year are eli- Thursdays, at the school. Cost is $60 per student. gible to attend. Cost is $100, and the session will run The sessions will run from 7:10 to 8:50 a.m, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. each day. from 9 to 10:50 a.m. All participating incoming The Scrappers of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League’s T- Jorge Olvera, Jorgan Galvan, Eldon De Anda, Adrian Marrufo, ball division won the league championship this season with an freshmen must attend the second session. For more Steve Garcia, Ethan Bishop, Evan De Anda, (back row) coaches overall record of 10-0-2. Members of the team are, left to right, Saul Correa, Anthony Garcia, Russell Bishop and Christy Bish- Lutheran South softball camp information, call assistant coach Brian Broussard at (front row) Jaime Jimenez, Isaiah Correa, Merrick Huston, op. The Scrappers led from start to fi nish, winning fi rst place in Lutheran South Academy softball coach Ragan [email protected]. Joel Quinonez, Ethan Hernandez, Chace Willis, (middle row) the preseason parade fl oat contest. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 9 8:30 p.m. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from TUESDAY, JUNE 14 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta MONDAY, JUNE 13 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 7 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- tion, or just drop in. FRIDAY, JUNE 10 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. tion, or just drop in. 9:30 a.m. 7 a.m. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 9:30 a.m. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the second AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Fellowship from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, tion, or just drop in. the second Tuesday of each month, September through May. of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in League City. The public is welcome 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- 9 a.m. They are held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bay Area Community THINK and encouraged to bring others to the interdenominational meet- tion, or just drop in. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Center, 5002 Nasa Parkway in Seabrook near the Landolt Pavilion. ing. 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, All Texas retired school employees from all surrounding school MONEY ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business AARP-South Belt Chapter – The American Association of Retired 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for districts are welcome to attend and join this organization. Annual Women’s Association-South meets on the second Thursday of Persons meets the second Friday of each month at the community a complete list of services offered. dues are $35. THINK each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 center at El Franco Lee Park on Hall Road. 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Broadway Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost Noon Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua American Begonia Society – Meets the second Tuesday of each THE is $20 and includes networking with professional business women, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are month at the Pasadena Town Square Community Room. For more CLASSIFIEDS lunch and guest speaker. Women of all ages and occupations are ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. information, call 713-946-4237 or 713-941-7158. invited. Bring plenty of business cards. Reservations are appreci- Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. buy... ated. Contact Monica Perez at [email protected] for of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the you’ll save reservations, or visit the Web site at www.seen-abwa.org. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. meetings are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Webster second Tuesday of every month except June and July at Golfcrest Noon SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway. For further informa- Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. A luncheon is money! Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from 6 p.m. tion, call Susan at 832-494-5098 or Carolynn 281-340-2354. available. To make reservations, call 281-484-8083. noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air 1 p.m. sell... Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- complete list of services offered. provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- information. mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. you’ll Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday of For information, call 713-472-0565. make Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. 2 p.m. every month at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 1:30 p.m. money! 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Kirkfair Dr. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. Call Today and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. 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After three years of youngest athletic directors for me in the coaching fi eld have been the development athletes are learning the fun- scenes details. Chant will letics administration, says the time comes to bring in cal skills and the attention learning the ropes as the top in the state. He previously but when the opportunity of the PISD Cup, which damentals of the respective rely on those folks more Chant will thrive in his new some younger people, and to detail. He expects a lot of assisant in the Pasadena In- held coaching positions came to have a shot at the separately rewards high sports and the importance than ever, and there will role. Rodney is one of those himself and of those around dependent School District’s at the intermediate, small assistant AD role here, ev- school and intermediate lev- of teamwork. also be staffers added at the “I can see Rodney stay- pieces of the next move- him. Rodney will accept athletic offi ce, Rodney high school and large high erything seemed to fall into el athletic programs points Also, whether they play district’s various athletic fa- ing as long as he wants to,” ment forward. those challenges, adapt and Chant feels well-prepared school levels, but jumped place.” based on their performance for the A team or the B team, cilities. Stephens said. “Sometimes “Rodney has the techni- do a very good job.” to assume his new role as at the chance to apply for And things have gone in each of the team sports. their performance is impor- As for the schools, Chant PISD’s Athletic Director. the assistant athletic direc- relatively smoothly over the This school year, Dobie tant. All of those things can is happy to know there are Chant is succeeding tor’s role in PISD during past three years as Chant and Beverly Hills repeated carry over well to the high capable coaches across the Mike Stephens, who will the spring of the 2007-2008 has worked with Stephens as the high school and inter- school level, and that’s what board, and that the campus AD Stephens celebrates retirement offi cially retire in July. school year. in overseeing the growth mediate school champions, all of us want to see.” ADs at each of the fi ve high Chant gained PISD Prior to taking a role in of the overall athletics pro- but the competititions were As for his fi rst full school schools are open to help. school board approval for the athletic offi ce, Chant gram in the district, from tight across the board. year on the job, which will “We have a great system the role last month and has had been a member of the the intermediate level on At the intermediate level, be 2011-2012, Chant will in place, and it’s just going since been preparing for the Memorial High School up. eight of the district’s 10 certainly have to make some to run a little tighter,” Chant change-over when Stephens football coaching staff un- Chant said he and Ste- schools tallied more than adjustments on the fl y. said. packs his fi nal bix sometime der head coach John Snel- phens share many of the 100 points in the standings A tight budget has “It’s going to be diffi cult late next month. son. same visions, having come (see Page 1B). eliminated the role of as- for me to be everywhere at While Stephens and his “I had previously applied from small-town programs Chant said the growth at sistant athletic director for once as the AD but we will predecessor, Dick Nance, for (football) head coach- as young athletes. the lower levels has certain- the foreseeable future, and fi gure out how best to pro- were near the end of their ing/athletic coordinator jobs The two formed an idea ly been seen. Chant will have to rely on vide the support our athletes long careers in athletics but had gotten passed over of what it takes to achieve “To see all of the schools his capable support staff for and programs need. We’re when they were appointed or just wasn’t in the right optimum success at the high doing well is great, par- assistance. working on those thoughts athletic director for what place at the right time,” school level. ticularly at the intermediate The PISD athletic offi ce now.” turned out to be respective Chant said of his relatively “Mike and I have always level,” Chant said. includes a handful of em- Stephens, who is retiring three-year stays, Chant just early exit from the coaching believed that in order for “More important than ployees who have for years after a long and successful may stay a long while. ranks. the high schools to achieve anything is that these young handled the behind-the- career in coaching and ath- At 39, Chant is one of the “It just didn’t work out at their highest levels, there has to be strong interme- SBHLL board meets June 22 diate programs in place,” Shippey to receive Hall honor Chant said. The Sagemont-Beverly the Kirkmont MUD Build- “We have 10 intermedi- Continued from Page 1B two planned to take part in. what stroke was required. Hills Little League board ing, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ate schools in our district, of the longest tenured fac- It wasn’t always easy, but He has always been terrifi c will host its monthly meet- For more details, see visit and right now, almost all ulty members at the school. there were also plenty of in each of the swimming ing Wednesday, June 22, at eteamz.com/sbhll. of them are performing at a Now, in retirement, laughs and many long-last- strokes, and that’s why his high rate in athletics. Shippey continues to re- ing stories to tell. accomplishments will en- SBHLL Final Standings “That’s a credit to the ceive the accolades he has “Denny could not always dure. I couldn’t think of coaching staffs and the ad- so richly deserved. remember the distance of anyone I would rather share Junior Division ministrative support our Both Shippey’s wife and the event, what lane assign- this moment with.” young athletes have, and we Rollins say the master’s ment he had or when it was And as Linda Shippey Mike Stephens (center), who fi rst was an assistant varsity football coach Team W L T have also developed some swimming community em- time to race,” Rollins said. prepares to take her hus- and then the Longhorns’ head football coach before becoming the Pasadena programs to help these braced Shippey before and “But we as a swimming band to a Hall of Fame in- Phillies 10 1 0 during his illness. community embraced him. duction ceremony, she can Independent School District’s athletic director in 2004, chats with Dobie young athletes feel a part principal Steve Jamail (left) and current JFD head coach Jim Phillips dur- of their schools’ success. So In fact, it was Rollins We would stand at the end take comfort in many things Padres 8 2 0 who agreed to travel with of the pool and tell him to – the biggest being her hus- ing Stephens’ retirement celebration at Phillips Field House. far, it’s worked out great.” Photo by Debbie Flowers Marlins 5 5 0 One of those programs Shippey to the various state- swim another lap or to stop, band living his life to the wide and national events the or we would remind him fullest. Reds 5 4 1 Astros 3 6 1 Mets 3 8 0 Red Sox 1 9 0

Major Division Team W L T Astros 19 4 0 Diamondbacks 17 4 1 Braves 16 5 2 Cubs 13 9 1 Rangers 11 12 0 Orioles 7 15 1 Marlins 5 17 1 Phillies 6 16 1 Cardinals 5 17 1 AAA Division Team W L T Orioles 15 1 0 Astros 12 4 0 Phillies 4 10 1 Rangers 4 11 1 Diamondbacks 3 12 0 AA Division Team W L T Cardinals 11 3 1 Cubs 8 7 0 Athletics 5 8 2 Astros 4 10 1 A Division Team W L T Mets 13 0 1 Mud Cats 11 2 1 Hooks 11 3 0 Bulls 8 5 1 Express 8 6 0 River Dogs 7 6 1 Raptors 7 6 1 Muck Dogs 7 6 1 Scrappers 7 7 0 Owlz 3 10 1 Storm 2 11 1 Blue Claws 1 12 1 Thunder 1 12 1 T-Ball Division Team W L T Scrappers 10 0 2 Hooks 8 2 2 Express 7 3 2 Raptors 6 5 0 River Dogs 5 6 0 Red Wings 5 6 1 Thunder 4 5 3 Rattlers 3 8 1 Storm 3 8 0 Hot Rods 1 9 1