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August 25, 2011 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 36, No. 29 Stevenses land 7-foot shark Sagemont resident Kevin Stevens and his 9-year-old son Hunter, a Frazier student, land- ed a shark approximately 7 feet long while PISD to hold November bond election fi shing in Galveston in their kayak on Saturday, Aug. 20. While the pair were unable to keep $270.1 million measure would require no tax increase the shark in their 12-foot vessel, they were able to capture the incident on video tape and The Pasadena Independent School District The bond would provide for a sixth district $101.8 million. ementary and Keller Middle School would be have been appearing on national news pro- Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 16, ap- high school, built specifi cally to expand the dis- The bond would provide $80.3 million to re- replaced. Newer portions of the two schools, grams. See more in next week’s Leader. proved a bond election seeking $270.1 million in trict’s career and technical program. An estimat- place all or part of fi ve existing campuses, all of such as the Keller gym, would be retained. South funding for several projects, including a new ca- ed 1,500 students would be enrolled in the high them at least 59 years old. Houston was built in 1935. Keller (formerly San Junk waste pickup set reer and technical high school, three new middle school, which would provide students the op- The campuses at Queens Intermediate, Gar- Jacinto Intermediate) was built in 1959. Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, schools and fi ve replacement campuses for exist- portunity to pursue pathways in programs such dens Elementary and South Shaver Elementary “Many of our schools were built before 1955,” Aug. 25, for city of Houston residents living ing schools. as health science; business and public service; would be completely replaced. Queens was built Lewis said. “They are costing a great deal to south of Beltway 8. For more information, call The bond plan carries no tax hike. agriculture; technology, engineering and energy; in 1952, Gardens in 1944 and South Shaver in modify to meet educational and ADA (Average 3-1-1. The election has been set for Nov. 8. construction and manufacturing; and transporta- 1949. Daily Attendance) standards. In fact, some of “I can assure you that we would not be asking tion and shipping. A newer portion of South Shaver would be re- these schools cannot be adapted to the technolo- Library events scheduled now if it would result in a tax increase,” said Kirk The expansion of the program would also tained and designated for other purposes. gies employers expect our students to know in Lewis, the district’s superintendent of schools. meet the growing demand from Gulf Coast em- The oldest portions of South Houston El- Continued on Page 3A The following events are set for the week of Lewis said the district’s growing student en- ployers for employees with specialized technical Aug. 25 through Aug. 31 at Parker Williams rollment and various economic factors indicate skills. Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: that the timing is right for a bond issuance. The program, currently housed at the L.P. On Saturday, Aug. 27, Vietnamese story- “The bond will develop the career and techni- Card Career and Technical Center, would be ex- Pettitte to speak at Sagemont time will include Reading Club at 9 a.m., fol- cal education program, meet enrollment growth panded to incorporate a full high-school curricu- lowed by intermediate storytime at 11 a.m. Sagemont Church will hold its annual kick- montchurch.org/bbq. challenges and replace schools,” he said. “In ad- lum, thereby relieving overcrowding issues at all off event for the Men of Sagemont, featuring a Former Major League pitcher Andy Pettitte and beginner storytime at 1 p.m. dition, construction prices and interest rates are fi ve high schools. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. hot rod and motorcycle show, barbecue and guest will speak in the church auditorium at 1 p.m. Ad- currently lower than they have been historical- The bond would provide for three new middle speaker Andy Pettitte, Saturday, Aug. 27, from mission is free. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 ly.” schools, which would complete the district’s a.m. Thursday. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Sagemont Fishing Tournament awards adoption of the middle school concept, which The hot rod and motorcycle show will take will be presented at 2 p.m. Admission is free for began with the last bond issue, in 2004. Each place in the church’s parking lot beginning at tournament participants. Kirkwood South meets middle school provides fi fth- and sixth-grade 9:30 a.m. and is free to attend. For more information, call 281-481-8770 or The Kirkwood South Homeowners Associ- Jamail directs instruction. Both academic performance and Barbecue lunch, catered by Mikeska’s Bar-B- contact Buddy Griffi n at buddy.griffi n@sage ation will meet Thursday, Aug. 25, from 7 to student socialization have improved since the Q, will be served at noon in the church’s hall for montchurch.org or Duane McClendon at duane. 8:30 p.m. at Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s court Dobie traffi c middle school concept was implemented. $10 per person. Children 5 and under eat free [email protected]. room. All residents are invited. Two of the new schools would feed Queens with adult purchase. Buy tickets at at www. sage See related ad on Page 6B. Intermediate and Park View Intermediate, which Garage sale at Cokesbury currently follow the Grade 6-8 model. One would be built to relieve overcrowding and provide for Cokesbury United Methodist Church, growth in the areas served by Lomax and Melillo Area students return to school 10030 Scarsdale Blvd., will hold a huge middle schools. With the school year for the Pasadena Inde- one school, registering at others and the like. garage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and Projected cost for the four new schools, in- pendent School District now in full swing, sec- Accurate measurements are not available until Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. cluding the career and technical high school, is ondary students may have found the hallways of after Labor Day, Sept. 5. The actual enrollment St. Luke Ministry Fair set their schools have gotten a little more crowded, numbers from last year were taken Nov. 16, while elementary students may have noticed a well in to the school year. St. Luke’s annual Stewardship Fair Cele- Houston water decrease in enrollment. The principals at the schools are remaining bration will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, and Overall, projected enrollment for this year confi dent that things are looking well. Sunday, Aug. 28, after each Mass. See the restrictions throughout the South Belt area of the district “For the most part, we have stayed the same many service and program opportunities avail- has decreased by a total of 454. On average, the as far as enrollment goes,” said Jill Lacamu, able to get involved in the parish. Refreshments area elementary schools’ estimated enrollment principal at Moore Elementary. “The class sizes and fun for the kids will be available. continue has taken a hit of 9.9 percent across the board. will be under the state average of 22-to-one, St. Luke’s, 11011 Hall Road, celebrates Residents living within the Houston city lim- The secondary schools, however, are estimating though. Of course, that is just the projection.” Mass on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at its are still under a mandatory Stage 2 water con- a 1 percent increase over last year’s enrollment. Dobie, by far the largest school in the South 7:30, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Spanish). servation plan. These numbers are only approximations though, Belt area, is also keeping optimistic. For information, call 281-481-6816 or e-mail Since the publication of last week’s Leader, used by the school district for the purposes of “We expect enrollment to be higher next [email protected]. the city has clarifi ed what times area lawns may staffi ng. year, but it is hard to tell for sure how the num- be watered. Rather than between 8 p.m. and 10 On the fi rst day of class, a school’s enroll- bers will be until after Labor Day,” said Steve Kirkmont meeting set a.m. as reported, lawns are to be watered between ment numbers can be much different than the Jamail, principal at Dobie. “Class size though is Kirkmont Section 3 and 4 Community 12:01 a.m. and 10 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and actual numbers due to children dropping from in good shape overall.” midnight, on no more than two days per week. Association will hold a special meeting regard- With the exception of incoming fresh- ing a deed restriction variance on Tuesday, Residents with even-numbered street address- men who started a day earlier, students es are allowed to water Sundays and Thursdays, Aug. 30, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkmont in the Pasadena Independent School M.U.D. Building, 10102 Blackhawk Blvd. All while residents with odd-numbered street ad- District began class on Tuesday, Aug. 23. dresses are allowed to water on Saturdays and Construction worker injured residents of Kirkmont Sections 3 and 4 are Dobie Principal Steve Jamail is pictured invited to this meeting to discuss this issue. Wednesdays. above directing traffic before the start The city is also requiring residents to repair of school for ninth-grade students at the detectable water leaks within 72 hours of discov- Dobie reunions scheduled area high school Monday, Aug. 22. ery. For more information, call 3-1-1. 20-year reunion Photo by Al Carter Residents serviced by local municipal utility The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1991 reunion districts are unaffected by the measure. will be held Saturday, Oct 8, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Trevisio Restaurant & Ballroom, 6550 Bertner Ave. All 1991 graduates and former Jackson to run for Congress classmates are welcome – “after 5” attire. For ticket information, visit http://dobieclassof Mike Jackson, state disagreements he has with the current adminis- 91reunion.event brite.com. senator from the 11th tration. The reunion mixer will be on Friday, Oct. District, offi cially fi led “Our nation, our economy and the future of 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hughes Hangar paperwork Thursday, our children have suffered greatly under the mis- Bar & Grille, 2811 Washington Ave. Dobie Aug. 18, with the Fed- guided and damaging polices of Barack Obama,” senior classes of 1988 to 1994 are all wel- eral Election Commis- Jackson said. “As a small business owner and come. sion to establish a com- conservative state senator, I know our area de- 40-year reunion mittee to support his serves to have a representative who will fi ght to J. Frank Dobie Class of 1971 will hold its candidacy for the Re- stop Obama’s massive spending, massive debt 40th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 publican nomination in and excessive regulation that is plaguing our na- to 11:30 p.m. at Villa Capri on Clear Lake. the newly created 36th tion.” More information is available on FB Events Congressional District. The senator feels his time spent in the Legisla- and the J. Frank Dobie website (alumni), or The district includes Mike Jackson ture will give him an advantage in Washington. e-mail [email protected], dhughes533@ all or part of the follow- “I have stood on the front lines to balance our aol.com or [email protected]. Hotel ing counties: Chambers, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, budget here in Texas without raising taxes or put- blocks are available for Oct. 14-15. Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk and Tyler. ting a burden on our job creators,” Jackson said. The 11th Senatorial District, which Jackson “We have an opportunity in 2012 to show Ba- Girl Scout Rally Sept. 8 has represented since 1999, covers signifi cant rack Obama the door and make a stand for less A construction worker (pictured above lying on sidewalk) was injured in an automobile The Girl Scouts will have a rally on population centers in the 36th Congressional Dis- government, less spending and a more Constitu- accident Thursday, Aug. 18, on Hughes Road between Sageriver and Sagecreek. Accord- Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at The Gardens trict, including the cities of Deer Park, Pasadena, tional based government. I would be honored to ing to witnesses, the man, a contractor for the City of Houston working on a water leak, Houston located at 12001 Beamer Road. Girls the Clear Lake area, Seabrook and La Porte. carry this message to Congress for the people of was standing outside his truck reading a set of plans (shown above to the left) when the ages 5-18 and their parents are invited to the Jackson is primarily focusing his campaign on Continued on Page 3A driver of the sport utility vehicle pictured below struck the truck, pushing it over the event to learn more about Girl Scouting, par- curb and into a nearby fence. Witnesses said the driver of the SUV attempted to flee the ticipate in fun activities, and sign up to be a scene but was unable to drive more than a block due to the extensive damage done to his Girl Scout. Scouts are also looking for leaders Police investigate fatal stabbing vehicle. The driver reportedly told police he was looking down at his floorboard at the and volunteers. For more information, e-mail time of the accident and failed to see the worker. He was issued a citation. The construc- [email protected]. Houston police are investigating the fatal stab- outside his second-fl oor apartment. Responding tion worker was thought to have sustained a broken arm from the collision. bing of a man in the 9400 block of Redford that emergency personnel pronounced Cortez dead. Photos by Marie Flickinger Bingo at St. Frances took place Wednesday, Aug. 17, around 7:40 A female person of interest who lived with p.m. Cortez was detained for questioning but has not Bingo, Split the Pot, will be held Sunday, The victim, Michael Cortez, 22, suffered been charged in this incident. Aug. 28, in Francesca Hall at St. Frances a stab wound to the neck and was pronounced Anyone with information in this case is urged Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. dead at the scene. to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713- in Houston. Food, desserts, snacks and bever- Offi cers responded to a suicide-in-progress 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS ages will be available. Food will be served call to fi nd Cortez unresponsive on the landing (8477). from 3 to 8 p.m., and bingo and Lotería from 4 to 8 p.m. For information, call 713-946-5768. Blues Worship at Cokesbury August photo winners announced Cokesbury United Methodist Church, The winners of the Leader’s August vacation four Schlitterbahn tickets. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd., will host Blues photo contest have been announced. While it is too late to enter the contest, read- Worship on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m. As an Taking home fi rst-place honors was Andrew ers may still submit photos for publication. All alternative to traditional hymns and contem- Williams for the photo of himself landing a mas- submissions should include where and when the porary worship music, Cokesbury features sive lingcod while fi shing with his father in Alas- photo was taken, as well as identify each person live blues music and a real-world message ka. He was awarded six tickets to Schlitterbahn in the picture and tell an interesting story about every fourth Sunday. Cokesbury’s casual ser- water park. the trip. vice starts at 5 p.m., and will last about half an The second-place winner was Lizett Ceja, All photos must be high resolution. No phone hour. A free meal is served immediately after. who submitted a photo of herself being attacked camera photos will be accepted. Email photos to All are welcome. For information, visit www. by a giant dinosaur replica while vacationing at [email protected]. Do not compress cumchouston.org. Dinosaur World in Glen Rose. She was awarded photos when sending. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 25, 2011 Olson to host Town Readers’ Opinions Dobie shows Longhorn Spirit Hall meetings Aug. 27 Guinn, the person who did this can be Gibbs: Sign slashing charged with a crime because it was on Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, through east side doors.) For privated property. Several of Sergeant will host town hall meetings information, call 281-494- dirty politics Guinn’s signs, mostly on private proper- in Pearland and Clear Lake 2690. Early morning of Aug 15, someone ties, were taken down or destroyed at on Saturday, Aug. 27, to The Clear Lake Town has taken a boxknife cutter and slashed several locations in the Southbelt areas, hear from his constituents. Hall meeting will be held a campaign add on the property of Mr. “All i can do for now is replace them, and The Pearland Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Clear Chris Jackson’s private fence, Mr. hopefully someone will notice and take meeting will be held from Lake High School, 2929 Jackson, a supporter of Sgt. Zerick down a description of the person respon- 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bailey Bay Area Blvd. in Houston. Guinn, who’s add it belonged to, claimed sible for this”. Sgt. Guinn added that Road Auditorium, 4717 For information, call 281- that the poster was attached on the people do not like strangers coming on to Bailey in Pearland. (Enter 494-2690. fence for a few months now and some- there private properties and taken what one has taken the knife and slashed it off does’nt belong to them. “If anyone knows the fence. anything about the criminal mischief, or Milby 50th reunion set “This is dirty politics”, said Mr. Jackson, any other crime in the area, they may The Milby Class of 1961 will hold its 50th reunion “Who ever did this is just mean spirited contact the Harris county Pct. 2 office and if they are a rival of the candidate I and make a report. Johnny R.Gibbs Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, at the South Shore am voting for then they are just intimi- Harbor Resort & Conference Center. For additional dated and do not stand a chance of win- information, call Vicki Buckner Reber at 713-789- ning the Election. “Are they afraid of a Lawson concerned 8144. little competition”, said Mr. Jackson. This about city streets is not anything new, as always during an CBC MUD holiday trash pickup election time, there has been numerous My husband was riding his motorcycle complaints in the past where campaign on Hughes Road last week early morn- Residents living in the Clear Brook City MUD adds were defaced, stolen or destroyed. ing, (5:00 am), going northeast between District will have regular trash service pick-up on For instance, The Honorable George Sageheather and Sageview when he hit Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. All trash must be at Risner has repeatedly had his posters a raised area in the center of the road the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure pick-up. defaced with a Mustache and goatie and while changing lanes. He could have lost sometimes glasses drawn with a marker, control of his motorcycle however, he is Dobie band parents meet Mr. Risner has always defeated his oppo- an experienced motorcycle rider so he Dobie High School’s 2011-2012 assistant princi- Louie the Longhorn (mascot), Franklin Moses, nents and has served for a number of put his foot down to avoid a fall and pals show off their Longhorn spirit. Pictured are, (back row) Johnny Lee, Chad Barrett, Principal The Dobie Band Parent Organization will meet years now despite the mischief. injured his foot, lower leg and broke a Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the band hall. All band Sgt. Guinn, a Candidate who is run- toe. I called the City of Houston road left to right, (front) Melissa Allen, Donna Branch, Steve Jamail, Jimmy Golden and Eric Martinez. Marcia Griffin, (middle row) Mike Van Essen, Photo submitted parents are urged to attend. This is the first meeting of ning for head constable for Pct. 2 when maintenance department and the young the new school year. Gary freeman retires, and has served as lady said, she would get someone out a Patrol sergeant in the Southbelt area there asap. The road is in worse shape for 15 years, said that it did’nt bother him this week than last week. Nothing has that someone has stolen his Campaign been done to correct this problem. Is it poster, what bothererd him the most is going to take someone getting killed to San Jac receives funding for veteran students that some has stolen a sign that was on get this road fixed? private property, “This is Criminal mis- Disappointed tax payer, Recently, Texas Gov. Rick wish to enter an allied health The College Credit for return home after serving of their enrollment, financial while also connecting them chief, a class C misdmeanor”, said Sgt. Linda Lawson Perry ceremonially signed field after military service. Heroes program is essentially their country,” added TWC aid, Veterans Affairs, and to other services such as dis- Senate Bill 1736, which SJC will receive nearly a statewide effort to under- Commissioner Representing educational planning needs, ability and counseling. establishes the College Credit $212,000 of the $3 million stand and improve the articu- Labor Ronny Congleton. for Heroes program, an ini- funded by the TWC to coor- lation of military training and “College Credit for Heroes tiative supported by the Texas dinate research on allied college credit for all Texas will ultimately give our Guest Editorials Workforce Commission to health training programs at military personnel, including returning veterans faster help veteran students earn Texas community colleges, active duty, veterans, and employment opportunities college credit for their expe- as well as to host a statewide retired members of the Army, and help fill the work force ROTC Scholarship application extension rience, education, and train- summit next spring to discuss Navy, Marines, Air Force, needs in Texas.” By State Rep. Ken Legler ing obtained during military research findings. and Coast Guard. Other institutions partici- service. San Jacinto College Amy Ammerman, dean of According to the U.S. pating in the governor’s com- One aspect of the job as a Texas represen- dependent upon funding available in the state is one of seven community enrollment services at the Census Bureau, in 2009 (the prehensive veterans initiative tative is having the opportunity to submit budget. colleges in the state to receive SJC North campus, is head- most recent data available) are Alamo Community Col- names of people from the district for possible Texas Higher Education Coordinating funding for participation in ing up the college’s participa- nearly 35 percent of veterans lege District, Central Texas appointment to boards, citizen oversight com- Board has provided additional details regard- mittees, and special commissions. When the ing eligibility for nomination and receipt of the governor’s comprehen- tion. “This research project had completed some college, College, Houston Community Legislature creates a board with a public scholarship. sive veterans initiative. will result in a thorough compared to about 25 percent College, Lee College, Lone member, most of the time the speaker of the The deadline for applications is Sept. 31, Each of the seven partici- report on allied health offer- of non-veterans, while there Star College District and house is allowed to appoint one member and 2011. pating institutions will ings at community colleges was a significant increase in Temple College. A check the lieutenant governor is allowed to appoint Applicants must provide my office with the address different aspects of across the state, which will the percentage of veterans presentation with San Jacinto one member. Prior to the announcement of following information in order to be consid- the credit, training, and trans- help us to understand what with a bachelor’s degree be- College and the Texas Work- the speaker’s appointment, my office receives ered for scholarship: fer issues that military per- barriers may exist for veteran tween 2000 and 2009. The force Commission is planned a letter asking me to submit the names of the • Completed application, (students must sonnel and veterans face students as they enter higher U.S. Department of Veterans for later this summer. people I think would be interested in serving contact my office to request an application) throughout the state of Texas. education or the work force,” Affairs projects that Texas Last fall, San Jacinto the state of Texas. When I receive such a let- • High school transcript, ter, I will discuss the possible nominees from • Three letters of recommendation, San Jacinto College’s said Ammerman. “We are will have more than 1.6 mil- College received a $400,000 the district with my staff and then make a • Essay describing your desire to partici- main goal in this initiative is grateful to the Texas Work- lion veterans come September Department of Education decision on who we should submit. It is then pate in an ROTC program, to collect and analyze data force Commission for con- of this year, making this ini- grant to create a Center of up to the speaker to make the final decision. • SAT or ACT score report, and from all 50 community col- sidering our proposal for tiative an important step in Excellence for Veteran Stu- However, there are certain appointments • Two recent color photos (such as school leges in the state, as well as funding, and appreciate the helping veterans return to dent Success on each of the which my office can make directly. One of photo or passport photo). the Lamar State College support of Gov. Perry and college. college’s three campuses. these appointments is the Texas Armed As outlined from the Texas Higher System and the Texas State Sen. (Leticia) Van de Putte, “Service men and women With an influx of about Services Scholarship Program. The Texas Education Coordinating Board, in order to be Technical College System, to who authored the bill. We are highly skilled, experi- 200 additional veteran stu- Armed Services Scholarship Program was considered for a Texas Armed Services created during the 81st Legislative Session in Scholarship, a student must meet at least two determine a precise and com- look forward to working with enced individuals who have a dents each year, these centers order to provide scholarships to young men of the following four academic criteria at the prehensive approach to effec- the other institutions involved tremendous amount to offer will provide student veterans and women who are willing to give back to our time of application: tively serve veterans who with this initiative.” their communities when they with one single source for all state and nation by participating in an ROTC • Has a current high school GPA of 3.0 or program to prepare for service in the Texas higher on a 4.0 scale; Army, Air Force National Guard, or a branch • Achieve a score of 1590 or higher on the of the U.S. armed services. The 82nd SAT or a score of 23 or higher on the ACT; Texas Gov. Rick Perry (seated) signed Senate Bill 1736 Legislature approved sufficient funds to con- • Is currently ranked in the top one-third of recently in support of the College Credit for Heroes tinue the program for the 2012-2013 bienni- the prospective high school graduating class; program. Standing behind Perry is Dr. Adena Los- um. This scholarship program is available to • Is on track to graduate high school with Deaths ton, former president of San Jacinto College South, high school seniors entering a Reserve the Distinguished Achievement Program Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at a (DAP) or the International Baccalaureate died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. years in Houston after serv- Clyde DuPuy. now president of Alamo College. Also attending, but public or private civilian college in the state of Program (IB). James Lyman He was born on March 30, ing in the U.S. Navy as a bak- When Wood had a week- not pictured, was Dr. Bill Raffetto, vice president of Texas in the fall of 2011. In order to be considered for the scholar- Goode 1924, to John D. and Lorene er third class during World end off, he and Teresa would enrollment services at San Jacinto College Central, In order to be eligible to receive this schol- ship nomination, my office must receive all of Channon in Waxahachie, Texas. War II. He was stationed in take day trips on his ‘spotless’ who formerly worked at San Jacinto College South. arship, students must be nominated by their the above application materials no later than state representative, state senator, Texas Sept. 31, 2011. The complete application Channon served in the San Diego, Calif., on the Harley. He always enjoyed Photo submitted by Alamo College lieutenant governor, or Texas governor. packet may be mailed or hand delivered to my South Pacifi c in World War II USS Comstock and received cooking for his friends when This is a competitive nomination process, district office, 1109 Fairmont Parkway, and was stationed in Hawaii, an Asiatic Pacifi c Campaign they stopped by. as each state representative and state sena- Pasadena, Texas 77504. Gilbert and the Marshall Is- Ribbon and a Victory Rib- In lieu of usual remem- Craft show vendors sought tor is able to nominate one student from their It is important that students work directly lands. He received the WWII bon. brances, donations to the Beverly Hills Park Community Center, 10210 district, and the lieutenant governor and gov- with the private or public institution of higher Victory Medal, the Good Services began with a famiily are welcome to offset Kingspoint, will host an indoor community craft show ernor are able to nominate two students each education and its ROTC program in which Conduct Medal and the Chi- visitation in the family cha- the many medical bills and from throughout the entire state. they are interested in attending to navigate na Service Medal. pel at Forest Park Lawndale other expenses. Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conditional Texas Armed Services the admissions process. He is preceded in death by on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 5 The service celebrating The show will feature handmade jewelry, custom Scholarship gives students entering a college If you or your students have questions monogramming, holiday crafts, candles, artwork, ROTC program in the fall of 2011 the oppor- about the application process, please contact his wife, Bonnie Channon, to 8 p.m. with a vigil offi ci- Wood’s life was held Wednes- tunity to receive a scholarship in the amount my office at 512-463-0460 or the Texas and stepson David K. Hall- ated by Deacon Jesse Tollett day, Aug. 24, 2011, at Niday plumbers, dentists and more. of $10,000 for the 2011-2012 academic year. Higher Education Coordinating Board at 512- com. at 6:30 p.m. and rosary by Funeral Home. Burial was in Vendors are needed – $35 per space. Deadline is Any additional funding in following years is 427-6111. Survivors include his chil- the Knights of Columbus at 7 the Sagemont Church section Sept. 12. To participate, call 832-215-1367 or 713-962- dren, Darlene Pirtle, Sonny p.m. of Forest Lawn Cemetery. 8457. Channon, Roy Hallcom, Ter- A funeral Mass of resur- Misguided management hurts ry Hallcom and wife Cindi, rection offi ciated by the Rev. and Vicki Cox and husband Thomas Puthusserli and Dea- college completion rates James Lyman Goode, 75, Roy. He is also survived by con Tollett was held Monday, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. his grandchilden: Vicki Jean Aug. 22, 2011, at St. Luke the By Ronald L. Trowbridge, Ph.D. He was born on Aug. 27, Hallcom, Mark Wilson, Jason Evangelist Church. It was im- Kirkwood South Christian Church Later this month, well over 100,000 stu- (English 104) were taught by young, inexperi- 1935, in Goree, Knox Coun- Wilson, David Pirtle, Chris mediately followed by a re- dents will set foot for the first time on Texas enced graduate students. ty, Texas. He retired from Pirtle, Serina Channon, Tony ception for friends and family Little Learners Program public university campuses. Unfortunately, if No doubt some of these young graduate Schlumberger in 1998 after Channon, Nafsika Flores by the Knights of Columbus current trends hold, a great many of them will students were good teachers. But Derek Bok, 33 years of service. He was a and George Aretis; great- and Catholic Daughters of Open House For Fall Enrollment never finish their degrees – or even return for former president of Harvard for 20 years, 40-year South Belt resident. grandsons, Maxwell Wilson America. their sophomore years. reports: “Most graduate students lack the Goode is preceded in and Alex Flores; and his best A procession to the grave- August 25, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. The graduation rate of college students in experience to deal with the challenges of a buddy, Jack, his Jack Russell Texas is dismal. Approximately 57 percent of basic composition course.” Therefore, he con- death by his mother, Effi e D. site service, where Rowell Goode, and father, Edward N. terrier. was buried with military hon- Tuesdays & Thursdays ● 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. college entrants graduate – and this only after cludes, “freshmen in the writing course lose Funeral services were held six years. Graduation rates, after six years, at out.” Goode; one brother, Edward ors at Forest Park Lawndale’s Ages 9 months to 4 years old the University of Texas-Austin and Texas A&M To be sure, there are many reasons stu- Goode Jr.; and two sisters, Ju- Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Bethany 55 Rowell monu- University are 77.5 percent and 78.4 percent dents drop out of school, but neglect is surely lia-Ann Fromm and Burniece Niday Funeral Home. ment, began at 1:30 p.m. Call 281-481-0673 respectively. one of them. West. Pallbearers were Roy Cox, At many other Texas schools, however, the So what should administrators do about Survivors include his wife, Mark Wilson, Jason Wilson, James Earl or visit www.kscchurch.org graduation rate is pathetically low. The Fort this? They should assign freshman courses to Frances AnnieJean Goode, and George Aretis, Scott Drake Worth Star-Telegram, for example, reports far more professors. and Alfonso Flores. Se Habla Español that “only 1 of 8 freshmen who started at the Two recent major studies reveal that most son James Nicholas Goode Wood Jr. University of Houston’s downtown campus in professors at the University of Texas-Austin of Houston; his brothers, Eu- 2002 had earned a diploma six years later.” have very light teaching loads. The Center for gene F. Goode of Buckholtz, Charley Scott And Gov. Rick Perry reported this May that College Affordability and Productivity’s study Texas, and Robert M. Goode “four-year graduation rates at Texas institu- in May and Rick O’Donnell’s just released of Quitman, Texas; and nu- Rowell tions of higher education currently average study together reveal that some 70 percent of merous nieces. just 28.6 percent.” professors teach fewer than 100 students a The funeral service was Such drop outs nationwide cost students year. held on Saturday, Aug. 20, and taxpayers billions of dollars. Associated That is a very light teaching load by any 2011, in the main chapel of Press education writer Eric Gorski reports measure, and it is an exorbitant luxury that Park Manor of South Belt that “states appropriated almost $6.2 billion must be paid for by students and taxpayers. Forest Park Lawndale Funeral for four-year colleges and universities between Such alarming cost is another reason stu- Home. Interment followed. 2003 and 2008 to help pay for the education dents drop out. of students who did not return for year two.” The faculty productivity data at Texas A&M Joseph L. And he adds, “the federal government spent is quite similar, as I’m sure it would be at a Park Manor $1.5 billion and states spent $1.4 billion on broad swath of public research universities if Channon grants for students who didn’t start their such data were publicly available. celebrates its sophomore years.” The “signature courses” recently imple- Note the crucial crossroads at the end of mented at UT-Austin are a first step in the residents! the freshman year. right direction. Even so, it would not be unrea- Having taught college for 27 years and sonable to assign more freshman courses to Clinical Services Covering: presently teaching college freshmen, I can professors with light teaching loads. James Earl Wood Jr., 50, ◆ Skilled Nursing report from long experience that the freshman Many professors would fight such an of South Belt, died Monday, ◆ year is the most critical turning point for new assignment tooth and nail. Which takes me to Long Term Care students. They are impressionable, vulnera- the observation that Adam Smith made in the Aug. 22, 2011. He was born ◆ ble, and often afraid. Yet university administra- 18th century: “The discipline of colleges and Charley Scott Rowell, 83, on March 29, 1961. Rehabilitation & much more tors and professors pay little or no attention to universities is in general contrived, not for the 40-year Sagemont resident, Wood was preceded in them. benefit of the students, but for the interest, or died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, death by his father, James A parent asked then-Dartmouth President more properly speaking, for the ease of the 2011, in Houston. He was Earl Wood Sr. 11902 Resource Pkwy. John Kemeny what the most important ques- masters.” Texas students and taxpayers can born in Woodworth, La., on He is survived by his wife (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) tion was that parents should ask in determin- no longer afford such an arrangement. Aug. 26, 1927. of nearly 32 years, Teresa; ing where to send their kids. He responded, ––– He survived his wife, daughter Crystal Glasscock, 281-922-6802 “Ask them who teaches the freshmen.” Ronald L. Trowbridge, Ph.D., is a resident husband Lindon and daugh- At most universities, it is not professors. of The Woodlands and a senior fellow at Myrtle Rowell; and his son, We love our residents at Park Manor! ter Samantha Wood; grand- A few years ago, the Texas Public Policy the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a non- Charley Scott Rowell Jr. Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 daughters Makayla and Kel- Foundation found that during the spring 2006 profit, free-market research institute based in Rowell worked as a rail- C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon Joseph L. Channon, 87, road engineer for Port Termi- sie Glasscock; and his mother semester at Texas A&M University, 25 out of Austin. Trowbridge formerly served as vice Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. 28 sections of Composition and Rhetoric president of Hillsdale College in Michigan. longtime South Belt resident, nal Railroad for more than 40 and stepfather, Gloria and Thursday, August 25, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 TWIA offers 10 tips for hurricane preparedness Students graduate in Nightingale Ceremony Although hurricanes typ- 2. Be sure to have both Gulf of Mexico. pare for evacuation; and Insurance Association is the ically strike the Texas coast flood and windstorm insur- Flood coverage requires bring clothes, cash, bed- state’s insurer of last resort later in the year, hurricane ance coverage. a 30-day waiting period ding, food and any impor- for wind and hail coverage San Jacinto College South season officially began on Flood insurance does not before it becomes effective tant family photos and in the 14 coastal counties campus nursing students re- June 1. cover wind damage and after it is purchased. mementos with you. and parts of Harris County cently held their graduation The Texas Windstorm windstorm insurance does 7. Be sure you know Take the time now to be (east of Highway 146). ceremony, known as a Night- not cover flood/storm surge how to file an insurance prepared when the next TWIA provides wind ingale Ceremony. The cere- Insurance Association offers mony is named after Florence the following tips for con- damage. claim. storm strikes. and hail coverage when Flood insurance is Keep the agent’s contact For more information insurance companies ex- Nightingale, the 19th century sumers to consider in order English nurse who is known as offered by an agent through information with you at all about these tips and others, clude it from their home- to be prepared for the next the founder of modern nurs- hurricane. Taking precau- the federal National Flood times. coastal residents are urged owners and other property ing. Holding small lamps, the tions now will help mitigate Insurance Program. 8. Read one’s insurance to contact their insurance policies sold to coastal resi- adopted symbol for nursing in losses from future hurri- 3. At least once a year, policies and know what is agents. dents. memory of Nightingale’s own canes. take an inventory of the covered and what is not A helpful brochure, TWIA employees are lamp she carried through hos- Ten Tips for Hurricane property. Consider video- covered. If you are not sure, Guide for Policyholders, is committed to promote hur- pital wards, students recite Preparedness taping a “tour” of belong- discuss with your agent. also available from TWIA. ricane safety and education, the Nightingale Pledge which 1. Protect one’s home by ings. Keep all property 9. Purchase hurricane Call 1-800-788-8247 to together with the develop- states, “With loyalty will I en- keeping up with routine records and other important supplies such as food, water, request a copy or visit the ment and enforcement of deavor to aid the physician in home maintenance. papers in a location away flashlights and batteries. website for an electronic coastal building codes, in his work and devote myself For instance, keeping the from the home (e.g., a safe Also consider a generator version at www.twia.org. an effort to save lives and to the welfare of those com- roof in good condition and deposit box). for electricity after a storm. About the Texas property. mitted to my care.” San Ja- the foundation sound can go 4. Insure the property Have materials such as Windstorm Insurance For additional informa- cinto College offers a variety a long way to preventing for what it will cost to gloves, rakes, trash bags Association tion, visit the website at of nursing programs at each wind and water damage. replace one’s belongings and a chain saw ready to The Texas Windstorm www.twia.org. campus, allowing students to Lessen hurricane damage rather than basing coverage clean up and remove gain clinical experience with to a home by making some on current value. debris. For newly created district real patients in hospital en- simple structural upgrades. 5. Schedule an insur- 10. Most importantly, to vironments. Pictured are, left However, if changes are ance “check-up” with an protect oneself, family and to right, Adebisi Okieimen, made to the home, such as a agent at least once a year. pets: learn about hurricane Jackson seeks new seat Melody Parks, Christy Sala- new roof, additions or alter- 6. If changes to insur- evacuation routes; plan zar, Erica Shaw, Jose Valles ations, build to the current ance coverage are needed, what city or location to Continued from Page 1A from the Associated Build- and Kasey Vargas. windstorm building code plan ahead and don’t wait evacuate to in the event a the newly created 36th Dis- ers and Contractors of Texas; Photo by Andrea Vasquez and obtain an inspection cer- until the last minute. Most storm threatens; ask friends trict.” and 2009 Champion of Free tificate called a WPI8 which insurance companies can- and family to offer shelter if Though his campaign is Enterprise from the Texas As- is required for TWIA cover- not offer a windstorm policy evacuation is needed; keep still in its infancy, Jackson sociation of Business. age. when a storm appears in the a car’s gas tank full to pre- has already garnered the sup- Jackson has been involved port of multiple area politi- in the construction industry cians. for more than 38 years and “Mike understands that to serves as president of Force get America’s economy mov- Corporation, a family busi- So Ho teacher attends space camp Moore teachers get prepared ing again and jump-start job ness started by his father. creation, we have got to get Force Corporation has more By Britta Gamino rocketry to astronaut training the inner secrets of outer Roessler was one of 93 the boot of the federal gov- than 100 employees in ad- Pasadena ISD workshops, South Houston space at the Educators Space educators from around the ernment off the backs of our dition to employing many Communications Intermediate teacher Kath- Camp in Huntsville, Ala., this globe to attend the weeklong small business owners,” said contractors who perform From DNA extractions and erine Roessler experienced summer. camp, sponsored by Boeing Johnny Isbell, mayor of Pasa- industrial construction and and now in its 20th year. dena. “I am proud to endorse maintenance work in petro- The camp encourages edu- him and know he will be a chemical plants and refi ner- cators to continue their per- strong conservative voice for ies, primarily in the Greater sonal explorations in math, us in Congress.” Houston area. science and technology by This sentiment is shared Jackson has lived in the La experiencing hands-on train- by state Rep. Wayne Smith of Porte area since 1973 when ing and joining in workshops. Baytown. his father, Jack Jackson, With that training, teachers “America needs leaders founded Force Corporation. will be better equipped to who will stand up and say ‘no’ He was fi rst elected to stimulate students’ interest in to more spending, increased the Texas Legislature in those fields. debt and higher taxes that 1988. Jackson and his wife, “It was an intense week of only threaten to damage job Vickie, have been married training and learning,” growth,” Smith said. “Mike since 1983 and are the proud Roessler said. has been committed to stand- parents of two adult children, The camp also provides ing in the way of government Vic and Michelle. They are online materials that include growth, and he can bring this members of First United lesson plans and step-by-step common-sense approach to Methodist Church of La lab experiments for educators work for us in Congress.” Porte. to use in their classrooms. During his tenure in the Jackson’s focus, however, Roessler said one of the Legislature, Jackson has re- remains on his current con- highlights of the trip was the ceived numerous awards, stituents. “I’m not going any- opportunity to experience including 2011 Champion where. I’m still a state sena- simulated space missions and of Small Business from the tor,” Jackson said, noting he training procedures that National Coalition for Capi- serves as pro tempore of the astronauts use. tal; 2011 Taxpayer Advocate Senate, acting as its president “On the shuttle simulator, you work as a team,” Roessler Moore Elementary teachers and staff have been working diligently in anticipation Award from Texans for Fiscal in the absence of Lt. Gov. Da- Responsibility; 2010 Citizen vid Dewhurst and as governor, said. “But each individual is of the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. Fourth-grade teachers are shown preparing responsible for correctly a grade-level bulletin board that reads “Wild about 4th Grade!” Hard at work are, of the Year Award from the when both Dewhurst and Gov. South Belt-Ellington Cham- Rick Perry are out of state at completing their part on time left to right, Tammy Munn, Ashley Evans, Maury Klann, Romy Graham, Melissa using math and science. If Hickman and Leah Laredo. Photo submitted ber of Commerce; 2009 ABC the same time. “I won’t be a Free Enterprise Champion stranger.” not, you fail the mission. It’s a rush.” The camp allowed Roes- Community HU at Carmel Temple sler to network with top pro- fessionals and educators. She ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound, will Brannens view last shuttle launch said she hopes to have a present a Community HU at Carmel Temple, 1208 Boeing representative speak Pennsylvania St. in South Houston, on Thursday, Aug. at her school. 25, at 7 p.m. HU is a love song to God. For more infor- “The big picture is team- mation, contact Gail Watts at 713-910-4139. work and leadership,” she said. “I can’t wait to get back in the classroom and show my students everything I Best Friends Boutique learned.” Who knows? She may Groom & Board Katherine Roessler, an eighth-grade science teacher at South Houston Interme- even show up on the first day Taking great care of your pets for 23 years! diate, attended the Educators Space Camp courtesy of Boeing this summer. of school in her space suit.

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Photo Submitted fishy about the latest haul of geography teacher for PECHS, Eagle “fish.” said her enthusiasm about the southbeltleader.com A select group of 57 Pasa- program adds to the excite- dena High freshmen began a ment she is already experi- Bond projects named journey on Monday that encing as a first-year teacher. could lead to an associate “The students are eager to degree from college the same learn,” she said, “and this is Continued from Page 1A campuses and provide quali- erty to accommodate future day each graduates from high going to give these students their careers.” ty facilities for the thousands expansion. PISD will also school. an extra advantage in life.” John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. The bond would also of district students who par- utilize an in-house project With the Pasadena ISD’s Students will still have the provide for renovations at ticipate in physical education management team to facili- Freshmen First orientation on opportunity to engage in ex- ✰ No Down Payment 30 campuses and various and athletics. tate construction at a reduced the start-up agenda, the dis- tracurricular activities, cam- district athletic facilities at The bond would earmark cost. trict’s oldest high-school pus events and athletics at No Job Too Small! with Verified Insurance a cost of $49 million. Reno- $30 million for new technol- The district, Lewis said, campus celebrated a dual Pasadena High while enrolled No Job Too Small! vations would include the in- ogy needed to equip class- has grown 13.4 percent since launch. The new school year in the program. They will ✰ Payment Plan Available stallation, replacement and/ rooms as 21st century learn- the 2004 bond election, an marked the official beginning also have access to San or repair of such things as ing centers. The funds would increase from 46,002 stu- of the Pasadena Early College Jacinto College resources ✰ Insurance Assignment heating and air-conditioning expand teachers’ access to dents to 52,175. High School (PECHS). such as campus libraries, systems, air quality con- interactive whiteboards, lap- “Even though enrollment In conjunction with San tutoring facilities, writing Call For Information Accepted trols, security systems and tops, document cameras and took a slight drop during the Jacinto College, the program centers and computer labs. roofs. New competition guys other technologies needed to 2010-2011 school year,” he offers four associate degree The Early College classes ✰ No Referral Needed are planned at South Hous- employ new strategies in the said, “the overall increase of programs to qualifying high- will be contained in a two- ton and Sam Rayburn high classroom. students since 2004 has put school freshmen – in busi- story section of what was Call For Information ✰ Video Game Room schools. Six middle schools In addition, bond funds a strain on existing schools. ness, psychology, life science once the main building. would receive second gyms. would be used to make cam- And there is an upsurge of and mathematics – all at no School officials hope that ✰ New gyms would be built at pus libraries school centers new housing construction cost to students. The pro- by exposing students to col- Quality and Caring Office fi ve elementary schools. for research with the acqui- in our area that will result in gram, a first in Pasadena ISD, lege at an earlier age, most Districtwide targeted sition of instructional tools even more students.” also boasts a time savings of will be motivated to pursue ✰ Certified Specialist projects include renovations appropriate for 21st century Last fall, a group of 50 two years in each student’s degrees beyond the associate to Veterans Stadium, Phillips learning center libraries. community members and pursuit of a four-year college level. During the first two Member American Association of Orthodontists Fieldhouse, Auxiliary Sta- The district’s infrastruc- parents from across the dis- degree. years of the program, stu- dium and to the surrounding ture would be updated to trict formed the Future Facil- “I have no doubt that the dents will be taking all their parking lots. support greater use of tech- ities Committee. The com- students that I met this morn- classes – both high school Plans also include a cen- nology by students and par- mittee looked at enrollment ing will go above and be- and college – at Pasadena tral indoor/outdoor competi- ents and to provide parents projections, analyzed district yond,” said Kesha Moore, a High. As seniors, students tive swimming pool, to be with greater access to stu- needs, and recommended biology teacher for PECHS. will take all classes at San constructed on the Veterans dent information. that the school board call for Actually, those 57 early Jacinto College. Stadium grounds. The bond would provide a bond election with these college journeys started well Officials hope to expand These renovations and $2 million for replacement items included. Early voting before the first day of school. the program later to as many 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer additions are designed to of school buses and $5 mil- for the election has been set To qualify for the program, as 500 students from all five improve the equity between lion for the purchase of prop- for Oct. 24 through Nov. 4. interested eighth-grade stu- district high schools. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 25, 2011 Garage sale funds help Free legal advice at HBU Over The Back Fence by Jan The Houston Bar Associ- on Thursday, Sept. 8. with play production ation’s public service pro- On these days, the public gram, LegalLine, will be held is invited to call the Houston Donate gently used items Funds raised by the Wednesdays, Sept. 7 and Bar Association office at 713- to the University of Houston- garage sale will support Sept. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. 759-1133 where volunteer Clear Lake’s V-Day garage UHCL’s fourth annual pro- The Mexican American attorneys will answer simple sale between now and Sept. duction of Eve Ensler’s pow- SHARON SENT BIRTHDAY WISHES Wishes for a wonderful birthday are The day for a party for Christina Bar Association of Houston legal questions, give brief 15, at the International and erful play, The Vagina Mono- Sharon Boeger, former teacher at sent to Rosa Quintana Aug. 25. Enjoying Maldonado is Aug. 30. and the Hispanic Bar Asso- legal advice, or refer the call Intercultural Student Ser- logues, scheduled for Feb. Beverly Hills, Thompson, Dobie and Clear a birthday Aug. 28 is Mauricio Meza. Morris Middle School ciation will present Consejos to the appropriate social ser- vices Office, 2700 Bay Area 17 through Feb. 18, 2012. Brook, celebrated a milestone birthday Burnett Elementary On Aug. 27, Andrea Ross is wished Legales, for Spanish-speak- vice agency for further assis- ing callers, from 6 to 8 p.m. tance. Blvd. Proceeds from the perfor- Aug. 23. Sending her best wishes and Pam Aflleje and Ana Garza share a happy birthday. Dora Ascencio has a mance will benefit Bay Area lots of love are husband John, daughter a birthday Aug. 26. Adelina Salinas birthday Aug. 28. JOJO’S PARTY Turning Point and the nation- and son-in-law Gretchen and Mike and is wished a happy birthday Aug. 27. Beverly Hills Intermediate RENTALS al V-Day Campaign. History Club sponsors The production’s plan- grandson Austin, and son and daughter- Marking a birthday Aug. 28 is Lisa Orr. Aug. 28 is the day for a birthday party - margarita machines ning committee hopes to in-law Reed and Catherine and grand- Birthday greetings are sent to Demetria for Mackwell Hickerson. On Aug. 29, - chocolate fountains reach a goal of $10,000 this puppy Shelley. Sharon and her family Powell Aug. 30. Margaret Higham and Leigh Lidrbauch evening with archivists - steam tables year. The committee has are longtime South Belt residents. Frazier Elementary are sent birthday wishes. The public is invited to an Area Blvd. Sponsored by the raised almost $12,000 for - karaoke machines CODY IS FINALLY A TEENAGER The day for a party for Janie Puente is Thompson Intermediate evening with archivists, a university’s history club, it those nonprofit organizations Wishes for a very happy birthday are Aug. 25. Blow out the birthday candles for A birthday greeting is sent to Immar presentation by Shelly Kelly, will include recent research - tents - chairs - tables over the past three years. sent to Cody Giles who celebrates his Veronica Huitron on Aug. 27. Mendoza Aug. 26. On Aug. 27, special University of Houston-Clear and tips on how to utilize the - waterslides - moonwalks - etc. All items will be offered Lake archivist, and Amanda archive effectively, as well as for sale on Saturday, Sept. 13th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 27. His Meador Elementary birthday wishes is sent to Nora Sanchez. Focke, assistant head of spe- information on area archives FREE DELIVERY & SETUP 17, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in parents, Tracy and Jim of Kirkwood On Aug. 27, Katy Lindsey enjoys a Dobie High cial collections at Rice Uni- and becoming an archivist. 281-451-7908 the Delta Building parking South, sister Kristen, brother Aaron and birthday. 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United Sports Association Houston Police began DDentalental CareCare • NCI Accepted sought additional members 30 years ago (1981) property and possibly in investigating the shooting 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 to fi ll day- and night-time Across-the-board school Southbend. death of Larry Savala, 26, Braces • Teeth Whitening • Children’s Dentistry lunch price increases were King of Glory Lutheran who was killed outside the Beamer Rd. approved by trustees of Church extended a letter of Club Rumba on the Gulf Payment Plans Available the Pasadena Independent call to Cynthia Annette Vold Freeway service road at $ 00 Scarsdale Blvd. School District. Elemen- Forde to serve as its new Kingspoint. Medicaid,CHIP 20. 20% tary school prices were pastor. CCISD insurance premi- & Insurance exam, x-rays & off your first raised from 95 cents to $1, 15 years ago (1996) ums increased 300 percent consultation treatment intermediate from $1.05 to The former Dan Boone to $3.9 million. The district, Accepted In the Food Town Shopping Center $1.15, and high school from Chevrolet on the Gulf Free- however, gained $2.7 mil- Here comes $1.15 to $1.25. way at Fuqua was scheduled lion from Texas House Bill Dick Kabal of the Texas to be torn down to make 1. In addition, the district Highway Department told room for AutoNation. planned to implement its members of the South Belt Five families chipped in Project Excel program dur- the bride . . . Community Improvement approximately $36 each to ing the 2006-2007 school Association that the con- get a street light on Dumas year. Getting Married? tract for completion of the Street in Gulf Palms. 1 year ago (2010) South Belt from Fairmont 10 years ago (2001) A 92-year-old woman Let Let South Belt Graphics & Printing Parkway to Beamer Road Ninety-fi ve residents of who suffered from Alzhei- could be awarded in the fi rst ZIP code 77089 had a total mer’s died after allegedly take care of all your printing needs or second quarter of 1982 of $32,333.45 in funds over- being sexually assaulted by South Belt if no major right-of-way paid to the state of Texas a family friend at an apart- for your special day. acquisitions or utility prob- just waiting to be claimed. ment complex in the 1300 lems arose. The Pasadena Indepen- block of Redford near Graphics & Printing 25 years ago (1986) dent School District was Edgebrook and the Gulf Frank Braden, principal one of only two districts Freeway. Flora Ryan was of Dobie High School, was with an enrollment of more found naked and unrespon- • Invitations • Envelopes • promoted to the position of than 30,000 to be named a sive in her bathtub by her help you with all your assistant superintendent for recognized district for the 28-year-old granddaughter, • Napkins • Matchbooks • the Pasadena Independent fourth consecutive year, in a with whom she shared an printing needs. School District. report released by the Texas apartment along with the The Pasadena Indepen- Education Agency. elderly woman’s 60-year- • Thank You Cards • dent School District Board 5 years ago (2006) old daughter and Dean of Trustees approved the The ninth annual Eve- Jerome Wood, a 50-year- 11555 Beamer 1986-87 school year budget ning of Cuisine, a fundraiser old man the family took in of $98,734,416 at a special for the South Belt-Ellington about nine months earlier. called meeting. Chamber of Commerce, Wood was charged with 281-484-4337 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 20 years ago (1991) was planned. aggravated sexual assault of Members of Homes Precinct 2 deputy con- an elderly person. Thursday, August 25, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 South Houston High to induct six alums Hands of Stitchers to raffl e Valiant Annie auditions into Hall of Honor at homecoming game Eagle quilt at Mistletoe Market at San Jac Central By Britta Gamino Lutz, Class of 1978. only South Houston graduate Jacinto College distinguished Hands of Stitchers is a at other BellaVita functions • Linus Blankets, donat- The San Jacinto College stage in one of the world’s Pasadena ISD • University of Houston to play in the National Foot- alumnus in 1986. He left group of more than 20 prior to that date. ed to children in area hospi- Central theater and film best-loved musicals. The lead Communications head softball coach Kyla Hall ball League. newspapers in 2008 and women living in BellaVita Mistletoe Market will be tals department will hold two sets character, Annie, (known for A NASA spacewalk engi- Holas, Class of 1990. A sports standout at South taught history for two years at Green Tee who donate held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Dolls, bears, incubator of open public auditions for her signature expression, neer, a war hero, two sports Houston, he played quarter- at South Houston High before their time and skills to pre- at the BellaVita Clubhouse, covers donated to the nurs- Annie, a family oriented “Leapin’ Lizards”) is a spun- stars and a reporter who cov- back for Texas A&M in the taking his current position as pare a quilt to be raffled off 1548-A N. Riviera Circle in ery at Memorial Herman musical comedy about a ky Depression-era orphan ered many of the biggest early 1960s. In 1962, he communications specialist during the Mistletoe Market Pearland. The winning tick- Southeast Hospital plucky orphan’s journey to determined to find her par- names in sports are among returned a kickoff 102 yards with the Pasadena Indepen- that takes place each year in et for the Valiant Eagle will • Dresses donated to find her parents. ents, who abandoned her on six South Houston High for a touchdown with two dent School District. the fall. be drawn that evening, and Little Dresses for Africa. The first audition will cast the doorstep of a New York School graduates who will be seconds left in the game to This year, one could own one need not be present to The Hands of Stitchers the lead children roles and all City orphanage run by the inducted into the school’s beat Texas Tech 7-3 and give Valiant Eagle – the hand- win. will have a booth in the adult roles, and will take cruel Miss Hannigan. hall of honor during home- the Aggies one of their big- made quilt depicting the Proceeds from the raffle sales office during the place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 In adventure after adven- coming ceremonies on Oct. gest victories of the era. symbol of freedom of the support the other communi- Mistletoe Market to view at 6 p.m. for children ages 5 ture, Annie foils Miss 14. He played 10 games as a United States. ty service projects of the the Valiant Eagle and other The sixth inductee – Grady safety with the Rams in 1965 Tickets for the Valiant Stitchers, including: handmade items, and to pur- to 15, and at 7 p.m. for ages Hannigan’s evil machina- Don Burke, Class of 1984 – and intercepted two passes. Eagle quilt are $1 each or 6 • Quilts of Valor, wheel- chase tickets. 16 to adult. tions, befriends President will be included on the roll of McIlhany earned his degree for $5 and will be sold dur- chair bags donated to veter- For more information, The second auditions are Franklin Delano Roosevelt, “The Fallen,” a memorial in veterinary medicine in ing the Mistletoe Market on ans at Michael E. DeBakey contact Helen Ortiz at 281- set for Sept. 24 and 25, and and finds a new family and originally intended for ser- 1970 from A&M and has Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, and Medical Center 484-4653. will cast children ages 5 to 15 home with billionaire Oliver vice members killed in action. owned and operated Towne for the children’s chorus of Warbucks, his personal sec- orphans (boys and girls). retary Grace Farrell, and a Burke, a captain in the Hous- Kyla Hall Holas North Animal Hospital in ton Fire Department, was San Antonio since 1984. All auditions will take lovable mutt named Sandy. killed while battling a house place in Slocomb Auditorium, Local artist and SJC the- Holas, a record-setting located at 8060 Spencer ater instructor Brian Hamlin fire in 2005. All-American pitcher at Highway in Pasadena. will direct Annie. Rehearsals Southwestern Louisiana (now The show calls for 30 to will begin Sept. 26 for the Louisiana-Lafayette), was Glenn Lutz 50 male and female actors of first set of actors cast, and inducted last year into the all ages. Singers and dancers Sept. 27 for the children’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Lutz, a 23-year NASA Fame. are also needed. Prior theater orphan chorus. veteran, currently serves as experience is not necessary. Show dates are Oct. 7, 8, The six new inductees will manager of the Extravehicular be honored in a ceremony Enrollment at SJC is not re- 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. There Activity Office, a department quired. Prepared materials are will be Sunday matinees at before the kickoff of South responsible for all spacewalk Houston’s homecoming game not required, and people audi- 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 16, activities, including spacesuit tioning should dress to move. and special school perfor- on Oct. 14 at Veterans Mem- design, hardware, safety stan- orial Stadium. In Annie, a popular comic mances on Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. dards and EVA techniques. strip heroine takes center and Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Dedicated last March with In 2010, he was awarded 55 initial inductees, the hall the Exceptional Service of honor recognizes the Medal by NASA. Lutz is fol- career achievements of dis- Mike Kocyon lowing in the footsteps of his Choral course at SJC tinguished alumni with a Kocyon ranks as perhaps father, Charles Lutz, who Displaying the Valiant Eagle quilt to be raffl ed at the Mistletoe Market are, Grady Don Burke plaque display near the front pioneered spacesuit design entrance of the school. South Houston High’s most left to right, Mercedes Dies, Barbara Pasciak, Joan Cummings, Deborah open to area residents Since the unveiling of the decorated service member. and coordinated EVA endeav- Joiner, Gerry McDermott, Marilee Plaks and Helen Ortiz. Photo submitted hall of honor in March, South During combat service in ors for NASA from the agen- cy’s inception. San Jacinto College Cen- well as those who wish to Houston Principal Steve Vietnam, as a member of the tral will offer a new choral improve their singing abili- Fullen expanded the eligibil- Army’s Fifth Special Forces Glenn Lutz is the third Lutz sibling to be inducted ensemble course that is avail- ties are encouraged to enroll. ity parameters of “The Group, he earned the Bronze New Foundation staff helps able for SJC students, and for The Concert Choir En- Fallen” to include police, fire Star, the Purple Heart, the into the hall of honor. His brother Wayne, a member of non-students who are at least semble will be led by Dr. and other public responders Army Commendation Medal 16 years old. Paul Busselberg, Central killed in the line of duty. with a bronze oak leaf clus- the class of 1968 and a for- mer test pilot, and sister Ann The Concert Choir En- campus choir director. The other new inductees ter, the National Defense create more student success semble will meet weekly on “There is a strong history are: Lutz Pearson, a member of Medal, the Vietnam Service Tuesday nights from 6:30 to of high-caliber choral music • Former Los Angeles the class of 1981 and an hon- Through the ongoing fund. According to Keenan, to accomplish allows us to Medal with three bronze ser- 9:30 p.m. in the Corbin Re- at San Jacinto College, and Rams defensive back Dan vice stars, the Republic of ored San Jacinto College fac- efforts of new staff, the San the local family has always hand students the keys to suc- McIlhany, Class of 1961. ulty member, were inducted Jacinto College Foundation taken an interest in furthering cess.” cital Hall of the Monte Blue we’re thrilled to extend this Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Music Building, located at opportunity to the communi- • Vietnam war hero Mike several others. in March. continues to provide students student success at SJC and The foundation’s main Kocyon, Class of 1965. Holas made headlines with scholarships and other including their recent dona- initiatives include raising 8060 Spencer Highway in ty,” Busselberg commented. Kocyon died in 2005 and Pasadena. “We look forward to partner- • Former Houston Chron- will be honored posthumously. again last spring when she opportunities to further their tion, the family has donated a funds for the Promise for icle and Dallas Morning guided University of Hous- educational success and total of $13,000 to the Their Future fund and the The ensemble will meet in ing with local orchestras in News sports writer Al Carter, Dan McIlhaney ton’s softball team to an ensure that their dreams Promise fund. student success annual cam- the fall semester from Aug. our performances, including Class of 1970. NCAA Super Regional berth, become realities. Developing and cultivat- paign, along with providing 30 through Dec. 13 and will the Pasadena Philharmonic, • NASA Extravehicular McIlhany, now a veteri- the school’s second in four Ruth Keenan, formerly the ing relationships with current veteran centers at each of the present major works for choir as we present major works Activities manager Glenn narian in San Antonio, is the years. foundation’s interim execu- and new donors is what SJC campuses. The new and orchestra from the stan- from the choral literature.” As a pitcher for South- tive director of development, Keenan and her new staff foundation website has dard repertoire. Participation Current SJC students may western Louisiana from has now taken on the perma- have been focusing on. This helped create awareness is open to all interested sing- register for the ensemble and 1991-94, Holas set numerous nent role of executive direc- year, the foundation named about giving opportunities ers ages 16 and up, and enroll- earn academic credit. Digital Academy course records, won 84 percent of tor for advancement of the Frank Nadolney as its new for current and potential ment at SJC is not required. The fee for non-students is her games, hurled 17 no-hit- San Jacinto College Foun- board chair. Along with a donors and even allows any- In addition to rehearsing $95, and registration is avail- offers online learning tips ters and five perfect games. dation. The fluctuating econ- new chair came a new staff one to donate online. It’s also and preparing music for pub- able through the college’s In 2001, she took over UH’s omy presents its challenges, whom have all taken the helped make SJC students lic performance, attention Continuing and Professional The University of Hous- attendees meet and network fledgling softball program even for corporate organiza- foundation’s mission and more aware of the scholar- will be given to the develop- Development division on the ton-Clear Lake invites area with faculty and participants and quickly began to produce tions which have been used goals to heart. New staff ships that are available. ment of choral vocal skills, Internet at cpd.sanjac.edu or educators to sign up for scheduled for Sept. 10 from 9 national caliber teams. to donating services and funds members include accountant Two foundation events so those who enjoy singing as by calling 281-476-1838. Digital Academy for Online a.m. to 3 p.m.; a mid-course Burke was killed on Feb. to the foundation, but Keenan Marjo Stach, administrative planned for the upcoming Learning II, an eight-week workshop on Oct. 8 from 9 19, 2005, when he was caught and her team continue to per- assistants Tammy McAdams academic year include the online course that covers a.m. to 3 p.m.; and an end-of- Al Carter under a collapsed roof inside severe, living each day by her and Noelia Ibarra Torres and 16th annual foundation golf Pasadena Little Theatre effective online instruction, course workshop on Nov. 12 a burning home. He joined personal motto: “Impossible, receptionist Lin Iverson. tournament with guest host beginning Sept. 10. from 9 a.m. to noon. As a reporter and colum- the Houston Fire Department difficult, done.” In June alone, the founda- Andy Pettitte, and the San 4318 Allen-Genoa Road This online course was Online courses can increase nist, Carter covered college in 1993 and was promoted to “I’ve been told by col- tion raised nearly $130,000 Jacinto College 50th Anni- Performances: created for anyone involved critical thinking skills, athletics and dozens of major captain 10 years later. leagues that I’m very much a from donor contributions. versary Gala. The golf tour- Aug. 26 - Sept. 18, 2011 in the design, development or address learning styles, in- sports events for more than In 2004, he was awarded a free spirit, and I don’t let “Having been a former direc- nament and reception will be Thurs. Sept. 15, instruction of online courses crease collaboration and three decades for the Houston Unit Medal of Valor for res- anything hold me down; I get tor of financial aid, I’ve held on October 20 at the Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m., – from university and com- motivate students. Course Chronicle, the Houston Post, cuing a victim from a house right back up on the horse,” always put students first, and Battleground Golf Course in Sat/Sun @ 3 p.m. munity college faculty and registration is $129. the Dallas Morning News fire. A plaque on his fire said Keenan. “We take chal- now being at the foundation, Deer Park, and the 50th Anni- and other major papers in truck, Engine No. 46, honors lenges one by one in order to it’s even more rewarding to versary Gala will be held on Reservations: staff to K-12 teachers. It For more information, Once Upon online at includes three on-campus contact UHCL’s director of Texas and Oklahoma. his memory. provide more efficient, effec- see how our efforts contribute May 4, 2012, at Space Center pasadenalittletheatre.org meetings to be held in the online programs, Shanta He was honored as the Hall of honor selections tive ways to help our stu- to student success,” said Houston. a Mattress university’s Student Services Goswami, at 281-283-3056, Texas Sports Writer of the are made annually by the dents. Ultimately we want to Stach. Keenan also attributes For more information on By Rodgers, Barer, or call and Classroom Building: an or email onlineprograms@ Year in 1985. He earned the school’s Baccalaureate Com- build our community with a much of the organization’s the SJC Foundation, visit Thompson and Fuller 713-941-1PLT(1758) opening day workshop where uhcl.edu. same honor for Oklahoma in mittee. Plans are in the works talented work force and latest accomplishments to the www.sanjacfoundation.org. 1980 as a columnist for the to establish a similar hall for future leaders.” new team in place. “It’s pret- Daily Oklahoman. He cov- distinguished former faculty Recently the foundation ty exciting to see all of these ered numerous Super Bowls, and staff members. A cere- received a $10,000 donation great opportunities coming GAP - Goudeau Accelerated college bowl games and other mony to honor those initial from Melvin and Steve together. This new shift has championship events. inductees is tentatively plan- Cowart for the Promise for definitely been a positive one FURNITURE RE-DO Preparatory School Carter was named a San ned for next spring. Their Future scholarship for us. Everything we’re able • Re-Pair • Re-Finish 11410 Hall Road • Houston, TX • 77089 Legler advocates STEM careers to students • Re-Glue • Re-Screw 713-894-1143 or Rep. Ken Legler and La hosting the students during to choose a career in the EnergyVenture is a free ‘We Re-Do For You’ Porte Mayor Louis Rigby this facility and training STEM fields, for example as a summer camp for middle and For Free Estimates Call: 281-481-3633 visited with students from tour.” process operator, engineer or high school students, de- San Jacinto College’s One of the highlights of geologist,” said Linda Drob- signed to educate them on Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 NOW ENROLLING EnergyVenture Camp, rein- the weeklong camp was a nich, camp organizer and SJC careers in the energy industry forcing the importance of tour of the Air Products facil- senior business development through fun activities. Stu- • Low Class Ratio furthering education within ity in La Porte. Students were manager. “Together, we want dents perform lab experi- the science, technology, engi- given a first-hand look at the to keep the talent pool in ments, win prizes for “best in • Abeka Curriculum neering, and mathematics plant, shown control rooms Houston because as our region class” team efforts, take tours • Hot Meals (STEM) fields. and what the different gauges continues to grow, we will of local refinery or chemical WALKER LAW OFFICES “Good-paying science and regulate, and spoke to differ- have many job opportunities facilities, and have guest Milton Walker, J.D. • Full Accredation School technology jobs have been ent employees about what when these students are ready speakers. • Certifi ed Teachers important to Texas for gener- their daily job duties entail to enter the workforce.” This year, 142 students 281-481-0909 ations,” said Legler. “This and how they use math and According to the Texas registered for the annual sum- • Kindergarten - 5th Grade program by San Jacinto Col- science every day. Workforce Commission, pet- mer camps, totaling 638 stu- WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES lege will help ensure we have “San Jacinto College and roleum pump systems opera- dents since the program’s • School Hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. enthusiastic, bright, and tal- our corporate partners want to tors, refinery operators, and inception in 2008. BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS • After school program ented local students ready to provide the opportunity for gaugers can earn an average For more information on step into those jobs in the young people to participate in of $57,000 annually with EnergyVenture Camp, includ- LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT future. I appreciate their a hands-on educational pro- only a two-year degree or ing future camp dates, visit www.walkerlaw.com Call for More Information work, and Air Products, for gram which encourages them certification. www.energyventurecamp.org. 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 CHURCH DIRECTORY

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST This Sunday: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor Rev. Fred Banda, Interim Minister New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 “When God Calls” (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Exodus 3:1-15 & Matthew 16:21-28 Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE Kirkwood South Christian Church 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. (Disciples of Christ) 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Where God Makes Lives Better Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. 281-481-0004 Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 www.KSCchurch.org Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. UPDATE Youth Events on Fridays - 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 25, 2011 New executive director at UHCL It’s Disney for the Janaceks! Kevin Barlow was recent- ment Plan steering committee agement Systems and leading ability for Georgetown ISD. ly named the University of to develop and implement the assessment and planning ini- Barlow holds a bachelor’s Houston-Clear Lake execu- QEP at UH-Clear Lake. tiatives for all 44 campuses. degree in mathematics from tive director of the Office of Before taking his new post His achievements for the Mary Hardin-Baylor Univer- Planning and Assessment. on July 1, Barlow served as school district include the sity and a master’s degree in In his new role, Barlow executive director of research development and implemen- mathematics from Tarleton will direct university assess- and accountability for the tation of statistical models University. He is currently ment and planning functions, Clear Creek Independent for improving student perfor- pursuing a doctorate in edu- and collaborate with the uni- School District, supervising mance. cational psychology with an versity’s Quality Enhance- the Public Information Man- Before joining CCISD, he emphasis in research, mea- served as director of account- surement and statistics. HCMGA schedules Green Thumb Gardening Series School Band: Harris County Master Gar- ing room at Clear Lake Park deners’ Green Thumb Gar- (on the lake side), 5001 UUsedsed IInstrumentnstrument BuyBuy BackBack PolicyPolicy dening Series will host Dr. NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Russell and Myra Janacek, and their children, Kyle and We’ll buy your instrument back for 1/2 purchase price Carol Brouwer, who will The lecture is free and open Kamryn, visited “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” Walt (less necessary repairs, consignment purchases may not apply) present a lecture on tree care. to the public. 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Local sports news, notes South Belt SBYSC slates carnival football The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is planning a carnival to highlight the start of the 2011 fall season.The fi rst-ever SBYSC carnival will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, predictions at El Franco Lee Park. Offi cials are planning to line up games, vendors, music and much more to make the event special for the entire family. For additional informa- Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Joe Craddock tion, call Ana Garcia at 832-788-3720. To learn about the league, visit www.south Dobie at Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie beltsoccer.org. Alief Taylor Clear Brook at BHI fun, food & FB Sept. 3 Lamar Lamar Lamar Brook Lamar Brook Houston Lamar The 2011 Beverly Hills Intermediate Fun, Food and Football festival will be La Porte at held Saturday, Sept. 3, at the school. It will be the fi rst opportunity to see the Bears La Porte La Porte La Porte Clements La Porte La Porte in action prior to the opening of the regular season, which gets under way Sept. Clements 6-7 Deer Park at Dickinson Dickinson Deer Park Deer Park Dickinson Deer Park JFD softball/baseball fundraiser Dickinson Clear Creek at The Dobie High School softball and baseball booster clubs will host the second an- Creek Creek Creek Creek Pas. Memorial Creek nual fundraising golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Country Place Golf Club in Pasadena Memorial Pearland. The event will tee off at 1 p.m. The softball booster club is handling most of Hightower at Hightower Hightower Hightower Eisenhower Hightower Hightower the pre-tournament activities, including registration. To sign up for the event or to gain Eisenhower more information, visit the softball website at www.ladylonghorns.org. Clear Springs at Dawson Dawson Dawson Springs Springs Dawson Dobie baseball boosters to meet Sept. 7 Pearland Dawson Angleton at The Dobie Diamond Club, the Longhorns’ baseball booster organization, will host a Angleton Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood parent meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in the athletics media room. For more in- Friendswood formation, call Gloria Sanchez at 713-303-9157 or Lisa Manriquez at 713-516-7539. Texas City at Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City Shifl ett sells Dobie football ticket packages C.E. King North Shore at Dobie High School varsity football season ticket packages are now on sale at Roy Katy Katy Katy Katy Katy Katy Shifl ett Realtors, located at 11559 Beamer, next to the Leader offi ces. The Longhorns Katy will play a total of eight games at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Pasadena this season. This week’s record The ticket packages are $40 each, and there is a free parking pass included with each 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 order. Individual student tickets will also be sold for $3 each. Shifl ett Realtors will sell Season record the tickets from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 on Saturdays. For more information, call 281-481-3733. Area Bay Area Football League teams endure diffi cult second week

The second week of the way, the Rams evened their the Pearland Patriot juniors, lan Castillo, Jaedin Higgins, stayed unbeaten. Bryce Feagin, Cole Rich- Jr., Dominic Alanis, Deven to, Donovan Berotte, Chris- tin Rhoden, Julio Torres, Bay Area Football League season record to 1-1. who held off the Rams for a Elisha Carrizales and Ethan Stingrays sophomores 20 ard, Anthony Garcia, K.J. Lendsey, Santos Sanchez, ton Hardemon, Dwayne Emond Jackson, Andrew season was a tough one to Those standing out for 19-13 victory. Bishop. Cowboys 19 Reyes, Jr, Damarius Coun- Walter Ward, Evan Ybarra, Jones Jr., Ronald Hughes, Richard, Justin Rhoden and endure for the area’s three the Rams included Marc The Rams had an easy Stingrays seniors 12 Texas City handed the tee and Sebastian Hinojosa. John A. Torres, Jay Paquin- Matthew Arnesen, Aus- Alejandro Quiroga. teams, the Sagemont Cow- Anthony Rivera, Joseph time of it in the fi rst week Cowboys 7 Cowboys yet another hard- Dolphins sophs 35 boys, Ellington Rams and Silguero, Marc Anthony of the season, but the battle The Sagemont Cowboys’ luck loss in the sophomore Wildcats 0 Southbelt Dolphins. Quiroz, DeJarrion Andrus, against the Patriots proved senior team went down to division, winning 20-19 as The Dolphins’ most im- Playing against outstand- Devonte Edwards, Ray- to be much tougher as the the fi nal snap of play before the locals slipped to 1-1 this pressive performance of the ing competition, the respec- von Sims, Jordan Marcum, locals slipped to 1-1 this dropping a 12-7 heartbreak- season. day came in the sophomore tive programs managed just Frank Arrendondo, Te’Von season. er to the Texas City Sting- Stingrays freshmen 26 division as the locals rolled one win each in the four- Mercadel, Luke Gilliam, Despite the defeat, the rays. Cowboys 6 to a 35-0 victory to improve game series. However, it’s Adrian Fonseca, Malcolm Rams got terrifi c effort It was the second loss Texas City cruised to to 1-1 this season. early in the season, so the Weston, Alejandro Pena, from each of the players, to begin the season for the a 26-6 victory in the fi nal Clearly, the Dolphins Cowboys, Rams and Dol- Blake Greene, Dreze Mc- including Joshua Sordia, Cowboys even though each game of the day, taking got outstnding play from phins have plenty of time to Coy, Rosbel Chavez, Isaiah Trai Scott, DeJuan Dixson, of the players had many rea- control of the series with each member of the team, make up for a tough loss. Vasquez, Elcee Ray, Josue Ian Butler, Mark Barrow, sons to be proud of his ef- the freshman win. Along including Jalen Lendsey, Rams seniors 20 Aldape, Micah Dixson, Mark Milton, Nakia John- fort. the way, the Cowboys saw Tyler Swanagan, Christo- Patriots 0 Fernando Bertrand, Brad- son, Cameron Dorsey, Ja- Esteban Telles scored the their record go to 1-1. pher Thomas, Coby Riley, The Rams’ senior divi- ley Greene and Dezmond cob Martinez, Christopher Cowboys’ touchdown, and Wildcats’ seniors 12 Noah Estrada, A’Darius sion team rebounded from Carter. Jones, Gabriel Fonseca, Paulo Serna ran for the con- Dolphins 6 Ward, Cervantis Pounds, a shutout loss in the season Patriots juniors 19 Noah Resendez, Jadyn version. Soutbelt’s senior team Kelvin Gardner, Christian opener, turning the tables on Rams 13 Brown, Sabian Smith, Se- Cowboys juniors 8 was on the short end after a Cleckley, Justin Silva, Clint the Pearland Patriots during The most evenly matched bastian Lopez, Jacob Wise, Stingrays 6 long battle with the League Calvert, Justus Vela, Kevin a 20-0 victory. Along the game of the series went to Stephen Molinar, Joseph In the tightest game of City Wildcats. In the end, Vargas, Marcos Aguilar, Holbert, David Hernandez, the series, the Sagemont ju- the Wildcats hung on for a Siva Kone, Sandro Del Vil- Matthew Lopez, Gregory nior team improved to 2-0 12-6 victory as the Dolphins lar, Beto Garcia, Theodore Sports Calendar Mumphrey, Anthony Gra- after holding off the Sting- fell to 1-1. Randle III, Joshua Jacobs cia, Ivan Tagle and Xion rays 8-6. A 12-yard touchdown and Marcus Herrera. VOLLEYBALL DeLaGarza. The Cowboys’ lone score pass play from Jaizac Gar- Wildcats freshmen 25 Thursday, Aug. 25 Patriots sophomores 33 came in the second quarter cia to Alex Williams capped Dolphins 22 Brook varsity at Pearland tournament, TBA Rams 6 when Braelon Hill busted an early 6-0 lead for the The League City Wildcats The Rams’ sophomore loose on a 65-yard touch- Dolphins but the Wildcats were able to come away with Friday, Aug. 26 team saw its record move to down run. won the game on the fi nal a 25-22 win in the freshman 1-1 after the Pearland Patri- Quarterback Kendrick play. game over the Dolphins, Brook varsity at Pearland tournament, TBA ots took a 33-6 victory dur- Christian rolled out and Tyrese Johnson, Ernesto who slipped to 0-2. Dobie varsity hosts Baytown Lee, 6:30 ing second-week action. hit Seth Gutierrez for the Rodriguez, Ashton Daniels, Those playing well for Dobie JV hosts Baytown Lee, 5:30 Ellington’s Neiman Lew- 2-point conversion, which Joe Huerta, Jonathan Escal- the Dolphins included Jose Cowboys’ senior runner Jeremy Hernandez (7) tries to pick up yardage against Dobie freshman A hosts Baytown Lee, 4:30 is-Wells, Javian Castaneda, proved to be the difference ante, Jaizac Garcia, Alex Martinez, Xavier Gonzales, Texas City as teammates Kaylen Harris (80), Jacob Kuhn (5) and Nathaniel Gonza- Matt Gilliam, Fernando in the game. Williams, Hector Nunez, Dreshon Downey, Jacob lez (00) trail the play. The Cowboys played well but lost 12-7 to the Stingrays. Saturday, Aug. 27 Sifuentes, Jaylen Beverley, Also running the ball Matthew Sanchez, Jeremy Rodriguez, Randy Smith, Photos by Jaime Hickman Robert Ernest, Dominic well was Ajare Sanni, Re- Mancia, Luis Davila, Jordan Brook varsity at Pearland tournament, TBA Caballero, Gilliam, Ken- ece Dawson, Jacob Sulak Efi rd, David Garza, Domi- BAFL Week Two Results nedy Pena-Howard, Ma- and Christian. nic Vargas, Enrique Cor- BAFL Week 3 Games Tuesday, Aug. 30 rio Barajas, Jabari Simon, Good blocking up front dova, Omar Rodela, Julian Aug. 20 games Dobie varsity at Dawson, 6:30 Marco Sanchez, Anthony was turned in by Dustin Torres, Eric Sanchez and Cowboys at Rams Brook varsity at Barbers Hill, 6:30 Gonzalez, Julian Calvillo, Dominguez, Tony Agirre, Dante Castillo all played Team Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Alejandro Duenez, Devin Dimitri Giannakopoulos, well for the Dolphins in the Dobie JV at Dawson, 5:30 Rams 20 13 6 0 Dobie High School Brook JV at Barbers Hill, 5:30 Conway, Murt Marshall, Dominic Tamez, Jacob game. Cedric Dorsey Justin Vega, Hinojosa, Eli Mazzochette- Wildcats juniors 20 Patriots 0 19 33 20 Dobie freshman A at Dawson, 4:30 Steven Trevino, Marquice Sidel, Nick Gonzales, R.J. Dolphins 0 Dolphins host Alvin Raiders Brook freshman A at Barbers Hill, 4:30 Scott, Michael Powell Jr., Ortega, Jacob McMurrough, Southbelt’s junior team Dobie freshman B at Dawson, 4:30 Sebathian Comabella-Pare- Seth Barber and Hayden could not fi nd the end zone Cowboys 7 8 19 6 Blackhawk Park des, Devin Childs, Mario Broussard, in a 20-0 loss to League Barajas and Devin Mer- Outstanding defense was City. Stingrays 12 6 20 26 SOCCER Pee Wee games at 8 a.m., others follow with Friday, Aug. 26 cadel excelled. played by Cole Burgess, Despite the outcome, the Patriots freshmen 20 Elijah Dorsey, Max Gar- Dolphins’ players gave their San Jacinto vs. Darton College, Pensacola, 5 p.m. Dolphins 6 0 35 22 senior play at 9 a.m., junior play at 10:45 Rams 0 cia, Gavin Garcia, Keandre all. Those players includ- The Rams played with Green, Ian Lowrey, Zaid ed Ethan Riojas, Wildcats 12 20 0 25 a.m., sophomore play at 12:30 p.m. and FOOTBALL great energy in the open- Harris, Sulak, Dominguez, Jonathan Tobar, Ty Wright, freshman play at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 ing game of the day, but the Agirre, Barber, Sanni, Gi- Alex Estala, Nabor Alanis, Dobie JV hosts Alief Taylor, Auxiliary, 4:30 Pearland Patriots’ freshman annakopoulos and Dawson. Gabryel Patterson, Steven Brook JV hosts Houston Lamar, 6:30 defense sparkled in a 20-0 Burgess, Christian and Hill Hernandez, Joshua Mancia, Brook sophomores host Houston Lamar, 4:30 victory. each had sacks to help limit JaLon Hunt, Byron Flores, Ellington went to 1-1 the Stingrays. Joseph Garcia, Jacob Gar- Sluggers 13s second at Big League Dreams Dobie sophomores host Alief Taylor, campus, 4:30 with the loss despite the The all-around effort cia, Tristin Sanchez, Devon Dobie freshman Orange at Alief Taylor, 4:30 tenacious effort given by was needed as the Cowboys Bustamante, Bobby Borjas, Dobie freshman White at Alief Taylor, 4:30 players such as Demon- Brook freshman Black at Houston Lamar, 4:30 tre Carr, Kevin Williams, Brook freshman Silver at Houston Lamar, 4:30 Kevin Taulton, Matthew Balderas, Charvis Jones, Friday, Aug. 26 Adrian Tamez, Dylan Dix- son, Angel Javier Silva, C.J. Brook varsity at Houston Lamar, 7:00 Tucker, Christopher Seretti, Dobie varsity at Alief Taylor, Crump, 7:00 Devin Caballero, Izaac Gar- cia, Kelby Williams, Ryan Thursday, Sept. 1 Saxton, Zaire Walker, John Dobie JV at Alvin (stadium), 6:30 Bermea, Eric Davis, Fran- Brook JV hosts Conroe, campus, 6:30 cisco Garza, Jordan Stan- ford, Angel Cano, Giovanni Brook sophomores host Conroe, campus, 4:30 Rubio, Manuel Frias, Ryan Dobie sophomores at Alvin (stadium), 4:30 Wyatt, Joseph Hinojosa and Dobie freshman Orange hosts Alvin, campus, 4:30 Zamira Lewis. Dobie freshman White hosts Alvin, campus, 4:30 Rams’ pee wees excel Brook freshman Black at Conroe, campus, 4:30 Ellington’s pee wee team Brook freshman Silver at Conroe, campus, 4:30 gave a great showing in the fi rst game of the series. Scores are not kept in the Friday, Sept. 2 pee wee division, but that Brook varsity at Conroe, 7:30 didn’t keep both teams from providing plenty of excite- Saturday, Sept. 3 ment. Dobie varsity hosts Alvin, Pas. Veteran’s, 7:00 Those standing out for the Rams included Bryce TENNIS Alexander, Walter Alexan- der, Swazi Gurnell, Jaime Friday, Aug. 26 Garcia, Joshua Santee, To- The 13-under South Belt Sluggers took second place of the Sluggers are, left to right, (front row) Darius Dobie varsity hosts Clear Springs, 3:00 rik Ougrah, Jeremiah Bev- in the August Meltdown Tournament at Big League Hypolite, Kris Cormier, Evan Hausler, James Bis- erley, Alejandro Cazares, Dreams. The Sluggers were seeded second after beat- chof, Juan Moreno, David Rojas Jr., (back row) coach Saturday, Aug. 27 Keshaud Conaway, Logan ing Team Combat 11-2 and the Brazos Valley Hur- David Rojas Sr., Jesus Tijerina, Darrian Henry, Alec Dobie varsity at Willis, 10 a.m. Vanek, Alexander Powell, ricanes 8-5. In day two action, the locals beat Team Barosh, coach Tommy Bischof, James Jackson, Jesse Deckkota Pham, Isaiah Esteban Telles left a Texas City player defenseless as he Combat 14-2 to put them in the championship game. Paredes, Alfonso De Las Cuevas, Adan Gonzales and Tuesday, Aug. 30 Correa, Ian Johnson, Mi- scooted his way to the Cowboys’ lone touchdown in the In the fi nal, South Belt battled to the end but wound manager Taji Garcia. chael Alvarez,, Jer’Keithric game. However, the Stingrays rallied for a 12-7 win in up slipping 7-6 to the Sugar Land Drillers. Members Dobie varsity hosts Brook, 2:30 Moore, Kaleb Talbert, Dy- the game. Photo by Jaime Hickman Thursday, August 25, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Lutheran South Academy volleyball dominates Baytown tourney play; two players honored Lady Pioneers squad off to fantastic start

A tournament championship at the Baytown Christian varsity volleyball event sent the Lutheran South Academy team out of the gate quickly to begin the 2011 season. The locals cruised through pool play, winning fi ve of six games. With the championship medals at stake in the bracket round, Lutheran South was dominant. Coach Geoff Stresman’s team downed The Village School 25-16, 25-20 in the quarterfi nals and then took out Austin Hill Country 25-17, 25-11 to reach the fi nal. In that fi nal, Lutheran South up- ended Northland Christian 25-20, 25- 19. Senior Kolby Sharp and Callie Mc- Neil, a junior, were tabbed as all-tour- nament picks. Lutheran South Academy varsity volleyball players Lutheran South Academy’s varsity volleyball team started off son Reeves, Ainsley Escobar, (back row) Kolby Sharp, Maddy At press time, Lutheran South had put Kolby Sharp (left) and Callie McNeil were named to the 2011 season hot, including a tournament win at Baytown Adams, Kailey Grimes, Clare Burke, coach Lacey Starkenburg, the all-tournament team at the Baytown Christian Christian. LSA won fi ve of six games in pool play and then coach Geoff Stresman, Callie McNeil and Lauren Plante. Sharp together a 6-1-1 start this season. event after leading the Lady Pioneers to an undefeated swept three opponents to take fi rst place. Members of the Lady and McNeil were named to the all-tournament team. championship. Pioneers are, left to right, (front row) Joselyn Limardo, Alli- Pasadena ISD creates athletics hall; fi rst class named in October

will be able to venture into rate level donor will receive ognition, program recogni- Longtime greats considered our rich athletic heritage top tier plaque recognition, tion and two tickets to the and use that as motivation program recognition, an inaugural banquet. The greatest names in bers to the hall of fame each time coming,” said Rod- for their own careers.” eight-seat table to the in- Donations can be made the history of Pasadena year. New inductees would ney Chant, Pasadena ISD’s Founding members may augural banquet in a prime by contacting Herman Wil- ISD sports will be eligible be honored at similar ban- director of athletics. donate on one of four levels. location and reservation liams at 713-907-1190, or for enshrinement in the quets each April. “Our school district has Donors will be recognized privileges for the same table by email at sportshall@ district’s own athletics hall “No one from the Pasa- a rich history of producing with engraved plates on in future years. pasadenaisd.org. of fame, a fi rst-of-its-kind dena ISD community is outstanding athletes and founding member plaques Corporate level donors The committee mailing initiative of local business, going to want to miss this coaches. to be placed in the hall of will also receive fi rst con- address is 4222 Vista, Pasa- education and civic leaders. event,” said local business- “This organization will fame. sideration as banquet hosts dena, TX, 77504. The fi rst fi ve members of man Herman Williams, the recognize and honor those Each level brings an al- for inductees. Brotherton estimates that the new Pasadena ISD Ath- committee’s treasurer. who have paved the way for lotment of tickets for the *Gold Level. Donation: tickets to the inaugural ban- letics Hall of Fame will be “This inaugural banquet others, not only in Pasadena inaugural banquet in April. $1,000 – A gold level donor quet will be priced at around announced in October. will be the beginning of an ISD but in the Houston area, The opportunity to be- will receive plaque recogni- $50. An additional group – annual process to recognize as well.” come a founding member tion, program recognition Other offi cers appointed perhaps two dozen – will be the outstanding male and Brotherton added, “I will end on Feb. 29, 2012. and six tickets to the inau- to the hall of fame commit- named in January to com- female athletes from our grew up in Pasadena hear- Beyond that, corporations gural banquet. tee are local businessman plete the hall of fame’s in- district. ing about superb athletes. or individuals will have the *Silver Level. Donation: Ben Meador, vice chairman; augural class. “Stories will be told of “I played with some, opportunity to make mem- $500 – A silver level donor and Pasadena ISD commu- That inaugural class will their athletic achievements played against some and bership donations for rec- will receive plaque recogni- nications offi cial Al Carter, be inducted at a gala banquet – during high school and af- was fortunate to watch oth- ognition and prime seating tion, program recognition secretary. on April 14, 2012, in Phil- terward – and how our com- ers. It’s time that they get at future events. and four tickets to the inau- The committee soon lips Field House, according munity benefi ted.” their proper acknowledge- The founding member gural banquet. plans to formally organize to local businessman Terry The process of promoting ment. levels are: *Bronze Level. Donation: as an arm of the nonprofi t Brotherton, chairman of the the hall of fame and build- “And it’s good that cur- *Corporate Level. Do- $250 – A bronze level do- Pasadena ISD Education newly formed hall of fame ing a roster of inductees rent Pasadena ISD athletes nation: $2,500 – A corpo- nor will receive plaque rec- Foundation. committee. will begin in a few weeks. “This is an idea that is On Oct. 14, the names of long overdue,” Brotherton the fi rst fi ve inductees will Pasadena ISD Intermediate Volleyball said. “Our school district, be announced at the regular with its rich sports legacy, monthly luncheon of the needs a hall of fame to prop- Pasadena Rotary Club. Scrimmage Schedule Aug. 31-Sept. 1 erly recognize the individu- According to Brother- als who brought recognition Aug. 31 7th/8th Light team pool play Sept.1 7th/8th Dark team pool play ton, the fi ve “pre-selected” Jazmine Green is one of just two returning sophomores for the San Jacinto Col- to our community.” inductees will represent a (all matches at Southmore Inter.) (all matches at San Jacinto Inter.) Committee plans call for “proper sampling of the very lege women’s volleyball team that fi nished as the national runner up a season the inductees to be recog- best athletes and coaches to Thompson 7L vs. Bondy, 5:30 Thompson 7D vs. Bondy, 5:30 ago. With a reloaded roster, the team is set to make a run at a possible seventh nized at the April 14 ban- have competed in the Pasa- Thompson 7L vs. Queens, 6:00 Thompson 7D vs. Queens, 6:00 straight national tournament appearance. Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao quet and for the unveiling dena ISD.” of a permanent hall of fame Although no quota for the Thompson 7L vs. Miller, 6:30 Thompson 7D vs. Miller, 6:30 display inside Phillips Field inaugural class has been set, Thompson 7L vs. Southmore, 7:00 Thompson 7D vs. Southmore, 7:00 San Jac volleyball reloads House. plans call for the naming of The San Jacinto College key to maintaining com- Junior College and North- Tickets will be made an additional two dozen or volleyball team opens the petitive tradition of suc- ern Oklahoma College. The available for public pur- so inductees in January. Thompson 8L vs. Bondy, 5:30 Thompson 8D vs. Bondy, 5:30 2011 season ranked ninth in cess is getting and keeping locals open the home season chase for the event. Athletes, coaches and Thompson 8L vs. Queens, 6:00 Thompson 8D vs. Queens, 6:00 the National Junior College the eyes of those new faces Sept. 1 against Lon Morris. Tentative plans are for athletic administrators are Athletic Association pre- focused on the expectations San Jac returns two a display of hall of fame all eligible for the hall of Thompson 8L vs. Miller, 6:30 Thompson 8D vs. Miller, 6:30 season poll. and goals of our volleyball sophomores from last year’s plaques near the main en- fame. Thompson 8L vs. Southmore, 7:00 Thompson 8D vs. Southmore, 7:00 “It is a great testament program and on those of squad that fi nished as the trance to the gymnasium. The committee plans to to the dedication that San San Jacinto College. national runner-up with a The committee also solicit nominations from the Jac volleyball players have Thus far, Nelson has 29-10 overall record. plans to solicit donations for public. BHI 7L vs. Park View, 5:30 BHI 7D vs. Park View, 5:30 had over the years to con- been very pleased with the NJCAA All-Tournament “founding memberships” to Nomination forms can BHI 7L vs. San Jacinto, 6:00 BHI 7D vs. San Jacinto, 6:00 tinue to have our program pace and focus in preseason selection Jazmine Green create a permanent fund for be accessed on the Pasa- BHI 7L vs. Jackson, 6:30 BHI 7D vs. Jackson, 6:30 and San Jacinto College be workouts. and Rachel Tower are back hall of fame operations and dena ISD website. Click on recognized in the NJCAA “We are off to a great to lead a team that includes to help endow scholarships “Schools,” then “Athletics” BHI 7L vs. South Houston 7:00 BHI 7D vs. South Houston 7:00 top 10,” said 10th-year head start, and we are looking three transfers and eight for athletes at Pasadena ISD then “hall of fame,” all on coach Sharon Nelson. forward to actual play start- freshmen. schools. the left side of each page. “Our 2011 team is a ing up very soon,” she said. Green was third on the The committee is hoping Eligible athletes are BHI 8L vs. Park View, 5:30 BHI 8D vs. Park View, 5:30 highly talented group of la- San Jacinto begins the 2010 team in kills per set to present checks to its fi rst those who graduated from a BHI 8L vs. San Jacinto, 6:00 BHI 8D vs. San Jacinto, 6:00 dies who are working hard season on the road Aug. 26- (2.96) and service aces (33 scholarship recipients at the Pasadena ISD high school at and reaching our preseason 27 at the Tyler Junior Col- total). Tower averaged 1.45 April banquet. least 10 years prior to their BHI 8L vs. Jackson, 6:30 BHI 8D vs. Jackson, 6:30 goals thus far. lege Invitational, where San kills per set and just under Plans call for a subcom- proposed induction year. BHI 8L vs. South Houston, 7:00 BHI 8D vs. South Houston, 7:00 “There are many new Jac will face Vernon Col- .50 blocks per set last sea- mittee to select new mem- “This has been a long faces in our gym, and the lege, Panola College, Tyler son. CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Noon Road. Auditions start at 7 p.m. and will consist of cold readings Sky, by Moss Hart, at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa 7 a.m. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The from the script. Four women and nine men are needed. Show dates Road. Auditions start at 7 p.m. and will consist of cold readings AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in are weekends Oct. 14 through Oct. 30. Contact the director, Mal from the script. Four women and nine men are needed. Show dates from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program Morley, at [email protected] for more information or check are weekends Oct. 14 through Oct. 30. Contact the director, Mal 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic the website at www.pasadenalittletheatre.org for information and Morley, at [email protected] for more information or check tion, or just drop in. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. character descriptions. the website at www.pasadenalittletheatre.org for information and Noon 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. character descriptions. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of each Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? 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MONEY First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 8 p.m. 7 a.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. Pasadena Little Theatre – Opening night for Pasadena Little AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. 7 a.m. THINK 6:30 p.m. Theatre’s Once Upon a Mattress, by Rodgers, Barer, Thompson from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, and Fuller at 8 p.m. at 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. The show runs 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, THE tion, or just drop in. 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 18. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- CLASSIFIEDS and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of 3 p.m. One special priced Thursday show at 8 p.m. will be on Sept. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech tion, or just drop in. the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 or 15. The director is Geoffrey Geiger. Make reservations by calling therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 1 p.m. buy... by e-mail at [email protected]. 713-941-1758 or online at www.pasadenalittletheatre.org. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- you’ll save 7 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 a complete list of services offered. mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. 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In the Moreno has been thrilled said. “Our kids know what not an option, but the play- Up next, Dobie will host opens 2011 season experienced varsity tennis down in the dumps. team’s most recent match, with the play of freshman they need to do out there on ers are adapting to the heat. Clear Brook Tuesday, Aug. team took a team victory in The Longhorns defeated Aug. 23 against Baytown Ruben Vargas, who went the court, but in some cases, “It hasn’t been easy on 30, which is part of John Continued from Page 6B “We are as deep in tal- one of its fi rst four matches Dawson Aug. 18 on open- Sterling, Dobie came away 10-0 early on playing pri- they have to relax and just anybody,” Moreno said. Bechtle Day. tional champion Tyler. ent as we have been in a to open the season, but the ing day but then went on to on the short end of an 11-8 marily in the No. 6 boys’ do it. We’ll get there.” “The heat truly is brutal. But Moreno and Brook However, matches against few years. There is no slow start is not about to get fall 13-6 to Morton Ranch score. singles and No. 3 doubles The coach has also been we’ll make our way through coach Todd Burrows joined an up-and-coming Cloud drop-off when we sub in For Moreno, it’s not slots. pleased with the attitude of it. This is my 13th year, and in on the Bechtle event in County Community Col- or out. Now, we just have about the scores right now. Now, Moreno wants to his players given the ex- these Dobie kids always do an effort to show thanks to lege team and then against to pull that together.” More wins would certainly see other players follow tremly hot conditions on something special. That’s Bechtle and the Leader for Barton County College San Jacinto’s ultimate go a long way toward build- suit. the court. Injuries and ill- the goal this year, and we many years of support to the will be tough enough. goal is to advance to the ing confi dence, but his “I look at it as having very nesses have also delivered will get there.” respective programs. “Maybe a little early national tournament. To group is doing just fi ne. bright students who some- setbacks. season humility is what do so, the locals will al- “We had some chances times struggle with tests Now that school has be- we needed when we went most certainly have to beat against Sterling that we in the classroom,” Moreno gun, morning start times are against Incarnate Word,” Tyler along the way at the probably should have taken Santesteban. Region XIV tournament. Dobie hosts advantage of, but we knew “I think all of us Until that time, though, this process was going to be thought we were pretty it’s all about putting one one in progress,” Moreno good, and we still think good performance in front said. Clear Brook that. But, you can have all of the other. “Again, we have some the talent in the world, and “We have a talented players who are being if it doesn’t come together group, and one that is con- Tues. Aug. 30, 2:30 p.m. asked to play one or two as one, you have nothing. fi dent,” Santesteban said. slots up the singles ladder “I think things have “With so many freshmen, John Bechtle Day! than where they are used settled down now. Every- this bunch doesn’t worry to. In other situations, we body is here on campus about last year. have players competing at and working out together. “I think in the end the varsity level for the fi rst “The guys truly enjoy we are going to be right time. It takes time in tennis spending time with one where we customarily are to develop at this level.” another on and off the – poised with a chance to Moreno’s goal all along fi eld, so we are going to go to the national tourna- has been to have his team in pull it together. ment.” the best possible position to compete with the best in the District 22-5A ranks. Brook volleyball wins; That fi rst 22-5A match against Pasadena is quickly approaching, Sept. 13, but Dobie slips at Springs Moreno is not about to pan- Anita Permenter contin- Dobie a 25-21, 25-12, 25- ic. ued her consistent play with 19 loss Aug. 19 at Dobie. “That’s why we have 12 kills as Clear Brook’s Permenter had 13 kills in scheduled 13 nondistrict varsity volleyball team that win as the Lady Wol- matches,” he said. “We need the court time. By the time topped Kingwood Park verines’ win claimed the Phillip Nguyen blocks back a serve during early 25-19, 25-20, 25-21 on the neighborhood battle. district play gets here, we season action at Dobie High School. Nguyen’s Long- will be a lot more confi dent road Aug. 23. Meanwhile, Dobie ex- horns have started the season at 1-3. The win comes on the perienced a few struggles, in our abilities as a group.” heels of a great performance losing three matches at the at the Spring Branch tour- Gabby Romero Memo- nament for Clear Brook, rial tournament Aug. 18 and which scored wins over Aug. 20 North Brook, Cy-Creek and The Lady Longhorns Klein Collins Aug. 18-20. also fell in straight games to Clear Brook also dealt Clear Springs Aug. 23. Dobie hosts Baytown Lee Fri. Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. Ivette Alba is one of the many players being asked to take on a bigger role for the Dobie tennis team, Dobie at Dawson which is reloading after graduation losses. Tues. 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