Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com May 14, 2009 Voice of Community-Minded People Vol. 34, No. 15 Graduation issue planned The Leader’s high school special edition will be published June 4. It will feature gradu- San Jacinto South celebrates 30 years ating class information for Dobie, Clear Brook and South high schools, plus Luther- South celebrated its 30th attended the new campus in its fi rst year of op- from San Jacinto College, a bachelor’s degree in That year, Dr. Parker Williams was vice presi- an South Academy. To honor a candidate with anniversary Tuesday, May 12. eration. Escobar, the fi rst in his family to go to psychology from the and dent of administrative affairs for the college dis- a personalized ad, call the Leader at 281-481- Jose Escobar was one of many students who college, went on to earn two associate degrees numerous occupational and technology certifi - trict and would later become the campus’ fi rst 5656 or e-mail [email protected]. cates. president. Ad space must be reserved by June 1. “Growing up, I always assumed that I would Like Tate, psychology professor Dr. Marylou never go to college, because it was expensive and Robins said she remembers performing whatever PIP meeting May 19 out of reach for me and my family,” said Escobar, duties were necessary to get the job done. whose father was a sheet metal worker while his “Written job descriptions did not exist at that The next Positive Interaction Program mother cared for their fi ve children. “But when time,” said Robins, who also taught Escobar. meeting will be Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in they opened the San Jacinto College South cam- “We became whatever was needed. It was a new the fi rst fl oor staff meeting room at Memorial pus, I found out how affordable tuition was and campus with many opportunities.” Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria. decided to come here.” Government professor Dr. John Bolen and Guest speaker will be Offi cer Scott Simmons Escobar’s journey on becoming the fi rst in his chemistry professor Dr. Ray Crawford also from the Houston Police Department Heli- family to earn a degree is what the South cam- joined the faculty that same year and continue to copter Division. The PIP program consists of pus’ construction was intended to do - give stu- teach at the South campus. police and citizens working together to make dents in the South Belt-Ellington area of Hous- Tate said he and his colleagues would create neighborhoods safer. For information, call ton a chance at a college career. Three decades and participate in their own recruitment efforts Offi cer Randy Derr at 281-218-3900. later, some of the campus’ fi rst faculty members during those early years to bring attention to the remember how it took a lot of creativity and de- new campus, and they eventually paid off. En- JFD summer classes set termination to open those doors on the fi rst day rollment increased rapidly as people realized that J. Frank Dobie High School will hold sum- of school at San Jacinto College South. San Jacinto College had an additional campus in mer school with two sessions, June 11 through “We had to roll up our sleeves and make it their neighborhood, he said. July 2. Registration for initial credit and reme- happen,” said math professor Dr. Jerry Tate. “I “We went out into the community, to civic dial classes is as follows: remember the week before classes started, mov- clubs, talked to our neighbors, high schools, Registration at Dobie will be from 2:45 to 4 ing desks and furniture into the rooms.” wherever we could think of to let people know p.m. May 18 for 11th- and 12th-graders, and May During that fi rst year, the South campus was about this new campus,” he said. “San Jacinto 19 for 10th-graders. Eighth- and ninth-graders composed of a two-story administration build- College South became an integral part of this will register May 20 from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. ing, and physical education classes were held in community as a provider of its education and lo- Late registration for all grade levels (eighth- a small classroom on the bottom fl oor. cal events and activities.” 11th) is scheduled for June 8-9 from 8 to 11 “Without a gymnasium and very limited Approximately 1,200 students attended class- a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. equipment, the physical education teachers had es at the South campus during the fi rst semester. The cost is $60 per half credit (each ses- to get creative with walking, a little aerobics, and Escobar has since returned to his alma mat- sion). Late registration is $70. Cash, money some stretching,” said Tate, who joined San Ja- er as a technical support analyst. He attributes order or cashiers check will be accepted – no cinto College South in 1979 after teaching for much of his academic and career success to his personal checks. A reception was held Tuesday, May 12, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the San Jacinto some time at the Central campus. Continued on Page 6A Summer Session I: June 11 through 22, College South campus. Four of the school’s original professors continue to teach at the cam- from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Lunch will be from pus. Shown above at the event are, left to right, math professor Dr. Jerry Tate, psychology 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Classes will be held professor Dr. Marylou Robins, government professor Dr. John Bolen and chemistry profes- High school students graduate with degrees on Fridays. sor Dr. Ray Crawford. Photo by James Bolen Summer Session II: June 23 through July 2, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. .to 12:15 p.m. Classes will be held on Fridays. Weber Elementary vandalized Remedial Credit Courses: Morning ses- sions will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m.; afternoon The Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s to call the constable’s offi ce at 713-477-2766 or sessions from 12:15 to 3:45 p.m. Classes will offi ce is investigating a vandalism incident that the Galveston County Sheriff’s Offi ce at 866- be held on Fridays. occurred at Weber Elementary Thursday, May 7, 248-8477. between 3 and 4 a.m. Burglary suspect sought Two male suspects were captured on the Constable deputies are also seeking the pub- Kindergarten Round-ups set school’s video surveillance systems throwing lic’s help in locating suspect Brandon Fonville. Frazier Elementary Molotov cocktails containing gasoline at the Fonville, 21, was identifi ed by a resident on Frazier Elementary will host Kindergarten backside of the building, scorching its brick Sagebrook, who said the suspect had taken food Round-Up on Tuesday, May 19, at 8:30 a.m. walls. The men also set a bicycle on fi re on the out of a freezer in the homeowner’s garage. A in the cafeteria. Families from Frazier and school grounds. felony warrant has been fi led on Fonville for bur- South Belt Elementary are invited to meet The suspects attempted to break into the glary of a habitation. Frazier Principal Rhonda Parmer and South school through its windows, but were unsuccess- Just a month prior, Fonville, whose mother Belt Principal Candy Bernsen-Howard. Stu- ful at gaining entry. also resides on Sagebrook, was charged with dents will visit a classroom and complete an The constable’s offi ce is being assisted in the felony theft for reportedly taking four Yorkshire activity. Parents will learn ways to help pre- investigation by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Terrier puppies from another residence on the pare a child for kindergarten. Offi ce, which serves as the police liaison for the area street. Atkinson Elementary Clear Creek Independent School District. The Anyone with information on Fonville’s where- Atkinson Elementary will hold its Kinder- fi re marshal’s offi ce is also aiding in the inves- abouts is urged to call the constable’s offi ce at garten Round-up for the 2009-2010 school tigation and has reviewed additional surveillance 713-477-2766. San Jacinto College South has expanded greatly over the last 30 years. One major innova- year on Wednesday, May 20, in the cafeteria footage taken in the area. Speeding on Blackhawk tion is the addition of the Clear Creek Independent School District’s Clear Horizons Early from 4 to 7 p.m. To enroll a child, the parent/ The suspects are described as being white The constable’s offi ce has received numerous College High School. The satellite campus allows eligible CCISD students to earn high guardian must bring the following informa- males between 16 and 18 years old. Investiga- complaints in recent weeks of drivers speeding school diplomas and associate degrees simultaneously. This year marked the first graduat- tion: birth certificate, record of immunizations, tors are working closely with local high schools on Blackhawk between Scarsdale and Hughes ing class. Participating students shown above are, left to right, Dana Lizik, Meredith Social Security and proof of residence. For and have checked attendance rolls to see which Road. As a result, deputies will be stepping up Candler, Michelle Fryberger and Brendan Dalpe. See related story on Page 3A. information, call the office at 713-740-0520. students were absent the day of the incident. their speed enforcement on the area street over Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao Anyone with information on this case is urged the next several weeks. Spring carnival at Melillo The Melillo spring carnival will be held Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Local May 9 school board election results tallied the school. Activities include several game booths, a rock climbing wall, a dunking booth, By James Bolen of the vote with 655 casting in his favor. Smith Walt Champion received 2.9 percent of the vote “I am looking forward to serving the San Ja- a 65-foot inflatable obstacle course, a bungee The results are in from the local May 9 board received 12.9 percent of the vote with 282 total with 49 total votes. cinto College community,” Moon said. “I thank cord run and other fun activities. elections. votes. Incumbents Stuart Stromeyer and Dee Scott the voters for their support, and I hope to help In the race to fi ll the Pasadena Independent Incumbent Fred Roberts ran unopposed for both ran unopposed and maintained their respec- make San Jacinto College even better than it is Church bazaar May 17 School District Position 2 seat formerly held by his Position 1 seat. tive District 4 and District 5 seats. today.” Carmen Orozco, McDonald’s franchise owner In the race to fi ll the Clear Creek Indepen- In the hotly contested race to fi ll the Position Current board members Ben Meador, Dan St. Frances Cabrini’s 34th annual bazaar Mariselle Quijano-Lerma was victorious over dent School District At-Large A seat vacated by will be held Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 seat on the San Jacinto College Board of Trust- Mims and Wayne Slovacek ran unopposed. Neel McGovern, receiving 60.5 percent of the Ralph Parr, Charles Pond was victorious with ees, community banker John Moon Jr. defeated Meador will fi ll the Position 1 seat vacated last 7 p.m. on the church grounds at 10727 vote to McGovern’s 39.5 percent. 44.58 percent of the vote (756 total votes). Hartsook Street in southeast Houston. Corey McKay, receiving 51.8 percent of the vote year by J.D. Bruce, who retired after 27 years of Quijano-Lerma received 1,296 total votes, Andrea Wilson received 27.4 percent of the to McKay’s 48.2 percent. service. Mims (Position 6) and Slovacek (Posi- The bazaar will feature a barbecue dinner, while McGovern received 846. vote with 465 total votes. Uma Montravadi re- Mexican food, a variety of beverages, arts and Moon received 2,376 total votes, while Mc- tion 7) were re-elected to their current positions. Incumbent Nelda Sullivan held on to her Posi- ceived 12.1 percent of the vote with 205 total Kay received 2,208. Moon will fi ll Meador’s former Position 5 seat. crafts, country store, trash and treasure, enter- tion 3 seat, defeating Terry Robinson and Randy votes. Trent Martin received 9.2 percent of the tainment, kiddie land, bingo and other games, Smith. Sullivan received 57.1 percent of the vote, vote with 156 total votes. Wanda Roubleau re- a raffle with a $4,500 Visa gift certificate first with 1,247 total votes. Robinson took 30 percent ceived 3.8 percent of the vote with 65 total votes. prize, a lap-top computer second prize, 11 Possible government aid more prizes, and more. Admission is free. The trash and treasure garage sale will open a week before the bazaar. Proceeds from the bazaar go toward the 100 Club to honor Pacifi co available to flood victims mortgage on the new church, which was dedi- Deputy Dwayne Pacifi co from the With the recent rash of flooding in the South amount of the building portion of such claims cated in January 2005. For more information, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s of- Belt community, many residents are curious exceeding the market value of the building. call 713-946-5768. fi ce will be honored by the Houston 100 regarding possible governmental relief. In both cases, at least two of the referenced Club Thursday, May 14, with a life-saving The Federal Emergency Management Agency claims must have occurred within any10-year Fun Bunch meets May 14 award. has three separate programs that may provide period and must be greater than 10 days apart. The Fun Bunch, senior members of South Pacifi co is responsible for saving the assistance to affected residents. These include The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce, will life of Precinct 2 Chief Deputy James Bie- FEMA’s Repetitive Loss Program, its Severe (HMGP) provides grants to states and local gov- meet May 14 at Sageglen Community Center, hunko. Repetitive Loss Program and the Hazard ernments to implement long-term hazard mitiga- 11610 Sageyork. Guest speaker will be Steve Last November, a victory party was Mitigation Grant Program that works jointly tion measures after a major disaster declaration. Waldner from Sheltering Arms Senior Ser- held in celebration of Precinct 2 Constable with the state and local governments. Through the program, grants are provided to vices. He will speak on services provided by Gary Freeman’s re-election. While at the A Repetitive Loss (RL) property is any insur- eligible applicant states that, in turn, provide this organization. All seniors are invited; bring party, Biehunko choked on a piece of bar- able building for which two or more claims of subgrants to local governments. The applicant a friend. For information, call LaRue Welch, becue. Pacifi co was quick to react and ad- more than $1,000 were paid by the National state selects and prioritizes applications submit- Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) within any roll- ted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to program chair, at 713-941-0051. ministered the Heimlich maneuver, saving ing 10-year period since 1978. FEMA for grant funds. the chief deputy’s life. Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) properties are Residents wanting to know the flood history SBYSC fall registration set Originally from Carthage in East , divided into two categories. The first is defined of their homes should call their insurance pro- Pacifi co served six years in the U.S. Army The South Belt Youth Soccer Club will hold as a residential property that is covered under an vider. Potential homebuyers are also urged to do and is an Iraq war veteran. July will mark NFIP flood insurance policy and has at least four this prior to making a purchase. registration for the fall 2009 season on Saturday, his fourth year with the constable’s offi ce. May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sage- NFIP claim payments (including building and For more information on these programs, visit Police work runs in Pacifi co’s family, as meadow MUD building located at 10755 Hall contents) more than $5,000 each, and the cumu- www.fema.gov or call FEMA’s regional office at Road, corner of Hall and Blackhawk. SBYSC his father, James Pacifi co, was a longtime lative amount of such claims payments exceeds 940-898-5399. For more information on the is a nonprofit organization run by parents for deputy for the Harris County Sheriff’s Of- $20,000. The second is a property for which at HMGP specifically, call the Texas Department fi ce. the kids. For more information, visit the Web Dwayne Pacifico least two separate claims payments (building pay- of Public Safety Division of Emergency Manage- site at www.sothbeltsoccer.org. ments only) have been made with the cumulative ment at 512-424-2429. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 14, 2009 Readers’ Opinions Spanish students excel on exam much effort on the part of the “Leader”, bot you have known for years this system raised the market value of my townhome Hannan states: Marie Flickinger, former Superneighbor- is inadequate, certainly starting with the with its fl ooding garage and wave dam- hood, council members Addie Wiseman 1999 Dannenbaum Study. You have had aged garage door by $4,000. Enough is enough and Mike Sullivan and concerned citi- studies done since and seem to be un- I did fi nd two 30-inch alligator gar near zens. Once again the county designed, able to come up with a solution. I know the drainage grate in our driveway as the NOTE: (this letter was written just after and maintained linear detention system that most of the available new detention water was going down. the April 18th “rain event” but applies to has failed and negatively affected the space is taken and water does not fl ow I returned them to A119-09-00 and the subsequent April 24th event as well). community in spite of repeated pleas for uphill on its own, but you need to admit they swam away. I understand they are It was another tough Saturday in the help. that you have an accountability to solve considered game fi sh by the state. May- “Sagemont Soup Bowl”. With a total of Watching peoples’ garages in my this problem and take the responsibility be Texas Parks and Wildlife could better over 7.4 inches of rain in two days the in- townhome community being fl ooded and do it. It has had an impact on too manage this disaster causing ditch. adequately designed A119-09-00 “linear and damaging cars and destroying and many people for too long. Jack Hannan detention system” did its usual fl ooding washing away possessions was ampli- To add insult to injury, the HCAD has Sagemont Park Townhouses trick and fl owed over Sabo Road and the fi ed by a couple with a young boy from surrounding streets, incidentally, knock- out of town, who drove into our driveway ing out power, fl ooding garages, drown- while the water was rising, thinking it was ing cars and terrorizing people who did a parking lot, not being able to see the Guys and Dolls at PLT not know where they were going. road, and then having the car fl ood out The city of Houston has tried to do and the wife and child climbing on top of its part, with diverting fl ows on Fuqua, the car. This kind of brought home the spending over two million dollars to in- human toll. crease the under street storage capacity Commissioner El Franco Lee, Harris of the Sabo Road Drainage system, with County Flood Control Director Mike Tal- PARADISE INDIA Hobby Lions RESTAURANT Club to meet Four Dobie High School students placed first, second, fourth and fifth on the Dine in & Carry Out • 281-481-8747 National Spanish Exam-Level 3 held recently. Those students pictured are, Hobby Airport Lions left to right, Miguel Morales, Angela Montes, Ana Casteneda and Karla “Taste the difference” Club meets Wednesday, 10810 Hughes Road • Houston, TX 77089 Gomez. Castaneda's score of 100 will make her eligible for the national May 20, at noon at the competition and prizes. Montes placed second with a 95. Fourth- and fifth- Golden Corral at Fuqua place honors go to Gomez and Morales, respectively. They are in Jackie and I-45. Hardwick's Spanish 3 pre-AP class. For more information, South Belt e-mail HobbyAirportLions @gmail.com. SJCC to host KidSpot camp Graphics & Printing Leader obituary San Jacinto College Camp schedule Friday, June 26. Central will present its third Session 1 – $150 (a few Participants are asked to policy annual KidSpot’s summer $30 scholarships are avail- bring a lunch and snack. One stop for all your Obituaries submitted camp, a summer experience able); from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maximum of 50 students in formatted into a fun-filled, Monday through Friday; June each session, ages 5 and up. to the Leader are pub- David Hamm (sitting), standing left to right, George Blystone, Tim Raeke, Mignon one-week camp. 15-19, 2009. SJCC Department of printing needs lished free of charge. Bryant and Katie Reed want to save your soul in Guys and Dolls by Loesser, Swerling The camp will meet from Each day includes three Theatre and Film has a his- and Burrows at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. This musical contin- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday workshops and one rehearsal. tory of working with area They are edited to ues weekends through May 24 with showtimes at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 through Friday. Theater faculty and college students. Its faculty has expe- conform to the p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Through active participa- theater students will conduct rience teaching at colleges • Business Forms Reservations can be made online at pasadenalittletheatre.org or by calling 713-941- tion, students will develop workshops. The camp will and universities throughout Leader style. 1758. Reed and Bryant are South Belt area residents. Submitted photo acting skills while taking part culminate with a performance the state and frequently in- • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes in workshops. These work- of Willy Wonka and the Choc- cludes young area perform- shops may include move- olate Factory. Performance is ers. ment, voice, theater games, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June Dr. Jerry Ivins, the direc- • Business Cards SJC celebrates Week of the Young Child improvisations, stage acting, 19. tor, will supervise the camp South Children’s Center is film acting, character devel- Session 2 – $150 (repeat in conjunction with technical • Wedding Invitations The San Jac College Grand Marshals were Week of the Young Child opment and production. The of first session); from 9 a.m. director Curt Meyer. South Children's Center the South campus’ Dr. is sponsored by the National a program accredited by daily rehearsals will culmi- to 5 p.m., Monday through For more information on • Thank You Notes celebrated Week of the Kathy Roosa, academic Association for the Ed- the association that cares nate in a stage production at Friday, June 22-26. Perfor- scheduling and activities, call Young Child, a national dean; Pam Campbell, dual ucation of Young Children for children ages 6 weeks the end of the week. mance is at 7:30 p.m. on 281-542-2039. observance held with a credit director; Kathy with the purpose of pro- to 5 years and serves stu- • Menus parade for some of the Beesley, student develop- moting awareness of the dents, faculty, staff and youngest persons on cam- ment office manager; and needs of young children community. San Jacinto • Directories and much more! pus. Hilda Boyce, director of and their families. College South is located on PISD’s music programs The event featured visits auxillary service. The San Jacinto College Beamer. from Memorial Hermann 11555 Beamer mascot Topper the giraffe, named among nation’s best H-E-Buddy from H-E-B, 281-484-4337 and the All Star Youth For the fourth consecutive Texas and Virginia represent- vate music lesson participa- Banjo Band. year, Pasadena Independent ing the most districts. tion, and other relevant fac- School District’s music pro- Hundreds of teachers, tors in their communities’ grams were named among school and district adminis- music education programs. the nation’s best in the trators, school board mem- The responses were veri- NAMM Foundation’s Best bers, parents and community fied with district officials, JJRR SECURITYSECURITY SERVICES,SERVICES, INC.INC. 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The programs that communities of different an entire community to assure exemplify community com- sizes were compared equally. that music is part of the core Houston Phillips and his mother, Audrey Aguirre of Houston, wave to H-E- mitment to include music Participants in the survey curriculum. Children engaged ~ Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction ~ Buddy at the children’s parade hosted by San Jacinto College South Children’s education as part of a quality answered detailed questions in music will be the innova- Center in celebration of Week of the Young Child, a national observance held education for all children. about funding, enrollment, tion leaders of tomorrow, and License #B12967 This year’s roster of musi- student/teacher ratios, music there is no better way to build April 19-25. Also pictured are, left to right, Gage Phillips, Kevin Phillips P.O. 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Taxes to be PREKINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP talk topic IN CLEAR CREEK ISD FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU MAY 28 Protesting the value placed NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY on land, residences or build- Registration for 2009-2010 prekindergarten in the Clear Creek Independent School District has begun. To be eligible to en- Child Care & Learning Center ings for property tax purposes roll in prekindergarten, students must be four years old by September 1, 2009 and meet one of the following guidelines: can be a daunting task. On Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future May 7, Cheryl Johnson, Gal- veston County tax assessor/ • Limited English Profi cient (LEP); Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. collector, will address this 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week topic and share important • Eligible to participate in the national free and reduced lunch program; 2 yrs. old $100 a week information during a Clear • Homeless; 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week Lake Association of Senior • Child of active duty members of the military; Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room Programs Visions in our Midst evening lecture presen- • Child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was injured or killed while serving on active duty. Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & tation titled How to Effectively • Foster Child PASADENA SCHOOLS, including Morris 5th Grade Center Protest Your Property Values FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL for Taxes. Johnson was first elected Most campuses will have morning and afternoon sessions. The morning sessions are from 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The after- 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 Galveston County tax asses- noon sessions are from 12:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Clear Lake City, McWhirter, Stewart and League City Elementary schools will 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. sor/collector in November 2004. Her professional expe- be piloting an extended day program. Students on these campuses will attend from 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. rience includes working in real estate, government, tax For more information please call the pre-kindergarten offi ce at (281) 284-0114. and legislative areas. San Jacinto Day Foundation Presents... Visions in our Midst takes th the 36 Annual place in the University of MATRICULA PARA EL PREKINDERGARTEN Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Pasadena Building’s Garden Room EN CLEAR CREEK ISD 1510, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The series is open to the com- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL munity and is free of charge. La matrícula para el pre-kindergarten del 2009-2010 en el Distrito escolar independiente de Clear Creek ha empezado. Para May 15, 16 & 17 For more information, call ser elegible para matricularse en el pre-kindergarten, los estudiantes deben tener al menos cuatro años de edad antes del 1 de Pasadena Fairgrounds Fairmont Parkway @ Red Bluff 281-283-2021. septiembre del 2009 y seguir las siguientes directrices: Fri. 3:00 pm - 12 Midnight - Sat. 10:00 am - 12 Midnight - Sun. 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Wayne Toups 281-991-9500 Friday - 15th www.strawberryfest.org South Belt- • Dominio limitado del inglés (LEP); The Zydeco Dots • Elegible para participar en el programa nacional de almuerzo gratis o reducido; Hunter Hayes PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS • Sin hogar; Wine Tasting Tent IGX Interactive Ellington Game Experience • Hijos de miembros activos del ejercito; Big Teen Area Guitar Hero Contest • Hijos de un miembro de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos que haya sido herido o muerto cuando estaba Leader ATTRACTIONS sirviendo en servicio activo. World’s Largest Darryl Cleveland Juggler The Voice of Strawberry Shortcake Rusty Gears, the Robot • Niño al cuidado de padres adoptivos temporales Wade Bowen Aaron Watson Carnival Rides & Games Swifty Swine Racing Pigs Community-Minded Saturday - 16th The Slags Helicopter Rides IGX Interactive Game Experience People Mike Adkins Band Jamie Richards Star Family Circus Guitar Hero Contest La mayoría de las escuelas tienen sesiones de mañana y de tarde. Las sesiones de mañana son de 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keith McCoy Trick Roper, Doug Whitaker Stage Door Inc. & the Backstage Bunch Las sesiones de tarde son de 12:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. La escuela primaria Clear Lake City, League City, Stewart y la escuela Barbecue Cookoff Mud Volleyball Tournament 11555 Beamer & CEO Band primaria McWhirter estarán pilotando el programa del día extendido. Los estudiantes de estas escuelas asistirán de 8:15 a.m. Sunday - 17th Swamp Master Gator Show Washer Pitching Tournament 281-481-5656 Tractor Peddle Cars And Much More !! Electric Blues Crew – 2:15 p.m. Josh Ward Band Major Sponsors: H-E-B, Fox26, UPN 20, KILT 100.3 FM, K-Hits 107.5 FM, San Jacinto Harley-Davidson, Bud Light, Miller Lite, The Pasadena Citizen E-mail: mynews@ southbeltleader.com HCNWith Ad - in Convention Center Only - HCN FREE Para más información por favor llame a la ofi cina de pre-kindergarten al (281) 284-0114. FREE Slice of the World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake Davy and Marie Flickinger, owners "This project is supported by a grant from the City of Pasadena Arts Development Program administered by Parks & Recreation" Thursday, May 14, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Thompson students earn Early college high school students to receive SJC associate degrees High school graduation in high school,” said Dalpe, will attend the University of to coast.” on May 9 to receive their San school diplomas. for many students means adding that preparing for Tulsa to study computer sci- Candler, Dalpe, Lizik and Jacinto College associate For more information foreign language requirement beginning a rigorous job both high school and college ence, Candler will attend the Fryberger graduated as the degrees. about San Jacinto College, search or spending the next courses simultaneously University of Texas at Austin first class of Clear Horizons They will graduate on call 281-998-6150 or visit two to four years working required a lot of self-disci- for neurobiology, Lizik will Early College High School June 6 to receive their high www.sanjac.edu. toward a degree in college. pline. move to Chicago to attend But for four local seniors, The students were admit- Columbia College for jour- graduation signifies two years ted to Clear Horizons ECHS nalism and Fryberger will until a bachelor’s degree with as juniors in the fall of 2007, study biology and genetics at Thompson names an associate degree from San based on their academic Baylor University. Jacinto College already in achievement. Campbell said she looks hand. They chose to attend sum- forward to the future when Meredith Candler, mer classes to meet both more Clear Horizons students fifth six-weeks rolls Brendan Dalpe, Dana Lizik schools’ graduation require- cycle through to the full four- and Michelle Fryberger will ments within a two-year peri- year graduating class of 2011. Thompson Intermediate Nicholas Dale Cessna, Darien Aimee Celeste Mar, Madelyn walk in two graduations this od. Clear Horizons Early College recently announced its honor Anthony Childs, Devin Renae Nicole Maxwell and Joshua semester as the first Clear They have also held down High School opened its doors rolls for the fifth six-weeks Cooper, Lynsi Lashay Andrew Mendiola-Garcia. Horizons Early College High jobs and community service in the fall of 2007, and cur- grading period. Students Crawford, Jason Asarel Cruz Joslyn Lourdes Mendoza, School (ECHS) class to projects to complement their rently has 275 students named are as follows: and Isabel Abigail Curiel. Priciliano Mendoza, Carmen receive both high school dip- college curricula. enrolled. Honor roll David Aaron De La Garza, Nering, Billy Nguyen, Vivian lomas and associate degrees. Candler, a psychology stu- The school is a part of the Seventh grade Jaclynn Monica Deleon, Oanhhoang Nguyen, Ariadna “I have a great deal of dent, works as a babysitter; Clear Creek Independent Jannessa Renee Ackman, Hoang Kim Dinh, Nicholas Abigail Pedroza, Jenna Renae admiration for these kids in Fryberger, a life science stu- School District. Maha Salma Awan Ali, Zavi Paul Engle, Angelica Vanessa Perez, Burgandy Rose Petri, completing both their high dent, volunteers at an ele- “One of the things we Awan Ali, Amarilis Macrina Enriquez, Maria Fernanda Lauren Ashley Pettey, Alan school requirements and mentary school, tutors and know about high school is Alvarado, Taylor Nichol Ard, Flores, Jaelyn Breon Fox, Phan, Tuan Manh Phan and associate degree within two walks dogs for extra income. that, in many cases, the senior Erika Thalia Ascencio, Daniel Victoria Chaise Gagneux, Clarisa Renee Ramon. years,” said Pam Campbell, Lizik, a journalism stu- year has become a time to Jacob Barrientes, Amanda Anthony Kyle Gee and Eryqa Ayeshum Rasool, Zachary director of the dual credit dent, writes for the San coast,” Campbell said, add- Catherine Bates, Rachel Jemela Glenn. Dale Reyes, Allison Rose program at the South campus Jacinto Times and South Belt- ing that the ECHS attendance Nicole Bates, Duc Anh Bui Bryson Payne Hamilton, Ritchie, Mauricio Alexander and the college liaison to Ellington Leader and teaches rate is 98 percent. “In an and Alexis Marie Caballero. Frank Hunter Hicks, Megan Rivera, Octavio Alexander Clear Horizons ECHS. “It dance at the Royal Academy early college high school Kevin Ruiz Caballero, Jagdeo, Greissy Carolina Jer- Rodriguez, Fernando Rojas, has been a delight to see them of Fine Arts. experience, you’re a full-time Silvia Guadalupe Cabrera, ezano, Amari Brianna La- Jocelyn Rubi Rubio, De evolve in college. They have Dalpe, a computer science college student during your Jennifer Keren Calderon, vergne, Wilson Lee, Karina Andre Imari Russell and found excitement in educa- student and Eagle Scout, senior year - there is no time Stephanie Nicole Campos, Guadalupe Lopez, Tony Ly, Continued on Page 6A tion.” spends his time volunteering Adjusting to the college with his church as a sound Geo. A. Thompson Lion eighth-graders excelled at the Spanish 2 Credit by life straight out of their soph- engineer. As part of their pro- Seniors help seniors improve homes May 28 Exam Test on May 7. These Thompson students have met their foreign lan- omore year of high school gram, the students have also guage requirement for graduation, a huge accomplishment. Pictured are, left took some getting used to. “I interned with major local Pasadena Independent more than 2,000 students Rebuilding Together imately $5,000) to buy these to right, Yuritcy Santibanez, Niza Delvillar, Jovanny Delgado, Paula Valbuena was terrified at first,” said companies and organizations School District high school have the opportunity to give Houston will provide the items, send donations to: and Loana Solis. Not pictured are Orlando Bustos and Gabriel Martinez. Fryberger. “My mom encour- like Lockheed Martin, the seniors will be scraping and back to the community in building materials and paint. Jayne McFarland at the Photo submitted aged me to sign up for it, and Bay Area Houston Ballet & painting to help seniors (citi- which they have grown up. The district must provide the L.P. Card Career & Technical I’m so glad I did. The adjust- Theatre, and Big Brothers zens, that is) improve their This will be the largest manpower, paint brushes, Center, 4320 Crenshaw, ment was smooth, and the Big Sisters. homes. Rebuilding Together project scrapers, etc. Pasadena, TX 77504. college courses were much “Throughout their time On May 28, the Pasadena ever conducted. Those who would like to Checks submitted should better than high school for here, we have kept an eye on Independent School District, It speaks highly of PISD be a part of the day by mak- be made payable to the me. All of the classroom busy their high school require- in collaboration with Re- schools, community and stu- ing a financial contribution of Pasadena Independent School work was cut out.” ments, on their associate building Together Houston, a dents. any size (total cost is approx- District. The students also blended degree courses and the nonprofit organization, will It’s the RIGHT time! in with the San Jacinto schools they intend to trans- host the first annual Seniors College student population, fer to,” Campbell said. “The Helping Seniors Volunteerism said Dalpe, even though each college professors were told Day. 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Cinco de Mayo, were celebrated at the May 5 times per year, but we try to keep up with laws South Belt- Ellington SCHOOL DAZE meeting. that affect us, especially when the Legislature Chamber The following personnel and staff members Jesse Saavedra was named Boys’ Soccer is in session. of the Pasadena Independent School District Coach of the Year recently. Coach Mullen PARSE members took a great trip on April celebrate birthdays May 14 through May 20. received the honor for Girls’ Soccer. Manny 30. They visited the Houston TRANSTAR Atkinson Elementary Moreno was named Tennis Coach of the headquarters on Washington Avenue. It JSC Federal Credit Union Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to Year. is quite interesting, and looks like NASA’s Melissa Gutierrez May 15. On May 19, Irma Dobie’s girls’ tennis team earned the dis- Mission Control. There is a great Web site to START SMART THIS SPRING Garza celebrates a birthday. trict championship. 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Carol Barber Uran, current president of Frazier Elementary For those who don’t drive by Dobie or the PARSE, shared the good news that her Blow out the birthday candles for Connie area regularly, there’s been a new addition to San Diego-based granddaughter, after being Groves May 16. Susan Blue enjoys a birth- the landscape. Sagemont Church has con- accepted by five different colleges, will attend day May 18. Celebrating a birthday May 20 is structed a 170-foot cross on the church prop- TCU next fall. Another victory for the Texan Enjoy These Benefits: Heather Parr. erty near the Sam Houston Parkway. It’s quite side of the family.  Free Checking Accounts Jessup Elementary striking, especially when seen at night. Senior Rose Marie White Walton is doing well  Savings/Investment Accounts Diana Pooley-Jacques is sent birthday Pastor Dr. John D. Morgan says its purpose after knee surgery, but is not looking forward  Money Market Accounts, IRAs greetings on May 18. A birthday is enjoyed by is to positively inspire passing drivers. The to the surgery on the other knee.  Free Online Banking & Bill Pay Maria Garza May 19. cross is clearly visible from the second floor Jon Rascoe has done it again – another  32,000 Surcharge Free ATMs Stuchbery Elementary of Dobie. fishing trip – flyfishing for bonefish in the  Special Club Accounts  Mortgage Loans www.jscfcu.org Blow out the birthday candles for Shirley James Hulme is glad to report that repairs Bahamas.  24/7 Account Access 281.488.7070 800.940.0708 Young May 17. on his Sea Isle beach house in Galveston are HOME RUN CORNER We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws. Morris Middle School nearing completion. He also shared the good Congratulations are sent to Tyson Thomp- 15 BAY AREA BRANCH LOCATIONS Marissa Krustchinsky, fourth-grade honor stu- The day for a birthday party for Kimberly news of his Marine son’s safe return from his son of the SBHLL Major Padres for hitting dent at Moore Elementary, placed platinum in Arrant is May 18. On May 20, a birthday greet- second deployment to Iraq. his first home run on May 4. Tyson’s parents, *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates can range from 8.75% APR to 15.75% APR, based upon credit qualifications. Please refer to the Credit Disclosures section on the JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Application for complete details. For the Show Stoppers Regional Dance Competition ing is sent to Karen Green. Carl Shaulis, Phyllis’ husband, recently Chris and Traci Thompson, sister Jocelyn current information, please see a Credit Union employee at any branch location, call us at 281.488.7070 or write Beverly Hills Intermediate underwent surgery for carpal tunnel problems. and grandparents Danny and Debbie Sales to JSC Federal Credit Union, P.O. 58346 Houston, Texas 77258. These credit terms are accurate as of 04/03/20068 held recently. In July, she will move on to the All rates and credit terms are subject to change without notice. Show Stoppers National Competition where she Veronica Bernabe has a birthday May 17. Carl and Phyllis also visited with some Ohio are very proud of him. will compete against children all over the coun- Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to snowbird pals in Florida. Congratulations are sent to Wayne Lomi- try. Krustchinsky has been dancing since she Daniel Jacobs May 19. Amy Ashby turns 83 years young this nac Jr. for hitting a home run in Tuesday’s Thompson Intermediate month. Chris Pavalko will reach 85. Both are (May 5) game from mom Stephanie, dad was 3 years old and attends classes at Dance Blow out the birthday candles for Sandy going strong! Wayne and the Minor Rangers. They send Private School & Child Care Productions in Pearland. Castoreno May 14. May 20 is the day for a Janice Hassinger, retired math teacher, their love and are so proud! birthday cake for Cherrise Lindsley. recently broke some bones and had moved LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Sunshine Children’s Dobie High from her BellaVita home for more medical E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- On May 14, happy birthday wishes are sent care. It is hoped the move is temporary. gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead World Academy Preparation the key to Carolyn McCain. Leisha Fong and Isidra For those who are not yet PARSE mem- er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items Now Enrolling for Fall 2009-2010 Martinez share a birthday May 16. bers, it’s our best method of reaching our must be submitted by Friday noon for the next DOBIE TRAILMIXER NEWS state legislators. Educators need to stick week’s publication. Preschool-4th Grade to GMAT success Abeka Curriculum Having a good under- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Low Student to Teacher Ratio standing of what to expect on UH-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Child Care Starting at Ages 2 1/2 the GMAT can lead to strong Area Blvd. Dr. Eddie Weller elected vice president of SSSA scores and the business The cost for the class is Before and After School Pickup western Social Sciences a member of the association director of exhibits and Caldwell Awards, in which school of choice. University $349 per participant and from Pasadena School District of Houston-Clear Lake’s includes course materials, the Association, the first com- as a graduate student when publisher relations, and as Megan Burns of Pearland Center for Advanced Man- Princeton Review’s Cracking munity college faculty he presented his first paper chairman of budget and took home first prize and 1/2 off Registration Fee with this Ad agement Programs will offer the GMAT, and access to member to be elected as an in 1985. financial policies. Amelia Giles of El Lago a three-Saturday program ETS practice software. officer of the oldest social Throughout the years, he Weller has also led his won third prize for their Enroll Today! that provides attendees with Registration is available science association in the has played an active role in students to earn such presti- papers submitted to the GMAT test-taking strategies online at http://www.uhcl. United States. the association as president gious recognitions as the Texas State Historical 11410 Hall Rd. 281-481-3630 and techniques. edu/camp or by calling the “It was a surprise to be of the history affiliate, 2009 C.M. and Cora Association. Review course for the Center for Advanced Man- nominated for this position “As a dedicated scholar GMAT is scheduled for May agement Programs at 281- and a real honor to be elect- and teacher, Dr. Weller is 16 and 30, as well as June 6, 283-3133. ed,” said Weller, who will AARP Chapter 199 most deserving of this 9 years in South Belt area! move into the office of honor,” said Dr. Kathryn association president for Roosa, academic dean at 2011-2012 as part of his to meet May 15 San Jacinto College South. Thank you, five-year commitment. “San Jacinto College South South Belt! Best Friends The association is an um- AARP Chapter 199 will Lifestyle, will be featured. is extremely proud of his brella organization for seven meet Friday, May 15, at 10 The public is welcome to accomplishments and academic and professional a.m. at the Bay Area Com- attend this free program. applauds his commitment Boutique affiliate associations that munity Center, 5002 E. Refreshments will be to his students and his Beginning June 1st! Longtime history profes- include history, economics, NASA Parkway in Seabrook. served. field.” Pets need Love- sor, Dr. Eddie Weller of San political science, sociology, This month, a nutrition For information, call For more information we will be closed on Bring yours in Jacinto College South, will international studies, wom- program presented by the 281-326-2955 or e-mail about San Jacinto College, serve as the 2009-2010 vice en’s and gender studies, and Mainland Medical Center: Carol at cleder@hotmail. call 281-998-6150 or visit- Mondays. for some president of the South- social work. Weller became Nutrition for a Healthy com. www.sanjac.edu. special TLC. Open Tuesday - Saturday for our Same Location 24 Years great Italian food! Hughes at Beltway 8 Remember When 30 years ago (1979) way to Dallas. The owner from the cable company rep- erendum than in the previous and was eventually spotted at II Brothers 281-484-9655 Norma Dickey, the eighth- was charged with a Class C resentatives making unau- one altogether. the bottom of the pool. The Winner of grade reading teacher at misdemeanor and fi ned $200. thorized use of water from In the Pasadena Indepen- boy was taken to Memorial Pasta Beverly Hills Intermediate Regents of San Jacinto the fi re hydrants (fl ush valves) dent School District election, Hermann Southeast Hospi- 12123 Sabo Rd. Marvin Zindler School, was named Teacher College named Alexander while the cable company was Vickie Morgan held on to her tal, where he was later pro- Blue Ribbon Award of the Year for the intermedi- Shepko the dean of the eve- doing maintenance work on Position 7 seat on the board nounced dead. 281-922-1044 Advanced Ticketing at amctheatres.com or 1 (888) AMC-4FUN ate level in the Pasadena In- ning division at the South lines throughout the South of trustees, easily defeating dependent School District. campus. Belt area. challenger Randy Clay Smith. A.M.Cinema - All seats $5, Digital 3D $8, IMAX $9, before noon on Fri., Sat., Sun., & holiday periods - denoted by ( ) The utility district board 20 years ago (1989) 5 years ago (2004) Morgan received 1029 votes AMC Select - Special films for select tastes. for the subdivisions of Sage- Pasadena ISD students Houston City Council- to Smith’s 322. This was the GULF POINTE 30 glen and Woodmeadow (MUD ranked above the Texas aver- members Addie Wiseman fi rst time that more people I-45 South & Beltway 8 13) was asked to provide age for the 1988 Scholastic and Shelley Sekula-Gibbs voted in a San Jac election O STAR TREK: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG13)  sewer and water facilities for Aptitude Test, but failed to appeared at a town hall meet- than in a concurrent, contest- 12:25, 3:45, 7:05, 10:25 a proposed apartment complex. match the national average. ing at The Gardens to urge ed PISD board election. Ad- DIGITAL 3D 25 years ago (1984) Clear Creek ISD students support for Proposition One ditionally, more people voted MONSTERS VS. ALIENS 3D (PG) (11:10 @ $8), 1:30, 3:55, 6:35 Eastridge Terrace resi- scored past the national aver- which was to be decided in a in this election at the San Ja- dents called the authorities to age. special citywide election. The cinto College South campus DIGITAL PRESENTATION report a 400-pound Bengal A former truck driver for proposition would authorize than at the Central campus – STAR TREK (PG13)  9:05 PM, 12:25 AM tiger in a fenced-in yard on JOC Oil, who said he took the city to opt out of a Texas another fi rst. ANGELS & DEMONS (PG13)  (10:05, 10:45, 11:25 @ $5), 12:05, 12:45, 1:25, 2:05, 2:45, 3:25, 4:05, 4:45, 5:25, 6:05, 6:45, 7:25, 8:05, 8:45, 9:25, 10:05, 10:45, 11:25, Caffrey. The owner of the part in alleged off-site dump- constitutional amendment In the Clear Brook City 12:05, 12:45 tiger, which was impounded, ing of toxic waste, changed that would force cities to Municipal Utility District NEXT DAY AIR (R)  (10:20, 11:20 @ $5), 12:35, 2:00, 3:00, 4:40, 5:35, 7:20, 8:00, 9:20, 10:30, 11:35, 12:50 was visiting a friend on the his story about where the adopt pension obligations election, Chuck Tylka eas- STAR TREK (PG13)  (10:25, 11:05 @ $5), 1:05, 1:45, 2:25, 4:25, 5:05, 5:45, dumping occurred. regardless of impact on the ily defeated incumbent Bill 7:45, 8:25, 9:05, 11:05, 11:45, 12:25 15 years ago (1994) defi cit. Jones for the Position 1 seat STAR TREK (PG13) JF (11:45 @ $5), 3:05, 6:25, 9:45, 12:55 Like seeing BATTLE FOR TERRA (PG) (10:40 @ $5), 1:10, 3:40, 5:50 A 15-year-old Sageglen Candidates Chris Brooks on the board of directors. Tyl- 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES resident was arrested at Clear and Vickie Morgan responded ka received 78 votes to Jones’ GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST (PG13) (10:30, 11:50 @ $5), 12:55, 2:20, 3:20, 4:50, 5:40, 7:35, 8:10, 9:55, 10:35, 12:35 your child’s name Brook High School in con- to questions from the Leader 35. In the race for a position X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (PG13) (10:15, 11:15 @ $5), 12:15, 1:15, nection with the murder of a regarding the upcoming Pas- on the Sagemeadow Munici- 2:15, 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 11:55, 12:55 67-year-old female and the adena Independent School pal Utility District board of FIGHTING (PG13) (10:50 @ $5), 12:10, 1:50, 2:55, 4:35, 5:55, 7:10, 8:35, 9:40, 10:55, 12:10 in the shooting of her niece, 56, in District election. directors, challenger Dean OBSESSED (PG13) (10:55, 11:55 @ $5), 1:55, 2:50, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, 9:35, an apparently random rob- Two suspects were con- Baier was unsuccessful in his 11:00, 12:15 THE SOLOIST (PG13) (10:35 @ $5), 1:40, 4:55, 7:55, 10:50 Leader? bery at their home. victed after an investiga- attempt to unseat incumbents EARTH (G) (10:00 @ $5), 12:40, 3:30, 6:10, 8:20, 10:40 A long-sought-after school tion regarding checks stolen David Dittmar and Glenn 17 AGAIN (PG13) (11:40 @ $5), 2:35, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50, 12:20 zone on Fuqua was posted from South Belt residents’ Williams. 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Key hits and a dominat- And the circumstances are Qualifi ers for the Region Among the Clear Brook At this point in the sea- Game must be completed by May 19 ing pitching performance much more crucial. III meet will now converge boys, Regdric Malveaux son, both coaches and ath- See www.southbeltleader.com for up-to-date details from three players lifted “Back then, both teams on Turner Stadium in Hum- will be in the long jump and letes point to the idea of Dobie into the area round were playing in their third ble May 15-16. triple jump competitions. making the fi nals at region- of the varsity softball play- tournaments in a three-week The top two fi nishers in Javis Roberts also has als. offs. period, and our players were each event will advance to high hopes in the 100- and Twenty-four entries in State baseball playoffs Clear Brook’s season, exhausted,” Rackley said. the state meet, which is set 300-meter hurdles. each event will be pared to however, is done after the “Having played maybe to be held June 5-6 at Mike Over the past several sea- eight during preliminary Area round locals failed to score de- 18 games in that time frame, A Myers Stadium in Aus- sons, Clear Brook has qual- competitions. From there, spite having several prom- both coaches were basically tin. ifi ed athletes for the state the race to the state meet is Dobie/Channelview vs. F.B. Austin/Alvin ising chances. trying to rest some of the Because of fears as- meet. Sprinter Erica Alex- on beginning with eight en- sociated with the possible ander made her way to four trants in the fi nals. spread of swine fl u in the Brook/Dulles vs. Baytown Sterling/Pearland Bidistrict softball playoffs state, University Interscho- (One game series) Dobie vs. Clements lastic League offi cials back Region III track and fi eld on April 29 cancelled all re- Game must be completed by May 19 (Best of three series) gional meets. Friday & Saturday, May 15-16, See www.southbeltleader.com for up-to-date details Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m., Alvin High School Now, everything is back Friday, May 15, 7 p.m., Alvin High School on, albeit a bit behind Turner Stadium, Humble schedule. Leader to inform fans *Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m., Alvin High School Because of the lack *To be played if necessary of competition in recent During the high school halted play for two weeks. weeks, all of the competi- Raise Your Credit Score Now! softball and baseball play- Subsequently, the University JFD gets 23-5A champ kids. On top of that, JoJo tors are liable to be affect- Ask Me How? offs, the Leader will deliver Interscholastic League has ed. However, it will still be Dobie has advanced wasn’t pitching for us, and Derrick Hopes up-to-date scheduling infor- had to tighten the schedule. to take on District 23-5A Tessa Wells was out of the challenging for all of the WIDE OR (832) 273-6342 mation for games involving The area baseball and re- champion Clements in a lineup. athletes to advance to state. DIE! either Clear Brook or Dobie gional quarterfi nal softball best-of-three series May “Clements had a couple From Clear Brook and www.vrtmg.com/dhopes at www.southbeltleader.com. rounds must be completed 14-16. of injuries, too. So really, Dobie, there are several The postseasons in both by May 19. The Leader will Each of the games will things are so much different hopefuls. sports became compacted have game schedules online be played at Alvin High right now.” The Lady Wolverine girls after the swine fl u concern as soon as they are set. School. The May 14 and For both teams, the swept all three relay titles at the District 24-5A meet. DIXIE DELI May 15 games will begin stakes are high. Dobie has 364A FM 1959 at 7 p.m. A third game, if not made its way to the re- However, Dobie’s girls, (between I-45 & Hwy 3) necessary, will be played gional quarterfi nals since which also qualifi ed all 281-484-3083 DAILY SPECIAL – $4.49 May 16 at 11 a.m. 2004. Clements is in the three relay times, bettered Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Clements and Dobie area round for the fi rst time Brook on the clock in each met earlier this season at a since 2006. event. Each of the teams is tournament in Fort Bend. Given her team’s great looking to reach the fi nal The Lady Longhorns effort against North Shore, eight at regionals, which Mike’s Auto & Diesel scored two runs in the bot- Rackley is confi dent head- Clear Brook junior Emma Napoli blanked Fort would deliver a chance at a Repair & Service tom of the eighth inning ing into the series. Bend Austin for six innings before the Lady Bulldogs state berth. to win 7-6. But as Dobie “Clements has a great pushed across a run in the top of the seventh to steal Dobie boys Sammie Da- Diesel Repair A/C - Heating head coach Robin Rackley team, but so do we,” Rack- a 1-0 win in the bidistrict playoffs May 8 at Dawson vis in the long jump and tri- Auto Repair Eng. Diagnostic pointed out, so much has ley said. “It’s going to be a High School. The loss ended Clear Brook’s season at ple jump along with Chris- Brakes Trans. Repair changed for both teams. Continued on Page 2B 25-10. Photo by Al Carter tian Washington in the triple Front End Oil Change jump are looking forward to Mention This Ad For Special Discount Baseball playoffs 713-947-9440

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Continued from Page 1B Dobie blasts North Shore Shore for fi ve innings Clements. Kristy Gonzalez. Starters Stephanie Gon- tough series between two Entering the playoffs and was able to get some Brook exits playoffs Senior pitcher Jill zalez at shortstop, Erin good teams. At this point in against North Shore, Dobie rest. Freshman Shannon Unlike Dobie, Clear McGinnis, who played a Begle at second base and the season, all of the teams had gone a full two weeks O’Connor pitched the sixth Brook was unable to get its huge role in the team’s suc- Bridgette Begle at third left (16 in Region III) are without playing a live game inning, and sophomore motor started against Fort cess in 2008 and then split base will return along with good. We have to take it one with must-win circumstanc- Alyssa Zarate closed the Bend Austin in the bidistrict time with Napoli this sea- catcher Molly Fichtner and game at a time and one se- es. game. playoffs May 8. son, also exits. Senior Amy Napoli in the circle. ries at a time.” Dobie, which crushed “I was a little nervous The Lady Bulldogs, de- Bransford will also gradu- Michelle Svehla will re- The Dobie/Clements North Shore in the Clear going into the game be- feated by Clear Brook in the ate. turn to anchor the outfi eld winner will face the Pasa- Creek tournament earlier cause we hadn’t played in same round in 2008, gained Head coach Ashley Pil- and two others, Rachael dena Memorial/Clear Creek this season, put the game so long,” Rackley said. “But revenge with a 1-0 win in low will look to replace Urick and Meghan Reyes, winner in the regional quar- away quickly. we came out fast and got the seven innings. the two outfi elders but has will also come back after terfi nal round. North Shore, which fi n- offense going. Austin took the lead in a solid core group coming playing quite a bit this sea- Because of the swine fl u ished fourth in a weak Dis- “On defense, we played the top of the seventh in- back. son. concerns that halted play trict 21-5A alignment, fell catch and made the plays. ning and then held off one for two weeks, the regionals behind 7-0 after one inning. JoJo, Shannon and Alyssa last Clear Brook rally to quarterfi nal round allows Chelsea D’Ambrosio did all pitched well, throwing take the win. for one-game playoffs only. quite a bit of damage for strikes. Really, I don’t think Clear Brook out-hit Aus- Sagemont-Beverly Hills Softball teams must the Lady Longhorns, crush- we could have expected tin 6-5 but could not push complete the regional quar- ing three doubles. Christina much more as coaches. It across a run. Little League Standings terfi nal round by May 19. Diaz was 3 for 3, and the was a good win.” The Lady Wolverines Visit www.southbelt timely hits came when they As one of 16 teams re- had the bases loaded with Junior/Senior Division leader.com for up-to-date were needed. maining in the mix for the one out in an inning but did Team W L T information beginning the Starting pitcher JoJo regional crown, Dobie is set not score. In the seventh, the evening of May 17. Krienitz shut down North to take its chances against locals placed the potential Braves 11 2 0 tying run at second base but Lady Longhorn seniors could not get the run home. Astros 10 2 1 JoJo Krienitz and Chel- Thus a disappointing Sports news, notes sea D’Ambrosio came loss felled the District 24- Red Sox 9 5 0 up big in the team’s 9-0 5A champions. Yankees 5 6 3 Dobie Mickey Mantle tryouts bidistrict win over North Clear Brook, which won Shore May 8. Krienitz the 24-5A crown at 12-2, Rangers 2 11 1 Incoming freshmen who are aiming to play in the earned the win, pitch- fi nished the season 25-10 Dobie High School baseball program are invited to take ing fi ve shutout innings. overall. Cardinals 1 12 1 part in Mickey Mantle baseball tryouts Wednesday, D’Ambrosio doubled The team will now lose May 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the school fi eld. Eligible stu- three times, going three seniors Mary Aubin at fi rst dents should not have been involved in any alternative for four at the plate. base as well as outfi eld- Major Division or disciplinary programs during the current school year Photo by John Bechtle ers Brandy Gonzalez and Team W L T and must currently be academically eligible to compete in athletics. Astros 13 1 1 6-U Stingers Youth swimming lessons Tigers 11 3 1 Staff members of the Sageglen pool will offer swim- win again, Red Sox 10 5 1 ming lessons during two morning sessions. Available dates include June 9 to June 19, June 23 to July 3 and beating Yankees 9 7 0 July 7 to July 17. For more information or to register, Rangers 8 7 0 call 281-660-6669. champions Indians 7 8 1 Brook strength/conditioning The 6-under South Belt Pirates 7 9 0 Athletes in any of the Clear Brook High School boys’ Stingers competed at or girls’ athletic programs are invited to take part in the the Pearland All-Star Cardinals 6 9 0 tournament, going un- voluntary strength and conditioning program June 15 Braves 4 11 0 to July 23 Mondays through Thursdays. Students enter- defeated to take fi rst ing the ninth through 12th grades as of the 2009-2010 place. The Stingers, Padres 0 15 0 school year are eligible to attend. The fi rst session is representing the South 7:10 to 8:50 a.m., and the second session will run from Belt Girls Softball Asso- 9 to 10:40 a.m. All incoming freshmen who choose to ciation, played the 2008 Minor Division 6-under state champion participate are required to attend the second session. Pearland Power in the Team W L T Cost of the program is $60. For more information, call title game and came coach Brian Broussard at 281-284-2161 or direct e-mail away with a 17-10 vic- Rangers 12 2 0 to [email protected]. tory. Members of the Tigers 11 2 0 team are, left to right, Dobie strength/conditioning (front row) Alaina Cor- Cardinals 11 3 0 Athletes in any of the Dobie High School boys’ or tez, Lexie Manriquez, girls’ athletic programs are invited to take part in the Alliyah Barajas, Josee Red Sox 8 5 0 voluntary strength and conditioning program June 8 to Rivas, (middle row) Sophia Colemenares, Indians 8 7 0 July 23. Students entering the ninth through 12th grades Camryn Wincher, Syd- Braves 6 9 0 as of the 2009-2010 school year are eligible to attend. ney Franco, Mckenzie The fi rst session is 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and the second Ermis, Samantha Ortiz, Pirates 5 8 0 session will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost of the (back row) coaches Da- program is $50. Students will be required to pay the vid Cortez, Les Wincher Astros 1 12 0 funds just prior to the start of the sessions on June 8. and Cheryl Franco. Submitted photo Yankees 0 14 0 JFD baseball to nominate The Dobie Diamond Club will host a meeting Wednes- PeeWee Division day, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the athletic media room. At that time, those present will have the opportunity to nomi- Team W L T nate board members for the 2010 season. Those who Baseball playoffs: Dobie, Clear Brook in mix Indians 13 1 0 cannot attend the meeting but would like to nominate Continued from Page 1B Despite his team’s recent Brook hot at good time “Lately, we seem to be a Dulles this season, but the someone may direct an e-mail to Julie Kutra at jkutra@ will start the opening game struggles, Roy Grant is con- With underclassmen lit- really solid baseball team,” Vikings survived a tough Rangers 10 2 1 sbcglobal.net or call 281-236-7719. against Channelview, ac- fi dent the Longhorns will tering his roster, Ferrell cor- Ferrell said. race in 23-5A to win. Tigers 9 4 1 cording to Dobie head play well against Channel- rectly predicted prior to the “We’ve been getting With so many young coach Roy Grant. view. season that his Wolverines good pitching and defense. players involved, perhaps Yankees 9 6 0 Daniel Sawyer, also a “I think our guys will might start slow but fi nish Our seniors like D.J. Julks, Clear Brook’s best play is senior, will open on the defi nitely respond,” he said. fast. He was right. Alex Kuhn and Lane Berry next season and beyond. Padres 6 7 0 mound in the second game “Priest and Sawyer defi - The blowout wins over have played really well in But the Wolverines want Sports Calendar at Maguire Field. nitely want to keep playing. Clear Springs and Alvin district, and we have also to win now. With the play- Pirates 6 5 3 Should a third and decid- They are seniors who want were enough to lift the team gotten solid pitching from offs on the way, this young Astros 4 8 0 SOFTBALL ing game be necessary May to win a playoff series. Our into the fourth seed for the Colton Cromer as well.” team has a chance to turn 16, Grant said the Long- guys will be ready.” playoffs. Clear Brook has not seen some heads. Braves 3 9 1 Thursday, May 14 horns will use all arms on Dobie vs. Clements, Alvin, 7:00 deck. Red Sox 3 10 1 Sam Grant, who pitched (area round playoff game) District 24-5A Standings District 22-5A Standings fi ve innings in the Long- Cardinals 1 12 1 horns’ 4-0 loss to Pearland Varsity Baseball – Final Varsity Baseball – Final Friday, May 15 May 12, may not be avail- Machine Pitch Division able. (As of May 13) (As of May 13) Dobie vs. Clements, Alvin, 7:00 Junior Sports Beynaerts, Team W L T (area round playoff game) senior Aris Adame and oth- Team W L Team W L ers will be considered. La Porte 13 1 Tigers 11 0 0 Grant said the Channel- Brazoswood 13 1 Saturday, May 16 view coaching staff wanted Alvin 11 3 Pearland 10 4 Padres 10 2 0 Dobie vs. Clements, Alvin, 11:00 to play one game, but he Clear Creek 10 4 Deer Park 8 6 Pirates 9 3 0 (area round playoff game if necessary) opted for a best-of-three se- ries and won the coin fl ip. Clear Brook 8 6 Dobie 8 6 Red Sox 5 6 1 Although Dobie defeat- BASEBALL ed Channelview during the Clear Lake 7 7 Sam Rayburn 7 7 Yankees 4 7 0 Thursday, May 14 Pasadena ISD tournament South Houston 5 9 in March, Grant believes the Galveston Ball 5 9 Braves 2 10 0 Dobie at Channelview, 6:00 better team wins the major- Clear Springs 2 12 Memorial 4 10 Rangers 2 8 2 (bidistrict round playoff game) ity of best-of-three series. Pasadena 0 14 He also wants both the Dickinson 0 14 Astros 2 9 1 Clear Brook hosts Dulles, 7:30 veterans and younger play- (bidistrict round playoff game) ers to savor the experience. Late slide hurts T-Ball Division In post swine fl u action, Friday, May 15 the Longhorns fell to fourth South Belt Youth Soccer Club Team W L T Dobie hosts Channelview, Maguire, 7:00 place after going 1-2. The Rangers 9 2 0 (bidistrict round playoff game) team was run-ruled May 8 by Sam Rayburn 12-2 but It’s time for FALL Soccer Registration! Reds 9 3 0 Clear Brook at Dulles, 7:30 then came back to bury Pas- Registration for Boys and Girls ages 4 to 18 years old is being held on: (bidistrict round playoff game) adena 14-0 May 9. Giants 8 2 0 The Pearland/Dobie con- Saturday, May 23rd at the Sagemeadow MUD Bldg. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brewers 8 3 0 test was big for both teams. New players registering must bring original and copy of birth certificate at time of registration. Saturday, May 16 The winning team would For additional information and online registration, go to www.southbeltsoccer.org Dodgers 8 4 0 Dobie at Channelview, noon, earn second place, while the loser would fall to third SBYSC is a non-profit, all volunteer organization run by parents for the kids. (bidistrict round playoff game if necessary) Cardinals 7 4 0 place or worse. FREE Registration for any player who brings in a team sponsor Clear Brook hosts Dulles, 1:00 Sam Grant pitched well Padres 6 6 0 (bidistrict round playoff game if necessary) for the Longhorns, but Pear- Registration fees are as follows: land senior Kevin Miller Yankees 5 5 1 was better. Ages as of 7/31/2009 Fees Online TRACK AND FIELD Miller committed three Red Sox 5 6 0 Friday, May 15 errors from his shortstop U5-U8 (4,5,6,7) $85 $80 Braves 4 6 1 position when the Long- Dobie at Region III meet, Humble, 3:00 horns blew out the Oilers BELTWAY 8 Tigers 4 7 0 U9 & U10 $95 $90 B L B I Clear Brook at Region III meet, Humble, 3:00 in the fi rst round of district A E -4 C A 5 KHA M play. E Astros 2 6 1 U11 & Older $115 $110 L RD. R HAL This time, Miller’s per- WK S Saturday, May 16 UGHE Indians 1 10 1 formance was much clean- Late fee of $10 will be assessed after July 1st, 2009. H Dobie at Region III meet, Humble, 3:00 er. He went the distance, al- Pirates 0 12 0 Clear Brook at Region III meet, Humble, 3:00 lowing fi ve hits and striking out 12. THE SAGEMEADOW MUD BUILDING IS LOCATED AT: 10755 HALL RD. Thursday, May 14, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 San Jacinto volleyball signs Moreno Faculty/student tennis tourney a hit at Dobie Holly Moreno, a 2007 San Jacinto College head The annual Dobie High year’s fi rst-round matches graduate of Pearland High coach Sharon Nelson. School faculty/student ten- in the advanced division Dobie faculty/student tennis School, has joined the San “She is extremely com- nis tournament delivered were the best we have had,” Jacinto College volleyball petitive and trains with the perfect seal to end the Moreno said. program. drive and purpose. We 2008-2009 netters’ season. “We also had a great Advanced – Burnt Orange & White Division The sophomore-to-be look to her to add a great Dubbed the Post TAKS turnout among the non-par- Bradley Nguyen/Nirali Desai, fi rst place transferred from St. Mary’s deal to our team.” Faculty/Student Tennis ticipating teachers and staff Paul Kelly/Shohreh Abedinzadeh, second place University in San Antonio, Moreno was a three- Tournament in celebration members. It was the biggest Jordan Evans/Tiffany Duong, third place where she played in 15 time all-district player at of the students’ completion crowd we have ever had.” Ronnie Thomas/Kaitlin Pham, fourth place matches as a freshman. Pearland High School, of the Texas Assessment of Instructor Bradley Nguy- Donna Branch/Brian Tran, fi rst place in consolation While at St. Mary’s, where she also earned Knowledge and Skills seg- en and Dobie girls’ player Luis Garza/Sholeh Abedinzadeh, second place in consolation Moreno enjoyed the unique all-state honors for head ments, the event brought Nirali Desai won the ad- experience of playing on coach John Turner. tons of smiles. vanced division title. Intermediate – White Division the same court with her sis- As a senior, Moreno Longhorns’ head coach In the intermediate div- Curtis Brown/Jisha Jose, fi rst place ter, Sarah Moreno, who was earned fi rst-team all-dis- Manuel Moreno Jr. was sion, teacher Curtis Brown My Kim Huynh/Huy Nguyen, second place a senior. trict, academic all-district, able to form more than 25 and his partner, Lady Long- Leisha Fong/Philip Cao, third place A 6-foot middle blocker, academic all-state and all- doubles teams thanks to a horns’ player Jisha Jose, Wendy Gilbreath/Ryan Calp, fourth place Moreno averaged 1.89 kills, tournament honors at two great turnout of instructors. won the fi nal in a tiebreak- James Stevens/Tina Lee, fi rst place in consolation 0.78 digs and 0.35 blocks tournaments. Moreno then did his best er. Keely Davison/Peter Hoang, second place in consolation per game. She helped lead Pear- to correctly place the teams Instructor Erin Kramer She reached double fi g- land to a bidistrict cham- in the beginners, intermedi- and Dobie student player Beginner – Burnt Orange Division ure kills once, against Texas pionship in 2006 and to ate or advanced divisions Jonathan Taylor won the Erin Kramer/Jonathan Taylor, fi rst place A&M-International, with the regional quarterfi nals based on the level of experi- beginner division. Jason Roth/Selene Cisneros, second place 13. in 2004. ence shown by the teachers. “Thanks to everyone, Emily Adair/Martin Zuber, third place Moreno’s season-high Off the court, Moreno In the end, Moreno was both participants and sup- Leslie Rustin/Johnathan Tran, fourth place of four blocks came against earned the Principal’s both impressed and thank- porters for coming out to Tracy Whatley/Jimmy Ly, fi rst place in consolation Texas-Permian Basin in the Award, was a member of ful. “This event was another enjoy it,” Moreno said. “Ev- Azar Gaminian/Alex Gary, second place in consolation season fi nale. the honor roll, the Spanish huge success and the best eryone helped make it a lot Teachers are listed fi rst in results “Holly adds maturity and honor roll and the Science we have had to date. This of fun.” strength to our sophomore Honor Society. class next season,” said In its fourth straight trip to the National Junior Col- Holly Moreno, a 2007 lege Athletic Association graduate of Pearland tournament last fall, San High School, has re- Jacinto fi nished the season turned to the area after fi fth in the nation with a re- signing a letter of intent cord of 33-3. with San Jacinto Col- The fi nish was the best lege. Moreno played her ever under Nelson, who freshman season at St. will be in her eighth season Mary’s University in this fall. San Antonio, where she For Moreno, it’s a teamed with her sister, great opportunity to re- Sarah Moreno. turn home and play for a Photo by Jeff Huehn nationally ranked team.

At right, Dobie teacher Curtis Brown (at left in photo) celebrates with teammate and student Jisha Jose after a winning point in the intermediate doubles fi nal. Brown and Jose won the match 5-1 in a tiebreaker. Above, teammates My Kim Nguyen (left) a Dobie teacher, and student Huy Nguyen high-fi ve after hitting a winner in the intermediate division fi nal. Photos by John Bechtle Gator baseball sweeps regional, headed to world series With a 15-3 win over Freshman pitcher Sean title run, visit www.jucogj. Texarkana Tuesday night in Nolin got the win after com. the Region XIV champion- pitching seven innings, al- Five homers lift SJC ship game, San Jacinto Col- lowing two runs on six hits, Consecutive home runs lege baseball is headed back while striking out six. by Vidaurri, Shines and to the National Junior Col- San Jac jumped out to an Burnaman in the fi rst inning Five San Jacinto College volleyball players have signed tournament appearance in 2008. The signees are, left lege Athletic Association early 4-1 lead after two in- were enough to get San Ja- letters of intent to continue their education and playing to right, Zuzana Cizova, Monica Hamel, Shaundalyn World Series, May 23-30 in nings before exploding for cinto past Texarkana 8-5 in careers at four-year colleges this fall. Each player had a Taylor, Julia Teixeira and Bruna Rocha. Grand Junction, Colo. seven in the third to help a winner’s bracket game. hand in getting the Ravens to a fourth straight national Photo by Amanda Booren, SJC marketing The return trip to the se- seal the championship. Hawkins and Gregg Al- ries is the sixth in the last The Gators went on to cazar went deep later in the eight years for San Jacinto add two more runs in the game as the Gators rolled to Five SJC volleyball players get scholarships (43-9) and the 20th in the fourth and one each in the the win. San Jacinto College soph- was the Region XIV confer- Shores, Fla. She was third on just one season with San program’s history. It also seventh and ninth. Texar- David Rollins pitched omore volleyball players ence player of the year, will the squad in kills per game Jac. marks the sixth time head kana’s three runs came in seven innings for the win, Zuzana Cizova, Shaundalyn attend Cal State – Los Ange- with 4.11 and averaged 0.43 The middle blocker led coach Tom Arrington has the fi rst, seventh and eighth and Tommy Collier earned Taylor, Julia Teixeira and les. The outside hitter aver- blocks per game. the squad in blocks per game taken a team to the national innings. the save. Bruna Rocha, and fresh- aged 4.36 kills per game and Rocha, an outside hitter, with a 0.68 per game aver- tournament. Deric Hawkins, Ryan With the win, the Gators man Monica Hamel, have 4.13 digs per game for SJC. will play next season at Saint age. The Gators won four- Burnaman and Devin Shines moved within one win of a all signed letters of intent to Taylor has signed to play Leo University in Saint Leo, “We commend these straight games at regionals each had three hits in the national tournament berth. continue their education and with Morgan State Univer- Fla. She averaged 4.28 kills young ladies for their dedi- to earn a spot in the national game, each knocking in a Cowan cruises volleyball careers at four- sity in Baltimore. She aver- per game last season, good cation in the classroom and tournament. San Jacinto run. Steven Vidaurri drove Following up Collier’s year institutions. aged 0.67 kills per game and for seventh in the nation and for overcoming many adver- dominated the conference in three runs on two hits. performance in the tourna- All fi ve will attend Na- 0.36 blocks per game as a second on the squad. sities en route to success, as tournament, defeating An- San Jacinto will play in ment opener, Jake Cowan tional Collegiate Athletic middle blocker. The all-conference selec- well as their commitment to gelina College 6-2, Panola Game 7 of the national tour- blanked Panola 6-0 on a Association Division II Teixeira was a two-time tion also averaged 3.71 digs hard work, team dynamics 6-0 and Texarkana 8-5 and nament Sunday, May 24, at one-hitter. schools. all-conference selection for per game. and leadership in their par- 15-3. 7:30 p.m. The Ponies entered the Cizova, who fi nished San Jacinto College and will Hamel signed to play at ticipation in our volleyball In the title win, the Ga- San Jacinto College right-hander Jake Cowan threw a For a complete tourna- game as the co-top seed 2008 ranked fi fth in the na- take her talents to the court Tarleton State University in program,” said San Jac Head tors scored 15 runs on 19 one-hitter against Panola, leading the Gators to a 6-0 ment bracket and to follow from the East, but Cowan tion in kills per game and at Barry University in Miami Stephenville, Texas, after Coach Sharon Nelson. hits. win. The Gators went on to win the Region XIV event. San Jac through its national Continued on Page 6B CALENDAR HELP WANTED THURSDAY, MAY 14 noon at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa 5 p.m. 7 a.m. Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, Armed Forces Day Military Ball – The Armed Forces COASTAL MEDICAL GROUP AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday healing and recovery for people who grew up in alco- Day Military Ball will be held Saturday, May 16, at the through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United holic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call Hyatt Regency Hotel, Downtown Houston, 3rd Floor WANTED Internal Medicine Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 281-286-1431. Imperial Ballroom, 1200 Louisiana Street. A social will Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just SATURDAY, MAY 16 begin at 5 p.m. with the ceremony at 6 p.m. and din- drop in. 6 p.m. ner at 7 p.m. Guest speakers will be Mayor Bill White, Seeking: Medical Biller/ Coding 9:30 a.m. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Congressman Paul Olson and Coast Guard Rear HVAC Experienced/ Service Tech NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. Refreshments Admiral Joel Whitehead. Must have own tools Reliable, motivated with min. 1 yr. second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman 6 p.m. Lighthouse Fellowship of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in at 281-554-5675 or George Wieland at 281-286-5682, Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the League City. The public is welcome and encouraged to or visit www.frontiersquares.com. IHOP on Fuqua from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the & be certified. Experience required. bring others to the interdenominational meeting. SUNDAY, MAY 17 game or want to learn to play are invited to join. For Noon more information, call 281-488-2923. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost Full time and benefi ts. p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field Fax Resume: 281-412-7737 a loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s in the Civil Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, Day, Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First call 281-487-8787. leave a message for more information. United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” Fax resume to St. Luke’s Catholic Church – Free tutoring for all ages 8 p.m. meets every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear is available Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA NOW HIRING Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. Education Building at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, meetings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or other Early Childhood Teachers 11011 Hall Road. For information, call 281-484-1397 or 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. loved one are invited to participate. For information, Experience Preferred. e-mail [email protected]. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For 281-464-8432 call Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at Please email resume and references to: Houston Chapter of Inmate Families Organization information, call 713-204-2481. 281-334-1033. – Meets at the Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose. Call MONDAY, MAY 18 The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. – [email protected] 713-515-3736 for more information. 7 a.m. Meets the third week of each month at the Clear Lake or call Need local news? 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Park Building, 5001 NASA Parkway. Guests welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Designed to promote education and popular interest in 281-481-0314 meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., www.southbeltleader.com Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, the various earth sciences, hobbies dealing with the art for an appointment. and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just of lapidaries and the science of minerals and fossils. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For drop in. TUESDAY, MAY 19 Must pass criminal background test. information, call 713-204-2481. 9 a.m. 7 a.m. FRIDAY, MAY 15 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Ms. Janet’s and speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake 7 a.m. through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Children of the Future AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Bill Cole & Associates is now accepting Serious inquiries only need apply. through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, of services offered. drop in. applications for SCARSDALE LOCATION Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just 10 a.m. 11 a.m. • 3 Yr. Old Teacher, Full-Time Free Walking Classes – for plus size women are held drop in. The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly • Cook 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Sagemont luncheon meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED • Apply in person 12490 Scarsdale Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Let’s move Meetings are held at Bay Oaks Country Club from 11 LIFEGUARDS Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. The together. Registration required. 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Gymnast Gutierrez claims regional title At left, three Lutheran South Academy tennis players Continued from Page 1B my routines and was three put together memorable seasons for the Pioneers. From Academy’s competition for three in the bars, beam left to right, coach Trey Senney joins sophomore Stuart squad, will go against and fl oor, so I knew if I had Kenyon, junior Anthony Ngo and sophomore Denissia perhaps 50 or more in her a solid landing on the vault Gonzalez. Kenyon won the Texas Association of Private age division in search of and didn’t fall, I would have and Parochial Class 4A boys’ singles state title for the the national crown. second year in a row. Ngo qualifi ed for the state tourna- a good score compared to ment for the second year in a row in boys’ singles. Gon- Gutierrez credits a re- the others. It worked out for zalez qualifi ed and played in the state tournament (girls’ cent stretch of consisten- me this time.” singles) for the second year in a row. She reached the cy and a strict mental ap- It may be no coincidence semifi nal round this season at state. proach in the four events that Gutierrez has only re- for her success. cently won her fi rst regional She has also been title. healthy all season after a She’s healthy and strong 2008 season that included and doesn’t have the pres- nagging injuries. sure of deciding on a col- At regionals, Gutierrez lege, having signed with said her coaches – Deana Alabama last fall. Parish, Debbie Kaitschuck When Gutierrez arrives and Jean Pierre Lavachery at Alabama this fall, she – did a great job of keep- will join one of the elite ing her prepared for the programs in the country. four events. Eleven times, Alabama Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. In recent years, Guti- has fi nished either fi rst errez has excelled in the or second in the National Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -11 p.m. vault. 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LLIVEIVE LLATINATIN MMUSICUSIC In fact, even though her Currently, longtime Ala- Over 3 Million Sold coaches did not tell her, bama coach Sarah Patterson TThursdayhursday 8 pp.m..m. - MMidnightidnight Gutierrez was leading the is leaning toward utiliz- all-around heading into ing Gutierrez’s talents as a SSouthouth BBeltelt • 2281-484-688881-484-6888 the vault – her best event. competitor in the all-around Winner of 1129332933 GulfGulf FreewayFreeway “The scores were be- competitions. Gutierrez is Marissa Gutierrez took the time to enjoy the fresh 281-481-8606 Marvin Zindler NNasaasa • 281-557-3500281-557-3500 ing posted, and there were ready for the challenge at snowfall in Denver during the Region 3 USA Gym- 11020020 NAASASA ROOADAD 1 @ 4455 some really low scores,” the collegiate level. nastics meet. During her stay, Gutierrez won her fi rst Blue Ribbon Award Gutierrez said. “I’m looking forward to regional title, taking the all-around Level 10 Senior STTAFFORDAFFORD • 281-240-3060281-240-3060 10606 Fuqua 1128212821 SOOUTHWESTUTHWEST FRRWYWY. “People were falling Alabama,” she said. “I’ve C crown. Gutierrez, who will graduate from Clear or stumbling it seemed had a good year so far, so I Brook High School June 6, will continue her career We Accept Party Roomsms & GiGiftft CCardsards AAvailable like everywhere. I stuck have a lot of confi dence.” collegiately at the University of Alabama this fall. for All Locations Longhorns’ JV captures 22-5A baseball crown Hitting .424 as a team, the way offensively, hitting Dobie’s junior varsity base- .519 with seven doubles, ball team went 9-1 to claim 25 runs scored and 30 runs the District 22-5A title. driven in. Martinez had an The Longhorns went un- RBI in every game but the defeated in the fi rst half of season fi nale. district play, and after fi ve Troy Tapper hit .449 with games during the second 25 runs scored, Zach Long half were lost to either rain hit .429, Ryan Divin was at or swine fl u issues, the team .421, and Edward Peabody closed at 9-1. hit .407. Overall, Dobie was 13- Three other players, in- 5-1. cluding Brayden Beynaerts The Longhorns’ JV team (.385), Abbott (.333) and also won the district title in Chandler Salas (.324), hit 2007, giving several players better than .300. including Chad Tapper, Aus- On the mound, Sport tin Abbott, Sport Beynaerts Beynaerts was 3-1 with an and Brandon Broussard two earned run average of 3.33 championships. per seven innings. “I love this group,” coach Abbott was 3-1 with a Shaun Stanton said. “It was 3.65 ERA and Juston Ed- so enjoyable to watch them wards was 1-1 wth a 3.96 learn the game and prog- ERA. ress. Other players who con- “I knew it was going to tributed quite a bit during be an interesting year when the season included Tyler we started the season with Newcomb, B.J. Burton, three sets of brothers (Sam Emmitt Pitts and Sam Pitts. and Emmitt Pitts, Brayden “The district is truly and Sport Beynaerts and competitive with the likes Chad and Troy Tapper) on of La Porte, Pearland, Deer the team. Park and the Pasadena ISD “Luckily, they left their schools,” Stanton said. brotherly bickering at home “To be able to say that and it was a delight to work we beat La Porte twice and with all of them.” also beat Pearland and Deer Several of the players on Park is pretty impressive. the JV team began the sea- Our guys did a great job all son with the varsity during the way this season. tournament play. But once “Hopefully, a lot of these Dobie got its full team in guys can unite with the var- place for district, the locals sity returnees in 2010 and rolled. be a force to be reckoned Marcello Martinez paved with.” San Jacinto baseball makes world series

Continued from Page 3B hander walked fi ve but oth- didn’t care. erwise stayed in control, He was on top of his going 7 1/3 innings for the game throughout, leaving win. He allowed three hits the Gators unbeaten in the and one earned run. tournament. Offensively, Hawkins Cowan took a no-hitter came through with the big into the eighth inning and blow, slapping a 3-run hom- allowed just the one hit. er during a four-run fourth Jeff Abt smacked a solo inning. homer and pinch hitter Riley The Gators will enter Hornback added a two-run the world series on a strong single to lead the offense. push. The team has now Collier dominates won 13 straight and 27 of Staff ace Collier was sol- its last 28 games. id in the tournament opener, The team has been ranked striking out 14 in leading as high as No. 2 nationally the Gators to a 6-2 win over during the season while rul- Angelina. ing the Region XIV compe- The freshman right- tition. Stephen F. Austin adds Longhorn-ex Joseph Former Dobie High in the fi rst game and was School football standout granted a medical red-shirt. Prentice Joseph has signed In 2008, Joseph was a a letter of intent to attend starting linebacker as the Stephen F. Austin Univer- Bucs eventually fi nished sity in Nacogdoches. 11th in the nation at 9-3. Joseph, a 2006 Long- At Stephen F. Austin, horn graduate, played two Joseph is again expected to seasons at Blinn College in play at middle linebacker. Brenham. He missed much He is majoring in kinesi- of the 2007 season after suf- ology and is minoring in fering a separated shoulder criminal justice.