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May 15, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 15 Dobie cheer car wash set The Dobie cheerleaders will hold a car wash Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Budget cuts may impact Ellington personnel at Snowie’s at 10902 Scarsdale (Beamer and Scarsdale). Tickets are $5, and donations are The National Guard Bureau (NGB) has noti- replace them with fi ve UH-60 Black Hawks. for an appropriate force mix between active and “Texas Guardsmen have shown incredible welcome. Tickets can also be purchased from fi ed the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) This decision will deactivate the Apache Battal- reserve components, considering among other fortitude in the midst of diffi cult times, whether any Dobie cheerleader. of a second round of cuts in force structure re- ion, affecting 400 soldiers, at Ellington Field. things, the cost of providing these forces. it be in combat or cuts.” said Lt. Col. Joanne sulting in potential reductions of up to 4,147 “In addition to our contributions here at home, If authorized by Congress, the commission MacGregor, state public affairs offi cer for the soldiers and 16 aircraft. The decision could have the Texas National Guard has become a critical process would allow Texas Guardsmen to con- Texas military forces. “Our affected citizen-sol- Ministry Fair at St. Luke’s a signifi cant impact on personnel located at El- partner in defending America abroad,” said Maj. tinue serving their state and nation as well as diers will continue serving the state and nation The public is invited to the St. Luke’s lington Field. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of mandate an independent look at the right force proudly until the fi nal minute of the fi nal day of Ministry Fair, 11011 Hall Road, for the annual TXARNG is currently in negotiations with Texas. “Currently, the National Guard and active structure mix for America. their units’ existence.” Stewardship Fair Celebration, Saturday, May NGB to mitigate some of those losses. Army primarily mirror each other in capabilities 17, and Sunday, May 18, after each Mass. See The initial force reductions called for the de- and equipment, but these combat arms reduc- the many service and program opportunities activation of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat tions put us on diverging paths in resources and available to get involved in the parish. There Team (IBCT) Headquarters, but the most recent readiness that could be irreversible.” Brook, Clear Horizons will be refreshments and fun for children. plans announced by NGB now include many of “After 12 years of successful combat opera- Mass celebrations are Saturday at 5:30 p.m. the subordinate units in the brigade, which would tions, it would be disappointing to see the Guard and Sunday at 7:30, 9:15, 11:15, and 1 p.m. also require deactivation. revert to a disaster support force while the active make national ranking list (Spanish). For information, call 281-481-6816 Affectionately known as “The Ready Team,” component retains sole responsibility for combat or email [email protected]. the 72nd IBCT unit closures would occur roles,” said Nichols. Clear Brook High School and Clear Horizons Clear Horizons was ranked No. 31 in the state throughout Southeast Texas to include Houston, One possible solution to force structure de- Early College High School were two of four (214 nationally), while Clear Brook was ranked Sagemont maintenance meets Bryan, Huntsville, La Marque, Lufkin, Rosen- cision-making is an independent review of how Clear Creek Independent School District cam- No. 154 in the state (1,579 nationally). Clear The Sagemont Maintenance Committee berg and Taylor. best to structure America’s Army through a na- puses to be named among the best in the country Lake was ranked No. 87 in the state (831 nation- will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Mon- In addition, the Department of Defense plans tional commission on the structure of the Army. in a new list released by US News & World Re- ally), and Clear Springs was ranked No. 149 in day, May 19, at the Sagemont Recreation to transfer all 16 of the TXARNG’s AH-64 This commission would look at the challenges to port. Clear Lake High School and Clear Springs the state (1,546 nationally). Building at Hughes Road and the beltway. Apache helicopters to the active duty Army and our nation’s security and make recommendations High School also performed well in the report. There are more than 300 Texas schools in the The US News & World Report rankings are 2014 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, in- based on the key principles that a high school cluding the School for the Talented and Gifted, the Genealogy group to meet must serve all of its students well, not just those top-ranked school in the country. TAG is part of the The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will who are college bound, and that it must be able to Dallas Independent School District, about 200 miles meet May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at Gabe, Jay recover produce measurable academic outcomes to show from Austin and roughly 250 miles from Houston. Beamer and Scarsdale. This group meets the the school is successfully educating its student While no Pasadena Independent School Dis- fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy body across a range of performance indicators. trict high school campuses were included on the research. Meetings are free and open to any- “We are very proud that our campuses are in- list, Pasadena Memorial was listed as being rec- one interested in tracing family history. cluded among the best in the state and nation,” ognized nationally. said CCISD Assistant Superintendent Scott For more information or to see a complete PIP meeting May 20 Bockart. “This is one more indicator that we are list, visit www.usnews.com/education/best-high- The Positive Interaction Program will meet effectively preparing students to be college and schools/texas/districts/clear-creek-independent- Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- career ready upon graduation within CCISD.” school-district. mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the staff meeting room on the first floor. Guest speaker will be Jeanette Einkauf of M.A.D.D. Man pleads guilty in credit scam PIP consists of police and citizens working for safer neighborhoods. For information, call A California man pleaded guilty Monday, upload the data using a wireless laptop comput- Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. May 12, for his involvement in a local credit card er. skimming scheme. An alert employee at the Beamer Valero no- Kirkwood South meets Arkadi Minassian, of Granada Hills, Calif., ticed the skimmers while doing routine mainte- pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of identifying nance on the pumps and notifi ed police. The Kirkwood South Committee will hold information, a fi rst-degree felony. Police said approximately 38,000 credit card its HOA meeting for all sections May 22, at Minassian, 44, was initially arrested in March numbers were stolen from Houston- and Dallas- 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Judge Jo Ann 2011 at the Valero station at Beamer and Kirkfair area gas stations, but they were intercepted be- Delgado, 10851 Scarsdale. Homeowners are as he was attempting to retrieve credit card data fore they could be used or sold. encouraged to attend to discuss the current from skimmers placed inside the gas pumps. Minassian’s partner, Aleksandr Goukasian, issues which are affecting each property owner Police said Minassian’s criminal ring, which was convicted by a Dallas jury in 2012. He was in the subdivision. This is the most important included at least fi ve people, would use a univer- sentenced to 20 years in prison. meeting of the year. sal key to unlock the pumps when stores were Both men are from California. Police said it closed or clerks weren’t looking, then place the was unclear why they targeted Texas gas sta- Brook football fundraiser set skimmers inside. The devices were unnoticeable tions. The Clear Brook Football Booster Club will to customers. Minassian, along with another suspect in the hold its second annual crawfi sh boil Saturday, Gabriel Rojas (left photo, pink shirt) and Jay Solomon (left photo, green shirt) are still re- The crooks would later return to the store and ring, will be sentenced on Aug. 14. May 24, at noon – all-you-can-eat for a $15 covering from injuries incurred when they were struck by a juvenile driver while playing admission. Bring the family for fun, music, basketball on April 2. A study being conducted by Harris County to see if the intersection games and prizes. The fundraiser will be held where the accident occurred, Kirkville and Stanbrook, should have a stop sign or a lower City workers cut street light line at Clear Brook High School. speed limit is expected to be complete in the next two weeks. A barbecue benefi t for the pair will be held Saturday, May 31, at the Clear Brook Meadows pool. Pictured right with Ongoing city repairs to replace area water construction was complete and to not expect any Care Partners meet May 16 Rojas at a recent fundraiser are, left to right, mom Raquel Rojas, dad David Rojas Sr. and lines continue to cause headaches for residents work to begin for at least three weeks. Residents brother David Rojas Jr. Photo submitted on Sagewood, as they are now without street were later told on May 6 that repairs should be Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at lights due to workers accidentally cutting an complete within 15 days, pending no further St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 electrical line. damage caused by the ongoing construction. Hartsook, is a gathering for persons with Al- The incident caused fi ve street lights along The lights remained out at press time Wednes- zheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes and the street to go dark from the 11200 block to day. similar disabilities and their caretakers which Rojas, Solomon fundraiser set the 11300 block, located from the Sam Houston The cut electrical lines come fresh on the meets the third Friday monthly from 10 a.m. Parkway feeder road to the start of Sagedowne. heels of numerous reports from residents on the to 1:30 p.m. Gatherings include continental Volunteers, donations sought CenterPoint Energy representatives initially same block of Sagewood complaining of plumb- breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertain- told residents that repairs could not begin until ing problems related to the city construction. ment, a singalong, a devotional break, lunch, A barbecue benefit for Gabriel Rojas and Jay teers, silent raffle donations and any other dona- and bingo. Those who have a family member Solomon is set for Saturday, May 31, at the Clear tions. or know of someone with these challenges, are Brook Meadows Pool area, 10400 Grand Brook They are also seeking a disc jockey to volun- Memorial student charged with murder welcome to attend. The next gathering will be at Kirkville, beginning at 1 p.m. teer services to entertain for the benefit. at the church on Friday, May 16. The two 11-year-old boys were seriously Barbecue plates will sell for $8, drinks for $1, A Pasadena Memorial High School student gulation and stab wounds. For more information, call 713-946-5768 injured April 2 when they were struck by a juve- and desserts will also be available. was arrested Tuesday, May 13, in the killing of a The unnamed suspect was arrested at the area or Interfaith Care Partners at 713-682-5995, or nile driver while they were playing basketball in For more information, contact Sylvia pregnant Pearland teenager. high school around noon by Pearland police. visit interfaithcarepartners.org. the 8500 block of Kirkville. Velasquez, chairperson, at cbmactivity@msn. The juvenile male suspect was charged with Now 17, the suspect was only 16 at the time of The Clear Brook Meadows Activity Committee com or visit Clear Brook Meadows’ Facebook capital murder, accused of killing Arrijana Hill. the alleged crime. Brazoria County District At- Lady Rams hold dance clinic is organizing the benefit and is asking for volun- page. Hill, 16, was found dead March 21 in her fam- torney Jeri Yenne said efforts are being made to The Ellington Lady Rams will hold a fund- ily’s home in a gated community on East Cedar certify him to stand trial as an adult. raiser dance clinic on Saturday, May 31, at the Hollow Drive. She was a junior at Glenda Daw- During the course of the investigation, it was Pasadena Convention Center. Four NFL cheer- Swimming pools set to open son High School in the Pearland Independent discovered that Hill was pregnant with twins at leaders will be teaching the class to girls ages School District, which the suspect also attended the time of her death, thus the enhancement of 5-18. Registration is available online at www. Summer is around the corner, and with it closed for cleaning. before transferring to Pasadena Memorial on the charge to capital murder. DNA tests revealed leaguelineup.com/alertnews.asp?url=elrams. comes the opening of several area pools to help The Sageglen, Riverstone Ranch, Ashley March 27. the suspect was the father. South Belters beat the heat. Pointe and Highland Meadow pools will all open The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s The suspect is currently being held in the Bra- Sagemont election May 31 The Sagemont and Beverly Hills swimming for weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend Offi ce listed the cause of death as manual stran- zoria County Juvenile Detention Center. pools will be open weekends May 24 through and begin opening daily Friday, June 6. The Sagemont Maintenance Committee June 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. The pools will also be Sageglen, Riverstone Ranch and Highland election will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014, open Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day from 1 Meadow will close Mondays for cleaning, while Early runoff voting begins May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sagemont to 8 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, June 10, both pools Ashley Pointe will close Tuesdays for cleaning. Early voting for the May 27 primary election Learning Associates. Recreation Center at 11507 Hughes Road. will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to Sageglen’s hours are 1 to 9 p.m.; Riverstone Absentee votes may be mailed to P.O. Box runoff will begin Monday, May 19, and continue An engineer by trade, Paul is a small business 8 p.m. for the duration of the summer. The pools Ranch’s hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on through Friday, May 23. owner and former NASA employee. 34146, Houston, TX 77234. Kenneth Mills will be closed Mondays for cleaning. Sunday when hours are noon to 8 p.m.; Ashley and Linda Botkin are up for election. Of particular importance to South Belt voters The winner of the May runoff will face Demo- The Clear Brook Meadows pool is currently Pointe’s hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Mondays, is the race to fi ll the state District 129 seat being crat John Gay in the November general election. Sageglen meets May 19 open weekends through Sunday, June 1, from 10 Wednesdays and Thursdays and noon to 9 p.m. vacated by longtime Rep. John Davis. Local early voting polling locations include a.m. to 8 p.m. Beginning Friday, June 6, the pool on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; and High- The fi eld of seven GOP candidates competing the International Brotherhood of Electrical The Sageglen Community Association will will be open daily, except for Mondays when it is land Meadow’s hours are 3 to 8 p.m. for the position in the March primary has now Workers Hall #66 at 4345 Allen Genoa, the Har- meet Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Sage- been dwindled to two, with Sheryl Berg and Den- ris County Courthouse Annex #25 at 7330 Spen- glen Community Building at 11610 Sageyork. nis Paul vying for the seat. cer Highway and the Freeman Branch Library at In the March race, Berg received 25.58 percent 16616 Diana Lane. Cowgirls host drill camp May 10 election results tallied of the vote (2,803 total votes) to Paul’s 25.14 per- Polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The Sagemont Cowgirls will hold their an- The results from the local May 10 municipal positions, easily defeating challengers Martha cent (2,755 votes). For additional information or to see a com- nual drill camp May 19-23 at Dobie. The camp utility district and school district board elections Salazar-Graham and Bonnie Dimicelli. Bevill A speech pathologist by profession, Berg is plete list of polling locations, visit www.harris- will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each day. The cost have been tallied, with nearly all incumbents received 55 votes, Grizzaffi received 48 votes the founder of the Bay Area Speech Language votes.org. per child is $50, which will include a gift and maintaining their seats. and Carroll received 45 votes, while Salazar- snack/drink. For information or to register, Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District Graham and Dimicelli each received only 14 email Kerri Lynn Blanton at Chelsey1004@ Position 4 incumbent Bill Morgan was the lone votes. Ellington hosts Aeros & Autos yahoo.com or call 832-423-0139. board member to lose his bid for re-election, In the Clear Creek Independent School succumbing to challenger James Towey. Morgan District election, District 2 incumbent Win The annual Aeros & Autos show will take and the U.S. Half Mile Shootout that allows reg- Kinder roundup at Burnett received 42 votes to Towey’s 160. Weber maintained her seat, narrowly defeating place at Ellington Airport on Saturday, May 17, istered participants to race their cars on one of Position 5 incumbent Jim Bishop will main- challenger Nick Long. Weber received 407 votes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ellington’s runways. Burnett Elementary has scheduled a Kin- tain his position, as he ran unopposed. to Long’s 336. Now in its sixth year, the event will showcase Car show dergarten Round-Up for Friday, May 30, at In the Kirkmont Municipal Utility District There was no Sagemeadow Municipal Utility airplanes and automobiles. Come participate in one of Houston’s premier 10:45 a.m. All incoming kindergarteners and election, incumbents Mike Grizzaffi, Debbie District election this year, as incumbents John Elam, Events and attractions include a car show, car shows for a chance to win one of multiple their parents are invited to attend. Carroll and Gordan Bevill will all maintain their Ted Heinrich and Tim Byers all ran unopposed. static aircraft displays, food, live entertainment Continued on Page 2A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 15, 2014 Aeros & Autos set for this weekend Publisher’s Opinion Continued from Page 1A ton Airport but will change locations on trophies given to those elite automobiles airport property. The event will now use Deaths that enter the show. Registration for the a rarely accessed-to-the-public location, Great big thanks to all involved car show is $30 and is due on the day of utilizing actual runways for the event. may be contacted for service Words can’t express the gratitude I had a very nice gentleman named the show only. Registration includes one The entrance to the event will be off Ge- Linda DeAnne Wilmer H.J. information or Greenlawn at I feel for so many in the community for Mike who lives on Caribbean visit the admittance, a goodie bag, 4x6 photo of noa Red Bluff on the north side of El- Sewell Robicheaux 409-962-8448. all the great volunteering for the recent cookoff early Saturday morning. He was entrant’s car with a military aircraft and lington Airport. South Belt Spectacular. upset because of noise he heard at his an event T-shirt. Take Beltway 8 to Genoa Red Bluff, Calvin E. It was a tremendous event. For those house quite late at night. I told him to call of us who have been involved since the if he heard it again U.S. Half Mile Shootout turn to the east and go approximately 1/4 Powitzky Sr. very beginning, it has to rank as the best Saturday night, he called about 10 Included at Aeros & Autos is Hous- mile to Farely Road. Turn right and the ever. (See ad and photos Page 6A.) o’clock. Some of our people questioned ton’s premier speed event, the U.S. Half event entrance will be at the end of the What made it so great was the partici- that he could hear it that far away (about Mile Shootout. The event is open to all road. pation of so many good people. Even the one and a half miles). I asked one of our automobile and motorcycle drivers who Admission will be $5 per person. crowd attending was the best yet. local constable offi cers to check it out. have the need for speed. The Houston Children ages 3 and under are free. Tick- One of the aspects that Dean Baier, After looking at his GPS, he told me, “No Half Mile event is located on one of El- ets are available at Ellington Airport, lo- who did the lion’s share of the work, and way.” But, he did check it out and came lington’s runways for a safe and legal cated at 510 Ellington Field, or by call- the Leader staff were most interested in back acknowledging it could be heard space to see what a ride can do. More ing Shawn Chittum at 713-847-4234. All was the Kids’ Zone. We have not had a lot loud and clear at Mike’s house. But he of success getting kids there previously. also reported that four to fi ve blocks away information can be found at www.usmil proceeds from Aeros & Autos will ben- This year it was different – we were load- from the cookoff, it could not be heard. We eracing.com. efi t the Texas Lions Camp and the Lone ed with kids. More than a thousand were also heard from about fi ve others around All festivities will take place rain or Star Veterans Association. in attendance. Next year, the event will be Mike’s area with the same complaint. The shine. Visit www.fl y2houston.com/Aerosand even better for kids on Kids’ Zone Satur- offi cers deduced that the wind direction Change of location Autos to fi nd more details about the day, as we will divide up the amusements was carrying the sound, and the noise Aeros & Autos will still be at Elling- event. so the little ones don’t get squeezed out. could be heard better near Mike’s place Linda DeAnne (Sorrells) Wilmer Harold Joseph The Southeast Volunteer Fire Depart- than it could within a couple of blocks. We Sewell, 68, of South Belt, Robicheaux, 95, of Dayton, ment, under the direction of Chief Chuck will be working on this problem next year died Friday, May 9, 2014, in Texas, and formerly of South Tylka, deserves the community’s gratitude and apologies to those affected. Lewis earns third place the Methodist Hospital CVI- Belt, died peacefully Thurs- Calvin E. Powitzky Sr., for their contribution to the fi reworks, the Last year at this time, I was dreading CU in Houston. She was born day, May 8, 2014, at Liberty 97, died Thursday, May 8, cookoff, plus what they do in their daily the 2014 cookoff. In fact, I was about to on Oct. 19, 1945, in Waco, Health Care Center. He was 2014, in Pasadena, Texas. He support of the non-city community through say “enough is enough.” But this one was in Christian writers contest Texas, to Tommy and Eliza- born April 1, 1919, in Frank- was born Dec. 8, 1916, near coverage of medical and fi re protection. so fantastic in most every way, that I’m beth Sorrells. After complet- lin, La., to Cyrus and Marie Guadalupe, Victoria County, The only real negative was that music already looking forward to 2015. Wish it Winners were announced ing her high school educa- Hebert Robicheaux. Texas, to John Edward Pow- from some of the cookoff teams was both- were next month! It was that much fun. recently in the Spring 2014 tion at South Houston High Robicheaux is preceded itzky and Eula Ann Leather- ering some of the residents near Fuqua. See you next year. –Marie Flickinger Christian Writers Award School, she married George in death by his parents; wife wood, their only living child. Contest. Dr. Kirk Lewis won Leon Garrison in 1963. Anna Marie Cesak Robi- Survivors include his wife, third place in the Bible Study Sewell was a well-known cheaux; son David Harold Joyce Allen Powitzky; three category for his book, Put singer in the 1960s, perform- Robicheaux; and several sons, David E. Powitzky and Away Childish Things. Lewis ing at many local venues. She brothers and one sister. wife Carol, Calvin E. Powitz- In My Opinion currently serves as superin- was known for her renditions He is survived by his ky Jr. and wife Patricia, and tendent of the Pasadena Inde- So join me in supporting Dennis Paul to of Kansas City, Stormy Mon- daughter, Frances Robicheaux Robert J. Powitzky; seven Support our pendent School District. day, and Born to Lose and Lay and husband Toy of Day- grandchildren, Rachel Steely be your next State Representative. The Christian Writers Dee Carroll chose to forfeit her full-time ton; grandchildren Tod W. and husband Clay, John and troops: VOTE! Precinct Chair 728 Award, conducted by Xulon musical career in 1965 after Lay Sr. and wife Shannon Kristi Powitzky, Drs. Eric Press, receives hundreds of her fi rst child was born. She of Friendswood, and Dawn and Amy Powitzky, Dayna As Americans, we are quick to express entries from across the world, our appreciation for the sacrifi ces that our Pavlicek on pick- later gave her life to the Lord Lay Watkins of Dayton; nine Owen and husband Trent men and women in uniform make. They put awarding prizes in 17 catego- and served him through mu- great-grandchildren; four Norris, Jania Deary, Erin their lives on the line 24/7. For all of our pockets at grocers ries including Bible Study, sic for many years. great-great-grandchildren; Johnson and husband David, Christian fiction, marriage, thankfulness, many of us back in the states Beware of Pick-Pockets! I have noticed With only a high school and numerous relatives and Dr. Rosser Powitzky and wife do not take the easy small step of voting. parenting and theology. education and some work ex- friends. Terrisita; two stepchildren, an increase of pick-pocket activity at the lo- Put Away Childish Things Voting can be done by mail or by going to cal grocery stores. I do most of my shopping perience in the fi eld, Sewell Robicheaux is a retiree Glen and Holly Sandefer; 17 the polls over a two week period of time. there so I cannot validate if this happens at retells many of the Bible’s founded and ran a construc- of Southern Pacifi c Railroad great-grandchildren; as well Yet, very few accept this important respon- all the mercantile stores in the area, or for well-known Old Testament tion business, All Aluminum and the U.S. Postal Service. as a vast number of extended sibility. We boast about being a proud Texan that matter in the nation. What makes these children’s stories through an and Steel Awnings, for many He was a member of St. family and friends. and U. S. citizen, yet, we do not exercise our pick-pockets elusive is the fact that they are adult lens. Lewis said the years. It was the only wom- Luke the Evangelist Catho- His family and his church most basic right and responsibility. ‘invisible’. stories go between the lines an-owned construction com- lic Church in Sagemont. He were his greatest blessings. Please study the issues and candidates. These pickpockets usually can be found of Scripture to tell the deeper pany of this kind in the state enjoyed working crossword A private family burial ser- Become an informed voter. The Internet at the register checkout inside the store’s truths of the Bible that often of Texas. puzzles and watching sports vice will occur at Forest Park makes research easy. Then, go vote. Take computer. If this was an occasional event, I get lost in the simplicity of Sewell is preceded in on television. East Cemetery where he will children and grandchildren with you to the would not be writing this letter. Unfortunate- the stories learned as children death by both of her parents, The funeral Mass was cel- be laid to rest next to his fi rst polls so they see you model how important ly, this happens to me almost every time I in Sunday School. Tommy and Elizabeth Sor- ebrated at 11 a.m. Wednes- wife of 64 years, Edith Patri- voting is. The deadline to register to vote for go to the store and pick up an item I think “Each story draws com- the primary run-offs was April 28, 2014. Any- rells. day, May 14, at St. Luke the cia Cooper. is on sale. Today was just another example. parisons to the character’s “poetic, creative and unique.” School teacher at South Main She is survived by her Evangelist Catholic Church. A memorial service was one who missed that deadline can register to This time I checked the item that was on the life and the lives that Chris- Locally, Dr. Ron Lyles, Baptist Church in Pasadena. vote for the November general elections. daughter, DeAnna Lynn (Gar- Rite of committal followed at held at 2 p.m. on Monday, shelf right above the ‘sale price tag’. To be tians should be living today,” pastor of South Main Baptist He is also the author of a rison) Sosa and Alex Sosa; Forest Park Lawndale Ceme- May 12, 2014, at South Main Primary run-off elections will be held sure, I checked the fi ne print SKU# against May 27 with early voting beginning May 19,. said Lewis. “I find it encour- Church wrote that the book weekly devotional blog titled daughter Dana Lynnette Gar- tery. Baptist Church in Pasadena. the container. It didn’t match. In fact I spent aging that these giants of our was “imaginative, instructive The Searcher, published Being an informed citizen who casts an several minutes looking for a container with rison; and grandchildren Alex Those honored to serve as Powitzky graduated from educated vote is the least we can do to sup- faith struggled many times and relevant to modern read- every Friday on his webpage Sosa III (Trey), Heather Ni- pallbearers are Tod Lay Sr., Victoria High School at 15 a matching SKU#. When I couldn’t fi nd one, I with the same issues we face port our democracy and thank our troops took the container with the ‘sale price tag’ to ers.” at www.drkirklewis.com. cole Sosa, Desirae Michelle Tod Lay Jr., Samer Adawin, years of age, and Victoria for protecting our right to vote. Our educa- the store manager to confi rm if this indeed every day.” Dr. John Morgan, senior Put Away Childish Things (Sosa) Lawrence and hus- Toy Lay, Dennis Dusek, Carl Jr. College at 18. He rode tional system, economy and way of life de- was the sale price item. He examined it and Put Away Childish Things pastor at Sagemont Church is available in hardback or band Gary Lawrence, Dan- Watkins, Zachary Lay and his horse to work teaching pend on our caring enough to VOTE! replied it was. Keep in mind, I had to waste has been favorably reviewed said Put Away Childish paperback at the Barnes and ielle Elizabeth (Hanscheck) Leonard Robicheaux. school, grades 1-8, in a one- Laura Ewing several minutes on one grocery item. When I by local pastors and seminary Things was “masterful in its Noble in Pasadena and may be Jordan and husband Jeffre, room schoolhouse for two Raise Your Hand Texas Ambassador fi nished picking up the rest of the groceries, professors, earning a 10-star writing with a captivating ordered from any bookstore or Christina Renee Jackson, and Betty Wittner years. At the age of 22 he I was lucky enough to go to a register the rating from Christian Book and memorable style.” online from amazon.com and Karalee Candace Bull Bear; answered an ad for a job at a Dee Carroll supports manager was operating. Reviews (CBR). CBR Lewis is a layman, a dea- barnesandnoble.com. It is also and four great-grandchildren. Goodwin lumber company in Pasade- If I had not noticed the ‘computer error’ reviewers called the book con and a longtime Sunday available in ebook format. A funeral service was held na. He worked as a draftsman Dennis Paul for HD 129 I would have been paying $2.59 instead of at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Todd Shipyard. During $1.33. That adds up to $5.04 picked out of 2014, in the Chapel of Angels World War II he worked for Dear Republican Primary Voter, my cyber-space pocket. Over the past sever- of Forest Park Lawndale Fu- the Department of the Navy On May 19th, early voting begins for the al months I have boycotted all the stores that Elected offi cials share their words neral Home. in New Orleans and Galves- Republican Primary run-off elections. I want seem to have this cyber-space pickpocket. to draw your attention to the State Repre- ton, designing ventilation Unfortunately, I have run out of stores to systems for “Victory” ships. sentative race for HD 129. shop at so I have to resolve that this is one of Virginia Frost After the war, Powitzky Dennis Paul is my choice to be your next the unfortunate side effects of our ‘high-tech/ To the residents of District E State Representative for HD 129. consumer-beware’ society. Am I the only one Purdy was a designer and builder One of the primary reasons Dennis is that has noticed this problem? From the office of Council Member Dave Martin of homes in Pasadena. As his business grew, he opened running is to help work on job creation and Joseph Pavlicek The month of May marks hardworking students, teach- Kingwood High School and Powitzky Lumber Company economic growth. Dennis has a proven the end of spring and the ers, parents, grandparents will be attending The in Pasadena. His son, Calvin record of working for job growth and eco- beginning of summer. and administrators on all of University of Texas-Austin in nomic development by being a long time Racism, accusations Jr., has been the architect for There’s growing anticipa- their accomplishments over the fall. Jennifer, your mom member of the Bay Area Houston Econom- many buildings in the South of hate hot topics tion of backyard barbecues the last ten months. As a for- and I could not be more ic Partnership (BAHEP) and the Clear lake Belt area including the new and outdoor activities. mer school board trustee, I proud of the young lady you Area Chamber of Commerce. Dennis is So lets take a look at history and fact to San Jacinto College South School-age children are appreciate all those that have become and we can’t also a district leader in the Knights of Co- see who those haters really were. Let’s see Campus Health Facility and anticipating summer vacation devote their time and effort to wait to see what you will be lumbus. He, Eliza and Elizabeth have been if I’ve got this right. It was Democrats who Betty Wittner Goodwin, J. Frank Dobie High School. and parents are planning help make a difference in the able to achieve in the next active members of St. Bernadette Church formed the copperheads. It was Democrats 68, died on May 12, 2014, in Powitzky was a charter family getaways after being lives of others. chapter of your life. for many years. that formed the Ku Klux Klan. It was Dem- Webster, Texas. She was born member of South Main Bap- ocrats that enacted Jim Crow laws. It was inside during the cold winter To the graduating class of Here at City Hall, May Not only was Dennis born and raised in in Sweetwater, Texas, Aug. tist Church where he served Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, that segre- months. 2014: congratulations! I wish and June will be extremely district 129, he chose to start his business 26, 1945, and was raised in as a deacon, Bible study here in Webster. Dennis is President of Paul gated federal workforce. It was a Democrat, Mother’s Day, Memorial you all the best of luck in busy as the Fiscal Year 2015 Port Neches Groves, Texas, teacher, choir member and Engineering. Many of the local building/struc- FDR, who jailed all the Japanese at the be- Day and graduation are just a your future endeavors. I budget process gets under- graduating from Port Neches a 60-year member of the fi - tures like St. Bernadette Catholic Church’s ginning of World War II. However, it was a few events that my family encourage each and every way. Be sure to continue to Groves High School in 1963. nance committee, many years Youth Center, St Paul’s Sanctuary, Sudie’s in Democrat, Harry Truman, that desegregat- looks forward to celebrating one of you to strive to be the read my monthly newsletter She moved to the South Belt as chairman. He was a charter League City are just of few of the many clients ed the armed forces shortly after World War in May. best you can be. and to follow me on Facebook area in 1969 and lived there member of Pasadena Kiwan- Dennis has worked with. Dennis is highly re- II ended. As the 2013-2014 school A very special congratula- and Twitter for important for 35 years. is Club where he served in a spected by his engineering peers. It was Republicans that passed the year quickly comes to a tions to my daughter, Jennifer budget updates. I hope each Virginia Frost Purdy, 68, Goodwin was a cosme- leadership capacity. He was Dennis actively works as a grassroots 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, out- close, I would like to take this Martin. She is graduating at of you have a blessed May lawing slavery and involuntary servitude, formerly of South Belt, died tologist in the area for many on the board of the Salvation volunteer and has served as local precinct opportunity to thank the the end of the month from and a safe summer. chair for 16 years and Committeeman of the and passing laws to enforce those amend- Easter Sunday, April 20, years and made many friends Army. State Republican Executive Committee for ments. It was Republicans that passed the 2014. She was born Feb. 6, in that time. She moved to Powitzky was an avid hunt- the past seven years. His commitment is Civil Rights Act of 1964, helping to bring an 1946. Santa Fe, Texas, with her er, fi sherman and gardener. the reason that 18 of 20 committed Precinct end to discrimination. Olson on prayer at government meetings Purdy is preceded in death daughter in 2004. In lieu of fl owers, the Chairs in District 129 are supporting Dennis As reprehensible as the Tawana Braw- by her sister, Anne, and her Rep. Pete Olson, Texas- Supreme Court rightly pro- “The United States has Goodwin is survied by her family requests a donation in Paul and why our current Republican Party ley affair was, nobody died. So when listing brother, Stephen. daughther, Donna Goodwin “Mr. Po’s” name be made to of Texas Committeeman, Robin Armstrong Sharpton’s “credits” let’s not forget that he 22, recently issued the fol- tected the First Amendment embraced public prayer with- Survivors include her lowing statement applauding and religious freedom of out endorsement for hun- Ramsey; son-in-law Kenny South Main Baptist Church in is endorsing Dennis. has BLOOD ON HIS HANDS for the Crown brother, Tom, and son Titus. Ramsey; grandchildren Ka- Pasadena. See more at: http:// Heights riots and Freddy’s Fashion Mart. the Supreme Court ruling Americans. This is a victory dreds of years. This decision See what Briscoe Cain and Chuck Mari- A memorial service cel- www.legacy.com/obituaries/ One of the police falsely accused of rap- upholding the right of local for our God given liberties, strikes the right balance of leb and Hunter Ramsey; and cle (two of the previous candidates for 129) ebrating Purdy’s life will be brother Henry Wittner. houstonchronicle/obituary. and Ed Hubbard are saying why they are ing her committed suicide. Let’s not Forget officials to open town council which maintains the proper neither mandating, nor block- held Monday, May 19, 2014, Services are entrusted to aspx?n=calvin-e-powitzky& endorsing Dennis Paul for State Represen- Who actually was Raped on the Duke Uni- meetings with prayer: balance between religion and ing prayer from the public at 7 p.m. at Niday Funeral tative of 129. versity Lacrosse Team.When one speaks “With this ruling, the government. square.” Greenlawn Memorial Park pid=170966062&fhid=17898 Home – Beamer Chapel. in Groves, Texas. The family #sthash.NBRK3RRf.dpuf. “Dennis is a man of great integrity guid- of Reveum Al. Just how did he get that ti- In lieu of fl owers, memo- ed by his faith and his principles. He be- tle when he never has attended a divinity school, but the 911 hi jackers who were rial contributions in Purdy’s lieves in strong families and the protection Dobie sets 30-year reunion name may be made to the Leader obituary policy of life. I am convinced Dennis Paul is the Muslim loved strip bars. see even Muslims Houston Food Bank or a Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free of charge. There must be honorable state representative we need. I have faults with their own religious beliefs The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1984 30-year reunion will be at Nassau Bay Hilton on Friday, a South Belt connection. Obituaries are edited to conform to the Leader style. support Dennis Paul for State Representa- and teachings. So when it Comes to stand- June 20, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For information, contact http://www.reunionscoop.com/ charity of choice. tive - District 129.” Briscoe Cain ing whos the more Religious of the ones in pass14/passworddobie84.asp and enter password HS84 or Class Act at 713-780-0020. “We need solid leadership to help our question, Im with the Muslims this time if district continue to grow in new jobs and you want to compare. new opportunities. Dennis is that leader If you are in support or favor any laws Get Fit Fair May 24 because his conservative foundation will or leglislaltion that will contain the terms South Belt Houston Associate Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. will host its second annual Get guard against big government getting in the “transgender rights,” “federally funded Fit Fair on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sagemeadow MUD Building, way of wallets and our constitutional rights. abortion,” “gun confi scation,” and “tax in- 10755 Hall Road. Activities will include JAfrican fitness, nutrition facts, strategies to combat Park Manor of South Belt Dennis Paul is my vote for State Represen- creases.” global, UN Then you support the adult and childhood obesity, health screenings and more. The event is free and open to the tative.” Chuck Miracle. policies of barack Obama, if that’s his real public. Bring two canned goods to be used as weights and to be donated to an area food pan- “I believe Dennis has run one of the best name. however if you support laws,legisla- try. Children, ages 10 and older, are welcome. campaigns I’ve witnessed in a long time, and tion, that contain “religious freedom,” “an- he has become not just a good candidate, ti-abortion,” “gun rights,” and “tax cuts.”then but a strong potential representative for our per some of you accusers,there are millions Local library events set district. I now believe Dennis has shown him- of racist’s among you. so who’s the racist? Parker Williams Branch self to be better and has given me another because they don’t agree with those poli- choice between the better of two good peo- cies. and you who do. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale ple and candidates.” Ed Hubbard Obama, Holder Sharpton, Jackson Cum- Blvd., May 15 through May 21. Dennis is committed to his community. mings and the entire Black Political Circus Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Dennis and his wife Eliza have been out aka political Caucus, and the media play the Thursday. working our district, knocking on doors and skin-color card to prevent being judged by Vietnamese storytime is held every Saturday – Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m., collaborating with team volunteers to get the content of their characters, this is also and Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. out his Path to Victory message. Dennis is a favorite of ijgits like Harry Reid, Nancy For more information on events, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. Clinical Services Covering: pro 2nd Amendment. He received an rating Pelosi, Wasserman Schultz, Uncle Joe. The Bracewell Library opposite of what ML King called for.Obama, ◆ ◆ of “AQ” from the National Rifl e Association. The Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint Drive, recently listed its programs Skilled Nursing Long Term Care Dennis believes in open government and Holder and the media play the skin-color Skilled Nursing Long Term Care for May 15 through May 21. ◆ transparency that is why he has been the card to prevent being judged by the content ◆ Rehabilitation and much more. only candidate willing to participate in com- of their characters. – Its The only true bi On Thursday, May 15, Computer Basics is at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics is at 3:30 p.m.; and munity forums. As a true native, Dennis partisan support the president and liberals Intro to MS PowerPoint is at 5 p.m. understands district 129 and as your state generate because of that policy thing. When On Tuesday, May 20, family storytime is at 10:30 a.m. with a storytime craft at 11 a.m. Baby/toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, and baby/toddler playtime 11902 Resource Parkway representative he will be accessible to you you think about it. What they do is just The (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) to listen to all your concerns and assist you opposite of what ML King called for. will be at 11 a.m. Computer Basics is set for 3:15 p.m. and Internet Basics at 4:30 p.m. in matters that mean the most to you, your Today’s modern Blacks are as much of a Spanish computer classes will be available on Saturdays, May 17 and 24, from 10:15 to family and District 129. victim as Monica Lewinsky... A.C. Volper 11:45 a.m. For information on events, call the library at 832-393-2580. 281-922-6802 • Fax: 281-922-6804 Thursday, May 15, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Students earn top awards at leadership conference CCISD Community Partner, Seven San Jacinto Col- awards at the Phi Beta ership Conference at Ste- in Nacogdoches, Texas, San Jacinto College May lege students received high Lambda (PBL) State Lead- phen F. Austin University and were recognized at the board of trustees meeting. PBL student award Volunteers of the Year named winners include: Estevan Martinez, first place in Almost 300 community Horizons Early College High job interview and second members, Clear Creek Inde- School campus Volunteer of place in client services; pendent School District staff the Year as the CCISD 2014 Taylor Stapp, first place and students came togeth- Secondary Volunteer of the in future business execu- er on Friday, May 2, for Year. tive and third place in job the annual Volunteer and During the breakfast, interview; Minh Lam, first Partnership Breakfast at construction technology stu- place in public speaking; Space Center Houston. The dents from Clear Creek High Lindsey Stephens, first annual event is held to honor School surprised Texas Rep. the many stakeholders who John Davis with a hand-craft- place in sports market- work tirelessly to make Clear ed gift and paid special trib- ing and management and Creek ISD one of the best ute to Davis for his immense first place in contemporary large school districts in the impact on career and techni- sports issues; Luis Sosa, state of Texas. cal education programs. second place entrepreneur- Superintendent Dr. Greg Weber Elementary School ship; Desirae Culpepper, Smith announced the 2014 was crowned the Volunteer third place in sales pre- Community Partner of the Champion Campus as they sentation and third place Year is the Clear Lake Area logged the most volunteer in client services; and Anh Chamber of Commerce. “We hours in CCISD this school Nguyen, third place in are so pleased to honor and year. Principal Teresa Snider computer concepts. call special attention to this and Weber’s Volunteer of the Accepting the award for Volunteer Champion Lam, originally from true champion of education,” Year Jennifer Sorsby accept- Campus are, left to right, Weber Campus Volun- Vietnam, has been speak- said Smith. “The Clear ed the trophy. teer of the Year Jennifer Sorsby, Principal Teresa ing English for only three Lake Chamber has an acute To view photos from the Snider and Eva deCardenas, CCISD coordinator years and placed first out awareness of the critical role event, visit www.ccisd.net. of marketing and business partnerships. of five competitors in the education plays in a commu- public speaking category. nity’s quality of life – and Lam, Nguyen, Sosa, and all that they do reflects that Pictured are, left to right, Dr. Brenda Jones, San Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College chancel- Stephens will represent belief.” Jacinto College provost; Estevan Martinez; Anh lor. Not pictured: Lindsey Stephens and Taylor The district also announced San Jacinto College at the the elementary and second- Nguyen; Desirae Culpepper; Minh Lam; Luis Stapp. PBL National Leadership ary Volunteers of the Year. Sosa; Siromi Wijesinghe, PBL co-advisor; and Photo by Amanda L. Booren Conference in June. “Our volunteers are essen- tial building blocks in this district’s culture and oper- ations,” explained Scott Astronaut alumnus talks with alma mater from space Bockart, CCISD assistant “University of Houston- Clear Lake is a great place to In a downlink that also Melissa Rubio and Ajay Mastracchio shared infor- superintendent of secondary Clear Lake, I hear you loud go. It’s a great campus, has included students from Pillagolla. mation about spacewalks, education. “Each of them and clear. Welcome to the lots of opportunities and dif- Mastracchio’s other schools, Kicking off the downlink flights and day-to-day life in enables us to do our jobs that International Space Station,” ferent programs,” he says. University of Connecticut and was International Space space with the audience, much better, and at the same said UH-Clear Lake alumnus “Getting that master’s degree Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- Station External Integration including his experiences time, they show our students and astronaut Rick Mastrac- had a lot to do with me being tute, pre-selected UHCL stu- Office Deputy Manager with zero gravity and the that we live in a world that chio as he made UHCL histo- selected as an astronaut.” dents asked Mastracchio ques- Raphael Grau to teach the beauty of lightning storms values volunteers and what ry by becoming the first Since graduating and being tions as he orbited the Earth crowd about things like recy- from space. they do for our community.” UHCL alumnus to connect selected to become an astro- aboard the International Space cling in space, water, gravity, “I would hang upside and Bockart then presented Hyde Elementary School’s campus Members of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s executive board with students at the universi- naut, he has participated in Station. The students chosen life in space and the many eat my lunch, just because I accepting the award for Community Partner of the Year are, left to right, ty live from space in April. spaceflights STS-106, STS-118 to participate were vastly dif- ways people can get involved could,” says Mastracchio, Volunteer of the Year, Laura Shortly after moving to and the STS-131. In November ferent, with majors in educa- in supporting the International recounting his first experi- Varley, as the CCISD 2014 Dr. Peter Weunschel, Lisa Holbrook, Sharon Proulx, Cindy Harreld, Bryan Houston to work with NASA 2013, Mastracchio launched tion, psychology, engineering Space Station. ences with zero gravity. Elementary Volunteer of the Vogle, Mike Furin, Jonathan Cottrell, Jamieson Mackay, Shari Sweeney as an engineer, Mastracchio from Baikonur Cosmodrome in and finance all being repre- “One of the most powerful Mastracchio is one of 10 Year, and Joe Barlow, Clear and Dr. Greg Smith. enrolled at UHCL and earned Kazakhstan to the International sented by the panel. tools in learning is a change UHCL astronaut alumni. his Master of Science in Space Station as part of “This experience felt mov- in perspective. You’re look- For more information physical science in 1991. Expedition 38/39. He will be ing, inspiring, and it is the ing at the same thing you’ve about the academic opportu- “University of Houston- returning to earth this month. most encouraging experience always looked at, just a little nities at UHCL, visit http:// I’ve had at UH-Clear Lake bit differently,” says Grau. www.uhcl.edu. toward my dreams of becom- Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? ing a career astronaut geolo- gist for NASA,” said under- New personal trainer Enayet Rahim, MD graduate engineering physics • Accepting New Patients • Same Day student Aaron Herridge. Herridge, in his last year program at San Jac Appointments Available • Open During at UHCL, is already taking Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, the steps toward being the A healthy lifestyle can of Trustees, the new personal next UHCL graduate to now transfer into a career trainer program will begin Medicare & most private insurance. become an astronaut. opportunity as a personal in fall 2014 and will provide Discounts for patients without insurance. UHCL students asking trainer with the new certifi- more mastery of biomechani- questions in addition to cate program offered by San cal concepts, musculoskeletal Se Habla Español Herridge included Matthew Jacinto College. deviation, and muscle me- Smith, Ying Li, Susan Recently approved by the chanics. Call 281-481-8500 McIntyre, Marvin Childress, San Jacinto College Board “We talked to numerous professionals in the field who Left to right, CCISD Assistant Superintendent of Left to right are Assistant Superintendent of said there is a real need for Secondary Education Scott Bockart, Hyde Ele- Secondary Education Scott Bockart, Secondary qualified personal trainers mentary Principal Kelly Chapman, Elementary Volunteer of the Year Joe Barlow, wife Jeanette with hands-on skills,” said Volunteer of the Year Laura Varley and husband Barlow, and Clear Horizons Early College High Kelly Saenz, San Jacinto College South campus athlet- Brad Varley. School Principal Dr. Brett Lemley. Honor Your 2014 Graduate ic director and softball head coach. The program will encom- pass a continuation of the Thompson Band performs at Gringo’s study of scientific principles, in the June 5 issue! methodologies, and research applied to exercise and fit- ness. 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! the people who stood by you and loved The two-semester (24 you unconditionally.SAMPLE We can’t wait to HERE credit hours) personal train- see you compete & succeed at the next er program also brings eight level of your life! new courses to the college: Dad, Mom, Jacob and Baylee first aid, personal training, exercise science, fitness event planning and promo- tions, lifestyle changes for wellness, theory of exercise Congratulations to program design and instruc- tion, kinesiology and bio- mechanics, and wellness Members of the Thompson Intermediate School Thompson band at Gringo’s in the future. Pic- Stephanie and health promotion. Upon Band performed at Gringo’s Restaurant on April tured are, left to right, Ricardo Ramos, Adolfo This size ad is $99 completion of the program 27. Students performed selections from their solo Vega, Kaleb Brock, Pedro Tamez, Daniel Shaffer, PHOTO Love requirements, the student will and ensemble contest for the guests at the restau- John Tortorice, Veiga, Trey Myers, Mason Doug- plus $8 to include a picture earn a certificate of technol- rant. General Manager Nick Veiga called the night las, AJ Morgan and Ray Alba. Photo submitted J. Frank Dobie ogy credential and be eligi- a success and says he looks forward to seeing the HERE ble to take the International Class of 2014 Sports Science Association We are so proud of all Personal Training Certificate NARFE meets your accomplishments. exam. ! According to the Centers The National Active and We trust that you will be successful in your future for Disease Control and Retired Federal Employees endeavors. You have always worked hard and excelled in Prevention, more than one- (NARFE) Gulf Freeway all your school projects. Having achieved an academic rank third (35.7 percent) of U.S. Chapter 941 meets the third as a topSAMPLE 10 student is a great honor that you should cher- adults are obese. Texas has Tuesday of each month at 2 ish with great pride. Remember to keep God in your heart a prevalence of 30.4 percent p.m. at the El Franco Lee and he will guide you in the right direction. God Bless you. of the adults being obese. Senior Community Center, We Love you – Dad and Mom According to the Center for 9500 Hall Road. This month’s Clinical and Translational meeting will be held on May Sciences, in the Houston 20. Visitors are welcome. For area, 58 percent of adults and information, call Roy at 713- 39 percent of children are 734-1461. classified as overweight or obese. Support group This size CONGRATULATIONS It is estimated that by Sam L. Williams 2030, 60 percent of the peo- at Cokesbury ple in the U.S. could be over- Those who are the hus- ad is weight or obese, therefore, band, wife or partner of a increasing the demand for chronically ill/disabled per- personal trainers. son may join a new support $148.50 We are very The U.S. Bureau of PHOTO group, Sickness and Health, proud of you. Labor Statistics estimates a the last Thursday of each plus $8 to 24 percent national employ- month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. HERE ment growth in the personal at Cokesbury United Methodist Mother, Father, PHOTO training field through 2020, Church, 10030 Scarsdale. include a Jessica, Chloé, with approximately 6,033 Free child care will be pro- HERE fitness trainer and instruc- Norma and Rex vided. This month’s meeting picture SAMPLE tor jobs available each year. is set for Thursday, May 29. The Texas Workforce com- For more information, con- mission projects an average tact Jennifer Miller at sick of 260 personal trainer job nesshealthhouston@gmail. openings per year. Personal com or 713-724-2360, or

! J. Frank Dobie Class of 2014 trainers can earn an aver- visit the Well Spouse age of $17,010 annually (part Association at http://www. time) to $63,400 (full time). wellspouse.org.le. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 15, 2014 Master Gardener May events set Free legal clinic Open Garden Day Over The Back Fence by Alexis The Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host Open Garden Day on Monday, May 19, from for veterans in Lake 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. At 9:30 a.m., an educational Jackson May 17 program will be presented along with a Master HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MICHELE! day this week: ahead. On Saturday, May 17, he will appear Gardeners question-and-answer session. The event is Michele Webb, billing manager for Clear Thursday, May 15: Melissa Rios-Gutierrez, at Ovations Night Club in Rice Village. He’s Veterans who need legal Any veteran, or spouse free and open to the public. Children are welcome. Brook City MUD, celebrated her birthday on Meagan Abbott, Wayne Lominac Sr. and planned a tribute to the Great American advice or legal assistance of a deceased veteran, can Lecture series Saturday, May 10. Birthday wishes are sent Roland Lejeune; Friday, May 16: Anthony Songbook. On Wednesday, May 28, he is can visit a free legal clinic receive advice and counsel from her family and fellow employees. Swilley, Alan Adams, Keith Walker, Kenny scheduled at an occasion at Michelangelo’s scheduled in Lake Jackson/ from a volunteer attorney in Birds in Our Area will be presented by Paul Fagala BEST WISHES TO JACLYN Napper and Allyson McMillen; Saturday, Italian Restaurant at a “chef’s tasting event.” Brazoria County on Satur- any area of law, including of Wild Birds Unlimited on Wednesday, May 21, at 10 Wishes for a wonderful birthday are May 17: Becky Henry, Roland Kennedy, Jon Rascoe, the group’s favorite traveling day, May 17, in conjunc- family, wills and probate, a.m. at the Clear Lake Park meeting room, 5001 NASA sent to former Leader staff member Jaclyn Gina Houghton and Jessica Nixon; Sunday, ag teacher, sent pictures from his recent trips tion with the Veterans Legal consumer, real estate and Parkway in Seabrook. The event is free. (Ramirez) Tremont on Tuesday, May 20, from May 18: Melody Tanner, Bryan Conn, to Africa and to see the Bolivian Indians in the Initiative, a coalition of tax law, as well as disability For more information on these or other events, visit her friends, family and the Leader staff. Sheila Neal, Jessica Ramirez-De La Cruz, Amazon. local bar associations pro- and veterans benefits. http://hcmga.tamu.edu. SCHOOL DAZE Susan Blue, Alondra Cristina and Rachel Billy Willis reported that his wife, Denise, viding pro bono legal ser- Veterans who need ongo- The following personnel and staff members Mooney; Monday, May 19: Melanie Martin, has recently had a different round of che- vices to U.S. veterans in 17 ing legal representation of the Pasadena Independent School District Tanya Williams, Jonathan Pearson, Robby motherapy, which has a 90 percent positive counties in Texas. and who qualify for legal celebrate birthdays May 15 through May 21. Asbury, Leah Poirrer and Laura Scott; result among its users. Billy is hopeful that The clinic will be held aid will be assigned a pro Hurricane season Atkinson Elementary Tuesday, May 20: Norma Pruneda, Joey the chemo will put her immune problems into Birthday greetings are sent to Courtney Martinez, Mike Freeman, Juan Cruz, Tami remission. May 17 at the Lake Jackson bono attorney through the Fravala May 20. Richardson, Kathy Swift, Al Carter, Joan The Trailmixers wished a happy birthday to VA Outpatient Clinic, 208 Houston Volunteer Lawyers preparedness set Burnett Elementary D’Ambrosio, Valerie Chapa and Jaclyn Christine Pavalko, Dobie’s first school nurse Oak Drive South, Suite 700, to handle their case. Blow out the birthday candles for Sheri Tremont; and Wednesday, May 21: Vance who is now a happy retiree. Chris will be 90 in Lake Jackson, from 9 The Houston Bar Foun- The 2014 hurricane sea- ther recommends building a Rodgers on May 16. Britt, Shelly Woodin, Zachary McClendon, years old May 24. a.m. until noon. No appoint- dation also sponsors weekly son is approaching, and disaster supply kit in advance Frazier Elementary Kimberly Garza, Will Hernández, Jennifer Frank Braden and his wife, Pat, attended ment is necessary. Friday afternoon clinics at Houston City Council Mem- with food, water, first aid May 16 is the day for a birthday cake for Villarreal and Rashida Jones. the April Trailmixers gathering. They gave a The clinic is co-spon- the Michael E. DeBakey ber Dave Martin encourages supplies, important family Connie Groves. Susan Blue and Hildegard DOBIE TRAILMIXERS MEET fine grandchildren report: grandson Austin sored by the Brazoria Coun- VA Medical Center from 2 all constituents in District E documents and other necessi- Venegas enjoy a double birthday May 18. The Dobie Trailmixers recently held their will soon become a senior at the University ty Bar Association in con- to 5 p.m. on the first floor. to take the necessary precau- ties. Meador Elementary monthly meeting. Topics for the meeting of Arkansas; Braden is a freshman at Texas junction with the Houston More information about tions to prepare. It is also recommended Light the birthday candles May 15 for Kelly included: A&M and is a part of the A&M Singing Cadets; Bar Foundation’s Veterans the clinics is available at The City of Houston’s that individuals keep at least Reader. Dobie principal Franklin Moses won the Clair is a student at Blinn College; Luke is a Legal Initiative. www.hba.org. Office of Emergency Man- half a tank of gas in their cars Stuchbery Elementary PISD “Think Big” award for designing and freshman at Deer Park High School. agement suggests that each at all times throughout hurri- The day for a birthday present is May 17 for implementing the Mega Lunch program. It The Bradens reported a recent visit with family develop and review an cane season (June 1 through Shirley Young. has provided students a unique opportunity Tom Hancock, former Pasadena High princi- emergency plan and stay Nov. 30) and know proper Beverly Hills Intermediate to attend tutorials, help in test preparation pal and PISD administrator. He is doing well Largest selection of attentive to various local evacuation routes. Blow out the birthday candles for Daniel and remediation and become more involved and told the Bradens that the staff at M. D. news sources throughout the To view additional infor- Jacobs May 19. Micah Strickland is wished in school activities. Anderson “have saved my life.” He says he is wigs in Texas! FEATURING season to learn about impend- mation and resources from a happy birthday May 21. The Dobie tennis team showed its talents feeling stronger every day. ing storms. the Harris County Office of Dobie High in 22-5A All-District awards, including the Carol Barber also visited the group in ESTETICA The Harris County Office Homeland Security & Emer- May 15 is the day for a double party for selection of coach Manuel Moreno as Coach April. She is a leader in the Bella Vita commu- of Homeland Security & gency Management, visit DESIGNS Melissa Rios-Gutierrez and Cathy Barnett. of the Year. nity, which is home to many Dobie retirees. WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Emergency Management fur- www.readyharris.org. SIGNATURE COLLECTION On May 16, blow out the birthday candles for Trish Boudra was honored by her selec- The Trailmixers meet the first Tuesday of OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Leisha Lewis. Enjoying a birthday May 17 is tion as 2014 Teacher of the Year at Dobie. She each month at 1 p.m. at the Luby’s Cafeteria The Right Form! by JODEE Mary Bowman. 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The Diablos’ Cookers won fi rst place in chef’s choice. Chelsea Tatom and Kayla Hilton and co-event organizer, including Amber Allan’s hospitality • Cookoff teams Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Leo David Cino. The team won fi rst place chef’s choice and Munoz, James Torres, Carlos Aparicio, Simon “Diablo” fi fth place brisket. Chef's choice was 4” boneless pork group and the JROTC (which had • And many others too numerous Flores, Adam Coronado, Julian Camacho, Lil’ Freddy loin chop stuffed with homemade fresh chicken, jalepeno, the worst job of picking up trash) Romero (kneeling) and Big Fred Romero, (back row) green onion, sausage, Mexican chorizo, and wrapped with to mention Dean Baier, chief organizer of the event, and the Bud girls, smoked apple wood bacon. topped with a specialty sauce. SECTION B Thursday, May 15, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Brook’s Raygen Smith repeats state 300 hurdle bronze medal Perhaps not all Clear hoped for, but things went Smith at the University meet. at Mike A. Myers Stadi- championships. man captured the silver fort of 19 feet, 7 1/2 inch- at 14.00 for sixth place in Brook fans received the fairly well for Lady Wol- Interscholastic League’s The state’s best of the um on the campus of the Smith, who as a soph- medal at 41.89, with es. the event. The state cham- fairy tale ending they had verines’ hurdler Raygen state track and fi eld best convened May 9-10 University of Texas for the omore in 2013 brought Smith in at 42.40 for third Smith, meanwhile, pion was Desoto’s Alexis home a state meet bronze place. wound up fourth at 18’9 Duncan (13.39). medal in the Class 5A Smith, who also com- 3/4” in the fi eld session Maygen Smith, the Begle’s softball career extends at Lipscomb University; 300-meter hurdles, repeat- peted in the 100-meter May 10. twin sister of Raygen, ed as the bronze medal- hurdles as well as the long As for the 100-meter was competing in the state Brook ex will join mates at NCAA national tournament ist in the event this time jump at state, narrowly hurdles, Smith clocked in Continued on Page 2B around as well. missed out on landing By John Bechtle week for sure,” Begle said. the biggest week of my we weren’t ready to be “We beat Virginia Ariel Jones of Atascoc- more hardware in the long Sports Editor “It’s really hard to be done my softball life or we were done. We watched the Tech this season, so we ita, who was a silver-med- jump. After starting all but (with softball), and com- going to be done. NCAA selection show, were a little upset for al winner in 2013, this Kelsey Johnson of 14th seed San Jac three games or so of her ing into this week I knew “I am one of seven se- and saw that Virginia Tech a while. It all worked year came away with the Mansfi eld Summit was the college career, Bridgette it was either going to be niors on this team, and made it before we did. Continued on Page 6B gold at 41.78 seconds. Class 5A champion in the Begle certainly deserved Allen’s Deonca Book- long jump with a best ef- opens at nationals to enjoy the biggest week Typical of her stellar defensive San Jacinto College, ment, is among the 16 of her softball life. contributions over four seasons at seeded 14th at the 2014 teams at nationals. Well, the wait was Lipscomb University, Bridgette Longhorn tennis National Junior College The locals entered play longer than Begle and Begle made a diving catch on this Athletic Association’s Di- looking to advance to take her Lipscomb University blooper earlier this year during vision I National Cham- on either No. 6 Odessa or teammates had planned the Lady Bison’s win over Bay- hosts faculty play pionship Softball Tourna- No. 11 Seminole State in for, but it all came to fru- lor in Waco. The play ended the ment in St. George, Utah, second-round play May ition. inning and saved a couple of runs Much of the fi eld is set he plans to pair Johnson went up against No. 3 Tal- 15. The tournament is slat- For just the second time from being scored by Baylor. as the Dobie High School with Nguyen. lahassee (Fla.) in a fi rst- ed to run through May 17. in program history, the Photo by Al Carter tennis program hosts its Those slated to com- round game after press Just three of the 16 Lady Bisons are headed annual faculty/students pete this time around (in- time May 14. teams at the 2013 nation- to the NCAA postseason tennis tournament Tues- structor/guest listed fi rst) The Coyotes, who fi n- al tournament returned for tournament, and Begle, a day, May 20, at the Long- include Michael Van Es- ished the season at 39-22 2014. San Jacinto College 2010 Clear Brook High horn courts. sen/Theresa Tran, Linda and second in the Region made its fi rst-ever trip to School graduate, is sure to The action is expected Puckett/Ruben Vargas, Su- XIV postseason tourna- nationals in 2008. enjoy every moment of it. to get underway by 3:15 san Ayala/Kyle Gee, Haley Lipscomb University, p.m. Collins/Brandon Chung, If you or someone you know is which earned an at-large The public is invited to Jennifer Haynes/Tony facing foreclosure bid out of the Atlantic Sun attend the fun-fi lled event Ly, Ferdinand LaBua/ Conference, will take on which is the Dobie tennis Jacklyn Tran, Jason Roth/ call me I may be Virginia Tech Friday, May team’s way of thanking Betram Nguyen, Teresa able to help you. 16, in a fi rst-round game at the school’s faculty and Medrano/Alan Q. Phan, I have 30 years the Tennessee Regional in administration for a suc- Erin Thompson/John Le, experience in real estate Knoxville. cessful 2013-2014 season TBA/Bao Nguyen, Larry listing and selling. Host Tennessee, the No. both on and off the courts. Davis/Mandy Cao, San- 10 overall seed in the tour- For the second straight dra Rodriguez/Justin Gee, RR&E&E CConsultingonsulting & MManagementanagement nament, will go against season, KHOU Channel Norman McIntyre/Lada Ellie Salazar Castillo, Broker Charleston Southern Uni- 11 (CBS) meteorologist Heng, Stephanie Patrisso/ 2281-768-940781-768-9407 versity in another fi rst- Chita Johnson is expected Continued on Page 6B round game. to compete as a celebrity The winner of the dou- guest. ble-elimination tourna- Former Texas A&M ment will advance to play University and Dallas in a Super Regional series Cowboys linebacker Dat C&D Burger Shop May 23-25. 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Austin, Raven Wilson, and as a team,” commented talented players who have state and all-region guard Whitney Thompson, Kendra Howard. Williams-Jackson. recently signed national who averaged seven points an Everman High School Howard also led the “We have a great foun- letters of intent to play for and seven assists per game (Everman) all-region team in scoring last season dation set with standards the team next school year. in 2013-2014. guard who averaged eight at 18.8 points per game, and discipline, and these “We are not fi nished Jazsmin Nelson, a points, six rebounds, and and who was named to the freshmen understand the recruiting, but I feel like McKinney High School three steals per game in Region XIV all-region and challenge and are ready to we have a good core group all-region forward who 2013-2014. all-conference teams. elevate this program next signed so far,” the coach averaged 10 points and The new players will “My main goal once season and beyond.” commented. eight rebounds per game “All the players who in 2013-2014. signed come from quali- Vanessa Jones, Mar- ty high school programs; cus High School (Flow- they are competitors and er Mound) all-state and understand how to play all-region guard, and dis- the game at a high level.” trict co-Offensive Most Williams-Jackson has Valuable Player, who av- put a lot of effort into eraged 10 points, three scouting the recruits, pay- assists, three rebounds and ing particular attention to three steals per game in the work ethic of the high 2013-2014. school players. Kristel Reid, a Terry “We wanted to see how High School (Rosenberg) they responded under ad- all-region guard who av- versity and how they inter- eraged 14 points and eight acted with teammates and rebounds per game in The Lady Texans 10-under softball team captured Pena, Leah Zermeno (honorary Lady Texan), coaches,” Williams-Jack- 2013-2014. fi rst place in their age group division in the South (back row) coach Mike Jimenez, Nevaeh Zermeno, son said. Michelle Parker, a Belt Girls Softball Association. Members of the Micaela Jimenez, Emma Zapata, Aaliyah Vala- “We want not only tal- Southwood High School team are, left to right, (front row) Remi Jackson, dez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, coach Byron Scott, Sofi a ented players, but hard (Shreveport, La.) all-state Maya Scott, Jayla Arenas, Paloma Pombo, Sar- Martinez and coach Jesus Arenas. workers that want to de- and all-region forward ahi Flores, (middle row) Jordyn Ridge, Nallely velop, want to compete who averaged 12 points and want to be a part of and 6 rebounds per game something special that we in 2013-2014. are tirelessly working to Kaelynn Wilson, a Warriors 12U takes over fi rst place build here at San Jac.” Wagner High School (San The seven high school Antonio) forward who led Sports news, notes Pearland High School varsity girls’ basketball player Miranda LeJune (seated) Brook boys’ hoops camp signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season at San Jacinto College. Those Clear Brook High School varsity boys’ basketball with LeJune at the signing included, left to right, Jessica Peppers (aunt), Tommie head coach Christian Thompson and his staff will Estrada (grandmother), San Jacinto College volunteer assistant coach Kevin Jack- host the 2014 Wolverines’ youth camp June 16-20 at son, Tommie L. LeJune (mother) and Brenita Williams-Jackson (San Jacinto Col- the school. Participants will receive instruction in all lege women’s basketball head coach). Photo by Rob Vanya phases of the game, including shooting, rebounding, passing, free throw shooting, defense and more. Stu- dents entering kindergarten through the fi fth grade SJC’s Livingston nets hoops deal as of the 2014-2015 school year will attend from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Those entering the sixth through ninth grades as of the 2014-2015 school year will attend from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $100 per participant, which also includes a camp T-shirt and basketball. Participants may register 30 minutes pri- or to the start of each respective session June 16. SJC men’s basketball tryouts The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team will hold tryouts for the 2014-15 team on Saturday, May 17. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymnasi- um on the San Jacinto College Central campus from 3 to 5 p.m. There is a $25 processing fee for the The South Belt Girls Softball Association had a Celeste Salazar, Seleste Martinez, Leslie Longoria, tryouts, and participants will be required to sign a battle for fi rst place in the 12-under division as the Karisa Hernandez, (middle row) Ashley Garcia, waiver of liability. Participants should plan to arrive Warriors went up against the Red Hots. Down 3-1 Alexandra Perez, Jewels Hernandez, Kaitlynn Ru- no later than 2 p.m. in the bottom of the fourth and with time expiring, bio, Felicity Soto, Jennifer Lopez, (back row) Tay- Questions about the tryout should be directed to the Warriors rallied for a 4-3 victory. Members lor East, Marisa Soto and coaches Charlie Salazar, the men’s basketball offi ce at 281-476-1849. The of the Warriors include, left to right, (front row) Larry Soto and Nick Garcia. Central campus is located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Lady Rams’ dance clinic CB tracksters compete Longhorn baseball The Ellington Lady Rams will host a youth dance Continued from Page 1B A third Clear Brook clinic, Saturday, May 31, at the Pasadena Conven- meet for the fi rst time after track and fi eld star, Je- tion Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Parkway. The clin- qualifying in the 800-me- marco Stephen, fi nished sets Mantle tryouts ter run. his prep career with an ap- ic will feature instruction from four former National Dobie varsity baseball as freshmen for the Football League cheerleaders. The event, which will In the end, Maygen pearance in the Class 5A San Jacinto College men’s basketball player Anthony Livingston (left) will Smith came in at 2 min- boys’ 400-meter dash. head coach Miguel Tor- 2014-2015 school year run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is $60 per child, which in- continue his education and playing career next school year at Arkansas res and his staff will host (current eighth-grade cludes a clinic T-shirt. Those registering should also utes, 18.29 seconds for Klein Oak’s Devante State University in Jonesboro, Ark., after signing a letter of intent with sixth place overall. Lacy was the eventual Mickey Mantle summer students) are eligible to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and a small blanket. the Red Wolves. A 6-foot-8-inch forward from Washington, D.C. (Stevens league baseball tryouts attend. Online registration is available at www.leagueline The state’s Class 5A state gold-medal winner Prep Academy), Livingston led San Jacinto in scoring this season with a state champion in the in the event with a time of at the Longhorn baseball Participants should up.com/elrams. For more information, direct email 16.9-points-per-game average. He shot 48 percent from the fi eld and 66 per- fi eld Monday, May 19, arrive by 3:45 p.m. and to Maria Quiroga at [email protected]. 800-meter run was Aali- 46.10. cent from the free throw line. He was also the team’s leading rebounder yah Miller of McKinney Stephen wound up sev- beginning at 4 p.m. be ready to compete. at 9.9 per game. With Livingston at the signing was San Jacinto College Boyd, who set a state re- enth in the event with a Those expecting to at- Practices will begin later Wolverine youth soccer camp men’s basketball head coach Scott Gernander. Photo by Jeannie cord in a time of 2:07.07. time of 48.97. tend Dobie High School this month. Clear Brook High School varsity soccer coaches Jeff Brewer and Chris Stromeyer will host a youth soccer skills and drills camp for boys and girls June 9-12 at the school. Children entering kindergarten SJC softball players land all-region, all-conference lauds through the ninth grade as of the 2014-2015 school year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $60, Seven San Jacinto a home run, and drove in es with 19. appearance on the all-con- sociation’s Division I Na- last was in 2008, when the gram. and families should also plan to bring water, cleats, College softball players 40 runs in 171 at-bats, In 165 plate appearanc- ference fi rst team. tional Championship, May team fi nished fourth over- In a 5-3 win over Alvin shin guards and sun block. The event will run from – Karri Smith, Bridget leading to all-conference es the outfi elder hit .394 After a second place 14-17 in St. George, Utah. all. Community College on 8 to 10 a.m. each day. For more information, direct Stein, Carah Nunez, Bri- and all-region second with 65 hits, two doubles, fi nish at the Region XIV This is the second-ever San Jacinto College is March 30, Saenz recorded email to Brewer at [email protected] or to Stromey- gitte Gauvin, Loren Don- team honors. two triples, 18 RBIs and tournament, San Jac is trip to the NJCAA nation- coached by Kelly Saenz, her 400th career win. She er at [email protected]. Stromeyer may also be aldson, Sarah Ragsdale, Sophomore infi elder 29 walks. headed to the National Ju- al softball tournament for who is in her 11th season now owns an overall ca- reached by phone at 832-457-5181. and Courtney Sams – have Donaldson of Alvin High This is Sams’ second nior College Athletic As- San Jacinto College. The at the helm of the pro- reer record of 410-266. earned postseason Nation- School was named to the Brook youth softball camp al Junior College Athletic all-conference fi rst team, Association Region XIV and all-region second Clear Brook varsity softball head coach Noah recognition. team. Cardenas and his staff will host a youth camp June Smith, a sophomore She led the squad in 23-26, from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the school. pitcher and Alvin High runs batted in (47), dou- Students age 6 through those entering the ninth- School graduate, was bles (20) and home runs grade as of the 2014-2015 school year are eligible to named to the all-confer- (5), averaging .326 in 172 attend. Instruction in all phases of the game, includ- ence and all-region second plate appearances. ing, hitting, baserunning, fi elding, pitching, catching teams. Her 20 doubles this and more will be included. Former Lady Wolverine She pitched in 34 season ranks 15th in the players and Division I collegiate standouts Molly games, starting 27, with a nation heading into the Fichtner and Bridgette Begle will join Cardenas as 17-8 record and two saves. national tournament (see instructors during the camp. Registration is $100 be- Her 2.33 earned run Page 1B). fore June 15, and $110 thereafter. Direct email to average and 82 strikeouts As a freshman, Don- Cardenas at [email protected] for any questions were second on the team. aldson was a fi rst-team or to obtain a registration form. This is the second all-conference and all-re- all-conference recognition gion selection. SoHo football/hoops camp for Smith, who was a sec- Ragsdale and Sams South Houston High School varsity football head ond-team all-conference both earned a spot on the coach Dwayne Lane and varsity boys’ basketball selection as a freshman. all-conference and all-re- head coach Patrick McCoy will host the school’s Stein was also a sec- gion fi rst teams. fi rst-ever Trojan Football/Basketball Camp, reserved ond-team all-conference As the SJC leadoff hit- for boys and girls of elementary school age through and all-region selection. ter, Ragsdale of West Or- incoming freshmen as of the 2014-2015 school year. The freshman pitcher from ange–Stark High School The camp will run Aug. 4-7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Brenham High School led hit .374, with an on-base each day. Each camper will participate in two days the team in ERA (1.05) percentage of .442. of the football camp and two of the basketball camp. and strikeouts (105). She In 179 at-bats, Ragsdale The early registration fee is $30. Forms and payment pitched in 24 games, start- had 67 hits, including 13 must be postmarked or dropped off at school by June ing in 22, with a 13-8 doubles and 31 RBIs. 30. At the door on the day of the event, registration overall record Ragsdale, an out- rises to $40. All campers will receive a basketball, Nunez, the team’s fresh- fi elder, was also a fi rst- a camp T-shirt, and a hot meal will also be provid- man catcher from St. Pius team all-conference and ed by the Houston Food Bank. Camp will include High School, led the team all-region selection last fundamental stations, games, lectures, competitions. in batting average and hits year. Forms are available by visiting the online informa- with marks of .398 and 68, Sams, a Pearland High tion at www.pasadenaisd.org/pmhs>SoHoBasket respectively. School graduate, led San Seven San Jacinto College softball players earned postseason Those elite players included, left to right, Bridget Stein, Karri ball.com. She had 17 doubles and Jac this year in stolen bas- recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Associa- Smith, Loren Donaldson, Brigitte Gauvin, Courtney Sams, Sarah tion based on tremendous performances during the 2014 season. Ragsdale, and Carah Nunez. Thursday, May 15, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Five Lady Longhorns pick up 22-5A all-district softball honors Five Dobie High School varsity softball players earned all-district honors in District 22-5A after the 22-5A Second Team Selections completion of the 2014 regular season. Senior Ashley Gallant was named to the fi rst team along with Emily Wolfe Marissa Longoria. Three other players – Allison Bravo, Stephanie Buenrostro and Emily Wolfe, were Second Team At Large P – Stephanie Buenrostro, Dobie, Sr. second-team selections. Bravo also P – Dominique Garcia, Memorial, Soph. represented Dobie on the all-academic Marissa Longoria – First Team At Large C – Krista Guerrero, Rayburn, Soph. team. The Lady Longhorns went down C – Olinda Molinar, South Houston, Sr. to the wire with Memorial for the fi nal 1B – Baylee Allender, Manvel, Fr. playoff seed, with Memorial eventually winning out. 2B – Kelsey Barba, Alvin, Sr. 3B – Madeline Myers, Pearland, Jr. Varsity Softball SS – Mia Martinez, South Houston, Sr. All-District 22-5A Selections OF – Vanessa Segura, Alvin, Jr. Most Valuable Player OF – Lisa Mejia, Manvel, Sr. Kaylee Bosworth, Manvel, Jr. OF – Allison Bravo, Dobie, Fr. Newcomer of the Year OF – Teagan Wyatt, Memorial, Jr. Payton Norwood, Alvin, Soph. OF – Alisea Ballderaz, Alvin, Sr. Coach of the Year Utility – Kyra Chapa, Memorial, Jr. Carla Newsom, Alvin At Large – Emily Wolfe, Dobie, Jr. At Large – Jillian Thomas, Manvel, Soph. First Team – Pitcher At Large – Sabrina Mata, Memorial, Jr. Kaitlyn Males, Alvin, Jr. Honorable Mention – Dobie Jordan Franks, Manvel, Sr. Sady Olguin, Jr. First Team – Catcher Mykayla O’Connor, Sr. Amy Alexander, Alvin, Soph. All-Academic – Dobie Sydney McKay, Pearland, Jr. Ashley Gallant Stephanie Buenrostro Photos by Allison Bravo, Fr. First Team – First Base First Team Outfi eld Second Team Pitcher John Bechtle Sydney Gutierrez, Pearland, Jr. First Team – Second Base Sports Editor Ashlyn Walls, Pearland, Fr. Allison Bravo – Second Team Outfi eld First Team – Shortstop Kristen Cuyos, Pearland, Sr. First Team – Third Base Cecily Macias, Manvel, Fr. First Team – Outfi eld Lindsay Stewart, Pearland, Jr. Vanessa Childress, Rayburn, Soph. Kinsey Nichols, Alvin, Sr. Ashley Gallant, Dobie, Sr. First Team – Des. Player Rylie Spell, Pearland, Jr. First Team – Utility Marisa Sosa, Alvin, Jr. First Team – At Large Alyssa Denham, Pearland, Soph. Marissa Longoria, Dobie, Soph. Sabrina Salinas, Rayburn, Sr. CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 15 10 a.m. Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care Partners minis- Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are try- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through try has been established at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.fron ing to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Church, 10727 Hartsook Street in Houston, near Almeda tiersquares.com. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Mall. The gathering is for persons with Alzheimer’s, demen- 7 p.m. Parkway, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. tia, Parkinson’s, strokes and similar disabilities and their Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass drop in. Noon caretakers is provided on the third Friday of each month music show and jam session the third Saturday of each 7 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those who have a family member month, August and December are exceptions. The stage Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, or know of someone with these challenges are welcome to show begins at 7 p.m., but pickers are welcome to bring at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapson attend. For additional information, call the church office at their instruments and come earlier. Admission is free. The Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- line.org for a complete list of services offered. 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Interfaith Care Partners, at show is held at the Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 Walker 487-8787, or just drop in. 5:30 p.m. 713-682-5995; or visit the website at interfaithcarepartners. in League City. For more information, visit http://www. 8 p.m. Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter org. bayareabluegrass.org. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- – A social group interested in the culture, music, heritage Noon Bay Area Singles Club – monthly dance from 7 to 10:30 ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS and language of the immigrants in early German settle- Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous p.m. at VFW Lodge, 5204 Highway 3, Dickinson, Post and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen ments in Texas. Meetings are held the third Thursday of – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The #6378. Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for mem- Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Reap the each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA bers and $9 for nonmembers. For more information, call call 713-204-2481. Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for 409-948-1156 or 281-337-3112. MONDAY, MAY 19 welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more information. people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. homes, articles, autos, 7 p.m. For more information, call 281-286-1431. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech business opportuni- Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family 6 p.m. Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation ties or anything in this and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. whole wide world Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is to 10 a.m. you could imagine. Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the mes- Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. sage of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713 865- Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont SATURDAY, MAY 17 1611 for information, or just drop in. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of CALL TODAY Parkway, Pasadena, Room 212. Call 281-487-8787, or just 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY, MAY 18 church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill” each 2 p.m. South 8:30 p.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved 10:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – AA meetings are held Thursdays Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds Belt-Ellington from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist monthly meetings at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta 11 a.m. Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more infor- Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, on Leader Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons mation, call 281-487-8787. the third Monday of each month except December. The FRIDAY, MAY 16 whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. 5:30 p.m. meetings teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, 11555 7 a.m. Each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs are normally in atten- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of dance. There is no charge to attend, and refreshments are Beamer Road Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Conference Room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 served. Meetings start on time and last one hour or less. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference 6 p.m. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or For more information, call the center at 713-477-0175. 281-481-5656 Room. 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Continued from Page 3B assault support group offers a confidential self-help support group for vic- MONDAY, MAY 19 tim/survivors of rape and sexual abuse. To attend or for more information, 11555 Beamer • 281-481-5656 11:30 a.m. call 281-286-2525. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature 8 p.m. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 information, or just drop in. p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For informa- 2 p.m. tion, call 713-204-2481. Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will meet WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Monday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer 7 a.m. Honor Your 2014 Graduate at Scarsdale. The public is invited to attend. The genealogy group meets AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. on the fi rst and third Mondays of each month. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or 6 p.m. just drop in. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 Fuqua at 6 11:30 a.m. in the June 5 issue! p.m. Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first for more information. and third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Golden 6:30 p.m. Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway (Fuqua and I-45). For information, call Monica New Directions Singles – Group for ages 55 and up meets on the Montoya at 281-794-5531. first and third Mondays for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Webster 4 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 201 W NASA Parkway in Webster. There are many Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. at This size ad is $66 other activities thoughout the month. For further information, call Bambi at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit Class of 2014 281-795-4514 or Mary at 281-337-2589. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Congratulations to our son, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. plus $8 to include a picture Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – The grief support group Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides sup- WeJim are very Washington proud of you! You have “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday at Kindred Rehabilitation port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday grown up to be one amazing young lady Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. 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His offen- situations on multiple oc- Several of the bench/re- and contribute. Torres did where does the Dobie var- Jesse Paredes fi gures also seem to be the an- Torres can feel comfort- the job at second base af- sive numbers did not stack casions. His left-handed serve players rarely saw a great job of leading the sity baseball program go to return as the team’s swers at their respective able about as he watches ter playing in the outfi eld up to those he produced swing in the lineup will the fi eld, especially when troops, and the program’s from here? pitching ace after a break- positions on the left side summer baseball in the in 2013. Mendoza also an- in 2013, but Guevara was also be missed. district play began. fi rst district title since With the realigned through sophomore season of the infi eld. coming weeks, chored the lineup from the nonetheless a key part of Dobie had a fi ne season, The real key to 2015 1998 was the result. It can 2014-2015 District 22-5A that saw him go undefeat- In fact, both were spec- And of course, there are clean-up spot for most of what the Longhorns did no doubt. But along the may not be how well happen again, but the ex- expected to be even tough- ed through roughly three tacular defensive players uncertainties. Torres will the season. during the title run. way, the same eight play- Paredes, the Myers kids tra work and development er to navigate courtesy of quarters of the season. in 2014. And the pair also have to fi ll vacancies at Ruben Guevara, the Outfi elder Tyler Bau- ers were penciled into the or Rivera performs, but must start now. the arrival of the Dawson The right-hander got showed plenty of promise fi rst base and second base Eagles, reaching the post- his opportunity this sea- at the plate and should along with two outfi eld season will be a challenge son when Travarus Ansley only improve. spots. Oh, and he must for each team in the mix. wasn’t ready to answer the Despite a tough go of also fi nd and develop more Can Dobie repeat as 22- bell on the mound at the it in Dobie’s playoff loss pitching. 5A champs, or will Dobie start of the season. to Channelview, catcher Senior Mike Munoz, have to fi ght it out in the Given the chance to Adrian Rivera should en- Dobie’s team captain, was end for one of the four show what he could do ter his senior season as the sensational, posting a 13-0 available playoff seeds? in preseason tournament starter after catching near- record and delivering time Unfortunately for play, Paredes was argu- ly every inning in 2014. and time again offensive- Longhorn fans, that an- ably Dobie’s top newcom- In the outfi eld, corner ly. swer won’t come for a er at any position. outfi elder Eric Garza will Ansley, while pitch- long while. Two other sophomores be back after a steady sea- ing in just two games this There are several things who also played excep- son, his fi rst with Dobie season, was the most dan- Dobie faculty/student tennis is May 20 Continued from Page 1B Albert Luu, David Chan- dler/Kelly Vuong, Tamara Williams/Brian Williams, Jordan Evans/Cecilia Goll- mann, Yvette Giron/Luis Cabreja, Diane Bareth/Fla- vio Castillo, Robert Pheis- ter/Ashley Deveza, Trevor Parker/Kelly Tran, Doug Eger/Karen Neira, Ronnie Thomas/Hellen Le, Frank- lin Moses/Hai Ho, Valde- mar Tamez Alice Phan, TBA/Taylor Nguyen, Ca- mille Lajaunie/Levi Mar- shall, Gilbert Deleon/Kim Dinh, TBA/Juan Melesio, Ashley McAllister/Michael Duron and Angela Garza/ Tommy Le.

At right, Dobie gradu- ate and Beverly Hills Intermediate faculty member Ronnie Thom- Dobie varsity baseball head coach Miguel Torres (right) knows defeated with seven straight wins before a couple of late-season as is scheduled to com- he can count on junior-to-be Jesse Paredes moving forward after setbacks. Simply put, Paredes will be expected to lead the way pete May 20. Paredes was terrifi c in 2014. As a sophomore, Paredes went un- on the mound for Dobie come 2015.

Bridgette Begle, a 2010 Clear Brook High School graduate, has seen her fi ne career at Lipscomb University extended after the Lady Bisons received a bid to play in the NCAA postseason tournament. Photo by Al Carter Begle thrilled with NCAA invite as her senior season continues Continued from Page 1B gram and the players ac- with a focus on journal- out, though.” cepted me very well. Lip- ism/media. Courtesy of Wikipe- scomb has absolutely been When her softball ca- dia, Lipscomb University the best place for me.” reer does end, Begle will advertises itself online as As a freshman at Lip- return to Houston. a private, coeducational, scomb, Begle started all She has accepted an liberal arts university in 50 of the team’s games at internship with Harris Nashville, Tenn. second base. County Public Health and It is affi liated with the She then started 54 and Environmental Services in Churches of Christ. The 50 straight, respectively, accordance with her de- university’s athletic pro- during her sophomore and gree requirements. grams compete in NCAA junior years at shortstop. Begle would certainly Division I. A hamstring injury consider a full-time spot Lipscomb last made brought an end to Begle’s with HCPHES when the its way to the NCAAs starting streak this season, time comes but may also in 2010, the year before but she wound up playing consider taking some Begle arrived on campus. all but three of the Bison’s courses aimed at a law de- Following a solid three- 52 contests. gree. year starting career at Begle kept her job be- “I’m not ready to say Clear Brook, Begle origi- cause of outstanding de- law school yet,” she said, nally signed with Blinn fense. She says she was but it’s a consideration College. taught one way to hit at nonetheless. Begle’s par- Later in the recruiting Clear Brook and then ents, Eileen and Brian period, though, Lipscomb taught another during her Begle, are both attor- came calling. stay at Lipscomb. neys. “Lipscomb had been Things just seemingly Her sisters, Erin and in touch with me in the haven’t come together, Kathleen, have both process but just didn’t though. played softball at Clear have enough (scholarship As a senior, Begle has Brook as well. funds) to make it work,” hit .225 to this point. But “It’s been nothing but Begle said. she did smack a grand a blessing,” Begle said of “One of their players slam earlier this season. her time at Lipscomb. decided not to return, and “I guess I got really “It hasn’t always been they called me back. lucky to have outstand- easy playing so far from “I scheduled a trip to ing position coaches here, home. My parents have to visit the campus. I fi gured, along with repetition and watch most of my games at the very least, I’d get a dedication,” she said. online. But it’s been a free trip to Nashville out “I just haven’t been able great experience to this of it. But I knew once I got to be as solid at the plate.” point.” here, this was the place for Begle walked the stage It sure has, and now Be- me. of graduation May 3 at gle gets to enjoy the big- “A beautiful campus, Lipscomb and has a de- gest week of her softball wonderful city. The pro- gree in communications life.