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December 9, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 45 Dobie holds food drive Dobie High School is hosting a school- wide food drive to benefit the Salvation Army. Multiple Christmas festivities scheduled The goal for each grade level is to collect 5,000 items for a grand total of at least 20,000 items collected by the school. Christmas is around the corner, and there are 10:30 a.m. See Page 5A for more information. and select at child’s name from the Giving Tree. in Burlington court from 2 to 4 p.m. Community members wanting to donate many ways for South Belt residents to get into For more information, call 713-946-4006. Gifts will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. On Saturday, Dec. 18, the Galaxy Cheer squad items can bring them to the front office of the the holiday spirit. Sagemont Church 16. will perform from noon to 1 p.m. in Burlington school through Thursday, Dec. 16. For more Kirkwood South Christian Church Sagemont Church, 11300 Hughes Road, will For more information, call 281-481-6816. court. information, contact Stefanie McKinney at Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 have multiple Christmas services on Friday. Dec. Cokesbury United Methodist Church For more information, call 713-944-1010. 713-740-0370. Kirkfair, will host a hayride on Saturday, Nov. 11, 24. A children’s service will take place at 2 p.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Action Ministries from 6 to 9 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 24, the church Traditional candlelight services will follow at 4 Scarsdale, will host Breakfast With Santa on Sat- Action Ministries will have its annual toy Junk waste pickup set will hold its Christmas at the Manger candlelight p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 281- urday, Dec. 11, beginning at 9 a.m. drive every day through Wednesday, Dec. 15, service from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, 481-8770. On Sunday, Dec. 12, the church will have its in the Kroger parking lot, Beltway 8 and Sabo, Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, call 281-481-0004. St. Luke’s Kids Club Carols and More at 5 p.m. The service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. New toys for all ages will Dec. 16, for city of Houston residents living Easthaven Baptist Church The Catholic Community of St. Luke the will include a meal. be accepted. north of Beltway 8. Residents south of the Easthaven Baptist Church, 13100 Beamer, Evangelist, 11011 Hall Road, will celebrate its The church will have its annual Christmas Sageglen lighting contest beltway are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 23. will hold its Carol and Candlelight service on annual children’s Mass on Friday, Dec. 24, be- Without Them service on Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 The communities of Sageglen, Meadows of For more information, call 3-1-1. Wednesday, Dec. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Un- ginning 4:30 p.m. p.m. for those who have lost a loved one this past Clear Creek, Estates of Green Tee 1 and Green like previous years, the church will not have San- Additional Christmas Eve services will be year. Tee Terrace will award a $50 gift certifi cate to Lariaette dance clinic set ta photos this year. For more information, call held later that night with carols beginning at On Sunday, Dec. 19, Cokesbury will have a the best decorated homes in the following cat- The Dobie Lariaettes will have their annual 281-922-5520. 11:15 p.m. to be followed with midnight Mass. special service at 5 p.m. that will feature a can- egories: most colorful light display, most elegant winter dance clinic on Saturday, Dec. 11, at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church On Saturday, Dec. 25, St. Luke’s will cel- tata performed by the church’s choir. A living holiday decoration and best spirit of Christmas. Dobie High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta, ebrate English Mass at 8 a.m. and Spanish Mass nativity with farm animals will follow at 6 p.m. Judging will take place Sunday, Dec. 19. For clinic is for girls and boys in kindergarten will have its annual Christmas program, A Child at 10:30 a.m. A children’s crafts display and light meal will more information, call 281-481-2160. through 12th grade. Was Born, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, beginning at 6 Once again, the church, along with South- follow at 6:30 p.m. Cards for veterans Registration is $50 at the door, cash or p.m. Performed by the church’s school children, east Area Ministries (SeAM), has “adopted” 50 On Friday, Dec. 24, the church will have a Longtime Freeway Manor resident James money order only. Clinic participants will the program tells the story behind Christmas. needy children to provide them with three of special children’s Christmas service at 5 p.m. Muecke is urging South Belt residents to mail receive a T-shirt and be invited to perform in A Christmas cantata with full choir and or- their Christmas wishes. Those wanting to help Traditional candlelight services will follow at 7 Christmas cards to wounded U.S. veterans. Mili- the Lariaette’s spring show in May 2011. For chestra will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 19, at are urged to visit the church’s education building p.m. and 11 p.m. tary offi cials ask that only cards be mailed rather information, contact Pam Burns at prburns1@ For more information, call 281-484-9243. than letters. earth link.net or at 281-412-7123. Almeda Mall There is a limit of 15 cards per person or 50 Almeda Mall has a natural-bearded Santa cards per classroom. Care packages and mone- Dobie offers European tours available for photographs in center court every tary gifts will not be accepted and should instead Vultures swarm on South Belt day during normal mall hours. He takes a break be sent to the military section of the Red Cross Dobie High School teachers Allison Bowers to feed his reindeer between 1 and 2 p.m. on online catalog. and Lakeitha Kirven will sponsor trips to Monday through Friday and between 5 and 6 Contrary to multiple online reports, however, Europe for the summer of 2012 to students p.m. on Saturday and between 2 and 3 p.m. on the cards should not be addressed to A recovering ages 14-19 only. Prices are reasonable, and a Sunday. American soldier at Walter Reed Medical Center, discount is given if enrolled by Dec. 15, 2010. On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Morris Middle but rather to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box Bowers will take a 15-day tour of London, School choir will perform from 6:30 to 7 p.m. 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456. Paris, Lucerne, Swiss Alps, Florence, Rome An AMA Dance Studio performance will take Any cards sent to Walter Reed Medical Center and Assisi. Those who would like to fi nd out place Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. in will not be delivered. more about this trip can e-mail her at Europe Burlington court. Later that day, Radio Disney For more information, visit redcrosschat. [email protected]. will host a make-your-own-stocking workshop org/2010/10/26/holiday-mail-for-heroes-2010. Kirven will take an 11-day tour of Paris, Milan, Florence and Rome. Those who would like more information about this trip can e- mail her at [email protected]. Christmas program under way The annual South Belt-Ellington Leader Frazier elementary schools, Beverly Hills and Wood Meadow II contest Christmas program is under way with several in Thompson intermediate schools and Dobie High The Wood Meadow Sec II Association will the community actively participating. School’s Future Farmers of America. hold a Christmas decorating contest for every- Now in its 28th year, the program is aimed at The American Legion Post 490 and Action one in the community to participate in. The helping needy families in the immediate South Ministries have also donated food items in previ- association will award a first- and second- Belt area. The drive is funded by area residents, ous years. place winner for the best Christmas decora- schools, organizations and merchants. Desired Those wishing to donate items or apply for tions. Judging will take place on Dec. 18, items include toys for children of all ages, non- assistance should visit the Leader offi ce, 11555 2010, and prizes will be awarded. perishable food items, paper products and cash. Beamer. Applications will be accepted through There is a particular need for gifts appropri- Tuesday, Dec. 14. Food drive at Stuchbery ate for older children and teens, such as clothing, Applicants must reside in the South Belt area sporting goods, makeup kits and gift cards. All and possess one form of identifi cation verifying Michael Clark with Troop 692 at St. Luke’s gifts should be new and unwrapped. their address. All applications will undergo a Catholic Church is currently working on his Past participants include Atkinson, Moore and screening process to determine eligibility. Eagle Project, a food drive to benefit the Houston Food Bank. A drive-through food drop-off will be avail- able Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Resident warns of mail scam Stuchbery Elementary, 11210 Hughes Road. Also, during Monday through Friday business An alert resident notifi ed the Leader of a scam she made no attempt to cash the suspect check. hours, nonperishable goods can be dropped she recently received in the mail that involved an A quick Google search of the name of the off at the day care center (the building with the unclaimed lottery prize. company on the letterhead (omitted here due to flags in front) at Life Church located at 9901 The woman said she was mailed a letter from a legitimate business sharing the same moniker) Windmill Lakes Blvd. a company in Canada, along with a check for reveals the scam is quite common. $3,850. Multiple signs point to the letter being a The mailer said the resident had an unclaimed fraud. Dobie Project Grad meets prize of $155,000 from a “Consumer Evaluation Most notably, the unclaimed prize is for a con- J. Frank Dobie Class of 2011 Project Grad- Draw.” test that was never entered. uation will meet Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in The letter explained that the check was for the Further, applicable fees are generally taken the Dobie cafeteria. The group is working payment of the applicable governmental taxes on out beforehand when one wins any sort of lot- together to raise funds and organize and create the winnings. tery. an event on June 3, 2011, that will be safe and The resident was instructed in the letter not to To report suspected mail fraud, contact the chemical-free for the senior class of 2011. attempt to cash the check before talking to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at www.postalin Assistance is needed from Dobie seniors Several South Belt residents have recently notifi ed the Leader of a presence of large birds claim agent listed. spectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraudComplaint. and parents, community and business leaders, in the community. A fl ock of turkey vultures is shown above at the intersection of Hughes Knowing she had not entered such a contest, aspx. and anyone interested in supporting the event. and Sagewind on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 2, feeding on an unknown animal car- For more information, contact Christine cass. While it is not rare for the birds to live in this part of the state, it is fairly uncommon Duensing at 281-974-0867, Sharon Finney at to see them in a residential area. Photo by South Belt resident Syreeta Smith Deputies arrest drug suspect 281-793-5918 or e-mail jfdprojectgrad@ gmail.com. Dobie Project Grad is also on A South Belt woman was arrested for drug offi cers detected a strong smell of marijuana Facebook. possession Thursday, Dec. 2, following a tip coming from the vehicle, prompting them to from an alert resident. search the car. Cowboys hold elections Team Gabby collects clothes Sgt. Zerick Guinn and Deputy Margaret The search yielded not only a small amount of Magana from the Harris County Precinct 2 marijuana, but also 0.5 gram of a rock-like sub- The Sagemont Cowboys Board of Directors Constable’s offi ce responded to the incident at stance that tested positive for cocaine. will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Friends and family of the late Gabby Romero, The drive was originally set to conclude the roughly 11:30 a.m. at an apartment complex in One of the individuals in the car, Susan Johns, community building at El Franco Lee Park. along with members of St. Luke the Evangelist following Sunday, Dec. 19, but was moved up, the 12300 block of Beamer where a resident re- admitted to possessing the contraband. Elections for the 2011-2012 board will be Catholic Church, are currently hosting their sec- due to the availability of buses provided by the ported seeing multiple individuals using drugs in Johns, 47, was subsequently arrested on a held. ond annual Warm Blessing clothes drive to ben- church. a car parked in the complex parking lot. felony charge of possession of a controlled sub- All members of the 2010 season are eligible efi t the homeless. Drop-off stations are Dobie High School, Upon making contact with the suspects, the stance. to vote. Nominations will also be accepted Collectively referred to as “Team Gabby,” the St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Bev- from the floor. group will accept new and slightly used clean erly Hills Intermediate School, and the Romeros’ jackets, coats, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, home at 11103 Kirkpark Drive. socks and skull caps through Friday, Dec. 10. Romero, a standout local athlete, died in Oc- Sullivan no longer to oversee SBGSA early registration Organizers are also seeking volunteers to tober 2009 after a 15-month battle with renal The Southbelt Girls Softball Association help distribute collected items on Sunday, Dec. cancer. will hold early registration on Saturday, Dec. 12. Volunteers are asked to arrive at St. Luke’s For more information or to volunteer, call 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. church, 11011 Hall Road, by 3 p.m. Edna Romero at 832-876-0502. city’s redistricting process 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan will vative leaders, the councilmember recently with- Early registration fees are $70 with no sib- no longer oversee the city’s redistricting pro- drew his support for the candidate. Sullivan said ling discount, $55 buyout. Tryouts are sched- Meeting set for Shaver repairs cess. he was told by the mayor that she could no lon- uled for Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sullivan was notifi ed of the decision Thurs- ger trust him due to the vote. All registrations are held at El Franco Lee A public meeting on the proposed widening dian, curb and gutter drainage, sidewalks, street day, Dec. 2, by Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Also last week, Houston Councilwoman Anne Park at the girls’ softball field, concession of South Shaver from Interstate 45 to Highway 3 lighting and improved underground utilities. In The mayor said the redistricting process will Clutterbuck resigned as mayor pro tem, amid stand. New coaches must submit colors and will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. addition, the City of Houston would widen 2,514 now be managed by all of the City Council rather rumors that she intends to challenge Parker as logo on Jan. 19. at the YES Prep Southeast School located at 353 feet of the channel Berry Bayou north of South than the Special Ethics and Council Governance mayor next election cycle – something Clutter- Crenshaw. Shaver Road and build a retention basin at South Committee on Redistricting and Term Limits, buck denies. No Dec. PIP meeting set Representatives from the Texas Department Shaver Road and Berry Bayou. which Sullivan chairs. Clutterbuck also briefl y stepped down from There will be no Positive Interaction of Transportation and the City of Houston De- The proposed project would increase vehicle The decision stems in large part due to a re- her post as chair of the council’s Budget and Fis- Program meeting in December. The next partment of Public Works and Engineering will capacity, reduce congestion and improve safety cent disagreement between Sullivan and Parker cal Affairs Committee. meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18, at conduct the function to present information on and drainage. over her choice of candidate for port commis- Parker, however, persuaded her to remain on Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. PIP the proposal and to request feedback from the The meeting will be in open-house format. sioner. board until she is able to train her successor, consists of police and citizens working togeth- public. Project schematics and environmental exhibits Sullivan had reportedly given Parker an assur- Councilman Stephen Costello, who will serve as er for safer neighborhoods. For more informa- The project would expand the area street from will be available for viewing. There will be no ance he would back Dean Corgey, Parker’s can- vice chair until Clutterbuck steps down. tion, call Officer Randy Derr of the Houston a four-lane undivided roadway with open ditches formal presentation. Written comments and sug- didate for port commissioner. Michelle Mitchell also resigned unexpectedly Police Department at 281-218-3900. to a six-lane divided roadway with raised me- gestions may also be presented. However, after consulting with other conser- last week from her position of fi nance director. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 9, 2010 Death Readers’ Opinions Dynamic Cheer champions both parents, and grandson and served on the USS Tulagi long, hopefully the management will try Tyre Lee Matthew Jennings. (CVE 72) until his discharge Resident concerned to tackle this problem. Even though its Jennings III Survivors include sister in December 1944. Following about neighborhood more convenient for me to go to the 45/ Daryl Terry and husband the war, he graduated from Astoria location, I will continue to keep Pat; daughter and son-in-law Texas A&M in January 1954. I live in the neighborhood behind the going to the other (gas station) at 45 and Linda and Mickey Holder; During his career, Jen- ... gas station at 45 and Astoria and for at Scarsdale where this is not an issue. son Durhmon Jennings and nings worked for several na- least the last few years there has con- Robert McDonald daughter and son-in-law Kay tional fi rms, retiring in 1986 stantly been drug transactions going on and David Montgomery; after 22 years as senior sales- at this location. grandchildren Donna Hold- man for Pitney Bowes. They have got to the point where they Do Social Security er and Todd Ford and son He was a former Boy don’t even hide it anymore. If you pull up Keller; Laura Hodde and hus- Scout leader and Edgewood there and see two cars passing each business online band Henry and sons Andrew Little League coach, a mem- other slowly and then handing each There’s a lot to do during the holiday and Ryan; Denise Holder and ber of the local South Belt other something out of the window, this is season. Probably the last thing on your daughter Madylene; Sarah AARP chapter and a lover of just one of the many days you will be list is spending precious time at a Social Montgomery; niece Nancy genealogy, history and salt- witnessing a drug transaction going on. Security office, waiting to conduct busi- Haupt; and other relatives water fi shing. He attended Other than this, I have been stopped ness, especially if you don’t need to. and numerous friends. Fellowship Bible Church in numerous occasions there by men com- The busiest times for Social Security Tyre Lee Jennings III, 88, Jennings joined the U.S. Pearland. ing up to me when I’m pumping gas and field offices and the agency’s toll free died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. Navy in 1940 where he Visitation will be held telling me they either ran out of gas or telephone number are early in the week He was born in Atlanta, Ga., served in World War II as Thursday, Dec. 9, from 5 to their car has stalled and they need just a and early in the month. So if your busi- to Tyre Lee Jennings Jr. and a boatswain’s mate second 9 p.m. at SouthPark Funeral couple of dollars to get home. ness can wait, it’s best to contact us at Ellie Louise Martin Jennings class aboard the USS Cres- Home in Pearland. You want to be a good Samaritan and other times. The same is true during the on Nov. 3, 1922. He was a 35- cent City (APA 21), and he Service will be conducted help, but just don’t know if they are scam- holiday season – especially the week year resident of Sagemeadow participated in the initial Friday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. at ming you or not. But, more than likely if its between Christmas and New Year’s. If subdivision. amphibious landing in Gua- the SouthPark Funeral Home, going on at this (gas station) it’s a scam. you must do business with Social Security Jennings is preceded in dalcanal in August 1942. He with interment to follow at There was one particular van that during the holidays, you may experience death by his wife, Madylene, was awarded the Purple Heart SouthPark Cemetery. would come there every day with their more busy signals on the telephone and hood up, and one man will come over to longer wait times in local offices. you and tell you a “story” of his van not There’s an even better way to conduct Pasadena ISD schools collect working and needing money to help get your business: online at www.socialsecu it fixed. rity.gov. There you’ll find a wealth of infor- We witnessed countless times of peo- mation and online services. For example, ple falling for it and giving them money, you can apply online for Social Security several performance awards the van would leave for a few hours and benefits or for Medicare, and then you Pasadena Indepedent schools, Garfi eld, Meador, Middle School, Melillo Mid- then be right back. can check on the status of your pending School District schools Red Bluff, Atkinson and dle School, Carter Lomax This has been reported to the store application. If you’re already a Social combined for the 101 Gold Turner were cited in four cat- Middle School and Queens who didn’t seem to acknowledge the Security beneficiary, you can go online to Performance Awards in sum- egories each. Intermediate. problem so I wanted our community to change your address, phone number, or maries released by the Texas De Zavala and Schneider The summary refl ected a be aware of the issue. your direct deposit information, get a South Belt girls on the All-American Dynamic Cheer Team recently won fi rst Education Agency. led the pack among middle complete accounting of TEA We definitely don’t need this in our replacement Medicare card, or request a neighborhoods, I just wish the store proof of income letter. place in the Cheer USA Regional Cheer Competition in Katy on Nov. 13. The awards note campus schools with three awards acceptability ratings for the Team members pictured are, left to right, (front row) Zayle Stormer, Bre- improvements in areas rang- each. 2009-2010 school year. Of would realize it as well. Visit our website at www.socialsecuri- ing from attendance to TAKS Bondy led the intermedi- the 58 campuses that were But to the stores credit, I think that ty.gov and save yourself a call or a trip to leana Anderson, Valerie Garcia, Kaitlyn Bess, (middle row) Stecyva Salazar, scores to college readiness. ates with four, while Memori- rated, all were acceptable or most of the time when this goes on, they our office. But if you do need to speak to Angelica Garcia, Victoria Ayala, (back row) Andrea Cuellar, Hillary Ba- Sixty-two of the 101 al High and Dobie were each higher. Eighteen were exem- will park on the side of the store and a Social Security representative one-on- zaldua, Rebekah Ragain and Destinee Gonzales. Not pictured is Krystalynn awards went to district ele- cited in two areas, including plary, 32 were recognized, none of the workers will be able to see one, we’ll be there for you. Garcia. Cheer coaches for the Dynamics are Tristann Trujillo, Terrel Smith mentary schools, with Fisher college readiness. and the other eight were rated them there. Shelly J. Robinson and Michelle Whitely. Photo submitted Elementary and Young El- Elementary schools cited academically acceptable. This has just been going on for too Social Security Public Affairs Specialist ementary leading the way. for attendance were Pome- Both were cited in fi ve cat- roy, Richey, L.F. Smith, egories, all related to test South Shaver, Atkinson and scores. Laura Bush. Also honored for Among other elementary attendance were De Zavala PW Library sets events The following events are scheduled for the week of Dec. 9 through Dec. 15 at Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: A winter craft program is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13, in the children’s area of the library at 4 p.m. The group will make winter picture frames. Create a frame and have a picture taken. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Dobie calendars available 2011 J. Frank Dobie calendars are currently on sale for $10 each. The calendars feature football, Lariaettes, cheerlead- ers, band, boys’ and girls’ basketball, volleyball and the JFD singers. For more information, contact Carolyn Johnson at [email protected] or call 832-665-8376. Sullivan announces community meeting Councilmember Mike all the arts organizations and Sullivan and the Houston Arts other nonprofi ts know about Alliance will host an infor- the available grants that are mational meeting about the offered and to see some of available grants HAA offers the monies returned to Dis- to nonprofi ts and cultural arts trict E.” organizations. The meeting Applicants are reviewed will be held on Wednesday, by an external peer review Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 panel. Panel members are p.m. at San Jacinto College selected based on their ex- South campus, Marie Flick- pertise, knowledge of the arts inger Building, Room 12116. and their impartiality. Those The HAA offers grants to who make up the panel are more than 250 organizations groups of artists, arts admin- every year with the majority istrators, fi nance profession- of funding coming from the als, business people, commu- City of Houston Hotel Occu- nity volunteers and others. pancy Tax. When reviewing the ap- Most of the grants are plicants, the panel takes into awarded to 501(c) (3) non- consideration the encourage- profi t arts and cultural orga- ment, promotion, improve- nizations; however, others are ment and application of the offered to additional nonprof- arts to promote tourism and its that present or produce the convention and hotel in- arts programs or events in the dustry. city limits and continue to Sullivan encourages all promote the enhancement of those interested to attend the the City of Houston and Har- meeting. ris County as a cultural desti- Representatives from the nation. Houston Arts Alliance will Sullivan has worked with present general information the HAA for several months about the HAA and explain organizing these educational each individual grant and the and informative meetings in panel review process, where his district. the money comes from and “We have a large arts- who is eligible to apply. based population here in the For more information, community,” Sullivan says. contact Sullivan’s offi ce at “It is important to me that 832-393-3008.

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11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Thursday, December 9, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt Elementary announces fi rst nine-weeks rolls South Belt Elementary Perfect attendance Hampton, Trinity Harris, Eli- Alise Williams, Garret Win- Bre’leana Anderson, Jianni Brianna Salazar, Eloy San- Smith, Haley Spencer and Timberleigh Milton, Jacob DeAundrea Edwards and recently released its honor, Cesar Aguilar, Alyssa jah Hernandez and Katelyn nek and Bella Woernley. Anderson, Zariah Aquilar, chez, Samantha Schroder, Adriana Toro. Montoya, Khaliah Moore, Chase Erskin. merit and perfect attendance Alvarado, Alana Arrington, Hernandez. Merit roll Evangelique Armas, Jorge William Schroder, Quinton Merit roll Jonathan Moreno, Ramiro Celine Espinosa, Bianca rolls, and Good Citizen and Ava Ayala, Jayden Balderaz, Leslie Hernandez, Sy’mora Bre’leana Anderson, Ma- Arredondo, Mason Banhart, Simons and Hunter Stevens. Elyssa Armenta, Devin Moreno, Briana Munoz, Jea- Espinoza, Uyi Ewansiha, Jen- Principal’s awards for the fi rst Andre Barrientos, Miguel Holt, Lara Huynh, Akira Jack, son Banhart, Heaven Cadena, Kaitlyn Bess, Ayanna Brooks, Caleb Tamez, Dominic Childs, Bella De La Garza, ny Ngo, Dalila Nguyen, Mar- nifer Flores, Rubin Flores, nine-weeks grading period of Bazaldua, Aaron Begazo, Isaac Jaimes, Anh Ky, Kevin Bruce Chavez, Devyn Cook, Heaven Cadena, Matthew Tamez, Everett Taylor, Mya Sean Dempsey, Bianca Es- tin Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen Hailey Fox, Adam Gil, Keis- the 2010-2011 school year. D’aisha Bob, Brittany Bur- Lewis, Jocelyn Limon, Adri- Megan Godeke, Brooklynn Campos, Matthew Campu- Tello, Kobe Thompson, Da- pinoza, Yareli Garcia, Jacob and Ronald Nguyen. hon Groves, Jayden Hayes, Students earning status are: leigh, Madison Cai, Alyssa an Martinez, Natalia Marti- Lathan, Justin Padilla, Da- zano and Luke Castillo. vid Tran, Jordan Tran, Esaiah Montoya, Dennis Pham, Precious Oquamanam, Matthew Hernandez, Julyssa First grade Chapman, Di Dao, Jaxon nez, Celeste McBride, Diego mian Parton, Kyle Redmon, Bruce Chavez, Devyn Trevino, Oscar Valasques, Brittni Poole, Priscilla Rodri- Dennis Pham, Taylor Pleas- Herrera, Travis Hondros, Honor roll Efi rd, Cameron Galloway Melchor, Natthew Mendiola, Lily Simons, Arianna Soza Cook, Dominick Cruz, Wil- Nathan Villanueva, Angela guez, Lance Tanner and Lily ants, Brittni Poole, Riena Myles Jefferson, Deshawn Alana Arrington, Ava Ay- and Alaina Hampton. Katelyn Mendoza, Marcus and Ruth Tabarez. liam Dao, Leah De Hoyos, Vu, Tahj’nique Wade, Dylan Vitrella. Ramnarine, Damien Rice, Jones, Brandon Julks and ala, Jarden Balderaz, Andre Elijah Hernandez, Katelyn Momie, Karime Murgia and Perfect attendance Yelizavet De La Cerda, Jade White, Zoe Whitley, Vorian Perfect attendance Coby Riley, Alexa Rivas, Adam Lopez Jr. Barrientos, Rhiannon Bar- Hernandez, Sy’mora Holt, Nathalia Norton. Zariah Aguilar, Chey- De Robles, Jarian Dhuperoir, Wilcox, Jeffrey Wilson and Darielys Alexander, David Priscilla Rodriguez, Camille Brianna Loredo, Lauren ron, Miguel Bazaldua, Aaron Madison Hoop, Lara Huynh, Syndey Olivier, Sammy enne Alexander, Joseph Al- Laura Diaz, Nicole Embrey, Erin Woodard. Amaya, Andrea Arredondo, Smith, Haley Spencer, Harley Martinez, Andres Melchor, Begazo, Michelle Blanchard, Akira Jack, Isaac Jaimes, Paredes, Keith Parker, Levani len, Jianni Anderson, Jorge Alexander Enriquez, Jacob Fourth grade Christian Blackmon, Jasmine Ton, Adriana Toro, Izabella Madison Mendiola, Khaliah Crista Bralley, Brittany Bur- Angelina Lam, Cory’on Mat- Pelaez, Jeremiah Plma, Tyson Arredondo, Mason Banhart, Flores, A.J. Garcia, Robbie Honor roll Cano, Kristin Cates, Lizbeth Torres and Kevin Tran. Moore, Ramiro Moreno, Bri- leigh, Madison Cai, Gabriella thews, Diego Melchor, Ken- Puryear, Adrian Quiroz, Al- Kaitlyn Bess, Brandon Bui, Garica and Alonso Garza. Darielys Alexander, David Chapa, Devin Childs, Danny Good Citizen ana Munoz, Jeany Ngo, Dal- Campo, Makenzie Castillo neth Merritt, Marcue Momie, exandra Ramos, Colby Reed, Kamron Byrd, Heaven Cade- Luke Giron, Megan Gode- Amaya, Andrea Arredondo, Chu, Ryan Correa, Araceli Darielys Alexander, Celine ila Nguyen, Francis Nguyen, and Alyssa Chapman. Karime Murgia, Xavier Mus- Justin Rhoden, Daniel Rice, na, Matthew Campos, Jaydon ke, Wesley Godwin, Emily Danny Chu, Tiffany Duong, Dale, Sean Dempsey, Tifany Espinosa, Rubin Flores, Adam Martin Nguyen, Precious Matthew Collins, Di quiz, Kelly Nguyen, Nathalia Alexander Rios, Jose Rodri- Carter, Luke Castillo and Gonzalez, Lazarus Gonzalez, Uyi Ewansiha, Rubin Flores, Duong, Bianca Espinoza and Gil, Juyssa Herrera, Brandon Oguamanam, Sara Otwell, Dao, Jaxon Efi rd, Cameron Norton and Sydney Olivier. guez, Manuel Rodriguez and Moises Cisneros. Valerie Gonzalez, Lily Guti- Adam Gil, Karina Gonza- Uyi Ewanshiha. Julks, Adam Lopez, Ramiro Dominiques Peralta amd Galloway, Emily Gonzalez, Levani Pelaez, Alexandra Megan Rodriguez. Ricky De La Fuenta, Lau- errez, Carl Harris, Jordan lez, Keishon Groves, Jayden Jennifer Flores, Hailey Moreno, Dalika Nguyen and Dennis Pham. Johnathan Guerrero, Alaina Ramos, Colby Reed, Justin Bryce Sanchez, Ryan ra Diaz, Alonso Garza, Ray- Hayes, Karisa Hernandez, Hayes, Julyssa Herrera, Trev- Fox, Karina Gonzalez, Kean- Dominique Peralta. Taylor Pleasants, Brittni Hampton, Elijah Hernandez, Rhoden, Asher Ridge, Man- Saxton, Kennedy Scimmons, ven Gavin, Luke Giron, Wes- Thomas Herrera, Savanna or Hondros, Alec Johnson and dra Green, Keishon Groves, Principal’s Award Poole, Riena Ramnarine, Katelyn Hernandez, Leslie uel Rodriguez, Megan Rodri- Dominic Serna, Kendon ley Godwin, Clayton Goforth, Herring, Dajah Hill, Anissa Stephanie Martinez. Jayden Hayes, Matthew Her- Darielys Alexander, Da- Alexa Rivas, Priscilla Rodri- Hernandez, Niklas Hernan- guez, Ryan Saxton, Kennedy Smith, Kenzie Snook, Kielee Emily Gonzalez, Lily Gutier- Howard and Jonathan Jean. Andres Melchor, Madison nandez, Julyssa Herrera, Tra- vid Amaya, Elyssa Armenta, guez, Tristin Sanchez, Ra- dez, Akira Jack, Anh Ky, An- Scimmons, Kal Self, Kendon Snook, Carrick Steans, Diego rez, Jordan Hayes, Thomas Miciah Jones, Reagan Mendiola, Jonathan More- vis Hondros, Myles Jefferson, Andrea Arredondo, Christian chel Smith, Haley Spencer, gelina Lam, Kevin Lewis and Smith, Derrick Turner, Ebony Torres, Anni Tran, Derrick Herrerea, Savanna Herring, Jones, Yazmine Lackey, no, Briana Munoz, Jeany Deshawn Jones, Brandon Blackmon, Maisie Bralley, Jonathan Stahl, Alysa Tamez, Jocelyn Limon. Velasquez, Fernando Villarre- Turner, Ethan Valles, Luis Vil- Dajah Hill and Brooklynn Brooklynn Lathan, Victoria Ngo, Dalila Nguyen, Natalie Julks, Anthony Limon and Jasmine Cano, Lizbeth Cha- Lance Tanner, Adriana Toro, Diego Melchor, Matthew al, Jimmy Vo, Abby Whitley larreal, Shamori Walker, Zaire Lathan. Lazo, Mandy Le, Matthieu Nguyen, Precious Oguama- Lauren Martinez. pa, Ryan Correa, Kennedy Izabella Torres, Nick Vega, Mendiola, Katelyn Mendoza, and Taya Williams. Walker, Malik Williams and Victoria Lazo, Erin Mas- Lindsey, Adrian Lopez, Alex nam, Sara Otwell, Dominique Stephanie Martinez, An- Craven, Araceli Dale, Sean Lily Vitrella and Dy’Nayzia Kenneth Merritt, Marcus Mo- Good Citizen Taya Williams. lonka, Taurean Millien, Rob- Lopez, Jose Martinez, Erin Peralta, Alexa Rivas, Camille dres Melchor, Gavin Melchor, Dempsey, Tiffany Duong, Walker. mie, Xavier Musquiz, Kelly Di Dao, Alaina Hampton, Second grade ert Montano, Avry Munoz, Maslonka, Christian Medina, Nguyen, Nathalia Norton, Katelyn Hernandez, Leslie Honor roll Albert Nguyen, Duy Nguyen, Kristene Mena, Christina Mo- Sydney Olivier, Jeremiah Hernandez, Marcus Momie, Jianni Anderson, Kaitlyn Trishta Nguyen, Justin Pa- ses and Avry Munoz. Palma, Keith Parker, Levani Nathalia Norton, Sydney Ol- Bess, Matthew Campos, Jar- dilla, Jacob Perez, Morgan Steven Myles, Albert Pelaez, Alexandra Ramos, ivier, Jeremiah Palma, Adrian don Carter, Luke Castillo, Pytka, Kyle Redmon, Austin Nguyen, Alexis Nguyen, Duy Meador Science Fair winners selected Jaedon Reichelt and Asher Quiroz, Alexandra Ramos, Yelizavet De La Cerda, Laura Rhoden, Roman Rodriquez Nguyen, Trishta Nguyen, Jus- Ridge. Colby Reed, Megan Rodri- Diaz, Jacob Flores, A.J. Gar- and Ryan Ropplo. tin Padilla, Damian Parton, Jose Rodriguez, Megan guez, Bryce Sanchez and Kal cia, Alonso Garza, Wesley Isaac Salazar, Brandon Jacob Perez, Mary Pham, Rodriguez, Manuel Ro- Self. Godwin, Clayton Goforth, Salinas, Christian Sauter, Morgan Pytka, Isaac Real, griguez, Ryan Saxton, Kenne- Principal’s Award Emily Gonzalez, Jeremy Tristan Soria, Elliot Spiller, Kyle Redmon, Austin Rho- dy Scimmons, Kal Self, Dom- Gabby Arredondo, Ava Gutierrez and Lily Gutierrez. Ruth Tabarez, Marquise Ter- den, Roman Rodriquez and inic Serna, Kenzie Snook, Ayala, Jayden Balderaz, An- Jordan Hayes, Karisa Her- ry, Alyssa Toro, Marco Torres, Ryan Roppolo. Brianna Toro, Diego Torres, dre Barrientos, Miguel Ba- nandez, Thomas Herrera, Sa- Michael Vo, Jhonas Washing- Blake Roque, Isaac Sala- Ethan Valles, Fernando Vil- zaldua, Aaron Begazo, Jas- vanna Herring, Anissa How- ton, Alise Williams, Garrett zar, Brandon Salinas, Chris- larreal, Zaire Walker, Malik mine Bethely, Aqib Bhatti, ard, Jonathan Jean, Reagan Winnek and Bella Worenley. tian Sauter, Lily Simons, Williams and Taya Williams. D’aisha Bob, Christa Bralley, Jones, Victoria Lazo, Jose Good Citizen Tristan Soria, Elliot Spiller, Merit roll Anisa Burds, Madison Cai, Martinez, Erin Maslonka, Alonso Garza, Savanna Ruth Tabarez, Alyssa Toro, Keegan Ashworth, Cam- Gabriela Campo, Makenzie Taurean Millien, Robert Mon- Herring, Reagan Jones, Vic- Everett Triplette, Daqari eron Brown, Anisa Burds, Castillo and Brandon Cates. tano and Christina Moses. toria Lazo, Jose Martinez, Tuckson, Michael Vo, Vincent Brandon Cates, Vincent Gon- Izabella Cavazos, Alyssa Janah Naser, Albert Christina Moses, Duy Nguy- Vo, Alise Williams, Garrett zales, Madison Hoop, Isaac Chapman, Conlie Christ- Nguyen, Alexis Nguyen, Duy en, Justin Padilla, Morgan Winnek and Bella Worenley. Jaimes, Caidence Martin, mas, Matthew Collins, Angel Nguyen, Trishta Nguyen, Pytka, Isaac Real, Ryan Rop- Third grade Cory’on Matthews, Karime Coreas, Di Dao, Jaxon Efi rd, Jacob Perez, Morgan Pytka, polo, Lily Simons and Bella Honor roll Murgia, Jacob Puente, Adrian Lizette Fonseca, Vincent Isaac Real, Austin Rhoden, Woernley. Rida Asif, Reid Ball, Josh- Quiroz, Colby Reed, Kielee Gonzales, Emily Gonzalez, Ryan Roppolo, Elliot Spiller, Principal’s Award ua Bickers, Etna Bosso, Yenvy Snook and Abby Whitley. Johnathan Guerrero, Alaina Alyssa Toro, Michael Vo, Cheyenne Alexander, Bui, Sophia Colmenares, Ni- colas Cook, Alex Dhuperoir, Jacob Efi rd, Elisabeth Elings, Annette Eonne, Tyler Guth Brook debate earns numerous and Tristan Hillman. Abigail Hogan, Faith John- son, Andrew Limon, Halliee Nelms, Madyson Nguyen, awards at Bay City competition Eloy Sanchez, Samantha Schroder, Kobe Thompson, Recently, the accom- needed state point total for the he is already qualifi ed for the Lastly, acting and theater Jordan Tran, Dylan White and plished team of speakers, state meet in Flower Mound, state meet. events also garnered attention Zoe Whitley. actors and debaters at Clear Texas, later in March. Joining Bodiford was Ri- from the Wolverine team over Merit roll Brook High School were Joining Hogg and Stone shi Suresh, who placed third the weekend. Team members Shelby Couchman, Bai- Meador Elementary recently held its science fair, Principal Darlene Davis, Eliza Garcia, Bianca in Bay City for their latest were Nhi Do and Neil Patel in foreign extemporaneous Wijesinghe and Tamburello lee Dang, Efosa Ewansiha, and approximately 165 students completed proj- Cruz and Alejandro Mena. These six students Carson Fletcher, Jaylen Gon- competition. When the gru- who were both fi nalists in Lin- speaking and Eric Chaney came away with a second- ects. Six students received top awards for the will compete in the Pasadena Independent School eling two-day competition coln Douglas debate, and Na- and Hogg, who were both fi - place win in duet improvisa- zalez, Hailey Henry, Shaniah Humphrey, Vivian Luu, Na- school. Pictured are, left to right, Gabriel Barrerae, District Science Fair in March. was over, the team found it- than Tamburello and Dinusha nalists in this same category. tion and were joined in the Maegan Osseweyer, Juan Membreno, Meador Photo submitted self in possession of 10 more Wijesinghe, who also placed Another speaking event, fi nals round by fellow team- than Medina, Alexis Mottu, trophies to add to its growing third in public forum debate. impromptu speaking, saw mates Rebecca Szeto and Gracie Roessler, Shaun Simp- collection and a number of These wins put Patel, Tambu- Hogg as a fi nalist and re- Sami Gifford. son, Hunter Stevens, Caleb other notable fi nalist recogni- rello and Wijesinghe within sulted in a third-place win for Tamburello also paired Tamez, Isaiah Trevino and tions and state points. striking distance of their state Saurabh Limaye. with Szeto in record panto- Angela Vu. Cadenas raise money for foundation Beginning with debate qualifi cations as well. Junior Alexa Schnoor mime and walked away with Perfect attendance events, the team of Kelly Results in speaking events brought home her fi rst wins a fi rst-place win in this event. Abrianna Aguilar, Bri- Heaven Lee Cadena has boarder. They were all in Hogg and Eric Stone ad- were equally impressive with of the season by bringing The team next will host its ana Andrade, Angel Aquilar, been active in the South Belt tears by the end of the article vanced to the semifi nal round junior Hunter Bodiford bring- home a third-place trophy in own tournament, and mem- Colby Arnold, Jacqueline Ar- area for the past few years in which he eventually lost and seized a third-place rank- ing home a fi rst-place win in poetry interpretation and by bers look forward to hosting rington, Ried Ball, David Be- through the Sagemont Cow- his battle with cancer. ing which now puts them domestic extemporaneous becoming a fi nalist in story- 25 schools from around the navidez, Tierra Bickems, Jus- girls. Most children would within two points of their speaking, an event in which telling. area. tin Blogg, Etna Bosso, Yenvy A few months ago, she wipe their tears, and then Bui, Jessica Cano, Daijia took a liking to skateboarding go watch TV and not give Carter and Diego Cerda. after receiving a skateboard much thought afterward. Not Priscella Chavez, Olga for her birthday. On her fi rst Heaven. She said she wanted Cisneros, Joshua Collins, Ni- visit to the downtown skate to raise money for Johnny’s colas Cook, Shelby Couch- park, it was love instantly. foundation which his parents man, Deven Cypert, Alex Shortly after, she and her set up, www.johnnykickscan Dhuperoir, Shaylyn Dunlap, brother, Chance, came to their cer.org. Annette Eonne, Efosa Ewan- parents, Robin and Roel, and So, their mother wrote siha, Mackenzie Gilliand and said they would like to fi nish a letter to her teacher at Kayla Guajardo. up their commitment this sea- South Belt Elementary, Hailey Henry, Andrew son to Sagemont Cowboys/ Kelly Lohse, and asked her Hernandez, Laila Hernandez, Cowgirls, but would like to if it would be OK if Heaven Xavier Hernandez, Tristan pursue skateboarding as a brought a bucket for change Hillman, Elias Jaimes, Faith sport and grow in it fulltime. for her classmates to raise for Johnson, Andrew Limon, “We, as parents, are here the foundation. Carla Lopez, Manuel Mar- to encourage our children and From there, Lohse not tinez, Marissa Maxwell and so fi gured if they were mature only agreed for her class to Natalia Melchor. enough to have this conversa- do this, but also for the entire D’untre Miller, Kaaynat tion with us, then they were second grade to pitch in from Mistry, Joshua Morin, Hallie mature enough to know what class to class. Heaven Lee (left) and Chance Cadena at the Joe No Job Too Small! Nelms, Leslie Nguyen, Bi- they want to pursue. Thus, Heaven is still in the pro- and Lee Jamail Skate Park in downtown Houston. anna Salazar, Eloy Sanchez, we are supporting their deci- cess of collecting change Samantha Schroder, William sion,” stated Robin Cadena. from the school but will also Schroder, Quinton Simons, And their decision has had be going around the neigh- ORTHODONTIST Randy Smith, Oscar Valasquez, them skyrocket with knowl- borhood to collect more. She Tahj’nique Wade, Zoe Whitley edge of this sport that many has a goal of at least $100. The Clear Brook High School Debate team recently Eric Chaney, Kelly Hogg, (back row) Nathan and Vorian Wilcox. look to as just a hobby. Heaven is in the second competed at Bay City. Members pictured are, Tamburello, Nhi Do, Saurabh Limaye, Dinusha Good Citizen Soon after, the family read grade and Chance is in kin- Call For Information left to right, (front row) Samantha Gifford, Alexa Wijesinghe, Hunter Bodiford and Neil Patel. Angel Aquilar, Reid Ball, an article in Texas Monthly dergarten at South Belt Ele- Schnoor, Rishi Suresh, Eric Stone, Rebecca Szeto, Photo by Rhonda K. Haselbarth Bailee Dang, Jonthan Garcia, (September 2010) about a mentary. They both made the Shaniah Humphrey, Andrew little boy named Johnny Ro- honor/merit roll for the fi rst Limon, Natalia Mechor, Josh- mano. He was diagnosed with nine weeks of school. ua Morin, Brianna Salazar, leukemia, and although he The Cadenas have lived Evertte Taylor, Tahj’nique was not given much hope, he in Sagemeadow almost nine Thompson staff birthdays celebrated Wade and Vorian Wilcox. never lost sight of his dream years. Their father, Roel, Principal’s Award to be a professional skate- grew up in Sagemont. Abrianna Aguilar, Briana John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. Andrade, Angel Aquilar, Bry- No Job Too Small! an Arlen, Colby Arnold, Jac- ✰ No Down Payment queline Arrington, Rida Asif, Yulissa Avitia, Reid Ball, with Verified Insurance David Benavidez, Joshua Bickers, Etna Bosso, Yenvy ✰ Payment Plan Available Bui, Jessica Cano, Priscella Chavez and Olga Cisneros. ✰ Insurance Assignment Joshua Collins, Sophia Call For Information Colmenares, Shelby Couch- Accepted No Job Too Small! man, Bailee Dang, Shaylyn Dunlap, Jacob Efi rd, Elisa- ✰ No Referral Needed beth Elings, Annette Eonne, Justin Esquivel, Raven Finis- ✰ ter, Carson Fletcher, Jonathan Video Game Room Garcia, Noah Gonzales and ✰ Kianna Groves. Quality and Caring Office Kalya Guajardo, Tyler Guth, Mikayla Gutierrez, ✰ Certified Specialist Hailey Henry, Laila Hernan- dez, Xavier Hernandez, Abi- Member American Association of Orthodontists Call For Information gail Hogan, Shaniah Hum- phrey, Faith Johnson, Andrew Limon, Carla Lopez, Rhett Lorfi ng, Marissa Maxwell and Natalia Melchor. Thompson Intermediate School recently celebrat- Cathy Broussard, Carol Waters, (back row) VeAnn Kaaghat Mistry, Joshua Morin, Alexis Mottu, Hallie Heaven Lee Cadena (right) and her brother, Chance, ed the October and November birthdays of its Richards, Sherial Caswell, Gina Gibson, Stacey Nelms, Leslie Nguyen, Mady- put on their protective gear and gather their skate- staff members. Pictured are, left to right, (front Kennedy and Rebekah Seeley. son Nguyen, Jasmine Peralta, boards for a visit to the Joe and Lee Jamail Skate 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer row) counselor Prudencio Reyna, Erica Alvarez, Photo submitted Amya Ray, Gracie Roessler, Park in downtown Houston. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 9, 2010 PISD alumnus Singles dance Dec. 18 Over The Back Fence by Jan The Bay Area Singles mile west of Highway 146. Club monthly dance will be Bring party snacks to nominations sought Saturday, Dec. 18, from 7 to share. Cost is $6 for members The Pasadena Independent or secondary school years. 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Lodge and $8 for nonmembers. School District is currently • must be distinguished 8566 in Bacliff, 1401 Grand For information, call 409- accepting nominations for in his or her business, profes- Ave. on FM-646, one-quarter 948-1156 or 281-337-3112. the district's Distinguished sion or life work. WELCOME BABY BOY JAYDEN Dec. 12 is the day for a birthday party parent of 1-year-old Jack. Pam reports that Congratulations are sent to Morgan Pardo for Guadalupe Aleman-Perez. Sheri her husband, Dan, foresees all three of these Alumnus Award for 2011. • must be a person of ® This award recognizes an such integrity, stature and and Trezz McNair on the birth of a new son, Richardson enjoys a birthday Dec. 15. boys playing high school football for the Katy Jayden Isaiah McNair, on Thursday, Nov. Morris Middle School Tigers in a few years! FARMERS alumnus who has made sig- demonstrated ability that the FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS nifi cant contributions to so- award will refl ect honor on 4, 2010. Love and support are sent from the Celebrating a birthday Dec. 10 is Jacoby Carole and Walt Wright recently enjoyed a ciety and whose accomplish- the Pasadena ISD and create Pardo, McNair and Johnson families. Smith. 24-day trip to Australia and New Zealand and Jeffrey M. Barry HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY KENNEDY! Beverly Hills Intermediate reported they had a wonderful time. ments have brought credit to a sense of pride among the Insurance and Financial the district. members of the community. Kennedy Grace Flowers turns 3 years old The day for a birthday cake for Sandra Cathie Goforth continues to recover from Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will celebrate with Medina is Dec. 11. Mary Greene has a birth- her knee replacement. Services Representative The honored alumnus will • must be present to re- 11555 Beamer Rd., Ste 600 be recognized at a special ceive the award (unless the a princess-themed party at her grandparents’ day Dec. 14. On Dec. 15, Angela Butler and Jon Rascoe reports that he fished with reception on March 8, 2011. nomination is for posthumous house. Best wishes are sent to Kennedy from Velia Gutierrez are wished a happy birthday. former Miami Dolphins star Larry Csonka on 281-464-3383 The deadline for submitting consideration). little brother Owen, grandparents Jannie and Thompson Intermediate a recent Alaska fishing trip. Offering: Mutual Funds, Variable nominations is Jan. 7, 2011. • must not be a candidate Robert Scarberry of South Belt, uncles Tyler, Special birthday wishes are sent to Janie Marie Barfield, retired South Houston Universal Life, Variable Annuities, Eligibility criteria for the for elected offi ce in 2011. Austin and Joey, aunts Jenny, Nyssa and De Los Santos and Nancy O’Connell Dec. High principal, now lives on Fairmont Parkway IRAs, 40l(k)s award should take into ac- Those wishing to nomi- Nicole, and cousins Brayden, Baylee and 11. The day for a birthday party for Janice near the Pasadena Convention Center. Securities offered through Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC, count the following: nate an alumnus can obtain Jade. Kennedy is the daughter of Stephen Frankum is Dec. 15. Joe Don Cole, 39-year-old son of early Member FINRA & SIPC • The award is a one-time a nomination form at www. and Stacey (Hayes) Flowers of Texas City. Dobie High Dobie coach Don Cole and Pasadena High honor. Previous award recipi- pasadenaisd.org. A link in SCHOOL DAZE Christi Christian is wished a happy birth- English teacher Beverlye Cole, died on Nov. ents are not eligible. the upper left corner will take The following personnel and staff members day Dec. 9. The day for a birthday surprise 18. • Current employees of you to a download site. of the Pasadena Independent School District for Carmela Swinnen is Dec. 10. A special Lois Sumbera’s mother also recently died. PSD are not eligible. Return completed form to celebrate birthdays Dec. 9 through Dec. 15. brithday greeting is sent to Mary Obenauf Lois was scheduled to travel on her “First To be considered, a candi- Candace Ahlfi nger, Pasadena Atkinson Elementary Dec. 11. On Dec. 13, a double birthday is cel- Cousins Cruise” in late November. date: Independent School District, A birthday greeting is sent on Dec. 10 to ebrated by Philip Foster and Loan Peabody. Roger Woest, Memorial counselor, per- • must have attended any 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Jamie Mellinger. Enjoying a birthday Dec. 15 Happy birthday wishes are sent to Willie formed at the Sorrento Ristorante Italiano on PISD school for elementary TX 77502. is Richard Whittaker. Ansley and Matt Park Dec. 15. Dec. 5. He is multi-talented, playing the piano Burnett Elementary DOBIE TRAILMIXER NEWS and singing. On Dec. 9, Judy Rohde and Cassandra The Dobie Trailmixers recently met at Luby’s Former Dobie team physician Don Turner Wilkerson share a birthday. Blow out the for their monthly meeting. Topics included: and his wife, Janie, live in Bay Oaks these Area Lions meet birthday candles for Cynthia Henderson on Congratulations are sent to Dobie’s varsity days. Don has given up his daily running, Hobby Lions Club Houston Space City Lions Dec. 13. football team, which finished first in district but plays as much golf as he can. Janie has Houston Hobby Airport The Houston Space City Frazier Elementary 22-5A. First-year head coach Jim Phillips become a star bridge player in the Clear Lake Lions Club will meet Wed- Lions Club meets Tuesday, Birthday wishes are sent to Nicole Green was selected Coach of the Year. area, earning master points. nesday, Dec. 15, at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Dec. 9. Maria Vazquez marks a birthday Dec. Dobie is hosting a holiday food drive to Pat Teaster Pewthers and Dick Pewthers, at the Golden Corral at Fuqua Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf 14. Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to benefit the Salvation Army. Donations are both retired Dobie vocational teachers, now and I-45. For more informa- Freeway. For information, Rhonda Jacobs Dec. 15. welcome at the school through Dec. 16. live in the Texas Hill Country. Dick reports that tion, call Monica Montoya at call George Malone at 281- Meador Elementary Dobie parents have been concerned about Pat is busier than ever with two part-time jobs. 281-794-5531. 438-7243. A double birthday is celebrated on Dec. 13 the scheduled opening of a game room at the She is an administrative assistant to her first for Laura White and Crystal Westinghouse. corner of Blackhawk and Kirkville. The venue boss in Leander ISD. Cara Wildermuth is wished a happy birthday will have about 100 video gaming machines, She also gives presentations around the Unique Card Designs by Dec. 15. and there is worry about the influence on area state for the Region 9 Service Center, teach- Moore Elementary students. There are no current laws to prohibit ing vocational teachers how to do their jobs On Dec. 10, Sheryl Munn has a birthday. the opening. in five-hour training sessions. Dick enjoys Daily Milestones Bobbie Bashinski is sent birthday greetings Mike Montz, retired Dobie drafting teacher, the shop that he built next to their home; he ANCHOR BOX Dec. 15. is proud of his son, David Montz, who was builds custom furniture there. 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Thursday, December 9, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Robbins climbs Guadalupe Peak Girl Scout Troop 1104 South Belt resident Ralph taking his photo to document The stainless steel pyramid South Robbins celebrated turning 66 his achievement, calling was erected on the summit by climbing to the summit of his wife on his cell phone in 1958 to commemorate Belter Guadalupe Peak, the highest and writing his name in the the 100th anniversary of the earns Silver Award point in Texas at 8,751 feet. summit registry, he headed Butterfi eld Overland Mail. Robbins had to postpone back down the mountain. One side of the pyramid scales Girl Scouts in Senior Troop At this event, the girls put patch program through Girl the trip twice because of high At this point, Robbins displays a U.S. Postal Service 1104 recently earned their Sil- on a play based on the chil- Scouts, the Houston Astros and winds at the summit which estimated that he could make tribute to the Pony Express ver Award, the second highest dren’s book The Real Story the Green Sheet, and literature were gusting up to 85 mph. the journey down from the riders of the Butterfi eld Stage. summit award in Girl Scouting, by of the Three Little Pigs by A. on why it is important for par- Then when given a window peak in three hours which The second side displays a promoting literacy to youth in Wolf, helped children create ents to read to their children. of good weather, Robbins would be an hour after compass with the early logo several different ways. wolf and pig masks to take The third and fi nal step to drove the 650 miles to Van sundown. of the Boy Scouts of America Kirkwood resident Ralph Robbins celebrated his First, the girls spent more home with them and handed complete their literacy pro- Horn and then 60 miles to Hurrying down the with a pilot inside. The than 24 hours reading to and out Three Little Pig coloring gram was to hold a children’s the Guadalupe Mountains rocky path he got past all third side has the American 66th birthday by scaling Guadalupe Peak. At working on reading skills with books and crayons to the chil- book donation drive and take National Park the next the narrow cliff ledges with Airlines logo as it was the children at local day cares, dren. After each performance, these books, along with do- 8,751 feet, the peak is morning. 1,000 foot drops while there fi rst airline to deliver airmail churches, YMCAs and librar- the girls had a door prize draw- nated bookshelves built by highest point in Texas. The 8.4 mile trek is rated was still daylight, and then in for the post offi ce. ies. Second, the girls held a lit- ing for a new book donated by family members, to Memorial “diffi cult” by the state parks the fading light, he made it A summit registry con- Robbins is pictured eracy event at Houston’s Park Barnes and Noble. Hermann Southeast Hospital service. After fi ve hours into back to the trailhead, taking tained in a metal box is next to a stainless steel Place Regional Library where In addition to their work and Bayshore Medical Center, the climb and only reaching exactly three hours. located at the base of the pyramid that was erected they demonstrated how books with the children, the girls to start children’s libraries for the halfway point, the other Guadalupe Peak was an pyramid. at the summit of the can be fun not only to read but handed out information to visiting and hospital-bound members of the climbing important landmark used For his 65th birthday, peak. Robbins is the to act out. parents on a summer reading children. group dropped out. Robbins by the Butterfi eld Stage and Robbins and his wife, Erolyn, longtime president of the continued alone completing Pony Express Riders to help explored the jungles of Belize Kirkwood Civic Club. the second half in 2.5 hours. guide them across the desert. and Guatemala, where he When he reached the Later when airplanes started climbed to the top of several Photo submitted summit, it was late afternoon carrying mail, the pilots used Mayan temples. with no time to rest. After this landmark as a way point. Ruberg to unveil cantata Mayes graduates on a multicultural inspired Austrian movement, he takes Christmas cantata that he has the familiar carols of Silent arranged. “The point wasn’t Night and Still, Still, Still and to use music from different sneaks in some of the famous parts of the world,” he said. themes of Mozart, Beethoven “I took Christmas hymns and and Brahms. put them in the styles of the Altogether there are seven cultures. We know the hymns, countries in the cantata ar- but they sound different.” ranged in an attempt to show For instance, in the hymn the spread of Christianity O Come, O Come, Em- throughout the world. The manuel, Ruberg changed the fi nale revisits the themes and pitches according to the Ara- ends with Joy to the World. bic scale. The melody and Interspersed among the music harmony change and give a are poems written by the Rev. sense of listening to Middle Patricia Clark and scriptures Tyler T. Ruberg, the as- Eastern music. “It is still the that highlight the great theo- sistant choral director at J. hymn we all know and love, logical themes of Advent. Above, Girl Scout Troop 1104 members are, left to right, (front row) Alexis Frank Dobie High School, is and you can recognize it right The cantata will be per- Hernandez, Lorissa Carassco, Devin Will, (back row) Yvonne Alvarez, Madi- putting the fi nishing touches away.” For the Germany and formed by the adult choir lynn Russo and Claudette Saldana. Bottom photo: While at Houston's Park of St. Stephen Presbyterian Place Regional Library, Girl Scout Troop 1104 performed a play based on The Church, 2217 Theta St., on Real Story of the Three Little Pigs. Pictured are, left to right, Saldana, Alvarez, Sunday, Dec. 19, at 10:30 Carrasco, Russo, Will and Hernandez. Photos submitted Largest selection of a.m. An 11-piece orchestra of wigs in Texas! strings, woodwinds, brass and FEATURING percussion will accompany STETICA the choir. E Ruberg is in his fi rst DESIGNS year teaching at Dobie High WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ School. 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Texas Tennis Coaches As- student athletes.” count during either of the buyout charge. nis coach Manuel Moreno So it’s best, he believes, sociation’s annual conven- Moreno is now in his South Belt Girls Softball There will be more reg- has spent his career push- that his athletes learn to tion and banquet in New 27th year of coaching, in- Association’s early sign- istration dates in January, ing his players and teams to compete and be a part of a Braunfels. cluding 12 at Dobie. He has up dates. but the fee will jump to be at their very best, but he team in the proper way. Win Moreno is the 2010 recip- guided tremendously tal- The league’s two early $80 per player, with a $5 also knows there’s more to or lose, Dobie players will ient of the Carey Caldwell ented players at each of his registration dates are Sat- discount extended to fam- life than tennis titles. exude a sense of family and Character Award, created stops, including Galveston’s urday, Dec. 11, from 10 ilies beginning with the The wins and losses respect for the game. There by the TTCA in 2009 in an O’Connell High School, a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tues- registration of a second (or come and go, this Moreno is no other way. effort to recognize those Clear Lake High School and day, Dec. 14, from 6 to 8 more) player. There will knows. But life goes on, and Apparently, some of who hold both individual Dobie. 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The league has also an- goalkeeper Beatrice Soto nounced the formation of a junior T-ball division for earned her just due. boys and girls ages 3 to 4. The junior T-ball league Soto, a 2009 Dobie High selected as All-American players will be of the instructional variety, with no umpires School graduate, was named San Jacinto College es your eye with her stature NJCAA national champion- involved. Coaches will umpire the games. The reg- a fi rst team all-American by volleyball sophomores Al- and left hand. ship. istration dates for all players include Thursday, Jan. the National Junior College yssa Dibbern and Candace “She is a player still hun- “Candace has worked 6, and Thursday, Jan. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sat- Athletic Association fol- Soares capped off their gry to learn and be chal- so hard for two years for urday Jan. 8, and Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to lowing the season. volleyball careers with Na- lenged every day, and her an honor like this,” added noon and 1 to 4 p.m. All of the sessions will be held tional Junior College Ath- talent ceiling is very high. Nelson. “She is a fi ery com- at US Spring Training, located at 10330 Blackhawk letic Association fi rst-team She is deserving of all the petitive player that always All-American honors, the accolades she has received gives 100 percent. She had Blvd. Registration fee is $100 per player from the during her time here at San a great year as our team 3- and 4-year-olds, and $140 per player from those organization announced this week. Jac, including this great captain, earning numerous ages 5 to 14. There will a $10 discount applied for Dibbern fi nished the honor.” all-tournament honors. She those families with more than one player registering. season ranked 18th in the As a freshman, Dibbern and her family should be For more information, visit the SBHLL website at country in kills per set with was named the Region XIV very proud.” www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Players must turn 3 years of a 3.51 mark, and led the Freshman of the Year and San Jac (29-10) fi nished age on or prior to April 30, 2011, in order to be eli- squad in blocks with 116 conference Most Valuable the 2010 season as the na- gible to compete. The following are the new player total (1.01 per set). She was Player, and was also a fi rst- tional runner-up after fall- divisions for the 2011 season: also named to the All-Tour- team All-Conference selec- ing to Western Nebraska nament team at the NJCAA tion. Community College in fi ve Jr. T-Ball (ages 3-4) national championship, se- Soares fi nished the sea- sets in the championship T-Ball (ages 5-6) lected to the Region XIV son 23rd in the nation in match of the NJCAA na- fi rst team, and was named kills per set with a 3.41 aver- tional tournament. Dobie High School varsity tennis captains Eun Lee (left) and Jonathan Taylor A (formerly machine pitch, ages 7-8) the league’s Player of the age. She was second on the The second place fi nish (right) had the opportunity to meet and chat with legend Roy Emerson during Year. team in digs per set (3.87), is the highest under Nel- the Texas Tennis Coaches Association’s annual convention Dec. 3 in New Braun- AA (formerly peewee, age 9-10) Beatrice Soto “Alyssa has worked so and served up a team-best son’s nine-year tutelage. It fels. Emerson won 12 Grand Slam men’s singles titles and 16 Grand Slam men’s A four-year starter in diligently during her San 59 aces. Soares was a fi rst- was the sixth-straight trip to doubles titles, and his 28 combined Grand Slam titles is an all-time record for a AAA (formerly minors, ages 9-11) goal for the Lady Long- Jac career,” said head coach team All-Region XIV se- the national championship men’s tennis player. Lee and Taylor were at the convention in support of Dobie head coach Manuel Moreno Jr., who was also honored at the event. Majors (ages 10-12) horns while at Dobie, Soto Sharon Nelson. “She is a lection, and named to the tournament for the San Ja- was in the nets in 2009 as dynamic athlete that catch- All-Tournament team at the cinto program. Tyler won the national SBHLL hosts monthly meeting crown in just the program’s The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League will second year of existence. host its monthly board of directors meeting Wednes- This season, the Apaches 12-U Starlites second in Baytown softball; Gonzales honored day, Dec. 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Harris coasted through the regu- County Courthouse Annex, located at 10851 Scars- lar season and the playoffs dale Blvd. Any parents with players in the league are with a perfect record before welcome to attend. reaching the national fi nal. Bidding for a repeat, the Apaches fell short as a fi rst- SBAST to celebrate 40th half goal by Paradise Valley In association with its 40th anniversary celebra- was the difference in a 1-0 tion coming next spring, South Belt Area Swim fi nal. Team offi cials are inviting former swimmers and Despite the loss, Soto and parents to submit photos and success stories to be her teammates had plenty considered for inclusion in the special event. Team to be happy about after the offi cials are promoting how the SBAST has and will season. continue to develop successful individuals in and out Soto, the team’s starter in of the water while encouraging community involve- the nets, allowed just four ment. More information on how to get involved in goals through 15 regular the event will be forthcoming in future Leader edi- season games. tions. Soto’s teammate, Clau- dia Saucedo, also made the fi rst team. A third Tyler At left, the South Belt 12U Starlites softball team Dobie softball clinic Jan. 29 player, Lauren Emmerson, took second place at the Baytown D-Krew Turkey The Dobie High School softball coaching staff was named to the second Bash. Members of the team are, left to right, (front will host the 2011 Lady Longhorn Softball Clinic team. row) Camryn Ridge, (middle row) Diana Adame, Saturday, Jan. 29, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the high Tyler, under the guidance Jocylin Reyes, Celeste Ontiveros, (back row) head school. Girls ages 6 to 14 are eligible to attend the of head coach Corey Rose, coach Bobby Reyes, Sandra Gonzales, Suzette Gon- clinic, which will include instruction in all phases has made quite a splash on zales, Riley Smith, Dominique Palacios, Alyssa Cor- of the game such as pitching, hitting, baserunning, the junior college women’s pus and assistant coach Albert Corpus. Not pictured fi elding, bunting and more. Players may register pri- soccer scene since the pro- are Jasmine DeLeon, Hayley Garcia, Tiffany Men- or to the start of the camp for $25 per player, which gram debuted in 2008. doza and assistant coach Dago DeLeon. Above, Star- The fi rst year didn’t pro- lite player Sandra Gonzales, shown with head coach will include a camp T-shirt. Registration on the day duce much, but now, with of the event is $30. For more information or to ob- Bobby Reyes, has been recognized for her academic the help of players such as and musical accomplishments. Gonzales carries a tain a camp entry form, direct e-mail to Dobie head Soto, Tyler has overtaken full advanced placement load of courses at Beverly coach Robin Rackley at [email protected]. Navarro as the top program Hills Intermediate and is also a standout member in Texas and has established of the school’s band department. She was selected itself as a national power as a member of the Pasadena Independent School along the way. District’s city and regional bands as well as Beverly Soto’s two-year stay at Hills Intermediate’s jazz ensemble. Sports Calendar Tyler Junior College as a BASKETBALL Thursday, Dec. 9 PISD Intermediate Basketball PISD Intermediate Basketball Brook varsity boys at Lee College tourn., TBA Dobie football banquet is Dec. 12 Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek tourn., TBA Girls’ Standings Boys’ Standings

Friday, Dec. 10 7 Light W L 7 Dark W L 7 Light W L 7 Dark W L Dobie varsity girls at Angleton, 6:00 San Jacinto 2 0 Park View 2 0 Thompson 2 0 Jackson 2 0 Brook varsity boys at Lee College tourn., TBA Beverly Hills 2 0 Queens 2 0 Beverly Hills 2 0 Thompson 2 0 Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek tourn., TBA Bondy 1 1 San Jacinto 2 0 Southmore 2 0 Southmore 2 0 Thompson 1 1 Bondy 1 1 San Jacinto 2 0 S. Houston 1 1 Saturday, Dec. 11 Miller 1 1 Miller 1 1 Miller 1 1 Queens 1 1 Brook varsity boys at Lee College tourn., TBA Queens 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 Park View 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek tourn., TBA Southmore 1 1 Southmore 1 1 Bondy 0 2 Beverly Hills 1 1 Park View 1 1 Thompson 0 2 S. Houston 0 2 Park View 0 2 Tuesday, Dec. 14 South Houston 0 2 S. Houston 0 2 Queens 0 2 Bondy 0 2 Dobie varsity boys at Clear Creek, 7:00 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Miller 0 2 Brook varsity girls host Pearland, 7:00 Dobie varsity girls at Baytown Sterling, 7:00 Game Scores 7 Light Game Scores 7 Light Dobie JV girls at Baytown Sterling, 5:30 Beverly Hills 28, Bondy 18 Beverly Hills 54, Bondy 21 Brook JV girls host Pearland, 5:30 Queens 22, Thompson 19 Southmore 43, South Houston 30 Brook freshman A girls host Pearland, 4:00 San Jacinto 17, Miller 8 San Jacinto 23, Miller 21 Dobie freshman A girls at Baytown Sterling, 4:00 Park View 24, Jackson 22 Thompson 43, Queens 38 Wednesday, Dec. 15 Southmore 30, South Houston 16 Park View 56, Jackson 10 Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys at San Jacinto, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8th Light boys at San Jacinto, 6:15 Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at San Jacinto, 5:00 Game Scores 7 Dark Game Scores 7 Dark Beverly Hills 7th Light boys at San Jacinto, 6:15 Queens 26, Thompson 15 Beverly Hills 54, Bondy 21 Thompson 8th Dark boys host Southmore, 5:00 Southmore 37, South Houston 6 Southmore 21, South Houston 12 Thompson 8th Light boys host Southmore, 6:15 Beverly Hills 17, Bondy 14 San Jacinto 13, Miller 10 Thompson 7th Dark boys host Southmore, 5:00 San Jacinto 20, Miller 11 Thompson 37, Queens 17 Thompson 7th Light boys host Southmore, 6:15 Park View 28, Jackson 8 Jackson 21, Park View 18 Beverly Hills 8th Dark girls host San Jacinto, 5:00 Everyone involved in the Dobie High School football program, including parents Beverly Hills 8th Light girls host San Jacinto, 6:15 and supporters, are invited to join the season-ending banquet Sunday, Dec. 12 at Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls host San Jacinto, 5:00 the school. The event will begin at 4 p.m. as the dinner buffet line opens prompt- Beverly Hills 7th Light girls host San Jacinto, 6:15 ly, and the line will close at 5 p.m. Dobie will celebrate one of its fi nest seasons 8 Light W L 8 Dark W L 8 Light W L 8 Dark W L Bondy 2 0 Park View 2 0 Thompson 2 0 S. Houston 2 0 Thompson 8th Dark girls at Southmore, 5:00 in recent memory, which included a district championship for the varsity team. Senior tailback DeMarcus Boyd (above) is one of many players who’s hoping his Miller 2 0 Miller 2 0 Beverly Hills 2 0 Miller 2 0 Thompson 8th Light girls at Southmore, 6:15 name is called for a postseason award. Beverly Hills 1 1 Bondy 2 0 San Jacinto 2 0 Bondy 2 0 Thompson 7th Dark girls at Southmore, 5:00 San Jacinto 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 Bondy 1 1 Thompson 2 0 Thompson 7th Light girls at Southmore, 6:15 Thompson 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 Miller 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 Queens 1 1 Thompson 1 1 South Houston 1 1 Park View 1 1 Friday, Dec. 17 Upcoming High School Hoops Action Southmore 1 1 Southmore 1 1 Park View 1 1 Southmore 0 2 Dobie varsity boys host Channelview, 7:00 Park View 1 1 S. Houston 0 2 Southmore 0 2 San Jacinto 0 2 Brook varsity girls at Dickinson, 7:00 Brook boys at Lee College tournament South Houston 0 2 Queens 0 2 Queens 0 2 Queens 0 2 Brook JV girls at Dickinson, 5:30 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Brook freshman A girls at Dickinson, 4:00 Thursday, Dec. 9 – Brook vs. Goose Creek Memorial,

Monday, Dec. 20 10:30 a.m. at Lee College Game Scores 8 Light Game Scores 8 Light Brook varsity boys host Alvin, 1:00 Friday, Dec. 10 – Brook vs. Texas City, 3:30 p.m. at Lee Southmore 36, South Houston 14 Beverly Hills 41, Bondy 25 Brook JV boys host Alvin, 11:30 a.m. Bondy 42, Beverly Hills 20 Park View 65, Jackson 59 (OT) Brook sophomores host Alvin, 11:30 a.m. College Queens 32, Thompson 8 San Jacinto 49, Miller 46 Brook freshman A boys host Alvin, 10 a.m. Miller 31, San Jacinto 7 Thompson 57, Queens 23 Brook freshman B boys host Alvin, 10 a.m. Brook girls at Clear Creek ISD tournament Park View 22, Jackson 8 South Houston 48, Southmore 23 Brook varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 Thursday, Dec. 9 – Clear Brook vs. Cy-Fair, 1 p.m. at Brook JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 Brook freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 Carlisle Field House (Clear Creek High School); Brook Game Scores 8 Dark Game Scores 8 Dark Southmore 38, South Houston 6 Park View 42, Jackson 27 Tuesday, Dec. 21 plays either San Antonio Wagner or Waco Midway Dec. Bondy 36, Beverly Hills 20 Bondy 44, Beverly Hills 42 (2OT) Brook varsity boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 1:00 10. Dobie varsity boys at Clear Lake, 2:00 Thompson 12, Queens 8 South Houston 43, Southmore 41 Brook JV boys host Alvin, 11:30 p.m. Miller 32, San Jacinto 3 Thompson 48, Queens 31 Friday Dec. 10 – Dobie varsity girls at Angleton, 6 p.m. Brook fresh. A boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 11:30 a.m. Park View 33, Jackson 16 Miller 53, San Jacinto 30 Brook freshman B boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 10 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Area varsity basketball teams developing winning ways with an eye toward holiday schedule With the nondistrict por- disappointment in the Clear ued to play exceptionally season, in the fi nal. at Dobie. The team beat tion of the high school varsi- Brook camp. well on the offensive end. “This far into the season, Clear Brook 53-45 Dec. 3 ty basketball schedule near- The team moved to He had 28 points in the win I feel we have a good idea as Shanequa Gaston had 20 ing an end, the boys’ and 5-0 with an easy win over over Sterling, then scored of what we can and cannot points and Derika Thomas girls’ teams at Clear Brook Tulosa-Midway during the 28 more in the victory over do as a team,” Cross said. had 10 of her own. and Dobie high schools are opener of the Clear Creek Australia. “We have a pretty set Dobie then came back continuing to play solidly. tournament as Fred Rich- A big lift has also come rotation of nine players. Of Dec. 7 to beat Dulles 51-41 Brook boys on a roll ardson led the way to the from Chris Campbell, who course, we are always look- as Chelsea Rodriguez led Clear Brook varsity boys’ win. was one of the top scorers in ing for more help from our the way with 15 and Jazmin basketball coach Jason Pil- Clear Brook followed the Clear Creek tournament. entire team. Guerrero and Gaston had 10 low has often pointed out with losses to Class 4A No. Despite the 80-56 loss to “We are excited about each. this season that his team 2 state-ranked La Marque La Marque, Campbell had district starting pretty soon. CB girls ready for tourney has yet to accomplish very and then a loss to Bryan but 21 points. Against Bryan, I have seen Deer Park, South The Clear Brook girls, much, well sort of. came back to down Houston Campbell added 20 points. Houston and Memorial, and which will play in the Clear What he is referring to is Sterling 81-78. In the win over Hous- they all have been playing Creek ISD/Peggy Whitley that the Wolverines have yet The Wolverines also ton Sterling, Campbell had well. It will be an exciting Classic (see bracket right), to reach their ultimate goal handed Australia’s traveling 18 points then closed out district race. bounced back from the loss of winning the District 24- squad a 76-59 defeat Dec. a great four-game stretch Dobie did hit a bit of a against Dobie with a 40-37 5A title. 7, giving the team a 7-2 re- with 22 against Australia. roadblock Dec. 7, losing to victory over Baytown Ster- Well, that part is true, but cord. The Wolverines head the same Australian squad ling Dec. 7. it’s hard to imagine much Richardson has contin- to the Baytown Lee Col- that Brook downed, The Lady Wolverines lege tournament Dec. 9-11, “We lost 55-33,” Cross trailed entering the fourth where games against Goose said. “They were a big and quarter, but outscored Ster- Creek Memorial and a win- physical team, and they just ling 15-10 in the fourth less Texas City team await. wore us down” quarter. Courtney Lindsey After that, Clear Brook Dobie girls win pair led the Lady Wolverines will focus much of its atten- The Lady Longhorns with 15 points. Kia Love tion on the District 24-5A have continued to play well added nine points. race as a Dec. 20 game at Brook will tip-off play in the league. Dobie boys are 8-6 Dobie, beginning to get a grip on its everyday playing rotation, is 8-6 out of the gate despite several close losses. The Longhorns ran into some poor luck with two overtime defeats by a com- bined two points in pool play Dec. 2 at the Katy tournament but bounced back to play pretty well the rest of the way. In fact, the Longhorns won the bronze division championship after getting past Houston West- side 66-59. Kingwood Park, which reached the championship game in the gold bracket, defeated Dobie 46-44 in double overtime in the tour- nament opener. “We had several chances to put the game away and either missed free throws or turned the ball over,” Do- bie head coach Kevin Cross said. After a 55-52 loss to Katy Taylor in overtime, Do- bie was sent to the bronze bracket, where the team re- sponded with three wins. Dobie beat Livingston Darian Price (10) and the Dobie girls’ varsity team has 82-62 and Houston Da- Despite losing 55-33 to a very physical Australian na- played well to this point in the season, but head coach vis 81-34 before downing tional team Dec. 6, the Dobie varsity boys’ team, in- Shane Brown would like to see the team hit another Westside, a team that had cluding guard Dominic Simon, is 8-6 with a road game gear prior to the start of 22-5A play. defeated Dobie earlier this coming Dec. 14 at Clear Creek. JFD’s Moreno lauded by tennis colleagues U-12 Stampede advances to Eastern District playoffs Continued from Page 1B status within the United ers. Whenever you face his of his time and energy by 11-1 in the fall and missed highly of you. States Tennis Association. team, you can’t help but tell helping out running a site if out on the Region III tour- “But, again, it is a great There is no youth pro- your kids that they are play- you are in a bind and cov- nament. and well-deserved tribute gram in the South Belt area ing a classy group of kids. ering the local high school The upcoming spring to the Dobie High School that compares with those of “He convinces his play- tennis to get it the much de- season is designated pri- tennis players, present and some of the other areas such ers to ‘buy into what he served publicity that some marily for individual play past, and those I was privi- as Clear Lake, Friendswood preaches’ and that is to be reporters fail to give our in both boys and girls sin- leged to coach at O’Connell and others in Houston. young men and women of great sport.” gles and doubles as well as and Clear Lake high schools And there aren’t many character. Moreno has accepted his mixed doubles. before that, for exemplify- players joining the Do- “Coach Moreno tells his honor in New Braunfels, As he has done every ing each and every day that bie program as freshmen kids that it is not about wins and now returns to a role he year, Moreno still works as character quality, on and off with championship or su- and losses but is instead cherishes so much, that of hard as he can to prepare his the courts alike.” perchampionship status in about having an impact on head coach at Dobie High players for play, knowing a The Dobie tennis pro- hand, but Moreno molds a something bigger than you. School. strong character means so gram had been strong in winner on a consistent ba- “Manuel is also so giving The Longhorns were 11- much. the ’70s, ’80s and early sis. ’90s under the guidance of It all goes back to char- longtime head coach Bobby acter and the way the Dobie Coach adds to his wall of honor Kramer. players prepare themselves After Kramer’s retire- under Moreno’s watch. Dobie head tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr. has earned quite a ment, the program endured McElroy said it was easy to one other coaching change support Moreno’s nomina- few honors during his 27 years in the sport, particularly during his before Moreno took over. tion. time with the Longhorns. Here is a rundown of some of his honors: Twelve years down the In a letter he read in road, Moreno has Dobie part at the TTCA banquet playing very well at the var- as Moreno was honored, sity level year in and year McElroy provided the fol- 2010: Carey Caldwell Character Award out. lowing: (Texas Tennis Coaches Association) Some of the Houston “(Coach Moreno) has area’s strongest high school coached some extremely 2009: District 22-5A Coach of the Year tennis programs have the talented players all the way benefi t of choosing from down to the true beginners, 2009: Joe Lightsey Coaches’ Award players who have compet- but they are always young The U-12 Stampede of the South Belt Youth Soccer Edgardo Feria, Enrique Betancourt, Jose Martinez, ed in youth programs for men and women of charac- (Spring Branch Independent School District) Club won the Bay Area Youth Soccer Association Di- Sebastian Martinez, (middle row) Jose Pozo, Thom- years. ter. vision III championship after defeating the Texas City as Carte III, Christopher Lopez, Ediel Betancourt, Many of those same “He instills in them to 2005: Class 5A Coach of the Year Raptors to advance to the South Texas Youth Soccer Xavier Gonzalez, Colton Chu, Firas Alhamra, Abra- players enter high school be honest, fair, complimen- Association Eastern District playoffs. Members of ham Garcia, (back row) assistant coach Abraham with superchampionship tary, and respectful to oth- (Texas Tennis Coaches Association) the team are, left to right, (front row) Oren Moreno, Garcia and head coach Chip Carte. CALENDAR THURSDAY, DEC. 9 by e-mail at [email protected]. provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- 7 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. tion, or just drop in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 8 p.m. 9 a.m. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays Pasadena Little Theatre – Pasadena Little Theatre presents Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Greetings! by Tom Dudzick at 8 p.m. at 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, tion, or just drop in. 9:30 a.m. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. The show runs through Dec. 19. Fridays and Saturdays perfor- 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the second FRIDAY, DEC. 10 mances are at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special priced Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Fellowship 7 a.m. Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Kathy Woods is 6 p.m. of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in League City. The public is welcome AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. the director. Make reservations online at pasadenalittletheatre.org Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua and encouraged to bring others to the interdenominational meet- from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, or call 713-941-1758. from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are THINK SUNDAY, DEC. 12 ing. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. 11:30 a.m. tion, or just drop in. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. MONEY ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business 10 a.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas New Directions Singles Club – The New Directions Singles Club THINK Women’s Association-South meets on the second Thursday of AARP-South Belt Chapter – The American Association of Retired has moved its time and location from St. Paul’s Catholic Church, each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Persons meets the second Friday of each month at the community Nassau Bay, to Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 West NASA THE Broadway Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost center at El Franco Lee Park on Hall Road. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. is $20 and includes networking with professional business women, Parkway in Webster. Meetings are held every Monday evening CLASSIFIEDS Noon 3 p.m. beginning at 6:30 p.m. This organization was created as a social lunch and guest speaker. Women of all ages and occupations are Pasadena Little Theatre – Pasadena Little Theatre presents a invited. Bring plenty of business cards. Reservations are appreci- Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The support outlet for 50+ widowed, divorced and never married indi- buy... matinee performance of Greetings! by Tom Dudzick at 3 p.m. at ated. Contact Monica Perez at [email protected] for ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in viduals. In addition to the regular meeting, a potluck dinner is held reservations, or visit the Web site at www.seen-abwa.org. Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. The show runs through Dec. 19. Fridays on the first and third Mondays. Call 713-340-2354 for information. you’ll save and Saturdays performances are at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Noon of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air money! or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. One special priced Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Kathy Woods is the director. Make reservations online at pasadena information. noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. 8 p.m. sell... littletheatre.org or call 713-941-1758. 7 p.m. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Pasadena Little Theatre – Pasadena Little Theatre presents 8 p.m. Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday of complete list of services offered. Greetings! by Tom Dudzick at 8 p.m. at 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. you’ll every month at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the The show runs through Dec. 19. Fridays and Saturdays perfor- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Kirkfair Dr. make First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, mances are at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special priced held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Kathy Woods is 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta money! Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. 6:30 p.m. the director. Make reservations online at pasadena littletheatre.org or call 713-941-1758. MONDAY, DEC. 13 Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty SATURDAY, DEC. 11 7 a.m. Call Today 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. 281-481-5656 Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 or Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. 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I wanted to “On the court, it’s all Sports Editor quit and move back home. been great. When I came on Four short years after But my parents (Renee and my visit, one of the things leaving Dobie High School Steve Blakely) were great that sold me on this pro- as an all-district volleyball about it. They told me to go gram was just being around player, Brianna Blakely is back for the spring semester the other players and getting set to exit Newberry Col- – that it was only another a good feeling about them. lege in South Carolina not four months of my life – “That has been the case only with a college degree and that if I still wanted to all four years. Each year, we but as one of the women’s have had a great group of volleyball program’s best- girls, and it has been really ever performers. nice to be friends on and off The Wolves’ 2010 sea- the court. son did not go as well as “I chose to come to a planned as the team strug- smaller Division II school. gled to a 13-18 overall fi n- That’s something that some ish, complete with a quar- high school athletes don’t terfi nal (fi rst round) loss in want to do, but it was a great the South Atlantic Confer- thing for me. ence tournament. “You’re not just a num- But that didn’t keep ber here, and that feeling of Blakely from placing her mattering was something I name among some of the needed.” very best in the volleyball H-town in Blakely’s future program. Brianna Blakely When Blakely does grad- With 860 assists in her uate this spring, she is likely fi nal season, Blakely fi n- leave after that, I could. headed back to the Houston ished her career with 2,901, “I came back that spring area, albeit for a variety of which will leave her second and never looked back. It’s reasons. in school history. been a great overall experi- She is considering a She also ended her career ence for me, both on and off master’s program – likely in with a little more than 1,000 the court. business marketing – at the career digs, which will place “When I visited here University of Houston. her in the top six. during my senior year in Blakely is also excited Not too bad a career for high school, I felt like this to reunite with her older someone who almost left was the place for me. It’s sister, Chelsea, who also the program following her defi nitely a smaller town, graduated from Dobie and freshman season. nothing like the city where then enjoyed a fi ne playing “I was homesick, and I I came from, but it’s been career at the University of had never experienced that great.” Texas-Pan American. before,” Blakely said. Chelsea is completing “There had been times in At right, Brianna Blak- her master’s work in busi- my life where I had gone to a ely spent the majority ness marketing at UT-PA volleyball camp out of town of her junior season and will also likely return to for a month and never felt at the libero position, the Houston area. that, so I thought I would be which paved the way Sometime this spring or Racking up more than 1,600 assists as Newberry College’s primary setter dur- fi ne when I moved to South for her to fi nish her summer, there’s likely to be ing her freshman and sophomore seasons, Brianna Blakely eventually collected Carolina to come here.” career with more than a nice family reunion at the 2,901 assists in her career, placing her second in the all-time history of the pro- But it wasn’t an easy 1,000 digs to go with Blakely home in the South gram. transition, she said. “I was her 2,901 assists. Belt area. Photos courtesy Newberry College SID Dept. out of my comfort zone, and “It’s going to be great to get together again,” Brianna An immediate starter Blakely said. “You know Blakely said. “Hopefully, As she did early in her everyone here, and there we have made our parents career at Dobie, Blakely certainly is a good dose of proud. We know they have proved she belonged on the southern hospitality. gone out of their way to court as a freshman starter “Everyone is friendly, do so much for us over the at Newberry. and the smaller class sizes years.” The Wolves already had allow you to get the person- As for her eventual career a setter in place, but Blake- al instruction if you need move, Blakely is still unde- CChristmashristmas GGiftift SSaleale ly was able to step in and it.” cided. She did an internship take control of the offense. Blakely said there have last summer in the business “Coach said that one of us been several professors who administration fi eld and de- needed to step up and take have made a difference in cided it wasn’t a good fi t. the job, not just for our- her life during her pursuit Perhaps something in selves but for the team,” of an education. sports marketing will feel Blakely said. She eventually chose to more comfortable, and SShophop Local,Local, SShophop “It always helps the en- study business administra- maybe one day going into tire team when you know tion, gaining tutelage from business with Chelsea will each other on the court professors who were com- be a fi t. and can trust one another pany CEOs or business “It’s always been a dream through the experience and owners before becoming of ours to open a business repetitions. teachers. In short, they all together, but these days you “Continuity means a lot had built successful profes- have to be careful,” Brianna in this sport, and fortunate- sional lives. said. We’ll see. I’m still fi n- ly, I was able to come in my “All of my professors ishing up here at Newberry, fi rst year and be a starter.” have played different roles and then I have my master’s Blakely returned as a in my life,” Blakely said. work. There’s still time to sophomore and had what “The biggest thing is decide.” AAlmedalmeda MallMall turned out to be her best they have all taught us how No matter what Blakely season at the setter posi- things apply not just in the does in the next chapter of tion. That season, playing books but in real life. That’s her life, there will be a few for fi rst-year coach David been a big help along the chapters marked in bold Nicholson, Blakely regis- way.” from her days at Newberry tered 962 assists, leading And Blakely has enjoyed College. Just check the vol- the team to a winning re- plenty of good experiences leyball media guide. Her cord. while playing volleyball. name may be there forever. Things seemed to be CChancehance ttoo going very well, but then Blakely took one for the Bias, SFA football fi nished team as a junior. With two Defending football na- points in its fi nal fi ve pos- of the Wolves’ liberos strug- tional champion Villanova sessions of the game. gling, Blakely was asked to handed Stephen F. Austin Overall, SFA fi nished the wwinin move to libero for the bet- University a 54-24 loss in season at 9-3 overall, but it terment of the team. the Football Championship was a disappointing ending She did so and logged Subdivision playoffs, end- for a team that had national 450 digs to go with 436 as- ing the season for the Lum- title aspirations. FFreeree $$10,000*10,000* sists. “I had played libero berjacks, including Dobie Bias, a 6-foot-3, 305 before at Dobie, so it wasn’t graduate George Bias. pound offensive lineman, VVisitisit that big of a change,” she The Lumberjacks, cham- had his fi nest season during GGiftift said. “Again, it’s some- pions of the Southland Con- his junior campaign. SSantaanta thing you have to do for the ference, built a 21-7 lead The 2007 Dobie High team.” after one quarter of play School graduate was a WWrappingrapping During this past sea- before the Wildcats seized fi rst team member of the son, Blakely found herself control of the game. All-Southland Conference playing primarily at setter, Stephen F. Austin, pos- team. getting 860 assists and 301 sessing one of the nation’s Bias, a business major, digs to close out her career. most prolifi c offensive at- will return for his senior “We came into the season tacks, scored just three season in 2011. with like seven hitters, so sometimes we ran a 5-1 and other times a 6-2,” Blakely WWelcomeelcome OurOur NewNew Stores:Stores: said. “It was tough because this was our fi rst losing sea- son after three winning sea- sons, but I wouldn’t trade my entire experience here for anything.” Small town works fi ne Newberry College, locat- ed just over 40 miles outside Planning a Holiday Party? of one of South Carolina’s largest cities of Columbia, CCelebrateelebrate iinn oonene ooff oourur llargearge ppartyarty rroomsooms has a little more than 1,200 oorr hhaveave uuss ccaterater yyourour sspecialpecial eevent.vent. total students on campus. All cuisines available. 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