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Jan. 28, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 34, No. 51 Heavy trash scheduled Tree waste will be picked up Thursday, Jan. 28, for city of Houston residents living south of Beltway 8. For information, call 3-1-1. Proposed complexes to cater to seniors Garage sale at Cokesbury By James Bolen Both developers have come under fi re in re- proper public notifi cation process was not fol- have connected the complex to the College Place The developers of both of the proposed gov- cent years from community members who were lowed. subdivision. Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 ernment-subsidized South Belt apartment com- opposed to the construction of low-income com- Initially designed to accommodate seniors “The only entrance and exit will be on Dixie Scarsdale Blvd., will hold a garage sale Friday, plexes reported on in last week’s Leader have plexes in the area. and families, the Dixie Gardens project has now Farm Road,” Young said. Jan. 29, from 8:30 a.m to noon. come forward saying the properties will cater Dixie Gardens, a project spearheaded by Ver- been scaled down to roughly half of its original A primary concern among community mem- only to seniors, rather than low-income tenants non and Elizabeth Young, applied for state as- size and will tailor specifi cally to the elderly, ac- bers is the high concentration of existing low- Valentine Love Lines in general. sistance last year to aid in building an intergen- cording to Elizabeth Young. income apartment complexes already in the area. Valentine Love Lines to be printed in the The complexes in question are Dixie Gardens, erational facility at the same location, but with- The developer further noted no one under 35 There are currently eight government-subsidized Feb. 11 edition of the Leader are available for to be located on Dixie Farm Road between the drew its application after an outpouring of op- years old will be allowed to reside in the com- apartment complexes between Almeda Mall and $8 for 25 words. Ads must be received by College Place subdivision and Lutheran South position from community members and elected plex, including spouses and caregivers. Dixie Farm Road. noon Tuesday, Feb. 9. Messages can be paid Academy, and Tarrington Court Apartments, offi cials alike. Young is hoping to avoid the complications New state laws make it tougher for develop- for in person, or a check and message may be to be located in the 8800 block of Beltway 8, Steve Ford, the developer of Tarrington Court she encountered last year when applying for ers to construct subsidized housing projects in mailed to the South Belt-Ellington Leader, roughly a half mile northeast of the intersection Apartments, also drew the ire of many South state assistance. areas that have a higher concentration of similar 11555 Beamer, Houston, TX 77089. They at Interstate 45. Belters in 2008 when it was determined that the “I want to work with the neighbors,” she said. units than the state average. Such endeavors now may also be left in one of the mail slots on “I want this to work for everybody.” require the approval of city council if within a either side of the front glass doors of the Another change in this year’s plan for Dixie city or the approval of the county commissioner office. For a decorative ad with artwork, call No Dobie head coach/AC yet Gardens is the removal of a street that would when located in an area that is unincorporated. the Leader at 281-481-5656 for rates. At press time, the Dobie High School search Dobie is seeking to fi nd a permament replace- Band BBQ dinner Feb. 9 committee built to hire a permament head coach/ ment for Bobby Cotton, who took a medical athletic coordinator had yet to deliver a name. leave of absence at midseason in 2009 and sub- Elam’s cancer battle ends The Dobie Longhorn Band will hold a bar- Derek Fitzhenry, who was hired and went as sequently resigned his dual post. becue dinner, concert and silent auction Tues- far as to meet with Longhorns’ players before Carey Sink, the interim head coach during day, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinners are $12 John Elam died In January 2008, three additional small tumors backing out, was clearly the No. 1 pick. More Cotton’s absence, did interview for the perma- Wednesday, Jan. were found in his abdomen. and can be purchased from any band member details on the Fitzhenry issue can be seen below ment job. through Feb. 1. A plate consists of sliced bris- 27, after a fi ve-year Elam’s case has been examined by many doc- and on Page 1B. With University Interscholastic League re- battle with cancer. tors but is still classifi ed as an unknown primary ket and links, beans, potato salad and iced tea, After the dust settled from that turn of events, alignment coming Feb. 1, excitement about the dine in or take out. Each band and the Winter- A 1985 Dobie malignancy. the committee went back to the drawing board, 2010 season is building, and the committee is graduate, Elam was Recently, Elam’s former teammates Hugh La- guard competition squad will perform during interviewing possible successors (see story Pag- working diligently to fi nd the right fi t at Dobie. dinner. Donations are being sought for auction a standout football zenberry, Chris Hererra and John Evans held a es 1B and 2B). For the latest on the Dobie coaching search, player and went fundraiser in his honor, raising nearly $50,000. items. For information about donations or to Leader The committee is composed of Dobie princi- readers may visit the newspaper Web on to play at Texas Elam was married to Jeanine Elam. He is the purchase tickets, e-mail cdenise630@yahoo. pal Steve Jamail, as many as two assistant princi- site at www.southbeltleader.com. The site will com. No tickets will be sold at the door. A&M University. son of John and Mary Ella Elam. The senior pals, district athletic director Mike Stephens and include the up-to-date details surrounding the Elam was diag- Elam is a former board member of the Pasadena Cokesbury helps Haiti assistant athletic director Rodney Chant. search. nosed with a rare, Independent School District and a current board unknown form of member of the Sagemeadow Municipal Utility Cokesbury United Methodist Church, in cancer in April District. Elam’s brothers, David and Brad, also partnership with Christian Alliance and the 2004. played football at Dobie. The family are long- United Methodist Committee on Relief, are Fitzhenry snubs Longhorns After having a time members of Sagemont Church. currently accepting donations for supplies and John Elam large (20 cm) tumor At his request, Elam’s body was donated to funds to be sent to earthquake victims in Haiti. approval and was later introduced to the Dobie players successfully removed from his liver, two new tu- science. Donations will be accepted at the church Jan. 20, has had a change of heart and will remain as var- mors were discovered near his pancreas and co- A memorial service will be announced in next through Saturday, Jan. 30, when it will hold an sity head coach and campus athletic coordinator at Class lon and were also removed. week’s Leader and will be posted online. open house from 10 a.m. to noon to prepare 3A Giddings. the Mobile Medical Unit for shipment to aid According to an article published on the Austin Ameri- the victims. Cokesbury Methodist Church is can-Statesman’s Web site, www.statesman.com, Fitzhenry located at 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. gathered with members of his family Sunday, Jan. 24, and Deputies combat assault, drugs For more information, visit the Web site at ultimately decided to stay home. Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 on foot. Pacifi co gave chase, but when he at- www.cokesburyunitedmethodistchurch.com. The problem with that? He apparently elected not to Constable’s offi ce have remained vigilant, mak- tempted to apprehend the suspect, Garza kicked contact Dobie High School principal Steve Jamail or dis- ing arrests for crimes ranging from aggravated Library events scheduled trict athletic director Mike Stephens regarding his deci- and punched him several times, allowing him to The following events are scheduled for the sion. assault to drug possession. break free. Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: Expected to arrive at Dobie the morning of Jan. 25, Fitz- On Friday, Jan. 22, Deputy Lance Willis Garza fl ed on foot before jumping into the Movie Madness will be Thursday, Jan. 28, henry simply did not show up. Instead, he returned Ste- was dispatched at 11 p.m. to the intersection of passenger seat of a Chevy Suburban, which also at 4 p.m. Call 281-484-2036 for feature title. phens’ phone call at roughly mid-day, citing the desire of Scarsdale and Bogey Way, where someone had fl ed the scene. The Friends of the Parker Williams Library him and his family to remain in Giddings as his reason for reported two males had jumped in front of a car The deputies followed the vehicle as it sped will hold a used book sale Saturday, Jan. 30, backing out on Dobie. in an effort to make it stop. west on Scarsdale before turning north on from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fitzhenry’s family wanted him to stay in Giddings, as Upon making contact with the men, Willis de- Beamer. The driver of the Suburban, Manuel Investigate ancestries and family histories did members of that community and many of the school’s termined one, Corey Johnson, had an open war- Perez, turned the vehicle’s headlights off and when the genealogy discussion group meets football players. So he obliged. rant for assault causing bodily injury. then turned onto Sagehill. The chase ended ap- Monday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. According to the AAS story, Fitzhenry said, “It’s been Johnson, 19, was subsequently arrested. proximately two miles away in the 12100 block very tough to look at all of the things as far as a career The following day, Deputies Jason Curry and of Sagehill. Starting Feb. 2, free income tax assistance By John Bechtle move. But when you sit down and look at it, a career isn’t is available every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 Dwayne Pacifi co were dispatched to a bar in the Garza, 25, was arrested and charged with ag- Sports Editor just the A’s (the school’s Class 3A designation) and the 10900 block of Scarsdale, where a large fi ght gravated assault. p.m. Call the library for more information. Just days after being confi rmed as the money you make. It’s the program you have.” Play board games and more on game day, had reportedly broken out. Perez, 18, was arrested and charged with evad- future leader of Dobie High School foot- Yet with Fitzhenry having delivered a bit of embarrass- As the deputies pulled up, they witnessed sus- ing arrest. Thursday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. ball, Derek Fitzhenry (shown above) has ment along with his snub, Jamail has moved quickly to A Black History Month Celebration will be pect Eladio Garza kicking a victim several times Pacifi co was taken to Memorial Hermann left Dobie High School and Pasadena In- dispel some of the ideas that have surfaced regarding Fitz- in the head. As Garza saw the deputies, he fl ed Continued on Page 2A held Saturday, Feb. 6. At 10:30 a.m., the dependent School District offi cials feel- henry’s diss of Dobie. Express Children’s Theatre will present ing both angry and betrayed. Fitzhenry was not offered a salary nearing $100,000, Freedom Train; at 1 p.m., an African-American Fitzhenry, who gained district board Continued on Page 1B genealogy workshop will be held; and at 3 HPD, NPC closes derelict house p.m., the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will present a step show. By Matt Griesmyer sends notice to the owner and boards the house Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pre- Close encounters of the avian kind On Friday, Jan. 22., three Thompson Interme- up, if necessary. After a 30-day waiting period, schooler storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. diate students were caught wandering in an aban- the NPC does a “checkback” to see if any im- Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. doned house located at 11002 Sageburrow. The provements have been done to the property to next day, a division of the Houston Police De- bring the habitation to code. Dobie band parents meet partment boarded up the house so that no more “I had already reported the house to Neighbor- trespassers could enter. The Dobie Band Parent Organization will hood Protection and got the ball rolling to secure “The house has been vacant and deteriorating meet Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the band the house,” the sergeant said. “Catching the kids for some time,” said a sergeant with HPD. “It’s hall. All band parents are urged to attend. inside moved it to the top of the list.” a dangerous situation; it’s the neighborhood’s NPC can get tip-offs to houses that are in responsibility to prevent these dangerous situa- disrepair or potentially in violation of city code Thompson holds fundraiser tions from happening.” and ordinances. After a report these houses get Thompson Intermediate will collect money The sergeant who caught the students wander- placed on a waiting list until an inspector can get for the American Red Cross to aid Haitian ing has requested anonymity because of under- to them. earthquake victims through Jan. 29. Call the cover HPD involvement. DeLosSantos explained that if a habitation fi ts school at 713-740-0510 for more details. The house in question had been severely dam- certain criteria (near elderly, children, schools or aged since Hurricane Ike. Vandals had broken churches) then it gets sent over to a special proj- Orchestra parents to meet the windows and forced the back door open. ect team that will go out and board it up ahead of Pete DeLosSantos is the chief inspector for schedule to minimize risk. The Dobie High School Orchestra Booster the Neighborhood Protection Corps, the division DeLosSantos said that if residents see signs of Club will hold its next meeting Thursday, Feb. of the HPD that oversees enforcement of city vagrant occupation, graffi ti, alcohol bottles, drug 4, at 7 p.m. in the orchestra room. All orches- codes and ordinances related to neighborhood use or forced entry, reports should be directed to tra parents are encouraged to attend. housing. the City of Houston general help line at 311. All DeLosSantos explained that the NPC looks reports directed toward that number will reach Atkinson PTO scholarships for signs of dilapidated housing, after which it On Thursday, Jan. 21, there was a close encounter of the avian kind in the Beverly Hills subdi- the proper channels and will be addressed. The Atkinson Elementary PTO will offer vision near Fuqua Road and Blackhawk Boulevard. two $500 scholarships to any graduating senior Gibi Vargas, a resident of the South Belt area for 18 years, spotted a downed bird in the front at Dobie High School who attended Atkinson at yard of the house next to his. The bird seemed injured and did not take fl ight when approached. least two years, one being fifth grade. Applica- The bird (shown above) was identifi ed as a black vulture by the National Audubon Society’s tions and requirement information are available director of bird conservation, Greg Butcher. through the senior counselor’s office at Dobie “For some reason over the years, they have become more accustomed to hanging out with High School. The application must be received people,” Butcher said. “They’re a good thing because they mostly eat dead things, but they are a by noon on Feb. 26, 2010, to be considered. bad thing because they can be a nuisance.” According to Butcher, black vultures do not usually cause harm to people but they are a bother Voter registration ending because they can hang around backyards eating pet food, or on top of cars picking at the rubber The deadline to register to vote in the 2010 gaskets around doors and windows. primary elections is Monday, Feb. 1. The pri- Recently all over the country in which they are prevalent, black vultures have been moving into mary elections will take place Tuesday, March suburban neighborhoods and are not necessarily as cautious of man as they once were. Butcher 2. To be eligible to vote in the elections, resi- admitted that there was no explanation for this behavior. dents must have their completed voter regis- Residents have been mistaking the black vultures as turkey vultures. While the species are very tration applications delivered to any tax office different, the treatment toward them is the same: ignore them. branch before 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 1 or mailed Turkey vultures are most easily identifi ed by their fl ight pattern. Turkey vultures do not fl ap as with a U.S. Postal Service postmark date of no much while in fl ight; they mostly ride thermals – columns of hot air – and when fl ying directly later than Feb. 1. State law requires citizens to toward or away from a person, the profi le is a shallow “V” shape. be registered to vote 30 days prior to the elec- Black vultures fl ap more and have a fl atter profi le when fl ying. If an injured bird is seen, there tion date. For more information, call 713-368- are various wildlife rehabilitation centers throughout the country that can be contacted to collect VOTE or visit www.hctax.net. and provide medical support for the animal. Photo by Matt Griesmyer This vacant house at 11002 Sageburrow was boarded up by city offi cials. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2010 Readers’ Opinions Thompson releases third six-weeks honor roll list Thompson Intermediate Savannah Joe Amaro, Jack- Elizabeth Blue, Zachary Grant Donald, Maria Lidia Mejia Vivian Valdez, Angelica Faith Amari Brianna Lavergne, somehow absolved of any responsibility recently released its honor elin Andrade, Justyn Andrew Blue, Celeste Marissa Bri- Ortiz, Abraham Melendez, Vasquez, Valerie Thanh Thy Wilson Lee, Nicolle Maryah Legler: thanks and negative publicity while Nigeria is. roll list for the third six- Arnesen-Gonzalez, Austin ones, Xavier Darnell Brown, Nixon Udiel Melgar, Valerie Vo, Emily Elizabeth Wolfe, Lindsey, Tony Ly, Aimee Massachusetts According to the US census bureau’s weeks grading period. Stu- Kirby Baker, Nereida Yami- Trang Phuong Bui, Amber Mendoza and Joseph Chris- Timothy Aidan Wright, Shel- Celeste Mar, Sara Alexandra Profile of Selected Demographic and dents earning status are: let Balderas, Yenlynn Hoang Brooke Carter, Juan Salvador tian Mercado. by Allison Yocum and Angel- Martinez and Steven Andres To My Fellow Citizens, Social Characteristics for the year 2000; Honor roll - Seventh grade Banh and Gabriela Renee Chavez, Sara Louise Cook Mason Hunter Miller, Ma- ica Rosario Zuniga. Mendieta. The extraordinary election by the peo- of immigrants ages 25 and older, about Guadalupe Isabel Acosta, Barragan. and Julian Valdez Coronado. disen Paige Minter, Damian Eighth grade Joshua Andrew Mendiola- ple in Massachusetts Tuesday, January 80% that are Nigerian born have at least Angelica Maribel Alfaro, Deneil Simone Bell, Carli Alexis Marie Corpus, Francisco Molina, George Jannessa Renee Ackman, Garcia, Joslyn Lourdes Men- Ariana Lynn Croes, Collyn Anthony Molina, Dulce Day- Faria Akhter, Daniel Eduardo doza, Carmen Nering, Annie 19, sent a message to all elected officials some college education while the num- who believe that they know what is better Paul Davis, Hailey Rachelle ana Morales, Jimmy Adrian Alarcon, Aidee Alfaro, Maha Lam Nguyen, Billy Nguyen, ber for the United Kingdom immigrants is SJC receives training funds Davis, Christopher Rayman Nevarez, Catherine Nguyen, Salma Awan Ali, Zavi Awan Vivian O. Nguyen, Alexia for you! The people of these United about 60%. Those same statistics show States, and especially Texans, are not Dufresne, Stacy Isimemen and Dona Ngoc Nguyen. Ali, Evelyn Yaremi Alva- Aundrea Perez, Jenna Renae that Nigerians are twice as likely to hold San Jacinto College aims San Jacinto and Chancellor Edokpa, Kaelynn Danaye Elizabeth Nguyen, Giaan rado, Taylor Nichol Ard, An- Perez, Burgandy Rose Petri fools. We understand that it is our gov- graduate degrees. to meet the needs of labor Dr. Brenda Hellyer for their ernment not theirs. It is the fiduciary Enriquez, Jesse Escalante and Khuong Nguyen, Julie Nguy- gie Daniela Arteaga and Erika and Lauren Ashley Pettey. Those numbers also show that 52.6% shortages in key occupation- leadership on this effort.” Abdon Jose Ferreira. en, Lisa Nguyen, Taylor Han Thalia Ascencio. Khanh Minh Pham, Alan responsibility of all elected officials, of immigrants that are UK nationals earn al areas through a recently Workforce Development myself included, to take every vote and Gabriele Christin Flores, Nguyen, Tran Bao Nguyen, Daniel Jacob Barrientes, Phan, Tuan Manh Phan, An- 50,000 and over while the number for approved $350,000 federal Training Project goals in- Kasey Mikal Foots, Kelsey Orlando Daniel Ochoa and Amanda Catherine Bates, gelica Nicole Phillips, Ayes- every discussion in the open and with the appropriation, which will al- clude increasing the num- understanding that you the citizen know Nigerian born immigrants is 36.3%. Mikal Foots, Sabrina An- Augustine Anamelechi Ogua- Tyler Gregory Baumann, An- hum Rasool, Zachary Dale Obviously there are other factors at play low expansion of workforce ber of students involved dreina Frias, Luis Eduardo manam. tonio R. Beltran, Orr Benami, Reyes, Kayla Monique Rich- better what you need than some out of development and pipeline with modular approaches of touch person in D.C. That is why we in here. Garay, Tiffany Amber Garcia, Austin J. Taylor Perkins, Duc Anh Bui, Alexis Marie ardson, Ivan Rocha, Miranda training programs through mathematics; strengthening Texas have a citizen legislature who Yet the message is clear, Nigerians Marco Antonio Garza, Rachel Amalia Paulette Perla, Cax- Caballero, Kevin Ruiz Cabal- Alyssa Rodriguez and Octav- the college’s Workforce De- the connection between GED meets every other year and returns home are not known to address grievances by Taylor Glass and Joshua Paul ton Santos Petri, Hoaiphuong lero, Jennifer Keren Calderon io Alexander Rodriguez. to live under the laws that were passed. blaming or bombing. These numbers velopment Training Project. programs and developmental Godwin. Tran Pham, Linh Phuong and Stephanie N. Campos. Fernando Rojas, De Andre God Bless the Great State of Texas reveal the real attitude of Nigerians in the SJC instructors will move education courses; and in- Luis Carlos Gonzalez, Pham, Nhi Thuc Pham, Alan Steffanie Faye Carrier, Imari Russell, Karla Patricia and the people. Conservatism has never United States. from board-drafting labs creasing access and mastery Anna Mae Goodman, Isandro Quy Phan, Roberto Simon Nicholas Dale Cessna, Devin Santillan, Wesley Schoppe, been dead just a little quiet, from the While some have claimed that it is to computer-aided drafting in mathematic skills, leading Adan Guerrero, Ricky Ander- Pineda, Celina Kim Rabe and Renae Cooper, Lynsi Lashay Shalyn Danyel Scott, Waylon start of the American revolution first shot unfair to Nigerians and others and cried labs and will include train- more students to college- son Harris, Kiara Doneisha Francisco Rangel. Crawford, Jason AsareL Cruz, Ryan Shofner, Clarissa Dane at Lexington to this shot of realism, racism, my argument goes beyond unfair. ing in basic math to equip level courses or workforce Hart, Carolina Alejandra Her- Adriana Araceli Resendez, Hoang Kim Dinh, Nicholas Smith, Marvin Daniel Solis rera, Yesenia Herrera, David Lester Patrick Rodriguez, Paul Engle, Angelica Vanessa and Catherine Jeanette Sorto. American conservative values have been As a Nigerian American, I can certainly individuals with the market- training. Matthew Holcomb and Jessie Vanessa Rojas, Michelle Enriquez, Maria Fernanda Taylor Matthew Surratt, alive. As a life long Texan I would like to endure a few more minutes and extra able skills necessary to work “We are incredibly grate- as welders, pipefi tters and ful to Rep. Olson for his Ngoc Huynh. Brenda San Miguel, Sophia Flores and Jaelyn Breon Fox. Kierra Takiyah Taylor, Nich- send a big thank you to the great people scrutiny at any airport if it will make this nondestructive testing per- support of this project, and Nicholas Daniel Jagdeo, Annette Sarabia, Denise Sara- Victoria Chaise Gagneux, olas Kelly Taylor, Brian P. of Massachusetts. Ken Legler nation I love any safer. sonnel for the petrochemi- his continued support of Jordan Luis Jimenez, Desiree via, Jonathan Adam Shaw and Athziri Yanely Garcia, Rom- To, Tanya Torres, Brian Anh- Texas State Representative The problem I have with the list is the HD 144 cal industry. Funding for the San Jacinto College,” noted Shantal Johnson, Rhehana D. Alejandro Silva. mel Rudy Garcia, Kamaran Khoa Tran, Justin Tran, Luan display of patent superficiality and appar- project was championed by Hellyer. “This appropriation Johnson, Jai J’miya Jones, Karaanne Mackenzie Sny- Rhynae Gardner, Eryqa Je- Thanh Tran, Shelly N. Tran ent politics that still plagues the way the Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas. will enable us to continue to Jessica Jean Jones, Tia Jas- der, Harry Langston Swinton, mela Glenn, Anthony Joel and Khoa Xuan Truong. Omoniyi: Nigeria government handles problem of terror- “In a time of instability work with, and support, our mine Joseph, Daniel Jungmo Chelsea Tajonera, Samson Sa- Gomez, Adan Ismael Gonza- Quachtinh Le Truong, ism. We have to fight terrorism from in our economy, this proj- local partners in industry, Kim, Ty Irvin Lozano and Al- gan Tamijani, Dejone Denise lez, Sydney Nicole Gutierrez James Varghese, Jancy Var- should not be on list wherever it comes, the United Kingdom ect would train new workers training individuals to re- exander M. Martinez. Thomas, Andrea Thu Tran, and Bryson Payne Hamilton. ghese, Joshua Varghese, Sa- When I read the news about a new list or Nigeria. But we cannot afford to play and retrain existing workers main competitive in the job Carlos Martinez, Israel Er- Jenny Thi Tran and Lauren Greissy Carolina Jerezano, vana Terra Velasquez, Alyssa of countries whose individuals would favorites in this war. to become welders, pipefi t- market, while supporting nesto Martinez, Ashley Marie Tuy Thao Vo Tran. Mohammed Zaine Kabir, Grace Williams and Celes undergo “enhanced screenings,” I was Brief Bio: I am a Nigerian immigrant ters and nondestructive test- the economic growth of our McDonald, Luke Allen Mc- Jeffrey James Tyer, Chloe Madeline Renee Lacamu, Onari Young. glad that the U.S government was finally that came to the U.S in 2006. I am an ing personnel for the petro- community and region.” taking a more targeted approach to honors student studying Engineering at chemical industry,” Olson The project marks one of national security. After reading the list, it San Jacinto Community College. said. “This helps provide the fi rst funded through fed- occurred to me that Nigeria was on that I have written for San Jac Times, the jobs to those who need them eral appropriations for San Meador Science Fair winners named list but the United Kingdom was not. Yes, student newspaper for San Jacinto while supplying a skilled Jacinto College. I screamed bloody murder. College and The Avion, the student workforce to an industry For more information While anyone who paid superficial newspaper for Embry Riddle Aeronautical that is short of workers and about San Jacinto College, attention to the news of the Nigerian ter- University. can help to fuel our eco- call 281-998-6150 or visit rorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab may Timothy Omoniyi nomic expansion. I applaud www.sanjac.edu. conclude that it is justified to have Nigeria on that list, a more careful examination of the events that led up to the TSA’s “new directive” would reveal the insidious stu- USCG Blackthorn remembered pidity of directing this measure at Nigerians and leaving the United Kingdom out. 30th anniversary of accident that killed two South Belters The apparent justification for including Nigeria to this list is the underwear By James Bolen for recreational diving and fi shing. bombers attempted act of terrorism. The Thursday, Jan. 28, As a tribute, the US Coast Guard has an annual problem with this is that it is clearly not marks the 30th anni- remembrance service in Florida. Faulkner’s parents, the case that terrorist was radicalized in versary of the sinking Bud and Bertha Faulkner, attended the service every Nigeria. The underwear bomber went to of the US Coast Guard year until their own deaths last decade. high school in Togo, another African Blackthorn, which took At one of the Florida services held in 1986, country, and college in the United the lives of South Belt Faulkner’s parents heard a noise in the sky and looked Kingdom. While Togo is not synonymous residents Thomas Rick up to witness the explosion of the Space Shuttle Chal- with terrorism, the United Kingdom cer- Faulkner and Lawrence lenger. tainly is. It leads one to wonder why the Daniel Frye. Faulkner’s sister, Sunday Evans, is now on a mis- United Kingdom deserves to escape that The 180-foot sea- sion to see that the loss of the Blackthorn and its crew list, while Nigeria doesn’t. going buoy tender was members is not eclipsed by the other tragedy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Thomas Rick Faulkner returning to Galveston “These guys were in the military and deserved to Gordon Brown has claimed Farouk was from receiving routine be remembered,” Evans said. “And I’m the only one in radicalized after he left the United repairs in Tampa, Fla., when it collided with the this corner of the world to make sure that happens.” Kingdom and Yemen is “a major new tanker Capricorn, killing 23 of the ship’s 50 crew Evans has recently utilized the social networking base for terrorism.” I would like to sug- members. Web site Facebook to connect with survivors from gest to Mr. Brown and his advisors that a Initially assigned to the Great Lakes for ice- the incident and stays in regular contact with two of little introspection might be necessary breaking duties, the Blackthorn was later reassigned sailors, one of whom still resides in Houston. Evans here. The only connection he had to to the Gulf Coast to maintain buoys and aid in navi- further noted there is now one Facebook page entirely Nigeria was his family and there even his gation. dedicated to the Blackthorn. father reported him to the CIA. The cutter was raised for investigation following While she is unaware of any offi cial observances Approximately 90 students completed projects in Nolen, (middle row) Roberto Campa, Mark Cruz, FACT: On the 7th of July 2005, 65 the incident, but ultimately was scuttled in the Gulf held in Galveston, Evans said she will have her own the annual science fair held at Meador Elementary Sophia Marin, and (back) Principal, Darlene people were killed and about 700 injured of Mexico and currently serves as an artifi cial reef service on the island on the 28th. on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Six students receiving top Davis. These six students will compete in the by at least four British born and British awards for their campus are, left to right, (front Pasadena Independent School District Science raised Islamic terrorists. Since the kind of row) Santiago Espinosa, Dominique Pullin, Amy Fair in March. Photo submitted terrorism Janet Napolitano should be looking out for is one that poses a danger Pct. 2 deputies battle crime to the U.S it would be fairer to cite the Trans Atlantic close call by eight British terrorists. Those attacks were meant to Continued from Page 1A Upon making contact with the driver, Craig blow up, not one, but ten aircrafts travel- Southeast Hospital, where he was treated for sev- Lodrigue, the deputy discovered he did not have a ling from the UK to the U.S and Canada. eral small cuts on his hands and one large cut on valid driver’s license and arrested him. Even the UK telegraph reported that the the palm of his left hand. A search of Lodrigue produced a bag that con- “MI5 estimates that there are about Deputy Janie Villatoro was patrolling the area tained 15.5 grams of cocaine and a pill bottle that 2,000 active terror supporters in Britain around Kirkville and Blackhawk Sunday, Jan. 24, contained eight hydrocodone tablets. and claims that schoolchildren are being at roughly 6:30 p.m. when she stopped a vehicle Lodrigue, 34, was arrested and charged with recruited by al-Qaeda.” Still the UK is for a routine traffi c stop. possession of a controlled substance. Deaths onboard software and real Peace Lutheran Endowment The Mass of resurrection ley’s life was held Friday, Tom Jacobsen time console support for the Fund. An obituary and online was celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Niday Funeral Apollo and Shuttle missions. registry can be viewed at Jan. 27, 2010, at St. Luke the Home. Interment followed at After 30 years, he retired www.heritagesfsd.com. Evangelist Catholic Church. SouthPark Cemetery in Pear- from IBM. His love of young Rite of committal followed at land. people led him to teach Forest Park Lawndale Cem- eighth-grade math and alge- Fabriciano S. etery in Houston. Johnny bra at Thompson Intermedi- ate School for seven years. Solis Bustos Cantu Jacobsen was active in Elvira Lesley Boy Scouts and YMCA Indian Guides with his sons and coached baseball and softball. At his church in Texas, he served in the church council, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school. After 38 years in Houston, Jacobsen and his wife retired to Sioux Falls. As members Tom Jacobsen, 69, died of Peace Lutheran Church, he Jan. 19, 2010, at Sanford enjoyed participating in sev- Hospital after a battling leu- eral group activities and vol- kemia for many years. unteer opportunities. He had Jacobsen was born in a strong passion for the out- Sioux Falls, S.D., on Feb. 4, doors, spending numerous 1940. He was adopted as an hours perfecting his yard and infant by Bill and Alice gardens. Fabriciano “Chano” S. Johnny Bustos Cantu, 78, (Rogness) Jacobsen. He grew Camping, hiking and bird Solis, 82, died Friday, Jan. Elvira Hortensia Arbelaez died on Jan. 13, 2010. He was up in Hiawatha, Kan., and watching were among some 22, 2010. He was born Nov. Lesley, 83, of South Belt, born on May 15, 1931, was a graduated from high school of his favorite ways to enjoy 17, 1927. He resided in the died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. native Texan, Korean War there in 1958. During his nature. South Belt area and was a Born May 8, 1926, she was veteran, husband, father and high school years, he partici- Jacobsen was preceded in parishioner of St. Luke the retired from Crown Central grandfather. He was a Sage- pated in football, basketball, death by his parents. Evangelist Catholic Church. Petroleum Corporation where meadow resident. track and band. He is survived by his wife Solis was preceded in she was a senior division Cantu is survived by his In 1958, Jacobsen returned of 46 years, Mary; sons Jeff death by his son, Jaime C. order analyst. wife of 30 years, Petra T. He to Sioux Falls to attend (Deanne) of Pearland, Rob Solis. Lesley is preceded in had four sons, two daughters, Augustana College. In 1962, (Tracy) of Cypress, and Chris Survivors include his wife, death by her parents, Gustavo 10 grandchildren, and eight he graduated from “Augie” of Limon, Colo.; daughter Agustina R. Solis; daugh- and Elvira Arbelaez, and her great-grandchildren. with a double major in math Marcy (Peter) Brand of ter and son-in-law Sylvia S. husband, Patrick Henry A rosary was conducted and physics and was com- Rockwall, Texas; grandchil- and Antonio Jaramillo; four Lesley II. on Jan. 19, 2010. A Mass missioned as an officer in the dren Chase, Victoria, Will granddaughters, Alicia So- She is survived by her of Catholic burial was held Marine Corps. He spent his and Ben Jacobsen, and Dylan, lis (Edward Mata), Melissa children, Laura G. Cartledge, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at St. three years at Camp Pendle- Ashley and Owen Brand; Solis (Omar Guerra), Olivia Patrick Henry Lesley III and Luke the Evangelist Church. ton, Calif. brother-in-law Ken (Jane) Jaramillo and Jacqueline Ja- wife Michelle, Roger Gustavo A military burial was held Jacobsen met his wife-to- Odell of Mankato, Minn. ramillo; grandson Jaime Lesley and Patricia Darlene at Houston National Ceme- be in the Augustana Band. He A celebration of life ser- C. Solis Jr.; and two great- Lesley Shuster; grandchil- tery (VA) on Veterans Memo- and Mary Ann (Odell) were vice was held Monday, Jan. granddaughters, Carisma and dren Jack and Tara Lesley; rial Drive. married June 26, 1963. 25, 2010, at Peace Lutheran Nevaeh. sister Helena Black; and Pallbearers included sons In 1965, he went to work Church. A carpenter by trade, Solis numerous nieces, nephews and grandsons. Honorary for IBM at the Houston Space In lieu of flowers, memo- loved singing with his family and cousins. pallbearers were Korean War Center. He was a manager of rials may be directed to the and friends. A service celebrating Les- Veterans. Thursday, January 28, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Genoa announces second Charities benefit from Dobie Debate Team excels employee contributions 9-weeks honor, merit rolls More than 180 University with employees giving to the of Houston-Clear Lake faculty charities of their choice. Genoa Elementary recent- Carlos Turcios and Damian Miranda Martinez, Janelle at Foster High School and staff showed their support The university’s effort was ly released its honor and merit Vasquez. Miramontes, Oscar Mondra- to local organizations during coordinated by UH-Clear rolls for the second nine-weeks Second grade gon, Fernando Morales, Dan- the annual State Employee Lake Office of the President grading period. Students earn- Daniel Arellano, Belen Avi- iela Redor, Yaire Reyes, Ed- J. Frank Dobie’s debate ice poetry – Jordan placed Caldwell in Lincoln-Douglas All in all, the Dobie team started the new year first and Rodriguez placed debate, Lacamu in novice debate team had a very suc- Charitable Campaign held executive secretary Berenice ing status are: na, Camila Cazares, Jaquelline gar Rodriguez, Leticia Rodri- recently. Webster and administrative Honor roll Chapa, Natalia Esparza, Adri- guez, Evelyn Turcios, Brittani with a bang – as members third in finals. The squad Lincoln-Douglas, and the cessful weekend and antici- of the squad earned their had five prevailing debaters duo of Johnny Dao and pates a competition at Contributions to the cam- assistant Vera Garcia, who First grade ana Martinez, Katelyn Marti- Watts and Kenneth Yeates. paign raised more than worked closely with depart- Elizabeth Abeja, Yenais nez and Wesley Ndago. Second grade right to compete in out- who advanced to the octos- Rodriguez in public forum Lamar High School at the rounds of the Foster High finals round as well – Le and debate. end of the month. $25,000 for the various non- mental liaisons throughout the Aguilar, Lizbeth Armenta, Sebastian Nino, Christopher Jasmin Alvarado, Destiny profit organizations involved, university. Valerie Baldares, Ammy Bri- Oreallana, Jorge Rodriguez, Boss, Hellen Cruz, Emmely School Tournament. onesSalazar, Ricardo Cabre- Brianna Sanmiguel, Catherine Diaz De Leon, Allizae Her- The biggest winner ra, Michelle Cazares, Fattima Silvacruz, Jaden Smith and nandez, Andrew Miller, Jona- emerging from the school Charles, Janei Coleman and Vanessa Vazquez. than Mokarzel, Stephanie was Shekeyla Caldwell, Auditions set at PLT Desirey Delara. Third grade Nguyen, Julissa Reyna, Paola who won first place in prose Auditions for The Octette 60s, and one man, age 20s to Enmanuel Escoto, Ivan Es- Athziri Cervantes, Anna Rodriguez, Adriana Soto, So- reading. Bridge Club, a comedy by P. 30s, are needed. parza, Jocelyn GallegosTor- Diaz, Samuel Diaz, Selena fi a Tamez and Vanesa Villegas. In domestic extempora- J. Barry, will be held Sunday, Auditions will consist res, Jocelyn Garcia, Matthew Diaz, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Third grade neous speaking, Bao Le, Jan. 31, and Monday, Feb. 1, of cold reading from the Garza, Tristan Gomez, Oscar Ana Guevara, Chancy Ham- Nekan Andrade, Corina Michael Tran and Michael at 7 p.m. at Pasadena Little script. Contact the director Hernanez, Katherine Leon, lett, Ginger Henry, Jalyn My- Banda, Thalia Cansino, Nir- Baez advanced to semis, Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa at [email protected] with Victor Medina, Alejandro ers, Angelica Romero and vana Fernandez, Jason Flores, while in novice extempor- Road. The director is Kathy questions. Montano and John Morrison. Pedro Salinas. Bryan Garcia, Mitssy Garza, aneous, Laura Jordan, Woods and performance For character descriptions Marianna Murchison, Mag- Fourth grade Jennifer Guerrero, Tiffany ThomasRay Trevino and dates are weekends, March and more information, visit delina Nguyen, Grace Orella- Rafi ullah Aziz, Jacqueline Jefferson, Alexandro Marti- Jeisy Villatoro advanced in 19 through April 4, 2010. the Web site at www.pasade na, Ralynn Payne, Jair Perez, Duarte, Kelsee Gannaway, nez, Emely Martinez, Jobel semis as well. Eight women, age 30s to nalittletheatre.org. Brianna Pica, Isis Plumlee, Rigoberto Jimenez, Marianna Redor, Jessica Vallejo and Ja- Eventually, both Trevino Amberly Ponce, Emily Quin- Lambert, Jake Miller, Rigober- son Vela. and Jordan moved on, plac- tero, Rolando Rangel, Emma to Mosley and Ashley Torres. Fourth grade ing second and sixth respec- South Belt-Ellington Leader Rebstock and Katy Recinos- Merit roll Emiliano Beltran, Steph- tively, in finals. Dobie also advanced turcios. First grade any Cruz, Tyronda Davis, The Voice of Community-Minded People Andrea Redor, Jose Rob- Gulsoma Aziz, David Ban- Delilah Delacruz Jones, Ariel Hebert, Laura Jordan les, Cynthia Rodriquez, Melo- da, Rebecca Botello, Lizbeth Alaizja Finnell Smith, Nata- and Charly Rodriguez in dy Romero, Angelica, Moriah Calderon, Jacquelin Cisneros, lie Gandara, Karlie Guerra, novice prose. However, Jor- 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 dan rose to the challenge Roy, Alexandra Ruiz, Omar Thomas Ing, Giselle Jimenez, Minh Nguyen, Amber Ruiz, E-mail: [email protected] Ruiz, Fernando Salas, Jessica Jennifer Luna and Angel Mar- Carolina Saucedo and Veroni- and received third place in Salazar, Breanna Sanchez, tinez. ca Zelaya. finals. Davy and Marie Flickinger, owners The team also showed their versatility by advanc- ing Caldwell and Alexander San Jac unveils cafeteria Lacamu in dramatic inter- pretation to the semis round. In duet improvisation, renovations for spring 2010 the team of Le Ho and San Jacinto College stu- Café at Central boasts new connect with themselves and Trevino competed in the dents this semester can satisfy tabletops, booths, lighting others,” said Mary Johnson, finals round where they those hunger pains on the go and paint. The South campus food service manager at the placed fifth. Once again, Jordan and Rodriguez Debate team members pictured are, left to right, (front row) ThomasRay with new restaurant choices cafeteria also features new South campus. Trevino, Johnny Dao, (back row) Charly Rodriguez, Le Ho, Shekeyla Caldwell at revamped dining facilities seating, along with a new Cafeteria renovations were proved their talents by suc- at the South and Central cam- wall texture and upholstery. decided after surveys revealed cessfully moving on in nov- and Laura Jordan. puses. “Our top priority is to students’ preference for an The steam lines are out manage the campus food update of dining facilities. and the glass walls have come service effi ciently and effec- The project began early last down to reveal two familiar tively, and by doing so, pro- year. Food quality and af- Atkinson releases second 9-weeks fast-food restaurants, Pizza vide a place for our students fordable pricing were the de- Hut and A&W. 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Jewell, CLU When Che Rogers began will soon undergo construc- division courses intended for 12929 Gulf Freeway our taking classes at San Jacinto tion to provide the most up- transfer to a baccalaureate Orthodontist Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) College (SJC), she tried her to-date facility enhancements program that leads to Texas hand at many areas of study, for an interactive educational teacher certifi cation. It is 281-481-2121 advertisers! even zoology, before entering environment. fully transferable to all Texas 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer farmers.com the school’s child develop- “The lab school serves as public universities. ment program. an observational experience Options available to stu- Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a “When I fi rst started col- for child development ma- dents include the EC-6 and lege, I didn't know what I jors, which cares for children 4-8, the generalist certifi cation recessive lower jaw line. wanted to do. But after tak- of college employees, stu- option; 8-12, certifi cation with ing some classes in child dents and community fami- teaching fi eld or discipline Eliminates the need for development here, I realized lies,” said Simpson-Smith. concentration; and the EC-12, that this is what I wanted,” Simpson-Smith said the all level certifi cates. orthodontic tooth removal Rogers said. “The program SJC child development pro- “This program at San Ja- has taught me so much about gram fully prepares students cinto College is unique be- in many situations. children; the instructors have for opportunities as a teacher; cause of the dedicated faculty really opened my eyes to the director; or owner of a profi t, that have years of teaching enjoyment of teaching.” church-related, government experience in a variety of A career as an educator (Head Start), corporate or school settings and grade Eliminates the need is often thought of as a pro- nonprofi t school for children. levels,” said Simpson-Smith. for headgear. fession with moderate pay. Other career opportunities “Each faculty member that However, it is a fi eld with include working at a chil- teaches the education courses plenty of potential job growth dren’s museum, serving as a has at least a master’s degree Second Opinions Welcome! as many enter retirement, cre- child life specialist assistant in the fi eld of education.” ating additional job openings. at a local hospital, working For more information Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office The number of jobs for teach- as a parent counselor at a about San Jacinto College, ers is expected to increase child care resource and refer- call 281-998-6150 or visit • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 about as fast as the average ral agency or working in an www.sanjac.edu. for all occupations through early childhood intervention 2016, according to the U.S. program for children with Department of Labor. special needs. Those who shine as some Occupational certifi cates of the country’s brightest and include the Child Care Ad- A New Year... most infl uential educators ministrator’s Credential and often say they value the re- Child Development Associate wards of the profession. SJC (CDA). The department also A New You! students are taught early on participates in TECH-PREP, that there’s more to education a program that allows high than classroom instruction. school students to earn col- Weight Loss Surgery Program “There are few things lege credit for courses taken more rewarding than mak- in high school. Gastric Bypass - Lap Band - Gastric Sleeve ing an impact on the life of The college also has an ar- a child,” said Dr. Debbie ticulation agreement with the Dr. Fernando Miranda specializes in weight loss surgeries that offer a full range of laparoscopic and minimally invasive Fernando E. Miranda, Simpson-Smith, professor of University of Houston-Clear options including Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass/RNY, Adjustable Gastric Banding also know as Lap Band system, and the M.D., F.A.C.S child development at the SJC Lake that allow students to new sleeve Gastrectomy. He is known for being one of the more experienced Gastric Bypass/RNY surgeons and for his SW Houston Surgical Central campus. “The child take their academic courses, skills for performing revisions and reversals. He is board certifi ed by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Miranda has development program awards four child development cours- extensive experience performing thousands of weight reduction surgeries. Associates PA the associate of applied sci- es and two education courses Please take advantage of January Specials. ence degree and the certifi cate at San Jacinto College. All Lap Bands, $9,800/ Gastric Sleeve $12,700. of technology; students are classes are offered day, night Dr. Miranda is currently performing surgeries along with serving as Medical Director of Bariatrics at Surgery Specialty Hospitals of Americas located in Pasadena, Texas. He is also doing surgeries at Southeast Memorial Hermann Hospital. These prices are for self pay patients only. taught the skills, attitudes and and through distance learning. We also accept Care Credit & most insurance competencies necessary to The A.A.T. plans. Call us at 713-960-0590 for more provide high quality care and SJC students who want to Dr. Miranda has created a Multidisciplinary Program including a nutritionists/exercise physiologists, and psychologists information. to help assist patients through their journey to permanent weight loss. Dr. Miranda believes in patient selection and opti- early education in preschools teach in an elementary school Patients motivation & willingness to change and child care centers.” can start on their bachelor’s mization, individualized choice for the best surgical therapy, and the fi nest patient care including long term follow up. behavior are key drivers for successful Hands-on training degree with the EC-6 (Early results. SJC students are encour- Childhood Specialization) If you are one who struggles with your weight, or has now developed serious medical conditions such as Diabetes, High Ask the doctor for more details. aged to participate in obser- curriculum. Cholesterol, Cardiac Disease, Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure - please call now @ 713-960-0590 and let us help you vations, which include set- The college’s associate transform to a new healthy you. Call 713-960-0590 tings in both elementary and of arts in teaching is a Texas www.drfmiranda.com Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2010 www.southbeltleader.com Lunchtime Kabbalah Over The Back Fence by Jan SAGEMONT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE ELECTION course offered Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010 • 9 a.m.- noon Food for thought and The course is facilitated Frazier Elementary School spiritual enlightenment can by the university’s foreign WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY The following personnel and staff mem- Beverly Hills Intermediate be obtained just in time for language program office, 10503 Hughes Road Best wishes for a speedy recovery are bers of the Pasadena Independent School Melissa Gonzalez is wished a happy the New Year for those who and space is limited to the sent from the Leader staff to Carl Valigura District celebrate birthdays Jan. 28 through birthday Jan. 28. The day for a birthday bring a lunch and join Uni- first 30 participants who Julius Schindler is up for re-election who is recovering from a recent surgery. Feb. 3. party for Donica Arnold is Jan. 30. On Jan. versity of Houston-Clear register. Absentee votes may be mailed in Carl is well known to merchants in the area Atkinson Elementary 31, Maria Olvera enjoys a birthday. Feb. Lake students, faculty, staff Foreign language pro- where he delivers the Leader weekly. Greetings for a happy birthday are sent 1 is the day for a cake for Regina Hosea. and community members gram director Christine Paul to address below ONE MORE CANDLE FOR DANICE to Maria De La Cruz Jan. 28. Cynthia Wright marks a birthday Feb. 2. for a free six-week course says the course is offered as P.O. Box 34146 South Belt community leader Danice Burnett Elementary Thompson Intermediate called Power of Kabbalah a community service and Oliver adds another candle to her birthday On Jan. 28, Pat McBride has a birthday. Special birthday greetings are sent to Level One starting Tuesday, shows participants “how to Houston, Tx. 77234 cake Monday, Feb. 1. Her Sagemont friends Enjoying a birthday Feb. 1 is Donna Yates. Felicia Petit Jan. 30. Laura Tuttle has a Feb. 2, from noon to 1 p.m., find fulfillment for them- and the Leader staff send best wishes on Genoveva Medrano celebrates a birthday birthday Jan. 31. in the university’s Bayou selves.” “I think it’s like her special day. Feb. 3. Dobie High Building, Room 1219, 2700 yoga, only for the mind,” Pasadena Little Theatre ANGELA CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Jessup Elementary Enjoying a birthday Jan. 28 is Kristen Bay Area Blvd. said Paul. 4318 Allen-Genoa Road Bobby and Kenneth Griffin send birth- Blow out the birthday candles for Maria Griffith. On Jan. 30, a birthday is cel- Each Tuesday, World To learn more about Performances: day wishes to daughter-in-law Angela Garza Feb. 3. ebrated by Elke Cerre. Birthday wishes are Video Classroom brings Power of Kabbalah Level Jan. 29 through Feb. 14, 2010 Griffin, who enjoys a birthday Feb. 2. Meador Elementary sent to Leslie Rustin Feb. 1. Triple birthday teacher Eitan Yardeni’s les- One, visit the Web site at HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIK! Special birthday wishes are sent to Maria greetings are sent to Leslie Bond, Vanessa EEXITXIT Thurs. Feb. 11, sons and workshops on www.kabbal ah.com. Erik Cubos of Scarsdale will celebrate Henry Feb. 3. Buentello and Veronica Oyervides Feb. 3. spiritual wisdom to the For information and to Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m., a birthday on Feb. 3. He is wished a spe- Moore Elementary LAUREATE PSI CHAPTER MEETS tthehe Sat/Sun @ 3 p.m. screen and introduces the register, call 281-283-3033 cial day from his wife, Claudia, and kids The day for a birthday cake for Brenda Laureate Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma spiritual discipline. or e-mail [email protected]. BBodyody Reservations: Brittney, Fatboy and Hailey Sunshine. Hallaron is Jan. 28. On Jan. 31, Emma Phi held its January meeting in the home online at HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY OWEN! Tsikis enjoys a birthday. Tammy Munn is of Sherrie Cox. There were 11 members pasadenalittletheatre.org Owen Michael Flowers turns 1 year sent birthday wishes Feb. 1. present and two members absent. The old Tuesday, Feb. 3, and will celebrate South Belt Elementary group entertained Xi Zeta Eta with a domi- A comedy by or call ANCHOR BOX Fred Carmichael 713-941-1PLT(1758) with a dinosaur-themed party at his grand- Blow out the birthday candles for Jennifer no party on Jan. 16, in the home of Barbara parents’ house. Best wishes are sent to Hernandez on Jan. 28. Birthday greetings Jennings. Plans for the Feb. 6 dance, CHEAP PRICES NO MINIMUM PICK-UP Owen from his big sister, Kennedy; par- are sent to Jessica Arnold and Amy Pike Glamour & Glitz, were discussed and final- ® ents Stephen and Stacey Hayes Flowers Feb. 3. ized. 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Association, GM, Snap-on job training as an intern at fund their education and can nine months of specialized • Re-Pair • Re-Finish 15 BAY AREA BRANCH LOCATIONS Tools, Grainger, and Lubrizol Monument Chevrolet, work- gain hands-on experience training at a BMW facility. *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates can range from 8.75% APR to 15.75% APR, based upon credit qualifications. – all which maintain educa- ing with a seasoned mentor. through internships at dealer- The college offers both one- • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Please refer to the Credit Disclosures section on the JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Application for complete details. For tional partnerships with SJC. “The training I receive at ships. It all adds up to a good year certificate and two-year current information, please see a Credit Union employee at any branch location, call us at 281.488.7070 or write to JSC Federal Credit Union, P.O. 58346 Houston, Texas 77258. These credit terms are accurate as of 04/03/20068 “Student success is all the dealership is very valu- career as a well-trained, fac- associate degree programs in ‘We Re-Do For You’ All rates and credit terms are subject to change without notice. about teamwork,” said David able,” Garcia said. “Actually tory-certified automotive automotive technology. For For Free Estimates Call: Norman, the college’s auto- doing the work instead of just technician.” more information, visit www. motive technology depart- reading out of a book really Garcia said he is grateful sanjac.edu/autotech. Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 ment chair. “The industry needs qualified entry-level technicians to replace those MMasqueradeasqueradeTM who are retiring, which gives Experience the Frenzy! young people with the love of the automotive industry the opportunity to start growing their career, beginning in the • Over 10 Years junior year of high school Experience EARLY BIRD Jewelry through one of our partner- $ and Accessories ships, Automotive Youth • Instant R.A.L. Education System (AYES).” SPECIAL The AYES program lets Available high school students “test $ SALE drive” an auto tech career, • FREE while dealerships who pro- 20 OFF 5 vide the students intern (with tax prep) Good until 2/5/10 opportunities in turn “test Tuesday & Wednesday drive” the students. February 2-3, 2010 “If there seems to be a 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. match, then AYES students THE TAX SERVICE can move on to our auto tech program at San Jacinto 12039 Beamer Road • 281-464-0200 Memorial Hermann College,” Norman said. 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Remember When • Personal Auto • Homeowner 30 years ago (1980) weapons. The search was ton. Bobbye McCain fi lled $3,000. Several fl ood control ex- prompted by feuding between Pierce’s role as coach of the Shane Nance, a 1996 Do- • Renters perts addressed residents at two groups of students. girls’ junior varsity basketball bie graduate, was honored • Flood Advanced Ticketing at amcentertainment.com or 1 (888) AMC-4FUN the fi rst meeting of the Re- 20 years ago (1990) team. as his Arizona Diamondback • Wind Advance Tickets Now On Sale gional Citizens Task Force. Justice of the Peace How- The establishment of a fi re professional baseball team • Risk Management From Paris with Love The task force was designed ard Wayland was making and ambulance district in the jersey was dedicated by Do- • Workers Compensation GULF POINTE 30 to be the basis of a fi ve-coun- plans to move into new of- Clear Brook City Municipal bie’s Diamond Club. I-45 South & Beltway 8 ty fl ood control authority. fi ces at the courthouse annex Utility District passed 73-8. 1 year ago (2009) • Employee Benefits DIGITAL 3D Several local radio and tel- opening on Beamer at Scars- A bond issue passed, which A fatal auto-pedestrian • Commercial Property AVATAR 3D (PG13) 12:05, 1:05, 3:55, 4:55, 7:50, 8:55, 11:50, 12:30 evision stations erroneously dale. increased the bond authority accident occurred in the 1000 • General Liability EDGE OF DARKNESS (R)  (10:50, 11:50 @ $5), 1:40, 2:40, 4:25, 5:25, 7:10, 8:10, reported fl ooding in the Sage- South Belt residents living of the CBC MUD. block of Edgebrook. Accord- 9:55, 10:55, 12:50 • Contract Bonds WHEN IN ROME (PG13)  (10:00, 11:05 @ $5), 12:20, 1:30, 2:45, 3:50, 5:05, 6:10, mont and Scarsdale areas. in the Clear Creek Indepen- 5 years ago (2005) ing to police, Jose Lopez ran Business and Personal 7:20, 8:30, 9:40, 10:50, 11:55, 12:55 The Houston Fire Depart- dent School District changed Four South Belt residents across the street and was • Commercial Auto EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES (PG)  (10:30 @ $5), 12:55, 3:25, 6:35, 9:00, 11:30 Insurance Specialists LEGION (R)  (10:15, 11:45 @ $5), 12:45, 2:15, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 7:25, 8:15, 9:45, 10:40, ment continued the inves- the makeup of the board of were honored at the 21st an- struck by a 1998 Ford Ranger • Professional Liability 12:15, 12:55 THE TOOTH FAIRY (PG)  (10:05 @ $5), 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20, 11:00 tigation of a recent fi re that trustees with the election of nual South Belt-Ellington pickup truck traveling west. THE TOOTH FAIRY (PG) JF (11:15 @ $5), 1:50, 4:20, 7:15, 9:55, 12:25 gutted Burnett Elementary’s two new members. Chamber of Commerce ban- The accident took place just Barmore Insurance Agency offers comprehensive product lines for THE BOOK OF ELI (R) (10:30, 11:25 @ $5), 12:25, 1:25, 2:35, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:25, fi fth-grade pod. The PISD board said yes quet: Joe Craddock, Gilbert one day after the road was 7:30, 8:35, 9:25, 10:20, 11:25, 12:20, 12:55 all of your insurance needs through these major companies. THE LOVELY BONES (PG13) (10:00, 11:00 @ $5), 1:00, 1:55, 4:05, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, South Belt resident Rick to obtaining $100 million in Aguilar, Jannis Lowery and opened to through traffi c fol- 9:55, 10:55, 12:55 THE SPY NEXT DOOR (PG) (10:25 @ $5), 12:35, 1:15, 2:50, 3:45, 5:10, 6:00, 7:40, Faulkner, 21, was reported revenue bonds. the Rev. Gordon Berg. The lowing a 22-month repair. 8:25, 9:50, 11:55 missing from the Blackthorn, Several parents of Weber four were recognized as ordi- Houston City Council DAYBREAKERS (R) 9:05, 11:35 PM LEAP YEAR (PG) (10:35 @ $5), 1:10, 3:40, 6:15, 8:40, 11:15 a Coast Guard vessel which students requested transfers nary people doing extraordi- approved action to change YOUTH IN REVOLT (R) 10:05, 12:35 AM collided with a tanker off the for their children for health nary things. the name of Ellington Field IT’S COMPLICATED (R) (10:55 @ $5), 2:05, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35 SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) (11:40 @ $5), 2:55, 5:55, 8:50, 11:40 Florida coast. reasons. Five decapitated ducks to Ellington Airport. The ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL (PG) (10:10, 25 years ago (1985) 10 years ago (2000) were found in the drainage name change was intended to 11:05 @ $5), 12:40, 1:35, 3:10, 4:10, 5:35, 6:20, 7:55, 8:45, 11:05 AVATAR (PG13) (10:10 @ $5), 2:10, 6:05, 9:50 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES The Dobie Lariaettes drill South Belt-Ellington Cham- ditch paralleling the Black- encourage general aviation THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (G) (10:40 @ $5), 1:45, 4:15, 6:40 team won its third straight ber of Commerce incoming hawk Hike and Bike Trail. and commercial investment THE BLIND SIDE (PG13) (10:20 @ $5), 1:20, 4:35, 8:05, 11:15 THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (PG13) (10:00 @ $5), 9:20, 12:10 sweepstakes award under the president Johnny Carmona Local law enforcement and at the facility. It did not ————$AMC SELECT%———— direction of Patty LaTouche received the traditional gavel the Texas Parks and Wildlife impact existing tenants, who PREACHER’S KID (PG13) (11:30 @ $5), 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10, 12:40 in competition at the Houston from Terry Felton at a ban- Department were called. had the option of retaining TO SAVE A LIFE (PG13) 12:55, 3:35, 6:30 UP IN THE AIR (R) (10:45 @ $5), 10:30, 12:55 Invitational at the Astroarena quet held at The Gardens. Dobie students, faculty the name Ellington Field for CRAZY HEART (R) (11:20 @ $5), 2:00, 4:40, 7:35, 10:15, 12:55 and were to compete in state Judy Harrison was named and parents raised $4,000 in their own purposes. competition in mid-February the South Belt-Ellington Cham- three days to donate to the A Houston Fire Depart- Your Risk is our Specialty O in Spring Branch. ber of Commerce Citizen of Rev. Gordon Berg of Action ment captain was fi red fol- AVATAR: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG13) A locker search by school the Year. 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Times for Friday, January 29, 2010 Times for Friday, personnel at Beverly Hills David Pierce accepted an nami victims of Indonesia. her actions at a fatal car crash 8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 F - Closed Captioning · J - Descriptive Video Service Intermediate School revealed assistant coaching position The donation well surpassed at the Gulf Freeway and [email protected] • www.barmore.com -SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes or discount coupon a couple of crude Oriental at the University of Hous- the two-day goal of raising Scarsdale in July 2008. Thursday, January 28, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Beverly Hills names third six-weeks honor rolls Morales, Tollett to marry Beverly Hills Intermediate Xavier Flores, Michael Aaron guin, Adrianna Nicole On- Stephanie Arroyo, Carolina ro, Sofi a Alejandra Guerrero, Alejerando Cruz Pack, Aimee recently released its honor Garcia, Jay Edward Gish, tiveros, Shiv Nirmal Patel, Sanmiguel Avila, Liliana Azar Brianna GuevAra, Mikaela Gabriela Perez and Eduardo roll list for the third six- Vincent Albert Gonzales, Isa- Amy Pham, Triet Minh Pham, and Abner Mike Baerga. Guevara, Ramon Arturo Guti- Adrian Perez. weeks grading period. Stu- ias Gonzalez, Adolfo Javier Uyen Nhat Nguyen Pham and Valerie Alena Baez, Zech- errez, Daisha Marie Hagan, Hong Thixuan Pham, Ke- dents earning status are: Gracia, Adam Boyd Hawkins Kieu Kathy Phan. ariah Isaac Bailey, Ryan Amy Denise Hallaron, Leslie nia Guadalupe Pozo, Oscar Honor roll and Jason Paul Hesser. Juan MiguEl Reyes, Si- Lee Baker, Destinye Ayesha Marie Hernandez and Xiaoy- Daniel Puente, Edward Rene Seventh grade Tanya Tho Ho, Ryan Duc daria Nate Robertson, Athena Barnes-Hall, Haitem Bena- ing Huang. Ramirez, Sabin Rese Rocha, Gerardo Acevedo, Abrah- Huynh, Austin John Ingalls, Skye Robles, Alexis Renea chour, Dessarae Rose Black- Darlene Jimenez, Mar- Aaron Richard Rock, Bre- an Alanis, Karina Selene An- Caleb Ray Irving, Anthony Rodriguez, Andres Alejandro well, Erin Nicole Blackwell, quette Larule Johnson, Emmi anna Ashley Roddy, Gabriela guiano, Sarah Abigail Anleu, Duane Keller, Alex Sam Rodriguez, Erick Rodriguez, Ironesha Lynn Brewer and Trang Kieu, Kassandra Lara, Jazmin Romero and Robert Oscar Arredondo, Alondra Kwok, William Jacob Little, Marielena Rodriguez, Erica Zachary Thomas Bright. Gina Le, Tiffany Kim Trang Alexander Rosas. Arriaga, Christopher Alonso Maybelt G. Lopez, Nicollette Mery Romero and Franklin Briana Yolanda Brown, Le, Lauren Alexis Lozano, Ivana Salazar, Fernando Azaldegui, Janai Nicholle Marguerite Lopez and Isaiah Ivan Roque. Danielle Alyse Buckholt, Pe- Jenny Ly, Jonathan Javier Rogelio Sanchez, Jazmin Baerga, Abigail Benavides Benjamin Manzanales. Henry Giovanni Roque, ter Dinh Bui, Alondra Maria Martinez and Dazhanique Irene Sanchez, Marissa San- and Gabriela Benavides. Deanna Gabrielle Marti- Angela Grace Geopano Ro- Cahue, Pablo Canales, Nancy Tyree McCloud. chez, Emily Nicole Sargent, Victoria Alexis Blackmon, nez, Marcos Martinez, Sa- sales, Stephanie Johana Ro- Evila Carrillo, Victor Manuel Diana Laura Menchaca, Bethany Marrie Sauseda, Stephanie Blanco, Quinton vanna McCormack, Edward sales, Reginald Tyson Sali- Castillo, Lizbeth Cavazos, Kassandra Maria Mendez Christopher Craton Shotwell, Joshua Bolling, Carlos En- Medina, Juan Luis Melesio, nas, Stella Ngonda Somdah, Angel Cervantes and Roslynn Hernandez, Riley Ann Miller, Layton R.W. Smith and Rosa- rique Borri, Kiyah Simone Victoria Yamileth Mendoza, Virginia Soto, Mckay Sumra, Abigail Charles. Mohamad Osama Mohamad, lva Elizabeth Solis. Brooks, Madeline Nichole Eduardo Alfonso Mira, Madi- Nikki Tinhdan Tran, Theresa Alexandra Guadalupe Cir- Yvonne Marie Molina, Eliza- Chunthrea Katie Spence, Buchman, Genovy Lisette Cab- son Taylor Moreno and Des- Tran and Triny Ynhi Tran. los, Eric Daniel Cortes, An- beth Ashley Montemayor, Sa- Lorena Belle Stover, Daniel rera, Gilberto Hernan Campa tiny Aliya Muniz. Karla Melissa Turcios, thony Dang, Judy Nga Dang, vannah Nicole Montoya and Dat Trung Ta, Timothy Ray and Juan Carlos Carranza. Betram Truong Nguyen, Ruben Kalani Vargas, April Javier Delgado, Sergio Dios- Christopher Andrew Morgan. Tatum, Ernest Martin Thu- Alyssa Castillo, Flavio Ga- Elissa Huong Nguyen, Hung Brittany Vasquez, Rosa Ali- dado, Russell Glenn Dyess, Chanse Manuel Morris, mann, Luynda Tieu, Anh briel Castillo, Anthony Cha- Thai Nguyen, Michelle Huy- cia Velazquez, Princess O. Destinee Desiree Evans, Chayse Martin Morris, Ger- Tran, Bryan Huy Phong Tran, pa, Jessica Lissette Cortez, en Nguyen, Ngoc Mai Nguy- Villanueva, Isabella Adriana Ricky Ted Flores and Stepha- aldine Navarrete, Alexander Diana Thuy Duong Tran, Em- John Matthew Delarosa, Ja- en, Nhubinh Liza Nguyen, Villarreal, JacqueLyn Simo- nie Alicia Galaviz. Trieuanh Nguyen, Amber Au- ily Phuong Tran and Jennifer son Alec Diaz, JuliaNne Ngo Tina Hoai Nguyen, Zaed Dac ne Villarreal, Jonathon Lee Roberto Miguel Gallegos, tumn Nguyen, Anh Thu Cin- Gia Buu Trinh. Do, Christen Grace Dryden, Nguyen, Andrea Nicaragua Webb and Christian Tylor Cassandra Marie Garcia, Je- dy Nguyen, Jennifer Nguyen, Sabrina Paige Troxlar, Michael Anthony Duron and and Gerardo Angel Nunez. Wright. sus Garcia, Evelin Cristina Kenny Nguyen and Mailynn Khoi Xuan Truong, Victoria Gabriela Elizarraraz. Malyn Lassette Nunez, Eighth grade Garmendez Reales, Nicholas Nguyen. Nwa Nia Udoh, Cristian Var- Estefani Elyzabeth Es- Jaclyn Virginia Dianne Oden- Rene Max Aguirre, Dean- Rohan Ghansyam, Courtney Thao Mai Nguyen, Thien gas, Ilse Alejandra Vielma, trada, Alan Flores, Gilbert Peace, Mercedys Nikole Ol- na Marie Alanis, Maria Isabel Taylor Gonzales, Mark An- Luong Van Nguyen, Shelby Miranda A. Villanueva, Greer Alarcon, Adrian Xavier Alm- thony Gonzalez and Hannah Keith Nunez, Macario Xavier Ethan Vincent, Brian Mbugua endarez, Eliza Selena Alva- Celeste Graham. Robert Olmos, Stephanie Williams, Ytzel Yzaguirre HCMG presents veggie rado, Benjamin Dean Arnett, Cristian Giovanni Guerre- Orozco, Aliyah Cierra Ortega, and Lourdes Dora Zavaleta. gardening Feb. 9 Moore releases 2nd 9-weeks rolls The Harris County Master Gardener Association will present a program on vegetable gardening Tuesday, Moore Elementary recent- Honor roll Carson Morales, Jenni- ody Le, Renita Navy, Andy ly released its honor and merit Saul Alejo, Kristen Barba, fer Nguyen, Daisy Nguyen, Nguyen, Anosacha Peete- Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops located at rolls for the second nine-weeks Makayla Baxter, Esmeralda Evamaria Perla, Jackson Meyers, Josue Sanchez, Nee- Highway 288 at the Sam Houston Tollway in Pearland. grading period. Students earn- Calvillo, Jaden Canales, Me- Ruiz, Julian Sanchez, Felicity ma Shafaei, Betzabe Solis This lecture is free and open to the public. For more ing status are: gan Cowan, Collin Dague, Soto, Brea Tobin, Alexander and Abby Wells. information, visit http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu. First grade Marshall Dang, Meagan Dry- Tran, Trinity Tran, Benjamin Fourth grade den and Lizeth Flores. Tran, Savannah Tran and Son Honor roll Joseph Garcia, Olivia Truong. Garrett Barrientos, Sarah Gonzalez, Linley Hawkins, Merit roll Bustamante, Alexis Gammon, Payment Plans Available Christina Hoang, Casey Junk- Aubrey Davis, Vy Duong, Gracie Garcia, Angelica Gar- Scarsdale DentalS s Medicaid, CHIP & in, Aaron Langford, Evelyn Gerson Flores, Ashley Gar- cia, Ana Gracia, David Ho- m Insurance Accepted Lien, Nathan Lopez, Kenny cia, Nayeli Garibay, Breyzze ang, Chelsey Holman, Eliza- i l e Ly and Charles Maricle. Irving, Jacob Le, Gerardo beth Jasso, Vina Le, Kevin 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 Affordable & Quality Kyndall Morales, Alan Mejia, Kenneth Nguyen and Ly, Daira Macias and Andrew Dental Care Nguyen, Henry Nguyen, Anya Jacqueline Perez. Nguyen. Orlando and Maria Morales of Sageglen announce the engagement and Patel, Mikey Ramirez, Jaden Tyler Pham, Kelly Pham, Rosa Phan, Ngoc Phan, upcoming marriage of their daughter, Marlene Elena Morales, to Nathan Beamer Rd. $ 00 exam, x-rays & Rendon, Benny Rodriguez, Joshua Ramirez, Ashley Rod- Jenna Rodriguez, Brianna Rae Tollett, son of Jesse and Linda Tollett, also of Sageglen. The bride-to-be consultation Braces 20. Marisa Soto and Ariel Steele. riguez, Cecilia Salinas, Joshua Rodriguez-Hernandez, Jose is a 1998 graduate of Clear Brook High School and received her Bachelor of Scarsdale Blvd. Merit roll Teeth Whitening off your first Smothers, Matthew Springer Salazar, Stephanie Saldivar, Arts degree in biology in 2002 from Texas A&M University. She later 20% treatment Makayla Carker, Deanna and Amaode Uchendu. Madison Tobias, Hy Tran, Children’s Dentistry Castellano, Abigail Marin, Third grade Marcely Tsikis, Pablo Tufi no, received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Jacob Martinez, Augustin Honor roll Cindy Vuong, Haley Williams Branch in 2006. She is now in her last year of residency at the University of In the Foodtown Shopping Center Chu, Truong, DDS & Associates, PLLC Nguyen, Harrison Nguyen, Alysa Gonzalez, Karen and Tannor Willis. Texas Southwestern in Dallas and plans to go on to a fellowship in oculo- Corban Parker, Kevin Pham, Green, Alex Hernandez, Sofi a Merit roll plastic and orbital surgery/neuro-ophthalmology. The prospective groom is Vincent Powell, Isabella Ro- Hernandez, Juliana Hick- Hillary Bazaldua, Caden a 1997 graduate of Clear Brook High School and received his Bachelor of driguez, Briana Singh and man, Nairda Macedo, Kenne- Carter, Alex Cuaping, Chris- Arts degree in communication in 2002 from Texas A&M University. He cur- Julia Westfahl. dy Muckelroy, Aaron Nguyen topher Espinoza, Alex Estala, rently works as the director of sales for the Greater Houston Convention Second grade and Alan Nguyen. Sage Henderson, Holly Her- and Visitors Bureau. A September wedding is planned. Honor roll Michelle Nguyen, Randy nandez, Maria Hernandez and Eduardo Benavides, Jayla Nguyen, Kareem Salomon, Carolyn Huerta. Carmouche, David Cherry, Gabriel Sanchez, Angelina Kevin Le, Diana Mendoza, Tammy Dang, Eli Donahoe, Sanchez, Sydney Tran and Krystal Moreno, Bailey Anne Matthew Ghansyam, Alejan- Taylor Tran. Mullen, Jasmine Pham, Brit- dra Gracias, Christian Her- Merit roll tany Puente, Reagan Razo, nandez, Vicki Le, Elaine Lien Aliza Alfaro, Rabeeah Patrick Tran and Gavin Val- and Sheila Ly. Bhatty, Maribel Garza, Mel- vaneda. Meador announces second 9-weeks honor, merit rolls Meador Elementary re- za, Lessly Ramirez and Jenni- Barrerae, Roberto Campa, cently released its honor and fer Thorpe. Alyssa Dominguez, Marissa merit rolls for the second nine- Second grade Enriquez, David Garcia and weeks grading period. Stu- Honor roll Brianna Gilreath. dents earning status are: Aseel Abuelhija, Nathan Angel Gomez, Abel Gon- Honor roll Ancira, Ethan Cristancho, Bi- zalez, Sebastian Hinojosa, First grade anca Cruz, Charisma Denoon John Hoang, Kennedy Nguy- Brandon Alonzo, Alberto and Alazae Garcia. en, Rebecca Reyna and Al- Campa, Jaiden Campbell, Gi- Artemio Garza, Brianna yssa Walker. JME#HEEC IK?J;I$ ;L;D?D= C7D7=;HÉI H;9;FJ?ED$ zelle Cardona, Alyssa Cinco Gomez, Anthony Gonzalez, Merit roll 7D: ;L;HOJ>?D= OEK D;;:

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Houston City Council- out of Ellington as a young lutely in awe of the signifi- councilmember, but it pales Up Close Beauty, Max member Mike Sullivan re- pilot. cance of the Bush wall,” in comparison to what goes “Home of $10.00 Hair Care Products” ceived an important briefing “Regardless of your politi- stated Sullivan. “It is an on here at the 147th, where on Jan. 16 regarding Haitian cal party, you would be abso- honor for me to serve as a the real work is done.” relief efforts being staged at Valentine’s Day Ellington Field. “Since Ellington is in my council district and knowing Gift of Beauty the importance of this mis- sion, I requested an immedi- ate update and tour regarding Package I Package II this mission,” said Sullivan. 2 FOR 1 PARTY “I found the Houston Airport Facial Third-graders at Moore Elementary worked rigorously to create inventions System and Ellington Field Chose any service for you using simple machines that were relevant to lives. 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This is where to be close on an agreement, interview. program’s interim head games in 2009 and who has ties, remains in limbo. nor was he given the option was not denied the opportu- going to try to help coach the situation gets a little but sources from both dis- Later that afternoon, coach during the fi nal four overseen offseason activi- Continued on Page 2B of mulling over the week- nity to bring in his chosen develop the program the more sticky. tricts have told the Leader that same source informed end whether or not to ac- assistant coaches, another way he sees fi t, and that in- Following Fitzhenry’s no deal is in place. the Leader that a decision cept Dobie’s offer. The fact topic that has turned up in cludes getting the resources antics, school offi cials On Jan. 27, a source fa- would not come prior to SBHLL sign up totals increase is, when he left the Hous- reports. in place that he feels like are turned to No. 2 choice Troy miliar with the situation press time. The Sagemont-Beverly tion, including practice El Franco Lee Park. Open- ton area Jan. 21, he was As fast as Fitzhenry needed to win. That certain- Aduddell, the longtime told the Leader that Jim What has become in- Hills Little League will now schedules. Opening cer- ing day is set for Saturday, the Longhorns’ new head scooted out of town, there ly includes coaching staff Clear Lake High School Phillips of Greenville High creasingly evident is that include more than 600 play- emonies Friday, March 5, at March 6. coach. Thus, Fitzhenry has was little time for him to be maneuvers.” head coach. School, the committee’s 1990 Dobie High School ers this spring after a reg- since submitted a letter of rebuffed on that issue. So where does Dobie go The two sides were said No. 3 choice, is expected to graduate Carey Sink, the istration spike Jan. 23 and resignation to Jamail. The fact is Jamail told the Jan. 24. Citing the economic Soccer teams embark on district play crunch, league offi cials did Dobie coaching history As the District 22-5A Saavedra’s concern, then, not charge late fees for the varsity soccer season opens might be whether or not the fi nal sessions, which were Sam Sailer 1969-1980 Feb. 5-6, the varsity boys’ Longhorns can keep it up held in conjunction with the league’s tryouts. Buster Gilbreath 1981-1984 and girls’ teams are carry- for a full season – much ing lofty goals for the post- like they did during 2009’s In turn, more than 200 Buzzy Keith 1985-1994 season. memorable run to the Re- players came out to sign up. Stan Labay 1995-1998 But with the nondistrict gion III tournament. The 12-year-old division, Bring Your Sweetheart & Celebrate Mike Stephens 1999-2003 portion of the schedule now As for varsity girls’ which was the most in need over and the “big” games set coach Kersten Mullan and of players, was also heavily Tommy Kaiser 2004-2006 fortifi ed. 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Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2010 Dobie coaching search extended; Texans 11-U select baseball takes third Sports calendar two candidates out of the mix BASKETBALL Thursday, Jan. 28 Continued from Page 1B introduced to Ftizhenry be- school’s top pick, Fitzhen- Thompson 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA Sink has the overwhelm- fore he bailed out, it’s also ry, is out of the picture and Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA ing support of both the Do- fair to say the program’s has left school and district Thompson 8th Dark boys host PISD tourn., TBA bie players and selected fac- players deserve someone offi cials angered along the Bev. Hills 8th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Thomp., TBA ulty members. who can quickly restore a way. The No. 2 choice has Thompson 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA Yet despite letters of sup- sense of family. also apparently turned away port on his behalf written by Whether that person is from the job after being Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA Thompson 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View,TBA the aforementioned parties, Sink or someone else is yet close to agreeing. the committee has, at least to be decided. Whether Phillips will Bev. Hills 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View, TBA to this point, steered away It has been noted that be offered the dual role or from going with Sink. when the job was vacated whether he will accept is Friday, Jan. 29 A lack of varsity head by Cotton months ago, yet to be determined. Dobie varsity boys at Memorial, 7:30 coaching experience has there was at least a per- When word was received Dobie varsity girls host Memorial, 7:30 worked against Sink in the ceived sense of pressure that a decision would not be Clear Brook varsity girls host Galveston Ball, 7:00 process. from district higher-ups for forthcoming Jan. 27 prior to Clear Brook varsity boys at Galveston Ball, 7:00 In fact, only once in the school to go big – that is press time, there was nei- Dobie JV boys at Memorial, 6:00 school history has Dobie to select with a head coach/ ther an indication of where Dobie JV girls host Memorial, 6:00 hired a head coach with no campus athletic coordinator the committee stands in the Clear Brook JV girls host Galveston Ball, 5:30 previous varsity leadership with previous experience in process. Clear Brook JV boys at Galveston Ball, 5:30 experience. the roles. At Dobie, Stephens re- Dobie sophomore boys at Memorial, 4:30 That man was Stephens, Fair enough for sure. mained on board for fi ve Clear Brook sophomore boys at Galveston Ball, 5:30 currently the district’s ath- But that same pressure seasons before being named Dobie freshman A boys at Memorial, 6:00 letic director and a member must not have existed when the district’s assistant ath- Clear Brook freshman A boys at Galveston Ball, 4:00 of the search committee. Pasadena Memorial High letic director. Dobie freshman A girls host Memorial, 4:30 After fi ve years of miss- School varsity head coach/ After that, both Tommy Clear Brook freshman A girls host Galveston Ball, 4:30 ing the playoffs, it’s clear campus athletic coordinator Kaiser and Cotton were Dobie freshman B boys at Memorial, 4:30 that Dobie is in a hurry to John Snelson was hired by around for three seasons. Clear Brook freshman B boys at Galveston Ball, 4:00 rebuild its once-lofty status then school principal Billie The best thing to do? Go Dobie freshman B girls host Memorial, 6:00 and get back to the postsea- Smith despite not having to the Leader Web site at Clear Brook freshman B girls host Galveston Ball, 6:00 son. experience in the roles. www.southbeltleader.com Thompson 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA Does a seasoned, varsity- What has Snelson done? for up-to-date news. Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA tested head coach give the How about four playoff ap- Seeking someone who Thompson 8th Dark boys host PISD tourn., TBA The Texans, an 11-under select baseball team in the no, (middle row) Tywon Mackey Jr., Isaiah Vasquez, Longhorns their best chance pearances in four seasons, might bring a stronger foun- United States Specialty Sports Association, placed Tyler Redmon, Rene Ramirez, Luis Adame, Stephen Bev. Hills 8th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Thomp., TBA at doing so? Perhaps. including the 2009 District dation, so far the committee Thompson 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA second at the January Jam tournament Jan. 23-24. Moreno, (back row) coaches Rene Ramirez, Steve In addition, after sup- 22-5A crown? has missed and many have Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Blain and Craig Redmon. Not pictured are coach Jay Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA porting Sink and then being This much is clear. The noticed. Stay tuned. Thompson 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View,TBA Nate Blain, Alec Barosh, Jeremy Green, Juan More- Green and player Wayne Lominac Jr. Bev. Hills 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View, TBA Carey Sink (left), a 1990 Saturday, Jan. 30 Dobie High School gradu- Thompson 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA ate, has received support Pasadena ISD Intermediate Schools Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Miller, TBA from faculty members Thompson 8th Dark boys host PISD tourn., TBA as well as current Dobie Girls’ Hoops Standings Boys’ Hoops Standings Bev. Hills 8th Dark boys at PISD tourn., Thomp., TBA football program mem- Thompson 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA bers. Yet with the Long- (After Jan. 20 games) (After Jan. 20 games) Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at PISD tourn., S. Houston, TBA horns in a hurry to end Thompson 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View,TBA their fi ve-year absence Bev. Hills 8th Dark girls at PISD tourn., Park View, TBA from the postseason, those Eighth Grade Light Eighth Grade Light on the selection commit- Tuesday, Feb. 2 tee involved in choosing Team W L Team W L the schools’ next perma- Dobie varsity boys host South Houston, 7:30 Miller 7 0 Dobie varsity girls at South Houston, 7:30 nent varsity head coach Queens 7 0 Clear Brook varsity girls at Clear Springs, 7:00 and athletic coordinator San Jacinto 7 0 Beverly Hills 6 1 Clear Brook varsity boys host Clear Springs, 7:00 have yet to make a deci- Beverly Hills 5 2 sion on just who will be Park View 5 2 Dobie JV boys host South Houston, 6:00 Bondy 5 2 Dobie JV girls at South Houston, 6:00 the school’s next athletic Southmore 4 3 Clear Brook JV girls at Clear Springs, 5:30 coordinator/varsity head Southmore 4 3 Bondy 4 3 Clear Brook JV boys host Clear Springs, 5:30 football coach. Sink, the Queens 3 4 school’s defensive coordi- San Jacinto 4 3 Dobie sophomore boys host South Houston, 4:30 Thompson 2 5 Clear Brook sophomore boys host Clear Springs, 5:30 nator who has served as Thompson 3 4 Dobie freshman A boys host South Houston, 6:00 the Longhorns’ interim South Houston 2 5 South Houston 2 5 Clear Brook freshman A boys host Clear Springs, 4:00 head coach since midway Jackson 0 7 Jackson 0 7 through the 2009 season, Dobie freshman A girls at South Houston, 4:30 Park View 0 7 Miller 0 7 Clear Brook freshman A girls at Clear Springs, 4:30 is concluding his third Dobie freshman B boys host South Houston, 4:30 school year at Dobie. At Scores Jan. 20 press time, the Dobie Scores Jan. 20 Clear Brook freshman B boys host Clear Springs, 4:00 San Jacinto 31, Southmore 13 search committee was still Beverly Hills 43, South Houston 36 Dobie freshman B girls at South Houston, 6:00 Beverly Hills 40, South Houston 25 San Jacinto 44, Southmore 22 Clear Brook freshman B girls at Clear Springs, 6:00 considering its options. Photo by John Bechtle Bondy 53, Thompson 32 Park View 23, Miller 22 Miller 44, Park View 23 Bondy 53, Thompson 37 Wednesday, Feb. 3 Queens 47, Jackson 7 Beverly Hills 8th Dark girls host Queens, 4:30 Queens 70, Jackson 43 Beverly Hills 8th Light girls host Queens, 5:45 Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls host Queens, 4:30 Eighth Grade Dark Eighth Grade Dark Beverly Hills 7th Light girls host Queens, 5:45 Thompson 8th Dark girls host Park View, 4:30 Team W L Team W L Thompson 8th Light girls host Park View, 5:45 Thompson 7th Dark girls host Park View, 4:30 San Jacinto 7 0 Bondy 7 0 Thompson 7th Light girls host Park View, 5:45 Southmore 6 1 Beverly Hills 7 0 Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys at Queens, 5:00 Bondy 6 1 Beverly Hills 8th Light boys at Queens, 6:15 Queens 6 1 Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at Queens, 5:00 Soccer openings at San Jacinto Miller 5 2 Thompson 4 3 Beverly Hills 7th Light girls at Queens, 6:15 Beverly Hills 5 2 South Houston 3 4 Thompson 8th Dark boys at Park View, 5:00 The San Jacinto Col- Queens 4 3 Thompson 8th Light boys at Park View, 6:15 San Jacinto 3 4 lege men’s soccer team Thompson 3 4 Southmore 2 5 Thompson 7th Dark boys at Park View, 5:00 will hold tryouts for the Thompson 7th Light boys at Park View, 6:15 2010-2011 season at the South Houston 2 5 Park View 2 5 South campus soccer Jackson 0 7 Jackson 1 6 SOCCER fi eld, located at 13735 Park View 0 7 Miller 0 7 Thursday, Jan. 28 Beamer Road. Tryouts Clear Brook sophomore boys host Clear Springs, 5:30 are open to high school Scores Jan. 20 Scores Jan. 20 seniors or recent gradu- San Jacinto 36, Southmore 22 San Jacinto 45, Southmore 19 Friday, Jan. 29 ates and college stu- Beverly Hills 33, South Houston 14 Beverly Hills 31, South Houston 29 Clear Brook varsity girls host Dickinson, 7:00 dents. Participants are Miller 37, Park View 7 Park View 46, Miller 31 Dobie varsity girls vs. Memorial, Newcomb, 5:00 required to bring their Bondy 53, Thompson 34 Clear Brook varsity boys at Dickinson, 7:00 Queens 41, Jackson 23 own shin guards and are Queens 24, Jackson 8 Bondy 43, Thompson 38 Dobie JV girls vs. Memorial, Auxiliary, 7:00 encouraged to bring wa- Clear Brook JV girls host Dickinson, 5:00 ter. The tryout dates for Clear Brook JV boys at Dickinson, 5:00 this month include Feb. Seventh Grade Light Seventh Grade Light 8 and Feb. 22, both from Saturday, Jan. 30 7 to 9 p.m. For more Team W L Team W L Dobie varsity boys vs. Memorial, Newcomb, 2:00 information, call head Dobie JV boys vs. Memorial, Newcomb, noon coach David Santeste- Bondy 7 0 Park View 7 0 Clear Brook sophomore boys at Friendswood, 10 a.m. ban (shown at left) at Thompson 6 1 Thompson 6 1 281-922-3475 or send e- Beverly Hills 6 1 Monday, Feb. 1 San Jacinto 5 2 mail requests to David. Park View 4 3 Dobie varsity boys vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 5:00 [email protected]. Beverly Hills 5 2 Dobie JV boys vs. South Houston, Auxiliary, 7:00 Miller 4 3 South Houston 4 3 Southmore 3 4 Tuesday, Feb. 2 Miller 2 5 Clear Brook varsity girls at Brazoswood, 7:00 Queens 3 4 Southmore 2 5 Dobie varsity girls vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 5:00 San Jacinto 1 6 Bondy 2 5 Clear Brook varsity boys host Brazoswood, 7:00 South Houston 1 6 Clear Brook JV boys host Brazoswood, 5:00 Jackson 2 5 Clear Brook JV girls at Brazoswood, 5:00 Jackson 0 7 Queens 0 7 Dobie JV boys vs. South Houston, Auxiliary, 7:00 Scores Jan. 20 Scores Jan. 20 SJC volleyball to host tryout Beverly Hills 29, South Houston 14 San Jacinto 28, Southmore 19 Thursday, Feb. 4 Bondy 33, Thompson 32 Beverly Hills 41, South Houston 38 Clear Brook sophomore boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 The San Jacinto College (found online at www. the fourth-straight national Southmore 26, San Jacinto 22 volleyball team will hold sanjacsports.com); proper top-10 fi nish. Park View 58, Miller 54 Queens 28, Jackson 9 Friday, Feb. 5 tryouts for the 2010 season clothing, shoes and knee- Head coach Sharon Nel- Jackson 49, Queens 45 Clear Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 on Friday, Feb. 5, from 6 to pads; a copy of their high son has been able to bolster Miller 28, Park View 25 Thompson 29, Bondy 9 Clear Brook varsity boys at Clear Lake, 5:00 8 p.m. school physical; and a copy the roster in recent sea- Dobie varsity girls at Deer Park, Abshire, 7:00 Tryouts will be held at of their high school and/or sons with the help of play- Seventh Grade Dark Seventh Grade Dark Clear Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:00 Anders Gymnasium on the college transcript. ers from the Houston area. Clear Brook JV boys at Clear Lake, 5:00 Central campus, located at San Jacinto fi nished 10th Only serious players are Team W L Team W L Dobie JV girls at Deer Park, Abshire, 5:00 8060 Spencer Highway in in the nation in 2009 with sought for the tryout. Pasadena. an overall record of 32-9. For more information Bondy 7 0 South Houston 7 0 TENNIS Tryouts are open to any- It was the fi fth-consecu- about the session or pro- Beverly Hills 7 0 Thompson 6 1 Friday, Feb. 5 one interested in playing tive trip to the National Ju- gram guidelines, call Nel- Dobie hosts PISD tourn., all day on the 2010 squad. Partici- nior College Athletic Asso- son at 281-478-3656 or Southmore 4 3 Beverly Hills 5 2 pants are required to bring ciation national tournament direct e-mail to Sharon.Nel Park View 4 3 San Jacinto 4 3 Saturday, Feb. 6 with them a signed waiver for San Jacinto College and [email protected]. Miller 4 3 Miller 4 3 Dobie hosts PISD tourn., all day Thompson 3 4 Bondy 3 4 SWIMMING SB Lakers win hoops opener San Jacinto 3 4 Southmore 3 4 Friday, Feb.. 5 The South Belt Lak- the heat. The team was in points apiece, and Keyveon Queens 2 5 Queens 3 4 Dobie at 22-5A championships, Deer Park, 10 a.m. ers, a 7-8-year-old youth front 5-0 at halftime and Thompson had one point. South Houston 1 6 Park View 0 7 basketball team, opened then 9-0 after three quar- Defensively, all of the SOFTBALL Jackson 0 7 Jackson 0 7 the Pasadena Recreation ters. In the fi nal quarter, the players did an excellent job Monday, Feb. 1 Department season with a Lakers applied defensive in blanking the Stampede. Scores Jan. 20 Clear Brook varsity girls host Manvel scrimm., 6:00 Scores Jan. 20 17-0 win over the Pasadena pressure and held on for the The defense was led by Bondy 16, Thompson 7 Clear Brook JV girls host Manvel scrimm., 4:30 San Jacinto 23, Southmore 16 Stampede. shutout win. Stacy Lagrone, Deontre’ San Jacinto 27, Southmore 10 South Houston 39, Beverly Hills 26 The Lakers got off to a Devin Childs was the Dobbins, Fernando Sifuent- Wednesday, Feb. 3 Queens 29, Jackson 19 Miller 39, Park View 9 slow start and led just 2-0 leading scorer with 12 es, Robert Ernest, Guiller- Dobie varsity girls at Alvin scrimmage, 5:30 Beverly Hills 29, South Houston 4 Queens 48, Jackson 19 after a quarter of play. From points. Kobe Ruiz and mo Gil, Keion Thompson Miller 21, Park View 18 Thompson 46, Bondy 30 Dobie JV girls at Alvin scrimmage, 4:30 there, the locals turned up Tyler Guzman had two and Andre Cruz. Thursday, January 28, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Longhorn soccer ready as District 22-5A competition arrives Continued from Page 1B Round Rock McNeil (4-0) purposely aligns a diffi cult Perhaps the District 22- our team, but we have to “I expect Pearland to also want that for themselves. horns have heeded their about 30 yards out. McNeil and two losses at the but came away with a 1-0 nondistrict slate so as to 5A opener, set for Friday, turn it up a notch,” Mullan be in the mix. But with all “They talk about what coach’s warning. Heading tied the game with 10 min- Georgetown tournament. victory over Waco. best prepare her squad for Jan. 29, against Memorial at said. of that said, I truly believe a special season it can be. into 22-5A action, it ap- utes remaining on a corner Dobie was shut out by Ar- Mullan has frequently district. Will it work this Newcomb Field, will bring “We have had injuries, we can win a district cham- The talk is nice, but we now pears defending champion kick, but Dobie responded. lington Lamar (2-0) and acknowledged that she season? about change. Dobie will but we can’t use the train- pionship. have to go out and play. I’m Dobie will once again battle Palma took a feed from With 11 seniors on the take on the Lady Mavericks ing room as an excuse. Deer “We have been the brides- looking for it all to start Sam Rayburn and others for Raul Ramirez at the 6-yard fi eld, including several with and South Houston before Park is going to be right maids and never the brides. against Memorial.” the crown. box and headed the ball at least three years of var- traveling to Deer Park Feb. there, and La Porte’s coach This can be our year. Our JFD boys rolling Thus far, Dobie is right over the keeper and into sity experience, the Lady 5. feels very good about her girls saw what the Dobie Coming off that trip to on course after placing third the net with fi ve minutes to Longhorns have big plans. On the bright side, Mul- team. boys did last year, and they the regional tournament a at the Round Rock tourna- play, securing the win. Despite the deep talent lan has been excited by the season ago, the Dobie boys ment in the team’s fi nal ac- “McNeil was a good pool that began developing play of senior Chelsea De- earned the No. 8 ranking in tion before District 22-5A team,” Saavedra said. “They roughly six years ago, Do- Leon who, with her team in District 22-5A openers Region III by the Texas As- play begins Jan. 30 against were big and fast, which bie has not won two playoff mind, has moved to sweep- sociation of Soccer Coach- Pasadena Memorial. presented a challenge for games in any one season. er. Dobie girls vs. Memorial es. The Longhorns will en- us. It was a physical game During Mullan’s four sea- Senior goalkeeper Nidia But just as Mullan has ter district action on a bit of and we played hard.” sons, the varsity group has Macias has also performed Fri., Jan. 29, 5 p.m. warned her girls’ team a roll after their strong per- The Longhorns missed been very good but not exceptionally well and thus against believing in talk formance. a chance to play for the great enough to win a dis- earned the starting job. Dobie boys vs. Memorial and rankings, Saavedra was Going against Austin championship, dropping trict title. Midfi elder Ashlyn Leighton Sat., Jan. 30, 2 p.m. equally forthcoming with High School Jan. 22, the a 2-1 game to Temple the With that large group of remains one of the district’s his group prior to the sea- Longhorns started slowly morning of Jan. 23. It was seniors due to graduate in stars in her fourth season. son. but then used a barrage of Dobie’s fi rst loss of the sea- May, this may represent the “I feel very good about Both games at Newcomb Field Apparently, the Long- goals in the second half to son. fi nal season of legitimate win 4-1. Saavedra said of Temple: hopes. Going against the wind in “They were a very good “We talk about beating the fi rst half, the Longhorns team. They were big and Deer Park this season and JFD boys’ soccer third at Round Rock had trouble fi nding the net fast, and looked more like a advancing past the second but kept the game scoreless basketball team. We made round of the playoffs, but with outstanding defensive two mistakes on defense, right now it’s just talk,” work. and they were able to capi- Mullan said. “We have to With the wind as its ad- talize.” go out there and do it.” vantage in the second half, Dobie’s goal came as The primary reason for the Longhorns netted four senior Adrian Ramirez Mullan’s concern stems not goals to take the victory. scored off a corner kick by from the tournament losses, “The wind was a fac- Arreguin with roughly 15 but from the way some of tor all weekend,” Saavedra minutes to play. those losses have come. said. “We went against the “We played really well Round Rock McNeil is wind in the fi rst half in all in the second half and had one of the top-ranked teams four of our games.” chances, but just could not in Region IV, but Mullan Saavedra said he thought fi nd the back of the net in the wasn’t happy with the way the Longhorns could even- fi nal 15 minutes,” Saavedra Dobie fi nished in its 4-0 loss tually overtake Austin in the said. at the Georgetown event. second half if they could A bit worn down and “It was 1-0 for 70 min- keep the game close early. short on fresh substitute utes and then we gave up Affi rmative on both issues. players, the Longhorns gut- three quick ones,” Mullan Junior Jose Gonzalez got ted out a 1-0 victory over said. Dobie rolling in the second Round Rock to earn the “We have been nicked up half with a brilliant pass to third-place trophy. with injuries here and there, fellow junior Omar Arre- Jimenez was able to and those injuries have kept giun who scored the fi rst score in the fi rst half, and us from fi elding our full goal. the defense took care of the An experienced Lady Longhorns’ varsity soccer team line of starters very much, Raul Jimenez, Walter rest for the win. is led by senior Ashlyn Leighton and 10 other seniors, but it’s not time for excuses Anoruo and freshman Jon- “I’m proud of the boys including many with three years of varsity play to this anymore. athan Palma fi nished the and how well we played point in their careers. “So far, I haven’t seen the scoring as Dobie moved on against some of the top attitude and intensity that I in pool play. teams in the Austin area,” expected from a senior-led The varsity boys’ soccer team at Dobie High School Arregiun, Jose Armenta, Jose Alvarado, (back row) Later that night, Do- Saavedra said, citing that group. Do I feel like we can captured the third-place trophy at the Round Rock head coach Jesse Saavedra, Walter Anoruo, Pedro bie went up against Round both McNeil and Temple Sports news, notes beat Deer Park or advance Invitational Jan. 21-23 after winning three of four Mares, Omar Luna, Cedillo Patricio, Raul Jimenez, Rock McNeil and eventu- advanced to the third round to the third round of the games. Members of the team include, left to right, Jose Gonzalez, Jonathan Palma, Carlos Rivas, Leo ally came away with a 2-1 of the playoffs last season SBGSA tryouts announced playoffs for the fi rst time? I (front row) Eduardo Feria, Douglas Leighton, Ir- Gallegos and Jose Balvaneda. victory. and Round Rock had de- Dobie led 1-0 at halftime feated Clear Creek 4-0 in its The South Belt Girls Softball Association has set absolutely do, but until we ving Garza, Julian Romero, Adrian Ramirez, Omar Submitted photo do it, it’s just talk.” on a goal by Arreguin from fi rst game Jan. 23. a tryout date for Saturday, Jan. 30 (9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.). For more information, direct e- mail to [email protected] or visit the league Web site at www.eteamz.com/southbeltgirls. Softball scrimmages coming Dobie Longhorns Clear Brook Wolverines Continued from Page 1B to return this season. and sophomore Shannon Rising Stars track registration gional quarterfi nal game In the all-important O’Connor saw action a Varsity softball schedule Varsity softball schedule against Clear Creek. It was pitching circle, the Lady season ago while Krienitz The Rising Stars Track Club will host its fi rst reg- Dobie’s fi nal game of that Longhorns must fi nd a re- battled her way back from Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time istration for the upcoming spring/summer season Sat- season. placement for four-year let- injury. Feb. 3 at Alvin scrimmage 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Manvel scrimmage 6 p.m. urday, Jan. 30, at Dobie High School from 10 a.m. to Of the 19 in uniform for terwinner JoJo Krienitz, but In short, Dobie should noon. Registration will continue each Saturday from that game, 11 were eligible both junior Alyssa Zarate again be very good. Feb. 6 at Alvin quad scrimmage TBA Feb. 9 at Cinco Ranch scrimmage 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to noon at Dobie through mid-March. Practice Feb. 9 Clear Creek scrimm. (PISD) 5:30 p.m. days are Fridays from 4:30 p.m. until dark, Saturdays Feb. 12 at Barbers Hill scrimmage 6 p.m. from 10 a.m. until noon and Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 Quad scrimm. (El Franco Lee) TBA For more information about the team and its pro- Feb. 16 at Pearland 6:30 p.m. gram, call Coach Ivory Kimble at 832-561-1248 or Feb. 15 at Kingwood 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Deer Park 6:30 p.m. Fran Herndon at 281-335-1878. Feb. 18-20 at Bryan tournament TBA SBGSA opening ceremonies Feb. 23 Brazoswood 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20 at Bryan tournament TBA The South Belt Girls Softball Association will host Feb. 25-27 at Clear Creek tournament TBA Feb. 25-27 Clear Creek tournament TBA opening ceremonies Saturday, March 6, in the commu- nity. The festivities will begin with a parade at 9 a.m. March 2 at Clear Lake 6 p.m. March 1 Friendswood 5:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies will begin around 10:45 a.m., with March 4-6 at HSSL tournament TBA March 4-6 at HSSL tournament TBA a carnival and scrimmage games set to begin at noon. Available concessions will include barbecued turkey March 9 *Memorial 6:30 p.m. March 9 *Clear Creek 7 p.m. legs, sandwiches, sausage on a stick, funnel cakes, ket- March 12 *South Houston 6:30 p.m. tle korn and more. There will be games, a rock wall March 12 *Dickinson 7:30 p.m. and infl atables for all ages. League offi cials invite the March 16 *Deer Park 6:30 p.m. March 16 *at Brazoswood 7 p.m. community to join in for a day of fun. SBGSA will also March 17 *La Porte 6:30 p.m. accept vendors for the event, to be held at El Franco March 17 *Clear Lake 7 p.m. Lee Park. Call Yvette Rodriguez at 832-528-6391 for March 23 *Pasadena 6:30 p.m. more details about setting up a vendor booth. March 26 *Sam Rayburn 6:30 p.m. March 23 *at Galveston Ball 7 p.m. SBYSC on-line sign up March 30 *at Pearland 6:30 p.m. March 26 *Clear Springs 7:30 p.m. South Belt Youth Soccer Club offi cials are still April 1 *Memorial 6:30 p.m. March 30 *Alvin 7 p.m. accepting on-line registration for players wishing to compete in the upcoming 2010 season. Those inter- April 6 *South Houston 6:30 p.m. April 1 *at Clear Creek 7:30 p.m. ested may visit www.southbeltsoccer.org for details. April 9 *at Deer Park 6:30 p.m. Anyone registering after Feb. 1 will incur late fees. April 6 *at Dickinson 7 p.m. April 13 *at La Porte 6:30 p.m. April 9 *Brazoswood 7:30 p.m. SBHLL to host player draft April 16 *Pasadena 6:30 p.m. April 13 *at Clear Lake 7 p.m. Coaches in the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little April 20 *Sam Rayburn 6:30 p.m. League will hold a player draft Saturday, Jan. 30, April 16 *Galveston Ball 7:30 p.m. to select players who have registered to play in the April 23 *Pearland 6:30 p.m. spring league. Players’ families can expect to be con- * Denotes District 22-5A games April 20 *Clear Springs 7 p.m. tacted with practice and other team information the 22-5A home games at PISD complex April 23 *at Alvin 7:30 p.m. fi rst week of February. League opening ceremonies Molly Fichtner, who has signed a letter of intent to continue her playing career at are Friday, March 5, and opening day is March 6. the University of Texas-El Paso, is one of as many as six starters returning to the All games versus other PISD schools at complex. * Denotes District 24-5A games fi eld for the Lady Wolverines at Clear Brook. CALENDAR HELP WANTED THURSDAY, JAN. 28 10 a.m. mance dates are weekends, March 19 through April 4, 2010. Eight 7 a.m. Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Citizen women, age 30s to 60s, and one man, age 20s to 30s, are needed. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Program offers free line dancing classes. The class is held at Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. Contact the Certifi ed Medical from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, the activity building, located at 416 Morningside. All area senior director at [email protected] with questions. Visit the Web site 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- citizens, 55 or older, are invited. Previous experience not required. at www.pasadenalittletheatre.org for character descriptions and Assistant Position Available tion, or just drop in. For more information, call 281-482-8441. more information. Noon Noon 8 p.m. • Fulltime Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are • Minimum 1 Year Experience noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta • Southbelt Area complete list of services offered. of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. THINK (Close to Southeast Memorial Hermann Hospital) Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. MONDAY, FEB. 1 MONEY First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Fax Resume to: Vicki 281-922-1604 Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of each AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. THINK 6:30 p.m. month at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church Tutoring – St. Luke’s in Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing is at 6:30 and the meeting 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- THE ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ offers tutoring classes Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.TxBayAreaGen. tion, or just drop in. CLASSIFIEDS from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 11011 Hall Road. org. 9 a.m. For more information, call 281-484-1397 or e-mail joe_pavlicek@ SATURDAY, JAN. 30 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech buy... yahoo.com. 6 p.m. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Need help around the offi ce? 7 p.m. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for you’ll save Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. 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For information, call 713-204-2481. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua FRIDAY, JAN. 29 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are money! 7 a.m. 7 p.m. invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. Call the Leader today! AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Pasadena Little Theatre Auditions – Auditions for The Octette 6:30 p.m. Call Today from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Bridge Club, a comedy by P. J. Barry, will be held Sunday, Jan. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- 31, and Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at Pasadena Little Theatre, Patrol Building. 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Andrea Bertrand, one But the signing of Ber- of the senior leaders who trand should give the White- guided the Dobie varsity caps a lift. girls’ volleyball team to the This past season, Ber- area playoffs this season, is trand was at her best as the headed to Galveston Col- Lady Longhorns put togeth- lege. er a memorable season. Bertrand, who led the The team ultimately Lady Longhorns in kills fi nished second in the Dis- last season, has signed a let- trict 22-5A standings and ter of intent with the White- advanced to take on North caps and will head south Shore in the bidistrict round after graduating from high of the playoffs. school in June. Losing twice to Pear- Jeff Pearce, head coach land and once to Deer Park, of the Whitecaps, said it Dobie went 11-3 in district didn’t take long for him to play – tied with Deer Park make a determination about – and then won the coin fl ip Bertrand’s skill level. for the second playoff seed “I watched one practice in the postseason. and saw what she can do as Seeking a playoff win for a hitter,” Pearce said. “She the fi rst time since the 2003- is going to be able to help 2004 school year, Dobie us.” downed North Shore in fi ve So as Pearce enters his games as Bertrand paved eighth season this fall, he the way with 23 kills. just may have two Dobie Dobie went on to lose to graduates on his roster. Fort Bend Travis in the area Courtney Craft, a 2009 Do- round, but it didn’t take Dobie High School senior Andrea Bertrand (seated (Galveston College head coach), Valline Bertrand (sis- bie graduate, was a fresh- away from what the Lady center) will continue her education and volleyball ter), Christian Bertrand (brother), (back row) Nor- man on last year’s team. Longhorns had achieved. playing career at Galveston College after signing a man McIntyre (Dobie faculty member), Joe Sabatell The Whitecaps are com- Pearce is hoping Ber- letter of intent with the Whitecaps. Those with her (Dobie varsity head coach), Quinton Edwards (boy- ing off a 10-15 season, in- trand can bring the kind of at the signing included, left to right, (seated) San- friend), Mo Hickman (Dobie varsity assistant coach) cluding 2-8 in conference numbers to Galveston that dra Bertrand (mother, holding family pet, Shelby), and Donna Branch (Dobie assistant principal). play. Galveston is in the she was able to deliver at Rene Bertrand (father), (middle row) Jeff Pearce same division with San Ja- Dobie. cinto College, which has “We’re glad to have An- made fi ve straight trips to drea,” Pearce said. “She Dobie baseball tryouts UIL to realign Feb. 1 nationals. knows how to play.” Dobie varsity baseball coach Miguel Torres and The University Interscho- There’s always plenty of his staff will host tryouts for students in all grades lastic League will release its speculation, so here goes.... wishing to join the program. Participants must attend next two-year realignment Galveston Ball, still both sessions, including Friday, Jan. 29, beginning at schedule on Monday, Feb. struggling with enrollment 4 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. For 1. numbers after Hurricane San Jacinto College softball set to go more information, call Torres at 713-740-0370, ext. The UIL, the offi cial Ike, may drop to Class 4A, 04288. governing body of public which will create an open- school extracurricular ac- ing in District 24-5A. Dobie baseball classic tivities, realigns the athletic How to fi ll the opening? Members of the Dobie High School baseball pro- districts every two years. Some expect Pearland to San Jacinto College soft- The new alignment will move to the District 24-5A gram will take part in the Longhorn Classic on Satur- ball coach Kelly Saenz begin in the fall of the 2010- ranks. (left) is set to lead the Coy- day, Feb. 6, at Longhorn Field. A hit-a-thon fundrais- 2011 school year and extend That would leave Deer er will be held at 9 a.m., followed by a varsity team otes into the 2010 season through 2011-2012. Park and La Porte in 22-5A Feb. 5-6 at the Galveston practice. At noon, current players will go against Do- UIL offi cials usually along with the fi ve Pasadena bie alumni in a softball game. The public is invited keep their plans secret until Independent School District College Whitecaps’ In- to attend. Barbecue plates, drinks and Dobie baseball the announcement is made. high schools. vitational. The Coyotes T-shirts and hats will be available for sale during the are looking to get off to event. Any players wishing to take part in the alumni a strong start this sea- softball game may call head coach Miguel Torres at Team Gabby Night son to coincide with the 713-740-0370, etx. 04288. arrival of as many as 14 fi rst-year players. One of JFD soccer to host senior day at Dobie girls’ hoops the top holdovers from A Team Gabby Night Lee Park. last season, Courtney The Dobie High School varsity boys’ soccer team fundraiser will be held in The foundation, created Oliphant (right) is being will host a senior day ceremony prior to its game conjunction with the Dobie by Edna and Jesse Romero, counted on to deliver a against Pasadena Memorial Saturday, Jan. 30. The Lady Longhorns’ basketball supports renal cell carcino- solid bat in the middle ceremony will be held a few minutes prior to the start series against Pasadena Me- ma cancer research, kidney of the lineup to go with of the game, which is set to begin at 2 p.m. Seniors morial, to be held Friday, cancer, and helps support good defensive skills at to be recognized include trainer Britney Lovelace, Jan. 29 at Talton Court. families during their treat- third base. The Coyotes manager Josue Montoya and players Adrian Ramirez The varsity game will be- ment phases and beyond. are also looking forward (three-year letterman), Julian Romero (three-year gin at 7:30 p.m. Subvarsity The Romeros’ daughter, to playing night games letterman), Raul Jimenez (two-year letterman), Wal- action starts at 4:30 p.m. Gabby, died from the dis- on campus for the fi rst ter Anoruo (four-year letterman and starter), Irving Admission is $2 for ease in October. She was time in the history of the Garza (three-year letterman) and Omar Luna. adults and $1 for students. a junior student at Dobie program. San Jacinto’s Members of the Team High School. fi rst home doubleheader JFD baseball boosters to meet Gabby Foundation will be The community is invited is set for Friday, Feb. 12 on hand to collect dona- to come out and support a against Grayson. The The Dobie High School baseball booster club will tions beginning at the start great cause while also root- fi rst game will begin at host a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, of the junior varsity game at ing for the undefeated Lady 4 p.m., with the nightcap at 7 p.m. in the athletic media room in the fi eld house. 6 p.m. In turn, those dona- Longhorns to continue their to be played under the tions will go to the South Players in the program are slated to begin preseason quest toward a district title. lights. Belt Girls Softball Associa- Those in attendance are workouts Friday, Jan. 29, as head coach Miguel Tor- Photos by John Bechtle res begins his fi rst season as the leader of the pro- tion for the purpose of pur- also encouraged to wear gram. Members of the booster club will be discussing chasing a personalized sign pink or their Team Gabby various issues set for the early portion of the season. to recognize Gabby Romero T-shirts in support of the Field, located at El Franco event. Dobie girls stand alone in 22-5A; other hoopsters still alive Continued from Page 1B “I was extremely pleased ing a lead, but the team’s then don’t fi nish it off with points and four steals),” he Having already lost to bold predictions just yet, with our effort on the de- tough defense kept Pearland a solid block and rebound. said. fourth-place Dickinson but he is happy with the way fensive end, especially with from making a serious run. Pearland got too many sec- “It wasn’t just her scor- twice, Clear Brook is fad- the Lady Longhorns have the execution of our press,” “That was a huge point ond and third chances. If ing, but her tenacity on de- ing fast in the District 24- taken care of their business Brown said. in the game,” Brown said. we don’t improve on this, it fense. She made life very 5A girls chase. A second each step of the way to this Our pressure on the ball, “The one thing we desper- will eventually bite us at the diffi cult for Pearland with straight season sans play- point. and defensive rotation, was ately need to improve upon, worst possible time.” the way she defended their offs may be coming, but the In dispatching Pearland, the best we had seen all however, is boxing out and Davis had a big game, point guard. Her effort was Lady Wolverines may still the Lady Longhorns again year.” rebounding. and Brown praised Thomas just fun to watch.” play the role of spoiler. used their defense to create The Lady Longhorns “We work so hard de- in a big way. As for moving forward, turnovers, which led to easy struggled to score points in fensively, make our oppo- “Derlesha Thomas had the Dobie girls will progress Dobie hoops points on the offensive end. the third quarter after build- nent take tough shots and the game of her career (14 one game at a time with no thoughts of winning a dis- trict crown. However, with subvarsities District 24-5A Standings District 24-5A Standings a playoff berth already se- cured, it’s perhaps all right on a roll Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball to dream of bigger things. Then again, Brown pre- Midway through the (As of Jan. 27) (As of Jan. 27) fers his team focus on each season in boys’ basketball, Teams W L Teams W L possession of each game. each of the Dobie subvar- “We cannot look past sity teams is excelling. Galveston Ball 7 0 Clear Creek 10 0 anyone, or rely on our past The junior varsity team accomplishments,” Brown has come through in a big Clear Creek 5 2 Clear Springs 8 2 warned. way, coasting out to a 17-2 Clear Springs 4 3 Clear Lake 7 3 “The last time we did overall mark. that, Pasadena Memorial Perhaps the most excit- Clear Lake 4 3 Dickinson 6 4 slapped us back to reality, ing moment of the season Clear Brook 3 4 Clear Brook 4 6 and it took a tough shot at came Jan. 26 as the Long- the end of regulation by horns defeated Pearland Dickinson 3 4 Brazoswood 3 7 Chelsea Rodriguez to pull with a buzzer-beating shot. that one out. Dobie High School’s Brazoswood 2 5 Galveston Ball 2 8 “I guarantee you we will sophomore boys’ basketball Alvin 0 7 Clear Springs 0 10 have a lot of respect for the team is cruising under the Mavericks when we play guidance of head coach Ro- Friday.” land Deyon. As for the two Clear To this point, the team is District 22-5A Standings District 22-5A Standings Brook teams in the race as 14-4 overall and 4-2 in Dis- well as the Dobie boys, the trict 22-5A play. The Long- Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball uphill climb will continue. horns will open the second The Clear Brook boys half of district play against (As of Jan. 27) (As of Jan. 27) might have to beat Clear Pasadena Memorial Jan. Lake again on the fi nal day 30. Teams W L Teams W L of the regular season to get Members of the team in- Deer Park 7 0 Dobie 10 0 into the playoffs, but if that’s clude, Darrell Allen, Justin what it takes, then so be it. Anderson, A.J Abushaban, La Porte 6 1 Deer Park 8 2 The Dobie boys? Start- Marco Varron, Keyton Ma- Pearland 5 2 La Porte 7 3 ing off the second half of lone, Vance Leonard, Kevin district play with a win over Gonzalez, Dominique Bil- South Houston 4 3 Pearland 6 4 1-6 Pasadena Memorial will bo, D.J. Bolden, Jermichael Dobie 3 4 Memorial 3 7 be a good start. Washington and Jose Vega. And since the team has Dobie’s freshman A team Sam Rayburn 2 5 South Houston 3 7 already lost fi rst-round is 18-2, including 7-0 in dis- Deer Park High School varsity boys head coach Louie Means (left) is feeling great Memorial 1 6 Sam Rayburn 2 8 games to each of the four trict with a three-game lead these days with his Deer team atop the District 22-5A standings midway through teams in front of them, turn- in the standings. The fresh- the race to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Dobie head coach Kevin Cross (right) and his Pasadena 0 7 Pasadena 1 9 about is going to be fair play man B team is 12-3 overall, team have plenty of work to do at 3-4 in the district. for Dobie. and 5-2 in district action.