Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Feb. 26, 2009 Voice of Community-Minded People Vol. 34, No. 4 Thompson fun night Feb. 27 Thompson Intermediate will hold Family Fun Night Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Chamber celebrates 25th anniversary The spaghetti dinner includes salad, garlic bread and a drink. Adult tickets are $5 presale By James Bolen troduced White as “a great friend to the commu- Garcia, Houston City Councilwoman Jolanda vision,” adding, “Economic development of a or $7 at the door. Children, ages 3 to 12, are The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- nity,” noting he had participated in nearly every Jones, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Gary community depends greatly on the educational $3; under 3 eat free. Activities include art of merce celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ban- annual South Belt Fourth of July parade. Freeman, Harris County 174th Criminal District opportunities of that community.” recycling contest, family photos, games, door quet Friday, Feb. 20. White joked that he would rather be at the Court Judge Ruben Guerrero and Harris County Steve Spencer, who formerly served as presi- prizes and a silent auction. For information, Guest of honor, Mayor Bill White, had trav- banquet than in Washington, adding, “I love the Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Jo Ann dent of Texas Commerce Bank, was also in at- contact Leslie Velasquez at 281-481-8003 or eled directly from a meeting with President Ba- spirit of the Fourth of July parade, and I love the Delgado. tendance. While never offi cially a member of the [email protected]. rack Obama in Washington, D.C., to attend the spirit of the chamber of commerce.” Delgado offi cially swore in the 2009 chamber chamber, Spencer is credited by Flickinger for event. Other elected offi cials attending the event in- offi cers. inspiring the creation of the group. Frazier offers scholarships South Belt-Ellington Leader publisher and cluded Reps. John Davis and Ken Legler, Har- Several board members from San Jacinto Col- Flickinger noted the chamber is at a disadvan- current chamber president Marie Flickinger in- ris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia lege and the Pasadena Independent School Dis- tage when compared to other local chambers, as The Frazier PTO will offer five scholarships trict were also in attendance, as were representa- it does not receive city money nor does it have an to Dobie seniors who attended Frazier in fourth tives from several local civic groups. industrial base. and fifth grades. Applications and requirement Chamber Director Sally Mitchell introduced “We’ve had to work a lot harder,” Flickinger information are available through the senior Scott Talton dies unexpectedly Mike Newkham as the Chamber Member of the said. counselor’s office at Dobie. Applications must By John Bechtel Year. Mitchell said Newkham, unit director of Flickinger is confi dent the group will continue be received no later than Thursday, April 9. regular season game and playoff losses to end their the Blackhawk H-E-B, has worked tirelessly to its hard work for years to come. Scott Talton, life season. In all, Talton’s teams qualifi ed for the play- lessons teacher in the offs in 15 of his 27 seasons. benefi t the organization. “We are not at the end of the road, only at a Morning of reflection set classroom and courtside Last spring, Talton used up quite a few vacation Mitchell had also prepared a slide show dis- milestone looking forward to the many challeng- The Catholic Community of St. Luke the mentor and leader to days in anticipation of retirement and would often playing the chamber’s history. es we have ahead,” she said. “With your help, Evangelist will host a morning of reflection thousands more athletes be seen watching his only son, Scotty, compete as San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Bill Lin- we will continue to make not only South Belt, Saturday, Feb. 28, in preparation for Lent. The during a long career in a member of Dobie’s varsity baseball team. Talton, demann was named Citizen of the Year. Flick- but our surrounding communities a great place Rev. James Burkart will speak on “Prayer and the Pasadena Indepen- it seemed, understood the game of baseball better inger introduced Lindemann as “a man of great to work, play and live.” Discernment, Listening to God,” beginning at dent School District, has than most. 8:30 a.m. and ending by noon. There is no died. With a love for rebuilding and repairing vintage charge. Everyone is welcome. The Dobie boys’ bas- automobiles and a Pasadena-area home in need ketball coaching legend, of maybe some fresh paint and added touches in Mayor speaks at dinner who retired at the age of mind, Talton was looking forward to an active re- Softball cancer benefit set 59 after the 2007-2008 tirement. Clear Creek Independent School District’s school year, died unexpectedly Feb. 19 while work- Still, Talton never truly let the Dobie basketball Strike Out Cancer Softball tournament will be ing on a renovation project at his family home in program drift from his thoughts. He attended many held Feb. 26-28 at all four high schools. The Pasadena. A cause of death is pending the comple- games this past season, including nearly all of the proceeds will benefit the families of two local tion of an autopsy. See Talton’s obituary on Page varsity teams’ District 22-5A games. His wife, softball players dealing with cancer effects. 2A. Vicki, was by his side each time. Talton began and ended his teaching and coach- At retirement, Talton trailed only boys’ track Games will be at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 ing career in PISD. He taught at Park View and p.m. daily. There will be food, raffles and a and fi eld coach David Chollett in years of coaching Southmore intermediates before joining the Dobie tenure at Dobie. Simply put, Talton gave his life to silent auction. Some of the money will also go High School faculty and coaching staff prior to the the Longhorns. In return, so many Longhorns past, to the Houston Ronald McDonald House. 1979-80 school year. present and future will certainly remember Scott Donations are greatly appreciated. Contact In 2007-2008, Talton capped his legacy by win- Talton, their leader, friend and mentor. Debra Moulder at 832-283-1582. ning his 500th career varsity game. It was his fi nal For more on Talton’s career at Dobie High on-court win as the Longhorns then suffered fi nal School, see Pages 1B and 3B. Library events scheduled The following events are scheduled for the Pct. 2 deputies battle drugs, violence Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: Game day is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. Harris County Precinct 2 Constable deputies tained the driver, Morgan Barraza, and returned Come to the library and play games. have remained busy battling drug possession and to retrieve the pill bottle, which contained both Friends of the library will hold a used book violence. powdered cocaine and the prescription drug Xa- sale Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deputy Jason Curry was patrolling the 11200 nax. Investigate ancestries and family histories block of Scarsdale Thursday, Feb. 12, when he Barraza, 18, was arrested and charged on both when the genealogy discussion group meets stopped a driver at 9:30 p.m. for having a defec- counts. Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. tive license plate. Upon approaching the vehicle, Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn, Curry and Movie Madness is Thursday, March 5, at 4 Curry smelled a strong marijuana odor. Deputy Robert Sanchez responded to a shooting p.m. Call the library for feature title. A subsequent search of the vehicle confi rmed Monday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. in the 10900 block of Free income tax assistance is available the deputy’s suspicions, as he found not only Highland Meadow Village. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 281- marijuana, but also a bag of powdered cocaine. The incident began earlier that day at Dobie 484-2036 for more information. The driver, Obaibullah Bidat, 23, was arrested High School, where two students had gotten into Family storytime is Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and charged on both counts. a fi ght. School staff and Pasadena Independent Preschool storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Following several complaints of drug activity School District police heard one of the students Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. at a house near the intersection of Sagewind and involved, William Archer, threaten the other stu- Sagegreen, Curry stopped a vehicle Wednesday, dent that he would fi nish it at the bus stop. Mayor Bill White (right) was the guest of honor at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. for failing to signal after leav- As the bus later unloaded, several witnesses Dobie band parents meet Commerce’s 25th anniversary dinner Friday, Feb. 20. White has been active with the or- ing the residence. saw Archer, 17, drive by and fi re multiple rounds. The Dobie Band Parent Organization will ganization since being elected in 2004, participating in nearly every Fourth of July parade. As the deputy attempted to stop the car, the Fortunately, no one was struck. meet Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the band Shown with White are Daniel Puente and his wife, Harris County Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice driver threw an orange pill bottle out of the ve- A warrant has been fi led against Archer for hall. All band parents are urged to attend. of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado. See more photos Page 6A. Photo by David Flickinger hicle in the 10300 block of Scarsdale. Curry de- aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. K of C blood drive at St. Luke’s The Knights of Columbus will hold their second blood drive of the year on Sunday, South Belt community leaders meet with Harris County officials March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the South Belt community leaders met Monday, According to HCFCD Director Mike Talbott, Drainage District # 4 as local sponsors. Precinct tractor will begin repair work to the channel social hall at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on Feb. 16, with Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco the District is currently reviewing several chan- 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee requested that side slopes and erosion repairs in channel from Hall Road. Call John Urdiales for reservations Lee and offi cials from the Harris County Flood nel improvements along Turkey Creek that will Talbott work with other entities in the area and Blackhawk Blvd. to the outfall of the detention at 713-991-1425 or 713-941-1199. Control District to discuss concerns and future help reduce fl ooding in the area. Talbott also said conduct a study to assess the overall effective- pond at the end of the hike and bike trail in June. area improvements. Galveston County may contribute funds to aid in ness of drainage in the area of Memorial Her- Lampley assured the group this will completely Thompson PTO meeting set The meeting focused primarily on fl ood and future mitigation projects along Clear Creek. mann Hospital, including parts under the City of remove all of the tree debris. The project will drainage improvements and traffi c issues. Talbott additionally acknowledged that rough- Houston’s authority. take approximately 48 working days to com- Thompson’s PTO will hold its monthly The concern of fl ooding around Memorial ly 28 acres of land was purchased by the HCFCD The issue of a concrete slope failure in the plete, causing a temporary shut down of sections meeting on Tuesday, March 3. Meetings begin Hermann Southeast Hospital was voiced by the in the former South Bend subdivision for future Clear Brook Landing subdivision detention basin of the Blackhawk hike and bike trail. at 6:45 p.m. and usually last an hour. facility’s CEO, George Gaston. All egress points detention mitigation. The land, is also identifi ed was brought up by Clear Brook City Municipal The need for two additional constable deputies leading from the hospital fl ood during heavy as part of the mitigation plan included in the joint Utility District General Manager Chris Clark. to patrol the area was also requested by Clark. He Orchestra parents to meet rainfall, prohibiting emergency vehicles and re- study of Clear Creek by the U.S. Army Corps Commissioner Lee said the HCFCD could likely contends the recent growth of the community ne- lief workers from reaching the facility, Gaston of Engineers and Harris County Flood Control The Dobie Orchestra Booster Club will meet work with the Clear Brook City MUD to review cessitates such an addition to reduce area crime. said. District, Galveston County & Brazoria County Thursday, March 5, at 7:15 p.m. in the orches- measures to correct the problem but the utility Lee agreed there is a need for added deputies tra room. All orchestra parents may attend. district would have to contribute monetarily. but said it would have to be included in Harris Clark also mentioned the problem of trees col- County Precinct 2 Constable Gary Freeman’s lecting in area ditches, particularly in the High- budget request for the 2009-2010 fi scal year. St. Frances holds fish fry land Meadow subdivision, that are restricting The need for “no parking zones” on two area The Men’s Club of St. Frances Cabrini water fl ow. streets was brought up by South Belt-Ellington Catholic Community will hold a fish fry on HCFCD liaison Curtis Lampley said a con- Leader publisher Marie Flickinger. Flickinger Friday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Cabrini said that cars parking on Blackhawk between Di- Center, 10727 Hartsook. Meals are $8 each, xie Farm Road and Beltway 8 and on the recently eat in or take home. Future fish dinners will be SVFD purchases extended Hughes Ranch Road were hindering March 13 and 27, and April 17. the travel of emergency vehicles. Precinct 1 Road and Bridge Superintendent K of C fish fry at St. Luke’s Deotis Gay said traffi c studies would be con- military vehicles ducted to see if the zones were warranted. The Knights of Columbus will serve catfish Alert Leader readers Tom and Janet Turn- Flickinger further requested a traffi c study dinners at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic er notified the paper’s staff Tuesday, Feb. 17, be conducted to determine if a right-turn lane is Church on Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and of military trucks entering the Clear Brook needed on Blackhawk south of Beltway 8 to al- April 3. Dinner includes catfish fillet, french City Municipal Utility District’s water plant leviate drive-time traffi c. fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, corn-on-the- after dark. A study has already been conducted that de- cob and iced tea. Soft drinks and desserts will The vehicles in question were recently termined a westbound turn lane is needed at the be available starting at $.50. The $7 dinners purchased by the Southeast Volunteer Fire same intersection. are dine in or take out from 5 until 7 p.m. at Department. Lee said a second traffi c study would be done the parish hall. Profits will be used for schol- According to SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka, to determine if there is such a need. arships and local charitable projects. Everyone the three vehicles are Vietnam-era, U.S. is invited. For information, call 281-484-2127. Army supply trucks purchased by the depart- ment for high-water operations. House catches fire Gardeners hold plant sale Referred to as, “deuce and a halves” by military personnel, the vehicles are 2-and- A house in the 10200 block of Olentangy near Pct. 2 Master Gardeners will hold a spring a-half ton, diesel, six-wheel-drive trucks. Kingspoint Road burned down Tuesday, Feb. 24, fruit tree and tomatoes/peppers sale Saturday, They were purchased from the Texas Surplus at roughly 3 a.m. Feb. 28, from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Landolt Property Agency, which deals only with or- The fi re, which engulfed the entire house, was Pavilion at Clear Lake Park on NASA Parkway. ganizations associated with municipalities. so intense it took several units from the Houston Seminars are at 8 a.m. for plant sale preview; A meeting was held Monday, Feb. 16, between Harris County offi cials and South Belt com- The three trucks were purchased for Fire Department to extinguish it. 11 a.m. for caring for tomatoes and peppers; $2,500 altogether. Fortunately, no one was injured, as the home’s and noon for small space gardening. Free pub- munity leaders to discuss area concerns over fl ood and drainage improvements and traffi c issues. Shown above attending the function are, left to right, Memorial Hermann Southeast Tylka said of one of the vehicles was pur- residents were able to escape through the back lic admission – no registration is required. chased for parts to use on the other two, as door of the house. More information is available on the Texas Hospital CEO George Gaston, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee and Harris County Flood Control District Director Mike Talbot. Photo by Marie Flickinger replacement parts for the trucks are hard to At press time, the cause of the blaze had yet to Master Gardener Web page for Harris County. find. be determined. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 26, 2009 Readers’ Opinions Deaths Bridges appreciates religion, and at least for “this moment” Editor’s note: The Leader has re- tant. Lot of people throw away mail that in Houston. The Rev. Em- faith. He had great pride freedom of speech and expression. placed the name of the company looks like junk. This is not junk, but we Scott Talton ory Gadd will offi ciate. and respect for the com- Sagemont cross A great big “Thank You” to Sagemont names with the term service statio. are honoring all the hard work that has Church. You have proven yourself to gone into this by using our time block Visitation will be held munity, he loved and had This is in response to the negitive be an expression of God’s love in our Watrous replies walking. We do have to mail it to own- immediately preceding the a big heart for everyone. comments made on television by a community. ers who are renting their property, as service from 4 to 6 p.m. He will be remembered as Sageriver Dr. resident. He has his own Al Owen to Robins owners must sign and we are footing In lieu of fl owers, dona- “Grandpa Bingo.” opinion and I respect that, however, I I wasn’t here in the 60’s when Ayshire that amount of money, which leaves tions may be made to the Miccio is survived by want everyone to know that he does Beware of service Corporation started Sagemont. I heard the Civic Club even less to spend. The Scotty Talton College Fund, his wife, Ann Miccio; not represent my neighborhood. I also they managed the esplanades until all Civic Club meets the second Monday c/o Gulf Coast Educators daughter Linda Busch and live on Sageriver Dr. We are the closest station fraud lots were sold, but I need someone out of each month. Federal Credit Union, husband Herb of Newark, residential street to Sagemont Church My husband and I frequent a service there who knows to verify this. How Jeanine Watrous 5953 Fairmont Pkwy., N.J.: sons Ricky Miccio of and the Cross. My house is facing the station on the corner of Beltway 8 and the city of Houston did not ever do our [email protected] Pasadena, TX 77505. California, Frank Miccio Cross and I LOVE it. When I look out Sabo. This is the primary gas station esplanades, I do not know, but Mainte- Words of comfort may of New York and Anthony my window I see it. When I walk out we use, because it seems to, consis- nance had by-laws and started billing Lupe Lopez writes re be expressed to the family Miccio of New York. my door I see it. What a wonderful tently, have the lowest price, and it’s in 1981. at www.FairmontFH.com. Also surviving are Mic- thing Sagemont Church has done for convenient. With no security phone number any- Valtasaros’ opinion cio’s seven grandchildren, our community. The Cross is a symbol After receiving our latest bill, I no- more, (the Alliance pulled the the plug), Heather Howard, Sean of peace and hope for all of us, espe- Just to touch on George’s opinion Fred Miccio ticed there were 3 charges that were there is no incentive to sign up for se- Howard and Jaime How- cially in these uncertain times. What a curity. Maintenance can ask for secu- concerning President Obama adminis- not ours. I also noticed the address of Scott Talton, 59, of Pas- ard; and 10 great-grand- nice way to start the day before going rity money, because of their by-laws, tration members dated February 19th the said Service station was different 2009. There are a lot of American’s adena died unexpectedly child, including Anissa to work by seeing the beautiful Cross from what we regularly use. so we put it at $6.00 per household per in the dawn light. Sagemont Church, year. When a Sagemont resident goes who make mistakes on their taxes. Is Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. “Chihuahua” Howard. I googled the address to fi nd it was it logical to relate a person’s political He was preceded in Thank you, Thank you , Thank you. a fi eld. There was a gas station “near” to sell their house, the realtors must Talton was a Dobie Linda Rowe Bridges check if all Maintenance fees are paid party association with a person’s rea- High School legend. He death by his daughter, Pam that area, but it’s been over 25 years son why they did not pay their personal ago. The address is 7805 S Sam up and their house can’t be sold un- was a loving husband, fa- Howard, one sister, and Owen commends less it is or a lien is put on the property. taxes? In my opinion, this has no rela- ther, brother and mentor to six brothers. Houston Pkwy, and there is no such tionship to the daily job function of a address. When I googled this address, That’s why there is a paid book keeper thousands of students. Visitation will be held Sagemont Church to deal with that end of it. government executive. How we forget Talton served 34 years Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 it changes to 7805 “E” Sam Houston the critical responsibilities of these po- I want to commend Sagemont Pkwy, so the address given on our bill, Since we did not have enough funds with Pasadena Indepen- to 8 p.m. at Crowder Fu- Church for the construction of the in our voluntary Sagemont Civic Club sitions. Granted these positions are not neral Home in Pearland. is non-existent. I caution you all to look designed for everyone. It takes a spe- dent School District, beautiful, inspiring cross, such a beau- over your statements very carefully. account, to send out newsletters or ask where he was head boys’ A funeral service will tiful contribution to our community. for donations, the maintenance does cial person with past experiences and We called Service station customer knowledge in these fi elds of adminis- varsity basketball coach. be held Friday, Feb. 27, at I heard some criticism via television service and they noted it, were quick to the little security that we ask for, as He was the only boys’ Fred Miccio, 88, of 11 a.m., also at Crowder with complaints, “They should have giv- they are required to have a once a year tration. send us fraud forms to fi ll out and sign, In this time of world economic slow coach to have 500 wins South Belt, died Feb. 24, Funeral Home. Interment en the money they paid for its construc- which we did, but the curious thing mailing and they have the money to do 2009, at his residence sur- will follow at Houston Na- it. down and job predictability money is in any boys’ sport in the tion to the poor.” It reminds me of the upon making them aware of this “non- rounded by his family. tional Cemetery. complaint of Judas when Mary poured Maintenance is replacing their sav- very hard to get yours hands on. So district. He was a key fac- existent” address was received with no people are delaying or not paying their tor in the development of Miccio was born in the expensive jar of alibaster ointment comment whatsoever! No, “You’re kid- ings, so when merged with the Civic on Jesus to annount Him, Judas said, Club, we can do things we can’t do taxes on time. Its not individuals who not the Pasadena McDonald’s Brooklyn, N.Y., on March ding,” or “Oh my gosh...” NOTHING! As paying their taxes. It is privately owned “Why wasn’t this ointment sold and the if it happens all the time! No comment now. Also the bookkeeper had to take Texas Invitational Basket- 10, 1920, to Antonio and Leader money given to the poor?” Jesus said, $2,000.00 of his own money to pay companies and businesses that do not ball Tournament for the Lousie Miccio. He served from Service station, how they could al- deduct taxes from their employee’s sal- “The poor you have with you always.” low a NON-EXISTANT address get by Maintenance bills at the beginning of last fi ve years, helping the his country in the U.S. obituary For the information of the critics, last year because no money was left. ary. Some employees are paid in either leaders to recruit top teams Army during World War their billing system. I have made sever- personal checks or cash, that way the Sagemont Church has given very well al attempts to call the media, and have That is ridiculous when he gets paid in the state to come to the II. He has been a resident policy to the poor. I am not a member of this $4,800.00 right now. I found out after government won’t fi nd out. This type of tournament. of Houston for the past 25 had no replies. No one has returned my transaction is what President George church, but when our house and ev- calls or emails. I am incredulous! Have the fact. Does that sound like to you we years, formerly of Chicago Bush knew about it, but closed his eyes Talton is survived by Obituaries submit- erything we owned was destroyed in we become so in sensitized with fraud, are swimming in Maintenance money? when he was the Governor of Texas. It’s his wife of 24 years, Vicki and New York. ted to the Leader a fi re in 2006, me and my family were that we just report it and go about our If the city doesn’t cut a lot they own a new era in America. Republicans and Talton; son Scotty Talton; Miccio was a member devestated, but this church “tracked” us way? Is ANYONE doing ANYTHING (the Harris county fl ood control lots) are published free Democrats must put aside the crossing daughters Shana Smith of F.O.E. Eagles of La down, as we were staying in a motel, about this ever so common theft? we can’t touch it now, but could do with of charge. They are of swords and learn to work with each and husband James, San- Porte, American Legion and they gave us $500 for immediate The more high tech we get, the easi- more funds. If an elderly person has a other. dy Flores, Jennifer San- Post 490 of Houston, and edited to conform expenses and later when we had trou- er it is for thieves. The more convenient fence down from Ike and has no means George, long gone are the days of del and husband Courtney, Bellaire VFW Post 5619. Leader ble rebuilding, they paid two mortgage we make banking, the easier it is for to get it back up, Maintenance could to the style. “Reaganomics” and “Read my lips, No He was of the Catholic payments for us. thieves to steal our identity. What can then do it for a one time event, not an and Summer Willette and new taxes.” Remember George, Demo- Criticism should be aimed at the be done? I know what I’m going to do, entitlement. When the legal paperwork husband David; brothers crats control the house and Democrat’s negative and destructive infl uences but I’ll be darned if I’m going to tell any- is passed by 51% of home owners, the Joel Talton and wife Pat- have a slim majority in the senate. By in our community, not at a symbol one! Sorry Service station, you just lost owner could petition for something to sy, and Robert Talton and the way, you need to keep up with that represents the ultimate love and a loyal customer. Not that it’ll hurt Ser- make our neighborhood look better and wife Sue; sister Doris Lin- Legler to host your current events. Mr. Geithner did forgiveness. Thank God we still have vice station. help them out. It wouldn’t be an auto- hart and husband Henry; pay $34,000 for his self-employment freedom of religion, not freedom from Sally Hecker matic hand-out. Why wait for FEMA or and grandchildren Jimmy the government to act? We could help taxes and Tom Daschle ultimately paid Smith, Shelby Smith, Bran- Town Hall meeting $128,000 in back taxes plus $11,964 in our neighbors if Maintenance was not don Vigliotti, Cash Sandel, so specifi c in what we can and can not interest. Rep. Ken Legler, R-Pasa- located at 10500 Scarsdale The only left is Republican governor Brendan Sandel, Brea Tal- dena, will host two town hall Blvd. do. That is my understanding. Come ton, Chelsea Willette and Rios named champion to a Civic Club meeting sometime. We – Sarah Palin who owes back taxes for meetings in the Pasadena/ The second meeting will still need to get block-walkers to merge meal money, or whether she intends Lane Willette. South Belt area on Feb. 27 be held at the Pasadena Public to continue to receive the per diem al- A celebration of Tal- and Feb. 28. Library Main Branch on the 2 organizations. The Civic Club has “The opportunity to hear Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 little money to send out the 14 pages lowance. As of December, she was still ton’s life will be held at 6 charging the state of Alaska for meals p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the concerns of the residents until 11:30 a.m. The library is of legal documents. Anyway, we want of District 144 in person is located at 1201 Jeff Ginn to talk to our neighbors, a grass root and incidentals. Sagemont Church, 11300 something I am looking for- Memorial Drive in Pasadena. campaign to tell them this is impor- Lupe Lopez S. Sam Houston Pkwy E, ward to. I know it is some- Both meetings are open to times hard to travel to Austin the public. during the Legislative Ses- Legler’s office is located Furtwengler named dean of honors sion, so I am hosting these in the Capitol Extension, meetings so I can hear first E2.304, and can be reached gy course that offers a week coincidentally, the learning community college and uni- hand the questions and con- toll free at 1-888-874-2701. in Ecuador and the Galapagos outcomes of most college versity settings. We are cerns from the people I am The office is open from 8:30 Islands. Imagine the differ- honors programs. If we are delighted he has joined the privileged to represent,” a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday- ence between studying an going to rise above this slug- San Jacinto College family as Legler said. Friday. He can also be iguana in a classroom and gish economy, we need to the district dean of honors The first meeting will be reached via e-mail at Distr actually walking among them apply new ideas and new programs,” she commented. on Friday, Feb. 27, from [email protected]. on the Galapagos Islands.” ways of thinking to a variety For information, call 281- 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at the tx.us or his Web site at http:// Furtwengler grew up in of challenges. We have to go 998-6150 or visit www.san South Belt-Ellington Cham- www.house.state.tx.us/mem Highland, Ill., a town near St. beyond conventional wisdom jac.edu. ber of Commerce Building bers/dist144/legler. Louis. He attended Southern and antiquated models. I Illinois University, where he believe we have the faculty earned his bachelor’s and and students at San Jacinto master’s degrees in English. College to do just that.” South Belt-Ellington Leader After graduation, Furt- Dr. Toni Pendergrass, San The Voice of Community-Minded People wengler was hired as assis- Jacinto College South’s vice tant director of the college’s president of instruction, says honors program and was soon Furtwengler will be a great 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 San Jacinto College re- promoted to associate direc- asset to the college. “Mr. cently named longtime edu- tor. He has also served as an Furtwengler has a total of 13 E-mail: [email protected] cator Scott Furtwengler as administrator for honors pro- years of work experience in Davy and Marie Flickinger, owners the district dean of the honors grams at Miami-Dade Col- honors programs in both program. In the newly creat- lege, the University of Ten- ed position, Furtwengler will nessee-Knoxville and most oversee honors courses recently at the University of offered at all three of the col- North Florida. lege’s campuses. “The University of North Atkinson Elementary Assistant Principal Regina Barnes (left) and peer Most of Furtwengler’s Florida has an innovative facilitator Debra Lambert (right) were happy to congratulate Kaylee Rios as preliminary efforts will be to honors program, emphasiz- the fourth-grade spelling bee champion for the school. She will represent focus on the three priorities: ing leadership programs for Atkinson at the district competition. Photo submitted recruiting new students, students, faculty and staff,” recruiting outstanding faculty he commented. “I hope to and enhancing the honors utilize what I learned and program at the three cam- apply it here, working col- puses. He says the college’s laboratively with the students, honors program can open faculty, and staff of San doors of opportunities for Jacinto College.” students. During his career, Furt- South Belt “It’s a different style of wengler has helped in the learning – more participatory, creation of offices that help stu- in-depth, and experiential,” dents to qualify for academic Furtwengler commented. scholarships, such as the Graphics “Some have a perception that Rhodes, Truman and Gold- honors courses are harder, or water scholarships. He served involve more work. On the as a founding board member contrary, often they are sim- of the National Association & Printing ply more intriguing for stu- of Fellowships Advisors, an dents who have mostly been organization that guides fac- used to lecture-style classes. ulty and staff through the Honors courses are more dis- administration of scholarship One stop for all cussion-based, often they are programs. Furtwengler learn- interdisciplinary, and it is not ed about leadership, team- unusual for honors courses to work, self-discipline and include field trips. This is not effective communication skills your wedding needs: to suggest that they lack by serving as a volleyball and rigor.” basketball coach. There are other benefits Furtwengler says an impor- Invitations • Reception Cards for honors students, includ- tant key to getting America’s ing opportunities for present- sluggish economy turned ing their work at state, reg- around and moving in the Response Cards • Thank You Notes ional, and national confer- right direction is getting more ences, as well as scholarship students involved in chal- opportunities. “We are also lenging and innovative edu- Matchbooks • Scrolls • Napkins exploring the possibility of cational programs, such as increasing community ser- honors programs. vice, leadership and intern- “According to recent re- ship opportunities,” Furt- search, most employers and 11555 Beamer wengler remarked. “Also, I recent college graduates list believe in experiential learn- as priorities in this global ing, so I would like to see economy: integrative learn- 281-484-4337 more of our courses include ing, knowledge of human travel – for instance, a history cultures and the physical and course in which a student can natural world, intellectual spend a week in Spain, a lit- and practical skills, and per- erature course that features a sonal and social responsibili- week in England, or a biolo- ty,” he remarked. “These are, Thursday, February 26, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Burnett science fair winners announced San Jac College hosts GED graduation ceremony San Jacinto College re- recent report that stated a had the ability. In conclusion, In 2004, San Jacinto 1501 ext. 2025, or by e-mail cently hosted a graduation student drops out of an I urge you GED graduates to College began to host a cere- at [email protected]. ceremony for students who American high school every not be chicken, but be like an mony for some GED gradu- For more information earned their General Edu- 26 seconds and that the num- eagle.” ates. The recent commence- about the GED program at cation Development certifi- ber of high school students In 2001, the GED exam ment was the third such cer- the South campus, contact cate. who fail to graduate is in- was overhauled to bring it emony for GED graduates Jerry McIntyre at 281-484- All San Jacinto College creasing. more in line with the format from all three San Jacinto 1900 ext. 3433, or by e-mail campuses offer GED prepa- “These are alarming sta- and subject matter of current College campuses. at [email protected]. ration classes and administer tistics, and I can only say that high school curricula. Since For more information For more information the five required GED tests. I am so proud that every one then, many area students have about the GED program at about San Jacinto College, A total of 469 people of you has proven that you passed, but there was no local the Central campus, contact call 281-998-6150 or visit recently earned GED certifi- have what it takes to be suc- ceremony to honor them. Carita Hayes at 281-476- www.sanjac.edu. cates through the college’s cessful,” she commented. GED program, and approxi- “Are you feeling lucky? Luck mately 50 of those attended has nothing to do with it. the graduation ceremony held Your perseverance, your recently at the South campus. determination and your desire “I can only imagine that it have brought you to this point was difficult for you to first in your life.” admit that the regular high Ron Hopkins, San Jacinto school campus may not have College North’s coordinator been suitable for you,” key- of assessment services, and Burnett Elementary recently held its annual sci- The top winners will advance to the district science note speaker Jo Ann Delgado GED chief examiner for the ence fair where several third- and fourth-grade fair in March. Congratulations to these future sci- told the GED graduates at the San Jacinto College District, students were judged on project displays and entists. First-place winners pictured are, left to ceremony. “So enrolling in a concluded the ceremony with interviewing skills. Eric Snell was the Burnett right, Joshua Gonzalez, fourth grade; Alyssa GED was the best decision a short story about an Science Fair Coordinator, and the judges were Chapa, third grade; Jay Do, fourth grade; Brittney you could have made. Or orphaned eagle that was district employees and future engineers from UH- Cubos, fourth grade; and Joshua Stokes, fourth perhaps you have returned raised by a group of chick- MAES organization, who volunteered their time. grade. back to school after being out ens. “Sometimes, that eagle for some time. Remember would look up and notice an that education will open eagle soaring in the sky,” doors for you. If you are Hopkins remarked. “The lit- headed to the workforce, be tle eagle would feel a stirring the best reliable, dependable and a desire to soar high up in and trustworthy employee the sky like other eagles. But you can be. If you are headed all the chickens kept telling to the noble profession of the eagle that he was a chick- parenthood, be the best role en and he just could not soar model you can be.” way up in the sky like an Shown are the highest ranking graduates at the recent GED commencement Delgado, who serves as a eagle. So, unfortunately that ceremony, from left: Lisa Fowler (South campus), Kurt Brown (South cam- Harris County Pct. 2 justice eagle never did fly high like pus), Melanie Garza (Central campus), James Gibbs (Central campus), and of the peace, read from a other eagles, even though he Joshua Belmarez (North campus). Pianists Thompson 7th-grade Citizens of the Month compete March 28 The San Jacinto College Central music department will host the third annual Young Pianists Competition on Saturday, March 28, an Second-place winners in Burnett Elementary's grade; Jackelyn Rendon, third grade; and Jonathan event open to any piano stu- dent in grades 7 through 12. annual science fair pictured are, left to right, Lani Colon, fourth grade. Not pictured is Jacquelyne Winners in the middle Rico, fourth grade; Katherine Torres, fourth Garcia, third grade. school and high school cate- gories are presented cash prizes and will also be con- sidered for scholarships from San Jacinto College. The contest entry deadline is March 16. The competition will be judged by San Jacinto College music faculty members. Participation in the com- petition is open to anyone who is studying piano and can perform the required level of literature. Entrance fee for the con- test is $20 and is limited to the first 40 entrants. “In the past, we have had participants from as far away as Spring,” commented Dr. Martha Braswell, San Jacinto College music instructor who is also director of the compe- tition. “The public cannot attend the competition, which is attended only by the judges and the contestants. However, there is an awards ceremony and concert at the conclusion of the contest where the top performers play their choice of two compositions for the Third-place science fair winners at Burnett Brandon Flores, fourth grade; Bryan Schwausch, public. This will occur around Elementary pictured are, left to right, Jeremy third grade; and Rudy Flores, third grade. 2 p.m.” The competition and sub- Green, fourth grade; Stanley Krivik, fourth grade; Photos submitted sequent ceremony will be held in the Jan Corbin Recital Hall of the Monte Blue Music Building on the Central cam- Enrollment deadline Feb. 28 for prepaid pus. There is no admission Thompson Intermediate seventh-grade Citizens of (back row) Taylor Surratt, Jenna Perez, Carlos charge for the awards cere- the Month for January are, left to right, (front Sanchez, Angie Arteaga and Alex Rodriguez. Texas state college tuition program mony or the concert that fol- row) Alyssa Williams, Kyle Gee, Tanya Torres, Photo submitted Texas Comptroller Susan Families enrolled in the future and the education Texas public four-year schools low the restricted competi- Combs reminds parents that Texas Tuition Promise Fund requirements for various at time of purchase. Current tion. the current enrollment period purchase tuition “units” with fields. It also includes tools price = $67.65 per unit. The competition will in- ends Feb. 28 for the Texas three levels of pricing to pre- to help families calculate col- Type III units – Priced at clude two categories based HCMG schedules March events Tuition Promise Fund, the pay undergraduate resident lege costs and determine weighted average cost of on the age of the students. Green Thumb state’s new prepaid college tuition and required fees at whether they are saving undergraduate resident tuition “We average about 25 stu- She has taken pictures of by the Harris County Master pots and trays and would like Gardening Series master gardener gardens and Gardeners at Precinct 2. Visit to recycle them should bring tuition program. schools ranging from public enough money. and required fees across all dents in the competition with Dr. Carol Brouwer, county will explain how the use of their wonderful garden which them to Open Garden Day Enrollment opened last community colleges to four- To learn more about the Texas public two-year schools a winner and one runner-up extension agent for horticul- sound design principles cre- includes an extensive vegeta- and the Master Gardeners September for the program, year state universities. (A Texas Tuition Promise Fund, at time of purchase. Current in each category,” remarked which allows families to lock detailed explanation of pre- visit www.EveryChanceEve price = $16.99 per unit. ture, and Karen Breneman, ates beautiful gardens. ble garden, fruit orchard, will put them to good use. Braswell. “In addition, stu- Harris County Master Gar- The lecture will be held perennials, roses, herb and The event will take place in college tuition and required paid tuition units is below.) ryTexan.org or go directly to Redemption of units when dents who have a high rec- fees at current prices of Texas During the current enroll- the Texas Tuition Promise student enters college dener, will provide expert March 18, at 10 a.m. in the cactus gardens and two work- Monday, March 16, from 9 to ommendation but do not insight into Great Plants for meeting room at Clear Lake ing greenhouses. 10:30 a.m. at Genoa Friend- public colleges and offers ment period, parents of a fund Web site at www. 100 Type I units – Will place in the top two catego- many flexible options to pre- newborn can pay as little as TexasTuitionPromiseFund. cover one academic year’s the Houston Area. on Tuesday, Park (on the lakeside), 5001 Master gardeners will be ship Garden, 1202 Genoa ries in their age group are March 10, from 6:30 to 9 NASA Parkway. on hand to answer any gar- Red Bluff. pay those expenses before a $15.16 per month until their com. undergraduate resident tuition also recognized and perform Summary of Texas Tuition p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, High- Open Garden Day dening questions during this For more information on child is ready for college. child’s high school gradua- and required fees (30 credit in the concert.” “The Texas Tuition Prom- tion to prepay a year of tuition Promise Fund hours) at any Texas public way 288 at the Sam Houston The public is invited to free event. any of these events, visit the ise Fund makes it easy to at a community college. A family can buy units to four-year school. San Jacinto College offers Tollway in Pearland. tour the working and demon- Anyone who has one-gal- Web site at http://hcmgap2. save for college, even in these Parents of a 7-year-old prepay a student’s undergrad- 100 Type II units – Will a wide range of music degree Master Gardener stration gardens maintained lon or smaller plastic plant tamu.edu. challenging economic times,” who want to prepay the uate resident tuition and cover the weighted average options and private music Lecture Series Combs said. “If your child weighted average cost of one required fees. There are three cost at the time of college lessons at all three campus- The Harris County Master attends a Texas public col- year’s tuition at a four-year types of units (Type I, Type II enrollment of one year’s es. Gardeners lecture Color Your lege, you don’t have to worry Texas public university could and Type III). undergraduate resident tuition San Jacinto College Cen- Garden – Master Gardener about the volatile stock mar- spread the payments over 10 What units represent and required fees at any Texas tral is located at 8060 Spencer Favorites will be presented ket, and you can prepay for years for $81.53 a month. • 100 units = One year of public four-year school. If a Highway in Pasadena. The by Ginia Keen-Matern, who FURNITURE RE-DO as much of your child’s col- “The Texas Tuition Prom- tuition and required fees school’s tuition and required South campus is located at is both a Harris County and lege costs as your family ise Fund allows families from (based on an academic year fees are above the weighted 13735 Beamer Road. Chambers County Master • Re-Pair • Re-Finish budget allows.” any economic background to of 30 credit hours). average cost, the family has For more information Gardener. Keen-Matern is During the current enroll- achieve their education goal • 1 unit = 1 percent of a to either pay the difference or about San Jacinto College, also an accredited landscape • Re-Glue • Re-Screw ment period, more than 4,800 – whether it is a four-year year’s tuition and required redeem additional units to call 281-998-6150 or visit design consultant for National children have been enrolled college degree or a training fees; 2 units = 2 percent of a make up the difference. www.sanjac.edu. Gardening Clubs of America. ‘We Re-Do For You’ in the Texas Tuition Promise program at a community col- year’s tuition and required 100 Type III units – Will For Free Estimates Call: Fund. The contracts pur- lege to gain the technical fees…10 units = 10 percent cover the weighted average chased are worth almost $100 skills that good, well-paying of a year’s tuition and cost at the time of college Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 million in future college jobs require,” Combs said. required fees, etc. enrollment of one year’s tuition and required fees. “The U.S. Department of • Families can buy any undergraduate resident tuition LEGAL NOTICE “You must enroll your Education estimates about 80 number or type of units, up to and required fees at any Texas child in the Texas Tuition percent of the fastest-growing the value of 600 Type I units public two-year school. If a Notice to Defendant’s Dave Watkins, Bertha Spikes Promise Fund by Feb. 28 to job categories in the near of undergraduate tuition and school’s tuition and required and Carlos Brown as a group, you all have been take advantage of current future will require some edu- required fees. fees are above the weighted WALKER LAW OFFICES contract prices,” Combs said. cation beyond high school, Cost of units average cost, the family has sued by Plaintiff Walter Hewell. You have THIRTY “When the current enroll- but not a bachelor’s degree. Type I units – Priced at to either pay the difference or CALENDAR DAYS after publication of this legal Milton Walker, J.D. ment period ends, enrollment Texas employers report a undergraduate resident tuition redeem additional units to notice to fi le a written response to the summons and will close until September, growing shortage of workers and required fees at the most make up the difference. complaint which have been fi led against you all. The 281-481-0909 except for newborns born in with technical skills needed expensive Texas public four- Contracts could have name and address of the court is Harris County Court WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES March through August. We for the jobs in Texas’ future.” year school at time of pur- unused Type I, II or III units 1115 Congress 7th fl oor, Houston, Texas 77002. The will survey colleges and uni- Combs’ Web site, Every chase. Current price = $98.50 if a student attends lower cost name, address and telephone number of Plaintiff’s BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS versities regarding their Chance, Every Texan, can per unit. schools. The value of unused Attorney John-Baptist Sekumade at the Sekumade LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT future tuition and fees and set help families plan and save Type II units – Priced at units can be refunded or www.walkerlaw.com Law Firm at 10909 Sabo Rd Suite 210, Houston, new contract prices for the for college. The Web site pro- weighted average cost of un- transferred to a 529 college Not certified by the board of legal specialization as a specialist next Texas Tuition Promise vides information on careers dergraduate resident tuition savings plan or another ben- Texas 77089, and telephone number is 281-464- Fund enrollment period.” that will be in demand in the and required fees across all eficiary. 9554. 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 26, 2009

LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, congratu- PARADISE INDIA lations, etc., to [email protected] with by Jan RESTAURANT OTBF in the subject line. Items must be submitted by Over The Back Fence Dine in & Carry Out • 281-481-8747 Friday noon for the next week’s publication. “Taste the difference” 10810 Hughes Road • Houston, TX 77089 TX Hair Happy with your MELILLO HONOR STUDENT NAMED Independent School District. His mom and Blow out the birthday candles for Kerri Fashion Congratulations are sent to Melillo Middle dad are 1997 Dobie graduates. Clarkson Feb. 27. On March 1, Charlotte 10859 Kirkfair Dr. School fifth-grader Carlos Rivas for making CHELSI TURNS 15! Buisson marks a birthday. The day for a birth- Houston, TX 77089 insurance company? the honor roll at the school. His name was left Darrell and Priscilla Martin send birthday day cake for Mary Garcia is March 2. $24.95 Farmers Insurance Company® settled 90% of off the list in the Feb. 12 edition of the South greetings to daughter Chelsi Martin. Chelsi Morris Middle School 281-484-9055 Belt-Ellington Leader. celebrated her birthday Saturday, Feb. 21. Regina Richardson and Anna Willis are Best Friends their claims within 90 days of Hurricane Ike. YOLANDA CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY She is a student at Clear Brook High School. wished a happy birthday Feb. 26. Under New Management If you want an Insurance company who Birthday wishes are sent to longtime SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate Sagemont resident Yolanda Dominguez, The following personnel and staff members Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Boutique is there when you need them. who celebrates a birthday March 2, from her of the Pasadena Independent School District to Rodney Martin Feb. 26. Birthday greetings friends at the Leader. celebrate birthdays Feb. 26 through March 4. are sent to Shay Woodruff Feb. 28. Sharing Pets need Love- Member Call Barry Insurance Group HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY BRAYDEN! Bush Elementary a birthday March 2 are Mary Garcia and South Belt- Bring yours in Ellington Brayden Espinosa will turn 7 years old A birthday is celebrated Feb. 27 by Wendy Cynthia Lozano. Chamber 281-464-3383 Sunday, March 1. Lots of wishes for a wonder- Smith. A birthday greeting is sent to Mary Thompson Intermediate for some ful birthday are sent from proud grandparents Ann Garcia March 2. The day for a birthday party for Katina Kirk Jannie and Robert Scarberry of South Belt; Jessup Elementary is March 1. special TLC. mom Jenny, dad Ray and sister Baylee; aunt On March 4, Amanda Stark has a birthday. Dobie High Lost in this area! Stacey, uncle Stephen and cousins Kennedy Moore Elementary David Chollett and Zoila Salazar share a and Owen Flowers; uncle Joey and aunt The day for a birthday party for Adriana birthday Feb. 28. The day for a birthday cake Same Location 24 Years Nyssa Hayes; uncle Austin, aunt Nicole Ramirez is Feb. 28. Priscilla Nguyen-Vu was for Jason Roth is March 1. Erin Thompson Tiny Yorkshire Terrier and cousin Jade Scarberry; and uncle Tyler born on Feb. 29, but will celebrate her birth- is sent birthday greetings March 3. On March Hughes at Beltway 8 Scarberry. Brayden is a first-grade student day another day this year. 4, Jim Bennett, Earline Black and Andria !!!REWARD!!! in the Gifted & Talented program in the Klein Melillo Middle School Senegal enjoy a birthday. 281-484-9655 Black & Tan, Male Short Legs & Short Tail. DO NOT CHASE! Dobie debate competes at Memorial, Scarborough By Stephanie Nguyen The team of Nguyen and In soapbox speaking, brought home by Sarah oratory, and finally, Hoang in 2281-728-804081-728-8040 Dobie debate team Baez was able to continue but Trevino won fifth place. Eapen in senior prose inter- storytelling. LEGAL NOTICE The Dobie debate team lost in the semifinal round. Sixth-place trophies were pretation, Long To in original was very busy the weekend In other group activities, of Jan. 23-24. The team split Tramanh Hoang and Trevino PASADENA INDEPENDENT rofessional its forces between two tour- received the first-place tro- naments. Twelve students phy in duet improvisation. SCHOOL DISTRICT PAccounting traveled to Pasadena Memor- In duet acting, the team of ial High School, while anoth- Jacob Schaafs and Hoang Full charge bookkeeping with over er 12 competed at Scarbor- received first place. 25 Years Experience in A/P, A/R, G/L ough High School. In group improvisation, is accepting Request for Financial Audit Company Payroll Compliance, At Pasadena Memorial, the Male MEB, consisting of Services. A Pre-Proposer’s conference eight students broke into final Eddie Nunez, Ngocbao Le Year End Tie-Out for Tax Preparation. rounds. and Baez, was awarded the will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, Services including TEC Political Reporting. In duo interpretation, the first-place trophy and Schvu- Experience in a wide variety of Professions. team of Mylinh Tran and Yen salzar, composed of Kady at 9:00 AM in Conference Room L-101 Toni Nelson Le placed fifth. In novice Salazar, Stephanie Vu and prose, Theresa Greene placed Schaafs, received the sixth- of the Central Administrative Building 713-906-7391 second, Destiny Bellamy place trophy. placed fourth and Tran, In individual events at of PISD. Proposals will be received at sixth. Scarborough, those winning the Central Administration Building, Other members breaking first place in finals were Bao to semifinals were Yen Le in Le (novice prose interpreta- Purchasing Department, Attn: Bid domestic extemp and im- tion), and Hoang (in both promptu speaking; Sholeh original oratory and dramatic Clerk, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasade- Feb. 26, 27, & 28 Abedinzadeh in impromptu; interpretation). and both Ashley Esquivel and San Nguyen won second na, Texas 77502, 713-740-0198, until Kiara Harris broke in student place in persuasive extempo- 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2009. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. congress. raneous speaking. Also join- At Scarborough, students ing her in accepting a second- Plans and Specifi cations may also be advanced to out rounds in 25 place trophy was Stephanie NSIDE HE ARDENS events. The team received Vu in novice prose interpreta- obtained from the above address, or on I T G multiple trophies. tion. BEAMER @ HUGHES Both of the parliamentary Trevino brought home a our website: debate teams, San Nguyen/ fourth-place trophy in dra- Dobie Debate team members pictured are, left to right, (front row) Sarah Michael Baez and Kady Sala- matic interpretation, and Eapen, Tramanh Hoang, Erandi Trevino, Kady Salazar, Stephanie Vu, San •Lots of furniture zar/Erandi Trevino advanced Stephanie Vu placed fourth in Nguyen, (middle row) Gina Nguyen, Long To, Jacob Schaafs, (back row) Eddie www.pasadenaisd.org/purchasing. to quarters. storytelling. Nunez, Ngocbao Le and Michel Baez. (Offi ce & House) RFP #09-021 • Small Appliances San Jacinto signs articulation Advertise! • Knickknacks agreements with WGU, Lamar • Dishes FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU MAR. 12 San Jacinto College re- determine final credit award. dents and faculty about WGU “We are always looking for NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY • Exercise Equipment cently entered into articulation According to Dr. Cather- degree programs and student colleges and universities for agreements with two major ine O’Brien, San Jacinto services. There is no GPA our students who must work Child Care & Learning Center AND MUCH MORE! universities – Lamar Uni- College’s dean of teaching requirement for admission to while continuing to go to versity and Western Gover- and learning, the agreement WGU. Applicants are re- school,” O’Brien commented. Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future nors University, The agree- with Lamar “will enable tech- quired to complete a basic “Online programs such as Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. NO ENTRANCE FEE! ments were approved by the nical program graduates to skills test to ensure that they those that WGU offers make 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week San Jacinto College Board of continue toward a bachelor’s can be successful. that possible.” 2 yrs. old $100 a week Trustees at the regularly degree. Those who are inter- scheduled board meeting held ested in moving into manage- 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week JSC Federal Credit Union Thursday, Feb. 5. rial positions would have the San Jac warns Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room In the agreement between technical background from Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & Our New & Used Auto Loan Rates Are SJC and Lamar, the two col- their associate degree coupled Something To CHEER About! leges aim to create a seamless with leadership and supervi- PASADENA SCHOOLS, including Morris 5th Grade Center transition for SJC students sory coursework from the of scholarship scam as low as FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL % APR* and graduates seeking a bachelor’s degree. They would 4.40 Bachelor of Science in indus- be perfectly positioned for The financial aid depart- If you receive a call, please 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 ment at San Jacinto College is report it to 1-800-MIS- trial technology. The agree- advancement in the work- 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. ment begins immediately. place.” warning students and the com- USED, or send an e-mail to Under the agreement, SJC Under the terms of the munity of a scholarship scam. [email protected]. students must have a cumula- agreement between SJC and People claiming to repre- The government Web site tive grade point average of at Western Governors University, sent the U.S. Education De- www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams least 2.0, and all courses transfer students will have partment are calling students shares telltale signs of fraud. intended for transfer must their application fee waived to offer scholarships and San Jacinto College dis- have a grade of C or higher. A by WGU. grants. The callers ask for a burses more than $22.2 mil- maximum of 60 semester WGU will also offer a 5 bank or credit card number, lion annually in financial aid Enjoy These Benefits: hours will be accepted toward percent tuition discount, saying the information will to more than 6,100 students  Free Checking Accounts Lamar’s Bachelor of Science which will be applied for the be used for a $249 processing who are not required to pay a  Savings/Investment Accounts in industrial technology for entirety of any student’s fee, but the call is fake. processing fee. Money Market Accounts  associate of applied science degree program. Under the “The U.S. Education De- If you are a student requir-  Free Online Banking & Bill Pay partment and San Jacinto ing financial aid, follow the  32,000 Surcharge Free ATMs graduates. Up to 39 credits agreement, SJC graduates can  Special Club Accounts may be transferred from an apply for the Community College do not charge stu- proper financial aid proce-  Home Equity Loans www.jscfcu.org approved technology major College Excellence Grant, a dents a fee for educational dures set forth by San Jacinto  24/7 Account Access 281.488.7070 800.940.0708 field of study and up to 21 scholarship valued at up to grants,” said Robert Merino, College. We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws. academic credits may be $2,000 that can be used with San Jacinto College financial For more information on *Annual Percentage Rate, rate subject to change without notice. applied which meet the Lamar the 5 percent tuition discount. aid services director. “You how to obtain financial aid, Please see a Credit Union employee for more information. required academic core In addition, WGU will should not offer your finan- visit the San Jacinto College Clear Lake T League City T Ellington T Friendswood T Galveston sequence. Lamar will work conduct webinars and/or tele- cial information to anyone Web site at www.sanjac.edu Texas Avenue T Mainland T Park Place T Bay Colony T Pearland with transfer candidates to conferences to inform stu- making these claims.” or call 281-998-6150. 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Times for Friday-Saturday, February 27-28, 2009 Times for Friday-Saturday, retirement from public edu- scholarship agreement to its 24th annual banquet. The for justice of the peace and F - Closed Captioning · J - Descriptive Video Service cation. play football for the event was attended by area constable, were invited to -SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes or discount coupon At least 15 burglaries in University of Southwest business leaders, along with participate. Thursday, February 26, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Ken Legler appointed Beverly Hills Bears of the Month Moore hosts literacy night to two committees Rep. Ken Legler was jurisdiction over air, land, appointed by Speaker Joe and water pollution, regula- Strauss to serve on two of the tion of waste disposal, envi- most influential committees ronmental matters regulated in the Texas House, the House by the Texas Commission on Environmental Regulation Environmental Quality, and and the Human Services com- the impact of electricity gen- mittees. eration on air and water qual- “I am very excited about ity. the appointment to both com- The House Human Ser- mittees. With my 10 years vices Committee has juris- experience on the Texas Com- diction over matters pertain- mission on Environmental ing to the welfare and reha- Quality Advisory Board and a bilitation programs, oversight lifelong resident of the largest of the Health and Human industrial area in Texas, I am Services Commission, the confident that I am able to prevention and treatment of bring a wealth of experience mental retardation, and men- to the table. tal retardation facilities. Additionally, as a parent of Additionally, the commit- three children and a proud tee has oversight over various grandparent, I am honored to state agencies such as the be part of the committee that Department of Aging and oversees the needs of the Disability Services, Depart- state’s most vulnerable citi- ment of Family and Protec- zens,” said Legler. tive Services, and the Texas Bingo for Books Family Literacy Night was a huge success for Moore Ele- The House Committee on State Board of Examiners of mentary. Families ate a hot dog dinner, were invited to enter the reading Environmental Regulation has Professional Counselors. “zone,” played bingo and were able to purchase books at the book fair. Prizes were awarded to all bingo winners. All students received an at-grade- Certification meeting Each month, students are selected as Bears of the Gabriela Romero, Ivan Macias, Veronica Barahona, level book, and two grand prize winners won family literacy baskets to Month at Beverly Hills Intermediate. These stu- Tessa Costello, Chanse Morris, Phuc Dinh, (back encourage reading at home. The grand prize winners were second-grade dents are chosen by their team of teachers for being row) Rebecca Guerra, Breshaun Franklin, Gabriel student Rubin Flores (above right) and fourth-grade student Dustin Warden offers career alternatives positive role models, working hard in class, and Mendoza, Cody Bennett, Clarence Williams and (below). Both are pictured with Moore Elementary Principal Jill Lacamu. The University of Houston- for Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Repre- having a good attitude. Bears of the Month for Ruth Delgado. Clear Lake’s alternative certi- sentatives of the UHCL December pictured are, left to right, (front row) Photo submitted fication program may provide School of Education will pro- the perfect path for those who vide preliminary information have received their bachelor’s on obtaining alternative certi- degree and are thinking of fication. making a move into the edu- For more information, call Town Hall meeting set for March at UHCL cation field. the School of Education Cen- Councilmember Mike Sul- comes constituents of District ment, General Services De- will also be present. An informational meeting ter for Professional Devel- livan will host a Town Hall E to come voice their con- partment, Houston Police For more information, on this program is scheduled opment at 281-283-3612. Meeting Wednesday, March cerns, needs and suggestions Department, and Houston contact the councilmember’s 11, at University of Houston for the district at this Town Fire Department will also be office at 832-393-3008, or by Clear Lake at 2700 Bay Area Hall Meeting. available to answer questions. e-mail at districte@cityof UH-Clear Lake students Blvd. The meeting will be “Constituent services is, The councilmember’s staff houston.net. held in the Bayou Building’s and will remain, my No. 1 blog on their experiences Garden Room. Sign in begins priority while serving as at 6 p.m., with the meeting councilmember. It is impor- Quilt guild hosts auction Find out the inside scoop students,” explained Francisco starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. tant to me to maintain open on what it is like to be a J. Perez, e-communications and ending at 8 p.m. communications with my The Bay Area Quilt Guild will host its annual auction University of Houston-Clear recruiter for the university. In the second year of his constituents,” said Sullivan. on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Lake student now through “We hope that their motiva- term, Mike Sullivan under- Representatives from the Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Quilting related items, student blogs. Seven UHCL tions, struggles and paths can stands that constituent input City of Houston’s Public fabrics, quilt blocks, etc. will be offered in both a silent and students – four undergradu- inspire others to seek a better is vital to being a successful Works and Engineering De- a live auction. The public is invited to attend. For more ates and three graduate stu- education here at UH-Clear councilmember. He wel- partment, Solid Waste Depart- information, call 281-339-6827. dents – offer their perspec- Lake.” tives. 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Mike Newkham was named the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Member of the Year. Newkham serves as unit director for the The Rev. Emory Gadd served as master of ceremonies for the South Belt- Blackhawk H-E-B. Shown presenting the award to Newkham is South Belt- Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s 25th anniversary banquet. Gadd is Ellington Leader publisher and chamber board chair Marie Flickinger. shown above with his wife, Susan. Photo by David Flickinger Photo by David Flickinger Past presidents attend dinner

San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Bill Lindemann was named the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year. The award hon- ors individuals who have worked to economically benefit the South Belt com- munity. Through his influence and attendance at dozens of public meetings, Lindemann helped the college pass a $295 million bond issue last May by 71 Board members Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox (left) percent. As a result of the bond passage, a state-of-the art health and science and Sandra Yandell are shown above at the teaching facility will be constructed on Beamer Road. chamber’s anniversary dinner. Photo by David Flickinger Photo by David Flickinger

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SECTION B Thursday, February 26, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED JFD, Brook baseball win Scott Talton – A Pasadena ISD legend Clear Creek softball “MAN CAVE” DESIGNS Scott Talton, the win- The Clear Brook and swood 5-1 entering the ner of 500 career games Dobie varsity baseball bottom of the fi fth inning as Dobie High School’s to ‘Strike Out Cancer’ teams opened the regular at Maguire Field but ral- varsity boys’ basketball season with extra-inning lied for two runs in the (713) 898-7312 coach, has died at the age Sixteen teams will com- advance kidney cancer. victories Feb. 24. fi fth and two more in the of 59. bine in the battle to “Strike A portion of the proceeds The Wolverines defeat- seventh to tie the game. Services for Talton, Out Cancer” at the Clear from the tournament will be ed Cy-Woods 5-1, scoring The Longhorns then who retired from the Pasa- Creek Independent School donated to the families of USA All-American four runs in the top of the scored the winning run dena Independent School District softball tournament both players to assist with eighth inning. in the eighth inning. For Dance & Cheer District after last school Feb. 26-28. medical expenses. Addi- Dobie trailed Friend- more details, see Page 6B. year, are to be held Feb. Each of CCISD’s four tional funds will be donated Nationals 2008/2009 1st Place 26 beginning at 6 p.m. at schools, including Clear to the Ronald McDonald Sagemont Church. Visita- Brook, Clear Creek, Clear House of Houston. Jr. Team Champions Lake and Clear Springs, On Feb. 26-27, games tion precedes the funeral We are having open registration for our DIXIE DELI services from 4 to 6 p.m. will host games during the will be played at noon, 2 364A FM 1959 three days. p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The competitive cheerleading & dance teams. (between I-45 & Hwy 3) Talton’s obituary ap- DAILY SPECIAL – $4.49 pears on Page 2A. The Feb. 26 action is fi nal day of the tournament FFeb.eb. 2266 - Mar.Mar. 1515 281-484-3083 highlighted by the Clear features action at 9 a.m., 11 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK In all, Talton dedicat- 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. ed 34 years of his life to Brook versus Dobie match- a.m. and 1 p.m. 13630 Beamer Rd. Houston, TX 77089 up at 6 p.m. at Clear Brook. There will be a variety PISD. He began his career (Across from San Jacinto College) at Park View Intermediate This year’s event has of food items available for 832-287-0391 or visit our website at at the start of the 1974-75 taken on a special meaning. purchase, and raffl es and a www.usadanceacademy.com Rosie’s Tool Shoppe school year. He moved Organizers have given it the silent auction will also take Strike Out Cancer tag in an place. Levels & Ages: to Southmore Intermedi- Tiny Stars - 6 & under We also offer ballet, ate the following school effort to raise funds to help Clear Brook will enter Mini Stars - 8 & under jazz, hip hop, modern, year and began a four-year in the fi ght against cancer. the tournament at 2-5. The Youth Stars - 11 & under cheer, & tumbling Two local athletes, Clear Lady Wolverines won two Jr. Stars - 14 & under classes from beginner stay. to adult levels. 12344-O Gulf Frwy From there, Talton Brook pitcher Jill McGinnis games and lost three at Senior All-stars - 18 & under joined the staff at Dobie and Dobie outfi elder Gabby the Bryan/College Station Exit Fuqua High School, coaching ju- Romero, will benefi t direct- tournament Feb. 19-21 (see Houston, Texas 77034 nior varsity boys’ basket- ly. Page 6B). The Lady Wol- McGinnis, a senior pitch- verines took on Deer Park 713-378-5582 ball for two seasons before Scott Talton won his 500th career game as Dobie’s taking over as varsity head varsity boys’ basketball coach against South Houston er at Clear Brook, lost her Feb. 24, losing 5-4. 281-684-3823 coach prior to the 1981-82 Feb. 12, 2008, and then retired following the school mother to the disease in late For a look at the full Continued on Page 3B year with a record of 500-391. December. Romero, a soph- tournament schedule, see omore at Dobie, is battling Page 6B. .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net JFD netters’ coach Moreno earns distinguished honor And the award for coach Clear Lake High School tennis legends. 2005 win- In 2006, John Furlow, oree, Jim Mavity, won 13 of the year goes to...Manuel and Dobie, is being honored ner Bob Maples of Corpus who has been the longtime consecutive Region III titles

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Brandon Boyd placed stole the show at the Pasa- followed by sophomore Demarcus Boyd earned third in the 200-meter dash, SOCCER dena Independent School Tieres Franks, who was the Dobie boys’ lone win, clocking in at 22.76. Thursday, Feb. 26 District’s Brown Relays, third at 12.63. taking the long jump at 17 The team of Robinson, Dobie JV (B) girls at Clear Lake, 5:00 but Dobie’s girls were the Monique Anderson com- feet, 8 inches as the Long- Brandon Boyd, Davis and Clear Brook sophomore boys host Brazoswood, 5:30 perfect follow-up act. peted in the 200-meter dash horns were sixth overall. Anthony Phillips combined In an early season show for Dobie, gaining a silver Sammie Davis (42-11) to take fourth place in the Friday, Feb. 27 of possible District 22-5A medal and second place af- and Andrew Robinson 4x100-meter relay in a time Clear Brook varsity boys host Brazoswood, 7:00 showdowns, the Lady Bull- ter posting a time of 26.15. (42-2) went 2-3 in the triple of 43.55 Clear Brook varsity girls at Brazoswood, 7:00 dogs tallied 153 points at Montgomery ran fourth at jump, and Edward Garza Dobie’s 4x200- and Clear Brook JV boys host Brazoswood, 7:00 Auxiliary Stadium, holding 26.75. fi nished the 800-meter run 4x400-meter relay squads Clear Brook JV girls host Brazoswood, 5:00 off second-place Clear Lake The Lady Longhorns tal- in a time of 2:05.67 for third were both sixth. (147). lied big points in the 4x100- Saturday, Feb. 28 Dobie, still not at full and 4x200- relays, winning Dobie varsity girls vs. South Houston, Newcomb, noon strength with key fi eld event both events. Dobie varsity boys vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 2:00 competitors not placing, Anderson, Kiara Harris, Dobie JV boys vs. South Houston, Auxiliary, noon took fourth with 80 points. Franks and Montgomery Lady Horns running well teamed in the 4x100 for the Dobie JV girls host South Houston, Newcomb, 10 a.m. Through two meets, the win in a time of 49.11. Dobie JV (B) girls host Friendswood, Dobie, 10 a.m. Lady Longhorns have al- In the 4x200, Anderson, ready shown they will be Charity Knight, Harris and Tuesday, March 3 a force in the relays and Montgomery teamed for the Dobie varsity boys host Deer Park, Newcomb, 6:00 sprints as the season pro- win in a time of 1:44.86. Clear Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 gresses. Dobie claimed fi fth place Clear Brook varsity boys at Clear Lake, 7:00 And, the team also ex- in the 4x400-meter relay in Dobie varsity girls at Deer Park, Abshire, 6:00 pects relay member and a time of 4:22.62. Clear Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:00 fi eld event standout Shadae “I wasn’t happy with Clear Brook JV boys at Clear Lake, 5:00 Shepherd to soon be at 100 fourth, especially since percent after joining the Alief Taylor only beat us by Thursday, March 5 team after the basketball one point for third,” Dobie Dobie JB (B) girls at Brazosport, 5:00 season ended. coach Tina Knight-Gray Ashley Johnson, taking said. Friday, March 6 part in her fi rst meet after “But considering that we Clear Brook varsity girls at Galveston Ball, 7:00 she fi nished up her basket- did not score any points in ball duties, was spectacular long or triple jumps, discus, Clear Brook varsity boys host Galveston Ball, 7:00 at the Brown Relays. the 400, the distances or Dobie varsity hosts La Porte, Newcomb, 7:00 Johnson, a senior, won hurdles, I guess that’s not Dobie varsity girls at La Porte, 7:00 the shot put title after a too bad. Clear Brook JV girls at Galveston Ball, 5:00 throw of 33 feet, 9 inches. “Shadae (Shepherd) is Clear Brook JV boys host Galveston Ball, 5:00 From there, Dobie did back and will compete in Dobie JV hosts La Porte, Newcomb, 5:00 the rest of its damage on the Dickinson Feb. 27, and Dobie JV girls at La Porte, 5:00 track. that should give our fi eld Dobie senior Brandon Boyd contributed to his team’s Kersten Mullan, Dobie’s third-year varsity girls’ soccer coach, is looking for a In the 100-meter dash, event points a boost. Ashley eventual sixth-place fi nish as he took third place at TENNIS strong start to the second half of 22-5A play as the Lady Longhorns take on Pasa- Chili Montgomery clocked (Johnson) will be ready for 22.76 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Friday, Feb. 27 dena Memorial and the rest of the district beginning after press time Feb. 25. in at 12.34 seconds for sec- the discus.” Photo by Anita Porche´ Garcia Dobie varsity at Corpus Christi tourn., TBA

Saturday, Feb. 28 Beverly Hills 7th cross country second Dobie varsity at Corpus Christi tourn., TBA Horns’ soccer teams move on Cloud, Christian Bertrand, Lions’ other scorers includ- Julks, Jesse Jackson, Mau- A season fi lled with Gallegos and Walter Ano- lar,” Saavedra said. “This Lions’ 7th Jovanni Wade and Ramiro ed Carlos Sanchez (13:38), ricio Rivera, Lozaro Galvan SOFTBALL plenty of optimism at its ruo also scored for us. At group of guys is as unself- Aguilera. Gabriel Garza (13:57), and Anthony Gee also ran Thursday, Feb. 26 inception has so far come the time, we were coming ish as any I’ve ever been Thompson 7s are 7th Ozzy Castillo (14:17) and for the Lions. Dobie varsity at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA to fruition for the boys’ off the loss to Sam Rayburn around. takes 7th The Lions’ seventh-grade Carlos Amaro (14:52). The next district meet is Clear Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA boys’ team placed seventh Wesley Schoppe, Anto- March 4 at South Houston and girls’ varsity soccer but still had a chance to “With that in mind, we Beverly Hills’ seventh- Dobie JV at Humble tourn., TBA teams at Dobie. grab fi rst place. I was proud have gotten contributions as Hunter Hicks led the way nio Beltran, Jason Edokpa, High School. Events start at grade boys’ cross country at 13:17 for 19th place. The Tyler Baumann, Jordan 4:45 p.m. With the exception of the way the players came from all over the fi eld. So team opened the season Friday, Feb. 27 of perhaps a careless out and performed.” far, we’re playing well. on a strong note Feb. 19, San Jacinto College at Temple tourn., TBA loss to Sam Raybun, the And after the win over We had an outstanding taking second place in the Cross country opener Dobie varsity at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA Longhorn boys’ team has Pearland, Dobie did not let offseason, and I really fi rst Pasadena Independent Clear Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA seemingly improved with its momentum slide away felt good about having a School District meet at Sam Dobie JV at Humble tourn., TBA the passing of each game. as the second half of 22-5A chance to make the play- Rayburn High School. BHI girls rule 7s, Lions excel The team, now 6-1-1 action began Feb. 24. offs. Right now, we’re on Thompson’s seventh- Saturday, Feb. 28 and atop District 22-5A Dobie had won the fi rst course. We just have to grade team fi nished seventh Plenty of local athletes performances from Leslie fi nisher was Thu Nguyen, San Jacinto College at Temple tourn., TBA after a 3-2 win over Me- game between the two keep playing our style.” among the 10 teams in the stood out as the Pasadena Hernandez (15:49), Erin who at 15:23 was 23rd. morial Feb. 24, is on a teams 2-0, but as Saavedra JFD girls at 5-2 Dobie varsity at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA district. Independent School District Blackwell (16:08), Riley Andrea Vargas (15:32.4) roll. pointed out, any game in the Speaking of the play- The runners went up hosted its fi rst intermediate Miller (16:30), Mykayla placed 30th for Thompson. Clear Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA Dobie’s 3-2 win over 22-5A division is tough. offs, Dobie’s varsity girls’ Dobie JV at Humble tourn., TBA against a tough two-mile school cross country meet O’Connor (16:46), Amy Thompson’s other top- Memorial comes on the “Our district is always team is likely to be in the course, with San Jacinto Feb. 18 at Sam Rayburn Hallaron (16:52), Claudia fi ve team fi nishers were heels of its terrifi c 5-2 tough to get through,” bracket when the regular Tuesday, March 3 taking top honors with 45 High School. Mata (17:25) and Miryam Lorin Mata (15:49), Aman- victory over Pearland at Saavedra said. season ends. points. The Bears, led by BHI 7th girls cruise Alanis (19:26). da Rodriguez (16:00) and Dobie varsity hosts Clear Lake, PISD complex, 6:30 Newcomb Field Feb. 21. “Every team is capable Just where the Lady Jaylon Johnson’s fabulous The stars of the entire Bears’ 8th girls fourth Sydney Keats (16:08). Clear Brook varsity at Friendswood, 6:00 Now, with six games of getting a win. Memorial Longhorns wind up is an- effort, scored 73 points for afternoon were the seventh- Cassidy Peng was eighth Sara Vela (16:15), Jenny Clear Brook JV at Friendswood, 4:30 remaining in the sched- has been this season a team other issue entirely. second place. grade girls from Beverly overall in a time of 14:19 to Chung (16:53), Angelica Dobie JV hosts Clear Lake, PISD complex, 5:00 ule, the Longhorns have sort of like we were last sea- Undefeated Deer Park The respective teams bid Hills Intermediate. help the Lady Bears’ eighth- Keller (17:24), Carol Ama- their fi rst district title this son. That is, they are losing is on top of the standings, for low-score totals in the The Lady Bears raced grade team take fourth ro (17:30) and Loana Solis Wednesday, March 4 decade in sight. games 1-0 and 2-1 but are and right now Dobie and meet. Each team was re- past the competition, taking place. (17:47) also competed for San Jacinto College at McLennan, Waco, 1:00/3:00 However, as pleased as still right there. Our latest Pearland are at 5-2 and La quired to qualify its top fi ve top honors while fi ve run- A time of 14:50 was Thompson. third-year head coach Jes- win is another example of Porte is also fi ghting for runners, according to time, ners placed in the top nine. good enough for Brittany Lady Lion 7s are sixth Thursday, March 5 se Saavedra is at this time, that.” position. in the point totals. Overall champion Mikae- Montross to capture 16th Led by Destinee Smith’s Clear Brook varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA he knows there are still Memorial actually held Pearland struck the last BHI boys second la Guevara of Beverly Hills overall, and Amber Cadena 13th-place effort at 15:13, a 2-1 lead over Dobie after Dobie varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA six tough games ahead. blow on Dobie, taking a Johnson battled Bondy’s covered the 2-mile course was 21st in a time of 15:10. Thompson’s seventh-grade Unfortunately, there is scoring with 20 minutes to 2-1 win Feb. 20 at Pear- Ray Tafolla the entire way in a time of 14 minutes, one Kate Inchun, the Lady girls were sixth. little time to celebrate. play. But the Longhorns land. Friday, March 6 before Tafolla took the win second, beating out team- Bears’ fourth overall fi nish- Teammate Morgan Clay “We have to keep play- came back to tie the game “They capitalized on in a time of 12 minutes, 6 mate Kelsee Manuel, who er, took 24th at 15:24, and ran with Smith and eventu- Clear Brook varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA ing together as a team, as Gallegos scored with 15 one of our mistakes for Dobie varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA seconds. Johnson was run- took second at 14:03. Jennifer Galvan, 29th over- ally was 14th in a time of which is what has gotten minutes to go. the tying goal and scored ner-up at 12:07. A time of 14:47 placed all at 15:32, closed out the 15:14. Thompson’s top-fi ve us to this point,” Saavedra With three minutes on on a free kick, which The Bears’ D.J. Jones Brianna Guevara fourth, top fi ve for Beverly Hills. team qualifi ers also includ- Saturday, March 7 said. the clock, the Longhorns sealed the deal in their also ran well, taking sixth and the Lady Bears’ Ashley Others running well for ed Lynsi Crawford (23rd at Clear Brook varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA “The Pearland win was punched home the game- favor,” said Dobie head in a time of 12:33. In 16th Gallant was fi fth at 14:55. the Lady Bears included 15:31.15), Lauren Brown Dobie varsity at HSSL tourn., TBA huge for us. We came out winner as Irving Garza as- coach Kersten Mullan. place, Juan Tolentino post- Amber Nguyen rounded Emily Espinoza (16:21.7), (32nd at 15:50) and Aimee in the second half and sisted on a header by Tzint- “We have now made ed a time of 13:08 for the out the Lady Bears’ top fi ve Kim Luu (16:28.9), Cassie Mar (37th at 16:05.23). TRACK AND FIELD scored four goals in dom- zun. things tougher than they Bears. fi nishers and gave the team a Gilman (16:30), Rebecca Other Lady Lions who Thursday, Feb. 26 inating fashion. Gilberto “We have scored key need to be in this second Beverly Hills’ other meet low score of 21 points Guerra (16:59), Modesta ran well included Christina Dobie JV at Baytown Sterling meet, TBA Tzintzun, who up to that goals when we have need- half of district play. We qualifying times came from as she was ninth at 15:08. Ugo (17:01), Celeste Cord- Oliviera (16:05.56), Vic- point had a tough time ed them most of the way, have to come out against Josh Sutton, who was 21st Several others ran well ero (17:18), Krystal Brewer toria Maldonado (16:33), Friday, Feb. 27 fi nding the net, came up but I also have to say our Memorial and make a at 13:18, and Vinny Ru- for the Lady Bears, includ- (17:54) and Oluchi Aaron Lisa Brooks (16:51), Sha- defense has been spectacu- Dobie varsity girls at Gator Relays, Dickinson, 3:30 big with three goals. Leo statement to start it off.” dolfo, who placed 28th at ing Tessa Costello, who (18:16). lyn Scott (17:10), Kayla 13:28. placed 12th in a time of Thompson 8s are fourth Szydlo (17:49), Maria BASEBALL Others running well for 15:12. Maria Alarcon also The Lady Lions’ eighth- Flores (17:53), Sydney Thursday, Feb. 26 the Bears included Jacoby made her way into the top grade team took fourth Gutierrez (18:38.4), Mayve Brook, Dobie hoops ousted Lewis, Hector Carrillo, 20 as she completed the overall with a great effort as Rodriguez (20:01), Aydalis Dobie varsity at Angleton tourn., TBA After a long run through The Longhorns were 9-5 Park and La Porte, were vic- Clear Brook varsity at La Porte tourn., TBA Levi Marshall, Victor Cas- race at 15:28. a group. Sanchez (21:00) and Jaclyn their respective district var- in district play. Two other torious in bidistrict round tillo, Jesse Cedeno, Reginal Beverly Hills got solid The team’s top overall Bernal (21:05). Dobie JV at Clear Creek tourn., TBA sity basketball ranks, the 22-5A representatives, Deer action. Clear Brook and Dobie Friday, Feb. 27 teams found the playoffs Dobie varsity at Angleton tourn., TBA too tough to handle. District 24-5A Standings 6-under Stingers win DP softball crown Clear Brook varsity at La Porte tourn., TBA Both teams were elimi- Dobie JV at Clear Creek tourn., TBA nated during the bidistrict Varsity Boys’ Basketball round of competition Feb. Saturday, Feb. 28 24. The Wolverines, who (Final results) Dobie varsity at Angleton tourn., TBA defeated Clear Lake in its Teams W L Clear Brook varsity at La Porte tourn., TBA regular season fi nale and ultimately claimed third (See Page 6B) Galveston Ball 12 2 place in District 24-5A, Dobie JV at Clear Creek tourn., TBA was downed by Fort Bend Clear Springs 10 4 Bush. Clear Brook 10 4 Monday, March 2 Bush, the second-place Dobie varsity hosts Dickinson, Dobie, 4:00 team from District 23-5A, Clear Lake 9 5 pounded the Wolverines Dickinson 6 8 Tuesday. March 3 88-62 in the nightcap of Clear Brook varsity at Deer Park, 7:00 a playoff doubleheader at Brazoswood 6 8 Clear Brook JV hosts Deer Park, 7:00 Pearland High School. In the fi rst game of that Alvin 2 12 Thursday, March 5 doubleheader, Clear Lake Clear Creek 1 13 Clear Brook varsity at Clear Creek tourn., TBA was taken out by 23-5A Dobie varsity at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA champion Fort Bend Mar- Clear Brook JV at Spring Branch tourn., TBA shall. District 22-5A Standings Clear Brook sophomores at Fort Bend tourn., TBA Dobie, which lost its reg- ular season fi nale at Pear- land 64-47 Feb. 20 to wind Varsity Boys’ Basketball Friday, March 6 up fourth in District 22-5A, Clear Brook varsity at Clear Creek tourn., TBA advanced to face District (Final results) Dobie varsity at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA 21-5A co-champion Port Teams W L Clear Brook JV at Spring Branch tourn., TBA Arthur Memorial. Clear Brook sophomores at Fort Bend tourn., TBA The Titans, leading most La Porte 12 2 of the way at the game at Saturday, March 7 Lee College in Baytown, Pearland 11 3 Clear Brook varsity at Clear Creek tourn., TBA went on to win 64-56. Deer Park 11 3 Dobie varsity at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA The Port Arthur win Clear Brook JV at Spring Branch tourn., TBA avenged a loss to Dobie Dobie 10 4 Clear Brook sophomores at Fort Bend tourn., TBA two seasons ago in the same South Houston 5 9 After taking fi rst place with an undefeated record Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) round. That season, Do- at the Deer Park tournament, the 6-Under South Alaina Cortez, Aliyah Barajas, Lexie Manriquez, CROSS COUNTRY bie beat PA Memorial and Sam Rayburn 4 10 Belt Stingers softball team is off to a fast start this (middle row) Sophis Colmenares, Mckenzie Ermis, Wednesday, March 4 played Clear Lake in the Memorial 2 12 season. The Stingers, representing the South Belt Camryn Wincher, Samantha Ortiz, Sydney Franco, Thompson boys/girls at PISD meet, S. Houston, 4:45 area round before losing. Girls’ Softball Association, beat a solid team from (back row) coaches David Cortez, Les Wincher and Dobie’s playoff appear- Beverly Hills boys/girls at PISD meet, S. Houston, 4:45 Pasadena 1 13 the Corpus Christi area to win the Deer Park title. Cheryl Franco. ance was its third straight. Thursday, February 26, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 JFD netters’ coach Moreno lauded Continued from Page 1B the volunteer vice president – Ron Westbrooks. and tragedy. in the Southeast Houston of Region III within the “I played for two fan- While at O’Connell, and Galveston areas but at Texas Tennis Coaches As- tastic coaches, and I have Moreno and his peers en- the regional and state levels sociation. always tried to model my dured the deaths of students as well. The journey begins teaching a little bit like Peter Sunseri and Chad Stratford High School Moreno has worked in theirs. Nelson. tennis coach Rory Frazee the journalism fi eld for A coach is born During Moreno’s fi rst notifi ed Moreno of the hon- many years, and he still A dream came true for year as head coach at Do- or last fall. writes a weekly column for Moreno as he returned to bie, student and player Frazee and other SBISD the metro paper in Galves- his high school alma mater, Jonathan Barica was shot at offi cials will be in atten- ton. Galveston O’Connell, to be- his home on April 11, 2000. dance March 6 as Moreno is However, Moreno’s gin his coaching career. Barica spent about a month honored during the pre-tour- love is tennis. A student at His teams were very suc- in a coma before dying. His nament coaches’ meeting. O’Connell High School, cessful in the Texas Asso- case remains unsolved. Dobie is one of the dozens Moreno joined the tennis ciation of Private and Paro- “You learn a lot about of teams slated to compete team under the direction of chial Schools. life and death in any career at the two-day event. Vince Stiglich Jr. After 13 years there, I know, but we have had our Spring Branch ISD Moreno credits Stiglich Moreno accepted an invita- share in this game,” Moreno boasts of having one of the for helping him become not tion to join the staff at Clear said. “It’s unfortunate, but state’s oldest continually only a solid player then but Lake High School, then and when you remember the running spring tournaments someone who has moved on now a Class 5A power. honors and accolades, you in state history, with the to teach others. Moreno was a Clear Lake also remember some of the event’s inception coming in “Coach Stiglich pulled Falcon for two seasons and sad times.” the 1960s. me aside as a freshman then became Dobie’s head As for the coach of the Along the way, the event and told me he thought I coach prior to the 1999- year award, Moreno will was named after longtime really had a good future in 2000 school year. graciously accept. But he Memorial coach Jo Light- the sport,” Moreno said of It hasn’t always been also has so many other peo- sey. Stiglich, who passed away a easy. Dobie simply does ple to thank. The coach of the year couple of years ago. not possess the Champion- “Our principal, Steve Ja- award is named after long- “Stig was the kind of ship and Superchampion- mail, has been completely time Houston Memorial person you didn’t want to ship level players that many supportive of our program coach Denene Bammel. disappoint. I grew up with- of the high-achieving Class and has done everything Following his 500th career victory, coming Feb. 12, 2008, at home due, Charles Washington, Matt Bounds, Shaun Stanton and Stephen “The award is annually out a father in my home, 5A programs do. asked of him to help us be against South Houston, then Dobie varsity boys’ basketball head Cross. The Longhorns lost their regular-season fi nale and then fell in given to a coach who has and he really became like a Still, the Longhorns have successful,” Moreno said. coach Scott Talton (center with plaque) celebrated with his assistant the fi rst round of the playoffs as Talton’s career record stood at 500 demonstrated a long-term father to me. I didn’t want thrived under Moreno’s di- “Howard Ranft has been coaches and other Longhorn staff members. Those with Talton for wins, 391 losses. Washington, Stanton and both Cross brothers were commitment to the sport of to let him down. I wanted rection. In the fall of 2006, my volunteer assistant and the special moment included, left to right, Kevin Cross, Keith Pur- Dobie students who played on Talton’s varsity teams over the years. tennis in general, and spe- his words to become true.” the Longhorns won their substitute instructor for cifi cally high school tennis,” Knowing his mother like- fi rst team tennis district title many years. Frazee said in an e-mail to ly would not be able to pay in Moreno’s career at the “Howard and his wife, Longhorns’ legend Talton left his mark at Dobie the Leader. his way through college, school. Linda, have traveled with “The award has been Moreno focused on using Dobie has advanced to us to tournaments and just Continued from Page 1B to the Region III fi nal four, those teams. He is currently given in the past to a coach tennis as his avenue. He fre- the Region III tournament been so supportive. season. In 27 seasons, Tal- then played at the Univer- a freshman at Texas A&M Scott Talton’s career who is recognized by his or quently went to Stiglich for in four of the past fi ve fall “And the players. With- ton posted exactly 500 ca- sity of Houston’s Hofheinz University. her peers as having the best guidance, and it paid off. seasons. out them, we have nothing. reer wins. Pavilion. Last spring, when he traits of a good coach: en- After graduation, More- This past fall, the Long- So many kids have given Four times, the Long- Dobie experienced some had essentially made up his 27 varsity seasons at Dobie couraging participation, a no accepted a scholarship horns downed Baytown everything they have for the horns won the district title. lean times, particularly at mind he was to retire, Tal- dedication to growing the offer to play tennis at Lamar Sterling 10-9 to win a re- burnt orange. I thank them Six times, they won a fi rst- the start of this decade. But ton would be seen standing Overall record 500-391 student athletes as a whole University in Beaumont. gional matchup for the fi rst for that.” round playoff game. Four Dobie advanced to the play- along the fi rst base line at and service to others.” Moreno enjoyed a fi ne time in two decades. The players can be thank- times, Dobie teams were offs in back-to-back seasons Longhorn Baseball Field, 4 district titles, 6 bidistrict titles, 4 Frazee noted that Moreno playing career at Lamar, Tragedy and triumph ful as well. They’ve had the crowned area champions. to end his career. watching Scotty play sec- area titles, 2 Region III tournament has tirelessly devoted hours and again played for a coach In the game of tennis, privilege of playing for a Twice during his career, Talton’s youngest son, ond base for the Dobie var- of his time while serving as who made his mark on him Moreno has seen triumph dedicated man and coach. Talton led the Longhorns Scotty, played on both of sity team. appearances As knowledgeable as Talton was about basket- 15 playoff appearances Pasadena ISD Quick Start tennis in works ball, he knew the game of From Kevin Cross baseball as well as many The Pasadena Indepen- should contact their physi- The Quick Start program For more information, paid coaches. dent School District will cal education teacher at coordinators are Melillo call Pena at 832-788-4040 Dobie boys’ basketball coach Remarkably, Talton From Kirk Lewis host its sixth annual ten- their respective school for Middle School instructors or Ralls at 713-740-5260, could recite play-by-play nis program for all third- registration forms. Joey Pena and Troy Ralls. Ext. 72172. Editor’s Note: Cross, who succeeded Scott Talton as sequences from games that Pasadena ISD superintendent through sixth-grade stu- The cost is $30, which the Longhorns’ varsity boys’ basketball head coach occurred many years ago. dents in the PISD system. includes a tennis racket, last summer, is one of four current staff members If only such and such had “Scott touched so many lives during his career at Dobie The Quick Start tennis program T-shirt, water bot- who played at Dobie under Talton’s direction. not been called for a foul on and throughout his life. We may never truly know just program, formerly known as tle and four instructional Sports news, notes “Scott always wanted the best out of his players, on and that play in the third quarter how far his reach was, because he had such a positive the Scoop It Up program, is lessons. when Dobie trailed by seven off the court. He required these young men to buy into a infl uence on thousands of young men and women who an exciting play format for The Quick Start kick- Rising Stars track sign up points in 1988, Talton be- young students interested in off and packet pick up will team concept where no one individual was greater than lieved his team could have he taught and coached over the years. He was a tremen- learning more about tennis. be held Saturday, April 4, The Rising Stars youth track and fi eld organization the team. You can see his infl uence in the coaches who won. His mind was sharp. dously caring person, and he helped so many become The program is designed from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Phil- is accepting registration now through March 7. Head have worked with him and against him. Scott infl uenced At the time of his retire- better students, better athletes and just better people to bring kids into the game lips Field House, located at coach Ivory Kimble and other team offi cials will host so many of his ex-players that he has four coaches on ment, Talton trailed only along the way. There’s no doubt so many of us are better by utilizing specialized 22906 Dabney. registration Feb. 28 and March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon boys’ track and fi eld coach our staff that played for him. Also, Charles Ament (head for having known Scott Talton. He loved all of his stu- equipment, shorter court Lesson dates will be at the Dobie High School track. For more information, David Chollett in years of dimensions and modifi ed April 5, April 19, April 26 call Kimble at 832-561-1248 or Fran Herndon at 281- coach Langham Creek), Richard Flores (varsity assis- coaching service at Dobie. dents and loved working with them in an effort to help scoring, all tailored to age and May 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. 335-1878. tant at Cypress Creek) and Corey Cephus (varsity as- Perhaps Talton’s body them reach their goals. So much of that was evident in and size. Lessons will be conduct- sistant baseball coach at Langham Creek) have pursued tired Feb. 19, 2009, but his simply watching him teach and coach over the years. It is the fast, fun way to ed at Dobie High School, JFD baseball boosters to meet the career of coaching because of the infl uence of Scott. memory will live on in the He was a terrifi c individual and a valued member of our get kids into tennis – and South Houston High School, Pasadena ISD ranks forev- You can see the love for him in his ex-players, including team in the Pasadena Independent School District.” keep them playing. Memorial High School, The Dobie High School baseball booster club will er. Registration is currently Pasadena High School, host a meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the ath- many who have kept in touch with him throughout their ongoing at all elementary Rayburn High School and letic media room in the fi eld house. All Dobie baseball lives. He was always concerned of what his players and middle schools in Pasa- Beverly Hills Intermediate parents are welcome to attend. For more information, were going to do after high school. Were they keeping dena ISD. in an effort to accomodate call Julie Kutra at 281-236-7719 or direct e-mail to All interested players students across the district. [email protected]. up with their grades to graduate high school? He would C&D Burger Shoppe check to see if they have taken their SATs or would be Our Burgers are the Original Southbelt Dolphins early sign up writing letters of recommendation for colleges. These are things Scott did for his players that are not written Free soccer clinic The Southbelt Dolphins on the Bay Area Football “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. League will host early registration for returning players about. How about making kids accountable for their ac- March 7, at El Franco Lee Park, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A tions? I remember we had some JV kids not stand for the th at San Jac South $50 deposit is required at this time for returning players National Anthem before a game, so he made them say Celebrating Our 27 Year The San Jacinto College lege South soccer fi elds, to hold their roster spots. New player inquiry and infor- the Pledge of Allegiance on the loud speaker for a week men’s soccer team is part- located at 13735 Beamer mation will be available March 7 at Blackhawk Park during our homeroom period at the old Dobie. Another Over 3 Million Sold nering with Fiesta to host Road in Houston. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. example: He had a player walk out of a game during Fútbol Fiesta, a free soccer Following the clinic, halftime. The player came up to him the next day at a car clinic, Sunday, March 1. participants will have the Dolphins set BBQ fund-raiser Participants in the clinic chance to stay and watch wash and asked if he was still on the team. Scott said “I Winner of The Southbelt Dolphins on the Bay Area Football are asked to bring a canned the San Jacinto College thought you quit?” In the end, Scott made him apologize Marvin Zindler food item to be donated to men’s soccer team take on League will host a fund-raiser barbecue March 14 in to the whole school on the loud speaker for his actions. 281-481-8606 the parking lot of Liberty Tax Service on Fuqua (next a local food pantry. To reg- Ligas Unidas. There are many more examples, but it takes me a long Blue Ribbon Award ister, please call 281-922- For more information to Cici’s Pizza) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecue sand- 3475. about San Jacinto College wich/chips plates will be sold for $5 each. Drinks will time to type. He was a teacher, a leader and a mentor to 10606 Fuqua The free clinic will take men’s soccer, visit the col- be sold for an additional charge. Funds raised during thousands of students throughout his 30-plus years of place March 1, from 2 to 4 lege Web site at www.san the sale will be used to cover various equipment costs, service to Dobie High School and Pasadena ISD.” We Accept p.m. at the San Jacinto Col- jacsports.com. etc. during the 2009 season. HELP WANTED CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 2 p.m. Experienced Medical Assistant Experienced Medical Biller/ 7 a.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. needed at AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas needed at Collector Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Memorial Southeast Professional Building. Memorial Southeast Professional Building. or just drop in. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Noon 8 p.m. F/T WITH BENEFITS F/T WITH BENEFITS Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from Fax resume to 281-464-8432 Fax resume to 281-481-4649 6:30 p.m. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. Luke’s Catholic Church – Free tutoring for all ages is available Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. in the Education Building at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road. For information, call MONDAY, MARCH 2 Bella Vita a 55+ Community is Seeking a Part-time 281-484-1397 or e-mail [email protected]. 7 a.m. Billing/Insurance Specialist 7 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the last Thursday of each month in the from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, FRONT DESK Community Room at Pasadena Town Square Mall. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Insurance specialist to handle billing and 8:30 p.m. tion, or just drop in. RECEPTIONIST Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 9 a.m. collections for orthopedic practice. Must be Qualifi cations include: MS Offi ce, p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, dependable and quick learner. Located near Customer Service Skills, Phone Etiquette FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for and an Interest in working on community 7 a.m. a complete list of services offered. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United 10 a.m. Experienced preferred. events. Must be available to work Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, Free Walking Classes – for plus size women are held Mondays nights and weekends. or just drop in. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Sagemont Community Center, Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 11507 Hughes Road. Let’s move together. Registration required. E-mail resumes to: [email protected] Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. Fax resumes to: 281-464-3630 The class is held at the activity building, located at 416 Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or Noon older, are invited. Previous experience not required. For more information, call 281-482-8441. Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Please email resumes with salary requirements to: Noon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont [email protected] Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more 6 p.m. information, call 281-286-1431. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua HELP WANTED 4 p.m. from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are NURSERY/PRESCHOOL WORKERS The Men’s Club of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Community – The public is invited to a fish fry invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. Need help around the offi ce? on Friday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Cabrini Center, 10727 Hartsook. Meals are $8 each, eat 6:30 p.m. needed for Sunday mornings & Sunday nights. in or take home. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air Place an ad in the Leader’s Help Wanted (approx. 4-8 hrs./week @ $8.00/hr). 6 p.m. Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Must be conscientious and love ministering to babies & preschoolers! Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of each month at University Baptist Church, information. 16106 Middlebrook Drive in Clear Lake. For more information, call Neil Miserendino at 281-286-8243, 7 p.m. section and you will be sure to fi nd all EASTHAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH Jeanine Lawrence at 281-334-6100 or visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every (across from Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. 6 p.m. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or the help you need. 13100 Beamer Rd. If interested, call 281-922-5520 OR Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty e-mail Ron Burton at [email protected] Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or George Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Call the Leader today!281-481-5656 Wieland at 281-286-5682, or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 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Finance Or New Loan. value! 7 a.m. car garage, first/last month Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Updates Galore, Looks Like New! #WILL $123,500. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. required, open backyard, $980/ from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, mo. Call 832-256-5395 leave 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- msg. 3-5 Thinking Of Selling??… Call for our FREE tion, or just drop in. REC. VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF YOUR PROPERTY’S VALUE! 11:30 a.m. JAYCO POP-UP, new canvas, Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired $1,500, neg. 713-594-4370. 2-26 Green Tee Beauty Federal Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday of each SERVICE month in the Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Parkway. AUTOMOTIVE PATENTED ANTI-AGING & ener- 2315 www.soutbeltleader.com A meal will be available for $6. For more information, call Bob gy complex. Immune system WE BUY JUNK CARS, TOP $$$. Mitchell at 281-333-2881. booster. Guaranteed weight loss Champion Drive Running or not/ 1994 or newer. Noon program. Patent-pending energy 832-888-8358. 3-5 Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on mix without caffeine. Tim 310-303- Immaculate & Gorgeous Home. 3/2.5/2. FIX IT OR PARTS. 1992 Ranger Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont 9656. TF 2L. Engine trouble, all else inside Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. PRESSURE WASHING/ Oversized Concrete Drive, W/ Porte-Cochere. recently new. Straight & clean. For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. Landscaping Service. Sidewalks, Beautiful Pool W/ Waterfall & Spa. Covered Aluminum rims. 2 New tires & 2 vg. 1 p.m. driveways, fences, brick, & build- 713-703-6496. 2-26 Patio Has Ceiling Fans, & Full landscaping. Faux Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Luby’s ings. Call for senior citizen dis- Feb. 26, 27, & 28 Cafeteria on Fuqua. Former and current employees of J. Frank count. Coast to Coast Contractors. Painting W/ Crown Molding. Open Floor Plan. Dobie High School are welcome for lunch and conversation. 281-922-1992. TF Lots Of Closet Space. Both Formals-Owner Has STORAGE Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- Formal Dining Room As Gameroom. Pasadena 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. BOATS, RV’s, CARS mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Schools. Reduced to $279,600. Must See To Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For informa- • Concrete floors tion, call 713-472-0565. Appreciate. Call Or Email Tami, 713-248-3988 Or INSIDE THE GARDENS • Electricity • Water 1:30 p.m. [email protected] . $ Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech EAMER UGHES 25’ stall - 65 therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and B @ H $ 30’ stall - 80 Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Advertise in the •Lots of furniture 713-943-7172 5 p.m. 11502 Dumas Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water therapy from 5 to Leader! (Offi ce & House) 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 BUS SERVICE E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a MS. DEBORAH’S CHILDREN’S complete list of services offered. • Small Appliances Bus Service. Pasadena-Clear 6:30 p.m. Brook Schools. Before/after TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Meets at Sagemont school, sports practice, Guidance Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes. For information, call Erma SERVICE • Knickknacks Center, Detention Hall. 281-922- Coskey at 713-946-6049. 7061. 4-30 7 p.m. FOUND CAT NEEDS COMPUTER St. Luke’s Catholic Church – Free tutoring for all ages is available • Dishes Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Education Building at St. Luke the Marvin’s Fence Building Southbelt-Data-Systems - Hard GOOD HOME! Drive Data Recovery - Linux Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road. For information, call 281-484- & Repair Service • Exercise Equipment Installation. 10909 Sabo, Suite 1397 or e-mail [email protected]. Young female, grey & white. Showed 713-870-3902 Free Estimates 120, 281-922-4160. E-mail: sds@ 8 p.m. walkerlaw.com. TF Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are up at our door on 2/19 (Kirkmont South Belt Businessman & Resident AND MUCH MORE! YOUR FRIENDLY Neighborhood held Tuesdays and Sundays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-year member of Sagemont Church Computer Guy - New hard drive, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Area). VERY SWEET! Loves people, Hardware upgrades, Increase Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. likes to be carried, likes children & NO ENTRANCE FEE memory, Wireless setup, & Home WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 networking. Complete computer 7 a.m. likes being indoors. She does not look scan for viruses, spyware & AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. adware. $35. 713-987-9189. 3-5 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, full grown yet. Our family is allergic so J&M SERVICE CO. GARAGE SALE 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- we would like to find her a good home. A Complete Service Company 10619 SAGEWIND DR.: Sat., Feb. tion, or just drop in. 28, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Clothes, tools, 10 a.m. Please call 832-526-1116. Since 1983 misc. 2-26 Free Walking Classes – for plus size women are held Mondays LAWN & and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Sagemont Community Center, Specializing in Bath & Kitchen Remodels 10218 KIRKVALE DR.: Sat., Feb 28, 8 a.m. Baby furniture, clothes, 11507 Hughes Road. Let’s move together. Registration required. ★ ★ small appliances, knick-knacks, For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. CERAMIC TILE TUB & SHOWER GARDEN housewares, truck tires. 2-26 11:30 a.m. ★ WOOD FLOORS CONVERSIONS 11203 SAGEWILLOW LN.: Sat., Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and ★ GRANITE ★ MEET ADA STANDARDS Feb 28. TV’s (2), refrigerator, dish- third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Golden ★ ★ washer, a/c equipment, 2 ton con- Corral at Fuqua and I-45. E-mail [email protected] CULTURED MARBLE SAFETY GRIP BARS Hamilton densor, furnace & coils, & misc. for more information. ★ PLUMBING ★ COMPLETE REMODELS TREE 2-26 Noon SERVICE Tree Service HEALTH Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Custom Tree Pruning, Take- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont TREE TRIMMING, TOPPING & HAULING HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED on 281-481-1022 Down & Removal, Hauling, the job or in an automobile acci- Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. • Full Service • Stump Grinding Clean Gutters, Lots Mowed dent? 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I have been relieving back Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the first week Printing help you out. 281-922-4787 and neck pain for South Belt fami- of each month in the third floor classrooms 3 and 4 of Bayshore BAR-B-QUE WOOD & CAMP lies for over 25 years. I want to be Termite & Pest Control Morgan’s Janitor Service ★★★★★★ your chiropractor. TF Medical Center, 4000 Spencer, Pasadena. For more information, FIRE WOOD FOR SALE call 713-944-4782 or 713-266-6400. • Roaches • Rats • Mice • Spiders We can design & print as few as 250 or as many as HELP WANTED 6:30 p.m. DO YOU LOVE CANDLES? Could Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic • Ants • Fleas • Termites • Silverfish you use an extra $800-$1,000 a violence support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday 1000 or more! month? Candle consultants need- at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for informa- ed!! No investment! Start making tion. Participants may join at any time as this is an open group. DON’S MOWING money right away! Call Roxy 281- 992-9278. 7 p.m. www.partylite.biz/roxysizemore Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential Any season in Houston & LANDSCAPE 3-19 domestic violence support group for women meets every week. For DRIVERS: Experienced asphalt information, call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint. is bug season. Residential, Commercial tank truck haulers. Excellent pay, com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Residential • Commercial benefits, free health ins. CDL-A Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is Landscape Your New Home or w/X End & 1 yr. TT exp. (Call M-F, 281-286-2525. Complete Building Maintenance 8-5) 800-256-6360. 2-26 THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Give Your Home a New Look LOST & FOUND 7 a.m. TERMITE SPECIALIST Floor Stripping & Waxing FOUND!! Tan male puppy with a AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Pressure Washing • Fertilize Lawn black muzzle. Found on Thurs. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, One Time Jobs or Contracts 2/19 on Sagemill Dr. 281-744- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- ANY SEASON Trim Trees • Complete Lawn Service 5890 or 281-481-3739. 2-26 tion, or just drop in. PEST & TERMITE CONTROL Insured and Bonded DEPENDABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - FREE ESTIMATES FOUND: Digital camera at the Noon intersection of Sagegreen & Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the 281/481-1850 or 281/485-4341 Sagevalley. Call to identify. 281- (281) 484-6740 First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Member South Belt-Ellington Chamber Call Don 281-484-5516 704-4567. 2-26 Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. 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For the fifth consecutive ley relay in 1:45.95. It marked freestyle relay team of Shaffer, It was a true team victory; all High School in 1949 and year, the Lutheran South the fifth straight year that an Freise, Bryan and Turner took seven boys gave their best expanded to include elemen- Academy boys won the LSA team has won the event fifth place. efforts and contributed to the tary grades in 1998. TAPPS Division II Swimming in the state meet. Coach Cerise Skinner was championship.” LSA students compete in Championship, held on Feb. 6 The Petersens, Kane and thrilled by winning out in the Lutheran South Academy interscholastic athletics as a and 7 at the Josh Davis freshman Cason Reeder com- three-way battle. “We lost offers education for students member of the Texas Asso- Natatorium in San Antonio. bined to finish fourth in the five senior boys last year, so in kindergarten through 12th ciation of Private and The Pioneers scored 89 200-yard freestyle relay, and we knew this would be tough. grade. It began as Lutheran Parochial Schools (TAPPS). points. Fort Worth Christian Naumann, Kane, Reeder and School was second with 86 sophomore James Downie points, and Awty International finished fifth in the 400-yard School of Houston was third freestyle relay. Naumann with 82. brought LSA from last place Junior Karch Petersen led with his anchor leg of 50.02 the way with victories in the seconds, enabling LSA to 200-yard and 500-yard free- score the points that clinched styles. He set personal bests the championship. in both events, with times of The Lutheran South girls 1:49.88 and a school record finished sixth with 33 points. of 4:52.16, respectively. Individually, senior Jori Karch’s twin brother, Kyle, Turner finished third in the also had two personal bests. 100-yard backstroke and sev- He won the 100-yard back- enth in the 200-yard freestyle. stroke (:54.75) and finished Sophomore Kathleen Bryan second in the 200-yard indi- finished fourth in the 100- vidual medley (2:04.16). yard breaststroke. Sophomore Alex Naumann All three of LSA’s relays won the 50-yard freestyle scored. Turner, Bryan, junior (:22.83), and finished second Kayla Shaffer and sophomore in the 100-yard freestyle Kierstahn Crotts finished (:49.91). sixth in the 200-yard medley Sophomore Matthew Roth relay. contributed a sixth-place fin- The 200-yard freestyle ish in the 500-yard freestyle. relay of sophomore Jill Freise, The Petersens and Nau- Bryan, Crotts and junior Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Karch Petersen, Alex Naumann, Kyle mann, along with junior Sam Jackie DeBernardo also fin- Petersen, (back row) Matthew Roth, James Downie, Cason Reeder and Sam Kane, won the 200-yard med- ished sixth. The 400-yard Kane. Extra-inning victories open JFD, CB baseball seasons the seventh inning and the Clear Brook, which won Urick came through with Schools’ softball teams fall game winner in the bottom two of fi ve games at the key hits. B-wood over Dobie Should the Clear Brook with a key win. of the eighth inning. Bryan/College Station tour- 10-hit attack lifts Brook and Dobie varsity baseball At Maguire Field in nament Feb. 19-21. The Brazoswood Bucs teams be able to build on Pasadena, Dobie pulled off The Wolverines banged At Bryan, Brook opened beat Dobie 4-1 in varsity their opening-night success- some late-inning heroics to out 10 hits and got solid with an 8-3 win over Cor- girls’ softball Feb. 24. Ni- es, the 2009 season may be stun Friendswood 6-5. pitching and defense to beat pus Christi Moody and cole Andrade doubled for special for both. The Mustangs led 5-1 Cy-Woods. then beat host Bryan 2-1 as the Lady Longhorns, and Clear Brook scored four entering the bottom of the Starting pitcher Ryan Molly Fichtner and Rachael Alyssa Zarate took the loss. runs in the top of the eighth sixth inning, but Dobie came Vruggink threw fi ve in- inning at Cypress Woods, back with two runs in the nings, allowing one run on taking a 5-1 win Feb. 24 bottom of the sixth inning, four hits while striking out Brook varsity softball to begin the regular season two more in the bottom of fi ve. Eventual winning pitcher at Strike Out Cancer event Colton Cromer faced six batters over the next two in- Feb. 26: Brook vs. Morton Ranch, noon, at nings, retiring all six to earn Brook the win. Vruggink also did plenty Brook vs. Dobie, 6 p.m., at Brook of damage at the plate, col- lecting three hits, including The San Jacinto College South softball team will get time is coming soon. The installation of lights at the the winner in the eighth in- its chance to play under the lights this season after South campus soccer (top photo) and softball fi elds Feb. 27: Brook vs. Reagan, noon, at Brook ning. contractors installed the light poles and lights be- is part of the college district’s $1.7 million sports fa- Alex Kuhn had two hits, Brook vs. Texas City, 4 p.m., at Brook ginning Feb. 20 once permits were secured. At press cilities improvement project. Improvements are also driving in two runs, and time, the lights were not fully operational, but the being made at San Jacinto College North. D.J. Julks added two hits. Keaton Miller earned the Feb. 28: Brook vs. Baytown Lee, 9 a.m., at save, shutting down Cy- Coyote softball stays on steady course Woods in the bottom of the Brook eighth inning. Brook vs. Santa Fe, 1 p.m., at Brook So far, so good as the San against her team. “I never that regular play.” Feb. 26-27 and two more JFD rallies three times Jacinto College South soft- want to take anything away Over the past nine games, doubleheaders sprinkled in, Committing fi ve errors Best overall record wins title ball team nears Region 14 from any other team, but in two sophomores and two Saenz knows the time has in the game, Dobie’s de- play. the two losses against How- freshmen have stepped up come for the team to come fense seemingly gave away Teams included: Atascocita, Baytown Lee, Coming off three wins in ard, we have shown some their production in a big together as a group and for the game as Friendswood Clear Brook, Clear Creek, Clear Lake, Clear fi ve games at the Midland of the inconsistency that we way. everyone to produce well in led 5-1 heading into the late Springs, Dobie, La Porte, Magnolia West, Mor- tournament Feb. 19-21, San need to fi x.” Sophomore transfer the fi eld and at the plate. stages. Jacinto is 11-5 overall this With about nine games to Courtney Pettit, who played Freshman pitchers Krys- But Daniel Lopez pulled ton Ranch, New Caney, North Shore, Reagan, season. go and just that many days at Deer Park High School, ta Martin and Jessica Davis the Longhorns to within 5-3 Santa Fe, South Houston, Texas City That record is good before the March 7 confer- has been on an offensive have combined to go just with a two-run homer in the enough to keep Coyotes’ ence-opening doubleheader tear of late. 2-4 at this point. Granted, bottom of the fi fth inning. head coach Kelly Saenz against Lamar State, the Pettit, who originally both pitchers have had some In the bottom of the sev- happy about the team’s ear- Coyotes plan to address that signed a letter of intent to tough luck go their way, but enth inning, Dobie scored a Dobie varsity baseball ly progress. inconsistency. play at the University of the Temple tournament will pair of runs to tie things at Beset by a couple of key Playing short-handed Virginia after high school, be a great place for them to 5-5. at Angleton Invitational injuries and battling a little hasn’t helped. San Jacinto has hit four doubles and emerge. After Sam Grant retired Feb. 26: Dobie vs. Pasadena Memorial, 11 a.m. bit of inconsistency, the began the season with just two home runs and driven Like it or not, Blinn Col- the Mustangs in the top of Coyotes have nonetheless 14 healthy players and has in 14 runs over the past nine lege has jumped to the fore- the eighth inning, Dobie managed to post more than now seen that number shrink games. Over that same span, front in the talk of confer- pushed across the game two wins for every defeat. to 12. However, Saenz said Pettit has hit .400. ence title contenders. winner. Feb. 27: Dobie vs. Angleton, 4:30 p.m. Strangely enough, two of utility player Cecily Gomez In the circle, standout At 18-2 overall, Blinn’s Justin Eckols walked to the team’s losses have come is due back soon. sophomore pitcher Kelsey trip to the same Midland begin the inning, and Der- to Howard Junior College, “Ideally, you want to go McClain has won fi ve of her tournament included fi ve rick Murray drew an inten- Feb. 28: Dobie vs. Terry, 1:30 p.m. which has hovered around into a season with at least last six decisions and is 9-1 wins, including four by run- tional walk. Aaron Kutra Clear Brook sophomore Ryan Vruggink was the start- the .500 mark record-wise 16 healthy players,” Saenz overall. rule. came through with the hit Dobie vs. Austin, 4 p.m. ing pitcher in the Wolverines’ season opener against thus far. said. “Unfortunately, we Among the freshmen, “Blinn has played out- that won the game. Cy-Woods, so much of his contribution for the team at Four-game round robin format The Howard Hawks haven’t been able to do that shortstop Rae Cassell hit at standing softball,” Saenz Grant won the game in the La Porte tournament Feb. 26-28 will be done at the downed San Jacinto 3-0 in and won’t likely be able to a .500 clip over nine games, said. “But we haven’t been relief. Starting pitcher Dan- Teams included: Angleton, Austin, Dobie, Pas- the season opener and then do that all season. and Courtney Oliphant, the blown out by any teams. We plate and in the fi eld. iel Sawyer went 4 1/3 in- adena Memorial, Terry beat the Coyotes again, 9-1, “The good thing is that starter at third base, has can play well against any- nings and struck out six, but at the Midland tournament. everyone who is playing two doubles and nine RBIs body in the nation when we the defense was a bit shaky “I wish I knew,” Saenz is getting a great chance while hitting .400. play consistently. It’s up to Brook varsity baseball behind him. said when asked just what to show what they can do. All of that has been us to get to that point. With Aris Adame and Mike Howard has going for it- I’m hoping our consistency great, but with a trip coming conference play coming, we at La Porte Invitational Medina also pitched in re- self in the mojo department comes around more with to the Temple tournament have to get there.” Feb. 26: Brook vs. Baytown Sterling, 11 a.m., at lief for Dobie. DP softball downs Brook Baytown Sterling Deer Park scored fi ve Brook vs. Fort Bend Bush, 2 p.m., at runs in the fourth inning, leading to a 5-4 victory over Baytown Sterling Clear Brook. The Lady Wolverines (2-5) came back to score Feb. 27: Brook vs. Texas City, 7 p.m., at La three runs in their half of Porte the sixth inning but came up short. Deer Park’s Kristin Curl- in, the winning pitcher, also Feb. 28: Brook vs. La Porte, 7 p.m., at La Porte tripled in the game. Brittany Best overall record wins title Simmons doubled for the Lady Deer (4-2). Teams included: Baytown Sterling, Clear Senior pitcher Jill Mc Brook, Clear Lake, Fort Bend Bush, Galveston Kinnis took the loss for Ball, La Porte, Texas City

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Injuries have wiped away much of San Jacinto Col- set to get under way March 7 at home against Lamar lege South’s depth on the softball fi eld, but the start- State, the Coyotes are looking to make any last-minute Feb. 28: Dobie vs. Atascocita, 11 a.m., at Creek ers, including freshman shortstop Rae Cassel (above) adjustments during a run of games at the Temple tour- have continued to perform well. With Region 14 action nament Feb. 27-28. Four-game round robin format