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April 19, 2012 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 11 Junk waste pickup set Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, April 19, for city of Houston (77089) resi- dents living north of Beltway 8. Residents Sagemont renovates Thompson, BHI south of the beltway are scheduled for Thursday, April 26. For more information, call By James Bolen “We asked ourselves ‘How can we go halfway an overhaul of the school’s atrium, planting trees, siastic regarding the project. 3-1-1. Roughly 500 volunteers from Sagemont across the world and help people when we don’t refi nishing bleachers and doors, providing new “I’m so excited,” Harrell said. “It’s a great Church will take part in a massive renovation even go across the street and help?’” said Nathan bulletin boards and refurbishing the tennis courts partnership.” BHI Civic Club meets and beautifi cation project Saturday, May 5, to Kimbrough, project coordinator for Sagemont. and fi tness trail, which double for community This sentiment is shared by Thompson Princi- Beverly Hills Civic Club will hold its quar- improve the South Belt community’s two pri- Planned improvements at Thompson include use. pal Toni Lopez. terly meeting Monday, April 23, from 6:30 to mary intermediate schools. painting, power washing, replacing weight room According to Kimbrough, church volunteers “The amount of support is overwhelming,” Project 77089 7:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills Park. Titled , the endeavor, consid- equipment, adding a sound system to the school initially asked the schools for a wish list of de- Lopez said. “I’m very thankful for (the church ered a missionary project by church offi cials, gymnasium, decorating the teachers’ lounge, sired improvements. volunteers) giving our school a much-needed will focus on restoring Thompson and Beverly cleaning storage space and landscaping. “We realize funds are tight. What are your facelift. It’s a great community event.” KS scholarship available Hills intermediates. Renovations planned for Beverly Hills include dreams? We can’t promise anything, but we will Lopez feels the church’s benevolence will The 2012 Kirkwood South Committee try,” Kimbrough said of the exchange. benefi t the entire area. Scholarship application is now available at School offi cials, however, were reportedly “When students have a school they can be the scholarship coordinator’s offi ce at Dobie somewhat reticent in their response. proud of, it will have a positive effect on the High School. Scholarships are available for “They were too shy,” Kimbrough said. “They whole community,” she said. graduating seniors who currently reside in Hall of Fame calls Williams came back with a few ideas, but we had to walk Kimbrough is hopeful the project will evolve Kirkwood South. The application deadline is through and see what else was really needed. We to help other area schools in the future. May 1, 2012. want students to leave on Friday and return on “I hope it opens up so we will be able to do it Monday to what looks like a brand new cam- in all of the schools in the next few years.” Dobie JROTC car wash set pus.” For more information, visit www.sagemont Beverly Hills Principal Alyta Harrell is enthu- awaken.wordpress.com. The Dobie High School Air Force JROTC will host a car wash Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Food Town on Scarsdale. Funds will be used for the military ball and to help ca- Chamber Casino Night nears dets attend leadership school. Tickets pre-sold for the previous car wash that was cancelled The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Current prizes include round trip tickets for due to rain will be honored. merce will hold its annual Casino Night on Fri- two to Las Vegas with a hotel stay at Caesar’s day, April 27, at The Gardens, 12001 Beamer, Palace, coin collections, furniture and electron- South Belt seeks vendors beginning at 6:30 p.m. ics from Offi ce Depot and rounds of golf from South Belt Elementary is currently seeking The yearly event allows attendees to use fake Golfcrest Country Club. vendors for its Spring Fling planned for money to gamble in Las Vegas-style games, such The event will also feature music, hors Saturday, May 12. Vendor space is available as blackjack, Let it Ride, roulette, baccarat, craps d’oeuvres and a cash bar. for $50 per booth. For information, contact and poker, including Texas Hold ‘em. A special Tickets are available at the chamber offi ce, Yvonne at [email protected]. “High Roller” section will also be available. H-E-B Blackhawk and the South Belt-Ellington Winners will receive raffl e tickets rather Leader. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at than cash, with drawings for prizes being held the door. Thompson gives shots throughout the night. Larger prizes will be For more information, contact chamber Exec- On Monday, April 23, there will be an awarded at the end of the evening. utive Director Sally Mitchell at 281-481-5516. immunization van at Thompson Intermediate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Immunizations will be offered for a total of $3 for one or more immu- nizations. Parents will need to bring a shot record along with their student. Work begins on new shops This is a good opportunity to get the three required vaccines needed to enter the seventh grade or the meningitis shot for students who Dobie High School class of 1996 graduate Christa Williams (right), one of 12 of the Pasa- will be entering college next year. For addi- dena Independent School District’s inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class, smiles during tional information, call Thompson at 713-740- a video presentation marking her softball playing career. Williams, now the varsity girls’ 0510. softball head coach at Manvel High School, guided Dobie to a pair of state championships and also won two gold medals with the U.S. Olympic Team. At left is Terry Brotherton, Community garage sale set hall of fame committee chairman. See story, pages 1B and 6B. The Clear Brook Meadows Activity Com- Photo by John Bechtle mittee Spring Garage Sale will be held Satur- day, April 21, at 7 a.m. Homeowners will hold their own sales and must provide their own signs. For more information, email Sylvia Ve- Hobby Fest 2012 takes flight lasquez at [email protected] or check out Family fun is once again landing at William P. son Memorial Scholarship Committee invited the Facebook page, Clear Brook Meadows. Hobby Airport, as Hobby Fest 2012 gets under participants to submit an abstract or paper, cov- way on Saturday, April 21. ering aviation related topics such as manage- Driver Safety Training set The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and fea- ment, marketing, geography, operations, fl ight The Leader has received several recent inquiries regarding the new construction at the AARP Driver Safety Training is held tures everything from up-close viewing of vin- planning or a host of others. intersection of Scarsdale and Bogey Way near the entrance to the Green Tee subdivision. monthly at Memorial Hermann Southeast tage aircraft to games and face painting for the Judges reviewed those entries and awarded According to sources, the development will be a strip center consisting of a convenience Hospital, 11800 Astoria Blvd. The next train- children. scholarship assistance to fi ve contestants: Ale- store with a gas station, a yogurt shop and an upscale bakery. ing will be on Tuesday, April 24, from 8:30 “Hobby Fest is the link that connects business- jandro Muller-Karger, Edgar Moreno-Rodri- Photo by Marie Flickinger a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class is also available es with community area schools, classrooms and guez, Micah Harper, Reginald Richardson and in Spanish. For more information and to regis- students,” said Danny R Perkins, chair, Greater Jonathan Barrientos. ter, call the hospital at 713-222-2273. Hobby Area Chamber of Commerce. “Through “Creating opportunities through Hobby Fest programs like HobbyFest, we will continue to for our young people will help us build stronger K of C hosts dinner create business-education partnerships that will communities,” Perkins said. “We believe it is our Shaver ordinance approved transform our schools and develop the 21st cen- responsibility as business leaders to invest in our On April 11, Houston City Council passed an tion as required by the United States Army Corps Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will tury workforce.” youth, encouraging them to focus on education sponsor a charity fundraising spaghetti dinner interlocal agreement between the City of Hous- of Engineers in accordance with Section 404 of Admission is free with fi ve new pens or pen- to build a promising future.” ton and Harris County Flood Control District for the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of this on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. cils donated to The Pencil Project. For more A raffl e will also be held featuring these and Luke Catholic Church Social Hall, 11011 Hall wetland mitigation for the South Shaver paving agreement, the city will provide funding to Har- information on the program, visit www.thepen additional items: six round trip airline tickets and drainage project. ris County Flood Control District. Road. cilproject.com. A cookoff competition will also from Southwest Airlines, two round trip airline Dinners include all-you-can-eat spaghetti This project is located on South Shaver Road, This project consists of two 33-foot wide be held to determine who has the best chicken tickets from JetBlue Airways and four tickets to which is generally bound by the Gulf Freeway concrete roadways with curbs, sidewalks, street covered with KC 9201 pasta sauce, two home- or brisket. Individuals can enter this competition a Houston Astros game. made Italian meatballs, garden salad with Ital- on the southwest and Highway 3 on the north- lighting, drainage, storm water detention pond with a $200 entry fee. For more information, visit www.fl y2houston. east. The project will improve drainage, traffi c and all necessary underground utilities. ian dressing, French bread, iced tea or lemon- As part of this year’s event, the Allen T. John- com/hobbyfest. ade. Cost is $6.50 per person, eat in or take fl ow/circulation, reduce congestion and improve For additional information, contact Coun- out. For children under 12, the cost is $3 – eat mobility on the major thoroughfare. cilmember Mike Sullivan’s offi ce at 832-393- in only. County builds pedestrian bridge The agreement provides for wetland mitiga- 3008. Used book sale at library State changes tax procedures Friends of Parker Williams Library will hold a book and VHS sale Saturday, April 28, Mistakes in correctly completing the new, the address of the home for which the exemption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library at 10851 state-mandated procedures for obtaining a home- is claimed. Scarsdale Blvd. A small bag of books is $3, stead exemption for property tax purposes is A copy of one’s vehicle registration receipt: and a large bag is $6. After 1 p.m., everything forcing the Harris County Appraisal District to The address on the registration receipt must be will be sold at 1/2 price. All proceeds will return many more applications to homeowners the same as the address of the home for which benefit the library. than in recent years, according to HCAD Chief the exemption is claimed. Appraiser Jim Robinson. If the applicant does not own a motor vehicle, Dobie TAKS Blitz set “State law now requires much more documen- then the applicant must provide a sworn, nota- Dobie TAKS Blitz for 10th- and 11th- tation from homeowners seeking the homestead rized affi davit titled: “Non-Ownership of Motor graders will be held Saturday, April 21, from exemption in order to dramatically reduce the Vehicle Affi davit” with the homestead exemp- 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Dobie High School. number of fraudulent claims that past years have tion. The form for this document is included in Breakfast will be provided, and principals will seen,” Robinson said. “The appraisal district has the homestead exemption application packet. grill burgers for those students who attend the no discretion that would allow it to waive the If the applicant provides an affi davit noting tutorial sessions. provisions of state law.” the lack of ownership of a motor vehicle, the ap- There will be a pep rally and a drawing for As a result, HCAD is releasing this reminder plication must also provide a copy of a current prizes at the end of the day. Transportation for citizens who believe they qualify for one of utility bill showing the bill is in the same name as will be provided to and from area elementary several categories of homestead exemptions. The the applicant. The address on the utility bill must schools. Transportation times and locations law that governs the disclosure and documenta- be identical to the address of the home for which will be provided on the Dobie website at tion requirements was passed by the most recent the exemption is claimed. www.Jfrankdobie.org. Be sure to save the date session of the Texas Legislature and became ef- “Every address on every document required for the EOC/STAAR Blitz for freshmen on fective September 1, 2011. to support the homestead exemption application May 5. Here are the documents, a copy of which must must be the same address as that of the home for be provided to the central appraisal district along which the exemption is claimed,” Chief Robin- with the formal application: son said. “The appraisal district does not have Frazier kinder roundup set 1. A copy of one’s valid Texas driver’s license: the authority under state law to relax or waive Frazier Elementary will hold a roundup for The address on the driver’s license must be the these legal requirements established by the Texas parents of children who will attend kindergar- same as the address of the home for which the Legislature.” ten at Frazier next year on Tuesday, May 1, at Harris County recently began work on a pedestrian bridge that is part of the hike-and- exemption is claimed. The changes in required documentation in- 8:15 a.m. Parents will learn about the school bike trail located near the intersection of Blackhawk and Scarsdale. The bridge, expected If the applicant does not have a driver’s li- clude all new applications including those who and the kindergarten program, and the chil- to be complete by Friday, April 20, is being constructed to help residents traverse through cense, then the applicant must provide an offi cial transition for over-65, disability, or any reason dren can visit the classrooms and participate areas that often become muddy following heavy rainfall. Texas ID card issued by the Texas Department that necessitates a change from the previously in a fun activity. For more information, call Photo by Ashley Pointe resident Judith Langham of Public Safety. Likewise, the address noted on granted homestead exemption. 713-740-0564. this offi cial Texas ID card must be the same as For more information, visit www.hcad.org. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 2012 State appointments announced State Rep. John Davis Matthews of Dallas and named Matthews one of Burns, Goree accepted requested the South Belt- Andrew H. Card Jr. of Col- the 25 greatest lawyers of Deaths Ellington Leader share the lege Station to serve on the past quarter century. following with our readers. the committee, Speaker “Texas is a leader in to college dance programs Faye Young can be made at www.south College where he obtained Speaker Joe Straus ap- Straus stressed the role business development parkfuneralhomes.com. his Associate of Arts degree pointed two visionary and their Texas, national and and economic growth in in 1994, and he obtained a widely respected leaders, international experiences the country,” said Speaker Pervis Lemoyne Bachelor of Arts degree in Charles W. Matthews and would bring to the commit- Straus. “It is important to management information sys- Andrew H. Card Jr., to tee’s work and in helping regularly review what it Fly Jr. tems from the University of serve on the Select Com- Texas to retain its strong takes to keep Texas as a St. Thomas in 1998. mittee on Economic Devel- competitive economic po- top place to add jobs.” He went on to obtain a master’s in business admin- opment. sition. Speaker Straus stressed istration from the University “Andrew Card and Card is Acting Dean of the importance of the com- of Houston-Clear Lake in Charles Matthews will The Bush School of Gov- mittee’s work in developing 2002. His intentions were to bring visionary leadership, ernment & Public Service objective criteria based on obtain his Ph.D. in business and global experience to at Texas A&M University, sound economic principles to do consulting and possibly the important role of at- and serves on the Advisory in order to evaluate the ef- teaching work. tracting new jobs and op- Board of the U.S. Chamber fectiveness of economic Fly was baptized March portunities to Texas,” said of Commerce after serv- development policies. 1987 at Southeast Church of Speaker Straus. “They will ing in senior government In addition to these Christ where he served until work to advance our op- roles under three U.S. two appointees, House his death. portunity agenda by mak- Presidents. He worked in Members serving on the Faye Young, 82, a long- He is survived by his wife ing sure Texas continues to the Reagan Administration public-private sector panel time South Belt resident, died of 25 years, Sherlyn; three lead the nation and world as White House Liaison are Representative John Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in a daughters, Tekia and Robert in attracting investment to to governors, statewide Davis, who authored the local hospital. She was born Williams of Detroit, and Brit- our state.” elected offi cials, state leg- legislation calling for this on Dec. 7, 1929. tany Williams and Jasmine The committee was cre- islators, mayors and other review of Texas economic She is preceded in death Pervis Lemoyne Fly Jr., Fly of Pearland; brothers, ated during the last ses- elected offi cials. He was development and chairs by her husband, Robert Lee 54, of Pearland, formerly of Gregory and Pearlene Lathan sion of the Legislature to Secretary of Transporta- the House Committee on Young, and daughter, Eliza- South Belt, died on Friday, Fly of Columbus, Ohio, Eric ensure economic develop- tion for President George Economic & Small Busi- beth Elaine Young Reinartz. April 13, 2012, after a long and Dorothy Fly of Bloom- ment initiatives in Texas H. W. Bush and the sec- ness Development, and Survivors include her battle with pancreatic cancer. fi eld Hills, Mich., Charles are effective in encourag- ond longest tenured White Representative Angie daughter, Teresa Young Fer- He was born on May and Debra Boykin Fly of ing new investment, em- House Chief of Staff from Chen Button (R-Garland), guson and husband Kevin 19, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., Columbus, and Walter Fly of ployment and income, and 2001 to 2006 under Presi- Vice Chair of the House of Pasadena; brothers Dick to Pervis and Willie Mae Detroit; sisters, Vanita John- in retaining existing facili- dent George W. Bush. Technology Committee. Dickerson of Red Oak, Texas, Hewins Fly who preceded son of Detroit, Regina Smith ties and jobs. The commit- Matthews served as The 12-person com- and Clyde Dickerson of Blue him in death. He was one of Milwaukee, Wis., and tee will evaluate existing Vice President and Gen- mittee will recommend an Ridge, Texas; grandchildren: of eight children born to his Charmin Miles of Detroit; state and local incentives eral Counsel for ExxonMo- economic development Larissa Ferguson Partida and mother. grandchildren, Shamona Fly, and policies and make rec- bil until 2010, overseeing policy for the state of Tex- husband Chris of League Fly moved to Houston in Demarcus Tipton, Dominique ommendations regarding legal affairs in all 50 states as to the 83rd Legislature, City; Kerry Duane Ferguson 1980 seeking employment Tipton, Ramon Montgom- their continuation, elimina- and in offi ces in 40 coun- which will convene in Jan- of Pasadena; Hillary Reinartz and began working for Cintas ery, Sir Montgomery, Jordan tion, or modifi cation. tries worldwide. He serves uary 2013. Two Dobie Lariaette seniors were recently accepted to their respective college Bridges and husband Shane Uniform Company as a route Henry; great-granddaughter It also will study how on the Board of the Center More information on dance programs, and will continue their membership on a dance team this of Deer Park; Robert Allan driver. Through a promotion, Liberty Hill; childhood friend incentives offered in Texas for American and Interna- the legislation creating the fall. They are extremely excited to continue their education in dance, as well Reinartz of Pasadena; and he began working for the par- Lamont Laurence of Hous- compare to those in other tional Law and was a past Select Committee on Eco- two great-grandchildren, Ca- ent company, Monarch Laun- ton; and a host of nieces and as have the opportunity to continue performing. Alaina Burns (left), Dobie dry and Cleaners, as a general nephews, extended family states and countries and Chairman of its Executive nomic Development can Lariaette colonel and three-year team member, has been selected as a mem- dence Elizabeth Partida and how those differences af- Committee. He also serves be found at www. capitol. McKayla Elaine Bridges. manager. He later worked for and friends. fect business decisions as Vice Chairman of the state.tx.us/BillLookup/Hist ber of the Texas State Strutters Dance Team for fall 2012. Feliss Goree The funeral service and Amegy Bank as a technol- Memorial services will about where to invest. Texas Cultural Trust. Texas oryspx?LegSess=82R&Bil (right), three-year senior line member, has recieved a full ride to Trinity burial were held Monday, ogy strategist and then Zions be held Saturday, April 28, In naming Charles W. Lawyer magazine recently l=HB2785 Valley Community College and has been selected as part of their dance team, April 16, 2012, at SouthPark Bank as a senior vice presi- 2012, at 10 a.m. at Southeast the Trinity Valley Cardettes. Burns is the daugther of Kirt and Pam Burns, Funeral Home and Cemetery dent/IS&T group manager Church of Christ, 2400 Bay and Goree is the daughter of Phyliss Maryland. Photo submitted in Pearland. until his death. Area Blvd. in Friendswood. Condolences to the family While working fulltime, In lieu of fl owers, dona- Fly began his educational tions can be made to The Business Review pursuit in computer science, Pancreatic Cancer Action Williamson interim president at SJC South fi rst attending San Jacinto Network at www.pancan.org. Dr. Laurel V. Williamson, in the middle of the 2012- “I am honored to be and I know that together we Focus Hair Design vice chancellor for learning 2013 budgeting process. Dr. appointed to this interim po- will continue the good work Interfaith Care Partners meet Focus Hair Design is a presently managing the stylists at Focus provide and student success at San Williamson will take a lead sition as South campus presi- at the South campus. This is Ministry at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church will new salon located in the Focus location at the H- free consultations to see Jacinto College, will take on role in these efforts. The dent,” added Williamson. “I an exciting time of growth meet Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the an additional role of interim South campus will be in very have worked closely with and innovation at San Jacinto Mother Cabrini Center of the church at 10727 Hartsook St. in H-E-B at Blackhawk and E-B on Blackhawk to fo- if one’s hair can qualify president at the SJC South capable hands.” many faculty and staff at College, and taking this role Houston. The event theme will be April Showers and will Beltway 8. The owners cus on the needs of cus- to receive a Japanese campus, effective June 1, A lifelong learner, Wil- South in my current position, at South opens up new ave- include a continental breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, are Mingli Tsai and Caro- tomers. Straight Perm. 2012. liamson is an innovative, nues for outstanding achieve- entertainment, a singalong, a devotional break, lunch, and line Kwon. Focus in H-E-B of- The salon also spe- Current South campus visionary leader with more ment.” will end with a bingo game. Mingli Tsai is a master fers eight stations with cializes in color, high- President Dr. Maureen Mur- than 25 years of career expe- Williamson has served as The gathering is for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia, with hair and has been a two shampoo chairs and lights, and hydration phy recently accepted the rience in education and lead- academic officer of Valencia Parkinson’s, strokes and similar disabilities and their caretak- stylist for more than 24 boasts fi ve experienced treatments for dull, dry, president’s position at Brook- ership in a community col- Community College in Flori- ers. Those who have a family member or know of someone years. He has salons in and professional stylists colored, highlighted or dale Community College in lege setting. She is a respect- da and Lower Columbia Col- with these challenges, are welcome to attend the gathering. Taiwan and, over the past who all work to enhance bleached and damaged Monmouth County, N.J., a ed leader, instructor and lege in Washington. She also For more information, call the church office at 713-946- 5768, Claudia Rojas of Interfaith Care Partners at 713-682- 10 years, has established the salon’s trendy image. hair. According to the position she will begin in administrator with success in served as director of curricu- July. budget management, grant lum development at South- 5995, or visit the website at interfaithcarepartners.org. three upscale salons The specialty of Focus owners, the treatment will “I have the utmost confi- development, strategic plan- west Mississippi Community (ML2, Ming Li Hair De- is the Japanese Straight repair the moisture in ev- dence that Dr. Williamson ning, accreditation, curricu- College. sign, and 22 Hair Design) Perm, which started in ery strand of hair and is will make the transition at the lum and program develop- Williamson is a member METRO police launch in Houston. Focus Hair Asia more than 15 years good for up to six weeks. South campus as seamless ment, and community out- of the board of directors of Design will be his fourth ago and is phenomenally The difference can be and easy as possible,” said reach. She has substantial the Victorian Interdisciplinary salon with a whole new popular today. This ser- seen instantly, making San Jacinto College Chancel- background in overseeing Studies Association of the BusSafe pilot program concept. vice is for most hair types the Hydration Treatment lor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “This programs in technical, aca- Western United States. She Patrons riding METRO on forms to detect, prevent and Caroline Kwon grew up and lasts approximately the overwhelming No. 1 will be a crucial time for the demic, and community and holds a doctorate in English any given day may be sitting address latent criminal activ- in Houston and worked in six to eight months, leav- choice of customers. campus as we will be wrap- continuing education, and in literature and has published next to an undercover ity or behavior. ping up the evaluation pro- leading staff development essays and poetry. She is a METRO Police Department While local law enforce- marketing for more than ing clients with straight, Focus Hair Design cess for faculty and staff, and and training. veteran of the U.S. Army. 15 years. She has joined silky smooth hair without also offers updos for Dr. Laurel Williamson officer. ment agencies focus on over- hands with Tsai to open having to fl at iron or blow prom, weddings, dances, The move to monitor and all safety measures noted curtail crime on buses and above, representatives with Focus Hair Design in dry every day. The spe- birthdays or any special trains is just one component the Transportation Security grocery stores. Kwon is cially trained and certifi ed occasion. SBASA to offer scholarships of a much larger initiative Administration were also on called BusSafe – a national hand, lending their counter- Each year, the South Belt Eligibility requirements ed by the SBASA, including Financial need will be con- pilot program created by a terrorism expertise and sup- Area Sports Association pres- for the scholarships include: the Sagemont-Beverly Hills sidered in the selection pro- peer advisory group of mass port during the exercise. Olson: Speculation isn’t ents $500 scholarships to be • The student must have Little League, South Belt cess. transit police chiefs and secu- “We have one of the safest applied toward collegiate completed a minimum of Girls’ Softball Association, • The applications must rity directors, and one which transit systems in the world academic cost to one deserv- three seasons in any of the six Sagemont Cowboys, South be completed and returned to METRO’s Police Department in Houston,” said METRO America’s energy problem ing boy and girl student. youth sports leagues support- Belt Senior League Baseball the counseling office by May is adopting to enhance safety Police Chief Victor Rodri- (Pony/Colt) or the South Belt 19, 2012. on the system. guez. “One way we are able Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar the spot (immediate) market. ple and serve as a distraction Youth Soccer Club, and • The recipient must MPD, Houston Police De- to keep it that way is through Land, recently issued the fol- That means the only way from the failed energy poli- PW Library sets events South Belt Dolphins. enroll in a minimum of 12 partment officers and Harris the use of deterrents such as lowing statement in response speculators can run up the cies coming out of this White The following events are set for the Parker Williams • Eligible candidates must class hours at an accredited County Precinct 7 Deputy uniformed and plain clothes to President Barack Obama’s price is by hoarding oil. House. Library, April 19 through April 25. be in satisfactory standing in institution, including a four- Constables took part in a syn- officers patrolling our system proposal to punish oil specu- Hoarding is fairly easy to “If the President truly On Saturday, April 21, Vietnamese storytime will both attendance and academ- year college or technical/ chronized, counterterrorism and aggressively addressing lators: prove and is not the reason for wanted to lower gasoline ic standing and should also vocational school. exercise on Friday, April 13, suspicious and criminal activ- “With gasoline prices at a higher gas prices. The funda- prices, he would work to include Reading Club at 9 a.m., followed by intermedi- exhibit good citizenship, The funds will be distrib- focusing on bus routes, bus ity.” record high, it’s no surprise mental laws of supply and increase our domestic supply. ate storytime at 11 a.m. and beginner storytime at 1 character and community uted to the chosen candidates stops and shelters, and Transit METRO Police encourage that President Obama is look- demand are the forces driving He has already admitted that p.m. involvement. once registration and other Centers in high traffic areas. patrons, employees and the ing to improve his image in an up the price of oil. the lack of supply is the rea- Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and • The scholarship may be appropriate receipts are pro- The participating agencies general public, if they see election year. Now he wants “The President’s misguid- son for high oil prices, but at toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. used to defer expenses in the vided to the committee for rode buses, performed ran- suspicious activity, objects or to blame speculators for the ed and potentially dangerous every turn, he just says “no”: approved areas, including approval. dom bag checks, and con- behavior, to report it immedi- price voters are paying at the proposal would only add to No to the Keystone XL pipe- tuition, fees, books or miscel- Applicants should also ducted K-9 sweeps, as well ately by calling METRO pump. Apparently, the Presi- the problem. Government line and the 830,000 barrels Shock N’ Awe sells barbecue laneous expenses. submit a copy of their tran- as placed uniformed and Police at 713-224-COPS dent will say and do anything mandated fees will only dis- of oil per day it would bring The Shock N’ Awe Cooking Team will sell barbecue The selection will be made script and a senior portrait plain clothes officers at (2677), or dial #MPD, a free except what is necessary to courage market participation, from Canada; no to expand- on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front by the SBASA committee. with the application. Transit Centers and rail plat- call from most cell phones. stabilize prices and increase increase volatility, and there- ing domestic energy resources of Fat Pat’s on Blackhawk. America’s oil supply. fore increase gasoline prices. by canceling, delaying, or Plates are $7, and cook-off wristbands will be avail- “Oil is a physical com- This proposal is merely meant withdrawing a number of able for $10 each. Later that evening, the team will host modity bought and sold on to deceive the American peo- lease sales for exploration a Texas Hold’em tournament as a fundraiser – $50 Science Fair winners at Frazier and development; and, no to opening up federal land for entry, and prizes for first, second and third places. South Belt Graphics & Printing energy exploration. America For more information, contact Denny Wranich Jr. at – One stop for all your printing needs – needs an energy policy that 713-876-1491. addresses our needs – access • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom to more resources to tackle South Belt to host carnival Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank increased global demand – You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! not political deception and South Belt Elementary’s first Spring Fling Carnival 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 distraction.” will be held Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attractions include a rock wall, dunking booth, kara- oke, inflatables, and other fun carnival games and prizes. Enjoy hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy and snow cones. Vendor booths are available for $50. For more infor- Park Manor of South Belt mation, email [email protected]. Area garden plots available Park Manor The Mustard Seed Garden, a local community gar- celebrates its den on Hughes Road (across from Stuchbery Elemen- tary), currently has plot space available for those who residents! would like to grow their own organic vegetables. Free gardening classes are also offered. For more informa- Clinical Services Covering: tion, call Margie at 281-481-1787. ◆ Skilled Nursing ◆ Long Term Care Military sock drive set ◆ Rehabilitation & much more Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ Court Mother of Unity will sponsor a Mother’s Day Military Sock 11902 Resource Pkwy. and Wipe Drive to send to the men and women serving (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) overseas. Socks must be tube socks that pull up over the calf 281-922-6802 in either white, black or khaki colors. Individually wrapped wipes are requested. We love our residents at Park Manor! Six Frazier Elementary School students partici- right, (front row) Emily Santos, Mark Williams, The deadline to contribute is Mother’s Day, May Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 pated in the district science fair on Tuesday, April Katlyn Rokohl, (back row) Bailey Jacobs, DJ 13. Socks and wipes may be dropped off at St. Luke’s C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon 3, where each student won a gold medal in his or Trevino and Jesse Mitchell. church office at 11011 Hall Road or placed in desig- Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. her category. Students participating were, left to Photo submitted nated boxes in the narthex of the church. Thursday, April 19, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Lariaettes named 2012 National Champions Young PISD’s Distinguished Alumnus Appropriately costumed in Saavedra and Jackson Prin- In 2006, he received the of Houston arts patrons, espe- a 1958 Pasadena High band cipal Paula Sword made the Lifetime Achievement Award cially the Wortham and jacket, Frank Young led a presentations. from the American Federation Hobby families, for funding packed audience at the Young took special inter- of Musicians. The next year, that led to state-of-the-art Pasadena Independent School est in a 1958 Eagle band he was awarded the American venues in what is now the District Administration build- jacket, loaned for display by Musical Theatre Award. For- Theatre District. ing back to Act One of his the Pasadena High library. He mer President George H.W. He recalled how Wortham fairy-tale career in theater – tried it on and wore it through- Bush, Young’s close friend, sat him down one day and back to a time when refineries out the reception. made the presentation. explained to him that his sup- provided his footlights and Over his career, Young has With a dozen TUTS staff port didn’t stem from any spare change funded his kept Houston squarely in the members in attendance, great desire to be generous. musicals. It was a time when national theatrical spotlight Young told stories about the “I don’t even like the arts,” Young, one day to become a with his work in more than organization’s lean days, most Wortham confessed. “But I master stage director, was 300 musicals, including the revolving around TUTS’ do know something about willing to take direction. Years 1993 pre-Broadway world Miller Outdoor Theatre venue war. And I know that when ago, he got some from Gus premiere of Disney’s Beauty in Hermann Park. He recalled men go to war, they march off Wortham, a wealthy Houston and the Beast. building a swimming pool, to a fife and drum. So I will businessman and civic leader. He was chosen as the first complete with diving cliffs, always support music.” Wortham, Young recalled, recipient of Houston’s Lead- for TUTS’ hit production of Young said he hasn’t given told him to stop asking his ership in the Arts Award and South Pacific. a thought to retirement. “This wife for money to fund his was named one of The- Miller Theatre, he said, is what keeps me going,” he theater projects. “Don’t ask atreWeek’s “100 Most Power- “really put us on the map.” said. “It’s what gets me up her – ask me!” Wortham told ful People in Theatre.” He praised the generosity every day.” him. “She’s got nickels. I’ve got thousands!” The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes were named the National Grand Emmi Kieu, Phyleesha Daigle, Blanca Garza, Katie Tyer, Kameko At a morning reception Champion Team at Showtime Nationals for the second consecu- Bryant, Kaila Hernandez, Shante McGill, Feliss Goree, Monique recently – set around Young’s tive year. Recently competing for two days at Moody Gardens Lewis, Tearra Small, Ashley Rodriguez, Dalila Galindo, Jasmyn busy rehearsal regimen – dis- in Galveston, the team swept the competition once more and Johnson, Niza DelVillar, (third row) Jennifer Acero, Abby Pedroza, trict officials and dozens of came out on top. The team not only defended its team and officer Melina Ceja, Lauren Pettey, Nickwanda Nelson, Taylor Ard, Karla his friends and colleagues titles, but also gained a third title, the National Grand Champion Reyna, Catherine Sorto, Lorin Mata, Taylor Sias, Cindy Guzman, showered applause on Young Elite Team. They all agreed that this was the perfect ending to Anna-Queen Onokwu, Thu Nguyen, Geraldine Navarrette, Demi as the district’s 2012 Distin- an outstanding season. Pictured with their banners and awards Ayala, Jannessa Ackman, Brianna Lopez, Dominique Jimenez, guished Alumnus honoree. are, left to right, (front row) Spirit Leader Amanda Medrano, Modesta Ugo, (back row) Anissia Bell, Destinye Barnes-Hall, A 1958 Pasadena High grad, Young founded Theatre Historian Princess Tabarez, Spirit Leader Cassandra Velasquez, Lt. Katurah Stanton, Greissy Jerezano, Victoria Maldonado, Joanna Under the Stars in 1968, and Karena Duran, Maj. Samantha Green, Col. Alaina Burns, Lt. Col. Espinoza, Brittany Hampton, Marlene Martinez, Breyonna Milton, the National Alliance for Rachel Moore, Capt. Denise Ma, Lt. Amanda Palacios, Party Girl Melissa Bonilla, Kailyn Perry, Christian Rosales and Elizabeth Musical Theater in 1985. “It’s Cecilia Uribe, President Bri Harper, (second row) Dazha McCloud, Montemayor. Photo submitted a special day for us because we get to honor a special per- son,” Superintendent Dr. Kirk Lewis said. “We honor some- Stuchbery names third nine-weeks rolls one who has given years of service to our community and Stuchbery Elementary re- Escobar, Michael Garza, cie Garcia Turner, Ashley thony Cedeno, Haylie Cortez, Alize Silva, Metzli Silva, to the theater, someone who cently released its third nine- Scotlynn Hamilton, Vinh Huynh, Lilian Lopez, Marcus Bella Cruz, Omar Espinoza, Francisco Torres, Trinity has attained mastery in all weeks honor, merit and per- Hoang, Rhellin Lewis and Millender, Cyerria Moreno, Alija Garcia, Amisty Gentry, Tucker, Genessis Valtierra, aspects of the theater. We are fect attendance rolls for Elissa Lopez. Nicole Olazaba, Joziah Reyes, Mia Gloria, Xeon Gonzales, Fernando Velazquez, Enrique very pleased to be able to call 2011-2012. Students earning Kemauri Millender, Kyle Raul Reyes, Kennedy Sis- Aaron Guillen, Leyland Har- Villanueva, Cyrae Washing- Frank Young one of our own. status are: Nguyen, Abigail Ortiz, Mar- trunk, Uriel Valadez and rison and Anna Hernandez. ton, Alyssa Woodruffe, Ma- He has impacted many thou- Honor roll issa Rivas, Christopher Sali- Carlos Zavala. Kianna Hunter, Christpher jesti Yates and Ben Yuen. sands of young people,” said First grade nas, Jaelan Sherman, Metzli Second grade Jimenez, Sang Lam, Tommy Third grade board of trustees member Kelly Amaya, Emelin Silva, Francisco Torres, Raneem Bashtawi, Thomas Le, Jacob Lopez, Ivan Ma- Chassidy Alanis, Heidy Marshall Kendrick. “His roots Andrade, Michael-Alexander Manuel Viera Vargas and Cypert, Kendra Hopkins and chado, Maria Marinescu, Alfaro, Mya Amanfor, Bre- in our community go very, Arambula, Luke Auzenne, Alyssa Woodruffe. Rickey Sistrunk. Gwendlyn McGrew, Jenaya leana Anderson, Kevin An- very deep.” Frank Young (center), the Pasadena ISD’s Distinguished Alumnus for 2012, receives his Janelle Barreiro, Derrian Third grade Third grade Powell, Stephany Salvador, drade, Hailey Avant, Aliyah A third-generation Pasade- plaque from Superintendent Kirk Lewis (left) and board of trustees member Marshall Bennet, Nathan Bestk, Ami Aliyah Barreiro, Ty Blank- Drake Escobedo, Braden Madelyn Sepulveda, Jasmine Barreiro, Randy Bui, Mark nian, Young attended Kruse Kendrick (right). Photo submitted Bui, Marcelo Contreras and enship, Emily Cortez, Vinh Gant, Gabriel Granados, Liz- Stewart, Thien Tran, Vivica Chavez, Jacob Cruz, Madison Elementary and Jackson Sarah Cruz. Diep, Abby Duron, Marilynn abeth Jimenez, Tony Le, Fidel Valencia and Derek West. Dandridge, Vinh Diep, Karen Junior High before enrolling Cameron Darjean, Daniel Hensley, Deaira Jackson, Rueda, Emma Zapata and First grade Estrada, Milo Garcia, David at Pasadena High, where he Delgado, Raul Diaz, Sanford Thao Lam, Bonny Le, Mazzy Mia Zuniga. Kelly Amaya, Emelin Gomez and Gabriel Granados. served as captain of the Eagle Special Franklin, Moriah Freeman, Payne, Jordan Reed and Julie Fourth grade Andrade, Michael-Alexander Tonya Hernandez, Da’Vijai band. His grandmother, CCarnival arnival TriumphTriumph 5 NNightight CCruiseruise 11/24/12 Marcus Gomez, Kaylee Her- Trinh. Gema Alaniz, Deante Arambula, Ami Bui, Gabriel Hickmon, Diarra Hypolite, Adella Krenick Young, was a nandez, Valery Herrera, Fourth grade Betts, Jacob Colunga, Aaron Carley, Kayla Christie, Ke- Deaira Jackson, Lizbeth longtime home economics Balcony, $485 • Ocean View, $375 • Interior, $305 Briana Ibarra, Ziara James, Ethan Butler, Alejandro Gonzalez, Alex Gutierrez, shaud Conaway, Deandre Jimenez, Ambreon Jones, teacher at Pasadena High. Prices Per Person Cruise Only ... Plus Pt. Chgs, $119.00 & Taxes, $45.15 Bianca Kinder and Madison Castaneda, Marcus Doss, Elizabeth Hidalgo, McKayla Cooper, Cameron Darjean, Larenzo Jones, Thao Lam, Young Elementary is named Deposit $50 per person, limited time only London-Carter. Stephanie Horton, Jasmine Karsten, Nicholas Keel, Sa- William Davis, Keegan De- Bonny Le, Tony Le, Mauricio in her honor. All above prices subject to availability. Alondra Lopez, Ivan Mar- Jimenez, Irene Kim, Johnny mantha Lopez, Gerardo Santiago, Christopher Esco- Lopez, Christian Mariscal, In additional to a bronze iscal, Jayla Minor, Jer’Keith- Lam, Kayla Lawson, Giovanni Rivas, Precilla Ruiz, Marissa bar and David Garcia. Alejandro Melendez, Veronica plaque, Young was presented 832-647-1909 ric Moore, Ginessa Olvera, Luna, Seleste Martinez, Kirby Sanchez, Peter Spigner and Christina Garza, Orlando Mora and Andrew Nguyen. with gift baskets of memora- FFestivalestival CruisesCruises & TToursours Thu Pham, Esequiel Rivera, Nguyen, Marissa Salazar, Sarah Tyler. “Felix” Gonzalez, Adrianna Tri Nguyen, Juan Oviedo, bilia from Pasadena High and

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Alan Lucero, Ivan Mariscal, Anthony Sandoval, Adam Second grade First grade Kindergarten Jacob Martinez, Jayson Sattler, Janitzia Tolentino, Montserrat Alba, Anthony Alize Alvarez, Jonathan Hayden Alanis, Bianca McCaa, Noah McKnight and Jose Tolentino, Jazmine Wil- Benavides, Ricky Cao, Jaran Banegas, Marcelo Contreras, Amaya, Abigail Barcenas, Jer’Keithric Moore. liams, Nicholas Wiltz and Darjean, Karina Del Villar, William Davis, Keegan De- Gianna Barriero, Ethan Bel- Cyerria Moreno, Hoang Emma Zapata. Cristian Delafuente, Nicole Santiago, Alanis Duran, Gra- tran, Carolina Cantarero, An- Nguyen, Troy Nguyen, Xavier Fourth grade Ortiz, Thu Pham, Angelina Anilu Arrieta, Clarissa Sanchez, Ivan Sanchez, Xa- Arzola, Tristan Avant, Alexa vier Sanchez, Darrel Sneed, Benitez, Elissa Castillo, Jade Jason Tenorio, Yahir Tovar, Cazerez, Kevin Christie, CCISD sets parent Kimberly Tovar, Vianca Val- Sebastian Comabella-Paredes, encia, Cardin Vo and Carlos Zachariah Deem, Alonso Zavala. Dosal, Jacob Duron, Bethani Second grade Edwards, Adam Escobedo education program Dominic Alanis, Jonathan and Carlos Garcia. Anyanwu, Jazmyne Backman, Ivonne Guerrero, Carlos In the Clear Creek Inde- today are faced with many a recent survey shows such Raneem Bashtawi, Anthony Guillen, Alex Gutierrez, Aaron pendent School District, stu- pressures which extend usage is down in our com- Benavides, Ricky Cao, An- Hernandez, Frida Herrera, dents are encouraged to make beyond deciding a four-year munity,” said alliance man- thony Castro, Sebastian Cruz, Elizabeth Hidalgo, Stephanie Jaran Darjean, Karina Del Horton, Katelyn Huynh, Jose SAFE good choices. academic track and choosing ager Amanda McLauchlin. 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Dell Scholars Over The Back Fence by Jan Espinoza wins named for 2012 Best in Show Four seniors at three Pasa- the Latin Club. She plans to 26 YEARS FOR ANGELA & DAVID Blow out the birthday candles for Jhanet Birthday wishes are sent to Cecilia Diaz April dena Independent School attend the University of Congratulations are sent from Houston Diehl on April 22. 23. April 24 is the day for a party for Maria District high schools have Houston and major in com- area friends and family to Angela and David Frazier Elementary Gomez. been named Dell Scholars for puter engineering. Griffin who celebrate their 26th wedding On April 23, Jordin Williams celebrates a Thompson Intermediate 2012. Aguirre earned two letters anniversary on April 19. Both are Dobie birthday. Blow out the birthday candles for Bianca Selected were South Hous- in soccer, plays trumpet in graduates currently living in Plain City, Utah, Meador Elementary Hunter April 23. ton High’s Denielle Monroe, the band and is a member of with their sons, Robert and Kenneth. A special birthday greeting is sent to Anna Dobie High Memorial High’s Alfonso the National Honor Society HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, AARON! Ayala April 19. April 19 is the day for a cake for Carey Pena, and Javier Aguirre and and the National Hispanic Happy birthday greetings are sent to Aaron Moore Elementary Sink. A birthday greeting is sent to Sam Elizabeth Duong, both from Honor Society. He plans to Giles who turns 18 Friday, April 20, from Birthday wishes are sent to Thom Sewell Flippin April 21. On April 24, Lynn Capell Dobie High. attend Rice University and grandparents Ken and Bobby Griffin, par- April 21. April 25 is the date for a cake for Dee and Anita Lopez enjoy a birthday. Sharon The Dell Scholars Program major in mechanical engi- ents Jim and Tracy Giles, sister Kristen and Dee Pitts. Klass-Glumac celebrates a birthday April is unique in the type of stu- neering. brother Cody. Aaron is a senior at Dobie High South Belt Elementary 25. dents it supports and how it Monroe plans to attend the School. Grace Garcia enjoys a birthday April 21. HOME RUN CORNER fosters those students on their University of Texas-Austin ANN CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY The day for a party for Robin Sanders is April Erik Jimenez of the Major Dodgers of path to a college degree. and major in architecture. Sageglen resident Ann Brannen will cel- 22. Marking a birthday April 24 is Audrey SBHLL crushed a fastball over the left center An initiative of the She plays flute in the band, ebrate her birthday Friday, April 20. Best Early. field fence for a Grand Slam on Saturday, Michael and Susan Dell lettered two years in tennis wishes are sent from the staff at the Leader. Stuchbery Elementary April 14. With Seth Barber on third, Aaron Foundation, the program pro- and participated on South RELAX & ENJOY, KENNETH April 19 is the day for a cake for Graciela Ngyuen on second, and Alex Hernandez vides students with resources Houston's academic decath- Happy birthday wishes are extended to Aguirre. on first, Erik drove an eye-level pitch right by and mentoring, beyond initial lon team. She is president of Kenneth Griffin on his special day Tuesday, Melillo Middle School the scoreboard. These congratualtions are financial assistance, to ensure the National Honor Society April 24. His wife, Bobby, family and friends On April 19, Patty Gordon is wished a sent from the whole Dodger team who say, they have the support they at South Houston. wish him a very relaxing, wonderful 80th birth- happy birthday. Sharing a birthday April 23 “Gooooo Dodgers!” need to obtain a college Pena has been active in day. are Blanca Lopez and Courtney Tekell. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS degree. Community in Schools and SCHOOL DAZE Morris Middle School E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- Duong is active in the was recently honored for his The following personnel and staff members On April 21, birthday greetings are sent to gratulations, etc., to mynews@south beltlead- National Honor Society and community service work. of the Pasadena Independent School District Melody Mexicano. er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items Juliana Espinoza, fourth-grader at Moore El- celebrate birthdays April 19 through April 25. Beverly Hills Intermediate must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Burnett Elementary Bill Anders celebrates a birthday April 21. week’s publication. ementary School, took home the award for Best in Show at the Pasadena Independent School Dis- trict Science Fair held recently. Her project was titled Cell Phone Radiation Alert. Espinoza is the West Side Story opens May 17 at PLT daughter of Amanda Parlangeli. Photo submitted West Side Story, by Bern- Juliet, is transported to 1950s stein, Laurents and Sondheim, New York City, as two ideal- opens Friday, April 27, and istic lovers find themselves runs until May 20 at Pasadena caught between warring street Burnett releases Little Theatre, 4318 Allen- gangs. Their struggle to sur- Genoa Road. This classic mu- vive in a world of hate, vio- sical is directed by Zack Var- lence and prejudice is one of ela, with Gregory R. Brown as the most innovative, heart honor, merit rolls assistant director, Danielle wrenching and relevant musi- Knight as choreographer, and cal dramas of all time. Burnett Elementary re- anne Spencer, Darrius Tolbert Crystal Mata as music director. Originally on Broadway cently released its third nine- and Kyrsten Tyler, Showtimes are 8 p.m. in 1957, the show ran for 732 weeks honor and merit rolls Fourth grade Friday, Saturday and Thurs- performances winning a Tony for 2011-2012. Students earn- Courtney Chung, Enoc day, May 17; and 3 p.m. for award in the premier season. ing status are: Curiel, Quang Do, Angelina Left to right, Dobie students Javier Aguirre and Sunday matinees. Thursday, The play spawned the movie Honor roll Dong, Nancy Flores, Andrew Elizabeth Duong were recently named Dell Scholars May 17, is the PLT special version in 1961 starring First grade Garcia, Daniel Garza, Peter for 2012. The program is initiated by the Michael two can attend for the price Natalie Wood which won 10 Jonathan Espinoza, Kayla Hoang, Destiny Jenkins, Mi- and Susan Dell Foundation. Photos submitted of one adult admission show. Academy Awards. The audi- Fields, Iveth Flores, Lyzbeth low Lozano, Christian Medi- Tickets are $14 for adults ence will hear familiar songs Flores, Johana Godinez, An- na, Naomi Rodriguez, Sergio and $12 for students and such as Maria, Tonight, Left to right, Erin Butler of South Belt, Matt Butler, Sarah Patterson, Tim Taylor gel Hernandez, Cindy Medi- Roman, Alex Rosalez, Justin seniors. Make reservations at America, and I Feel Pretty. (back), Sydney Graham (pigtail), Asaea Burns, Adam Patterson and Jason Swafford na, Paula Mendoza, Mario Silva, Stephanie Umanzor UHCL offers certifi cate www.pasadenalittletheatre. Jets and Sharks and their girls will appear in West Side Story, by Bernstein, Laurents and Sondheim, which opens April Moreno, Vivian Nguyen, Luis and Ava Walker. org or call 713-941-1758. dance and sing to an emo- 27 at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. The show continues weekends Nieves, Marissa Rojas and Merit roll courses in the legal fi eld Shakespeare’s Romeo and tional climax. through May 20. Photo submitted Jazmen Washington. 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The Lariaette mili- ing District for his recruiting a trip to the White House and science department a $10,000 tary offi cers were named efforts for the U.S. Navy. the opportunity to meet Presi- grant toward its bio-diesel National Champion Offi cers, Graduation 30 years ago (1982) dent Bush. program. The project was and the Jazz Troupe was Leader? A South Belt resident who Dobie junior Jamie Smith geared at converting cafeteria named runner-up National wished to remain anonymous was crowned Miss South Belt waste into fuel. Champion Large Ensemble. was responsible for the arrest at the April 8 meeting of the Two stray pit bulls attacked Thank our ANNOUNCEMENTS of four juveniles who were South Belt-Ellington Cham- and killed a Sagemeadow res- charged with the burglary ber of Commerce. ident’s pet chihuahua. and vandalism at Thomspon Dobie High School cap- Ten Dobie High School Intermediate. tured its 12th consecutive students were honored for Advertise! 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With massive state budget VICTORY DEMO DAYZ Civic Club Meeting. 15 years ago (1997) cuts looming, Pasadena PISD trustees agreed to The Thompson Intermedi- Independent School District 10222 Gulf Freeway • 281-486-4604 • Excellent again offer summer swim les- ate Academic Team advanced offi cials identifi ed which sons at Dobie. to the fi nal four by beating employee contracts would Service 25 years ago (1987) Fairfi eld Junior High. not be renewed for the 2011- Friday, April 20 Saturday, April 21 William McNabb, prin- 10 years ago (2002) 2012 school year. Of the 340 & cipal at Meador Elementary, Offi cials at the Pasadena layoffs, 180 were teacher 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Roy Birkhead, principal Independent School District positions, while the remain- at Stuchbery, both announced began re-evaluating plans to ing 160 were administrative that they would retire after transfer students from Moore jobs and support staff. For the South Belt Graphics the school year. to Frazier Elementary. South Belt area, this meant BIKINI BIKE WASH A myriad of witnesses Krista Seeton, a 7-year- the loss of 24 area teachers. came to the defense of 16- old second-grader at Burnett The J. Frank Dobie in stock only year-old Lamont Roberts, Elementary, was in Texas Lariaettes were named the SPECIALS ON ALL UNITS! & Printing who as a result, was not tried Children’s Hospital Intensive National Grand Champions as an adult for the shooting Care Unit with aplastic ane- at the Showtime Dance Nat- FOOD & DRINKS! MUSIC! GIVE-AWAYS! death of his father. Roberts mia. ional Competition in Gal- “Victory and Victory Motorcycles® are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries, Inc. Always wear a helmet, 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 shot his father Benny Roberts 5 years ago (2007) veston. The drill team won eye protection, and protective clothing and obey the speed limit. Never ride under the infl uence of drugs or in the head with a shotgun. Dobie senior Austin Jones fi rst place in all four of their alcohol. ©2011 Polaris Industries Inc.” Thursday, April 19, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 PolyOne employees to upgrade skill level South Houston ROTC visits Frazier Kindergarten and first-grade students at Frazier Elementary were treated to a day of special lessons thanks to TWC grant with San Jacinto College presented by the ROTC students from South Houston High School. The high school students work with The Texas Workforce specialized skills to meet the huge opportunity to further receiving this training will be such courses as intermediate the Junior Achievement program, led by Thea Curry-Fuson, to teach elementary students about the Commission recently award- demands of new technology enhance our already strong able to use these skills imme- levels of Excel and Word; fire community. Photos submitted ed San Jacinto College a in the facility; courses in safe- dedication to employee devel- diately in their current and protection; first aid cardiopul- Skills Development Fund ty that address everyday situ- opment,” said Robert Ceynar, future positions within monary resuscitation and grant for $87,808 to upgrade ations like machine operation training manager of product PolyOne.” automated external defibrilla- the skill level of employees as well as potential emergen- services with the PolyOne The PolyOne Corporation tion; hydraulic fundamentals; with the PolyOne Corpora- cy situations; and courses to Corporation. “The courses we is a leading global provider of laser shaft alignment; root tion. improve computer skills, have selected target develop- specialized polymer materi- cause analysis; seals, bear- The grant allows the col- which today are needed by ment and improvement in als, services, and solutions. ings, and lubrication; and lege to deliver courses for more employees within mod- some of the major focus areas Thanks to the TWC grant, scissor lift safety. maintenance craftspeople who ern plant facilities. of our business – safety, qual- San Jacinto College will pro- “We’re here to offer busi- increasingly need to have “PolyOne considers this a ity, and reliability. Employees vide PolyOne employees with nesses a way to upgrade the skill level of their employ- ees," said David Lewis, direc- tor of business and profes- sions with the college’s Continuing and Professional Development division. “We offer the training at the com- pany’s facility, as well as cus- tomized training to fit their company’s needs.” The TWC Skills Develop- ment Fund is aimed at job retention training and job cre- ation by providing training dollars for Texas businesses and workers. Success is achieved through collabora- tion among businesses, public community and technical col- leges, local workforce devel- opment boards, and economic development partners. “TWC makes these grants available each year, helping hundreds of Texas employers and thousands of workers succeed,” said Tom Pauken, TWC chairman, who was at Pictured are, left to right, Cara Herbeck, plant administrator, PolyOne; Robert Ceynar, training manager, Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Kody Chassity Navarette, (back row) Thuy Le, Jacob San Jacinto College to pres- Szydlo, Daniel Rodriguez, Madison Valladares, Cantu and Lorena Luna. PolyOne; Dr. Sallie Kay Janes, vice president, San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development; ent the check to the college Sen. Mike Jackson, Texas District 11; Tom Pauken, chairman, Texas Workforce Commission; Rep. John Davis, and PolyOne Corporation Texas District 129; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College; Rep. Wayne Smith, Texas District administration. “We take 128; Rep. Ken Legler, Texas District 144; Marie Flickinger, chair, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; Dr. J.D. pride in the fact that we can Taliafero, director, applied technologies, San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development; David continue to provide business- Lewis, director, business and professions, San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development. es a ready and skilled work- Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao force.” HCFCD supports weather collection effort The Community Collab- how weather can affect and severe storm analysis to com- Bend, Galveston, Harris, Climate Center at Colorado orative Rain, Hail & Snow impact the region. parisons of how much rain Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, State University with the goal Network (CoCoRaHS) is What do CoCoRaHS fell in neighboring back- Montgomery, Polk, San Ja- of making improvements in recruiting volunteers to help volunteers do? yards. cinto, Waller and Wharton the mapping and reporting of weather experts keep track of Utilizing an official CoCo- CoCoRaHS’s volunteer counties) has 200 volunteers intense storms. where and how much it rains RaHS rain gauge in a strate- network is a vital part of the and needs many more to bet- As more volunteers joined across the United States. gic location, a volunteer is overall weather data collec- ter measure precipitation the network, rain, hail and The Harris County Flood asked to take precipitation tion effort. Its volunteers’ across the region. snow maps were produced Control District relies on pre- measurements each day at precipitation reports help to To join, go to the net- for storms of all shapes and cipitation data collected by approximately the same time fill in the gaps between offi- work’s website (www.coco sizes and the resulting data CoCoRaHS during and after and then record those mea- cial rainfall data collection rahs.org) and click on the patterns caught the interest of rainfall and flood events and surements on the CoCoRaHS sites in the region, such as the “Join CoCoRaHS” emblem scientists and the general encourages residents in the website (www.cocorahs.org). Flood Control District’s in the upper right corner of public. Houston/Galveston region to The data is organized and Flood Warning System the homepage. The website By 2010, CoCoRaHS was be “data collectors” in their displayed on the website for (www.harriscountyfws.org) also offers a wealth of infor- a nationwide volunteer net- own backyards. the general public’s observa- and the National Weather mation on the organization’s work. It is supported nation- CoCoRaHS is a nonprofit, tion and use. The National Service’s climate sites. background, training and edu- ally by the National Oceanic community-based network of Weather Service, meteorolo- “The more volunteers and cational tools, where to pur- and Atmospheric Admini- volunteers of all ages and gists, hydrologists, emergen- rainfall data we have during chase the required CoCoRaHS stration. Partners in Texas backgrounds working togeth- cy managers, public works and after an event, the better rain gauge, how and where to include the Office of the State er to measure and map pre- managers (water supply, we are able to define how set up the gauge on your Climatologist (Dr. John cipitation (rain, hail and snow). water conservation, stormwa- much it has rained and the property, and much more. Nielsen-Gammon) at Texas Volunteering for the net- ter), insurance adjusters, the storm’s impact,” said Heather About the CoCoRaHS A&M University, the Lower work does not require a mete- U.S. Department of Agricul- Saucier, spokeswoman for In July 1997, a devastating Colorado River Authority, orology degree or list of cre- ture, engineers, mosquito the District. flash flood dumped more and the Department of Geo- dentials – just an interest in control, ranchers and farm- The Houston/Galveston than 12 inches of rain on sec- graphy and the Environment observing and reporting ers, teachers and students, Network tions of Fort Collins, Colo., at the University of Texas at weather conditions and a and residents utilize the infor- The Houston/Galveston resulting in $200 million in Austin, the Harris County Pictured are, left to right, (seated) Jacob Reyna, Kemp and Nikolas Bench. desire to learn more about mation to do everything from Region (Austin, Brazoria, damages. 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School athletics, Christa the history of the game at sity at 4,948 yards. fi eld, Mickey McCarty, Bert ties to Pasadena High graduate David Friesleben. members at the ceremony. in training camp with the Continued on Page 6B Williams and Trevor Cobb any level. Today, both are part of Coan, Carl Choate, George School; as well as South Thompson, Barfi eld and Cobb, unable to attend, will now forever see their Cobb, is one of Dobie the inaugural class inducted was represented by former names shining in the spot- varsity football’s all-time into the Pasadena Indepen- Longhorns’ varsity football lights. leading rushers who went dent School District’s Ath- head coach Buzzy Kieth. letics Hall of Fame. 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Photo by John Bechtle (Behind Sonic) District track and fi eld meets Clear Brook tracksters onto regionals RRoy Shiflett Realtors A host of District 24-5A At 43 feet, 1 inch, Bur- ons came on the girls’ side. Furqani Al-Amin made 281-481-3733 champions will represent roughs easily qualifi ed for Desiree Scott pocketed a sure she was headed to the Top Agents! the Clear Brook Wolver- the regional meet. Brook’s gold medal in the long jump regional meet after taking Superior Service! ines’ varsity track and fi eld three other district champi- after clearing 18-3 1/4. Continued on Page 3B Celebrating ults! Personal eAttention! Res program at the Region III ositiv "The Company You'll Keep" = PositiveP Results! meet, coming Friday and “42” years! Saturday, April 27-28, at Shelvin, Igbowke pace JFD Buying or Selling “New” or “Pre-Owned” Turner Stadium in Humble. 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Served with fries and garden salad. $17.95 PerrysRestaurants.com Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 2012 JFD tracksters earn regionals Dragons’ Guajardo Dobie golfer Arnett Continued from Page 1B Joe Gonzalez, a fresh- seconds sent him to region- Other Longhorns’ ath- man running at the varsity als, and Gonzalez was also a plays at regionals letes from both the boys’ level, was second in the member of Dobie’s 4x200- throws no-hitter Continued from Page 1B same for everyone – good and girls’ team will also be 200-meter dash after going meter relay team that quali- This time around, Arnett or bad – and you just have headed to regionals after head-to-head with team- fi ed for regionals. is hoping things come to- to bear down and play your taking second place in vari- mate Igbowke. In that event, Dobie post- gether for him. game.” ous events. Gonzalez’s time of 23.05 ed a time of 1 minute, 32.81 “Golf is a game of The top two teams and seconds as Gonzalez was breaks, taking advantage top two overall medalists joined by Andre Timmons, of some chances, luck and will advance to the state Ahmad Neal and Duke Ed- recovery (in case of a poor tournament. A grand slam! wards. shot),” Arnett said. In the event one or both The boys’ 4x400-meter “Golf is not like a team of the top two medalists relay squad was also sec- sport in that you go into it also play for a state-quali- ond, running to the fi nish with a game plan and try to fying squad, the third-place line in a time of 3:25.91 as execute that plan. You can’t medalist advances as well. Neal, Edwards and Shelvin plan for tough winds, bad Third at district were joined by Jordan Wil- bounces and those sorts of Recovering from a slow liams. things. start on the opening day at Pole vaulter John Beten- “You have to instead take the District 22-5A tourna- court qualifi ed for the re- advantage of the breaks ment, Arnett was the third gional meet as he cleared 9 and chances to make bird- overall medalist for the sec- feet, 6 inches. ies and pars when they are ond straight season. As for the Lady Long- there. You also have to be After a fi rst round 76, horns, Charity Knight able to recover from tough Arnett fi red a 71 in the fi nal qualifi ed for three regional situations so that your score round at Evergreen Pointe events, including a pair of doesn’t go through the roof Golf Course in Baytown to relays. in a hurry.” earn a regional tournament In the 200-meter dash, Although he now has the berth. Knight was second with a experience of playing in a Deer Park’s A and B time of 25.57, which edged regional event from 2012, teams were the top two teammate Ariel Hebert, Arnett knows his focus squads in the event. Dobie whose time of 26.81 was must remain the same. was third following a col- third. “All of these guys have lective 672. The Lady Longhorns’ earned their way to this Arnett said he trusted his 4x100-meter relay team tournament, so you are fac- yardage book and club se- was second with a time of ing the best players,” Arnett lection much better on the 49.25 as Knight and Es- said. second day, which led to the sence Gilbert teamed with Kayla Guajardo (above with her father, Art, and at “The conditions are the 1-under-par round. Deja Smith and Hebert. right) pitched a no-hitter while playing for her 10-un- Erik Jimenez of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little Smith, Knight and He- der Thunder Dragons’ team in the Pasadena Girls League’s major division Dodgers smacked a grand bert also formed the 4x200- Fastpitch Softball Association. In all, Guajardo faced Sagemont-Beverly Hills slam April 14 to lead his team to a 17-5 victory over meter relay team along 10 batters, striking out eight of them as the Thunder the Giants. with Dajah Swinton as the Dragons won the game 7-0. A fourth-grade student at 2012 Spring Standings foursome earned a time of South Belt Elementary, Guajardo is coached by her 1:46.35 for second place father. and a regional berth. As of April 18 on league website Richter sets mark Junior Division Team W L T Untouchables 6U wins softball championship Tigers 4 1 0 Giants 4 1 0 Dodgers 3 3 0 Astros 2 3 0 Rangers 0 5 0

Major Division Team W L T Nationals 8 1 0 Blue Jays 6 1 0 Rockies 5 3 0 Dodgers 5 4 0 Astros 3 4 0 Cubs 3 5 0 Giants 1 7 0 Rangers 1 7 0 Lutheran South Academy senior Rainier Richter took fi rst place in the 110-meter hurdles for the AAA Division second year in a row at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Class 4A district Team W L T championships with a personal best time of 14.56 seconds. Richter also took second place in the Mets 6 2 0 300-meter hurdles at the meet. Earlier this season, Richter placed third in the 110s at the prestigious Cardinals 8 0 0 Texas Relays. He was named a Presidential Scholar Angels 6 3 0 this school year and plans to attend Abilene Chris- tian University in the fall to continue his education Rangers 4 3 0 and track and fi eld career. Cubs 3 1 2 Bears’ boys’ tennis teams Reds 3 4 0 place second at Bay Area Phillies 3 4 1 The Untouchables 6-under softball team went undefeated and Laila Romero, Adrianna Ramos, (middle row) Skylar Slaydon, Astros 3 5 0 The Beverly Hills In- Bao Nguyen fi nished won the championship at the Totally Texas tournament in Deer Haley Calvo, Lauren Garza, Zoe Romero, Siarra Quintero, termediate seventh- and fourth in singles, and the Park. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Lily (back row) coaches Jimmy Lind, Josh Slaydon, Danny Garza, White Sox 1 8 0 eighth- grade boys’ tennis doubles team of Taylor Martinez, Madison Herrera, Zada Romero, Anabel Zepeda, Louis Romero, Joey Romero and Mike Martinez. teams fi nished second in Nguyen and Tin Pham Red Sox 0 7 1 the Bay Area Tennis South placed fi fth. Zone Tennis Tournament. Other members of the Coach Pitch In the eighth-grade sin- boys’ tennis teams include H-Town Jokers 11U second at Lone Star baseball gles division, Daniel Cabre- David Ho, Vanny Nguyen, Team W L T ja fi nished fourth and Tyler Terrell Soudine, Daniel Myers was fi fth. Tran, Detravian Jones, Hur A’s 4 0 0 The boys’ doubles team Rizvi, Aaron Vasquez, Dan- of Vy Phan and Tommy Le ny Lam and Isaiah Bailey. Reds 4 0 0 fi nished fi fth in their divi- Along the way, the Bears sion. defeated teams from McAd- Dodgers 4 1 0 At the seventh-grade lev- ams in Dickinson, Pearland Rangers 3 1 0 el, the Bears delivered their South, Pearland East, Pear- best-ever fi nish as a team by land West, Barry Miller and Diamond Backs 3 2 0 taking second. Bondy. Angels 2 2 1 Giants 2 2 0 Sports Calendar Tigers 2 2 0

SOFTBALL Astros 1 2 1 Friday, April 20 Cubs 1 3 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Lake, 6:30 Dobie varsity at Deer Park, 6:30 Cardinals 1 3 0 Brook JV hosts Clear Lake, 5:00 Padres 0 5 0 Dobie JV at Deer Park, 5:00 Yankees 0 4 0 BASEBALL Friday, April 20 T-Ball Division Brook varsity hosts Pearland, 7:00 Dobie varsity vs. Rayburn, Maguire, 4:00 Team W L T Dobie JV hosts Rayburn, Dobie, 4:00 Astros 4 0 0 Brook JV at Pearland, 4:30 Brook sophomores at Pearland, 7:00 Angels 2 1 0 Dobie sophomores vs. Rayburn, PISD, 7:00 Rays 2 1 1 Monday, April 23 Red Sox 2 1 1 Dobie varsity at South Houston, campus, 4:00 Mets 2 2 0 Dobie JV hosts South Houston, Dobie, 4:00 Cubs 2 2 0 Friday, April 27 Brook varsity at Dickinson, 7:00 Nationals 2 2 0 Dobie varsity hosts Deer Park, Dobie, 4:00 Rangers 1 1 0 Dobie JV at Deer Park, 7:00 The 11-under H-Town Jokers select baseball team took second Ovalle, Theodore Martinez, (middle row) Dave Amaya, Mando Brook JV hosts Dickinson, 4:30 place at the Lone Star Classic Tournament after advancing to Soto, Gavin Machado, Diego Vasquez, (back row) coach Mike Phillies 0 3 0 Brook sophomores host Dickinson, 7:00 the fi nal game. Members of the team are, left to right, (front Mendez, coach Armando Soto, manager Rudy Mendez and Yankees 0 3 0 Dobie sophomores at Deer Park, 4:00 row) Brandon Valdez, Aaron Perea, Lorenzo Mendez, Nicolus coach Oscar Perea. Thursday, April 19, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie’s Tran to lift at UH-Downtown Brook track advances Brook’s Duke picks McNeese St. Continued from Page 1B Wolverines came through second in the varsity girls’ with a time of 4:00.89 as shot put. In the event, Al- Lewis and Smith were Amin threw the shot 35-1 joined by Megan Conner for the runner-up spot. and Jerilyn James. Dominque Lewis took The Wolverines’ 4x200- second place in the girls’ meter relay team made 400-meter run as her time its way to regionals in the of 59.07 edged teammate boys’ division with a time Smith. of 1:30.22. Danielle Epps stood out That foursome included in the girls’ 200-meter dash, Derence Smith, Jamarco grabbing second place after Stephen, Chris Campbell posting a time of 26.01. and Chase Cyprien. Some of the Brook boys’ In the fi nal team stand- and girls’ relay squads will ings, the Clear Lake girls also head to regionals. won the meet with 127 In the girls’ 4x100-meter points. event, Epps, Scott and Smith Clear Springs was sec- teamed with Tiana Bell for ond with 114 points, just a time of 48.06, which was two better than third-place second. Brook. The Lady Wolverines’ Clear Springs won the 4x400-meter squad is also boys’ title with 149 points, headed to regionals after easily outdistancing sec- placing second at the dis- ond-place Clear Lake’s 85 trict level. points. Brook was third In that event, the Lady with 60.50.

Dobie High School powerlifter Dorthy Tran (seated Foster (Dobie powerlifting coach), Salem Nguyen third from left) will continue her education and lift- (mother), (standing) Franklin Moses (Dobie princi- Region III track and fi eld Clear Brook varsity girls’ soccer player Chandler Duke (seated center) will con- ing career at the University of Houston’s downtown pal), Seth La (Dobie powerlifter), Steve Van Essen tinue her education and playing career at McNeese State University in Lake campus after signing a letter of intent. Those with (Dobie assistant principal), Nyla Vasquez (friend) Turner Stadium, Humble Charles, La., after signing a letter of intent. Those with her at the signing in- her at the signing included, left to right, (seated) and Toni Noise (one of Tran’s coaches while attend- cluded, left to right, (seated) Harvey Dukes (father), Charlyn Dukes (mother), John Hudson (UH powerlifting coach), Kenneth ing Beverly Hills Intermediate). April 27-28 (standing) Jeff Brewer (Brook varsity girls’ soccer coach) and Michele Staley (Brook principal). Times to be announced Submitted photo Dobie’s Bolden lands FB scholarship Pitts, Sanchez lead Dobie’s 7-1 baseball victory Continued from Page 1B up at third base. After Ren- third base spot all the way we needed to,” Dobie head there for us to achieve. Memorial got out of the don’s RBI ground out, Do- over to the fi rst base line in coach Miguel Torres said. “We have started this gate quickly with a run in bie led 3-1. the sixth inning, making a “Our goal was to win the last part of the season with the fi rst inning. The score stayed the diving catch for an out. district title and then make a pair of wins, and now we Cody Eaves, a Texas same until the bottom of “It was great to be able to a deep playoff run. We can’t have to keep it going against Christian University signee, the fourth. Aaron Gonzalez go out there and play solid win the district, but all of Rayburn (April 20, Maguire walked, stole second and reached as the Mavericks baseball at a time when our other goals are still Field, 7 p.m.). went to third on Dobie allowed a pop-up to drop at catcher Jesus Rendon’s second base for another er- throwing error. With one ror. out, Brady Toler grounded Gonzalez then stole sec- to shortstop, scoring Eaves. ond and went to third on a But it didn’t take long for wild pitch by Mavs’ starter the Longhorns to respond, Dillon Gallardo. Andres Ar- with a little help from Eaves menta then smacked a big at shortstop for the Mavs. two-out, RBI single for a Dobie’s Jose Cabreja 4-1 lead. singled to right fi eld with Armenta promptly stole one out and raced to third second and came home on base as Toler fi elded Xavier the fi rst of two RBI singles Johnson’s slow roller to by Sanchez. third base and fi red the ball In the bottom of the well over Memorial fi rst sixth, Dobie took advantage baseman Kole Eaves. of Memorial’s sixth error of After Memorial recov- the game as well as another ered on the play, Cabreja wild pitch to ice the game. had scored and Johnson Sanchez, who fi nished stood at second. Travarus the Mavs off with an RBI Ansley then sent a rou- single in the sixth, also tine grounder toward Cody started a 5-4-3 double play Dobie second baseman Jose Cabreja dives back to the fi rst base bag after a base Dobie High School senior running back DeAndre left to right, (seated) Dwon Bolden Jr. (father), Jana Eaves at shortstop, who al- in the Memorial second in- hit against Memorial April 17, at Dobie. At right is Mavericks’ fi rst baseman Kole Bolden (seated center) will continue his education Bolden (mother), (standing) Otis Brown (National lowed the ball to go through ning and ranged from his Eaves. The Longhorns won the game 7-1. and playing career at the South Dakota School of Scouting Service consultant), Jazmyn Bolden (sis- his legs. Mines and Technology in Rapid City, S. D., after sign- ter), Jaylon Bolden (brother) and Archie Williams On the same play, Cody ing a letter of intent with the Hardrockers’ football (National Scouting Service consultant). Eaves threw past second South Belt Horns’ 11U takes second program. Those with Bolden at the signing included, base, allowing Johnson to score and Ansley to wind Strike Hunters win 8U crown at DP softball At right, the South Hous- ton Strike Hunters 8-un- der softball team came away with the champion- ship at Deer Park Totally Texas Tournament at the Deer Park Girls Softball Association complex. Members of the team are left to right, (front row) Ashley Trevino, Salyssa Garcia, (second row) Kristen Barba, Isabella Rodriguez, Jordan Mon- sevais, Karlie Barba, Kaila Flores, JayLynn Garza, Gabby Galvan, (third row) Amelia Pena, Gabbi Botello, Hailey Machado, Chloe Ramir- ez, Taylor Gonzalez, Diarra Hypolite, (back row) coaches Edgar The South Belt Horns select baseball team placed sec- riguez, Josiah Arenas, J.R. Espinoza, David Chicas, Ramirez, Carlos Barba ond at the United States Specialty Sports Association’s (back row) manager Jesus Arenas, Andrew Arriaga, and Joe Garcia. Take It Yard Tournament in the 11-under division. David Perez, Carlos Calvillo, Jan Lara, Damien Lo- The Horns advanced to the fi nal before falling to the pez and coach David Chicas. Not pictured are man- San Antonio Stealth 10-9. Members of the Horns are, ager Alex Arriaga and player Diego Gonzales. left to right, (front row) Michael Gibson, Chris Rod- CALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 19 at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference 7 a.m. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 8787 for information, or just drop in. 9 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 10 a.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care Partners ministry has support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8787 for information, or just drop in. been established at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 8 p.m. Noon Hartsook Street in Houston, near Almeda Mall. The gathering is for Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from persons with alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes and simi- 11 a.m. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. lar disabilities and their caretakers is provided on the third Friday Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gathering consists of lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. THINK complete list of services offered. a continental-type breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertain- morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, MONDAY, APRIL 23 ment, a sing-a-long, devotional break, lunch, and ends with a bingo 5:30 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- 9 a.m. game. Those who have a family member or know of someone with MONEY Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A 8787, or just drop in. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- these challenges are welcome to attend. For additional information, therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, THINK call the church office at 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Interfaith 6 p.m. guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Care Partners, at 713-682-5995; or visit the website at interfaith- Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments a complete list of services offered. THE in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 carepartners.org. 6 p.m. Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more Noon provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- CLASSIFIEDS 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua information. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in 7 p.m. buy... 6:30 p.m. invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass music you’ll save of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic show and jam session the third Saturday of each month, May and 6:30 p.m. 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. December are exceptions. The stage show begins at 7 p.m., but and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of meetings for ages 55 and up are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at money! 6 p.m. the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 or pickers are welcome to bring their instruments and come earlier. Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway in Webster. by e-mail at [email protected]. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny Arolfo Civic For further information, call Linda at 409-392-6886 or Carolynn at sell... support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 Center, 300 Walker in League City. For more information, visit 281-340-2354. you’ll p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more make 8:30 p.m. or just drop in. 2 p.m. information. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. 7 p.m. money! held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse Call Today FRIDAY, APRIL 20 SATURDAY, APRIL 21 6:30 p.m. or other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. 281-481-5656 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United come drug addition. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit www.hapson- 10 a.m. line.org for a complete list of services offered. American Begonia Society – Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Maxum 6 p.m. Bank in League City. For more information, call 281-946-4237 or 281-471-5048. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family announcements, look 1 p.m. and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For information, call 713-472-0565. 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic violence sup- close to home first! Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 1:30 port group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut off to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may join at any time Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. as this is an open group. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Beverly Hills DivorceCare Group - CT Church – DivorceCare Group meetings are held at CT Community Center, 10201 Kingspoint, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, call Church, 9701 Almeda Genoa Road, every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. in Room #1201. The support group is for separated and divorced individuals. Child 6 p.m. care is provided. For more information, call 713-944-4815, email divorcecare@ Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family ctchurch.tv, or visit http://ctchurch.tv/ministries.html#17. and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domestic First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call violence support group for women meets every week. For information, call 281- 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturning point.com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut 6:30 p.m. off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis Clear Lake Toastmasters Club – Meets at the Clear Lake Church of Christ, 938 El No Job Too Small! hotline is 281-286-2525. Dorado Blvd. Call Jerry Tate at 281-481-5417 for information. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 7 p.m. 7 a.m. St. Luke's Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell 281-484-1397 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each Noon month at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway. For more information, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from noon to 1 p.m. at call George Malone at 281-438-7243. Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit 8 p.m. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen St. Luke's Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road, Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 Call For Information WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 7 a.m. 281-484-1397 or by e-mail at [email protected]. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at the Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281- Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 487-8787, or just drop in. 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week of each month at Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the last Thursday of Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call each month in the Community Room at Pasadena Town Square Mall. Nellie Galney at 713-991-3517 for more information. 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 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22002-2012002-2012 CelebratingCelebrating 1010 YearsYears wwithith 1010 GreatGreat SpecialsSpecials •Fajitas for Two Mixed $18.99 • Haciendas Plato $8.99 • Pollo San Miguel $9.99 • Wings Vaqueras $7.99 • Pollo Rico $9.99 • NASA Dinner $7.99 • Grilled Tilapia $6.99 • Enchiladas Combinadas $7.49 • Grilled Salmon $10.99 • Stafford Plate $8.99 Strawberry Margarita $4 • House Whiskey $4 • Domestic Draft Beer $1.50 Prices good through April 30, 2012 110th0th AAnniversarynniversary PPartyarty April 24 Dobie High School faculty member Joseph Horton (left) got the evening started Former Dobie High School varsity football head the hall of fame induction ceremony. Kieth was there with a beautifully performed rendition of the national anthem prior to the Pas- coach Buzzy Kieth (center) was escorted to the po- to support and represent inductee Trevor Cobb, who Food Specials adena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 14 at Phillips Field dium by current Longhorn varsity football players was one of 12 athletes joining the hall’s fi rst-ever House. At right is event emcee Dan Lovett. Jonathan Jones (left) and Marlon Jackson during class. Cobb was unable to attend the event. Happy Hour All Day Dobie’s presence felt at Pasadena ISD hall of fame induction Mariachi band 7-8 p.m. www.lashaciendasgrill.com Continued from Page 1B softball to be played. In the pic gold medals. At the “I’ve already told Robin The committee welcomes the new hall of fame addi- to share with all of the great As for Williams, she ar- early summer of 1993, Wil- time, she was the lone high (Rackley) that we are com- submissions for candidates, tion that will be fi nished as athletes, past, present and Nasa • 281-557-3500 Party Rooms Available rived at Dobie for the 1992- liams pitched Dobie to the school player on the Olym- ing after them.” and current plans call for a part of upgrades at Phillips future. 1020 NASA ROAD 1 @ 45 at All Locations Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 1993 school year and in- state championship, then pic team. Interestingly, Cobb and handful of inductees to be Field House in Pasadena. For more information Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -11 p.m. stantly made an impact. did so again in 1995. Collegiately, Williams Williams were the two included each year. It was 88 years in the about the Athletics Hall of South Belt • 281-484-6888 STAFFORD • 281-240-3060 Opting to try out for the pitched one year at UCLA youngest inductees to open The inductees will even- making, but the school dis- Fame, visit www.pasade That year, the University 12933 Gulf Freeway 12821 SOUTHWEST FRWY. Interscholastic League, the U.S. Olympic team, a suc- before pitching three more the Athletics Hall of Fame. tually be included within trict now has a new feature naisd.org. offi cial governing body of cessful endeavor, Williams seasons at the University of extracurricular activities in did not pitch for Dobie in Texas from 1997 to 1999. public schools, had given 1996. Instead, Williams Williams won a second the go-ahead for the sport of won the fi rst of two Olym- gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team im 2000. She then pitched for several Longhorns’ Schmid years in the professional softball ranks. out at regional tennis The varsity head soft- ball coach at Manvel High Dobie High School var- match, probably the best School, Williams will now sity tennis player Claudius he’s played all season but get her fi rst chance to go Schmid saw his memora- couldn’t win the ad (advan- head-to-head against Dobie ble season come to an end tage) points when he need- and Lady Longhorns’ head with a fi rst-round loss at ed to,” Dobie head coach coach Robin Rackley, her the Region III tournament Manuel Moreno Jr. said. former teammate at Dobie. April 17, at Deer Park High “He worked so hard for Manvel is joining the School. each point and was physi- Class 5A ranks for the fi rst Schmid, a foreign ex- cally and mentally worn out time beginning in 2012- change student attending by the end of the fi rst set. 2013, and Williams’ team Dobie this school year as a “I’m real proud of Clau- has already enjoyed a great junior, fell 7-5, 6-1. dius. He represented the deal of success in the Class He will return to his Dobie High School tennis 4A ranks. home in Germany early this family well and will have “It’s going to be great summer. a lot of good memories to going against Dobie,” Wil- “Claudius played a great take back with him.” liams said after the dinner.

The Lady Longhorn varsity softball team is two wins away from celebrating the District 22-5A title. The team will play an April 18 game, after press time, against South Houston before taking on second-place Deer Park, Friday, April 20, at Deer Park. Some of those players hoping to lead the locals to victory include, from left, Ceci Gonzalez, Chezni Critchfi eld, Alyssa Lerma, Shannon O’Connor and Joanna Gutierrez. Dobie, 8-0, has a one-game lead over Deer Park with two games to play. Brook softball moves to 8-5 Despite a 3-0 loss to fi rst place in the standings. Kate Begle’s sacrifi ce fl y Brazoswood April 17, in Pearland and Alvin will also in the bottom of the seventh Clute, the Clear Brook High be seeded ahead of Clear inning delivered the win. School varsity softball team Brook. Brook starting pitcher Lau- is headed to the playoffs as The Lady Wolverines ra Napoli threw a one-hitter the fourth seed in District cemented their playoff run for the win. 24-5A. with a 1-0 victory over The Lady Wolverines Brazoswood won its sixth Clear Springs April 13. will close out the regular straight game by defeating The game was scoreless season Friday, April 20, at Clear Brook and is still in through six innings before home against Clear Lake. Wolverines’ baseball now at 6-6 A pair of hard-luck loss- at home to Clear Lake April with Alvin. es suddenly has the Clear 17. The Wolverines will play Brook varsity baseball team Pearland is still atop the their fi nal home game of the in a pinch with the regular standings at 8-3 with a game regular season Friday, April season coming to a close. coming April 18, after press 20, against Pearland. The Once 6-4 and tied for time, against Brazoswood. regular season ends April second place in the 24-5A Clear Springs is 8-4, 27, with the Wolverines standings, the Wolverines while Clear Creek and Clear playing at Dickinson. lost 2-1 to Brazoswood Lake are 7-5. Clear Brook Both games are set to be- April 13, and then lost 1-0 is tied for fi fth place at 6-6 gin at 7 p.m.