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Dec. 10, 2009 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 34, No. 45 Heavy trash scheduled Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, Dec. 17, for city of Houston residents living north of Snowfall blankets South Belt community Beltway 8. For information, call 3-1-1. By James Bolen due to inclement weather. The production has cord for early snow in Houston was Dec. 10 in In the past 15 years, it has snowed only four Leader holidays set Christmas came early for South Belt residents been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 1944 and again last year. times in Houston, including Friday. Friday, Dec. 4, as a series of snow fl urries struck p.m. The Leader will be closed from Dec. 23, the community, with some areas receiving nearly The grand opening celebration of the new until Jan. 4. Advertising and copy deadline for 3 inches of snowfall. J.S. Bracewell Library branch, which was to be the Dec. 24 issue is Friday, Dec. 18, at noon. While the Pasadena Independent School Dis- hosted by Houston Mayor Bill White and Hous- Items for publication may be sent to mynews@ trict and the Clear Creek Independent School ton City Councilman Mike Sullivan on Saturday, Snow strikes Sagemont southbeltleader.com. Emergencies may be District opted not to cancel classes, both school Dec. 5, was cancelled. The library, however, did directed to Marie Flickinger at 281-948-2714. districts did cancel all after-school activities. open to the public as planned. Further, both districts postponed SAT testing that Snowfall also led to the closure of the City of Leader Christmas program was to take place Saturday, Dec. 5, until Satur- Houston’s recycling center located at Ellington The South Belt-Ellington Leader is solicit- day, Dec. 19. Field. ing toys, food and money for needy families San Jacinto College Central’s theater and fi lm The incident marked the second consecutive over the holidays. Families in need are encour- department’s Dec. 4 performance of Santa’s year Houston received snowfall and was the ear- aged to register at the Leader offi ce. The dead- Christmas Magic: The Musical was cancelled liest ever recorded in the city. The previous re- line for registering is Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. AARP meets Dec. 11 The South Belt AARP will meet Friday, Runoff elections set for Dec. 12 Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. at El Franco Lee Community Center, 9400 Hall Road. The meeting will By James Bolen Parker Williams Library on Scarsdale to Frazier include the installation of officers for 2010. The runoff election to decide the next mayor Elementary on Hughes Road since the general Members are asked to bring finger foods for a of Houston is slated to take place Saturday, Dec. election. holiday lunch. All seniors are invited. 12. For other polling locations, see chart on this Vying to replace term-limited Mayor Bill page. White are City Controller Annise Parker and at- Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should Santa photos at Easthaven torney Gene Locke. check where to cast their ballot before voting, as Easthaven Baptist Church, 13100 Beamer In the four-candidate-general election, Parker polling locations are subject to change. Road (corner of Beamer and Astoria), will received 30.5 percent of the vote to Locke’s 25.9 For more information, visit www.harrisvotes. take free Santa photos Saturday, Dec. 12, from percent. org. 9 to 11 a.m. in the church parking lot. Current polls also slightly favor Parker in the contest that is likely to be determined by unde- Lariaette dance clinic set cided and conservative voters. Where to vote? The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Recent debates have seen the two candidates General election polling locations Winter Dance Clinic Saturday, Dec. 12. The butting heads as they heat up their rhetoric. Pct. # Location clinic will be held at Dobie High School from Parker has accused Locke of having confl icts 76 Beverly Hills Intermediate School 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children in K-12th grade. of interest due to his history as a lobbyist, while 11111 Beamer Road 289 Garfi eld Elementary School Cost is $50, cash or money order only. Clinic Locke conversely describes Parker as being soft on crime and too loose with raising taxes. 10301 Hartsook St. participants will receive lunch, a T-shirt and 417 Stuchbery Elementary School an invitation to perform at the Spring Show in Also to be decided are the positions of city controller and three at-large city council seats. 11210 Hughes Road May. For more information, contact Lori Perez 418 Beverly Hills Community Center at 281-797-8370 or [email protected]. Current City Council members M.J. Khan and 10201 Kingspoint Road Ronald Green are competing to replace Parker 475 Scarsdale Civic Association Building Holiday concerts at Dobie as controller. In the general election, Green re- 12127 Teaneck Drive ceived 36.3 percent of the vote to Khan’s 32.5 476 Frazier Elementary School The South Belt area school bands will pres- percent. 10503 Hughes Road ent holiday concerts on two nights. The per- Competing for the At-Large Position 1 seat 536 Laura Welch Bush Elementary School formances will be held in the Dobie audito- are realtor Karen Derr and civil engineer Stephen 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. rium beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Thursday, Costello. 545 Frazier Elementary School Dec. 10, will include Melillo Middle School, At-Large Position 2 incumbent Sue Lovell is 10503 Hughes Road Thompson Intermediate and Dobie Symphon- being challenged by pastor and businessman An- 715 Aviation Department - Ellington Field ic and Concert bands. Tuesday, Dec. 15, will drew C. Burks Jr. Highway 3 Building 510 755 Genoa Staff Development Center Snowfall struck the South Belt community Friday, Dec. 4, blanketing much of the area. The include Morris Middle School, Beverly Hills Vying for the At-Large Position 5 seat are in- 12900 Almeda Genoa Road event is the earliest on record for the city of Houston. Despite the cold weather, Sagemont Intermediate and the Dobie Wind Ensemble. cumbent Jolanda “Jo” Jones and business owner 774 El Franco Lee Community Center Church presented its third annual Christmas Festival Friday through Sunday. The above Jack Christie. 9400 Hall Road photo shows the church’s grounds on Friday afternoon. Photo by Mike Behrer Cokesbury holiday events set Voters residing in Precinct 545 should be 842 Burnett Elementary School The Chancel Choir of Cokesbury United aware the polling location has changed from the 11825 Teaneck Drive Methodist Church will present Mary Did You Know at its 11 a.m. service Sunday, Dec. 13. The Children’s Choir of Cokesbury will “Billy Goat Bandit” suspect present The First Day of Christmas at 6:30 Frazier Owls catch snowfl akes p.m. For more information, call the church at 281-484-9243. trims beard, remains at large Holiday Spectacular set The Houston trimmed his beard, authorities said. FBI Bank Robbery The man is now suspected in at least fi ve The Dobie Lariaettes will host a Holiday Task Force is still Houston-area bank robberies. The latest occurred Spectacular dinner, performance and silent seeking the pub- at the Wells Fargo located inside the Randall’s auction on Monday, Dec. 14, in the Dobie caf- lic’s assistance in grocery store located at 11041 Westheimer on eteria. Tickets are $12 and include a lasagna identifying a man Dec. 4. The other two robberies occurred at the dinner and admission to the performances by who is responsible Woodforest Bank at 12484 Northwest Freeway the Lariaettes, Lassos and Thompson Dance for robbing the on Oct. 16 and the Wells Fargo at 1407 South Team. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, First Convenience Voss on Nov. 19. and the performance at 7 p.m. Silent auction Bank inside of the The Billy Goat Bandit is described as a black items include a Las Vegas timeshare opportu- Kroger on Beltway male in his mid-20s, standing 5 feet 10 inches to nity, TUTS tickets, an autographed Rockets 8 on Oct. 27 and 6 feet tall, with an average build. basketball, and many gift baskets. For tickets the Primeway Fed- Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for or more information, contact Lori Perez at eral Credit Union on “Billy Goat Bandit” information leading to the charging and arrest 281-797-8370 or [email protected]. Blackhawk on Nov. 14. of this suspect. Anyone with any information on Dubbed the “Billy Goat Bandit” because of a this suspect is urged to call the Crime Stoppers Wood Meadow sets contest unique beard with extra long chin hair worn at tip line at 713-222-TIPS or the Houston offi ce of The Wood Meadow Sec. II Association is the time of the robberies, the suspect has since the FBI at 713-693-5000. holding a Christmas decorating contest and encourages everyone in the neighborhood to participate. The association will award a first- and second-place winner prize for the best Three suspects face felony Christmas decorations. Judging will be Dec. 21. Action Ministries collects toys charges in Sherman bus crash Action Ministries Houston will hold its By James Bolen second-degree felony is punishable by up to 20 annual toy drive through Dec. 17 at the Kroger Three employees were arrested at a Heights- years in prison. parking lot, Beltway 8 and Sabo, from 8 a.m. area inspection station that issued a vehicle in- A National Transportation Safety Board report to 8 p.m. New toys for all ages will be accept- Frazier students were not the only ones to take the opportunity Friday, Dec. 4, to play in the spection sticker to a charter bus involved in the issued in October concluded the Sherman crash, ed at the large white trailer with the Operation August 2008 fatal crash in Sherman that killed which occurred eight days after the bus’s inspec- Christmas Blessing sign. Teen items are espe- snow. Frazier principal Rhonda Parmer (right) and Assistant Principal Lindsey Lesniewski are shown above catching snowfl akes on their tongues. Photo by Amy Smith several members of the Vietnamese Martyrs tion sticker was issued, was probably caused by cially needed. Action Ministries, founded in Church on Kingspoint. a punctured retread tire on the right side of the 1991 by longtime South Belt residents Gordon The men, who worked at 5 Minute Inspections, front axle. and Pat Berg, is a non-denominational minis- had been issuing hundreds of inspection stickers While it is legal to retread tires, they cannot be try that cares for the less fortunate throughout a month to vehicles that had not been inspected, used on the steering axle. the area. “With the onslaught of Hurricane Ike South Belt resident robbed according to Texas Department of Public Safety The driver of the bus, Barrett Broussard, also and the present economic situation, there are offi cials. At this stage of the investigation, it is tested positive for cocaine and alcohol after the lots of children in need of a Merry Christmas. unclear if the bus involved in the accident had accident. However, no charges were fi led, as he Action Ministries will be there again to give actually been inspected or not. was not deemed responsible for the crash. toys to children who will not receive toys from on hunting trip in Mexico Cesar Hernandez, 27, Ernesto Bastard, 19, Further, Angel Tours and Iguala BusMex, the other agencies,” said Gordon Berg. and Miguel Castillo, 49, were all charged with charter companies linked to the bus, were discov- By James Bolen eral of the victims and beat some with rifl es and tampering with a government document. The Continued on Page 2A SBHLL to host movie night A longtime South Belt resident was one of shovels. The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League nine men who was robbed and terrrorized by The hunters were told to stay on the ground will host a Holiday in the Park movie night a group of gunmen on a recent hunting trip in for roughly an hour, as the crooks stole their CCISD school boundary meetings set Saturday, Dec. 12, at the baseball complex at Mexico. cash, wedding rings, watches and cameras.The El Franco Lee Park. The featured movie, How The resident, a businessman who wishes to re- South Belt resident had his stolen watch replaced The Clear Creek Independent School District note changes in location: the Grinch Stole Christmas, will start at 7 p.m. main anonymous, was white-wing dove hunting by his staff for his birthday. invites the community to public hearings regard- Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Clear Springs High Santa will visit, and youths may have pictures about 100 miles south of the Rio Grande when a The lodge the men had visited, Rancho Aca- ing the 2010-2011 school boundary changes. School Commons; Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Clear taken with Santa for $1. Those attending are dozen men, armed with assault rifl es, pulled up zar, closed indefi nitely following the incident. The purpose of boundary revisions is to popu- Lake High School Commons; and Dec. 17 at 7 asked to bring chairs, sleeping bags or blan- in pickup trucks and forced the hunters to kneel While drug-related violence along the Mexi- late the new Bayside Intermediate and Clear Falls p.m. in the Clear Creek High School Commons. kets. The concession stand will serve popcorn, on the ground. can border has increased greatly in recent years, High School at the CCISD Education Village. For more information about the school bound- nachos, hot chocolate and much more. No out- The bandits, some of whom were dressed like hunters are rarely targeted, according to offi - Maps can be viewed at www.ccisd.net. ary committee, call the Offi ce of Public Informa- side food will be allowed. police and carried portable radios, kicked sev- cials. Meeting times and locations are as follows – tion at 281-284-0020. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 10, 2009 Publisher’s Opinion Thompson honors veteran families Deaths LeBlanc, son-in-law; grand- City residents, be sure to vote Joseph Eugene son Brant LeBlanc and wife Takacs Nora; grandchildren Steele, Saturday is the last chance city of missioner El Franco Lee. So you see, he Alex and Brandon; sisters-in- Houston South Belt residents have to has support of leaders of both major par- law Elizabeth and Nellie vote for the mayor of Houston. This elec- ties. The mayor’s race is not a partisan Takacs; and numerous neph- tion has been pretty low key and not race. I believe it is a good sign that Locke ews and nieces. generating a lot of interest. has the support of our hard working poli- A rosary will be said at There are many issues which should ticians, both liberal and conservative. 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, concern area voters, i.e., safety, flood And, the Houston Police Officers Union followed by the Mass at St. control and fixing our aging roads. and the Houston Professional Firefighters Luke the Evangelist Catholic Of the two candidates, only one has Association have both endorsed Locke. Church, 11011 Hall Road. visited the South Belt area, Gene Locke. I tend to vote for the candidate that Gene has not only been here a number shows the most interest in our area. of times trying to learn about the South Locke’s opponent has not been, to my Mary Louise Belt area and what our concerns are, but knowledge, to any of our local meetings. Agrella he has gained the support of City Coun- That alone should make your choice cilman Mike Sullivan and state Rep. John easy. Davis, as well as our County Com- Be sure to vote! – Marie Flickinger

Joseph Eugene Takacs, 97, died Dec. 3, 2009. He was a South Belt resident and Readers’ Opinions a devoted Catholic who loved his family. Sullivan appreciates had a truck to cart this hot tub to this Takacs was born in location – take it to the dump! If you Chicago Nov. 9, 1912, to South Belt voters reside in the City of Houston, and have a Helen Bodar and Joseph John water bill, you are entitled to four (4) free Takacs, recent Hungarian I would like to thank the voters of the trips to the dump per month. The dump Is immigrants. At 12, he and his South Belt area for their support in my open on the weekends for your conve- family moved to Houston recent re-election to Houston City Coun- nience. where his father began work- cil. I look forward to continuing to repre- Whoever dumped this pile obviously Thompson Intermediate honored Veterans Day by Freedom; Susie Haas, father A.G. “Buster” Young ing for Howard Hughes Tool Mary Louise “Mary Lee” sent your interests at Houston City Hall. I had a truck, so why not cart it off like you paying tribute to those who have served in the served in the Korean War; Janie De Los Santos, Co. Upon graduation from Agrella, 76, died Dec. 7, also encourage South Belt residents to are supposed to. It’s not my place to call military and their families. Pictured are, left to wife of Jimmy De Los Santos, U.S. Marines, Desert Sam Houston High School, 2009. She was a South Belt vote for Gene Locke in the very impor- 311 and have them pick up your trash. right, (first row) Greg Baumgartner, U.S. Army; Storm, and son Emilio De Los Santos, National Takacs joined his father at area resident. tant mayoral runoff election set for this Take responsibility – clean up after your- John Davis, specialist, 1st Financial Battalion, Guard; Sue Evans, husband served in Vietnam Hughes Tool Co. Agrella was born to Boni- Saturday, December 12. self – we are tired of looking at all of the With urging from his facio and Maria Perez in I know Gene Locke personally and soldier of the year in 2000 at Fort Riley, Kan.; and grandfather George W. Loden in the Navy trash that is being dumped by our hous- Deborah Hirsch, staff sergeant, 312th U.S. Army during World War I; Carol Waters, wife of Charlie, father, Takacs furthered his Galveston, Texas. She was a have found him to be committed and es. Ginny Ploch education by attending Texas wife, mother and grandmoth- passionate about creating a better future Sagemont Resident Reserve Band; Gary Hickman, U.S. Marines; (sec- E-4 Specialist, Fort Hood; and Stephanie Albert A&M University at College er who loved gardening and for Houston. Having worked with Gene’s ond row) Erica Alvarez, wife of Cpl. Matthew whose sister served in the U.S. Air Force and Station, where he joined the traveling with her husband. opponent at City Hall during my time on Alvarez, U.S. Marines 6th MTBN-Oper Iraqi brother in the U.S. Army. Submitted photo Aggie Band and graduated Agrella is survived by her Houston City Council, I believe Gene Valtasaros vents with a degree in mechanical husband of 54 years, Arnold Locke is the best candidate to be on bureaucracy engineering in June 1939. Agrella; sons Arnold “Dino” Houston’s next mayor based on the fol- Upon visiting Chicago, he Agrella III, Martin Agrella lowing: My wife and I own a townhouse in met Mary Fulop, and they and wife Shelly and Mark * Public safety: Gene Locke is en- Point Venture, Texas, a small community Weber awarded $9,000 Verizon grant were married in December Agrella and wife Starlet; dorsed by the Houston Police Officers outside of Austin. We decided to do 1939. Soon after, he returned daughter Michele Agrella Union and the Houston Professional some remodeling this year considering to Hughes Tool Company as Sharpless; brothers Frank Firefighters Association. Plain and sim- that the townhouse was built in the 70’s an engineer in management Perez and wife Dorothy and ple, Gene Locke is law enforcement’s and looks it. and supervisory positions. He Bonifacio Perez; sisters Alice choice to protect our families and neigh- The first hurdle we had to deal with loved his work and received Perez, Juanita Lozano and borhoods. the local “government” like body involved honor as an engineer both Beatrice Casteneda; and * Jobs and the economy: Gene Locke the color of the new siding on our town- from work and his member- grandchildren Joseph, Amy, will work to attract new jobs and invest- house. The local government could not ship in the Society of Emily, Ryan, Morgan, Gar- ment to Houston, and understands that decide on the “approved” colors. Although Mechanical Engineers. rett, Austin, Kenny Jr., Chris- NASA is one of the key economic engines they had been discussing the color Upon retirement from topher “Boomer” and Stevie. for our city. He will fight to protect NASA’s choices for over 8 months, the final deci- Hughes Tool Company in A celebration of Agrella’s funding. His experience with public-pri- sion had not been made. The color com- 1969, Takacs joined his two life will be held Thursday, vate partnerships and strong reputation mittee had not been able to agree on the brothers, Victor and Emery, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. at Fair- in the business community position Gene color schemes and therefore we could in the manufacturing of car- mont Funeral Home Chapel. to be a leader in economic development not paint our townhouse. bide tools, later to be joined Burial will follow at Mt. for our area. The second attempt at dealing with by another brother, Rudy Olivet Catholic Cemetery. * Fiscal conservatism: Gene Locke our local government was the building Takacs. The firm, Triangle In lieu of flowers dona- tions can be made to DePel- has pledged not to raise property taxes. committee. We had to get a building per- Grinding, Inc. was known for its quality carbides and other chin Children’s Center, P.O. He understands that City government mit. We were told that the inspector was cutting tools. Box 201703, Houston, TX needs to learn to do more with less, and at our location and that we would need to Takacs is preceded in 77216-7703, or www.depel he’ll emphasize efficiency and effective- call his office to find out the amount of the permit and the address to mail it to. death by his wife, Mary; chin.org. ness in City services. It’s time for the City daughter and grandson Karen Words of comfort may be to tighten its belt, and Gene’s business We called the office and were told that only our inspector could tell us the Sue and Lance LeBlanc. shared with the family at background equips him to make sure Survivors include Michael www.FairmontFH.com. that we deliver top-quality service while amount and that we should call the keeping taxes down. That’s why Gene’s inspector, the inspector told us that we endorsed by leading Republicans and by had to call the office; the office insisted the conservative “C” Club. that we had to call the inspector... Sorry I Leader obituary policy Thank you once again for your sup- got caught in the never-ending govern- port in returning me to serve as your ment bureaucratic loop again. Obituaries submitted to the Leader voice on Houston City Council, and Next came the permit from the Archi- Arlyne and Alan Weber Elementary School was bilingual program. “Arlyne and Alan Weber had a please join me in supporting Gene Locke tectural Control Committee! The archi- recently awarded a $9,000 grant from the Verizon vision to build a strong literacy program since the are published free of charge. There to be the next mayor of Houston. tectural control committee approved our Foundation to support the school’s Literacy school first opened in 2003,” said Carl Erhart, Sincerely, Mike Sullivan plans for the remodel last year; however Initiative. The generous support from Verizon will Verizon Southwest Region president. “This grant must be a South Belt connection. Houston City Council, District E the other architectural control committee enable all teachers to be trained in balance literacy from Verizon will fund their literacy program, had not. I know what your thinking, “What and to fund a literacy library for the campus. providing the gateway to lifelong learning, per- Obituaries are edited to conform Ploch upset over other architectural control committee?” Weber is the only school in the Clear Creek sonal opportunities and success.” to the Leader style. We had that same reaction. It seems that Independent School District to offer a Vietnamese Submitted photo trash dumping there are two architectural control com- mittees. One that approved our new front This is ridiculous!! door and one that did not. Now what do Ever since Hurricane Ike paid our we do? We have a beautiful $400.00 new Holiday light neighborhood a visit, folks have been front door with the built in blinds and high Snow falls dumping all sorts of junk such as fenc- efficiency vinyl coated, foam filled frame contest set ing, general trash, tires, tree limbs, etc., or we can leave the door that has been This holiday season, Sage- on Sagecanyon between Sagedown and on our townhouse since 1974. The low on future Sagerock. (See photo below.) glen, Meadows of Clear efficiency warped wood piece of c*&!@ Creek, Estates of Green Tee 1 The attached picture was taken on door that my wife hates. Oh, and by the 12/02/09; and the debris had been there fire station and Green Tee Terrace 6 and way, we have already paid for the permit eight communities will award since at least Tuesday, November 22nd. from the dual architectural control com- Snow fell on the future Southeast prizes to the best decorated Heavy trash was scheduled for the day mittees, I think. Volunteer Fire Department station homes in the categories: Most after Thanksgiving, and obviously, this Next came the changes to our deck. pile was missed. Friday, Dec. 4, delaying construction once colorful light display; Most First it was too big. The building commit- again. To be located on Scarsdale adja- elegant holiday decoration; This happens month after month at tee said that we had to contact their this location. I’ve driven all over the cent to the South Belt-Ellington Chamber Best spirit of Christmas. This office to make sure that the deck was not of Commerce, the station will replace the is in addition to the Yard of neighborhood and I have not seen anoth- on common property. Our builder had er dumping ground anywhere. It’s obvi- unmanned building currently located on the Month award in Decem- already checked and showed the inspec- the San Jacinto College grounds. The ber. Each winner will receive ous you don’t want your trash, but those tor the markers but the inspector said of us who have to pass it each and every facility will be the third in the area for the a $50 gift certificate that someone from the committee had to department, along with two located on This year’s contest will be day don’t want to look at it either. come check for themselves. After they Take responsibility – you obviously Hughes Road (one manned and one judged by all Sageglen resi- checked they confirmed that the deck unmanned), and will serve as its main sta- dents. Members of the com- was not too big. Of course during all this tion and first large-scale disaster head- munity are encouraged to time all the builders had to stand around quarters. Funded by a Clear Brook City choose his or her favorite and do nothing. Municipal Utility District bond that vot- house and vote by dropping a There are only about 700 residents in ers approved in March 2007, the station is note at the Sageglen Com- Point Venture. The bureaucracy there is expected to cost between $1.5 million and munity Building or at the very small and yet this inefficient. I can- $2 million and will occupy 9,500 square Web site at www.Sageglen. not wait to see what government run feet. Construction has since resumed at com before noon on Dec. 14. health care will be like. Good thing I am in the site. Photo by Sally Mitchell Residents should turn on their my fifties. By the time they get the power, lights the night of Dec. 13. the committees, and the bureaucracy in place I will be old enough for them to just let me die the first time I get the common cold. George Valtasaros Crash suspects charged Continued from Page 1A nearly 40 were injured. ered to be operating without Passengers killed in the a current interstate license crash were Cham T. Nguyen, from the Federal Motor Car- 89, Khiem Thanh Nguyen, rier Safety Administration. 81, Hanh Viet Nguyen, 60, Park Manor of South Belt The 55-passenger bus was Phu Van Bui, 76, Boi Nguy- traveling to Carthage, Mo., en, 84, Xuan Hoa Dang, 59, for the annual Marian Days Mindy Hao Ta, 49, Thuy pilgrimage, a festival hon- Thu Pham Vu, 27, Tuong oring the Virgin Mary that So Lam, 62, Soi Pham, 71, attracts thousands of Viet- Catherine Tran, 59, Phung namese Catholics, when the (Thong Hong) Le, 67, Hue vehicle’s right front tire blew Thi Phan, 59, Vivica Nguyen, out, causing the bus to hit a 29, Nhung Cao, 60, Dung guard rail and tip over. Thi Hoang, 71, and Xuan In all, 17 were killed, and (Sueann) Nguyen, 50. 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Specializing in Custom Jewelry Design & Repairs Remember When 30 years ago (1979) school district’s security Academic Decathlon team poration responded to ques- INVENT YOURSELF The Dobie girls’ cross searched the building for a won the district competi- tions regarding the lack of country varsity and junior bomb, which was never tion. progress in the opening of varsity teams placed second found. A 42-year-old South Belt the new store on Blackhawk. in district, with the varsity The Rev. Sherman Wil- area woman was stabbed It was explained that the team qualifying to run at son retired as pastor of twice while entering her interior of the store was Serving The Houston Area Since 1952 the regional meet. Sagemont Presbyterian car in the parking lot at the being replanned to make The construction site of Church. He founded the Walgreens Drug Store on room for larger, full-service • Personal Auto the Richard Moore Elemen- church. Fuqua. She was treated and departments. • Homeowner 20 years ago (1989) 1 year ago (2008) tary School on Hall Road released. The men were still • Renters SJC offers more than 140 degree programs and suffered numerous losses For the fi rst time in the at large. Sagemont Church held • Flood certificates as well as academic transfer programs. due to vandalism. Windows six-year history of Pasadena 5 years ago (2004) its second annual outdoor • Wind So whether you’re interested in culinary arts, of the construction shack Independent School District San Jacinto College Christmas Festival. The were broken, and tools were participation in the Acade- South sophomore Dane family event included a • Risk Management manufacturing or accounting, we can help you stolen. mic Decathlon, Dobie High Richards was named the 50-foot-tall Christmas tree, • Workers Compensation realize your vision. Enroll today. 25 years ago (1984) School’s team emerged as Junior College Player of the simulated snow, arts and • Employee Benefits Financial aid is available. Stuchbery Elementary district winners. Year by the National Soccer crafts, a petting zoo, a rock • Commercial Property School was evacuated fol- For the second straight Coaches Association of wall and games. The high- • General Liability (281) 998-6150 SANJAC.EDU lowing a bomb scare. Stu- season, the Dulles Vikings America. During his two light of the festival was Follow us on dents remained outside for beat the Dobie Longhorns years at the South campus, a presentation called The Business and Personal • Contract Bonds EOI about one hour while the in the fi nal of the Spring Richards scored 45 goals. Wonder of Christmas. 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Thursday, December 10, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Stuchbery first 9-weeks honor, Olson, Rowe marry SBDC hosts credit merit, perfect attendance rolls score workshop The Small Business De- improve and maintain their Stuchbery Elementary re- Hoang, Ivy Hua, Daveante Jacob Garcia, Enrique Gart- Jennifer Lopez. velopment Center (SBDC) at credit scores. cently released its honor, Lopez, Jose Montiel, Max man, Jasmine Melgar, Kaylee Logan Marcano, Aidan San Jacinto College will offer The workshop presenter merit and perfect attendance Mora and Justin Nguyen. Segura, Esai Torres and McBurney, Gavin McMurry, to the public a training work- will be Cavita Sharma of rolls for the first nine-weeks Julian Olmeda, Thien Matthew Willhoite. Janelle Mooney, Luke Mor- shop about understanding Five Star Realtors. As a real grading period of the 2009- Pham, Laiba Qureshi, Jaylon Perfect attendance ales, Kaliyah Murphy, Sergio credit scores and the impor- estate broker and loan of- 2010 school year. Students Robinson, Emanuel Ro- PPCD Success Nieto, Juan Oviedo and Alli- tance of credit scores regard- fi cer, she has dealt with the earning status are: mero, Kaitlyn Sanchez, Adri- Sergio Cano, Martha Go- son Payne. ing securing loans. challenges of credit setbacks Honor roll an Saracho, Alexis Tran, mezramirez and Jaeden Tyler. David Perez Gay, Corey Understand, Protect and with clients and has cleared First grade Chelsey Urdiales and Kayla Pre-Kindergarten Pipkin, Zovian Riggs, Marisa Build Your Credit Score will up many myths surrounding Ty Blankenship, Mark Wilson. Janelle Barreiro, Keshaud Roy, Fidel Rueda, Emily Sa- be held Friday, Dec. 18, from credit score information. Chavez, Karla Gutierrez, Fourth grade Conaway, Jenny Do, Tiffany linas, Isaiah Sempkowski and noon to 1:30 p.m., at the SB- Sharma serves on the Edu- Marilynn Hensley, Lizbeth Jose Castaneda, Chris Coy, Escuardra, Victoria Gonzalez, Madelyn Spray. DC’s Pearland offi ce, located cation and Housing Initiatives Jimenez, Makayla Karkosky, Andrea Del Villar, Adamaris Angel Hernandez, Christian Bobby Stevens, Priscilla at 6117 Broadway (inside the Committee with the Texas Thao Lam and Tony Le. Garcia, Bryanna Gartman, Jackson and Sheila McGee. Tamez, Janitzia Tolentino, Pearland Commerce Center). Association of Realtors and Kenneth Mayoral, Marissa Alejandro Ibarra, Kayla John- Ava Morales, Cyerria Mor- Julio Torres, Kevin Tran, The “lunch and learn” is a candidate for a juris doc- McAnnally, Kaliyah Murphy, son, Jacob Jones and Andrew eno, Thu Pham, Clarissa Rod- Destiny Vela, Fernando Velaz- workshop will cover such tor degree. Marissa Roy, Keegan Sey- Logan. riguez, Marissa Rojas, Kim- quez, Nicholas Wiltz and Mia subjects as: The cost to attend the mour, Madelyn Spray and Brooke Nabi, Kirsten berly Tovar and Kolenik Zuniga. • Learning factors that workshop is $20 per person, Mia Zuniga Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Jordan Williams. Second grade improve a credit score which includes a box lunch. Second grade Perez, Marissa Rodgers, Trai Kindergarten Samuel Arredondo, Misty • Learning how to review Space is limited and registra- Marcus Doss, Sebastian Scott, John Tortorice and Montserrat Alba, Kelly Chavira, Sebastian Garcia, a credit score for accuracy tion is required. Garcia, Marcus Hernandez, Hailey White. Amaya, Tonee Armstrong, Nicholas Keel, Phat Lam, and how to dispute mistakes To register or for more de- Stephanie Horton, Phat Lam, Merit roll Charles Baez, Raneem Bash- Sarah Marquez and Monica • Understanding ways to tails, call 281-485-5214 or e- Tatiana Martinez and Nayelli First grade tawi, Anthony Benavidez, Massoud. build positive accounts to im- mail [email protected]. Melendez. Richard Abston, Rany Bui, R'Kai Benjamin and Anthony Tiffany Oviedo, Zekarious prove credit score The SBDC at San Jacinto Trevor Morris, Kirby Khadryan Caldwell, Vinh Castro. Perry, Sebastian Rivera, Sonya • Learning rights as a College provides free coun- Nguyen, Leonardo Perez, Diep, Alaysia Foster, Gabriel Jaran Darjean, Ethan Salinas, Zayle Stormer, Ter- consumer and how to guard seling and low-cost work- Marissa Salazar, Sonya Sali- Granados, Christon Harde- Deem, Keegan DeSantiago, rance Teagle, Ricky Trevino against identity theft shops to help small business nas, Marissa Sanchez, Miran- mon, Tonya Hernandez, De- Alexis Diaz, Izaac Garcia, and Zach Willett. David Rowe and Ashley Olson were united in marriage on Oct. 15, 2009, in Persons who would bene- owners start and grow their da Serrano and Sarah Tyler. Aira Jackson and Bonny Le. Zinaya Gonzales-Muniz, Em- Third grade Houston. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Shirley Berry of fi t from the workshop include companies. Third grade Mauricio Lopez, Jazlyn ily Gonzalez, Aaron Guillen Riley Gilbert, Luis Guer- Magnolia. The groom is the son of Linda Rowe Bridges of Sagemont and small business owners who Working with existing as Jorge Bravo, Lauren Martinez, Vaniyah McGhie, and Alize Guillen. rero, Maiya Hernandez, Sadie Roger Rowe of Longview, Texas. The bride and groom have careers in want to improve their credit well as start-up fi rms, SBDC Brown, Stephanie Do, Felicia Alyssa Montes and Janelle Kaia Henry, Bryson Hicks, Hodges, Zandy Lucero, Kali finance and attend college part time. After a honeymoon cruise, the couple score and qualify for loans, seeks to increase profi ts, re- Esparza, Emily Estrada, Riley Mooney. Kayla Le, Rhellin Lewis, Marquez, Jose Montiel and reside near Highway 288 and Beltway 8. as well as entrepreneurs who duce failures and create jobs Gilbert, Daija Green, Brian Mazzy Payne-Hardy, Isa- Alan Lucero, Breianna Meade, Julian Olmeda. want to learn how to protect, in the local community to iah Sempkowski, Sierra Marissa Medina, Jacob Mur- Thien Pham, Sa'Terria contribute to economic de- MARY KAY Shepherd, Angelina Soto and phy, Abigail Ortiz, Jessica Small, Randy Soloya, Julian velopment. Kevin Tenorio. Perez and Evan Rodriguez. Venzor, Sonny Villegas, Mar- SBDC consultants can help business owners apply Beauty Second grade Rickey Sistrunck, Brook- quis Williams and Kayla Wil- SJC South speech professors publish Samuel Arredondo, Ethan lyn Thompson, Phoebe Tor- son. for business loans, create on a Skin Care written business plans, devise Budget Butler, Kasey Johnson, Spe- res, Tammy Truong, Genessis Fourth grade packed with cile Moore, Juliana Moreno, Valtierra, Enrique Villanueva, Raymundo Alba, Temaya marketing strategies, develop multiple benefi ts. Special Brissa Ortiz, Joe Patrick Per- Raymond Wagner, Jaric Amerson, Trinity Blockmon, book for classroom instruction operating budgets and more. offers you don’t want to Workshops cover basic man- lera, Sebastian Rivera, Ter- Woodley and Kwok Ben Stephanie Cortez, Vy Diep, A new book written by miss. Free samples so tion exercises. Tyler. was featured in the book agement topics. rance Teagle and Hazel Yuen. Sebastian Garcia and Lauren you can try before you San Jac College speech pro- Cárdenas and Taylor be- Cárdenas has more than Mum’s the Word: A Tribute to For more information Wagner. First grade Hernandez. buy. Free makeovers fessors to serve as a resource gan collaborating on the 15 years experience teaching Ruthe Winegarten. about San Jacinto College, and expert tips. Shop at Third grade Heidy Alfaro, Aliyah Bar- Savannah Huizar, Valerie for public speakers may also workbook two years ago as a speech. She is the 2002 and Both professors joined the call 281-998-6150 or visit your convenience with Sara Cortez, Eli Guerra, reiro, Jason Benavides, Ty Nava, Steven Plummer, Ruby be used as a quick communi- means to develop activities to 2004 recipient of a National San Jacinto College South www.sanjac.edu. my personal delivery. No David Kim, Anthony Lyle, Blankenship, Alex Bravo, Rodarte, Marissa Rodgers, cations reference tool for the enrich their class sessions at Institute for Staff and Organ- campus faculty in 2006. Crowds. No parking has- Jacob McMurrough, Orran Drelyn Brown, Randy Bui, Pedro Tamez, Luis Tufino and savvy professional. San Jacinto College. ization Development Award The Competent Communi- sles. No drain on your Rainey, Joseph Reyes, Ileana Khadryan Caldwell, Mark Maiah Valdez. The Competent Communi- “This book can even assist of Excellence. In 2007, she cator can be found in San gas tank. What better Villanueva and Marquis Wil- Chavez and Xavier Elias. cator, by Cristina Cárdenas teachers on how to prepare completed the National Com- Jacinto College bookstores, Advertise way to get all your skin liams. Joshua Farley, Noah Ga- and Connie Taylor, is the their students for their munity College Hispanic at Amazon.com and the care and makeup! 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Christian Church LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Is Jesus really the ‘Prince of Peace’? 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. of Your Choice Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Kirkwood South Christian Church Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Day Care Facilities Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated “Where God Makes Lives Better” Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 www.kscc-disciples.org WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Wednesday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Sunday School - 9 a.m. • Family Worship - 10 a.m. Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Listen to our Minister’s messages at Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. widowed. Cokesbury United Methodist Church www.kscc-disciples.org/pages/sermons 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 10, 2009 Thompson announces 2nd six-weeks honor rolls Thompson students make Region Orchestra Thompson Intermediate Godwin, Luis Gonzalez, Anna Ochoa, Amalia Paulette Perla, Eighth grade Ibarra, Megan Jagdeo, Greissy School recently released its Mae Goodman, Ricky Ander- Caxton Santos Petri, Jannessa Ackman, Maha Carolina Jerezano, Jordan Recently, 26 orchestra students from Thompson Intermediate auditioned for the Texas Region XIX Orchestra. honor rolls for the second six- son Harris, Kiara Doneisha Hoaiphuong Tran Pham, Linh Salma Awan Ali, Zavi Awan Rashaad Julks, Mohammed This is an all-star orchestra of sixth- through eighth-grade players whose members come from more than 30 weeks grading period. Stu- Hart and Carolina Herrera. Phuong Pham, Nhi Thuc Ali, Amarilis Macrina Zaine Kabir, Madeline Renee schools in the east Houston area. Students spent seven weeks practicing and attending extra rehearsals to prepare dents earning status are: Yesenia Herrera, David Pham, Roberto Simon Pineda, Alvarado, Evelyn Yaremi Al- Lacamu, Amari Brianna the audition music. This year was the most competitive ever with a record number of strings auditioning: 300 Honor roll Seventh grade Holcomb, Jessie Ngoc Huynh, Adam Charles Polasek and varado, Carlos Amaro, Taylor Lavergne and Wilson Lee. violinists, 90 violas, 90 cellos and 40 bass players auditioned for 72, 28, 28 and 20 seats, respectively. Against some Guadalupe Acosta, Angel- Nicholas Jagdeo, Jordan Luis Celina Kim Rabe. Ard, Angie Arteaga, Erika Nicolle Maryah Lindsey, very long odds, 13 string players earned a chair placement. Three members of the Thompson Band will add their ica Maribel Alfaro, Savannah Jimenez, Desiree Shantal Francisco Rangel, Kayla Ascencio, Daniel Barrientes Karina Guadalupe Lopez, Tony talents to the orchestra’s brass and percussion sections. Thompson’s orchestra director is Mark Varian and band Joe Amaro, Jackelin Andrade, Johnson, Rhehana Johnson, Marie Richard, Breanna Que- and Tyler Baumann. Ly, Aimee Celeste Mar, Sara director is Debbie Hirsch. This orchestra will perform in a free concert on Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Deer Park Austin Baker, Yenlynn Hoang Jai J'miya Jones, Jessica nisha Roberts, Isaac Javier- Antonio R. Beltran, Alex Alexandra Martinez, Madelyn South High School auditorium. Banh, Gabriela Barragan, Jones, Tia Joseph, Daniel cruz Rodriguez, Joshua Dan- Enrique Benitez, Destiny Nicole Maxwell, Zachary Deneil Bell, Evan Blaylock, Jungmo Kim and Jacob Lara. iel Rodriguez, Lester Patrick Marie Blockmon, Duc Anh Dallas McMahan, Steven Carli Blue and Zachary Blue. Alexander Martinez, Car- Rodriguez, Michelle Brenda Bui, Kevin Ruiz Caballero, Andres Mendieta, Joshua Celeste Briones, Xavier los Martinez, Isamar Martinez, San Miguel and Denise Saravia. Jennifer Keren Calderon, Andrew Mendiola-Garcia and Brown, Trang Bui, Daniel Israel Martinez, Ashley Kristin Taylor Scholwinski, Stephanie Nicole Campos, Joslyn Lourdes Mendoza. Carter, Valerie Col-unga, McDonald, Luke McDonald, Kyler Dasan Scott, Jonathan Joab Emmanuel Cavazos, Celeste Crystine Moon, Jamie Ricardo Coney, Cherish Alyssa Medrano, Maria Lidia Adam Shaw, Karaanne Mac- Nicholas Dale Cessna, Darien Ahmad Rashaad Neal, Car- Tatiana Donia Cooper, Mejia-Ortiz, Hilda Melgar, kenzie Snyder, Harry Lang- Anthony Childs and Morgan men Nering, Billy Nguyen, Benjamin Coronado, Julian Valerie Mendoza and Joseph ston Swinton, Isabel Magda- Elizabeth Clay. Vivian Oanhhoang Nguyen, Coronado and Everest Cox. Mercado. lena Tabarez, Chelsea Tajo- Lynsi Crawford, Jason Asa- Ariadna A. Pedroza, Alexia Christopher Dufresne, Mason Miller, Madisen nera, Samson Sagan Tamijani, rel Cruz, Isabel Abigail Aundrea Perez, Jenna Renae Stacy Isimemen Edokpa, Minter, George Molina, Dejone Denise Thomas and Curiel, Jaclynn Monica Dele- Perez, Lauren Ashley Pettey, Trevon Deshawn Jamir Elm- Dulce Dayana Morales, Jim- Andrea Thu Tran. on, Hoang Kim Dinh, Jason Khanh Minh Pham, Alan ore, Kaelynn Enriquez, Jesse my Nevarez, Johnny Dung Hieu Tran, Jenny Thi Tran, Agbonmere Edokpa, Nicholas Phan and Tuan Manh Phan. 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Zhane Harrison, Hector Imari Russell, Emmanuel Saldana and Carlos Jabier Sanchez. Wesley Michael Schoppe, Damaris Verenice Sidrian, Snow sticks to Sageorchard Lane Daniel Silva, Destinee Moree Smith, Marvin Daniel Solis, Catherine Jeanette Sorto, Tay- lor Matthew Surratt, Angelo J. Symeonidis, Kayla Meagan Szydlo, Kierra Takiyah Tay- lor, Nicholas Kelly Taylor and Brian P. To. Tanya Torres, Brian Anh- khoa Tran, Justin Tran, Luan Thanh Tran, Shelly N. Tran, Khoa Xuan Truong, Quachtinh Region XIX Orchestra members pictured are, (back row) Celina Rabe, Fernando Rojas, Carlos Le Truong, James Varghese, left to right, (front row) Taylor Nguyen, Phuong Amaro, Babacar Faye, Tuan Phan, Zach Reyes. 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Bowman scored on a man (14 points) gave Clear what it had lately been able Scott Talton Court for the throw by Brook’s Spencer the season at 3-0, the Long- runner and then stole a pass Brook a 48-45 edge with to do – fi nish a tight game. Battle of Beamer, Dobie Bowman that would have horns needed to fi nd a way and went coast-to-coast 4:12 remaining. Gibson’ Four different players was able to fi nish what it tied the game. The Wolver- to fi nish, to be able to right for another basket as Clear three-pointer lifted Brook’s scored for the Longhorns, C&D Burger Shoppe started. ines’ Eric Gibson also front- the ship. Mission accom- Brook was rolling. A third margin to 51-45. who closed the deal. The Longhorns’ Tyrone rimmed a 3-pointer that plished. Our Burgers are the Original Sagers drained a pair of would have forced overtime On the stat sheets, this free throws with 15 seconds at the buzzer. game appeared to be one “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. remaining, ensuring the It simply wasn’t Clear the Wolverines should have Longhorns’ 55-52 victory Brook’s night in a variety won easily. Coming into the over the Wolverines Dec. 8 of ways, but things worked game at 5-1, Clear Brook th at Dobie. out splendidly for the Long- was fi nding ways to win. Celebrating Our 27 Year Dobie was not. The fi nal outcome was Over 3 Million Sold S s in doubt the entire way. A Scarsdale Dental m series of runs by both teams i l e kept the fans in limbo. 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 Trevar Mayon, who Winner of Payment Plans Available Affordable & Quality scored 10 points for Dobie, 281-481-8606 Marvin Zindler Medicaid, CHIP & keyed an early 9-2 push for Dental Care the Longhorns. 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Austin’s ter- pletion of Dobie High one of many key players the FBS playoffs, winning have to take your hat off to sophomore campaign. the program. SBHLL sets registration dates rifi c season in the Football School graduate George who guided the Lumber- 44-33 to set up a semifi nal Montana. They are a great Bias, a 6-foot-3, Bias is the son of Lydia Registration for the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little Championship Subdivision Bias’ season. jacks (10-3 overall) to the berth against Montana. team. I’m so very proud 295-pound offensive line- and Bobby Bias of the League has been set. The dates include Jan. 9 (9 a.m. has come to a close after Bias, a sophomore offen- conference championship. It simply wasn’t meant to of my team and this senior man, stepped into the start- South Belt area. to 1 p.m.), Jan. 14 (6 to 8 p.m.) and Jan. 16 (1 to 5 a 51-0 loss to Montana in sive lineman, was an honor- The Lumberjacks went be for the Lumberjacks from class. They get to walk off ing lineup midway through The SFA roster includes p.m.). All sessions will be held at the SBHLL facility Missoula, Mont., Dec. 5. able mention All-Southland on to play Eastern Wash- that point forward. The team the fi eld as Southland Con- his freshman season in 2008 several players from the at El Franco Lee Park. Early registration for coaches With it comes the com- Conference pick as he was ington in the fi rst round of committed 10 turnovers in ference champions.” and has been a starter since Houston area. Cory Bar- and managers will be held Jan. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at El the loss to Montana. Bias, who recently cel- that time. low, a senior defensive back Franco Lee Park. For more information, visit the league “Obviously, this isn’t the ebrated his 20th birthday, is The team will lose sever- from Clear Brook High Web site at www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Additional details way we wanted our sea- slated to be one of the top re- al big-time performers from School, saw his career come will follow in upcoming Leader editions. son to end,” said SFA head turnees for the Lumberjacks its senior class, but Bias has to a close with SFA’s loss to coach J.C. Harper. “But you in 2010 after an outstanding two seasons remaining in Montana. SBGSA delivers sign-up dates MVP Ortiz lifts The South Belt Girls Softball Association has set dates for its 2010 spring season registration. The dates St Helen hoops Pasadena ISD Intermediate Schools include Saturday, Jan. 9 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Thursday, Jan. 14 (6 to 8 p.m.), Saturday, Jan. 16 (10 a.m. to 2 South Belt resident Sa- Girls Hoops Standings Boys Hoops Standings p.m.), Thursday, Jan. 21 (6 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. brina Ortiz, an eighth- 23 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Tryouts will then be held Satur- grade student at St. Eighth Grade Light Eighth Grade Light day, Jan. 30 (9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.). For more Helen Catholic School, information, direct e-mail to southbeltgirlssoftball@ is having a great girls’ basketball season. Ortiz Team W L Team W L live.com or visit the league Web site at www.eteamz. came through with out- com/southbeltgirls. standing play in a tour- Beverly Hills 2 0 Beverly Hills 2 0 nament at Incarnate Word Academy, leading Bondy 2 0 Queens 2 0 her team to second place Miller 2 0 Park View 2 0 Sports calendar in the tournament. She was awarded the most Southmore 2 0 Thompson 1 1 BASKETBALL valuable player honor Thursday, Dec. 10 for her team. Ortiz is the San Jacinto 2 0 San Jacinto 1 1 daughter of Frances and Clear Brook varsity boys at Alief Outback tourn., TBA Julian Ortiz. Queens 0 2 Bondy 1 1 Clear Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA Submitted photo Dobie JV boys at Pasadena tourn., TBA South Houston 0 2 South Houston 1 1 Dobie JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA Clear Brook JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA Jackson 0 2 Jackson 1 1 Dobie sophomore boys host Longhorn tourn., TBA Park View 0 2 Miller 0 2 Clear Brook freshman A boys at S. Rayburn tourn., TBA Dobie freshman A boys at Sam Rayburn tourn., TBA Thompson 0 2 Southmore 0 2 Dobie freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA Girls’ basketball Scores Dec. 2 Scores Dec. 2 Clear Brook freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA Beverly Hills 35, Thompson 27 Beverly Hills 40, Thompson 29 Bondy 46, Park View 28 Park View 49, Bondy 42 Friday, Dec. 11 Lady Bears snare three; Miller 56, South Houston 36 South Houston 45, Miller 13 Clear Brook varsity boys at Alief Outback tourn., TBA Southmore 31, Jackson 10 Jackson 49, Southmore 30 Dobie varsity girls at Angleton, 7:00 San Jacinto 37, Queens 26 Queens 51, San Jacinto 30 Clear Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA Thompson plays well Clear Brook JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA Dobie JV boys at Pasadena tourn., TBA Beverly Hills walked and Kristin Scholwinski a thriller, 29-24. Dobie JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA away with three wins in the with four points apiece. Jackie Bishof, Raquel Clear Brook JV boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA annual girls’ basketball se- Maria Meja and Patrice Delgadillo, Monica Plou- Eighth Grade Dark Eighth Grade Dark Dobie sophomore boys host Longhorn tourn., TBA ries against Thompson, but Jackson both scored two cha, Emily Wolfe and Jes- Clear Brook freshman A boys at S. Rayburn tourn., TBA the Lady Lions played well points for the Lions. sica Jones were beasts on Team W L Team W L Dobie freshman A boys at Sam Rayburn tourn., TBA in each of the games. Thompson 7 Light 29 the defensive end with great Beverly Hills 7 Dark 27 Beverly Hills 24 Dobie freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA hustle, leading to uncontest- Bondy 2 0 Bondy 2 0 Thompson 12 The Lady Lions’ seventh- ed layups for the Lions. Clear Brook freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA Beverly Hills seventh- grade Light team took the Paola Reyna, Deneil Bell Southmore 2 0 Queens 2 0 grade Dark team topped court in the second game and Kiara Hart came off the Saturday, Dec. 12 Thompson 27-12 despite a and came out prepared, bench to provide a spark for Miller 2 0 Thompson 1 1 Clear Brook varsity boys at Alief Outback tourn., TBA great effort from the Lady catching the Bears off guard the Lions. Wolfe made two San Jacinto 2 0 Beverly Hills 1 1 Clear Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA Lions. and scoring easy baskets to key free throws down the Dobie JV boys at Pasadena tourn., TBA Up against tough defense take a quick lead. stretch to seal the victory Thompson 1 1 San Jacinto 1 1 Dobie JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA from the Bears, the Lions In the end, the Lady Li- and ended the game with a Clear Brook JV girls at Baytown Lee tourn., TBA were unable to get open ons held on for their lone game-high 19 points. Beverly Hills 1 1 Southmore 1 1 Dobie sophomore boys host Longhorn tourn., TBA looks at the basket. win in the series, 29-24. Ploucha added eight Queens 1 1 South Houston 1 1 Dobie freshman A boys at Sam Rayburn tourn., TBA Though the Bears took an The fi rst half was closely points, and Jazmine Free- Dobie freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA early lead, the Lions fought contested with both teams man had two points. back to close the gap. playing tight defense, but Beverly Hills 8 Dark 39 South Houston 0 2 Miller 0 2 Clear Brook freshman A girls at La Porte tourn., TBA However, turnovers and it was the Lions who were Thompson 31 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 some missed shots on point- able to take a lead heading Beverly Hills’ eighth- Monday, Dec. 14 blank attempts proved to be into halftime. grade Dark team came up Park View 0 2 Park View 0 2 Clear Brook varsity boys at Alief Taylor, 7:00 too much for the Lions to The Lady Lions slowly with a 39-31 victory to send Clear Brook JV boys at Alief Taylor, 5:30 overcome. extended their halftime both teams to 1-1 this sea- Scores Dec. 2 Scores Dec. 2 Clear Brook sophomore boys at Alief Taylor, 4:00 Sasha McCoy, Alisa lead, only to see the Bears son. Beverly Hills 39, Thompson 31 Beverly Hills 44, Thompson 41 Clear Brook freshman A boys at Alief Taylor, 5:30 Gonzales and Valerie Col- claw their way back and Beverly Hills 8 Light 35 San Jacinto 26, Queens 11 Queens 47, San Jacinto 23 Clear Brook freshman B boys at Alief Taylor, 4:00 unga played strong defense take a lead of their own go- Thompson 27 and were able to get into ing into the fi nal period. The Lady Bears’ eighth- Bondy 37, Park View 4 Southmore 32, Jackson 30 Tuesday, Dec. 15 the passing lanes for some However, Thompson grade Light team improved Southmore 35, Jackson 14 Bondy 44, Park View 15 Dobie varsity boys host Clear Creek, 7:00 steals, leading to fast break clamped down on the de- to 2-0 this season after trip- Miller 20, South Houston 5 South Houston 38, Miller 26 opportunities. fensive end and made key ping Thompson 35-27. The Dobie varsity girls vs. Pasadena, Phillips, 7:00 Leading scorers for the plays down the stretch to Lady Lions are now 0-2 in Clear Brook varsity girls host Dickinson, 7:00 Lions were Valerie Colunga come from behind and win early-season play. Dobie JV boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 Dobie JV girls at Pasadena, 5:30 Boys’ basketball Seventh Grade Light Seventh Grade Light Clear Brook JV girls host Dickinson, 5:30 Dobie sophomore boys host Clear Creek, 4:00 Team W L Team W L Clear Brook freshman A girls host Dickinson, 4:00 Lions, Bears win two each Dobie freshman A boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 Miller 2 0 Thompson 2 0 Dobie freshman B boys host Clear Creek, 4:00 Beverly Hills and Thomp- team started. son, Demarcus Green, Jesse Bondy 2 0 San Jacinto 2 0 Clear Brook freshman B girls host Dickinson, 5:00 son played to a standoff in Taking a 15-5 lead in the Cedeno and Josh Sutton. boys’ basketball Dec. 2 as fi rst quarter, the Lions never Beverly Hills 8 Dark 44 Southmore 2 0 Southmore 2 0 Wednesday, Dec. 16 the Bears won both eighth- looked back, going on to Thompson 41 Thompson 7th Dark boys at San Jacinto, 5:00 grade games, and the Lions win the game 40-24. Beverly Hills came San Jacinto 1 1 Park View 2 0 Thompson 7th Light boys at San Jacinto, 6:15 captured two wins at the The entire team contrib- through with a 44-41 vic- Thompson 1 1 South Houston 2 0 Thompson 8th Dark boys at San Jacinto, 5:00 seventh-grade level. uted in the effort, but Jarvis tory in eighth-grade Dark Thompson 8th Light boys at San Jacinto, 6:15 Thompson 7 Dark 31 Lester’s 14 points and the action, sending both teams Beverly Hills 21 sharp shooting David Casas to a 1-1 record in early sea- Beverly Hills 1 1 Beverly Hills 0 2 Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at Jackson, 5:00 The Lions’ seventh-grade (10 points) led the team. son district play. Queens 1 1 Jackson 0 2 Beverly Hills 7th Light boys at Jackson, 6:15 Dark team played consis- Thompson dominated the The Bears came out play- Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys at Jackson, 5:00 tently for four quarters in game on the glass with Ger- ing hard against the Lions South Houston 0 2 Queens 0 2 Beverly Hills 8th Light boys at Jackson, 6:15 downing the Bears 31-21. ron Hall leading the team in and led after the fi rst quarter Thompson 7th Dark girls host San Jacinto, 4:30 The Lions took a 9-7 rebounds. Each player on by fi ve points. Jackson 0 2 Bondy 0 2 Thompson 7th Light girls host San Jacinto, 5:45 lead in a tough fi rst half the roster played great on Turnovers hurt the Bears Thompson 8th Dark girls host San Jacinto, 4:30 dominated by the defenses defense with several steals, in the second and third quar- Park View 0 2 Miller 0 2 Thompson 8th Light girls host San Jacinto, 5:45 of both teams. blocks and challenged shots ters, and the Bears ended up Scores Dec. 2 Scores Dec. 2 Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls host Jackson, 4:30 Neither team shot the ball making the game hard for trailing the Lions after three well, but Thompson out- the Bears. quarters of play, 31-20. Thompson 29, Beverly Hills 24 Thompson 40, Beverly Hills 24 Beverly Hills 7th Light girls host Jackson, 5:45 Queens 30, San Jacinto 28 San Jacinto 41, Queens 22 Beverly Hills 8th Dark girls host Jackson, 4:30 worked and out-rebounded Beverly Hills 8 Light 40 The fourth quarter was a the Bears for the early lead. Thompson 29 different matter as the Bears Miller 28, South Houston 8 Southmore 35, Jackson 6 Beverly Hills 8th Light girls host Jackson, 5:45 In the second half, the The Bears’ eighth-grade tightened up their defense ball started dropping on Light team improved to 2-0, and started crashing the Bondy 33, Park View 24 Park View 64, Bondy 31 Thursday, Dec. 17 more of the Lions’ layups, beating the Lions 40-29 boards. Southmore 30, Jackson 22 South Houston 37, Miller 36 Clear Brook JV boys host Clear Brook tourn., TBA and Thompson ended up in the neigborhood rivalry As time was running out, Clear Brook sophomore boys at Clear Lake tourn., TBA winning the game by 10 game. The Lions slipped to Milton Hidalgo hit a three- Clear Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek tourn., TBA points. 1-1 after the game. pointer to send the game Daniel Carter led the Li- The Bears’ Light team into overtime. Seventh Grade Dark Seventh Grade Dark Friday, Dec. 18 ons with 16 points by run- never trailed in its match-up In overtime, the Bears Dobie varsity boys at Channelview, 7:00 ning some excellent pick- with Thompson, beating the dominated Thompson, out- Dobie varsity girls host Sam Rayburn, 7:30 and-roll plays with Socrates Lions 40-29. scoring them 9-5 with Hi- Team W L Team W L Clear Brook varsity girls at Brazoswood, 7:00 Guzman. Beverly Hills’ defense dalgo hitting another three- Jonathan Shaw and Jacob forced the Lions into taking pointer. San Jacinto 2 0 Thompson 2 0 Clear Brook JV boys host Clear Brook tourn., TBA Lara played outstanding de- poor shots, and the Bears Offensive most valuable Bondy 2 0 South Houston 2 0 Dobie JV boys at Channelview, 5:30 fense, and Xavier Brown minimized their turnovers players of the game for Dobie JV girls host Sam Rayburn, 6:00 and Darian Smith grabbed and capitalized on Lion Beverly Hills were Hidalgo Miller 2 0 Southmore 2 0 Clear Brook JV girls at Brazoswood, 5:30 several rebounds. mistakes to secure the win. with 11 points, Isaac Belle Clear Brook sophomore boys at Clear Lake tourn., TBA Thompson 7 Light 40 Leading scorers for the with eight points and Bailin Beverly Hills 2 0 Beverly Hills 1 1 Dobie sophomore boys at Channelview, 4:00 Beverly Hills 24 Bears were Darell Edwards Gossage with seven points. Dobie freshman A girls host Sam Rayburn, 4:30 The Lions’ seventh-grade with 18 points and Kendrick Defensive stars were Sa- Southmore 2 0 San Jacinto 1 1 Clear Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek tourn., TBA Light team played the late Allen with six points. bin Rocha, Jordan Razo, South Houston 0 2 Bondy 1 1 Dobie freshman A boys at Channelview, 4:00 game with the intention of Defensively the Bears Malik Dorsey, Kalif Dorsey Clear Brook freshman A girls at Brazoswood, 4:00 continuing what the Dark were led by Marlon Jack- and Dreyvan McMahon. Queens 0 2 Queens 1 1 Dobie freshman B girls host Sam Rayburn, 6:00 Rams, Cowboys play BAFL all-stars; Thompson 0 2 Miller 0 2 Saturday, Dec. 19 Jackson 0 2 Jackson 0 2 Clear Brook JV boys host Clear Brook tourn., TBA youth football league tries new idea Clear Brook sophomore boys at Clear Lake tourn., TBA Park View 0 2 Park View 0 2 Clear Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek tourn., TBA The Bay Area Football team. Rams players. League hosted its fi rst-ever Bryant Brown, Dustin Leading the freshman Scores Dec. 2 Scores Dec. 2 all-star series Dec. 5 at Dominguez, Nolan Jeffery Blue team was head coach Tuesday, Dec. 22 Beverly Hills 27, Thompson 12 Thompson 31, Beverly Hills 21 Pearson Park in Alvin. and Zion Crawford repre- Denny Wranich Jr. and as- Southmore 21, Jackson 14 Queens 24, San Jacinto 18 Clear Brook varsity boys at Humble, 1:00 In the freshman divi- sented the Sagemont Cow- sistant coaches Shawn Clear Brook JV boys at Humble, 11:30 a.m. sion, several players from boys, and Anthony Gracia Black, Tony Smith and Miller 23, South Houston 6 Southmore 39, Jackson 37 Clear Brook sophomore boys at Humble, 10 a.m. the Sagemont Cowboys and Jr., Javian Castaneda and Marlin Lee, all from the Sa- Bondy 35, Park View 16 Bondy 39, Park View 10 Clear Brook freshman A boys at Humble, 11:30 a.m. Ellington Rams were in ac- Marquice Scott showed gemont Cowboys organiza- San Jacinto 20, Queens 16 South Houston 45, Miller 23 Clear Brook freshman B boys at Humble, 10 a.m. tion as members of the Blue their skills as Ellington tion. Thursday, December 10, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Clear Creek Independent School District Peggy Whitley Girls Basketball Classic Awards banquet closes 2009 Dobie football season Hurst, Tisby take MVP honors; Leland top academic Dec. 10 games at Butler Gymnasium 1 p.m. – Clear Creek vs. Klein Collins 2:30 p.m. – Pearland vs. Elkins 4 p.m. – Clear Lake vs. North Shore 5:30 p.m. – Cypress Creek vs. Elsik Dec. 10 games at Carlisle Field House 1 p.m. – Clear Brook vs. Waco Midway 2:30 p.m. – Clear Springs vs. Deer Park 4 p.m. – La Porte vs. Dulles 5:30 p.m. – Cy-Fair vs. Baytown Sterling All games on Clear Creek High School campus Star-studded hoops field The Dobie High School booster club awarded several deserving seniors academic cluded, left to right, Aaron Kutra, Raydell Davis, Michael Collins, Ashante Joseph, scholarships, to be used to help offset collegiate studies costs beginning next fall. Cy Fondal, Juan Perez, Garrett Leland, Michael McDonald, Brandon Broussard tips off at Clear Creek The awards were presented by club president Beth McDonald. The winners in- and Nathan Touchette. Photos by Theria Malone Continued from Page 1B ment represents the fi nal to get better. Heading into Dobie football honors The 32-team McDonald’s opportunity for the respec- district play, this will give a Texas Invitational has right- tive entries to compete lot of the teams a chance to fully earned its lofty repu- against out-of-district op- build some confi dence with year’s fi nest players tation as one of the state’s ponents prior to the start some wins.” premiere tournaments, but of league play (24-5A play After opening the tour- A handful of Dobie varsity football players earned the the Clear Creek event is far opens Dec. 15 as Clear nament against Waco Mid- program’s annual awards at the Longhorns’ season- from shabby. Brook hosts Dickinson), the way, Clear Brook’s second- ending banquet Dec. 6 at the school. In photos clock- Clear Creek’s 16-team results will be crucial. round opponent will be ei- wise from right: fi eld includes Clear Lake, Clear Brook, like the ther Pearland or Elkins Dec. Cy-Creek, Pearland, Elkins, other 15 teams, wants to de- 11. Clear Brook, Waco Mid- liver a good showing. The championship round Linebacker/deep snapper Garrett Leland (at right in way, Dulles, La Porte, Clear “This tournament is defi - will play out Dec. 12. The photo) was the winner of the Marie Flickinger Aca- Creek, Klein Collins, Clear nitely loaded with quality consolation game is set for demic Award. Flickinger, owner/publisher of the Lead- Springs, Deer Park, Bay- basketball teams that are 1:30 p.m. The third-place er, presented the award. town Sterling and the state- well-coached,” Redmon game is set for 4:30 p.m, ranked trio of Cy-Fair (No. said. and the championship game Receiver Davion Hurst (at right in photo) was present- 3), North Shore (No. 6) and “You always want to will be played at 6 p.m., all ed with the Longhorns’ offensive most valuable player Alief Elsik (No. 20). play good competition. It’s at Virginia Butler Gymna- award. The award was presented by receivers coach Given that this tourna- the best way for your team sium. Charles Washington. Defensive end Sefi ta Kefu (at right in photo) was hon- ored as Dobie’s most valuable senior, which was pre- CB’s Dittrich AGH volleyball pick sented by interim head coach Carey Sink.

Defensive end Charles Tisby (at left in photo) was the recipient of the defensive most valuable player, which was presented by defensive ends coach Daniel Tomb- lin.

Senior Logan Pilot (at right in photo) claimed the Longhorns’ Heart Award, which was presented by cor- nerbacks coach Stephen Sutton.

Photos by Troy Leland & Marie Flickinger Alicia Dittrich (at right), a junior middle blocker/ hitter at Clear Brook High School, was named to the All-Greater Hous- ton third team when the 2009 season honors were given Dec. 6. Dittrich, a three-year member of the Lady Wolverines’ varsity team, was also an All-Greater Houston preseason pick in August. This season, Dittrich was one of Brook’s top play- ers as the team fi nished second in District 24-5A and then advanced to the regional quarterfi nal playoff round. Dittrich was named to the 24-5A fi rst team following the season. Photo by John Bechtle

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In Each Bedroom, Covered 11:15, 11:55; 12:25 AM, 12:55 AM SOLD 281-484-5587 ARMORED (PG13)  (10:00, 11:15 @ $5), 12:15, 1:30, 2:35, 3:50, 4:45, 6:05, 7:15, 8:20, Persons Not Owning A Home FOR LEASE: Sabo Patio, Storage Shed, Above 9:35, 10:45, 11:50, 12:55 In The Last 3 Years. Townhome, Nice 3-2.5-2D, Ground Pool With BROTHERS (R)  (11:35 @ $5), 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25, 12:55 FOR LEASE: League City - Formals, Den, All Bedrooms Deck.$110,000. South Belt EVERYBODY’S FINE (PG13)  (11:25 @ $5), 2:20, 5:00, 7:35, 10:05, 12:15 63 BOSTONWHALER HIN # 4586 Up, 2 Car Garage and Opener, CLEARWOOD LANDING: AUTOMOTIVE FANTASTIC MR. FOX (PG) (10:25 AM @ $5), 12:35 PM Charming 3-2-2 Split Bedroom will be sold as public sale on Dec. NINJA ASSASSIN (R) (11:45 @ $5), 2:25, 3:15, 4:50, 6:00, 7:20, 8:35, 9:40, 10:55, 12:05 Decked Patio. 2074 sq. ft. per Beautiful 3-2-2 Split Bedroom 2000 SATURN - LS. 4-door sedan. Plan. Large Den W/ High 10, 2009 at Stingray Marine OLD DOGS (PG) (10:40, 11:30 @ $5), 12:55, 1:55, 3:05, 4:25, 5:40, 7:10, 8:00, 9:25, 10:20, HCAD. $1,050/Month Plus Plan, 10’ Ceilings, Garden Tub Cd player, AM-FM stereo, auto- Graphics & Printing 11:30, 12:40 Ceiling, FP, Large Backyard. Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair 1805 with Seperate Shower, Modern matic trans., cold air, excellent THE BLIND SIDE (PG13) (10:05, 11:05 @ $5), 12:50, 2:10, 3:40, 5:05, 7:10, 8:05, 9:55, $1,195/mo. Plus Equal Equal Deposit. Water, Sewer, S Main Highlands, Texas for 10:55, 12:50 decor, arches & More. running condition. 171,000 miles. One stop for all your wedding needs: Deposit. Trash Included. mechanic charges due. 12-10 THE BLIND SIDE (PG13) F (10:05 @ $5), 12:50, 3:40, 7:10, 9:55, 12:50 $126,900. $1,700. 281-961-0433. TF PLANET 51 (PG) (11:20 @ $5), 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 8:45, 11:05 PASADENA: 714 Finfrock- KIRKWOOD SOUTH: 97 POLARIS HIN # Invitations CEDARWILD TOWN- THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (PG13) (10:20 @ $5), 12:10, 1:15, 3:20, 4:35, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, Modern Custom 2 Story 3-2.5-2D on PLE02642K697 will be sold at Reception Cards 6:20, 7:45, 9:20, 10:30, 12:20 HOME: Kitchen, Fireplace, Custom 1.5 Lots, Formal Dining, Den Like New 2 Bedroom, public sale Dec. 10, 2009 at 2012 (PG13) (10:10 @ $5), 12:30, 1:25, 4:05, 4:55, 7:25, 8:25, 10:50, 11:40 Respond Cards THE FOURTH KIND (PG13) (10:50 @ $5), 1:45, 4:20, 6:35, 8:55, 11:45 Cabinets, Updated Appliances, W/Beamed Ceiling, Walk In 1.5 Bath Townhome Rebuilt Wayne’s Pro Tows at 4701 Hwy 3 After Fire With Energy saving STORAGE LAW ABIDING CITIZEN (R) (10:30 @ $5), 1:05, 3:30, 6:15, 8:55, 11:25 Wiring, Roof, Plumbing, Wet Bar & FP, Large Master W/ Dickinson, Texas for storage Thank You Notes COUPLES RETREAT (PG13) (10:20 @ $5), 1:00, 3:45, 6:40, 9:15, 11:50 Fixtures & More. Washer, Sitting Area, Upstairs Features, Porcelain Tile On BOATS, RV’s, CARS charges due. 12-10 First Floor and All Wet Areas, Match Books ————$AMC SELECT%———— Dryer, Refrigerator Included. Gameroom, Big Closets 98 BOMBARDIER HIN # BOONDOCK SAINTS II: ALL SAINTS DAY (R) (11:40 @ $5), 2:45, 5:45, 8:40, 11:20 Berber Carpet in Bedroom • Concrete floors Scrolls • Napkins $99,800. Throughout. $144,900. ZZN87932D898 will be sold at PRECIOUS (R) (10:55 @ $5), 12:05, 1:40, 2:55, 4:15, 5:30, 7:05, 8:10, 9:50, 10:35, 12:30 Private Patios. $69,500. • Electricity • Water BRIDGEGATE: 3-2-2 Formal BEVERLY HILLS: Nice 3 public sale on Dec. 10, 2009 at GR Living/ Dining, Fireplace, Bedroom Re-built After Fire, GULF PALMS: 3-1-2 With 25’ stall - $65 Boat Repair 6135 Northdale 11555 Beamer O Vaulted Ceilings In Den, Large New Sheetrock, Cabinets, Large Den Addition, Fresh $ Houston, Texas for mechanic Rooms, Fresh Paint, Storage Granite Counters with Tile Paint Inside & Out, New Car- 30’ stall - 80 DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) SOLD charges due. 12-10 281-484-4337 (10:45 @ $9), 1:10, 3:35, 6:10 Shed, Shows Like a Model Backsplash,SOLD Fixtures, Floor- pet, Storage Shed on Large 713-943-7172 79 WETBIKE HIN # December 11-12, 2009 Times for Friday-Saturday, Home. 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TF Davy and Marie Flickinger, owners Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. gardening educational programs meet on the third Wednesday of YOUR FRIENDLY Neighborhood TUESDAY, DEC. 15 each month. The programs are at 10 a.m. at Clear Lake Park in Computer Guy - New hard drive, 7 a.m. the meeting room located at 5001 Nasa Parkway, Seabrook (on hardware, upgrades, increase AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. the south side of the lake). The programs are free and open to the memory, wireless setup & home from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, public. For information, call 281-991-8437 or visit the Web site at networking. Complete computer 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- www.hcmgap2.tamu.edu. scan for viruses, spyware & tion, or just drop in. 11:30 a.m. adware. #35. 713-987-9189. 12-10 11 a.m. Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Golden HEALTH The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly luncheon HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED on SERVICE Corral at Fuqua and I-45. E-mail [email protected] meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the job or in an automobile acci- Bay Oaks Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Active duty or retired for more information. Noon dent? The company doctor or officers’ wives are eligible. For information, call Patt Simon at 832- insurance company doctor is not 221-2696 or Wendy Peters at 281-333-3115. Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Housekeeping services at Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont your doctor. He works for the Noon company. In Texas you get to affordable prices. Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. Additional SERVICE For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. choose your doctor. 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PETS Custom Cabinets Installed • 18 Year Resident each month at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 5:30 p.m. PUPPIES FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room 1st floor. Bring a friend Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A 5 Lab puppies for sale. $50 each. or neighbor and work together to make PIP the best in the city. social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- Please call for details. 832-533- Pgr. 713-786-5910 PIP consists of police and citizens working together to help make guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. 7666. TF 281-922-1111 Rated “A” neighborhoods safer. For more information, call Officer Randy Derr Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! Ph. 281-464-9037 at 281-218-3900. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Wire Terrier puppies. 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Defensive Charles terback Blake Jackson, who Blake Jackson, Dobie, QB, Soph. selections following the re- Tisby was a fi rst-team pick was named the newcomer Def. Tackle gional quarterfi nal round of for the Longhorns on de- of the year in the district. Ashante Joseph, Sr. the postseason. fense along with defensive Several Dobie players also Dobie, despite missing tackle Ashante Joseph. gained honors. One of the leaders of Dobie’s senior-domi- nated defenses, Ashante Photos by David Flickinger Joseph anchored the middle from his defen- sive tackle spot, land- First Team Defensive Unit ing himself a berth on the District 22-5A fi rst team. Joseph also made Defensive Ends the all-academic team. Charles Tisby, Dobie, Sr., 6’0”, 225 lbs. Taylor Freimuller, Deer Park, Jr., 5’10”, 250 lbs. Sam Ukwuachu, Pearland, Jr., 6’4”, 210 lbs.

Defensive Tackles 22-5A Second Team 22-5A All-Academic Ashante Joseph, Dobie, Sr., 5’10”, 200 lbs. (Dobie players) (Dobie players) Zach Logan, Deer Park, Sr., 6’5”, 275 lbs. Gilbert Alvarado, Memorial, Sr., 5’10”, 240 lbs. Demarcus Boyd, Jr. Davion Hurst, WR, Jr. Brandon Broussard, Sr. Inside Linebackers Juston Edwards, ILB, Jr. Michael Collins, Sr. U – Spencer Brooks, Memorial, Jr., 6’0”, 200 lbs. Brandon Broussard, OLB, Sr. Ashante Joseph, Sr. Chad Sutherland, La Porte, Soph., 6’0”, 230 lbs. Reggie Wilson, DB, Jr. Aaron Kutra, Sr. Ben Wauhop, Deer Park, Sr., 5’11”, 210 lbs. Garrett Leland, Sr. 22-5A Honorable Mention Chris Lopez, Jr. Outside Linebackers (Dobie players) Michael McDonald, Sr. U – Hunter Adamek, Memorial, Sr., 6’0”, 200 lbs. Jordan Monette, Jr. Matt Cook, Sam Rayburn, Sr., 5’10”, 175 lbs. Sefi ta Kefu, DE, Sr. Frank Perez, Sr. Josh Harrison, Pearland, Sr., 5’10”, 180 lbs. Keon Onwuchuruba, DT, Sr. Juan Perez, Sr. Josh Silva, South Houston, Sr., 5’9”, 185 lbs. Joe Scott, DB, Sr. Nathan Touchette, Sr. Despite missing a couple of games due to injury, Dobie sophomore quarter- Secondary back Blake Jackson garnered newcomer of the year honors in District 22-5A Jonathan Urrutia, WR, Sr. Dylan Wall, Jr. after displaying plenty of promise at the signal-caller position. In 2010, Jackson U – Wykie Freeman, Memorial, Sr., 6’0”, 165 lbs. should lead an experienced group of offensive skill players for the Longhorns. Reggie Wilson, Jr. Jeremy McNeal, La Porte, Jr., 5’9”, 160 lbs. Alex James, Deer Park, Sr., 6’0”, 190 lbs. Player of the Year Myles Kanipes, Pearland, Jr., 5’8”, 165 lbs. Charles Tisby and Juston Edwards Leroy Scott, South Houston, Jr., 5’10”, 185 lbs. Myles Kanipes Tisby 1st Team defensive end; Edwards 2nd Team inside linebacker Punter Pearland, Jr. U – Kory Stiles, Deer Park, Jr., 5’8”, 160 lbs. Coach of the Year Punt Returner John Snelson U – Jeremy McNeal, La Porte, Jr., 5’9”, 160 lbs. Pasadena Memorial First Team Offensive Unit Newcomer of the Year Quarterback Blake Jackson U – Tate Gresham, Memorial, Sr., 5’10”, 180 lbs. Dobie, Sophomore Offensive MVPs Running Backs U – Dustin Garrison, Pearland, Jr., 5’8”, 160 lbs. Kendrick Perkins U – Kendrick Perkins, La Porte, Sr., 6’3”, 220 lbs. La Porte, Sr. Anthony Webb, La Porte, Jr., 6’0”, 180 lbs. Tate Gresham Shawn Onyechi, Deer Park, Sr., 5’11”, 205 lbs. Pasadena Memorial, Sr. Fullbacks Defensive MVPs U – Daniel Talavera, Memorial, Jr., 5’10”, 230 lbs. Sam Ukwuachu Receivers Pearland, Jr. U – Myles Kanipes, Pearland, Jr., 5’8”, 165 lbs. U – Nathan Mourik, Memorial, Jr., 6’2”, 180 lbs. Taylor Freimuller Charles Tisby (left in photo) was a fi rst-team selec- fi rst unit. Linebacker Juston Edwards, a junior start- Karl Terrebone, La Porte, Jr., 5’10”, 160 lbs. Deer Park, Jr. tion at defensive end after a stellar season for the ing for the fi rst time, was a second-team pick after Longhorns, giving him back-to-back seasons on the leading the team in tackles. Tight End Bryan Bostick, Memorial, Sr., 5’11”, 230 lbs. Davion Hurst, Dobie, WR, Jr. Brandon Broussard, Dobie, OLB, Sr. Reggie Wilson, Dobie, DB, Jr. Centers 2nd Team player 2nd Team player, all-academic 2nd Team player, all-academic Revis Davis, La Porte, Sr., 6’2”, 306 lbs. Linemen U – Blake Bremmer, La Porte, Sr., 6’3”, 255 lbs. U – Ian Gray, Pearland, Sr., 6’7”, 310 lbs. Cole Ralston, La Porte, Sr., 6’2”, 250 lbs. Julius Davila, Memorial, Sr., 6’1”, 275 lbs. Ricardo Lopez, Sam Rayburn, Sr., 6’1”, 270 lbs. Ben Montes, Sam Rayburn, Jr., 6’0”, 220 lbs. Kickers Antonio Cabrera, Memorial, Sr., 5’9”, 180 lbs. Kick Returner Thaddeus Stewart, Memorial, Soph., 5’10”, 170 lbs. Deep Snapper

Duncan Koonce, Deer Park, Jr., 5’11”, 230 lbs. Junior wide receiver Davion Hurst added a quick- A three-year varsity letterman who also played on Big-play defensive back Reggie Wilson made his strike ability to the Longhorns’ offensive with his the offensive side of the football during his career, way onto the District 22-5A second team as a play- speed. The second team all-22-5A pick was a threat Brandon Broussard made the second team as a se- er and was also one of 14 Longhorns named to the U – Unanimous selection to score whenever he touched the football. nior and also claimed an all-academic spot. all-academic squad.