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January 17, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 49 Year in review continued The year in review is continued from last week’s issue on Page 6A. Stories up to June 21 can be found in the Dec. 27, 2012, edition Proposed apartments spark concerns of the Leader, and stories between June 21 and Nov. 15 can be found in the Jan. 10, 2013, edi- Three proposed low-income apartment com- located near the intersection of Genoa Red Bluff which is already overcrowded. Despite being re- “While our task is to serve any student that tion. plexes, all to be located on Genoa Red Bluff, and Strawberry, while the third, Genoa Trails, cently rebuilt, the school currently has portable moves into our community, we seem to have an have raised concerns of both area residents and would be located on Genoa Red Bluff east of buildings on campus, as it is overcapacity. overabundance of these kinds of projects spring- local school offi cials. Space Center. Pasadena Independent School District Super- ing up in our district, especially when compared Dobie parent meetings set Two of the proposed developments, Strawber- A top concern about the two near Strawberry intendent Kirk Lewis is strongly opposed to the to other parts of the Houston area,” Lewis said. Dobie High School will have a parent meet- ry Apartments and Vineyards at GRB, would be is that students would attend Genoa Elementary, construction of the new complexes. Continued on Page 2A ing on Thursday, Jan. 17, for parents whose students will be ninth-graders next school year (current eighth-graders at Beverly Hills and Thompson). Former Dobie student killed in single-automobile accident At 6:15 p.m., there will be a Pre-AP infor- A former Dobie student was killed early Sat- struction site. Upon their arrival, offi cers found scene covered in mud with minor lacerations. graduation party earlier that night. mation session for parents interested in their urday, Jan. 12, in an alleged drunk driving acci- several vehicles stopped near a Honda Accord Offi cers checked Quinones for a pulse and Sanchez was transported to Memorial Her- student participating in the Pre-AP/AP pro- dent in the 10000 block of Hughes Ranch Road. that had fl ipped over in a ditch. fi nding none, immediately called for EMS and mann Hospital by ambulance for treatment of mi- gram. Jasmine Autumn Quinones, 17, was pro- Quinones, a passenger in the vehicle, had been began CPR. Offi cers called for Hermann Hospi- nor injuries. When released from the hospital the At 7 p.m., there will be a meeting for par- nounced dead at the scene. cut free from her seatbelt by passers-by and was tal’s LifeFlight but were advised that the helicop- following day, Sanchez was arrested and charged ents about the high school registration process According to authorities, Pearland police were found lying unconscious on the road. A second ter was grounded due to weather. Shortly after, with intoxication manslaughter, a second degree along with information about credits and called to Hughes Ranch Road at Harrington at female, Nisa Nicole Sanchez of Pearland, later EMS arrived and determined that Quinones’ in- felony. If convicted, Sanchez faces up to 20 years graduation requirements. These meetings are 12:05 a.m. for a loud noise complaint near a con- identifi ed as the driver, was walking around the juries were fatal. in prison and up to a $10,000 fi ne. for parents only and will take place in the Attention then turned to Sanchez, who police According to school offi cials, Quinones at- Dobie cafeteria. say had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. tended Dobie last year but did not re-enroll this New Highland Meadow HOA officers elected Sanchez told police the two teens had been at a past fall. PISD election filing date At their annual election, Highland Meadow people. The winning candidates received the fol- Filing dates for the 2013 Pasadena Indepen- residents re-elected Rudy Alafa to the board and lowing votes: Alafa, 141; Cole, 122; and Neville, dent School District Board of Trustees elec- elected two new board members, Bill Cole and 118. Officer shoots at burglary suspect tion have been set. Candidate applications Patricia Neville. Out of a total of 425 Highland The president of the board, Mike Davis, said may be filed beginning Jan. 30. The filing Meadow Homeowners Association members, he wished to welcome the winning board mem- An off-duty Houston police offi cer shot at a with his hands concealed. deadline is 5 p.m. on March 1. The election is 153 voted in the election. bers and thanked members of the community man who was allegedly breaking into the offi - Fearing for his life, the offi cer then fi red at set for May 11. Ballot applications must be Each member was allowed to vote for three who participated in the process. cer’s car outside his home in the 10000 block of least twice at the suspect, according to police. submitted to the Pasadena ISD Election Office, Sagetrail early Wednesday, Jan. 16. The suspect fl ed south on Sagetrail in a dark- 1515 Cherrybrook, Room F6 in Pasadena. For According to police, the offi cer was inside his colored sport utility vehicle. Investigators do not questions about the election process, call 713- Driver hits gas pump house at roughly 1:40 a.m. when he checked his believe he was wounded in the incident. 740-0027. home’s surveillance system and spotted a man The offi cer, a 13-year veteran of HPD, also wearing a hoodie walking around his driveway suffered no injuries. Frazier sets ZUMBAthon® and checking the doors on several vehicles. Police said they were not able to get a good The offi cer grabbed a gun and went outside to description of the suspect. The investigation was Frazier Elementary will host ZUMBAthon® confront the suspect. Police say the hooded man ongoing at press time. Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in the initially crouched behind one of the cars to hide. Anyone with information on this case is urged gym at 10503 Hughes Road. The benefit is set After being told by the offi cer to leave the prop- to contact HPD’s Auto Theft Division at 713- to raise money to purchase new gym equip- erty, the suspect then allegedly charged at him 308-3500. ment for the students. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Cash donations of $10 will be accepted at the door – no checks will be accepted. Special Senate election nears Sagemont Maintenance meets The special election to fi ll the state Senate 22. Being a special election, however, residents The Sagemont Maintenance Committee District 6 seat formerly held by the late Mario should be aware that the usual early voting sites annual meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. Gallegos is set to take place Saturday, Jan. 26. will not be in use. 23, at 7 p.m. at Moore Elementary School, Gallegos, who had held the state Senate seat Of the seven early voting locations, the three 8880 Southbluff Blvd. since 1994, died Oct. 16 due to complications closest to the South Belt community are the from liver disease. HCCS Southeast College Learning Hub, 6815 Vying for the position are Carol Alvarado (D), Rustic, Building D; Ripley House, 4410 Naviga- Sageglen meets Jan. 21 Sylvia Garcia (D), Joaquin Martinez (D), Susan tion; and the Galena Park Library, 1500 Keene in Sageglen Homeowner’s Association will Delgado (D), Dorothy Olmos (R), R.W. Bray Galena Park. hold its first meeting of the new year on (R), Maria Selva (Green) and Rodolfo “Rudy” Early voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. Monday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sageglen Reyes (I). 17-19; 1 to 6 p.m., Jan. 20; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Building at 11610 Sageyork. Being a special election without primaries, Jan. 21 and 22. candidates will not be listed on the ballot by For Election Day polling locations and ad- CCISD board rescheduled party in the heavily blue district, which is nearly ditional early voting locations, visit www.harris three-quarters Hispanic. votes.org. Due to a scheduling conflict, the January Early voting for the election is already under See candidate questionnaire on Page 3A of board of trustees meeting for the Clear Creek way and will continue through Tuesday, Jan. this issue. Independent School District has been changed to a new date. The regular board meeting will An auto accident at the intersection of Scarsdale and Beamer Saturday, Jan. 12, ended be held on Monday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at the with a driver knocking over a gas pump. According to Southeast Volunteer Fire Depart- Education Support Center, 2425 E. Main St. in Martin opens Clear Lake office ment Assistant Chief Jerry Terrell, the female driver fi rst hit a truck, then a light pole, League City. before striking the pump, knocking it roughly 15 feet away. While SVFD responded to a Houston City Councilmember Dave Martin member, call 832-393-3008 or email districte@ fi re call, the fl ames had been extinguished upon their arrival, as Shell employees shut off hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Jan. houstontx.gov. Knights sell spaghetti the gas. The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 14, to celebrate the offi cial opening of the new Town hall Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will Photo by Elizabeth Guerrero District E satellite offi ce in Clear Lake. Martin will host his fi rst local town hall meet- sponsor a charity fundraising spaghetti dinner “This offi ce allows us to better respond to the ing Monday, March 4, at the University of Hous- Friday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. constituents of District E with quality face-to- ton-Clear Lake Garden Room, beginning at 6:30 Luke church social hall at 11011 Hall Road. face time,” Martin said. “I encourage and invite p.m. Menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti cov- Burglars target Cavender’s residents to utilize the offi ce and make an ap- See future editions of the Leader for addition- ered with KC 9201 Pasta Sauce, two large pointment to voice a question or concern.” al information. handmade Italian meatballs, garden salad with Cavender’s Boot City on the Gulf Freeway missing an undisclosed amount of cash. Martin, who was offi cially sworn into offi ce Italian dressing, French bread, and iced tea or near Edgebrook was burglarized early Monday, After hearing police radio broadcasts of the Jan. 2, replaced former Councilmember Mike Local police activity lemonade. Tickets purchased in advance are Jan. 7. The incident was one of three that took initial two burglaries, Houston police had a third Sullivan, who was elected Harris County tax as- $6.50 per person. The cost at the door is $7 eat place within about three hours at different loca- Cavender’s location on the Northwest Free- sessor last November. The Leader received calls about police ac- in or take out. For children under 12, the cost tions of the western wear chain. Two arrests have way near Flintlock staked out. Their suspicions “I am truly grateful and honored for the op- tivity in front of Donut Heaven at the corner of is $3, eat in only. One advance purchased been made, while police are searching for four proved correct as they spotted a vehicle match- portunity to serve the constituents of District E,” Hughes and Beamer the morning of Jan. 11 and ticket will win a $35 gift card. Call 281-481- additional suspects. ing the earlier description approaching the store Martin said. “And I look forward to working to- at the King Buffet on Fuqua near the Gulf Free- 1180 for advance purchase of tickets. First hit was the Cavender’s located off Fair- around 1:15 a.m. gether to better not only our communities but the way the following evening. Police say the fi rst mont Parkway in Pasadena, where thieves report- An offi cer pulled the vehicle over in the 5900 entire city of Houston as well.” incident was a minor auto accident. The second Blues Worship at Cokesbury edly stole a safe at roughly 11:15 p.m. Sunday, block of Flintlock and arrested the driver and Constituents can visit the new offi ce, located incident involved a mentally disabled customer Cokesbury United Methodist Churh, 10030 Jan. 6. front-seat passenger. Four other suspects, three at 17629 El Camino Real, Suite 415, by appoint- who caused a minor disturbance. No arrests were Scarsdale, will bring back its unique “Casual Just 45 minutes later, crooks broke into the men and one woman, however, were able to get ment. To schedule a time to meet with a staff made in either incident. Church” offering Sunday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. Gulf Freeway location around midnight. The away. The unique Blues Worship service features store’s manager, longtime South Belt resident Police reportedly found burglary tools and live, original blues music and a message that Tommy Morgan, called 911 after seeing surveil- evidence from the fi rst two break-ins, including is relevant to the real world. Come casual for lance footage of six burglars in a red Chevrolet an undetermined amount of cash, inside the ve- New District E office opens a very different worship experience and then Suburban breaking into the store through a side hicle. stay for a light supper and fellowship. For entrance. Anyone with information on these cases is information, visit www.cumchouston.org. Again, thieves targeted the store’s safe, which urged to call HPD’s Burglary and Theft Division was found a short time later in a nearby alleyway at 713-308-0900. Beverly Hills Civic meets The Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet Monday, Jan. 28, at Beverly Hills Park, from Argo helps police catch suspect 6 to 7 p.m. South Belt resident Darrell Argo made head- on a second fl oor breezeway and attempted to lines this past week when he helped police catch handcuff him. Johnson continued to struggle and Scarsdale Civic to meet a suspected shoplifter in Galveston. attempt to escape, biting each of them before he Scarsdale Civic Association will have its According to police, a man was witnessed could be subdued. monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, Tuesday, Jan. 8, allegedly stealing items from a Patrol offi cers soon arrived and took Johnson at the building in the park. Officers will be Kroger in the 5700 block of Seawall Boulevard. into custody. elected This is a very important meeting, and The suspect, Sherman Johnson, was escorted to Dominguez was taken to the University of all are encouraged to attend. an upstairs offi ce by Galveston police offi cer Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for treatment Hector Dominguez, who was working security of a leg injury. Herring and Argo were treated by at the store, and Argo, who is a manager at the paramedics at the scene. LSA open house Jan. 27 store, and a second manager, Tom Herring. Johnson, 22, was charged with two counts of Lutheran South Academy welcomes all According to police, Johnson was initially co- robbery and one count of assault on a public ser- prospective students and their parents to an operative and answering questions, but he sud- vant. He is being held at the Galveston County informative open house and tour of the school denly stood up and shoved Dominguez into a Jail. His bond has been set at $105,000. on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is an wall. The suspect tried to run past the offi cer but In a Jan. 9 press release, police thanked Argo Houston District E City Councilmember Dave Martin (third from left) hosted a ribbon opportunity for families to tour the campus was grabbed. Johnson then pushed Dominguez and Herring for going above and beyond the call cutting ceremony Monday, Jan. 14, to celebrate the opening of the new South Sector of- and meet some of the teachers, coaches and down a fl ight of stairs and fl ed the store. of duty. fi ce in Clear Lake. Shown with Martin are, left to right, Kevin Zuniga (Martin aide), administrators and to find out about all the After grabbing a pair of Dominguez’s hand- “The Galveston Police Department would like Allie Smart (Martin chief of staff), David Flickinger of the South Belt-Ellington Leader, things LSA has to offer. Lutheran South is a cuffs, Argo and Herring chased the suspect out to thank Tom Herring and Darrell Argo for their Joe Mayer, senior manager for Business Development at Lockheed Martin; Lauren Doak comprehensive college preparatory Christian of the store to a Best Western motel located next assistance in capturing this violent individual,” (Martin aide), and Donna Coleman, aide to Sen. Larry Taylor. Photo by Marie Flickinger school serving children in Pre-K through 12. door. The two managers caught up with Johnson the release stated. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 17, 2013 Readers’ Opinions Stuchbery bee winners named Deaths so do you have any suggestions including Ed Niel Collins by Clements-Wilcox Funeral followed at SouthPark Cem- A.C. Volper: Simple the abuse of issusing of executive orders to Home in Marble Falls. etery. straight answer is no bypass the congress and our Constitu- In lieu of usual remem- tion because he said and believes the Glenna “Dodie” brances, memorial contribu- The simple and straight answer is no. No, Constitution is a flawed document of course tions in Egert’s name may be Mr. Obama, you have neither the right nor you might expect this from a socialist or Fitzgerald Egert made to Antioch Community the authority to infringe upon the right of the other Anti American type including a Muslim, Church Houston, 109 Sun- Amerian people to keep and bear arms. To Islam cannot coincide with a Christian set Drive, Friendswood, TX attempt to do so is to exceed the authority Nation,on political principle or religious prin- 77546. of your office, to break the oath you swore ciple. to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution, One other thought, Jasmine Autumn and to seriously compromise your legitima- A related defense of the 2nd Amendment cy as the President of the United States. No and the right to arm oneself is as protection Quinones matter what Executive Orders you sign against foreign invaders. Amid the break- tomorrow, the Second Amendment will down of national defense, an armed popu- stand and anyone who wants to preserve lace is like an impenetrable tall grass prairie. what little of the republic we have left will Every town would have to be taken, and not stand with it. Your bullying might work with just a few bases. the Republican Party and with the two nan- Somewhere in the Federalist Papers the cies our our Congressional leadership, but it idea is presented that – and I really should will not work on the American people. find the quote – an armed people would be Ed Niel Collins, 77, of In doing so, we should keep in mind that a formidable foe for a tyrant, but would be Marble Falls, Texas, died on in the past 100 years Germany, Italy, Russia, an even more formidable ally. For what for- Jan. 12, 2013, after a long Japan, China, and other governments have eign power would be so foolish as to oppose battle with cancer. He was a turned on their people at various times and, an armed people in agreement with their former South Belt resident. in doing so, restricted freedoms starting government on a matter? Collins was born to Lois Glenna “Dodie” Fitzger- often with gun ownership. You may think a Every homeowner and/or rental dweller- Onis Collins and Minnie Mae ald Egert, 59, of Pearland, 30 round magazine is too big or an assualt business owner who believes in gun control Jennings Collins in Blufton, died in her home Tuesday, type weapon, Under the real purpose of the should immediately place a sign in their Texas (currently under Lake Dec. 25, 2012, Christmas second amendment, a 30 round magazine yard or door that says “We are proud to be Buchanan), on March 9, 1935. morning, surrounded by fam- might be too small. and the assualt may be a gun free zone at this residence”or estab- He was preceded in death ily and friends. She was a for- Jasmine Autumn Quino- not enuff firepower. lishment. If you don’t, you are a hypocrite. It mer South Belt resident. nes, born Nov. 23, 1995, died So far, this prez has crossed the line of is the least they can do to show support for by his parents and brother Richard “Dick” Collins. Egert is survived by her Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the his enumerated duties on multiple occa- gun control laws. I ask this banning or yank- husband, Dana Egert; sons, early age of 17. sions which suggests that he has no con- Collins is survived by his ing away our guns which the Constitution Thomas Brian, Beau, Ben, She is preceded in death cept of or a desire to follow the rule of law in gurantees me, gives one man the right to wife of 56½ years, Joan Julia’ this country. I value the Bill of Rights, and deny me that right What is there stopping Newman Collins; daughter Brian and Brett; daughter by her grandfather, Alex Qui- passing any law that attempts to overturn or our community that we call home Karen Lynn Gilbert, son-in- Brittany; parents Timothy and nones, and great-grandfather even amend them is one too many. So, on from becoming a Chicago or a Detroit or law Bradley Scott and grand- Judy Chang; three sisters; six Alejandro Quinones. to policies issues that effect people’s lives, NYC. A.C. Volper children Ryan Scott and Kelli grandchildren; and numerous She is survived by her par- Larkin; daughter Traci Diann other relatives and friends. ents, Carla and David Perez; Frasier, son-in-law Rich- She was born Dec. 10, sister Lexie Perez; brother mond Henry and grandchil- 1953, in Granite City, Ill. Marcus Perez; grandparents Houston Bar free legal dren Megan Nicole Steward, Dana and Dodie met in Hous- Lisa Quinones and Carolyn Conor Collin Steward and ton and were married June 18, and Adolfo Perez; great- Lillian Rose; brother Donald 1985. She recently became a grandparents Jane and Joe Gene and sister-in-law Bil- resident of Pearland. Montez and Maria LeBron; handbook now in Spanish lie; brother John David, sister- Egert enjoyed home deco- aunts; uncles; godparents; Stuchbery Elementary recently held its annual spelling bee. Pictured are, left in-law Devon; sister-in-law rating, cooking and spending and numerous other family The Spanish-language guardianship, burial provi- at the Houston Bar Asso- to right, runner-up Ricky Cao, Principal Jackie Salisbury, and winner Drake versions of the Houston sions, taxes, homesteads and ciation office, 1001 Fannin Katherine and their families; time with her family. She was and friends. Bar Association’s free legal consumer protection. The Street, Houston, TX 77002, Escobedo. Escobedo will participate and represent Stuchbery in the Pasa- and many cousins, nieces, self-employed for the past Quinones enjoyed sports handbook series have been Consumer Law Handbook or may call the HBA at 713- dena Independent School District Elementary Spelling Bee on Feb. 5 at 4:15 nephews and friends. 23 years, owning a retail gift and dancing. updated and are once again addresses contracts, warran- 759-1133 for instructions p.m. at Sam Rayburn High School. Photo submitted Collins grew up in the shop in Old Town Spring, Celebration of Life servic- available at no charge to indi- ties, the DTPA, purchasing on how to get handbooks Bertram/Joppa, Texas, com- and helping small businesses es will be held Thursday, Jan. viduals and organizations. an automobile, repossession, mailed. munity and served time in with their management and 17, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at The handbooks average credit card/debit card liabil- Organizations that would the Air Force. After meeting accounting needs. Before go- East Haven Funeral Home 40 pages and cover basic le- ity, credit reports, telemarket- like to receive multiple cop- Joan, the two moved to Hous- ing off on her own, she was Chapel, 716 College Avenue gal issues. The Family Law ing fraud, insurance, payday ies of the handbooks should Brook debate excels at Katy ton where they raised their an administrative assistant in South Houston. Mass will Handbook includes informa- loans, and landlord/tenant fax their request to the Hous- two “favorite” girls. for the Davis/Calvert Auto be Friday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. tion on family courts, mar- relationships. Each handbook ton Bar Association office at The Clear Brook High an impressive first-place LD debate. He retired from the Feder- Group for 18 years. at St. Francis Cabrini Catho- riage and divorce, division of includes a section with addi- 713-759-1710, email Lucy School Speech and Debate finish in impromptu speak- This meet helped to cata- al Aviation Administration as The funeral service was lic Church, 10727 Hartsook, property, alimony, custody, tional resource and referral Fisher Cain at [email protected] team continued its win- ing, as well as the first-place pult Armin Shariatmadari a radar technician and moved held Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, with burial at La Porte Cem- grandparent rights, paternity, numbers. or Amelia Burt at ameliab@ ning streak the weekend of speaker award for champi- within two points of his state to Marble Falls to enjoy his at Niday Funeral Home – etery, South 8th Street, La adoption, modifications, fam- Silvia Mintz, Joseph C. hba.org or call 713-759-1133. Jan. 11-12 by attending the onship LD debate. qualification and helped the retirement working on his Beamer Chapel. Interment Porte. ily violence and parental li- Matta, and the Mexican Am- The Family Law, Elder recent Texas Forensics As- Another of the team team add a total of 18 points land, raising goats and gar- ability. erican Bar Association of Law and Consumer Law sociation local qualifying officers, Armin Shariat- to their current total of 258 dening. The Elder Law Handbook Houston assisted in translat- handbooks also are available tournament at Katy High madari, advanced through over the course of this com- A memorial service was covers topics including So- ing the handbook revisions. for download in English, School. After two days of the quarter-finals round of petitive year which, to date, held at the Marble Falls Leader obituary policy cial Security, Medicare and Individuals may pick up Spanish and Chinese on the rigorous competition in both championship LD debate, has resulted in state qualifi- Church of Christ on Tuesday, Medicaid, wills and probate, free copies of the handbooks HBA website, www.hba.org. speaking and debate events, just one round short of his cations for members Omar Jan. 15, 2013. Obituaries submitted to the Leader the Wolverines returned to state qualification for the Ibrahim, Rakesh Vijayaku- In lieu of fl owers, memo- Clear Brook with several culminating state meet in mar, Mower, Rivera, Daniel rial donations can be made are published free of charge. There very impressive finishes. March. Fellow members Ian Hogg and Suresh. to a favorite charity or to the Senior Adriel Rivera Mower, Ruchika Bengani This tournament has also Marble Falls Church of Christ must be a South Belt connection. PLT presents Never Too Late claimed a third-place finish and Katy Bain were also given Suresh the recognition at 711 Broadway, Marble Never Too Late, a long- prices are $14 for adults very content. in championship Lincoln- successful in preliminary of being one of the top 25 Falls, TX 78654. Condolenc- Obituaries are edited to conform running Broadway farce by and $12 for seniors and stu- When Edith finds she is Douglas debate, while fel- and semifinal events rang- National Forensics League es may be offered at www. Sumner Arthur Long, opens dents. Thursday, Feb. 7, is pregnant again, he is any- low teammate Rishi Suresh ing from dramatic inter- competitors in the United clementswilcoxfuneralhome. to the Leader style. the new year on Jan. 25 at a special-priced admit-two- thing but overjoyed. Apart claimed second place. pretation, extemporaneous States for the 2012-2013 com. Pasadena Little Theatre, for-$14 show. from the changes it will Suresh also came away with speaking, prose, poetry and competitive year. Arrangements were made 4318 Allen-Genoa Road, Call 713-941-1758 for mean, he is now seen as and continues weekends reservations or reserve on some sort of older superman through Feb. 10. line at www.pasadenalittle in town by his friends, and This very funny play, theatre.org. Credit cards are his previously meek little CNA students at SJC learn which shows that life can accepted online and also at wife begins to lay down the begin at 60, is directed by the box office. law. There’s to be a nursery, Janet Sharpley. Middle-aged Harry lives a new bath, and she’s to have to give back the gift of care Show times are 8 p.m. comfortably with his wife, her own checking account. Friday, Saturday and Thurs- Edith, and his daughter and There are lots of laughs in Sometimes a helping hand ing about my next step in nurse, said CNA graduates day, Feb. 7. Sunday mati- her husband. Though rather this good old-fashioned do- may inspire one to pursue college.” Batiste added that often move on to work for nees begin at 3 p.m. Ticket sour and a bit mean, he is mestic farce. a career as a caregiver. That he hopes to one day work in rehabilitation centers and help came in the form of ba- a hospital, while Soloman hospices, or train to become sic needs for Karl Batiste and plans to pursue training in medical imaging technicians, Teranesha Soloman, who de- medical imaging. nurses, and doctors. cided to use their chance at a A college education makes “I see a lot of students college education to become sense when helping people grow in this course and de- caregivers. obtain the skills necessary cide to further pursue careers “Everybody needs help to earn a living, according in health care,” said Yonley. from time to time,” said Ba- to Kim Reed, president of “It’s rewarding. When some- tiste, as he and Soloman Builders Without Borders of one finds himself or herself recently received their first Texas, a nonprofit organiza- needing help, they lose a lit- college certificate in certi- tion dedicated to providing tle self confidence. They get fied nursing assistant (CNA) housing, education, and med- some of that confidence back through San Jacinto College. ical services to people expe- when they’re able to touch “This is my first step in giv- riencing hardships. Reed has another person’s life through ing back to others.” helped many Houstonians get health care.” Both students applied to back on their feet and com- Continuing & Professional Clear Brook High School debate team recently attended a competition at the nine-week CNA course plete programs at San Jacinto Development Division Katy High School. Team members pictured are, left to right, Adriel Rivera, with financial assistance College to gain employment. This noncredit division of Katy Bain, Rishi Suresh, Ian Mower, Armin Shariatmadari and Ruchika from the Texas Public Educa- “We’ve sent several students the college provides training Bengani. Photo submitted tion Grant (TPEG) through through San Jacinto College,” for both current and future the college’s Continuing and said Reed. “The CNA course employees in the professional Professional Development is a great entry-level course, and technical job sectors, as (CPD) division, while at the and the college is very invit- well as provides participants Local Democrats to celebrate same time receiving hous- ing and open to what they with open enrollment course Left to right, Bruce Blifford of South Belt, Julie Drews May, Anne Bryant ing and transportation from need in education. We helped options to enhance their lives. and Steve Quimby are neighbors in Never Too Late by Sumner Arthur Builders Without Borders of one woman earn her CNA Professional and technical Texas. certificate who is now earn- training is available through Long. This long-running Broadway farce runs weekends through Feb. 10 at presidential inauguration “I had really given up hope ing a bachelor’s degree at the contract training, open enroll- Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. Photo submitted at one point,” said Batiste. “I University of Houston.” ment and grant funding. For Local Democrats are through lunch. continue until approxi- thought life for me was on Judith Yonley, CNA in- more information, call 281- invited to gather at 9 a.m. Wings Pizza N Things mately 3 p.m. the street, but now, I’m think- structor and a registered 476-1838. at Wings Pizza N Things, is located in the same Public meeting scheduled 111510 Space Center shopping center as Cul- Blvd. to celebrate the in- len’s Restaurant near the auguration of President intersection of Space Cen- OOurur FamilyFamily HHasas GGrown!rown! for Armand Bayou I-Plan Barack Obama for his sec- ter Boulevard and Genoa The Houston-Galveston Anyone who is interested ments is elevated levels of ond term on Monday, Jan. Red Bluff. Area Council will host a kick- in water quality in this area is bacteria which may be harm- 21. The inaugural parade off meeting for the Armand invited to attend this public ful to human health. Develop- The event will be shown begins at 1:30 p.m. CST, Bayou I-Plan from 1:30 to meeting. ing an Implementation Plan, on a big screen and last and the local event will 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. Armand Bayou has been or I-Plan, is the first step in 24, at Environmental Insti- identified by the Texas Com- improving water quality. tute of Houston, North Of- mission on Environmental The development of the Weber seeks carnival vendors fice Annex Building at the Quality as failing to meet plan will be based on sound University of Houston-Clear state water quality standards. science and local decision- The Weber Elementary PTA is seeking vendors for Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. One of the primary impair- making to decide on recom- their 10 Year Anniversary Weber All-Star Carnival on mendations to protect and Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $25 NNowow wwithith ttwowo llocationsocations ttoo Low income apartments . . . improve water quality in Ar- per exhibit space. Vendors must bring their own set-up mand Bayou. (table and chairs), which must fit in the space provided. bbetteretter serveserve ourour communitycommunity Continued from Page 1A This meeting will begin For information on renting a space, contact Aurora “We oppose the construction of these projects because of the building the coordination Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home Ybarra at [email protected]. overall negative impact of the projects on our community and committee and public in- 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston our schools.” volvement process for the 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 All three developers, none of which are local, are required Armand Bayou I-Plan. PW Library events set by law to have public hearings to receive community input. Presentations will cover Information regarding the hearings must be made public at the Total Maximum Daily The following events are set for the Parker Williams Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other least 30 days prior to the hearing date set on the state’s web- Load Process, water quality Library, Jan. 17 through Jan. 23. funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. site (www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/htc/index.htm). issues with Armand Bayou, On Saturday, Jan. 19, Vietnamese Storytime will Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. New laws require that such developments must be approved Implementation Plan devel- include Reading Club at 11 a.m., followed by interme- by Houston City Council. Offi cials said the matter will likely opment, and how local stake- diate storytime at 1 p.m. Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you go before Council in late February or early March. Lewis, holders can participate. The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in obser- make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, along with the Leader and members of the Super Neighbor- For information, contact hood 80 community group, plan to meet with newly elected Aubin Phillips at 832-681- vance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. Councilmember Dave Martin in the next week to discuss the 2524 or at aubin.phillips@h- Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and matter. gac.com. toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Thursday, January 17, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 State Senate, District 6 candidates respond to Leader questionnaires

All candidates from State qualifi ed to serve the con- to be an effective Senator for bear a greater burden. subsidies for big businesss. would be irrelevant if the US from whom? progressive spirit of the late Senate, District 6’s special R.W. Bray stituents of District 6? District 6 from day one. Do you currently have It is past time to start funding would emulate other indus- Unanswered by candidate Mario Gallegos in represent- election were sent a question- I have new ideas and fresh any endorsements? If so, schools and paying K-12 edu- trialized nations adopt the What do you see as the ing the interests of the people naire. eyes. I know what it takes to from whom? cation professionals at levels single-payer Medicare for All biggest challenges directly of eastern Harris County in The following responded. lead and I want my district Sylvia R. Texas State Representa- that lead to better outcomes. legislation that I and other affecting District 6? the Capitol. We need clean The order in which they to receive the attention it has tives Allen, Coleman, Farrrar, An educated populace is es- Greens favor. The biggest challenge is an air, water, soil, and politics. are placed on the page is the lacked. I am a conservative Garcia Hernandez-Luna and Walle, sential not only for the busi- What is your position on opportunity: overcoming the What makes you best order in which they show up that believes we’ve lost our Houston Council Member’s ness climate, but also for de- the community college legis- area’s longstanding ties to the qualifi ed to serve the con- on the ballot. None of their youth because we’ve lost our Davis and Gonzales, AFL- mocracy. lative agenda? fossil fuel industry and be- stituents of District 6? answers were edited. values. I want to bring that CIO, Houston Chronicle, What is your stand on The state should encour- coming a leader in renewable I have not been, and will back. This is the election to TOP, GLBT Caucus, Teachers the Medicaid debate? age counties and cities to energy technologies, which not be, bought or otherwise State Senator do so. Union, SIEU, HOPE, HBAD, Texas ranks near the bot- continue providing affordable will provide new, healthy, swayed by corporate money. Area 5 Democrats, Bay Area tom in too many health care (ideally free) post-secondary long-term jobs for thousands I have worked directly with District 6 Democrats indicators to list here. If any education for all, which helps of unemployed and underem- disadvantaged citizens and Carol What do you see as the state needs to get serious lift thousands out of poverty ployed residents. immigrants of Houston’s East biggest challenges directly about fully funding Medic- every year. What are your goals if End, and will strive to make Dorothy Alvarado affecting District 6? aid, including mental health Do you currently have elected? life better for our least fortu- Senate District 6 must care, it is ours. The issue any endorsements? If so, I will carry on the fi ghting, nate residents. Olmos have economic development that creates jobs that pay fair NAME: Rasuali W. Bray wages and helps keep fami- AGE: 37 lies together. We need public MHSH expands Perioperative Unit, OCCUPATION: Law Offi ce dollars invested in vocational Manager and college educations that EDUCATION: Business produce a skilled work force. MARITAL STATUS/CHIL- NAME: Sylvia R. Garcia Also, we have many seniors, adds robotic-assisted surgical system DREN: Single AGE: 62 veterans and children that de- PARTY AFFILIATION: OCCUPATION: Lawyer Memorial Hermann community.” typically have shorter hos- and operating room into a serve and have earned access Southeast Hospital is Kyle Price, chief oper- pital stays, less pain, less single suite. No Job Too Small! Republican EDUCATION: Texas Wom- to affordable healthcare. Do you reside in District an’s University graduating What are your goals if bringing advanced surgical ating officer of Memorial risk of infection, less blood “The dual-track flex arm 6? If so, for how long? with a degree in social work, elected? capabilities to the Houston Herman Southeast, added, loss, fewer transfusions, is just the beginning of the Yes, I live in Pct 9 and I’ve and a Doctor of Jurisprudence I want to go to Austin and Bay Area with the addition “The opening of this new less scarring, faster recov- leading-edge technology lived here for over 8 years degree from Thurgood Mar- fi ght for the working fami- of a new da Vinci® Si™ space will be a transforma- ery, and a quicker return available in the expanded Do you have any direct shall School of Law at Texas lies of District 6. I will fi ght Surgical System for ro- tive milestone for patients to normal daily activities. perioperative unit,” said ties to the South Belt com- Southern University. to bring jobs with fair wages, botic-assisted, minimally requiring surgical care It’s a remarkable system Blu Baillio, director of the Call For Information munity? NAME: Carol Alvarado MARITAL STATUS/CHIL- fi ght for access to affordable invasive surgery. in Houston’s Bay Area. that delivers an innovative, operating room at Memo- I’ve been a member of the AGE: 45 DREN: Single & quality healthcare and fi ght In addition, the hospital We’ve equipped our oper- alternative approach to tra- rial Hermann Southeast. Air National Guard for over OCCUPATION: State Rep- PARTY AFFILIATION: NAME: Dorothy M. Olmos to fully fund public educa- added 14,500 square-feet ating rooms with some of ditional surgery.” “All four of our new op- AGE: 54 Years old 12 years and I drill at Elling- resentative District 145 Democrat tion. to its perioperative unit, the most advanced technol- Unique from other sur- erating suites, including OCCUPATION: Semi-re- ton Field. I am a proud mem- EDUCATION: University of Do you reside in District What makes you best tired ber of the JAG Corp of the Houston – B.A. & M.B.A. 6? If so, for how long? opening in January. With ogy the industry has to of- gical robots in the region, the hybrid room, were qualifi ed to serve the con- the build out, the unit will fer and have redesigned the the da Vinci Si at Memo- designed with versatility EDUCATION: Two BA de- 147th Reconnaissance Wing MARITAL STATUS/CHIL- Yes, since 1988 when I stituents of District 6? grees from the University of What is the most impor- DREN: Single bought my home in Lindale My strong record of pub- now include a state-of-the- entire perioperative space rial Hermann Southeast in mind and are equipped Houston tant issue facing District 6? PARTY AFFILIATION: Park. lic service with honesty, in- art hybrid operating-endo- to create a state-of-the-art includes Single Site™, a with fully high-definition MARITAL STATUS/ Education Democrat Do you have any direct tegrity and professionalism. vascular suite, three addi- healing environment with new operating platform de- integration and boom- CHILDREN: Divorced, four What is the most impor- Do you reside in District ties to the South Belt com- The depth and breadth of my tional operating rooms, 25 greater comfort and pri- signed for minimally inva- mounted equipment. They children and nine grandchil- tant issue facing the State? 6? If so, for how long? munity? experience as a social worker, new pre-operative rooms, vacy for our patients.” sive procedures through a can accommodate a wide dren The defi cit caused by over I have lived in Senate Dis- As Harris County Com- Houston Controller and Har- and an upgraded family The da Vinci Si will single incision. The system range of procedures with PARTY AFFILIATION: spending trict 6 all my life. missioner, Precinct 2, worked ris County Commissioner and patient waiting area. be used for a range of also includes EndoWrist® ease, allowing for more Republican What is your profession- Do you have any direct with Bay Area/South Belt working on issues that mat- Erin Asprec, chief ex- minimally invasive proce- One Vessel Sealer, provid- efficient and effective pa- Do you reside in District al/public experience? ties to the South Belt com- Ellington area on economic ter to the working families of 6? If so, for how long? My background is busi- munity? development issues – mobil- ecutive officer of Memo- dures in urology, gynecol- ing high surgical precision, tient care.” District 6 – jobs, economic rial Hermann Southeast, ogy, and general surgery. control, stability, and 3-D The new pre-operative Born, raised and reside in ness. After attending Dillard I currently represent part ity, NASA jobs and job train- development, transportation, SD 6 all of my life. University I was hired by of the South Belt community ing – and a member of your said the recent growth It allows complex, delicate HD visualization for seal- suite includes 25 private healthcare and education – underscores the hospital’s procedures to be performed ing and cutting of vessels. rooms for pre-surgical Do you have any direct Wells Fargo to be a business in the Texas House. Chamber. prepare me to hit the Senate ties to the South Belt com- banking director. I left bank- What is the most impor- What is the most impor- fl oor on day one. commitment to providing more precisely by translat- In addition to the state- care, six of which are dedi- munity? ing to become a Market- tant issue facing District 6? tant issue facing District 6? residents of the community ing a surgeon’s hand, wrist, of-the-art services offered cated as procedural/isola- No. ing Director for a state wide Public education. We must There are three major is- with access to a broader and finger movements at a through the robotic surgi- tion suites. What is the most impor- dental chain. From their I restore the $5.4 billion cut sues facing SD 6, job creation, Maria Selva range of medical services, control console into cor- cal system, Memorial Her- The main lobby has also tant issue facing District 6? became an Executive Direc- from our public schools, and access to healthcare and edu- leading technologies and responding micro-move- mann Southeast’s hybrid been remodeled to include Economic growth (well- tor for North Texas Dental increase graduation rates and cation. breakthrough treatments. ments of the instrument’s operating-endovascular an open floor plan with a paying jobs), infrastructure Consultants. Recently, I have vocational education. What is the most impor- “We’re proud to bring tip. Similar movements suite is one of only two in private physician and fam- needs (road / bridge main- served as the Chief Director What is the most impor- tant issue facing the State? these advanced capabilities also control a camera to al- the nation with a dual-track ily consultation room, an tenance), and human capital for Council Member Helena tant issue facing the State? There are many important development (well-educated Brown and I have served as Public education. issues, starting with educa- to the region,” explained low a surgeon to see inside flex arm. Designed specifi- electronic patient tracking No Job Too Small! workforce). a law offi ce manager for over What is your profession- tion, budget and water Asprec. “We recognize a patient’s body. cally for vascular and car- system with real-time up- What is the most impor- three years. al/public experience? What is your profession- that people want to receive “The da Vinci Si is truly diovascular patients, the dates, and free high-speed tant issue facing the State? What is your stand on the I began my public service al/public experience? high-quality, comprehen- the next step in the evolu- equipment allows surgeons Internet access. Long-term answers to our Port of Houston having the as an aide to Congressman I have a passion for public sive patient care, close to tion of surgical care,” said to perform open surgeries For additional infor- fl oundering education sys- commissioners appointed Gene Green, and worked at service, I have been a social home, and this expansion is Theodoros Voloyiannis, and endovascular proce- mation about Memorial tem that produces more high by the governor and why? City Hall prior to being elect- worker, Chief Judge of Hous- part of our efforts to make M.D., chairman of Sur- dures with advanced imag- Hermann Southeast’s pe- school dropouts than engi- Though I agree with the ed to Houston City Council ton Municipal Courts, Hous- that possible. Investments gery Service of Memo- ing, without transporting rioperative services and neers. reconstruction of the com- in 2001. I served six years as ton City Controller and Harris like this in our services to- rial Hermann Southeast. patients – essentially com- surgical capabilities, visit What is your profession- mission, I do not believe one the District I Council Mem- County Commissioner. I just day will only help ensure a “Patients who undergo bining the capabilities of a memorialhermann.org/ al/public experience? man should have total power ber, and since 2009 have rep- fi nished serving as the Presi- healthier tomorrow for our robotic-assisted surgery cardiac catheterization lab southeast. Call For Information Former teacher and cos- in appointing such a powerful resented District 145 in the dent of the National Associa- metology instructor, former agency. It’s time we eliminate Texas House. tion of Latino Appointed and board member of the Gulf all systems giving full auton- What is your stand on the Elected Offi cials. NAME: Maria Selva Coast Community Services omy to one individual. That Port of Houston having the What is your stand on the AGE: Unanswered association Head Start pro- being said, we must address commissioners appointed Port of Houston having the OCCUPATION: Commu- gram. the fraud, waste and abuse of by the governor and why? commissioners appointed nity Organizer What is your stand on the tax payers money. If it takes While there are some is- by the governor and why? EDUCATION: BA, Rice Port of Houston having the dismantling and reelections to sues with the Port that need to The port is an important University commissioners appointed produce a better future then be addressed, I strongly sup- economic driver for our re- MARITAL STATUS/CHIL- by the governor and why? we must make the necessary port retaining local control of gion. I do not support the DREN: Single, no children Preference should be steps to do so. the Port Commission. Governor having appointment PARTY AFFILIATION: given to local control. My Since it appears that Since it appears that power over a local entity that Green Party preference is for the Port Of there is a surplus in the state there is a surplus in the state the state does not have any Do you reside in District Houston Commissioners be budget, do you support re- budget, do you support re- fi nancial investment in. I sup- 6? If so, for how long? chosen by the Harris County placing the $5.4B which was placing the $5.4B which was port continued local control I have lived in what is cur- commissioners rather than the cut from education budgets cut from education budgets of the Port of Houston. rently District 6 for about 40 Houston Mayor. and If so, why, or why not? and If so, why, or why not ? Since it appears that years. Since it appears that No, I do not. It’s impor- Yes. Our schools have been there is a surplus in the state Do you have any direct there is a surplus in the state tant that the public under- hit hard by the cuts – class budget, do you support re- ties to the South Belt com- budget, do you support re- stands that the surplus came sizes are larger, activities and placing the $5.4B which was munity? placing the $5.4B which was because of the budget. The programs have been cut, and cut from education budgets None of which I know. cut from education budgets future of education should many good teachers are leav- and If so, why, or why not? What is the most impor- No Job Too Small! Call for Information and If so, why, or why not? be funded through reform, ing the profession. If Texas is In my family there are ten tant issue facing District 6? Only on the condition that not more money. Currently, to have a skilled workforce, children and we all gradu- TransCanada Pipeline and parents have School Choice the state spends over 60% of we must invest in public edu- ated from high school so I Valero Energy are in the pro- is available. This includes the its general revenue on pub- cation. understand the importance of cess of bringing tar sands bitu- freedom for parents to choose lic education and yet we still What is your stand on an education for our children men, the dirtiest known fossil ANY public school. It also in- score last in test scores. It’s the Medicaid debate? and creating a skilled work fuel, to Port Arthur and Hous- Is staying creases the number of charter not the money failing our The State of Texas current- force. I support replacing the ton to be refi ned in neighbor- schools allowed to open. And children, it’s the ideology. ly owes Medicaid $2 billion. I $5.4B back to our schools hoods already suffering dis- healthy on it allows for scholarships for We need to implement parent support expansion of the pro- immediately. I will work to proportionately from various poor students to attend Catho- choice, where schools have to gram in Texas to cover more undo these drastic cuts to our environmental illnesses, in- lic schools and other private perform; competition is good of our uninsured. Otherwise public schools. In addition, cluding asthma and cancers. your mind? schools. because it help public schools we simply lose those dollars I’ll work to raise teacher pay, This area will be the epicenter What is your stand on be competitive with charter to other states. help school districts re-hire of a tipping point for global the Medicaid debate? schools. What is your position on teachers laid off as a result climate change, according to I support Federal Grants What is your stand on the community college legis- and end the practice of forc- NASA’s James Hansen and be given to states so that the Medicaid debate? lative agenda? ing our teachers to “teach to other eminent climatologists. Texas can create innovative Medicaid is great program While I am not familiar the test.” Also, I will fi ght to What is the most impor- methods to meed the needs of that has been but has been with all the community col- make college affordable and tant issue facing the State? Medicaid recipients. abused. The Attorney General lege related legislation that make vocational training a Apart from energy and cli- What is your position on just settled a case for over 36 has been or may be fi led, I priority. mate issues, the state’s most the community college legis- million against a physician am strongly supportive of our What is your stand on important issue is a tossup Taking care of your family’s lative agenda? stilling from our system. Tax community colleges, includ- the Medicaid debate? between two broken systems: I fully support the legis- payer’s moneys are being ing San Jacinto, HCC, etc. I strongly support the ex- those of health and educa- lative agenda of the Texas stolen by pharmaceuticals as Do you currently have pansion of Medicaid. It would tion. Our Republican legisla- health is what we do best. Association of Community well. Nearly half a billion was any endorsements? If so, bring health care to 450,000 of tive supermajority and our Colleges. They decrease the stolen in the past year. It’s from whom? our most vulnerable people in state executive prefer to give At Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, we’re experts at caring for families in the Bay cost of higher education for time we fi x the broken sys- Houston Chronicle, Hous- Harris County – children, se- away billions in tax breaks for students. tems. ton Police Offi cers Union, niors, veterans and disabled. their corporate cronies rather Area of Houston. In fact, we were ranked once again among the top 1% of U.S. hospitals* by Do you currently have What is your position on Houston Firefi ghters Asso- By investing $3B, Texas can than make sure Texas has a HealthGrades® in 2012 for delivering exceptional care. We’re the only area hospital to achieve any endorsements? If so, the community college legis- ciation, Mayor Bill White, get $27B in federal dollars healthy, educated population from whom? lative agenda? Senator Rodney Ellis, Coun- for this. Otherwise these dol- at all economic levels. this distinction. From surgical services to heart and vascular care, from oncology to sports The majority of SD 6 pre- Community Colleges are cil Member James Rodriguez, lars will go somewhere else. What is your profession- cinct chairs endorse my can- the life blood of our commu- Commissioner El Franco In Texas, 24.7% of our resi- al/public experience? medicine, we offer a direct connection to the region’s top specialists and comprehensive didacy. nities. They offer real world Lee. dents are uninsured. We have Ran for US House District services. Our skilled team of affiliated physicians, nurses and therapists stands ready to take What do you see as the answers to growing prob- What do you see as the the highest rate of uninsured 29 in 2012; worked with Mi biggest challenges directly lems. biggest challenges directly residents of any state in the Familia Vota and other non- care of your family. affecting District 6? Do you currently have affecting District 6? nation. profi t community develop- We are experiencing eco- any endorsements? If so, Education and economic What is your position on ment groups. To learn more, visit memorialhermann.org/southeast or call 713.222.CARE. nomic growth but er need from whom? opportunity. We need to re- the community college legis- What is your stand on the quality schools and commu- Raging Elephants and the store vocational programs lative agenda? Port of Houston having the nity colleges for our future Frederick Douglass Founda- cut from our schools to give Community Colleges commissioners appointed workforce. tion and countless Tea Party workers skills to get good provide the opportunity for by the governor and why? What are your goals if Clubs across the Great State jobs. affordable college and work- The current governor elected? of Texas What are your goals if force training, and are impor- cannot be trusted to appoint Meet the challenges as What do you see as the elected? tant to the growth of District commissioners who have the set forth above but without biggest challenges directly To restore funds cut from 6. There are a number of stu- interests of the people fore- burdensome taxes and regula- affecting District 6? public education, freeze col- dents who will be fi rst in their most in mind or create an at- tions that hamper economic Education, Energy and lege tuition costs, reinstate family to attend college. We mosphere of transparency re- Memorial Hermann Southeast growth. Entrepreneurship. We need vocational programs cut from are facing a shortage of skilled garding what the commission 11800 Astoria Blvd. What makes you best to make our area a Enterprise our schools, and expand eco- workers to do important jobs does with our tax dollars. qualifi ed to serve the con- Zone and attract business to nomic development opportu- like operate our refi neries, Since it appears that Houston, TX 77089 stituents of District 6? our area nities in Senate District 6. repair our infrastructure and there is a surplus in the state I am a product of SD 6, the What are your goals if What makes you best make our port work. Com- budget, do you support re- only mother and grandmother elected? qualifi ed to serve the con- munity colleges are important placing the $5.4B which was in the race. I am not a career Education Reform, En- stituents of District 6? and it is critical that the State cut from education budgets politician. I would actually tre-preneurship, Enterprise My years in the Texas bear its fair share of funding. and If so, why, or why not? * As part of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System: The Woodlands, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest Hospitals. represent the needs of SD 6 Zones, Energy production, House and on City Council For too long the State has re- Yes. That money was es- and not my personal ambi- Community Collaborations have given me the policy- duced its share of funding and sentially stolen from the tion. What makes you best making experience needed required local taxpayers to education budget to provide Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 17, 2013 Master gardeners Over The Back Fence BHI bee winners set February events The Precinct 2 Harris tour the working and demon- County Master Gardeners re- stration gardens maintained cently announced events for by the Harris County Master BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR REBECCA The Leader sends happy birthday wishes and Canton’s First Monday. the month of February. Gardeners at Precinct 2 on Happy birthday wishes are sent to Dobie to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- Linda and Phillip Cota also sent greet- Master Gardener Monday, Feb. 18, from 8:30 to grad Rebecca (Heeth) Irvine on Jan. 23 day this week: ings. They planned a trip to Tucson during the Lecture Series 11 a.m. at the Genoa Friend- from her husband, Steve, and her parents, Thursday, Jan. 17: Scott Greene, Tiffany holidays. Dennis Jones of Texas ship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Richard and Nancy Heeth of Kirkwood. Juarez, Donald Adams, Katherine Macias, Jean Boudreaux, an avowed “dog person,” Parks and Wildlife will Bluff in Houston. MIKE SENT BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Carla Parker, Jodie Lawson and Kevin acquired a cat named BK (Black Kat) for her speak on the historical Gardeners will be on hand Mike Williams celebrates his birthday Jan. Jasso; Friday, Jan. 18: Charlie Boldt, Theria Montgomery estate. She planned on having “count” of Texas Prairies and to answer gardening ques- 20. Best wishes are sent for a special day Malone, Lynn Carnes, Dwight Baker an “outdoor” cat but changed her mind… Native Grasses on Wednes- tions. from his co-workers at Central Ace Hardware, and Theresa Touchette; Saturday, Jan. 19: too many varmints around. She had finally day, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. in the A program on tomatoes and family and friends at the Leader. Janet Thompson, Lisa Gates, Grace Lazo, gotten her garden sprinkler system installed meeting room at Clear Lake peppers will be offered from FLICKINGERS MARK ANNIVERSARY Stephanie Puyear, Brenda Mahoney and and operating, and says it’s great. Jean and Park (on the lakeside), 5001 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event Marie and David Flickinger will celebrate Lori Watts; Sunday, Jan. 20: Jeremiah Orsak, L.N. skipped their annual Las Vegas trip last NASA Parkway in Seabrook. is free, and children are wel- their 51st anniversary on Jan. 20. Best wishes Temika Bolar, Stephanie Johnson, Mary month. Also, she will skip a trip abroad this The event is free and open to come. for a wonderful day are sent to the couple Belz, Mark Roden and Mary Clark; Monday, year for the first time since her retirement; her the public. For more information on from their family, friends and the staff at the Jan. 21: Traci Fort, Rudy Trevino, Susan travel buddy is having health problems. Open Garden Day these events, visit www.hcm Leader. Bernabe, Kim Saucedo, Karen Harlan, Former Dobie English teacher, Dr. Margaret The public is invited to ga.tamu.edu. SCHOOL DAZE Connie Birmingham and Lisa Allen-Bragg; Whitt, had a busy year, her fifth in retirement. The following personnel and staff members Tuesday, Jan. 22: Amber Estrada, Rhonda She spent most of her teaching time as a of the Pasadena Independent School District Meredith, Karen Hatten, Shad Taylor and Colorado college professor but has built a celebrate birthdays Jan. 17 through Jan. 23. Mitchal Nordstrom; and Wednesday, Jan. 23: home in Gerton, N.C., where she enjoys vis- Atkinson Elementary Becky Forsyth, Audi Resendez, Rodney its from her children and grandchildren from Blow out the birthday candles on a double- Thiel, Wendy Gray and Bill A. Stevens. Portland, Ore., and Littleton, Colo. She serves layer cake for Katy Glass and Lauren Neely DOBIE TRAILMIXERS MEET on a capital campaign committee for her church Jan. 20. The Dobie Trailmixers recently held their as well as the local community club, which has Burnett Elementary monthly meeting at Luby’s on Fuqua. Topics earned the title of “Community of Distinction.” A birthday greeting is sent to Taylor included: This year’s travels took Margaret to Raleigh DeLeon Jan. 20. On Jan. 23, Janice Merritt Twenty-five Dobie band members earned and Columbia, S.C.; Santa Fe; Myrtle Beach; Largest selection of celebrates a birthday. All-Region awards. Denver; Staunton, Va.; Savannah; Outer Meador Elementary The JFD Academic Decathlon Team took Banks; Louisville; Augusta, Ga.; Greeneville, wigs in Texas! The day to celebrate a double birthday for first place in the district competition, also win- Tenn.; Avon, Conn.; and Portland. She vis- FEATURING Maria Hernandez and Connie Birmingham ning the Super Quiz. ited the presidential homes/libraries/child- STETICA is Jan. 21. The Biology Team earned a $5,000 mini- hood homes of Presidents Wilson, Jefferson, E Moore Elementary grant for its project called Aquatic Science Monroe, Madison and Andrew Johnson. She DESIGNS On Jan. 19, Sandra Rodriguez marks a Gets Hip to Habitat. also made her way through 70 books this WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ birthday. Condolences were sent to Assistant year: 40 by men, 30 by women. Her biggest SIGNATURE COLLECTION The Right BRA, OF WIGS & South Belt Elementary Principal Donna Branch whose mother died emphasis was reading the first 21 winners of Beverly Hills Intermediate hosted its school spell- HAIR ADDITIONS The Right Form! by JODEE Birthday greetings are sent to Melinda recently. the Pulitzer Prize. ing bee on Thursday, Jan. 10, in which 51 stu- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Lawson-Irizarry Jan. 17. Bradley Johnson Former Dobie coach and government Judy Kemler hung up her math teaching to Help With All Your After Becky’s dents from seventh and eighth grades competed. Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street enjoys a birthday Jan. 21. The day for a cake teacher Ronnie Martin and his wife, Jo shoes this year after 38 years in the profes- The bee came down to the fi nal two competitors. Great selection of League City for Rosa Ayala is Jan. 22. Celebrating a birth- Teague Martin, endured the loss of her sion. She and Vance have enjoyed home Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 The fi nal winning word was equivalent. Uyen day Jan. 23 is Cora Bigwood. mother, Annie Dale Teague. remodeling projects. They revisited Germany Phan (left) pulled out as champion with Jazmin Stuchbery Elementary Marilyn Dodd, former English department in September, finding their apartment build- Domingo Flores is wished a happy birth- chairman, endures ongoing health problems ing in Dachau to be unchanged. 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He was selected for necting road between the the scene in the 10900 block the Rice Athletics Hall of 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Thursday, January 17, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Laura Bush Elementary lists honor rolls Zuchas celebrate 50th anniversary Laura Bush Elementary Diaz, Maddox Juarez, Leana Angel Arroyo, Abigail Raymond Felton and Laci Kyle Broussard, Vy Doan, School recently announced Ramos, Kyler Thomas and Castillo, Vu (Vincent) Anh Rodriguez. Bryson Hicks, Natalie Ja- its honor, merit and perfect Katelyn Vo. Tran and Jade Villa. Perfect attendance ramillo, Nicholas Ochoa, attendance rolls for the sec- Merit roll Perfect attendance Victoria Arnsworth, Hil- Brandon Nguyen, Lillie Ro- ond nine weeks of the 2012- Nickholas Diaz, Emmalee Diana Dang, Kameron lary Do, Evbu Edigin, Leslie driguez, Tracy Tran, Jacob 2013 school year. Students Lopez and Amiyah Ross. 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Erica Meseke’s class Adoniz Almanza, Mat- Daley and Abraham Rodri- Astrid Martinez, Alan Perez, Lily Campos’ class Solanus from New York, concelebrated in the Desmond Etienne, Chris- thew Merlos and Kevin Ro- guez. Daniel Serrano, Roselin Ser- Honor roll Mass that their four married children and seven topher Gomez, Yamila Luna driguez. Perfect attendance rano, Briana Torres and Kev- Christi Le. and Ulysses Valdez. Perfect attendance Siana Alanis, Jabari An- in Turcios. Merit roll grandchildren, along with Mary’s brother and Cristina Smith’s class Oscar Garza, Jose Gomez, toine, Emil Caballero, Mirna Rubi Contrera’s class Annabell Gamez, Mariella sister-in-law, attended. Later in the day, they all Join us on Facebook! 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Students earning Nguyen, Ann Nguyen, Dy- nio Infante, Zacheus Macias, elyn Lien, Kenny Ly, Henry Vanessa Garcia’s class Kathelynn Saldana and Mike Yadira Castillo, Steven Hailey Ortega. Olivarez, Lauren Robinson, status are: lan Nguyen, Khanh Nguyen, Ethan Montenegro, Kathleen Nguyen, June Santillanes and Perfect attendance Wandji. Maldonado, Max Muñoz and Maria De Leon’s class Hayven Sanchez, Jennifer First grade Sydney Pector, Linh Phan, Nguyen, Natalie Onozie, Jose Taven Tran. Daniell Velazquez. Shara Schlitzberger’s class Jaylene Rojas. Honor roll Thorpe, DeeAngel Trinh, Honor roll Adrita Rahman, Alejandro Ramirez, Leani Ton and An- Merit roll First grade Honor roll Perfect attendance Sarrionna Hobbs. Hudson Vo and Thuc Vo. Isabela Albarran, Domin- Rivera, Sieryn Rocha, Jade nette Tran. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) This Sunday with Rev. 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Nov. 22 stolen Rossi .38 special re- was questioning the man, and civil lawsuit to fellow place the church’s building held a grand opening for to the Willis Independent Hills Intermediate. She were able to extinguish Deputies from Harris volver, 2.5 grams of meth- he suddenly became com- Democrat Chris Diaz for on Hall Road. Construc- the Hughes Road extension School District, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts the fi re before it spread County Precinct 8 Con- amphetamine, 1.5 grams bative and attempted to the Precinct 2 constable tion was expected to be to Barry Rose Wednesday, again served as a math in human kinetics and ped- to the house. The home, stable Phil Sandlin’s offi ce of cocaine, 4 grams of fl ee from Armand on foot. nomination. Diaz went on complete by November. Dec. 19. Construction was teacher and the football agogy and a Master of Arts however, sustained smoke kept busy, arresting three heroin, 51 grams of mari- The deputy tackled Key as to defeat South Belt resi- Dec. 13 a joint venture involving team’s defensive coordi- in education administra- damage and radiant heat felony suspects in two sep- juana, 1.5 grams of Xanax he was running from the dent Chris McDonald in A mother was arrested Harris County, the City of nator. The following year, tion from Houston Baptist damage, Tylka said. arate incidents. The fi rst in- and 0.2 grams of Vicodin. scene and began attempt- the Nov. 6 general election Sunday, Dec. 9, after po- Pearland, Holcomb Prop- Sink returned to Dobie as University. Noise replaced SVFD was assisted by the cident occurred around 10 The driver, 22-year-old ing to place him in cus- for the position. Guinn lice said she left her sleep- erties and Beazer Homes. a math teacher and foot- John Lee, who retired. Forest Bend and Pearland p.m. on Nov. 14. Deputy Fedrico Cadriel, as well tody. Key struggled with said his decision to step ing baby in a car at Almeda The Pasadena Indepen- ball coach. Sink received a The Southeast Volun- fi re departments. The Har- Colin Hulsart made a traf- as his passenger, 22-year- the deputy and struck him down was not the result of Mall while she went shop- dent School District Board Bachelor of Science from teer Fire Department re- ris County Fire Marshal’s fi c stop in the 11900 block old Angel Aviles, were in the face with a closed any pressure from Diaz. A ping. Forrescee Markey of Trustees approved Texas A&M University in sponded to an incident offi ce determined the fi re of State Highway 3 at Di- arrested and charged with fi st. He managed to free South Belt resident, Guinn Owens, 28, of Silsbee, was two new assistant prin- kinesiology, before receiv- the evening of Sunday, was accidental in nature. xie Farm Road, and upon unlawful possession of a himself and ran behind a started at Precinct 2 as a charged with felony child cipals for J. Frank Dobie ing his master’s in educa- Dec. 16, in the 9800 block No injuries were reported. contacting the driver, the fi rearm and possession of nearby business where he deputy in 1996. He was endangerment. Houston High School. Carey Sink tion administration from of Hughes Ranch Road, Dec. 27 deputy smelled the odor of a controlled substance. was ultimately taken into promoted to sergeant in police were called to the and Tonie Noise would Lamar University. He is where a home’s garage Gov. Rick Perry desig- burned marijuana coming Later this same shift, custody. Key was charged 2004. mall parking lot at roughly take their positions at the certifi ed in physical educa- caught fi re. According to nated Saturday, Jan. 26, as from within the vehicle. Deputy Paul Armand with assault causing bodi- Nearly 20 suspected 1 p.m. after a passerby area school following the tion, in mathematics and SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka, the special election date to The driver was ultimately stopped a car in the 11000 ly injury on a public ser- illegal immigrants were spotted the baby unattend- Christmas holidays. A as principal. He replaced the homeowner called to fi ll the state Senate District detained and gave con- block of Beltway 8 near vant and felony DWI. arrested Sunday, Nov. ed in the vehicle. Police 1990 Dobie graduate, Sink James Golden, who re- report the blaze at roughly 6 seat formerly held by the sent to search his vehicle. Blackhawk at 1:43 a.m. Nov. 29 25, after they were found arrested Owens when she began his career in educa- signed to work in another 8:30 p.m. Responding fi re- late Mario Gallegos. Vy- Hulsart began the search for speeding. Sgt. Zerick Guinn of crammed into a house in returned to the car carry- tion in 1996 as a teacher at district. Noise began her fi ghters found the home’s ing for the position would and discovered two spent The driver, later identi- the Harris County Precinct the 9300 block of Klond- ing packages. Owens told PISD’s South Houston El- career in education in 2004 detached garage engulfed be Carol Alvarado, Sylvia 9 mm shell casings in the fi ed as 38-year-old Jason 2 Constable’s offi ce ten- ike at Easthaven. Houston police she didn’t want to ementary School. In 2003, in the Los Angeles Unifi ed in fl ames and fi lled with Garcia, Rodolfo “Rudy” car. In addition, he located Key, was determined to be dered his resignation. The police responded to an as- disturb the baby as it was Sink moved to the Angle- School District, where she heavy smoke. Tylka said Reyes, Dorothy Olmos, several burned cigars in intoxicated and was found announcement came just sault call at the address at sleeping. It was unclear ton Independent School served as both a teacher the garage, which had a R.W. Bray, Joaquin Mar- the ash tray with marijua- to be wanted by the Har- weeks after Guinn lost a roughly 1:15 p.m. When how long the infant was District, where he served and coach. She moved to western room linking it tinez, Susan Delgado and na residue. Upon opening ris County Sheriff’s Offi ce hotly contested and con- they arrived at the resi- left alone. as both a math teacher PISD in 2006, where she to the house, had a heavy Maria Selva. Early voting the glove box, he located for violation of a protec- troversial primary election dence, the assault victim Dec. 20 and head football coach. worked as a physical edu- fi re load that helped fuel would begin Wednesday, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, a tive order. While Armand and subsequent recount was nowhere to be found. The City of Pearland Sink moved again in 2006 cation teacher at Beverly the blaze. Firefi ghters Jan. 9. Police, however, did fi nd 19 undocumented people in- PPartyarty HHallall fforor 113030 PPeopleeople CCateringatering AAvailablevailable side the home. More than a OOpenpen 7 daysdays a weekweek dozen others fl ed the house Students provide free salon, spa services to veterans on foot when authorities 2281-484-171781-484-1717 arrived, police said. The The holidays bring out 1109040904 ScarsdaleScarsdale - IInn FoodFood TownTown arrested suspects ranged the spirit of giving for many sshoppinghopping centercenter people in the community, and in age from their late teens the San Jacinto College cos- to 20s. Police suspect they metology students are no ex- were from Guatemala, ception. Students used their GGrandrand Opening!Opening! Honduras or Mexico. Cus- skills and talents to provide tody of the suspects was local military veterans with transferred to agents with free haircuts and a day of 1111 a.m.-10a.m.-10 p.m.p.m. • LunchLunch BuffetBuffet 10:3010:30 a.m.-3a.m.-3 p.m.p.m. Immigration and Customs pampering. Enforcement. Cosmetology students Dec. 6 from the San Jacinto College 110%0% ooffff aanyny ppurchaseurchase wwithith tthishis aadd South campus visited veter- A suspect was arrested ans at DeGeorge at Union AAuthenticuthentic HHalalalal IIndo-Pakndo-Pak & MMediterraneanediterranean FFoodood Sunday, Dec. 2, at Time Station, a housing facility Out Sports Bar at 10928 for homeless veterans, giving Fuqua on charges of ag- residents free haircuts. One gravated kidnapping when by one, residents lined up police responded to a sus- for their free haircuts, even 10904 Scarsdale Blvd. Great Hand & pected rape. Despite ram- 55-year-old Sandy Harford, Suite 290 • Houston pant rumors, the victim a military dependent living at 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Foot Massage in the case was not killed DeGeorge. in the incident. Police re- “This is even more than 281-464-9103 what I wanted,” smiled Har- Oriental Natural Treatment, sponded to an aggravated ford admiring her new hair- Refl exology Services, sexual assault in progress style in a mirror. “It’s just a Chinese Herb Treatment call at roughly 5 p.m. little thing, but it means so Upon their arrival, police much to have them volun- One Hour Foot & were directed to the rear teer their time and do this Body Massage, $20 of the building, where they for us. I feel blessed. It just found a naked woman sit- makes me feel special and One Hour Table ting on the ground. She wanted–knowing that people San Jacinto College South campus cosmetology stu- military veteran residents Sandy Harford (sitting had been badly beaten, as care enough to do things like Massage, $40 this.” dents Karla Flores (left) and Laura Richardson (far left), John Webster (center), and Michael Berryman one witness had initially Student Karla Flores, who right), and cosmetology department chair, Mary (sitting far right). reported. As the victim cut and styled Harford’s hair, Lindsay (center), give free haircuts to DeGeorge Photo by Andrea Vasquez was being interviewed enjoyed seeing all the smiles GGIFTIFT CCERTIFICATESERTIFICATES AAVAILABLEVAILABLE by police, a witness spot- throughout the day. “I like Student instructor Rhonda clients with more relaxing, ly continue to volunteer for empowering for these veter- ted the suspect, Delvin volunteering for these events, Wheeler, the primary orga- therapeutic experiences, events like this even after I ans,” noted Plowden. “It lets Ray Morris, return to the not just because it’s the holi- nizer of the event, felt hon- rather than the hustle, and finish at San Jac.” them know that they are at the scene on foot. After being day season, but because we ored to be able to provide sometimes painful, physical Houston area U.S. Depart- forefront of the community’s positively identifi ed by the get to make them feel beau- a day of pampering for the therapy of sports medicine. ment of Housing and Urban mind. A lot of them don’t victim, Morris, 41, was tiful in our own way to give veterans while showing the For cosmetology student Development Veterans Af- have a means of transporta- subsequently apprehend- back,” said Flores. students another side to the Lindsey Vice, providing fairs Supportive Housing tion, so we always enjoy tak- “We enjoy our new hair- industry. “I’m always eager beauty services for the “Day (HUD-VASH) coordinator, ing the time to provide them ed. According to police, cuts, but most of us just enjoy to learn different ways of of Beauty” event for female Keisha Plowden, was one of with transportation to events the victim had been inside seeing new faces,” said Navy showing students that this veterans was a heartwarm- the VA liaisons working with like these where it’s all about drinking with the suspect veteran Michael McDoneld. really is a feel-good indus- ing experience. “It really is the San Jacinto College South making them smile, feel con- before going outside for a “It’s nice to talk to new peo- try,” said Wheeler. “This is a good feeling knowing you campus cosmetology depart- fident and boosting their self- smoke. Once outside, the ple that come in and share my way to give back. Stu- helped someone when they ment. esteem. They deal with so suspect reportedly told the stories with them.” dents not only get to use need it,” said Vice. “Giving Witnessing the overall much in their everyday lives, female she would be al- This event was just one their skills on actual clients, them that little boost of con- joy and appreciation from so having San Jacinto College lowed to leave only if she of the opportunities students but they get to see first-hand fidence they needed or that both students and veterans students and faculty set aside had sex with him, which had for the service learning the need that is out there for smile they probably haven’t only reinforced her feelings time to organize events like portion of their curriculum cosmetology services.” had for a while is definitely about her work with the VA. these really lets them know led to an alleged assault. for the year. Many instructors “It’s a wonderful thing worth it, and I will definite- “Events like these are very that their community cares.” The victim, who police de- incorporate service learning to have the time to relax scribe as being disorient- into their curriculum since it and feel feminine,” said Air ed, said she was unsure if gives students the chance to Force veteran Taiyan Ham- she had been raped. Emer- practice skills, techniques, ilton. “Being in the military, Thank you South Belt gency crews responded and other learning concepts you don’t get many opportu- to the incident and took and apply them in real-life nities to really get pampered for your support of Republican the woman to a nearby settings outside the class- or be really feminine. You hospital, where she was room. wear a uniform every day, candidates during The 2012 campaign. treated for her injuries and Students also helped orga- and if you’re in the field, a nize a “Day of Beauty” for a lot of times, you’re in there given a test to determine if local female veterans organi- getting just as dirty as the I will be running in 2014 for CLEAR BROOK WAITING she had been sexually as- zation through the Michael E. guys, so an event like this is saulted. At press time, the DeBakey VA Medical Cen- definitely a treat. Hamilton Texas State Representative results of the test had not ter. The women were invited also commented that she’s LIST been confi rmed. The case to the South campus salon looking into enrolling in the was under investigation by where cosmetology students San Jacinto College cosme- District 129 STARTED HPD’s Special Crimes Di- provided such salon and spa tology program. 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Photo submitted SECTION B Thursday, January 17, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED What a start! Dobie boys dominate Pearland/Friendswood soccer fi eld The Dobie High School allowing none over four tournament for the second threat. an overmatched Galveston three assists to lead the varsity boys’ soccer team games, the Longhorns went straight season. In the pool play fi nale Ball team 5-0. way. knows fast starts mean noth- a perfect 4-0 at the Friends- The Longhorns began de- Jan. 12, Dobie took down Martinez had a goal and Continued on Page 6B ing in the big picture, yet wood/Pearland invitational fense of their 2012 title by it’s hard not to like the way Jan. 10-12. downing Bellaire 1-0 in the the Longhorns have opened Along the way, Do- opener Jan. 10 at Friends- Putting winless weekend aside, the 2013 season. bie won its division and wood High School’s Henry Scoring 11 goals and claimed top honors in the Winston Stadium. Jonathan Palma, a fo- Brook boys’ soccer moves on cal point on offense for the In a bit of a rerun from of the way. rial, Dulles and Alief Taylor PISD’s soccer cup Longhorns this season, net- last season, the Clear Brook Clear Brook closed out before the trophy round, ted the game’s lone goal varsity boys’ soccer team the tournament with a 4-0 and Stromeyer expects im- while the defense limited got off to a tough start, go- loss to a very good College proved results as the locals to deliver 32 teams Bellaire’s offensive attack. ing winless at the Klein ISD Park team in a rain-soaked move forward. Showcase for the second game. “I hope we play well, Several of the area’s star- fi eld, Channelview, Clear Back at the stadium Jan. straight season. Despite the early strug- keep improving and do the studded soccer programs Springs and North Shore. 11, Dobie shut down Angle- The Wolverines opened gles, coach Chris Stromeyer things we need to do in or- are set to appear at the Pasa- The event got its start in ton 3-0 behind yet another the event with a 4-1 loss as has plenty of hope moving der to get ready for district dena ISD Cup, coming to a the offseason prior to the great overall team effort. Kieran Cupples scored the forward. play,” Stromeyer said. variety of locations Jan. 17- 2010 campaign as Dobie Gerardo Martinez locals’ lone goal. Clear Brook will next be “We had a rough week- 19. coach Jesse Saavedra joined notched a pair of goals and In a 4-2 loss to Klein part of the Pasadena ISD end against some tough Now in its fourth sea- South Houston’s Agustin Marvin Solis tallied another Oak, Saul Cuervo scored a Cup, a 32-team tournament competition, but the guys son, the 2013 version has Loredo, Pasadena’s Gavin in the win. pair of goals for the Wol- Jan. 17-19. always play hard out on the expanded to 32 teams – and Bruce and Bijan Tamijani Shelby Nunez and Palma verines, who lost the contest The Wolverines will fi eld. That’s all you can ask nearly half of the fi eld ad- of Sam Rayburn to develop were credited with assists. despite leading the majority take on Pasadena Memo- as a coach.” vanced to the 2012 play- plans. As was the case against Bel- offs. Since that time, dedicat- laire, Dobie’s defense made Dobie, coming off a per- ed sponsors have helped the it diffi cult for the Wildcats Lady Longhorns open at PNG fect 4-0 record to win the event grow to 32 teams. to mount much of a scoring Pearland/Friendswood var- “It’s something we’re all There’s plenty of excite- sophomore scoring threat rial, Hamshire Fannett and sity tournament Jan. 10-12, proud of,” Saavedra said. At left, Dobie’s Adrian ment surrounding the 2013 Alyssa Williams and 2012 Vidor in pool play Jan. 17- is just one of the big names “It’s a lot of hard work, but Trancozo was just one of season as the Dobie varsity all-district fi rst team play- 18 before the trophy round slated to play in the event. the kids deserve to play in several members of the girls’ soccer team begins ers Brittany Hernandez and comes Jan. 19. Other playoff teams from an elite tournament. And Longhorns’ defense that its 2013 season at the Port goalkeeper Jackie Baade, In 2012, the Lady Long- a season ago that are sched- we’ve also been able to stood out at the Friends- Neches-Groves tournament. among others. Dobie will horns won their fi rst tourna- uled to play in the PISD Cup bring a great tournament to wood/Pearland tourna- Coming off yet another take on Port Arthur Memo- ment in Beaumont. include Chavez, Cy-Falls, our (Pasadena) school dis- ment, helping the locals playoff appearance in 2012, Tomball, Cy-Ridge, South trict.” win the overall champi- the Lady Longhorns expect Houston, Baytown Sterling, The event kicks off with onship trophy with a 2-0 big things once again. Pasadena, Clear Falls, Pear- the teams divided into eight win over Friendswood. Mariah Escobar, the De- DIXIE DELI fensive Player of the Year 364A FM 1959 land, Seven Lakes, West- Continued on Page 6B (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL in District 22-5A a season 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 ago, is joined by Newcomer Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Brook, Dobie boys’ basketball take big steps in district of the Year Malyn Nunez, Things are getting in the schedule and will delivered a 15-7 run for the in the fi rst half of league mean that any game in the senior Jonathan Jones add- mighty interesting for the close out the fi rst half of fi nal blow to win the hard- play but lost to Springs. 22-5A mix is easy. ed 10 for the Longhorns. Clear Brook and Dobie var- league play Jan. 18 at Bra- fought game. A tough nondistrict Dobie, 2-2 through the Traveling to Sam Ray- C&D Burger Shoppe sity boys’ basketball teams zoswood. Da’von West had 17 schedule combined with an early portion of District 22- burn Jan. 15, the Longhorns as each passing game gains With a win, the Wolver- points for Clear Brook and adjustment to fi rst-year head 5A, positioned itself among held off the Texans for a 69- We Accept Our Burgers are the Original importance. ines will enter the fi nal six Chase Mason scored a doz- coach Christian Thompson’s the league leaders by taking 63 victory, moving to 4-2 The Wolverines remain games with a close eye on en as the Wolverines cap- system kept the Wolverines down the Eagles and Texans with the outcome. Credit! “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. in contention for the Dis- a possible repeat 24-5A tured a big one. from a fast start this season. in back-to-back wins. Edwards exploded for th trict 24-5A crown nearly championship. After taking on Brazos- But of late, Clear Brook Going against the 0-4 28 points in the game as the Celebrating Our 30 Year midway through the fi rst Clear Lake, Clear wood, a 2-3 team through is playing its best basketball Eagles at Dobie Jan. 9, the Longhorns fi nished off the half of district play. Springs and Clear Falls are fi ve games, the Wolverines at just the right time as the Longhorns cruised to a 41- second of two “take care of Over 3 Million Sold In fact, Clear Brook cur- also in contention at this will face Clear Springs and schedule plays out. 19 lead at halftime and went business” wins over Pasa- rently owns a one-game lead point, with the Wolverines Clear Lake in back-to-back Dobie wins clutch games on to win by a 79-56 count. dena and Rayburn. al With Coupon over both Clear Lake and holding their own as well. road games. Perhaps teams such as Daryl Edwards had 16 The Longhorns actually eci Clear Springs, with Clear On Jan. 11, the Wolver- That two-game stretch Pasadena and Sam Ray- points in the game, and Scott trailed by a point entering SSpecialp Falls a half-game back at ines picked up a big road is likely to decide the even- burn won’t be competing Marsella had 15 more. the fourth quarter before re- Hamburger, 4-2. win at Clear Creek, down- tual 24-5A champion. Clear for a playoff berth down Joseph Cooper was solid bounding for the win. At 4-1 through fi ve ing the Wildcats 51-45. Lake defeated Clear Brook the stretch, but that doesn’t with 12 points, and fellow Continued on Page 6B Fries and games in district play, the Trailing entering the Wolverines enjoyed a break fourth quarter, Clear Brook $4.99 Med. 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Dobie forward Scott Marsella (12) brings the ball into Jan. 9 at Dobie. The Longhorns built a 41-19 lead by the front court while being traced by Pasadena guard halftime and held on for the easy victory. Marsella had Tristen Williams during the Longhorns’ 79-56 victory 15 points in the game. Kwik Kar Youth sports continue registration plans LUBE & SERVICE Several local youth sports organziations, including to those registering online in the cart checkout section of 11210 Scarsdale the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League, the South online registration. 2281-484-KWIK81-484-KWIK((5945)5945) Belt Girls Softball Association, the South Belt Youth Parents must register all of their children in one session Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-5pm Soccer Club and the Rising Stars Track Club are among to receive the discount. SSun.-Thurs.un.-Thurs. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1100 pp.m..m. those continuing registration efforts this month and into The Saturday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 2, in-person wwww.kwikkaronline.comww.kwikkaronline.com FFri.ri. & SSat.at. 1111 a.m.a.m. --1111 pp.m..m. February. registration events will both be held at the league’s facility at El Franco Lee Park. The times are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 ffacebook.com/kwikkartxacebook.com/kwikkartx Sagemont-Beverly Hills LL to 3 p.m. both days. To stay updated on the activities, visit LLunchunch SpecialsSpecials Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League offi cials are fi - the league website at www.eteamz.com/sbhll. $$55 OOFFFF nalizing plans to provide league players with online regis- Challenger play at SBHLL ffromrom $4.99$4.99 The SBHLL Longhorns are set to begin their second tration options. Buy one Entree at regular season of Challenger baseball in the spring of 2013. 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If this is not done, the SUVs & Limos LLeagueeague CCityity ((29512951 MMarinaarina BBayay DDrr SStete 1150)50) CComingoming SSoonoon [email protected], or call him at 832-389-3186. 99 Not valid with any other offer player in question will not be assigned to a team. $12 Value! 39 per vehicle Expires 2/15/13 Continued on Page 2B Not valid with any other offer www.lashaciendasgrill.com There will be a $5 sibling discount (2 or more) offered Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 17, 2013 Sports calendar Longhorn seniors take center stage during spring tennis season Following one of the Ball Tors Jan. 24. your seniors to have some on both sides of the draw, and girls’ singles, A and B Kevin Nguyen, another League will allow for the most successful fall team On both stops, Dobie fun and to maybe get some both boys and girls,” More- boys’ and girls’ doubles as important factor in the top four teams by record to SWIMMING tennis seasons in school head coach Manuel Moreno individual recognition in no said. well as A and B mixed dou- Longhorns’ plans, will play advance to the playoffs. Saturday, Jan. 19 history, many of the Dobie Jr. will rely heavily on a the spring.” “I want to look at a few bles. boys’ A singles. As in most other team Dobie at Alvin invit., Manvel H.S., 8 a.m. High School senior stand- group of seniors. In building his lineup for of the players who were on In girls’ play, Betram The boys’ doubles groups sports, District 22-5A will outs are about to take their “This is basically a last the spring beginning with the junior varsity team this Nguyen will play A singles will include Dylan Nguyen be matched with District 21- fi nal bows during the spring hurrah, if you will, for these the Pearland event, Moreno year because they are going with Yvette Alba in the B and Austin Tran in the A di- 5A in the bidistrict round. BASKETBALL portion of the schedule. seniors,” Moreno said. has turned to his seniors to have to make that step up slot. vision, with Brian Williams It’s a change that will al- Friday, Jan. 18 Dobie opens the spring “My main focus and through necessity. to the varsity next season. Theresa Tran will team and Cuong Nguyen at B. low more teams and more Brook varsity boys hosts Brazoswood, 7:00 with a visit to the Pearland priority is always looking The 2012-2013 varsity “But at the same time, we with Vanessa Vu in A dou- “All of these players have players to taste the post- Dobie varsity boys host Pearland, 7:00 High School Invitational ahead and getting ready team is simply loaded with want some of these seniors bles, while freshman Lada earned the right to go out on season, but Moreno doesn’t Brook varsity girls at Brazoswood, 7:00 Jan. 17-18, and the team for each fall season. At the them. to have a chance to advance Heng will pair with Andrea a high note,” Moreno said. want his players to settle. will then visit the Galveston same time, you always want “We have a lot of seniors to the district tournament Tran in the B division. “In the fall, we set a school “Next year is going to Dobie varsity girls at Pasadena, 7:00 and then maybe regionals Kim Dinh and John Lee, record for overall wins, be tougher because we will Dobie JV girls at Pasadena, 5:30 and even the state tourna- fresh off an outstanding won the regular season and be rebuilding the lineup,” Brook JV girls at Brazoswood, 5:30 ment.” season in the fall, will play postseason tournaments and Moreno said. Brook JV boys hosts Brazoswood, 5:30 Moreno has set his lineup A mixed doubles, while Do- made the fi nal eight at re- “At the same time, I don’t Dobie JV boys host Pearland, 5:30 for the Pearland tournament bie’s B mixed group will be gionals. want our kids to believe that and will likely keep things Osaka Heng and Christian “That’s a great season, fourth place and a playoff Dobie sophomore boys host Pearland, 5:30 that way until one key boys’ Avitia. and it’s going to be one that berth is good enough. Brook sophomore boys host Brazoswood, 5:30 player and two top girls’ As for the boys, Ruben will be hard to duplicate go- “No offense to any other Dobie freshman A boys host Pearland, 4:00 players return from aca- Vargas, Dobie’s top-ranked ing forward.” schools, but I always want Brook freshman A boys host Brazoswood, 4:00 demic ineligibility. returning player for next Moreno noted that be- to win. We always want Brook freshman A girls at Brazoswood, 4:00 At Pearland, the event fall, will play boys’ A sin- ginning in 2013-2014, the to go into any season with will feature A and B boys’ gles. University Interscholastic high expectations.” Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena, 4:00 Brook freshman B boys host Brazoswood, 4:00 Dobie freshman B boys host Pearland, 4:00 PISD Intermediate Basketball PISD Intermediate Basketball Dobie freshman B girls at Pasadena, 5:30 Week Five Boys’ Standings Week Five Girls’ Standings Tuesday, Jan. 22 Eighth-Grade Light Eighth-Grade Light Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys host South Houston, 7:00 Teams W L Teams W L Brook varsity girls host Clear Springs, 7:00 Thompson 5 0 Beverly Hills 5 0 Dobie varsity girls vs. South Houston, Phillips, 7:00 Queens 5 0 South Houston 5 0 Dobie JV girls vs. South Houston, Phillips, 5:30 Brook JV girls host Clear Springs, 5:30 Southmore 3 2 Bondy 4 1 Brook JV boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 San Jacinto 3 2 Thompson 3 2 Dobie JV boys host South Houston, 5:30 Bondy 3 2 Miller 3 2 Dobie sophomore boys host South Houston, 5:30 Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 Beverly Hills 2 3 Queens 2 3 Dobie freshman A boys host South Houston, 4:00 South Houston 2 3 Jackson 2 3 Brook freshman A boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 Miller 1 4 Southmore 1 4 Brook freshman A girls host Clear Springs, 4:00 Dobie freshman A girls at South Houston, 4:00 Park View 1 4 Park View 0 5 Brook freshman B boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 Jackson 0 5 San Jacinto 0 5 Dobie freshman B boys host South Houston, 4:00 Dobie freshman B girls at South Houston, 5:30 Game results Game results Thompson 65, Beverly Hills 30 Beverly Hills 29, Thompson 27 Wednesday, Jan. 23 Dobie’s Cuong Nguyen will open the spring portion of the tennis season as a doubles Bondy 65, Miller 44 Bondy 46, Miller 25 Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys host Park View, 6:15 player with partner Brian Williams. The two will be in action as the Longhorns be- Southmore 38, Park View 30 Southmore 27, Park View 14 Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys host Park View, 6:15 gin the schedule with a Jan. 17-18 stop at the Pearland High School Invitational. Beverly Hills 8th Light boys host Park View, 5:00 San Jacinto 50, Jackson 14 South Houston 40, Queens 16 Beverly Hills 7th Light boys host Park View, 5:00 Youth sports registrations ongoing Queens 46, South Houston 26 Jackson 31, San Jacinto 17 Thompson 8th Dark boys at Jackson, 6:15 Continued from Page 1B 9) fee is $85. tion for the spring 2013 sea- Thompson 7th Dark boys at Jackson, 6:15 Rising Stars T/F The fee for U11 and older son. Seventh-Grade Light Seventh-Grade Light Thompson 8th Light boys at Jackson, 5:00 Coming off one of the (ages 10 through 18) is $95. Girls ages 4 to 14 by Jan. Teams W L Teams W L Thompson 7th Light boys at Jackson, 5:00 most successful seasons Any player who recruits a 1, 2013, are eligible to com- Beverly Hills 8th Dark girls at Park View, 5:00 in team history, the Rising team sponsor will register pete in the league, which Beverly Hills 5 0 Thompson 5 0 Stars Track Club is ready for free. plays its games at El Franco Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at Park View, 5:00 South Houston 5 0 Queens 5 0 to begin registering for the The league will accept Lee Park. Those registering Beverly Hills 8th Light girls at Park View, 6:15 2013 spring and summer checks, money orders and must turn in a copy of their San Jacinto 5 0 Bondy 4 1 Beverly Hills 7th Light girls at Park View, 6:15 season. credit cards as forms of on- birth certifi cate at the sign- Thompson 8th Dark girls host Jackson, 5:00 From now until further line payment. No cash will up event. Bondy 4 1 Park View 3 2 Thompson 7th Dark girls host Jackson, 5:00 notice, the team will host be accepted. The league’s remain- Southmore 3 2 Beverly Hills 2 3 registration in conjunction A late fee of $10 will be ing regular registration Thompson 8th Light girls host Jackson, 6:15 with workouts at the Dobie assessed after Feb. 15. All dates are Saturday, Jan. 19, Park View 2 3 San Jacinto 2 3 Thompson 7th Light girls host Jackson, 6:15 High School track. players must fax a copy of from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Miller 1 4 South Houston 1 4 Those who register will their birth certifi cate to 713- Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to Friday, Jan. 25 then begin workouts each 559-6200. 8 p.m. The cost is $80 per Queens 0 5 Southmore 1 4 Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 7:00 Saturday, Sunday and Mon- The fee includes league player. day until further notice. play and a uniform (shirt, There will also be a late Thompson 0 5 Miller 1 4 Dobie varsity boys at Memorial, 7:00 The Saturday workouts shorts and socks). Parents registration date held in Jackson 0 5 Jackson 1 4 Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 will be held from 10 a.m. must provide shin guards, conjunction with league try- Dobie varsity girls host Memorial, 7:00 to noon. The Sunday and soccer cleats and a soccer outs Saturday, Jan. 26. The Game results Game results Dobie JV girls host Memorial, 5:30 Monday workouts will take ball. late registration fee is $85. Bondy 49, Miller 19 Thompson 46, Beverly Hills 12 Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:30 place from 4:30 p.m. until Home games and prac- The registrations will be dark. tices will be played at El held at the league facility at Brook JV boys at Clear Lake, 5:30 Beverly Hills 40, Thompson 22 Bondy 27, Miller 6 SB youth soccer club Franco Lee Park and Bev- El Franco Lee Park. Dobie JV boys at Memorial, 5:30 The South Belt Youth erly Hills Park. Practices will begin the Southmore 33, Park View 22 Park View 35, Southmore 18 Dobie sophomore boys at Memorial, 5:30 Soccer Club has started Practices will begin in week of Feb. 4. Players will San Jacinto 44, Jackson 8 Queens 25, South Houston 22 Brook sophomore boys at Clear Lake, 5:30 online registration for the February, and players will be contacted by the teams Dobie freshman A boys at Memorial, 4:00 2013 spring season at www. be contacted by a represen- that draft them. South Houston 56, Queens 31 San Jacinto 24, Jackson 10 southbeltsoccer.org. tative of the team that drafts For more information, Brook freshman A boys at Clear Lake, 4:00 Youth ages 4 to 18 as of them prior to the start of call Charlie Salazar at Eighth-Grade Dark Eighth-Grade Dark Brook freshman A girls host Clear Lake, 4:00 July 31, 2012, are eligible practices. 713-204-7075 or Christina Dobie freshman A girls host Memorial, 4:00 to compete in the league. Girls’ softball league Bautista at 713-269-1780. Teams W L Teams W L Brook freshman B boys at Clear Lake, 4:00 The U5 through U8 (ages 4, Offi cials in the South Parents may also visit the Thompson 5 0 Bondy 5 0 Dobie freshman B boys at Memorial, 4:00 5, 6 and 7) fee is $75, while Belt Girls Softball Associa- league website at www. the U9 and U10 (ages 8 and tion are continuing registra- southbeltgirlssoftball.com. Southmore 4 1 South Houston 5 0 Dobie freshman B girls host Memorial, 5:30 Queens 4 1 Beverly Hills 4 1 SOCCER Local sports events planned Bondy 4 1 Miller 3 2 Thursday, Jan. 17 Beverly Hills 3 2 Queens 2 3 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA Brook varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA BAFL Dolphins info session South Houston 2 3 Thompson 2 3 Dobie varsity girls at Port Neches-Groves tourn., TBA The Southbelt Dophins’ mascots, drill team members and cheerleading squads San Jacinto 2 3 Jackson 2 3 will have an information meeting on January 30, at 7 p.m., at the El Franco Lee Brook varsity girls at I-10 Shootout, Katy ISD, TBA Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. All returning and prospective new members Jackson 1 4 Southmore 1 4 of any of the squads are urged to attend. Friday, Jan. 18 Park View 0 5 Park View 0 5 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA SBHLL Legends softball Miller 0 5 San Jacinto 0 5 Brook varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League is planning a Legends softball game Game results Game results Dobie varsity girls at Port Neches-Groves tourn., TBA in conjuction with the 2013 opening ceremonies, to be held Friday, March 22, at Thompson 43, Beverly Hills 23 Thompson 37, Beverly Hills 20 Brook varsity girls at I-10 Shootout, Katy ISD, TBA El Franco Lee Park. Any former players at least 21 years of age are eligible to play in the game. There will be a $5 player fee to compete. Those interested may RSVP Bondy 37, Miller 18 Bondy 36, Miller 19 Saturday, Jan. 19 to play at [email protected]. Southmore 33, Park View 17 Southmore 15, Park View 0 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA Brook varsity boys at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA Lady Horns’ alumni softball San Jacinto 30, Jackson 15 South Houston 41, Queens 18 Dobie varsity girls at Port Neches-Groves tourn., TBA Dobie High School varsity softball coach Robin Rackley and her current team Queens 38, South Houston 17 Jackson 26, San Jacinto 6 Brook varsity girls at I-10 Shootout, Katy ISD, TBA will host the school’s fi rst annual alumni game Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Lady Long- horns’ practice facility at the school. The game, set for 10 a.m., will pit current Seventh-Grade Dark Seventh-Grade Dark Lady Longhorn players against any former varsity players throughout the history Tuesday, Jan. 22 of the program. Rackley, a member of Dobie’s 1993 state championship team, said Teams W L Teams W L Brook varsity boys host C.E. King, 7:00 she hopes to annually match state championship and district title-winning players Bondy 5 0 South Houston 5 0 Brook JV boys host C.E. King, 5:00 of the past against up-and-coming players in her program. The Lady Longhorns developed the state’s most successful program of the ’90s, winning state titles in Beverly Hills 5 0 Beverly Hills 4 1 Thursday, Jan. 24 1993, 1995 and 1997. To RSVP for the alumni game, direct email to Rackley at South Houston 5 0 Thompson 4 1 [email protected]. Dobie varsity girls at Georgetown tourn., TBA Southmore 3 2 Bondy 4 1 Friday, Jan. 25 SJMH Fun Run/Walk Park View 2 3 Queens 3 2 Dobie varsity girls at Georgetown tourn., TBA Miller 2 3 Southmore 2 3 Dobie varsity boys at Clements, Hall Stadium, 8:00 The San Jacinto Museum of History will hold its second annual San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run/Walk Saturday, March 9, 2013, on a 5K-certifi ed course on Queens 1 4 Miller 1 4 Brook JV girls at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA the grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park. Proceeds from the event will benefi t the San Jacinto Museum of History’s educational programs. The Thompson 1 4 Park View 1 4 Saturday, Jan. 26 historic race will start at the base of the San Jacinto Monument, a State and National San Jacinto 1 4 San Jacinto 1 4 Historic Structure that is also the tallest stone column memorial structure in the world Brook varsity boys host Madison, noon Jackson 0 5 Jackson 0 5 Dobie varsity girls at Georgetown tourn., TBA – 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument. The course will then pass the native prairie, tidal marsh and bottomland forests of the San Jacinto Battleground and its Game results Game results Brook JV girls at Clear Creek ISD tourn., TBA diversity of native habitats and wildlife, the Battleship Texas, and the Texian Camp and Mexican camps.The run will fi nally end at the San Jacinto Monument. The timed Beverly Hills 31, Thompson 22 Thompson 25, Bevery Hills 24 TENNIS run starts at 7:45 a.m.; a children’s 1K run begins at 7:30 a.m. Online registration is Bondy 23, Miller 19 Bondy 36, Miller 6 Friday, Jan. 18 available now at http://www.active.com/running/la-portetx/2nd-annual-san-ja cinto- Dobie varsity at Pearland ISD tourn., TBA texas-independence-5k-fun-run-walk-and-1k-kids-run-2013. Cost of the fun run is $20 Southmore 27, Park View 4 Southmore 23, Park View 19 pre-registration before January 31; $25 pre-registration before February 29; and $30 through noon, March 7. Packet pickup will be held Friday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to San Jacinto 18, Jackson 17 South Houston 26, Queens 12 Saturday, Jan. 19 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., both pickup days at the San South Houston 53, Queens 6 San Jacinto 15, Jackson 6 Dobie varsity at Pearland ISD tourn., TBA Jacinto Museum and Monument. Thursday, January 17, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame announces its 2013 inductees The Pasadena ISD Ath- The president of his class touchdown pass to give the in a 72-31 South Houston Connally lettered four in the 16th round immedi- per week. by the Houston Athletic will join the inagural group letics Hall of Fame commit- and a true leader on cam- Owls an early lead. rout of Aldine. years at Baylor and helped ately following his senior She also found time Club. introduced last April. tee has announced its 2013 pus, Spencer was awarded a Rice failed to qualify for He rushed for 174 yards turn the Bears’ baseball re- season. to participate in Pasade- Buffalo continued her That fi rst-ever class in- class of inductees, including football scholarship by leg- a bowl game Kerbow’s se- on only nine carries and cord book inside out. Johnson’s senior exploits na High’s Marine Corps track career at Stephen F. cludes Dobie’s Christa Dobie High School legends endary Texas A&M Coach nior season and didn’t land scored four touchdowns, He set new school career in football enabled him to JROTC program. Austin State University, Williams and Trevor Cobb, coach John Bryan and track Homer Norton. a bowl spot for the next 45 three on long runs. home run marks with 38 realize his dream of playing After graduation, she where she set several school who are both revered as and fi eld sensation Guwain He lettered for the Ag- years. The Trojans later lost to homers and 156 RBIs – and for UT. competed in the prestigious records and pocketed four Longhorn legends. Guy. gies from 1948 to 1950 un- Still, in 1962, Kerbow Spring Branch in a show- was named fi rst-team All- After earning second- International Sports Ex- Gulf Star Conference titles. Pasadena High School The eight inductees will der Harry Stitler. After two threw seven touchdown down for the district title. Southwest Conference in team all-district honors his change track meet in Seoul, She claimed conference coaches Ned Thompson be honored at a gala ban- lean seasons, the Aggies passes and was named All- Still, head-to-head, Allen each of his four seasons. junior year, he blossomed South Korea, winning the crowns in the 10,000 me- and Bob Barfi eld, Pasadena quet April 13 at Memorial fi nished 7-4 in 1950 with Southwest Conference by outgained Gilbert 84 yards Baylor’s third baseman on the gridiron as a senior, 800 meters and contributing ters, the 1,500 meters, the athletes Bill Henry, Bert High School. The banquet Spencer contributing one the Dallas Morning News. to 47. and cleanup hitter, he hit winning a berth on the All- to a victory in the 1,600-me- triple jump and another in Coan, Carl Choate, George will be relocated this year interception on defense. He completed his col- Allen led the district in over .300 every season and Greater Houston squad and ter relay. cross country. She fi nished Cheshire, Mickey McCarty to Memorial High to ac- The 344 points scored lege career with 1,343 kickoff returns with 291 produced a slugging per- laurels as the outstanding She also took seventh 11th at the NCAA meet. and Mike Kirkland, South commodate construction at by the Aggies in 1950 re- yards passing, 11 touch- yards on only eight run- centage of .697, still good running back in District 23- in the 1,600-meter run and She was named the out- Houston’s Dan McIlhany Phillips. mained a school record for down passes and fi ve more backs, a stunning average for the No. 4 spot on Bay- 4A. qualifi ed as a long jumper. standing track athlete in and David Freisleben of Organizers also an- any A&M team, as a South- scores on the ground while of 36.4 yards per return. lor’s all-time list. A backup to Campbell Following her senior the Gulf Star Conference in Sam Rayburn High School nounced that the Hall of west Conference member, also serving in punting and Nearly unstoppable be- He also helped lead Bay- as a UT freshman, John- year, she was named the 1986. were also part of the inagu- Fame will continue to ac- until 1976. place-kicking capacities. hind the line of scrimmage, lor to the College World Se- son rushed for 272 yards, outstanding track athlete in Buffalo and the other ral class as the Hall of Fame cept founding donor contri- The Aggies that season Nicknamed “Rambling Allen totaled only 12 yards ries in 1977 and 1978, the logged a 5.7 average and the Greater Houston Area seven inductees from 2013 debuted in 2012. butions through the end of beat Georgia 40-20 in the Randy” by legendary radio in losses for the entire sea- fi rst two trips to Omaha in scored three touchdowns, August. Contribution levels Presidential Cup, played in announcer Kern Tips, Ker- son. school history. all against Texas Tech, one remain at $2,500, $1,000, College Park, Md. bow was picked to play in Recruited by nearly four En route to the CWS in a 60-yard romp to open the San Jacinto College softball $500 and $250. The bowl game was the the North-South Shriner dozen schools, he signed to 1978, Connally was named second half. New founding donors fi nal contest of Spencer’s All-Star game in Miami play for J.T. King at Texas the most valuable player He became the fi rst will receive an allotment of football career. after his senior season and Tech. of the NCAA South Cen- Longhorn freshman to score tickets for this year’s ban- After his graduation in contributed to a South vic- Moved to wide receiver, tral Regional. In 1979, he three TDs in one contest. preps to open 2013 season quet and the option to buy 1951, Spencer entered the tory with a touchdown pass he led the Red Raiders in was named the Bears’ most Campbell’s injury problems The San Jacinto College saw solid playing time in ate, the rest of the roster tickets for future banquets. Army as a fi rst lieuten- to future All-Pro receiver receiving in 1968 with 35 valuable player. his junior year helped land women’s softball team will 2013. boasts Houston area roots, The four donation levels are ant and served 18 months Willie Richardson. catches for 546 yards and Drafted in the seventh Johnson starting assign- open the 2013 season Jan. Saenz will also welcome including three players each good for 10, six, four and overseas during the Korean Kerbow left Rice as a four touchdowns. round by the Chicago Cubs ments in fi ve games. 26 with eventual plans on several fi rst-year players from Danbury, Pearland and two tickets, respectively. War. three-year varsity letterman Represented by football in 1980, Connally embarked Johnson played football making a run at the Nation- this season. Before the exit Alvin high schools. All founding donors will In 1983, he married Mil- in football and baseball. legend Bobby Layne, Allen on an impressive minor- and baseball as a fresh- al Junior College Athletic of Brownlow and Hooks, Ariel Morgan, a sopho- receive an inscription on a ly Wilburn, a 1947 Pasade- A free agent in 1963, Ker- signed as a free agent with league career. man at UT, but Royal’s re- Association’s national tour- there were 10 freshmen on more from Dobie High glass wall to be placed on na High classmate. The two bow made the Oilers roster the Philadelphia Eagles but In fi ve seasons in the mi- tirement led to the hiring nament. the roster. School, will also return as permanent display when the had reunited at a 35th class as a receiver and caught fi ve was slowed by injuries. nors, he never batted lower of Fred Akers, who asked Kelly Saenz, now in her The 2013 roster will in- a candidate to fi ll the vacant completed exhibit opens in reunion the year before. passes for 61 yards. He fi nished up his play- than .288. Johnson to focus on foot- 10th season as head coach of clude plenty of local talent. catching role. 2014. Mickey and Milly were He found greater profes- ing career in the Intercon- Over those fi ve seasons, ball. the program, won her 300th With the exception of Sarah San Jacinto opens the For additional informa- married 27 years before sional success in the CFL as tinental Football with the he belted 92 homers and The 1977 season turned career game at the college Rasgdale, a West Orange- season on the road in Eu- tion on founding donor Mickey’s death in October a quarterback and punter. West Texas Roughnecks, knocked in 375 runs. Over into a dream season for in 2012 as the Coyotes led Stark High School gradu- nice, La., Jan. 26. memberships, call Herman of 2010. In 1966, he led Ed- coached by Lou Rymkus, his last three seasons, some Akers and the Longhorns. the Region XIV standings Williams, treasurer for the RANDALL KERBOW monton to its fi rst playoff the fi rst head coach of the impressive numbers at the Campbell won the Heis- for much of the season. Hall of Fame organizing Pasadena High School berth in nine years. He also Houston Oilers. plate earned him a shot in man and UT went unbeaten Overtaken by Blinn late committee, at 713-907- Class of 1959 topped the CFL in punting Now a highly success- the big leagues. through the regular season. in the season, the locals also San Jacinto College 1190. Football/Basketball/ in each of his fi ve seasons in ful businessman, Allen has He played in eight games Johnson started three struggled at the Region XIV In addition to Bryan and Baseball the league. He retired from provided thousands of dol- with the Cubs in 1983 games as Campbell’s full- tournament. All of that is in 2013 softball schedule Guy, who were profi led The quarterback of the the pro ranks in 1969. lars in fi nancial support in and 50 with the Orioles in back, rushed for 158 yards the past now as the team has extensively in the Jan. 10 only Pasadena ISD football BOB ALLEN recent years to the South 1985. and scored two touchdowns. Date Opponent Time Leader, the other inductees team to play in a state cham- big plans for 2013. South Houston High Houston High football pro- Although he collected He wrapped up his col- Jan. 26 at Heartland/LSUE (2) 1 p.m. include: pionship game, Randall School Class of 1965 Early on, the team may be gram. The main practice only three big-league hom- lege football career with making some adjustments MICKEY SPENCER Kerbow went on to star for Football Jan. 30 at McLennan (2) 1 p.m. fi eld at the school is named ers, his fi rst two were es- an appearance in the Cot- on the fl y. Two sophomores Pasadena High School the last of Jess Neely’s Rice Rarely does the world in his honor. pecially memorable. Both ton Bowl, where Joe Mon- – Rachel Brownlow and Class of 1947 of sports produce a side- Feb. 1-2 at Galveston tourn. TBA FRITZ CONNALLY were grand slams. tana and Notre Dame ended D.J. Hooks – signed with Football/Basketball lines-to-headlines story as Pasadena High School Connally was elected to UT’s national title hopes. four-year colleges in the fall Feb. 6 McLennan (2) 1 p.m. As the nation transi- compelling as that of South Class of 1976 the Baylor Athletics Hall of Johnson fi nished his and have moved on. tioned from global confl ict Houston’s Bobby Allen. Feb. 10 Grayson (2) 3 p.m. Baseball/Basketball Fame in 1996. Longhorn career with 430 Brownlow is at Tarleton to an uneasy peace in the A forgotten reserve play- Known as “Fritzie” to JIMMY JOHNSON yards rushing, a stout 5.1 State, while Hooks, a .429 Feb. 11 at Blinn tourn. TBA post-World War II years, er at the start of his senior everyone except the kids Sam Rayburn High School average and fi ve scores. hitter as a freshman with 41 no Pasadena athlete repre- season, Allen would trans- Feb. 15 Temple (2) 2 p.m. who kept his baseball cards Class of 1976 runs scored, is now at the sented the new rough-and- form himself, in four short in their back pocket, Fritz Football/Baseball/Track University of Texas at Ar- Feb. 17-19 San Jacinto tourn. TBA tumble age of high-school years, into an all-state high- Connally produced one of Probably the most well- lington. Both players were football better than two-way school talent and then into Feb. 22-23 at Temple tourn. TBA the most memorable careers rounded athlete in Sam outfi elders for San Jacinto one of the most respected in Baylor baseball history, Rayburn High history, Jim- in 2012. March 1-3 at Reg. XIV crossover tourn. TBA receivers in the Southwest tore up the minor leagues my Johnson displayed skills Leading the way for San Conference. with his booming bat and on the baseball diamond Jacinto heading into 2013 is March 6 *Blinn (2) 4 p.m. Undersized and thor- logged 58 major-league and on the football fi eld that sophomore pitcher Brooke Randall Kerbow oughly unknown as a Tro- March 13 *Lamar State/PA (2) 4 p.m. games before hanging up caught the attention of both DuBois, who collected sev- University bowl teams. his spikes. the Houston Astros and eral wins and saves a season March 16 *at Alvin (2) 2 p.m. As a professional, he ago as both a starter and re- March 20 *at Blinn (2) 4 p.m. played wide receiver for the liever. Houston Oilers of the old DuBois, now a sopho- March 27 *Galveston (2) 4 p.m. American Football League more from Pearland High March 28 *Trinity Valley (2) 4 p.m. and quarterback for the Ed- Amanda Buffalo School, will play her sopho- monton Eskimos of the Ca- AMANDA BUFFALO more season at San Jacinto April 3 *at Lamar State/PA (2) 4 p.m. nadian Football League. Pasadena High School College before heading to April 5 LSUE (2) 2 p.m. As a senior at Pasadena the University of Houston- Mickey Spencer Class of 1985 High School, he was con- Track/Cross Country Victoria, where she has April 6 *Coastal Bend (2) 4 p.m. lineman Mickey Spencer. sidered the best quarterback signed to play this fall. The goal for every track April 10 *at Angelina (2) 3 p.m. With leather helmets a in the Houston area. athlete is to be the fi rst to Saenz will also turn to thing of the past – but with An elusive runner and break the tape. Amanda a pair of freshmen, Karri April 13 *at Galveston (2) noon the luxury of facemasks productive passer, he was a Smith of Alvin High School Bob Allen Buffalo was fi rst to break a still in the future – Spen- unanimous all-district selec- barrier. and Manvel’s Madison Stat- April 15 *Angelina (2) 4 p.m. Fritz Connally Jimmy Johnson cer helped usher in an era tion and the most valuable jan underclassman, Allen In 1985, just a few weeks en to help out in the pitch- April 17 *Alvin (2) 4 p.m. of large suburban schools player in District 12-4A. played subvarsity football Just a year into his high- Texas Longhorns. before her graduation from ing circle. populated by the sons and He earned all-state hon- until his senior year. school career, he helped Johnson chose to take Pasadena High, Buffalo The team’s other key April 19 *at Coastal Bend (2) 2 p.m. daughters of gritty refi nery ors and was named a high- That fall he reported with bring recognition to his his talents to UT, where he won the 800 meters at the returning starters include May 2-5 at Region XIV tourn. TBA workers and rugged war school All-America by Teen a bit more weight on his hometown by contributing played on the fi nal Long- state track meet in Austin. Chelsea Bennett at third veterans. Magazine. frame and slamming desire to the Pasadena Colt All- horn team coached by Dar- In doing so, she became base and Andrea Saldivar, May 17-20 at NJCAA tourn. (Utah) TBA Spencer’s arrival at Pasa- Kerbow led the Eagles to inside to prove himself. Stars’ dash to the 1973 Colt rell Royal and then helped a middle infi elder. Britiany the fi rst female athlete in * Region XIV games dena High in 1944 coincid- their fi rst district champion- Then, in a game early World Series title in Lafay- Earl Campbell win the Pasadena ISD history to Bailey, an outfi elder, also ed with a generation of foot- ship in 12 years and spear- in the 1964 season, the ette, Ind. Heisman Trophy in 1977. win a state championship in ball glory for the Eagles. headed his team’s drive to Trojans’ starting halfback, Jimmy Johnson, another Johnson fi rst gained local any sport. Over his three varsity the 1958 state championship Tommy McIlhany, went out 2013 Pasadena ISD Athlet- notoriety in the summer of In that same meet, Buffa- seasons, Pasadena compiled game, where the Eagles fell with an injury. ics Hall of Fame inductee, 1973 when he helped lead lo fi nished third in the 1,600 San Jac softball at a glance a 25-5-4 record, winning to Wichita Falls. Harry Morgan, South also played on the team. Pasadena’s Colt All-Star meters after claiming titles district championships all Kerbow signed to play Houston’s coach, scanned Connally lettered four team to the Colt World Se- in that event at the district three seasons. football for Neely’s Owls, a the bench in search of a re- years in both baseball and ries title in Lafayette, Ind. and regional levels. Head coach: Kelly Saenz, 10th season (324-186) As a senior in the fall Southwest Conference jug- placement, spotted a jersey basketball at Pasadena High Fritz Connally, another In cross country, she 1946, Spencer took part in gernaut in the 1950s. that matched the position and earned all-district hon- 2013 Pasadena ISD Athlet- earned regional berths in 2012 record: 45-13 (19-5 in Region XIV) the Eagles’ jump to the big- Kerbow helped extend (No. 21) and waved the oc- ors in both sports as a ju- ics Hall of Fame inductee, each of her four high-school school 2A ranks and went that streak of success by cupant into the game. nior. was also a member of the seasons. 2013 key returnees: Brooke DuBois, pitcher; Chel- through district play twice helping guide the Owls to Allen ran onto the fi eld – He repeated his dual all- team. She advanced to the state sea Bennett, 3B; Britiany Bailey, OF; Andrea Sal- tied but unbeaten in six a 7-3 regular-season record and straight into the lexicon district honors as a senior As a sophomore the fol- meet as a junior and again games. as a sophomore in 1960 and of state football fans. and was also named second- lowing fall, Johnson began as a senior when she took divar, 2B. Spencer earned all-state a Sugar Bowl berth against He rushed for 1,084 team all-state in both sports a career that earned him the regional crown and fi n- honors for his outstanding Ole Miss. yards on only 170 carries that year. three varsity letters in both ished fourth at state. Key losses: D.J. Hooks (UT-Arlington), Shannon play in 1946, the fi rst ath- As a junior in 1961, he that season – fi nishing only As a sophomore, he football and baseball, as As a senior, she was lete in Pasadena ISD history led Rice to another 7-3 55 yards behind Spring helped the Eagles reach the well as two letters in track. named to the National High Millman (Lamar), Candace Carter (Lamar), Ash- to be chosen. regular-season mark and Branch rushing star Chris state semifi nals in baseball. He was named to the School Track All-America The City of Pasadena a Bluebonnet Bowl berth Gilbert, who went on to earn His basketball skills earned All-Greater Houston team team. ley Noak (Tarleton State) and Ariel Brayer, Alexis recognized the accomplish- against Kansas. All-American fame with the him Amateur Athletic Union in baseball both his junior While at Pasadena High, Estrada and Elissa Heaton (all Embry-Riddle). ment with a day named in Although Kansas won Texas Longhorns. all-star status the summer and senior years. The Astros she followed a running regi- his honor. the game, Kerbow threw a Allen’s best game came after his graduation. drafted him as an outfi elder men that included 25 miles CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop 2 p.m. 7 a.m. 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. in. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care Partners minis- 7:30 a.m. Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- try has been established at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Church, 10727 Hartsook Street in Houston, near Almeda Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell 281-487-8787. Noon Mall. The gathering is for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 5:30 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Parkinson’s, strokes and similar disabilities and their caretakers 9 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. is provided on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a 1:30 p.m. The gathering consists of a continental-type break- support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda THINK complete list of services offered. fast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a sing-a-long, at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for 5:30 p.m. devotional break, lunch, and ends with a bingo game. Those Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop child care. MONEY Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A who have a family member or know of someone with these in. 6:30 p.m. THINK social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- challenges are welcome to attend. For additional information, 11 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. call the church office at 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Interfaith Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United THE 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- whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell CLASSIFIEDS in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 carepartners.org. Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for Noon Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 buy... more information. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club 6 p.m. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop you’ll save Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster in. money! p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, program of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments 8 p.m. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are sell... in. 281-286-1431. 554-5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 you’ll Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. make are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, music show and jam session the third Saturday of each month, MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist May and December are exceptions. The stage show begins at 9 a.m. money! 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 7 p.m., but pickers are welcome to bring their instruments and Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 281-487-8787, or just drop in. come earlier. Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Arolfo Civic Center, 300 Walker in League City. For more infor- Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hap Call Today AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 mation, visit http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. sonline.org for a complete list of services offered. 281-481-5656 at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 17, 2013 karmalennon designs CALENDAR HELP WANTED

Continued from Page 3B Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and MONDAY, JANUARY 21 fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, Ms. Janet’s Children of Maintenance 10:30 a.m. 12500 Gulf Freeway. For more information, call George Malone Customer Service Technician k Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds at 281-438-7243. the Future Childcare and with experience in monthly meetings at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior 8 p.m. Full-time Position Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, on the Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Learning Center is general maintenance, 281-309-7375 third Monday of each month except December. The meetings are held Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays repairs, and improve- teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Mature person who is responsible & Police officers and sheriffs are normally in attendance. There 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. NOW HIRING! ments of commercial is no charge to attend, and refreshments are served. Meetings WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 looking for a career. properties. Apply by start on time and last one hour or less. For more information, 7 a.m. Full Time Teachers fax 281-484-8800 or call the center at 713-477-0175. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Office experience a must. 6 p.m. Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, for Toddlers & 2-year-olds email donya.hr@gmail. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call E-mail resume to com or call Fuqua at 6 p.m. Come and improve crossword game playing 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Please Apply in Person skills. Call 281-488-2923 for more information. 9:30 a.m. [email protected] 281-546-5335. 6:30 p.m. Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week League City - 3007 Invincible Drive New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles sup- of each month at Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 port meetings for ages 55 and up are held each Monday at Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Nellie Galney at 713- Idalia R Rivera-Matos, MD, FAAP Pediatrician 6:30 p.m. at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA 991-3517 for more information. 281-538-5310 (Nasa Casa de Ninos Pediatric Center) Need Help Parkway in Webster. For further information, call Linda at 409- 10 a.m. 10851 Scarsdale Blvd Suite 160 Tel 281-464-3780 392-6886 or Carolynn at 281-340-2354. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Around Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. M-T 8:30-5:30pm Friday 8:30-5pm Saturday by appointment Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Commercial Insurance and Medicaid Chip and Star accepted The Offi ce? more information. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487- Medical Office Clerk Hablamos Espanol 7 p.m. 8787, or just drop in. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every 4 p.m. for Medical Office at MHSE Let the Leader Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from advertise your 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a 4 to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland E-clinicals experience required. spouse or other loved one are invited to participate. For infor- Parkway, Pearland. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete NOW job openings! Just mation, call Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at list of services offered. 281-334-1033. 6 p.m. Good benefits. bring your ads to 7:30 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – our offi ce by noon The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Fax resume to: HIRING! week of each month at the Clear Lake Park Building, 5001 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Tuesday or use the NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Guests are welcome. Presenters Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room for the educational program explore a variety of subjects such 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 281-990-8351 mail slot by the as fossils, planetary geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry 6:30 p.m. Bookkeeper-Secretary front door. making, rock, fossil and mineral collecting, and field trips to Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Small South Belt Company AM or various collecting sites throughout Texas and surrounding Domestic violence support group for male survivors meets states. All persons with an interest in these topics are welcome each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call afternoons; 20 to 25 hours a week 11555 Beamer to attend. Door prizes. Free parking. For more information, visit 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may join at any time Send brief Resume: 281-481-5656 www.clgms.org. as this is an open group. PO Box 1066; Pearland, Texas 77588 TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 7 p.m. ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ 7 a.m. DivorceCare Group - CT Church – DivorceCare Group meet- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through ings are held at CT Church, 9701 Almeda Genoa Road, every Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room #1201. The 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call support group is for separated and divorced individuals. Child 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. care is provided. For more information, call 713-944-4815, 10 a.m. email [email protected], or visit http://ctchurch.tv/min- American Begonia Society – Meets the fourth Tuesday of istries.html#17. each month at Maxum Bank in League City. For more informa- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – REAL ESTATE tion, call 281-946-4237 or 281-471-5048. Confidential domestic violence support group for women 1 p.m. meets every week. For information, call 281-338-7600 or visit Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include www.bayareaturning point.com. BATP is located at 210 S. dioramas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doc- Walnut off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South and Tranquility tor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286-2525. Reduced! Beautiful FOR SALE: $89,900 Main. For information, call 713-472-0565. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 1:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Lake TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through 1 Story Brick Home Ready for the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, at 1:30 p.m. For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call On quiet cul-de-sac in Pearland 3713. 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 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The Martinez, Jesus Eguia, Josue Villalta, Bryant Gonzalez, (back row) Michael Ab- at Veterans Stadium. The both win their pools, they lege South. Longhorns outscored four opponents by a combined 11-0 total along the way. Mem- ston, Jeffery Tyler, Alexis Saldivar, Ivan Medina, Rigoberto Fuentes, Blake Wilcox, bers of the championship squad include, left to right, (front row) Shelby Nunez, Kevin Roque, Carlos Villalta, Daniel Duran and Ezequiel Ramirez. Not pictured is David Mena Ramirez, David Jamies, Nixon Urrutia, Kevin Padilla Hernandez, head coach Jesse Saavedra and assistant coach Trent Morgan. Gerardo Martinez, Adrian Trancozo, Raul Bustos, Geraldo Infante, Ronis Cruz, Dobie soccer claims impressive tournament win Continued from Page 1B The perfect 3-0 pool season ranked third in the wood three previous times sist on the breakaway goal. this weekend,” Saavedra Palma had a goal and two play record sent the Long- Texas Association of Soc- in the tournament, Dobie For the tournament, Pal- said. assists and Solis, Nunez and horns to the Group A and B cer Coaches Class 4A, Re- turned the tables this time ma had four goals and three “The defense played Josue Villalta also scored. championship game against gion III rankings. Dobie, with a 2-0 win. assists. great again by not allowing Dobie led 2-0 at the half and Friendswood. meanwhile, opened at No. 4 Palma scored both goals, Dobie’s defense was a single score throughout kept up the pressure in the The game featured two in the Class 5A, Region III one on a breakaway and outstanding as coach Jesse the tournament. That’s a second half during the easy highly touted programs. poll. another on a penalty kick. Saavedra credited Adrian fi rst for a Dobie team since win. Friendswood entered this Defeated by Friends- Eduardo Peria dished an as- Trancozo, Nixon Urrutia, I’ve been here.” David Jamies and Kevin Pa- The overall strength of dilla Hernandez along with Dobie’s four opponents is 4-2 Longhorns win pair, freshman goalkeeper Rigo- debatable. Ball was out- berto Fuentes and senior scored by a 14-1 margin in Kevin Roque, who shared three losses. Bellaire went prepare to face Oilers time in the nets. 2-2, losing a third-place Continued from Page 1B and South Houston down Saavedra also singled out game to Hightower. Edwards’ big night was the stretch. Solis for being able to help But Dobie beat a very key, but Jackie Parker also Dobie coach Kevin Cross the Longhorns transition good Friendswood team played very well offensive- is hopeful the Longhorns from a defensive posture and simply took care of ly to the tune of 15 points. can keep up their recent to an offensive attack fre- business. Marsella added 11. string of solid play. quently in the tournament. It’s just one tournament On the same night, Pear- “We will have our hands “Yes, Jonathan Palma and it’s early in the season, land, Dobie’s Jan. 18 oppo- full against Pearland,” he and Gerardo Martinez pro- but the Longhorns have nent at Dobie High School, said. “They have nine play- vided much of the offense, plenty of reasons to be both made a big statement with a ers taller than 6’5” on their but Marvin Solis who proud and confi dent enter- scored goals and played ing the Pasadena ISD Cup 44-42 win over Manvel. roster. Freshman goalkeeper Rigoberto Fuentes (above) teamed with senior Kevin Manvel entered the game outstanding defense gave us Jan. 17-19. “Their starting two and Roque to help Dobie win the Friendswood/Pearland varsity soccer tournament with a 22-3 overall record three guards are 6’7”, and the defense-to-offense con- “It’s a great way to start,” and stormed out of the gate we don’t have anyone over nection we need to succeed Saavedra said.” with four shutout performances. with a barrage of three- 6’3” on our team. For us pointers en route to a 14-2 to play with them, we will lead. have to focus on keep- But the Oilers kept fi ght- ing them off the offensive ing back and eventually boards and not turn over the won. Pearland is now 6-0 ball against their press.” with Manvel second at 5-1. As for the second half of Dobie is battling Memorial league play, Cross knows South Houston and Memo- Dobie’s Jackie Parker, rial will be in the mix. . shown here in the Long- “The second round of horns’ win over Pasa- district will be interesting,” dena Jan. 9, came back Cross said. “South Houston with 15 big points to help will want payback for our his team take down Sam win on their homecourt, and Rayburn 69-63 Jan. 15 we want redemption against at Texans’ Gymnasium. Memorial.”

Pushing the ball up the fl oor following a defensive taking a 22-point lead at halftime. Following another steal, Dobie’s Darius Seals (23) races past Pasadena’s win over Sam Rayburn Jan. 15, Dobie stands at 4-2 Trey Williams (1). It was a common scene throughout with a huge game coming Jan. 18 against 6-0 Pear- the evening as the Longhorns won the game 79-56 after land. Brook girls march on in hoops; Dobie splits RELIANT STADIUM Don’t look now, but the close out of the fi rst half of High School varsity girls’ 40 win on the Lady Long- Clear Brook varsity girls’ league play against Brazos- team is battling its way horns’ home fl oor. JAN. 5 & 19 basketball team is quietly wood. through the schedule with With just six games left KIDS’ SEATS $5! putting together a solid Brook takes on the Lady two wins in eight games to in the regular season, the Ages 2-12. All seats $2 more day of show. push in the District 24-5A Bucs Jan. 18, at Clear Brook this point. Lady Longhorns are in dan- Additional fees will apply. No double discounts. standings. High School before embark- The Lady Longhorns ger of missing the playoffs Sat. 7:00 PM FEB. 2 Excludes all premium seating. The Lady Wolverines, ing on the second half of the ended the fi rst half of Dis- for the fi rst time in many now 4-2 in 24-5A action, schedule. trict 22-5A action by taking years. edged Clear Creek 50-45 Aliyah Owens, Chelsea down Pasadena 37-34 Jan 9 Dobie will take on Pear- Buy tickets at Retail Locations, Reliant Stadium Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000 Jan. 9 before a bye in the Ngo and others have paved at Pasadena High School. land Jan. 18, at Pearland schedule. the way as coach Latoya To start the second half High School before go- Undefeated Clear Springs Gissentaner’s squad has of league action, the Lady ing to South Houston to leads the 24-5A standings kept pace with the playoffs Longhorns lost a heart- play the Lady Trojans. The              
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