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March 21, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 7 Easter holiday observed South Belt Leader The South Belt-Ellington Leader will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Sagemont’s Morgan honored by PISD Easter holiday. Dr. John Morgan, trict’s Distinguished Alumnus at a reception to million people. lo, a 1959 South Houston High School graduate Clear Brook City MUD a Pasadena High be scheduled for later this spring. A plaque, to He has served on numerous boards ranging and the school’s first homecoming queen. The The office of Clear Brook City MUD will be School graduate who be placed on permanent display outside the dis- from the chairman of trustees at Houston Baptist couple have two sons, two daughters-in-law and closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the transformed a once trict’s administration building, will be unveiled at University to president of the Texas Baptist Pas- three grandchildren. Easter holiday. It will re-open on Monday, miniscule Sagemont that time. tor’s Conference. In 2005, he was awarded the Son, Sean Hunter Morgan, is married to April 1, at 8 a.m. Payments may be left in the ministry into one of Under Morgan’s direction, Sagemont Church Distinguished Alumnus Award from Southwest- Leslee Morgan, and son, Dean Fisher Morgan, is drop box located on the drive-through window the largest and in- has been a frequent and faithful partner in PISD ern Baptist Theological Seminary. married to Tara Morgan. Sean and Leslee’s chil- side of the building. fluential faith insti- activities. The church has served as a venue for Sagemont Church has also served as a head- dren are Max, Miles and Maris Morgan. tutions in Texas, has school and community events on countless oc- quarters for the American Red Cross during Previous Distinguished Alumnus Award Re- Dobie dual credit meeting been named the Pas- casions and has assisted schools in the South storms and other emergencies and has provided ceipients: The Dobie College Now dual credit pro- adena Independent Belt area by providing volunteers and resources shelter for hundreds of families during times of 2012 – Frank Young, Pasadena, 1958 gram will hold an informational parent night School District’s needed for projects ranging from the renova- need. 2011 – Mike McKinney, Sam Rayburn, 1969 on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the 2013 Distinguished The Rev. John Morgan tion of bleachers to the refurbishing of teachers’ Morgan said his goal has always been simple 2010 – Rick Schriever, Sam Rayburn, 1973 school cafeteria. Sophomores, juniors and Alumnus of the lounges. – to pastor an effective church and not just a suc- 2009 – Byron Tapley, Pasadena, 1951 seniors for the 2013-2014 school year are eli- Year. “At an early age, I could tell what great an im- cessful church. 2008 – James R. Smith, South Houston, 1960 gible to apply. Morgan, who graduated from Pasadena High pact that my teachers and principals were,” Mor- “The students in our community have always 2007 – Carlton Horbelt, Pasadena, 1973 A representative from San Jacinto College in 1959, formed what would become Sagemont gan said. “This is a wonderful community that I been a major focus,” he said. “We work with our 2006 – Mary Campbell-Fox, Dobie, 1976 will present information about the program. Church in 1966. His original congregation con- am proud to be a part of.” schools and open our doors for teacher meetings 2005 – J. Michael Solar, Sam Rayburn, 1971 Dobie staff will be available to answer Dobie- sisted of 16 members. Those ranks have grown Morgan’s “Financial Freedom” seminars – and other events. We do whatever we can to help. 2004 – Paul Zanowiak, South Houston, 1965 specific questions. For information, call Nancy to more than 17,000 today. along with his seminar recordings and his book When we stand as one, it is a win-win situation.” 2003 – Martin Cominsky, Pasadena, 1976 Carlton or Jennifer Johnson at 713-740-0370. Morgan will be formally honored as the dis- under the same title – have reached more than a Morgan attended Kruse Elementary and Jack- 2002 – Dr. Bill Allen, Pasadena, 1951 son Intermediate before enrolling at Pasadena 2001 – Bill Shock, Pasadena, 1954 Pet vaccinations at San Jac High. He continued his education at Baylor Uni- 2000 – Ben Meador, Pasadena, 1957 versity and Southwestern Baptist Theological 1999 – Bill McMillin, Pasadena, 1958 The San Jacinto College South campus will Morgan named Distinguished Alumnus Seminary. He earned his doctorate from South- 1998 – Robert Smith, Pasadena, 1971 host a LUV Your Pet Vaccine Clinic Saturday, west Baptist University. 1997 – Larry Forehand, Pasadena, 1962 March 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Academic He is married to the former Beth Ann Barcel- 1996 – Jonah Boyd, Pasadena, 1955 Wing - North (Building 7) in Rooms S7.124 and S7.128, featuring low-cost pet vaccina- tions for community pets. San Jac science faculty and Texas licensed Multiple egg hunts scheduled veterinarian Adam Eiler and Dr. Susan Pickle of the Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic Easter will take place this year on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. will provide several vaccinations for dogs and March 31, and there are multiple egg hunts in Hunts will be divided in the following age cats at a reduced rate. the South Belt community for area children to groups: 1 to 2 years, 3 to 4 years, 5 to 6 years, Owners can check in their pets at the reg- participate in. and 7 to 10 years. istration desk located in the P6 parking lot di- El Franco Lee Park A golden egg will be hidden for each age rectly outside the vaccination rooms. All pets Harris County offi cials will hold their 23rd group, and Easter baskets will be given to the should be in carriers or on a leash. annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23, at child with the most eggs in each division. Free Vaccination prices are as follows: dogs – ra- El Franco Lee Park, 9400 Hall Road, from 1 to 3 hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available bies, $10; distemper/parvo, $15; and bordetel- p.m. while supplies last. la, $15. Cats – rabies, $10; distemper, $15; and The family event will be hosted by County For more information, call 713-614-7102 or leukemia, $15. Cash only accepted. All pro- Commissioner El Franco Lee, Justice of the 281-481-5686. ceeds benefi t Tails in Transition Animal Rescue Peace Jo Ann Delgado and newly elected Pre- Kirkwood South Christian Church and other local animal rescue organizations. cinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz. Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Children from ages 2 to 10 are eligible to par- Kirkfair, will host its annual Easter egg hunt on ticipate. Children who fi nd metallic eggs will be Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. until noon. Cowboys, Cowgirls register awarded a custom Easter basket. Free hot dogs, The event is for children ages infant to 10 Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will hold snow cones and drinks will be available while years old. early registration Saturday, March 23, from 9 supplies last. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be crafts a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Little League Baseball American Legion and refreshments. fields in El Franco Lee Park. Early registration The Rev. John D. Morgan (second from left), senior pastor at Sagemont Church, was American Legion Post 490, 11702 Old The public is invited to attend. is open to all returning football players and selected as the Pasadena Independent School District’s 2013 Distinguished Alumnus of Galveston Road (across from Ellington Field), For additional information, call 281-481- their siblings, and all drill and mascot partici- the Year. The above photo is from the 1958 Pasadenian (Pasadena High School yearbook) will hold an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 24, 0004. pants, returning or new. Contact information and shows the year’s junior class officers. Morgan served as class president. Others pictured will also be accepted from any new football are, left to right, Sherry Pope, Sarah Tucker and Jackie Harris. Photo submitted player. A $100 deposit is due at registration. For questions on football, contact Club President Denny Wranich at denny@sagemontcowboys. 2001 Daoust murder revisited com, and for questions concerning drill or mas- Publisher’s note: were always welcomed. cots, contact the club drill director, Michelle CCISD to hold bond meetings This story con- Maria was also happy about her recent mar- Castillo, at [email protected]. The Clear Creek Independent School District bond referendum in order to address aging facili- tinues the series in riage to James Daoust, a project engineer for a will hold a public hearing on its proposed $367 ties, instructional technology and co-curricular which the Leader venture capital company. The Daousts had been Legion hosts fish fry million bond Tuesday, March 26, at Weber El- and extracurricular programs. Contents of the will re-examine un- married three short months when the shooting American Legion Post 490, 11702 ementary, 11955 Blackhawk, beginning at 6:30 bond package were prioritized by a 30-member solved area crimes, took place. “We were married in April, on Fri- Galveston Road will host its Fish Fry Fridays p.m. committee consisting of parents, local citizens, particularly homi- day the 13th, said James Daoust with a chuckle. through March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinners The meeting is one of 40 to be held through- business leaders and educators. cides. It is hoped We’d been together since 1994, and I was thrilled are $8.50 each and consist of 12-oz. fish, hush out the school district. For a complete list of lo- If approved, the bond would affect all district by bringing light to when I fi nally got her to say yes. We had a small puppies, french fries and cole slaw. cations, visit www.ccisd.net/2013bond. campuses and eight support facilities in some ca- these incidents, new ceremony near our home in Friendswood and The hearings are intended to inform the pub- pacity. information may be then hopped in her chili-pepper-red truck and gained to help solve drove out to Villahermosa in Mexico to visit her Knights fish fry dates set lic of the elements of the proposed bond, the tax Of the proposed $367 million, roughly $87 Maria Moreno Daoust impact the bond would have on property owners million would be earmarked for priority repairs, them. mother who hosted a huge celebration for us.” The Knights of Columbus Council 9201 By Barbara Gibson According to her family and friends, Maria will serve catfish dinners at St. Luke the and answer community questions. to improve student safety and to expand for pro- The CCISD Board of Trustees called for the Continued on Page 4A Sometime between noon and 1 p.m. on July Daoust was generous, outgoing and literally Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday, March 23, 2001, 47-year-old Maria Moreno Daoust didn’t know a stranger. Maybe being born on 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish hall, 11011 was murdered at her Houston hair salon located Christmas Day played a role in her devotion to Hall Road. Dinners include a breaded catfish in the 8000 block of Almeda-Genoa. The salon family and friends. “She was the backbone of her fillet, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, corn-on- was Maria’s pride and joy. In 1994, she pur- family and never turned down anyone that was the-cob and iced tea. Soft drinks and desserts Martin to hold CIP meeting chased the property and converted the cottage having a hard time,” said James Daoust. “In fact, will also be available. One-piece dinners are Newly elected City of Houston Council- members and City of Houston offi cials regarding style home into a full-service hair salon com- that morning when she left, she’d gathered a set $9; two-piece dinners are $13, dine in or take member Dave Martin will host a local Capital project planning and delivery. plete with skylights, marble countertops, piped of sheets to take to her brother who was ill. She out. For information, call 832-444-4958. Improvement Plan (CIP) meeting Wednesday, An update on the city’s implementation of Re- in music, double French doors and a towering was always thinking of others.” March 27, at the Bay Area Community Center, Build Houston will also be provided at the event. marquee sign that illuminated the wrap around With the bedsheets in hand Maria kissed her Free breakfast for seniors 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook, from 6:30 For more information and specifi c details paved parking lot. The “M&M Hair Studio” sign husband goodbye and left their home at 10 a.m. Frank Burns VFW Post 5619 and American to 8:30 p.m. about the CIP projects in the area and to see a could be seen from blocks away, and walk-ins Continued on Page 3A Legion Post 490 will sponsor a free commu- The function will be the fi rst of its kind in draft of the ReBuild Houston 10-year plan visit nity breakfast to senior citizens on Sunday, the area since Martin replaced former District E www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html. March 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 11702 Galves- Councilmember Mike Sullivan this past Novem- For additional information, contact Martin’s ton Road. The menu will consist of scrambled ber when the term-limited Sullivan was elected offi ce at 832-393-3008. eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, “SOS” gravy, to serve as Harris County tax assessor-collector. The City of Houston will provide reasonable fruit, doughnuts, kolaches, coffee, milk and CIP meetings are held every year to inform accommodations to citizens with disabilities/ orange juice. citizens of upcoming projects scheduled in their special needs upon request in advance of the Li’l respective communities. The meetings afford meeting. Gulf Meadows invitation citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their con- Affected citizens are encouraged to call 832- Pastors Joe and Becky Keenan of Gulf cerns and address their respective city council- 393-0955 for arrangements. rodeo Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, have extended an invitation to the South Belt community to attend an Easter celebration and special drama presentation, Unveiled: Revealing the Power HPD’s Derr to retire from force siblings of the Cross, on Sunday, March 31, at 8:30 Longtime Hous- School, Derr began his career with HPD on July and 10:30 a.m. in English, and noon in Span- ton Police Offi cer 2, 1979. He initially worked out of the Park Place ish. Admission is free. There will be leaders in Randy Derr is re- station (now demolished) before transferring to Owen Flowers (left) and every service available to pray for community tiring at the end of the Clear Lake station in 1984 Kennedy Flowers recently needs. See ad on Page 6A for more informa- March, after serving The retiring offi cer has been married to his enjoyed spending time at the tion or call 713-991-5683. nearly 34 years on wife, Lillian Derr, for 30 years. The couple have Houston Livestock Show & the force. resided in Pearland since 1983 and have two Rodeo. Parents are Stephen PW Library events set Many South Belt adult daughters, Elyse and Courtney Derr. Elyse Flowers and Stacey (Hayes) The following events are set for the Parker residents know Derr Derr currently attends the University of Houston, Flowers of South Belt. Proud Williams Library, March 21 through March 27. from his extensive while Courtney Derr is a student at San Jacinto grandparents are Robert AARP Tax Preparation Assistance is avail- work with the Hous- College South. Scarberry and Leader staff able on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to ton Police Depart- Following retirement, Derr said he intends to member Jannie Scarberry of 2 p.m. Help is provided at no charge on a first ment’s Positive In- Randy Derr spend more time with his family and traveling. South Belt and Mike Flowers come, first served basis. teraction Program, His HPD colleagues plan to throw a private re- and Karen Flowers of On Saturday, March 23, Vietnamese Story- a monthly meeting held to bolster relations be- ception for him and fellow retiree, Mike Barrett, Dickinson. time will include Reading Club at 11 a.m., tween area residents and local police. Friday, March 29. followed by intermediate storytime at 1 p.m. Derr, 54, has been involved with the PIP meet- Derr is grateful for his time spent serving the Photo submitted Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. ings for the past 20 years, hosting his last one South Belt community. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 Tuesday, March 19. “It has been my pleasure working with all of a.m. Thursday. A 1977 graduate of South Houston High you for all these years,” Derr said. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 21, 2013 HCAD offers business personal Readers’ Opinions property rendition assistance Deaths Responsibility was some facts that just didn’t check out or Later, Garlington married be made in Grizzaffi ’s name balance with what was being reported, The Harris County this year. typically will be able to Marshall Jay Diane, his wife of more than to CRR, 2525 San Jacinto, of the press Checks stated by the Nixon people and Nixon him- Appraisal District (HCAD) Personal property complete the process in 47 years, and was blessed Houston, TX 77002, or self, so Bob did his job, as his investigation has begun the process of includes inventory and about an hour. Garlington with two children of his own. call 832-431-3785. Notate findings became public.The entire media mailing personal property equipment used by a busi- Those who attend will be He never left her side as she “DDHS” on the memo line of and Balances industry got behind him and supported him. rendition forms to business- ness such as furniture and able to consult individually struggled with Alzheimer’s. checks. During the last decade, especially in the CBS led the charge against Nixon which es known to have been fixtures, supplies, raw with appraisal district staff last 6 years we as a republic have wit- The funeral service cel- began back during the Vietnam War. operating in Harris County materials, and business who will explain personal nessed our media become a major part of Specifically during the TET offensive OF ebrating Garlington’s life Whelo Coleman why this republic is in decline. The media 68. the rest is history. My question is could during 2012. vehicles, vessels and air- property taxation and rendi- will be held Friday, March has a socialist/racial agenda as well. We have Bob Woodward brought Nixon down To help business owners craft. tion requirements and will 22, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Ni- Ashlock have just witnessed that with the fued on his own? And without the media as a complete the required per- The rendition help ses- answer questions about day Funeral Home – Beamer between Bob Woodward and BarrackHus- larger than life weapon or tool, I haven’t sonal property rendition sions have been scheduled completion of the rendition Chapel, with visitation start- sein Obama and the ever so protective jay forgotten about Bernstein. forms before the April 15 as follows: forms. ing at 10:30 a.m., one hour Carney, Sock Puppet for Mr Obama and Lets jump forward to today. Once again filing deadline, the apprais- • Wednesday, March 27, “Under a state law that prior to the service. Interment others in Congress with a liberal and social- BOB Woodward did his job, and the white al district will offer four from 1 to 5 p.m. took effect in 2004, busi- will follow at Forest Park ist agenda. I know thats his job, but its the house reacted, Jay Carney mumbled free workshops that any • Wednesday, April 3, nesses that fail to render, or Lawndale Cemetery. job of the press however thepress is more something as he usually does and the business owner needing from 1 to 5 p.m. those that render late, are In lieu of fl owers, contri- like the limp wristed back slapping self white house press corp did what it does butions may be made to the great jobber types that walk a red carpet in best, asking tuff questions about playing assistance with the forms • Wednesday, April 10, subject to a 10 percent tax may attend. from 1 to 5 p.m. penalty,” said HCAD Chief Living Proof project at Sage- Los Angeles ISSUING self praise on each golf with tiger woods etc etc. mont Church. other that it too can almost make one NBC /MSNBC has a Socialist and racial Those who own tangible • Saturday, April 13, Appraiser Jim Robinson. watching that gathering of liberal moonbat agenda as well, Next thing we saw and personal property that is from 8 a.m. to noon “In the case of fraudulent type of hyporicy in motion that can make heard was the white house and it’s own tv used to produce income All four sessions will be renditions, there is a 50 per- Marshall Jay Garlington, Sharon Marie one throw up in ones mouth. The crux of my network NBC and MSNBC lead the charge must file a rendition with conducted in HCAD’s cent civil penalty plus pos- 84, died early Tuesday morn- point is from a historical and truthful obser- to smear and yes attack the same Bob the Harris County Appraisal training room on the sixth sible criminal prosecution. ing, March 19, 2013. He was Grizzaffi vation from the days of I”m not a crook” Woodward for doing his job providing the District by April 15. floor of the appraisal dis- We hope these workshops a longtime South Belt area white house to who certainley appears to checks and Balances. Gee, Imagine that, A rendition is a report trict’s offices at 13013 will help business owners resident. be just what tricky Dick said he wasnt. funny how times have changed but if you He was preceded in death When Bob Woodward did his investigat- really think about and love this once great that lists all the taxable per- Northwest Freeway in avoid a penalty this year.” by his mother, Ola Garling- ing job Checks and Balances of the republic, it’s scary as hell... sonal property one owned Houston. There is no charge Robinson added that all ton, wife Diane Garlington, Whelo Coleman Ashlock, NixonWhite House, he discovered there A.C. Volper or controlled on Jan. 1 of to attend, and participants business owners are as well as four of his brothers 86, died Tuesday, March 12, required to file renditions and sisters. 2013. He was born on March whether or not they have Garlington is survived by 12, 1927, in Flora, Ill., to received notification. his daughter, Denice Smaj- Whelo Cleveland Ashlock State law permits busi- strla and husband Craig; son and Mary Elizabeth Thomp- Dobie unveils Hall of Honor ness owners to obtain an Matthew Garlington and son Ashlock. automatic extension of the wife Amanda; granddaugh- Ashlock was the husband Hall of Honor in- filing requirement by sub- ters Emily and Lyndsi Smaj- of Shirley Jean Ashlock for ductee Bobby Bur- mitting a request in writing strla and Audrey Garlington; 63 years. ton (Class of 1987) by the original April 15 brothers John, Bobby and Ashlock served in the is shown to the left deadline. Boyce Garlington; sister Navy during World War II, with his wife, Jenny The extended deadline Betty Bacot; brother-in-law including fi ghting in the bat- tle of Iwo Jima. He was also Burton, and their for such businesses would Gib Clark; and many nieces, then be May 15. nephews and friends. Sharon Grizzaffi , 56, died an employee of Southwestern daughter, Abigail, Saturday, March 9, 2013, Bell Telephone Company and A rendition form is avail- Garlington was born on and son, Benjamin. May 28, 1928, in Kinder, surrounded by family and AT&T for 43 years. able on the appraisal dis- friends. She was born on Feb. He and Shirley were mem- trict’s website at www. La. For many years his dad owned a prosperous logging 26, 1957, in Houston to Da- bers of Park Place Baptist Hall of Honor in- hcad.org under the “Forms” business. vid and Vita Jattar. Church where he served as a ductee Gilbert Agui- tab along with information However, at age 14, he She is preceded in death deacon. The couple taught in lar is shown to the on the rules of the process. found himself to be the oldest by her father, David; son Pat- the children’s division for 57 right with his wife, Business owners with child living at home with his rick; mother Vita; brother Da- years. Helen Aguilar. A questions about the rendi- single mother and younger vid; and sister Debra. Ashlock is survived by his tion requirements are siblings. Grizzaffi graduated from wife, Shirley; daughter Sha- retired U.S. Coast encouraged to attend any J. Frank Dobie High School, ron Knox and husband Mike, Guard lieutenant The logging business was one of the four workshop gone and Garlington had to attended Texas Woman’s Uni- and his son, Larry, and wife commander, Agui- sessions or call the apprais- work to support his family. versity, and graduated with a Shawna; fi ve grandchildren: lar was honored for al district’s information He graduated from Ober- master’s degree in nursing. Michael Knox and wife Ma- his volunteer work. center at 713-957-7800. lin High School and served in When Grizzaffi became randa, Joshua Knox and wife ––– the U.S. Army as a sergeant hard of hearing, she set a new Laura, Travis Knox and wife The Harris County fi rst class in Korea during the goal of learning American Brandie, Lauren Barksdale Dobie High School held a ceremony Friday, March 1, to honor its Appraisal District is a Korean confl ict. Sign Language. With the help and husband Ben, and Aaron inaugural class of Hall of Honor inductees. See additional photos political subdivision of the After returning from Ko- and support of her friend, Ashlock and wife Diana; State of Texas established rea, he eventually left Loui- Robert Yost, this goal became and 10 great-grandchildren: in the March 7 edition of the Leader. Photos by Jacob Rogers a reality. Because of her gift Blake, Hunter and Seth Knox, in 1980 for the purpose of siana and moved to Houston to fi nd work, and brought to sign, she became a dedi- Reaghan Hoffman, Mariah discovering and appraising cated volunteer at Career & Glover, Allison Knox, Anna property for ad valorem tax his mother and family with him. Recovery Resources and T.H. and Jacob Knox, and Evlyn purposes for each taxing He continued to help his Rodgers Elementary School. and Hudson Barksdale. unit within the boundaries mother raise his younger sib- A memorial service, a cel- Visitation was held Fri- of the district. lings and helped and support- ebration of the life of Sharon day, March 15, 2013, at Ni- The district has more ed her throughout her life. Marie Grizzaffi , was held on day Funeral Home – Beamer than 1.7 million parcels of March 15, 2013, at the Ni- Chapel. The funeral service property to assess each day Funeral Home – Beamer was on Saturday, March 16, year with a total market Alternative Chapel. at Park Place Baptist Church. value of approximately In lieu of the usual re- Interment followed at Forest $386 billion. certification membrances, donations can Park Lawndale Cemetery. The appraisal district in Harris County is the largest seminars Scholarships offered in Texas, serving approxi- Several area elementary schools offer scholarships mately 500 taxing units, set and one of the largest at PISD to Dobie seniors. Pictured above are, left to right, siblings Janet (Williams) Ludwig, Greg appraisal districts in the The Pasadena Independent Applications and requirement information are avail- Former Dobie students Jeff Lane (left) and Mike Williams with his son, Jack Williams, and Phillip Williams. The family was United States. School District Alternative able through the counselor’s office at Dobie, and each Knapp attended in support of classmates. there to support their fallen brother, Chris Williams. For further information, Certifi cation Program will of- application must be returned by the deadline set by visit www.hcad.org. fer career choice seminars for each school (see below). those interested in becoming Frazier Elementary School teachers through an alterna- Frazier Elementary will offer scholarships to seven tive certifi cation program. Dobie graduating seniors who attended Frazier in third The seminars provide infor- Thompson names fourth 6-weeks honor rolls mation about prerequisites, and fourth grades. training, certifi cation require- Frazier applications are due at the Dobie counselor’s Thompson Intermediate Emily Faye Duren, Cassandra Kevin Dangkhoa Ly, Aran Gabrielle Tobias. Eric Vie Hoang, Emani Hailey Nicole Tapia, Nathana- ments and also details about office by Friday, March 22. recently released its honor Michelle Esquivel, April Jess- Maldonado, Katherine Alexis Hy Gia Tran, Luong Thien Mya Hollins, Devin Thanh el Christopher Taylor, Joe Lee life as a teacher. Moore Elementary School rolls for the fourth six-weeks tine Estrada, Bryce Matthew Montes and Brooke R. Nabi. Tran, Patrick Martin Tran, Hua, Joe Angel Huerta, Royce Thomas, Patricia Saphire Meetings are scheduled at The Moore Elementary PTO will offer scholarships grading period of 2012-2013. Feagin, Alex Giovanny Fuen- Reyna Nering, Dominic Vnam Le Tran, David Tru- Rishard Hunter, Thanh Cong Thompson, Katherin Damari the Collaborative Learning to four Dobie High graduating seniors who attended Students earning status are: tes and Alexis A. Gammon. Minh Nguyen, Sean Hung jillo, Ann Phung Truong, Jose Huynh, Rebekah Rochelle Torres, Paula A. Torres, Eliza- Center, 11111 Beamer Road Moore in fourth grade. Honor roll Adamaris Celeste Garcia, Nguyen, Tommy Thai Nguy- Salvador Varela, Cesar Rafael Rane Jagdeo, Cristina Jasso, beth Ngoc Tran, Johnny Tran, in Houston, also the location Moore applications must be returned by Monday, Seventh grade Jacquelyne Andrea Garcia, en, Daniel Oscar Ortega, Villarreal, Marvin Roberto Joaquin Erik Jimenez, Es- Ni Thai Truong and Kaleigh of Beverly Hills Intermedi- March 25. Tyra Raejean Adams, Ad- Analise Nicolle Garza, Daniel Joseph Christian Palacios, Villatoro, Andrew Ryan Vu, ther Yoomi Kim, Alexa King, Morgan Vanhouten. ate. ela-Marie Alanis, Raymundo Joseph Goforth, Maxine Go- Victoria Palos, Maria Jose Dien-Loong Kwan Wang, Stanley R. Krivik and Marissa Destinee Irene Vargas, Meetings will be held in The scholarships will be awarded at the May PTO Alba, Thomas Alberto Ale- mez, Cyrus Rene Gonzales, Pedroza Rodriguez, Danielle Yvonne Anahi Whaley, Bryan Nichole Krustchinsky. Jorge Alberto Vazquez, Ju- Room 1920. meeting. man, Rogelio Armenta, Clar- Alejandro Gonzalez, Elezar Ilyn Perez, Jordan Reneeash- Anthony Wheatley and Jacob Robert Anthony Lazo, lio Enrique Vela, Lam D Vo, Call 713-740-0029 to reg- issa Marie Arredondo, Leon- Ezequiel Gonzalez, Monica ley Perez, Luis Ivan Perez and Alan Young. Sean Dang Le, Steven Le, Mykhanh Taylor Vuong, John ister or for additional infor- CCFA meets March 26 ardo Baez, Nicholas Aaron Irene Gonzalez, Mahogany Lan My Phan. Eighth grade Valeria Lomas, Nicole Rachel Patrick Walker, Zion Emman- mation. Barrientes, Pedro Barrientos, Shanté Green, Alena Hay and Rosa Thao Phan, Melanie Nathaly Melissa Alvarado, Lopez, Alanis Lindsay Ma- uel Walker, Dustin Michael Seminar dates are Satur- The Crohn & Colitis Foundation of America Bay Felicia Michelle Barton, Hill- Sage Angel Henderson. Pineda, Christian Alex Ponce, Jennifer Adali Amaya Argu- cias, Nikolas Vincent Maffei, Warden, Monica Idella Wat- day, March 23, from noon to Area Support Group will meet Tuesday, March 26, from ary Veronica Bazaldua and Aiana Renee Hernandez, Kayla Sarai Promise, Ricardo eta, Ciriah Lashell Amerson, Marco Antonio Martinez, Ma- son, Kiara Julia Wells, Grant 2 p.m.; Saturday, April 13, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at State Farm Insurance, 12941 Gulf Trinity Myshell Blockmon. Erick Hernandez, Maritza Ramos, Jackelyn Jade Ren- Christiana Ugochi Anyanwu, rissa Martinez, Sara Noemi Alexander Wilhelm, Jamisson from noon to 2 p.m.; and Fri- Freeway, Suite 101. Sydney Brieann Bonner, Janeth Hernandez, David Vie don, German Abraham Reyes, Saul Arenas, Elena Abigail Martinez, Brooke Elane Mc- Edwin Wilson and Samaria day, April 19, from 2 p.m. to Meetings are free. Patients and caregivers are invited Kaleb Wesley Brock, Daesha Hoang, Chelsey Jeanai Hol- Jenna Cassandra Rodriguez, Armenta, Valencia Rae Bar- Grath, Christa Aliza Melchor Sasha Wilson. 4 p.m. to attend. Elise Bryson, Miranda Fa- man, Alejandro Raymundo Leslie Magaly Rodriguez, rientos, Destinie Vera Theresa and Mark Anthony Millis. biola Calderon, Victor Xavier Ibarra, Muhammad Fahad Marcos Rodriguez, Mario Bautista, Shawn Reneill Ben- Amy Miranda Monte- Campuzano, Alyssa Maria Iqbal, Sameria Makell Jack- Alberto Rodriguez and Domi- nett, Jesse Catarino Bernal longo, Viviana Montemayor, Cardenas, Alyssa Isabel Cha- son, Devin David Dakota Jew- nique Amber Sanchez. and Jazmyn Deyvion Bolden. Deandre Maurice Moore, pa, Nathan Rene Chapa, Ros- ell, Jasmine Eunice Jimenez Bryon Scott Schwausch, Juleion Ray Bowers, Al- Mark Antony Moorman, Je- Stuchbery science fair winners bel Nicholas Chavez, Fabian and Hannah Danielle Klugh. Brian Steven Silguero, Em- lison Marie Bravo, Joseph sus Alberto Morales Esquivel, Ernesto Corrales and Jasiel Georgina Keeairra Labar- merson Snyder, Kennedi Dayliion Broussard, Alayna Oren Frank Moreno, Gabriela Eliab Cruz. rera, Alexis Brielle Law, Don- Paige Southall, Andy P. Hung Noelle Cano, Raul Francisco Nichole Munoz, Aimy Nguy- Mateo Manuel Cruz, Julis- isha Leeshae Lawson, Jason Ta, Jazmin Tabarez, Rachel Carranza, Zachery Hunter en, Antony Anhkhoa Nguyen, sa Vanesa Davila, Camryn Dang Le, Vina Le, Sebastian Lee Tabarez, Ivan Ariel Tagle, Carter, Kristy Giselle Castel- Catherine Ngoc Nguyen and Cole Davis, Andrea Del Villar Leal Rodriguez, Andrew Ni- Jeremy Rey Tajonera, John lon, Jordan Emmanuel Cer- Derek Nguyen. Martinez, Graciella Del Ro- gel Logan, Katelyn Elise Lox- Ambe Tambe, Jocelyn De- vantes, Diana Sarahi Chapa, Jaclynn Tuyet Nhi Nguyen, sario Delgado, Vi Diem Diep, terman, Thomas John Lugo, siree Thompson and Madison Toneschara Clarke and Naya Johnathan Long Viet Nguyen, Jamirra Cooper. Nathan Truong Nguyen, Emily Elizabeth Corona, Quyen Tranthuy Nguyen, Tin Alyssa Victoria Corpus, Nguyen, Tyler Ngoc Nguyen, Renee Elyse Coy, Alyssa Erinn Sidney Obrien, Dona- Arianna Cruz, Isaias Dan- tus Chukwuka Oguamanam, Park Manor of South Belt iel Cruz, Miguel Fernando Saugat Pandit, Marc Anthony Cruz, Brittney Desiree Cubos, Perez, Natali Elisse Perez and Chealse Allison Cubos, Thanh-Nguyet Trinh Pham. Landen Christopher Jarrell Steven Phi Phan, Brandon Park Manor Cunningham, Trinity Alexus Anthony Ponce, Erika Ogoy Curry and Amanda M. Davila. Ragasa, Josue Ramirez, Noah celebrates its Ajah Desiree Davis, Sebastian Ridge, Eric Ryan residents! Parker Jamison Deem, Sa- Rodriguez, Mario Alberto mantha Delgado, Brynn Erin Rodriguez, Hector Daniel Ro- Dempsey, Alvin John Deveza, jas, Jennifer Victoria Romero, Clinical Services Covering: ◆ Jay Do, Mary Mytam Doan, Tori Leighanna Roy, Anahi Skilled Nursing Nathanael Philip Doss, Jor- Ruiz, Bryan Raul Salas and ◆ Long Term Care dan Matthew Efi rd, Angelique Edwin Alan Saldivar. ◆ Gaberille Fernandez, Bran- Kaylan Desiree Salinas, Rehabilitation & much more don Anthony Flores, Janneth Devin Nicholas Sanchez, Vi- Flores and Karen Flores. anney Hope Sanchez, Luis Cassandra Alysia Garcia, Felipe Santa, Savanna Rae This year, Stuchbery Elementary School had 39 Elissa Lopez, Dazia Rios, Jordan Reed, Janelle 11902 Resource Pkwy. entries from third and fourth grades participate in Mooney and David Gay. Gay’s silver medal project (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) Pedro Anthony Garcia, Kevin Schmidt, Steven Serrano, Michael Gartner, Triston Al- Yenifer Serrano, Rebecca the school’s science fair in January. Six students was Does a Person’s Weight Change Throughout the lon Gibson, Brittany Gonza- Lynn Shaffer, Brian William were the winners and advanced to represent the Day? Rios’ silver medal project was Store vs. 281-922-6802 les, Leandra Gabriela Gonza- Dewolf Sharpe, Jordan Greg- school at the Pasadena Independent School District Bakery. Mooney’s gold medal project was Clean Em We love our residents at Park Manor! Fax: 281-922-6804 les, Mathew Isiah Gonzales, gory Shea, Astrid Ayana Silva Science Fair in February. The awards ceremony for Up. Blankenship’s gold medal project was The Coin Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Esbeidy Aracely Gonzalez, and Lillian Morgan Spigner. the district was held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at South Drop. Lopez’s gold medal project was Easy Hard- C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon Joshua J. Gonzalez, Idania David Richard Strout, Sara Main Baptist Church in Pasadena. The six Stuchbery boiled Eggs. Rios also received a special graphic Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. Guzman, Beatriz Hernandez Sundaewebb Sultan, Leanna and Emily Ann Hernandez. Loan Ta, Debora Tabarez, award winners are, left to right, Ty Blankenship, award for her project. Photo submitted Thursday, March 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 2001 Maria Daoust murder revisited, 12 years later . . . Continued from Page 1A Daoust said. But at 12:50 p.m. Ma- Maria’s name and looked over I saw some of Maria’s and passed a polygraph. when a young Asian male suspects to contact Crime formation submitted that to go to work. Her assistant, Maria had loaned the ria’s former mother-in-law around they noticed a trail friends there and asked On the morning after the visited the salon on at least Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS leads to the fi ling of felony Gladys Moreno, had Mon- friend $1,500 a few months and sister-in-law did stop of blood on the fl oor, which them what was going on, shooting, Daoust met the two different occasions and (8477). charges or arrest in this days off since those were before and the two were by. Even though Maria led them to the petite 5-foot but they didn’t know.” detectives to go through sat on the couch appearing Crime Stoppers will pay case. All tipsters remain the slowest days and Maria meeting to work out a pay- was remarried, she had re- entrepreneur lying in a pool Not knowing what to ex- the shop to determine if to wait his turn. When it be- up to $5,000 for any in- anonymous. could handle it on her own. ment arrangement. But ac- mained friends with her ex- of blood, and they called pect Daoust continued his anything was missing. As came his turn, he got up and “We’d discussed her staying cording to James Daoust, the husband and his family who 911. way to the front door where Daoust waited, he spoke left the salon. closed on Mondays and she police determined that the would pop in on occasion Detectives Motar and he encountered a police of- with a man working at a Disturbed by the behav- might not have gone in that friend was late for the ap- to say hi. The two women Abbondandolo of the Hous- fi cer guarding the door. “I tanker truck service across ior, Maria had an alarm day if she didn’t already pointment and decided not entered the salon and were ton Police Department soon told him this was my wife’s the street and learned that system installed the week have an appointment to to stop in when she saw the surprised that no one was arrived and secured the area salon and that I wanted to the man had seen a white before the shooting. The meet with a friend at noon,” police cars in the parking lot. there. As they called out while paramedics worked see her, but he wouldn’t let Chevrolet Suburban parked system included a “panic to revive Maria who was me through. I knew then perpendicular in front of the button” that Maria could later pronounced dead at the something was really wrong salon taking up several rows wear on a necklace, but scene. and I tried to force my way of parking around noon. according to Daoust, the According to Maria’s in.” The man didn’t notice when paperwork required to acti- husband, one of the para- The policeman calmed the vehicle left and never vate the system hadn’t been medics called him around Daoust and then broke the saw the driver. fi led with the police depart- 1 p.m. while he was work- news to him. “He said she’d When the detectives ar- ment. ing out of his house that been shot and was unre- rived, Daoust provided them “My gut instinct tells me day. “He told me that Maria sponsive. I was in shock. with the new information as that the person that did this wasn’t feeling well and that I couldn’t believe she was they proceeded into the sa- was there for another rea- I needed to come to the sa- gone,” said Daoust as he lon. They observed that her son. Maria was wearing a lon. I asked him what was tried to choke back the purse and cell phone were 1.5-carat diamond engage- wrong, but all he would tell tears. “It’s been 12 years, still there and the keys to ment ring and other jewelry, me was that I needed to get but it feels like it was yes- her truck parked in the back but those items weren’t sto- there.” terday. I miss her so much.” were on the counter. “Ma- len,” stated Daoust. “I want James Daoust arrived As part of standard op- ria always opened each day justice for my wife and about 30 minutes later and erating procedures the po- with a certain amount of hope her case gets reopened became alarmed when he lice questioned Daoust and money in the register, but and solved.” saw the salon’s parking lot her ex-husband at length. when we opened the regis- Maria’s ashes were in- fi lled with police cars and “Maria had no children ter it was empty except for terred in a family cemetery two TV news station vans but maintained a positive some change. We checked in Villahermosa. parked in the median with friendship with her ex- her purse and found the The victim’s family their booms already raised. husband and his family, so bank envelope empty as members and Houston Po- “I had to park next door at I had no concerns about well,” said Daoust. lice Department investiga- the Vietnamese massage them.” To help the investi- The only other incident tors urge anyone with infor- Maria Daoust and husband James parlor, and as I walked gation along, both men took that Daoust could recall was mation about the suspect or Maria Daoust Clear Creek CC of PTAs celebrate PTA Founders Day South Belt-Ellington Leader The Clear Creek Com- sen for service to children the Life Membership Com- Proceeds from this an- grams that benefi t children served by CCCC of PTAs munity Council of PTAs and their support of PTA by mittee. nual fundraiser bring pro- and parents in the schools and help fund Coun- held the Annual PTA cil Scholarships for high Founders Day Dinner at school seniors. The Voice of Community-Minded People Weber Elementary School Weber Elementary Prin- recently. A red carpet wel- cipal Teresa Snider and the comed 150 attendees to the Weber PTA hosted the event 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Lights, Camera, Action! at their campus. themed event. CCCC of PTAs (Clear Elizabeth Clemente-Nel- Creek Community Coun- son, CCCC of PTAs presi- cil of PTAs) is a 501(c) (3) dent, began the evening’s nonprofi t organization; af- Special Winter Call program by introducing fi liated with Texas PTA and Noah Karnath, fi fth-grade National PTA. Texas PTA is Prices! Now! student from Weber El- the largest and oldest child ementary, who played gui- advocacy association in the tar and sang many familiar state with more than half a songs to the delight of ev- million members. 5 Year Labor eryone. Texas PTA’s mission is to Warranty Afterward, Clemente-Nel- make every child’s potential son welcomed guests and a reality by engaging and spoke of the history of PTA empowering families and and the women who fi rst communities to advocate • Vinyl advocated for children and for all children. Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board education. To learn more about the Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding Kristi Wright, council National Parent Teacher As- membership chairman, pre- sociation, visit www.pta. sented three awards dur- org. For more information ing the evening’s program. about CCCC of PTAs, visit 281-481-9683 Gina Rico was honored the website at www.ccccp- with Texas PTA Extended 2013 Founder’s Day council honorees pictured are, left Laura MacKay, Laura Varley, Sara Holder and Annette ta.org. REPLACEMENT & STORM WINDOWS Service Award; Elaina Pol- to right, (front row) CCISD Superintendent Greg Smith, Dwyer; (third row) Board of Trustee Page Rander; sen and Jim Guidry were Board of Trustee Dee Scott, Membership Honoree Elaina Council board members Kristi Wright, Svetlana Hanson, honored with a Texas PTA Polsen, Membership Honoree Gina Rico; Board of Pam Moore and Elizabeth Clemente-Nelson; (back row) Life Membership Award. Trustee Ann Hammond, Board of Trustee Charlie Pond; Board of Trustee Ken Baliker; and Council board mem- These individuals were cho- (second row) Council board members Misty Harden, bers Amanda Mark, Reeneea Ennis and Linda Wood. Friends of the Houston Public Library hold bargain book sale Friends of the Houston priced at $2 for hardcover Volunteers Needed lished in 1953 and is part of African American Library at Schedule your Public Library will hold their editions and $1 for paper- The Friends of the Hous- the Houston Public Library the Gregory School, and the 35th annual bargain book backs. Some books are indi- ton Public Library also need Foundation. The Friends’ Parent Resource Library lo- sale, Houston’s largest com- vidually priced higher. volunteers to help set up the mission is to provide fund- cated in the Children’s Mu- munity book sale, on Friday, Children’s books are sale, tally books sold, guide ing for library programs and seum of Houston. March 22, through Sunday, marked for sale from $1 to $2. attendees to the books they scholarships and to raise Serving more than 7 mil- mammogram today. March 24, at the George R. In response to customer re- are looking for, and many the library’s visibility in the lion customers per year in per- Brown Convention Center, quests, a new easy category for other tasks Greater Houston commu- son and online, HPL is com- Exhibit Hall E, 1001 Avenida picture books has been added Bring along friends, book nity. Since the inception of mitted to excellent customer de las Americas, 77010. to the children’s section. club members, and anyone the annual bargain book sale, service and equitable access More than 60,000 books All easy books, includ- and everyone who can spend the Friends have raised more to information and programs will be available to the public ing award books and recent a few hours at this traditional than $2 million for the Hous- by providing library custom- at bargain prices; most books publications, will be priced at annual event. ton Public Library. ers with free use of a diverse are $2 or less and some books $1. Cash, check, MasterCard For more information on About the Houston collection of printed materi- will be individually priced and Visa will be accepted for the 35th annual sale or to fi ll Public Library als and electronic resources, higher. purchases. out an interactive volunteer The Houston Public Li- Internet, laptop and computer All proceeds from the sale Sponsors form, visit www.friendsof brary operates 35 neighbor- use, and a variety of database will benefi t the Houston Pub- Sponsors of the Friends of hpl.org or call 832-393-1387. hood libraries, four HPL and reference resources with lic Library. For more details the Houston Public Library About Friends of the Express Libraries, a Central live assistance online 24/7. about the book sale or to be a 35th annual bargain book sale Houston Public Library Library, the Houston Metro- For more information, vis- volunteer, call the Friends of include: the Houston Public The Friends of the Hous- politan Research Center, the it the Houston Public Library the Houston Public Library Library, The Greensheet, and ton Public Library is a not- Clayton Library Center for at www.houstonlibrary.org or at 832-393-1387 or send an Fiesta Mart, Inc. for-profi t corporation estab- Genealogical Research, The call 832-393-1313. email to info@friendsofhpl. org. Members’ Preview Sale On Friday, March 22, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. member- South Belt Olympiad Team competes ships to the Friends of the Houston Public Library will be available online or at the Breast Tomosynthesis: door starting at $25. For fur- ther information, visit www. friendsofhpl.org. New Hope for Early Breast Cancer Detection. On Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. admis- sion is free and open to the public. Breast tomosynthesis is an innovative new, FDA-approved Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is “Bag 3-D digital technology that helps physicians detect smaller Day” - $10 per bag (Fiesta bags provided). tumors sooner – at the earliest stages of breast cancer. Bag Day is a tradition at the book sale. It allows customers to fi ll a bag with To schedule an appointment at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, books for just $10 (bags pro- vided by Fiesta Mart, Inc.). call 281.929.6485. Or you can now schedule your appointment Admission is free and open to the public. online at memorialhermann.org. From paperbacks to col- lectors’ fi nds, the 35th annual bargain book sale has diverse books for everyone. Chil- dren’s books, cookbooks, gardening books, books on history, art, and science are but a few of the offerings. This sale also features a selection of adult and chil- dren’s books in foreign lan- guages, African-American The South Belt Olympiad Team is a group of fourth- are, left to right, (front row) Marc Ramirez, Jacob studies, graphic novels, ref- graders who participated in the Olympiad, the dis- Perez, Megan Godeke, Karisa Hernandez, (back erence books including en- trictwide Elementary PE Festival that was held on row) Jose Martinez, Wesley Godwin, Elliott Spiller, cyclopedias, and much more March 7 at Pasadena High School. This group was Coach Jonathan Kidwell, Valerie Gonzalez, Victoria will be available. part of a western line dancing routine. Pictured Lazo and Alise Williams. Photo submitted Regular adult books are Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 21, 2013 LSA students Over The Back Fence Lutheran South selected for Camp holds open house Enterprise BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR B.J. Stuchbery Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes Lutheran South Acad- serving children in Pre-K Longtime local optometrist Dr. B.J. Garner Maria Flores is wished a happy birthday to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- emy welcomes all prospec- through 12th grade. The celerates his birthday Saturday, March 23. March 26. day this week: tive students and their par- campus is made up of four Best wishes are sent from wife Laura, family, Melillo Middle School Thursday, March 21: Suni Ballard, Jamacia ents for an informative open major buildings which friends and the Leader staff. The day for a cake for Elizabeth Williamson Zabala-Gonzalez and Joseph Block; Friday, house and tour of the school house the lower school, SCHOOL DAZE is March 26. March 22: Kristy Poole, Crystal Pettibone, on Sunday, March 24 from middle school, and upper The following personnel and staff members Beverly Hills Intermediate Maria Ybarra, Michael Hansen, Edwin 2 to 4 p.m. school, as well as gymnasi- of the Pasadena Independent School District Blow out the birthday candles for Janis Watson and Gary Hooks; Saturday, March It will be an opportunity ums and cafeteria. celebrate birthdays March 21 through March McKinney March 26. 23: Cindy Kiessling, Monica Garza, Michael for families to tour the cam- To register for the open 27. Thompson Intermediate McKissick and James Lucadou; Sunday, pus and meet some of the house and tour of the LSA Atkinson Elementary March 21 is the day for a triple party for March 24: Junior Cedeno, Jaime Napoli, teachers, coaches and ad- facilities, call Director of Birthday greetings are sent to Kady Deaton Hannah Arning, Ayana Swift and Patricia Rainbow Montenegro, Jessica Faulkner, ministrators and to fi nd out Admissions, Aaron Schnei- March 24. Castillo. On March 24, Travis Meyer is Larry Bischof and Michelle Noble; Monday, about the things LSA has to der at 281-617-5626. Burnett Elementary wished a happy birthday. The day for a dou- March 25: Joe Dominguez, LaMagnolia offer. Lutheran South Acade- Maria Vargas enjoys a birthday March ble-layer cake for Deanne Davis and James TrattoriaItaliana, Iris Scentsy, Chris Williams Lutheran South is a my is located at 12555 Rye- 22. Blow out the birthday candles for Linda Sky-Eagle Smith is March 25. and Jeff Wright; Tuesday, March 26: Andrew Resendez March 23. On March 25, Carmen Dobie High Crow, Pratik Bajpayee, Lori Johnson, Kevin comprehensive college pre- water Drive off Dixie Farm Norris marks a birthday. A birthday greeting is On March 21, double birthday wishes are Waters, Victoria Michelle, Sunday Evans and paratory Christian school Road. sent on March 27 to Debbie Ramm. sent to Carol Declercq and Damian Judge. Brittany Waters; and Wednesday, March 27: Frazier Elementary Amy Crowder enjoys a birthday March 22. Chad Rivers, Erica Torres-Saenz, Eudosio On March 21, Maria Campos celebrates a Birthday greetings are sent to Tyler Coker Salinas, Cheryl Woods, Donna Hanson, Joan CCISD bond election . . . birthday. March 24. Glenda Nicholson and Tracy Zuñiga, Sharon Finney and Jimmy Massicott. Moore Elementary Whatley are wished a happy birthday March LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Continued from Page 1A $39 million stadium, the The day for a party for Shelby Willis is 26. Blow out the birthday candles on a double- E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- jected growth. second for the district. March 22. layer cake for Stephanie Albert and Cornelia gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltleader. Approximately $21 mil- The estimated tax in- South Belt Elementary Oprea-Khalaf March 27. com with OTBF in the subject line. Items must lion of this would go to crease of this bond is A birthday greeting is sent to Natalie FACEBOOK FRIENDS CELEBRATE be submitted by Friday noon for the next Clear Brook High School $0.1125. Boynton March 27. BIRTHDAYS week’s publication. to secure entrance, repair If approved by voters, signifi cant foundation fail- a homeowner of a median ure and expand commons home would see an initial and other areas for expected $5.12 increase per month in Lariaettes excel at Crowdpleaser’s competition growth. property taxes with a maxi- Weber Elementary School mum annual payment of The J. Frank Dobie Lari- was actually 95s, with highs always stresses team comes Outstanding technique the contest overall; high- would also receive unspeci- $172.72. aettes recently competed at of 97s and 98s.) fi rst, and that is exactly what award (very few schools est scoring routine (team the Crowdpleaser’s South The Jazz Troupe was they did. This was the stron- earn); Outstanding Cho- Jazz) of the day (across all fi ed improvements. A median home in Houston Showcase held at named fi rst runner-up Large gest start to a contest season reography Team Jazz and divisions and styles); fi rst Rebuilds and improve- CCISD is $177,400. Home- Clear Springs High School. Ensemble, up one spot from the Lariaettes have ever had. Team Kick; Crowdpleaser runner-up large Team Elite ments of campuses that are owners 65 years and older Military offi cers placed the previous week. Awards include: (most entertaining routine) Circle (Top six Teams of 40 years old or more would would not see a tax rate in- fi rst in offi cer hip-hop, and Social offi cers were Super Sweepstakes (90 Award - Team Jazz; Highest the Day); and fi rst runner- account for $182 million of crease as their property tax Lutheran South Academy High School juniors Mckensie received super Sweepstakes named second runner-up so- or above on all routines); Scoring Team Jazz across up Overall Team in which the bond proposal. rates are frozen by law. Wren (left) and Wyatt Griffis have been selected to for scores of 90 or above in cial offi cers. Winner - Team Jazz and all Divisions (scores 98, 98 the girls were less than two- Instructional technology Election Day will be Sat- attend the Rotary Club of Houston’s Camp Enterprise all routines from all judges. Team results were the Team Modern; fi rst runner- and 99) even beating Clear tenths of a point from win- improvements would ac- urday, May 11, 2013. on April 5-7 at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. Camp (The lowest they received most impressive. The team up team Pom and team Kick; Lake’s Jazz team that won ning the entire competition. count for $45 million of the Early voting will begin Enterprise was initiated in 1986 by the Rotary Club of Houston as a means of providing a first-hand, practi- proposed bond. April 29, 2013 and end May cal introduction to the business world for selected high The remaining $49 mil- 7, 2013. The last day to reg- school juniors who have demonstrated leadership at lion of the funds would be ister to vote in this election their individual schools. Wren and Griffis will attend used to construct or expand will be April 11, 2013. the intensive three-day program of instruction, com- facilities to support co-cur- For details of the bond petition and teamwork. Camp Enterprise provides ricular and extracurricular proposal, visit www.ccisd. outstanding speakers from the fields of manufacturing, programs, including a new net/2013bond. engineering, health, communications, business services, and more. The Rotary Club of Houston sponsors the students' transportation, lodging, speakers and all meals and amenities. TV Problems? 281-998-7708 House Calls - Carry In - TV Lamps Furniture Repair Solutions 3520 E. 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Holly Bara received ing multiple charges after a dent School District contin- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist the bride . . . a superior acting award for drive-by shooting in the 9800 ued to offer students the op- her role as Ellard Simms, and block of Sagequeen. Charges tion of taking courses online John Ivy received an excel- included aggravated robbery through its Virtual School. • Laser Surgery Let South Belt Graphics & Printing lence award for his role as with a deadly weapon, a fi rst- The program allowed stu- Charlie Baker. degree felony, and deadly dents to take classes on their Consultations Laura Garner, Registered Optician take care of all your printing needs The San Jacinto College conduct, a third-degree felo- own time wherever Internet District Board of Regents ny. access was available. for your special day. approved the addition of an Johnny Carmona, sales 1 year ago (2012) environmental technology supervisor and community Servant-Savior Presby- program for San Jacinto Col- coordinator for Sam’s Club terian Church held a ground- • Contact Lenses • Invitations • Envelopes • lege South. on Fuqua, won two national breaking ceremony at the site 20 years ago (1993) awards, the Literacy Hero of the proposed facility on The 668-home Southbend Award and a good works Hughes. The original build- • Eyewear • Napkins • Matchbooks • subdivision was scheduled to and community involvement ing was destroyed by fire in be demolished after all of the award. April 2010. Melinda McClure, homes were acquired by the 5 years ago (2008) Southeast Area Ministries Optometry Tech • Thank You Cards • insurer of the developer. The Texas Air National (SeAM), a Christian-based Randomly selected par- Guard took civilians on four nonprofit comprising 22 cov- – Serving the South Belt Area for 34 Years – ents and employees of PISD of its F-16 refueling mis- enant churches of various 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 received an eight-question sions. The fl ights were part denominations and more than 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 survey. District spending, of TANG’s annual family 120 individual volunteers, Thursday, March 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 BHI releases 4th 6-weeks honor rolls Haneys celebrate 50th anniversary Beverly Hills Intermediate quez, Gloria Marian Gomez, Echeverry, Thanhlong Nguy- Geralynn Williams, Sami Lin Herman, Edna Fernanda Her- recently announced its honor Yicell Nohemy Gonzalez, envo, Amy Elizabeth Nolen, Yu, Monica Aidee Zabala, rera, Chelsea Christine Hick- rolls for the fourth six-weeks Ana Sofi a Gracia, Lynda Ma- Natalie Elizabeth Orta, Alexis Aleena Maher Zaid and Perla man, Kory Elijah Hubbard, grading period of 2012-2013. rie Grantham, Diana Caro- Rae Oses, Relencia Neccole Zuniga. Grace Kelly Huckabay, Dan- Students earning status are: lina Guerrero, Jazmin Alanna Owens, Jazmin Rain Palm, Eighth grade ny Lam, Ryan Mark Lanza Honor roll Guerrero, Cassandra America Kristen Dung Patton, Jacque- Robin Emmanuel Acac, and Hellen Thu Le. Seventh grade Guevara, Tina Kim-Thanh Ha lyn Pena, Andrea Carolina Marilyn Athziry Acosta, Paloma Leon, Mauro Le- Marvyn Acosta, Abraham and Victoria Jenae Harris. Perez, Jasmine V. Pham and Denisse Elena Alanis, Janeth rma, Hector Rodolfo Lopez, Alanis, Pedro Alba, Anthony Tatelyn Elizabeth Hart- John Tran Phan. Silvia Amador, Isaac Arango, Steven Khang Ly, Patrick Ke’andre Dr’eshard Ander- well, Amanda Nicole Hernan- Long Hoang Phan, Ngoc Antonio Armenta, Oscar Ar- Jonathan Marsh, Sebastian son-Johnson, Bailie Mckenna dez, Tommy Hernandez, Ysa- Thao Phan, Tam Thanh Phan, menta, Jacob Tyler Arnesen, Martinez, Hailey Michelle Ankenbruck, Luis Omar Arel- bela Nicole Hinojosa, Alice Uyen Tran Phan, Lisette Pit- Natalie Celline Balle, Jennifer McBride, Noah Anthony Me- lano, Denise Rose Avalos, Gia Ho, Lynn Tuyet Ho, Tra- ty, Michelle Monique Pozo, Banda, Chance Bittle, Kiara jia, Damaris Nataly Morales, Korrin Nikole Ballin, Garrett vis Thien Ho, Carolyn Huerta, Kyrah Allise Prince, Brittany Lynn Blandon, Eugene Bo- Xochitl Celeste Navarro, Bao Raul Barrientos, Reena Leti- Ja’lon Hunt, Kamsiyochukwu Janell Puente, Pablo Jose Pu- gany and Gissel Buenrostro. Triet Nguyen, Dat Tien Nguy- cia Benitez and Justin Bimel. Canice Ik-Ejiofor, Naureen Is- ente, Desiree Angelica Quijas, Joseph Gabriel Bustaman- en and Kim Phuong Nguyen. Daniel Giovanni Botello, lam and Kimberli Izaguirre. Anthony Nelson Ramirez, te, Nanci Carrera, Anthony Phuc Minh Nguyen, Phu- Kimberly Nhu Bui, Sarah Elizabeth Brittney Jasso, Maria Evelyn Rangel and Laurence Carrico, Delana Ni- ong Quynh Diep Nguyen, Jane Bustamante, Ramon Ca- Douglas Joseph Jones, Ja- Bryan Alexander Reyes. cole Carrillo, Miranda Marie Steven Nguyen, Taylor Quang hue, Caleb Chandler Camp- kob Brandon Jones, Lily Lan Mia Alexandra Reyna, Carrizales, Ashali Rena Cart- Nguyen, Thao Thi-Phuong bell, Alexis Campos, Domi- Kieu, Josiah Michael Knight, Jessica Whitney Richardson, er, Joseph Adam Castaneda, Nguyen, Christiana Chikao- nique Giana Cantu, Robert Giselle Lara, Britney Taylor Beatriz Anne Rivera, Dwayne Andrea Guerra Cavazos, An- dinaka Nnabuife, Gilberto Ol- Joseph Castillo, Kimberly Lariviere, Edgar Lerma, Jas- Paul Robinson, Jazmin drea Chapa, Isabel Mercedes ivares, Jessica Marie Ortega, Ruby Chew, Jalen Morris mine Azaria Lewis, Alexis Nicolle Rodriguez, Xochitl Chavez, Jarely Floreli Claros Adam Antonio Padilla, Elena Clark, Cuauhtemoc Cornejo Liselda Lopez, John Frank Kimberly Romero, Malorie and Andrew Javier Climer. Tien Pham, Rich Phamand Roy and Catherine “Cathy” Haney marked their and Zachary Paul Couchman. Lopez, Jordan N. Marcum and Jolynn Rosas, Erika Rubio, Ashley Denise Cordova, Tin Nhan Pham. 50th wedding anniversary on March 8, 2013. They Celeste Marie Covarrubias, Robert Anthony Mares. Jason Matthew Napoles Sabal Erick Omar Covarrubias, Vy Le Nhat Pham, Alice were married in Austin on March 8, 1963. They will Jason Anthony Cruz, Alex- Sophia V. Marin, Jorge and Jose Ulises Salazar. Nathan Andrew Covarrubias, Hong Phan, Kevin Bui Phan, celebrate with a party on Saturday, March 23, hosted ander Gabriel Cuaping, Maia Cristian Martin, Juan D’Ange- Stephanie Saldivar, Ka- Alia Nichelle Crawford, Elis- Diego Alejandro Quintanilla Chardae Davenport, Daniel lo Martinez, Kathleen Mack- zzandra Rico Sanchez, Mont- sa Garza Cruz, Yeline Cutting Tovar, Iram Ramirez, Edwing by their children, Mike and Jayna Haney and Leigh Michael Delarosa, Allyson enzie Masterson, Brittney rai La Darryl Scott, Ana Leesa Gonzalez, Jimmy Tuan Dang, Yohalmo Reyes, Hur Mehdi and Dayne Choate, and grandchildren Ryan, Erin, Adriana Diaz, Clarissa Diaz, Marisela Mejia, Samantha Segovia, Amentanese Jashae Lananh Thi Dang, Courtney Rizvi, Yahby Gabriel Romero, Jessica, Sarah and Dave. Natalie Michelle Diosdado, Merrill, Emily Marie Mesa, Simien, Victoria Ta, Adrian Hang-Nga Dao, Dominick Alfredo Santoscoy, Jocelyn Roy Haney grew up in at Dobie High School. She the community who volun- Cathy and Roy have two Thoi Gia Duong, Miguel Hana Osama Mohamad, Ra- Tamez, Samuel Feleke Taye, Leavie Davis and Jacoby Ge- Yvette Serrano, Kailah Kaia Texas City; Cathy Dove loved teaching, especially at teered to judge speech and children. Mike (Pasadena Anjel Elizarraras, Alex Jacob chel Elidem Mondragon, Dar- Jamel Elliott Taylor and Juan rard Davis. Shaw, Camille Deon Single- grew up in San Antonio. Dobie. She loved academic interview practice sessions. High valedictorian; Rice and Estala and Alfredo Estrada. ianne Montserrat Monreal and Manuel Temores Paz. Jeremy Gerard Davis, Al- ton and Hector Brian Tinoco. They met and fell in love as competition as well, fi rst The highlight was the na- UT degrees) and Jayna live Maria Jose Figueroa, Edu- Mallerim Morales. Amber Nicole Terrell, exa Michell De Alejandro, Vu John Guillermo Torres, students at the University accompanying Mack Saw- tional championship victory in Pearland with their four ardo Francisco Flores, Mad- Carlos Alejandro More- Laquavious Demar Thomas, Huy Dinh, Samantha Domin- Barbara Vy Tran, Danny Diep of Texas in Austin in 1961. yer to Washington, D.C., as at Boise in 1992, with thrills children. Leigh (Pasadena eline Marie Flores, Melina no, Krystal Moreno, Angela Annie Ngoc Tran, Tony Duc guez, Jazmyn Arisa Drumgo, Tran, Jacklyn Cattien Tran, Had there been any jobs in the Houston-area champion including meeting President High newspaper editor and Lesette Flores, Robert Garcia Quynh Tram-Anh Nguyen, Tran, Vicente Trevino, Don- An Gia Duong, Courtney Al- Kelly Mai-Tram Tran, Tracy Austin, they probably would speller during his eighth- George H.W. Bush at the band drumline member) and Flores, Karina Frias, Cath- Emily Quynh Nguyen, Jenny ald Trinh, Marcely Jean Tsi- lison Early, America Celeste Truc-Mai Tran, Tyler D. Tran, have stayed there perma- grade year. White House as one result. Dayne live in Cedar Park, erine Mia Fuentes, Michelle Kim Nguyen, Jenny Ngoc kis, Veronica Aubrey Arcalas Eguia, Yovanna Verenise Eli- Alezaii Krystal Trevino, Ivo- nently, but that’s how things At Dobie, Cathy and Cathy earned her MA in where Leigh works for a Fuentes, Angeles Garcia, Nguyen, Justin Hoang Nguy- Unica, Roxanne Valdez and zondo, Lauren Taylor Esco- nne Chino Trevino, Jennifer turned out. They lived in San Richard Golenko sponsored U.S. History during the De- computer company. Francisco Garcia, Gisselle en, Nam The Nguyen, Pierce Leilani Isabel Vargas. bar, David Anthony Espinal Truong, Erica Nichole Tsui, Antonio for a while, then many Prep Bowl teams that cathlon years, but the birth Cathy and Roy have en- Garcia, Gustavo Arturo Gar- Thinh Nguyen, Tan Nguyen, Fernando Vega, Annette and Javier Raul Flores. Meloney Nicole Tyler, Joce- moved to Houston in 1965, competed in area matches. of her fi rst grandchild made joyed many trips around the cia and Klarissa Heidy Garza. Trinh Nguyen and Vincent Vela, Ayline Vela, Holly Thao Alexandria Victoria Gar- lyn Mariah Ulloa and Gabriel settling in permanently. When Academic Decath- her want more “grandpar- United States, but their ad- Jasslyn Gomez Portillo, Thanh Trung Nguyen. Vu, Natasha Miranda Walters, cia, Andres Garcia, Celenia Tristan Arcalas Unica. Roy’s fi rst Houston job lon began, Principal Frank ent” time. ventures have been limited Jasmin Sarai Gomez Velas- Ayanna Lysette Nguyen- Earnest Lee Webb, Karyn Michelle Garcia, Hayley Re- Kimber Skye Vanek, Adri- was with General Electric Braden asked Richard and She has enjoyed start- since Cathy’s diagnosis with nee Garcia, Jasmyn Allysa an Velasquez, Diamonndlee on Broad Street, leading to Cathy to form a Dobie team. ing, with Ann Brannen, the multiple myeloma (2006) Garcia, Nadia Lynn Garcia, Alexandra Velez, Diana Laura the couple’s choice of neigh- Many years of hard work Dobie Trailmixers, a very and then lung cancer (stage Noe Garcia, Raquel Alicia Vidal, Kathrina Perez Villan- borhoods. He eventually followed, accompanied by loosely formed organiza- 4 in 2012). Major repairs to Battleship Garza, Crystal Renee Glover, ueva, Abigail Villasenor, Jus- started his own business in the pleasure of winning due tion of folks who now or The couple are proud to David Alexander Gonzalez, tin W. Vu, Tam Vu, Audrey- construction. Cathy taught to determined, bright stu- ever worked at Dobie. Cathy have achieved 50 years of Ezri Elaine Gonzalez and carelle Nkeiya Wandji, Daniel for Pasadena Independent dents pushed by the efforts puts out a monthly news- marriage, and have been Texas hull to begin in April Madison Evelyn Graham. Williams, Macy Kate Wil- School District for 38 years: of Dobie teachers from all letter with news of Dobie thrilled to reconnect with Courtney N. Grigar, Elisa liams, Ledarius Keith Wood- The $17.5 million repair fi rst at South Houston In- departments, supportive ad- events and people to those many friends, both old and The Texas Parks and Wild- Based in Beaufort, N.C., Marie Guevara, Christopher ard, Jacob Dylan Worsham, life Department has contract- Taylor Marine has recent ex- contract for the Battleship termediate, then Miller In- ministrators, helpful parents, who send her their email ad- new, during this time of cel- Anthony Gutierrez, Karina Natalie Michelle Zaragoza termediate, then 34 years and many volunteers from dresses. ebration. ed with Taylor Marine Con- perience with historic battle- Texas will accomplish about Lyzette Gutierrez, Nia Marcia and Dulce Abril Zavala. struction, Inc. to make the ships, spending almost $2 half of the structural repair fi rst signifi cant structural re- million in 2011 to replace needs of the battleship and pairs to the Battleship Texas a portion of the Battleship is a fi rst step in meeting the in more than 20 years. March North Carolina’s steel hull. long-term goal of placing the Members attend Texas PTA Rally Day Largest selection of 12 marked the 99th anniver- Repairs on the Battleship USS Texas in a dry berth, ac- A contingent of 18 par- Creek Independent School PTA Legislative Priorities their website located at wigs in Texas! sary of the battleship’s com- Texas are scheduled to begin cording to Scott Stover, TP- ents representing the Clear District, PTA members and were discussed by the www.ccccpta.org. FEATURING missioning in 1912. in April. WD’s Infrastructure Division Creek Community Council spoke about the need to fund 200-plus attendees when deputy director. ESTETICA During the repair work, of PTAs board and local public schools, to reduce they met with their respec- Lions Club meets PTA units traveled to Austin the number of high stakes tive legislators during the DESIGNS the ship will remain open The Houston Space City WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Wedding, engagement policies to attend Texas PTA’s Rally tests currently taken by rally day. SIGNATURE COLLECTION to the public as conditions OF WIGS & Lions Club will meet Tues- The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not allow, and visitors will see Day on Feb. 21. PTA mem- high school students, and to To learn more about the The Right Form! by JODEE bers met with Rep. John provide multiple pathways 2013 Texas PTA Legislative day, March 26, at 7 p.m. at submitted, in the time outlined: plenty of activity at the site, the Golden Corral, 12500 Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s as well as construction equip- Davis, Rep. Greg Bonnen’s to graduation which would Priorities, visit the Texas to Help With All Your After From wedding date to six weeks – photo and full article; Gulf Freeway. For informa- Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street Six weeks to three months – photo and limited informa ment and an access barge on staff members, and Sen. allow students the opportu- PTA website at www.txpta. League City Larry Davis’ offi ce intern. nity to be prepared to enter org. tion, call George Malone at Great selection of tion; the north side of the ship. 281-438-7243. Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 After three months from wedding date – will not be run. The repairs to the ship’s As advocates for the the workforce. These issues Information about CCCC Engagement and wedding announcements are published structural foundation will oc- 40,000 students in the Clear are part of the 2013 Texas of PTAs can be found on free of charge on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Informa- cur deep within the ship in ar- tion must be submitted by Friday to be considered for the eas rarely seen by the public. South Belt Graphics & Printing next issue. When completed in the fall of 2014, the repaired hull will One stop for all your printing needs. not be evident to most visi- tors. • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes If a certain aspect of the • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! ship repair work requires 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 temporarily closing the ship for the safety of visitors, TPWD will post that infor- mation as it becomes avail- able. However, Stover says the public should be aware that temporary closings may occur on short notice for the duration of the project. Funding for the repairs comes from General Obli- gation Bonds approved by voters and specifi cally ap- propriated by the Texas Leg- islature for Battleship Texas repairs. 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SECTION B Thursday, March 21, 2013 , South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED For Dobie High School soccer programs, it’s double the fun Tie gives boys 22-5A share, Girls’ squad has at least a share of crown; yet team not thrilled in result outright ownership with win over Pearland The Dobie Longhorns fi eld with a second shootout So close, yet so far away. over Dobie March 22 at Vet- bylaws call for a head-to- have won a share of the setback in district play. With its 6-0 win over erans Stadium. head contest to be played in District 22-5A varsity boys’ Give credit where it is Sam Rayburn March 18, Match time is 8 p.m. for order to determine playoff soccer title, but that doesn’t due. the Lady Longhorns have the biggest duel of the sea- seedings. mean head coach Jesse Saa- The Texans withstood an earned no worse than a son to this point. With the bidistrict play- vedra is a happy camper. early offensive push over share of the District 22-5A Dobie (12-1) won its off round not scheduled to The Longhorns will have the fi rst several minutes of crown. fi rst matchup against Pear- be played until March 28- little momentum heading the game, adjusted and then A Dobie varsity girls’ land and has now won 11 30, there is a break in the into the regular season fi - outplayed Dobie the rest of soccer team had not won straight matches to get to 36 schedule to allow for a tie- nale March 22 at The Rig in the way. a league crown since the points (3 for a win, 1 for a breaking match to be played Pearland against the Oilers, The Longhorns fi red a 1994-95 season. That year, tie) in the standings. should it be required. a non-playoff team. handful of shots at the Tex- Dobie earned a fi rst-round Pearland is 11-2 for 33 Offi cials from both dis- In the fi nal home game ans’ net early on but then bye, then won an area- points, with the team hav- tricts have unoffi cially set of the season at Veterans were held in check. round game before losing ing suffered a second loss to up a scenario for the game Stadium in Pasadena March “You just have to be able (see Page 6B). Alvin because of a forfeit. (see Page 6B). 19, Saavedra watched his to come out and handle your The catch? Visiting Pear- Should Dobie and Pear- That doesn’t mean Dobie Longhorns struggle through opportunities when they are land can ruin the potential land fi nish in a dead heat for wants in on it, though. a lackluster performance there,” Saavedra added. celebration with a victory fi rst place, District 22-5A “The plan is to go out against Sam Rayburn, “Yes, we won a share of there (Friday) and win this which, like Pearland, will the district championship Dobie Lady Longhorns one,” McDonald said. not make the playoffs. with the one point. But we “The girls have worked The two teams played 80 needed to come out and host Pearland Lady Oilers very hard and done a lot of minutes of scoreless soccer play our brand of soccer good things to get to this for a tie, but the Texans won and earn the outright cham- Friday, March 22 point. Pearland can strike the shootout four goals to pionship with a good vic- quickly, but we’ve also been three to secure two points tory. We just didn’t do that.” Veterans Stadium, 8 p.m. able to handle the pressure as Dobie meandered off the Continued on Page 6B Continued on Page 6B Dobie Longhorns at Pearland Oilers Friday, March 22 The Rig, Pearland, 7 p.m. SBHLL spring 2013 WatchW Rockets basketballl Let the games begin! oonn oourur bbigig sscreens!creens! Debut March 22-23 A variety of activities fi rst-ever Legends game. Teammates Malyn Nunez (left) and Kara Snyder cel- Gerardo Martinez of Dobie pushes the attack during HappyH Hour Everydayy plus a preseason tournament The following day, ebrate a goal scored against the Sam Rayburn Lady the Longhorns’ eventual shootout loss to Sam Rayburn will highlight opening cer- March 23, will include a Texans March 18 at Veterans Stadium. The win earned March 19 at Veterans Stadium. Despite the outcome, emonies as the Sagemont- parade and a festival at El the team no worse than a share of the 22-5A title. Dobie still tops 22-5A. Photos by Gary Williams 33-7-7 p.m.p.m. Beverly Hills Little League Franco Lee Park. begins its spring season at The parade, which will 99¢ Appetizers Gift El Franco Lee Park. include pizza party awards Lady Horns’ softball whacks Pasadena 19-0 Call us for Daily 3-7p.m. Certificates Denny Wranich Jr., in his for three overall winners, There was plenty of of- complex. p.m. on the road, will not play Catering! fi rst year as league presi- will begin at Weber Ele- fense as Dobie’s varsity Dobie will face Sam Pearland, state-ranked at another regular season con- @ Bar Only Available! dent, his board of directors, mentary and proceed down softball team handed Pasa- Rayburn Friday, March 22, this point, leads the District test away from the Pasadena league coaches and players Blackhawk before arriving dena a 19-0 loss in play at 6:30 p.m. before closing 22-5A race at 5-0. 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Photo by John Bechtle Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Local sports events Dobie graduate Collins leads Brook Hill girls to TAPPS Division III state title David Collins has fash- chial Schools Division III Brook Hill to be able to likely the most talented that was founded by Judy the Brook Hill program. The bottom line is I love to ioned quite a career of ath- crown. share in the excitement.” player he’s ever coached. Harrison but had yet to be- Currently the Brook Hill coach. It’s what I’m here to Youth football early registration letic achievements since Collins said injuries to The title match was Latson scored 72 goals over gin competition in the Na- assistant athletic director, do.” The Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Bay leaving the South Belt area both teams played a part played at Houston’s Awty three seasons at Brook Hill. tional Junior College Ath- Collins also serves as the As for the future, Collins Area Football League along with the Ellington Rams to chase his dreams more along the way in each of International High School, After having had so letic Association ranks. varsity football team’s de- is ready for another go at and Southbelt Dolphins will host early registration than two decades ago. the Brook Hill/Coffeyville and it was a nice road trip much success and then Finishing his education fensive coordinator and the it. He’ll again coach within the football program before for the 2013 season on Saturday March 23, at the And now he can add high matchups. for Collins, who grew up in having built the Brook and playing career at East boys’ soccer coach. school state championship He had key players miss- the South Belt area. Hill girls’ team from the Texas Baptist University, “It’s been a great run for turning to the soccer fi eld. Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little Leage facility at El coach to his list. ing during the regular sea- Previously, Collins led ground fl oor stages, Collins Collins was a men’s assis- myself and my family so The boys’ team must re- Franco Lee Park, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early reg- The 1990 Dobie High son. Coffeyville took ad- the Brook Hill boys’ team coached the Lady Guard to tant coach and then accept- far,” Collins said. load after the loss of Latson, istration is open to all returning football players and School graduate was part vantage to win a pair. In the to the state tournament Fi- the state semifi nals in 2012. ed an opportunity to debut “I must say that I have but Collins thinks the girls’ their siblings, and to all drill, cheer and mascot par- of a jubilant sideline cel- postseason, Coffeyville had nal Four three times in four Starting from scratch or the university’s women’s been put in some great team can have similar suc- ticipants, either returning or fi rst-time participants. ebration as the Brook Hill to deal with a key injury to a years. But the team lost reloading a program has soccer program. situations and been given a cess. School – a private Christian top player, but Collins made twice in semifi nal games never bothered Collins. In That women’s team chance to make a difference “We’ve been fortunate Golf tournament set boarding school located no excuses. and another time in the fi - fact, he seems to prefer the began play in 1999 and at a lot of stops along the to get to state and now to roughly 15 minutes south “The way we played in nal. method. bagged a playoff berth by way. have some success there,” The 2013 Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament is set of Tyler, won a girls’ soccer the championship match, This season, Collins An all-district soccer 2001, the same year Collins “I also feel like it’s what Collins said of his fi rst state for Saturday, March 23, at Southwyck Golf Club in championship. I don’t think it would have watched as his Brook Hill player at Dobie during was named the American you do with those chances title as a coach. Pearland. There is an 8 a.m. start, 18-hole, 4-player team The Lady Guard avenged mattered,” Collins said. boys’ team advanced to the coach Rhonda Foster’s time Southwest Conference’s that makes a difference, too. “It’s easy for kids to be scramble, $85 per player, $340 per team. Prizes will be two losses to Coffeyville “We played as a team, regional fi nal before losing. in the program, Collins Coach of the Year. Things have to work out for selfi sh these days, but ours given for closest to the pin and longest drive. Trophies, Covenant Christian earlier stayed with the game plan A player from the Brook headed to San Jacinto Col- Two years later, in 2003, you. have completely bought barbecue and door prizes will be available. Hole spon- in the regular season, this and executed the way we Hill team, Caleb Latson, lege South. Collins and his family, “Brook Hill is just a into what we are doing and sorships are $100, limit of 18. All proceeds from the time downing Coffeyville know how to. It was just has signed with St. Edwards While at San Jacinto which includes wife Christi great place for my fam- believe in their teammates. tournament go directly to the purchase and delivery of 3-0 for the Texas Associa- great to see these girls have University in Austin. College, he was part of a and sons Caleb and Joshua, ily. It’s perfect for our kids It’s been great to be a part nutritious meals for the most needy in the community. tion of Private and Paro- that kind of success and for Collins said Latson is Coyote men’s club team headed for Bullard to join and has just been terrifi c. of.” For information and registration, call Jim Higgins at 281-389-7493. SBAST Sharks registration SJC netters gain accolades Break over, Longhorn netters return to action The South Belt Area Swim Team Sharks will host registration for the upcoming season March 26 through San Jacinto College At right, Dobie senior March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ashley Pointe pool. men’s basketball play- Ivette Alba is one of The fee is $120 for the fi rst child of a family, $105 for ers Mohammad Lee many Longhorn players the second child of a family and $95 for the third of a (right), Zach Lofton, who are looking to fi nish family. There will also be a $50 voluntee fee assessed and Danny Lawhorn their season strong as to each family, which is refundable upon completion of earned all-Region XIV the spring season comes volunteer service to the team. honors after leading to a close. Alba and her San Jacinto College to teammates hope to play the quarterfi nals of the well enough at the Dis- conference tournament. trict 22-5A tournament Sports calendar Lee, a sophomore guard early next month and from Bronx, N.Y., was therefore earn an invita- named the region’s Most tion to the Region XIV TRACK AND FIELD Valuable Player. The event. sophomore averaged 19 Thursday, March 21 points per game, a mark PISD intermediate boys’ meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 that led the team and ranks 25th in the nation. Thursday, March 21 through Saturday, March 23 He also posted a team- Dobie varsity boys at Bayou Classic, Rice Univ., TBA best 7.8 rebounds per game. Lofton earned all-Region second team Friday, March 22 honors, while Lawhorn Dobie varsity girls at C.E. King Relays, TBA was named to the third team. Lofton, a fresh- Tuesday, March 26 man guard from St. Paul, Minn., was second PISD intermediate girls’ meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 on the team in scoring at 16.6 points per game. Wednesday, March 27 Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao PISD intermediate boys’ meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 Thursday, March 28 San Jac basketball notes tryouts Dobie varsity girls at Rockhold Relays, Baytown, TBA Dobie varsity boys at Clear Springs Invit., TBA The San Jacinto College directed to the women’s to the fi rst 80 participants women’s and men’s basket- basketball offi ce at 281- that show up for registra- ball teams will hold sepa- 998-6150, extension 7213. tion. SOCCER rate tryouts for the 2013-14 Tryouts for the men’s Questions about the try- Friday, March 22 season. team will take place at An- out should be directed to Brook varsity girls at Friendswood, 7:30 Tryouts for the women’s ders Gymnasium on the Scott Robert Gernander in Dobie varsity girls host Pearland, Veterans, 8:00 team will be held on Satur- San Jacinto College Central the men’s basketball offi ce Dobie varsity boys at Pearland, The Rig, 7:00 day, April 13, at 9 a.m., at Campus on Saturday, May 4 at 281-476-1849. Nichols Gymnasium on the at 10 a.m. The San Jacinto College Brook JV girls at Friendswood, 5:30 San Jacinto College North There is a $20 processing North campus is at 5800 Campus. fee for the tryouts, and par- Uvalde Road in Houston. Monday, March 25 There is a $15 processing ticipants will be required to The Central campus is at Brook varsity boys at Brazoswood, 7:00 fee for the tryout. Questions sign a waiver of liability. 8060 Spencer Highway in Brook JV boys at Brazoswood, 5:30 about the tryout should be The tryout will be limited Pasadena.

Tuesday, March 26 Event honors Dobie graduate Brook varsity girls host Brazoswood, 7:00 Brook JV girls host Brazoswood, 5:30 Lajaunie tennis is April 27-28;

TENNIS Friday and Saturday, March 22-23 area netters invited to compete Dobie varsity at Beachcomber Classic, Galv., TBA The Darren Lajaunie High School. corporation, and all dona- Tennis Scholarship Fund The Darren Lajaunie tions are tax deductible. along with the Bay Area Tennis Scholarship Fund Donors may send a Thursday, March 28 Spring break in the rearview mirror, the Dobie High land March 28 for the Sunseri Memorial Team Ten- Dobie varsity at Sunseri Memorial tourn., Galv., TBA Racquet Club in Houston set up a website at www. check or money order to: will host the second annual DLtennisscholarships.com Darren Lajaunie Tennis School varsity tennis program will be busy over the nis Classic leading up to the April 5-6 District 22-5A Darren Lajaunie Memorial with pictures from last Scholarship Fund, 3106 next couple of weeks as the District 22-5A tourna- postseason tournament at Strawberry Park in Pasa- Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 Tennis Tournament Satur- year’s tournament and in- Mossy Elm Court, Houston, ment nears. First, though, the Longhorns will attend dena. Some of the key players for the Longhorns, in- Dobie varsity at 22-5A champs., Strawberry, TBA day and Sunday, April 27- formation on sponsorships, TX 77059 or contact Ca- the 26th annual Beachcomber Classic March 22-23 clude, left to right, Theresa Tran, Kim Dinh, Austin 28. scholarships and this year’s mille Lajaunie, committee in Galveston. Some members will return to the is- Tran and Dylan Nguyen. SOFTBALL The Bay Area Racquet tournament. Donations and chairperson, at cj lajaunie@ Club is located on Kings sponsors are welcome. gmail.com with any ques- Friday, March 22 Park Lane, off NASA Road The fund is a nonprofi t tions about the events. Brook varsity at Dickinson, 6:30 1. Keep Kids in School golf tourney April 22 Dobie varsity vs. Rayburn, PISD complex, 6:30 Board members and Dobie JV vs. Rayburn, PISD complex 5:00 volunteers are busy seek- Brook JV at Dickinson, 5:00 ing sponsors for the tour- nament, which will award members of the Bay Area Tuesday, March 26 Racquet Club junior tennis Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, 6:30 players camp and college Dobie varsity hosts Pearland, PISD complex, 6:30 scholarships. Dobie JV hosts Pearland, PISD complex, 5:00 This year, college schol- arships will be awarded to Brook JV hosts Clear Creek, 5:00 two tennis-playing seniors (one boy and one girl) at J. Thursday, March 28 Frank Dobie High School. Brook varsity hosts Houston Lamar, 6:30 Lajaunie began his tennis Dobie varsity vs. S. Houston, PISD complex, 6:30 career playing tennis at Do- bie High School and gradu- Dobie JV vs. S. Houston, PISD complex, 5:00 ated as the co-valedictorian Brook JV hosts Houston Lamar, 5:00 in 1984. The Lajaunie fam- BASEBALL ily have been members of Friday, March 22 BARC since 2009. Lajaunie lost his battle with melano- Brook varsity at Clear Creek, 7:30 ma on May 3, 2011. Dobie varsity at Alvin, 7:00 This scholarship fund Dobie JV hosts Alvin, Dobie, 4:00 and tournament is a way to Brook JV hosts Clear Creek, 7:00 honor his memory by help- Brook sophomores host Clear Creek, 4:30 ing junior tennis players enjoy tennis and assist with Dobie sophomores host Alvin, PISD complex, 4:30 their education in college. Last year, 115 tennis Tuesday, March 26 players braved the heat to Brook varsity at Kinkaid, 7:30 participate in the tourna- Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, Maguire, 4:00 ment as more than $12,000 was raised to help support Brook JV hosts Kinkaid, 7:00 the scholarship fund. Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, PISD complex, 7:00 Again this year, players Brook sophomores host Kinkaid, 4:30 will receive a tournament T- Dobie sophomores vs. Pasadena, PISD complex, 4:30 shirt and goodie bag and en- joy refreshments and lunch. The awards dinner will Thursday, March 28 include musical entertain- The Keep Kids in School Golf Tournament, set for program, visit www.cisba.org. Picking the right club Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, 7:30 ment, and the silent auction April 22 at Bay Oaks Country Club, will benefi t the for the Keep Kids in School Golf Tournament are, left Dobie varsity vs. Rayburn, Maguire, 7:00 winners in addition to the Communities In Schools-Bay Area dropout preven- to right, Rick Gornto, chairman of the golf tourna- camp and scholarship win- tion program serving Clear Creek and Dickinson ment committee and president of the CIS-Bay Area Dobie JV vs. Rayburn, Maguire, 4:00 ISDs. For tournament sponsorship and registration board of directors; CIS-Bay Area’s Janet Summers, Brook JV at Brazoswood, 7:00 ners from BARC will be an- nounced. information, direct email to Angela Jenkins at ange- program director; Angela Jenkins, development di- Brook sophomores at Brazoswood, 4:30 The winners of the Dobie Local tennis players are encouraged to register for [email protected]. For more information about the Com- rector; and Peter Wuenschel, executive director. See Dobie sophomores host Rayburn, Dobie, 4:00 college scholarships will be the second annual Darren Lajaunie (above) Memorial munities In Schools-Bay Area dropout prevention related story and photo on Page 6A. awarded in May at Dobie Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. Thursday, March 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Horns hang tough in 22-5A mix Continued from Page 1B RBI single to center fi eld as ming a long home run over Dobie comeback nips PM Memorial led 2-0. the left fi eld fence in the It’s a win the Longhorns Gonzalez quickly cor- bottom half of the inning to District 22-5A Standings might remember if they end rected his mistake, slam- tie the game at 2-2. up in a tight playoff race Varsity Baseball later this season. Senior starting pitcher (As of March 21) Aaron Gonzalez had the Teams W L epitome of an up-and-down afternoon, throwing a ball Alvin 3 0 away for a three-base er- Manvel 2 1 ror in the fourth inning that led to Memorial’s two runs Dobie 2 1 before atoning for the gaffe with a two-run homer. Pearland 2 1 In the end, senior Tyler Pasadena 1 2 Wolfe pitched the Long- horns out of a jam in the top South Houston 1 2 of the seventh inning before Sam Rayburn 1 2 his teammates delivered the win in the bottom half of the Memorial 0 3 frame. In between all of that was Things were quiet in the race. a bunch of ho-hum baseball. fi fth and sixth inning as the “We had several guys Gonzalez struck out the drama continued to build step up for us,” Torres said. side to open the game in the for a fantastic fi nish. “It’s a long race, and you top of the fi rst inning and Wolfe entered the game need contributions from was largely in control until after Gonzalez walked Lo- everybody along the way. the top of the fourth inning pez to open the seventh Gonzalez pitched excep- when his error allowed the inning. After Lopez stole tionally well (10 strike- Mavs to strike fi rst. second base, Wolfe struck outs), and Wolfe got us out With one out, Gonzalez out Angel Franco but then of trouble. hit Garrett Owens with a loaded the bases with one “I like the way we hung pitch to give the Mavericks out – walking one and hit- in there and kept battling. just their third baserunner. ting another. I’ve said many times that Cody Corbell was then The senior right-hander we have a good group of called upon to sacrifi ce bunt bounced back, fanning Jor- guys who can compete with An easy 10-0 victory over South Houston in hand, sev- Jose Cabreja and Marcos Martinez congratulate one Owens to second base, but dan Wyatt for the second anybody in the district. I al- eral members of the Dobie varsity baseball team, from another. The Longhorns are now 2-1 in District 22-5A Gonzalez gave the Mav- out of the inning and retir- ways believe that.” left, Travarus Ansley, Eric Ochoa, Ruben Guevara, action. ericks more than they bar- ing Kole Eaves on a pop up gained for. to second base to keep the After fi elding Corbell’s Mavs off the scoreboard. bunt, Gonzalez launched In the bottom of the sev- a throw over fi rst baseman enth, Dobie’s Jose Reyes Ruben Guevara’s head at walked on four pitches and fi rst base. stole second with two outs. Owens scored on the Dobie varsity baseball head coach Miguel Torres (left) As Marcos Martinez play while Corbell raced all greets Memorial head coach Terry Garza before their laced a single to left fi eld, the way to third base. Adam respective teams went head-to-head March 14. Garza Reyes rounded the bag and Lopez followed with an is a 1984 Dobie High School graduate. headed for home. Had Memorial catcher Ethan Montes fi elded the ball cleanly, Reyes would have been retired easily. As it was, the Longhorns caught one of those breaks that just may be needed down the line in the 22-5A At left, Dobie third base- man Marcos Martinez applied the tag too late on Memorial’s Adam Lopez as the Mavericks pulled off a double steal in the top of the seventh inning. However, the Longhorns’ Tyler Wolfe pitched his team out of the threat without al- lowing the go-ahead run. At right, Dobie’s Aaron Gonzalez rounds third base and is congratulat- ed by head coach Miguel Torres after banging a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Longhorns went on to defeat Me- morial 3-2 in the game, March 14 at Dobie High School. Photos by John Bechtle Opening day – SBHLL to begin 2013 spring season San Jac baseball team shines off fi eld, too Continued from Page 1B as president, I’m just very For San Jacinto College just in awe and very excited players,” commented DJ Shore Little League’s Wranich, who goes by excited to get started. I’ve baseball players, there’s about spending time and Wilson, San Jacinto College major league division Denny Jr. in youth sports been on the other side of it Opening weekend activities more to the game than learning from – as one kid assistant coach. 11-to-12-year-olds were circles, is in his fi rst year as a coach, and now I get to what happens “between described them – the ‘awe- The team also volun- special guests at John Ray as president of the SBHLL, watch it from this side. It’s Friday, March 22: SBHLL offi cials will host 2013 open- the lines.” some and cool’ college teered at the Harvey Brown Harrison Field, and Little and he has also been in- going to be fun.” The coaching staff co- Elementary School Healthy League players sang the volved with the Bay Area In addition to the parade, ing ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m. at El Franco Lee ordinates off-the-fi eld ac- Families Initiative, an event national anthem before the Football League, including banner contest, Legends tivities to enrich the over- similar to a health fair. beginning of the college’s the Sagemont Cowboys or- softball game and festival Park on the major division fi eld. Each of the league’s all collegiate experience The program was es- game. ganization, for a long time. activities, Wranich said he teams will be led onto the fi eld, and the evening will be for team members and to tablished in 2006 by San “One of our core be- For him, it’s all about be- will be one of the many fans provide opportunities for Jacinto College assistant liefs is to prepare these ing part of a community ef- looking on as the SBHLL’s highlighted by a team banner contest and a Legends the young men to serve as coach Kory Koehler while young men for lifelong fort. Challenger Baseball pro- positive role models. he served as a coach at the success, not just baseball “The board of directors gram gets started March 23. softball game. The team hosted a free elementary school. success,” commented Tom and the fi eld maintenance Now in its second year, baseball clinic for the “After I became a faculty Arrington, who is now in folks and everyone else who the Challenger program is Sheldon Little League. member at San Jacinto Col- his 12th season as head have assisted have the fi elds open to participants with all Saturday, March 23: The league will host a parade be- Twenty San Jacinto lege, the program continued coach. in great shape,” Wranich types of disabilities. College baseball players and we have sent volun- “We want them to have said. “They look better than The Challenger team ginning at 9 a.m. at Weber Elementary and progressing and approximately 100 teers each year to interact a complete, well-rounded I have seen them in fi ve plays its fi rst game March aspiring players partici- with kids during the event,” experience at San Jacinto years or so. It’s just been 23 at El Franco Lee Park. to El Franco Lee Park. A daylong festival will begin pated in the clinic. Koehler said. College during their stay a group effort to get ready. The game will begin at around 10 a.m. “Those little kids were Tom Arrington Additionally, North here.” This being my fi rst year 10:30 a.m. CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech 7 a.m. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in 7:30 p.m. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Saturdays 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. 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Call 281-481-1238 for more Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational Call 281-488-2923 for more information. buy... information. Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every you’ll save Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse money! Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at come drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist or other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. sell... Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 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It will play a role in the game Williams scored four season, but I can’t begin to fi rst round of the postsea- matchup against Pearland asked them to do,” McDon- year on the job, McDonald things. should be a great game.” being played in Pearland, if goals in the game, lifting tell you what she has meant son. From there, the compe- allowed the team to eventu- ald said. has put himself in line to “It’s all about the girls Extra game at The Rig necessary. her team to an easy victory. to this team because of the tition gets even tougher. ally win 2-1. “It’s been a total team earn Coach of the Year ac- and the team,” McDonald If Dobie and Pearland Williams shines “Alyssa has had a great various things she does out That aside, this will be a Sophomore Mariah Es- effort. We’re not ready for colades in District 22-5A said. “They’ve all gone out fi nish in a tie to necessitate Junior Alyssa Williams season for us the entire way there.” season to remember. Liter- cobar has arguably been it to be over anytime soon. following the season. and played hard and put us a tiebreaker rematch, that enjoyed a career night as but just hasn’t been able to Special season in works ally every player on the ros- the league’s best defen- This team still has a lot of The Dobie High School in this position. It’s been game is likely to be played the Lady Longhorns earned fi nd the net,” McDonald It remains to be seen just ter has contributed some- sive player, helping Baade soccer to play.” graduate, however, isn’t good to watch.” Monday, March 25, at The at least a share of the 22-5A said. how far Dobie will advance thing to the run. stave off scoring chanc- Rig in Pearland. title with the 6-0 victory “She doesn’t have as in the playoffs. Lady Longhorns’ goal- es. At press time, athletic Pending seeding in the keeper Jackie Baade, in the “We all see the goals department offi cials from 22-5A mix, the Lady Long- nets at the varsity level for scored fi rst, but we have District 22-5A Standings Pasadena and Pearland had Dobie Lady Longhorns horns are in line to play ei- parts of four seasons, has had a great year on the de- discussed the basic param- ther Beaumont West Brook been terrifi c. Her save of fensive end with players eters for the game, which host Pearland Lady Oilers Varsity Girls’ Soccer may be needed to decide Friday, March 22 playoff seeding only. Brook girls’ earn a fi rst in 24-5A play (As of March 21) Ongoing construction Veterans Stadium, 8 p.m. projects in and around Vet- Teams W L T Points Dobie 12 1 0 36 Pearland 11 2 0 33 Alvin 10 3 0 30 Memorial 9 4 0 27 Manvel 3 8 2 14 Pasadena 2 10 1 7 Sam Rayburn 1 11 1 4 South Houston 1 12 0 3 Note: Dobie, Pearland, Alvin and Memorial have qualifi ed for the playoffs. Dobie has secured at least a tie for the champion- ship and can earn the No. 1 playoff seed with a win or a tie over Pearland March 22. Nedderman-led Lady Longhorns last won district title in 1994-95 Believe it or not, none complishments, Carolyn ing the Houston area in of the members of the cur- Nedderman had three goals scoring at 6.5 per con- rent Dobie varsity girls’ in the regular-season fi nale, test, played an aggressive soccer team were born a 5-2 win over Angleton. style of defense to win the prior to the program’s last With the hat trick, Ned- game. district title. derman registered her 44th, In the game played at That Lady Longhorns’ 45th and 46th goals of the Abshire Stadium in Deer team held off runner- season to go with 15 assists. Park, Nedderman scored up Deer Park and third- In the area championship her 49th goal of the sea- place Friendswood for the round, Dobie defeated Bay- son. championship, thus earn- town Sterling 4-1 as Ned- Nederland was beaten ing a fi rst round bye. derman scored twice more. in the following round, That season, head Alysha Wygal also scored the regional quarterfi nals, coach Martha Dossman her 21st goal of the season. as Katy Taylor took a 4-2 led the Lady Longhorns to The team’s season came win. a 9-0-1 record in district to a close at sectionals, Kingwood eventually Clear Brook’s Brittney Gibbs (8) challenges Dickinson’s Valerie Sauceda Dobie junior Alyssa Williams (2) slips one of her four goals past Sam Rayburn goal- play. Leader archives do where Nederland held off went on to win the Class for ball possession during the Lady Wolverines’ 4-1 victory over the Lady not list an overall record. the locals 2-1. Nederland, 5A state championship keeper Inez Vasquez during the Lady Longhorns’ 6-0 victory March 18 at Veterans Gators March 8. Photo by Jan Sokol Stadium in Pasadena. Photo by Gary Williams As for individual ac- entering the game lead- that season. Longhorn boys are District 22-5A champions; Brook holds ground in 24-5A Continued from Page 1B Rayburn’s effort but could to be completed, so Dobie’s Falls and Brazoswood because they have worked a chance the Wolverines Sam Rayburn’s Arnoldo not hide the disappointment fi rst-round playoff foe out down by six points. Lake so hard for this,” Clear could meet Dobie in the Barrera played forward for in his team’s. of 21-5A isn’t known. and Brazoswood have two Brook head coach Chris second round of the play- the Texans in regulation and Poised with a chance Right now, though, Do- remaining games in an ef- Stromeyer said. offs the fi rst week of April. then took over in the nets to make a statement while bie would face La Porte be- fort to make up ground in Having watched his team Stromeyer said he has for the shootout. fi nishing off the champion- fore taking on either a 24- the point standings. fi ght off injuries to key talked to Dobie head coach Barrera stopped shots by ship, the Longhorns sput- 5A or 23-5A school. Like Clear Brook, Clear players for the better part of Jesse Saavedra about the David Jaimes and Gerardo tered. The Longhorns made Falls has just one remaining two seasons, the Wolverines possibility of the two pro- Martinez in the shootout be- Two top players, Raul their way to the Region III game. The key factor is the have bounced back strong grams scheduling a nondis- fore teammate Huqo Duque Bustos and Carlos Ibarra, tournament in 2009 and Wolverines have qualifi ed this season. trict game in 2014, or at the blasted a low shot just past did not play for the Long- again in 2011 but suffered for the playoffs. Pending the outcome of very least a scrimmage. Dobie’s Rigoberto Fuentes horns. But that didn’t mat- second-round playoff de- “I am very excited to be the various district races Right now, though, the for the win. ter, said Saavedra. feats in 2010 and 2012. in this position, and even as well as bidistrict round focus is on taking care of The result goes as a tie in “We have to get back on Saavedra clearly hopes for more excited for the boys matchups, there remains business in 2013. the standings, leaving Do- track in a hurry,” he said. more this year. bie at 10-1-2 entering play “If we can’t close out a Brook boys back in fi rst First time ever! against Pearland. district title at this point, By virtue of a 3-0 win Per District 22-5A by- how are we going to beat over Clear Creek March laws, Sam Rayburn earned a very good playoff team 19, the Clear Brook var- Pasadena ISD boys’ soccer sets mark; two points for the tiebreak- down the road? sity boys’ soccer team has er win. Dobie, dropping its “It’s disappointing right regained fi rst place in the four teams qualify as postseason nears second tiebreaker of the now, so we just have to re- District 24-5A standings. season, got one point. focus.” But with just one game The Pasadena Indepen- trict beginning in the 2006- fi nal playoff seedings have Saavedra praised Sam The regular season is yet remaining in the race, the dent School District has 2007 school year. yet to be determined pend- Wolverines could eventu- reached a new milestone in Up until this season, ing the outcome of March ally be overtaken for the top University Interscholastic programs from Deer Park, 22 play. spot – possibly by second- League varsity boys’ soccer Pearland and other non- The Longhorns will place Clear Lake. history. Pasadena ISD schools have close the regular season Brook has a bye in the With District 22-5A prevented the achievement. Friday, March 22, against schedule before fi nishing champion Dobie leading the But not this time around. Pearland at The Rig in Pear- the regular season March way, PISD programs swept Dobie 10-1-2 has earned land. 25 at Brazoswood. up the four available playoff at least a share of the Dis- Head coach Jesse Saave- A win over Brazoswood slots for the fi rst time. trict 22-5A crown after dra’s team will then begin will give the Wolverines no The UIL, the state’s offi - playing Sam Rayburn to a preparation for the bidistrict worse than second place. cial governing body of pub- tie March 19. round of the playoffs, set to At the moment, Lake Dobie’s Shelby Nunez got inside for an early scoring chance against Sam Rayburn lic school extracurricular Memorial, South Hous- be held March 28-30. trails the Wolverines by but was thwarted moments later. The two teams played to a scoreless tie through activities, began allowing ton and Pasadena have se- Dobie will go up against three points, with Clear regulation before the Texans won in a shootout. Photo by Gary Williams four programs to qualify for cured the other three play- the either the third or fourth- postseason play in each dis- off spots even though the place team out of 21-5A. H-Town Jokers 12U wins USSSA Super NIT baseball; Lopez smacks home run The 12U H-Town Jok- ers, a select baseball team composed of South Belt area players, took fi rst place at the United States Specialty Sports Association’s South Texas Super NIT tournmanent. Mem- bers of the team are, left to right, (front row) Theodore Martinez, Jake Richnow, Lorenzo Mendez, Aaron Perea, (middle row) Brandon Valdez, Damien Lopez, Caden Hunt, Arman- do Soto, Uli Quiroga, Nic Ovalle, (back row) coaches Mando Soto, Uli Quiroga, Mike Men- dez and manager Rudy Mendez. Not pictured is coach Oscar Perea. At far right, Lopez shows off his home run ball after going deep to help the Jokers win a big game in the tourna- ment. Clear Brook’s Freddy Ramos (24) works his way Submitted photos through the Dickinson defense during the Wolver- ines’ game as the team battled to stay atop the Dis- trict 24-5A standings. Photo by Jan Sokol