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April 18, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 11 Meningitis shots available J. Frank Dobie will host a meningitis camp Friday, April 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. to vaccinate high school seniors and juniors who will at- Area home builder Bob Perry dies at 80 tend college. There will be a $14 charge for the By James Bolen lor University, where he earned a master’s degree his fi rst home in 1975. According to former busi- donated $23.5 million to support Mitt Romney’s vaccine. A consent form must be completed Local homebuilder and Republican campaign in history in 1954. ness partner Billy Burge III of Ayrshire Corpora- campaign. prior to the immunization. Consent forms can donor Bob Perry died in his sleep Saturday, April Following in his father’s footsteps, he then tion, Perry built his fi rst home in Sagemont. While the vast majority of his campaign con- be picked up at the school and charges paid for 13, at 80 years old. went on to teach and coach football at high Burge’s father, Billy Burge II, along with Da- tributions went to Republican candidates, Perry before April 19. Call Carol deClercq, R.N., at Perry played a major role in the develop- schools in Waco and San Angelo from 1956 to vid Hannah Jr., initially created the Sagemont had friends on both sides of the aisle. 713-740-0370 for more information. ment of the South Belt community, as his com- 1964. From 1954 to 1956, Perry served in the area in 1965, later selling plots of land to Perry “Bob Perry was a true friend to the Latino pany, Perry Homes, was responsible for building U.S. Marine Corps. and others to develop. community,” said local state Rep. Carol Al- Hats For Hope at Frazier houses in several area subdivisions, including Perry entered the housing market in 1964 Outside of the South Belt, Perry and Ayrshire varado. “Never seeking publicity, he used his re- Frazier Elementary will host its fifth Hats For Sagemont, Sagemont Park, Sagemeadow and when he became the sales manager for Hen- are also responsible for developing the South sources to make a difference in the lives of many Hope project benefiting M.D. Anderson Can- Sageglen, as well as several local apartment nessey Homes, where he would remain through Shore Harbour, The Meadows, First Colony and young Latino students in Houston. Although we cer Hospital. The school will collect new hats complexes and townhouses. 1967, before starting Perry Homes in 1968. Cinco Ranch communities. may have been on opposite sides of the political with tags still attached or monetary donations Born in a one-room house in rural Bosque While Perry wasn’t the fi rst builder in the Sage- Perry entered the political fi eld in 1986 when spectrum, he was my friend.” through May 10. Since cancer patients have County, northwest of Waco, Perry attended Bay- mont area, he went on to be the largest, building he served as campaign treasurer for the success- Despite Perry’s massive wealth, Burge de- weakened immune systems, only hats with the ful gubernatorial run of Bill Clements. See re- scribed him as a selfl ess individual. tags attached will be accepted. Help with the lated photo on Page 2A. “The Bob Perry I knew for over 40 + years making or knitting of hats will be appreciated. He is probably best known, however, for his was a man whose life was not about him but Contact Rhonda Jacobs for information at 713- Perry visits with Burge role in fi nancing the Swift Boat Veterans for about family and the country he loved,” Burge 740-0560 or [email protected]. Truth ads, aimed at discrediting Democratic can- said. didate John Kerry’s military service, during the Perry is survived by his wife Doylene, a for- Dobie JROTC car wash set 2004 presidential election. mer professor at San Jacinto College South, and During the last presidential election, Perry four grown children. The Dobie Air Force JROTC unit will host a car wash April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Snowie’s, Beamer and Scarsdale. Funds are being raised for the military ball and to help Pct. 2 seizes suspected drug money cadets with costs of attending JROTC Leader- Deputies from the local Harris County ally charged with driving with an invalid license. ship School in June. Donations will be accept- Precinct 2 Constable patrol have confiscated Kritzler said Lancelin had multiple prior drug ed the day of the car wash for a minimum of nearly $5,000 cash and a vehicle from suspected arrests. $5 per vehicle. Tickets will also be pre-sold by drug dealers this past month. On Friday, March 22, a deputy made another cadets. No rain checks for pre-sold tickets. The seizures are part of Precinct 2 Constable traffic stop in the 12100 block of Pompton Chris Diaz’s zero tolerance stance on area crime. around 3:20 a.m. Once again, the deputy noticed St. Luke’s Ministry Fair Diaz, who recently took control of the depart- a strong marijuana odor coming from the vehi- St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, ment following Gary Freeman’s resignation, cle, prompting him to search it. 11011 Hall Road, will hold its annual Stew- feels a strong police presence in the area will A K-9 unit from the Precinct 8 Constable’s ardship Fair Celebration Saturday, April 20, deter criminal activity in the community. office was called to the scene for assistance. and Sunday, April 21, after each Mass. Learn The first confiscation took place during a traf- According to Kritzler, the dog repeatedly hit on about the many service and programs to get in- fic stop in the 11300 block of Beamer Sunday, the vehicle’s gas tank. volved in the parish and community. Mass cel- Feb. 24. A deputy initially stopped a driver A tow truck was then called to the scene to ebrations are Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sun- around 11 p.m. for making an illegal right turn. jack the vehicle up so the deputy could see day at 7:30, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., and 1 p.m. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy underneath it. Once lifted off the ground, the (Spanish). For information, call 281-481-6816 noticed a strong marijuana odor. deputy found a metal box attached with magnets or email [email protected]. A subsequent search of the vehicle confirmed to the inside wall of the car. his suspicions, as 1.4 pounds of marijuana along The box reportedly contained 15 grams of Dobie Band hosts car show with a scale were found in the car. The driver, Continued on Page 3A who is reportedly unemployed, also had $1,209 The Dobie Longhorn Band will hold its Local homebuilder Bob Perry (right) died Saturday, April 13, at 80 years old. He is shown in cash in his possession. third annual car show on Saturday, April 20, Kenneth Wysinger, 23, was arrested for pos- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beverly Hills Inter- above with Billy Burge II of Ayshire Corporation. The pair are responsible for developing much of the South Belt community. See related photo on Page 2A. Photo submitted session of marijuana, and the money was seized. mediate, 11111 Beamer. Registration to enter On Saturday, March 16, a deputy stopped a the car show is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. vehicle in the 13100 block of Scarsdale for a Cars/motorcycles entry fee is $25. The first traffic violation at roughly 4:15 a.m. Again, a 50 entrants will receive a goodie bag and strong marijuana odor was detected as the depu- T-shirt. Vendor slots are also available for $25. Inyangumia murder remembered ty approached the vehicle. Visit [email protected] for informa- Publisher’s note: daughters, Uduak and Nnete, and son Edward, While a search of the car did not produce any tion. Register and pay online at dobielong This story con- 12, but neighbors hadn’t seen them in weeks. drugs, the deputy discovered a hidden compart- hornband.com. The community is asked to tinues the series in When no one answered the door, offi cer Alan ment in the vehicle’s center console that was attend and support the Dobie band. which the Leader Brown forced entry into the single-story, ranch- controlled by an electronic piston. will re-examine un- style home and was immediately overpowered When unable to open the compartment elec- Cokesbury women hold sale solved area crimes, by the stench of death. Within minutes, Brown tronically, the deputy was forced to pry it open, The women at Cokesbury United Method- particularly homi- discovered a severely decomposed body lying revealing nearly $2,500 in cash. ist Church will hold their Junk in their Trunks cides. It is hoped facedown on a bed in the master bedroom cov- According to Precinct 2 Sgt. Mike Kritzler, sale Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to noon by bringing light to ered by a sheet with fruit and vegetables placed such hidden nonfactory compartments are pro- at10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Proceeds will benefit these incidents, new around it. He called for homicide detectives. hibited by state law, allowing the department to Cokesbury’s outreach to women and children information may be Homicide Sgt. J.R. Swaim initially believed seize the vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Charger, along survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. gained to help solve the body belonged to the mother, Comfort In- with the money. them. Uduak “Judy” Inyangumia yangumia, then 43, but after locating the Inyang- The driver, Allen Lancelin, 31, was addition- Drugs and cash confi scated by Precinct 2 CCFA support group meets By Barbara Gibson umia family 1,400 miles away in a hotel room The Crohn & Colitis Foundation of America One of the most disturbing unsolved murders in Arlington, Va., Swaim learned the victim was Bay Area Support Group will meet April 23 to occur in the South Belt area came to light on actually their 18-year-old daughter, Uduak. The from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the State Farm Insurance July 9, 1998, when the Houston Police Depart- case took a peculiar turn when the father, Eke- PISD honors athletes office, 12941 Gulf Freeway, Suite 101. Meet- ment received a call about a foul odor originating rete Inyangumia, then 44, admitted to detectives ings are free. Patients and caregivers are invited. from a home located in the 10,000 block of Kirk- in a tape-recorded interview that he was present glen. Ekerete and Comfort Inyangumia (pro- when she died, and in fact, the entire family was nounced ENYA-num-ee-a) had owned the prop- there. Lariaette spring show set erty since 1994 and lived there with two teenage Continued on Page 5A The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual spring show April 25, 26 and 27 in the school auditorium. The show begins at Residents collect for Meador playground 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 and can be South Belt residents Ray and Nicky Coronado The Coronados, who manage the Fuqua Sabo purchased from any Lariaette or at the door. are trying to raise funds to build a playground at Self Storage across the street from the school, Meador Elementary School. have found an ally in Keith Davis, area manager Knights hold fi sh fry While the couple don’t even have a child who of EZPAWN. The three have already come up attends the school, they find it unfair that chil- The Knights of Columbus will serve fish with a third of the roughly $60,000 needed. The dren attending other schools in the area have dinners Friday, April 26, at St. Luke the Evan- school has also already come up with a third, access to such equipment, while Meador stu- gelist Catholic Church. The dinner will consist leaving approximately $20,000 left that is need- dents don’t. of a breaded catfish fillet, french fries, hush ed. According to Ray Coronado, whose niece puppies, cole slaw, corn-on-the-cob and iced Volunteers are also needed to help construct formerly attended the school, Meador has been tea. Soft drinks and desserts will also be avail- the playground. For more information, contact without a playground for the past eight years. able for sale. Baked fish will also be available the school at 713-740-0648. in limited quantities. One-piece dinners will be $9 and two-piece dinners are $12, dine in or take out. Dinners will be served from 5 to 7 Local schools placed on lockdown p.m. at 11011 Hall Road. Two area schools were placed on lockdown District spokeswoman Renea Ivy-Sims, the man All money raised will be used for scholar- Friday, April 12, after an unidentifi ed man un- was spotted shortly before dismissal by a teacher ships and other local community charitable lawfully entered the campus of Stuchbery El- who was outside with her class. projects. All are invited and all are welcome. ementary. The man was reportedly acting strangely and For more information, call 832-444-4958. According to Pasadena Independent School attempting to open a locked entry to the school, prompting the teacher to gather her students and The Pasadena Independent School District held a banquet Saturday, April 13, to honor its Cokesbury seeks vendors bring them inside. Upon doing so, the man fol- second class of inductees to its Athletics Hall of Fame. Shown above at the event are, left lowed them into the school. to right, former Dobie track members Greg Ehrlich and Sammy Shimfessel, Hall of Fame Cokesbury United Methodist Church is 12-year-old girl inductees Gawain Guy and John Bryan and Guy’s brother and former track member seeking crafters and vendors to participate in When confronted by Stuchbery staff, the man said he just wanted a drink of water. He was sub- Halstead Guy. See related story on Page 2A and photo on Page 3B. its upcoming Spring Fling Craft Fair May 3 Photo by Marie Flickinger and 4. This event will feature vendors, free cited for assault sequently escorted off campus and began to walk classes in art and craft media. Vendors inter- toward Frazier Elementary, as administrators ested in booth or teaching should email events A dispute between two juvenile girls Monday, called the police. @cumchouston.org for more details. A nomi- April 15, ended with them getting sprayed by a As a precautionary measure, both Stuchbery nal booth fee of $25 per vendor will apply. water hose and one getting cited for assault. and Frazier were placed under what PISD refers Annual South Belt cookoff heats up According to deputies from the Harris County to as a Level 2 perimeter lockdown. Precinct 2 offi ce, a 14-year-old female was leav- Shortly after leaving the campus, the man was Activities are starting to shape up for the 17th petting zoo and pony rides. With the exception of Kindergarten Roundup set ing a convenience store at the corner of Hall taken into custody by the Houston Police De- annual South Belt Spectacular Cookoff, set to the face painting, all activities are free with a $5 Frazier Elementary will hold its 2013-2014 Road and Beamer around 3:30 p.m. when a partment. take place Thursday, May 2, to Saturday, May 4, admission fee. Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, May 1, 12-year-old who was at the car wash next door Ivy-Sims said the man currently resides at a at El Franco Lee Park, 9400 Hall Road. Country radio station 93Q FM will be on site from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those entering kin- confronted her asking for money. local rehabilitation center but is allowed to regu- A rock climb, obstacle course and moonwalks Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a dergarten in the fall. Parents will have the The conversation escalated into an altercation, larly take walks. will be provided by Awesome Events; Gabby the musical performance by Kenny James from noon opportunity to meet the kindergarten teachers prompting the 12-year-old’s uncle to spray the No charges were fi led on the man, and he was Clown will make balloon animals; cosmetology to 2 p.m. and learn about the school and the kindergarten two with a high-pressure water hose from the car returned to the center by police. students from San Jacinto College South will be No outside food or alcohol will be allowed but program. Children can visit the kindergarten wash in an effort to break up the fi ght. PISD offi cials sent automated phone calls to face painting and doing hair coloring/braiding; will be available for purchase. classrooms for story time and an activity. For The 12-year-old was subsequently given a ci- parents from both schools notifying them of the dance performances will be done by the Kenne- There are still a few cooking spots left. For information, call the school at 713-740-0560. tation for a Class C assault. incident. dy Dance Theatre; and EJC Farms will provide a information, call Linda Arnone at 281-484-4325. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 18, 2013 Readers’ Opinions Perry with Clements, Burge Deaths enough people speak up. We’re talking rial gifts to the First Presbyte- velopment and expansion of Muecke: What about about your tax dollars and your safety. Mary Alma rian Church Memorial Fund the manned space program. James E. Muecke for Children’s Ministry or the As a child, he was an avid Frey Road? Gray Swan Annual Recreation Workshop fi sherman and hunter around At the District E CIP meeting held on (ARW), 1192 Out of Bounds Georgetown; as a father, he Wednesday March 27,2007 I asked why Notice to all Kirkwood Drive, Summerville, S.C. was an avid quail, dove and the streets in Gulfway Terrace were again 29485. deer hunter in South Texas. being overlaid since they had an overlay South homeowners Last year, Engvall cel- done just 6 years ago, January 2007. At Crest Management, the managing agent John Logan ebrated his 50th anniversary previous CIP meetings we were told to get for The Kirkwood South Committee, has with his wife, Marty. The a city street rebuilt, it would be 18 years. sent final notices to residents for the 2013 Engvall Sr. couple had lived in the same The response to my question was that Assessment Fees. 2013 Assessment Fees house in the South Belt area the streets needed the rework. We were were due and payable in January and since 1964. For the last 15 then told that only the side streets would be became delinquent on February 1st. Past years of his life, he and his rebuilt but the main thoroughfare, Frey due resident accounts are now considered wife led classes at Sagemont road, would not be rebuilt. This just does seriously delinquent and will be released to Church that prepared en- not make any sense. The side streets legal counsel for collection measures this gaged couples for marriage. could use the removal of the old asphalt month. Once the account is in the office of He was also an active mem- and then the re topping, but the streets legal counsel, all communication with the were not really that bad. Just ask the peo- directors or agent with Crest Management ber of the church in other ca- ple that live there. Frey road, especially ceases, and owners must communicate pacities, including the youth from Hinds to Hartsook, is the worst and with the attorney in order to resolve their group for nearly 30 years. will NOT be reworked. That is a busy account. Any and all applicable legal fees Mary Alma Gray Swan, He coached Little League street, much traffic including school buses, and expenses associated with the delin- 64, died Thursday, April 11, for several years and enjoyed no side walks, just a marked pedestrian quent account must be paid by the respec- 2013. She was born on Oct. photography, reading, com- lane. This street has many pot holes that tive owners; no fees will be considered for 21, 1948. petitive dancing with his wife, have been patched repeatedly and is still in write-off. A Lien Claim Affidavit will be Swan had dedicated her and making jewelry with rare poor condition. A side note, an extension immediately recorded and placed on the life to the church and was the gems. that was added East of Hartsook by Gil residential property and will not be released director of Christian Educa- John Logan Engvall Sr., He was known for and will Ramirez Home builders, which I under- until all fees are paid in full. tion for children and their 74, died Saturday morning, be missed for, among other stand is not a city street, is receiving new Estella Davis, President families at the First Presbyte- April 13, 2013. He was born qualities, his quick wit and asphalt. Why? The Kirkwood South Committee rian Church of Pasadena. Oct. 9, 1938. ability to speak openly and I went by to visit a friend that lives on the Survivors include her hus- In 1957, Engvall gradu- directly about topics, serious corner of Frey road and told him this. He CBC manager on tax band, Thomas, a longtime ated from Georgetown High and humorous alike. spends a lot of time sitting in the front car- PISD employee; sons David School where he played quar- Engvall is survived by his port area. He could not believe I was telling and Charles; daughter-in-law terback on the football team wife, Marty; daughter Ginny him this, he thought I was joking. He rate for local MUDs and also played baseball and Brown and husband Jeff; son pointed to his intersection and pointed out On the front page of the April 11, 2013 Local homebuilder Bob Perry (center) is shown above with former Texas Cortney; and new grandson John Jr. and wife Christy; and a pot hole which has been patched. He issue, the South Belt-Ellington Leader com- Gov. Bill Clements (left) and Billy Burge II of Ayrshire Corporation. Perry Caden. ran track. He graduated from his four grandsons, Logan said you can tell the people who live out pared the three local MUD’s tax rates. The and Burge were responsible for developing much of the South Belt commu- A memorial service for the University of Texas with a here slow down, those that don’t live here article is correct in identifying Sagemeadow’s Mary Swan will be held on B.S. degree in mathmatics in and Barrett Brown and John nity. Perry served as Clements’ campaign treasurer in 1986. It was his intro- Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 1962, and later obtained his III “Trey” and Seth Engvall. hit it hard. net tax rate at 49 cents per $100 valuation duction into the world of politics, as he went on to become a major Republican I have asked many people to call our and Kirkmont’s net tax rate of 54 cents per 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Master of Science and Ph.D. Services were held Tues- councilman, and they have done so. With $100 valuation. donor. See related story and photo on Page 1A. Church, 4647 Preston in Pas- from the University of Hous- day, April 16, 2013, at Sage- this letter, I ask that everyone that travels This is their net rate since they do not Photo submitted adena (corner of Preston and ton in 1968 and 1972, respec- mont Church. A family visi- this road or lives in the area to please con- offer a Homestead Exemption. Clear Brook Crenshaw). tively. tation preceded the service. tact District E Council member David City offers a 20% Homestead Exemption In lieu of fl owers, the fam- Engvall worked at NASA In lieu of fl owers, the fam- Martin’s office @ Districte@Houstontx. which results in a 53 cents per $100 valua- ily requests children’s books and later for aerospace con- ily requests contributions to gov or 832-393-3008 and urge him to ask tion. Clear Brook City averages between for the First Presbyterian tractor companies from 1963 the Living Proof Project at Public Works to include this roadway for 85% to 90% home ownership. Chris Clark Guest Editorial Church Library, and memo- through 2001, during the de- Sagemont Church. rework. Remember politicians do listen if Manager, Clear Brook City M.U.D. Council District D update Leader Obituary policy Shakespeare festival at SJC By Councilmember Wanda Adams Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free of charge. They are edited to conform to San Jacinto College in- slime and dry ice. The San Jacinto College Happy spring! I hope that everyone backs, prevent subdivision of lots, and vites members of the com- Free food will also be Central campus is located at enjoyed the holiday weekend and is include minimum lot size. the Leader style. munity to dust off their available. 8060 Spencer Highway. cloaks and partake in activi- looking forward to this spring season! If your neighborhood’s deed restric- ties from the era of William A hot topic that has come up in the tions do not address those require- Shakespeare during the Get Housing and Sustainable Growth ments or if your neighborhood doesn’t Lit with Shakespeare festival HFD, State Farm Committee meeting is the amendment have deed restrictions, then the prop- Pastorini appearance, Guy’s on Wednesday, April 24. to Chapter 42 of the Code of erty owners can apply for Special This event, scheduled from Ordinances. Chapter 42 is a technical Minimum Lot Size and Building Line 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the join forces for safety ordinance that regulates how property protections. tribute highlight Hall of Fame Central campus, will feature In an effort to encourage Every year, the Houston is subdivided within Houston and its If you need more information on Pasadena Independent former Houston Oilers Speaking on behalf of displays of Shakespeare’s citizens to stay focused on Fire Department responds to extraterritorial jurisdiction. how you can protect the character of School District athletes quarterback Dan Pastorini, the inductees, Guy paid Globe Theatre, his infl uence, the road, the Houston Fire more than 30,000 vehicle This proposed amendment will not your neighborhood, contact the City of and live interactive experi- Department and State Farm related accidents, transport- from the past, present – who served as master of tribute to the honorees affect neighborhoods that have deed Houston’s planning department by and perhaps future – con- ceremonies. and gave special praise to ences of the plays Hamlet, A Insurance have joined forces ing more than 5,000 individ- restrictions that restrict land use to email at [email protected] verged on Memorial High Inducted were Pasadena Bryan, his coach while at Midsummer Night’s Dream, again in a joint safety cam- uals to the hospital and single-family residential, establish set- or by phone 713-837-7701. Macbeth, Othello, and Mer- paign about the dangers of reporting more than 20 indi- last Saturday night for the High’s Mickey Spencer Dobie. chant of Venice. distracted driving. viduals dead on arrival. opportunity to share their (Class of 1947), Randall In keeping with one of Activities and entertain- To help promote the safety According to State Farm, Support group at Cokesbury dreams and relive tales of Kerbow (1959), Fritz Con- its original goals, the Hall ment will include games like message Texting Distracts – drivers who text and drive are Those who are the husband, wife or partner of a chronically ill/disabled person dreams come true. nally (1976) and Amanda of Fame presented $1,500 jousting and barley break, Watch the Road!, on April 15, six times more likely to get may join a new support group, Sickness and Health, the last Thursday of each month Seven former district Buffalo (1985); South scholarships to two district dancing, readings, face paint- kiosks started going up in into an accident than drivers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. ing, a castle slide, and theat- several area malls in three who refrain from texting athletes, along with a state Houston High’s Bob Al- seniors: Sam Rayburn’s rical technique demonstra- different languages: Plaza while driving. Free child care will be provided. championship coach, were len (1965); Sam Rayburn Samantha Lang and Do- tions. Americas (English, Spanish The State Farm Insurance For more information, contact Jennifer Miller at sicknesshealthhouston@gmail. inducted into the Pasa- High’s Jimmy Johnson bie’s Tyler Wolfe. Participants will also have and Vietnamese), Almeda 2013 Good Neighbor Citi- com or 713-724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Association at http://www.well- dena ISD’s Athletics Hall (1976); and Dobie’s Ga- Pastorini joined the in- the chance to compete in a Mall (English, Spanish and zen Grant Award for $30,000 spouse.org.le. of Fame, raising to 20 the wain Guy (1981). ductees after the banquet Renaissance costume contest Vietnamese), and La Marque is funding the public service number of former district Former Dobie track and for an autograph session. and make witches’ brew with (English and Spanish). announcements. Care Partners Ministry meets sports standouts to enter cross country coach John Last year’s inaugural Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the hall during its fi rst two Bryan was also inducted. Hall of Fame banquet at- 10727 Hartsook, a gathering for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, years. Bryan coached the Long- tracted a sellout of 360. Holy Ghosts spring theater strokes and similar disabilities and their caretakers, is provided on the third Friday About 450 guests were horns to state titles in cross The banquet was moved of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. joined by nearly 200 cur- country and track during to Memorial High this Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertain- rent athletes, cheerleaders the 1980-81 school year. year to allow for construc- production opens at San Jac ment, a singalong, a devotional break, lunch, and ends with a bingo game. and dance team members Spencer was represent- tion of the permanent Hall Those who have a family member or know of someone with these challenges, are from all fi ve Pasadena ISD ed by his widow, Milly of Fame facility on the The San Jacinto College the feel of Southern rural life, congregation, and be right in high schools. Spencer, also a member of north end of Phillips Field South Campus Theatre Holy Ghosts blends humor and the midst of all of the action welcome to attend. Department will present its poignancy as it probes into the of the show.” The next gathering will be held in the Mother Cabrini Center at the church on Sharing the spotlight the Pasadena High Class House. That facility is Spring production, Holy circumstances and stories of Holy Ghosts opens on Friday, April 19. with the inductees was of 1947. scheduled to open in 2014. Ghosts, by Romulus Linney, the various cult members – Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m., For more information, call the church at 713-946-5768, Interfaith Care Partners at opening April 18. culminating in a gripping in the Black Box Theatre 713-682-5995, or visit the Interfaith Care Partners website at interfaithcarepartners. Seeking to retrieve his run- snake-handling scene. inside the Marie Spence org. away wife (and the posses- Note to audience: No real Flickinger Fine Arts Center, John Bryan honored sions she has taken with her), snakes (or fake snakes) will be located on the San Jacinto Coleman Shedman arrives at used in this production. College South campus at PW Library events set the rural meetinghouse of a “We strive to create a form 13735 Beamer Road. The following events are set for the Parker Williams Library, April 18 through Southern Pentecostal sect of theater that allows the Additional showings are April 24. A book discussion will be held on Thursday, April 18, at 2 p.m. Adults who with a lawyer in tow. But his audience to be in the world of April 19, 20, and 25-27 at 8 wife, Nancy, is unwilling to the play, as opposed to pro- p.m. All performances will love to read and enjoy talking about what they have read will gather for informal forsake the love and protec- ducing shows that the audi- be held in the Black Box conversation. tion of her new “husband,” the ence observes passively,” Theatre. Admission is $10 or Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 Rev. Obediah Buckhorn, and said Kevin Holden, San free for students with a San a.m. Thursday. On Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m., the library will present Reducing return to the brutal, hard- Jacinto College theater pro- Jacinto College student ID. Stress Through Meditation. Join retired Army Lt. Col. William Smith as he dis- drinking Coleman. When the fessor and show direc- This show is R-rated for lan- cusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, strapping Buckhorn arrives, it tor. “The standard rules of guage and content. improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will is quickly evident that audience etiquette are For more information also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life Coleman will not be able to void. When they come to about the San Jacinto College personally, professionally and spiritually. take her back by force. Holy Ghosts, they can expect theater and film program, Rich with atmosphere and to be a part of the church’s visit www.arts.sanjac.edu. Perfect attendees sought Seniors at Dobie High who have not missed any days of school since starting first Gulf Meadows sets festival grade should contact Nancy Carlton at 713-740-0370. The attendance must be Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, will hold its spring festival on Saturday, May documented. 18, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun for the entire family will include live music, children’s activities, moonwalks, games, food, fun, and a white elephant sale. The public is invited to this free event. For information, call 713-991-5683 or visit South Belt-Ellington Leader Facebook.com/gulfmeadows. The Voice of Community-Minded People 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 E-mail: [email protected] Park Manor of South Belt Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Park Manor celebrates its residents! South Belt Clinical Services Covering: Graphics & Printing ◆ Skilled Nursing ◆ Long Term Care One stop for all your wedding needs: ◆ Rehabilitation & much more Invitations • Reception Cards • Response Cards 11902 Resource Pkwy. • Thank You Notes (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) Former Dobie track coach John Bryan was honored Saturday, April 13, by Matchbooks • Scrolls • Napkins the Pasadena Independent School District as one of eight inductees to the 281-922-6802 district’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Bryan led the area high school to multiple state championships during the 1980s. The former coach was presented a We love our residents at Park Manor! Fax: 281-922-6804 11555 Beamer framed photo of himself during his tenure at Dobie and a plaque. Bryan is Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, shown above with his wife, Sandra. Also honored at the banquet was track C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon 281-484-4337 standout Gawain Guy. See related photos Page 1A and 3B. Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. Photo by Marie Flickinger Thursday, April 18, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 CCISD addresses misinformation on bond As a school district that evening home games, defer at Clear Creek Intermediate, fi nancing program. Regard- dent School District believes Dobie JROTC - Air Force beats Marines encompasses over 100 square the $15.7 million in updates Clear Brook High School less of whether or not tech- education is a joint partner- miles, serves 13 municipali- to Veterans Memorial Sta- and the Clear Lake 9th Grade nology is included, the dis- ship with parents and the ties, two counties, 40,000 dium and reduce the number Center. These locations have trict would still have bonds community. children and 5,000 employ- of events occurring around been standard CCISD early maturing over the fi rst fi ve In September 2012, the ees, the Clear Creek Indepen- the “Five Corners” of League voting locations for the past years at a rate of about $50 board of trustees called for a dent School District makes City. Under Option 2, both decade. Registered voters can million. Additionally, the dis- special purpose committee of every effort to earn the pub- the proposed stadium and vote at any one of these stan- trict would fi nance buildings educators, parents, and com- lic’s trust through transpar- Veterans Memorial Stadium dard voting locations from with a 40- to 50-year life span munity members to prioritize ency, timely communication would be used for student April 29 thru May 7 from 7 with 25-year bonds, which the district’s capital needs for and accurate information. events. a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be will lead to savings in interest the next three to fi ve years. The Offi ce of Communi- The committee of taxpay- no voting on Sunday, May 5, costs. The committee started with a cations has been notifi ed of ers decided to include Option 2013. The tablet is not an iPad, list of $600 million worth of misinformation on an unaf- 2 in the 2013 bond proposal. The district is also con- but is rather the Dell Latitude needs assessments. The citi- fi liated website regarding The proposed second athletic ducting what is commonly 10 tablet computer which zens committee utilized com- the 2013 CCISD bond elec- facility would be used for known as “branch voting,” operates on a Microsoft sys- munity input, facility assess- tion. To that end, the Offi ce other programs. The $2 mil- where a set number of voting tem. The Microsoft system ment documents, tours and of Communications offers lion proposed on the 2013 machines are brought into a is the standard software cur- questionnaires to develop the the following facts to clarify bond for Veterans Memorial neighborhood for voter con- rently in use by teachers. The fi nal list of priority projects. any public misunderstanding Stadium is to repair bleach- venience. Due to the limita- district received proposals The committee’s recom- that may have been caused ers, add guardrails and re- tion of available voting ma- from seven vendors through mendation is to rebuild/im- by erroneous information place turf and lighting that chines, the district has estab- a Request for Proposal. Af- prove school facilities that published online recently by are at the end of their life lished set times and dates for ter a transparent process, the are 40 years or older, address third parties. cycle. each neighborhood. CCISD district selected the Dell Lati- student safety and enrollment Proposed second stadium CCISD has been falsely has held branch voting in tude 10. growth, increase technology The Citizens Facility Ad- accused of withholding Op- the past. This information is If approved by voters, the for 21st century learning and visory Committee, a group of tion 1 from the public. This on the website, available in Dell Latitude 10 would re- construct or expand facilities CCISD taxpayers, reviewed is not true. The documents handouts, and will be includ- place the six-to-10-year-old to support growth in extra- two options relating to stadi- outlining Option 1 and Op- ed in a mailed pamphlet to all laptop computers that are curricular and co-curricular ums on Nov. 10, 2012. tion 2 were discussed on Nov. CCISD residents. currently in schools. programs. Option 1 involved bring- 10, 2012, with the commit- Truth about tablets If approved by voters, the The committee brought its ing Veterans Memorial Sta- tee. The information from If approved by voters, tablets would also increase preliminary recommendation dium up to current building this meeting and all meet- the $17.5 million for tablet the availability of comput- to the public for a series of codes, which would require ings of the Citizens Facility computers would be paid in ers from one device for more public meetings in January. Dobie High’s Air Force JROTC marksmanship (back row) Juan Chavez (PHS), Lesly Banuelas additional parking, restrooms Advisory Committee were fi ve years, not 20 to 25 years than three students to one The district also conducted team recently hosted a meet against Pasadena (PHS), Emily Rivera (PHS), Luis Castillo (PHS), and other upgrades. The cost publicized on the district’s as alleged on an unaffi liated device per student in grades a phone survey on the com- would be $15.7 million. Op- website. The stadium op- website. The district made four through 12. mittee’s preliminary recom- High’s Marine JROTC team. Both teams shot for James Quijas (DHS), Luis Coreas (DHS) and Mark tion 1 does not address fi ve tions the committee reviewed this statement in a press re- The CCISD board action mendations. Based on public more than 75 minutes in 10 meter, 3 position cat- Gonzalez (DHS). Both teams prepared well for the comprehensive high schools have been publicly accessible lease and during all commu- to award the tablet vendor input and feedback from the egory using pellet air rifles. The Air Force cadets match that would result in bragging rights for the sharing one stadium, Thurs- since Nov. 10, 2012, and nity presentations. contract to Dell Computers administration, the commit- won the match against the tough Marines. Pictured year. Marksmanship is a fairly new sport at Dobie, day evening home games, discussed openly during the The district spoke with its was not on the consent agen- tee reduced its preliminary are, left to right, (front row) cadets Daisy Martinez and the majority of the equipment used has been Clear Creek High School committee review process. fi nancial advisors to follow da. The discussion and vote recommendation by $20 mil- or Clear Creek Intermedi- The information was also up on the claims of higher was the sixth action item of lion. (PHS), Laura Galar (PHS), Mohamad Mohamad obtained through a grant provided by the National ate events, or the growth and part of the public presenta- interest costs as a result of fi - the March 25, 2013, school The board of trustees (DHS), George Molina (DHS), Jorge Gomez (DHS), Rifle Association (NRA). Photo submitted congestion around the “Five tion the citizen chairman of nancing the tablet portion of board agenda. The board ap- unanimously approved the Corners” in League City. the Citizens Facility Advi- the technology recommenda- proved the vendor contract committee’s recommenda- Option 2 involved building sory Committee gave to the tion over fi ve years. but did not spend any public tion for a $367 million bond a second stadium on property CCISD Board of Trustees in The fi nancial advisors funds for tablets. The pur- to be considered by regis- behind Burlington Coat Fac- open session Jan. 14. The in- explained that the district chase of Dell Latitude 10 tab- tered voters on May 11, 2013. Donkeys found tory on West NASA Parkway. formation has been part of the would not see an increase in lets is contingent on voter au- Citizens are encouraged to Constables . . . The district sought and re- district’s bond website under interest costs by fi nancing the thorization of the 2013 bond visit the district’s bond website ceived voter authorization in Stadium Facts since Feb. 27, tablet portion of the technol- on May 11, 2013, and was so at www.ccisd.net/2013bond, Continued from Page 1A ment helps with the bust, 2004 to purchase the land for 2013. ogy proposal with short term stated on all subsequent an- call 281-284-0020, or email cocaine, 3.8 grams of mar- such as in the McCall a future stadium. Option 2, CCISD voting locations bonds. If approved by voters, nouncements. [email protected] with ijuana and .01 grams of case, it would receive 14 which would be $39 million, The standard early voting the district will sell bonds Bond background any questions or to receive ad- Ecstasy. percent of Precinct 2’s 70 would eliminate Thursday locations remain the same that mature each year of the The Clear Creek Indepen- ditional information. The driver, Jeffery percent. McCall, 31, was also Kritzler said in order to in possession of nearly confiscate cash and vehi- $1,300 in cash that was cles from suspects, sev- seized. eral criteria must be met McCall, who also and approved by a county has multiple prior drug asset forfeiture district arrests, was charged with attorney. PPresentsresents manufacturing/delivering For instance, a vehicle a controlled substance. must be worth more than In addition to deterring what is owed on it. The other would-be crimi- sergeant said Wysinger’s nals, the seizures help the and Lancelin’s cars could department financially, as have also been legally it gets to keep 70 percent seized, but it wouldn’t 117th7th AAnnualnnual of the cash if the defen- have been financially fea- dants are found guilty. sible to do so. The remaining 30 percent If the suspects are con- of the revenue goes into victed, the constable’s the Harris County general office has the choice of fund. selling the vehicles at auc- If another police depart- tion or keeping them. On Thursday, April 11, South Belt resident Laura Yandell found these donkeys at the retention pond SSouthouth BeltBelt CCookoffookoff behind the Yandells’ barn. The donkeys spent the night at her barn, but now they are with animal Advertise in the Leader! control which is trying to find the owners. 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Students Angel Rodriguez, Maximo derful day are sent to Sandra from her co- The day for a party for Thom Sewell is LeCompte, Tre McCrummen, Marisa earning status are: Tapia, Zuzet Tovar, Jaclyn workers at Central Ace Hardware, family, April 21. Ramirez and Kristen Brockman; Saturday, Honor roll Vandiver, Michael Waters and friends and the Leader staff. South Belt Elementary April 20: Ann Brannen, Sandra Teng, Andy First grade Karis Williams. 27 YEARS FOR ANGELA & DAVID A birthday greeting is sent to Grace Crawford and Shelly Nalls; Sunday, April Sebastian Aguilar, Jazmine Second grade Congratulations are sent from Houston Garcia April 21. The day for a cake for 21: Michael Barlow and Carol Talbot; Arriaga, Anya Botello, Karissa Olivia Batres, Anastasia area friends and family to Angela and David Robin Sanders is April 22. On April 24, a Monday, April 22: Barbara Eikenburg, Campos, Christian Covarrubias, Dominguez, Alfred Estrada, Griffin who celebrate their 27th wedding birthday wish is sent to Audrey Early. Sandy Young, Jhanet Wood, Jenny Dylan Dao, Betsaida DeArcos, Kevin Garcia, Isabella Lara, anniversary on April 19. Both are Dobie Stuchbery Elementary Nguyen and Dawne Goforth; Tuesday, Maximiliano Delgado, Jose Nathaniel Montemayor, Josh- graduates currently living in Plain City, Utah, Graciela Aguirre enjoys a birthday April April 23: Lewis Reyna, Mandy Lewis and Flores, Marco Garcia, Victor ua Perez, Marisa Perla, Leyla with their sons, Robert and Kenneth. 19. Charyl Lyons is wished a happy birth- Ashley Coppens; and Wednesday, April Garcia, Stephanie Gonzalez, Salazar and Yarah Tovar. HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY, AARON! day April 23. 24: Dakota Golightly, Charles Chassay, James Gordon, Emily Ham- Third grade Happy birthday greetings are sent to Melillo Middle School Theresa Flower, Jessica Poltorak, Lisa lett, Vincent Holcomb, Cianna Angelica Acac, Dylan Aaron Giles who turns 19 Saturday, April On April 19, Patty Gordon is sent a Castellano, April Broussard-Hobartsch Huerta and Thanh Lam Le. Harris, Marcus Lind, Xavier 20, from grandparents Ken and Bobby birthday greeting. The day for a party for and Claudia Espinoza. Ryan Le, Ashley Lovejoy, Martinez, Jonathan Penate, Griffin, parents Jim and Tracy Giles, sister Courtney Tekell is April 23. HOME RUN CORNER Jovan Lozano, Nhut Ly, Victoria Ramirez and Oziel Kristen and brother Cody. Aaron is a 2012 Beverly Hills Intermediate On Saturday, April 13, Alex Hernandez Matison Mitchell, Carlos Reyes. Dobie graduate and a freshman at Grand Marking a birthday April 21 is Bill Anders. of the SBHLL Major Dodgers bombed a two- Morales, Eliud Moreno, Duyen Fourth grade View University in Iowa. Blow out the birthday candles for Cecilia run home run to straight away left field. After Nguyen, Henry Nguyen, Man Alberto Campa, Nicholas ANN CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Diaz April 23. The day for a double party for Aaron Nguyen got on base with a single Nguyen, Rene Nunez, Joseph Covarrubias, Matthew Domin- Sageglen resident Ann Brannen cel- Criselda Bocanegra and Maria Gomez is and stole second base, Hernandez came up Ontiveros, Alexander Ordo- guez, Anthony Ho, Faaizah nez, Hailey Orozco, Diego Maleehah, Huy Nguyen and ebrates her birthday Saturday, April 20. Best April 24. and smoked the one ball, two strike count Orta, Angel Osaghae, Eddie Abdiel Sanchez. wishes are sent from the staff at the Leader. Thompson Intermediate all the way to the parking lot. The Dodgers Perez and Joseph Perez. Principal's Roll RELAX & ENJOY, KENNETH On April 23, Bianca Hunter is wished a would go on to win 13-5 and continue their Linda Pham, Kim Pham, Kindergarten Happy birthday wishes are extended happy birthday. undefeated season. Christina Prouse, Chyanne Tanya Arredondo, Kaily to Kenneth Griffin on his special day Dobie High Matthew Benitez of the SBHLL Major Reed, Aylin Reyes, Emily Chavira, Ethan Dang, Julio Wednesday, April 24. His wife, Bobby, fam- Christine Kerr is sent a birthday greet- Dodgers, ripped a two-run home run over Reyes, Hector Rios, Jaretsy Guerrero, Flor Magallon, ily and friends wish him a very relaxing and ing on April 18. Carey Sink celebrates a the right center field fence against the Rodriguez, Geovanny Rodri- Diego Montelongo, Isaac wonderful birthday. birthday April 19. April 21 is the day for a Braves on Saturday, April 13. With Nick guez, Luis Saucedo, Edwin Munoz, Shazia Mustapha, SCHOOL DAZE double party for Sam Flippin and Lorena Rincon on second base and a one-and-one Tercero, Michael Tran, Lilly Diego Nunez, Samuel Tom- The following personnel and staff mem- Villalobos. Blow out the birthday candles count, Benitez knocked a fast ball out of the Tran, Andrew Velasquez, linson, Macie Valentine and bers of the Pasadena Independent School for Kieu-Loan Nguyen April 23. Double park and made the score 5-2. The Dodgers Thomas Vu, Daysha Ward and Lilliana Vega. District celebrate birthdays April 18 through birthday wishes are sent to Lynn Capell and would go on to win 13-5. Zoey Zaragoza. First grade April 24. Anita Lopez on April 24. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Second grade Jose Flores, Jessica Garza, Burnett Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS’ BIRTHDAYS E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, Elih Acevedo, Janet Ar- Viridiana Guzman, Jovan Blow out the birthday candles for Imelda The Leader sends happy birthday wishes congratulations, etc., to mynews@south menta, Alexis Cline, Evan Lozano, Isaac Martinez, Anh Martinez on April 19. Enjoying a birthday to its Facebook friends who celebrate a beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Fraustro, Trisha Hoang, Chris- Nguyen, Emily Parrish, Angel April 22 is Jhanet Diehl. birthday this week: Items must be submitted by Friday noon for topher Johnson, Brandon Le, Rodriguez, Edwin Tercero, Frazier Elementary Thursday, April 18: Deadra Lozano, Carla the next week’s publication. Hayden Marshall, Iliana Mea- Zuzet Tovar, Lilly Tran and Petty Officer 3rd Class Emerson Bradley, ley, Jesse Nguyen, Katelin Han Vo. Nguyen, Kelly Nguyen, Jor- Second grade currently deployed overseas at United dan Peralez, Natalie Tran, Lizeth Aguirre, Carolina States Navy Base Bahrain, celebrated his Tiffany Tran, Carol Tran, Alan Elizalde, Roberto Flores, Jade Chinese chemistry teachers visit Dobie Vargas and Samantha Wilkerson. Gallegos, Leila Henry, Erik 22nd birthday on Tuesday, April 9. Brad- Third grade Hernandez, Brandon Lewis, ley is a South Belt-Ellington native and a A delegation of Chinese The probe, in use in Lou- interpret the data being pro- tween classrooms and more After their stops in Stephanie Covarrubias, Iliana Mealey, Katelin Nguy- 2009 graduate of Dobie High School. He chemistry teachers and sci- is Parlangeli’s AP and Pre- duced. interactive, lab-based sci- Houston, the delegation Sydnye Forde-Richins, Evan en, Theorin Randle, Karina is the son of Tiana Rogers. ence industry professionals AP Chemistry classes, takes No one from the group ence courses. planned to move on to the Fuentes, Isaac Abel Gonzalez, Serrano, Allan Solache, Jorge visited Dobie High School measurements and readings had ever been to the United Before coming to Dobie, National Science Teachers Genevieve Herrera, Andrew Soria and Alan Vargas. on Tuesday, April 9. from external sources and States, and the experience the group visited several of America conference in Huynh, Tina Huynh, Thu Third grade The group, composed converts them into mallea- was certainly alien. Schools schools in the San Francis- San Antonio before return- Nguyen, Amy Pham, Kristyn Pablo Arrango, Valery mostly of science educa- ble data on the classroom’s in China have populations co area. ing to Hong Kong. Pham, Haley Salinas, Carisma Baez, Melanie Galvan, Michael Spears and Angelina Tomlinson. Garcia, Leslie Gonzalez, Tay- SJCC one-act tors and led by Yue Kwok computers. up to 7,000 with class sizes Fourth grade lor Ha, Ayana Lee, Marcus To of Vernier Laboratories Members of the delega- ranging up to 55 students Danielle Bulman, Celeste Lind, Xavier Martinez and – a scientifi c equipment tion noted that they were per class. Salazar and Sergio Valdez. Jesus Mendoza. plays April 22-23 manufacturer – came to ex- impressed not only with To noted that there are Merit roll Fourth grade perience the American edu- how adept the students were aspects of the American First grade Jacob Acevedo, Maliha San Jacinto College Cen- Cory Mundy. cation system and observe in using the machines, but education system he wished Erik Banda, Houston Banda, Ahkter, Bryan Albarran, Aija tral Department of Theatre Act Two - four short fi lms how Dobie students use the also with their ability to his country would adopt, Angel Barrera, David Castillo, Benjamin, Topanga Franks, and Film will present stu- (20 minutes total): vernier probe. manipulate, analyze and such as students moving be- Cody Cruz, Logan Davis, Patricia Medina, Eduardo dent-produced one-act plays Lightless Movie Trailer, Enai Delgado, Samantha Moreno, Neriah Nanez, Liz- and fi lms on April 22 and 23 Cydonia Syndrome, Charlie Flores, Jessica Garza, Juan beth Ojeda, Stefin Sunny, at 7:30 p.m. and Poker Face. Gutierrez, Juan Huizar, Steven Dylan Ta and Maria Zavala. Act One - three one-act Tickets are $5 each – free plays (one hour total): for SJCD employees. Rajiv Joseph’s drama, No reservations are need- Gruesome Playground In- ed. Performances are in the juries, directed by Kourtney Powell Arena Theatre located TV Problems? Pepper (Rated R for lan- at San Jacinto College Cen- guage); Snowglobe, an origi- tral, 8060 Spencer Highway 281-998-7708 nal script written and directed in Pasadena. For more infor- by Ryan Gaskin; and Sam mation, call the box offi ce at House Calls - Carry In - TV Lamps Shepard’s Action, directed by 281-542-2039.   '
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Sanchez and Scott Sexton when he lost control of his and doors, providing new 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes Family Owned & Operated Gary Freeman upset incum- were awarded scholarships vehicle while westbound on bulletin boards and refur- bent Paul McClure in the from the Atkinson Elemen- the Beltway 8 feeder road bishing the tennis courts and “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” Democratic runoff for the tary PTO. at Beamer. The man’s truck fi tness trail, which double BFBGrooming.com constable seat in Precinct 2. 10 years ago (2003) leveled a Shell gasoline price for community use. The San Jacinto College The South Belt-Elling- sign, nearly struck a gas • Treatment of South campus student center ton Chamber of Commerce pump and clipped another was to be named in honor of broke ground for the build- truck before slamming into Eye Diseases college district trustee J.D. ing which would become an unoccupied parked car. Bruce. the organization’s permanent South Belt resident Adri- 20 years ago (1993) home. enne Ingalls was awarded a Getting The Thompson Inter- Approximately 15,000 Texas Society of CPA Ac- mediate School Academic eggs were gathered in less counting Education Founda- Dr. B.J. Garner Games team won both dis- that 90 seconds at the annual tion scholarship. Ingalls was Married? Therapeutic Optometrist trict and state championships Easter egg hunt sponsored a student at the University of Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and won the right to advance by County Commissioner El Houston-Clear Lake. Let to nationals against Balti- Franco Lee, Constable Gary Melanie Calverley of • Laser Surgery more via a satellite hook- Freeman and Justice of the Riverstone Ranch competed up in May. The team was Peace Jo Ann Delgado. in the U.S. Adult National Consultations Laura Garner, coached by Carolyn Carmi- Krystal Marie McCarty, Figure Skating Champion- South Belt Registered Optician chael, Nancy Gruber, Rick 18, her brother, a juvenile, ships held in Lake Placid, Flores and Sarah Young. and Freeman Jason Taylor, N.Y. She received a silver New tenants pushed Alm- 19, had all charges dropped medal for second place in eda Mall toward 100 percent in the aggravated robbery of the fi nal round of the Silver Graphics & Printing • Contact Lenses occupancy. Po Man’s fi reworks stand. Ladies Class II level free The interim superinten- 5 years ago (2008) skate, earning her the title of help you with all your dent of Pasadena schools, An early morning shoot- the 2008 U.S. Silver Ladies • Eyewear Rick Schneider, outlined a ing in the 11900 block of II silver medalist. retirement incentive pro- Kirkway led to an Immigra- 1 year ago (2012) printing needs. Melinda McClure, gram to the board. Under the tion and Customs Enforce- Roughly 500 volunteers Optometry Tech proposal, eligible employees ment raid on a house the fol- from Sagemont Church took would need to meet qualifi - lowing evening. Numerous part in a massive renovation 11555 Beamer – Serving the South Belt Area for 34 Years – cations for the Teacher Re- residents on the street, locat- and beautifi cation project to tirement System standard ed in the Sagemont Park sub- improve Thompson and 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 benefi t. The program was division, called 911 around Beverly Hills intermediate 281-484-4337 designed to provide cost sav- 4:30 a.m. after hearing sev- schools. Titled Project Thursday, April 18, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Leader remembers 1998 Inyangumia murder Pattersons celebrate 30th Continued from Page 1A Ekerete’s only involvement the heart, which involved pressed while Judy’s body in the photos. Sister defends father Uduak, affectionately with law enforcement was the right atrium. Even remained unclaimed in the Further questions have Judy’s younger sister, known to friends as Judy, in relation to a series of car though police indicated county morgue. emerged involving the cre- Nnete, had contended from was a freshman at the Uni- accidents he was in since that the death occurred on Offi cials stated that the dentials and competence the beginning that her fa- versity of Houston, having the early ’80s and subse- or about May 27, 44 days family didn’t want the body of Shrode, the assistant ther was innocent. In an graduated in 1997 from quent personal injury law- prior to the body being despite an offer by Sage- medical examiner who per- articulate letter to the South Dobie High School with a suits in which he claimed discovered, Shrode was mont Church to claim her formed Judy’s autopsy. Belt Leader in 1998, she GPA of higher than a 4.0. back injuries and mental able to determine that the body and give her a proper Shrode was hired by wrote, “My father is not a Judy, who stood over 5 feet anguish from the pain. wound appeared to be a burial in a plot it owned at Harris County at the end murderer. He did not kill 10 inches, was known as The family had moved clean wound which would Forest Lawn Cemetery on of 1997 after he complet- my sister. It hurts to know a formidable force on the to Houston from Ogden, rule out other possible Almeda-Genoa. ed a yearlong fellowship some people are glad to see basketball court and pur- Utah, in 1981 and married causes of death such as a In addition to being program to study forensic someone else’s downfall. sued her athletic skills run- Thelma Secrease in Fort congenital heart defect that stabbed in the heart, the pathology in the coroner’s That is really disturbing. ning track at UH. She was Bend County. The couple might have ruptured or a autopsy report indicated offi ce in Hamilton County, To set the record straight, I a member of Sagemont divorced in March 1983 puncture wound caused by that Judy’s hair had been Ohio. He came under fi re was not abused and neither Church where she partici- with no children resulting vigorous CPR. shaved to an eighth of an by a government watch- was either of my siblings. pated in the youth ministry from the marriage, and by Charges fi led, dropped inch; a disclosure that, dog in 2003 for not being Do not make us out to be and played in the orchestra. June 1983, Ekerete was Based on the autopsy when combined with the board certifi ed in forensic victims to be felt sorry for. Her talent for playing the married to Comfort. Judy report and Ekerete’s state- knowledge that her body pathology. After Shrode I cannot change anyone’s violin was also carried over was born in 1979, but it’s ment that he was present had been found surrounded took and failed the test in beliefs or opinions about to the university. unclear as to which person when Judy died, a charge by an assortment of fruits October 2003, he moved my family or me and that is On the surface it ap- is her biological parent. of murder was fi led on July and vegetables, a dollar bill on to a professor position fi ne by me.” peared Judy was living the Investigators wanted to 11 by HPD. Ekerete was and an undetermined type in Lubbock before landing Nnete, then 18, made perfect life with a sparkling know why a parent would extradited from Virginia of liquid in a glass nearby, the chief medical examiner no attempt to explain what future ahead, but behind watch a child die, not call and placed in the Harris caused some to speculate job in El Paso in 2005. happened to Judy or why closed doors in the month of for help and abandon the County jail on July 31 un- that she may have been In 2010, Shrode was the family abandoned her May, signs of trouble were child’s body to decay in der a $50,000 bond. The killed as part of a La San- fi red as the chief medical body in the house, but she beginning to brew. Authori- the house. Swaim believed bond was later reduced to teria ritual. examiner of El Paso Coun- does touch on the sorrow ties were summoned to the he had the answer to these $20,000, and Ekerete was Although offi cials de- ty, due to a combination of losing a sister by posing home when a large fi re was questions when the autopsy released on Aug. 6. Neigh- scribed the scene as bi- of issues involving falsifi - questions to the commu- reported in the backyard report provided by the Har- bors voiced concern that zarre, they denied La cation of his resume, lack nity “Do you know how it and then again for a second ris County Medical Exam- an alleged killer was back Santeria was involved and of certifi cation in forensic feels to pack up your sib- fi re inside the home, both iner’s Offi ce, performed by on the streets, and within wouldn’t state why they pathology and fl awed tes- ling’s bedroom? Do you allegedly set by Ekerete. Paul Wayne Shrode, M.D., days Ekerete’s bond was believed family members, timony in a capital murder know how it feels to touch Ekerete was also report- stated that Judy’s cause of revoked, and he was back besides the father, took part case. every item they owned and edly having disputes with death was homicide. in jail on Aug. 18, appar- in placing the fruit around In the resume he sub- remember what it meant to neighbors, and on May 22, According to the au- ently stemming from the the dead girl’s body. mitted to El Paso, Shrode them?” the day of Nnete’s gradu- topsy report, the victim had criminal trespass charge in With a seemingly open- claimed along with his She also expressed the ation from Dobie, he was died of an incised wound League City. and-shut case, the Harris medical expertise, that he disappointment she felt arrested in League City for caused by a sharp force in- Between attorney and County District Attorney’s had a graduate law degree with her friends by stating, criminal trespass, but the jury to the heart. The fatal bond fees and fi nding a Offi ce stunned the com- from Southwest Texas “I just hope nothing this charge was later dismissed. injury was a 3.5 centimeter new place to live, the Eke- munity when it dropped all State University, a claim horrible has to happen to Prior to May of 1998, wound to the right side of rete family was fi nancially charges against Ekerete on that was challenged dur- any of you to fi nd out who Sept. 30, 1998, citing insuf- ing a criminal trial in 2007 your friends are. You will fi cient evidence, and didn’t by a defense attorney who be as shocked as I was.” Brett and Denise Patterson will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary pursue a lesser charge of remembered the university In regard to the release on April 30, 2013. They were married April 30, 1983, at St. Luke’s Catholic criminally negligent homi- had no law school. After an of her father, Nnete stated, cide. intense cross-examination “I am glad our founding Church. Brett and Denise both graduated from Dobie High School and By the end of 1998, re- while under oath, Shrode fathers knew a judicial sys- remained South Belt residents until just last year when they moved to ports of improprieties tak- fi nally admitted he didn’t tem based on the opinions League City. The couple will celebrate their anniversary by renewing their ing place in the medical possess a law degree. of the ignorant, narrow wedding vows in a small ceremony while surrounded by close friends and examiner’s offi ce began Despite fi nding other minded and biased would family. They are also leaving for a Caribbean cruise together to celebrate to emerge when disturb- falsifi ed statements in destroy the nation. I would the special anniversary following the ceremony. Brett and Denise have two Marcos Witt ing photographs, taken by Shrode’s resume, El Paso not dare to think of how so- children, Holly and Christopher, who also attended Dobie High School. a staff member, were pro- commissioners didn’t be- ciety would have turned out will be ministering vided to the media. The lieve it posed a credibility without the Bill of Rights. at Praise Chapel photographs, dated Memo- issue until 2010 when his For all of those who have rial Day weekend and Aug. testimony in the December forgotten that, innocent un- All 35 PISD elementary schools Church, in Webster 3, 1998, the same time 1997 capital murder case til proven guilty applies to on Sunday, period Judy’s body was in in Cincinnati, Ohio, was all citizens, including black April the 21st the morgue, depicted body deemed unsupported by Nigerian immigrants.” earn USDA Challenge Awards stacking. scientifi c evidence accord- If the proof of guilt All 35 elementary schools try, fewer than 5,150 are Smith, Mae Smythe, McMas- at 10:30 a.m. The medical examiner’s ing to the Death Penalty relied on the opinion of in the Pasadena Independent HUSSC award winners. ters, Meador, Richey, South offi ce, then led by Dr. Joye Clemency Report prepared Shrode, whose inept testi- School District recently re- “Our elementary schools Belt, South Shaver, Turner Marcos is a well- Carter, was already being by the State of Ohio Adult mony sent a man to death ceived Healthier U.S. School earned this accomplishment and Young. known minister, rocked by whistle-blower Parole Authority which row seven months before Challenge Awards from the U.S. through a team effort from The following PISD el- lawsuits after she was ap- recommended clemency. performing Judy’s autopsy, Department of Agriculture. the school principal, class- ementary schools earned the singer, author, pointed to offi ce in July of Gov. Ted Strickland com- who knows where Ekerete The award is a voluntary room teachers, physical edu- HUSSC Bronze level: Atkin- composer, and 1996. Carter denied that muted the death sentence would be today. certifi cation initiative estab- cation teachers and the child son, Bush, Fisher, Frazier, body stacking had occurred of Richard Nields, grant- Perhaps Judy’s case lished in 2004. It recognizes nutrition department,” said Matthys, Moore, Morales, Grammy Award and claimed the photo- ing clemency within days deserves a second exami- schools that create and main- Mary Harryman, Pasadena Parks, Pearl Hall, Pome- tain healthier school environ- ISD’s director of Child Nutri- roy, Red Bluff, Stuchbery, winner. graphs were staged even of his scheduled execution. nation by an actual board- ments that go above and be- tion Services. Teague, South Houston, though the same allegation El Paso subsequently dis- certifi ed forensic patholo- yond federal requirements. The following PISD el- Sparks and Williams. was made while she was missed Shrode, who now gist who doesn’t have a The program assesses ementary schools earned the Schools will be receiving Praise Chapel | 281.338.6633 the medical examiner in works as a physician for falsifi ed resume, to confi rm such areas as nutrition edu- HUSSC Silver level: Bailey, awards banners, plaques and 18516 Hwy 3 • Webster, TX 77598 Washington, D.C. It’s un- a prison unit in Tennessee accurately what happened cation, nutritious food and Burnett, Freeman, Gardens, medallions from the USDA known if Judy’s body was Colony, Texas. to Judy. beverage choices, physical Garfi eld, Genoa, Golden Acres, to highlight their healthy ac- www.praisechapelhouston.com education and opportunities Jensen, Jessup, Kruse, L.F. complishments. for physical activity. 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237032 disneyonice.com #DisneyOnIce SECTION B Thursday, April 18, 2013 , South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Dobie softball wins, Despite loss, JFD baseball in mix Horns’ tracksters to RIIIs The here and now as well and Justice Henderson, Both athletes also helped It may not be the way dena before fi nishing with its three remaining games. Miguel Torres said. as the future was on display who ruled the competition their units excel at relays in faces Pearland next the plan was drawn up, Pearland at home, will earn “The key for us is con- “That’s the fi rst thing I as the Dobie boys’ and girls’ at the Pasadena ISD cham- the meet as well. Looking to use the mo- trict play, led 3-0 against but the Dobie varsity no worse than a fourth- sistency in all phases of the talked about when I took track and fi eld teams com- pionships for Beverly Hills Henderson qualifi ed in mentum of a thrilling 4-3 the Texans before seeing baseball team is nearing place tie with wins in any of game,” Dobie head coach Continued on Page 3B peted at the District 22-5A Intermediate at this time a four different events at re- win over Sam Rayburn the game tied at 3-3 enter- yet another playoff berth. championships at Pearland year ago, have already won gionals. At the 22-5A meet, moving forward, the Dobie ing the fi nal half inning. Despite a 7-3 loss to High School. district titles. she also fi nished third in the varsity softball team will The Lady Longhorns, Alvin April 16 at Dobie, Dobie’s varsity girls’ Pennamon was the 100-meter dash with a time close the regular season currently in fourth place, the Longhorns are sitting team fi nished third in the champion of the triple of 12.37 seconds and was against fi rst-place Pearl- are looking to keep Pear- at 6-5 in District 22-5A fi nal standings, while the jump, clearing 44 feet, 8 1/2 on a pair of regional-quali- and April 19 at Lady Oiler land from winning the out- play with three regular boys were fi fth overall. inches while claiming the fying sprint relay groups. Field. right 22-5A title. season contests remain- Along the way, both veteran gold medal. Distance runner Brianna Emily Wolfe tripled, Manvel, Alvin and Dobie ing. members as well as new- Henderson’s gold medal Guevara qualifi ed for both scored a run and drove in have also reached the post- Memorial and Sam comers to the respective came in the long jump as the 1,600-meter and the another as Dobie held off season along with Pearland. Rayburn, currently tied teams stood out. she made her way to the 3,200-meter runs. Sam Rayburn with a run in The Dobie/Pearland for fi fth place at 4-7, could Devaughn Pennamon 17’9 1/2” mark for the win. Continued on Page 3B the bottom of the seventh matchup will begin at 6:30 still catch the Longhorns. inning. p.m. in Pearland. The Oilers However, that would take Dobie, now 8-5 in dis- won 5-3 in the fi rst round. some doing. Dobie FB plans spring fun The Longhorns man- The Dobie football pro- The activities will begin Cantu at 832-434-9770. aged to stay two games gram and its booster club at 2:30 p.m. Junior varsity Email may also be directed Brook’s softball run ahead of the rest of the are planning an afternoon play is at 4 p.m., followed to dfboosterclub@gmail. fi eld by surprising Manvel of fun Tuesday, May, 28, as by the varsity game at 5 com. 9-5 April 12. spring workouts conclude p.m. Club members will also earns playoff chance Aaron Gonzalez got with scrimmage games. Those wishing to take be selling barbecue plates the win and Tyler Wolfe Vendor booths will be part may call Anna Flores for $5 each. The community Stuck at 2-4 following Taylor Nickell, play- went the fi nal three in- available for $25 per space. 281-221-5602 or Caron is invited to attend. the fi rst half of District 24- ing her fi nal regular-sea- nings for the save as the 5A action, Clear Brook’s son home game, had three locals earned what is now varsity girls softball team hits. Fellow senior Alex a huge win. Brook athletes take next step appeared to be playing itself Anzaldua left her mark with Alvin and Pearland, out of playoff contention. a home run among her two The Clear Lake boys felt at the track and fi eld meet, slated for Humble’s now tied for the District won the 24-5A varsity team championships. Turner Stadium later this No so fast. With four hits. 22-5A lead at 10-1, have wins in fi ve games during Alyssa Chavez, Napoli title while Clear Springs Twins Raygen and May- month. made the playoffs. So has claimed the girls’ top hon- gen Smith combined for The Clear Brook boys a much-needed second-half and Kennedy Torres all had third-place Manvel, now push, the Lady Wolverines two hits apiece as the Lady or, but that didn’t keep the four gold medals and will will also send several quali- 7-4. Clear Brook Wolverines take part in fi ve overall fi ers to the big meet. are on the brink of the play- Wolverines improved to 6-5 Dobie senior pitcher Tyler Wolfe throws a pitch after entering the game in relief Dobie, which closes from making their presence events at the Region III Continued on Page 2B offs. in 24-5A action after that with games against Pasa- against Alvin April 16 at Dobie. Alvin led 3-2 entering the bottom of the sixth be- Junior pitcher Laura Na- 2-4 start. dena and Sam Rayburn fore pulling away for a 7-3 win. Wolfe earned the save as the Longhorns defeated poli struck out 13 to lead With a road game re- at Maguire Field in Pasa- Manvel April 12. 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Smith duo leads CB girls 400-meter dash. third-place fi nishes at dis- arra Castille, Imani Saulter his career at Clear Brook, Clear Brook athletes also The Smiths, twins Ray- In the 100-meter hurdles, trict to reach the regional and Kalia Hendrix, posted was the champion of the scored a pair of victories gen and Maygen, combined Raygen Smith won at 14.40 level. a third-best time of 49.14 in 100-meter hurdles. He was on the track and in the fi eld to qualify for regionals in seconds. She also claimed Constance Jacob deliv- the event. also third en route to region- during the meet. a total of fi ve events as the the 300-meter hurdles at ered a time of 2 minutes, In the 4x200-meter re- als in the triple jump. Chase Cyprien was Lady Wolverines wrapped 44.31. 25.38 seconds for third lay, Byrd, Saulter and Cas- The senior paced a fast quickest to the fi nish line in up competition in the 24-5A Raygen Smith earlier place in the 800-meter run. tille were joined by Kelsey fi eld in the 100-meter event, the 100-meter dash, posting fi nals. won a gold medal in the Hannah Schillaci cleared Balque for third place at winning at 15.04. Moving a time of 11.12. Raygen Smith was a fi eld events, taking the long 9’6” for third place in the 1:46.11. on to the triple jump, Cup- In the 400-meter dash, gold medalist in three dif- jump with a leap of 18 feet, pole vault, and Furqani Al- CB boys move on ples made his way to the Jemarco Stephen came in at ferent events, winning the 8 1/2 inches. amin’s throw of 37’9” gave Kieran Cupples and Ju- 41’11” mark for the win. 49.63 for fi rst place in that 100-meter and 300-meter At 12-16, Maygen Smith her third place. lian Gay qualifi ed for re- As for Gay, he won the event. hurdles as well as the long was the 100-meter dash A pair of Clear Brook gionals in a pair of events to shot put with an effort of Jared Roberson repre- jump. champion. At the 400-meter relay teams will also be at lead the way for the Wolver- 55’10 1/2”, and his throw of sented Clear Brook in the Maygen Smith, mean- distance, she wound up sec- regionals after placing third ines. 142’5” was third-best in the pole vault, clearing 12’0” while, sprinted her way to ond with a time of 44.31. in the 24-5A meet. Cupples, a three-sport discus. Both throws earned for second place to also the win in the 100-meter The Lady Wolverines The 4x100-meter group, star who also stood out in him a trip to the regional earn a spot at regionals. Lady Longhorns’ Lee headed to Dallas U. softball Dobie High School varsity softball player Katie Lee (seated cen- ter) will continue her education and play- ing career at the Uni- versity of Dallas after signing a letter of in- tent. Those with her at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Lillian Lee (mother), South Belt resident Camryn Davis helped his Pearland Legends Elite 12-un- Kevin Lee (father), der select baseball team win the Nations USA Baseball tournament title after (standing) Franklin slamming a three-run homer in the championship game. Davis, a Thompson Moses (Dobie princi- Intermediate student, was joined on the team by fellow South Belt resident pal), Chris Swinnen Alex Hernandez, a student a Melillo Middle School. (Dobie varsity softball assistant coach), Car- mela Swinnen (Dobie junior varsity softball Local sports news, activities, sign-ups head coach), Brett Pet- terson (Lee’s pitching Lions’ Powder Puff/Football Frenzy coach), Michael Loy The Thompson Intermediate athletics booster club has fi nalized plans for the (Lee’s former pitch- school’s annual Powder Puff/Football Frenzy, coming Saturday, April 27, from ing coach) and Robin 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Current Thompson students, faculty members and parents are Rackley (Dobie varsity invited to participate, and the public is invited to attend. Booster club members softball head coach). will sell tickets for $2 each Tuesday, April 23, through Friday, April 26, during the The photo on the table Thompson lunch session. There will also be a $1 raffl e for various gift cards. is of Tim Timmons, Lee’s former pitching Lajaunie tennis coming April 27-28 coach who is now de- The Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund along with the Bay Area Rac- ceased. quet Club in Houston will host the second annual Darren Lajaunie Memorial Ten- nis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. The Bay Area Racquet Club is located on Kings Park Lane, off NASA Road 1. Board members and volunteers are busy seeking sponsors for the tournament, which will award members of the Bay Area Racquet Club junior tennis players camp and college scholarships. This year, college scholarships will be awarded to two tennis-playing seniors (one boy and one girl) at J. Frank Dobie High School. Lajaunie began his tennis career playing tennis at Dobie High School and grad- Dobie powerlifter Peace off to UH-Downtown campus this fall uated as the co-valedictorian in 1984. The Lajaunie family have been members of BARC since 2009. Lajaunie lost his battle with melanoma on May 3, 2011. This scholarship fund and tournament is a way to honor his memory by helping junior tennis players enjoy tennis and assist with their education in college. Last year, 115 tennis players braved the heat to participate in the tournament as more than $12,000 was raised to help support the scholarship fund. At right, Dobie High Again this year, players will receive a tournament T-shirt and goodie bag and School powerlifter enjoy refreshments and lunch. Tournament organizers have thus far put together Sean Peace (seated an exciting assortment of silent auction items, including a one-week stay at the second from left) will John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, a Craig Biggio autographed continue his educa- baseball, a USTA Rafael Nadal prize pack and a variety of gift cards and gift tion and athletics ca- baskets. reer at the University of Houston-Downtown The awards dinner will include musical entertainment, and the silent auction after signing a letter winners in addition to the camp, and scholarship winners from BARC will be an- of intent to compete in nounced. The winners of the Dobie college scholarships will be awarded in May the university’s power- at Dobie High School. lifting program. Those The Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund set up a website at www.DLten with him at the signing nisscholarships.com with pictures from last year’s tournament and information included, left to right, on sponsorships, scholarships and this year’s tournament. (seated) John Hudson (UH-D powerlifting Donations and sponsors are welcome. The fund is a nonprofi t corporation, and coach), Ruth Fischer all donations are tax deductible. Donors may send a check or money order to: (mother), Robert Boone Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund, 3106 Mossy Elm Court, Houston, TX (stepfather), (standing) 77059 or contact Camille Lajaunie, committee chairperson, at cjlajaunie@gmail. Franklin Moses (Dobie com with any questions about the events. principal) and Kenneth Foster (Dobie power- lifting coach). Several Dobie Longhorn Golf Tournament Dobie High School 2012 The Dobie High School Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 11, at graduates joined the Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The four-person scramble will tee off at 1 UH-D program last fall, p.m. and will include dinner, giveaways and a silent auction following play. so Peace should feel Individuals may register for $75 per player, and there is a $275 early bird spe- right at home upon his cial available for four-person teams registering by April 26. Payments made on arrival. the day of the tournament may only be done so via cash. For more information or payment arrangement, direct email to JFD golf coach Chris Ferguson at [email protected].

San Jac’s Lee an NJCAA all-America hoopster At right, San Jacinto College sophomore Mo- hammad Lee (10) has been named a 2012-2013 Dobie’s Hernandez chooses St. Edwards soccer National Junior College Athletic Association all- American. Lee, a 6-foot- 3-inch guard from New York City, was named to the NJCAA all-America second team. He was also the Region XIV Most Valuable Player. The sophomore averaged 19 points per game, a mark that led the team and ranked 25th in the na- tion. He posted a team- best 7.8 rebounds per game this season. “I’m extremely happy for Mo and glad that he was recognized for all of his hard work on the court,” said interim head coach Scott R. Gernander. “He was the fi nal addition to our roster last summer, and we knew we were getting a good player but didn’t realize how great he was going to be for us. He is a good leader and a fi erce competitor and helped our team in so many ways.” Dobie High School varsity girls’ soccer player Brittany Hernandez (third included, from left, Bryan McDonald (Dobie varsity girls’ soccer head coach), from left) will continue her education and playing career at St. Edwards Uni- Tony Hernandez (father) and Tanya Hernandez (mother). Hernandez was versity in Austin after signing a letter of intent. Those with her at the signing part of Dobie’s 22-5A championship team this season. Thursday, April 18, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie legends relish hall of fame induction

Below, Dobie High School cross country and track and fi eld legends coach John Bryan and Guwain Guy meet again after entering the Pasadena ISD’s athletics hall of fame together at the induction banquet April 13 at Pasadena Memorial High School. Bryan led state cham- pionship cross country (fall, 1980) and track and fi eld teams (spring, 1981) at Dobie, with Guy playing a key role. In the spring of 1980, Guy won the 800-meter run at the state meet while teammate John Robinson set a state record in winning the 1,600-meter event. Later that fall, Guy was victorious in the state cross country meet to lead the Longhorns to the team crown. Dobie then went on to win the state track and fi eld team title in 1981 with Guy winning the gold medal in the 1,600-meter event and taking part in two winning relays for his team. For more on the induction, see Page 1A. Photo by Marie Flickinger Now at 6-5 in district, Dobie nines are fourth Continued from Page 1B done for the most part all over three years ago. The season. But when we have fi rst two years, we did a gotten the good pitching, pretty good job of being we’ve lacked the big hit. consistent and doing the Against Alvin, we had trou- little things right. This year, ble with handling the sac- those things haven’t been as rifi ce bunt defensively. The easy to come by.” little things lead to a big in- Once again, Travarus An- ning.” sley gave the Longhorns a Still, the Longhorns are pitching effort that perhaps in the mix to make the play- should have led to a win. offs and, barring a complete But it wasn’t to be. Alvin collapse, will likely meet managed one hit through Deer Park in a fi rst round the fi rst four innings. Re- battle. That scenario isn’t Twenty-three Dobie High School underclassman tennis bie included, left to right, (front row) Luis Cabreja, liever Tyler Wolfe coaxed a something Torres is even players walked away with medals at the District 22-5A Flavio Castillo, (second row) Kyle Gee, Terell Soudine, double-play ground out in thinking about. freshman and junior varsity tennis tournament, held Hai Ho, Jenny Le, Andrea Tran, Garett Armstrong, the fi fth, but the Longhorns “It all starts with Pasa- at Harry Taylor Memorial Tennis Center in Pasadena (third row) Trang Bui, Julie Nguyen, Elizabeth Tran, played from behind from dena,” he said. “We want to April 12. The Longhorns, led by fall and spring season Kim Tran, Dennis Le, Triny Tran, Aimee Perez, Albert the second inning on. win the next three straight District 22-5A Coach of the Year Manuel Moreno Jr., Luu, (back row) Karen Neira, Elton Nguyen, Tommy “Travarus has unfortu- and go into the playoffs also won team championships for the freshman boys Le, Peter Bui, Brian Williams, Michael Duron and nately been the bearer of with plenty of momentum, and girls, and junior varsity boys while sweeping all John Alvarez. some tough losses for us,” but we just have to take care fi ve of the freshman individual titles. Players from Do- Torres said. of business one step at a “He’s been getting it time.” Horns’ JV/freshman teams win district Giving the Dobie High 22-5A during both the fall Dobie’s Tommy Le and Kyle Gee was third. School tennis program team tennis and spring sea- Albert Luu won the boys’ Dobie was also victori- plenty of hope for the fu- sons, watched as many of doubles crown, while ous in mixed doubles as ture, more than 20 freshman his future varsity perform- Brandon Chung and Thanh Andrea Tran teamed with and junior varsity players ers grabbed top honors. Nguyenvo were fourth. Michael Duron for the win. dominated the competition The Longhorns wound Also in the freshman di- Teammates Trang Bui and at the District 22-5A cham- up sweeping each of the fi ve vision, it was an all Dobie Flavio Castillo also made pionships. division titles in the fresh- fi nal in the mixed doubles the fi nal, taking second. Playing at the Harry man division. as Elizabeth Tran teamed Girls’ singles player Taylor Memorial Tennis In girls’ singles, Karen with Terell Soudine for the Aimee Perez placed third Brook softball gets hot at right time Center April 12 at Pasa- Neira was the champion title, beating teammates in her bracket, while the dena’s Strawberry Park, the with Ashley Deveza fourth. Kim Tran and Elton Nguy- girls’ doubles team of Julie Continued from Page 1B lin has been no less than they have really stepped up Longhorns won both boys’ The Lady Longhorns’ en. Nguyen and Triny Tran also ines and Creek in a tie for thrilled with the way her to the challenge. and girls’ team titles in the doubles duo of Hai Ho and Dobie also played well in placed third. third place in the district. group has responded in sev- “I am extremely proud freshman division as well as Jenny Le placed fi rst. the junior varsity division. In boys’ doubles, the Napoli beats Falls eral must-win scenarios. of the way they have re- the junior varsity boys’ divi- During boys’ singles ac- Brian Williams won a pairing of John Alvarez and Anzaldua doubled and “Our team is very differ- sponded. This is a group sion. tion, Luis Cabreja was the district championship for Garett Armstrong was sec- singled while driving in a ent from the one I coached that has grown to believe Dobie’s Manuel Moreno champion, with teammate Dobie, taking the top spot ond, with Dobie’s Peter Bui pair of runs to pave the way in the fi rst round of district in each other and feels like Jr., the Coach of the Year in David Ho fourth. in boys’ singles. Teammate and Dennis Le third. in the Lady Wolverines’ 5-2 and, quite honestly, most of they have a chance to beat win over Clear Falls April the season,” Bollin said. anyone. 12. “They have really come “As a coach, you can’t Regionals rough on Dobie varsity group Napoli allowed just one together and are playing ask for much more than earned run, fanning four very unselfi shly. Ironically, that.” All of the fun had to end Boys’ Doubles – Dylan Mixed Doubles – Osaka individuals/teams in each of along the way. we have had some injuries Well, yes she can. A win sometime. Nguyen/Austin Tran (Do- Heng/Phillip Nguyen (Do- the categories advancing to Certainly Clear Brook that have forced some ma- over Clear Creek would be It was a rough day for the bie) lost to No. 2 Jou/Reich- bie) lost to Liu/Prado (Cle- the state tournament. head coach Shelly Bol- jor position changes, and great. Dobie varsity tennis team at mann (Spring Branch Me- ments), 7-5, 6-1; Kim Dinh/ The Longhorns will have the Region III tournament morial), 6-1, 6-0. John Le (Dobie) lost to a bit of a break in the sched- April 16 at Deer Park High Girls’ Doubles – Ivette Borne/Vinsik (Langham ule before preparing to take JFD track and fi eld fi nishes 22-5As, School. Alba/Vanessa Vu (Dobie) Creek), 6-4, 6-3. part in the annual student- In all, the Longhorns lost to Herrera/Smith (Cy- The tournament conclud- teacher tournament next came away winless in four press Ranch), 6-0, 6-2. ed April 17, with the top two month. regional competition coming next different divisions, bringing Continued from Page 1B involved Henderson and qualifi ed in three events. an end to what has been a At the 1,600-meter dis- fellow freshman Mikaila Igbowke’s long jump ef- success-driven 2012-2013 tance, Guevara’s time of Singleton, junior Jayla Jou- fort of 22’7 1/2” won a sil- season. 5 minutes, 33.63 seconds levette and senior Essence ver medal, as did his time Dobie head coach Manu- was third-best in the dis- Gilbert. of 22.43 in the 200-meter el Moreno Jr. admitted prior trict. She was second in the Dobie was second in the dash. to the tournament that the 3,200-meter run with a time 4x200-meter relay with a The senior was also part luck of the draw would like- of 12:15.18. time of 1:46.10, which was of the Longhorns’ 4x100- ly play a role in his team’s Girls’ shot put competi- preceded by a time of 49.97 meter relay squad that was results. tor Stella Somdah’s best for third place in the 4x100- third at 43.36. In the end, the overall throw of 33’2 1/2” was meter relay. In that sprint relay event, strength of the Region III Dobie senior second baseman Jose Cabreja fi res over to good for a bronze medal Elsewhere for the Dobie Igbowke was joined by Pen- ranks proved to be too much fi rst base after making a play early in the game against within 22-5A, and she is boys, senior Kennedy Ig- namon, senior Andre Tim- for the locals to handle. Alvin April 16 at Dobie. Cabreja and his teammates headed to regionals. bowke was second in a pair mons and junior Jacurry The results involving are currently fourth in the 22-5A standings with three The Lady Longhorns’ of events to make his way Shelvin to give the Long- Dobie players included the games to play. Photo by Gary Williams two spring relay teams to regionals. In all, Igbowke horns a regional berth. following: Boys’ Singles – Ruben Vargas (Dobie) lost to No. 4 Tanner Pearson (Clear District 22-5A Standings GAF $300 Veterans Call Brook), 6-1, 6-0. Varsity Baseball Rebate on Now! full roof At right, the Dobie var- (As of April 17) sity boys’ doubles team of Dylan Nguyen (left) Teams W L and Austin Tran ended 5 Year Labor their long and successful Alvin 10 1 Warranty run as tennis partners Pearland 10 1 following a fi rst-round loss at the Region III Manvel 7 4 • Vinyl tournament April 16 at Dobie 6 5 Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board Deer Park High School. 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Refreshments p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, MONEY Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A Noon provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 8 p.m. THINK guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass music held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from THE in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic show and jam session the third Saturday of each month, May and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta CLASSIFIEDS Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. December are exceptions. The stage show begins at 7 p.m., but Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. information. 6 p.m. pickers are welcome to bring their instruments and come earlier. MONDAY, APRIL 22 buy... 6:30 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny Arolfo Civic 9 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Center, 300 Walker in League City. For more information, visit Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech you’ll save p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, 7:30 p.m. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for money! 8:30 p.m. or just drop in. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Saturdays a complete list of services offered. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 6:30 p.m. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial Hermann Prevention 10 a.m. sell... held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In you’ll from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont (Located on Hwy 35, just north of Broadway). The group’s primary His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 make FRIDAY, APRIL 19 just drop in. message of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713 865-1611 for information, or just drop in. 7 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 20 for information, or just drop in. 11:30 a.m. money! AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 7:30 a.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United 2 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call Today 8787 for information, or just drop in. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 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Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – pay, medical benefi ts for you and your family, paid training Just bring 10 a.m. Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. • 2-year-old Teacher - Full Time on product handling, paid uniforms paid vacations, 401K & your ads American Begonia Society – Meets the fourth Tuesday of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United MORE! 2 years tractor-trailer experience, Tank & Hazmat en- each month at Maxum Bank in League City. For more informa- Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room –– Please Apply in Person –– dorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record required. to our tion, call 281-946-4237 or 281-471-5048. 232. 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Confidential domestic violence support group for women Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech meets every week. For information, call 281-338-7600 or visit - NOW HIRING - therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and www.bayareaturning point.com. BATP is located at 210 S. www.southbeltleader.com 11555 Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South and TTEACHERSEACHERS - full & part time hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286-2525. Beamer 6 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 25 positions available. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – 7 a.m. 281-481-5656 Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. 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Saavedra said he felt the save, the game was Historic run tles in 1993, 1995 and 1997, coach you also know that for several members of the District 24-5A race through wood leap-frogged them Montalvo was joined on as though Ibarra’s goal tied at 1-1. Later, the Rams Saavedra is hopeful this has matched that feat. you have to have some down the stretch. the fi rst team by fellow se- would not only change the scored on a breakaway and does not mark the end of But with 16 seniors exit- luck along the way. Still, the Wolverines niors Kieran Cupples and momentum of the game went on to win the game. a tremendously successful ing the program and just six “Talent isn’t always placed third before top- Justin Escobar. but also the way Elsik “Our guys gave it every- run his program has shown players returning from the enough. We’ve been very ping Fort Bend Austin in Carlos Campos, a sopho- went about things. thing they had,” Saavedra during his seven-year ten- playoff roster, the chance fortunate to be able to the bidistrict playoff round, more and two-year starter in Instead, Ibarra’s red said, noting Elsik’s eventual ure. to advance this deep again have the success we’ve 2-1. the nets for the Wolverines, card and subsequent ejec- 1-0 win over Deer Park to The program was strug- may fade away. had. There are a lot of The Wolverines’ season was also named to the fi rst tion left Dobie behind the claim the Region III crown. gling when he grabbed the “It’s always hard to see great programs out there ended with a 3-0 loss to Do- team. proverbial eight ball. “Obviously Elsik is very reins and has now reached any season end, but to be so who haven’t done what bie in the area round game. Three other Wolverines, The Longhorns had good. They are going to the Region III fi nal four close and to know the guys we have. All you can do is Brook senior defender including scoring leader matched up very well represent our region at state. three times in fi ve years. gave it what they did makes come out every year and David Montalvo captured Quinton Bridges, were against the state’s former Still, we know we were Only Dobie’s varsity soft- it tougher,” Saavedra said. make a run at it.” one of 24-5A’s top individu- named to the second team. No. 1 ranked team but now had to play a man At left, Dobie head short. coach Jesse Saavedra “Our best 11 against has posted a 148-62- their best 11 was getting 31 record over seven it done,” Saavedra said. seasons as the var- “When you have to go 10 sity boys’ soccer head on 11 all of the sudden, it coach. His teams have gets tougher in any situa- reached the Region III tion.” fi nal four three times Still, the Longhorns in fi ve years, some- held their own in the ensu- thing matched by a ing several minutes after Dobie team sport only Ibarra exited. But a defen- once in school history. sive breakdown in the box allowed the equalizer. The 2013 team went Saavedra had been 19-4-3, which includ- pleading with his defend- ed the District 22-5A ers all game long to mere- championship and a ly clear the ball out when run to the Region III the Rams got deep in scor- semifi nals. ing territory. Clear Brook senior defender David Montalvo (14) On the tying goal, three was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the defenders went up to try to District 24-5A ranks this season. Photo by Jan Sokol head the ball out, but the ball instead went off a Do- bie player’s shoulder. Varsity Boys’ Soccer Elsik was able to nudge it just over the goal line before Dobie keeper Rigo- All-District 24-5A Selections berto Fuentes could dive onto it. Offensive Player/ Year Despite pleas from Andrew Robbins, Brazoswood, Sr. At left, Dobie senior forward Carlos Ibar- ra went to the ground Defensive Player/Year after a scoring try early in his team’s David Montalvo, Brook, Sr. 2-1 regional semifi nal Kieran Cupples (12), a three-year varsity player for loss to the Alief Elsik Goalkeeper/Year Clear Brook, made his way to the fi rst team as a for- Rams April 12 at Deer ward. Here, he goes against Dobie’s Edgar Gomez. Park’s Abshier Sta- Alex Capuzzi, Clear Falls, Sr. Photo by Gary Williams dium. Ibarra scored with 35 minutes left in the game for a 1-0 Coach of the Year Dobie lead but was Jered Shriver, Clear Lake then assessed a red card and an automatic ejection. From there, the Rams eventually First Team – Lake tied the game and then went ahead. El- Jason Weed, defender, Jr. sik went on to defeat host Deer Park for the Ruadhri Kenny, forward, Jr. Region III champion- ship. Also involved in Brandon Guhl, midfi eld, soph. the play were Elsik’s Ibrihim Alabi (5) and Jack Curtis, goalkeeper, Jr. goalkeeper Gabriel Valdez. Blake Bontz, midfi eld, Jr. Photos by John Bechtle First Team – Brazoswood Andrew Robbins, forward, Sr. Julio Mar, midfi eld, Sr. Josh Kaus, midfi eld, Sr. Garrett Cross, midfi eld, Sr. Gabe Dawson, defender, Sr. GALVESTON First Team – Clear Brook HISTORICAL David Montalvo, defender, Sr. FOUNDATION

Kieran Cupples, forward, Sr. Clear Brook midfi elder Justin Escobar (8) ended his career with the Wolverines by being named to the Justin Escobar, midfi eld, Sr. 24-5A fi rst team. Photo by Jan Sokol Carlos Campos, goalkeeper, soph. First Team – Clear Falls Alez Capuzzi, goalkeeper, Sr. Oscar Carrillo, forward, Sr. Brennan May, midfi eld, Jr. Carson Muskat, midfi eld, Sr. First Team – Dickinson make history. www.galvestonhistory.org Juanito Flores, midfi eld, Jr. Gilberto Flores, midfi eld, Sr. First Team – Clear Springs THE 39TH ANNUAL, MAY 4,5,11 and 12, 2013 Jordan Burke, midfi eld, Jr. Featuring the 1889“Open Gates”

Colin Sizelove, defender, Jr. Open Gates, built by George and Magnolia Sealy in 1889 as their home, stands as a reminder of Galveston’s First Team – Clear Creek gilded age and is considered by many as one of the last great romantic buildings of the 19th century in America. It was designed by the premier architects of the country, McKim Mead and White of New York, Tom McMahon, forward, Sr. with construction supervised by the premier architect of Galveston, Nicholas J. Clayton. Matthew Tilley, midfi eld, Sr. Visit Open Gates and nine more historic homes! Second Team – Clear Brook Kevin Larios, midfi eld, Sr. Alfredo Ramos, midfi eld, soph. Carlos Campos (right) gives the Wolverines plenty of reasons to be excited about the future. The sopho- The Robert Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation The Trube Foundation at the Hotel Galvez Quinton Bridges, forward, Jr. more goalkeeeper was a fi rst-team, 24-5A pick. Photo by Jan Sokol