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April 7, 2011 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 36, No. 9 Dance ticket sales, car wash Thompson Eighth-Grade Dance tickets will be on sale Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, New city maps released; fees exempted from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Thompson field. A car wash will be held Saturday, April 9, from Several key issues were covered by Houston The redistricting process is required every 10 est districts in the city. resentatives will be elected later this year once 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McDonalds on Fuqua. For City Council at its weekly meeting Wednesday, years, after the U.S. Census is taken. District E Ethnic breakdown of the current district is 38 the new districts are approved. information, call Anna Flores, 281-221-5602. April 6, including reviewing new district maps has been redrawn because of several factors, in- percent Hispanic, 43 percent Anglo and 11 per- Rebuild Houston and voting to exempt area churches and schools cluding population growth, the need to create two cent African-American. The ethnic breakdown of City Council voted 12-3 to exempt area KS scholarships available from paying the new Rebuild Houston drainage new district council seats and the demographic the new district will be 34 percent Hispanic, 51 churches and schools from paying the Rebuild 2011-2012 scholarship applications are fee. changes since the 2001 redistricting process. percent Anglo and 7 percent African-American. Houston drainage fees that voters approved last available for graduating seniors at Dobie High The proposed new city council districts would The city charter requires a population of Geographically, District E’s major change is November. who reside in Kirkwood South. Application transfer much of the South Belt that is currently 190,000 residents for a council district. There is that everything west of the Gulf Freeway, except Councilmembers Mike Sullivan, C.O. Brad- and information sheets can be picked up in the located in District E, which is represented by a 5 percent variance allowed – either above or for Baybrook Mall, will shift to District D. This ford and Jarvis Johnson cast the dissenting scholarship coordinator’s office at Dobie. Councilmember Mike Sullivan, to District D, below the 190,000 number. Population in District change alone will result in the loss of 60,000 votes. which is represented by Councilmember Wanda E is currently at 257,000. The new confi guration residents out of District E. The exemptions will apply only to existing Wood Meadow changes Adams. will have 197,000 residents, still one of the larg- Although supported by Mayor Annise Parker, structures, as the fees will be required on all fu- the maps must now be adopted by the full City ture expansions and new facilities. As of March 1, the management company Council. There are a number of other procedures Sullivan said he has been opposed to the fees for Wood Meadow II HOA is Houston Com- required before these changes formally take from the beginning and called it, “bad policy.” munity Management Services, 832-864-1200. place, including a set of public hearings that are Legislation proposed by Sen. Dan Patrick that A Wood Meadow board member said the asso- Police search for drugs scheduled to take place April 13 and April 20 at completely exempts churches, schools and non- ciation is saving money and receiving superior City Hall, 900 Bagby. profi t organizations from paying the fee passed service since the change was initiated. Final approval of the new districts is set for a the Senate Wednesday, March 30. AARP meets April 8 vote either May 11 or May 18. The new seat rep- The bill must now pass the House. The South Belt AARP will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, at El Franco Lee Community Casino Night scheduled for April 29 Center, 9400 Hall Road. Glory Train will pres- ent a program of gospel music. All seniors are The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Winners will receive raffl e tickets rather invited. Lunch will follow the meeting. merce will hold its annual Casino Night on Fri- than cash, with drawings for prizes being held day, April 29, at The Gardens, 12001 Beamer, throughout the evening. A round-trip vacation Car show seeks vendors beginning at 6:30 p.m. for two to Las Vegas including hotel and airfare The event allows attendees to use fake mon- has been added to the prize list. The Dobie Longhorn Band will host a car ey to gamble in Las Vegas-style games, such as The event will also feature music, hors show on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 blackjack, Let it Ride, roulette, baccarat, craps d’oeuvres and a cash bar. p.m. at Dobie. Fifty-seven awards will be pre- and poker, including Texas Hold ‘em. A special For more information, contact chamber Exec- sented. There is a $25 car registration fee, with “High Roller” section will also be available. utive Director Sally Mitchell at 281-481-5516. registration from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and awards at 3:30 p.m. Vendor slots are available. There will be food and fun for the whole family. For infor- mation, e-mail [email protected] Second arrested in Davila killing A second arrest has been made in the fatal two men began arguing. The argument escalated Legion hosts family event shooting of David Davila, who was killed Sun- into a physical altercation, which then moved to On Sunday, April 10, from noon to 5 p.m. day, Feb. 13, at 11045 Fuqua. the sidewalk outside. American Legion Post 490, 11702 Old Alex Christopher Donez, 25, was charged During the fi ght, one of the men produced a Galveston Road, will host Children & Youth with murder in the 177th Criminal District Court. pistol and fi red one time, fatally striking Davila Appreciation Day. Families can enjoy free Jorge Alaniz, 28, had already been charged last in the head. activities, sites and foods for the afternoon. month with Davila’s murder. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Activities include touring military equipment, According to police, Davila, 27, was inside Police did not disclose which suspect was the fire engines, police cars and the Texas Fallen Joe’s Texas Club about 4:35 a.m. when he and triggerman. Heros Wall. Included will be moonwalks, cheerleaders, clowns, a face painter and real soldiers. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage- on-a-stick, cotton candy and snow cones will Sgt. Brad Maddox from the Houston Police Department is shown above combing the side SJC battles state budget cuts be available. Families can receive free finger- of Dixie Farm Road near Beamer searching for drugs that were discarded during a chase Friday, April 1. The chase ended on the East Loop near the Ship Channel with two sus- Texas school districts, community colleges, serve jobs and maintain employee productivity,” printing kits and learn about the military sta- and universities are facing unprecedented chal- said SJC Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “By no tioned at Ellington Joint Reserve Military Base pects being arrested. The search on Dixie Farm Road proved successful, yielding a sub- stance that tested positive for methamphetamine. Photo by Marie Flickinger lenges statewide because of budget reductions means is this the future that I envisioned for San and American Legion Post 490. For informa- caused by the economic downturn. San Jacinto Jacinto College more than two years ago when tion, call Michael Fortune, at 281-460-4481. College has already done a lot to prepare for a I became Chancellor, but I remain committed smaller funding base from which to run the col- to this college, its students and employees and Locks of Love at San Jac lege in the future. our community. San Jacinto College is strong The 2nd annual Share Your Hair Week at Dixie Farm police chase ends The college has restructured many areas of in its values and mission and will remain strong San Jac South, benefiting Locks of Love, will operations over the past few years to streamline through these unprecedented times.” be held April 11-16 at the cosmetology salon, services and create effi ciencies while accommo- The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees S.R. Jones Vocational Technical Building. with multiple drug arrests dating record enrollments. The administration has asked Hellyer to balance the budget without isn’t waiting for next year – it is developing a raising tuition or increasing the amount of taxes Anyone with at least 10 inches of bleach-free A police chase that started in the 2400 block ting back onto the freeway. current year budget reduction of $4 million to collected from the community. “We have been hair is invited to receive a free haircut from the of Dixie Farm Road near Beamer Friday, April According to police, Villareal then took the help address additional cuts expected for next asked to cut our college operating costs to meet cosmetology department. All hair received will 1, came to a close roughly 13 minutes later in South Loop toward the Houston Ship Channel on year. This is in addition to the $2.9 million in the shortfall in the budget,” stated Hellyer. be donated to Locks of Love. Monetary dona- the northbound lanes of the East Loop near Man- what looked to be deteriorating tires. As he ap- cuts that have already been submitted to the state In response to the budget cuts, leaders at SJC tions will also be accepted at this year’s event. chester Street. proached the Clinton exit, the vehicle’s tires ap- for the current biennium. have looked hard at their departmental budgets. According to Houston police, a grey Chrysler peared to give out, and Villareal swerved slowly In spite of the preparation and current year The result is the institution of a cost-saving pro- Motorcycle run April 9 300 was under surveillance as part of a narcot- from one side of the road to the other. cuts, the college faces an estimated loss of $20 gram, based on input from employees, to reduce ics investigation when a marked patrol car was Villareal then jumped out of his still-moving The second annual March of Dimes motor- million for the state biennium that begins Sept. 1, operational expenses by $6 million for the next directed to pull the vehicle over at approximately vehicle and hopped over the concrete barrier and cycle run will be Saturday, April 9. Registration 2011. However, San Jacinto College is preparing fi scal year beginning Sept. 1, 2011. In order to 10 a.m. Rather than stop for the offi cer, however, attempted to run across the southbound lanes of begins at 8 a.m. and kickstand up at 10:30 to move forward, seeking cuts that have a mini- reduce labor costs, SJC is also implementing a the car’s driver, Frederick Michal Villareal of the East Loop. With offi cers in pursuit, Villareal a.m. The route runs from H-E-B to Brazos mal impact on its students and employees. voluntary separation and severance program for Clear Lake, sped off toward the Gulf Freeway. darted in front of oncoming traffi c, only to be State Park, and back to H-E-B. A $25 dona- “As we have worked through our budget plans full-time employees who have worked at SJC Police said the vehicle’s passenger, Nicole tackled on the freeway by police. tion per rider and a $10 donation for passenger for the last several months, my focus, and that for at least three years. Through these measures, Daniella Grote of Magnolia, was witnessed by Grote, who is pregnant, remained in the vehi- is asked. Lunch is included. For details, visit of our Strategic Leadership Team, has been to SJC is hoping to achieve a $10 million per year offi cers throwing what appeared to be drugs out cle, and both suspects were taken into custody. Juan De Leon at [email protected] or Donna sustain achievement of the college’s four strate- total reduction in operating costs, which would of the vehicle as the chase began. Offi cers who A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded Theriot, [email protected] or 713-991-2774. gic goals, minimize the impact on students, pre- Continue on Page 2A combed the area later discovered a bag of meth- more methamphetamine, as well as empty bag- Sagemont Civic Club meets amphetamine. gies and a digital scale. Villareal led offi cers north on I-45 at high Villareal, 33, was charged with possession of Sagemont Civic Club meets Monday, April speeds, occasionally taking the service road. a controlled substance with intent to deliver and 11, at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood South Christian While on the feeder at Broadway, Villareal re- felony evading arrest in a motor vehicle. Grote, CB students excel at District UIL Church, 10811 Kirkfair Drive. The public is portedly used his vehicle to push another car out 26, was also charged with possession of a con- welcome. Visit Sagemontcivicclub.org. of his way to get through a red light, before get- trolled substance with intent to deliver. Knights hold fish fry The Knights of Columbus will serve fish Legler to host town hall meeting dinners April 8 and April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner consists of fish fillet, fries, hush pup- State Rep. Ken Legler will host a town hall Rainy Day Fund. pies, cole slaw, corn on the cob and iced tea. meeting Saturday, April 9, at San Jacinto College The representative will also address other Baked fish, soft drinks and desserts will be South’s Interactive Learning Center, beginning questions and concerns that relate to the current available. One-piece dinners are $9 and two- at 11 a.m. Legislative Session. piece dinners are $12, dine in or take out. Legler, whose District 144 represents much of The meeting, co-hosted by the South Belt- Profits will be used for scholarships and chari- the South Belt area, will discuss such issues as Ellington Chamber of Commerce, is open to the table projects. The public is invited. For infor- the state’s budget and possible use of the Texas public. mation, call 832-444-4958. GAT dance meeting set Dobie teacher resigns amid The Thompson Eighth-Grade Dance Com- mittee will meet Tuesday, April 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kirkmont MUD Building, charges of online solicitation 10102 Blackhawk. For more information, call Dobie orchestra director Benjamin Childress Childress was initially charged with public Anna Flores at 281-221-5602. resigned Friday, March 25, following his arrest intoxication, and follow-up interviews were con- on charges of online solicitation of a minor. ducted on both subjects after his release. Kindergarten Roundup set Childress had already been placed on adminis- Investigators confi rmed the two had met on- Laura Bush Elementary will hold Kinder- trative leave after the incident. line and had been exchanging electronic mes- garten Roundup Thursday, April 14, at noon According to Pearland police, Manvel Police sages that were sexual in nature. and 6 p.m. Parents of children who will be 5 by Department received a call shortly before mid- Childress was arrested and charged with online Sept. 1, 2011, are invited to attend an informa- night Thursday, March 24, about a suspicious ve- solicitation of a minor Monday, March 28. He tive meeting about the kindergarten program hicle parked in a secluded fi eld in the 4800 block was released the same day on $100,000 bond. for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents must of Clark Road. The responding offi cer discovered Police also seized Childress’ computer and The UIL District academic meet held at Brazoswood High School March 25-26 produced bring original birth certificate, up-to-date im- an intoxicated Childress, 26, with a 15-year-old cellular phone to be examined for evidence. more awards for the Clear Brook debate team to round out its season. Left to right, Saurabh munization records, a Social Security card, two boy, whom he said he met on Craigslist. Pasadena Independent School District offi cials Limaye, Rishi Suresh and Hunter Bodiford present medals they earned. Suresh qualifi ed proofs of residence (deed or lease) and current Manvel police contacted the Brazoria County sent a letter and a recorded message to Dobie par- for the UIL Region meet in Lincoln Douglas debate, placing second. Additionally, Bodiford utility bill. Parents also need identification such District Attorney’s offi ce for assistance, which in ents notifying them of the incident. qualifi ed to represent District 24-5A in informative speaking. Lastly, Limaye also walked as a driver’s license or passport. turn contacted the Pearland Police Department, If convicted, Childress faces two to 20 years in away a winner by placing fi fth in informative speaking. The Regional meet will be held at as one of its offi cers has specialized training in prison and a fi ne of up to $10,000. Seven Lakes High School April 15-16. Photo submitted (See page 2 for additional items) child sex crimes. He had been at Dobie for one year. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 7, 2011 Readers’ Opinions Virginia Breedlove retires from Sagemont after 30+ years Submitted by has always said, “If you have for whatever the situation is at children are Olivia, 9, and Sharon Rigsby a question about something at the moment, even if one just Aaron, 6. The Breedlove Leadership requires Corporate America: If any South Belt resi- the church, ask Virginia. She wants to say hello. grandchildren are a huge part dents have been at Sagemont will know the answer, or she Breedlove has been mar- of their family life together. leaders to be present threat to democracy Church for any length of time, knows who does.” Breedlove ried to her husband, Jimmy, The Breedloves joined Sa- I recently volunteered my services to Larry Ream’s letter, “Destroying our they have probably heard Vir- is one of those people who for 45 years. They have two gemont Church on Sept. 1, be on the architectural committee for Sky military,” would be hilarious if written by ginia Breedlove’s name. For truly cares about helping oth- daughters, Sherrill and Tri- 1968, when their fi rst daugh- Scraper Shadows. My extensive knowl- Stephen Colbert as satire. Sadly, he more than 30 years, she has er people. She is always very cia. Sherrill’s husband is ter, Sherrill, was 4 weeks old. edge of building codes along with an seems all too earnest in his writing, stat- served as secretary to Chuck busy, but when one comes to Bill Ubernosky Jr., and their Virginia and Jimmy taught understanding of civil restriction’s makes ing that “liberals...have destroyed or Schneider, executive pastor at the door of her offi ce, that per- children are Daniel, 14, and seventh-graders in Training me the perfect candidate for this position. severely weakened most of our institu- Sagemont; she retired April 1. son becomes the object of her Rachel, 11. Tricia’s husband Union, and at the same time, Vacations in South America can not be tions” and that he would gladly do his Churchgoer Frank Rigsby, attention. She always has time is Mike Niemeyer, and their Virginia taught Acteens until an excuse when required leadership part “when the Second American Civil 1981. She was also the WMU demands hands on resolve for the nec- War starts.” director, as well as Acteen essary action required to properly man- It is just this kind of unbalanced violent Frazier hosts Hats for Hope director. She learned to drive age the needs that Americans consider extremism that horrified the nation when Frazier Elementary will host its fourth annual Hats For Hope community service the fi rst bus that Sagemont to be their inherited rights. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was project benefiting M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital. The school will collect new hats purchased. I am not a strong believer in the duties shot in the head in Tuscon recently. No (with the tags still attached) or monetary donations through May 11. Since cancer “Fortunately it had power that elected officials partake in. One doubt a big fan of Glenn Beck and Rush steering and brakes,” Breed- extremely good example is that the so Limbaugh that spew the same ground- patients have weakened immune systems, only hats with the tags attached will be love said. called leader of the free world is out of less vitriol day after day on their pro- accepted. Later, she said she drove the United States when his true duty is to grams, Mr. Reams is in need of psycho- All hats and money collected will be donated to M.D. Anderson cancer patients one of the buses for VBS, but protect the citizens of this country. His logical counseling. and the Patient Services Program. If one would like to help by making or knitting it wasn’t equipped with power place should be in the Oval Office mak- While Mr. Reams extols the military as hats, it would be greatly appreciated. steering and brakes. ing prudent decisions that impact the the epicenter of all that is good in Contact Rhonda Jacobs for any questions concerning this project at 713-740-0560 “Boy, that was a chal- multiple military conflicts and humanitar- America, he seems to forget that his pre- or [email protected]. lenge,” Breedlove said. ian efforts that we are constantly bom- cious founding fathers were extremely She has served as a wom- barded with. These issues are a becom- suspicious of the centralized power of a Chamber Fun Bunch meets April 14 en’s Bible study teacher and ing part of a heavy burden tacked onto standing army and its potential threat to outreach leader. She is also a every day responsibilities associated with the democratic nature of our republic. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Fun Bunch will meet Thursday, former member of the choir. daily life. Our Home Planet needs help. While certainly our military deserves April 14, at 10 a.m. at the Sageglen Community Center, 11610 Sageyork. Guest Over the years, she has served Please help me understand the direction respect for the sacrifices it makes for our speakers who will be introduced by Rebecca Lilley include Dr. David Crumbie, on many various church that we are traveling in with no ability to nation, one should not go overboard in orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine, and Jason Kozel, physical theraptist, who teams. control it? Have you got a mule that I can insulting all other institutions in society. will give hints to keep bodies active. All members and their friends are invited to The church is celebrating Virginia Breedlove (pictured) retired after more than 30 borrow? Randall Glenski Using that logic, why not have a military her 30-year anniversary as a years serving as secretary to Chuck Schnieder at Sage- dictatorship? attend. For more information, call Diane Webb at 282-484-4250 or Lydia Dozler at 281-481-1238. full-time employee. She actu- mont Church on Beltway 8 and Hughes Road. Resident offers The true threat to our democracy ally began part-time work at comes not from the left but rather corpo- the church in 1974, when Roy had a pager, cell phone, com- dren and grandchildren in their rebuttal by the book rate America, who is engaged in a sys- PW Library schedules events Crowell, Sagemont’s fi rst edu- puter, fax machine or personal activities, to helping Jimmy George Valtasaros, in his latest letter tematic assault on American civil society, The following events are scheduled for the week of April 7 through April 13 at cation minister, hired her. She refrigerator. when he worked for Nabisco, to the Leader (March 17th issue) indi- democracy, and the middle class. Wall Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: took over printing responsi- As she looks back over the to the family supporting me in cates that he doesn’t like democracy. If Street ruins the economy, nearly starts The library will hold its April craft time on Thursday, April 7, at 4 p.m. Ages 5 bilities, fi rst on mimeograph, past 30+ years, she says she many different ways.” we didn’t have a democracy we wouldn’t another depression, gets bailed out, and then on offset press. She re- will always remember that the “My favorite verses are now luxury sales are up and corporate and up will create bunny baskets. be able to vote for our representatives in On Saturday, April 9, Vietnamese storytime will include Reading Club at 9 a.m., signed from this part-time job staff at Sagemont cares about Proverbs 3:5,6: ‘Trust in the profits at record levels. Meanwhile, the in January, 1980. the Lord and are committed to Lord with all your heart, and this republic of ours. The word “democ- followed by intermediate storytime at 11 a.m. and beginner storytime at 1 p.m. racy” comes from two Greek words which vast majority of Americans are taking a “In March, 1980, Karen fulfi lling God’s leadership. lean not on your own under- mean “rule of the people”. It is defined in hit and important basic services like edu- AARP representives provide free income tax preparation assistance on Mondays Saltsman, secretary for Bill “They have been an ex- standing; in all your ways ac- Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary cation are being cut. The Citizens United and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring all tax documents and a copy of last year’s Moore, asked me to come ample to me by the way they knowledge Him, And He shall as “a government in which the supreme Supreme Court decision has made it all income tax return. help with clerical work for minister and how they love direct your paths,’” Breedlove power is vested in the people and exer- but certain that the vast majority of Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 evangelism campaign that what they do,” Breedlove said. said. cised by them directly or indirectly elected politicians must grovel in subser- a.m. Thursday. year,” Breedlove said. “I “Everyone has something dif- She has been an icon through a system of representation, usu- vience before their corporate masters in stayed working part time as ferent to share. I believe the around Sagemont Church for ally involving periodically held free elec- order to be elected. The budget “crisis” is Riverstone Ranch community garage sale set the prospect secretary, getting Lord called me to be a church a long time. The Sagemont tions.” A republic is defined in the same a manufactured propaganda weapon to information ready for Tuesday secretary to aid the minister members have all come to source as “a government in which get easily frightened people to go along Riverstone Ranch HOA will hold a community garage sale April 15 and April 16, night visitation.” in doing the work the Lord love her over the years and supreme power resides in a body of citi- with policies that favor the rich while hurt- from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each homeowner will hold his or her own sale at their home. The Rev. Bill Moore and called him to do as well as as- have come to depend upon zens entitled to vote and is exercised by ing the vast majority. Meanwhile, taxes Signs will be placed at the entrance to the community. the Rev. John Morgan’s right- sisting the members in their her for the countless ways that elected officers and representatives get cut for the rich and the corporate hand man hired Breedlove full service to the Lord. It has she has served them all in her responsible to them...” Therefore, the two elite, and any suggestion that taxes Meetings scheduled at Bush Elementary time on April 1, 1981, as his been my ministry as well as special, gentle and completely should be increased is not under consid- terms are not mutually exclusive, as Dual language meeting set secretary for the bus ministry. my career.” capable manner that can take eration even though US tax levels are He had a great love for the bus What are her plans for the an extremely complicated sit- Valtasaros would have us believe. That is Laura Bush Elementary will hold a parent interest meeting for its dual language why Mr. Page’s “American Creed”, as extremely low historically and in com- ministry, which he started at future? uation and make it look as if it quoted by Ms. Welch in the March 17th parison with other nations. In other program Tuesday, April 19, at noon and 6 p.m. in the Teaching Theater. Parents are Sagemont. Breedlove worked “My favorite pastimes are took no effort on her part. She Leader, is accurate in referring to “a words, standard operating procedure for encouraged to come and learn about this exciting program that allows their child to directly with him and the bus family, friends and reading,” will be missed. The Breed- democracy in a republic”. Perhaps the right wing-corporate alliance against learn a second language. Children are instructed in English and Spanish. This meeting ministry. Breedlove’s daughter, Breedlove said. “Everything loves will still be at Sagemont. Valtasaros has the definition of a democ- the people of the United States. is for parents of students entering kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year. For Sherrill, was eventually even has always been a family af- She just won’t be working at racy confused with that of an oligarchy, Liberal policies are responsible for the more information, contact program coordinator Whitney Shook or parent coordinator a bus captain on one of the fair from supporting our chil- that desk anymore. which is defined by Merriam-Webster as creation of the middle class. Were it not Suzanne Anderson at 713-740-0928. buses. Breedlove drove women a “government in which a small group for free universal education, the GI Bill, Parent meeting for kindergarten students for 2011-2012 to retreats at Peach Creek and exercises control.” unions, minimum wage laws, child labor Laura Bush Elementary will hold a parent interest meeting for parents of students girls to camps and retreats, and Valtasaros also dislikes a “...system laws, etc. there would be no middle class when Sagemont had an interna- in America. Instead, we would have entering kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year on April 19 at noon and 6 p.m. tional program, she transported on majority rule” (his words). If majority in the Laura Bush Elementary Teaching Theatre. Contact Whitney Shook at 713-740- rule is so bad why then do we elect our seen a continuation of the Gilded Age in the women to and from the representatives at the local, state, and which Robber Baron corporate overlords 0928 for more information. Webster and Clear Lake area. national levels by a majority vote, and ruled without restraint while 99% of Moore hired Sagemont’s fi rst why do our representative bodies decide America scraped by in near serfdom. It SJC cheer, mascot clinic, tryouts set full-time bus minister, Robin issues by a majority vote? Maybe is unfortunate that the right wing in this The San Jacinto College cheerleading team will host cheerleading and mascot clin- Cox, and Breedlove continued Valtasaros would like for us to be gov- country wants to return us to the bad old ics in April for upcoming tryouts in May. Students interested in trying out for the team working with him in the bus ministry. Later, she worked LLt.t. HarryHarry ZZamoraamora erned by an oligarchy composed of tea days. Regretably, I fear that our far-too- may attend clinics from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 18 and 25 in Anders Gymnasium at disengaged American public will not real- with Lee McDowell and then For Harris County Constable Pct. 2 party members. Hopefully, he will recon- the Central campus at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. sider his opposition to democracy and ize they have been swindled until things Chuck Schneider. When Sch- As a thirty one year policeman in the same depart- majority rule before his next missive to get much, much worse. Official tryouts for the 2011-2012 season will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 2 and neider moved to his current ment, Harry Zamora is the most qualifi ed candidate the Leader. James J. Gorman Sincerely, Fred Martin 4 in the same location. Clinics and tryouts are open to both men and women. position as executive pastor, running for Harris County Constable Precinct 2. As Participants are encouraged to dress in athletic attire and bring water. Tryout material Breedlove moved with him. a nineteen year commander, he has worked closely will be assigned on the first day and judged on the second day. If asked what it was like to work for that many different with local, state and federal agencies on various SJC battling state budget cuts For additional information, visit www.sanjacsports.com or contact coach Levis initiatives designed to reduce crime and rebuild our Francis at 281-476-1501, ext. 1426. people over the years, Breed- Continued from Page 1A at the same time. “We Hellyer. “It is important to love would answer something neighborhoods. help the college meet its work diligently to main- maintain that trust as we Dobie Project Grad to meet like the following. As a commander in patrol operations he is work- target of a $20 million tain good stewardship of face this unprecedented She said that Moore had a ing on cutting edge strategies and initiatives in the Dobie Project Graduation will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Dobie passion for the bus ministry. budget reduction over the public funds,” concluded challenge.” Southwest Houston area. Previously, he has com- biennium. cafeteria. The group is in need of 2011 parental support and donations (monetary and/ He would say, “Just do what manded the operations of units responsible for traf- “SJC has a proven track or services or products) for the Project Graduation set for June. For information, call you think is right, and I’ll tell record in budgeting and Light the night for autism Christine Duensing, 281-974-0867 or Sharon Finney, 281-793-5918 you if it is wrong,” Breedlove fi c fatality investigation and reconstruction, patrol fi nancial reporting excel- said. “Anything with my name operations, police fi eld training and evaluation, awareness at Frazier connected to it, I want it done lence,” noted Hellyer. KSCC holds car smash internal affairs investigations, tactical operations, Autism is a complex funding can help families with excellence.” gang investigations and gang task forces. For two consecutive Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Kirkfair Drive, will hold a car smash “Robin Cox was diligent years, SJC has received developmental disability today. after its HABITAT youth service on Friday, April 8, at 8 p.m. Fee is $1 for three hits. about follow-up with the chil- Lt. Zamora is also the only candidate with any po- both the Government that typically appears dur- The movie, Temple All proceeds will go to World Vision to feed hungry families. For more information, dren who rode the buses,” lice management and command leadership experi- Finance Offi cers Asso- ing the first three years of Grandin, is about an adult call 281-481-0004 or visit the website at KSCchurch.org. Breedlove said. “Lee McDow- ence including police operational budgets, policy ciation (GFOA) Distin- life and affects a person’s with autism who revolu- ell was the best at communi- and procedure development and implementation, guished Budget Presenta- ability to communicate tionized the livestock cation. Working for Brother development of police training programs, manag- tion Award and the Certifi - and interact with others. industry. Sullivan hosts town hall meeting Chuck is an education because ing tactical operations and special investigative unit cate for Achievement for Autism is defined by a Support Frazier Ele- of his passion for history and Houston City Councilman district at this town hall meet- Representatives from the management. Excellence in Financial certain set of behaviors mentary’s Light up the how he uses it in teaching. He Mike Sullivan will host a ing. “With the various issues City of Houston’s Public is brilliant, and he puts in a During his career, he has led units almost twice as Reporting (CAFR) Award and is a “spectrum disor- Night on Tuesday, April town hall meeting in Clear the City of Houston is tasked Works and Engineering lot of time, and then I get to large as the current Precinct 2 Constables depart- for upholding the highest der” that affects individu- 12, at 7 p.m., immediately Lake Monday, April 11. The with tackling this year, it is Department, Solid Waste type it all. He loves the church ment and is the only candidate with extensive police standards in budgeting and als differently and to vary- following Frazier’s music meeting will be held at the extremely important to me Department, Parks and and loves to lead people to fi nancial reporting. SJC is ing degrees. program. Walk the track to University of Houston-Clear that I know what is important Recreational Department, the Lord.” Brother Chuck command leadership experience. the only Texas community There is no known sin- help raise awareness of Lake, located at 2700 Bay to my constituents,” said General Services Department, led the bus ministry for three You can also follow him on Facebook (Elect Harry college to receive both the gle cause for autism, but autism. Students will Area Blvd., from 6 to 7:30 Sullivan. Houston Police Department, years and Breedlove says that Zamora For Harris County Constable Precinct 2) or GFOA and CAFR awards increased awareness and receive a door prize. p.m. in the Garden Room. There will be an open and Houston Fire Department Chuck’s Children’s Church search “Harry Zamora” on Youtube to view the lat- Sullivan invites residents microphone available for res- will also be available to sermons were the best. est television commercials coming in 2012. Make to come voice their concerns, idents after a few brief answer questions specifically Breedlove says when she needs and suggestions for the remarks by Sullivan. to the Clear Lake area. joined the church staff, she your voice heard, vote for Harry Zamora in 2012. South Belt-Ellington Leader For more information, learned a variety of jobs: Harry Zamora Campaign Christina Morales - Treasurer contact Sullivan’s office at data entry, printer, dispatcher, 111 N. Ennis Houston, TX 77003 832-264-5517 The Voice of Community-Minded People Registration deadline 832-393-3008, or e-mail dis- event planner and organizer. [email protected]. At the beginning, no one www.voteforzamora.com 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 E-mail: [email protected] set for vote in CCISD Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners The deadline to register to Service postmark date of no vote in the May 14 uniform later than April 14, 2011. In election is Thursday, April order to be eligible to vote, 14, Tax Assessor-Collector state law requires citizens to and Voter Registrar Don be registered to vote 30 days Sumners said recently. prior to the election date. The election affecting the Applicants may register to Park Manor of South Belt South Belt area is the Clear vote if they: Creek Independent School • are a resident of Harris District election. 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Thursday, April 7, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Fundraiser raises $15,000 Moore celebrates Rizers celebrate 10 years at Easthaven On Sunday, March 27, place of worship for the beyond. bie, have one daughter, 2011, Easthaven Baptist South Belt community and Rizer and his wife, Deb- Tabitha, and a son, Seth. Texas schools Church, 13100 Beamer Road, celebrated the 10- year anniversary of their pastor, Kevin Rizer. He began his pastorate with Easthaven in March 2001. During his leadership, he has helped transition a church that has been in ex- istence since 1941. Rizer was pastor when the church was located on Edgebrook and decided to move to the growing South Belt community. In 2002, the church pur- chased approximately eight acres of land at the corner of Beamer and Astoria and Meador Elementary School recently held a “World’s Finest Chocolate” fund- then moved to a temporary raiser. The community helped Meador students raise $15,000. This money is location at an offi ce build- used for sponsoring field trips for the students. The top four school sellers Many parents and grandparents recently en- ing across from San Jacinto received numerous prizes associated with each level of sales. They received the joyed visiting Moore Elementary as they cele- College until the new church opportunity to attend a magic show, crazy bands, a pizza party with the prin- brated Texas Public School Week. Pictured are, was built. cipals, a Liquid Gas Pump Dispenser for drinks, an MP3 player, a chance to Kaydence Huebner, a student in Janice Murphy’s Easthaven moved into “Jump for George Washington” (broad jump for winning cash), and an MP4 kindergarten class, and her grandfather, John its new facilities at 13100 player. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Oscar Padilla, Rudy Olivares, Huebner. Photo submitted Beamer Road in 2004, and Members of the Rizer family are, left to right, Tabitha, Kevin, Seth and Debbie Caitlyn Edwards, Alexis Segovia, (back row) Meador Principal Darlene Davis continues to be a relevant Rizer. and Assistant Principal Beverly Bolton. Photo submitted Students cash in good grades for rodeo visit For more than 600 Pas- buses – two city blocks worth grade-incentive partnership faster to make better grades.” The outing was the stu- close-up look at numerous SJC hosts workshop on business adena Independent School – required to take them between the Houston Rodeo Luna and hundreds of dents’ payoff in a pilot pro- aspects of rodeo life – from The Small Business Devel- merce Center). She has been a small business District intermediate school there. and Pasadena ISD. other students at South gram which students them- bull-riding to mutton-busting opment Center at San Jacinto The “lunch and learn” consultant for more than 20 students, the most memorable And the sights and sounds “It was a good thing Houston and Queens inter- selves were allowed to name. to pig-racing. Some students College will host a workshop workshop will cover small years, providing one-on-one ride of the 2011 Houston most likely to last probably because I’m doing better in mediate schools were treated Rodeo Your Way to Success even witnessed the birth of a that provides information business topics such as certi- counseling to small business Livestock Show and Rodeo won’t revolve around clowns my math class now,” said to a full day at the Houston was the winning entry. calf. Others saw a baby goat about doing business with the fication, bonding, construc- owners. probably had nothing to do or the carnival. Mireya Luna, a seventh-grad- Rodeo on March 9 as their “This was an amazing as it was born. government. tion, and marketing to the Sutton holds a bachelor’s with bulls or bucking bron- Glowing report cards and er at South Houston Inter- reward for meeting criteria opportunity for our students,” Students were treated to The workshop will be government. degree in accounting from cos. the praise of teachers and mediate. “I started paying for good grades, outstanding South Houston Intermediate two hours of free amusement conducted Wednesday, April The workshop presenter Xavier University, and a The one that mattered parents could become com- more attention in class and conduct and regular atten- Principal Laura Gomez said. rides and then to a barbecue 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 will be Deidra Sutton, senior Master Compliance Admini- most involved the charter monplace, thanks to a new turning my assignments in dance. “They needed this incentive dinner. The two students who p.m., at the SBDC’s Pearland consultant at the University strator Certification with the to push themselves a little showed the most overall im- office, 6117 Broadway of Houston Procurement American Contract and Com- harder. Plus many of these provement in grades received (inside the Pearland Com- Technical Assistance Center. pliance Association adminis- students have never been to free tickets for their families tered through Morgan State Frazier names perfect attendance, the rodeo.” to see a rodeo concert at a University. She is an associ- “I’ve never been to the later date. ate contracting assistance rodeo in my life,” said “I will definitely partici- LEGAL NOTICE specialist with the Association honor, merit, rolls for 3rd 9-weeks Michael Luarks, a seventh- pate if they do it again,” said of Procurement Technical grader at South Houston. South Houston seventh-grad- Assistance Center. Frazier Elementary School Darius Hale, Amy Heath- li Martinez, Valerie Morales, Martinez, Cam’ron Matthews “Actually, I’ve never been to er Eddie Gomez. “We had The cost to attend the recently named its honor rolls cock, Jason Henry, Christo- Jolyne Nhan, Jesus Pena, Alex and Elijah Mazzochette-Seidel. any type of amusement park fun at the rodeo, and I im- REQUEST FOR workshop is $20 per person, for the third nine-weeks grad- pher Hernandez, Jada Hubley, Quiroz, Jonathan Resendez, Madison Medrano, Diego – not even Astroworld. All proved my grades.” which includes a box lunch. ing period. Students earning Aric Jimenez, Chanel Lofton, Arron Tristan, Cammy Vo, Montoya, Eliana Munoz, Luis that has changed now.” “They made this such a COMPETITIVE Space is limited, and registra- status are: Kyle McDonald, Monica Mo- Kenny Vuong, Kayla Wilker- Neira, Jonathan Nuncio, Os- Rodeo officials provided wonderful experience for our tion is required. Online regis- Kindergarten ra-Solache and Jordyn Ridge. son and Jorge Zamuido. car Puente, Gustavo Rodri- 18 charter buses to transport students,” Queens Principal SEALED PROPOSALS tration is available at www. Perfect attendance Mia Ridge, Denise Rodri- Fourth grade guez, Dayana Saldana, Chris- the students for what turned Troy Jones said of the Rodeo sjcd.sbdcnetwork.net. Rey Aguirre, Andrea Es- guez, Jacob Rodriguez, Em- Honor roll tian Saldivar, Dominique out to be a 10-hour excur- Houston. “They are one of Bid # 1122 Project ID: # 6003D1 For more information, call pinosa, Matthew Green, Mo- ily Santos, Julio Silva, Chris- Allessandra Bellini, Ericka Serrano, Michelle Ta, Joshua sion. Students were escorted the most generous organiza- 281-485-5214, ext. 16. ses Houston, Eduardo Malo, tina Suarez, Jared Tate, Kris Caceres, Connor Cauglin, Thomas and Brianna Vega. by tour guides and given a tions we’ve worked with.” San Jacinto College District is seek- The SBDC at San Jacinto Maria Martinez, Mason Rich- Tucker, Katelyn Walker and Angela Cruz, Celestina De- ing sealed proposals for 6003D1 - College provides free coun- ards, Devin Robinson, Valeria Chance William. luna, Michelle Fernandez, Al- No Job Too Small! seling and low-cost work- Silva, Silas Tobias, Abrielle Third grade exandra Garcia, Megan Glass, Graphics Demolition until 10 AM, shops to help the owners of Velasquez, Alexia Velasquez, Honor roll Alivia Gonzalez, Stephanie small and medium sized busi- Spring break readers Amia Wallace, Travis Webb Ailyn Balderas, Samantha Gonzalez, Jeremy Guerrero, Thursday, 4/21/11. All inquiries nesses start and grow their and Jared Zambudio. Carter, Anthony Gonzalez, Erryl Gustin, Roxanne Her- should be directed to Ulrich Died- companies. Working with First grade Kayla Hall, Leonardo Her- nanedez, Kimberly Huyhn existing as well as start-up Honor roll nandez, Kelly Jimenez, Xitali and Angel Martinez. Call For Information erich at 713-880-8037. Plans will be firms, SBDC seeks to increase Victoria Acosta, Jarethzy Martinez, Brooke Morales, Xochilt Martinez, Lexus profits, reduce failures and Alvarez, Steve Alvarez, Tae- Kali Muniz, Jolyne Nhan, McMahan, Michelle Ta, Di- distributed by Ridgway’s Inc. through create jobs in the local com- lyn Ansley, Jayden Barbosa, Jonathan Resendez, Sidney ego Montoya, Eliana Munoz, munity to contribute to eco- the “Plan Well” system. A manda- Kiana Bowman, Kendall Torres, Dezelynn Villarreal, Luis Neira, Gustavo Rodri- nomic development. tory pre-proposal meeting is sched- SBDC consultants can Brown, Ja Marian Brown, Cammy Vo and Jorge Zamu- guez, Nicholas Rodriguez, help business owners apply Joshua Carter, Fernanda Da- dio. Victoria Solis, Ashley Sorto, uled for 10 AM, Friday, 4/15/11 in for business loans, create vilia, Alissa Dawson, Jacob Merit roll Rachel Sumrall, Joshua the District Administration Building written business plans, devise Garcia, Joseph Garza and Jonathan Acosta, Azhia Thomas, Autumn Tilley and marketing strategies, develop Timothy Giang. Alvarez, Mindy Berczik, Brianna Vega. 4624 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, operating budgets and more. Adrianna Golden, Hailey Sean Bonner, Jaylynn Bow- Merit roll TX 77504 Room 104. Workshops cover basic man- Henderson, Clarissa Hernan- man, Ethan Chapa, Danielle Jennifer Burn, Aaron Car- agement topics. dez, Rosie Laredo, Gabri- Colunga, Albert Corpus, Ez- man, Makenna Carter, Sa- ela Lozano, Carissa Mendez, peranza Cruz, Ivan Espinoza mantha Gilbreath, Damian Lauren Mendez, Riley Mer- and Elizabeth Hidalgo. Leal, Peyton Miller, Macie cer, Donavan Mitchell, Luis Bailey Jacobs, Daniel Owens, Chelsie Pedraza, REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE Morales, Luke Morales, Al- Lazcano, Raymond Marti- Adam Quiroz, Kera Ramirez, bert Ngo, Audrey Owens and nez, Jesse Mitchell, Valerie Dayana Saldana, Christian SEALED PROPOSALS Alana Pogue. Morales, Jared Perez, Paten Saldivar and John Sumrall. San Jacinto Community College District is seeking competitive Henneisy Quiroz, Arianna Schillaci, David Trevino, Perfect attendance Ramirez, Arianna Reyna, Aaron Tristan, Alexys Vela Christopher Acosta, Ales- sealed proposals for the FY 2010/2011 ReRoofi ng Program. At Rickey Scheier, Galilea So- and Anthony Waguespack. sandra Bellini, Jennifer Burn, lis, Carter Stockfelth, Emily Third grade Celestina Deluna, Miranda 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 27, 2011, Proposals will be received in Tamez, Chukwuemeka Uzo- Perfect attendance Garcia, Marco Garza, Mi- the Construction Department, 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Ste. 207 mah, Anthony Vasquez, Julis- Stephanie Alvarez, Ailyn chelle Garza, Samantha Gil- Two Frazier Elementary students were the only ones in the school who read Pasadena, TX 77504. Following receipt of submissions, all propos- sa Vega, Peter Xue and Luke Balderas, Nikkole Ballard, breath, Megan Glass, Patrick every day of spring break. All of the students were challenged by Principal Zamundo. Jaylynn Bowman, Samantha Gomez, Stephanie Gonzalez, Rhonda Parmer to read 15 minutes a day throughout the week. Only Jorge als will be publicly opened and read aloud. All inquiries should be Merit roll Carter, Ethan Chapa, Jessica Victoria Gonzalez and Jakob Jacob Garcia, Emerie DelaCerda, Ivan Dominguez, Griffi n. Zamudio (left) and Diego Montoya met the challenge. Photo submitted directed to William C. Mattei, 281-998-6122, Director of Special Leal, Aaron Montano, Jacob Ivan Espinoza, Alejandro Aries Hernandez, Roxanne Murray, Sebastian Velasquez, Garcia, Roque Garcia, Sebas- Hernandez, London How- Projects. Plans will be distributed by ARC/Ridgway’s Inc., 713- Emilo Villarreal and Khari tian Gonzalez, Bishop Guerra ell, Kimberly Huynh, Justin 782-8580, through the “Plan Well” system. A deposit of two hun- Walker. and Paris Howell. Kuhn, Katia Lopez, Mathew Advertise Perfect attendance Kacy Huerta, Daniel Lopez, Samantha Lopez, dred dollars ($200) for each set of plans for the three campuses is Steve Alvarez, Dillan Bar- Lazcano, Angel Lerma, Xitla- Andrea Manzanales, Xochilt in the Leader! required (make checks payable to San Jacinto Community College). stock, Ty Bennett, Christian Boijseauneau, Ja Marian Bry- Plans will be available after 4/5/11. These are butler type buildings an, Joshua Carter, Fernanda Moore announces rolls Davilia, Alissa Davillia, Bri- with structural standing seam roof panels. A mandatory pre-propos- an Fernandez, Jefferson Ford, Moore Elementary School Merit roll Jeimmy Salinas, Josue al meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, 4/12/11 in the In- Jacob Garcia, Timothy Giang recently announced its honor Saul Alejo, Jimena Alva- Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez, and Eric Gonzalez. rolls for the third nine-weeks rez, Deanna Castellano, Ev- Erik Sanchez, Neema Shafaei, dustrial Building No. 1, Room 100, Central Campus, 8060 Spencer Joshua Guerrero, Jonathan grading period. Students earn- elyn Diaz, Karsten Garcia, Betzabe Solis, Kareem Solo- Highway, Pasadena, TX 77501. Mendoza, Donavon Mitchell, ing status are: Linley Hawkins, Aaron Lang- mon and Taylor Tran. Isaac Morales, Luke Morales, First grade ford and Charles Maricle. 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Call For Information Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 7, 2011 Genoa names honor CCART meets April 12 Over The Back Fence by Jan The Clear Creek Associa- diabetes and how to handle tion of Retired Teachers will dietary concerns. All Texas roll for third 9-weeks hold its April meeting of the retired school employees Genoa Elementary School Tarpley-Gothcher, Nathaniel 2010-2011 season on Tues- from the area are invited. recently released its honor Torres, Shyla Torres, Dylan day, April 12, from 9:30 to Meetings throughout the 11:30 a.m. year are held on the second rolls for the third nine-weeks Velez, Brianna Villalpando, CONGRATS TO DEBBIE, CRIS! April 8 is the day for a party for Laura ings to all. She says she doesn’t miss grading period. Students earn- Ezequiel Villarreal, Zanae Following a short business Tuesday of the month, Sep- ing status are: Zavala and Angel Zelaya. Congratulations are sent to South Dossman. Birthday greetings are sent to being in the school these days. meeting, there will be a pro- tember through May. The Honor roll Second grade Belt residents Debbie Boeger and Cris Rene Nixon April 11. Glen Barnhill sends greetings from gram by Becky Grigg, RN, meetings are held at the Bay First grade Elizabeth Abeja, Yenais Ebbinghaus on retiring from the Genoa Thompson Intermediate Montgomery County. He misses the CDE. Grigg is a dietician Area Community Center, Jailyn Araujo, Fatima Arif, Aquilar, Gulsoma Aziz, Ca- Post Office. Debbie had 38 years of ser- The day for a cake for Martha group, but loves caring for grandson who will speak about health 5002 NASA Parkway in Sea- Fatima Avina, Suzeth Ballona leb Dhaemers, Ivan Esparza, vice and Cris had 35 years. Best of luck Weatherford is April 8. Greetings for a Aidan. issues, mainly about Type 2 brook. Castro, Torrell Davis, Ana Isaac Garcia, Sophia Lopas, is sent from family and friends. wonderful birthday are sent to Jennifer Roger Woest’s next Caring Cabaret is DeLaCerda, Yancy Deleon, Kathleen McNeil, Daniel Me- SCHOOL DAZE Spray April 10. scheduled for the Historic Heights Theater Miguel Escamilla, Alexis Es- jorado, Marianna Murchison, The following personnel and staff Dobie High on Sunday, April 10. Roger and several of Student exchange cobar, Daniela Esparza and Nia Newton, Grace Oreallana, members of the Pasadena Independent April 8 is the day for a birthday sur- his friends, including former Dobie drama Leonardo Frias. Andrea Rodriguez, Alexandra Juleeza Garcia, Victor Ruiz, Omar Ruiz and Natalie School District celebrate birthdays April prise for Bernadette Marsh. On April 9, teacher Mark Stonebarger, will present programs seek hosts Garcia, Michell Garza-Lo- Torres. 7 through April 13. blow out the birthday candles for Tiana a musical program. World Heritage Student The exchange students pez, Adriana Gomez, Isaac Third grade Burnett Elementary Landry. The day for a party for Leticia Jean Boudreaux, one of the group’s Exchange Program, a non- arrive from their home coun- Gonzalez, Erik Hernandez, Belen Avina, Natalia Es- Blow out the birthday candles for Bulah Tamez is April 11. Connie Hobbs and well-traveled retirees, had an experience profit public benefit organi- try shortly before the 2011- Charnecia Jackson, Zylaeja parza, Katelyn Martinez, George April 7. Marissol Montalvo and Bryan McDonald are wished a happy in Casablanca that she would rather not zation, is seeking local host 2012 school year begins and Johnson, Crimson Leonard, Wesley Ndago, Sebastian Meldoy Tanigawa share a birthday April birthday April 12. repeat. Her purse was snatched by a families for high school boys each World Heritage student Iazareli Loepz, Faith Lopez Nino, Christopher Oreallana, 8. DOBIE TRAILMIXERS MEET motorcycle thief, and she had a rough and girls from France, is fully insured, brings his/ and Yessenia Lopez. Caleb Pelaez-Gallardo, Ale- Meador Elementary The Dobie Trailmixers recently met at time dealing with the issues that followed, Germany, Thailand, China, her own personal spending David Mejorado, Kimber- jandro Perez, Gilberto Valdez The day for a cake for Mike Gill is April Luby’s for their monthly meeting. Topics especially the replacing of her passport. South Korea, Russia, Den- money, and expects to bear ly Mendoza, John Morrison, and Vanessa Vazquez. 7. On April 13, Maria Hernandez enjoys included: Karima Christmas, one of Dobie’s mark, Italy and the former his/her share of household Tim Nguyen, Aidan Nino, Fourth grade Soviet Republics. Students responsibilities, as well as Gwyneth Perez, Mac Postel, Kimberly Argueta, Athziri a birthday. Dobie’s Academic Decathlon Team basketball greats, ended her college are already awaiting word on being included in normal Alexa Quintanilla, Jazmine Cervantes, Janice Dike, Moore Elementary has an excellent chance to win its third playing career recently. A 2007 grad, their host families for the family activities and life- Quintero, Celeste Rodriguez Mitssy Garza, Abel Gonza- Birthday greetings are sent to Jennifer national title this year. The Trailmixers Karima played for Duke University for 2011-2012 academic school styles. and Cristina Rodriguez. lez, Ginger Henry, Michelle Meier April 11. wish them well as they travel to Charlotte, four years. She was the 27th player in year. If interested in opening Noah Rojas, Benjamin Nguyen, Zariah Toussaint and South Belt Elementary N.C., April 27-30 for the big competi- Duke women’s basketball history to reg- Host families provide one’s home and sharing fam- Roy, Jorge Sosa, Duraius Jason Vela. April 10 is the day for a party for tion. ister 1,000 career points. Unfortunately, room, board, and guidance ily life with a young person Madelyn Winnek. Marking a birthday Dobie won the District 22-5A UIL UConn stopped Duke on its path to the for a teenager living thou- from abroad, call Jennetta April 13 is Anita Francis. Academic Team title recently. They totaled 2011 Final Four tournament. sands of miles from home. Brunk, local area representa- Stuchbery Elementary 463 points, followed by Memorial’s score The Dobie Trailmixers meet for lunch at Couples, single parents and tive, at 713-628-9837 or Bay Area New Birthday greetings are sent to Robin of 305. 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month families with and without 1-800-888-9040 (toll free). Salinas April 8. On April 9, a birthday is Dobie’s speech team scored well in at the Luby’s Cafeteria on Fuqua. children in the home are all Also visit the website at celebrated by Erlinda Rodriguez. recent competitions, also. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS encouraged to apply. www.world-heritage.org Democrats to meet Melillo Middle School For the rest of the students, the TAKS E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, Richard Shaw, secre- tionwide are likely to affect Ashley Miller has a birthday April 8. test is just around the corner… congratulations, etc., to mynews@south CBC MUD safety meeting set tary-treasurer of the Harris public employee labor unions Blow out the birthday candles on April 11 Mary Ella Elam, one of Dobie’s favor- beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject County AFL-CIO, will be the and their bargaining rights. In for Douglas Reiland. ite substitute teachers and parent of four line. Items must be submitted by Friday The offi ces of Clear Brook City MUD will be closed guest speaker at the next Bay addition, BAND will conduct Beverly Hills Intermediate outstanding Dobie grads, sends greet- noon for the next week’s publication. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, until 8:30 a.m. for an Area New Democrats meet- elections for two-year terms employee safety meeting. Payments may be left in the ing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to the club's board of direc- drop slot. April 13, at the Harris County tors. Courthouse Bay Area Annex, BAND meets the second 16603 Buccaneer. Wednesday of each month in Founder of TUTS visits Dobie theater arts Shaw will discuss how the courthouse across from Visit us online at budget cuts in Texas and na- Freeman Library. www.southbeltleader.com Best Friends FARMERS® FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS Boutique Jeffrey M. 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Cast, crew and faculty of the Dobie High School theater arts department pose for a photograph with President and Founder of Theater South Belt 11011 Hall Road Under the Stars Frank Young and the award they received for outstanding high school theater production. Pictured are, left to right, Houston, TX 77089 (front row) Isabel Rodriguez, Laura Guiterrez, Frank Young, Raquel Ardion, Kirsten Marshall, (middle row) Paris Nichols, Marissa 281-481-0314 Escalona, Myrei Vargas, Linda Fletcher, Olivia Maslonka, Lysbeth Sonnier, (back row) Dobie principal Steve Jamail, D.J. Bolden, www.stlukescatholic.com Javier Salizar, Drake Williams, Clinton Hopper, Aimee Small, Ian Lewis, Chris Nickelson, Shannon Raygoza and Justin Thomas. Graphics Photo by Matt Griesmyer “Early Childhood is a precious By Matt Griesmyer departments of each school. the cast and crew of The Di- “It was truly one of the school band, and the rest is and almost magical moment On Tuesday, March 22, the Young carried a particu- viners for quite some time. best high school productions history. & Printing in every young child’s life!” theater company at J. Frank larly large package for the “It was a truly wonder- ever,” Young said. Forty-three years later, Dobie High School received theater troupe. Delivered to ful experience,” Young said. Young was born and Young is one of the most a visitor to their regularly the company was the Frank “You guys were really top raised in Pasadena and at- well-known people in Hous- One stop for all your printing needs Registration for the 2011-2012 scheduled dress rehearsal of Young Award of Excellence notch.” tended Jackson Junior High ton theater. The Diviners by Jim Leonard in Outstanding High School Young’s responses were School and Pasadena High After the dress rehearsal ECC Program Year is well underway! Jr.: Frank Young, founder of Theater Production. truly high praise, especially School. His initial foray into was fi nished, the young thes- • Business Forms Theater Under the Stars. Young attended the dress coming from the fi rst produc- the world of productions for pians were greeted by Young Our ECC Program offers age- Young toured four other rehearsal as part of the audi- er of the long-running broad- the public was designing the and their towering trophy, • Business Cards appropriate curriculums, schools in the Pasadena Inde- ence and was able to view the way hit Disney’s Beauty and halftime shows for the band about which Young was ada- pendent School District, giv- performance in full. the Beast. Young also worked to perform during football ment on seeing on display • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes computers in every classroom, ing credit and recognition to His response will most with the likes of Carol Chan- games. His senior year, he so that the school will be as the hard-working theater arts certainly be remembered by ning and Julie Andrews. became the captain of the well-known for its theater as • Wedding Invitations low student-teacher ratio, uniforms, it is its sports and musical de- • Thank You Notes • Menus plus much more; all in a loving partments. The Dobie theater arts • Directories and much more! Roman Catholic Environment. department’s production of The Diviners was performed Remember When for the public on March 29 11555 Beamer • 281-484-4337 Join Us! and 31 and then brought to 30 years ago (1981) set a date to receive bids for South Belt’s triplets, 1 year ago (2010) districtwide competition on Open House Final plans for a foot the new intermediate school Brooke, Blake and Brittany John Ralph Ruff, 51, of April 2 at Deer Park High bridge to connect the Wood to be constructed in League Montross, 5, children of League City was killed in a School. Thursday, April 7th at 7:30 p.m. Meadow subdivision with City. Miriam and Walter (Monty) single-vehicle motorcycle Stuchbery Elementary were 25 years ago (1986) Montross, were the fi rst set accident in the 12600 block Chu, Truong, DDS & Associates, PLLC GRAND Door Prize - 1 FREE month of tuition! discussed at the site of the Hobby Airport’s $10 of triplets to play on the of Beltway 8. 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Clear Brook seniors Payment Plans Available during appeals concerning Cadet Daniel Edward Brian Lemke and Karl $ 00 Scarsdale Blvd. Getting placement for the 1985-86 Murphy, 20, of the Air Schaefer were named fi nal- Medicaid,CHIP 20. 20% school year in the Pasadena Force Academy was killed ists in the 2010 competition & Insurance exam, x-rays & off your first school district. in a one-vehicle accident for National Merit Schol- consultation treatment 20 years ago (1991) after a vacation home from arships. Accepted In the Food Town Shopping Center Married? Although a Southbend the Air Force Academy. health study had not stopped, 5 years ago (2006) 90 percent of the 40 people A fatal shooting of a working the survey moved home invasion suspect was Let or were in the process of referred to a Harris County moving from the subdivi- grand jury. LAKE AT GOLFCREST sion after seeing the pre- Thompson Intermediate liminary results. was the site of much confu- South Belt Sagemont-Beverly Hills sion after several incidents Little League celebrated its resulted in punishment for 25th year in affi liation with all students. Confl icting Why Settle for an Older Home? Little League baseball. reports indicated between Graphics & Printing 15 years ago (1996) 18 and 63 students were in- Dobie 1992 gradu- volved and resulted in many Save up to $3,000 a Year ate Amber Brannen was students protesting the pun- crowned queen of the 69th ishment by arriving late to Texas Relays. their classes. in Heating and Cooling Costs! help you with all your Auto theft and auto bur- Local schools were pre- glary led crime statistics for paring for the upcoming printing needs. Houston District 12 for the Jori Zemel bone cancer Come See How... six-month period from Sep- walk. The weekend includ- tember through February. ed live music, rock climb- New Homes from $180s 10 years ago (2001) ing, moonwalks, sporting Thompson academic events for children, face (281)485-5958 11555 Beamer team advanced to “elite painting, food and a memo- eight” in the nationals. rial tribute. PlantationHomes.com 281-484-4337 The Leader released a The Dobie drama depart- special edition featuring ment presented its UIL one- eight new subdivisions in act play, Peter Pan, at Dobie From Beltway 8 West, Exit Blackhawk and turn Left, Pass Hughes Rd. at stop sign, the South Belt area. High School. Turn right on Hughes Ranch Rd. Thursday, April 7, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Comedy at Red Door Theatre San Jacinto Day Festival, Battle Re-enactment April 16 Red Door Theatre Com- and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Red Bluff Road, Pasadena. Booming cannons, crack- with tambourines also provides volunteers to The historically correct held on the north side steps of 11 a.m. The commemorative pany will present Chicken and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve tickets, call ing musket fi re, thundering The children’s area is work on construction of the encampments and the battle the San Jacinto Monument at ceremony is open to all. Little and the Prophecy of Tickets are $15 for adults, 281-542-0500 or e-mail thec hooves and battle cries will sponsored by the Dow Chem- boardwalk. The marsh is his- re-enactment are presented by 2012, a barnyard comedy di- $10 for seniors (55+), stu- allboard@thereddoortheatre resound across the San Ja- ical Company and Deer Park torically important in that it hundreds of members of the rected by South Belt resident dents with a valid school ID, company.com. cinto Battleground on Satur- Independent School District. barred the escape of many of San Jacinto volunteers and Josh Jordan, runs weekends and children 12 and under. For more information, day, April 16, as hundreds of Activities and shows in the Santa Anna’s troops during other living history organiza- Largest selection of through April 17. The Red Door Theatre visit www.thereddoortheatre history re-enactors recreate children’s area include: the 1836 battle. tions from across the state. wigs in Texas! Curtain times are Fridays Company is located at 4513 company.com. the events leading up to Texas • Lucas Miller, the “Sing- • Members of the San Ja- These groups help families FEATURING winning its independence ing Zoologist,” blends music, cinto Descendants, Daughters new to the state as well as STETICA in the decisive Battle of San puppetry, images, and “zoo- of the Republic of Texas and native Texans understand the E Jacinto. This year’s re-en- logical, stand-up comedy” the Sons of the Republic of history of this great state. DESIGNS actment will have even more to teach about monarch but- Texas will be on hand to share San Jacinto Museum of WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION signifi cance as the 175th an- terfl ies, wetlands, animal de- their history. History Association President The Right BRA, OF WIGS & niversary of Texas indepen- fenses, endangered species, • Texas Independence Larry Spasic said, “Each year The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS dence. symbiosis, and other nature- Square Dancers – square we work hand in hand with Caring Fitters Trained & Certified to Help With All Your After Becky’s Witness the excitement at related topics. dancers from various groups Texas Parks & Wildlife De- Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street the admission-free San Jacin- • A 55’ train complete throughout Texas – will dem- partment to coordinate this Great selection of League City to Day Festival and Battle Re- with train whistle and Texan onstrate square dancing and event. We truly appreciate the Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 enactment on April 16, from and American fl ags ($2 fee give lessons. volunteer support from Deer 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San for rides). • Visitors can browse Park ISD, San Jacinto Col- Jacinto Battleground State • Make-and-take history through the vendor area to lege, the Pasadena Strawberry Historic Site. The festival is activities and crafts for chil- admire unique hand-crafted Festival, and La Porte EMS.” ANNUAL PLANT & GARAGE SALE a full day of music, entertain- dren will be available, created items, Texas products and Visitors enjoy free admis- Fri., April 8, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ment, food, games and fun set by Gifted/Talented specialists history-related items. sion to the festival and battle amidst living history. from Deer Park ISD. Volun- • Music from the North re-enactment. Combo tickets Sat., April 9, 9 a.m. - noon The battle re-enactment, teer teachers from DPISD and Harris County Dulcimer So- for the elevator ride, Refl ec- which is the most popular student volunteers from San ciety and the Celtaire String tions exhibit and movie in- event of the day, begins at 3 Jacinto College will assist in Band will entertain folks as side the monument can be Plants, household items, p.m. Re-enactors will dra- the craft area. they walk along the refl ection purchased at $12 for adults, clothing, toys, books, & more. matize the decisive battle • The Houston ZooMobile pool. $10.50 for seniors, $8 for where Sam Houston led will be on the grounds with • Representatives from children. his Texian soldiers to vic- animals native to Texas, in- these groups will also be on Fees for the Battleship tory over the Mexican army teresting demonstrations and hand: Texas General Land Texas are $10 for adults, $5 eventually leading to almost nature games. Offi ce and the Texas Indepen- for seniors, $3 for school and one million square miles of • Marsha’s Petting Zoo dence Trail Region. youth groups with a reserva- Chicken Little and the Prophecy of 2012 runs through April 17 at the Red Door Mexican territory becoming brings in animals for an up- • Families can have their tion, and free for children 12 Theatre Company, 4513 Red Bluff Road in Pasadena. Pictured are, left to a part of the United States. close and personal look at picture taken, courtesy of and younger. right, South Belt resident Wayne Venison, Drucilla Rovito, Isabel Gonzalez, The re-enactors will dramati- nature. Families can pet and Capital One Bank. Visit the San Jacinto Mu- South Belt resident Meg Velez, South Belt resident Josh Jordan, Bethany Mac- cally interpret the Runaway feed the sheep, goats and oth- • Instead of 1836 fare, seum’s Facebook page. Fes- lachlan, Brenda Ratliff, LaShandria Ratliff, Andrew Martinez and Melissa Scrape (Texians fl eeing from er friendly small animals. such as possum and cornmeal tival-goers can participate by Cox. Not pictured are Hannah Smith and Hayley Smith. Photo submitted the advancing forces of Santa • Armand Bayou Nature mush, the Texas-style food uploading photos and videos Anna), the march of the Texas Center will conduct crafts and and beverages offered for sale of their experience to www. Army from Gonzales to San games from the 1800s in the will be more pleasing to to- flickr.com/groups/sanjacinto Jacinto, the cannon duel, and children’s area, as well as dis- day’s palates. museum and www.youtube. Integrity, Accountability, Justice: Bay Area group holds quilt show the fi nal battle between the play some reptiles. • Inside the San Jacinto com/user/SanJacintoMuseum. two forces. More family-friendly festi- Monument, visitors can enjoy Some photos may be chosen Dedicated Values of a Texas Proud Lawman The Bay Area Quilt Guild Featuring more than 200 The BAQG meets the fi rst Festival activities sur- val fun: the artifacts of the San Jacinto for posting on the museum’s www.Hernandez4Constable2012.com of southeast Houston will quilts, the show offers a small Tuesday of each month at 7 rounding the base of the San • Dan Barth will use his Museum at no charge. For a Facebook page. All who sub- Campaign Manager: Eric Fernandez 832-741-6972 presents A Day on the Coast quilt silent auction, coast- p.m. at Mount Olive Luther- Jacinto Monument celebrate Medicine Show Wagon to modest fee, festival-goers mit will be entered into a prize Event Coordintor: Jay Sarmiento 713-899-9257 quilt show Friday, April 15, themed decorative banners for an Church, 10310 Scarsdale this special day in Texas his- help tell the tales of special can take the famous 489-foot drawing. Pol. Ad. Paid by the Lee Hernandez for Harris County Constable Campaign, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and sale, craft boutique and mer- Boulevard. tory with entertaining and 19th century cure-all elix- elevator ride to the top of the The San Jacinto Battle- Christy Hernandez - Treasurer, 832-228-1857 or [email protected] Saturday, April 16, from 10 chant mall including scissor Service project and dona- educational activities. irs and entertain with a little monument, enjoy the digital ground State Historic Site is a.m. to 5 p.m. sharpening. tions by the guild have in- On the main stage, popular magic. presentation Texas Forever!, located just 22 miles east of The show will be held Admission to the show is cluded food drives, children's local and regional entertain- • Blacksmiths, weavers, The Battle of San Jacinto, and downtown Houston – take at the Knights of Columbus $5, and for children under 12 book drive for Texas Chil- ers will perform and demon- spinners, quilters and other view the museum’s latest ex- Highway 225 east to Indepen- Hall, 2320 Hatfi eld Road in and seniors, admission is $3. dren's Hospital, and quilts of strate: demonstrators will give visi- hibit, Refl ections of an Exhib- dence Parkway north (former- Pearland (behind Strickland For further information, visit all sizes to area health care • With her band, native tors a full sense of how life it: Cecil Thomson Revealed, ly Battleground Road) and Chevrolet). www.bayareaquiltguild.org. facilities. Houstonian Liz Talley takes was in the early 1800s. Sut- which brings Houston history continue for approximately April 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. her audience back to the days lers (civilians who sold provi- to life with photographs, si- three miles. Visitors are en- of the Texas dancehall with sions to military posts) will be lent movies and artifacts. couraged to bring lawn chairs twin fi ddles and a steel guitar. on hand to sell or show their • Battleship Texas, the and/or blankets for comfort- April 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. More than Satisfi ed is her lat- wares. The Tiny Town Texas fi rst battleship memorial mu- able viewing of the battle re- FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU APR 14 est CD release. display shows how towns seum in the U.S., is located in enactment. NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY • WWW.MSJANETS.COM • K.R. Wood, a singer, were laid out in the 1800s. the park and open for visitors For more information INSIDE THE GARDENS songwriter and historian, • Texas Parks & Wildlife (fees are listed below.) about the San Jacinto Mu- BEAMER @ HUGHES Child Care & Learning Center brings an authentic chuck Department interpreters will During the day visitors seum of History or the San wagon and performs his offer guided tours of the re- can wander freely among the Jacinto Day Festival and Bat- Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future Camp Cookie review. stored marshlands and answer Mexican and Texian camps to tle Re-enactment, call 281- Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Last Chance Forever, questions about the wildlife learn what the soldiers of that 479-2421 or visit www.sanja •Lots of furniture 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week The Birds of Prey Conser- inhabiting the park, including day were doing prior to the cinto-museum.org. For more (Offi ce & House) 2 yrs. old $100 a week vancy will show magnifi cent otters, diamondback terra- battle and to see how they lived information on the Battle- 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week birds including hawks, owls, pins, peregrine falcons, wood in 1836. In the military camps, ship Texas, contact the Texas eagles, falcons and vultures. ibises (storks), brown peli- visitors will learn how to per- Parks & Wildlife Department • Fine Costume Jewelry Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room • The Celtaire String cans, reddish egrets, roseate form the close order drills of at 281-479-2431. Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS Band performs period Ameri- spoonbills, great blue herons, the day. A few lucky children Commemorative including MELILLO & MORRIS middle schools and South Belt Elementary. cana music using a variety osprey, mottled ducks and will be chosen to stand with Ceremony • Yard Equipment of instruments including the American avocets. Guests can the cannon crew and pretend Each year the offi cial State FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL fi ddle, penny whistle, guitar, easily see the marsh thanks to to load the cannons and will of Texas ceremony marking 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 mandolin, spoons, scrub- the ADA-accessible board- be presented with cannon soot the anniversary date of the • Bicycles 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. board and limberjacks. They walk expansion funded in to wear on their noses as a San Jacinto Battle takes place even get the crowd to join in large part by Shell Oil, which badge of honor. on April 21. • Clothing The San Jacinto Day cer- emony commemorating the Republican Women host forum 175th anniversary of the AND MUCH MORE! Battle of San Jacinto will be The San Jacinto Republi- appearance begins May 2, 2011. GARNER VISION CENTER can Women invite the public 2011, and ends May 10, Election Day is scheduled to attend a City of Pasadena 2011. The last day to apply for May 14, 2011, from 7 Family Owned & Operated Candidate Forum. Because of for ballot by mail is May 6, a.m. to 7 p.m. the anticipated turnout, the “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, at the Singles dance April 16 South Belt-Ellington Leader Pasadena Neighborhood Cen- • Treatment of ter, located at 720 Fairmont The Bay Area Singles west of Highway 146. Parkway. Club monthly dance will be Bring snacks to share. Cost Leader Reader Ads Deadline: Eye Diseases The group believes that it held Saturday, April 16, from is $6 for members and $8 for is important to be informed 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW nonmembers. 25 Words $8 for 1 week Noon Tuesday on all candidates running for Lodge 8566 in Bacliff, locat- For more information, call or 25 Words for 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken ed at 1401 Grand Avenue on 409-948-1156 or 281-484- an office. no changes, no refunds. Over The Phone The forum is free and FM-646, one-quarter mile 4762. Dr. B.J. Garner open to the public. This is an Therapeutic Optometrist opportunity for all voters of Lions Club meeting set Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Pasadena to meet with the candidates personally in order The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tues- to help make an informed day, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf ______• Laser Surgery decision on May 14. Freeway. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST This Sunday: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor Rev. Clifford Willis New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar from University Christian Church Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 “Thank God for Our King” (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church UPDATE www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE Kirkwood South Christian Church 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Where God Makes Lives Better 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol KSCchurch.org Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 281-481-0004 We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Sunday School - 9 a.m. The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Listen to our Minister’s messages at WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 www.KSCchurch.org Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Youth Events on Fridays - 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 7, 2011 SJC holds awards banquet Bolen, others honored San Jacinto College held and Kathryn Roosa, dean of metology instructor; Jeremy math professor; Martha Oli- its annual awards banquet liberal arts. S. Garcia, music professor; vares, administrative assistant Friday, March 25, honoring South campus employees Patricia Grissom, develop- II; Kirsten Raines, biology employees who have served who were honored for 10 mental reading professor; professor; Dianne Simmons, LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES with the area school system years of service included Lou Terry Hanks, computer infor- library assistant; Ive Stahl- Palm Sunday, April 17 for 10 or more years. Brock, art professor; Cecil mation technology professor; berg, administrative assistant; The longest-serving staff Dorsey, government profes- Laurene Mathews, nursing and Mary Wisgird, biology Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m. member to be recognized was sor; Leeanne Freestone, cos- professor; Danielle Morgan, professor. & 11:00 a.m. South campus government Blues Worship: 5:00 p.m. professor and former South Maundy Thursday, April 21 Belt resident John Bolen, who Meador honor, merit rolls named Living Last Supper: 7:00 p.m. has been with the college for 40 years. Meador Elementary re- nojosa, John Hoang and Jack Bui, Roberto Campa, Raul Good Friday, April 22 cently named its honor rolls Yu. Delgado, Alyssa Dominguez, Worship: 7:00 p.m. South campus speech pro- fessor Catherine Gragg was for the third nine-weeks grad- Merit roll David Garcia, Joshua Kay, Easter Sunday honored for having served 35 ing period. Students earning Hector Anaya, Corina Ban- Kennedy Nguyen, Rebecca Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m. years with the college. status are: da, Gabriel Barrerae, Priscilla Reyna and Alyssa Walker. & 11:00 a.m. South campus employ- First grade ees who were honored for Honor roll 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. • Houston, TX 77089 30 years of service included Hussiel Arias, Emily Car- Summer registration 281.484.9243 Joseph Granata, geology pro- los, Julian Ceron, Andrea www.cumchouston.org fessor; James Meeks, com- Gonzalez, Damrcus Groves, approaching at UHCL puter information technol- Ariana Martin, Rhiannon ogy professor; Joyce Miller, Morell, Tjasa Murray, Kaili Get the education neces- information. chemistry professor; Linda Ochoa, Colleen Powell, Trin- sary to take charge of career Students can choose from Nichols, director of children ity Reed, Kaley Saucedo and opportunities by attending 40 undergraduate degree pro- center; Theresa Rudisell, cos- Jose Torres. the University of Houston- grams and 45 graduate degree metology instructor; Sherry Merit roll Clear Lake this summer. programs, including one doc- NNeedeed HHealing?ealing? Swim, physical education Jeffrey Argueta, Savannah Apply for admission to the toral program, in the Schools Specifi c prayer for your needs: professor; and Joyce Welby, Brookland, Guillermo Chino, university before May 31 for of Business, Education, Hu- classes beginning June 3 and man Sciences and Humanities computer information tech- Idalia Contreras, Amya Du- San Jacinto College South government professor and former South Belt resident Addictions, divorce, physical healing... running through early August. and Science and Computer nology professor. bose, Briana Gomez, Allan John Bolen (center) was one of many staff members to be honored at the area The open registration period Engineering. We are here to pray for you. South campus employees Gonzalez and Christopher school’s annual awards banquet Friday, March 25. Shown with Bolen are San runs April 22 through June 3, For more information, honored for 25 years of ser- Goudeau. 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Ibarra to advance. things up defensively from felt his presence on the fi eld striker Carlos Ibarra iced sports is that when a group Galena Park ISD Stadium 21-1-3 overall, will face Park against Strake Jesuit, In knocking off Dickin- The Longhorns sur- there on out. throughout the game. the game as he delivered a of players believe and trust to reach the Region III Final Morton Ranch in the fi rst at 7:30 p.m. The winners son 3-1, Dobie got a pair of rendered their fi rst goal of Offensively, the Long- Arreguin, the team’s one-on-one effort worthy of in one another, anything is Four. horns simply did what they leading scorer in the play- the highlight reels, eluding possible. The win is historic in that do best – share the ball. offs, scored just over six a Dickinson defender be- Well, the Dobie varsity it has given the team just its Dobie senior forward minutes into the second half fore blasting the ball past boys’ soccer players obvi- second regional tournament Jose Gonzalez, arguably to give the Longhorns the Gators’ keeper Armando ously do believe and trust in berth in school history. In the best player on the fi eld lead for good. Calderon for the clincher. one another. 2009, the Longhorns made whenever he’s in the game, On the play, Gonzalez “Players like Jose and And right now, anything their way to the semifi nals assisted on Arreguin’s head- fi red a shot off the far post, Omar cause havoc out there er just eight minutes into the and Arreguin was there to on the fi eld, and you have JFD baseball alone in first action for a 1-0 Longhorns’ collect the rebound and put- to account for them defens- Zack Long and Justin come-from-behind win over lead. back for the lead. Continued on Page 3B Eckols drove in three runs Memorial April 1, the locals apiece, and Emmitt Pitts continue to slug their way was strong on the mound past opponents. In fi ve of Region III Boys’ Soccer Final Four as Dobie downed Sam Ray- their eight games in district burn 11-7 April 5, at Magu- play, the Longhorns have Dobie vs. Morton Ranch ire Field. produced double-digit run Dobie’s win, its seventh totals. Friday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. in eight district games, “We are a good-hiting helped the locals take over team, but we also know we sole possession of fi rst have to pitch much more Dobie vs. Morton Ranch place after Memorial de- consistently to be able to Friday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. feated Deer Park earlier in get where we want to be,” the day. Dobie head coach Miguel Championship game Including Dobie’s 12-11 Continued on Page 2B Saturday, April 9, 1:30 p.m. All games at Galena Park ISD Stadium DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.49 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK

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Beverly Hills Intermedi- the Lady Bears were second Tamayo, Uvia Azar, Des- fourth in the 2,400-meter In other events, Lee Delgadillo teamed with Celeste Briones, Carli Blue, ate’s seventh-grade girls’ in both. In the 4x100, Bev- tiny Williams, Neida Soto, run with a time of 10:09.16. placed fi fth in the 100-meter Ayuana Bradford, Sasha Michelle San Miguel, Sara- track and fi eld team has erly Hills’ earned a time of Stephanie Ogbonmwan, Sady Olquin placed sixth dash with a time of 14.55. McCoy and Colunga. hi Gomez, Charish Cooper, jumped to the head of the 57.24 as Jenae Clark, Genn- Alexis Jimenez, Lada Heng, in the high jump after she Sweet scored a point for the Joseph placed fi fth in the Deniel Bell, Savannah Sch- class in the Pasadena Inde- evive Anagbogu, Landa and Kristy Christmas, Julianna went over the 4-0 height. team as her time of 32.25 high jump as she cleared neider, Jessica Jones, Maria pendent School District. Henderson teamed. Salinas, Sandra Gonzalez Arshae Harris (26-4), was sixth in the 200-meter the 4-0 mark, and Diana Mejia, Jazmine Freeman, The Lady Bears scored Brown, Clark, Anagbogu and Georgette Wandji. Victoria Blackmon (25-11) dash. Contreras placed fi fth in the Ana Goodman, Chelsea just over 131 points to win and Flowers teamed in the BHI 8s are third and Deanna Martinez (25-4 In the 400-meter dash, discus as her best throw was Johnson and Patrice Jack- the opening meet of the sea- 4x200-meter relay for a Bondy won the eighth- 1/2) placed fourth, fi fth and Ibarra’s time of 1:13.81 was 61-6. son. son and then came up with time of 2:02.50. grade title, and the Lady sixth, respectively, in the sixth. Other Lady Lions who The fi nal eighth-grade 149 to win the event in the Henderson went 14-1 for Bears placed third with 95 triple jump. Other athletes who took participated in the meet in- boys’ and girls’ regular-sea- San Jacinto College sophomore Marsell Holden second week. the long jump champion- points. Beverly Hills also had part in the meet for the Lady cluded Paola Reyna, Kalyn son meet will be held Mon- has been named a National Junior College Athletic Beverly Hills’ eighth- ship, and Marina Allen was The Lady Bears got a vic- Kianna Zermeno, Christen Lions included Eliana Gon- Puerta, Oasis Wilson, Am- day, April 11, at Auxiliary Association men’s basketball All-American, the or- grade girls’ team was third the winner of the shot put tory from Alondra Arriaga, Dryden, Taylor Bainter, zalez, Racquel Mendoza, ber Rogers, Cybelle Cerda, Stadium. ganization announced today. Holden, a 5-11 guard with 95 points. Bondy was with her effort of 29-9 1/4. whose time of 6:20.45 won Sarah Anleu, Tina Nguy- Briana Martinez, Alyssa from Farrell, Pa., surpassed the career 1,000-point fi rst with 146. Sandra Gonzalez was third the 1,600-meter run. en, Samantha De la Cruz, Solis, Kellie Tyer, Nicole mark this season after scoring 639 points, and broke Thompson was fi fth in in the same event with a Lyly Nguyen was the Jackie Villarreal, Maybelt Cypert, Tea’Ajuha Jackson, Sagemont-Beverly Hills the school record for three-point baskets with 193. the eighth-grade standings time of 23-7 1/2. champion of the 100-meter Lopez, Isabella Villarreal, Ashley Perez, Stephanie De He was named to the Region XIV fi rst team, the Re- and sixth in the seventh- Allen placed fi fth in the hurdles in a time of 18.68. Kirsten Dominguez, Ke- La Garza, Cera Alvarado, Little League Standings gion XIV conference all-tournament team, and was grade meet. discus as her best throw In the 300-meter hurdles, iambra Shorter, Marcela Reagan Saxton, Andrea also the league’s most valuable player. Lady Bear 7s repeat cleared 54-2. Beverly Hills’ Virginia Soto Reina and Charity McDow- Cedeno, Madeline Colun- There were many heroes In the 300-meter hurdles, took second place with a ell at the meet. ga, Krista Richard, Miyah As of April 4 on league website as the Lady Bears’ seventh- Gabrielle Jones crossed the time of 56.15. Lady Lions’ 7s take sixth Shepherd and Rainy Fer- Junior Division grade team won the meet fi nish line in a time of 58.06 Beverly Hills claimed Thompson’ seventh- rell. Sports news, notes easily. for fourth place. second place in the 4x200- grade team struggled to Thompson 8s are fi fth Team W L T Antaria Flowers was At 21.38, Ikea Tay- meter relay as Jackie Oden- stick with the leaders and Several athletes took cen- Phillies 3 0 0 SJC men’s hoops tryout crowned champion of the lor placed fourth in the Peace, Mikayla Garry, Jai eventually fi nished in the ter stage as the Lady Lions’ 200-meter dash as she came 100-meter hurdles, and Ga- Franklin and Nguyen teamed middle of the pack. eighth-grade team placed Padres 3 0 0 The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team to the tape in a time of 29.36 brielle Jones took fourth in for a time of 2:00.27. Summer Naser won a fi fth in the standings. will host tryouts for the 2011-2012 team on Satur- seconds. the 300-meter hurdles with The Lady Bears were ribbon as she was third in Teammates Emily Wolfe Reds 2 1 0 day, April 30, at 11 a.m. Tryouts will take place at Brianna Garcia came in a time of 58.06. third in a time of 56.90 the 100-meter dash with a (13.78) and DeSha Harrison Anders Gym, located on the SJC Central campus at 6:16.10 to take the top In the same event, team- in the 4x100-meter relay time of 14.17. (13.86) were second and Astros 1 2 0 at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. There is a spot in the 1,600-meter mates Kaitlyn Cadena as Morgan Chavis, Garry, Naser returned in the third, respectively, in the $20 processing fee for the tryouts, and participants run, and Francelli Monreal (30.38) and Meleny Menji- Franklin and Nguyen repre- 300-meter hurdles, scoring 100-meter dash. Marlins 1 2 0 should plan to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to register. Par- placed fourth in a time of var (31.15) were fourth and sented the school. eight points as her time of Valerie Colunga won Mets 0 2 0 ticipants are required to sign a waiver before com- 6:40.53. fi fth, respectively. The 4x400-meter relay 57.31 was second-best. a ribbon as she was third peting, and should dress appropriately. Questions Giselle Landa picked Justice Henderson placed was also a key event for At the 800-meter dis- in the 400-meter dash at Red Sox 0 3 0 about the open tryouts should be directed to the up another victory for the second in the 100-meter the Lady Bears, who took tance, Esmerelda Ibarra 1:06.18, and Wolfe (18.73) men’s basketball offi ce at 281-476-1847. Lady Bears as her time of dash at 13.59, and Keauh- second at 4:40.15. That placed second with a terrifi c and Amber Rogers (19.28) 9:28.63 was easily the best na Bailey posted a time of team was made up of Erica time of 2:52.99. took second and third, re- Major Division in the 2,400-meter run fi eld. 14.73 for sixth place. Romero, Oden-Peace, Ma- The Lady Lions’ 4x100- spectively, in the 100-meter San Jac soccer tryout Teammate Andrea Perez Lady Bears Shaqaula lyn Nunez and Garry. meter relay team wound up hurdles. Team W L T The San Jacinto College men’s soccer team will was fi fth with her time of Brown and Taylor Doze Clarissa Moreno earned third with a time of 58.92. Thompson picked up a Astros 5 1 0 hold open tryouts for the 2011 season on Saturday, 10:28.86. were third and fourth, re- third place with a time of The team was made up of quick 20 points in winning April 9, at the South campus soccer fi eld. Tryouts Beverly Hills was deemed spectively, in the 400-me- 30.67 in the 200-meter Deshunte Jackson, Destyni the 4x100-meter relay in a Diamondbacks 4 0 1 are open to high school seniors, recent graduates the winner of the 4x400- ter dash. Brown’s time was dash, and her time of 14.80 Lee, Sydney Sweet and time of 55.73. That four- and other college transfers. Participants are required meter relay as the four- 1:09.79, and Doze fi nished was seventh in the 100-me- Naser. some included Harrison, Cubs 5 2 0 to bring their own shinguards, water and a white some of Shaqaula Brown, at 1:12.73. ter dash. In the long jump, Naser Colunga, Wolfe and Tia Jo- Marlins 3 3 0 shirt. Tryouts will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Brianna Gacia, Flowers and Other Lady Bears who Deanna Martinez placed cleared 12-1 for fourth seph. from 2 to 5 p.m. Landa combined for a time competed in the meet in- fourth in the 800-meter run place, and Julia Lohse was In the 4x400-meter relay, Braves 3 2 1 of 4:39.35. cluded Alyssa Lopez, Jenny as she turned in a time of sixth in the triple jump at the Lady Lions delivered a In the other two relays, Le, Yessika Pena, Isabella 2:52.79, and Romero was 24-0 1/2. time of 4:59.39 as Raquel Rangers 3 4 0 Boys’ track and fi eld Cardinals 2 4 0 Sports Calendar Orioles 1 5 0 Phillies 1 6 0 SOFTBALL Thompson 8s, Bears’ 7s grab team victories Friday, April 8 Midway through the four- fi nished 1-2 in the shot put. teammate Cody Murray 200-meter dashes. Williams Thompson’s 4x400-me- Brook varsity hosts Alvin, 6:30 meet Pasadena Independent Hilliard’s top throw of 40-1 second in a time of 25.79. clocked in at 11.42 for the ter relay team was fi fth at AAA Division Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, PISD, 6:30 School District’s intermedi- was best, and Fuentes was Peters’ time of 26.82 was win in the 100, and his time 4:06.85 as Dotson, Hall and Team W L T Brook JV hosts Alvin, 5:00 ate school track and fi eld second at 39-7. fourth. of 24.01 gave him the top Smith were joined by Ty Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, PISD, 5:00 season, the contenders for In the discus competi- Bolden collected a win spot in the 200. Lozano. Astros 4 1 0 the district championships tion, the Bears’ Isaiah My- in the 400-meter dash as he Robert Saenz was third Bears’ eights are third Saturday, April 9 later this month are begin- ers was the winner at 89-6, made his way to the fi nish with a time of 2:20.91 in the Beverly Hills went down Orioles 4 1 0 San Jacinto at Alvin (2), noon, 2:00 ning to emerge. with Hilliard second at a line in a time of 1:00.89. 800-meter run, and team- to the wire before settling In the boys’ division, the distance of 86-3. Tyson Thompson’s time mate Darian Smith went for third place in the eighth- Diamondbacks 2 3 0 Tuesday, April 12 Beverly Hills and Thomp- In the triple jump, Pen- of 1:04.49 placed him third. to the wire before earning grade meet. Phillies 1 2 1 Brook varsity at Clear Creek, 6:30 son teams have emerged namon (34-2) and Shelvin In the triple jump, Bolden second in the 100-meter The Bears’ Thomas Err- Dobie varsity vs. Memorial, PISD, 6:30 as the clear favorites at the (33-11) placed second and collected another victory as hurdles in a time of 14.77. ington grabbed a big victory Rangers 0 4 1 Brook JV at Clear Creek, 5:00 seventh-grade level. Mean- third, respectively. he cleared 35-10 to win eas- In the relays, the Li- in the 100-meter hurdles Dobie JV vs. Memorial, PISD, 5:00 while, Thompson is the no Beverly Hills’ Kevin ily. ons were able to secure with his time of 14.74. In doubt frontrunner in the Simms went 5 feet for sec- The Lions scored 20 big points by winning the the 400-meter dash, Err- AA Division Wednesday, April 13 eighth-grade setting. ond place in the high jump points for winning the 4x100-meter and 4x200- ington placed second after BHI 7s win again event. 4x100-meter relay in a time meter events. coming to the fi nish line in Team W L T San Jacinto hosts Galveston (2), 4:00/6:00 Getting points from At 2:31.81, Daniel Hard- of 49.04 as Murray, Rose, Williams, Smith, Xavier a time of 56.55. Cardinals 4 1 0 many athletes on the roster, er scored key points for the Green and Peters combined Dotson and D’Andre Jack- With a time of 48.03, the Friday, April 15 the Beverly Hills’ seventh- Bears as he placed third in for the effort. son formed the Lions’ team Bears were second in the Athletics 3 3 0 Dobie varsity vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD, 6:30 grade team took top hon- the 800-meter run. In other events, Giron in the 4x100 that posted a 4x100-meter relay as Chris Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 ors for the second straight The Bears also scored scored a point for placing time of 46.91 for the vic- Washington, Patrick Ezeh, Astros 2 3 0 Dobie JV vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD, 5:00 week, amassing 164 points. important points in other sixth in the 800-meter run tory. Ulanis Betts and Joe Gon- Brook JV at Clear Springs, 5:00 Thompson was second with events for fourth through in a time of 2:33.56. In the 4x200, Dotson zalez teamed in the event. Cubs 2 4 0 141 points. sixth-place fi nishes. In the 4x200-meter re- was grouped with Gerron The team was also sec- Saturday, April 16 The scoring system is In the 100-meter dash, lay, the Lions placed fourth Hall, Keion Patterson and ond in the 4x200-meter re- A Division San Jacinto hosts Coastal Bend (2), 3:00/5:00 as such: In the individual Johnson was fourth in a at 1:50.96 as Murray was Cedric Horton as they ran to lay with a time of 1:43.89 events, fi rst earns 10 points, time of 12.53, and Harder joined by Jeremiah Frank- the victory at 1:42.65. as Washington, Ezeh, Betts Team W L T BASEBALL second earns eight, third was sixth in the 1,600-me- lin, Travorus Gilbert and Smith (5-4) and Wil- and Gonzalez also grouped Friday, April 8 earns six, fourth earns four, ter run as he posted a time Adam Vasquez. liams (5-2) grabbed the top in that event. Mets 5 0 0 Dobie varsity at South Houston campus, 4:00 fi fth earns two and sixth of 5:50.03. The team was also fourth two spots in the high jump At 47.54, Eloy Garcia Mud Cats 4 0 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, 7:00 earns one. The Bears’ Isaiah Chaney in the 4x400-meter relay as for 18 team points. placed third in the 300-me- Dobie JV hosts S. Houston, Dobie, 4:30 The scoring for the re- placed fi fth in the 100-meter Bolden and Thompson were Patterson excelled in the ter hurdles, and Gonzalez Hooks 3 0 0 Brook JV at Clear Creek, 4:30 lays allows 20 points for hurdles in a time of 16.68, joined by Christian Sosa pole vault as he cleared 9-6 cleared 36-6 for second fi rst, 16 for second, 12 for and Pennamon (49.05) and and Jacob Reyes for a time to win easily, and Jackson place in the triple jump. Dobie sophomores vs. S. Houston, PISD, 4:30 Scrappers 2 1 0 third, eight for fourth, four Chaney (49.25) were fourth of 4:20.83. went 18-2 in the long jump In the discus event, Sha- Brook sophomores at Clear Creek, 7:00 for fi fth and two for sixth. and fi fth, respectively, in the Sosa went back to work for the win. kim Anthony placed third as Owlz 2 1 1 The Bears rolled to the 300-meter hurdles. for the Lions in the pole Jackson also scored a big he came up with a throw of Monday, April 11 team title thanks to a big ef- James Washington scored vault as his third-place victory in the triple jump, 113-0. Express 2 2 0 Brook JV at Clear Springs, 4:30 fort in the respective relays a point for sixth place in the fi nish netted the team six going 38-3 to rout the com- In other events, Beverly River Dogs 2 2 1 Brook sophomores at Clear Springs, 7:00 as they won fi rst in two and triple jump at 30-11. points. He cleared 6 feet, 6 petition. Hills tallied points after its took second place in a third Others participating for inches in the event. In the shot put, Patter- athletes took fourth- through Muck Dogs 2 3 0 Tuesday, April 12 for total of 56 points. the Bears included Johnat- At 39-4, Chandler Tisby son’s best throw of 41-2 sixth-place fi nishes. Dobie varsity hosts Deer Park, Dobie, 4:00 Beverly Hills won the tan Battalla, Walter Mar- was third for the Lions, and was good enough for third Quinton Boling’s time Raptors 1 2 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Springs, 7:00 4x200-meter relay at 1 min- tinez, Justin Rodriguez, P.J. Hamilton was sixth in place, and Patterson’s heave of 2:24.04 was fi fth in the Dobie JV at Deer Park, 7:00 ute, 44.09 seconds as Kevin Johnny Gallardo, Christian the same event with a throw of 114-5 was second to 800-meter run, and Rudol- Bulls 1 3 1 Dobie sophomores at Deer Park, 4:00 Brown, Juwaun Bracy, Villanueva, Vincent Gutier- of 34-3. teammate Xavier Rodri- pho Jimenez was fi fth in Blue Claws 0 4 1 Randy Johnson and Jucory rez and Manuel Mendez. Ben Reyes placed fi fth in guez, who won the discus the 1,600-meter run with Friday, April 15 Shelvin combined for a time Lions 7s are second the discus as he completed a event after putting together a time of 5:39.45. At the Thunder 0 3 1 Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, Maguire, 4:00 of 1:44.09. Beverly Hills might have throw of 77-9. an effort of 117-9. 2,400-meter distance, Jime- Brook varsity at Brazoswood, 7:00 In the 4x400-meter relay, won the team title, but the Others who participated Others who competed in nez was also sixth in a time Storm 0 3 1 the meet for the Lions were of 8:49.24. Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, PISD, 7:00 Brown, Bracy and Shelvin Thompson seventh-grade for the Lions were Kevin joined Josue Villalta for the team put on quite a show as Cortez, Darius Hypolite, Ashton Craven, Hieu Tran, Beverly Hills was sixth Brook JV hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 win as they put together an well with 141 points. Myles Harris, Josh Dis- Xavier Brown, Orlando in the 4x400-meter relay T-Ball Division Dobie sophomores vs. Pasadena, PISD, 4:30 effort of 4:04.52. Michael Rose won two hong, Ryan Ehlinger, Dar- Ochoa, Michael Mora, Alex with a time of 4:07.46 as Team W L T Brook sophomores host Brazoswood, 7:00 The Bears were second individual events and was ian Thorn, Ja’von Johnson, Martinez, Jordan Jimenez, Gonzalez teamed with Bol- in the 4x100-meter relay. also part of the Lions’ win Varek Leonard, Craig Wilks, George Molina, Jimmy Ne- ing, Ezeh and Garcia. River Dogs 3 0 0 TENNIS In that event, Brown, Bracy in the 4x100-meter relay. Kenneth Gibson, Kaelon varez, Jacob Lara and Jorell Rashawn Taylor’s ef- Thursday, April 7 and Shelvin teamed with Al Teammate Jaylon Bolden Woods and Zach Fuhrman. Campos, fort of 16-1 1/4 placed him Scrappers 3 0 1 Dobie varsity at 22-5A tourn., Strawberry, 2:30 Aguste for a time of 49.45. was also the winner of two Lions 8s dominate The Lions collected other fourth in the long jump. D’Vaughn Pennamon individual events. With 175 team points, important points for fi nishes Tyler Alfred (40-11) and Hooks 3 1 1 Friday, April 8 was the champion of the The Lions swept the top Thompson’s eighth-grade in the fourth through sixth Kesean Coley (39-10) were Thunder 2 0 2 Brook varsity at 24-5A tourn., TBA 100-meter hurdles as he three spots in the 100-meter boys dominated the com- positions in various events. fourth and fi fth, respective- came up with a time of dash to earn 24 points in the petition during the second Peete-Myers was fi fth in ly, in the shot put. Express 3 2 0 TRACK AND FIELD 15.56, and teammate Vil- event. week. the 100-meter dash at 12- Others who took part in Tuesday, April 12 lalta was the winner at the Rose was the 100 cham- Bondy was second with 17, and Cardenas placed the meet for the Bears in- Raptors 1 2 0 Dobie varsity at 22-5A meet, Auxiliary, TBA 300-meter hurdle distance pion at 11.91, and team- 90 points, and Beverly Hills fourth in the 800-meter run cluded Gabriel Hernandez, with his time of 44.47. mates Malik Peters (12.43) scored 87 for third place. in a time of 2:23.88. Fabian Osorio, Aaron Jor- Storm 1 2 0 Wednesday, April 13 Bracy won his fourth rib- and Reeno Green (12.44) From start to fi nish, Thomp- Carlos Martinez was dan, Nixon Urrutia, Trevor Red Wings 1 4 0 bon of the meet as he was followed. son was simply too good. sixth in the 1,600-meter run Serenil, Carlos Gonzalez, Dobie varsity at 22-5A meet, Auxiliary, TBA the winner in the long jump Thompson was outstand- Ryan Williams got the in a time of 5:39.84, and So- McKay Sumlin, Deshawn Rattlers 1 4 1 after soaring 16-0. ing in the other sprints as Lions out of the blocks crates Guzman placed sixth Jones, Eduardo Rivera, Al- Thursday, April 14 Teammates Howard Hill- well. In the 200-meter dash, quickly as he sprinted to in the 100-meter hurdles at len Flores and Kevin Mc- Hot Rods 0 4 1 Dobie varsity at 22-5A meet, Auxiliary, TBA iard and Rigoberto Fuentes Rose won at 25.29, with victories in the 100- and 17.95. Donald. Thursday, April 7, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie boys’ soccer to regional fi nal four SJC’s Weiler picks St. Thomas VB Continued from Page 1B on we bring those things,” ively,” Dobie head coach Saavedra said. “This has Jesse Saavedra said. “The been our goal all along, but great thing about all of our now we have bigger goals.” guys is that it’s not about Arreguin, who like Gon- goals but about team victo- zalez and others, is playing ries. We got another one.” his fi nal season, agrees with For the third time in his coach. three playoff games, Dobie “As long as we keep scored early as Arreguin’s playing as a team, we’ll be header found the nets, but fi ne,” Arreguin said. “We then Dickinson came back knew we had to pick it up in to tie the action. the second half, and we did It wasn’t Dobie’s best that.” half of play, but instead of Dobie fells Clements panicking, the Longhorns Raul Bustos, Arreguin regrouped at halftime. and Ibarra netted goals as “We just had to settle Dobie dominated the action down and play Dobie soc- throughout in the 3-0 area cer,” Saavedra said. “The round playoff game April 1. bigger the games, the harder Bustos scored two min- it is to settle in and just play. utes into the game, and Brittany Weiler will continue her education and volleyball career at the Univer- In the second half, we were Arreguin scored roughly sity of St. Thomas. Pictured with Weiler (center) are her family members (fi rst able to do that, and we basi- two minutes before half- row, left to right): James (brother), Kim (mother), and Mike Weiler (father); cally dominated the last 40 time. Just past the midway Midfi elder Douglas Leighton (17), (back row, left to right): Trent Herman, University of St. Thomas volleyball head minutes.” point in the second half, the a junior and second-year varsity coach; Sharon Nelson, San Jacinto College volleyball head coach. Against Morton Ranch, Longhorns got a score from starter, has been one of the Long- Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao Dobie will again see a team Ibarra to nail down the win. horns’ many anchors in the mid- it knows little about. But on Defensively, Leo Gal- fi eld. He also assisted on Carlos the other side of the coin, legos, Edwin Padilla, Car- Ibarra’s goal against Clements. Morton Ranch will have los Rivas, Douglas Leigh- Photo by John Bechtle Lady Stros 12-U softball second to deal with what Dobie ton, Pedro Mares and Jose brings. Alvarado locked down the “It’s hard to handle speed Clements attack. and execution on the soc- “A huge effort from our cer fi eld, and when we are guys,” Saavedra said.

The Lady Stros ’98, a 12-under select softball team from the South Belt Girls Softball Association, took second place at a tournament in Santa Fe to open the season. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Kimberly Ontiveros, Dominique Palacios, CeCe Abad, Kimberly Hernandez, Jocylin Reyes, (back Defender Jose Alvarado (9) of Dobie steps in front of In what has become a familiar scene during Dobie’s Arreguin opened the scoring early against Dickinson row) head coach Bobby Reyes, Destiny Barclay, Yessika Pena, assistant coach a Dickinson pass and redirects during the Longhorns’ run through the varsity boys’ soccer playoffs, team- with a header after a cross by Gonzalez. The Long- Craig Paton, Jade Giron, Alyssa Corpus, Celeste Ontiveros and assistant coach win April 5 at Galena Park ISD Stadium. At right is mates Carlos Ibarra (14), Jose Gonzalez (7), Omar Ar- horns advanced past Dickinson 3-1 to reach the region- Lexie Paton. Pedro Mares (10). Photo by John Bechtle reguin and Raul Bustos (12) join the celebration after al semifi nal round. GaryWPhotos.com H-Town Jokers baseball second at Fool’s Bash LSA middle school softball still perfect

The Lutheran South Academy Middle School girls’ Reeves, Reagan Gonzales, Brooke Golden, Bonnie softball team was all smiles after winning the Faith LeBlanc, Genna Rogers, (back row) Brittney Jones, West Invitational Softball Tournament in Katy and Tara Everett, Coach John Simonis, Morgan Burnley, The H-Town Jokers, a 10-under select team from the South Belt lasquez, (middle row) Nick Gayton, Dave Amaya, Frank Men- continuing their perfect season. LSA beat First Bap- Nikki De Los Reyes, Autumn Taylor, Payten Hussein, area, fi nished second at the April Fool’s Bash in La Porte. Members dez, Tyler Langston, Dylan Heim, Bryan Cisneros, (back row) tist Pasadena 12-3 in the championship game to take Kathleen Johnson, Megan Golden, Shelby Achille of the team are, left to right, (front row) Alex Hernandez, Loren- coaches Oscar Perea, Mike Mendez and Donny Velasquez, and the trophy and remain undefeated this year. 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He carried a grade because these opportunities from now, Dobie High rently Dobie’s varsity boys’ could stay strong and fi t for pounds in the dead lift. point average of 3.8 into aren’t there forever,” Rice School senior Justin Rice, soccer coach and a graduate the football season,” Rice “I’m proud of what I was the spring semester and said. to take on ranked Blinn like many of his class of of Dobie, told the Leader said. “But it’s great to be out able to accomplish,” said was recently notifi ed of his “I had a lot of fun in 2011 mates, will exit the he was the spotter for Steve there competing. I benched Rice, who is still looking inclusion into the National powerlfi ting. Coach (Ken- Continued from Page 1B been better than expected considered a true threat to school’s halls for the fi nal Garza, who qualifi ed for the 305 pounds, but the judges at several options on the Honor Society. neth) Foster expects a lot postseason tournament with three freshmen carry- get that done. time. state meet in 1986. ruled that my spotter (ille- football fi eld collegiately. Eventually, Rice wants out of us, but it’s good for May 5-8, the Coyotes ing the load. “Players know their But when Rice does Garza did not place at the gally) talked to me. At 325, He hopes to attend Texas to study mechanical engi- you because you have to be know the time has come to At the end of the line, all roles and what to expect,” leave, there’s little doubt state meet, either, but was I got it off my chest and up, Lutheran University but is neering, but he won’t likely willing to put in the work or get on a roll. Apparently, that matters is winning the Saenz said. “It sounds that his mark will still be still known as one of the but couldn’t close it out.” still working out some of forget his accomplishments else you won’t make it. some of the sophomore regional tournament and ad- easy, but it takes a while felt for years to come in the Longhorns’ strongest over- Overall, Rice now holds the details. at Dobie. “Hopefully, I’ve made a veterans have been able vancing to nationals. Right to get that together. We’re Dobie athletic program. all athletes. Now Rice has personal best lifts of 345 Academically, Rice fi g- “You have to go out difference in the program to show the way for the now, San Jacinto has to be there now.” Last fall, Rice was a de- joined the short list. pounds on the bench, 600 ures to have very few prob- there and do what you can, while I was here.” freshmen, who have also fensive lineman for a Long- chipped in. horns’ varsity football team “As long as we keep that got back on track in a swinging the sticks like we big way by winning the 22- can, then we are going to 5A title and putting together be fi ne,” Saenz said. an 8-3 record. “We have been able to Fast forward to this get on this little roll be- spring, when Rice was one cause we have taken ad- of the standout members of vantage of the opportuni- the school’s powerlifi tng ties in front of us. When program. we have needed the big Dobie, now in its third hit, we have gotten it.” year of competition in the Coming into the sea- Texas High School Power- son, Blinn was the favorite lifters Association, experi- to win this side of the re- enced its fi nest results this gional crown, with San Ja- fall. cinto, Alvin and Galveston While female lifter Dor- battling for contention. thy Tran fell short of her Not much has changed goal of advancing to the with the exception of state level, Rice did not Blinn’s lone loss to Alvin, miss the mark. which will mean San Ja- Competing in the cinto is likely to enter the 242-pound class, Rice com- big doubleheader April 8 piled 1,520 pounds of lifts with fi rst place in hand. in the bench, deadlift and “Now the target is on squat categories. our back,” Saenz said. Althouth Rice scratched “Blinn has had a great year and therefore did not place and has been ranked in the at the state meet in Abilene, top eight or so all year na- he more than carried his tionally. But now we are weight among his fellow on top, and teams will be Dobie teammates. gunning for us.” Dobie was briefl y in- Dobie senior Justin Rice became just the second athlete in in the mid-1980s, and Steve Garza made his way to state. Rice Yet with so many bats volved in the sport of pow- school history to advance to the state level in the sport of pow- was also a varsity football player for two seasons. getting hot at the same erlifting during the mid- erlifting. The Longhorns took part in the sport for a brief time time, the season essen- Photo by John Bechtle tially has gone according to plan at this point. Saenz and her staff 24-5A champion Clear Lake eliminates Dobie girls’ soccer knew before the season An eight-goal surge Baytown Sterling in the bi- began that the offense had Alexis Estrada is one of three freshman pitchers in the second half helped district playoff round, ended a chance to deliver big for San Jacinto College who have stepped up in a Clear Lake ease past the its season at 10-7-2 overall. things. So far, so good on big way, particularly during the team’s 10-0 start Dobie varsity girls’ soccer Despite the loss, Dobie that. And, the pitching has to Region 14 action. team 11-0 in the area round appears to be in a good po- of the playoffs April 1. sition going into the offsea- Clear Lake, the cham- son. pion of District 24-5A, built The loss of fi ve seniors, Dobie softball leads 22-5A a 3-0 lead at halftime of the including Monika Rivera, Continued from Page 1B been doing now I guess for more of the same. game played at La Porte’s Karen Treto, Tanisha Her- Dobie head coach Robin the last 12 games or so,” “We just have to be ready Bulldog Stadium before nandez, Yumara Suarez Rackley said. “They have Rackley said. “We haven’t (April 8) for the next game things got out of hand in the and Jassmen Cirlos, will be some big hitters over there, lost since the Bellaire game, (against Pasadena),” Rack- second half. cause for some reshuffl ing and their shortstop also so we’re doing a great job of ley said. Dobie, which fi nished no doubt, but the bulk of made some big plays. They being consistent. “With fi ve games to go, third in the District 22-5A the roster is set to return for are a good team.” “Getting on base, using including another round of standings and then downed head coach Kristina Butler. Ah yes, but Dobie got the our speed to move up on the district, we just have to keep win because they pitched bases and then getting the it going. well, caught the ball well big hits from the middle of “These ladies have got- and came up with the timely our lineup is what we do.” ten us to where we want hits when the chances were With one more round of to be, but now we have to there. district play to take place, fi nish strong. Our goals are “That’s what we have Rackley just wants to see much larger than this.” Brook run-rules Gators 12-2 With the youth move- had a three-run triple and Pillow also praised Tay- ment in full swing on the scored on the play as Dick- lor Nickell, who is settling Clear Brook varsity softball inson threw wildly to the in at third base defensively fi eld, wins in 24-5A action plate. and has worked very hard to have been hard to come by, The Lady Wolverines got learn the position as fast as but the group has refused to started quickly as Chyn- possible. give in. adoll Phipps tripled to open With great teams such as With contributions com- the bottom of the fi rst inning Pearland, Brazoswood and ing from up and down the and later drove in a pair of Alvin atop the standings, lineup, Clear Brook run- runs. it’s been diffi cult for some ruled Dickinson 12-2 in fi ve Alexa Anzaldua, the of the other teams to break innings April 5 to move to team’s shortstop, continued through, but Pillow believes 3-6 in league play. her great defensive work her program is still on the It was a total team effort, and also drove in two runs. right track after several and everybody hit the ball Junior catcher Katie Bis- playoff runs in recent years. well,” Clear Brook head chof threw out a runner try- “It has been a tough year, Clear Lake netted 11 goals in the area round playoff Above, Dobie senior defender Monika Rivera games, but Dobie goalkeeper Jackie Baade (right) coach Ashley Pillow said. ing to steal defensively, and but the girls are a family on (right) heads a ball out of danger as she takes on and off the fi eld, and they nonetheless had a solid performance, stopping many Freshman pitcher Laura also had an RBI. Clear Lake star player Brittany Wade (18). One of Napoli, in the circle for “Katie is doing a great are really starting to pick other scoring chances by the Lady Falcons. Baade much of the season, again job as the rock behind the up speed during this second just fi ve seniors on the Dobie team, Rivera was one will return in 2012 for her third season in the nets. was steady. plate,” Pillow said. round of district play,” Pil- of the team’s leaders throughout the season. “Napoli pitched a great “She is a real hard-nosed low said. Below, Dobie’s Tanisha Hernandez, a forward/mid- Sharon Sanmiguel (8) of Dobie, one of as many as game, only giving up four player and does a great job “They are showing the fi elder, works the ball upfi eld during fi rst-half ac- 13 players slated to return to the Lady Longhorns’ Photos by real talent and potential this hits and striking out seven,” of leading by example.” tion against Clear Lake. Hernandez played in her program next season, had her hands full while try- Pillow said. “She also hit a Against the Gators, soph- team has. I am very proud ing to mark Clear Lake’s Brittany Wade (18), one of stand-up triple and drove in omore fi rst baseman Taylor and excited to work with fi nal game as the Lady Falcons defeated Dobie in the GaryWPhotos.com two runs.” Blaskow stepped up with such a fi ne group of young area round of the playoffs. the area’s top scorers. The team’s only senior, two hits. ladies.”

Clear Brook’s Sami Reis blasted a three-run triple to left fi eld in the bottom of the third inning as the Lady Wolverines knocked off Dickinson 12-2 April 5 at Brook. Dobie senior defender Jassmen Cirlos (17) was part of the action against Clear Reis eventually scored on the play after Dickinson committed a throwing error. The Lake in the area round playoff game at La Porte ISD Stadium. On this play, she win gave Brook a 3-6 mark in district play. Photo by Al Carter defends against Clear Lake’s Rachel Smith, who had a goal and two assists.