Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com April 16, 2009 Voice of Community-Minded People Vol. 34, No. 11 PIP meeting April 21 Sullivan opens Clear Lake offi ce Chamber’s Casino Night The next Positive Interaction Program meeting will be Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the fi rst fl oor staff meeting room at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria. to take place April 24 Guest speaker will be Alyce Coffey from the City of Houston Solid Waste Department. The Prizes are starting to add up for the South stay at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casi- PIP program consists of police and citizens Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s annual no, tickets to the Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort working together to make neighborhoods Casino Night to take place Friday, April 24, at and a family pack to the Kemah Boardwalk that safer. For information, call Offi cer Randy The Gardens, 12001 Beamer, beginning at 6:30 includes a four-day pass for all rides. Several Derr at 281-218-3900. p.m. gift baskets will also be awarded, including a spa The yearly event allows attendees to use play basket donated by Action Ministries. Kindergarten Round-Up set money to gamble in Las Vegas-style games, such The event will also feature music and a cash On Wednesday, April 22, Moore Elementary as blackjack, Let it Ride, roulette, baccarat, craps bar. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by H-E-B, will hold its Kindergarten Round-Up for stu- and poker, including Texas Hold ‘em. A special Mi Tienda, Joe’s Crab Shack, Sicily Pizza and dents who will be in kindergarten at Moore or “High Roller” section will also be available. Dixie Deli. at the new South Belt Elementary for the Winners will receive raffl e tickets rather Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the 2009-2010 school year and their parents. than cash, with drawings for prizes being held door. Each ticket includes $2,000 of play money Parents will learn about what to expect for the throughout the night. Larger prizes will be that can be used at all tables. upcoming year and get acquainted with teach- awarded at the end of the evening. To purchase tickets, contact the chamber at ers and staff; students will have story time, Houston City Councilmember Mike Sullivan recently opened a satellite office to serve the Current prizes include an outdoor furniture set 281-481-5516, the South Belt-Ellington Leader meet the kindergarten teachers, get a chance to South Belt/Clear Lake area. Located at 17629 El Camino Real, Suite 415, the location will from H-E-B, two $25 gift cards from Wal-Mart, at 281-481-5656 or visit the customer service see kindergarten classrooms and have a snack. be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office will also be available for appoint- a $30 gift card from Lupe Tortilla, a two-night center at H-E-B located at 9828 Blackhawk. The Kindergarten Round-Up will be held in ments if people cannot meet on Thursday. Shown above at the opening are, left to right, the library at Moore from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. District Outreach Coordinator Karina Moreno, Chief of Staff Monica Iazpurua, South Belt resident Chris Clark, Sullivan, North Sector Manager Autumn Jodzio and South Sector HCFCD repair work delayed Girl Scouts hold garage sale Manager Lauren Doak. Submitted photo The Harris County Flood Control District is At this time, the flood district expects construc- Girl Scout Troop 496 will have a yard sale planning to do necessary repair work to the tion to begin in late May or early June. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 A121-00-00 channel from Blackhawk Boulevard The ditch has experienced erosion and requires Scardsdale Blvd., starting at 8 a.m. on to the A521-01-00 regional detention basin at maintenance. Saturday, April 18. All profits will support the Blackhawk just northwest of Dixie Farm Road. Repairs include fixing the channel’s side troop. Many items from the Scouts and the Cookoff set for April 16-18 While the HCFCD notified the community slope, regrading the channel’s back slope swale church members will be available. The 13th annual South Belt Spectacular Cook- Park. All 86 cooking spots for this year’s event associations of Sageglen, the Estates of Green system, replacing outfall pipes that are too low off will take place Thursday, April 16, through are currently accounted for, as are next year’s. Tee, Green Tee Terrace 6, Meadows of Clear or in poor condition, removing willow trees CB Meadows garage sale set Saturday, April 18. There is no charge to attend. Cooking teams wanting to participate in next Creek and Ashley Pointe in January that the inside the channel and establishing turf in areas Clear Brook Meadows will hold its annual Due to ongoing construction at El Franco Lee year’s event must get on a waiting list to do so. work would be done in April, the project has without grass. spring garage sale Saturday, April 18, from 7 Park, the event will once again be held at Tom A silent auction will also take place Saturday. been delayed, according to district spokeswom- The total project length is 12,655 feet. The a.m. to 3 p.m. All homeowners will hold their Bass I Park on Beltway 8 near Cullen. At press time, auction items included a ride an Heather Saucier. repair work is estimated to cost $355,000. own sales. For information, contact Sylvia The event is the sole fundraiser for the annual on a fi re engine and the chance to name an area Saucier said the work will begin after a pre- This is a maintenance project to restore the Velasquez at [email protected]. Fourth of July fi reworks display at El Franco Lee street. construction meeting is held sometime in May. Continued on Page 6A Lariaettes host spring show The Dobie Lariaettes will host their annual spring show, Rock the Floor, April 23 through Home appraisals decline for fi rst time in 20 years April 25 in the Dobie auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased By James Bolen remaining to be appraised are either new con- As the state’s public school funding formula is marily to new construction in the area. from any Lariaette or at the door. Residential property values have declined for struction or properties damaged by Hurricane currently set up, the state is required to make up Residents who wish to contest the appraised nearly half of the homes in Harris County, ac- Ike. any lost revenue to match previous years, Ahlfi n- value of their homes can do so online at www. cording to offi cials from the Harris County Ap- Residents whose homes were affected by Ike ger said. hcad.org/iFile or by calling 713-957-7800. Library events scheduled praisal District. should be aware that HCAD assessed home val- While countywide appraisals saw a decline, While the deadline to protest had been May 31 The following events are scheduled for the Of the 860,000 homes in the county that have ues as of Jan. 1, 2009. Therefore, those who were some taxing jurisdictions noticed a sharp in- in previous years, it has now been moved up to Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: been appraised, 45 percent have decreased in val- still waiting on needed repairs at that time would crease in assessed values. The Clear Brook City April 30. However, since not all notices have A children’s craft will be held Thursday, ue, 39 percent have remained the same and only likely be eligible for a lower appraisal than in Municipal Utility District saw an increase of $42 been mailed out yet, residents have until June April 16, at 4 p.m. Free tickets are required. 16 percent have gone up, HCAD Chief Appraiser 2008. million from last year. Clear Brook City MUD 1 or 30 days after their notices were mailed, Investigate ancestries and family histories Jim Robinson said at a recent meeting. In east Harris County, there is a marked re- General Manager Chris Clark attributes this pri- whichever is later. when the genealogy discussion group meets The total value of the homes that have been duction in the assessed value of refi neries and on Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. Also, the May assessed has declined by about 2.5 percent from chemical plants. This is attributed to reduced computer class schedule becomes available. last year, Robinson said. production and lower inventory stocks than in Sagemont purchases offi ce Space is limited – don’t delay in signing up. This is the fi rst time in more than 20 years for previous years. Movie Madness is Thursday, April 23, at 4 such a decrease. This directly affects the San Jacinto College p.m. Call the library at 281-484-2036 for fea- Robinson said the appraisal decline was most District, which expects a value loss of between ture title. Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 noticeable in neighborhoods that experienced a 5 percent and 15 percent, according to Kenneth of former local dentist p.m. Storytime for preschoolers is Wednesday large number of foreclosure sales. D. Lynn, San Jacinto vice chancellor of fi scal af- By James Bolen tion of the new center is complete, the missions’ at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is Thursday at 10 Conversely, the majority of the 16 percent of fairs. Sagemont Church recently purchased a for- personnel currently housed in Sagemont’s Fuqua and 11:15 a.m. residences that had an increase in assessed value The Pasadena Independent School District, mer dentist offi ce on Hughes Road that it plans campus will move into the present counseling lo- are located in areas with an average home price however, will be relatively unaffected by the to covert into a counseling center. cation. Camp Invention at LSA of more than $500,000. decline in appraised values, according to PISD The building, located adjacent to the City of Sagemont’s counseling service is one of the Lutheran South will again offer a week- The majority of the roughly 140,000 homes spokeswoman Candace Ahlfi nger. Houston recreation center and swimming pool, largest in the city, according to executive pastor long Camp Invention science enrichment was formerly occupied by Dr. Richard Reinitz. Chuck Schneider. Roughly 350 people visit the experience June 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Reinitz has since moved his practice to Pear- center each month. p.m. Students in kindergarten through grade 5 land. Counseling is available to both members are welcome to enroll. A day at the Camp Public hearing held regarding The 3,200-square-foot structure suffered exten- and nonmembers of the church. Schneider said Invention program includes hands-on activi- sive damage from Hurricane Ike. The church plans roughly 50 percent of those counseled are non- ties, brainstorming, experimentation and unbe- to gut the building and completely remodel it. members. lievable action. Participants do not have to be new low-income apartments The new center is currently in the design While marriage counseling makes up the ma- LSA students. For registration and details, phase. Once all permits have been secured, it jority of visits, the church also offers counseling visit www.campinvention.org or call Lutheran A public hearing was held Monday, April 13, emy, both of which are located immediately ad- will go out for bidding. Construction is expected on depression, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual South Academy at 281-464-8299. regarding the proposed construction of the low- jacent to the proposed complex. to be complete in 90 to 120 days, according to addiction, divorce and anger management. Both income Dixie Gardens apartment complex on A group of College Place residents submitted church administrator Jim Green. individual and group sessions are available. Stuchbery sells old yearbooks Dixie Farm Road. a petition with 435 signatures from people op- The church’s current counseling ministry is The counseling staff is composed of seven li- Stuchbery Elementary will sell old school Arranged by the Texas Department of Hous- posed to the project. located in the Sagemont Annex directly across censed professionals. yearbooks for $5 each. Anyone interested may ing and Community Affairs, the meeting gave This is particularly impressive as the subdivi- the street from the new facility. Once construc- Continued on Page 6A stop by the school office. Old yearbooks will citizens a chance to voice their concerns about sion only has 300 homes. also be on sale at the Family Reading Night on the possible development and other similar proj- The primary concerns discussed were the May 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. ects in the Houston area. complex’s proximity to the aforementioned In all, 47 different proposed complexes were school, added traffi c and potential accidents on Deputies combat area crime BH Civic Club to meet discussed. Dixie Farm Road, the high concentration of sim- Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet Monday, Each speaker was given two minutes to talk. ilar complexes already existing in the South Belt Deputies from Harris County Precinct 2 Con- Yarborough, 24, was arrested and charged April 27, at Beverly Hills Park from 6:45 until Those who chose not to speak were allowed to area and the possibility of added crime. stable Gary L. Freeman’s offi ce have remained with DWI. 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be. Ilan Cuellar, submit their concerns in writing. One speaker noted there are already roughly vigilant combating area crimes ranging from Later that evening at at 8:55 p.m., Deputy vice president of investments. Of the roughly 200 people in attendance, ap- 3,900 low-income vacancies in the Houston area driving while intoxicated to burglary of a motor Aaron Baldwin was dispatched to an apartment proximately 35 were there in opposition to the – a fact that can be verifi ed on the TDHCA’s Web vehicle. complex in the 11700 block of Beamer, where EFL center events held Dixie Gardens development. site. Shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, April, 8, residents complained of a man who appeared to The majority of the local opponents were ei- “With there already being almost 4,000 vacan- Deputy Vance Britt witnessed a driver leaving a be intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Events held at the El Franco Lee Senior/ ther residents of the College Place subdivision or cies, it’s just not needed,” said Diane Leaverton, bar in the 10900 block of Scarsdale. Upon Baldwin’s arrival, he discovered the Community Center, 9500 Hall Road, for the have children who attend Lutheran South Acad- Continued on Page 6A The driver of the vehicle, Joshua Yarborough, suspect, Allison Foster, to have a strong odor of week of April 16 through April 23 are: backed out of his parking space and then pulled alcohol and speaking in a slurred manner. April 16 – Cardio Room at 8 a.m.; 1-mile back into it, driving over a parking block and A check of Foster’s record notifi ed the deputy walk at 8:15 a.m.; and Gentle Yoga at 10 a.m. striking a support column, causing extensive the suspect had an outstanding warrant with the April 17 – Cardio room at 8 a.m.; 2-mile 4th anniversary of South Belters damage to both the structure and his vehicle. Harris County Sheriff’s Department. walk at 8:15 a.m.; and ceramics at 9 a.m. Britt pulled his patrol car behind Yarborough’s Foster, 49, was arrested and taken into custody April 20 – Cardio room at 8 a.m.; 2-mile car and approached the suspect to question him. for the previous offense. walk at 8:15 a.m.; and Tai Chi at 9:30 a.m. lost at sea while on fi shing trip Upon making contact with Yarborough, the dep- Deputy Jason Curry was dispatched to a park April 21 – Cardio room at 8 a.m.; 1-mile April marks the fourth anniversary of the dis- ing men to no avail. Coast Guard offi cials said uty noticed a strong smell of alcohol. in the 11900 block of Blackhawk Sunday, April walk at 8:15 a.m.; Walk & Firm at 9:30 a.m.; appearance of three South Belt residents who waves were 6 to 8 feet high at the time of the A subsequent sobriety check confi rmed Britt’s 12, at 6:05 p.m. following a complaint that a ve- and ballroom dance lessons at 11 a.m. Lessons were lost at sea during a fi shing trip in Free- fi shermen’s disappearance. suspicions. hicle had been broken into. are free, and dances include fox trot, swing, port. Park attendees were able to detain the sus- cha-cha and waltz. Austin Childs, Scott Keller and John Zimmer- pect, David Taylor, until the deputy arrived at the April 22 – Cardio room at 8 a.m.; 2-mile man left on the evening of April 8 to go on an scene. walk at 8:15 a.m.; Active Living Every Day at offshore fi shing trip on Zimmerman’s 28-foot After 9 years, no leads on Barrica The owner of the vehicle told Curry his cel- 9:30 a.m.; and (scrapbooking) at 10:30 a.m. boat. Friday, April 11, will mark the ninth anni- lular phone was missing. The deputy located the April 23 – Cardio room at 8 a.m.; 1-mile the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say they The trip was similar to many the trio had made versary of the death of Dobie student Jona- phone in the grass near where Taylor had been walk at 8:15 a.m.; and Gentle yoga at 10 a.m. have not had any tips for some time. before. than Barrica. detained. For more information, call the center at There was an outpouring of generosity The fi shermen never returned, and their vessel Barrica was shot in his face as he answered A witness positively identifi ed Taylor as being 281-464-9708 or visit the Web site at www. from the community following the incident. was spotted two days later 30 miles off the coast the door to his home on Sagepark. Following the suspect who had entered the car. Taylor, 27, co.harris.tx.us. Several fundraisers were held in Barrica’s of Freeport. On April 12, friends recovered the the shooting, Barrica spent the next month honor, netting roughly $15,000 for his fam- was arrested and charged with burglary of a mo- boat’s Global Positioning System that indicated in a coma at Ben Taub Hospital. ily. tor vehicle. Sluggers 10U hold tryouts the three men had been approximately 60 miles Despite a $5,000 reward, the case was Barrica’s family painted the front door The constable’s offi ce has requested the Lead- South Belt Sluggers 10U select baseball farther out than where the boat was found. never solved. of their home red in remembrance of the er staff to alert readers dealing with nonemer- team will hold its 2009 tryouts Sundays, April The boat was found to have a hole in it and While investigators in the case followed crime. gency situations to contact the offi ce by e-mail at 19 and April 26. For more information, con- had apparently succumbed to water intake. several leads, all led to a dead end. The case Anyone with information on this crime is [email protected]. tact Tommy Bischof at 832-407-8051 or Taji Several groups, including the U.S. Coast is still open, as homicides do not have a stat- urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s For all emergency matters, residents should Garcia at 713-231-3304. Guard, spent several days looking for the miss- ute of limitation. However, deputies from Office Homicide Division at 713-967-5810. dial 9-1-1. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 Readers’ Opinions

tion for them, go to bat for them, take some event of a total loss, think of the expense in unconnected dots. Hitler’s “brown shirts” we don’t have, giving away US sovereignty Moore sends thank Insurance options of the burden from them, and at the very replacing furnishings and personal belong- started the same way. He’s also attacking to world entities, and facilitating a one world least, educate them. That’s just good Cus- ings inside your home from fl oor to ceiling gun rights. Obama says one thing, does an- socialist government. He is getting the US you to Sagemont for homeowners tomer Service. in every room. other. The media is quiet; not asking diffi cult government involved in the banking busi- Many Homeowners are unaware of the Don’t settle for a policy because the questions. ness, mortgage business, energy business, The faculty and staff of Richard H. Moore Texas homeowners are struggling to choices they actually have. Just because “one” company you called told you it was At the G20 conference just concluded, he healthcare business, automobile business, Elementary would like to extend our sincere fi nd adequate coverage for their homes in one Insurance company says, “we can’t in- your only option. Though it may very well committed the United States upwards of a and environmental planning yet can’t man- gratitude to the hundreds of friends from Harris County, even more so in the Coastal sure your home, you’ll have to go through be, make sure that is the case. Do your trillion dollars more in foreign aid through age to fi nd cabinet appointees who are not Sagemont Church that adopted our school lying areas of the State. Hurricane Ike was the Texas Fair Plan”, does not mean that all homework, shop around, think outside the a deceptive term called “Special Drawing tax cheats. His record doesn’t instill confi - as a mission of service. A mere thank you a wake-up call for most of us, the damage Insurance companies will have the same box and call a few Independent Agencies. Rights.” That’s the brainchild of George So- dence. seems so inadequate for all that they pro- and devastation was horrendous; trying to answer. You, the Homeowner, have choices. Then, make the selection that best suites ros. It’s our taxpayer money, given a new We have a charismatic, well spoken vided for our campus. put our lives back together afterward tested “Do Not” be afraid to go outside the “box” your needs and begin building a business name to deceive us, and is a drain on our empty suit as president, who may in fact not On Saturday, March 28, hundreds of vol- our “survivor” skills. For the most part, Insur- in fi nding coverage for your Home. If the relationship with that Agent; you’ll be glad national wealth. He has committed the US even be a natural born American citizen, unteers from Sagemont Church fl ooded our ance companies were prompt in handling standard “household name” companies that you did. to partner in the new Financial Stability making radical changes in our economic, campus armed with rakes, shovels, paint claims, and getting money to the Insured for we’ve all grown up with can’t insure your Donnelle Onnen Board; an entity that regulates ALL fi nancial social and political infrastructure, and no brushes, saws, drills, muscle, and love. needed repairs. However, many homeown- home due to the age or construction mate- Area resident and licensed General Lines companies worldwide, regulates CEO pay, one is questioning it. They run big bills They came ready to paint, power wash our ers found themselves in a fi ght that seemed rial, I assure you, there may be others that Property and Casualty agent and subjugates US sovereignty to world en- through the congress, bypassing the nor- gym, clean, and build a garden. Despite the to be them against the world. will. Not only will they insure your home, in tities (European Union, International Mon- mal debate process and without adequate low of 47 degrees Saturday morning and As an Insurance Agent, I’ve heard a few some cases with better coverage and less- etary Fund, World Bank, and the UN). What time to read them. Thus the AIG bonus fi as- wind gusts of 30 plus, these friends worked Dobie orchestra horror stories. Though I am limited in what er premium to boot. can possibly go wrong there? Our rubber co. About 2018, after ten years of econom- tirelessly to prepare a vegetable garden Branch out, shop the Independent Agen- stamp congress must approve and no ic suffering and Mr. Obama is gone from the and fl ower beds for our community garden. I can disclose, my heart goes out to those that are still struggling to put their lives back cies, typically they have a larger selection of heads to Midwest doubt will. Does anybody believe we should White House, a new president will convene These angels colored, cut out, sorted be at the mercy of the UN and others for a board to study how we got into this mess. together. I’ve talked with hundreds of Hur- Quality Standard market carriers offering a The Dobie Chamber Orchestra has been and assembled materials for the teachers. wide variety of coverage. I bet most of you resolution of our next economic crisis? Is You can hear the results now. “The Ameri- They moved furniture, supplies, and paint- ricane victims, some have praised me, and invited to perform at the Midwest Clinic, some have not. They all had one thing in are not aware that an HO-B, broad form pol- George Soros pulling Obama’s strings? can people simply didn’t connect the dots ed our front offi ces. (Chicago) in December of 2009. This is a Anyone connecting the dots yet? Mr. and allowed their “pop star” president to common, “need”. icy can still be purchased for an outstanding very prestigious honor as applications are Sagemont Church has once again show- premium. Some may not be sure just what Obama is spending huge sums of money have his way.” Larry Reams ered our school with an abundance of love. The need to know they are not alone submitted from all over the world. Appli- in their fi ght to make their house a home a HO-B broad form policy is, let alone that cants send in recordings of their ensemble The generosity shown through the gifts of one is most likely available to you. time and monies was overwhelming. We again; that their Agent is there to help them, and are selected by a panel of judges. The direct them, most importantly, listen to them Hurricane or No Hurricane, If there was winners are invited to present a concert at would like to extend a special thank you to just “one” thing I could give Texas Hom- Sullivan files for re-election Ken and Wes for organizing this mission. and console them. the annual clinic and convention in Decem- The need to know that if treated unfairly eowners; it would be the tools to begin edu- ber. Only two high school string orchestras We feel truly blessed to have such an ac- cating themselves. The following websites Veteran Pasadena Inde- In addition to her 16 years of or rudely by an Insurance Adjuster or Com- are selected each year from all the entries tive and caring church in our community. will get you started. pendent School District service on the PISD school pany, their Agent could, and should, assist received. When we receive performance Faculty and Staff Offi ce of Public Insurance Counsel School Board Trustee Nelda board, she serves on the board them in the claim process, collect informa- information we will pass it along. Also, as Moore Elementary http://www.opic.state.tx.us/ - This Web site, Sullivan has filed for re-elec- of trustees for Bayshore we get closer to the concert in December tion. The election will take Medical Center, and is advi- will allow you to actually compare policies we will be giving a series of local public by Insurance Company, and type of policy place on May 9. 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Mariselle Quijano-Lerma, dena Education Foundation Visit us online @ www.easthavenchurch.org Another important Web site to become We completely ignored character, lack of 11555 Beamer experience, lack of specifi cs, broken prom- a longtime Pasadena resident, Board, PISD Future Facilities Email: [email protected] familiar with is “A. M. Best”, http://www. graduate of Pasadena Inde- Planning Committee, PISD 281-484-4337 ambest.com/ - A.M. Best assigns the fol- ises, ACORN, and a background fi lled with Please include name & contact info in the email. lowing types of ratings: “shady characters” and elected Mr. Obama pendent School District, and Budget Committee, PISD * Best’s Financial Strength Rating - an president. Those dots that told us a lot a McDonald’s franchise (Helping One Student To independent opinion of an insurer’s fi nan- about the man were simply ignored. Now, owner, filed papers for a posi- Succeed) HOST Volunteer cial strength and ability to meet its ongoing with the man of “change” in control and a tion on the Pasadena Inde- and the McDonald’s Texas insurance policy and contract obligations. rubber stamp congress, we have only be- pendentSchool District Board Invitational Basketball Tour- This rating is assigned to insurance compa- gun to see the damage brought by that of Trustees - Position 2. nament Steering Committee. South Belt-Ellington Leader nies. decision. We have an extraordinary power- “I am excited and honored to Mariselle Quijano-Lerma * Best’s Issuer Credit Rating - an inde- grab underway that can lead to tyranny and file my declaration of candi- grew up in Pasadena and still pendent opinion of an issuer/entity’s ability worse if not stopped. dacy for the PISD school lives in Pasadena. A graduate to meet its ongoing senior fi nancial obliga- In less than three months he has board of trustees - Position of the University of Houston, Leader Reader Ads Deadline: tions. This rating is assigned to insurance passed a gargantuan budget ($3.5 trillion), 2,” said Quijano-Lerma. simple: enable all students to Quijano-Lerma received a companies, banks, hospital/health-care various bailout bills and a stimulus pack- “Children, education and ser- reach their full potential, uti- Bachelor of Business Admin- 25 Words $8 for 1 week Noon Tuesday systems, holding companies and other le- age that creates a debt our great grandchil- vice to our community are lize our taxpayers’ funds istration - accounting major. or 25 Words for 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken gal entities authorized to issue fi nancial ob- dren will be paying, plus huge infl ation for passions of mine, and I look wisely, and increase parental She currently owns and oper- ligations. us within a few years. Cap and Trade is now no changes, no refunds. Over The Phone forward to sharing my vision involvement.” ates a McDonald’s franchise * Best’s Debt Rating - an independent opin- law as is “healthcare reform.” That alone for our school system with Quijano-Lerma has made of 19 restaurants. ion of an issuer’s ability to meet its ongo- means new taxes for us to pay the trillions my fellow residents and par- a difference in the communi- She and her husband, ing fi nancial obligations to security holders each will cost. But no one is looking be- ents.” Quijano-Lerma’s vision ty by serving on many local Horacio, are the parents of when due. This rating is assigned to the yond 2009. Americans see it as getting the for Pasadena’s schools is boards, including the Pasa- two children. debt securities and insurance-linked secu- economy moving again because that’s what rities transactions of the entities rated by we’re told. The dots come later. Mr. Obama ______A.M. Best. sees it as getting more people dependent * Best’s Bank Deposit Rating - an inde- on government and less self-reliant; a nan- ______pendent opinion of a bank’s ability to meet ny state. Concentrating power away from its ongoing fi nancial obligations to deposi- individuals and states into federal hands. Deaths ______tors. These ratings are assigned to banks. He has effectively fi red the CEO and *(information taken from the actual Web Board of Directors of GM and plans to be ______site) involved in their future operations through When it’s time to renew your Homeown- a new “car czar.” He who has zero business Guillermo ers Insurance keep this in mind. Any Agent, experience and zero authority by our con- Make checks payable to: or Company can sell you a Policy however, stitution to do either. He goes unchallenged Ayala Jr. it’s up to “You”, the “Homeowner” to under- and thus seeks authority to take over other stand insurance, its various coverage op- companies that have management issues. Guillermo “Memo” Ay- South Belt-Ellington Leader tions and guidelines within. The “Cheapest” It’s a war against capitalism; the basis of ala Jr., 28, of Texas City, 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 policy is not always the “Best” policy. our economy, achievements and national died Wednesday, April 8, Commonly misunderstood, the differ- wealth for 230 years. He seeks to stifl e con- 2009, at a hospital in Dal- ence between Replacement cost and Mar- servative talk radio; take away employee’s las, Texas. After Hours: Use mail slot in ket value, two totally different things. Make privacy rights in voting for, or against, the Ayala served in the U.S. front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 sure your home is insured at a Replacement union; and has set up a “voluntary” social cost that will rebuild it, exactly as it was, in worker’s force, complete with uniforms, and Marine Corps for four the event of a total loss. Don’t sell your Per- wants to make it “mandatory” for certain years from 1999 to 2003 sonal Property short to save money. In the ages. This has potential for abuse; more and was employed by

Powell Electric as a com- and husband Bill, Jim puter technician. Weston, Mike Weston, Ayala was preceded in Matt Weston and wife death by his wife of seven Jana, and Randy Weston; years, Jessica Ayala, on siblings George Trahan Monday, April 6, 2009. He and wife Sherri, Joyce was also preceded in death Simmons, Billy Trahan by his father, Guillermo and wife Jane, Jerry Tra- Ayala Sr. han and wife Veta, Lynn Ayala is survived by sons Trahan and wife Suzy, and Davian and Diego; mother JoAnn Butler and husband Guadalupe Carrion Perez; Ronnie. Other survivors sister Paula X. Garcia and include seven grandchil- husband Adrian; and his dren, six great-grandchil- niece and nephew, Susana dren and numerous nieces and Adrian Garcia Jr. and nephews. Ayala’s family is from Weston enjoyed paint- the South Belt area and ing, crocheting, sewing attend St. Luke’s Catholic and playing cards with Church. friends at Oak Haven. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held was held Monday, April from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 13, 2009, at Fairmont Fu- April 17, at Forest Park neral Home. Burial fol- East Funeral Home. lowed at GrandView Me- Funeral services will be morial Park. held Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at Forest Park East Olive “Gert” with interment following Weston the service. Olive Gertrude “Gert” Garland Steele Weston, 87, died April 13, Stringfield 2009, surrounded by her family. Garland Steele String- She was born May 27, fi eld, 74, died April 9, 1921, in Lake Charles, 2009. Regarding his wish- La. es, there will be no ser- Weston is survived by vices. The family lives off her children, Evelyn Mauck Sagewillow. 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Kayla Promise, Marissa rizes the Texas Board of First grade Rodgers, Jeremy Roe, Alex Chiropractic Examiners to Honor roll Roman, Elizabeth Shelly, issue temporary teaching Anilu Arrieta, Isaiah Taryn Spriggs, Aubree licenses for chiropractic doc- Avila, Amber Basham, Ale- Thompson, Alexis Trevino, In a project headed by Wes Holloman, more than 175 volunteers from Sagemont tors wishing to teach at the jandro Castaneda, Alonso Alan Vo, Hailey White and Church devoted their time and energy recently to beautify and make improve- two accredited chiropractic Dosal, Adam Escobedo, Kris- Michael Wooton. ments to four South Belt elementaries. Above, Meador students are enjoying their schools in Texas. tin Gary, Hannah Gonzales, Fourth grade Your Risk is our Specialty new outdoor equipment. The students, first graders from Crystal Rothberg’s class “It is an honor to have Katelyn Huynh, Jasmine Honor roll are, left to right, (front table) Shaun Simpson, Jonathan Vargas, (back table) Mike Texas Chiropractic College Jimenez, Kasey Johnson, Rudy Clarke, Trinity Curry, 713-209-2800 • 1-800-376-3169 Morales, Luke Burton, Robert Martinez, Yesenia Morales, (right table) Tatiana located in my district, District Irene Kim, Phat Lam, Jon Parker Deem, Nathan Doss, 8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 Martinez, Vanessa Villarreal and Nyla Rodriguiz. Photo submitted 144, and this license will Paul McDaniel, Julian Medi- Russell Flewellen, Fariha [email protected] • www.barmore.com allow the schools to immedi- na and Nayelli Melendez. Ghazi, R.J. Gilbert, Bea Her- ately attract professors from Kirby Nguyen, Seth across the nation to teach Paulk, Gerardo Rivas, here,” stated Legler, “The John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. next step is presenting this Elexus Romero, Marissa Orthodontist bill before the entire House Salazar, Crystal Salgado, for approval.” Nicholas Salinas, Marissa HB 3450, if passed, will Sanchez, Jartis Solomon, 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer allow a temporary teaching Alan Tamez, Jacob Torres, license to be issued to full Ashley Tovar, Juliana Vega Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a time chiropractic professors and Eric Wilson. who are licensed in another Merit roll recessive lower jaw line. state or Canada and who wish Joshua Albin, Alexa Beni- to teach at two of the chiro- tez, Roy Bessent, Jaelyn Eliminates the need for practic colleges in Texas. Chapman, Jacob Colunga, This bill will allow those Naya Cooper, Belen Cruz, orthodontic tooth removal who are issued a temporary Deoncyea Curry, Marcus Doss, in many situations. license to instruct chiroprac- Gabreilla Garcia, Julissa tic students during the time Gomez, Marcus Hernandez their full license application and Victoria Hernandez. is pending. South Belt Sen. Esther Kim, Zandy Luc- Eliminates the need Mike Jackson has introduced ero, Ava Mendez, Juliana the companion bill, SB Moreno, Allison Neira, Tif- for headgear. 1954. Legler’s office is located fany Oviedo, Deron Pilot, Bailey Ray, Matthew Rodri- Second Opinions Welcome! in the Capitol Extension, E2.304, and can be reached guez, Miranda Serrano, Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office at 512-463-0460. Legler’s Makayla Thompson and office is open from 8:30 a.m. Dylan Tinner. • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Perfect attendance Friday. Joshua Albin, Isaiah Avila, Kyle Brown, Jesse Bustamante, Misty Chavira, Thomas Crowe, Zach Deem, Alonso Dosal, Marcus Doss, LEGAL NOTICE Marcus Hernandez, Ethan Jimenez, Phat Lam and Erin Loosier. AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE LA JUNTA SÍNDICOS Giovanni Luna, Jazlyn EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PASADENA Martinez, Bianca Martinez, Jon Paul McDaniel, Vaniyah SE NOTIFICA por el presente que el DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PASADENA McGhie, Ava Mendez, Dwayne Mills, Mary llevará a cabo una elección conjunta con la Ciudad de South Houston y con San Jacinto College dentro Munoz, Allison Neira, Ethan y en todo el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Pasadena el sábado 9 de mayo de 2009 en conformidad Ouzts and Gabriel Rojas. con una Orden y Aviso de Elección pasada y aprobada el 20 de enero de 2009. Los lugares de votación Jordan Rojaselizondo, del día de la Elección de Síndicos estarán abiertos de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Los once lugares de votación Marissa Roy, Breyon Ruben, del día de elección incluyen los siguientes: Beverly Hills Intermediate School, en 11111 Beamer Road, Peter Spigner, Zayle Stor- mer, Jailyn Taylor, Terrance Houston, Texas 77089; Bondy Intermediate School, en 5101 Keith Road, Pasadena, Texas 77505; Jackson Teagle, Ethan Thomas, Intermediate School, en 1020 East Thomas, Pasadena, Texas 77506; Miller Intermediate School, en 1002 Hazel Wagner, Jazmine Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas 77504; Park View Intermediate School, en 3003 Dabney Drive, Pasa- Williams, Eric Wilson and dena, Texas 77502; Queens Intermediate School, en 1112 Queens Road, Pasadena, Texas 77502; Keller Anthony Zavala. Second grade Middle School, en 3102 San Augustine, Pasadena, Texas 77503; South Houston Municipal Court Build- Honor roll ing, en 1019 Dallas, South Houston, Texas 77587; Shaw Middle School, en 1200 East Houston, Pasadena, Lauren Brown, Stephanie Texas 77502; Thompson Intermediate School, en 11309 Sagedowne Lane, Houston, Texas 77089; y South Cedeno, Sara Cortez, INVENT YOURSELF Houston High School, en 3820 South Shaver, South Houston, Texas 77587. Destiny Davis, Riley Gilbert, Daija Green, Evie Holder, Ivy Hua, David Kim, Jose La votación anticipada comenzará el lunes 27 de abril de 2009 y continuará hasta el martes 5 de mayo de Montiel, Laiba Qureshi, 2009. Cinco escuelas preparatorias del Distrito Escolar de Pasadena serán lugares de votación anticipada: Kaitlyn Sanchez, Chelsey J. Frank Dobie High School, en 10220 Blackhawk Blvd., Houston, Texas 77089; Pasadena High School, Urdiales, Kayla Wilson and en 206 South Shaver, Pasadena, Texas 77506; Pasadena Memorial High School, en 4410 Crenshaw, Pasa- Adrian Zaracho. Merit roll dena, Texas 77504; Sam Rayburn High School, en 2121 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas 77502 y South Jorge Bravo, Corina Her- Houston High School, en 3820 South Shaver, South Houston, Texas 77587. El horario de votación an- nandez, Lacie Johnson, ticipada será de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. todos los días hábiles de votación anticipada que no sean sábado, Daniel Milam, Max Mora, domingo o un feriado ofi cial del estado. En los dos últimos días del período de votación anticipada, el 4 de Miah Muniz, Michaela Munoz and Alexis Tran. mayo y el 5 de mayo, el horario de votación anticipada será de 8:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. La dirección postal del Perfect attendance ofi cial de votación anticipada de la elección del Distrito Escolar de Pasadena es la siguiente: Early Voting Alexis Alvarez, Aylin Clerk, Pasadena Independent School District, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas 77502. Bonilla, Stephanie Cedeno, Jayeta Chandler, Jason Cha- La votación anticipada se llevará a cabo también en South Houston City Hall, en 1018 Dallas, South vez, Shania Cotton, Steph- anie Do, Cedric Dorsey, SJC offers more than 140 degree programs and certificates as well Houston, Texas 77587, que se encuentra dentro de los límites del Distrito Escolar de Pasadena. La vot- Valerie Garcia, Isaiah ación anticipada en este lugar será durante ocho horas por lo menos, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. desde el 27 Gartman, Daija Green, as academic transfer programs. So whether you’re interested in de abril hasta el 1 de mayo. En South Houston City Hall, habrá votación anticipada el sábado 2 de mayo Destiny Jackson, Zandy the arts, welding or science, we can help you realize your vision. de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., al igual que el domingo 3 de mayo de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. Habrá por lo menos Lucero, Kiara McAllister and Weston McCullough. Enroll today. Financial aid is available. doce horas de votación anticipada, de 8:00 a.m. al 8:00 p.m., los dos últimos días del período de votación Daniel Milam, Jose Mon- anticipada, el 4 de mayo y el 5 de mayo. tiel, Max Mora, Miah Mu- niz, Justin Nguyen, Thien (281) 998-6150 GOTOSANJAC.com Los votantes califi cados pueden votar por anticipado en persona en la Elección de Síndicos del Distrito Pham, Laiba Qureshi, Isai Escolar Independiente de Pasadena, en la Elección de la Ciudad de South Houston y en la Elección de San Rodas, Dashlee Sanchez, Randy Soloya, Tarah Jacinto College en cualquiera de estos seis lugares de votación anticipada. Spriggs, India Sullivan, EOI Victoria Teng and Trinity Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 After Breast Surgery & Regular Bras HANNA SALON Caring Fitters Trained & Certified to Help Take by Jan “Complete Hair Service” Care of All Your After Breast Surgery Needs. Over The Back Fence YOUR PRIVACY IS ASSURED! Hang You owe it to yourself to try Jodee Bras. 832.633.5969 JODEE BRAS & FORMS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS BIRTHDAY WISHES SENT TO JULIUS Roxanna Tamez enjoys a birthday April 18. hopes for 100 percent recovery soon. Rose Bald Fades & RATED #1 IN CONSUMER SATISFACTION Julius Schindler celebrates his 60th birth- Frazier Elementary Marie was Dobie’s longtime cosmetology day on April 15. Best wishes are sent to Julius Blow out the birthday candles for Barbara teacher. Flattop Specialist See The New Contemporary from family and friends, Bonnie Schindler, Eikenburg and Robin Sanders April 22. Rose Marie has been a faithful friend to BECKY’S “Unforgettable” (formerly Becky’s Beauty Supply) Angela Schindler and Stephanie Ferguson. Jessup Elementary retired Dobie counselor, Hazel Hatcher, an 281 Bra. We’ve moved from Fuqua/Sabo to 332-6407 • 125 E. Galveston ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY, MRS. HALEY Valecia Noland is sent a birthday greeting Alzheimer’s patient in a Baytown nursing Near 518 & Hwy 3 Happy birthday wishes are sent to Betty on April 20. Brunilda Padron celebrates a home, for some time. She visits Hazel weekly Haley on Friday, April 17, from Stacey (Hayes) birthday April 22. to take care of her laundry. Flowers, husband Stephen and children Meador Elementary Carole Wright had to miss Trailmixers last 914 A1 Edgebrook Happy with your Kennedy and Owen. Stacey is a former stu- April 19 is the day for a birthday party for month because she had foot surgery and was dent of Haley’s from Frazier Elementary. Anna Ayala. in a cast. She hopes to rejoin the group this Houston, TX 77034 SANDRA CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Moore Elementary month. insurance company? Sandra Williams celebrates her birthday A birthday is enjoyed by Susan Martens Jon Rascoe recently enjoyed a great vaca- Mon-Sat: 9AM- 7PM • Sun: 10:30 AM-5PM Farmers Insurance Company® settled 90% of Saturday, April 18. Best wishes for a wonderful April 16. Celebrating a birthday April 17 is tion in Venezuela. day are sent to Sandra from her co-workers, Barbara Fain. Janice Murphy enjoys a birth- Richard Golenko is currently employed by their claims within 90 days of Hurricane Ike. family, friends and the staff at the Leader. day April 19. On April 21, Thom Sewell marks the U.S. Census Bureau. He is the crewleader MEN’S HAIRCUT $5.99 If you want an Insurance company who HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, GRIFFINS a birthday. for 16 enumerators; his group covers most of Dobie graduates Angela and David Griffin Stuchbery Elementary Pasadena plus the Manchester neighborhood is there when you need them. celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary Blow out the birthday candles for Silvia in Houston. At this time, they are physically WOMEN’S HAIRCUT Sunday, April 19. Best wishes and lots of love Arietta April 17. Birthday wishes for a won- verifying addresses and living quarters and Member Call Barry Insurance Group are sent to the couple from their friends and derful day are sent to Graciela Aguirre April hope to be finished with this phase of the South Belt- $7.99 and up Ellington family in the Houston area. 19. census by June. Richard reports that the Chamber 281-464-3383 ANN CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY Melillo Middle School bureaucracy is even greater than that of the Sageglen resident Ann Brannen will cel- On April 17, Betty Haley marks a birthday. school district! ebrate her birthday, Monday, April 20. Best A double birthday is enjoyed by H. Beard and Ann Brannen is celebrating her mother’s wishes are sent to Ann from the staff at the Tonja Chau April 21. 85th birthday with a party on Sunday. Alma JSC Federal Credit Union Leader. Morris Middle School Berger was born in April; Ann was born in Best Friends HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY, AARON Kyle Burns celebrates a birthday April 16. April; Ann’s daughter, Amber Allan (current START SMART THIS SPRING Happy birthday wishes are sent to Aaron On April 17, Darcy Burch marks a birthday. Dobie homemaking teacher), was born in Apply for a JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Today Giles of Kirkwood South who turns 15 on Mon- Marking a birthday April 18 is Demetrius April. Amber’s daughter, Alexandria, broke Boutique day, April 20, from his grandparents, Ken and Scott. the pattern with her March birthday! Bobby Griffin; parents Tracy and Jim Giles; Beverly Hills Intermediate Dobie’s Academic Decathlon Team placed LRates as low as 8.75% APR* Pets need Love- sister Kristen and brother Cody. Aaron is a Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent fourth in the state competition this year. The LNo Penalty Rate Increases ninth-grade student at Dobie High School. to Mary Horn April 16. On April 21, William team earned gold medals for its first place LNo and/or Low Fees Bring yours in SCHOOL DAZE Anders enjoys a birthday. Super Quiz victory. Sophomore Eddie Nunez LIn-house VISA program for The following personnel and staff members Thompson Intermediate earned a $3,500 scholarship for finishing first personalized service for some of the Pasadena Independent School District The day for a birthday party for Yolanda in the state at the varsity level of competition. celebrate birthdays April 16 through April 22. Reyes is April 21. Tyler Schott earned a $1,000 scholarship special TLC. Atkinson Elementary Dobie High for finishing fourth in the state at the var- Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to Happy birthday wishes are sent to Jody sity level. Congratulations to the hardworking Enjoy These Benefits: Francis Makeda April 16. Janis April 17. April 18 is the day for a birth- team as well as the Dobie AD coaches (and Same Location 24 Years  Free Checking Accounts Burnett Elementary day cake for Christine Kerr. Blow out the Dobie graduates) Brad Rampp and Steven  Savings/Investment Accounts On April 21, Grace Garcia celebrates a birthday candles for Carey Sink April 19. Higginbotham.  Money Market Accounts, IRAs Hughes at Beltway 8 birthday. Birthday wishes for a wonderful day DOBIE TRAILMIXER NEWS LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS  Free Online Banking & Bill Pay are sent to Jhanet Diehl on April 22. Happy springtime is sent to all from the E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con-  32,000 Surcharge Free ATMs  Special Club Accounts 281-484-9655 Bush Elementary Dobie Trailmixers. gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead www.jscfcu.org Sharing a birthday April 16 are Melissa Rose Marie White Walton underwent knee er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items  Mortgage Loans  24/7 Account Access 281.488.7070 800.940.0708 Zamora and Trang Nguyen. On April 17, a surgery on March 2 and is doing well. She must be submitted by Friday noon for the next We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws. happy birthday wish is sent to David Herrera. is still participating in physical therapy and week’s publication. Teaching Opportunities in 15 BAY AREA BRANCH LOCATIONS *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates can range from 8.75% APR to 15.75% APR, based upon credit qualifications. Pasadena ISD Please refer to the Credit Disclosures section on the JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Application for complete details. For current information, please see a Credit Union employee at any branch location, call us at 281.488.7070 or write The Pasadena ISD Alternative Certification to JSC Federal Credit Union, P.O. 58346 Houston, Texas 77258. These credit terms are accurate as of 04/03/20068 Program is offering Career Choice Seminars for Dobie Academic Decathlon wins district All rates and credit terms are subject to change without notice. anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Potential Dobie came away with a they will take two tests in that is open to the public. cation skills. Each nine-member team candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or first-place showing at the the Super Quiz subject, one The program fosters a A unique aspect of the consists of three “A” (honor above by May 2009, and must have an overall Super Quiz Relay competi- written and the other oral. respect for knowledge, pro- decathlon is that it is division), three “B” (scho- GPA of 2.5 on the 4.0 system in ALL semester tion at the State Academic The oral relay portion of motes interschool academic designed to include students lastic division), and three hours attempted or a 2.7 GPA in the last 60 hours Decathlon Competition. the Super Quiz is the only competition, and further from all academic abilities “C or below” (varsity divi- Advanced Ticketing at amctheatres.com or 1 (888) AMC-4FUN attempted. The application deadline for the 2009- Dobie won second overall part of the actual testing develops student communi- and achievement levels. Continued on Page 5A A.M.Cinema - All seats $5, Digital 3D $8, IMAX $9, 2010 academic year is May 15, 2009. in Super Quiz and fourth in before noon on Fri., Sat., Sun., & holiday periods - denoted by ( ) AMC Select - Special films for select tastes. The seminars will provide an opportunity to learn the complete competition. The team was honored at GULF POINTE 30 detailed information about the program and the I-45 South & Beltway 8 the March Pasadena Inde- O MONSTERS VS. ALIENS: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) areas of certification offered. Seminar dates and pendent School District 12:10, 2:55, 5:30, 8:10, 10:45 times are as follow: Board of Trustees meeting. DIGITAL 3D The Academic Decathlon, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS 3D (PG) (10:50 @ $8), 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25, 12:10 Seminar Time and Dates the premiere national scho- 17 AGAIN (PG13) (10:00, 11:10 @ $5), 12:20, 1:35, 2:45, 4:05, 5:20, 7:00, 8:00, lastic competition for high 9:30, 10:35, 11:50, 12:55 CRANK HIGH VOLTAGE (R) (10:40, 11:50 @ $5), 1:05, 2:20, 3:25, 4:40, 5:55, Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 7 p.m. school students, was created 7:20, 8:25, 9:50, 10:55, 11:55, 12:55 to provide opportunities for STATE OF PLAY (PG13) (10:05, 11:35 @ $5), 12:50, 2:30, 3:50, 5:15, 7:10, 8:05, 9:55, 10:50, 12:45 Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. students to experience the DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION (PG) (11:15 @ $5), 1:20, 3:35, 5:50, 7:55, 10:05, 12:25 challenges of rigorous team HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) (10:00, 11:05 @ $5), 12:15, 1:25, 2:40, and individual academic 3:45, 5:05, 6:05, 7:25, 8:35, 9:45, 10:55, 12:15 OBSERVE AND REPORT (R) (10:55 @ $5), 12:05, 1:10, 2:15, 3:20, 4:25, 5:25, competition. 6:35, 7:35, 8:40, 9:45, 10:40, 11:50, 12:50 Students compete in 10 FAST & FURIOUS (PG13) (11:00, 11:40 @ $5), 12:25, 1:40, 2:25, 3:00, 4:20, 4:55, All seminars will be conducted at the Pasadena 5:40, 7:05, 7:40, 8:20, 9:40, 10:20, 11:00, 12:20, 12:55 events: economics, essay, FAST & FURIOUS (PG13) JF (10:20 @ $5), 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00, 11:40 ISD Administration Building, located at 1515 art, interview, language and 12 ROUNDS (PG13) (11:30 @ $5), 2:05, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25, 12:55 Cherrybrook Lane in Pasadena, Texas 77502. THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (PG13) (10:25 @ $5), 12:35, 2:50, 5:00, literature, math, music, 7:15, 8:15, 9:20, 10:30, 11:45, 12:40 Super Quiz, science and MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) (10:10, 11:25 @ $5), 12:45, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50, 6:10, For more information, please call: speech. While students 7:30, 8:50, 10:10, 11:30, 12:50 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES DUPLICITY (PG13) (11:45 @ $5), 3:10, 6:25, 9:05 713-740-0029 take one written test in each I LOVE YOU, MAN (R) (11:15 @ $5), 1:50, 4:30, 7:50, 10:15, 12:40 of the other six subjects, KNOWING (PG13) (10:30, 11:55 @ $5), 1:15, 2:35, 4:15, 5:35, 6:45, 8:30, 9:35, www.pasadenaisd.org/atcp 11:15, 12:25 THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (R) 12:30, 3:05, 6:15, 8:45, 11:20 RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG) (10:15 @ $5), 12:40, 3:15, 5:45 WATCHMEN (R) (10:35 @ $5), 2:00, 5:50, 9:10 TAKEN (PG13) (11:45 @ $5), 1:55, 4:45, 7:05, 9:15, 11:25 Members of the Dobie Academic Decathlon team Higginbotham (coach), Carnell Emanuel, Brandon ————$AMC SELECT%———— FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU APR.30 were honored at the March meeting of the Pasadena Nguyen, Tatiana Gonzalez, Mariel Arhelger, Eddie ADVENTURELAND (R) (10:45 @ $5), 1:15, 3:55, 6:30, 8:55, 11:30 NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY Times for Friday-Saturday, April 17-18, 2009 Independent School District Board of Trustees. Nunez, Jeremy Morris, Emerson Bradley, Oliver F - Closed Captioning · J - Descriptive Video Service Child Care & Learning Center Shown at that meeting are, left to right, Steven Dao and Tyler Schott. -SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes or discount coupon Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week 2 yrs. old $100 a week Remember When 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week 30 years ago (1979) Latin Club students won the the street, located in the Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room Construction of Clear Latin Junior Classical Leag- Sagemont Park subdivi- Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & Creek Elementary School, ue’s state championship. sion, called 9-1-1 around PASADENA SCHOOLS, including Morris 5th Grade Center off Beamer Road in the Up to 600 Ace Hardware 4:30 a.m. after hearing sev- FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL subdivision of Sage Bend, dealers from around the eral gunshots. One Houston was well under way. country would tour the police offi cer responded to 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 A Harris County grand Beamer Road store to view fi nd a man shot in the leg. 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. jury no-billed a sheriff’s the completed remodeling. The victim, who had fl ed deputy and a former deputy 10 years ago (1999) to a neighboring home after for their parts in the high- Sagemont Church broke being shot, said he was one speed chase involving two ground for a 114,000- of about 20 illegal immi- South Belt area youths. square-foot, two-story facil- grants who had just arrived 25 years ago (1984) ity dedicated to the children from Mexico at a house Vandals discovered that of the church. on the block when multiple GARNER VISION CENTER the gas pumps at Surrey’s Francis Fontana, a mem- cars drove by and opened Family Owned & Operated Mobil were left on after ber of St. Luke’s Catholic fi re. Witnesses said three to closing and created a mini- Church, took his mother fi ve cars were involved in “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” fl ood at the corner of Fuqua Evelyn to Rome for her the incident. and Beamer, wasting 590 70th birthday. While in An elderly Kirkmont gallons of gasoline. Rome, they met Pope John resident narrowly escaped • Treatment of Dianna Reasoner, a 1981 Paul II. injury when he lost control Dobie High School gradu- 5 years ago (2004) of his vehicle while going JME#HEECIK?J;I$;L;D?D=C7D7=;HÉIH;9;FJ?ED$ Eye Diseases ate and 1983 Miss Straw- The Pasadena Indepen- westbound on the Beltway berry Festival, entertained dent School District board 8 feeder road at Beamer. 7D:;L;HOJ>?D=OEKD;;:

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Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Kirkwood South Christian Church Day Care Facilities Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. “Where God Makes Lives Better” Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 4:15 p.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 www.kscc-disciples.org Sunday Wednesday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Services at Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church 8:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Nursery Available at all Services widowed. 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 HCFCD repairs . . . SJCC to present A Streetcar Named Desire Stuchbery celebrates Easter San Jacinto College Cen- Her impoverished, tragic and students. For more information Continued from Page 1A soil to prevent erosion. The tral’s department of theater downfall in the squalid, No reservations are need- about San Jacinto College, channel to its original condi- trees do not affect the storage and film will present A cramped and tawdry one- ed for the play. Tickets will call 281-998-6150 or visit tion and not a capital project capacity of detention basins, Streetcar Named Desire, one bedroom French Quarter be sold at the door only. www.sanjac.edu. to increase capacity. as most are designed with of the most famous and con- apartment of her married sis- The willow trees to be future plantings in mind. troversial plays in American ter and animalistic brother- removed have grown natu- Once begun, construction history, for two weekend per- in-law graphically illustrates rally in the ditch over time. is expected to take roughly formances. the savage, brutal forces HCFCD plants trees in deten- three months to complete. The acclaimed 1951 film prevalent in modern society. tion basins, including A521- The hike-and-bike trail off version was adapted from Show times are April 17, 01-00, to slow the growth of Blackhawk will be inaccessi- Tennessee Williams’ 1947 18, 24 and 25, with a 7:30 grass to reduce mowing costs ble to the public while the Pulitzer Prize-winning play p.m. curtain for each perfor- The Family & Cosmetic and also to help stabilize the work is taking place. (his first) of the same name. mance. Matinee performanc- The play portrays the es are set for April 19 and 26 Dental Practice of USA All-American mental and emotional demise at 2:30 p.m. Admission is of a determined, yet fragile, $10. Discount tickets are $8 Dance & Cheer repressed and delicate South- for senior citizens, children Angelle B. Warneke, DDS Nationals 2008/2009 1st Place ern lady born to a once- under 10, group organiza- wealthy family of Mississippi tions of 15 or more, and San & Rose Vuong, DDS Jr. Team Champions planters. Jacinto College employees We are having open registration for our com- petitive cheerleading & dance teams. UPDATE AApr.pr. 1155 - AApr.pr. 3300 Public hearing MOVE BACK 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. on April 20,2009 12132-C Sabo Rd. 13630 Beamer Rd. Houston, TX 77089 on apartments (Across from San Jacinto College) (after being displaced by Hurricane Ike) 832-287-0391 or visit our website at Continued from Page 1A to the event. www.usadanceacademy.com At Stuchbery Elementary, students in Perla Montemayor’s kindergarten class to our regular offi ce located at pose for a picture to show off their Easter bunny ears and faces. Students pic- whose child attends Lutheran Leaverton is hopeful the Levels & Ages: South Academy. local presence at Monday’s Tiny Stars - 6 & under We also offer ballet, tured are, left to right, (front row) Fernando Velazquez, Juan Oviedo, Fidel The developer of the pro- hearing will have an impact. Mini Stars - 8 & under jazz, hip hop, modern, Rueda, Mauricio Lopez, Adrian Medina, (back row) Jarett Perez, Nathan cheer, & tumbling posed complex, Dixie Gar- “I hope our effort was Youth Stars - 11 & under Lopez, Sergio Nieto, Daniella Angeles, Lizbeth Jimenez, Heidy Alfaro, Mark dens Ltd., has applied to the obvious, so it does infl uence Campbell Family Jr. Stars - 14 & under classes from beginner to adult levels. Chavez, Carol Canet and Montemayor. TDHCA for $2 million in tax their decision,” she said. Senior All-stars - 18 & under credits. Practice Bldg While most similar devel- opments also apply for city Potters hold Quilt Guild holds spring show funding, City of Houston of- 10950 Resource fi cials have expressed staunch spring sale Bay Area Quilt Guild of Strickland Chevrolet on FM The quilt guild meets at opposition to the project. Parkway, Suite C southeast Houston will pres- 518. Mount Olive Lutheran State Sen. Mike Jackson, The Salt Grass Potters ent its quilt show, Spring is More than 200 quilts will Church, 10310 Scarsdale who represents the South Spring Sale will be held Houston, TX 77089 Busting Out All Over, on be displayed. Blvd., and has approximately Belt area, has also expressed Saturday, April 25, and Free Saturday, April 18, from 10 There will be a merchants 120 members. his opposition to the proposed Sunday, April 26, from 10 Rent a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, mall, a craft boutique selling The public is invited to complex. a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The 281-481-0056 April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 items made by the guild attend and enjoy the beautiful “I believe the negative sale will be at 5001 NASA p.m. members including quilts, a quilts that the guild members interest this application has Parkway at Clear Lake Park. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE The show will be held at small quilt auction, scissor have made. generated, makes it a dis- Handmade pottery and sculp- Beamer Prof. Center the Knights of Columbus sharpening, and a donation For information, visit service to pursue issuance of ture from 25 artists will be on Hall at 2320 Hatfield Road in quilt to be given away on www.bayareaquiltguild.org tax-exempt multifamily resi- display for sale. 13630 BEAMER Across from San Jac College Pearland, located behind Sunday at 3 p.m. or call 281-339-6827. dential rental development 800 to 9,000 Sq. Ft. – OFFICE & MEDICAL revenue bonds for this proj- Also: Pearland, League City, ect,” Jackson wrote in a letter Sagemont Center (Beamer @ Hughes) SJC holds adjunct faculty to TDHCA Executive Direc- Refl ections Medical Spa • Competitive Rates • Ample Parking tor Michael Gerber. • On Site Management • Excellent Location While no members of the ... the medical spa of Southeast Houston! TDHCA board of directors 281-484-1111 job fair at SJC Central were present at Monday’s ur medical spa offers a San Jacinto College will and to initiate and complete Central campus Interactive meeting, all comments will unique experience for host a job fair for adjunct related documentation of Learning Center located at be summarized and forward- its clients. The state- faculty on Saturday, April 25, teaching qualifications. 8060 Spencer Highway. ed to them for review. O from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Class scheduling is flexi- Interested persons can Any fi nal decision regard- of-the-art equipment, the warm, Central campus. ble with classes beginning as submit online applications at ing the issuance of tax cred- relaxing atmosphere, and the on- Let the Leader The job fair will provide early as 7 a.m. and as late as jobs.sjcd.edu. Assistance with its will be made at a July 30 site supervision by our medical prospective part-time faculty 7 p.m., as well as on week- the online application pro- TDHCA board of directors members the chance to learn ends. Online classes may also cess will be available at the meeting in Austin. doctors enhance the quality of Delacruz- about teaching opportunities be available. job fair. Dress for the event is The exact location of the service that we offer. Our goal is Jones, meeting and a copy of the help with at each of the three San The job fair will take place casual, and applicants who to provide superior results! Jacinto College campuses at the San Jacinto College attend the job fair are encour- summarized comments will aged to bring paper copies of be posted on the TDHCA’s their resume and transcripts Web site, www.tdhca.state. Cosmetic & Aesthetic Services: New counseling center (if available). tx.us, at least one week prior Laser Hair Removal • Laser Vein Treatments • Titan For a complete listing of 3D Rejuvenation • Micro Genesis • Laser Genesis your advertising IPL (Intense Pulse Light) • Relaxing Massages to open at Sagemont available adjunct faculty Microdermabrasion • Visia Skin Analysis positions, visit www.sanjac. Singles Dermal Fillers (Juvederm Ultra & Radiesse) • Botox Continued from Page 1A counseling ministry to those edu/jobfair. 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Our that last game, and I always Wolverines truly are in fa- the toughest road, and Bra- for fi rst place, but don’t road is tough, very tough. fi gured it would.” vorable shape heading down zoswood is trying to hold on Our 7th Anniversary bother talking to Clear It’s going to come down to OK coach, but the Lady the stretch. Clear Creek has for a playoff berth. Mariachis 6-8 p.m. • DJ 8-11 p.m. Brook varsity softball coach Senior pitcher Jill Ashley Pillow about the McGinnis got the win over Favorite Dishes on Special District 24-5A champion- Lake, going the entire way. ship. 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Members of the team plan “24 Hour Rain Check” O Service Add $1 for Trucks, Vans, SUV’s & Limos $ U U left to right, (front row) Nirali Desai, Shelly Tran, to wear Team Gabby T-shirts at regionals in honor of 99 3 OFF* P Expires 5/15/09 BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF P (back row) Jisha Jose, Andy Peng, Yen Le and Alli- Dobie High School sophomore softball player Gabby Oil Change 34 per vehicle Not Valid with any other offer. *Not valid with any other offer or discount O O son Wells. Jose and Peng will combine in the mixed Romero, who is battling cancer. N REG. OR CHICAGO STYLE N doubles draw after fi nishing second in the 22-5A Photo by John Bechtle 11210 SCARSDALE • 281-484-KWIK (5945) Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 SBHLL board openings Sports news, notes Dobie doubles teams make regional fi eld The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League has several league roles available for candidates. The league is seeking Adding an exclamation “Now that we are in the in the matches. It’s a good each player, a long season strong showing at regionals a major/minor division player agent, a peewee division fi eld Rams to barbecue April 18 point to what has been the spring season, and most of combination for us.” For is coming to a close, and a would be nice. maintenance director, peewee/machine pitch division player fi nest season in recent Do- them are seniors, this is a agent, junior/senior division play er agent and junior/senior The Ellington Rams of the Bay Area Football bie High School tennis his- great way to end their ca- League will host a fundraising barbecue Saturday, division concession stand director. Those wishing to apply tory, two doubles combina- reers. And maybe they’ll District 22-5A district spring tennis should contact league president Cindy Munoz at sbhll@hot April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wal-Mart, lo- tions are headed to region- move on to state. You never mail.com. cated at Almeda-Genoa. Brisket sandwich or sausage als. know.” sandwich plates, complete with chips and a bever- The Region III tourna- The road from here will Girls’ team champion – Dobie SBHLL player openings age, will be sold for $6 each. Proceeds from the event ment will be contested be bumpy. Because both The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League has fi ve open- will go toward funding activities within the Rams’ April 21-22 at Deer Park Dobie pairs wound up sec- Boys’ team champion – La Porte ings for players in the Peewee division. Children who will organization during the 2009 season. High School’s South cam- ond at district, they will be 9 years old by April 30, 2009, are eligible to play. Parents pus. The fi rst- and second- meet district-championship Girls’ singles: Semifi nals: Leah Smith, Memorial def. Nirali Desai, Do- should contact player agent Randall Smith at Rsmith77525@ Dobie football lift-a-thon place teams will move on to combos from other districts aol.com to have their child placed on a team. The openings state. in the fi rst round April 21. bie 6-1, 6-0; Tricia Francis, Memorial def. Shelly Tran, Dobie 6-3, 6-2. will be fi lled on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. The Dobie High School football program will host Seniors Allison Wells Still, the battle moves on. Finals: Smith def. Francis 6-3, 6-2; third place: Desai def. Tran 6-4, 7-5; its annual lift-a-thon fundraiser Thursday, April 23, and Yen Le took second Peng is making his third playback: Francis def. Desai 6-4, 6-4. beginning at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Mem- place at the District 22-5A straight appearance at re- bers of the football program have raised donations tournament April 8-9, earn- gionals. In 2007 and 2008, Sagemont-Beverly Hills for their weight-lifting prowess and will be perform- ing a regional berth. he played in the boys’ dou- Girls’ doubles: Semifi nals: Cori Chamblee/Madyson Williams, Deer Park ing. Refreshments, including pizza and soft drinks, The same goes for the bles draw. def. Rachel Bolter/Bonnie Reimers, Pearland 6-2, 6-4; Yen Le/Allison will be available. Little League Standings mixed doubles pairing of Le is back at regionals Wells, Dobie def. Danielle Ceron/Jessie Hampton, La Porte 6-2, 6-3. Fi- Andy Peng and Jisha Jose, after joining Shawn Triputti SJC women’s hoops tryouts also second in the 22-5A in the mixed doubles last nals: Chamblee/Williams def. Le/Wells 6-1, 6-7 (7-3), 6-1. Junior/Senior Division event. spring. The San Jacinto College women’s basketball team Team W L T Girls’ singles players “It is a good way to have Boys’ singles: Semifi nals: C.J. Martin, La Porte def. Blayne Drucker, Deer will host tryouts for the 2009-10 team April 18. Two Nirali Desai and Shelly my career fi nish up,” Peng Braves 7 0 0 tryout sessions will be conducted, the fi rst at 10 a.m. Tran, who played key roles said. “It does give me a Park 6-2, 6-3; Jake Stamps, La Porte def. David Kolacny, Memorial 6-1, and the second at 2 p.m. The sessions are limited to in helping the Lady Long- feeling of accomplishment. 6-2. Finals: Martin def. Stamps 6-2, 6-0. Astros 6 2 0 25 players combined. horns win the team title at Maybe we can go out there Yankees 3 4 1 Tryouts will take place at Nichols Gymnasium district, will be on hand at and play well. I think Jisha Boys’ doubles: Semifi nals: Kyle Osborn/Max Sosa, Pearland def. Duy located on the North campus at 5800 Uvalde Road regionals as alternates. and I communicate well on Cardinals 2 4 1 in Houston. There is a $20 processing fee for the “Individually, this is ic- the court and are able to Nguyen/Brandon Ybarra, Memorial 6-1, 6-2; Jason Cox/Sean McFerrin, tryouts. Players interested in trying out for the team ing on the cake for these help each other.” Deer Park def. Nate Brock/Jeremiah Turner, La Porte 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Finals: Red Sox 2 5 0 players,” Dobie coach Man- Le and Wells also feel as should call 281-998-6150, extension 7675 or 7107 to Osborn/Sosa def. Cox/McFerrin 6-4, 7-6 (6-0). Rangers 1 6 0 reserve a spot, and they must also complete a recruit- uel Moreno Jr. said. though they are well-suited ing questionnaire online at www.sanjacsports.com. “We always focus most to play on the same side of of our attention on the team the net. Mixed doubles: Semifi nals: Bart Sasam/Vicki Tran, Pearland def. Michael Major Division tennis season, and all of “Allison does a great job Bryan/Brittany Doyle, Deer Park 6-1, 6-2; Jisha Jose/Andy Peng, Do- SJC men’s hoops tryouts these players were part of a of keeping me focused from Team W L T The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team great run (regional quarter- point to point, and I think bie def. Jordan Matlock/Matthew McDonald, Mmeorial 6-2, 6-3. Finals: will host open tryouts for the 2009-10 team April 25, fi nals) for us this season. I help Allison stay calm Sasam/Tran def. Jose/Peng 6-2, 7-5. Astros 6 0 1 beginning at 11 a.m., at Anders Gymnasium, 8060 Yankees 6 1 0 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. PISD girls’ track and fi eld Anyone interested in trying out for the team can Tigers 6 1 1 register the day of the tryouts. Questions about the tryouts should be directed to head coach Scott Ger- Lady Bears sweep titles; Thompson is fourth, sixth Indians 4 3 0 nander at 281-476-1847 or assistant coach Scott Red Sox 4 3 0 Horstman at 281-476-1849.There is a $20 process- BHI 7s win again than 15 seconds better than Thompson Lady Lions took fi rst week, the Lady Bears 4:47.72 as Jones, Trockle ing fee per player for the tryouts. The fi nal scores were during the opening meet. over the fourth-place space turned the tables with a and Ugo teamed with Sobia Rangers 3 4 0 closer this time, but Beverly Valerie Baez also im- in the team standings. team victory. Bhatty. Hills’ seventh-grade girls’ proved in the shot put, win- Destinee Smith (high The Lady Bears com- Bhatty scored a point Cardinals 2 5 0 SJC men’s soccer tryout team won the team title for ning this time with a throw jump) and Lauren Brown piled 119 1/2 points, com- for her sixth-place fi nish in San Jacinto College men’s soccer coach David the second straight week. of 27 feet, 11 inches. The (long jump) won individual pared to 106 for Bondy. the high jump at 4-0. Anna Pirates 2 5 0 Santesteban will host a tryout for 2008 high school The Lady Bears put to- Lady Bears’ Stephanie titles for the Lady Lions. Winning seven team or Ingalls also scored a team Braves 2 6 0 graduates and upcoming 2009 high school graduates gether 139 points, edging Buenrostro cleared 23-8 for Aimee Mar also had an out- individual events, the Lady point for sixth place in the April 17-18 at the South campus. past Bondy, which had 109. fourth place. standing all-around meet. Bears managed to hold off discus at 52-2. Padres 0 7 0 This time around, the Throughout the meet, the In the long jump, Brown the Lady Patriots. Lady Lions 8s are sixth The April 17 session will begin at 3:30 p.m., and Lady Bears were winners of Lady Bears racked up key was the winner at 14-1. Beverly Hills started Thompson’s eighth-grade the April 18 session will begin at 10 a.m. There will six of the 15 events. points en route to the vic- Smith’s effort of 4-4 in the well with a win in the girls collected 54 points for Minor Division be a third session April 19 for those who advance to Amber Nguyen improved tory. high jump was the best in 4x100-meter relay as Deb- sixth place. the fi nal pool. Players should come ready to compete her time in the 800-meter Roslynn Charles, Mo- the district. bie Auguiste, Modesta Ugo, Essence Gilbert won Team W L T on the soccer fi eld and bring their own water, soccer run, winning at 2 minutes, lina, Johnson and Zavaleta Brown and Smith ex- Kate Inchun and Kyerra the 100-meter dash for the attire (white T-shirt, etc.). For serious inquiries, call 48.29 seconds. Teammate combined for the 4x100- celled in other events. Simmons gathered to post a Lions, posting a time of Rangers 6 0 0 Santesteban at 281-922-3475. Diana Menchaca was sixth meter relay as Beverly Hills Brown’s time of 14.18 in the time of 56.09. 13.57. Red Sox 5 1 0 in a time of 3:00.59. was second at 57.78. 100-meter dash placed her A time of 19.17 gave In the other events, sev- The Lady Bears also bet- Manuel’s time of 20.25 third, just ahead of Smith’s Oranna Trockle the top spot eral other Lady Lions stood Tigers 5 1 0 tered their time from the was good enough for fourth fourth-place time of 14.34. in the 100-meter hurdles. out. previous week in the 4x200- place in the 100-meter hur- In the 200-meter dash, Trockle also came away Gilbert joined Saman- Cardinals 4 2 0 meter relay, winning in a dles. Brown’s time of 29.33 was with a win in the 300-meter tha Green, Jasmine Hubley Braves 4 3 0 Sports Calendar time of 2:01.97 as Emily Sargent trailed Johnson second. hurdles at 55.06. and Kamille Harris in the Sargent and Yvonne Molina in the 400-meter run, but As for Mar, she was sec- Auguiste, Ugo, Inchun 4x100-meter dash as the Pirates 2 4 0 TENNIS were joined by Lourdes Za- claimed fi fth place with a ond in the 800-meter run and Simmons pulled off an- Lady Lions were fi fth in a Tuesday, April 21 valeta and Alea Williams. solid time of 1:13.59. (2:51.54), fourth in the 400- other victory in the 4x200- time of 58.53. Indians 2 5 0 In the 400-meter dash, Johnson scored for Bev- meter run (1:13.18) and fi fth meter relay in a time of Green’s time of 19.27 Dobie varsity at Region III tourn., Deer Park South, TBA Beverly Hills’ Marquette erly Hills in the 200-meter in the 1,600-meter event in 1:59.71. gave her second place in the Astros 0 6 0 Johnson claimed fi rst place run, taking third place in a a time of 6:43.20. Simmons was the fastest 100-meter hurdles. Wednesday, April 22 in the event at 1:11.03, time of 29.87. The Lady Lions were competitor in the 200-meter Green, Harris, Gilbert Yankees 0 6 0 Dobie varsity at Region III tourn., Deer Park South, TBA which was an improvement Mikaela Guevara took fi fth in the 4x100-meter re- dash, winning at 28.06. She and Hubley also teamed over her time the previous fourth place in the 1,600-me- lay at 58.40 as Smith, Kayla was also a winner in the in the 4x200-meter relay PeeWee Division SOFTBALL week. ter run in a time of 6:38.65, Szydlo, Brown and Maria long jump, clearing 14-9 for as they placed fourth at Friday, April 17 The Lady Bears’ Kelsee and Brianna Guevara’s time Flores teamed up. the gold medal. 2:02.79. Team W L T Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, PISD complex, 6:30 Manuel shaved more than of 6:45.24 placed her sixth. Lynsi Crawford’s time of Inchun chipped in with a In the 4x400-meter relay, Clear Brook varsity at Galveston Ball, 7:30 seven seconds off her time In the high jump, Mikae- 20.69 placed her fi fth in the victory in the high jump at the Lady Lions were third as Indians 9 0 0 Dobie JV vs. Pasadena, PISD complex, 5:00 in the 300-meter hurdles as la Guevara cleared 4-0 in 100-meter hurdles. 4-4. In the long jump, Inc- a team at 4:54.37 as Sydney Rangers 7 1 1 Clear Brook JV at Galveston Ball, 6:00 she won fi rst place in a time the fewest attempts to claim Thompson scored well hun was fourth at 13.01. Keatts, Thu Nguyen, Me- of 54.91. Teammate Maria the fourth spot. in the high jump. Smith Melina Ceja contributed lissa Bonilla and Amanda Yankees 6 3 0 Saturday, April 18 Alarcon was third at 56.29. Williams went 12-5 in was the winner (4-4), and as she was third with a time Rodriguez represented the San Jacinto College hosts Bossier Parish (2), 11:00/1:00 Beverly Hills also ran to the long jump for fi fth place, teammates Sydney Gutier- of 2:53.08 in the 800-meter school. Tigers 6 2 1 a victory in the 4x400-me- and Nguyen (25-3) and rez (4-0 on fewer tries) and run. Mika Jones’ time of In the discus, Sara Vela Astros 3 4 0 Sunday, April 19 ter relay, which was made Charles (23-10 1/2) were Kimberly Hubenak (4-0) 1:09.83 gave her fi fth place cleared 55-2 for third place, up of Williams, Molina, second and sixth, respec- were fi fth and sixth, respec- in the 400-meter dash. and Brooke Wells’ effort of San Jacinto College hosts Texarkana (2), 11:00/1:00 Sargent and Ashley Gallant. tively, in the triple jump. tively. In the 4x400-meter re- 25-6 gave her third place in Padres 3 6 0 That foursome fi nished at Thompson 7s are fourth BHI 8s win this time lay, Beverly Hills claimed the triple jump. Pirates 2 4 2 Tuesday, April 21 4:47.76, which was more With 61 points, the Beaten by Bondy in the the runner-up position at Dobie varsity vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD complex, 6:30 Red Sox 1 5 1 Clear Brook varsity hosts Clear Springs, 6:30 PISD boys’ track and fi eld Dobie JV vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD complex, 5:00 Braves 1 6 1 Clear Brook JV hosts Clear Springs, 5:00 Bears’ 7s win, 8s place third; Lions get fi fth, eighth Cardinals 1 8 0 Friday, April 24 Dobie varsity at Pearland, 6:30 Beverly Hills’ seventh- in at 47.37. In the long jump, a fi nal of 5:25.48. meter hurdles, scoring 10 grade group claimed the Machine Pitch Division Clear Brook varsity hosts Alvin, 7:30 Beverly Hills went 1-2 in distance of 15-10 1/2 gave The Bears’ 4x400-meter team points for his time of team title for the second the 200-meter dash. Jones Jones third place. relay team of Kaylon Bai- 17.05. Team W L T Dobie JV at Pearland, 5:00 straight week at the Pasa- was the winner at 24.45, Clear Brook JV hosts Alvin, 6:00 BHI 8s claim third ley, Hurst, Branch and Mo- The Lions were fourth in dena Independent School and teammate Gant was With 85 2/3 points, the ris was second for 16 points the 4x100-meter relay in a Tigers 6 0 0 District’s intermediate boys’ second in a time of 25.65. Bears’ eighth-grade team in a time of 4:07.72. time of 49.89 as Wade and TRACK AND FIELD track and fi eld meet April 9 Beverly Hills dominated placed third in the stand- Rudy Ventura placed Timmons teamed with Jef- Pirates 6 1 0 Thursday, April 16 at Auxiliary Stadium. the 4x400-meter relay, win- ings. Bondy had 155 1/3 fi fth in the pole vault event, ferson and Jones. Padres 5 1 0 Dobie girls at District 22-5A meet, Pearland, TBA Bondy won the eighth- ning by more than 17 sec- points for the victory, and clearing 8 feet. In the high D.J. Acosta’s time of Dobie boys at District 22-5A meet, Pearland, TBA grade crown, with Beverly onds at 3:59.18 behind the Miller (105 points) was sec- jump, Jay Hedgeman tied 59.80 gave him fi fth place Red Sox 2 4 0 Brook boys and girls at 24-5A meet, Clear Springs, TBA Hills placing third. Thomp- effort of Sanders, Cedeno, ond. for sixth after making his in the 400-meter dash. PISD intermediate boys’ meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 son was eighth at the sev- Gant and Jones. The Bears’ lone victory way over the 4-8 mark. The Lions’ Johnathan Braves 2 4 1 enth-grade level and fi fth in The fi rst of Cruz’s two in an event came in the Beverly Hills scored Betancourt also was fi fth in Wednesday, April 22 the eighth-grade standings. victories came in the dis- triple jump. There, Patrick well in the discus event, the 1,600-meter run as he Yankees 2 5 0 BHI 7s are winners cus event, where he was the PISD intermediate meet for boys and girls, fi eld events, Hurst cleared 35-9 for a nar- with three competitors get- fi nished at 5:33.28. Rangers 1 5 1 Auxiliary Stadium, 5:00 The Bears’ seventh-grade winner at a distance of 108 row win. Teammate Kaylon ting points. Aaron Gonza- Obed Martinez took team compiled 166 points feet. The Bears’ Malcolm Bailey was sixth at 32-0. lez (107-7), Luis Araujo sixth at 8 feet in the pole Astros 0 4 2 Thursday, April 23 to best second-place South- Jones took fourth place at In the other events, the (104-1) and Brandon Terrell vault competition. PISD intermediate meet for boys and girls, running events, more, which had 99. 87 feet, 9 inches. Bears piled up points for (100-6) placed third, fourth Thompson 7s take eighth Taking fi rst place in eight Cruz was the best among Auxiliary Stadium, 5:00 top-six-and-above fi nishes. and fi fth, respectively. The Lions’ seventh-grade T-Ball Division different events, the Bears three teammates as the Hurst, Noah Escamilla, Charles Sanders’ throw team scored 31 points, plac- were able to coast to the Bears also ruled the dis- Reggie Branch and Donte of 42-10 placed him second ing eighth. Team W L T BASEBALL team title. cus event. Cruz’s winning Friday, April 17 Morris represented the for eight points in the shot Rommel Garcia deliv- Rangers 6 1 0 Jessy Cedeno (100-meter throw was 40-1. The Bears’ Bears in the 4x100-meter put. ered the Lions’ best over- Clear Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, 7:30 hurdles and triple jump) and Robert Sanchez was third relay. In the end, the four- Lions’ 8s place fi fth all fi nish of the meet as he Dodgers 5 2 0 Dobie varsity hosts Deer Park, Dobie, 4:00 Martin Cruz (discus and at 39-0, and Nick Villarreal some came in at 49.36 for Cosie Cameron stood out placed second in the discus. Dobie JV at Deer Park, 7:00 shot put) won two individ- claimed fourth after a throw second place. for the Lions’ eighth-grade Garcia’s top throw was 93 Reds 5 2 0 Clear Brook JV at Brazoswood, 7:00 ual events. of 36-4. Dwight Tucker was fi fth team, which placed fi fth feet. Teammate Douchane Dobie sophomores at Deer Park, 4:30 Cedeno also took part in Cedeno (35-11 1/2) in a time of 17.61 in the with 52 points. Sells cleared 78-6 1/2 for Red Sox 5 2 0 Clear Brook sophomores at Brazoswood, 4:00 the Bears’ win in the 4x100- and Daryl Edwards (32-2) 100-meter hurdles. In a Cameron was solely re- sixth place. and 4x400-meter relays. grabbed the top two slots in time of 47.18, Tucker also sponsible for 25 points as he Hunter Hicks scored six Giants 4 2 0 Tuesday, April 21 In the opening event, the triple jump. took fi fth in the 300-meter won the triple jump at a dis- points as he placed third in Brewers 3 2 0 Dobie varsity hosts La Porte, Dobie, 4:00 Christian Sanders, Cedeno, The Bears also collected hurdles. tance of 18-4 and also was the 800-meter run with a Dobie JV at La Porte, 7:00 Carnez Gant and Deshawn key points in other events. A tie for third place went best in the 200-meter dash time of 2:31.35. Hicks also Cardinals 4 3 0 Dobie sophomores at La Porte, 4:30 Jones teamed for the win in In the 800-meter run, to Kraig Warren in the 100- at 24.47. In the 100-meter placed third in the triple the 4x100-meter relay in a Josh Sutton earned a team meter dash as he posted a dash, Cameron added fi ve jump, going to the 29-10 Braves 3 2 1 Friday, April 24 time of 48.17 seconds. point, fi nishing sixth in a time of 12.05. points with his third-place mark. Cedeno ran a clean race time of 2:35.41. Astros 3 3 0 Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena, Maguire, 7:00 In the 4x200-meter relay, tie at 12.05. Jesse Tate (fourth at on his way to a win in the Jacoby Lewis also gained Dobie sophomores host Pasadena, Dobie, 4:00 the Bears were sixth in a Cameron was also part 1:04.54) and Carlos Amaro Yankees 3 5 0 100-meter hurdles at 16.61. a point as he was sixth in the time of 1:45.99. That group of the Lions’ 4x200-meter (sixth at 1:06.56) tallied At 1:01.09, Jaylon John- 100-meter dash with a time included Hurst, Escamilla, relay team that placed fi fth Saturday, April 25 points for the Lions in the Tigers 2 4 0 son took the 400-meter dash of 13.17. Branch and Morris. at 1:44.14 for four team 400-meter run. Dobie JV hosts Pasadena, Dobie, noon event. Teammate Victor The Bears took third Escamilla’s time of 35.72 points. The other competi- Tate added fi ve points to Padres 2 5 0 Castillo was third with his place in the 4x200-meter gave him fi fth place in the tors were Jontra Wade, An- the Lions’ total as he was Monday, April 27 time of 1:02.99. relay in a time of 1:48.54 200-meter dash. dre Timmons and Terrence third in the high jump after Indians 0 5 1 Dobie varsity hosts Sam Rayburn, Dobie, 4:00 Juan Tolentino snatched as Jovanni Wade, Tolentino, Adrian Flores ran well in Jefferson. clearing 4-8 in the fewest Pirates 0 7 0 Dobie JV vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD complex, 4:00 a victory for the Bears in the Lewis and Johnson were in the 1,600-meter event, fi n- Jonathan Jones chipped attempts among seven oth- Dobie sophomores at Sam Rayburn, Rayburn, 4:00 300-meter hurdles, clocking on the effort. ishing second with his time in with a victory in the 100- ers at that height. Thursday, April 16, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 22-5A boys’ soccer honors Champion Horns get six on fi rst team; Gonzalez best newcomer, Saavedra top coach 22-5A Boys Soccer Honors

Most Valuable Player Neiko Camp, Deer Park

Offensive Player/Year Chris Torres, Dobie

Co-Defensive Player/Year Matt Cromwell, Pearland Adolfo Davila, Sam Rayburn

Newcomer/Year Leo Gonzalez, Dobie

Omar Arreguin excelled from his midfi eld slot, fre- Junior Irving Garza was terrifi c from the sweeper spot all season as the Longhorns Goalkeeper/Year quently sliding forward to net key goals for the Long- went 10-2-2 with fi ve shutouts in district play. In 2010, Garza will again be asked to horns. A junior, Arreguin will return next season. lead the back line. Rodrigo Segura, Pearland Second Team Selections Coach of the Year Jesse Saavedra, Dobie Forwards Daniel Romero, Pearland (Jr.) First Team Selections Victor Cantu, Sam Rayburn (Jr.) Midfi elders Forwards Ranferi Santana, Deer Park (Sr.) Chris Torres, Dobie (Sr.) Coby Ward, Deer Park (Sr.) Gilberto Tzintzun, Dobie (Sr.) Senior Chris Torres more than made up for missing Lafi ro Suares, Deer Park (Sr.) Jose Gonzalex, Dobie (Soph.) his junior season in 2008 to injury, earning offensive player of the year honors. Logan Orsak, Pearland (Sr.) Neiko Camp, Deer Park (Sr.) Photos by Brandon Martin, Pearland (Soph.) Leonardo Vasquez, S. Houston (Fr.) Collin Billing, Pearland (Sr.) Bryan Garcia, Memorial (Jr.) John Bechtle Misael Castaneda, Pasadena (Sr.) Justin Schnabel, La Porte (Sr.) Sports Editor Juan Lozoya, Memorial (Sr.) Edgar Sosa, Memorial (Sr.) Midfi elders Luis Araoz, Sam Rayburn (Soph.) Walter Anoruo, Dobie (Jr.) High-fl ying senior forward Gilberto Tzintzun put together a scoring barrage from Marco Chacon, Sam Rayburn (Fr.) midseason on as he helped the Longhorns win the district title. In the playoffs, he Angel Martinez, Sam Rayburn (Jr.) Omar Arreguin, Dobie (Jr.) was a big focus of opposing defenses. Zac Gonzales, Deer Park (Sr.) Beau Davis, La Porte (Jr.) Clint Lum, Pearland (Sr.) Gabe Moreno, Pearland (Fr.) Defenders Alan Hernandez, Pearland (Jr.) Gibrian Vargas, Dobie (Jr.) Julian Romero, Dobie (Sr.) Guillermo Espinoza, Pasadena (Jr.) Anthony Montelong, S. Houston (Jr.) Maynor Colindres, Memorial (Sr.) Anthony Mata, South Houston (Sr.) Eden Ramirez, Sam Rayburn (Jr.) Aaron Sanchez, Pasadena (Sr.) Pedro Artega, Sam Rayburn (Jr.) Luis Cardenas, Sam Rayburn (Sr.)

Defenders Irving Garza, Dobie (Jr.) Goalkeepers Ramiro Cruz, Deer Park (Sr.) Jose Balvaneda, Dobie (Fr.) Jared Kelly, Deer Park (Sr.) Rodrigo Segura, Pearland (Jr.) Jared Pierce, Deer Park (Sr.) Matt Cromwell, Pearland (Sr.) Honorable Mention – Dobie Carlos Garcia, South Houston (Jr.) Adrian Ramirez, midfi elder (Jr.) Salim Nasser, midfi elder (Sr.) Adolfo Davila, Sam Rayburn (Sr.) Sophomore forward Leo Gonzalez was named the Walter Anoruo (right), a junior, helped control the midfi eld during the regular sea- Eliseo Diaz, Sam Rayburn (Sr.) newcomer of the year in the district and also landed son as the Longhorns won their fi rst district title in 11 seasons. Anoruo is slated to Leo Gallegos, forward (Soph.) on the fi rst team. be a co-captain next season along with Irving Garza. CALENDAR HELP WANTED THURSDAY, APRIL 16 8:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 Patient Cook/Dietary Aide! FT/PT. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Great Pay/Excellent Benefi ts! Hospital Exp. Bill Cole & Associates is now accepting from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Luby’s @ Cornerstone Hospital (Clear Lake) 709 Medical applications for 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- FRIDAY, APRIL 17 tion, or just drop in. 7 a.m. Center Dr., Webster. Luby’s Cornerstone Hospital 11:15 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United (Bellaire) 5314 Dashwood, Houston. Texas Southeast Christian Women’s Club – Texas Southeast Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, Apply in Person or Call 281-316-8080 Christian Women’s Club, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, or just drop in. LIFEGUARDS hosts monthly luncheons at Golfcrest Country Club from 11:15 10 a.m. Summer Employment a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. The luncheon Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. includes a buffet, an informative program and an inspirational The class is held at the activity building, located at 416 Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or Orthopedic Surgeon located near Memorial for applications & class times go to speaker. Cost is $16 all inclusive. All ladies are welcome, but res- older, are invited. Previous experience not required. For more information, call 281-482-8441. Hermann Southeast Hospital has the following ervations are necessary. A complimentary nursery is provided. For Noon www.BCAPools.com information, call 281-992-1675 or 281-482-9727. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon openings: 11:30 a.m. at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of 281-648-3349 ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more Front Desk/Receptionist Women’s Association-South meets on the third Thursday of each information, call 281-286-1431. month at Makenzies Grill, 9330 Broadway in Pearland. Lunch is 4 p.m. Busy orthopedic surgeon’s offi ce looking for from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking with The Men’s Club of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Community – The public is invited to a fish fry dependable, professional, quick learner to handle professional business women, lunch and guest speaker. Women on Friday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Cabrini Center, 10727 Hartsook. Meals are $8 each, eat of all ages and occupations are invited. Bring plenty of business in or take home. front desk responsibilities. Ms. Janet’s cards. Reservations are appreciated. Contact Monica Perez at SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children of the Future [email protected] for reservations, or visit the Web site 6 p.m. Serious inquiries only need apply. at www.seen-abwa.org. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. Billing/Insurance Specialist Noon Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or George SCARSDALE LOCATION Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Wieland at 281-286-5682, or visit www.frontiersquares.com. Insurance specialist to handle billing and collections • 3 Yr. Old Teacher, Full-Time First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. for orthopedic practice. Must be dependable and Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass music show and jam session the third • Pre-School Teacher, Full-Time 5:30 p.m. Saturday of each month, May and December are exceptions. Admission is free. The show is held at quick learner. Experienced preferred. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED • Apply in person 12490 Scarsdale Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A the League City Civic Center, 300 Walker. For more information, visit http://www.bayareabluegrass. Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- org. Call 281-464-2366 guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Please email resumes with salary requirements to: LEAGUE CITY LOCATION Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s [email protected] • Assistant Director, Full-Time Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more Day, Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 • 2 Yr. Old Teacher, Full-Time information. Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. • 4 Yr. Old Teacher, Full-Time 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Apply in person 3007 Invincible Dr., League City St. Luke’s Catholic Church – Free tutoring for all ages is available Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to Need help around the offi ce? Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Building at St. 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. Call 281-538-5310 Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road. For information, call For information, call 713-204-2481. Place an ad in the Leader’s Help Wanted 281-484-1397 or e-mail [email protected]. MONDAY, APRIL 20 7 p.m. 7 a.m. section and you will be sure to fi nd all the Korean War Veteran Association – The Texas Lone Star Chapter AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United meets the third Thursday of each month at the Tracy Gee Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, help you need. www.southbeltleader.com Community Center, 3599 West Center. For information, call 713- or just drop in. 774-3662. Continued on Page 4B Call the Leader today! 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 REAL ESTATE • Serving all Southeast Areas GARAGE SALE • Specializing In New and Resale Homes 11134 SAGEPARK: At Hughes. Sat., Apr. 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Multi- In a Challenging Market you Need: • Quality Service Award Winning Office family, household items, clothes, • Se Habla Español shoes, home decor & lots of misc. CALENDAR • A Full time Professional Realtor 4-16 281-481-9000 12715 GOTHAM: Scarsdale sub- Continued from Page 3B • Web Exposure • Continuous Advertising division. Fri. & Sat., Apr. 17 & 18. 9 a.m. • Local Presence • Staging/Design Assistance 10914 Fuqua 4-16 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Each Office Independently Owned & Operated. 403 GREEN CEDAR DR.: Cedar therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Sandra & Laura Yandell, LLC • Proven Track Record Landing subdivision. Sat., Apr. 18, 655 E. 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New loan Storage Shed, Above Large 3-2-2 W/ French HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED on “THE SOLD TEAM!” buyers must have good Ground Pool With Doors From Living Room the job or in an automobile acci- For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. credit & a pre-approval Deck.$112,000. To Den, Vaulted Ceilings, dent? The company doctor or Noon 281-464-SOLD (7653) letter to submit offers, SCARSDALE: Nice 3 Beautiful Fireplace, Walk- insurance company doctor is not Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Re/Max Top Realty cash buyers must have Bedroom, Garage in Closets. Possible Owner your doctor. He works for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont proof-of-funds. Call us. Converted To Living Room Finance Or New Loan. company. In Texas you get to Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. ★BEVERLY HILLS - Lovely 3-2-2, 2 Story, Ceramic Tile, Formal Living, HUD HOME: Sagemont- W/ Corner Fireplace, Den $123,500. choose your doctor. 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Master, Hallway, Kitchen your chiropractor. TF Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air LD 3 Bedroom, 3 Baths, Den SAGEMEADOW: Sharp & Breakfast Area, Large HELP WANTED Formals, Ceramic Tile, Crown Molding,SSOLDO Fresh Paint, Updated & W/ High Ceiling, Fireplace, 2 Story 4-2.5-2D + 2 Car Extra Room, Oversized 8’ Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Kitchen Has Extra Counter Carport, Formals, Den, Deeper Garage. DRIVERS: Currently hiring for information. Contemporary. #Kirk Space, In-Ground Pool. Fireplace, Garage $121,950. dedicated, regional & OTR fleets. 7 p.m. ★WOOD MEADOW - Super 3-2-2 Fresh Paint, Ceramic Tile, Formal $86,400. Currently Being Used As GULF FREEWAY Get pre-hired now! CDL training Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every available @ Swift: 866-823-0294. HUD HOME: Workshop, Covered Patio OAKS: Charming 3-1-2D Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Dining, Seller Will Assist W/ Buyer Closing Cost! #CAM Scarsdale- SOLD 4-30 12310 Astoria Blvd., W/ Skylights, Custom With 2 Living Areas, Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or ★ FOOD SERVICE: Wait staff, great BRIDGEGATE - Great 3-2.5-2 W/ Gameroom Or 4th Bedroom! Both 3-1.5-2, Den W/ Laminate Stamped Concrete On Hardwoods In Bedrooms, other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty Floors, Breakfast Bar, Patio, Walkway & New Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator pay & benefits! Apply in person. Formals, Huge Master Suite, Ceramic Tile, New Carpet, Covered Patio! Driveway. $147,000. Stay. $90,000. 825 Town & Country Center, Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Covered Patio, Storage The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. – Meets the third ★WINDSWEPT TOWNHOME- Nice 3/2.5/2, Ceramic Tile Throughout Shed. $85,000. PASADENA: 1813 THINKING OF Houston, TX 77024 or call 713- Martha Ln - Corner SELLING? Chances are 461-9404. 4-23 week of each month at the Clear Lake Park Building, 5001 NASA 1st Floor, Den W/ Fireplace, Make An Offer! # ALG ALVIN: Ranch Style 3-1- Parkway. Guests welcome. Designed to promote education and 2D On Over 1/3 Acre, 3-1.5-2 W/ Fresh Paint, you’ll be pleasantly sur- MISCELLANEOUS popular interest in the various earth sciences, hobbies dealing with ★MEADOWS OF CLEAR CREEK- Gorgeous 5-3.5-2, Hardwood Formal LIving & Dining, Hardwoods,SOLD Central Air/ prised at the value of your STEEL BUILDING PKG. 18X21 Nice Size Bedrooms, Heat, Brick Exterior. home. Call today & ask for door & anchor bolt incl. Reg. the art of lapidaries and the science of minerals and fossils. Floors, Ceramic Tile, Silestone C-Tops, Both Formals, Cul-de-sac! #PIT $97,500. our FREE estimate of TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Huge Storage Shed, $8,200 now $4,845 + code adj. ★CLEARBROOK MEADOWS- Fantastic 5-3-2, Formal Dining, Huge Recent A/C & Carpet. 1 ACRE IN LEAGUE your property’s value! 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Gibbs, Owner TECL# 19197 Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 16, 2009 Brook softball edges Lake 2-1; stays atop 24-5A lineup Dobie softball, baseball teams stay hot Continued from Page 1B Continued from Page 1B the day, Dobie head coach ing well. If we play catch, Daniel Sawyer threw a So with three games to Lady Horns second Robin Rackley is staying which we did tonight, we one-hitter, and Dobie’s of- go, Clear Brook and Clear Down to their fi nal focused. can beat anybody.” fense went to work against Creek are knotted at the top fi ve outs, Dobie dug deep “I don’t mean to keep Lately, Rackley’s theory four Memorial pitchers in of the standings. against Deer Park April 9, saying the same things over has withstood several tests. an 8-0 victory April 9 at Hard-charging Brazos- winning a 2-1 thriller on and over, but it’s really true. JFD nine again top Mavs Dobie. wood, which blanked Clear Chelsea D’Ambrosio’s We have to play catch on All at once, the Dobie The win was the Long- Brook 3-0 April 10 behind two-run homer in the sixth defense and overall just take varsity baseball team is horns’ fourth straight a solid pitching effort from inning. it game by game, inning by paying Memorial back for a against Memorial, includ- Shelbi Linscomb, is 8-3. For good measure, inning, out by out and pitch solid showing in the 22-5A ing two in nondistrict play Among those three D’Ambrosio recorded the by pitch,” Rackley said. ranks, including the Mavs’ earlier this season. teams, the Lady Wolverines game’s fi nal out as she “JoJo was great tonight, win of the district title a Simply put, the Long- appear to have the inside threw out Deer Park’s Hil- and she is really pitch- season ago. horns have more talent track to the eventual district lary Ratliff on an attempt- than the Mavericks this title. ed steal of second base to season. To Dobie’s credit, Clear Brook plays at end the game. the team has used its talent winless Galveston Ball Dobie’s Amanda Ngu- effectively. April 17 and then hosts yen opened the inning With a no-hitter to his Clear Springs (3-8) and with an infi eld single and credit this season, Saw- Alvin (6-5) to close out the scored on the homer. yer seemed on his way to regular season. Reminded that she has another no-no with four Clear Creek, on the other frequently done a good hitless innings against the hand, still has to play Bra- bit of damage against Mavericks. zoswood and Alvin among Deer Park over the course Memorial’s Casey its three fi nal games. of her four-year career, Cooner doubled with one Brook and Creek split D’Ambrosio simply re- out in the fi fth inning to their two regular-season plied, “I hope so. end that bid, but Sawyer games, with Creek winning “I hadn’t been swing- handled things the rest of the 24-5A opener between ing the bat real well lately, the way with a six-strike- the two teams. Clear Brook so I just tried to be simple out effort. battled back to beat Creek and try to see the ball and Offensively, Quinton as the second half of district hit it. It worked.” Edwards led the way, opened. Up to the time banging a solo homer to Even though Clear Brook D’Ambrosio delivered lead off the bottom of the has secured no worse than a her heroics, Dobie was second inning for a 1-0 tie for a playoff berth and headed for a tough loss. Dobie lead. can make the playoffs out- Deer Park’s Kristen Cur- Edwards also doubled right with one more win, lin blanked Dobie on four and singled as part of a this team wants more. hits through fi ve innings. 3-for-3 day with a walk. Down the stretch last Dobie senior pitcher The Longhorns scored season, Pearland was able JoJo Krienitz allowed runs on a pair of infi eld to hold off Brook for the Curlin’s RBI single in the hits and a groundout, and title. This time, the Lady fourth inning but other- Aris Adame, Sam Grant Junior catcher Molly Fichtner had two hits, including the Lady Wolverines tied for the top spot in District Wolverines want what be- wise pitched well. In the and Edwards had RBI sin- a double, as Clear Brook got past Clear Lake 2-1 in 24-5A along with Clear Creek. Brook travels to winless longs to them. end, Krienitz earned the gles. nine innings April 14 at Clear Brook. The victory kept Galveston Ball April 17. “This race is far from win with a solid 12-strike- Dobie stranded eight over,” Pillow said. “Every out effort. runners through the fi rst game, you have to be ready The win landed Dobie a four innings but essential- District 24-5A Standings District 24-5A Standings to play. Most of the time we game in front of Deer Park ly put the game away with have done that, but we still in the 22-5A standings. a fi ve-run third inning. Varsity Softball Varsity Baseball have to close out strong and Prior to games played Memorial fell to 2-6 in take care of the things we April 14 (see Page 1B), district play with the loss, (As of April 13) (As of April 15) can control.” Pearland was 10-0 and while Dobie’s playoff train Teams W L Teams W L Dobie was second at 8-2. kept rolling. CB baseball Deer Park and Memorial Grant likes the sound so Clear Brook 9 2 Alvin 8 1 were both 7-3. Lady Longhorns’ Chelsea Morgan (left) and JoJo far. “We just have to keep nips Dickinson The Lady Longhorns Krienitz visit in the circle against Deer Park April 9 playing solid baseball and Clear Creek 9 2 Brazoswood 8 1 also swept the season se- at the Pasadena Independent School District’s sports getting that good pitch- Brazoswood 8 3 Clear Creek 7 2 Clear Brook nipped ries over Deer Park with complex. Krienitz pitched an outstanding game with 12 ing,” he said. “Sawyer and Dickinson 4-2 April 14, the win. With the post- strikeouts, and Chelsea D’Ambrosio’s two-run homer Priest have been great all Dickinson 6 5 Clear Lake 5 4 keeping the Wolverines’ season inching closer by provided the winning margin, 2-1. season for us.” playoff hopes alive with Alvin 6 5 Clear Brook 4 5 fi ve games remaining in the Clear Lake 3 8 Galveston Ball 3 6 regular season. Pitcher Andrew Phu got Clear Springs 3 8 Clear Springs 1 8 the win as the Wolverines improved to 4-5 this sea- Galveston Ball 0 11 Dickinson 0 9 son. Brazoswood defeated Alvin April 14, forcing a tie District 22-5A Standings District 22-5A Standings atop the 24-5A standings at 8-1 between those two teams. Varsity Softball Varsity Baseball Clear Creek is 7-2 and in possession of third place, (As of April 8) (As of April 15) while Clear Lake (5-4) cur- Teams W L Teams W L rently holds the fourth and fi nal playoff spot. Pearland 11 0 La Porte 8 1 Brook defeated Clear Dobie 9 2 Dobie 7 2 Lake in the fi rst round of district play. Brook meets Deer Park 8 3 Pearland 7 2 Lake again on April 21 with Memorial 6 5 Sam Rayburn 4 5 the playoffs in mind. Sam Rayburn 4 7 Deer Park 4 5 SBYSA offers La Porte 2 9 Memorial 3 6 Dobie seniors Pasadena 1 10 South Houston 3 6 scholarships South Houston 0 11 Pasadena 0 9 Eligible Dobie High School class of 2009 seniors are encouraged to apply for GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE 35TH ANNUAL the South Belt Youth Sports Association’s annual schol- arship. Seniors who have pre- viously completed a mini- mum of three full competi- tion seasons in any of the six community sports leagues supported by the SBYSA are eligible to apply. The association’s leagues of reference include the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League, South Belt Saturdays and Sundays, May 2 & 3 and 9 &10, 2009 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Girls Softball Association, South Belt Pony/Colt Base- ball League (senior league), South Belt Youth Soccer Celebrating Historic Club, Sagemont Cowboys and Southbelt Dolphins. Galveston’s Rebirth Dobie seniors may obtain the scholarship applications in the school’s counselor’s offi ce. The $500 scholarship may be used only to defer expenses in the following areas: tuition, fees, books or miscellaneous expenses associated with obtaining a Service Bar college education at an ac- credited two-year college, four-year college or a tech- nical/vocational school. Special Events All applications must be completed and received in Both Weekends! the counselor’s offi ce by LIVE LATIN MUSIC May 1, 2009. Applicants must include a high school Thursday 8 p.m. - Midnight transcript and senior picture South Belt • 281-484-6888 with the submission. The SBYSA scholarship 12933 Gulf Freeway committee will award the Nasa • 281-557-3500 one-time $500 scholarship 1020 NASA ROAD 1 @ 45 to one male and one female student after the selection STAFFORD • 281-240-3060 12821 SOUTHWEST FRWY. process is completed. 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