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December 16, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 46 Leader holiday closings set The Leader will be on a holiday schedule the last week of 2010. PISD, SJC to start early college high school Advertising and copy deadline for the Dec. 23 issue of the Leader is Friday, Dec. 17, at By James Bolen of Trustees at a Dec. 13 meeting. “And if we can overcrowded high schools right now that need have a lot of wonderful kids who have an abso- noon. Pasadena Independent School District offi - make that successful at Pasadena High School, some relief,” Lewis said. “And we have a career lutely outstanding desire to be more than what Items to be considered for publication may cials recently announced their plan to open an our intent is to put an early college high school tech program that serves far too few kids in our they are and to become better and better at who be sent to [email protected]. early college high school center at Pasadena program at each of our fi ve high schools so that district, and we need to expand that.” they were intended to be,” Lewis told the San Jac Emergencies may be directed to Marie High School. we can continue building that relationship be- If the new center becomes a reality, Lewis said board. “It’s our job, not just our job as a school Flickinger at 281-948-2714. Working jointly with San Jacinto College, the tween your institution and ours for the benefi t of it is essential to work closely with San Jacinto district, but ours as a community and partnership The Leader will be on a holiday schedule the program would allow students to take college- our kids.” College to ensure student success. with one another to make sure they have every last week of 2010 so there will be no Dec. 30 level courses simultaneously with their high This sentiment is shared by San Jacinto Col- “We have a lot of great things going, and we opportunity that they need to be successful.” edition. The next issue will be available Thurs- school classes. The classes would then be trans- lege Chancellor Brenda Hellyer. day, Jan. 6. ferable as San Jacinto College credits. “San Jacinto College is excited about this op- Items to be considered for publication may According to PISD Superintendent Kirk Lew- portunity with PISD,” Hellyer said. “This early be sent to [email protected]. is, students who accumulate enough credit hours college high school model is one innovation that Stuchbery donates books could conceivably earn an associate degree while provides another path for our youth to move CBC MUD sets holidays also earning their high school diploma. Lewis, through college and to earn a degree. As educa- however, said such a scenario would likely re- tional partners, San Jacinto College and PISD are The offices of the Clear Brook City quire a student to take summer classes. committed to working together on strategies for Municipal Utility District will be closed The program is similar to Clear Creek Inde- meeting the needs of our students and our com- Friday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 27. pendent School District’s Clear Horizons Early munities.” The offices will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 28. College High School. However, students in the Also being proposed by PISD offi cials is the CCISD program actually attend classes at San opening of a technical high school. Library sets holiday hours Jacinto College South, whereas students in the “It’s a dream of mine,” Lewis said. “A vi- The Parker Williams Library will close at 5 new PISD program would take classes at the sion.” p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, and will reopen Pasadena High School campus. Recommended by the district’s future fa- Monday, Dec. 27, for regular business hours. The superintendent said, however, the new fa- cilities committee, which is composed of both cility would be separate, rather than integrated staff and parents, the new school would provide Junk waste pickup set into the high school. skilled-job and career training. Lewis said he hopes similar programs could Ideally, Lewis said students attending the Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, be installed at all of the district high schools. school would graduate with an associate degree Dec. 16, for city of Houston residents living Pasadena High School was chosen as the pilot or a certifi cation. north of Beltway 8. campus because it currently has the least over- Lewis said the school would not focus solely Residents south of the beltway are sched- crowding, Lewis said. on vocational classes, adding there have been uled for Thursday, Dec. 23. For more informa- Roughly 60 students are expected to partici- discussions of including advanced courses, such tion, call 3-1-1. pate in the program in its fi rst year. as engineering. Lewis is enthusiastic about PISD’s relation- In addition to providing valuable training to Choral cantata at church ship with San Jacinto College. students, such a new center would also have the The multicultural choral cantata And the “We think (the early college high school pro- added side benefi t of alleviating the existing More than 300 books were recently donated to Stuchbery Elementary for its “Bee A World Rejoiced!, written, composed and gram) will grow over time, certainly at that cam- overcrowding at area high schools. Giver” book donation. “Giving” was one of the lessons Stuchbery counselor Tina Jo directed by Tyler Ruberg, assistant choral pus,” Lewis told the San Jacinto College Board “It does a great service for us in that we have Flotten has encouraged students to share with other children who are less fortunate. The director at Dobie, will be presented Sunday, books will be donated to Houston Independent School District’s Franklin Elementary Dec. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen School. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Chelsey Uridales, Destiny Jackson, Justin Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta in Houston. Dobie’s Academic Decathlon Lavinier, Jamarian Shepherd, (back row, Flotten, Patsy P. Cavazos of HISD-SIO Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Elementary Schools, and Franklin Elementary Principal Jilliane Raphiel. No December PIP meeting team wins district, Super Quiz There will be no Positive Interaction The Dobie High School Academic Decathlon scored 8,146, and Ed Gonzalez, who scored Program meeting in December. The next Team won fi rst place overall and fi rst place in 8,147. Melillo students give to needy meeting will be held on Jan. 18. Super Quiz at the district meet Dec. 9-10 with a Other team members, Tad Walters, Eddie Melillo Middle School is once again partici- group promoted the program by making posters score of 48,196. Nunez, Quinn Velasquez, Katey Miille, Julian pating in the annual South Belt-Ellington Leader and placing them around the school. PW Library sets events On the seven multiple-choice objective tests, Hernandez, Mark Admani, Paul Sabal, Ottmar Christmas program by collecting food and toys The student group also sorts and boxes the The following events are scheduled for the the team achieved the highest score not only in Montes and Cesar Romero, won several medals for needy families in the area. collected goods and checks for expired food. week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 at Parker Texas, but in the nation. This is the fi rst time and made crucial contributions to Dobie’s stellar While the school has participated in the pro- Past projects for the Hearts and Hands orga- Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: since 2001 that any team outside of California performance. gram all three years it has been open, it has really nization include collecting products for soldiers The genealogy discussion group will meet has achieved the highest score on a test. Now the team will move on to Regionals, focused its attention on the drive the past two and local nursing homes, as well as participating at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Top overall scorer on Dobie’s team this year which will be held at Clear Brook High School years. in the Hats for Hope campaign that collects and This meeting is open to the public. Also, was Jeremy Morris, who fi nished with a score of Jan. 28-29. In fact, two years ago, when the Leader was makes hats for cancer patients. Movie Madness will present a family friendly 8,497, and fi rst overall in the honors category. Additional information will appear in next falling short on its goal of collecting goods, the As an incentive for students to donate to the film at 2:30 p.m. Other highlights include Jessica Huynh, who week’s Leader. school came through at the last minute with doz- Christmas program, the school has set up a com- Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wed- ens of boxes of food products and gifts, making petition between homerooms to see which can nesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Christmas possible for many families in the com- collect the most. The homeroom that collects the Thursday. munity. most will win an ice cream sundae party. SVFD Christmas parade set Collection efforts are spearheaded by Jenny Vann is enthusiastic about the students partici- The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department will levard between Blackhawk and Sageglen, as Vann, Melillo’s reading peer facilitator, Heather pating in the program. Wood Meadow II contest hold a Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 19, well as down Blackhawk Boulevard between Wheeler, the school’s science peer facilitator, “It’s been wonderful,” Vann said. “It’s exciting The Wood Meadow Section II Association from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wiltshire Way in Ashley Point and Southbluff in Betty Haley, Melillo’s intervention specialist, seeing the kids getting into the giving spirit.” will hold a Christmas decorating contest for Similar to SVFD’s “Santa Runs” held in past Kirkmont. and Seanna Keefer, a social studies teacher at the The Leader will accept donations through everyone in the community to participate in. years, the event will feature Santa Claus and his Other streets on the parade route include As- school. Tuesday, Dec. 21. While there is an increased The association will award a first- and second- elves aboard a fi re engine distributing candy to toria Boulevard, Blackhawk Boulevard, Scars- The four staff members work closely with the number of applicants this year, the number of do- place prize for the best Christmas decorations. children in the area. dale Boulevard, Sageglen, Olivewood, Highland Hearts and Hands student organization. Taking nations has dropped sharply. Donations may be Judging will take place on Dec. 18. Unlike the Santa Runs that were spread out Meadows Village, Sagegreen, Melville, Park its name from the Melillo school motto, “Hearts dropped off at the Leader offi ce, 11555 Beamer over several days, however, the event will be lim- Meadows, Kelly Lake Trail, Bogey Way, Riv- that care, hands that serve, minds that think,” the Road. Holiday school closings set ited to just one night and will focus on just the erstone Ranch, Kirksage, Kirkville, Sageplum, The Pasadena Independent School District major streets of each subdivision in the commu- Sageaspen, Kirkfair, Sagepark, Hall Road and Leader gets help regarding lane change will be closed Monday, Dec. 20, through nity. Southbluff. Friday, Dec. 31, for Christmas holidays. The parade will start at the intersection of Tylka is hopeful the parade will become an Recently the Leader contacted the City of fi ed. No changes will be made at this time.” Students will resume their regular schedule on Beamer and Astoria Boulevard and wind its annual event with other individuals and groups Houston and representatives from City Coun- After receiving the response, the Leader con- Monday, Jan. 3. way through the community in what SVFD taking part. cilmember Mike Sullivan regarding the troubling tacted Lauren Doak, South Sector manager for The Clear Creek Independent School Chief Chuck Tylka describes as a “semicircular” Anyone wishing to take part in the parade is northbound traffi c at the intersection of Beamer Sullivan for aid in investigating the issue further. District will be closed Monday, Dec. 20, route. urged to e-mail [email protected] or call Road and Beltway 8. Doak assisted the Leader in contacting Jeffrey S. through Tuesday, Jan. 4, for Christmas holi- The parade will travel down Scarsdale Bou- 281-485-7576. Drivers wanting to turn left are restricted to a Weatherford, deputy director of the Department days. Students will resume their regular sched- single lane at the traffi c light before the beltway. of Public Works and Engineering, Traffi c and ule on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Due to so many vehicles wanting to turn left as Transportation Division, who played a crucial Both school districts will have early dis- opposed to continuing north on Beamer, a line role in resolving the traffi c issue. missal on Friday, Dec. 17. of vehicles repeatedly causes congestion at the Weatherford concluded that the traffi c count Fairfi eld Creek joins drive intersection. on vehicles turning onto the beltway, as opposed Cheerleader tryouts at SJC At times even three times as many cars pro- to vehicles proceeding straight through the in- San Jacinto College will hold Spring 2011 ceeding north were wanting to turn west on the tersection on Beamer, was signifi cant enough to cheerleading tryouts from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on beltway. warrant a change in lane markings, which will Friday, Jan. 7, in Anders Gymnasium located The response from the city was brief, but greatly reduce congestion at the intersection and on the San Jacinto College Central campus at fi rm. make a left turn from the second-to-left lane no 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. “The intersection was checked two different longer illegal. Participants, both male and female, are times,” read the report from the City of Houston. According to Weatherford, the timeline on encouraged to wear proper workout attire and “At each observance, no problems were detected. changing the lane markings and signage will car- bring a bottle of water. The team is also look- However, if motorists continue to make double ry through to the fi rst quarter of 2011 but should ing for a mascot. left turns, it has been advised that HPD be noti- be completed by March. For moe information, call Coach Levis Francis at 818-481-8284 or e-mail levis.fran- cis @sjcd.edu. Pct. 2 deputies combat crime Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 charge of DWI. Leader vultures correction Constable’s offi ce have been busy as of late mak- Deputies Aaron Baldwin and Roland Ri- Alert reader Ralph Robbins notifi ed the ing arrests for crimes ranging from DWI to bur- vera responded to a call Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Leader that last week’s photo cutline about the glary. roughly 10:30 p.m. where an alarm had gone off presence of large birds in the community con- On Monday, Dec. 6, Deputy Dwayne Pacifi co at a computer repair store in the 12300 block of tained a factual error. was patrolling the area around Beltway 8 and Scarsdale. According to Robbins, the birds in the pic- Hughes shortly before midnight when he spotted When the deputies arrived, they noticed the ture are actually black vultures (Coragyps someone driving erratically. Pacifi co followed front door of the business had been broken in. atratus), rather than turkey vultures (Cathartes the driver, Patricia McCoy, for several blocks, Upon entering the business, the deputies discov- aura). where he observed her swerving and hitting mul- ered a male suspect still in the store, who then Turkey vultures sport red on their heads, tiple curbs. broke through the building’s back door and fl ed whereas the black vultures have gray heads. In When the deputy attempted to pull McCoy on foot. fl ight, the underside of turkey vulture wings over, she sped off. As she fl ed from Pacifi co, she The deputies, now also joined by Deputy Ja- have light gray wing tips and trailing feathers, reportedly drove up on a median, striking a set of son Curry, gave chase through the surrounding whereas the black vultures have only the gray bushes and a sprinkler system before coming to neighborhood. color on their wing tips. Residents at the Fairfi eld Creek apartment complex donated food and toys to the 28th an- a stop. The suspect, Gregory Shanks, was caught The black vultures are smaller and much nual South Belt-Ellington Leader Christmas program. Employees shown above are, left to According to Pacifi co, McCoy, 54, appeared roughly 20 minutes later hiding at a residence on more aggressive and opportunistic than their right, Letty Gonzalez, Marcela Roncancio, Maria Posada, Jessica Hyatt (rear) and Rene to be intoxicated with slurred speech and a strong Poplarwood with bags of money that had been larger cousins, and they are much more likely Medina. Employees not shown who participated in the drive include Earon Hunt, Bran- smell of alcohol. taken from the store’s safe. to show up in a setting like these did. don Hinojosa, Imelda Garza and Patty Gonzalez. Photo by David Flickinger While McCoy refused to take any fi eld sobri- Shanks, 48, was subsequently arrested and The Leader apologizes for any confusion. ety tests, the district attorney agreed to accept a charged with burglary of a business. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 16, 2010 Readers’ Opinions Publisher’s Opinion We are giving you permission to show Deaths SBAST celebrates our website to the public which is http:// Christmas program needs assistance Lutheran Church and instru- citizensforsavingamerica.org/ Billy Bural As we all know, things are a lot tougher financially schools, we will be able to take care of many of our mental in the building of the 40th anniversary Thank you, Roland Hernandez this year than we have seen for quite a few years. neighbors who are in need. church on Scarsdale. He had President, Citizens for Saving America Aven I am writing on behalf of the Soutbelt This results in fewer donations for our annual But the Christmas we will help provide will be much a passion for life, his dogs, Area Swim Team (SBAST). This spring boating, hunting and fl ying. Note: Introduction to the Proposals Christmas program plus more people needing assis- skimpier this year than in years past. If you can help, we will be celebrating our 40th anniver- Survivors include his wife 1. A proposed Bill on immigration tance. please contact the Leader at 281-481-5656, or just sary season in the South Belt area and of 40 years, Elaine Bald- Reform that will call for all our borders I am most concerned about the children. Thanks to come by at Beamer and the Beltway, 11555 Beamer. would like to invite former swimmers and win; sister Judy Brister and and our coastlines to be secured. All other children in the area, who donate through the Thanks, and Merry Christmas. –Marie Flickinger parents to submit photos and success husband Gary of Cypress; illegal immigrants must come out from stories to us. We are promoting the fact niece Jill Brister of Hous- under the Radar and get documented. that our program helps build successful ton; nephew Chris Brister This will be a pathway to legitimacy, individuals and encourages community and wife Stacy of Cypress; accountability with a work Visa for those involvement. We will post contact infor- Zoanna Maney reunites grandnieces Ellie and Riley; that qualify. mation in future editions of the South brother-in-law Vic Schaefer 2. After all borders are secured; there Belt-Ellington Leader. and wife Holly of College will be a one year grace period which Jennifer M. Feil Station; nephew and niece comes from the root word (mercy). During Communications Coordinator Logan and Blair. this grace period all illegal immigrants with family after 53 years SBAST A celebration of Bald- must come forward to be documented win’s life was held Tuesday, and be allowed to purchase work visas. Longtime South Belt resident Zoanna DaLuz Maney Brazil on Dec. 21, 2010,” Maney said. “God had a plan Dec. 14, 2010, at Mount Ol- Breaux on Narconon These work visas will enable the immi- will celebrate Christmas this year by reuniting with her for me this Christmas, and it will take on a new signifi - ive Lutheran Church, 10310 grants to keep their jobs and start paying family in Brazil, whom she has not seen in 53 years. cance.” Scarsdale. drug rehab program into social security and taxes. If illegal or Maney was adopted from a Brazilian orphanage in For 53 years, Maney has possessed a photograph of Billy Bural “Bill” Aven, Private interment services with work Visas they will no longer receive 81, of South Belt, died on The holidays are an extremely difficult 1957 at the age of 8 and lost all contact with her family. her on the day she left Brazil. She has kept the dress were held at Grand View Me- free health care and food stamps. Any Dec. 10, 2010. time for those people struggling with She has tried for years to locate her family members, shown in the picture for all these years and intends to morial Park. illegal immigrant who is mentally chal- He is preceded in death by drug addiction and, even more so, those but all attempts were fruitless. take it with her on her upcoming trip. In lieu of fl owers, the fami- lenged, handicapped, paraplegic or who his parents, Bural and Bon- closest to the addicts. I would know Maney’s luck, however, changed last month when Maney said she never forgot her days as a child in ly requests donations be made has been injured on the job may continue nie Aven; and brother Lester because I was one of these individuals she met a Brazilian woman at her church who was from Brazil. in Baldwin’s honor to Mount to receive help once documented. Work Aven. struggling with drug addiction. Olive Lutheran Church or the Visas will help make all illegal immigrants Paranagua, Brazil, where she was born. “Although I became an American citizen, I never for- Survivors include his wife No one would have guessed that Houston SPCA. Online me- accountable for any Laws broken. They The woman contacted her cousin, a judge in Parana- got my Brazilian heritage,” she said. “I still had vivid of 62 years, Jodeen Aven; drugs would take full control over my life. morial tributes may be shared will have to take an oath to abide by our gua, and he was able to track down Maney’s mother and memories of my childhood, playing with my siblings.” sons Terry Aven and wife Before trying OxyContin, my life was pic- with the family at www.grand Laws and they will punished by our Laws 10 siblings the following day. A professional artist by trade, Maney said she used Gail, Lynn Aven and wife ture perfect. In 2005, I graduated from viewfunerals.com. if broken. Maney sees the whole experience as nothing short of art to keep her childhood memories alive. Terry; daughters Karen Gib- high school with honors, and even son and husband David, Kim received academic scholarships to the 3. Revenues made from work visas miraculous. “I used painting as a way to tell the stories of my Billy Charles will be used to help save social security Taylor and husband Randy; University of Oklahoma. During college I “I was in a state of shock. I went out in my garden, Brazilian memories,” Maney said. “And in this way, sister Wilma Tidd; 12 grand- began experimenting with drugs, and bail out taxpayers, starting with the low and as I sat there trying to comprehend what had just kept my family roots alive.” Noles income Senior Citizens and disabled War children; fi ve great-grand- very quickly I developed an addiction to happened, my whole garden lit up very brightly, and Maney has included her touching story on her Christ- children; and a host of other OxyContin. Veterans. It will also allow the Federal Government to have more of an accurate great warmth surrounded me,” Maney said. “This has mas cards this holiday season. family and friends. The addiction quickly spiraled out of been a miracle from God.” After visiting with her family for two weeks, Maney Aven enjoyed spending control when I began mixing the census of illegal immigrants in our nation. Maney made immediate plans to visit her newfound will travel to Lima, Peru, where she will be featured in time with his family who OxyContin with other prescription drugs. called him “Poppy.” He al- I ended up failing out of college and los- 4. The Federal Government will refund family. an art exhibit. back to each State half of the revenues “It is not a coincidence that 53 years ago I arrived in New York newspaper, The Brazilians, will chronicle ways lent a helping hand to ing everything I had worked so hard to those in need. He served as an build. The next few years were filled with made in them. The more illegals a State the U.S.A. on Dec. 21, 1957, and I will be returning to Maney’s trip. has the more money will be refunded to elder at the Church of Christ constant drug abuse and criminal activity, for more than 40 years. each year worse than the next. The holi- that State. The work visas will cost $10,000 per family and payments can be Aven retired after working days were the worst. I would go home to for 37 years with Trans-Con- see family for Thanksgiving or Christmas, paid in cash, credit card or on monthly Cowgirls place in recent competition payments. tinental Pipeline. He and his and I could see the disappointment and wife enjoyed traveling with shame in their eyes. 5. It will be mandatory for all Immigrants to learn to speak English. his work, and they enjoyed Eventually, my drug addiction pushed numerous cruises. my friends and family away. They wanted Background checks will make to remove all the illegal immigrants with serious A memorial service will nothing to do with me. I was alone with be held at Southeast Church only my addiction. criminal records the Federal Government Billy Charles Noles, 67, chooses to deport. Physical examina- of Christ, 2400 W. Bay Area of South Belt, died Saturday, On December 23, 2009, just two days Blvd. in Friendswood on Sat- before Christmas, I found a drug reha- tions will be done to check for any dis- Dec. 11, 2010. He was born eases and immigrants will be required to urday, Dec. 18, 2010, at 10 on July 10, 1943, in Memphis, bilitation center called Narconon a.m., with a reception follow- Arrowhead. Freedom from drug addiction show any medical records they have Tenn., to George William and from previous examinations. ing. Evelyn Snow Noles. was by far the best present I have ever In lieu of fl owers, dona- received. The Narconon program 6. The State will use the revenues to He is preceded in death by provide better health care for the low tions may be made in Aven’s his parents. changed my life forever. They helped me honor to the John David return to the life I had before drug addic- income Senior Citizens, loans made to Noles spent his childhood Americans to in source jobs, lower taxes, Burke Scholarship at Arms of in Jasper, Ala., until joining tion. I am back in school, and I have a Hope, 21300 State Highway great job. I am able to spend the holidays and pay increase for school teachers, the U.S. Army. He moved to Law enforcement, fire fighters, scholar- 16 North, Medina, TX 78055. Houston and married Wanda with my family, drug free. Online condolences may be I want your readers to know that drug ships and many more things. Jean Feaster on April 19, 7. The federal Government will use left for the family at www. 1968. addiction does not have to ruin any more claytonfuneralhomes.com. of their holidays. Narconon has changed the funds to help save social security and Noles served in the U.S. the lives of thousands, and for anyone provide better health care for disabled Army from 1964 to 1967 in suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, War Veterans. William James the airborne division. He fi n- Narconon, with a 70% success rate, can 8. After the one-year grace period is Baldwin ished high school while in the help you too. over unless the Federal Government military and self-educated Narconon provides free addiction decides to extend it, the U.S. Immigration himself to become a success- counseling, local referrals and residential Department will work with State and ful small business owner of a treatment and can be reached at www. local Law enforcement. Verifications of fastener company, three plat- stopaddiction.com or 1-800-468-6933. work Visas will be inscribed on State ing companies, a restaurant, This place can change your life in extraor- driver’s License to prevent racial profil- and an aviation business. dinary ways. Sincerely, Trey Breaux ing. He was instrumental in Narconon graduate 9. All States and local Law Enforce- revitalizing the Eagle Lake ments Agencies will work with the Regional Airport. He enjoyed Department of Immigration to search for The Sagemont Cowgirl Drill Team placed third in Otwell, (third row) Corina Banda, Trinity Harrison, hunting, fi shing, scuba div- Immigration proposal illegal immigrants on all job sites within ing, underwater photography their jurisdiction. the Bay Area Football League Drill Team Compe- Rachel Ramirez, Jasmine Sanchez, Alexis Wood- and fl ying. support sought 10. All CEOS of Corporation’s and tition held in November. The members’ hard work ruffe, Haley Deel, Katy Box, Elizabeth McMahon, Survivors include his We have grassroots movement in business owners and persons involved of paid off to help them achieve this placement. Heaven Cadena, Leslie Diaz, Paola Mellado, (back wife of 42 years, Wanda southeast Texas and we have created a hiring illegal immigrants will be arrested. Cowgirl members include, left to right, (front row) row) Jamaris Stephen, Katherine Ramirez, Breana Feaster Noles; son William proposal for bill for congress. We need If convicted they will serve 1 to 5 years in Adrianna Castillo, Angelica Zuniga, Giselle Lopez, Puente, Valline Bertrand, Valerie Mendoza, Leah Scott Noles and wife Cyn- your help on letting voters know about it, prison plus pay fines. All the illegal immi- (second row) Bianca Espinoza, Rebekah Ramirez, Jean, Gabby Hansford, Deysha Coleman and thia; daughter Nicole Noles so they can help us revise it to make it a grants found will be deported. There will Marissa Amezcua, Johnea Blevins, Jacqueline Alexia Juarez. Garcia and husband David; win, win, solution for our nation. be no racial profiling in the streets or Mendoza, Arianna Gonzalez, Haile Sprauve, Sarah Photo submitted William James “Billy” two brothers, Ronald Noles This proposal is bipartisan, and we home invasions. Baldwin, 69, of Friendswood, and wife Linda and Kenneth believe it will help boost the economy, 11. After 5 years providing they have formerly of South Belt, died Noles and wife Barbara; two create jobs, provide better health-care, clean record, no felonies, the State in on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, sisters, Sherry Noles Brown lower taxes, pay increase for teachers which they abide in will sponsor the after a battle with cancer. He and husband Jimmy and She- and provide more funding for college immigrants for a green card of residency. SJC South named Business of the Year was born on Nov. 3, 1941, in lia Noles Doll and husband scholarships and help solve the illegal State employment agencies will work Jacksonville, Fla., to Frankie Bill; fi ve grandchildren: Tif- immigration problem and many other and help any immigrant with a work Visa The South Belt-Ellington “We are honored to be South Belt-Ellington Cham- “It’s been amazing to see and Homer Baldwin. fany Noles Bailey, Darin, things. to find a job if needed. Chamber of Commerce re- chosen for this award,” said ber of Commerce. “It never how the college has grown After graduation from Amber, Sterling and Cody We feel that it’s time for Americans to 12. After fulfilling the time required cently named San Jacinto Dr. Maureen Murphy, presi- hurts to be recognized for the from literally nothing; an Austin High School, Baldwin Noles; six great-grandchild- standup and join us and have their voice with a Green Card, they can apply for College South the 2010 Busi- dent of San Jacinto College good job that you do. San Ja- empty fi eld,” said Flickinger, served in the Army National ren: Ethan, Mason, Madi- heard. Citizenship. ness of the Year. South. “It is a public recog- cinto College South was the who also serves as chair of the Guard for six years. son, Bailey, Johnathan and nition of the good work we best choice this year, given San Jacinto College Board of Following graduation from Bethany; and a host of nieces, do as part of the South Belt- their overall great work and Trustees. “We continue to the University of Houston, he nephews and friends. Ellington community.” overall excellence.” push student success, and this worked for State Farm Insur- A celebration of Noles’ Lions implode When nominees are con- Not only is this award award says something about ance as an agent for 40 years. life will be held Thursday, sidered, the area chambers refl ective of the campus as a that. Yet, we must still work He was a longtime South Dec. 16, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at take into account the busi- workplace for its employees, much harder and get even Belt area businessman. Forest Park East in Webster. nesses that have been most but it also helps reinforce the better. We can never be satis- Baldwin was a dedicated Burial will follow in ad- under pressure! active in promoting the com- campus’ mission of concen- fi ed.” member of Mount Olive joining cemetery. munity for the past year. trating on student success that Thompson Intermediate School eighth-graders re- All winners are then rec- in turn betters the community cently demonstrated the effects of changes in air ognized at the annual awards with a solid workforce base. Nguyen’s essay commended pressure. Students brought in an aluminum can, dinner hosted by the Eco- “Our primary goal is student placed a very small amount of water in it, and set it nomic Alliance Houston Port success which leads to the Region. betterment of our entire com- on top of a hot plate. They then sketched their ob- “We look at the business munity. Our strategic part- servations on a lab sheet foldable. When they saw who has been supportive of nership with the South Belt- a large amount of water vapor (steam) rise from the area, community, and the Ellington Chamber helps the opening, they lifted the hot can with tongs and chamber,” commented Marie facilitate that success,” added quickly upended the can into an ice water bath. Flickinger, president of the Murphy. The students were surprised by the instantaneous reaction. Eighth-grade students pictured are Kasey Foots (top left), Anthony "Toni" Cantu (bottom left) and Lauren Tran (bottom right). Photos submitted

Beverly Hills Intermediate received a grant of $1,200, which was requested by Kathy Clark for the purpose of involving students in activities to stop violence. The grant money was part of the Do The Right Thing Writing Challenge that is under the direction of Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos. One stu- dent, Diana Nguyen (above), wrote an essay that revealed a simple yet power- Dr. Maureen Murphy displays the award for 2010 ful way to stop violence... “One way to stop violence is by being respectful to Business of the Year, awarded to SJC South by the each other, instead of giving a punch, how about a simple hug of kindness. South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and Maybe words of truth can heal one’s pain. I think everyone should try to be the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. kind and forgiving instead of cruel and rude.” Photo submitted Photo by Andrea Vasquez Thursday, December 16, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Dobie High announces second six-weeks honor roll students Dobie High School recent- en, Kevin Nguyen, Mailynn and Jasmine Hernandez. ela, Layla Nichole Brown and gela Hernandez. Jenny Thi Phung, William Daniel Jake Alanis, Gabri- lez, Jessica D. Graham, Kayla Nguyen, Thanh Thien Nguy- ly released its honor rolls for Nguyen, Tai Ngoc Nguyen, Marcy Lee Higginbotham, Kameko Shana Bryant. Tyara Xiomara Hernan- Edelmiro Pinales, Emmitt elle Marcella Allbritton, Asia Nicole Guel, Crisma San- en, Tina Ngoc Nguyen, Tinh the second six-weeks grading Thien Luong Van Nguyen, Katherine Marie Houghton, Christine Bui, Shaun Tu- dez, Anh Hoang, Kevin Duc Cade Pitts, Katie Elizabeth Brooke Allen, Jose Ricardo doval Guevara, Amber Mari Bao Nguyen, Tramanh Ngoc period. Students listed are: Vivian Oanhhoang Nguyen, Brent Regan Hubbell, Jasmin ankhang Bui, Wade Connor Hoang, Phuong Elizabeth Posey, Jasmin Nicole Prune- Alvarado, Janelle Alexandra Gutierrez, Amy L. Hall, Elise Nguyen, Ashley Nicole Nich- Honor roll Shelby Keith Nunez, Ariadna Bentancourt Huerta, Jimmy Buisson, Alaina Michelle Hoang, Mai Khanh Hoangle, da, Priscila Noemi Ramirez, Argueta, Jonathan Alejandro Ashley Harper, Tyler Rae He- ols, Travont'e Demond Norris, Ninth grade Abigail Pedroza, Aimee Ga- Thien Huynh, Kenny Khang Burns, Sheila Estefanny Heather Lynn Hobartsch, Estefania Rangel, Ramish Ra- Armenta, Kyle Douglas Ar- fl in, Erin Brittani Henderson, Jose Eduardo Nunez, Sarah Jannessa Renee Ackman, briela Perez and Alexia Aun- Huynh, Nantiporn Kate Inc- Cardenas, David Allen Car- Eden Mikala Hogan, Nguyen sool, Racquel Carlene Reyes, nold, Brittany Elaine Avila, Ryan Richard Henry and Am- Monique Ontiveros, Andrew Faria Akhter, Sadia Akhter, drea Perez. hun, Anna Lynne Ingalls, rier, Ana Isabel Cavazos, Bac Hong, Mohmmed Hos- Carlos Adalberto Rivas and Leslie Avitia, Christian Baez ber Paula Hernandez. McKenzie Parker and Edward Deanna Marie Alanis, Miry- Eduardo Adrian Perez, Jesmi Jacob, Sidney Joseph Joe Michael Cavazos, Javier sain, Blake Lynell Jackson, Andrew Charles Robinson. and Magaly Balderas. Julian Augustine Hernan- Liem Peabody. am Alanis, Maria Isabel Alar- Jenna Renae Perez, Burgandy Jacques, Jacqueline Jaramillo G. Chavez, Michael Wayne Rachael Annalisa Jagdeo and Bryan Dillon Rodriguez, Nicole Rene Barnett, Des- dez, Tanisha Nirvana Hernan- Constance Michelle Peace, con, Kendrick Elijah Allen, Rose Petri, Lauren Ashley and Terrence Keith Jefferson. Clark and Mitchell Andrew Gerardo Azael Jaimes. Elena Lizeth Rodriguez, tiny Lane Bellamy, Cesar dez, Xavier Luis Hernandez, Alexa Perez, Aracely Perez, Adrian Xavier Almendarez, Pettey, Hong Thixuan Pham, Brionna Charmae Joubert, Clark. 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Angelica Lee Lopez, Ga- Gabriella Elena Silva, Jesse Kay Castellanos, Carlos Cas- lissa Knight, Christopher dine Elizabeth Robbins, Faith Baez, Ronnie Gene Barnes, Desiree Rodriguez, Miranda iana Edith Lopez, Minhtrong Gabriella Lissette Deleon, brielle Monique Loya, Jacob Edward Slaten, Terrance La- tillo, Izzy Castillo, Caitlin Michael Krivik, Jacob Austin Ann Roberts, Chelsea Rodri- Destinye Ayesha Barnes-Hall, Alyssa Rodriguez, Octavio Nguyen Lu, Kimberly Oanh Oscar Aaron Delossantos, Andrew Lozano, Sang Minh ron Small, Kayla Elizabeth Elizabeth Caughlin, Patricio Lacamu, Jeremy Allen Laca- guez, Noe Jesus Rodriguez, Daniel Jacob Barrientes and Alexander Rodriguez, Rachel Luu, Denise Thuy Ma, Eu- Jessica Dennis, Jordan Taylor Lu, Tony Lu, Tina Huynh Smith, Steven Patrick Smith, Nmi Cedillo, Katia Graciela mu, Michelle Lam, Kristen Pedro Rojas, Cesar Romero, Amanda Catherine Bates. Solis Rodriguez, Gabriela sebio Maldonado, Giordano Deubner, Hibba Arsan Diab, Luong, Phuong Kim Ly, Jen- Terral Lataj-Antoinette Smith, Ceja, Aimee Rene Cessna, Marie Lanza, Darrian Bruce Gabriela Romero, Maria Tyler Gregory Baumann, Jazmin Romero, Yadira Ruiz Ivan Maldonado, Scott Earl Duyen Thi Thao Dinh, Vicki nifer Clarissa Maciel, Nikoles Yesenia Solache, Christopher Michael Brady Chrestman, Lavergne, Norma Lizzet Lazo Beatrice Rosales, Larenda Antonio R. Beltran, Erin and De Andre Imari Russell. Marsella, Lorin Rose Mata, Dinh, Tanisha Patrice Dixon, Allen Manriquez, Karinna Ray Sorensen, Crystal Sosa Jorge L. Cortez and Julie Ma- and Christianna Le. Larmonique Rose and Arlene Nicole Blackwell, Tabitha Destiny N. Sagredo, Em- Erin Marie Mauk, Tameka Sanny Do, Steve Nghia Do, Isabel Marin, Kirsten Savory and Melissa Ann Sosa. rie Croce. Kevin Nguyen Le, Mary Christina Salazar. Mae Bounds, Joseph Robert manuel Saldana, Fernando Michelle McCoy and Britany Ivan Daniel Dorantes, Aaron Marshall and Berenice Lore- Treg Edward Spigner, Dorothy Tramanh Dao, Le, Ngocbao Thanh Le, Chase Christian Saldana, Paige Boutwell, Emily M. Bray, Rogelio Sanchez, Karla Pa- M. McLean. David Dryden and Julia Ni- na Martinez. Sheldon Avery Stockfl eth, Khristine Casandrapatag Da- Byron Lee, Eun Kyeong Lee, Leigh Sanchez, Crystal Kaye Duc Anh Bui, Peter Dinh Bui, tricia Santillan, Gabriel Ivan Cristyan Medina, Da- cole Duenez. Mercedes G. 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Soto, Alondra Maria Cahue, toria Shea and Christopher Eric Montoya, Brittany Lee Fuentes, Crystal Ashley Gala- Mejia, Dalvonanthony Donta Teo, Tony Tieu, Tram Hong cia Duff, Aaron Scott Ebbing- Henry Martens and Angelica Erin Michelle Spencer, Corey Jennifer Keren Calderon, Craton Shotwell. Montross, Brooke Ashley viz, Christopher Jesus Garcia, Miller, Carlos Misael Mira, To, Carol To-Uyen Tran and haus, Justin Loyd Eckols and Rivera Martinez. Len Spiller, Teresa Ta and Angel Cervantes, Nicholas Damaris Verenice Sid- Montross, Cynthia Moreno, Zachary Joseph Garrison, Ahmad Osama Mohamad, Dorthy Thituyen Tran. Juston Ryan Edwards. Johnny Alonso Martinez, Troy Austin Tapper. Dale Cessna, Roslynn Abi- rian, Rosalva Elizabeth Solis, Syeda Siddra Naqvi and Ko- Megan Alyce Gary, Leon Tracy Hannelore Montes and Hoa Thanh Tran, Hong Diana Guadalupe Espino- Marcelo Martinez, Kaitlyn Jonathan Morrill Taylor, gail Charles, Javier Chavez, Catherine Jeanette Sorto, Tay- rtney Marie Neely. Vaughn Gilchrist and Aaron Darrin Keith Motley. Tuyet Tran, Michelle My za, Zachary Allen Ezzell, Vic- M. McGrath, Kaitlyn M. Mc- Robert E Timmons, Chung Alexandra Guadalupe Cirlos, lor Matthew Surratt, Angelo J. Hector David Neira, Chris- James Giles. Jasmine Amber Mottu, Tran, Paul Huy Tran, Steven toria Aunitamarie Fee, Ashley Murrough, Rolando Medina, Ting Tong, Cynthia Elena Kierra Siobhan Cook, Diana Symeonidis, Daniel Dat Trung tine Thao Nguyen, Cuong Sy Miranda Gloria, Saman- Julie E. Murphy, David Edgar Sang Tran, Thuy Tien Tran, Nicole Feyes, Katherine Fern Luis Humberto Mejia, Kate- Torres, Bill Van-Liem Tran, Alondra Cordero, Eric Daniel Ta, Nicholas Kelly Taylor, Er- Nguyen, Kevin Thai Nguyen, tha Gomes, Denise Azaret Neri, Dustin Quangdinh Ngo, Thomas Ray Trevino, Katie Finney, Julianna Grace Fort, lynn Marie Miille, Jack Ryan Kalina Mai Tran, Kimlan Thi Cortes, Jason Asarel Cruz and nest Martin Thumann, Brian Khanh Phuong Nguyen, Lin- Gomez, Karelia Gomez, Kim- Nghiep Minh Nguyen, Aus- Victoria Tyer, Chukwuemeka Chelsea Melissa Fuentes, Moes, Malaz Osama Moham- Tran, Mylinh Tran, Shelly My Martin Cruz. P. To, Tanya Torres, Anh Tran, da Hoai Nguyen, Quynh An- berly Carolyn Gonzales, An- tin Ryan-Vinh Nguyen, Dana Kendrick Uchendu, Kenneth Nickolas Martin Fuentes, ad, Jordan Alexander Mon- Tran, Uyen Le Tran, Dezrea Anthony Dang, Judy Nga Brian Anh-Khoa Tran and hminh Nguyen, Sally Nguyen, drea Cecilia Gonzalez, Bran- T. Nguyen, Kenny Nguyen, Javier Valerio, Andy Buuphat Amie Lynn Gallant, Solmayra ette, Ashley O’Nelly Montes Yazmeen Trevino, Tristann Dang, Jaclynn Monica De- Bryan Huy Phong Tran. Paris Lanae Nichols, Ojodu- don Edgardo Gonzalez, Diego Nam Quoc Nguyen, Stepha- Van and Kimberly Michelle Gallardo and Raquel A. Galo and Ottmar Nicolas Montes. Rene Trujillo, Marleny Valle, leon, Jeremiah R Deleon, Diana Thuy Duong Tran, lume Annaqueen Onokwu, Gonzalez, Jazmin Rosemary nie Nguyen, Tina Thi Nguy- Vasquez. and Carla Lucia Galvan. Chrystal Kaitlyn Montoya, Clarissa Elyse Vega and Dar- Javier Delgado, Alexia Lynn Emily Phuong Tran, Luan Amy Victoria Ordonez and Gonzalez, Sandra Enid Gon- en, Tri Nhan Nguyen and Ve- Nyla Osiris Vasquez, Jordan Alexander Gam- Myles Aaron Morales, Alber- ian Ravonne Vela. Derden, David Dinh, Hoang Thanh Tran, Jennifer Gia Edwin Padilla-Hernandez. zalez, Jazmin Guerrero and ronica Nicole Nicholson. Shannon Janee Veal, Jose mon, Christopher Martin to Alexander Moreno, Ariel Noemmi Villegas, Joshua Kim Dinh, Sergio Diosdado, Buu Trinh, Sabrina Paige Amanda Marie Palacios, Katherine Eufemia Gutierrez. Christopher Alan Nick- Luis Vega, Brenda Velasquez, Garcia, Madelyn Angelica Sade Morgan, Jeremy Milton Minh Vo, Ngoclinh Dinh Vo, Jason Agbonmere Edokpa, Troxlar, Jenna Truong, Khoa Christopher Anthony Pantoja, Laura Pilar Gutierrez, elson, Chidi Carl Nnabuife, Robert Vo, Andrew Steven Garcia, Walter Garrett, Kel- Morris, Joshua Gregory My- Dac Tien Vu, Xuan Thuy Vu, Dynasty Morique Edwards, Xuan Truong, Quachtinh Le Jess Dalton Parcell, Saman- Alexus Najaee Hall, Allison Shannon Oconnor, Erik Tris- Vu, Long Hoang Vu, Vivan ley Suzanne Gartner, Al- ers, Luis F. Narvaez, Anthony Dylan Frederick Wall, Jon- Jennifer Michelle Eignus and Truong, Bianca Michelle Val- tha Annmarie Paredes, Sean Kay Hall, Briana Maritza tan Olmos, Miguel Angel Vu, Jasmine Gabrielle Walk- fredo Garza, Ashley Danielle Joseph Navas, Abraham Nhu tay Nichelle Warner, Hannah Nicholas Paul Engle. erio, James Varghese, Jancy Michael Peace, Cassidy Lily Harper, Joshua Cassell Hart, Ovalle, Tanya Aracely Palo- er, Devin La'jon White, Kayla Garza, Devin Hannah Gettig, Nguyen, Angela Nguyen, Nicole Waters, Kelsey Ann Angelica Vanessa En- Varghese, Joshua Varghese Peng, Anh Hoang Pham, Jen- C'ella Lorraine Hawkins, mares, Larry Dylan Parcell, Marie Williams, Eric Anthony Malcolm Devan Glover, Kar- Kathleen Thi Nguyen, Khanh Wells, Dylan Joseph White, riquez, Edgar Aljandro Es- and Savana Terra Velasquez. nifer Vy Pham, Karen Pham, Dyna Tieda Hay, Ariel Mo- Rosa P. Perlera, Trang Tran Wilson and Erika Gabriella la Mireya Gomez and Kellen Phuong Nguyen and Kim- Chelsea Marie Williams, calera, Arleni Espinoza, Jac- Ilse Alejandra Vielma, Kevin The Pham, Kathy Tran nique Hebert, Brianna Marie Thuy Pham, Truc Ly Pham Yglesias. Denise Gomez. hong Thi Nguyen. Drake Walker Williams, Hei quelyn Mikayla Estrada, An- Miranda Alexis Villanueva, Phan, Tracie Phan and Vikto- Herman, Melissa Jeanette and Vy Thanh Nguyen Pham. Twelfth grade Alvaro Gonzalez, Eduardo Lee Dac Nguyen, Mathew Tung Yuen, Tamer Habib Zaid drew Pierre Fablet, William Greer Ethan Vincent, Uyen ralvino Pesquera Pineda. Hernandez and Savannah An- Khanh Tran Uyen Phan, Mark Timothy Admani, Gonzalez, Luis Carlos Gonza- Nguyen, Tammy Hoang and Alyssa Rae Zarate. Fernandez, Dalia Lisbeth Gia Vo, Nam Hoang Vu, Al- Karen Marie Ponce, Evin Flores, Stephanie Alicia Ga- yssa Grace Williams, Brian Mikal Prescott, Brenda Lynn laviz, Angel Macario Garcia, Mbugua Williams, Alysa Remalia, Manuel Alexander Cassandra Marie Garcia and Wright, Celes Onari Young, Reyna, Tyler Renee Reyna, Giovanni Lauriano Garcia. Ytzel Yzaguirre, Larissa G. Samantha J. Rios, Deanellys Stuchbery announces first nine-weeks rolls Jesus Garcia, Leianesse Zavala, Lourdes Dora Zavale- Rivera, Lucero Robles, Cristal Reina Garcia, Kamaran Rhy- ta and Leslie Lilian Zepeda. Rodriguez, Stephanie Rodri- Stuchbery Elementary re- Hernandez, Tonya Hernan- Ashton Fox, Christina Garza, Sempkowski, Keegan Sey- and Adrian Zepeda. cero, Kali Marquez, Andrew nae Gardner, Roberto Arman- Tenth grade guez, Luis Anthony Romero, cently released its honor, merit dez, Makayla Karkosky, Adrianna Gonzalez, Felix mour, Ja’keydric Smith, Julio Fourth grade Mata, Ivana Mireles, Tonya do Garza, Craig Allen Gentry, Oluchi Chinonyerem Aar- Joy Danielle Rose and Kim- and perfect attendance rolls Mikayla Lagos, Emy Mora, Gonzalez, Ashley Huynh, Torres, Kevin Tran, Deashia Alexis Alvarez, Christo- Montgomery, Max Mora, Nicholas Rohan Ghansyam, onchukwunyer, Ivette Ale- berly Ruiz. for the fi rst nine-weeks grad- Zane Perez, Aaron Rodriguez Briana Ibarra, Rebekah La- Victoria, Andre Williams and pher Amanfor, Rudy Arrieta, Robert Mora, Miah Muniz, Anthony Joel Gomez, Court- jandra Alba, Analia Victoria Orfa Zaid Ruiz, Amanda ing period of the 2010-2011 and Fidel Rueda. gos, Madison London-Carter Nicholas Wiltz. 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Adrian Perez, Nicholas Rodas, Emanuel Romero, Second grade • Treatment of No Job Too Small! Salinas, Marissa Sanchez, Kaylen Ruiz and Deenora Heidy Alfaro, Mya Aman- at San Jacinto College South Miranda Serrano, Peter Sanchez. for, Kevin Andrade, Mary Eye Diseases Spigner, Alan Tamez, Ashley Kaitlyn Sanchez, Adrian Baez, Rushad Ball, Aliyah Students at San Jacinto “The software was a great students to learn more about Tovar, Sarah Tyler, Juliana Saracho, Italy Skillman, Barreiro, Gael Barrera, Ale- College South were recently way to ‘explore’ what it careers in engineering, math, Vega and Eric Wilson. Sa'Terria Small, Randy So- jandro Bravo, Evan Cadena, invited to participate in a meant to be an IT administra- science, and other technolo- Fourth grade loya, Alexis Tran, Jaeden Ty- Khadryan Caldwell, Mark computer security camp host- tor,” said Logan Dobbe, who gy-based fi elds. Lauren Brown, Sara Cor- ler, Julian Venzor, Sonny Vil- Chavez, Rhaevyn Citizen, Dr. B.J. Garner ed by Jim Meeks and Jerry attended the camp. “Both the Future camp dates will tez, Daija Green, Brian Ho- legas, Mariah Walker, Chris- Makayla Cross, Vinh Diep Therapeutic Optometrist Igleheart, instructors from speakers and the software be scheduled for the spring, ang, Evelyn Holder, Ivy Hua, tian Willett, Starlic Williams, and Karen Estrada. Optometric Glaucoma Specialist No Job Too Small! Call For Information the computer information were effective assets that are summer and fall 2011 semes- Sandy Huynh, Jose Montiel, Marquis Williams and Kayla Gabriel Flores, David technology department. helping me consider my ca- ters. Cayla Pena, Thien Pham, Wilson. Garcia, Milo Garcia, Alysa Funded by the Texas Work- reer options and degree plan,” Some of the related IT pro- Kaitlyn Sanchez, Adrian ABLE Success Gonzalez, Carolian Gonzalez, • Laser Surgery force Commission’s Youth in he said. fessions that are currently in Saracho, Chelsey Urdiales Sergio Cano, Lorenzo Francisco Hernandez, Jer- Technology Grant, the camp One of the camp’s speak- demand include information and Kayla Wilson. Cantu, Aaron Dosal, Martha emiah Howard, Diarra Hypo- Consultations Laura Garner, focused on network security ers included a member of technology security offi cers, Merit roll Gomez Ramirez, Jonahtan lite, Deaira Jackson, Lizbeth Registered Optician concepts using the gaming the FBI’s Computer Security network operations special- First grade Gonzalez, Abeeha Rizvi, Jimenez, Ambreon Jones, simulation software, Cyber Forensics Lab in Houston. ists, VPN engineers, and chief Montserrat Alba, Catalina Elias Saracho and Jaeden Ty- Makayla Karkosky, Mikayla CIEGE, which was developed “One of the most needed po- security offi cers. According Canet, Sebastian Cruz, Bruno ler. Lagos and Thao Lam. by the U.S. Naval Postgradu- sitions within the government to the Bureau of Labor Sta- Gandara, Izaac Garcia, Kyra Kindergarten Bonny Le, Tony Le, Jen- • Contact Lenses Henry, Elissa Lopez and Haley Alexander, Emelin nifer Lopez, Logan Marcano, Call For Information ate School. and other corporations is a tistics, by May of 2008, com- The software is used as a Network Security Special- puter and information systems Madison Morgan. Andrade, Jor’dun Arceneaux- Marissa McAnally, Aidan Mc- training tool for U.S. govern- ist. This was rated as one of managers made an average of Justin Nguyen, Akada Boston, Janelle Barreiro, Burney, Ke'mauri Millender, • Eyewear ment agencies, colleges, and CNN’s ‘10 Recession-Proof $112,210 per year. Parker, Evan Rodriguez, Bry- Derrian Bennett, Christopher Veronica Mora, Rhiannon other professional security IT Careers,’ with the average Since almost every career an Santa Cruz, Angel Silva, Cantu, Alexia Castillo, Kes- Morris, Lajani Mouton, Mary Melinda McClure, corporations. While engaged salary being approximately avenue is becoming more and Manuel Viera Vargas and haud Conaway, Deandre Coo- Munoz, Andrew Nguyen, Tri Optometry Tech in the simulation, students $67,000 a year,” said Meeks. more technology driven, IT Johnthan Zamarripa. per, Mackenzie Craven, Sarah Nguyen and Mia Paredes. encounter different types of In addition to providing careers are steadily becoming Second grade Cruz and Tiana Curtis. Corey Pipkin, Samuel – Serving the South Belt Area for 34 Years – security issues such as e-mail hands-on experience into the one of the most rapidly grow- Jason Benavides, Justin Cameron Darjean, Wil- Ramos, Jordan Reed, Zovián viruses, hackers and advanced fi elds of network security ca- ing fi elds with numerous op- Garcia, Gabriel Granados, liam Davis, Raul Diaz, Ala- Riggs, Aaron Rodriguez, Ma- 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 cyber warfare scenarios. reers, the camp also enables portunities to discover. Marilynn Hensley, Francisco nis Duran, Anaiaha Flowers, rissa Roy, Fidel Rueda, Isaiah Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 16, 2010 Caterer Chapman Meador spelling Over The Back Fence by Jan writes cookbook bee winners named There’s no such thing as Chapman has always had Thirty-eight elementary cia, Bailee Rustin, Kameron retirement for Gayle Chap- an interest in food. Growing students recently competed Lane, Jack Yu, Miguel Quiroz, man. After many years of up in New Orleans where HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, JERRY! and granddaughters Kimberly Flickinger Ham. Maria Ramos enjoys a birthday Dec. to be the 2010-2011 Meador Jason Ramirez, Elias Chavez, operating a successful cater- “food is king,” it seemed pre- Former Dobie principal and current Pas- and Courtney Durham and husband Chris, 19. On Dec. 20, Elizabeth Hovland marks a Spelling Bee Champion. Hugo Rios, Paulina Garza, ing business in the Sagemont destined that she be engaged adena ISD board president, Jerry Speer, all wish him a happy birthday. birthday. Third-grade semifinalists Hector Anaya, Narcisse Gar- area, Chapman fi nally sat in food service. Many recipes celebrates a birthday Wednesday, Dec. 22. SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate include: cia and Rudy Oilvares. down to write a book with are from her New Orleans Best wishes are sent for a fantastic day from The following personnel and staff mem- The day for a birthday cake for Geraldine Victoria Yong, Giovanni The Meador Elemen- her autobiography, recipes, background. family, friends and the staff at the Leader. bers of the Pasadena Independent School Jones is Dec. 18. On Dec. 20, Mai Tong is Solis, Brianna Gomez, Na- tary 2010-2011 Spelling Bee catering tips and color photos Others are favorite recipes ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY, LUCY District celebrate birthdays Dec. 16 through wished a happy birthday. Jaimie Green has than Ancira, Ariel Robles, Champion is fourth-grade of her work. from her years of operating Lucy Peterson celebrates her birthday Dec. 22. a birthday Dec. 21. Danielle Pullin, Alexis Hall, student Henri Bui, and first She wrote the cookbook a catering business. Her au- Sunday, Dec. 19. She is wished a wonder- Atkinson Elementary Thompson Intermediate Bianca Cruz, Artemio Garza, runner-up is Elias Chavez, because so many people had tobiography includes unique ful day from her family, especially her nine A birthday greeting is sent on Dec. 21 to Special birthday wishes are sent to Tasmeha Kazi, Oscar Padilla, also a fourth-grader. requested her coveted reci- stories from her experiences. grandchildren, and the Leader staff. Dana DiMarco. Jennifer Guerrero Dec. 16. Joe Peabody Roman Galvan, Madelline The annual spelling bee pes and helpful tips for food If interested in purchasing ONE MORE ’TIL THE BIG 3-0! Burnett Elementary celebrates a birthday Dec. 21. The day for a Romero, Sebastian Flores, is sponsored by the Houston preparation. In a matter of a copy (cost per book: $16), Joseph “Joey” Hayes celebrates his Blow out the birthday candles for Sylvia birthday party for Elvira Vences is Dec. 22. Alejandro Mena, Angela Tor- Chronicle. The Pasadena In- weeks, she sold more than contact Gayle Chapman di- 29th birthday Tuesday, Dec. 21. Birthday Lazard on Dec. 22. Dobie High res, Ambar Robles and Omar dependent School District 500 copies. rectly at 281-485- 9585. greetings and lots of love are sent from Meador Elementary Linda Traylor is wished a happy birthday Parada. Spelling Bee will be held in wife Nyssa; mom and dad, Jannie and A birthday is celebrated on Dec. 19 for Dec. 16. On Dec. 17, a triple birthday is cel- Fourth-grade semifinalists early February at the admin- Robert Scarberry; sister Jenny and chil- Tricia Moscarelli. Adriana Gamez is wished ebrated by Juan Garcia, Lazara Medrano include: istration building located at dren Brayden and Baylee; sister Stacey, a happy birthday Dec. 21. and Melissa Zepeda. The day for a birth- Natalie Rodriguez, Jalise 1515 Cherrybrook. husband Stephen and children Kennedy Moore Elementary day surprise for Lilia Salas is Dec. 18. Campbell, Henri Bui, Joshua The Regional Spelling Bee and Owen; brother Austin and daughter Marie Alanis is sent birthday greetings Happy birthday wishes are sent to Christine Kay, Roberto Campa, Jorge will be held in March, and the Jade; and brother Tyler. Joey attended Dec. 18. Roberts, Jeff Spencer and Maria Villegas Sanchez, Alyssa Dominguez, National Bee will take place Frazier Elementary, Thompson Intermediate Stuchbery Elementary Dec. 19. A special brithday greeting is sent to Kennedy Nguyen, Jael Gar- in May. and was a member of the Dobie High School Blow out the birthday candles for Kevin Valerie DeGregorio Dec. 21. Class of 2000. He is currently in his seventh Albert Dec. 16. Enjoying a birthday Dec. 17 LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS year in the U.S. Coast Guard. is Molly Angie. On Dec. 18, Debora Ruiz E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, BIRTHDAY WISHES TO DAVID has a birthday. Happy birthday wishes are congratulations, etc., to mynews@southbelt David Flickinger celebrates a birthday sent to Robert Mendoza Dec. 22. leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Dec. 22. His wife, Marie; sons Fred and wife Morris Middle School Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Leslie and Davy and girlfriend Ellie Garza; Celebrating a birthday Dec. 17 is Michelle the next week’s publication. BHI second 6-weeks rolls announced Beverly Hills Intermedi- Hernandez, Selena Marie Raye Thomas, Jesus M. Ti- Duron, Gabriela Elizarraraz Lyly Thithanh Nguyen, ate School recently released Hernandez, David Vinh Ho, jerina, Diana Nicole Torres and Estefani E. Estrada. Michelle Huyen Nguyen, its honor rolls for the second Hainhu Ho, Erin Justin Jalo- and Daniel Hoai-Nam Tran. Alan Flores, Gilbert Xavi- Ngoc Mai Nguyen, Nhubinh six-weeks grading period. mo, Johnny Ray Jalomo and Heidi Dung Tran, Ashley er Flores, Valentin Calvillo Liza Nguyen, Tina Hoai Students earning status are: Alexis Celeste Jimenez. Delcarmen Veratudela, Re- Galarza, Michael Aaron Gar- Nguyen, Zaed Dac Nguyen, Honor roll Tareen Jahan Kazi, Gi- becca Kim Anh Vu, Van Vu, cia, Mikaila Trena Gary, Esti- Andrea Nicaragua, Jose An- Seventh grade selle Emelissa Landa, Quynh Destiny Ann Wagner, Logan valiz Larissa Garza, Kenia M. gel Nuncio, Gerardo Angel Maite Albarran, Sara Ester Nguyen Hai Le, Tommy Le, Walker, Georgette Vanelle Garza, Jay Edward Gish, Vin- Nunez, Malyn Lassette Nunez Gayle Chapman signs a copy of her cookbook, Food Amaya, Audra Breann An- Denis Eusebio Lopez, Albert Nzouatchoua Wandji, Daizha cent Albert Gonzales, Cyn- and Jaclyn Virginia Dianne – A Love Affair with New Orleans Flair!. derson, Edgar Arzate, Lidia Luu, Jordan Anthony Lyons, Daishell Williams, Agnes Ni- thia Isabell Gonzalez, Isaias Oden-Peace. Photo submitted Avitia, Uvia Azar, Keauhna Oscar Maldonado, Noah cole Yanney, Oscar Zachary Gonzalez, Suzette Gonzalez Mercedys Nikole Olguin, Jhonea Bailey, Brandon Alex- Daniel Manzanales, Crishly Zarate, Toni Alexis Zatarain and Adolfo Javier Gracia. Adrianna Nicole Ontiveros, ander Baker, Jocelyn Briana Veronica Marcos, Alejandro and Roberto Rafael Zavaleta. Tianna Jalisa Hawthorne, Shiv Nirmal Patel, Jocelyn Mountain Top Banda, Adam Quinton Bos- Andres Marron and Aaron Eighth grade Maurice Hightower, Tanya Pena, Amy Pham, Triet Minh Learning Center well, Jessica Yvette Busta- Alexander Martinez. Gerardo Acevedo, Abrah- Tho Ho, Kerry Ellis Hubbard, Pham, Uyen Nhat Nguyen mante, Takira Nailah Butler Nathalie Martinez, Rana an Alanis, Karina Selene An- Ryan Duc Huynh, Prince Pham, Kieu Kathy Phan, LetLtth the • Infants to 5 yrs. old and Gabriela A. Caceres. 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South Belt resident 20 years ago (1990) 10 years ago (2000) Etheylene Milhouse died in • Invitations • Envelopes • During a maintenance The bentonite slurry an auto-pedestrian accident operation at the Motco wall, which extends 6,000 at the intersection of Beamer Superfund hazardous waste linear feet around the Brio and Hall Road. Milhouse, • Napkins • Matchbooks • incinerator in Texas City, Superfund Site, was com- 66, was crossing Beamer on toxic chemicals caught fire. pleted. foot when she was struck Although toxic fumes were McDonald’s opened its by a silver Nissan pickup • Thank You Cards • released, no alarm was newest, 1,800-square-foot that was traveling through sounded nor was the com- location on Astoria. the intersection. The driver munity alerted. A spokes- 5 years ago (2005) had a green light and was Your Risk is our Specialty person for Motco Trust (the Precinct 2 Deputy Con- not speeding, investigators PRP group) said they con- stable Sgt. Zerick Guinn said. 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The bride-to-be is a 1999 perfect attendance and good conduct and asking Mario White, Elizabeth Bui, Forrest Anciso, Josue graduate of Clear Brook High School and received her Bachelor of Business for a bicycle in a letter to Santa. Students include, Munoz, Lessly Ramirez, Roman Galvan, Kayla Administration in Marketing in 2003 from Texas A&M University. The pro- left to right, (front row) Christian Sanders, Austin, (back row) Noe Botello, Gizelle Cardona, spective groom is a 1998 graduate of Jersey Village High School. He received Damian Maldonado, Claire Ramirez, Vivianne Artemio Garza, Jesse Spencer, Eric Grande, his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management in 2002 from Texas Yzaguirre, Cedrick Johnson, Livia Le, David Alexis Hall, Ambar Robles, Bethany Otero and A&M University. Jessica and Chris both work in sales and are employed South Belt Duran, Trinity Reed, Aaron Hernandez, (second Isreal Ochoa. by Century A/C Supply and Kirby Stone Company, respectively. 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______We invite all denominations. Make checks payable to: DDecember 12th Th ere is no race culture or The Thompson Choir held its first concert of the year at Dobie High School 10 aa.m.. and 6:30 p.m. nationality in Christ Jesus. recently. Students sang to an auditorium packed with family, friends and South Belt-Ellington Leader DDecember 19th YOU are welcome Pasadena Independent School District faculty. Thompson’s choir is under 11 a.m. the direction of George Martin. Above, Kristina Enriquez (front) sings a 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 to worship with us. solo. Also shown are choir members, left to right, (first row) Sherin John, Laura Stephens, Crystal Garza, (second row) Kiara Hart, Marissa Longoria, Christmas Celebrations! Interpetacion en Español. After Hours: Use mail slot in Kallie Hart, Valerie Vo, (third row) Ricky Pearson, Angelica Zuniga, Holly front of building facing Beamer. Gonzales, Marissa Mendieta, (fourth row) Deneil Bell, Allison Dasiva and 281-481-5656 We Give You the Gift of Church Diana Tufino. Photo submitted 12815 Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77034 www.christchurchhouston.com CHURCH DIRECTORY

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Christmas in Song Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar The Best Gift of All Attend the Church 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 featuring our choir, praise team and band (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com Kirkwood South Christian Church of Your Choice LITURGY SCHEDULE Where God Makes Lives Better 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol KSCchurch.org Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Sunday School - 9 a.m. The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Listen to our Minister’s messages at WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES www.KSCchurch.org Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Youth Events on Fridays - 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 16, 2010

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SUVs & Limos 99 Not valid with any other offer WE CATER $12 Value! 39 per vehicle Expires 12/24/10 281-480-3337 for details Not valid with any other offer Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 16, 2010 Sports news, notes NVCA lauds 11-U Horns’ select baseball takes diamond crown SJC’s Nelson, SBHLL sets sign-up dates Offi cials in the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little two players League have established registration dates for the up- San Jacinto College head coming 2011 spring season. The league has also an- volleyball coach Sharon nounced the formation of a junior T-ball division for Nelson (right) was hon- boys and girls ages 3 to 4. The junior T-ball league ored as the American will be of the instructional variety, with no umpires Volleyball Coaches Asso- involved. Coaches will umpire the games. The reg- ciation Southwest Region istration dates for all players include Thursday, Jan. Coach of the Year after 6, and Thursday, Jan. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sat- leading her team to the urday Jan. 8, and Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to national tournament for noon and 1 to 4 p.m. All of the sessions will be held the sixth straight season. at US Spring Training, located at 10330 Blackhawk Two of Nelson’s play- Blvd. Registration fee is $100 per player from the ers, Candace Soares and 3- and 4-year-olds, and $140 per player from those Alyssa Dibbern, were ages 5 to 14. There will a $10 discount applied for named fi rst team all- those families with more than one player registering. American by the AVCA For more information, visit the SBHLL website at along the way. Amanda www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Players must turn 3 years of Booren, SJC mark. age on or prior to April 30, 2011, in order to be eli- gible to compete. The following are the new player divisions for the 2011 season: Jr. T-Ball (ages 3-4) T-Ball (ages 5-6) A (formerly machine pitch, ages 7-8) U-10 Galaxy soccer claims BAYSA honors The 11-under South Belt Horns select baseball team tinez, (middle row) Michael Avila, Alex Gonzales, Jon AA (formerly peewee, age 9-10) won the championship trophy at the December to Re- Saldana, Andrew Arriaga, Uly Torres, (back row) member tournament. Members of the team are, left manager Alex Arriaga and coaches David Gonzales AAA (formerly minors, ages 9-11) to right, (front row) Gilbert Alejandro, Seth Barber, and Joe Saldana. Majors (ages 10-12) Matt Morales, Jose Esparza, Alex Arriaga, Leo Mar- Submitted photo SBAST to celebrate 40th JFD sophomore boys capture PISD hoops tourney title In association with its 40th anniversary celebra- tion coming next spring, South Belt Area Swim Team offi cials are inviting former swimmers and parents to submit photos and success stories to be considered for inclusion in the special event. Team offi cials are promoting how the SBAST has and will continue to develop successful individuals in and out of the water while encouraging community involve- ment. More information on how to get involved in the event will be forthcoming in future Leader edi- tions. Dobie softball clinic Jan. 29 The Dobie High School softball coaching staff will host the 2011 Lady Longhorn Softball Clinic Saturday, Jan. 29, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the high school. Girls ages 6 to 14 are eligible to attend the clinic, which will include instruction in all phases of the game, such as pitching, hitting, baserunning, fi elding, bunting and more. Players may register pri- or to the start of the camp for $25 per player, which will include a camp T-shirt. Registration on the day The U-10 Galaxy girls team from South Belt Youth Soccer Club won the Bay of the event is $30. For more information or to ob- Area Youth Soccer Association championship for the second year in a row. The tain a camp entry form, direct e-mail to Dobie head team was also awarded the U-10 BAYSA subdivision championship for fi nish- coach Robin Rackley at [email protected]. ing the season in fi rst place, going 7-2-1 along the way. Members of the team are, left to right, (sitting) Valerie Martinez (fi rst row) Joanna Serna, Stephanie Herrera, Nadia Ramos, Kaylen Ruiz, (second row) Jackie Perez, Bailee Rustin, Jazmin Pina, Yareli Garcia, Yosseline Flores, (back row) coaches Rick Martinez Sports Calendar and Mauro Ramos.

BASKETBALL LSA sixth-grade hoops wins JV championship Friday, Dec. 17 Dobie varsity boys host Channelview, 7:00 Dobie’s sophomore boys’ basketball team played the to right, (front row) Kelton Bailey, Kalon Bailey, Reggie Brook varsity girls at Dickinson, 7:00 role of unruly hosts, winning the Pasadena Independent Branch, Matt Vargas, Matt Wier, Eusebio Maldonado, Brook JV girls at Dickinson, 5:30 School District’s sophomore tournament at the school (back row) coach Trevor Parker, Jackie Parker, Geffi n Brook JV boys host tourney at Brook, TBA Dec. 11. The team defeated Deer Park in the fi nal to im- Watkins, Chris Anagbogu, Darius Seals, Andrew Tran, Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs tourn., TBA prove to 8-0 this season. Members of the team are, left Tre Jacques, Joseph Cooper and Andres Sanchez. Brook freshman A girls at Dickinson, 4:00 Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek tourn., TBA PISD Intermediate Basketball PISD Intermediate Basketball Saturday, Dec. 18 Brook JV boys host tourney at Brook, TBA Girls’ Standings Boys’ Standings Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs tourn., TBA Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek tourn., TBA 7 Light W L 7 Dark W L 7 Light W L 7 Dark W L Beverly Hills 3 0 San Jacinto 3 0 Thompson 3 0 Southmore 3 0 Monday, Dec. 20 Brook varsity boys host Alvin, 1:00 San Jacinto 2 1 Queens 3 0 Beverly Hills 3 0 Thompson 3 0 Brook JV boys host Alvin, 11:30 a.m. Bondy 2 1 Park View 2 1 Southmore 3 0 Jackson 2 1 Brook sophomores host Alvin, 11:30 a.m. Southmore 2 1 Bondy 2 1 San Jacinto 2 1 Beverly Hills 2 1 Brook freshman A boys host Alvin, 10 a.m. Miller 2 1 Miller 2 1 Park View 2 1 Queens 2 1 Brook freshman B boys host Alvin, 10 a.m. Queens 2 1 Beverly Hills 2 1 Miller 1 2 San Jacinto 1 2 Brook varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 Thompson 1 2 Southmore 1 2 Queens 1 2 S. Houston 1 2 Brook JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 Park View 1 2 Thompson 0 3 S. Houston 0 3 Miller 1 2 Brook freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 South Houston 0 3 S. Houston 0 3 Bondy 0 3 Bondy 0 3 Jackson 0 3 Jackson 0 3 Jackson 0 3 Park View 0 3 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Brook varsity boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 1:00 Dobie varsity boys at Clear Lake, 2:00 Game Scores 7 Light Game Scores 7 Light Brook JV boys host Alvin, 11:30 p.m. Bondy 31, Thompson 21 Thompson 49, Bondy 28 Brook fresh. A boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 11:30 Southmore 31, San Jacinto 28 Beverly Hills 51, South Houston 18 a.m. Brook freshman B boys at Goose Creek Memorial, 10 Queens 34, Jackson 10 Queens 59, Jackson 27 a.m. The Lutheran South Academy sixth-grade boys’ basketball team was all smiles Beverly Hills 47, South Houston 10 Southmore 45, San Jacinto 36 after winning the Immanuel junior varsity tournament championship. Members Miller 21, Park View 14 Park View 57, Miller 20 Monday, Dec. 27 of the team are, left to right, (front row) Patrick Bias, Nathan Jackson, Carter Brook varsity boys at Har Ber tourney, Arkansas, TBA Paling, Michael Gurly, (middle row) Reid Villareal, Jordan Hussein, Blaine Brook varsity girls at Willis Holiday Classic, TBA Broussard, (back row) coaches Kyle Kilpatrick and Patrick Bias Sr. Not pic- Game Scores 7 Dark Game Scores 7 Dark tured are players Seth Schutze, Ryan Perouty, and Mark Ghebranious. Bondy 33, Thompson 5 Thompson 38, Bondy 23 Tuesday, Dec. 28 Brook varsity boys at Har Ber tourney, Arkansas, TBA San Jacinto 30, Southmore 17 Beverly Hills 30, South Houston 15 Dobie varsity boys at Alvin Lion’s Club tourney, TBA Freshman A Queens 20, Jackson 14 Queens 36, Jackson 28 Brook varsity girls at Willis Holiday Classic, TBA Beverly Hills 28, South Houston 8 Southmore 25, San Jacinto 15 Dobie varsity girls at College Station tourn., TBA Dobie hoops Miller 22, Park View 7 Miller 26, Park View 20 Wednesday, Dec. 29 places third Brook varsity boys at Har Ber tourney, Arkansas, TBA Dobie varsity boys at Alvin Lion’s Club tourney, TBA 8 Light W L 8 Dark W L 8 Light W L 8 Dark W L Brook varsity girls at Willis Holiday Classic, TBA The Dobie High School Thompson 3 0 Bondy 3 0 Thompson 3 0 Thompson 3 0 Dobie varsity girls at College Station tourn., TBA freshman A boys’ bas- Miller 3 0 Miller 3 0 San Jacinto 3 0 Miller 3 0 ketball team, including Beverly Hills 2 1 Park View 2 1 Beverly Hills 2 1 Bondy 2 1 Thursday, Dec. 30 guard Kevin Caballero San Jacinto 2 1 Southmore 2 1 Park View 2 1 S. Houston 2 1 Brook varsity boys at Har Ber tourney, Arkansas, TBA (left), placed third at Bondy 2 1 Beverly Hills 2 1 South Houston 2 1 Beverly Hills 2 1 Dobie varsity boys at Alvin Lion’s Club tourney, TBA Pasadena Independent Dobie varsity girls at College Station tourn., TBA Queens 1 2 Queens 2 1 Miller 1 2 Park View 1 2 School District tour- Southmore 1 2 San Jacinto 1 2 Bondy 1 2 San Jacinto 1 2 nament hosted at Sam Park View 1 2 Thompson 1 2 Jackson 1 2 Queens 1 2 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Rayburn High School Brook varsity boys at Clear Creek, 7:00 Dec. 9-11. The Long- South Houston 0 3 S. Houston 0 3 Queens 0 3 Southmore 0 3 Brook varsity girls host Clear Creek, 7:00 horns defeated Baytown Jackson 0 3 Jackson 0 3 Southmore 0 3 Jackson 0 3 Dobie varsity girls at The Woodlands, 7:30 Lee 52-49 in the third- Brook JV boys at Clear Creek, 5:30 place game, beating out Game Scores 8 Light Game Scores 8 Light Brook JV girls host Clear Creek, 5:30 13 others teams along Thompson 31, Bondy 25 Thompson 54, Bondy 19 Dobie JV girls at The Woodlands, 5:30 the way. The Longhorns Brook sophomore boys at Clear Creek, 5:30 will return to action as San Jacinto 35, Southmore 20 South Houston 43, Beverly Hills 26 Dobie freshman A girls at The Woodlands, 4:00 part of the Deer Park Queens 24, Jackson 14 Jackson 51, Queens 49 Brook freshman A girls host Clear Creek, 4:00 High School tournament Beverly Hills 32, South Houston 1 San Jacinto 53, Southmore 31 Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek, 4:00 Dec. 17. Brook freshman B boys at Clear Creek, 4:00 Miller 19, Park View 17 Park View 53, Miller 48

Wednesday, Jan. 5 Thompson 8th Dark boys at Jackson, 5:00 Game Scores 8 Dark Game Scores 8 Dark Thompson 8th Light boys at Jackson, 6:15 Bondy 26, Thompson 3 Thompson 41, Bondy 37 Thompson 7th Dark boys at Jackson, 5:00 Southmore 21, San Jacinto 16 Beverly Hills 45, South Houston 41 Thompson 7th Light boys at Jackson, 6:15 Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys at Miller, 5:00 Queens 25, Jackson 20 Queens 40, Jackson 29 Beverly Hills 8th Light boys at Miller, 6:15 Beverly Hills 40, South Houston 1 San Jacinto 42, Southmore 33 Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys at Miller, 5:00 Miller 25, Park View 16 Miller 40, Park View 19 Beverly Hills 7th Light boys at Miller, 6:15 Thursday, December 16, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Longhorns’ football banquet closes out championship run Dobie’s season-ending arship winners included four subvarsity squads end- the junior varsity team post- football banquet featuresd DeMarcus Boyd, Juston ed the season with winning ed a 4-5-1 mark after begin- many highlights. Edwards, Malcolm Glover, records. The highlight came ning the season at 1-4. The J. F. Dobie football Darrian Lavergne, Chris at the sophomore level after Phillips later reminded booster club pledged a total Lopez, Jordan Monette and the Longhorns went 9-0-1 those in attendance that the of $3,500 to seven deserv- Reggie Wilson. overall en route to the Dis- future of the program will ing seniors. Each of the Subvarsities honored trict 22-5A crown. depend largely on the play award winners will be given The respective coach- The Longhorns’ fresh- of many of those players on a $500 academic scholar- ing staffs also took time to man Orange team went 6-3- the subvarsity teams. ship to be used for college- honor the teams and players 1, fi nishing one win away “We have the bus rolling related costs starting next from each of the school’s from the 22-5A title. and want to keep it rolling,” fall. subvarsity teams. Dobie’s freshman Or- Phillips said. “Our young Those academic schol- Three of the school’s ange team went 6-4-1, and players are the future.”

Gary Harris DeMarcus Boyd Mr. J. Frank Dobie Reggie Wilson Overall Team Most Valuable Player Not shown is co-winner Brady Chrestman Top Defensive Back Dobie coaching staff celebrates 22-5A football championship

Juston Edwards Chris Krivik Defensive Most Valuable Player/Most Valuable Senior Marie Flickinger Academic Award

The Dobie coaching staff gathered following the postseason ban- ton, Carey Sink, Charles Washington, Jim Phillips, Roland Deyon, quet for a family picture with the District 22-5A varsity football Chris Swinnen, James Freeman, Greg Faigle, Damien Judge and championship trophy. Overall, the group led the varsity team to Kenneth Foster. Not pictured are assistant coaches Stephen Cross an 8-3 record. Those in attendance included, left to right, Emory and Matthew Minus, and athletic trainers Christi Baker and Jes- Gadd (team statistician), Irvin Theodile, John Ford, Stephen Sut- se Lopez.

Longhorn players relish one last championship moment

Chris Stockman Zach Fondal Top Wide Receiver Top Offensive Lineman

Members of the 2010 Dobie High School varsity football team Hunter Campbell, Kyle Lohse, Blake Jackson, Jordin Harrison, pose with the 22-5A championship trophy in the background at Vance Leonard, Anthony Simmons, Zach Fondal, Juston Ed- the season-ending banquet Dec. 12. Members of the team are, left wards, Darrian Lavergne, Justin Rice, Brayden Baynearts, Chris to right, (front row) Gary Harris, Jesse Portales, Jordan Monette, Lopez, Aaron Giles and Josh Basquez. Dobie fi nished the regular Junior Abraham, DeMarcus Boyd, Luis Blanco, Sam Scrimger, season at 8-2, complete with a seven-game winning streak. During (middle row) Kerry Henderson, Patrick Wills, Davion Hurst, 22-5A play, the Longhorns went 5-0 to capture the school’s fi rst Barry Authenreith Darius Mundy, Andrew Robinson, Devaughn Allen, Reggie Wil- district championship since the 1999 campaign. In the playoffs, son, Rodney Davis, Cody Early, Deshawn Butler, Malcolm Glov- Dobie lost to Beaumont West Brook in the bidistrict round. Top Scout Team Performer Andrew Robinson er, Chris Stockman, (back row) Douglas Leighton, Bryan Chavez, Photos by John Bechtle Shown with head coach Jim Phillips Top Running Back CALENDAR THURSDAY, DEC. 16 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. – Meets the 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. third week of each month at the Clear Lake Park Building, 5001 tion, or just drop in. FRIDAY, DEC. 17 MONDAY, DEC. 20 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Guests are welcome. Presenters for Noon 7 a.m. 7 a.m. the educational program explore a variety of subjects such as fos- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. sils, planetary geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, fossil and mineral collecting, and field trips to various collecting Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- sites throughout Texas and surrounding states. All persons with an THINK complete list of services offered. tion, or just drop in. tion, or just drop in. interest in these topics are welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Noon 9 a.m. parking. For more information, visit www.clgms.org. MONEY First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech TUESDAY, DEC. 21 Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 7 a.m. THINK 5:30 p.m. Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic a complete list of services offered. THE from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. 6 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- CLASSIFIEDS guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua SATURDAY, DEC. 18 tion, or just drop in. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are 11 a.m. buy... in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly luncheon Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments 6:30 p.m. meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at you’ll save information. provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- New Directions Singles Club – The New Directions Singles Club Bay Oaks Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Active duty or retired has moved its time and location from St. Paul’s Catholic Church, money! 6:30 p.m. 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. officers’ wives are eligible. For information, call Patt Simon at 832- Nassau Bay, to Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 West NASA St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 221-2696 or Wendy Peters at 281-333-3115. SUNDAY, DEC. 19 Parkway in Webster. Meetings are held every Monday evening sell... 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of 2 p.m. beginning at 6:30 p.m. This organization was created as a social Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. support outlet for 50+ widowed, divorced and never married indi- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- you’ll the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 or mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas viduals. In addition to the regular meeting, a potluck dinner is held make by e-mail at [email protected]. on the first and third Mondays. Call 713-340-2354 for information. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. 8 p.m. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, For information, call 713-472-0565. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air money! Pasadena Little Theatre – A special two-for-one performance of Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Greetings! by Tom Dudzick will be held at 8 p.m. at Pasadena Little information. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. Kathy Woods is the director. Buy Pasadena Little Theatre – Closing performance for Greetings! by 7 p.m. therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Call Today one ticket for $14 and get another person in free. Make reserva- Tom Dudzick will be held at 3 p.m. at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. tions by calling 713-941-1758 or online at pasadenalittletheatre. Allen-Genoa Road. Kathy Woods is the director. Make reservations Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. 281-481-5656 org. by calling 713-941-1758 or online at pasadenalittletheatre.org. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 16, 2010 Leader Reader Ads Leader Reader Ads 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $22 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $22 Business - 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 REAL ESTATE Business - 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27

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Members of the Clear Brook High School swim Meghan Ganey, and Taylor Karnilaw, (back row) and dive team pictured are, left to right, (front Brie Braaten, Reagen Sheehy, Melissa Timm, Taylor row) Toni Campos, Mady Walker, Megan Murphy, Litton, Regan Mendoza, Zenah Al-Naimi, Caitlin Monica Pruett, Christa Walker, Caitlyn Clemmer, Blackmore, Kayla Cotter and Olivia Mattley. Not Above, Clear Brook guard Jerilyn James (15) guards Pearland’s Kierra Freeman Abby Monteith, Danielle Dolifka, Vriana Fincher, pictured is Brittney Buttler. Photo submitted during fi rst half action between the two teams in the District 24-5A opener Dec. 14 at Clear Brook High School. James and the rest of the Lady Wolverines came through with a great defensive effort in the fi rst half en route to a 26-16 lead, but Pearland Clear Brook’s swimming program controlled the action from there. At right, Lady Wolverines’ forward Katelynn Red- mon goes in for an easy layup after a steal in the second half. Clear Brook will look to even its 24-5A record when the team travels to Dickinson Dec. 17. gives coach early Christmas present Photos by John Bechtle Clear Brook High School’s On the boys’ side, Beau- the 200 back; and the 400 the 50 fl y; Zach Carico in the swimmers and divers gave mont West Brook High free relay team of Kayla Cot- 200 fl y; and the 400 free relay their coach, Amanda Newton, School took fi rst place with ter, Brie Braaton, Taylor Kar- team of Nick Clemmer, Bran- Pearland’s surge dooms CB girls’ hoops an early Christmas present 111 points. They were fol- nilaw and Monica Pruett. don Steinkuehler, Patrick La- recently. lowed closely by the Clear Patrick LaBrode, fi rst in Brode and Chris Lunney. Continued from Page 1B but Clear Brook bench Heading into the fourth getting any easier from here. p.m. The girls’ team took fi rst Brook and La Porte High 50 breast and 800 free, and Newton states, “Our kids Pearland drops Brook player Chassidy Harris out- quarter, Pearland still trailed The Lady Wolverines will Clear Springs, which place in the school’s Jingle School boys who tied for sec- Brandon Steinkuehler, fi rst in excelled at distances not nor- The fi rst 16 minutes of played Ford with seven re- 31-30 but had all of the mo- travel to Dickinson Dec. 17 crushed Clear Creek 71-43 Bells meet, and the boys’ ond with 106 points. 200 breast and second in 100 mally swum in high school, action could not have gone bounds in the fi rst half, and mentum going its way. to take on a Lady Gators’ in a big statement win, has team tied for second place. The Wolverine girls were individual medley, led the and I am so proud of them. any better for the Clear Lady Wolverines’ starter Ford scored the fi rst bas- team that was defeated 44- sent an early message in the The girls led the fi eld of 11 led by fi rst-place fi nishes by scoring for the Wolverine Some of them went out of Brook varsity girls in their Courtney Lindsey also did a ket of the quarter as Pear- 27 by Clear Lake in its 24- 24-5A ranks. So, too, have teams competing at the Clear Ana Robb and Nicole Ger- boys. their comfort zone to score District 24-5A debut against fi ne job. land took its fi rst lead since 5A opener the same night. Clear Lake and Pearland. Brook pool with 196 points. bich in synchronized diving; Adding to the point total points for the team. Way to Pearland. Clear Brook built a 16-6 the opening minute of the Clear Brook will close The Lady Wolverines, The Clear Creek High the 400-medley relay team for the boys with second-place go Brook!” Facing a Pearland team lead and kept the same edge game. out its pre-Christmas por- thus, need to win at Dick- School girls fi nished in sec- of Taylor Karnilaw, Monica fi nishes were the 400-medley The next competition for that had opened the season at 26-16 going into half- From there, it was all tion of the 24-5A schedule inson to avoid falling into a ond place with 135 points, Pruett, Christa Walker and relay team of Patrick La- Newton’s Wolverines will be with 11 wins in 14 games, time. Pearland. Love got the by playing at Alvin in a bit of a hole in the district while the Clear Springs girls Brie Braaten; Monica Pruett Brode, Brandon Steinkue- the Varsity Quad meet on Fri- took third place with 120 in the 400 individual medley, hler, Zach Carico and Chris day, Dec. 17, at Clear Springs the 5-5 Lady Wolverines But all the halftime break Lady Wolverines within 32- Monday, Dec. 20, game at 7 race. points. 50 breast; Abby Monteith in Lunney; Nick Clemmer in High School. executed head coach Blair did was slow Brook’s mo- 31 with a free throw with 7 Redmon’s game plan per- mentum and allow Pearland minutes, 6 seconds to play, fectly, taking a big lead. to regroup. but the Lady Oilers turned Consistently beating Ford, held to two points things up a notch from the Lady Oilers down the in the fi rst half, came out there. fl oor on the offensive end in the third quarter with a Using a run of 9-0 at one and getting nice medium- burst. In all, she had seven point, Pearland extended its range jump shooting from points in the quarter, includ- margin to 43-31 with just Kia Love and others, Clear ing a nice 3-point play in the over three minutes to play. MMall-wideall-wide SSaleale Brook controlled the fi rst paint, as Pearland climbed From there, Pearland (12- half. back in the game. 3, 1-0) held off for what Clear Brook was also do- On Brook’s offensive seemed to be an easy win. ing a great job of defending end, there’s wasn’t much All told, Pearland turned against Pearland’s leading happening as the locals the game upside down in scorer – Ebony Ford – in the turned the ball over nine the second half by outscor- paint. times and scored just four ing Clear Brook 37-14 over Ford was doing her best, points. the fi nal two quarters. Ford wound up with a uupp ttoo 770%0% offoff game-high 17 points for %$<$5($ Pearland, including 15 in the second half. 7(;$6%$6(%$// Clear Brook got 10 points Spring 2011 Registration each from Love, Ariel Callis SShophop Local,Local, SShophop and Lindsey, but it was easy Baseball & Teeball -- Ages 4 to 18 to see with just a simple Birthdates 5/1/1992 thru 12/31/2006 look at the scoreboard that the Lady Wolverines did No Fundraisers. No added Fees. most of their damage in the Fee includes complete uniform. fi rst half. Season over by the end of school. Things do not look to be Games at Bay Area Dad's Club (Hwy 3 near Clear Lake City Blvd). Holiday EZ registration paperwork at walk-in AAlmedalmeda MallMall registration for returning 2010 players. basketball 9/05 - 12/06 Mini-TeeBall $ 90 9/04 - 8/05 TeeBall $ 110 events set 9/03 - 8/04 Coach Pitch $ 130 The varsity boys’ and Machine Pitch 1 $ 150 girls’ basketball teams from 9/02 - 8/03 Clear Brook and Dobie High 9/01 - 8/02 Machine Pitch 2 $ 150 Schools will each particpate 9/00 - 8/01 Freshman $ 170 in holiday tournaments. CChancehance ttoo 9/98 - 8/00 Sophomore $ 170 The Clear Brook boys will again make the trip to 9/96 - 8/98 Junior $ 180 the Har Ber Independent 5/92 - 8/96 Senior $ 200 School District tournament in Arkansas Dec. 27-30. wwinin EExtendedxtended Clear Brook’s girls will play in the Willis Holiday FFreeree Classic Dec. 27-29. $$10,000*10,000* HHoursours From Dobie, the girls are GGiftift slated to be part of the mix MMonon - FFriri 110-100-10 Register at Star Fire Grill at the Bryan/College Sta- (Bay Area Blvd at Space Center Blvd) tion event Dec. 28-30. WWrappingrapping SSatat 9-109-10 Meanwhile, the Alvin Wed Jan 5 6 pm to 8 pm Lions Club has for the sec- SSunun 11-711-7 Sat/Sun Jan 8 & 9 Noon to 3 pm ond straight year invited the Wed Jan 12 6 pm to 8 pm Dobie boys’ team to be part of its event Dec. 28-30. Sat/Sun Jan 15 & 16 Noon to 3 pm In the Dec. 23 issue of the Late Registration Jan 17 til teams are full. Leader, there will be more Players registering on time have option to tournament information WWelcomeelcome OurOur NNewew SStores:tores: be with players from Spring 2010 team. about each of these events, including early round or www.BayAreaTexasBaseball.com pool play action involving [email protected] or 281-486-9331 each of the four teams from the South Belt area.. C&D Burger Shoppe Our Burgers are the Original “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. * Stop by the mall customer service center inside the Gift Palace store and show two same day mall receipts and receive a game scratch card. Scratch 5 squares th with the prize symbol and win a $10,000 or $500 prize. Free Gift Wrap - present mall receipts which total $100 at the gift wrap center inside Cosmetic Cove and Celebrating Our 30 Year receive one free gift wrap. One free gift wrap per customer please. Sale details in participating stores, quantities are limited. 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