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June 21, 2012 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 20 Cheerleaders hold car wash The J. Frank Dobie High School cheerlead- ers will hold a car wash Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Snowie’s at 10902 Houston conducts heavy-trash sweep Scarsdale (located in the Food Town parking lot at Beamer and Scarsdale). During a block-by-block campaign, work- can range from $50 to $2,000 for fi rst-time viola- website are as follows: generated by contractors who were retained by a Cost is $5 per car wash, and donations are ers from the City of Houston recently issued 40 tors and from $250 to $2,000 for repeat offend- • Tree/junk waste should be placed adjacent resident to perform work on his or her residential welcome. warnings to South Belt residents living within ers. Each day a violation continues may be pun- to the front curb in a location easily accessible property. It is the responsibility of the contractor Tickets can also be purchased from any the city limits for heavy-trash violations. ishable as a separate offense. to the collection vehicle between the hours of 6 to remove all debris that may arise from the con- Dobie cheerleader. The sweep was conducted by Houston Mayor Tree waste months are January, March, May, p.m. the Friday before, and 7 a.m. on the sched- tractor’s activities. These contractor-related ac- Annise Parker’s Citizens Assistance Offi ce Se- July, September, and November. uled collection day. tivities include, but are not limited to: trimming Kirkwood South VBS set nior Community Liaison Maria Bolanos and Junk waste months are February, April, June, • Tree/junk waste material should not be and removal of trees, remodeling, new construc- Reisha Beaty, aide to Houston District D City August, October and December. stacked under low overhead electrical wires or tion and roofi ng. Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Councilmember Wanda Adams. Although junk waste is not accepted during other cabling, signs, or mailboxes; next to fences • If authorized items placed for collection are Kirkfair, will hold Vacation Bible School According to Beaty, the violations would tree waste months, tree waste is accepted dur- or posts; or on top of water meters, gas meters, mixed with unauthorized items, department per- Sunday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28, have normally resulted in citations being issued. ing junk waste months. However, to ensure that fi re hydrants, or other exposed utility compo- sonnel shall not be obligated to sort the materials from 6:30 to 9 p.m. At Adams’ request, however, warning placards tree waste is recycled, residents should hold tree nents. and may refuse the entire load. The theme this year is “SKY,” Everything is were placed on the doors of the offenders to re- waste materials until the next tree waste desig- • Materials should not be placed in the street, • Solid Waste Management Department col- Possible With God. mind them of the city’s heavy-trash code. nated month or bring it to a neighborhood de- on the sidewalk or other right-of-way or in any lection services are not available to multi-resi- For additional information, call the church Of particular concern to city offi cials is that pository. manner which would interfere with pedestrian or dential structures of more than eight units. at 281-481-0004. junk waste is not mixed with tree waste. Fines The rules, according to the City of Houston vehicular traffi c. Residents should be aware that the schedule • Tree/junk waste collection is limited to resi- for the South Belt area heavy trash pick up days Junk waste pickup set dential units and vacant residential lots only if are staggered between the third and fourth weeks Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, the waste generated is in connection with the of the month. June 21, for city of Houston (77089) residents Deputies respond to bomb scare maintenance of the property. Those who live within the beltway have their living north of Beltway 8. • No more than 8 cubic yards of junk waste or heavy trash picked up on the third Thursday Residents south of the beltway are sched- tree waste may be placed for collection. of the month, while those who live outside the uled for Thursday, June 28. • A maximum of 4 cubic yards of building beltway have their heavy trash picked up on the For additional information, call the city’s material – not to include roofi ng shingles, brick, fourth Thursday of the month. 3-1-1 help line. plaster or concrete – generated by the resident Residents who put their heavy trash in the Although junk waste is not accepted during in connection with the maintenance of the resi- front of their yard before the allowed time, as in tree waste months, tree waste is accepted dur- dential property may be collected by Solid Waste the above rules, are subject to citation. ing junk waste months. See related story on Management Department crews. For more information regarding the rules, visit this page. • Appliances containing refrigerant must have www.cityofhouston.net/solidwaste. a tag attached to them certifying that a qualifi ed In addition, residents who would like to set Freeway Baptist sets VBS technician has removed the refrigerant. up a meeting with Adams to discuss this issue • The Solid Waste Management Department or other residential concerns may call the coun- Freeway Baptist Church, 8702 Kingspoint, is not allowed to collect any material that was cilmember at 832-393-3000. will hold Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday will be Family Night from 5 to 7 July 4 parade celebrates 25 years p.m. Ages 4 and up are welcome to attend. For additional information, call 281-484- Independence Day is around the corner, and South Belt resident Frank Baye will make a fl oat 0323. the 25th annual South Belt parade is scheduled for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- to take place Wednesday, July 4, beginning at 10 merce. Baye’s elaborate fl oat designs have made Cowgirls sell BBQ a.m. him a consistent trophy winner in past parades. The Sagemont Cowgirls will hold a barbe- The parade route will wind from Beverly Hills All residents, organizations and businesses are cue fundraiser on Saturday, June 23, from 10 Intermediate to San Jacinto College South. While welcome to enter. Participants are encouraged to a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Phillips/Conoco Station the parade starts at 10 a.m., participants are urged decorate their vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will on the corner of Beamer and Hughes. to arrive early, as the lineup for the caravan will be awarded in various categories. Plates will be $8 and will include: chicken, begin at 9 a.m. Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up sausage, beans, potato salad, bread and a To celebrate the parade’s silver anniversary, for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to drink. Houston Mayor Annise Parker will serve as its be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for grand marshal. commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may Proceeds will go toward helping the team A deputy from the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce is shown above responding pay for competition costs. Other elected offi cials taking part include enter the contest for $25. to a bomb scare at Chase Bank in the 10990 block of Scarsdale Friday, June 15. A suspect Harris County judges Jo Ann Delgado and Ru- Entry forms are available at the Leader offi ce, wearing a costume reportedly gave a teller a money bag that contained what appeared to ben Guerrero, Harris County Commissioner El 11555 Beamer, or by emailing mynews@south PISD enrichment classes be a pipe bomb. When the teller pushed the bank’s panic button, the suspect fl ed the Franco Lee and Lee’s Republican challenger beltleader.com. The South Houston High School CASE scene. The building was evacuated, and a bomb squad was called. Explosives experts Chuck Maricle. The forms are to be fi lled out and returned program will offer enrichment classes through determined the device was a hoax. Photo by Marie Flickinger Youth organizations participating include the to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281-481-5730 or Thursday, July 5. Dobie band, Lariaettes, cheerleaders, swim team emailed by July 2. For convenience, entry forms Classes run Monday through Thursday and JROTC, the South Belt Sharks swim team, may be dropped off through the mail slots locat- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League’s ed on each side of the front offi ce doors. English as a Second Language (ESL) is Fake bomb given to bank teller Challenger Division team and multiple all-star Fireworks display offered to adults on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. teams from the South Belt Girls Softball Asso- Later that evening, residents may view the an- to 12:30 p.m. Deputies are searching for a suspect who gave The bank and nearby stores were evacuated, ciation. nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, lo- All classes are free of charge. a fake bomb to a teller at the Chase Bank in the and much of Scarsdale was blocked until around San Jacinto College and the U.S. Coast Guard, cated at 9400 Hall Road. Lunch is offered free to students every day. 10990 block of Scarsdale Friday, June 15, in 6 p.m., causing signifi cant traffi c delays. as well as a fl eet of classic convertibles, will also Funded by the annual South Belt Spectacu- All adults in the community are welcome to what appears to be a botched robbery attempt. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male be taking part. lar Cookoff, the display is scheduled to begin at attend the ESL classes. According to Sgt. Zerick Guinn of the Har- wearing a gray wig, black baseball cap and sur- In honor of the parade’s 25th anniversary 9:30 p.m. For additional information, call LeeAnne ris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, a man gical gloves on both hands. He wa driving a gray Aluotto at 713-740-0350. wearing a costume went to a drive-through win- 2007 Ford pickup truck. dow at roughly 2:45 p.m. and gave the teller a Anyone with any information on this case is Leader seeks vacation photos Summer movies presented money bag that contained what appeared to be a urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Of- pipe bomb. When the teller opened the bag, she Looking for something to do with the fam- fi ce at 713-221-6000. The Leader is seeking readers’ vacation pho- All submissions should include where and then saw a remote control in the suspect’s hand, ily on Friday night? Bring them for some This incident marked the second time in rough- tos for possible publication. A fi rst- and second- when the photo was taken, as well as identify as he reportedly told her to “hurry up.” popcorn, snacks and drinks and enjoy a movie ly a month that bomb squads have responded to prize of Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded each person in the picture and tell an interesting Frightened, the teller pushed the bank’s panic – all for free. incidents in the South Belt area. On May 17, the each month during June, July and August to the story about the trip. button and walked away from the money bag. As On June 22 at 7 p.m., Servant-Savior Houston Police Department bomb squad and the best submissions. All photos must be high resolution. No phone she did so, the suspect fl ed the scene. Presbyterian Church, 11303 Hughes Road, ATF responded to a domestic dispute where a Each month’s fi rst place winner will be award- camera photos will be accepted. Email photos to A bomb squad from the Harris County Sher- will present the Disney hit, Cars; on July 20 at suspect had two homemade explosive devices ed six tickets, and each month’s second-place [email protected]. Do not compress iff’s Offi ce was called to the scene to detonate 7 p.m., Toy Story 3; and on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., in his vehicle. At press time, those devices were winner will be awarded four tickets. photos when sending. the bomb but realized the device was a hoax. Madagascar will be shown. still being analyzed by ATF agents. Pardon the dust, as the church is in the pro- cess of rebuilding. Genoa gets historical marker Key Club car wash June 23 Legler’s wife to run for seat The Dobie High School Key Club will hold Barbara Legler, wife of the late state Rep. Ken endorsements from Gov. Rick Perry; Mike Jack- a fundraising car wash Saturday, June 23, at Legler, announced Friday, June 15, that she will son, Texas Senate, District 11; Larry Taylor, Cici’s Pizza on Fuqua and I-45, from 10 a.m. run in the recently called special election for Texas House of Representatives, District 24; to 3 p.m. state House District 144 to fi ll the remainder of Randy Weber, Texas House of Representatives, All funds raised will go to support the her husband’s term. District 29; Jack Morman, commissioner, Harris club’s various service projects for the 2012- The election will be held simultaneously with County Precinct 2; Johnny Isbell, mayor, City of 2013 school year. the general election on November 6, 2012. Pasadena; Lilian Keeney, mayor pro-tem, Taylor Donations of $5 are welcome. “It is with deep humility, sincerity and dedi- Lake Village; Jackie Welch, city councilwoman, cation that I offi cially announce my intention City of Pasadena; Mike Sullivan, city council- Islamic Society sets lectures to run for the remaining two months of my hus- man, City of Houston; Marie Flickinger, chair- band Ken’s term,” Legler said. “Ken had always man of the board, South Belt-Ellington Chamber Learn about Islam during a series of lec- stressed loyalty to his family, community, and of Commerce; Jared Woodfi ll, Harris County tures by Imam Wazier on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. state. It would be an honor and privilege to be Republican Party chairman; Barry Beasley; John at the Islamic Society of Greater Houston South- able to serve the people of District 144 for the Moon Sr.; and Ken Phelps. east, 8830 Old Galveston Road. Refreshments remaining few weeks of my husband’s term.” According to the Harris County Institute of will be served. After Barbara Legler announced she would be Forensic Sciences, Rep. Legler’s June 1 death seeking election to fi nish her husband’s term in was the result of valvular and hypertensive car- Fight leads to arrest the 82nd legislature, she immediately received diovascular disease. Several residents contacted the Leader regarding a police response to an incident that occurred at Sagemeadow Park on Sageyork Chamber collects school uniforms Thursday, June 14. According to Zerick Guinn of the Harris The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- and outerwear (approved campus-specifi c logo). County Precinct 2 Constable’s office, deputies merce is holding a school uniform drive for Pas- Monetary donations will also be accepted to Dwayne Pacifico and Mike Tran initially adena Independent School District elementary help fi ll in sizes. responded to reports of teenage girls fighting and intermediate students through Aug. 15. Mitchell said it is the chamber’s goal to col- at the area park around 7:30 p.m. “There is a great need,” said chamber Execu- lect 5,000 uniforms. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered that tive Director Sally Mitchell. “We need as much Drop-off locations include the South Belt-El- one of the females had outstanding warrants help as possible.” lington Leader, 11555 Beamer; the UPS Store, Genoa United Methodist Church was recently honored with a Texas Historical Marker. out of Pasadena. New or gently used uniforms will be accepted. 11200 Fuqua (next to IHOP); Focus Hair De- The dedication coincided with the church’s 118th anniversary celebration. Shown with Rebecca Villareal, 17, was subsequently Standardized dress items needed include col- sign, 9828 Blackhawk (inside H-E-B); Almeda the marker are church member and Eagle Scout Michael Jernigan and Genoa pastor, the arrested and taken into custody. lared polo shirts (any color solid), solid colored Mall; and JSC Credit Union, 404 FM 1959. Rev. Howard Bruce. The church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 854, and Jernigan earned his The other two girls, both juveniles, were pants (khaki, navy, black, brown or grey, free of For more information, call Mitchell at 281- Eagle by doing slab work and landscaping for the marker. issued citations for fighting in public. design – pants must be fi tted at crotch and legs) 481-5516. Photo by Sal Flores Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 21, 2012 Community wants to know Dobie’s Parlangeli receives Finley visits father’s namesake, Driving thru Blackhawk Blvd I noticed that the Flood Reservoir near Dixie Farm Rd is getting full of trees and shrubs which is ruining the drainage and awards from NSHSS Frazier Elementary water capacity of it. I am very surprised that the Harris County Flood Control is allowing this important reservoir get neglected like that. Louis Parlangeli received Parlangeli has been selected high school members are All that was needed was regular mowing while all was small. Now it is going an award on June 1, 2012, – the previous time by Dobie given the opportunity to to be time consuming and a lot more expensive to clear out.????. Could you do after being selected by one of student Kevin Le in 2010. He select, or nominate, a single something with the Flood Control people. From a concern neighbor, his students as a favorite edu- is recognized as a Claes educator who has made the cator and role model for the Nobel Educator of Distinc- most significant contribution Jose G. Ferrer National Society of High tion. to their academic career. School Scholars (NSHSS) at According to the website, Each educator nominated Rice University for 2012. He NSHSS believes that educa- as an Educator of Distinction has been a chemistry teacher tors should be recognized. must be an outstanding role HCFCD answers Ferrer (honors and AP) at Dobie This recognition often means model and positive influence, High School since 1976. the most when it comes from someone who has made a last- Parlangeli was selected by those who view them as a ing difference in the student’s Dobie student Uyen Tran. role model and positive influ- life by encouraging him or her This is the second time ence in their lives. NSHSS to strive for excellence.

Sheila Frazier Finley (center) recently visited the school named after her fa- ther, Robert Bevis Frazier. Finley toured the school with Assistant Principal Lindsey Lesniewski (left) and Principal Wendy Wiseburn (right). Frazier Elementary opened its doors to students for the fi rst time in August of 1975. Finley last visited the school in 1979. To honor her father, she has plans to dedicate a statue of an owl, Frazier’s mascot, to the school in the near fu- ture. Photo submitted

The detention basin (A521-01-00) is in very good shape. There are trees growing in the basin – they were intentionally planted by the Harris County Local author releases books Flood Control District for maintenance purposes. In 2005, 864 were planted, and earlier this year we planted another 5,075. The district has been plant- ing trees at detention sites for many years. They do an excellent job in reduc- of inspiration for young hearts ing the threat of erosion, and they help to lower mowing costs considerably. South Belt resident her community and church, While some may think they could compromise the basin's primary function, Leonila Olivares Salazar has Salazar is a practicing real they are actually taking up less than 1 percent of the storage capacity. Mow- released two new books, estate agent in Northwest ing would be more diffi cult since you have to mow around trees. Once the Leoni’s Tiny Stories, and Houston. trees mature and form thick canopies, the growth of grass is suppressed and God’s Covenant for Kids. Salazar’s first book, we don’t have to mow as much. Each year, we plant about 20,000 trees on Leoni’s Tiny Stories is a Quotes of Therapy, published various projects sites for this reason. collection of short stories in July 2011, is a collection Photo submitted inspired from Salazar’s child- of inspirational quotes that hood experiences as a migrant impart to the reader the truths worker in the fields of south of love and comfort received Pictured are, left to right, Jeanne Parlangeli, Claes Nobel and Louis Parlangeli, Texas. from one’s relationship with These inspiring stories God. recipient of the NSHSS favorite educator and role model award. reveal the special love among Salazar is a host on the TV Readers’ Opinions family members in the life of show Positively Houston migrant workers. where, together with her Softball coach charged with sex crimes In God’s Covenant for guests, she educates and cleaned, but still has trash in the bottom Kids, Salazar shares the love inspires viewers to pursue Muecke: Thank you that needs to be removed. The major The coach of a Friends- Jerry Fisher’s office. charges. Warrants were ob- of God through a collection their dreams and serve the problem with this retention pond is that it wood youth softball team Loofboro was transported tained for the two charges on of scriptural promises about community. Margie Leboeuf runs parallel to HCFCD Ditch C-106-03 was recently charged with to the Friendswood City Jail. June 14. perseverance and grace for For more information, The flood prone area of Freeway and after heavy rains this trash then aggravated sexual assault and His bail was set at $40,000 This investigation under- children who have suffered visit www.LeonilaOlivares. Manor and Edgebrook is always con- flows into the HCFCD ditch. This washes indecency with a child. on each charge. scores the need for constant the experience of divorced com or www.linkedin.com/ scious of any thing that can cause flood- down to the bridge at Edgebrook and Ryan Jon Loofboro, 34, Loofboro’s charges stem communication between par- parents or have suffered in/leonilaolivaressalazar. Leonila Olivares Salazar ing of HCFCD Ditch C-106-03. There is a clogs up this area which then restricts was arrested Thursday around from a report taken in early ents and children. Loofboro’s through a family loss. a retention ditch/pond behind a shopping water flow. The backed up water then 4 p.m. in the 100 block of FM May that he had sexual con- status as a coach enabled him Carefully chosen Bible center at 10540 I-45 south and Edgebrook flows into the housing area. HCFCD has 646 N in Dickinson. tact with a 13-year old to have access to children. verses teach children about EnergyVenture camp that is a major problem. About 8/10 years to send out a crew to clean this area, Friendswood Police re- Friendswood girl during the Police encourage parents courage, peace, forgiveness, ago I reported this pond and had a hard extra expense. ceived assistance from the 2012 softball season. Follow- who have children in the and how faith in Jesus can time establishing who it belonged to, I just want you to know how well Dickinson Police Department, ing a six-week investigation, Friendswood softball league carry them through life’s under way at San Jac HCFCD - no, City of Houston - no and pleased the citizens of this flood prone the Texas Department of the Galveston County District to visit with their children to challenges. finally we found it belonged to that strip area is with the help of Ms Leboeuf. She Public Safety and Galveston Attorney’s Office was pro- help any other victims come Author Salazar was raised The San Jacinto College EnergyVenture is support- shopping center. Finally after many has and is working well with me on prob- County Precinct 8 Constable vided the results and approved forward. in Edinburg, Texas, and EnergyVenture Camp is ed by members of the Gulf months,they had it cleaned. lems in this area. James E. Muecke moved to Houston after her under way as middle and Coast Petrochemical Infor- Early this year I found that it again was freshman year of high school. high school students receive mation Network (GC-PIN). very much in need of cleaning; a lot of Sharpe says thank SJC ranks 31st among community She raised her family of five a crash course on career Gold Level sponsor Shell trash, weeds, bushes and even some you to Scout troop boys in southeast Harris opportunities within the ener- along with other companies larger trees. Due to personnel changes college associate degree producers County where they attended gy industry. and foundations provide in Neighborhood Protection, I got hold of Thursday morning at about 7:30 am I schools in the Pasadena Each weeklong camp ses- scholarships for students to my good friend Ms Maria Bolonas from was driving on Hughes Rd. going to work Community College Week Hispanic graduates in all dis- leges to prepare the under- Independent School District. sion features lab experiments attend the camp. the mayors office. She came out for a and my morning was made when I saw I magazine has ranked San ciplines. prepared, to ready students In addition to writing and related to energy topics, priz- For a complete listing of visit, took pictures and agreed to get Boy Scout Troop out in front of Frazier Jacinto College 31st in the Among Community Col- for success at transfer institu- sharing her inspiring stories es for team efforts, and tours summer camps at San Jacinto things started. Time moved on and noth- Elementary putting up American flags for nation among two-year insti- lege Week’s top 50 associate tions, and to serve as an eco- of love and faith through the of an energy-related produc- College, visit http://www. ing was happening. I then found out that flag day. I then noticed as I continued tutions in its annual Top 100 degree producers list for fis- nomic driver in incumbent volunteer work she does in tion facility. sanjac.edu/summer-camps. Ms. Margie Leboeuf had been assigned driving to the Beltway that they had Associate Degree Producers cal year 2010-2011, San worker training and certifi- to our area. She and I met at this loca- already done about 2 miles worth of list. The college rose in rank- Jacinto College ranked sixth cate and degree programs tion, and she went to work. Many cita- road! It made my day seeing those young ing from the previous year’s in the science technologies/ that prepare future workers. tions and I understand even to court. men out there honoring our flag. I just analysis, when it ranked 36th technicians category; ninth in “The shared commitment to This past week the strip shopping wanted to say “Thank You” to that Scout on the Top 100 list. family and consumer scienc- student success that exists Death center owner finally had a crew out Troop for making my morning, from a The list also ranked the es/human sciences; 18th in across the college means that cleaning up this retention pond. I imme- proud America and a Navy mom. college 26th in students who registered nursing, nursing each of us understands his or diately notified Ms Leboeuf and she went Dawn Sharpe graduated with one- to two- administration, nursing re- her role in facilitating and Eloy Ortiz Eloy Ortiz, 57, died on Helena Ortiz; daughters, Jes- by to check. It has been pretty well Southbelt Resident year certificates, and 77th in search and clinical nursing; supporting that success and June 13, 2012, after a battle sica Valdez and husband Alex, 21st in health professions and takes that role seriously,” said with cancer. He was born Jennifer Ortiz and Liza Ortiz; related programs; and 27th in Williamson. “We take pride on May 12, 1955. He was a his grandchildren: Aaliyah business, management, mar- in our efforts as individuals longtime South Belt resident. Valdez, Isaiah Darby, Alma keting, and related support and as a college focused fully Ortiz was born in Geneva, De Leon, Alyssa Ortiz, Ma- Dobie honors 2012 retirees services. on student success and stu- Ill., and raised in the Rio ricela Ortiz, Tiffany Berumen “We continue to see the dent completion.” Grande Valley most of his life and Jose Bermun; brothers results of our hard work in In a report to Community until he brought his family to and sisters: Norma Duncan, student performance and cer- College Week about the Top Houston to raise his three Nora Sandoval, Ignacia Or- tificate and degree comple- 100 list, Dr. Victor Borden, girls. He loved antiques and tiz, Irma Ortiz, Mario Ortiz, tion, and it is always gratify- professor of educational lead- old cars, but most of all, his Juan Jr. Ortiz, Rolando Ortiz ing to receive national notice ership and policy studies at grandchildren. and Fernando Ortiz. for this work. We are making Indiana University in Bloom- He is survived by his wife A memorial service was steady gains in closing the ington, Ind., noted that de- of 32 years, Maricela Ortiz; held Saturday, June 16, 2012, gaps among our diverse pop- spite a “constrained fiscal parents, Juan B. Ortiz and at Niday Funeral Home. ulations,” said Dr. Laurel environment” completion Williamson, San Jacinto rates are trending upward at College vice chancellor of most of America’s postsec- learning and student success. ondary institutions. “In the Leader obituary policy “We are committed to creat- tough fiscal year of 2010- ing an effective, rigorous 2011, especially for public Obituaries submitted to the Leader learning environment that institutions, completion of engages students and pro- two-year degrees and one- to are published free of charge. motes their success and that two-year certificate awards There must be a South Belt connection. is fully integrated with stu- not only reached another all- dent support services.” time high, but increased at an Obituaries are edited to conform to the Leader style. As never before, the nation even faster rate than the year is looking to community col- before.” PW Library sets events for June 21 through June 27 Park Manor of South Belt The following events are set for the Parker Williams Library, June 21 through June 27. This year, Harris County Public Library’s summer reading program’s theme is Get a Clue @ the Library. Park Manor J. Frank Dobie High School recently honored its Johnny Lee, Mary Obenauf, Jim Stevens, Carolyn The summer reading program runs from June 4 through celebrates its 2012 retirees with a reception in the school caf- McCain, Lin Argieard, Kim Evans, Richard Ho- Aug. 11. For more information, call the library at 281- eteria. Retirees are, left to right, Debra Kersman, kanson, Gayle Erickson, Karen Daigle and Princi- 484-2036. residents! Deborah James, Sue Gilbert, Assistant Principal pal Steve Jamail. Photo submitted Movie Madness is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m. Contact the library for the title of this fam- Clinical Services Covering: ily-friendly movie. ◆ Skilled Nursing On Saturday, June 23, Vietnamese storytime will ◆ Long Term Care include Reading Club at 9 a.m., followed by intermedi- ◆ ate storytime at 11 a.m. and beginner storytime at 1 Rehabilitation & much more South Belt Graphics & Printing p.m. The library will present Top Secret! on Monday, June 11902 Resource Pkwy. – One stop for all your printing needs – 25, at 2:30 p.m. This program is for children age 5 and (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) up. Free tickets are required and will be available at the • Invitations • Reception Cards • Response Cards • Thank You Notes reference desk on the day of the program. 281-922-6802 Join the library for the teen craft, Zombie Felties, on • Matchbooks • Scrolls • Napkins Wednesday, June 27, at 3 p.m. This program is for teens We love our residents at Park Manor! Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 age 11 and up. Registration is required. C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Thursday, June 21, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt names fourth nine-weeks rolls Dobie seniors South Belt Elementary First grade Janice Padilla, Bella Perez, Kevin Lewis, Jocelyn Limon, Duy Nguyen, Trishta Nguyen recently released its fourth Honor roll Nicholas Ponce, Daniel Rice, Richard Macias, Caidence and Justin Padilla. nine-weeks honor, merit and Mia Alexander, Michael Alexander Rios, Manuel Martin and Mazen Massoud. Wanda Palomo, Jasmine perfect attendance rolls and Alvarez, Leanna Ancira, Rodriguez, Jacob Roppolo Christian Medina, Matthew Peralta, Jacob Perez, Mary helping seniors awards for 2011-2012. Rabab Asif, Saad Bhatti, and Bryce Russell. Mendiola, Katelyn Mendoza, Pham, Morgan Pytka, Danae Students earning status Kaleb Campos, Alexa Cava- Christian Schmidt, Mable Kenneth Merritt, Marcus Ram, Amya Ray, Isaac Real, are: zos, Thomas Cook, Alexander Self, Caden Spiller, Hanna Momie, Avry Munoz, Xavier Kyle Redmon, Austin Rhoden, Recently, approximately 85 seniors from Dobie High School spent Kindergarten Couchman, Victoria Couch- Stevens, Yvonne Thai, Anni Musquiz, Kelly Nguyen, Dimitri Rios, Ryan Roppolo, the morning and part of the afternoon working to revitalize four Math Whiz man, Colin Dang, Jenny Do Tran, Alisa Vargas, Ebony Jeremiah Palma, Keith Parker, Brandon Salinas, Christian homes in the South Belt area as part of Pasadena Independent Cienna Adam, Aundrea and Adison Galloway. Velasquez, Moises Vides, Gentry Perez, Jacob Puentes Sauter and Lily Simons. School District’s Seniors Helping Seniors community service Amescua, Trae (Valentin) Noah Garcia, Systine Gar- Robert Villatoro, Lorelei and Colby Reed. Tristan Soria, Arianna day. These students spent most of the day painting and scraping Bernal, Raine Boyette, Aidan cia, Noah Gaytan, Swazi Winnek and Antony Zavala. Mikael Ridley, Bryce Soza, Elliot Spiller, Marco the exteriors of these homes. A total of eight homes were part of Brown, Cody Carter, Angel Gurnell, Daisy Irwin, Ian Second Grade Sanchez, Ryan Saxton, Ken- Torres, Everett Triplette, the project that began in March. During March and April, many Cavazos, Austin Corwin, Johnson, Justice Johnson, Honor roll nedy Scimmons, Serena Se- Daquari Tuckson, Michael Dobie seniors gave up their personal time to trim trees, move dirt Amyiah Cotton, Di K. Dao, Rayyan Khan, Ivann Lon- Nadine Ahmed, Alana gura, Dominic Serna, Kenzie Vo, Alise Williams, Garrett Jacob Dunlap, Eli Eaton, Zoe goria, Eyanna Martinez and Arrington, Zaynab Asasfeh, Snook, Diego Torres, Brianna Winnek, Bella Woernley, and build fences at the homes of area seniors. Now in its fourth year, this districtwide community service project is a partnership Espinoza and Torie Fox. Danielle Mendiola. Keegan Ashworth, Andre Vasquez, LuIs Villarreal, Ariana Xayadeth and Enlai Clarissa Tamez Ariana Garza, Devin Gar- Connor Mohwinkel, An- Barrientos, Madison Cai, Vincent Vo, Abby Whitley Yii. between Pasadena ISD and Rebuilding Together Houston, along za, Kameron Gilliand, Colten thony Morin, Demah Naser, Makenzie Castillo, Brandon and Londan Wiggins. Fourth grade with additional agencies and sponsors. Photos submitted Gilmore, Lydia Golenko, Ryan Nguyen, Dominic Ortiz, Cates and Matthew Collins. Third grade Honor roll Diego Gonzalez, Gennesis Bella Perez, Christian Di Dao, Cameron Gallo- Honor roll Nathan Ancira, Yenvy Bui, Guerra, Ashton Hampton, Schmidt, Mable Self, Yvonne way, Alaina Hampton, Elijah Kaitlyn Bess, Matthew Sophia Colmenares, Annette Antonio Hernandez, Jose Thai, Alisa Vargas, Christian Hernandez, Leslie Hernandez, Campos, Wesley Godwin, Eonne, Alejandra Gracias, Hernandez, Kara Hungaski Vega, Lorelei Winnek and Niklas Hernandez, Madison Lily Gutierrez, Karisa Her- Vivian Luu, Marissa Maxwell, and Aidan Johnson. Antony Zavala. Hoop, Anh Ky, Kevin Lewis nandez, Jonathan Jean, Rea- Eloy Sanchez, Alyssa Sarabia, Makayla Johnson, Avery Merit roll and Katelyn Mendoza. gan Jones, Erin Maslonka, Samantha Schroder, Kobe Jones, Quynh Ky, Rachael Ranyia Allen, Abdelrah- Marcus Momie, Avry Robert Montano, Janah Naser, Thompson, Jordan Tran and Le, Mayte Marfil, Reem man Asasfeh, Kaitlyn Cam- Munoz, Jeremiah Palma, Albert Nguyen, Duy Nguyen, Justin Tran, Mary Vu. Massoud, Madeline Medina, pos, Kamilya Collins, Cecilia Megan Rodriguez, Kennedy Morgan Pytka, Dimitri Rios, Merit roll Hailey Mendiola, Roselynn Dale, Melody Nabi, Joseph Scimmons, Dominic Serna, Elliot Spiller, Alyssa Toro and Brittany Aguilar, Bailee Molina, Michael Montano, Nguyen, Cole Palermo, Thes- Kenzie Snook, Kielee Snook Bella Woernley. Dang, Jacob Efird, Nathan An Ngo and Kailee Nguyen. saly Quintana, Robert Villa- and Brianna Toro. Merit roll Medina, Isaiah Trevino, Joseph Ortiz-Ramirez, toro and Kiet Vo. Merit roll Devyn Cook, Laura Diaz, Angela Vu, Dylan White and Victoria Ortiz-Ramirez, Trin- Perfect attendance Michelle Blanchard, Leslie Alonso Garza, Megan Go- Zoe Whitley. ity Parker, Jacqueline Peralta, Mia Alexander, Ranyia Hernandez, Caidence Martin, deke, Emily Gonzalez, Jordan Perfect attendance Patrick Perez, Kevin Pino, Allen, Michael Alvarez, Sid- Christian Medina, Kelly Hayes, Anissa Howard, Abrianna Aguilar, Brittany Nathan Pinon, Dasia Ram, ney Armstong, Gabby Arre- Nguyen, Kal Self, Wyatt Victoria Lazo, Jacob Perez, Aguilar, Nathan Ancira, Za- Mia Ramirez, Mandilynn dondo, Abdelrahman Asasfeh, Sherwood. Christian Sauter and Alise vier Armelin, Colby Arnold, Riley and Devin Rios. Chance Cadena, Kamilya Perfect attendance Williams. Jacqueline Arrington, David Gustavo Salinas, Aliyah Collins, Thomas Cook and Alana Arrington, Zaynab Perfect attendance Benavidez, Justin Blogg, Monique Lewis Sanchez, Malcolm Sherwood, Isair Corona. Asasfeh, Keegan Ashworth, Cheyenne Alexander, Jo- Yenvy Bui, Jessica Cano, No Job Too Small! Thalia Tabarez, Juliana Ta- Alexander Couchman, Andre Barrientos, Brandon seph Allen, Tierra Bickems, Xavier Cantu, Shelby Couch- vara, Caleb Thomas, Mathew Victoria Couchman, Cecilia Cates, Izabella Cavasos, Ayanna Brooks, Kamron man and Deven Cypert. Vu, Hannah White, Stephen Dale, Colin Dang, Jenny Do, Alyssa Chapman, Terrilyn Byrd, Heaven Cadena, Matt- Araceli Dale, Bailee Dang, Wiggins, Amaris Wilridge Systine Garcia, Michael Claiborne, Di Dao, Jaxon hew Campuzano, Devyn Alex Dhuperior, Jacob Efird, Bryce Simmons and Stephanie Nguyen and Savahanna Woods. Gaynor, Jacque Rose Giron, Efird, Vincent Gonzales and Cook, Dominick Cruz and Annette Eonne, Efosa Ewan- Language Art Star Swazi Gurnell, Madeline Elijah Hernandez. Ricky De La Fuenta. siha, Jaylen Gonzalez, Alejan- Call For Information Cienna Adam, Aaron Hernandez and Kaiden Hills. Katelyn Hernandez, Kadin Jarien Dhuperoir, Alex dra Gracias, Kianna Groves, Aguilar, Raine Boyette, Aidan Ian Johnson, Eyanna Mar- Hosein, Akira Jack, Anh Ky, Enriquez, Jacob Flores, A.J. Kayla Guajardo, Xavier Her- Brown, Austin Corwin, Amy- tinez, Tevin Massie, Demah Angelina Lam, Kevin Lewis, Garcia, Luke Giron, Wesley nandez, Chance Irwin and iah Cotton, Di K. Dao, Zoe Naser, Joseph Nguyen, Ryan Mazen Massoud, Katelyn Godwin, Clayton Goforth, Carla Lopez. Espinoza, Ariana Garza, Nguyen, Steven Nguyen, Mendoza, Avry Munoz, Xa- Emily Gonzalez, Valerie Gon- Vivian Luu, Manuel Mar- Devin Garza, Kameron Gil- Tyler Nguyen, Janice Padilla, vier Musquiz, Kelly Nguyen zalez, Jeremy Gutierrez and tinez, Marissa Maxwell, liand, Colten Gilmore, Lydia Sammy Paredes, Bella Perez and Jeremiah Palma. Jonathan Jean. Natalia Melchor, Samantha Golenko and Diego Gonzalez. and Juliana Pruneda. Keith Parker, Gentry Reagan Jones, Victoria Mendoza, Joshua Morin, Ashton Hampton, Antonio Thessaly Quintana, Daniel Perez, Colby Reed, Adrian Lazo, Adrian Lopez, Alex Isaac Morrow, Isaiah Morrow, Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, Rice, Deshawn Rice, Ryan Rios, Ryan Saxton, Wyatt Lopez, Erin Maslonka, Cyn- Alexis Mottu, Lourdes Mun- Kara Hungaski, Aidan John- Richard, Logan Riley, Manuel Sherwood, Kielee Snook, thia Mendoza, Robert Mon- oz, Leslie Nguyen, Andy Rios son, Makayla Johnson, Avery Rodriguez, Christian Schmidt, Diego Torres, Derrick Turner, tano, Albert Nguyen, Alexis and Brianna Salazar. Julie Murphy Jones, Quynh Ky, Rachael Carrick Steans, Yvonne Thai, Luis Villarreal, Zaire Walker Nguyen, Duy Nguyen, Justin Eloy Sanchez, Samantha Le, Madeleine Lorfing, Mayte Christian Vega, Robert Villa- and Abby Whitley. Padilla, Mary Pham and Schroder, Randy Smith, Koby Marfil, Reem Massoud and toro, Kiet Vo and Lorelei Good Citizen Morgan Pytka. Thompson, Isiah Torres, Hailey Mendiola. Winnek. Keegan Ashworth, Abra- Dimitri Rios, Brandon Justin Tran, Oscar Velasques, Roselynn Molina, Michael Good Citizen ham A. Diaz, Jacob Fuenter, Salinas, Lily Simons, Kaitlin Angela Vu, Mary Vu, Dylan Montano, Michael Montano, Gabby Arredondo, Alex- Emily Gonzalez, Alaina Skidmore, Tristan Soria, Mar- White, Zoe Whitley and Kailee Nguyen, Layla Ochoa, ander Couch, Ceccilia Dale, Hampton, Leslie Hernandez, co Torres, Michael Vo, Nate Vorian Wilcox. Joseph Ortiz-Ramirez, Vic- Kareemah Kothiya, Caleb Christian Medina, Kate Men- Wallace, Zachary Wallace, Good Citizen toria Ortiz-Ramirez, Jacque- Loredo, Ryan Nguyen, Bella doza, Marcus Momie, Xavier Alise Williams, Garrett Win- Angel Aguilar, Briana line Peralta, Kevin Pino, Perez, Alexander Rios, Jordy Musquiz, Kelly Nguyen, nek, Bella Woernley and Andrade, Reid Ball, Priscella Nathan Pinon, Julian Q'elli Rodriguez, Manuel Rodri- Kennedy Scimmons and Key’ana Yanney. Chavez, Shelby Couchman, and Mia Ramirez. guez, Jacob Roppolo, Alexis Londan Wiggins. Good Citizen Shaylyn Dunlap, Noah Gon- Mandilynn Riley, Devin Stewart and Alisa Vargas. Principal’s Award Zariah Aguilar, Heaven zales, Samantha Mendoza, Rios, Gustavo Salinas, Aliyah Principal’s Award Nadine Ahmed, Kemi Star Cadena, Devyn Cook, Laura Dominic Tamez, Everett Sanchez, Malcolm Sherwood, Mia Alexander, Ranyia Alade, Abraham Amaro-Diaz, Diaz, Jonathan Jean, Brooklnn Taylor and Vorian Wilcox. Tracy Montes and Andrea Gonzalez Treg Spigner Thalia Tabarez, Juliana Ta- Allen, Michael Alvarez, Geovanni Anguiano, Jorge Lathan, Justin Padilla, Ryan Principal’s Award vera, Mathew Vu, Hannah Leanna Ancira, Gabby Arre- Arredondo, Zaynab Asafeh, Roppolo, Brandon Salinas Abrianna Aguilar, Angel White, Stephen Wiggins, dondo, Rabab Asif, Kayla Keegan Ashworth, Ava Ayala, and Marco Torres. Aguilar, Ashley Amaro, Amaris Wilridge and Savah- Belle, Kaitlyn Campos, Kaleb Gael Barrera, Andre Barrien- Principal’s Award Colby Arnold, Jacqueline anna Woods. Campos, Alexa Cavazos, tos, Dillon Barron, Rhiannon Cheyenne Alexander, Lylah Arrington, Rida Asif, David Perfect attendance Aidan Cedillo, Freddy Chav- Barron and Aaron Begazo. Arredondo, Mason Banhart, Benavidez, Joshua Bickers, Mercedes Borgas, Raine arria and Isair Corona. R'Kai Benjamin, Jasmine Kaitlyn Bess, Ayanna Brooks, Justin Blogg, Yenvy Bui, Boyette, Di K. Dao, Zoe Alexander Couchman, Bethely, Michelle Blanchard, Heaven Cadena, Matthew Priscella Chavez, Joshua Espinoza, Kameron Gilliand, Victoria Couchman, Cecilia Madison Cai, Makenzie Cas- Campos, Moises Cisneros, Collins, Sophia Colmenares Antonio Hernandez, Jose Dale, Colin Dang, Jenny Do, tillo, Brandon Cates, Izabella Devyn Cook, Dominick Cruz, and Shelby Couchman. Hernandez, Marcus Jack, Adison Galloway, Noah Gar- Cavazos, Alyssa Chapman, Laura Diaz, Raven Finister, Bailee Dang, Shaylyn Aidan Johnson, Rachael Le cia, Systine Garcia, Kimberly Conlie Christmas and Terrilyn A.J. Garcia and Alonso Garza. Dunlap, Jacob Efird, Justin and Kyla Lobo. Garza, Noah Gaytan, Jamo- Claiborne. Emman Ghuneim, Luke Esquivel, Jonathan Garcia, Kayden Montez, Kailee rion Gray, Swazi Gurnell and Matthew Collins, Dia Dao, Giron, Megan Godeke, Wes- Kianna Groves, Kayla Gua- Nguyen, Felicity Padilla, Jacob Hernandez. Jaxon Efird, Kaden Fer- ley Godwin, Lazarus Gonza- jardo, Andrew Hernandez, Patrick Perez, Mia Ramirez, Ian Johnson, Justice nandez, Cameron Galloway, lez, Lily Gutierrez, Karisa Laila Hernandez, Xavier Devin Rios, Gustavo Salinas, Johnson, Kareemah Kothiya, Joseph Garza, Vincent Gon- Hernandez, Thomas Herrera, Hernandez, Yvette Hernandez Malcolm Sherwood, Celissa Ivann Longoria, Eyanna zales, Emily Gonzalez, Faith Savanna Herring, Anissa and Faith Johnson. Steans and Caleb Thomas. Martinez, Natalia Martinez, Gonzalez, Johnathan Guer- Howard and Jonathan Jean. Carla Lopez, Marissa Helping Hands Celeste McBride, Nathan rero and Alaina Hampton. Miciah Jones, Reagan Maxwell, Natalia Melchor, Jacob Aguirre, Natalie Es- Mena, Danielle Mendiola and Elijah Hernandez, Katelyn Jones, Brooklynn Lathan, Samantha Mendoza, Kaaynat pinosa, Rachael Le, Ramion Connor Mohwinkel. Hernandez, Leslie Hernandez, Victoria Lazo, Jose Martinez, Mistery, Alexis Mottu, Lour- Mack, Felicity Padilla, Nathan Alena Morin, Anthony Sy’mora Holt, Madison Hoop, Erin Maslonka, Kristene des Munoz, Leslie Nguyen, Pinon, Dasia Ram, Angelina Morin, Demah Naser, Ryan Kadin Hosein, Anh Ky, Mena, Cynthia Mendoza, Al- Gracie Roessler, Brianna Rios and Mathew Vu. Nguyen, Dominic Ortiz, Angelina Lam, Mandy Le, bert Nguyen, Alexis Nguyen, Salazar, Eloy Sanchez and Alyssa Sarabia. Samantha Schroder, Caleb Tamez, Dominic Tamez, Clear Horizons students participate Everett Taylor, Tam Tram, Jordan Tran, Isaiah Trevino, Dobie Longhorn seniors are giddy and green as they wrap up a successful day of painting and priming Oscar Velasquez, Angela Vu, during the district’s Seniors Helping Seniors Day. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Stefanie Mejia, in Houston Flamenco Festival Mary Vu, Tahj’nique Wade, Dajah Swinton, Eric Wilson, Kayla Smith, Danielle Crawford, Karinna Marin, (back row) Chloe Es- Dylan White, Zoe Whitley, cobar, Annabel Villa, Jennifer Mora, Barry Authenreith, Christopher Nickelson, Kabrelle Thomas and Clear Horizons Early College Jeffrey Wilson, Erin Woodard Veronica DelaFuente. High School students enjoyed and Lian Yii. the Houston Flamenco Festival on the campus of San Jacinto Film & Speaker Series College South. Students learned about the flamenco art that has presents The Hunger Games origins in Indian, Pakistani, GARNER VISION CENTER Egyptian and other cultures as Celebrate summer with intimidation of the subjugat- a movie at University of ed populace who must watch. Family Owned & Operated well as in Spain. The multicul- Houston-Clear Lake’s Film It stars Jennifer Lawrence, tural group of students enjoyed & Speaker Series showing of Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” the hands-on learning experience the futuristic film, The Hun- and Elizabeth Banks. about dance, music and history. ger Games, set in the fictional Distinguished speaker is totalitarian nation of Panem Chloé Diepenbrock, director • Treatment of Pictured at left are, left to right, where 16-year-old Katniss of University Writing Center Solangel “Lali” Calix, Edith volunteers to take her sister’s and associate professor of Eye Diseases Nino, Irma La Paloma, Jennifer place in the annual Hunger literature, who will discuss No Job Too Small! Games competition. themes present in the movie. Morrow, Jeremías García, Alice The film is rated PG-13 Presented by Cultural Arts Schwarz and Solomon García. and is scheduled for July 7 at Film & Speaker Series, ad- 7 p.m. in the university’s Stu- mission is $3.75 per person Dr. B.J. Garner dent Services and Classroom and free for those with UHCL Therapeutic Optometrist Building, Lecture Hall, 2700 identification. Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Bay Area Blvd. All film dates are subject Released earlier this year, to licensing availability. Visit the film follows Katniss Ev- http://www.uhcl.edu/movies • Laser Surgery erdeen, one of 24 participants for most current information from the country’s 12 dis- or contact Sonia Hernandez, Consultations Laura Garner, Call For Information tricts, as she fights to survive cultural arts assistant, at mov Registered Optician in a televised battle that is [email protected] or 281-283- part entertainment and part 2560. • Contact Lenses South Belt-Ellington Leader • Eyewear Melinda McClure, The Voice of Community-Minded People Optometry Tech – Serving the South Belt Area for 34 Years – 11555 Beamer Pictured are, left to right, Malak Abuomar, Gabby Rios, Solangel “Lali” Calix, Taylor Hendrix and 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 Andrew Ramirez. Photos submitted 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sportsmanship Over The Back Fence by Jan Perez, Thompson Award repeat receive American Legion Award JOCELYN TURNS 12 Blow out the birthday candles for Nancy Morris Middle School Danny and Debbie Sales of Kirkwood Fehst on June 26. Marissa Gutierrez is Birthday greetings are sent to Jeanne South send out happy birthday wishes to wished a happy birthday June 27. Roddy June 25. their “beautiful” granddaughter, Jocelyn Moore Elementary Thompson Intermediate Thompson. Jocelyn will be 12 years old June 26 is the day for a cake for June 21 is the day for a cake for on Saturday, June 23. Melanie Hodge. Jenifer Hill. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR EMORY South Belt Elementary Dobie High Happy birthday greetings are sent to The day for a celebration for Susi Barr The day for a double party for Jacob Emory Gadd on Thursday, June 21, from is June 23. Rogers and Amy Romero is June 25. his family and friends. Stuchbery Elementary Another double birthday is celebrated by SCHOOL DAZE June 21 is the day for a cake for Carolyn Maria Morales and Ana Valencia June The following personnel and staff Waller. On June 22, birthday wishes are 26. Alisa Pederson enjoys a birthday members of the Pasadena Independent sent to Lauren Nalepa. Dana Sylvester June 27. School District celebrate birthdays June enjoys a birthday June 23. Marking a LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS 21 through June 27. birthday June 24 is Kristin Wallis. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Atkinson Elementary Melillo Middle School congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Wishes for a wonderful birthday are Roxana Rigdon has a birthday June beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject sent to Tulu Sarkar June 27. 21. The day for a party for Penny Havard line. Items must be submitted by Friday Burnett Elementary is June 26. noon for the next week’s publication. BHI Teachers of the Year nominees announced The following teachers tion. Her educational philos- to feel both challenged and were recently selected by the ophy is that students become validated in order to achieve faculty of Beverly Hills Inter- active participants and are academic success. For this mediate as Pasadena Indepen- held accountable for their reason, she is the perfect dent School District Teacher own learning. She also strives nominee for First Year of the Year candidate and to improve her own skills as a Teacher of the Year from The American Legion Award is presented to one First-Year Teacher of the Year teacher by attending various Beverly Hills Intermediate. boy and one girl from each eighth-grade gradu- candidate for 2011-2012. professional development Ashley Acord operates her The following are the workshops within the district. classroom based on the prin- ating class at Thompson Intermediate School. nominations submitted by the She never tires of helping her ciple of rising expectations. The student must have developed the qualities staff at Beverly Hills Inter- fellow teachers and trying to She realizes the importance of courage, leadership, honor, patriotism, schol- mediate School: provide support to those who of allocating set times for arship and service. The American Legion feels Lillian Carter are discouraged. tutoring to ensure that every the development of the ideals of Americanism Teacher of the Year Carter is committed to student gets the instruction among young people will make them citizens of Lillian Carter is a passion- instilling a passion for learn- they need. the highest type. The students selected are cho- Jocelyn Thompson recently won the Sportsman- ate educator who truly cares ing science within her stu- She also recognizes the sen through a three-step voting system by the for her students. This combi- dents. Her classroom envi- importance of using testing faculty and staff. The selected students represent ship Award at Melillo Middle School for the sec- nation of passion and caring ronment is encouraging and data to discover students’ ond year in a row. Thompson is the granddaugh- the best of Thompson Intermediate. This year, has nurtured a dedication to Lillian Carter positive and conducive to strengths and weaknesses and Ashley Acord ter of proud grandparents, Danny and Debbie her students that is beyond maximizing a student’s aca- tailors her instruction accord- eighth-graders Ashely Perez and Tyson Thomp- Sales of Kirkwood South. She will be entering measure. Her success as a 2011-2012. She volunteered demic potential. Many of the ingly. Her ability to utilize music performances. She also son are the 2011-2012 American Legion Award the seventh grade at Thompson this fall. teacher stems from her to teach both seventh- and teachers at Beverly Hills various resources to improve strives for continual self-im- recipients. Perez is the daughter of Ricky and Photo submitted unwavering faith in the value eighth-grade Pre-AP Science. Intermediate described Carter her instructional techniques provement by attending vari- Mayte Perez, and Thompson is the son of Chris- of education. This assignment meant as a relentless warrior when it guarantees that every stu- ous professional development topher and Traci Thompson. Photo submitted When Carter embarked in change – new grade level, comes to ensuring that stu- dent’s potential is maxi- workshops within the dis- education 35 years ago, she new lesson planning, a unique dents are successful. She has mized. trict. Moore releases readily established herself as schedule in science (block), contributed in numerous Acord graduated from This year, she dedicated a favorite among the students. and more students. ways to the atmosphere of Texas A&M University. her time and effort to co- Her personality and under- The one constant, howev- excellence at Beverly Hills During her first year as a sponsoring the cheerleading Best Friends Boutique standing of how children er, with Carter is her commit- Intermediate. teacher, she juggled the roles squad. 4th 9-weeks rolls learn quickly accelerated her ment to excellence. She con- Ashley Acord of a working professional, a BHI wanted to recognize a Groom & Board Moore Elementary recent- Provost, Annette Tran and to the top of the chart of tinues to offer challenging First-Year mother and a wife. teacher who embodied the Taking great care of your pets for 23 years! ly announced its fourth nine- Diego Cortez. exemplary teaching practices. lessons, daily tutoring, and Teacher of the Year Her success in all aspects qualities of enthusiasm, dedi- weeks honor and merit rolls. Third grade For this and many other rea- active monitoring and assess- During Ashley Acord’s of her life can be attributed to cation and sound instruction- 11506 Hughes • 281-484-9655 Students earning status are: Honor roll sons, she is the perfect nomi- ments. Her classroom man- first year as a teacher, she her positive attitude and her al technique. For these rea- First grade Kristen Barba, Marshall nee for Teacher of the Year agement is second-to-none. proved herself as a passionate work ethic. She does not miss sons BHI has chosen Ashley Tues.-Sat. Honor roll Dang, Evelyn Diaz, Meagan from Beverly Hills Interme- Substitute teachers are and caring educator. This opportunities to show sup- Acord to be its nominee for 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Oasis Alanis, Ashtin Bax- Dryden, Lizeth Flores, Joseph diate. amazed at the behavior of her combination of passion and port for the students by First Year Teacher of the Year ter, Hannah Carte, Shelby Garcia, Olivia Gonzalez, Carter operates her class- students. One will often find caring has created a deep attending extracurricular at PISD. Her willingness to Carte, Mariana Cuevas, Jessi- Christina Hoang, Casey Jun- room based on the principle her on the phone talking to dedication to her students. activities. take risks within the class- ca Dryden, Vaneli Gonzalez, kin, Evelyn Lien, Nathan of rising expectation. Her parents during her confer- Her success as a teacher It is not uncommon to see room to empower her stu- Be Cool! Kaydence Huebner, Kyle Lopez and Kenny Ly. students know to succeed in ence period and after school. stems from her willingness to Acord actively supporting dents is why her first year Let us get your Janacek, Billy Junkin, Connor Charles Maricle, Cadie Carter’s class, a student has Carter is a perfect blend of seek guidance from veteran BHI students at athletic will not be her last year of “best friend” King and Evan Krustchinski. Masterson, Carolina Miranda, to stay focused and be will- old-school and current trend. teachers and maintain a con- events, academic games and success. ready for the summer heat. Ivan Lopez, Olivia Lugo, Kyndall Morales, Alan Nguy- ing to push oneself. This cre- She is not only effective sistent classroom atmo- Felipe Miranda, Ann Nguyen, en, Henry Nguyen, David ates a challenging and excit- instructionally, but is an sphere. ing atmosphere in her class- expert at building positive She collaborated with Lions Club meeting set Landon Nguyen, Sydney Roman, June Santillanes and FLEA TREATMENT INCLUDED WITH EVERY GROOMING Pector, Adrita Rahman, Cam- Taven Tran. room and it fosters an attitude relationships with students experienced teachers to The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet eron Smothers, Jessica Tan, Merit roll of success in her students. and the entire school com- develop procedures that Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Jade To-Nguyen and Ainsley Saul Alejo, Jimena Alvarez, She chose to pursue a career munity. would work well with her Gulf Freeway. For information, call George Malone at in teaching in order to make a Carter is also a highly management style. Willis. Makayla Baxter, Esmeralda 281-438-7243. Merit roll Calvillo, Deanna Castellano, positive impact on the life of respected and valued member Acord’s ability to build John Allan, Alec Basaldua, Megan Cowan, Alexandra every student. of the BHI family. Her exper- relationships with both stu- Chelsey Blanton, Haven Hart- Cuba, Ethan Hernandez, Alvis Carter has been wearing tise in teaching strategies and dents and fellow staff mem- well, Haleigh Jones, Sophia Moes, Adriel Rodriguez and many hats during her busy lesson planning make her an bers quickly made her a HOME RUN CORNER Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Marisa Soto. schedule as a science teacher. important resource to the favorite faculty member dur- Mia Munoz, Dylan Nguyen, Fourth grade Her leadership quality is that BHI staff. She developed ing her first year. She under- The Leader staff reminds parents to submit Linh Phan, Alex Rivera and Honor roll she is a servant leader. She is activities that incorporated stands that students respond Jakob Serna. Eddie Benavides, Alyssa in the trenches helping stu- thinking skills which allowed when given a consistent set congratulations for their sluggers’ Second grade Bernal, Jayla Carmouche, dents by having morning students to fulfill their poten- of expectations and utilizes achievements for publication in tutoring. The time and effort tial as problem-solvers and that principle to provide a Honor roll Tammy Dang, Elijah Dona- Over The Back Fence. Jaidyn Almaguer, Miguel hoe, Nayeli Garibay, Matthew that she puts into each stu- decision-makers. Carter uses structured classroom. Her Bazaldua, Amy Cao, Gloria Ghansyam, Christian Hernan- dent shows her endless and motivating and innovative personality and understand- Email [email protected] Gonzales, Audrey Huckabay, dez, Thy Huynh, Elaine Lien, relentless pursuit to reach all ways in science to spark her ing of how children learn with OTBF in the subject line. Madelyn Huerta, Nicole Alejandra Martinez, Gerardo her students. students’ interest. She be- makes her top notch on the Jasso, Ethan Montenegro and Mejia and Jennifer Nguyen. Although Carter has taught lieves it is critical that stu- chart of exemplary teaching Items must be submitted by Friday noon Kim Nguyen. Jackson Ruiz, Julian San- seventh-grade science for dents understand the relation- practices. for the next week’s publication. Kathleen Nguyen, Jeeny chez, Joshua Smothers, Feli- many years, she eagerly ship between didactic knowl- Acord realized from the Nguyen, Isabella Padilla, city Soto, Matthew Springer, accepted a new challenge in edge and practical applica- beginning that students need Alexandra Ramos, Kyle Trinity Tan, Cameron Tobias, Stokes, Brooke Tran, Vi Tran, Benjamin Tran, Savannah Annie Tran, Derek Tran and Tran and Amaode Uchendu. Kailey Tsikis. Merit roll Merit roll Alina Herazo, Eneida Remember When Gabriella Campo, Lydia Infante, Vicki Le, Carson Chicas, Briana Gutierrez, Morales, Maia Moretto, Daisy Zacheus Macias, Grace Nguy- Nguyen, Kenneth Nguyen 35 years ago ( 1977) Mancuso addressed the Bell-Mann Corp., said that School District bus driver Volunteer Fire Department en, Kyndal Nguyen, Aiden and Alexis Perez. City Councilman Frank Beverly Hills Civic Club they were making way for charged with manslaughter station. about improvements forth- a covered drive-through to in the death of 9-year-old The U.S. Coast Guard’s coming to the Beverly Hills the United Savings offi ce. Frazier student Ruth Young, Air Station Houston had a Park. Southbend residents who was acquitted. change-of-command cere- John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. Christopher Pace re- were waiting for their day in Dobie assistant principal mony at Ellington Field. Orthodontist ceived the Jesse H. Jones court found that their attor- Steve Fullen was appointed Incoming Cmdr. Eric Scholarship from Houston neys had reached a $39 mil- the new principal of South Gleason replaced outgoing Endowment, Inc. He also lion out-of-court settlement Houston High School. He Cmdr. Christopher Moss as 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer received a grant to attend with Monsanto in what had served as assistant prin- commanding offi cer. Rice University. would have been the fi rst cipal for four years. Fullen Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a 30 years ago (1982) Brio-related court case to replaced outgoing Deborah The developer of the consider health problems. Aubin who was retiring. recessive lower jaw line. Southpoint complex at Fuqua 15 years ago (1997) Drainage improvement announced plans to con- A 17-year-old Clear construction began on Eliminates the need for struct Fuqua through from Brook High School student Edgebrook. This was due, the Gulf Freeway to within was charged with posses- in part, to the actions of orthodontic tooth removal 400 feet of old Galveston sion of a weapon in a school Freeway Manor resident in many situations. Road. The city would even- zone at Clear Lake High, James Muecke who had tually complete the project where he attended summer been working with local which connected Fuqua to school. government offi cials since Old Galveston Road. Local constable depu- July 2005. Eliminates the need James Michael Webb, ties were seeking the person Marie Flickinger, pub- 26, died when his pickup responsible for vandalizing lisher of the South Belt-El- for headgear. truck collided with two trac- over 15 cars. Most of the lington Leader, was elected tor trailers that were parked vehicles’ windows were chairman of the San Jacinto Second Opinions Welcome! at the dead end of Fuqua at shattered by a suspected College Board of Regents. Blackhawk. pellet gun, with most cases This was the fi rst time a Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office 25 years ago (1987) reported in the Sageglen woman was elected to the Pasadena ISD trust- subdivision. position. • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 ees approved commence- 10 years ago (2002) 1 year ago (2011) ment of the fi fth and fi nal Dobie graduate Nathan Construction began on phase of the renovation of Mitchell signed a profes- the Harris County portion Strawberry Mall, a 99,000- sional baseball contract of the Hughes Road/Barry square-foot building. Five with the Chicago Cubs. Rose expansion into South Belt Graphics & Printing trustees voted in favor of the More that 200 partici- Pearland. The work was additional $475,000 expen- pants turned out for the San expected to take six months One stop for all your printing needs diture. Jacinto College Founda- and cost $1,704,505. Plans St. Frances Cabrini tion’s Evening of Monopo- called for an elevated bridge • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes Catholic Church celebrated ly to help raise $34,000 for just west of Blackhawk to its 25th anniversary. student scholarships. go above the existing hike- • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes 20 years ago (1992) 5 years ago (2007) and-bike trail. Plans also • Menus • Directories and much more! Workmen removed the The new Harris County called for the installation of walls of the United Sav- Tax Offi ce opened at Scars- stop signs at the Sageorchard ings building on Scarsdale dale and Beamer. intersection as well as a 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Boulevard. Kim Heyns, Jerry Michael Cook, cautionary traffi c light in construction manager for the Pasadena Independent front of the Southeast Thursday, June 21, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Rodriguezes celebrate 30 years Purdue-Housewright, Poole unite in marriage

Michael Wayne Poole and Kristy Lee Purdue- Housewright were united in marriage in a double- ring ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012. The wedding, reception, dinner and dance were held at Butler’s Courtyard in League City. The bride’s parents, the Rev. Grant and Nancy House- wright of South Belt, walked her down the aisle and gave her away. The bride’s father offi ciated at the ceremony. The groom’s parents are Craig and Ronda Poole of South Belt. Music was provided by Elizabeth Brownlee on the harp. Matrons of hon- or were Jennifer Muraview and Jennifer Canter- berry. Ami Lillard, Carrie Edwards and Tamara Crain were bridesmaids. Honorary bridesmaid was Anne Mashek. Best men were Christopher Poole (groom’s brother) and Frank Kamez. Jon- athan Utsey and Cody Bevill were groomsmen. The fl ower girl was Kendall MacKenzie, niece of the bride. Ringbearer was Tyson MacKenzie, nephew of the bride. Greeters at the guest book were sisters of the bride, Rachel MacKenzie and Gretchen Housewright. The bride graduated from Elias and Cristina Rodriguez, longtime residents native Houstonian. They are the parents of three Caldwell High School in Caldwell, Texas, in 2000. of the South Belt area, will celebrate their 30th children - Veronica Rodriguez, Elias Rodriguez III The groom graduated from Dobie High School in wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. and Kristina Rodriguez, all South Belt residents; 1998. Both are graduates of San Jacinto College The couple were married in Houston at St. Luke and grandparents of Alayna Rodriguez and a baby in Houston. The couple met at the Southeast Vol- the Evangelist Catholic Church. Cristina was born boy on the way, due in August. unteer Fire Department in 2004. Michael is a fi re- in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and Elias is a fi ghter/paramedic with the Houston Fire Depart- ment, and Kristy is a clerk with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. After a honeymoon in the SJC Early childhood educator Hill Country, the couple resides in Dickinson. is Bammy Award national fi nalist San Jacinto College South tion leaders to improve stu- For the last five years, lessens discipline problems campus children’s center dent outcomes, and the intense Hutchinson has been estab- and provides an environment teacher, Nancy Hutchinson, scrutiny that today’s educa- lishing the educational foun- where the kids want to learn is a national finalist in the tors face as a result. dation for many of the chil- every day with the games and child care center staff catego- The awards aim to foster dren enrolled at the South activities we plan.” Texas Teachers ACP awards Master gardeners ry for the inaugural Bammy cross-discipline recognition campus children’s center. “I Dr. Toni Pendergrass, Awards, presented by the of excellence in education, try to meet the needs of every South campus vice president Academy of Education Arts encourage collaboration and individual student. It’s chal- for learning, expressed how $5,000 to school and teacher set events for July and Sciences. respect in and across the vari- lenging having 20 children to much she appreciates her The Bammy Awards are ous domains, elevate educa- work with every day, but it’s dedication to teaching, both The Texas Teachers The winning nomination (now Dow) eight years, and The Harris County Master Fefer will provide a lecture cross-discipline awards that tion and education successes important to me to make sure as a colleague and as a parent Alternative Certification explained her talents in the at Westminster Christian Gardener Association recent- on Community Gardening. identify and acknowledge in the public eye, and raise I give individual attention to who has had her own chil- Program has awarded words of her students. One Academy in Webster nine ly announced its July events. This lecture is free and excellence throughout the the profile and voices of the each of them whenever I can dren in Hutchinson’s class. $2,500 to Valerie Foskit and student commented that years. She earned a Master of Open Garden Day open to the public on Tuesday, education field – from teach- many undervalued and unrec- to make sure they are meet- “Nancy is absolutely amaz- $2,500 to Clear Horizons “she incorporates incredibly Education in teacher leader- The public is invited to July 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the ers, principals and superinten- ognized people who are mak- ing their potential,” she said. ing,” said Pendergrass. “She Early College High School. hard concepts with simple, ship from Lamar University tour the working and demon- meeting room at Clear Lake dents, to school nurses, sup- ing a difference in the field. One of the core teaching is deeply committed to her Valerie Foskit has been creative models. She is in 2010. stration gardens maintained Park (on the lakeside), 5001 port staff, advocates, research- “I’m deeply honored to be strategies Hutchinson hones work and devotes endless named the state teacher of dependable, helpful, willing Foskit was certified by by the Harris County Master NASA Parkway in Seabrook. ers, early childhood special- a nominee,” said Hutchinson. in on is her room environ- hours to teaching. She genu- the year by the organization to assist, and knowledgeable the Association of Christian Gardeners at Precinct 2. Master Gardener ists, education journalists, and “It’s humbling to know that ment. “I basically present inely cares about each child that helps professionals with – all the characteristics of an Schools International but Master gardeners will be Lecture Series parents. The Bammy Awards your efforts are recognized myself as a 3-year-old. I make in her class. For instance, she a bachelor’s degree become amazing teacher.” had never held state certi- on hand to offer gardening Master gardener Jean were created in response to by your colleagues. God gave sure the room is set up in a attends their birthday parties, certified teachers. Foskit earned a Bachelor fication for public schools. lessons to children and answer Fefer will provide a lecture the tremendous national pres- me this talent, and I love way that promotes fun and dance recitals, and sporting Foskit recently complet- of Science in chemical engi- She and her husband, Garret, gardening questions. on Plants of the Bible. This sure on educators and educa- what I do.” learning together. It actually events. You simply could not ed her first year of teach- neering from North Carolina have lived in League City 17 The free event is set for lecture is free and open to the select a more deserving ing in a public school. She State University in 1991. years and have two children Monday, July 2, and Monday, public on Wednesday, July teacher for this award.” teaches chemistry at Clear She worked for Rohm & who attend Clear Springs July 16, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. 18, at 10 a.m. in the meeting In 2007, despite being Horizons. Haas Chemical Company High School. at the Genoa Friendship Gar- room at Clear Lake Park (on diagnosed with breast cancer, den, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff the lakeside), 5001 NASA Hutchinson continued to in Houston. Parkway in Seabrook. teach every day and credits Green Thumb For more information on the children for keeping her Lecture Series these events, visit the website own spirits high throughout Master gardener Jean at www.hcmga.tamu.edu/. her treatment and recovery. 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Hutchinson is a fi nalist for the inaugural Bammy Awards, presented by the know I’ve earned their trust, and that they genuinely love Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Photo by Andrea Vasquez coming to school from that day forward.” JJoinoin usus forfor tthehe In August, Hutchinson will FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru JJuneune 2288 retire after 30 years in teach- ing but says she isn’t done. AAnnualnnual SouthSouth BBeltelt New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com “Teaching is in my heart; I’m definitely not finished yet. I’m FFourthourth ofof JulyJuly PParade!arade! This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash also a lifelong learner, so I’m Clear Horizons Early College High School teacher Valerie Foskit (right) is looking forward to this next photographed with her check and the principal, Dr. Jennifer Morrow. 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That fi rst season at Pa- Juengel this spring com- in profesional baseball. would get drafted but just Sports Editor Juengel might well be onto He found an ally in Pa- nola in the spring of 2009, pleted a solid three-year run “I just felt like I hit the didn’t know by what team Matt Juengel feels as something. A shoulder inju- nola College head coach Juengel hit .404 with 16 with the Aggies, starting ball right at people all sea- or in what round,” Juengel Texas Dive Center though he’s had to prove ry kept many recruiters off Todd Shelton, and has been home runs, drawing the eye all but a few of the team’s son at A&M,” Juengel said. said. “A few teams had talk- 364 FM 1959, Ste. 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Juengel was drafted by youth, this is the dream you gel is just days into his pro- At the conclusion of the the Marlins as a third base- live for. Like everybody fessional baseball journey, season, Juengel was an All- man, a position he hasn’t else, I just want to try to one he hopes will one day Big 12 second team selec- played regularly since his make the most of it. end with him playing for tion. freshman season at Panola. With just one semes- Miami at Marlins Park in The following year, There is no designated ter remaining in his sports Florida. Juengel made All-Big 12 hitter role in the National management degree plan As a 22-year-old player honorable mention status League where the Marlins at Texas A&M, Juengel has from Texas A&M who was after hitting .308 with 13 reside, but Juengel could some time on his side in or- the 737th overall player doubles, seven homers and also one day be an option in der to live out his dream. chosen in the 2012 First- 50 RBIs. left fi eld. 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Not valid with any other offer engineering in 1988. arships for class of 2012 tailing accolades, detailed Continued on Page 3B Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 21, 2012 Lions land Sawyer as incoming head boys’ athletics coach SJC baseball players Continued from Page 1B sity baseball coach at South Sawyer is excited to be coaches Bill Kirchman and and listen to other people. Thompson for three years, the area and the kids. The earn academic nods as involved as any other Houston High School. Now thrown right into the mix Robert Boyes are among I know that most of our and the program is a dif- Thompson program is a parent, and the itch to coach comes a new role, and he’s of the red-hot South Belt those expected to stay on coaching staff at Thompson ferent animal than this one great one. We have seen that San Jacinto College man infi elder from Bel- in the public school system, more than ready for it. rivalry between Thompson board at the school as well, is coming back. Together, here at Beverly Hills,” Por- in our rivalries against one baseball players Ben- laire High School and a likely always existed. “Thompson Intermediate and Beverly Hills, but he is and Sawyer will also draw we are going to be able to tis said. “They’re both great another. I’m truly happy for jamin Sliva and Kirby transfer from Texas A&M Sawyer went back to is a great place to be,” Saw- not ready to throw down the from their knowledge and continue the great level of programs, but they are dif- Doug.” Taylor have been named University, posted a 3.77 college in the mid-’00s yer said. gauntlet. ideas. success that has existed at ferent. For his part, Sawyer goes National Junior College GPA to earn Exemplary and earned his degree from “The weight room has Instead, he hopes to lis- “We all have new ideas Thompson.” “Doug will have to have into the job with at least Athletic Association ath- Academic Achievement. Texas Southern University been upgraded, and it’s just ten and learn from the likes and things that work at this Portis and his staff have a drive, a focus and energy one simple understanding. letes of distinction, the Each year, the NJCAA in 2009. a perfect time. Ms. (Toni) of Beverly Hills Intermedi- level,” Sawyer said. “I feel developed a program at but also the people skills Lopez told him she doesn’t organization announced. awards student-athletes For the past six years Lopez is very competitive, ate head football coach Ben like we were able to do Beverly Hills that has, at to come in and learn on the like losing to Beverly Hills. Formerly the NJCAA who meet requirements Sawyer has coached football and we will continue to take Portis and Kenny Davidson, some good things and make least based on results, been run. He’ll do that. He has “We’re going to give it Academic All-American for individual academic and basketball at Queens the same kind of pride in the son of Oakley David- some positive things happen the district’s best. He be- an understanding of what everything we have,” Saw- honors, the NJCAA Aca- honors. Intermediate while moon- what we do that has always son. while I was at Queens. lieves Sawyer is a great needs to be done. He’s a yer said. “This is a great op- demic Student-Athlete This year, nearly lighting as the junior var- been there and then some.” Longtime Thompson “I want to get involved fi t at Thompson. “I was at South Belt guy who knows portunity for me.” Awards recognize stu- 60,000 student-athletes dent-athletes for their competed in the NJCAA success in the classroom. on more than 3,500 teams Sliva, a sophomore in 28 different sports. Family comes fi rst, pitcher from Katy Tay- More than 1,680 received lor High School, posted academic honors. a perfect 4.0 grade point For a complete list of even in baseball average to earn the Pinna- the 2011-12 NJCAA Aca- cle Award for Academic demic Student-Athlete as SBHLL teams battle! Excellence. Awards, visit www.njcaa. Taylor, a redshirt fresh- org.

It was all about family ties during Hey Sagemont all-stars! the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League regular season as Conrad Hernandez of Good luck in district play the Nationals (left in photo at right) and his nephew, Nick Gaytan of the Dodgers, SBHLL 14-Year Old All-Stars led their respective teams to the Major Nick Alvarez Daniel Rincon Division championship game. The two teams, the Nationals and the Dodgers, Jared Cinco Pike Rose had also advanced to the title game in Tyler Giron Ryan Sosa the league’s preseason tournament. No Christian Gonzalez Tyson Thompson matter the outcome of the season-ending Joshua Higgins Martin Trevino matchup, both players had plenty of sup- Josh Olivarri Kaelon Woods port from family members, who showed true team and family spirit during the ac- 14-Year Old Alternates tion. Andrew Ayala Jarrod Halicki In photo at far right, Hernandez Chauncey Blanton Evan Mottu and Gaytan stand together as one prior Chris Garcia Ben Reyes to the start of one of the big games. Submitted photos SBHLL 13-Year Old All-Stars Kris Kormier Darius Hypolite Dondre Dykes Wayne Lominac Jr. Javier Figueroa Juan Moreno Adan Gonzalez Jesse Peredes Evan Hausler Jesse Tijerina Darrian Henry Robby Zavaleta 13-Year Old Alternates Alias Arizmendi Ian Leos Eric Bertrand Trevoy Lewis Mike Coscarelli Julio Vela Lauro Gutierrez Zach Zarate SBHLL 12-Year Old All-Stars Jonathan Acosta Tristan Gibson Seth Barber Ricky Gonzales Mattias Gallo Hunter Guerrero Arthur Galvan Andrew Hinojosa Hunter Garcia Andres Padilla Kevin Gartner Jacob Sims 12-Year Old Alternates DeJuan Dixson Matt Morales

During the major division championship game, Conrad Hernandez and Nick Gaytan had Debbie Hernandez, Amparo Salazar, Devin Hernandez, Lillian Soto, Magdalena Gaytan, Mikey Fuqua Jacob Sulak plenty of support from family and friends. Those in attendance at the league facility at El Sophie Montano, Sarah Charles, Elena Charles, Veronica Charles, (back row) Ysidore Tor- Joaquin Jiminez Torrey Tapper Franco Lee Park included, left to right, (front row) Eliza Rodriguez, Angelina Morales, Nick res, Steven Hernandez, Stephen Parker, Louis Hernandez, Larisa Hernandez, Mary Guillen, Gaytan, Conrad Hernandez, Nathan Gaytan, Noah Gaytan, Gabriel Ramirez, Drew Rodri- Victoria Charles, Roland Gaytan, Elizabeth Gaytan, Sergio Charles and Aaron Charles. A.J. Martinez David Zermeno guez, Tino Torres, Ian Leos, (middle row) Sandra Torres, Grace Rodriguez, Delia Chavez, SBHLL 11-Year Old All-Stars Camryn Davis Seth Gutierrez PISD reveals Dobie Memorial Pasadena Rayburn S. Houston Matt Escalera Mateo Guzman 2012 football Fri., Aug. 31 Thurs., Aug. 30 Sat., Sept. 1 Thur., Aug. 30 Fri., Aug. 31 Larry Etienne Daniel Hernandez Atascocita at Clements at Spring Woods Porter at Summer Creek Max Garcia Aaron Nguyen Nick Gaytan Ramon Ortega game schedule Thurs., Sept. 6 Thurs, Sept. 6 Sat., Sept. 8 Thur., Sept. 6 Fri., Sept. 7 Quirino Guajardo at Clear Springs Clear Lake Waltrip (6 p.m.) La Porte > Pearland, Manvel, Alvin join at Baytown Lee 11-Year Old Alternates Thurs., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 14 Fri., Sept. 14 Fri., Sept. 21 Fri., Sept. 14 league 22-5A ranks, DP out Javian Castaneda Gavin Machado at Clear Falls at Channelview at Texas City Northbrook (HC) *at Dickinson Jacob Farrell Manuel Martinez Fri., Sept. 28 > Dobie homecoming is Oct. 5 Thurs., Sept. 27 Fri., Sept. 28 Fri., Sept. 28 Fri, Sept. 28 Jeremiah Gant Aaron Ramirez *at South Houston *at Pearland versus rival Memorial *at Manvel at Alvin *Dobie Ibrahim Hatamleh Cristian Vela Fri., Oct. 5 Fri., Oct. 5 Sat., Oct. 6 Thurs., Oct. 4 Sat., Oct. 6 Hasan Khan *Memorial (HC.) > Dobie plays fi ve Thursday *at Dobie *S. Houston (HC), 6 p.m. Pearland *at Pasadena SBHLL 10-Year Old All-Stars games out of 10 Fri, Oct. 12 Fri., Oct. 12 Fri., Oct. 12 Sat., Oct. 13 Sat., Oct. 13 Kaleb Baylis Nathan Medina Hayden Broussard *at Manvel *Pasadena (HC) *at Memorial *at S. Houston *Rayburn (HC) Matt Olivares Christian Cleckley > All games have 7 p.m. kickoff Fri., Oct. 19 Fri., Oct. 19 Fri., Oct. 19 Josh Perales Thurs., Oct. 18 Fri., Oct. 19 Alec Johnson Kobe Ruiz unless noted *at Alvin *at Rayburn *Memorial *Manvel (6 p.m.) *at Pearland Alan Lopez Jr. Marquice Scott Thurs., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 26 Thurs., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 26 Sat., Oct. 27 Luis Angel Lopez Dylan Villareal > All PISD home games played *at Pasadena (6 p.m.) *Pearland *at Dobie *at Manvel *Alvin (1 p.m.) 10-Year Old Alternates at Veteran’s Stadium, Pasadena Thurs., Nov. 1 Fri., Nov. 2 Fri., Nov. 2 Thurs., Nov. 1 Fri., Nov. 2 Eddie Delgado Josh Ramirez *at Rayburn (6 p.m.) *at S. Houston *at Alvin *Dobie (6 p.m.) *Memorial > *Denotes District 22-5A foot- Sandro DelVillar Coby Riley Thur., Nov. 8 Sat., Nov. 10 Fri., Nov. 9 Fri., Nov. 9 Fri., Nov. 9 Ray Patrick Garcia Isaac Salazar ball games *Pearland *Alvin (1 p.m.) *Rayburn *at Pasadena *at Manvel Lavonzale Molo Anthony Soto Thursday, June 21, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 CP Dodgers Summer fi nish strong, break? win tourney Not at BHI The coach pitch Dodg- ers closed out the Sage- Longtime Beverly Hills mont-Beverly Hills Little Intermediate boys’ ath- League season strong, letics coach Ben Portis winning the postseason (right) doesn’t take sum- tournament after getting mer vacations. Instead, a great effort from each he and staff members of the players. Members have been busy putting of the team are, left to students through the right, (front row) Bryce paces during volunteer Sanchez, Riley Mercer, speed, conditioning and Landon Hunt, Devin strength workouts that Molina, Christian Me- will continue through dina, coach Cesar Me- early July at the school. dina, (back row) coach After that, Portis and J.D. Molina, Sebastian his staff will host a youth Delgado, Dylan Castillo, football camp for incom- Darius Hale, Damian ing seventh- and eighth- Garcia, Isiah Gutier- grade students in early rez and coach Michael August. The Leader will Hunt. provide additional de- tails about the football camp beginning in July.

Area sports news, notes San Jacinto College baseball ends remarkable 2012 season Thompson gymnasium to open for workouts The Thompson Intermediate boys’ coaching staff will host open gymnasium The San Jacinto College Six players were named were named to the JUCO ing the regular season and losses,” he said. tounding transfer rate of the hours beginning Monday, June 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. Any boy athlete attending the baseball team has wrapped to the All-Conference team, All-Tournament team: through their remarkable “This is true to some players to universities and school may join a variety of workout activities in preparation for the 2012-2013 up another successful sea- and, for a fourth consecutive catcher Kyle Bacak, out- playoff run. extent at San Jac, but as a to the professional baseball school year. son, emerging as the unde- year, Arrington was named fi elder Justin Byrd and Dan- “Over the course of the coach and teacher, I receive ranks.” feated Region XIV tourna- the south zone Coach of the iel Stumpf. season, we struggled with a greater reward watching San Jacinto College has ment champions en route Year. The team then shut out Stumpf also earned the consistency,” Arrington players develop and grow long been one of the na- San Jacinto men’s hoops tryouts to fi nishing as the national the defending JUCO nation- Most Outstanding pitcher said. into young adults who rep- tion’s best junior college The San Jacinto College men’s basketball tryouts for the 2012-13 team will be runner-up at the Alpine al champion, Navarro Col- award, and Bacak was “We did not really devel- resent themselves well in baseball programs. held Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymnasium lo- Bank JUCO World Series in lege, 1-0, in the fi nal game named the Most Outstand- op an identity until very late our society. There’s only been three cated on the San Jacinto College Central campus at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasa- Grand Junction, Colorado. of the regional tournament ing Defensive Player of the in the year, actually at the “We have had a lot of head coaches in the his- dena. There is a $20 processing fee for the tryouts, and participants should plan to There were several sig- to earn a record 22nd trip to tournament. regional tournament when success here at San Jac in tory of the program, and Ar- arrive at 9 a.m. to register. Participants are required to sign a waiver before compet- nifi cant highlights in the the national tournament. Two San Jac players were we played three consecutive terms of championships and rington has obviously made ing, and should dress appropriately. Tryouts will be limited to 80 people. Questions team’s 2012 campaign. There were also several selected in the 2012 Major extra-inning games. records, but there is also his mark. about the open tryouts should be directed to the men’s basketball offi ce at 281-476- Head Coach Tom Ar- signifi cant national achieve- League Baseball First-Year “That identity was deter- value in the relationships Work toward continuing rington, now in his 11th ments. Although top-ranked Player Draft – Stumpf and mination and grit. The team and friendships the student that success in 2013 has al- 1849. year at San Jacinto College, Iowa Western eliminated Anthony Banda. Banda was was going to give everything athletes make, and the as- ready begun. earned his 500th career win eighth-ranked San Jac 6-5 also named to the National they had to fulfi ll a dream of Dobie youth swimming camp in a 3-0 win over Blinn Col- in the fi nal JUCO World Junior College Athletic As- playing for, and winning, a Dobie swimming coach Bradley Nguyen and members of the school program lege on Feb. 18. Series game, San Jacinto sociation All-America third national championship.” Lajaunie tennis event will host the Longhorns’ youth swimming camp July 16-19, at the Beverly Hills Starting pitcher A.J. College was the only team team. Arrington is also proud Intermediate pool. Those age 5 through those entering the ninth grade as of the Glasshof hurled a complete in the national tournament The team went through of the way many members to benefi t area youths 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Participants should come dressed in game no-hitter, the fi rst nine to defeat Iowa Western (5-2 peaks and valleys during the of the team matured through swimwear with goggles and a towel. Cost of the camp is $30, which includes a camp inning no-hitter in the col- in the opening round). regular season, which is not the season, not only as ath- Continued from Page 1B night baskets, a golf out- T-shirt. For more information, call Nguyen at 281-773-1712. Sign-up deadline is lege’s history. Three San Jac players surprising for a squad with letes, but also as students and will continue through ing and more. July 2. 19 freshmen. and as young adults. a June 24 afternoon ses- All proceeds from the Nevertheless, Arrington “Often in sports the only sion. silent auction and T-shirt Brook youth volleyball camp says he is proud of their defi ning factor of success sales will go to support the overall performance dur- is the number of wins and Other activities at the club include a moon Darren Lajaunie Tennis Clear Brook High School varsity volleyball head coach Meredith Thompson will bounce for spectators, free Scholarship Fund. host the Lady Wolverines’ summer youth camp July 30 through Aug. 2 at the school. snow cones and popcorn. Following the comple- Girls entering the fourth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are MD Anderson represen- tion of matches June 23, eligible to attend. Participants will receive training in all aspects of the game, in- tatives will be on hand there will be a fajita din- cluding serving, hitting, passing, setting, digging and more. Entry forms are avail- June 23 to promote cancer ner followed by a comedy able at clearbrookvolleyball.org. For more information, send email to Thompson at awareness. show featuring Red and [email protected]. There will also be an- Rob Holloway. other booth where people After the show, the si- JFD freshman volleyball camp can sign a board to honor lent auction winners will Dobie High School varsity volleyball head coach Joe Sabatell and his staff will loved ones who have lost be announced and the ten- host the Lady Longhorns’ incoming freshman camp Aug. 1-3 at the school. Girls their battle with cancer nis scholarships will then entering the ninth grade as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Par- and to salute cancer survi- be awarded. Tickets for ticipants will receive training in all aspects of the game, including serving, hitting, vors. the dinner and show are passing, setting, digging and more. The camp will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. each Lunch for spectators $12. Call the Bay Area day. The cost of the camp is $55, cash only, and includes a camp T-shirt. Participants will also be available for a Racquet Club at 281-488- and their families may visit the school front offi ce each Monday through Thursday, small fee. T-shirts for the 7026 for tickets. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to register. Front desk manager Helen Duclos has the entry event will also be on sale. Anyone interested in forms and will collect the funds. For more information, call Sabatell at 281-468- There will be a silent auc- making a donation can 1066. tion ongoing June 23 until do so by sending it to the 6 p.m. Darren Lajaunie Tennis Dobie girls’ basketball camp Some of the auction Scholarship Fund, 3106 items include a baseball Mossy Elm Court, Hous- Dobie varsity girls’ basketball coach Shane Brown and his staff will host the Lady autographed by former ton, Texas, 77059. Longhorns’ youth basketball camp July 9-11 at the school. Students entering the Houston Astro Craig Big- Approximately $8,500 fourth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. gio, an autographed bas- has been raised to this Cost of the camp is $55 per student, which includes a camps T-shirt. The sessions ketball from the San Anto- point. For more informa- will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. To register, direct email to Brown at rbrown@ nio Spurs, a wine basket, tion, visit the Bay Area pasadenaisd.org. game night baskets, movie Racquet Club website at www.bay arearacquetclub. The Darren Lajaunie com. Memorial Tennis Tour- Dobie boys’ basketball youth camp The Lajaunie family nament is in honor of Dobie High School varsity boys’ basketball head coach Kevin Cross and his staff Lajaunie (left), a 1984 told the Leader there are plans in the works for a will host the Longhorns’ summer youth camp July 25-27 at the school. Students Dobie High School entering the sixth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible graduate who died in website to be designed in order to promote the tour- to attend. Cost of the camp is $50 per student, which includes instruction in all 2011. Lajaunie was a phases of the game, including scrimmage games, and a camp T-shirt. The preferred lifelong tennis player nament and future events. San Jacinto College baseball head coach Tom Ar- The Leader will provide method of registration is online at www.jfrankdobie.com. Enter the school webiste, who eventually became then scroll down the home page to fi nd the link for the camp registration. For more rington led his team to second place at the national a member at BARC. these details when they tournament, completing another terrifi c season. become available. information, send email to Cross at [email protected]. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 21 at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 a.m. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 8787 for information, or just drop in. Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Noon provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 6:30 p.m. 8787 for information, or just drop in. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in SUNDAY, JUNE 24 New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support Noon Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 2 p.m. meetings for ages 55 and up are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway in Webster. noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas For further information, call Linda at 409-392-6886 or Carolynn at Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a 6 p.m. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 281-340-2354. THINK complete list of services offered. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil 5:30 p.m. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for MONEY Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets more information. social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487- every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational 7 p.m. THINK guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. 8787, or just drop in. Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 THE in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 6:30 p.m. Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse CLASSIFIEDS information. p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- or other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call buy... 6:30 p.m. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. come drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference TUESDAY, JUNE 26 you’ll save 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 7 a.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday money! of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- sell... Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 8787 for information, or just drop in. p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 10 a.m. you’ll Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from American Begonia Society – Meets the fourth Tuesday of each make 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta month at Maxum Bank in League City. For more information, call Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 281-946-4237 or 281-471-5048. money! are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 11 a.m. MONDAY, JUNE 25 1 p.m. Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose 9 a.m. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Call Today FRIDAY, JUNE 22 morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For informa- 7 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org tion, call 713-472-0565. 281-481-5656 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 8787, or just drop in. for a complete list of services offered. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 21, 2012

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When one door closes, into contact with not only faculty member, I have been “The Dobie kids work someone like myself. “He went back to Do- ally made a great effort to and other things and get ir- the program. another one opens. the athletes but the way they able to run things the way I hard, and they’re great kids “Take Juan Santos for bie with the technique, and help in the growth of the ritated more easily than oth- The powerlifi tng pro- Maybe a well worn-out handled their business in the think they should go. who are coachable,” Hud- example. He’s a very quick coach Foster was open to program through the merit ers. Some of it is normal, gram had long been dor- cliche, but it’s worked won- weight room. The rest, to a “We are still a club pro- son said. learner who has been in the the idea of learning. It’s just scholarships and some of but we want kids who are mant at Dobie until about ders for many of those will- large degree, is history. gram and have to basically “They want to learn, to sport for just one year. been a great combination of the academic monies,” Hud- going to be respectful of fi ve years ago when it ing to put in the hard work Beginning this fall, fi ve build things on our own, but improve. They’re a delight “He was benching 235 kids wanting to learn and son said. the sport, our university and started up again. Since then, in Dobie’s newfound pow- class of 2012 graduates will we’re doing it.” to work with. On top of pounds when I fi rst started someone like me needing In return, they expect us themselves. Foster has overseen a ton of erlifting program. join the UHD powerlifting Competing in the World that, coach Foster is differ- working with him. I showed those types of kids.” to represent the college with I can defi nitely say we success. After only three or so team. There’s Dorthy Tran, Association of Benchers ent from some of his peers him a technique, and he was At the end of the day, it’s the utmost respect. are getting that with the in- Lifters such as the fi ve years of serious competition Dobie’s fi rst female state and Deadlifters, UHD won in many situations in that he quickly up to 292. Now he’s all about graduating from “When I am looking for fusion of these Dobie ath- headed to UHD have, quite in the sport, the Longhorn meet qualifi er; Brianna national titles each year is open to the teachings of over 300 pounds. college with a degree. Hud- newcomers, I like to watch letes into the program.” simply, maximized an op- lifters are now realizing and Smith, Barry Authenreith, from 2008 to 2010 and son certainly expects that how they react when they Foster siad he has been portunity. The door opened, taking advantage of oppor- Juan Castro and Seth La. again in 2012. from these kids. miss a lift. both amazed and honored and the Dobie athletes tunities in the sport after Castro, Authenreith and “The athletes are stick- “Our university has re- Some kids throw towels at the growth shown within walked through. high school. La all played football at ing with the program, and Just this school year, Dobie. Tran had also played we now have more than 20 fi ve lifters from Dobie have volleyball at Dobie. Each of transfer students coming in signed on to compete on the the athletes realized pow- this fall,” Hudson said. nationally recognized pow- erlifting could be a part of “That’s big, because we erlifting team at the Univer- their collegiate future. want to compete in the Unit- sity of Houston Downtown. UHD style fi ts Dobie ed States Association Pow- The benefi ts aren’t great. Hudson enjoyed a highly erlifting Association. To do The university offers merit successful powerlifting ca- that, we will be required to scholarship funds per aca- reer in college before taking fi eld and maintain complete demic success. UHD coach on the coaching ranks. men’s and women’s teams.” John Hudson also has a very Hudson had previously In doing so, Hudson also limited pool of funds to dip overseen programs at the hopes to more often match into for help. University of North Dakota, his competitors against Because the sport is of a university in Korea while those from other Texas and the club variety, there are no he was doing some graduate regional colleges such as athletic scholarship monies work there and then also at Texas A&M, Texas, Loui- available, yet it’s still an the University of Illinois. siana State, Louisiana Tech opportunity well worth tak- As a collegiate athlete, and Louisiana-Lafayette. ing. Hudson recalled often being A move to the USPA also The Dobie lifters deserve the lone lifter representing mean’s UHD lifters will the credit. Most of the ath- his program. Meanwhile, now add the squat to their letes in the powerlifting pro- other colleges usually list of requirements, some- gram previously competed brought an entire team of thing the incoming Dobie in other sports, but compe- lifters. lifters are already familiar tition beyond high school While funds are limited with. in those sports is where the at UHD and there is no More importantly, Hud- door closed. money available through son simply loves the way Enter powerlifi tng. Ken- athletic scholarships, Hud- the Dobie competitors go Dorthy Tran, a class of 2012 Dobie senior who was In a case of two programs benefi ting equally, the Dobie line to do so in the near future. Above, the powerlifters, neth Foster, an assistant son has been able to mold about their business. the fi rst female to reach the state powerlifting meet, High School and University of Houston-Downtown pro- all 2012 graduates, include, left to right, (seated) Juan coach on the Dobie football the program in his shape Invited to put on a clinic is one of fi ve incoming freshmen slated to compete at grams joined forces in a big way during the 2011-2012 Castro, Barry Authenreith, Brianna Smith and Seth staff, agreed to take over since starting it in 2007 at Dobie in the spring of the University of Houston-Downtown this fall. school year. In all, fi ve Dobie powerlifters have signed La. Standing is UHD powerlifting coach John Hudson the program’s guidance in with the university board’s 2010, Hudson came away Photos by John Bechtle letters of intent to compete at UHD, and a fi fth is in and Dobie powerlifting coach Kenneth Foster. 2010. In short order, he has blessing. impressed with Foster and worked wonders. “In college I always his ever-growing group. A chance meeting with wished I could enjoy the Over the last couple of Hudson three years ago feel of that true team feeling years, Hudson has followed has also paid big benefi ts. like I had seen with some of the progress of many of the Hudson was called to host a the other programs,” Hud- Longhorns, including the brief powerlifting clinic. He son said. fi ve who will be attending did just that, and he came “Now here at UHD as a UHD beginning this fall. Hoops camps hosted at San Jac; action open to those age 7 to 18 The San Jacinto College at the Central campus. to 5 p.m. at Anders Gym- men’s basketball coaching Open to boys and girls nasium on the Central cam- staff will host their youth ages 7-18, the camp will pus. basketball camp July 23-27 take place each day from 2 The coaches will pro- vide beginners with the basic fundamentals of the game while helping more advanced players develop skills to a higher degree. On the fi nal evening of the camp, July 27, parents and friends will have a chance to watch participants play a scrimmmage game to showcase the skills they learned during the week and to receive trophies in a vari- ety of categories. Camp cost is $90, and space is limited to 120 campers. To obtain an ap- plication, go to www.sanjac sports.com/basketball- camp. The SJC Central campus is at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena.

The San Jacinto Col- lege men’s basketball staff, led by Jacob Wonders (left) will host a youth basketball camp for boys and girls in July. The camp will provide participants with instruction in all phases of the game. SJC softball hosts youth clinics The San Jacinto College school softball at Memorial Questions regarding the softball coaching staff will High School in the Pasadena clinic should be directed to host two summer clinics in Independent School District Saenz at 281-922-3413 or July. before a standout career in by email at kelly.saenz@ The fi rst clinic, for high the collegiate ranks. sjcd.edu. school students, will be held July 9-10, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The dead- line to apply is July 5. The second, for ages 6 to 12, will take place July 11- 12, from 9 a.m. to noon The deadline to apply is July 6. The clinics will cover both offense and defense, with exciting new drills. The fi nal day of the clin- ic will feature a scrimmage. Pitching and catching tech- niques are also available upon request. Clinic fees are $70 per participant. Athletes should wear workout clothes and cleats, and bring a helmet, bat and glove. They should also bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Those who are interested should complete a clinic registration form found on- line at www.sanjacsports. com. The clinic will be taught by ninth-year San Jacinto College softball head coach Kelly Saenz Former San Jacinto Col- lege and McNeese State University player Kelsey McClain, who is currently an assistant coach at San Kelly Saenz and her staff of assistants will host a Jac, will also head the camp pair of youth clinics in July designed to help partici- with Saenz. pants learn new skills and improve in all aspects of McClain played high the game of softball.