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June 13, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 19 Junk waste pickup set Junk waste for most Houston residents south of Fuqua will be picked up Thursday, School’s out, summer activities begin June 13. Most residents north of Fuqua will have theirs collected the following day. School is out for summer, and there are sev- The Ashley Pointe pool is open Wednesday The 10-week program is offered from 8 a.m. Department, in partnership with the Houston eral activities for South Belt youths to occupy through Monday and closed on Tuesdays for to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday from June Tennis Association, offers free youth tennis pro- Ribbons mark construction their time. cleaning. Pool hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Mon- through August. The Summer Enrichment Pro- grams at both Sagemont Park and Beverly Hills Swimming pools days, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to gram is offered at the Sagemont Community Park. Many residents have likely noticed pink The Sagemont and Beverly Hills swimming 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Center, 11507 Hughes Road, and the Beverly The program is designed to provide children ribbons surrounding electrical poles along pools are open Tuesday through Sunday from The Kirkmont Water Park is open Tuesday Hills Community Center, 10201 Kingspoint. with the fundamentals of the game of tennis and Beltway 8. They are part of a new construction 1 to 8 p.m. for the duration of the summer. The through Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information call 832-395-7294 or educational components that develop life skills. project that involves installing a pipeline. See pools will also be open Monday, Sept. 2, (Labor With the exception of the Sagemont and Bev- 832-395-7296. Equipment is available for use during class. next week’s Leader for more information. Day) from 1 to 6 p.m. erly Hills pools, all others are reserved for resi- Tennis Summer Session I began June 10 and will The Clear Brook Meadows, Sageglen, River- dents of the respective subdivisions only. Resi- The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Continued on Page 2A CBCMUD to flush water stone Ranch and Highland Meadows pools are dents of Ashley Pointe and Sageglen are allowed The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility all open Tuesday through Sunday throughout the to use both neighborhood pools. District will fl ush its water lines Monday, June summer. The Clear Brook Meadows pool is open Summer Enrichment Program Gulf Freeway crashes claim 4 lives 17, through Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sageglen hours are noon The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Automobile crashes on the Gulf Freeway this Segovia’s family isn’t eligible for government p.m. Residents may experience discoloration to 9 p.m. except Sunday when hours are 1 to 9 Department’s Summer Enrichment Program is a past week have left four dead, including a police funds to help with funeral costs. in the water caused by natural sediment. p.m.; the Riverstone Ranch pool is open 10 a.m. summer day-camp-style enrichment program that offi cer and an 4-year-old boy. To help with expenses, his fellow police offi - Residents are advised not to wash clothes to 8 p.m. except on Sunday when hours are noon offers a wide range of recreational activities, in- Police offi cer cers have set up a fund. To help, send donations unless the water is clear, as the district is not to 8 p.m.; and Highland Meadows pool is open cluding arts and crafts, sports games, fi eld trips, An off-duty police offi cer was one of two peo- to University of Houston-Clear Lake, Joe Segovia responsible for damaged clothing. For more from 3 to 8 p.m. entertainment, special events and water fun. ple killed in a wrong-way crash on the Gulf Free- Fund, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058. information, call 281-484-1562. way near Almeda Genoa early Monday, June 10. Mother, son Joe Segovia, 56, of the University of Houston- A mother and her son were killed in a crash on AFJROTC sets car wash Clear Lake Police Department was pronounced the Gulf Freeway at El Dorado Tuesday, June 11, Dobie High School’s Air Force JROTC unit Hundreds remember Bebee dead at the scene. The wrong-way driver, Arnul- around 10:15 a.m. will host a car wash Saturday, June 15, at so Samuel Cerna, 45, of South Houston, was also Police said the woman was driving a green Snowie’s, Beamer at Scarsdale, from 9 a.m. to killed in the accident. At press time, it had not Nissan Altima north on the freeway at the posted 3 p.m. Funds will help cadets with JROTC been determined if he was intoxicated. speed limit when, for an unknown reason, she Leadership School. Donations will be accept- According to police, the accident happened lost control of the vehicle. The car hit a barri- ed for a minimum of $5 per vehicle. Tickets around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound side of the cade along the right side of the road, fl ipped over will also be presold by cadets. No rain checks freeway. Authorities said Cerna was driving several times and then slammed into a concrete for presold tickets. a Chrysler 300 north on the freeway when he pillar. slammed head on into Segovia’s Scion xB, which The woman, who was in her early 20s, and Community garage sale set was traveling south. The uniformed offi cer was on the boy, who was 4 years old, were rushed to his way to work at the time of the crash. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, where The Blackhawk Community Garage Sale All southbound lanes were closed for about they were pronounced dead. At press time, their (Blackhawk and Astoria) is set for Saturday, four hours for the cleanup and investigation. names had not been released. June 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain-out date is A U.S. Army veteran, Segovia had served A man, who was a passenger in the front seat, Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the University of Houston-Clear Lake Po- was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital and is lice Department’s patrol division since January. in critical condition. His name and relationship Dobie College Now meets He leaves behind nine grown children. to the pair has also not been released. College Now will host Camp College June Because he wasn’t killed in the line of duty, The investigation is ongoing. 14 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Dobie’s media room. On June 14, Binder Planning, Discover Your True Colors, Time Management, and Exploring College Board will be the top- Fourth of July parade approaches ics. On June 21, representatives from four Independence Day is around the corner, and be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for colleges will present The Differences Between the 26th annual South Belt parade is scheduled to commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may High School and College: Preparing for the take place Thursday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. enter the contest for $25. Next Step, Why We Apply to Certain Colleges: The parade route will wind from Beverly Entry forms are available on Page 3A and at Finding the Right Fit for You and There’s a Hills Intermediate to San Jacinto College South. the Leader offi ce, 11555 Beamer, or by emailing Cost to Pay!: Getting Ready for Scholarships Hundreds attended the funeral of longtime South Belt resident and fallen fi refi ghter Rob- While the parade starts at 10 a.m., participants [email protected]. and Financial Aid. Also, college searches and ert Bebee Friday, June 7, at Grace Community Church. Bebee, 41, was one of four Hous- are urged to arrive early, as the lineup for the The forms are to be fi lled out and returned reviewing academic plans will be on the ton fi refi ghters to die Friday, May 31, while battling a fi ve-alarm fi re in a motel near the caravan will begin at 9 a.m. to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281-481-5730 or agenda. For more information or to register, Southwest Freeway at Hillcroft. The crossed ladders shown above are a funeral tradition In wake of the recent death of fi refi ghter and emailed by July 2. call Nancy Carlton at 713-740-0370 or email for fi refi ghters who die in the line of duty. Photo by Marie Flickinger South Belt resident Robert Bebee, this year’s For convenience, entry forms may be dropped [email protected]. event will be a tribute to all fi rst responders, in- off through the mail slots located on each side of cluding fi refi ghters, police and military. the front offi ce doors. Thompson open gym set All residents, organizations and businesses are Fireworks display Blackhawk target for auto break-ins welcome to enter. Participants are encouraged to Later that evening, residents may view the an- Thompson will hold open gym for all eighth- decorate their vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, lo- graders and incoming seventh-graders Monday The wave of car burglaries in the South Belt burglaries reported in the May 30 edition of the be awarded in various categories. cated at 9400 Hall Road. Funded by the annual through Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. through area has resumed, following a one-week lull in Leader to have been the work of professional Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up South Belt Spectacular Cookoff, the display is June 27. Starting July 1, open gym will be from activity, according to Sgt. Mike Kritzler of the thieves from out of state. The sergeant said there for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce. is evidence suggesting the crimes are committed Thompson will host its annual basketball, Kritzler said 12 cars were burglarized in the by roving gangs from Florida. strength and conditioning, and football camps Blackhawk subdivision Thursday, June 6. The The suspects reportedly rent a car to do the the last three weeks of July. For information, previous week saw only two reported break-ins break-ins and specialize in stealing purses. Krit- METRO opens HOV on weekends call Coach Doug Sawyer at 713-740-0510. in the entire local Precinct 2 patrol area – a sharp zler said the crooks recruit area strippers to help decline from the nearly 30 reported in May. drain victims’ bank accounts. Weekend travel time to Galveston should be lane opens for southbound drivers from 10 a.m. Leader seeks photos The Blackhawk burglaries appear to all be re- The gangs try to fi nd a girl who resembles the a little shorter after METRO recently opened a to 1 p.m. Northbound traffi c will use the lane victim’s drivers license, often requiring a wig. 15.5 mile stretch of the Gulf Freeway for carpool from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Leader is seeking 2013 vacation photos lated, with the crooks entering the vehicles using The stripper will then go to the victim’s bank and and toll travel on Saturdays, Sundays and holi- On Sundays, when the stream of vehicles re- for publication. A first- and second-prize of a Slim Jim. make a small deposit – usually around $20 – and days. turning to Houston is heaviest, northbound vehi- Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded monthly Kritzler believes many of the smash-and-grab then ask for her remaining balance. The HOV lane extends from the downtown cles can access the HOV/HOT lane from 10 a.m. during June, July and August to the best sub- After knowing how much money is in the ac- area to near Dixie Farm Road. The action, ap- to 8 p.m. missions. Each month’s first-place winner will Dobie JROTC sets camp day count, the females later return and make a large proved by the METRO Board of Directors, is During the weekend, I-45 South HOV lane is be awarded eight tickets, second-place winner withdrawal. part of a pilot program that will end Monday, free for vehicles with two or more occupants. will be awarded six. All submissions should Dobie Air Force JROTC will be having its an- After spending a week or two in the same area, Sept. 2. Solo drivers who want to use the lane on the include where and when the photo was taken, nual freshman summer day camp, August 12-15, the crooks move on to a different city. Kritzler “Use of the HOV/HOT lane should provide weekend will pay $1 each way. Those drivers and identify each person in the picture and tell 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Dobie High School in Room said patterns emerge, showing the thieves travel- congestion relief and ease transit during peak must have a toll tag. The pilot program will help the story about the trip. P1 (portable in back of the school). All incoming ing from Houston to San Antonio to Laredo and weekend hours on a very popular route,” said METRO determine the usefulness of a carpool The Leader is seeking graduation photos. freshmen interested in JROTC can participate. to other cities. METRO Board Chairman Gilbert Garcia. “We and toll lane on I-45 South during weekends and Ten Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded to Cost is $10 and includes a T-shirt and lunch on Kritzler advises residents to be vigilant and want to do everything we can to help improve holidays. the best graduation submission. All submis- the last day of the program. Incoming cadets can immediately report any suspicious activity. He transit and mobility in the region.” For more information about METRO’s HOV sions must include names of each person in the get a head start on drill and PT exercise funda- further advises residents to hide any valuables On Saturdays and holidays, the HOV/HOT and HOT lanes visit www.ridemetro.org. photo. Photos must be high resolution. Email mentals. and not to park in the street. If possible, women photos to [email protected]. Do There will also be a fi eld day competition on are advised not to carry purses. not compress photos. the last day that helps cadets build teamwork and confi dence. Cadet teams such as Unarmed Exhi- Anyone with information on these cases is bition Drill, Armed Drill, Marksmanship, Color urged to contact the constable’s offi ce at 281- Record class at Dobie graduation PW Library events set Continued on Page 2A 481-9189. The following events are set for the Parker Williams Library, June 13 through June 19. Movie Madness is Thursday, June 13, at Genoa student placed on wrong bus 2:30 p.m. This family-friendly movie is rated PG. Call 281-484-2036 for the exact title. On Monday, June 3, a 7-year-old Genoa El- at Genoa Elementary, all parents submit a writ- On Saturday, June 15, Vietnamese Storytime ementary student was placed on a school bus that ten request to designate the method for getting will include Elementary Storytime at 10:30 took him home, rather than the day care bus to students home from school. The school main- a.m., Preschool at 1 p.m., and Reading Club his child care facility. tains an updated database utilized on a daily ba- at 3 p.m. The child was unharmed and playing with sis. If there is a change in the routine, parents The Snakeman will be at the library friends when his mom arrived home later in the must submit the change in writing. Monday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. for children evening. Recently, because this student’s mother was ages 4 and up. Free tickets are required and “The safety and security of our students is al- home rather than at work, she requested that the may be picked up at the reference desk on the ways a top priority in Pasadena ISD,” the school child ride the school bus home for a specifi c time day of the program. district released in a statement. “We regret that period instead of riding the day care bus. Mon- Healthy Food Preparation will be held this happened. The district transports more than day, the student should have ridden the day care Monday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. Adult partici- 17,000 students by bus every day. This requires bus. pants will be able to list the types of food that careful planning and coordination. However, the However, Monday, the classroom had a sub- can cause health problems, name and describe district failed to follow the proper procedure on stitute, and the child got in the school bus line. macronutrients, adjust recipes using healthy Monday to assure this child got home safely. When the bus students arrived at the checkpoint alternatives, and identify healthier options. The campus principal has used this opportunity for roll call, the teacher on duty asked the student On Wednesday, June 19, Teen Craft Time, to review with the staff the correct procedure for twice if he was to be in the school bus line. The ages 11 to 18, is set. Turn a book cover into a dismissing students.” student insisted he was to ride the bus home that necklace or keychain. Registration required. The student’s mother reported the incident day. He said he was to ride the day care bus the The 2013 Summer Reading Program, Have to Genoa Elementary Principal Tiffany Bennett rest of the week. Book, Will Travel, runs through Aug. 10. Sign Tuesday morning. Bennett spoke to the staff in- Because this had been a recent pattern of Dobie High School Principal Franklin Moses and new Dobie High grad Phoenicia Wilson up at the library or register online at www. volved and emphasized the seriousness of what sometimes being a school bus rider, the teacher fl ash the “Hook ’Em Horns” after Wilson crossed the stage at Hofheinz Pavilion on Friday hcpl.net. had occurred. The staff readily admitted error accepted his statement as accurate and let him to receive her diploma and complete the largest graduation ceremony in Pasadena ISD Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. and was remorseful about what had happened. continue in the school bus line. This was not in history. Wilson was the 767th Dobie senior to graduate, breaking the record of 705 gradu- Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 The teacher also apologized to the mother. accordance with school district’s dismissal pro- ates set by the Longhorns last year. Photo by Al Carter a.m. Thursday. To assure accurate transportation of bus riders cedures. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 13, 2013 Readers’ Opinions Words from Deaths ents, aunts and uncles… He has the Jennische praises right to move next door to any child, even elected offi cials George Vernon Navy in 1967 and served ity of one’s choice. Diaz, Kritzler the ones you hold near to your heart. The 16 months active duty in Condolences may be next victim could be one of your babies. Congressman on Susan Rice Yancey Vietnam (1968-1970). He sent to the Pillow family College Place residents had the honor Like I said, the ONLY reason he was honorably discharged in care of Jeter Memorial of Sgt Mike Kritzler, of the Pct 2 stopped was because he finally got and released from reserve Funeral Home at www.jet Constables office, speaking at their June caught & put away. All I’m asking is for From U.S. Rep. Pete Olson duty in 1973. erfuneralhome.com. 5th meeting. you to send a letter or email to the TDCJ He worked in the Harris Like most communities in our area, pleading to keep this dangerous repeat- Rep. Pete Olson recently issued rorist attacks that left four Americans the following statement in response dead were caused by an anti-Islam County Criminal Courts Michael James College Place has been plagued recently ed sex offender off the streets and away system in various posi- with both vehicle theft & home burglaries. from our little ones. It doesn’t have to be to President Barack Obama’s video. The Obama Administration’s The Sargent’s information & advice to long. In fact, 1 sentence stating your wish appointment of United Nations attempts to alter the truth surround- tions from 1971 until his Gutierrez our residents was both informative & that he remains in prison and away from Ambassador Susan Rice to serve as ing the Benghazi attacks show a retirement in 1996 after 25 invaluable. our children will suffice. U.S. national security advisor, an major lack of transparency in this years of service. He also Sgt Kritzler’s attendance was made The physical address is: influential position that does not Administration, despite the Presi- worked as a census enu- possible via Constable Chris Diaz’s Texas Department of Criminal Justice require Senate confirmation: dent’s claims and promises of open- merator and as a computer promise to address the rise in criminal Victim Services Division aide at the Pasadena, Tex- activity in our area; the Constable, in my 8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265 “President Obama has the right to ness. Their actions were and contin- name his own national security advi- ue to be deceitful. But apparently as, library. opinion, has been true to his word, not Austin, TX 78757-6899 Pillow worked for three only via Sgt Kritzler’s community interact, His name and TDCJ number must be sor, but in naming Susan Rice to the the President is comfortable hiding position, he shows he doesn’t really behind deceit because as his press years as a greeter at the but increased patrols & traffic monitoring included in the letter. 518 Pearland Walmart. in our area. The email address is: Victim.SVC@ care about the Benghazi scandal. secretary told the American people, If your community is plagued with TDCJ.State.TX.US In the subject line his Ms. Rice relayed the false message ‘Benghazi happened a long time George Vernon Yancey, During that time he began crime of late such as College Place’s, name: Juan Jose Hinojosa Jr. & his TDCJ to Americans that the Benghazi ter- ago.’” 86, of Houston, died Sun- to collect and wear various then I urge you to contact your HOA number: 00793242 MUST be included. day, June 2, 2013. He was novelty hats and became board and/or Constable Diaz’s office and Keep in mind this is completely confiden- born in Smithville, Texas, known as “The Hat Man.” take advantage of the Constable’s inter- tial. No one will know if you send a letter Monthly newsletter on May 25, 1927. For two consecutive years, est in your community. or email. WE ONLY HAVE 30 DAYS Yancey graduated from senior students at one of Community involvement and commu- FROM June 4TH TO SUBMIT ANY from City Councilman Dave Martin Smithville High School. the Pearland High Schools nication are key to having a safe and REQUESTS. Thank you in advance for Michael James Gutierrez, After graduation he joined chose “The Hat Man” as prosperous neighborhood. your continued help in keeping these As I sit here writing the opening to members in attendance. their guest celebrity for 27, died on Thursday, June 6, Thomas Jennische pedophiles exactly where they belong. the Marines in June of 2013. He was born April 16, the June newsletter I can't help but I have gone into each of these 1945. After serving, he Project Graduation. College Place HOA President Christina Hinojosa Bocanegra continue to pray for the fi refi ghters workshops with specifi c expectations 1986, in Webster, Texas.He [email protected] settled in Houston and In September 2007, Pil- attended Dobie High School Christina seeks help that lost their lives fi ghting a blaze in and questions to try and establish began taking engineering low was diagnosed with and worked for the Light Volper analyzes Southwest Houston on May 31. The an “Executive Summary” from each classes at the Universi- esophageal cancer in addi- House for the Blind. in denying parole four brave fi rst responders aggres- department. This summary, I believe ty of Houston. He owned tion to numerous existing He is preceded in death by Let me first start by saying how grateful political situation sively responded to a fi ve-alarm fi re will be benefi cial to council mem- George Realty Company, other diseases. Each time his great-grandfather, Tony I am to Marie Flickinger for even giving What’s been proven under the Obama and ultimately gave their lives trying bers while they study each individual Inc., and had a passion for he went to MD Anderson Chavez. me the opportunity to possibly have this attempt of establishing his dictatorship is to save others that were potentially budget. The questions I am seeking or Memorial Southeast Gutierrez is survived by real estate, politics and the his mother, Monica Moreno; printed. that still in the building. May we also re- are related to each department’s an- stock market. hospitals, he wore one of A quick background of me; growing up brothers Andrew and Antho- This administration knows it’s not member those that are recuperating ticipated 2012-2013 actuals, expens- Yancey is survived his many hats in order to in the Scarsdale area I attended Weber going to be impeached or, God forbid, in the hospital. We owe countless es incurred in FY13 that they do not ny; sister-in-law Annie; sister by his daughters, Bar- bring smiles to others – Andrea and spouse Rudy; Elementary and went to Clear Brook indicted, So they can and will just keep thanks for those individuals as well foresee incurring in FY14, anticipated adults and children alike. High School. My family and I moved from doing it - you catch them in one thing, bara Parmlee, Kathleen nephews Damien and Daniel; as their family, friends and the entire expenses in FY14 that did not occur Weeden and Vivian Yanc- He possessed a passion for grandmother Mary Chavez that side of town to the Clear Lake area they will do 10 others. It’s like a robber Houston Fire Department. The city in FY13, any uncontrollable expenses and now I reside in Webster. who knows he won’t ever go to prison - ey; grandchildren Angie, history and genealogy. Moreno; uncles Marcus, Sixteen years ago my brother, who is even if he would be caught 9 out of 10 is working closely with the 100 Club (fuel increases, cost of living adjust- George, Christy, Glenn, Pillow was a longtime Roland and James Moreno; four and a half years older than me, went times, since there are no consequences, and ask that those who would like to ments and unanticipated expenses) Tracy, Sam and Keri; nine member of Cokesbury great-grandmother Antoinette to prison. He was charged and found why not? make monetary donations contribute and a overview of the department’s great-grandchildren; one United Methodist Church. Chavez; his godparents, Noe guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a The 10th time brings profit. Wash, to the organization which supports 2013-2014 projected budget. He also held memberships and Marie Garcia, and their great-great-grandchild; children, Daniel and Desiree minor. That minor being me. For a better rinse, repeat. If O or any of his minions the dependents of fi refi ghters and law Following this series of workshops, sisters Bobbie Jones, Leah in Park Place Masonic part of fifteen years he molested at least go to prison, The body of gov’t we call enforcement offi cers killed in the line each council member will be able to Lodge, Houston Scottish Chavez; and his numerous Kubicek and JoAnn Hof- aunts, uncles, cousins, family 3 children that we know of. He has never congress, The real power brokers, mov- of duty. Please join me in continuing develop amendments they would like Rite and Park Place Chap- once taken responsibility for his actions ers and shakers both senior liberals and ferick; brothers Tom Yan- and friends. to pray for all those affected and for to offer to the Proposed FY14 Bud- cey, John Yancey and Lar- ter Order of the Eastern Gutierrez loved music, nor apologized for the affect he has had republicans will need and have to go as those who continue to protect us on a get, these amendments can range on his victims. In fact he believes he ry Yancey. Star. playing the drums, laughing, well. They are as guilty as those who daily basis. We owe it to them. from citywide to district specifi c addi- never belonged in prison. He has called actually break the law. That is why The funeral was held Pillow was preceded being with his family, and what he did to me a ‘misunderstanding’. Congress will never bring forth the Fiscal Year 2014 budget process tions and alterations. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at in death by his daughter, having fun with friends. He was asked on several different occa- charges to impeach, nor will the is in full swing at City Hall. We have Once all amendments have been Forest Park East Funeral Naomi Pillow; parents Lo- The service celebrating sions throughout those years if he was Supremes As I stand down from my soap started this comprehensive process turned in to the Mayor’s Administra- gan Sr. and Kathryn Pil- Gutierrez’s life was held on Home. Burial followed. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, molesting children and he always box I leave you this to think about. It with “budget workshops.” These tion, each council member was al- (See related story this low; and his brother, Dan answered with an emphatic no. The at Niday Funeral Home, Rite sums things up what’s going on. workshops allow the opportunity for lowed to discuss their amendments page.) James (Jimmy) Pillow. ONLY reason he stopped was because I think very well describes it, but who council members to examine each at the council meeting and then vote of Committal was followed He is survived by his at Forest Lawn Cemetery, he went to prison. am I, I am just a very concerned citizen, department's budget, gain in-depth on each of them. wife of nearly 40 years, So what does this have to do with and I didn’t vote for this socialist, so You, James Edwin 8701 Almeda-Genoa Road in information and ask crucial questions With eleven more workshops Lydia Pillow; sons Doug- Houston. those of you reading this? If he gets who voted for him the first time took the of each department director. Thus scheduled this month, I plan to learn paroled has a right to move to ANY coun- gamble and we survived. Those Who “Jimmy” Pillow las Pillow and Daniel Pil- A reception followed at ty in Texas with the only stipulation of took the gamble the second time, we all far, the Budget and Fiscal Affairs an abundance more about not only low; sisters-in-law Patricia St. Luke the Evangelist Cath- staying so many yards away from have lost. However with this administra- Committee has held ten workshops, each department but the city as a Pillow and Janet Claffey; olic Church in Houston. schools. This man, this dangerous pedo- tion The appearance of law must be which include Planning and Develop- whole. As I stated in my April newslet- brother-in-law and sister- phile, is very charming and can appear upheld, especially when it’s being bro- ment, Public Works and Engineering, ter, please feel free to send me real- in-law Wiley and Sharon extremely trustworthy. ken.” - Boss Tweed, Gangs of New York. Health and Human Services, Admin- istic budget reduction suggestions, I Smartt. Leader So to you moms and dads, grandpar- A.C. Volper istration and Regulatory Affairs, De- will be glad to review them thorough- Visitation will be held partment of Neighborhoods, Con- ly. Friday, June 14, 2013, obituary troller's Offi ce, Human Resources, Never hesitate to contact my offi ce at 9 a.m. followed by a Summer youth activities begin Municipal Courts, City Council and and share your thoughts and sugges- memorial service at 10 policy the Mayor's Offi ce. These budget tions. My offi ce is 100% dedicated to a.m. at Cokesbury United Continued from Page 1A all three in an absorbing, fast-moving week workshops have provided clarifi ca- constituent service and we are here Obituaries submit- continue through July 3 on Mondays through that ends with a presentation. Methodist Church, 10030 Thursdays. Summer Session II will begin Registration for Write On! is $30. To reg- tion and prompted questions from all to serve you. Scarsdale Blvd., with the ted to the Leader Monday, July 8, and continue through Thurs- ister, contact Kimberly Holzworth at 281- Rev. Mark M. Pedersen are published free day, Aug. 1, on Mondays through Thursdays. 476-1868. Make Your Voice Heard: Redistricting offi ciating. There will be Sagemont hours are 4:15 to 5 p.m. (ages Theater no graveside service. of charge. There 4 through 6), 5 to 6 p.m. (ages 7 through The Young Actors Workshop at Pasadena from State Rep. Garnet Coleman In lieu of fl owers, the must be a South 10) and 6 to 7:15 p.m. (ages 11 through 18). Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Road in Pas- James Edwin “Jimmy” family requests charita- Belt connection. Beverly Hills hours are 8:15 to 9 a.m. (ages 4 adena, will present two full productions for The House Committee on Redis- tional minority opportunity districts Pillow, 66, of South Belt, ble contributions be made through 6), 9 to 10 a.m. (ages 7 through 10) summer fun in July. Obituaries are ed- tricting has been holding three field than do the interim maps. H302 died on Sunday, June 9, in Pillow’s memory to and 10 to 11:15 a.m. (ages 11 through 18). While registration for the first production, Cub Scout Pack #773, c/o ited to conform to Online registration is available at www. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, has ex- hearings around the state. The hear- proves that a fair, Constitutional plan 2013. He was born in houstontx.gov/parks/youthtennis.html or pired, there is still time to register for the sec- ings were in Dallas, San Antonio and can be drawn, and I urge the Houston on Feb. 1, 1947. Cokesbury United Meth- the Leader style. players may sign up on site the fi rst day of ond production, Alice in Wonderland. Houston to consider redistricting Legislature to agree to this plan. Pillow joined the U.S. odist Church, or the char- class. No new registrants are accepted after Registration for this session is July 15 at 9 plans. The Republican leadership, how- the fi rst two weeks of session, and class size a.m. The workshop takes place Monday, July At Wednesday’s hearing in ever, seems intent on making per- may be limited. 15 through Friday, 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, Houston (University of Houston), I manent the interim maps that were Yancey honored week before death For more information, call 713-803-1112. and performances are July 26-28. Tuition for personally laid out my bill HB17, used for the last election. On May 25, family Rep. Carol Alvarado and Marine during the war at SJC Writing Camp this session is $125. which is the House redistricting plan The interim plan was never meant Youths ages 8 to 13 are invited to attend For more information or to reserve a child’s members, civic club mem- read by her aide, Betty the age of 18. Like many the Write On! summer writing camp at San spot, contact [email protected]. See originally drawn by a three-judge to be used beyond the 2012 election; bers and friends gathered McGinnis. Lauren Doak, before him, he had lied Jacinto College Central campus, located at related story on Page 3A. panel in San Antonio. In contrast to they were only drawn so that Texas to honor George Yancey District E Councilman about his age in order to 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena, from San Jacinto College’s KidSpot summer the interim maps used for the 2012 could hold elections in light of the on his 86th birthday. David Martin’s aide, de- serve his country during June 17 to 21. youth theater camp will present The Jungle elections, H302 more accurately originally enacted plan failing to Yancey died a week lat- livered and read a proc- wartime. This camp, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to Book Kids Friday, June 14, and Friday, June reflects Texas’s demographics. In a obtain federal preclearance (and er on June 2. (See obituary lamation from the city to After fi nishing boot 12:30 p.m. each day at the campus, will pro- 21, at the college’s Central campus, located at state where almost 90% of the popu- subsequently being thrown out). on this page.) honor Yancey. camp in Quantico, he vide students in third through eighth grade 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. lation growth over the past decade We have right now the opportunity Yancey sold neighbor- The celebration started boarded a ship to England. with opportunities to write a poem, short sto- Registration for this production has ended. has been non-Anglo, people of color to adopt maps that allow Texas vot- hood homes in the Edge- at 1 p.m. with the reading He was in France when the ry and a short play. Participants will explore See related story on Page 4A. deserve to have an appropriate num- ers an adequate opportunity to be brook corridor for 47 of the resolution and then Germans surrendered. ber of opportunities to elect their heard, and Plan H302 is a an exam- years. the city proclamation was “Congress tried to shut preferred candidate. ple of such a plan. He supported many read by Angie Hernandez, down the Marines after Free concert at Miller June 22 Plan H302 largely accomplishes I urge my fellow members to youth organizations and his granddaughter. Every- the war,” he said. “Truman On June 22, music lov- entertaining for outdoor contest, OH SNAP!, in this goal, providing four or five addi- approve it. was a contributor of door one had time to visit and was tighter than a tick.” ers can hear another free audiences. which concert-goers up- prizes for the Freeway reminisce with Yancey, Upon leaving, everyone concert by the 100-year- Scheherazade, one of load their favorite snap- Manor Civic Club. a veteran of the Second thanked Yancey for his old Houston Symphony Rimsky-Korsakov’s most shots from any Summer Education goals acheived A resolution was pro- World War. service to his country and as part of the Summer evocative works, illus- Symphony Nights concert vided from the state by Yancey enlisted as a to the neighborhood. Symphony Nights series at trates some of the oriental to the Symphony’s Flickr from State Sen. Dan Patrick Miller Outdoor Theatre. stories spun by Schehe- page. The concert will fea- razade in the literary epic, The themes upon which Governor Rick Perry signed sever- • Creates a new A - F rating for JFD JROTC sets summer camp ture popular works by The Arabian Nights. the winners will be select- al of Senator Dan Patrick’s education school districts to give greater trans- Continued from Page 1A site. shier's check made out to Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Opening with the ed include the following reform bills into law. parency to parents on how the dis- Guard, Physical Training, At the camp, there will “Dobie JROTC.” Payment Rimsky-Korsakov. themes of the frustrated categories: Performance, “The 83rd session saw the pas- tricts are performing. Rocketry, and CyberPatri- be additional permission and permission form can Led by associate con- sultan and the storytelling Family/Friends, Fire- sage of major education reforms in • Grants additional fl exibility in ot will also demonstrate forms on the morning of be dropped off at the back ductor Robert Franz, the Scheherazade, the piece works, Venue, Audience Texas,” said Dan Patrick. “I entered the credits and courses required and talk about what they do. Aug. 12 for parents who of the school in room P10 concert will also feature weaves through stories and Miscellaneous. into this session focused on provid- and provides for innovative, rigorous Participants should bring are unable to download (portables in back of the cello soloist Christine of Sinbad and his ship to Winners of each pho- ing fl exibility to students in pursuing courses to be developed to prepare water and dress in PE gear. the form. school) or at the front of Lamprea, a native of San festivals held in the city of to category will receive a career or college, expanding choice students for higher education and Parents permission form is Payment can be made in the school Monday-Thurs- Antonio and winner of Baghdad. pair of ticket vouchers to options to families in poor perform- the workforce. located on the Dobie web- cash, money order or ca- day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 2013 Sphinx Compe- With vast elaborate col- a future Houston Sympho- ing schools, and reducing the bur- • Reduces the number of End-of- tition, who will make her ors and dazzling, mem- ny concert, and their pho- den of over testing,” said Patrick, Course (EOC) assessments from 15 debut with the Houston orable themes that bring to will be featured on the “and we accomplished all of these to 5. Symphony performing about visions of the an- Houston Symphony web- goals.” • Allows districts to offer courses Tchaikovsky’s technically cient orient, audiences of site, e-news, and blog. “This was a team effort by the or apprenticeships through partner- challenging Variations on all ages are sure to enjoy Additionally, the grand Senate and House, the business ships with higher education institu- South Belt a Rococo Theme for Cello this performance. prize winner will be given community, parents, and educators,” tions and businesses. and Orchestra The audience is en- $300. Visit www.houston said Patrick. • Allows all students with a Foun- Graphics & Printing The second half of the couraged to participate symphony.org/ohsnap for “This is a great day for the future of dation diploma to apply to a state concert will be equally in the symphony’s photo more information. every student in Texas and the future university. of education in our state,” added Pat- • Strengthens application and One stop for all your wedding needs: rick. renewal requirements regarding fi - House Bill 5- Creation of the Flex nancial, governing, operational, and Invitations • Reception Cards • Response Cards South Belt-Ellington Leader 4x4 Graduation System education standards. • Thank You Notes Creates one Foundation diploma • Gives charter schools the fi rst The Voice of Community-Minded People and requires students to choose an option on any facility that a school Matchbooks • Scrolls • Napkins endorsement as the default plan. district lists for lease or purchase. 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Establishes endorsements for stu- • Enables traditional districts to 11555 Beamer E-mail: [email protected] dents to choose between: Public convert campuses with the lowest Service, Arts & Humanities, STEM, accountability ratings to charter 281-484-4337 Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Business & Industry, or Multi-disci- schools, up to 15% of the student plinary Studies. population or one feeder pattern. Thursday, June 13, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 HBU honors Gadd SJC steps up to put baby Wiedner graduates from boomers back to work UT medical school Getting baby boomers that without the tutoring, ress toward degrees or retrained for new careers is we would never have made certifi cates. Applying for a growing focus for Amer- it through that class.” admission with nondigital ica’s community colleges, N2L also worked with transcripts, navigating an but it’s not as simple as the Continuing and Pro- online registration system announcing a program and fessional Development and determining which inviting adults age 50 and division to place Plus 50 courses to take for a de- over to register for cours- adults in a grant-funded gree or certifi cate are just es. digital literacy class and the start of a Plus 50 stu- To learn how to im- is looking at other course dent’s journey into higher prove San Jacinto Col- options and academic tu- education. Finding time to lege’s efforts to help adults toring opportunities to study, facing fears about age 50 and over come provide to the college’s math or computers, up- back to college, Kaye Plus 50 community. dating skills and going to Moon Winters, founder “One issue we dis- classes with younger stu- of the popular Never Too cussed at the conference dents – often while work- Late (N2L) program re- was how important it is ing full time and caring cently attended the Plus to incorporate computer for family members – can 50 Conference: From Cre- refresher courses into our slow the momentum from dentials to Careers, held in programs,” said Moon a Plus 50 student’s career San Francisco. More than Winters. “I came away aspirations. Many of these 100 representatives from counting my blessings for issues can be mitigated 82 community colleges going from credentials through better academic attended the conference, to a career at San Jacinto advising, refresher cours- held in conjunction with College and am even more es, and support programs the 93rd annual American empowered by the Plus 50 tailored to baby boomer Association of Commu- Conference to smooth the needs. nity Colleges (AACC) way for others of my gen- During the conference, convention. Moon Win- eration to follow the same the attendees learned how ters served as the closing path.” to identify resources, ap- speaker and received a “Training for a new ca- ply best practices for help- standing ovation for her reer can be challenging, ing Plus 50 students and own story, having been 55 especially for those who mobilize support. They years old when she came are returning to the class- also learned how the ini- back to the San Jacinto room after spending de- tiative will be monitored College Central campus. cades in the workforce,” and evaluated so other Dr. Michael Wiedner, of Houston, recently received a Doctor of Medicine Emory Gadd AACC launched a na- said Mary Sue Vickers, colleges throughout the degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Wiedner, tionwide initiative to train director of the Plus 50 country can learn from, the son of Richard and the late Judy Wiedner, graduated from J. Frank Do- 10,000 baby boomers in Initiative at AACC. “It’s and replicate, it. bie High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the Univer- professions such as health critical for colleges to Deerbrook Charita- sity of Houston in 2000. He will begin a residency in emergency medicine and Sagemont’s Gadd named HBU care, education, and social have support systems in ble Trust and the Lumi- internal medicine at Cristiana Care in Wilmington, Del. While in medical services. place to help baby boom- na Foundation fund the school, Wiedner served as a teaching assistant in anatomy, a tutor in clinical 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Attending the confer- ers acclimate to college programs, and they build medicine, and an offi cer in the Emergency Medicine Student Association. ence were 70 community successfully so they can on the successful Plus 50 The UT Southwestern Medical School is part of UT Southwestern Medical By James Bolen Prior to attending cian for the Dobie football colleges already involved successfully complete Initiative, launched by Center, which is ranked among the nation’s top academic medical centers The Rev. Emory Gadd HBU, Gadd was a student coaching staff. in the Plus 50 Initiative, training programs in these AACC in 2008. The Plus for its education, research, and patient care. Wiedner also attended Frazier was recently named Hous- at South Houston High This past March, Gadd as well as representatives high-demand fi elds and 50 Initiative at AACC has Elementary and Thompson Intermediate schools. Photo submitted ton Baptist University’s School, from which he was named to Dobie’s from 18 community col- get back to work.” focused its efforts during 2012 Distinguished Alum- graduated in 1965. He was Hall of Honor as a com- leges that are also helping Each of the colleges the last fi ve years on work- nus. named to the high school’s munity volunteer. baby boomers complete that attended the confer- force training programs to According to the Hall of Honor in February He has further served degrees or certifi cates in ence is focused on helping get adults age 50 and over school’s mission state- 2011. as a board member of the high demand fi elds. baby boomers complete back on the job. Singles ment, “This award is to be The pastor serves on PISD Education Foun- Recognizing the critical degrees or certifi cates – a Throughout this sum- given to alumni who have the board of directors of dation and in 2005, was need for computer skills in key focus for community mer, N2L will provide dance set made a distinctive contri- the South Belt-Ellington named a Distinguished Cit- all aspects of life, San Ja- colleges across the nation, free computer tutoring, as bution in their profession. Chamber of Commerce, izen of the school district. cinto College is reaching noted Vickers. “More col- well as math and science The Bay Area Singles They must have con- and in 1993, he was named Gadd was instrumental in out to baby boomers with leges are measuring their tutoring, fi ve days a week Club monthly dance will sistently exemplifi ed the the chamber’s Citizen of getting PISD bonds passed computer tutors to support success through the num- to its Plus 50 students in be held Saturday, June 15, standards upon which the the Year. in both 2000 and 2004 and them in academic comput- ber of degrees and certif- the N2L Center on the from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the university is founded. In no Gadd actively volun- also lends his support to er classes. icates students earn and Central campus. VFW Lodge Post 6378 at way is the award to be giv- teers for the Pasadena In- many San Jacinto College Working with the busi- are working to eliminate To learn more about the 5204 Highway 3 (1 block en on the basis of fi nancial dependent School District initiatives. ness department at San Jac barriers that hold students Plus 50 program at San north of Dickinson Bayou) contribution to the univer- through mentoring pro- He was named PISD’s Central campus this past back from successfully Jacinto College, contact in Dickinson. sity.” grams and other efforts. Distinguished Alumnus in semester, N2L fi lled an completing their educa- Kaye Moon Winters at Bring party snacks to A longtime South Belt He has served on the cam- May 2009. entire computer class with tion goals.” kaye.moonwinters@sjcd. share. Cost is $6 for mem- resident, Gadd graduated pus improvement team The night of Gadd’s Plus 50 students, while Baby boomers, like tra- edu. To learn more about bers and $8 for nonmem- from HBU in 1977, earn- and as campus chaplain at honoring marked the 44th providing 14 hours a week ditionally aged students, AACC Plus 50 Encore bers. For more informa- ing a bachelor’s degree in Dobie High School. anniversary of his high of free tutoring. can face challenges that Program, visit plus50. tion, call 409-948-1156 or Christianity and sociology. Gadd has additionally school graduation and of According to Plus 50 slow or stop their prog- aacc.nche.edu. 281-484-4762. He has served on the served on the PISD Health his fi rst date with his wife, student John Knowles, staff of Sagemont Church Advisory Council and the Susan (Wells) Gadd, also “My generation wasn’t for roughly 40 years, act- emergency response teams a South Houston graduate. born into this technolo- ing as minister to students for Stuchbery Elementary The couple have two adult gy, but we have to get on and in his current position and Dobie High School sons, John and Jim Gadd, board. I’m not the only of associate pastor. and is the team statisti- and one grandchild. one who would tell you Young Actors Workshop at PLT The Young Actors Work- young actors will learn act- on the comic strip Peanuts includes the addition of shop at Pasadena Little ing, theater etiquette, the- by Charles M. Schulz, Sally Brown and the songs, Theatre will present two ater terms, backstage which features book, music Beethoven Day and My full productions for sum- instruction, self-expres- and lyrics by Clark Gesner New Philosophy, to the 12 mer fun in July. sion, teamwork, and with additional dialogue by original songs. Under the The theater’s goal is to respect for other actors and Michael Mayer and addi- direction of Janet Sharpley, teach youth all aspects of directors. tional music and lyrics by this session features chil- acting by providing safe, The first session, You’re Andrew Lipp. This revised dren ages 11-18. noncompetitive perfor- a Good Man, Charlie version of the award-win- The theater address is mance opportunities. The Brown (Revised), is based ning Broadway musical 4318 Allen-Genoa Road, and show dates are July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and July 14 and 21 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students and children. Reserve tick- ets online at www.pasadena littletheatre.org or by call- ing 713-941-1758. The second session of the Young Actors Work- shop, Alice in Wonderland, based on the book by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Katie Reed and directed by David Blystone, features children 8-13. Registration for this ses- sion is July 15 at 9 a.m. The workshop takes place July 15-26 from 9 a.m. to noon, and performances are July 26-28. Tuition for this session is $125. Spaces fill up fast so make plans now to reg- ister. For more information and to reserve a child’s spot, contact dblystone1@ sbcglobal.net. Ticket prices for this production are $6. Reserve tickets online at www.pasa denalittletheatre.org or by calling 713-941-1758. JJoinoin uuss oonn FFacebook!acebook! Get local Please complete this entry & drop off at the front desk, South Belt-Ellington Leader news and or e-mail to [email protected] updates between issues! Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 13, 2013 KidSpot culminates with Ramirez shows The Jungle Book Kids Over The Back Fence San Jacinto College’s Rudyard Kipling’s classic biography project KidSpot summer youth the- novel The Jungle Book. In ater camp will culminate the story, a baby boy, lost with performances of the and abandoned, is raised by HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL! On June 15, Thelma Baeza and Carla King, Sherie Taylor, Wesley Holt, lively musical show, The wolves and given the name Local businessman Bill Winning cele- Castillo are wished a happy birthday. Thomas Golightly, Sandra Torres, Dale Jungle Book Kids. Mowgli. Shere Kahn, the brates his birthday Saturday, June 15. Kathryn Litzinger is sent a birthday Brister, Kelley Brown, Laura Keith, Karl The first production will tiger, decides that Mowgli Best wishes are sent from his wife, Carol, greeting June 16. Blow out the birthday Jasso and Sandy Gutheinz; Saturday, take place Friday, June 14, is no longer welcome in the family, friends, and the staff at the Leader. candles for Raquel Alamos June 19. June 15: Margarita Duron, Yvette at 7:30 p.m., and the second jungle. To keep him out of SCHOOL DAZE Dobie High Hoisington, Oscar Guevara, Amanda performance will be Friday, danger, Bagheera, the pan- The following personnel and staff mem- June 14 is the day for a party for LeeAnn, Dana Castillo, Raquel Fotorny, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. Both ther, plans to guide Mowgli bers of the Pasadena Independent School Stefanie McKinney. A birthday is marked Jen Joyce, Corrie Gallaway, Jason shows will be at Slocomb to the safety of the man District celebrate birthdays June 13 by Amy Tunay June 16. Three cheers for Evans and Derek Gray; Sunday, June 16: Auditorium, located on the village, but Mowgli doesn’t through June 19. a happy birthday are sent to John Michael Amos, Sandra Waldrop, Billy Central campus at 8060 want to leave his jungle Atkinson Elementary Kneisler, Veronica Mendoza and Stanley, Arturo Ayala, Niki Youngberg, Spencer Highway in home. Birthday greetings are sent to Crystal Stephanie Patrisso June 17. On June 18, Melissa Farr and Caitlin Caughlin; Pasadena. Admission to The The play includes plenty Wright June 18. happy birthday greetings are sent to Karol Monday, June 17: Javier Fuentes, Patrick Jungle Book is $10 per per- of adventure and clever Frazier Elementary Chamorro and Lachee Payne. Blow out Thomas, Steven Bryant, Rick Bailey, son. songs as Mowgli encoun- June 17 is the day for a cake for Emily the birthday candles for Monica Trevino Christine Thomas, Charles Maricle, Jan Performers in the two ters Kaa the Snake, an ele- McLaughlin. June 19. McDonald, Michelle Miller and shows include young peo- phant herd, Baloo the Bear, Moore Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS’ BIRTHDAYS Stephanie Hartman; and Tuesday, June ple from 4 to 18 years old sneaky monkeys, and Blow out the birthday candles for Dixie The Leader sends happy birthday wish- 18: Stephanie Southerland-Martinez. who have participated in Shanti, a beautiful young Thompson June 16. Mercedes Mata cel- es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS classes and workshops girl. ebrates a birthday June 17. birthday this week: E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, taught by theater instructors San Jacinto College Melillo Middle School Thursday, June 13: Daniel Huston, congratulations, etc., to mynews@south and San Jacinto College offers theater courses and Celebrating a birthday June 15 is Betty Rhonda Jones, Andrea Amaro beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject students as part of the degree programs at the Henderson. Delatorre, Heidi Beckham and Keshia line. Items must be submitted by Friday KidSpot summer camp, South and Central campus- Beverly Hills Intermediate Rodriguez; Friday, June 14: Thomas noon for the next week’s publication. which is open to local resi- es. The Central campus also dents. offers a video and film pro- The Jungle Book Kids is duction program. a Walt Disney musical For more information, Claire Ramirez, a second-grade Gifted & adaptation of English author visit arts.sanjac.edu. Talented student at Meador Elementary, recent- Clear Brook High School ly showcased her biography project at the GT Showcase held at Beverly Hills Intermediate. This was not a competition. Students from Pasadena Independent School District were 2013 Senior Spotlights selected to represent their schools and display their projects. Ramirez’s project was on baseball player Albert Pujols. He and his wife started the Pujols Family Foundation. Ramirez is pictured presenting her project. Photo submitted

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Galveston Street Member American Association of Orthodontists aries than the previous year’s Mayor Kathy Whitmire Pen, Thompson Intermediate Saintpaul. Rivera, 67, was dier general and Lennon to Great selection of League City 10 and 11 percent increase. proposed a tax increase of 36 eighth-graders, were award- celebrating good news he the rank of major general. Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 30 years ago (1983) percent. ed the American Legion Post had received regarding his South Belt area voters 20 years ago (1993) 490 award. ongoing bout with lympho- voted 5-to-1 against the Newly released reports 5 years ago (2008) ma when he contracted the $2.35 million Metropolitan on air monitoring from atop A private ceremony was rare disease, believed to be Transit Authority’s referen- Weber Elementary showed held to commemorate the fi- spread by eating contaminat- WALKER LAW OFFICES dum. signifi cant increases of the nal F-16 Falcon alert mission ed raw tomatoes. Milton Walker, J.D. 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Members of new 58-space parking lot and • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board Chamber of Commerce had the 147th would control 12 a trail that connected to the Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding funded the fi reworks through MQ-1 Predator drones and existing pool and tennis • Re-Glue • Re-Screw a casino night, but because be collectively known as a courts. Construction cost of of controversy, they opted reconnaissance wing, rather the new facility was roughly ‘We Re-Do For You’ not to hold the activities. than a fighter wing. $2.4 million. For Free Estimates Call: 281-481-9683 15 years ago (1998) James Hulme, the last Col. William P. Barriage Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 Beverly Hills sev- original Dobie teacher, assumed command of the 1st REPLACEMENT & STORM WINDOWS enth-graders Shelia Scott, retired following the 2007- Brigade, 75th Training Divi- Thursday, June 13, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Brannens, Charbas celebrate 45 Morgans mark golden anniversary

Beth and the Rev. John D. Morgan celebrated their 50th wedding to president of the Texas Baptist Pastor’s Conference. In anniversary on June 1. The couple are shown above left on their 2005, Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award wedding day in 1963 with Morgan’s parents, Ruth and Dr. L.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and late Morgan. The couple were married in the First Baptist Church last month, he was named the Pasadena Independent School of Pasadena, where L.D. Morgan served for 33 years as pastor. District’s 2013 Distinguished Alumnus. The couple have two Following in his father’s footsteps, John Morgan formed what sons, two daughters-in-law and three grandchildren. Son Sean would become Sagemont Church in 1966. His original congre- Hunter Morgan is married to Leslee Morgan, and son Dean gation consisted of 16 members. That number has now grown to Fisher Morgan is married to Tara Morgan. Sean and Leslee’s more than 17,000. He has served on numerous boards ranging children are Max, 14, Miles, 12, and Maris Morgan, 9. A recent from the chairman of trustees at Houston Baptist University photo of the couple is shown above right. Berg shares with victims of Oklahoma, West Jerry and Ann Brannen and Barbara and David St. Pius V Catholic Church in Pasadena, Texas, on Charba, former South Belt residents, celebrat- June 8, 1968. They lived in the South Belt area for By Matt Walker with up to 4,500 residential including nine emergency Ministries plans to return towns from West to Moore ed their 45th wedding anniversaries at the Cinco 35 years. They now live in Friendswood. Ann was Gordon Berg and Chuck buildings completely de- workers, last April. June 17 and 18. For the past to Lake Charles, where Hur- Ranch Perry’s restaurant June 1. The Brannens an original J. Frank Dobie High teacher in 1968, Jones of Action Ministries stroyed, Berg replied, “It “We sponsored 15 fam- 22 years, Berg’s organiza- ricane Isaac destroyed 13,000 married June 8, and the Charbas married June and she taught journalism and English there until delivered emergency relief was very uplifting to be able ilies in West,” he said. “We tion, which began with a staff homes in the Louisiana town 15. They have celebrated together throughout the 1987. She was also adviser to the school newspa- goods to recent tornado vic- to help these people, as well adopted them. We’re do- of two but now incorporates last September. tims in Moore, Okla. They as the people of West.” nating fi nancial aid to these hundreds of volunteers, set “The main thing right years. Barbara and David Charba married at St. per and yearbook. Both couples were members of drove a truck 450 miles He was referring to the families for school supplies, in motion a food pickup now for these people is sur- Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Houston on St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in South from the South Belt area to city of West, Texas, where 4th of July, Thanksgiving and distribution system for vival,” he said. “We’re there June 15, 1968. They lived in the South Belt area Belt. Barbara and Ann became friends in 1965 a 20,000-square-foot ware- a fertilizer plant explosion and Christmas.” homeless individuals, wom- to see the people and see to for many years. They now reside in Cistern, Tex- when Barbara’s sister, Karen, was a Chi Omega house located in Dell, a near- took the lives of 35 people, As for Moore, Action en’s shelters, and devastated the needs of the people.” as, near Flatonia, on Charba Lane which leads to with Ann at Sam Houston State University. Two by town, because state troop- the Charba farm where David grew up. Barbara years later they were founders of the Bay Area Chi ers had Moore roped off. taught fi fth grade at Stuchbery Elementary from Omega Alumna Association. “They wouldn’t let us in,” 1967 to 2000. Ann and Jerry Brannen married at Photo submitted said Berg. “It was restrict- ed. People were warned by troopers to stay away due to unscrupulous contractors Event marks and looters. We went along Atkinson PTO scholarship the highway so we could expansion see. There were checkpoints everywhere. winners named of UHCL “The tornado destroyed everything,” he said. “We had Archives area fi ve churches from Bethany [another nearby town] that Celebrate the expansion assisted us in the dispersal of of University of Hous- 15,000 pounds of food and ton-Clear Lake Archives water, and 22 cases of teddy during a special event, bears. Some of the survivors June 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., volunteered at the warehouse to disperse the goods.” on the second fl oor of UH- He had no idea how long Clear Lake’s Alfred R. it would take for the town to Neumann Library, 2700 recover. “There was devas- Bay Area Blvd. tation everywhere,” he said, Since 2001, the univer- adding that “Motels and ho- sity has housed the NASA tels were taken up by all the Johnson Space Center press and government agen- History Collection. In cies.” addition to the JSC His- Asked how it felt to en- counter victims of a tornado tory Collection, UHCL that killed 51 people and Archives also houses the rendered between $2 billion Human Space Flight Col- and $3.5 billion in damages, lection, the Timber Cove Collection, the Clear Lake City Collection and the Hobby Lions University Collections to help preserve the history Club to meet Houston Hobby Airport of Bay Area Houston. 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SECTION B Th ursday, June 13, 2013 , South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Former Lady Longhorn standout Harris takes on new challenge at UT By John Bechtle tendent’s Student Advi- Kiara Harris is up to it. members the way both Ross teammate and classmate it’s been over a decade rugby team as a freshman I am, so they’ve come those facing cancer but also Sports Editor sory Committee member. Now the 2010 Dobie and her daughter (Harris’ who died of cancer in 2009. since her passing, she still at the University of Texas around. It’s going to be a their families. Volleyball. Basket- Sagemont-Beverly Hills High School graduate is mother) Carletta Ross Har- In an excerpt from her remains one of the most in- and has always been ready challenge, but I’m looking Early cancer detection ball. Track and fi eld. High Little League concession about to take on what could ris, positively pushed on LIVESTRONG 4000 per- fl uential people in my life. to take on a challenge. But a forward to it.” and prevention tips will also school class president and stand attendee. be the most daunting yet daily. sonal statement online, Har- “She was an awesome 4,500-mile bike ride? When the time comes be on the agenda. forensics and debate team You name the sport, the rewarding chapters of her Harris also has fond ris wrote, “I ride for Bever- human being. In fact, she “I told my family about for the 2014 team to depart Of course, each of the vice president. Superin- job or the challenge, and very busy life. memories of Gabby Rome- ly Lee Ross, known to me was so awesome that I this during Christmas break Austin, a typical day will LIVESTRONG 4000 team Harris, who will be a ro, her former high school as ‘Granny.’ Even though strive to be at least half the last year,” Harris said. “My involve 80 to 120 miles of members is raising funds Was 2011 JFD grad senior at the University woman that she was.” parents were skeptical at biking, followed by either to support his or her jour- of Texas this fall, is now Harris continued, “I ride fi rst, knowing of the chance indoor or camp lodging. ney. Each rider must raise a a member of the LIVE- for my mother, Carletta of injury out there on the At many stops along the minimum of $4,500 prior to Offensive lineman Fondal STRONG Texas 4000 team Ross Harris. Although she’s road and cross-continental way, the LIVESTRONG departing. Harris has set her in Austin. never had cancer, she is one road. 4000 group will meet with goal at $7,000 but hopes to finds home at Kansas U The group annually joins of the fi ercest cancer fi ght- “But they’ve come to those in communities with eclipse the mark. By John Bechtle in 1990. the fi ght against cancer by ers I know. understand what it means an eye on providing hope As for the 4,500 miles Sports Editor Fondal said his desire to championing hope, knowl- “Colon cancer took the to me and how determined and knowledge for not only Continued on Page 3B Zach Fondal, a 2011 Do- succeed on the football fi eld edge and charity along the life of her father, Willie bie High School graduate, has helped him reach this way. Ross, who I also ride for. I SBHLL to host closing ceremonies; is set to join the University point. In doing so, group mem- watched as she devoted her of Kansas football team for “You either put in the bers make a 4,500-mile life to my grandmother’s re- fall workouts. work, or go home,” he said. bike trek from Austin to covery. all-star 9s, 13s already in tourneys The 6-foot-5-inch, “You have to go out there Anchorage, Alaska, each “She sacrifi ced so much 295-pound right tackle is every day and take care of summer. Harris, who will as a caretaker and did it all As the Sagemont-Bever- roon in the championship During closing cere- currently on the KU campus business on the fi eld and in be doing her bike tour in the with a smile. She is one of ly Hills Little League pre- round June 13. monies at SBHLL, all-star in Lawrence while taking a the weight room, and you summer of 2014, is already the strongest, most self- pares to bring an end to its The SBHLL 13-year-old players in all of the other di- summer academic course. also have to maintain your promoting her cause. less and inspiring women I regular season, a pair of the all-stars have also gotten visions will be recognized. He will be eligible to studies.” “Everyone has been af- know and I’m so proud to league’s all-star teams are under way in Texas District Those respective all-star begin preseason workouts A sociology major in the fected by cancer in one way call her ‘Mama.’ already involved in Texas 15 play. squads will have time to get with the Jayhawks when classroom, Fondal knows or another, and our family is As for Romero, Harris District 15 tournaments. Sagemont faced off a few more practices in be- things get started in August. the chance is there for him no different,” Harris said. wrote, “I also ride for Gab- SBHLL offi cials will against Pearland Maroon in fore the start of Texas Dis- “I just felt like Kansas to earn signifi cant playing “This is something I’m by Romero. Our love for host closing ceremonies Fri- the fi rst of two tournament trict 15 tournament play lat- was the right place for me time at right tackle with the passionate about. It means a volleyball is what connect- day, June 14, at the league’s openers June 12 after press er this month and into July. to be,” said Fondal, who Jayhawks. lot to me, and I want to be ed us most. After a trying facility at El Franco Lee time. Sagemont-Beverly Hills played the last two seasons He was not able to take part of something meaning- battle with leukemia, she Park. Things will get started Host East End and fans may follow the action at Navarro Junior College part in spring workouts with ful that can be long lasting. passed away in the fall of at 7 p.m. as league all-stars, Pearland White are also in- by visiting the SBHLL site after leaving Dobie. the team but plans to hit the This is just a great cause.” 2009. She was a great friend division winners, home run volved in the tournament. at www.eteamz.com/sbhll He was a senior on the ground running when pre- On her LIVESTRONG and teammate, and an inspi- champions and more are The 13-year-old all-star or by visiting the Texas Longhorns’ 2010 team that season workouts begin. 4000 UT bio page, Harris ration to me and countless honored. tournament is set to run District 15 website at www. won the District 22-5A There are improved ex- detailed the cancer fi ght her others.” As the closing ceremo- through June 17, weather eteamz.com/td15. championship before losing pectations in Lawrence as “Granny” Beverly Lee Ross Never one to shy away from a challenge, Dobie class Harris was a sprinter nies are unfolding, some permitting. See AS 9s on Page 6B to Beaumont West Brook in Weis begins his second sea- endured late in her life. of 2010 graduate Kiara Harris has taken on yet an- while in high school at Do- parents and league fans the bidistrict playoff round. son at the top. Ross battled breast can- other. A LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 team member at bie and also played middle will no doubt be interested While at Navarro, Fon- The Jayhawks were just cer before dying in 2002. the University of Texas, she will ride in the team’s 2014 blocker and outside hitter in what is happening else- District 15 tournaments dal was on Bulldog teams 1-11 in 2012 but are project- Although Harris was just 9 charity bike ride covering 4.500 miles from Austin to on the volleyball team. where. that won the Heart of Texas ed to show a nice improve- years old at the time, she re- Anchorage, Alaska. She joined the women’s The Sagemont-Bever- Bowl both in 2011 and in ment in the always-tough ly Hills 9-year-old all-star SBHLL 13s vs. 2012. Big 12. team is battling to stay The 2012 team wound Fondal’s offensive line alive in the Texas District up ranked fourth nationally coach is Tim Grunhard, 15 tournament, hosted at El Pearland White in the National Junior Col- who played 164 games Franco Lee Park. lege Athletic Association’s in the National Football The locals opened the Wednesday, June 12 Division I ranks after beat- League as a member of the tournament by handing After press time ing Georgia Military 30-23 Kansas City Chiefs. Friendswood a sound 12-2 in the Heart of Texas Bowl. Fondal certainly has the defeat. But Pearland Ma- Fondal helped anchor an size to make his way to the roon jumped up in the fol- offensive line that helped NFL one day. Former Dobie lowing round, defeating the team generate a school offensive lineman George SBHLL 15-3 to advance to record 521 points, 43.4 per Bias is hoping to make an the championship round in SBHLL 9s vs. game. opening day roster in what the double elimination tour- In choosing Kansas, will be his second try. nament. Pearland Maroon Fondal is also joining a sta- Bias was in Tennessee’s Sagemont went up ble program. He also con- training camp in 2012 after against Pearland White in Wednesday, June 12 sidered Arkansas and Texas a stellar career at Stephen F. an elimination game June 12 Tech, but head coaching Austin University. after press time. The winner After press time changes at both universities And Fondal knows that will take on Pearland Ma- in the offseason played a D.J. 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Alabama athletics Not valid with any other offer Not valid with any other offer Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 13, 2013 Peewee Tigers claim SBHLL division championship SJC hurlers picked in MLB draft San Jacinto College Overall, 123 Nation- Pitching continued to 19 infi elders and 19 out- pitchers Dustin Cook and al Junior College Athletic be the most sought-after fi elders picked, while nine Taylor Hearn were se- Association players were position from the two-year catchers from the organi- lected in the 2013 major selected in this year’s draft, college ranks, as 75 hurlers zation were taken. league baseball fi rst-year accounting for 10 percent of from the NJCAA were se- All 30 major league player draft. the players taken in the pro- lected in the draft. clubs drafted a player Cook, a right-handed cess. NJCAA programs had straight from a NJCAA pitcher from Huffman– college. Hargrave High School, San Jacinto College fi n- was drafted in the 34th ished the 2013 season with round by the Cleveland In- a 35-21 overall record, dians. including 22-8 in Region Cook was 3-1 with XIV play. seven saves this season The Region XIV South for San Jacinto College. Zone championship was He posted a 2.08 earned the seventh in a row and run average in 26 innings, 10th in the last 12 years striking out 25. for the team. Hearn went in the 36th For more information round to the Cincinna- about the San Jacinto Col- ti Reds. The left-hander lege baseball program or from Royse City High any of the other athletic School was 0-1 in limited programs, visit www.san action this season. jacsports.com. Dustin Cook Taylor Hearn San Jacinto volleyball inks quartet San Jacinto College the Bobcats to the district my (Wichita Falls, Texas) to Award after averaging 2.4 women’s volleyball head championship and a 26-5 the school’s fi rst-ever state kills and 0.7 blocks per coach Sharon Nelson has overall record. title and is the fi rst Warrior game. announced that standouts She was the Orangefi eld athlete to sign a college Thomas was a two- Kacey LeBlanc, Emily El- High School 2013 Female scholarship. year letter winner and also lington, Delaney Driver and Athlete of the Year. The outside hitter is a pocketed the Deb Schaefer The peewee Tigers of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League no, John Watson, Brayden Trevino, (middle row) Christian Mize, Chyla Thomas have signed Ellington, a middle two-time, fi rst-team all-dis- Award. captured fi rst place in their division during the regular season. Matthew Castillo, (back row) coaches Jose Tolentino, John Trevi- national letters of intent to blocker from Roswell, N.M. trict and all-state selection, Rachel Warner, a 5-foot- Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Mateo Cor- no, Ruben Gonzales and Joseph Lind. play at the college begin- (Roswell High School), is a and was also named to the 10-inch outside hitter from tez, Lance Joyce, Jonathon Gonzales, Marcus Lind, Jose Tolenti- ning this fall. two-time all-district player academic all-state team as a Burton, Texas (Burton High LeBlanc, a defensive and academic team honor- junior and senior. School), signed with San specialist/libero from Or- ee. Thomas, a 6-foot-4-inch Jacinto College in March. angefi eld, Texas (Orange- She was the 2012-2013 middle blocker from Al- With a 36-3 overall re- Local sports news, registrations Brook athletes sign fi eld High School), was Roswell High School Of- pharetta, Ga. (Milton High cord last season, San Jacin- Two more Clear Brook attend Howard Payne Uni- named the District 21-3A fensive Player of the Year School/Florida State Col- to College fi nished third at Rising Stars speed/strength High School class of 2013 versity in Brownwood, Tex- Best Defensive Specialist and a member of the South- lege), averaged 1.26 kills the 2012 National Junior The Rising Stars Track Club will host its 2013 Speed and Conditioning Camp graduates have signed let- as. as a senior en route to being eastern Volleyball Associa- and 0.62 blocks per set last College Athletic Associa- July 8 through July 26. Students may register for the sessions, which will be ters of intent to continue Chase Mullins, who named to the Class 3A all- tion’s Top 10. season with the Florida tion national tournament, held at Dobie High School each Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 to 6:30 their education and playing helped the varsity boys’ bas- state team and as a postsea- During the summer of State College Blue Wave. the seventh consecutive careers. ketball team win the Dis- son all-star alternate. 2012, Ellington played for She was the 2011 Milton top-10 national fi nish un- p.m., for $75. Students of all ages are invited to attend, whether to prepare for Chase Cyprien, the Wol- trict 24-5A title, will attend As a senior, LeBlanc the Goodwill Ambassadors High School Most Valuable der Nelson’s guidance. The the upcoming fall school athletics season or to stay fi t. Families may call Rising verines’ top rusher on the Grand View University in recorded 378 digs, 33 volleyball team in Italy. Player, and earned the Wall team was ranked fi rst na- Stars Track Club coach Donald Walker at 832-544-1650 or visit the team web- football team last fall, will Des Moines, Iowa. kills, and 24 aces, helping Driver led Christ Acade- and the Queen of the Court tionally for many weeks. site at www.sportata.com/risingstars for more information or to print a registra- tion form. Brook youth hoops camp South Belt Sharks go against Clear Lake Forest Fins Clear Brook varsity boys basketball head coach Christian Thompson and his staff will host the 2013 Wolverines’ summer youth camp for boys and girls June The South Belt Sharks swim team fell to the Clear Lake Forest Fins in a close battle. Both sides went back and forth in 17-21 at the school. point totals throughout the meet, with the Fins pulling ahead in the end. The Sharks look to bounce back June 15 against the Youths entering kindergarten through fi fth grade as of the 2013-2014 school year will take part from 9 a.m. to noon, while those entering the sixth through Brooks Blue Marlins at Ashley Pointe Pool. Swimmers who won individual events against the Fins included boys’ swimmers eighth grades will attend from 1 to 4 p.m. Kevin Nguyen, Greyson Bachynsky, Jake Wohleb, Samuel Parker, L.J. Walker, Hayden Feil and Burke Feil as well as girls’ swim- Cost of the camp, which includes instruction in all phases of the game, a bas- mers Sonya Salinas, Madeleine Trevino, Emily Tamez, Allie Parker and Vanessa Gonzalez. ketball and camp T-shirt, is $100 per youth. For more information, call Thomp- son at 832-573-0739. Lions’ boosters seek volunteers The Thompson Intermediate athletics booster club is seeking volunteers to help paint and beautify the Lions’ new storage facility Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those taking part who would like to earn community service credit will be provided a certifi cate of work completed. For more information, call Steve Gutierrez at 281-684-1863. Brook girls’ volleyball camp Clear Brook varsity girls’ volleyball coach Meredith Thompson and her staff will host the Lady Wolverines’ summer camp July 29 through Aug. 1. Students entering the fourth through ninth grades are eligible to attend. Direct email to [email protected] for more information. Dobie boys’ hoops camp Dobie varsity boys’ basketball head coach Kevin Cross and his staff will host the Longhorns’ 2013 summer youth camp July 9-11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the school. Students entering the sixth through ninth grades as of the 2013-2014 school year are eligible to attend. Th e entry fee is $50 per student, which includes a camp T-shirt and instruction in all phases of the game. For more information, including registration details, direct email to Cross at [email protected].

San Jacinto softball camps Summer Nasir – 15-18 Swimmer of the Week Ivan Macias – 15-18 Swimmer of the Week Lauryn Ramirez – 13-14 Swimmer of the Week The San Jacinto College women’s softball program will host two youth clin- ics this summer at the South campus. The fi rst clinic for participants ages 6 to 8 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon., July 8-9. The second clinic for participants ages 9 to 13 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon., July 10-11. Both clinics are de- signed to teach progressions, offer constructive criticism, and provide assistance in improving techniques and trainings. The clinics wil cover both offense and defense, with exciting new drills included. Participants should wear workout clothes and cleats and bring a helmet, bat and glove. They should also bring wa- ter, sunscreen and a hat. Cost per clinic is $70. To register for the softball clinic, call 281-922-3413 or direct email to San Jacinto College women’s softball head coach Kelly Saenz at [email protected]. San Jacinto basketball camps San Jacinto College men’s basketball head coach Scott R. Gernander and his staff will host the program’s annual summer basketball camp for boys and girls, ages 7 to 18. Scheduled from July 22 to 26, from 2 o 5 p.m. each day, the camp will pro- vide beginning basketball players with the basic fundamentals of the game, while helping more advanced players to develop skills to a higher level. The camp will take place in the Anders Gymnasium at the San Jacinto Col- lege Central campus, located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Registra- tion is $90. To register, www.sanjacsports.com/basketball-camp for an application. For more information, call 281-476-1849 or direct email to ScottR.Gernander@ sjcd.edu. Daniel Shaffer – 13-14 Swimmer of the Week Jeffrey Wilson – 11-12 Swimmer of the Week Allura Monroe – 9-10 Swimmer of the Week JFD youth swimming camp Dobie High School swimming coach Bradley Nguyen will host the 2013 Longhorns’ youth swim camp July 22-25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Beverly Hills Intermediate pool. Youths age 5 through those entering the ninth grade as of the 2013-2014 school year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $50, which includes a camp T-shirt. Participants should wear proper swimwear and bring goggles and a towel. Participants must also possess their own medical insurance. For more infor- mation, direct email to Nguyen at [email protected] or call him at 281-773-1712. Dobie girls’ basketball camp Dobie High School varsity girls’ basketball head coach Shane Brown and his staff will host the 2013 Lady Longhorns’ summer camp July 15-17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the school gymnasium. Students entering the fourth through ninth grades as of the 2013-2014 school year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $55 per student, which includes a camp T-shirt. Participants must possess their own medical insurance. For more information about the camp or to register, direct email to Brown at [email protected] or call him at 713-740-0370.

Zach Ramirez – 9-10 Swimmer of the Week Ainsley Willis – 8U Swimmer of the Week Hayden Feil – 8U Swimmer of the Week Thursday, June 13, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Horns make 22-5A baseball honorable mention list

Tyler Wolfe, pitcher Aaron Gonzalez, pitcher Kiara Harris (center, with ball) played a key role for Philadelphia. Texas advanced to the semifi nals before the University of Texas women’s rugby team that ad- losing to eventual national champion Penn State. Har- vanced to the Collegiate Rugby Championships in ris joined the team as a freshman. Harris set to undertake 4,500-mile bike trek while supporting cancer hope, awareness Continued from Page 1B student at UT. A govern- “But I also always be- team competed in the Col- on the bike, there will be ment major, Harris will at- lieved that if I could dream legiate Rugby Champion- training involved. A lot of tend law school following it, it was possible. That’s ships in Philadelphia. Texas it. her graduation next sum- basically the way I’ve pat- advanced to the semifi nals “I’ve actually been rid- mer. terned my life to this point.” before losing to eventual ing a bike a lot more since She credits both her par- While at both Beverly champion Penn State. I came to UT. I have a car ents – Carletta and Mal- Hills Intermediate and Do- “I’m actually pretty here, but it’s much more colm Harris – as well as bie High School, Harris en- good at it, and we have a lot convenient to ride a bike older brother Brandall Har- joyed volleyball, basketball of dedicated players who “That’s not saying that ris, with allowing her to be- and track and fi eld. have put a lot of work into I’m any closer to being lieve anything is possible. By the time she graduat- it.” ready for this long ride, but “I remember when I was ed from Dobie, a new chal- Now a new chal- we start training in August a child I thought all things lenge was needed. Harris lenge beckons, and Har- when everyone returns from were possible,” she said. fi rst discovered rugby as a ris is ready for it. To fi nd summer break. I’m looking “Over time, certain things college freshman and loves out more about Harris’ forward to it.” seemed less possible. I it. The UT team has both LIVESTRONG 4000 jour- Not surprisingly, Harris wanted to be a singer at one grown and excelled during ney or to donate, visit http:// has also met every chal- point but realized I wasn’t a Harris’ stay. www.texas4000.org/users/ lenge along the way as a very good singer. In early June, the Texas profi le/10611.

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Jose Reyes, shortstop Jacob Mendoza, outfi eld The June 6 Leader featured the fi rst and second- the fi rst team, and fi rst baseman Ruben Guevara was A sprinter and sprint relay track and fi eld performer the women’s rugby team at the University of Texas at team selections among the District 22-5A varsity named to the second team. Above, the team’s honor- while at Dobie, Kiara Harris (right) has found another Austin, and she’ll also use her legs next summer during baseball honorees. Pitcher Travarus Ansley made able mention picks are recognized. way to use her speed these days. Harris is a member of a 4,500-mile cross-continental bike ride. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 13 are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just north of Broadway). 7 a.m. Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, addicts. Saturday at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, The group’s primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487- overeating and to carry the message of recovery to those who Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, FRIDAY, JUNE 14 8787, or just drop in. still suffer. Call 713 865-1611 for information, or just drop in. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 7 a.m. 10 a.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 16 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Hospice Care Team, Inc. – Fathers Day Memories Event for 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Grieving Youngsters - Texas City – For children and teens, Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the sec- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call ages 4-17, grieving the loss of a father, grandfather or father one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and ond Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. figure. June 15 at 1708 N. Amburn Road, Suite C, Texas City, Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in League City. The 6 p.m. TX 77591-2436, (toll free) 800-545-8738. There is no charge Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call THINK public is welcome and encouraged to bring others to the inter- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – for this event, but pre-registration is required. For more infor- 281-487-8787. denominational meeting. Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. mation, email [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. MONEY 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets THINK ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Women’s Association-South meets on the second Thursday 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 THE of each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 6:30 p.m. Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or to CLASSIFIEDS 11200 Broadway Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. RSVP for child care. 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking with professional 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6:30 p.m. buy... business women, lunch and guest speaker. Women of all ages Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or 6 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are try- and occupations are invited. Bring plenty of business cards. just drop in. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster ing to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at you’ll save Reservations are appreciated. Contact Monica Perez at mlyn- 8 p.m. Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont [email protected] for reservations, or visit the Web site Pasadena Little Theatre – Opening night for Pasadena Little Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or money! at www.seen-abwa.org. Theatre’s Nunsense, by Dan Goggin, at 8 p.m., 4318 Allen-Genoa Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. just drop in. sell... Noon Road. Performances are weekends through June 30. Fridays 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont you’ll noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. priced Thursday show at 8 p.m. on June 27. The director is Janet music show and jam session the third Saturday of each month, Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for Sharpley. To make reservations, call 713-941-1758 or visit www. May and December are exceptions. The stage show begins at just drop in. make a complete list of services offered. pasadenalittletheatre.org. 7 p.m., but pickers are welcome to bring their instruments and 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 15 come earlier. Admission is free. 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Molly Fichtner, a 2010 Clear Brook High School graduate, had little trouble making the jump to major Division I collegiate softball as she started the ma- jority of the games behind the plate for an Alabama team that advanced to the Super Regional round this season. Alabama athletics The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League’s 9-year-old all-star team is play- cob Cueva (back row) coaches Ruben Gonzales and Jose Torres, and manag- ing in the Texas District 15 tournament as of press time. Members of the er Joseph Lind. Not pictured are all-star players Ayden Garcia, Ray Garcia team are, left to right, (front row) Jonathon Gonzales, Marcus Lind, Jaydon and Landon Hunt. At the District 15 event, the locals are hoping to knock out Former Brook star Fichtner Carter, Daniel Delgado, Bryce Sanchez (middle row) Christian Padua, Allan Pearland Maroon, which has already advanced to the championship round. Gonzalez, Matthew Arnesen, Christian Torres, Darius Hale, A.J. Garcia, Ja- makes smooth move to SEC Continued from Page 1B player coming in, and I had throughout my life in soft- A four-year starter at all the support I could have ball is that I never stopped Clear Brook and member ever wanted.” working. I love this game of the all-Greater Hous- To paint the picture a so much, and God has ton team as a high school little more clearly, Fichtner shown me that through hard senior, it’s possible that explained that Murphy cre- work I can play at the big- Fichtner’s height – 5 feet 2 ates a family atmosphere. time level,” she said. inches – scared away some He expects his team to Still, before she knows of the bigger programs dur- compete side by side with it, Fichtner will be fi nished ing the recruiting process. the nation’s best yet will as a player. In the end, UTSA got a not tolerate anything less She has one more season tremendous talent. During than full support from each remaining at Alabama and her debut season at UTSA player. will then transition to the in 2011, Fichtner ranked “My teammates are my next portion of her life. within the top fi ve in six dif- best friends,” Fichtner said. “Next year, I’ll be taking ferent offensive categories “You would think that I some of the younger players and was named the South- have been here for both my under my wing and helping land Conference Freshman freshman and sophomore them make the jump to this of the Year. years. level,” Fichtner said. Moved to shortstop “Chaunsey (Bell) and “It’s all about being based solely on team need Jordan (Patterson) are our there for one another. My as a sophomore, Fichtner other two catchers, and they time will come to an end, led the team with 61 hits are great about the whole but I will have some great and wound up hitting .365. thing. memories to take with me.” Moreover, she was “We root for each other. Once she does graduate, named the Southland Con- No matter what, we want Fichtner expects to seek a ference Student Athlete of each and every player on job as a softball coach. She the Year and was a fi rst- this team to do well. isn’t sure at just what level team All-Southland Confer- “I’m telling you, it’s just that will be, but it’s what ence pick at shortstop. not that way on every team she wants to do. But Fichtner wanted you play on (during the She fi rst plans to earn a more. Joining the softball course of a player’s career). master’s degree and will power Southeastern Confer- When one of us does well, then likely stay connected ence, she certainly got what we are the loudest ones to the game in some form she asked for and much cheering. It’s been nothing or fashion. more. but great.” “I love the game,” Fich- “The best thing about the Taking some time this tner said. “I want to be able whole process is how wel- summer to refl ect on her to work with the next gen- comed my teammates made move to Alabama, Fichtner eration of young players. me feel when I got here,” does allow herself to accept The game has given me so Fichtner said. some credit. After all, she’s much. I just want to give “I didn’t know anybody earned it. it all back when I get that here. I was a new, fi rst-time “The one thing I can say chance.” Molly Fichtner career highlights 2013 – Hit .313 overall while starting 38 of Alabama’s 43 games. Had three home runs to go with 33 runs driven in. Behind the plate, Fichtner had an .826 fi elding percent- age and threw out eight of 22 runners at- tempting to steal. 2012 – A move to shortstop failed to slow Fichtner’s production at UTSA as she hit .365 with a team-leading 61 hits. A fi rst team all-Southland Conference player, she was also the conference’s Student Athlete of the Year. 2011 – Named the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year after ranking within the top fi ve in six different offensive catego- ries. Was also named to the Southland Con- ference second team for her efforts. High school – A two-time District 24-5A Most Valuable Player.