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January 31, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 51 Valentine Love Lines Valentine Love Lines to be printed in the Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day edition of the Leader Dobie Hall of Honor inductees named are available for $10 for 25 words. Decorative larger ads with artwork will also be available. Call the Leader at 281-481-5656 for rates. Ads Brig. Gen. Edmund Walker, chief of opera- on March 1 at the school. Williams, a West Point graduate and Army Walker, who graduated in 1974, is the oldest must be received by noon Tuesday, Feb. 12. tions for NATO forces in Afghanistan, is one The induction ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. captain, was killed in a training accident in 1995. of the living inductees. Christa Williams, a 1996 of 10 Dobie High School graduates, including and is open to the public. He was honored as Mr. J. Frank Dobie as a senior graduate who pitched Dobie to state softball PW Library events set PayPal co-founder Ken Howery and two-time Two of the 10 graduates, Walter McRae and in 1984. titles in 1993 and 1995, is the youngest of the Olympic gold-medalist Christa Williams, chosen Chris Williams, will be honored as Fallen He- Other alumni slated for induction are South inductees. The following events are set for the Parker for induction in the school’s new Hall of Honor. roes. Belt physician Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox; Chris Plaques for the inductees will be placed on Williams Library, Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. Former teacher Richard Golenko and com- McRae, an Army veteran and Bronze Star re- Connealy, fi re marshal for the state of Texas; permanent display in a remodeled section of the AARP Tax Preparation Assistance will be munity volunteers Gilbert Aguilar and the Rev. cipient, died in 2011 from health complications Dr. Dina Jackson-Giesler, a leader in the fi eld of main hallway separating the administrative of- available Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. Emory Gadd complete the list of 13 individuals related to his service in Operation Desert Storm. cosmetic dentistry; Dr. Mark Chassay, a long- fi ces from the food court. to 2 p.m. beginning Feb. 1. Help is provided at who will be honored in an inaugural ceremony McRae graduated from Dobie in 1972. time team physician for the University of Texas; Inductees no charge on a first come, first served basis. and Bobby Burton, a college football recruiting Alumni On Saturday, Feb. 2, Vietnamese Storytime expert and sports publishing entrepreneur. Edmund Walker, Class of 1974 will include Reading Club at 11 a.m., fol- “We are extremely excited about this inaugural Armed services lowed by intermediate storytime at 1 p.m. class of inductees,” said Dobie Principal Frank- Now a brigadier Internet Basics III, a free computer class, Sageglen house catches fire lin Moses. “Their great accomplishments send a general and a 35-year will be presented Monday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. strong message to our current students that they, Air Force veteran, The library celebrates Black History Month too, can go out and make a signifi cant impact in Walker serves as with a movie at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. their community and for their country.” the chief of opera- Call 281-484-2036 for the exact title. Moses said the concept for the Hall of Honor tions for the NATO’s Internet Security, a free computer class, was fi rst developed by his predecessor, Steve Ja- Combined Joint Staff will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. mail, who retired as principal a year ago. A com- in Kabul, Afghani- Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wed- mittee was formed to plan the project, consider stan. Walker is tasked nesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. nominations and choose inductees. with coordinating Thursday. Additional inductees will be selected on an an- operations to fi ght nual basis, Moses said, with consideration given insurgent forces and Dobie financial aid night set to esteemed alumni, community volunteers and provide assistance to Edmund Walker Dobie will hold a financial aid night for former faculty and staff. Afghan security forc- parents of junior and senior students on “Mr. Jamail and I both felt that the recognition es. After graduating from Texas A&M in 1978, he Thursday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafete- of the alumni was well deserved, and the inclu- served as a pilot and fl ight instructor for the A-10 ria. Computers will be available to access the sion of teachers and volunteers was essential,” and other aircraft. His fi rst command assignment FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Moses said. “Without great teachers and vol- came in 2001 when he took charge of the 47th Aid). One can request a pin number for parent unteers over the years, Dobie would not be the Fighter Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base. and child or get help putting in 2012 income fl agship school that it currently is in Pasadena Promoted to brigadier general in 2010, he re- tax figures. A bilingual presentation will be Independent School District.” Continued on Page 6A available, if needed. Representatives from San Jacinto College will also be available. Special election results counted Atkinson offers scholarships The Atkinson Elementary PTO will offer Garcia, Alvarado headed to runoff $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors at Dobie High School who attended Atkinson at By James Bolen plete a second canvass. After the governor com- least two years, one being fourth grade. The Jan. 26 special election to fi ll the state pletes his canvass, he has fi ve days to order the Applications and requirement information Senate District 6 seat formerly held by the late runoff election. The runoff date must be within are available through the senior counselor’s Mario Gallegos will head to a runoff between 12 and 25 days of its being ordered and must take office at Dobie. The application must be A house caught fi re the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the 11600 block of Sagelink former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Gar- place on a Tuesday or a Saturday. received by noon on March 1 in order to be Circle in the Sageglen subdivision. While fi refi ghters initially believed the blaze was caused cia and state Rep. Carol Alvarado. As with most special elections, turnout was considered. by the home’s gas water heater, arson investigators were called to the scene to determine Garcia received 7,416 votes, roughly 45.4 per- relatively low. Of the approximately 292,000 eli- the exact cause. SVFD was assisted by the Pearland and Forest Bend fi re departments cent of the ballots cast, while Alvarado received gible District 6 voters, fewer than 16,000, about Spring Transfer Fair at SJC in quickly extinguishing the blaze. Shown above are, left to right, Southeast Volunteer 6,803, about 41.6 percent. 5.6 percent, cast their ballots. Fire Department Assistant Chief Jerry Terrell, Harris County Fire Marshal Investigator Republican R.W. Bray, who lost to the de- If Alvarado should win the runoff, a second San Jacinto College South will host Uni- Randy Corliss and homeowner Jose Alcala. Photo by Marie Flickinger ceased Gallegos in November’s general election, special election would need to be called to fi ll versity Transfer Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, received about 1,000 votes, or 6.2 percent. her vacated House seat. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the South Because none of the eight candidates received Also running for the District 6 seat were Dem- Campus Interactive Learning Center (ILC) more than 50 percent of the vote, the election will ocrats Joaquin Martinez and Susan Delgado, Re- located at 13735 Beamer Road in Houston. At City launches new 311 app now head to a runoff, which should take place in publican Dorothy Olmos, Independent Rodolfo the event, students will have the opportunity to either late February or early March, depending “Rudy” Reyes and Green Party candidate Maria speak with representatives from the numerous On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Houston Mayor Annise possible to allow them to communicate with us on when Gov. Rick Perry sets the date. Selva. participating colleges and universities about Parker joined the City of Houston’s 311 Help & on their terms – when they want, how they want, Harris County election offi cials have 10 days Gallegos, who had held the state Senate seat admission requirements, the transfer process, Info to launch the all-new 311 smartphone ap- and with whom they want.” to canvass Election Day results. Once complete, since 1994, died Oct. 16 due to complications and student life information. plication. Prior to 311’s transformation, the 311 call Perry’s offi ce has an additional 14 days to com- from liver disease. The smartphone app is the newest addition to center provided telephone service request and Weber carnival Feb. 16 311’s entirely new design focused on maximiz- information service 18 hours a day, seven days a Weber Elementary School is celebrating its ing citizen engagement. week. Due to budget-required layoffs in FY2012, 10-year birthday at its carnival on Saturday, “I am excited to join 311 today to announce 311 had to stop offering service on the week- Chamber banquet set for Feb. 7 the redesigned 311 Help & Info,” said Parker. ends. As of August 15, 2012, 311 Help & Info Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wristbands are The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Delgado. “The old 311 was ineffi cient and failed to meet launched 24 hour a day, seven day a week ser- $15 pre-sale ($12 per sibling) or $20 on carni- merce’s 29th annual banquet will take place Other elected offi cials attending the event in- Houston’s needs. The new 311 is a completely vice. Additionally, 311 installed a labor model val day. A wristband includes all games and Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Golfcrest Country Club clude Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. John Davis, Hous- transformed entity which places focus exactly that more closely matches the demands of Hous- rides. Contact Aurora Ybarra at aurorasbala in Pearland, beginning at 6:15 p.m. ton City Councilmembers Wanda Adams and where it should be – on the customer. Today, tonians. Furthermore, the service extension was [email protected] or 713-819-7629. This year’s event will be a salute to all military Jack Christie, Pearland Mayor Tom Reid, Harris Houstonians can reach 311 through a variety of implemented at an operating cost to the city of branches located at Ellington Field. The guest County Judge George Risner and Harris County channels that are convenient and easy to use.” $600,000 less per year than the former 311 call Sagemont election set speaker will be Brian Rinehart, general manager Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz. The City of Houston launched the 311 Houston center model. of Ellington Airport. Tickets are $50 each. The Sagemont Maintenance Committee Service Helpline in August 2001 as a telephone In addition to expanded call-center hours and New chamber offi cers and board members For additional information or to RSVP for the election will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 helpline, and the technology backbone that ran the new smartphone app, 311’s redesigned web- will be sworn in at the event by Harris County event, contact chamber Executive Director Sally a.m. to noon at Frazier Elementary School, the system became rigid and infl exible over time. site, www.Houston311.org, enables Houstonians Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Mitchell at 281-481-5516. 10503 Hughes Road. Now, 311 Help & Info users are able to submit to easily submit a request for service online. For service requests via the new smartphone app, the example, the 311 received only 2,144 hits in Jan- Genealogy group meets redesigned website, email or by calling the 24/7 uary 2011. In January 2013, following its rede- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will call center. The new 311 system is more fl exible, sign, the website received more than 13,485 hits. Heavy trash maps cause confusion resume bimonthly meetings to discuss family convenient, effi cient and customer-focused than Over the past week, 311 has also launched a new history research starting Monday, Feb. 4, from ever in Houston’s history. Additionally, the new interactive mapping tool that allows Houstonians 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parker Williams Library, 311 empowers citizens to join the city’s effort to to track the progress of their request and view Scarsdale at Beamer. Meetings are free, and improve the community by making it easy for other requests in the area. anyone interested in family history research is them to report issues that need to be resolved. “The work that went into building these new invited to attend. “I am so proud of where 311 is today and look customer tools really epitomizes the city’s ap- forward to where it’s going in the future,” said proach to customer service,” said Parker. “A Library seeks donations Frank Carmody, who oversees 311 Help & Info. cross-functional team comprised of executives “We want to hear from Houston’s citizens, and from my offi ce, the Public Works and Engineer- The Parker Williams Library is currently in we are working to create as many avenues as Continued on Page 2A need of donations – nonfiction, current fiction, pocket paperbacks, children’s books, DVDs and current magazines. The library is located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. All proceeds go to Filing begins for school elections help the library. Candidate fi ling for the local May 11 school held by Ann Hammond. board elections began Wednesday, Jan.30, and Those interested in obtaining a candidate ap- Final sports registrations will continue through 5 p.m. Friday, March 1. plication and information packet should contact Local youth will find time running out to Up for grabs are fi ve seats on the Pasadena Linda Bertram by email at [email protected] register for a variety of sports activities and Independent School District board, two seats or by telephone at 281-284-0181. leagues. The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little on the Clear Creek Independent School District San Jacinto College League is hosting a late registration session board and two seats on the San Jacinto College San Jacinto College will hold an election to fi ll Feb. 2. The league’s Challenger programs for board. two of the seven positions on its board of trust- youths with disabilities is also still accepting PISD ees. Up for re-election are Leader publisher Ma- applicants. Elsewhere, the South Belt Youth PISD is governed by a seven-member board rie Flickinger, who currently holds the Trustee Soccer Club is continuing online registration of trustees elected at-large to three year terms. Position 3 seat, and Larry Wilson, who currently for the upcoming spring season. For those in Five trustees will be up for re-election this year, holds the Trustee Position 4 seat. Flickinger cur- the area who prefer track and field, the Rising including Vice President Jack Bailey, Secretary rently serves as chair of the board, while Wilson Stars Track Club has begun workouts at Dobie Fred Roberts, Assistant Secretary Mariselle Qui- serves as secretary. Each position is a six-year High School and will continue registration jano-Lerma and members Nelda Sullivan and term. each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon until fur- Jerry Ross Speer. Potential candidates should fi le in writing While the City of Houston’s new heavy trash pickup schedule, implemented this past ther notice. For more information about these Ballot applications must be submitted to the with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees at the November, was intended to simplify things, it has had the converse effect of confusing organization, see Page 1B. Pasadena ISD Election Offi ce, 1515 Cherry- Thomas S. Sewell District Administration Build- many South Belt residents, as the community is no longer divided by Beltway 8 as it was brook, Room F6, Pasadena, TX 77502. ing, 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Room 200, Pasa- before. Most South Belt residents live in Zone 9 (pictured above in green) and now have Dobie alumni softball For questions about the election process, call dena, TX 77504, during normal business hours their pickup dates on the second Thursday of the month. Residents living north of Fuqua 713-740-0027. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until noon The Dobie High School softball program and west of the Gulf Freeway (shown above in blue Zone 10) now have their dates on the CCISD and from 1 to 5 p.m. second Friday of the month, and residents living north of Beltway 8 and east of the Gulf will host the first-ever alumni game Saturday, CCISD will hold an election to fi ll the single Early voting Feb. 2, at the team’s practice facility on cam- Freeway (pictured above in lavender Zone 7) now have their dates on the second Tuesday member District 1 seat currently held by Robert Early voting will begin Monday, April 29, and of the month. Tree waste and junk waste collection still take place in alternating months. pus. For more details, see Page 1B. Davee and the At-Large Position B seat currently continue through Tuesday, May 7. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2013 Thompson bee winners Sullivan warns of tax deadline Payments for 2012 the Harris County Tax Of- Card debit transactions. Deaths property taxes are due by fi ce will extend their hours When using a VISA debit Jan. 31, 2013. A 7 percent until 6 p.m. on Thursday, card, there is a fl at fee Waloven of Manhattan, N.Y., penalty and interest charge Jan. 31, 2013. As well, ad- of $3.95. There is no fee Patricia ‘Paddy’ and Christine M. Waloven of Kenneth Jeno will be assessed on Friday, ditional staff will be pres- charged for e-Checks. Lucille Waloven Glens Falls, N.Y. Kenneth Jeno, 74, of Belle- Feb. 1, on all unpaid 2012 ent at all Harris County Tax For taxpayers want- Funeral services were held tax bills. Offi ce branch locations ing to pay by phone, call ville, Kan., died Saturday, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at 3 Dec. 29, 2012. He was a for- According to Tax As- to help accommodate the 713-368-2273 using a p.m. in the chapel of Grand sessor-Collector Mike Sul- anticipated high volume of touch-tone phone. Pay- mer 20-year South Belt area View Funeral Home. Inter- resident. livan, “Taxpayers that are last-minute tax payments. ments made via telephone ment followed at Grand View Jeno was born in Rice unable to make their en- Tax bill payments may are subject to the same Memorial Park. Condolences County, Minn., to Herbert tire payment on time can also be made by credit terms as online payments. may be shared at www.grand and Charlotte (Johnson) Jeno. avoid paying full penalties card, debit card and/or Harris County Tax Offi ce viewfunerals.com. He was a retired chief petty by making a partial pay- e-Check at any of the 15 telephone operators will offi cer of the United States ment by the Jan. 31 dead- Harris County Tax Offi ce be standing by to accept Michael Navy. line.” Sullivan encourages branches. Each branch is 2012 tax payments until Survivors include his wife, taxpayers to pay online at equipped with a computer 11:59 p.m. Central Stan- Johnson Lillian, of Belleville; daugh- www.hctax.net by credit kiosk available for taxpay- dard Time on the Jan. 31 Michael Johnson, 47, of ters Lisa and Laura Jeno; card, debit card and/or e- ers to utilize in making tax deadline. Houston, died on Saturday, stepdaughters Linda (Steve) Check. payments. A surcharge of For more information, Jan. 26, 2013. He was born Tatman and Donna (Alvin) To accommodate tax- 2.15-pecent will be added call 713-368-2000 or visit Sept. 3, 1965. Schrepel, all of Great Bend, He was a deputy for the and Elaine (Alan) Moss, of payers wanting to pay in to each credit card trans- the tax offi ce website at Patricia “Paddy” Lucille Harris County Precinct 2 St. Louis; stepsons Rodney person, all branches of action, as well as Master- www.hctax.net. Waloven, 72, of Pasadena, Constable’s offi ce. (Claudia) Moss, of Osborne, Texas, died on Thursday, Jan. Johnson is survived his and Ted (Jeanette) Trinka, of 24, 2013, at home after a long daughter, Brittany Johnson; Susank; several grandchil- illness. Clear Creek ISD board sets son Blake Johnson; father dren; and brothers, Francis, Born, Jan. 22, 1941, in Cone H. Johnson; mother Jim and Danny, all of Minne- Leavenworth, Kan., she was Jacqueline Johnson; wife Te- sota. the daughter of the late re- May 2013 school board election resa Johnson; brothers Jimmy Funeral services were held tired Army Col. John Q. Thompson’s spelling bee consisted of 67 top spellers in seventh and eighth W. Johnson, Joe A. Johnson Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, A regular election of the Early Voting begins on Single Member District 1 and Walker and the late Helen L. grades. Students were chosen through classroom spelling bees. The spelling and Richard L. Johnson; and at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Clear Creek Independent April 29, 2013 the At-Large Position B will (McDonald) Walker. bee lasted 15 rounds until the last few students remained. After 15 grueling sisters-in-law Cynthia John- Home in Belleville. Burial School District School Board One may vote at the loca- be held on May 11, 2013. Growing up as an Army rounds of competition, the top two competitors went head-to-head in an all- son and Candy Johnson. followed in Belleville City of Trustees for Single Mem- tions listed below from April • A registered voter liv- brat, she resided at Fort Leav- out spelling bee war. Deandre Moore (8th) and Jenna Rodriguez (7th) went The funeral service was Cemetery. ber District 1 and the At- 29, 2013, through May 7, ing within the boundaries enworth; San Gabriel, Calif; held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, Memorials may be made back and forth for several rounds. Finally, after several attempts at the Large Position B will be held 2013, between the hours of of Single Member District 1 Eagle Rock, Calif.; and occu- 2013, at Crossroads Fellow- to St. Jude’s Children’s Hos- championship trophy, Moore spelled the final word, facilitate, and became on Saturday, May 11, 2013. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except Sun- in Clear Creek Independent pied Japan; graduating from ship Assembly of God. Inter- pital. More information is the spelling bee champion. Rodriguez was runner-up. Moore is a student of The election was approved days). A registered voter liv- School District may vote Rolla High School in Rolla, ment followed at Rosewood available at www.tibbettsfi s Nicole Horne-Sherman, and Rodriguez is a Pre-AP student in Glen Russell during the Jan. 21, 2013, reg- ing within the Clear Creek for one candidate for Single Mo., in 1959. Memorial Park in Humble. cherfuneralhome.com. and Amy Sample’s ELAR classes. Moore will move on to compete at the ular meeting. ISD election boundaries may Member District 1. Waloven was an avid book district level. Photo by Thompson eighth-grader Jay Do Currently, Single Member vote at any of the early voting • A registered voter liv- worm, having read hundreds District 1 is held by Robert locations. ing within the boundaries of books over the course of Davee and the At-Large Po- Early Voting Locations of Clear Creek Independent her life. She was heavily in- sition B seat is held by Ann Clear Creek Intermedi- School District may vote for volved in genealogy, spend- Leader obituary policy Brook debate keeps up winning streak Hammond. ate, 2451 East Main Street, one candidate for At-Large ing many years researching Filing deadlines and other League City, TX 77573; Position B. her family tree and the fam- Obituaries submitted to the Leader The Clear Brook High fi nalist. she took sixth place. important dates pertaining to Clear Lake 9th Grade Center, • On Election Day, one ily trees of other families. School Speech and Debate Clear Brook also per- Rivera won fi rst place in the election include: 2903 Falcon Pass, Houston, must vote for the At-Large She loved bowling and was are published free of charge. There Team came home victorious formed well in multiple dramatic interpretation, while Filing deadlines TX 77062; and Clear Brook Position at the assigned vot- a member of many bowling this past weekend from Clear speaking events. Rivera fellow teammate Kayleigh must be a South Belt connection. January 30, 2013 – First High School, 4607 FM 2351, ing location for the precinct. leagues over the years. Springs High School. placed fi rst in foreign extem- Crockford brought home day to file for a place on the Friendswood, TX 77546. If interested in obtaining As a writer of short sto- In Lincoln-Douglas de- poraneous speaking. third place in humorous in- Obituaries are edited to conform ballot; Election Day a candidate application and ries, poems, family history bate, Adriel Rivera fi nished In novice extemporaneous terpretation and eighth place March 1, 2013 (5 p.m.) – May 11, 2013 information packet, contact documentation, U.S. and state as quarter-fi nalist, and fellow speaking, Elizabeth Heck- in poetry interpretation. to the Leader style. Last day to file for a place on A regular election of the Linda Bertram at lbertram@ census data collection, she debater Armin Shariatmadari man, Dustin Jackson and See related story Page 4A the ballot. school board trustees for ccisd.net or 281-284-0181. took advantage of computer was a octo-fi nalist. Buvanesh Saravanan placed technology and purchased In the novice division, fourth, fi fth, and seventh, re- her fi rst computer in the early Elizabeth Isabell received spectively. Deadline nears for All 1980s. In earlier years, she third place, and teammate Katy Bain was a fi nalist in opened her home for the care Jasmine Vera was an octo- impromptu speaking where Dobie AcDec earns awards, medals of foster children. American Scholarship Waloven was employed Sen. Dan Patrick responds until the time of her death as Applications for the 2013 olic Life Insurance members the food service manager at All American Scholar Pro- who will be enrolled in a J. Frank Dobie High School. gram, sponsored by Catholic private or public college, uni- to Perry’s State of the State She was responsible for the Life Insurance, are now avail- versity or trade school for the State Sen. Dan Patrick and the ability for parents to supervision of 26 cafeteria able and must be received no upcoming fall semester. sent out the following press find the right school for their employees, food safety, food later than March 1, 2013. The scholarships are release following Gov. Rick child,” stated Patrick. “To ordering, inventory, and daily Send a completed applica- granted to students whose ac- Perry’s state speech. do so we must focus on the meal preparation for a student tion package to: ademic achievements, leader- “I was grateful to hear expansion of quality char- body population of 3,700 stu- Catholic Life Insurance, ship skills, and community Gov. Perry focus his State of ter schools and student op- dents. In addition, she was Attn: All American Scholar service experiences set them the State speech on the public tions that provide flexibility responsible for catering for Award, P.O. Box 659527, San apart from the others. education reforms that I am through online courses and special events sponsored by Antonio, TX 78265. Application forms may be pursuing this session.” inter-district transfers.” the administrative staff at the The All American Scholar downloaded from the compa- “In order to give the chil- “My comprehensive re- high school. Program awards 35 non-re- ny website at www.cliu.com. dren of Texas a better educa- forms will ensure that we Waloven started her em- newable college scholarships For more information, tion and a brighter future we have innovation, rigor, trans- ployment with the Pasadena in the amount of $1,000 each contact Briana Frantz in the must focus on creating more parency, empowerment, and Independent School District to graduating high school se- Communications Department choices for parents includ- flexibility for parents, teach- in 1979 at Jensen Elementary niors. at 800-292-2548 or 210-828- ing charter, online learning, ers, and school districts.” School; Williams Elementary Applicants must be Cath- 9921, ext. 141. School in 1982; Pasadena High School in 1983; Test Cowgirls hold tryouts Children to be cast in Kitchen in 1986 and Pasa- dena High School in 1987. Sagemont Cowgirls will hold their annual cheerleading fi nal Seussical auditions Waloven is survived by tryouts the week of Feb. 25 at Dobie High School. Applicants her husband, Robert M., must be ages 9-13 to try out. For more information, contact The San Jacinto College Feb. 11, and there will be a [email protected]. J. Frank Dobie Academic Decathlon placed sec- fifth place individual scorer; Maria Ferreira, also an employee at Dobie; Central Theatre and Film total of nine rehearsals. Show children, Denise Eddleman Department will hold final dates are Feb. 20, 21, 22 and ond in Regionals this past weekend. They also scholastic overall fourth place individual scorer; of Houston and Christo- public auditions for Seussical 23 at 7:30 p.m. There will placed second in Super Quiz and collected several Cindy Nguyen, Sonia Bonavita; (back row) Coach pher Eddleman (Pamela) of Hobby Lions Club to meet the Musical, a family musical be a Sunday matinee at 2:30 individual medals. Pictured are, left to right, Steven Higginbotham, Coach Bob Daugherty, Humble; a grandson, Samuel Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, based on Dr. Seuss charac- p.m. on Feb. 24 and a special (front row) Tuan Phan, honors overall third place Aaron Arambula, Coach Todd Geries and Vincent Eddleman; stepchildren, Pat- Feb. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. ters. school morning performance individual scorer; Angel Garcia, varsity overall Gonzalez. Photo submitted rick Wills and David Strout, For more information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794- The auditions will cast on Feb 22. both of Humble, Michelle J. 5531. children ages 5 to 15 for the Seussical: The Musical children’s chorus of animals tells the story of Horton, and “Whos” (boys and girls), an elephant who discovers and will take place Feb. 5 and a speck of dust containing HC Flood Control Task Force 6 at 6 p.m. on both nights. tiny creatures called “Whos.” CCISD students, teacher, board honored The auditions will be held in Horton faces a double chal- the Powell Arena Theatre, lo- lenge – not only must he pro- marking 40th anniversary During the regular board sion-making.” Houston City Clear Falls High School she inspires and supports cated at 8060 Spencer High- tect the Whos from a world On Jan. 11, 1973, Har- Judge Bill Elliot: “How can • Civil engineer Donald meeting on Jan. 21, 2013, Councilmember Dave Mar- – Emily Hansen for art, students, brings credit to way in Pasadena. of naysayers and dangers, but ris County Commission- Harris County government VanSickle; and Superintendent of Schools tin was also on hand and Kristine Spicer for jewelry, the teaching profession, and Prior theater experience is he must guard an abandoned ers Court created the Harris adequately protect homes and • Mortgage banker Dr. Greg Smith took a mo- read a proclamation honor- Rayne Porter for sculp- is held in the highest regard not necessary, and enrollment egg, left to his care by the ir- County Flood Control Task businesses from the hazards Charles Harold Wallace. ment to recognize the Clear ing the CCISD board. ture, and Andrew Stephens by students, teachers and at San Jacinto College is not responsible Mayzie La Bird. Force to help balance two im- of flooding and facilitate eco- “BE IT RESOLVED, that Creek Independent School The superintendent and earned two gold keys for administrators,” explained required. Prepared materials The powers of friendship, portant facts about the Hous- nomic development, while at Harris County Commission- District Board of Trustees. the board recognized 12 sculpture. Smith. “Since 1987, more are not required, and people loyalty, family, and com- ton area: Flooding is its No. the same time preserving the ers Court hereby congratu- In honor of Board Rec- Gold Key Winners of the Clear Lake High School than 3,000 educators have auditioning should dress to munity are challenged and 1 natural threat, and a web of God-given resources we have lates the Task Force on its ognition Month, each annual Art Scholastic com- – Hannah Kelly also earned been nominated and only move. emerge triumphant. flood-prone bayous is its No. that are still in their natural 40th anniversary and pays trustee was given a framed petition. Past winners in- two gold keys, one for draw- 287 selected for this award. Noted playwright, au- For more information 1 natural asset. state for the present and fu- special tribute to honor Ter- piece of artwork from Clear clude Andy Warhol, Sylvia ing and one for sculpture. We are honored to have Mrs. thor, and San Jacinto College about San Jacinto College’s For the past 40 years, the ture enjoyment of our citi- ry Hershey, Tom Northrup, Springs High School stu- Plath and Robert Redford. Clear Springs High Chen on our team.” English professor Dr. David theater and other fine arts Task Force has worked to ad- zens?” Don VanSickle and Harold dent Elizabeth Wood, titled CCISD high school stu- School – Elizabeth Wood The board and super- LeMaster will direct Seus- programs, visit arts.sanjac. dress a question posed at its This 31-member group of Wallace for their 40 years of The Magic of Imagination. dents honored Jan. 21 are: earned two gold keys, one intendent also recognized sical. Rehearsals will begin edu. first meeting by then-County business, engineering, gov- service and dedication to the Smith made the presen- Clear Brook High School for drawing and one for Capt. Stacy Killgore. He led ernment and environmental Task Force and to the citizens tation saying, “On behalf – Nicolas Ortiz for drawing, sculpture. the CCISD liaison division representatives works close- of Harris County.” of the many thousands of Andrew Galvan for mixed Lei Chen, a Chinese with the Galveston County New 311 app for City of Houston ly with the special purpose Those and other long- students and staff you sup- media and James Jowers for teacher at Clear Brook High, Sheriff’s Office until a re- district – the Harris County standing members also re- port and the stakeholders mixed media. was also recognized as one cent promotion which will Continued from Page 1A ments are called to action. We ports a problem, they can rest Flood Control District. ceived special recognition at you represent, thank you for Clear Creek High School of only 10 Texas high school move him to another posi- ing, Information Technology can now provide a way for assured their issue will be re- The flood district was the task force’s regular Jan. serving so unselfishly and – Marley Foster for ceram- teachers to receive the pres- tion with the county. Kill- Services, Planning, and ARA Houstonians to see our follow viewed. created in 1937 to reduce the 28 meeting. always keeping the children ics and glass, Bryn Ray for tigious Texas Exes Award gore was lauded for “lead- departments worked together through. We have created the In fact, the city stands county’s risks from rising ––– of CCISD at the very heart jewelry and Alexandra Ber- for Outstanding Teachers. ing with heart and always with a vendor, SeeClickFix, ability for citizens that fund fi rmly by its high-level service floodwaters. The Harris County Flood of your leadership and deci- cich for sculpture. “She was selected because putting students first.” for months to bring these new these services to track where agreement which requires the The Flood Control Dis- Control Task Force was cre- services to the public.The re- and when the city responded completion of every service trict plans and builds flood ated in 1973 to harness the sult captures how I expect us to their request.” request within a certain period damage reduction projects energy of engineers, devel- to serve our citizens: we use “It is because of our agents’ of time.” The recent 311 up- and maintains flood control opers, environmentalists and one simple, convenient door- dedication to customer sat- grades improve two-way com- infrastructure. other residents concerned way into the city, an effective isfaction that 311 continues munications between the City This infrastrastructure in- with watershed management communication and coordi- to become more and more and its citizens, resulting in cludes more than 1,500 bay- and flood control issues. nation system, and thousands successful every day,” said drastically higher engagement ous and creeks totaling ap- At the time of its cre- of workers from many depart- Carmody. “When a citizen re- by Houstonians. However, the proximately 2,500 miles in ation, the country was in the city’s 311 Help & Info lead- length. midst of an environmental ers work constantly to expand At its Jan. 29 meeting, movement, and the Houston- and improve 311 functions to Harris County Commission- Galveston statistical area was South Belt Graphics better meet Houston’s needs. ers Court adopted a resolution ranked first in the nation in In addition to other future marking the task force’s 40th growth. plans for 311, including the anniversary, and congratulat- The Flood Control District & Printing launch of a call-back assist ing the group on its efforts to had just completed the pro- program and SMS texting “find consensus and balance cess of joining the National One stop for all your printing needs service requests, the next ver- on numerous competing and Flood Insurance Program af- sions of the smartphone app controversial issues facing ter developing Harris Coun- and website map tracking tool Harris County leaders.” ty’s first floodplain manage- • Business Forms • Business Cards are already being designed. The resolution particu- ment regulations. “Today is really about re- larly recognized four mem- Recognizing the Flood • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes introducing Houstonians to bers who have served on Control District’s position in 311 Help & Info,” said Park- the task force from the very the middle of opposing groups • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes er. “This new smartphone app beginning, and in a number of real estate developers and • Menus • Directories and much more! and newly redesigned website of leadership and committee environmentalists, Commis- marks the beginning of many posts over the years. They in- sioners Court appointed 25 upgrades to come. The nature clude: members representing a wide Clear Springs High School student Elizabeth Dee Scott, Vice President Ann Hammond, President of technology in our society • Community activist Ter- range of environmental and Wood poses with her artwork and the Clear Creek Ken Baliker, Wood, and trustees Win Weber, Page 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 today is to iterate and im- ry Hershey; business groups to serve as Independent School District Board of Trustees. Rander and Robert Davee. Marie & Davy Flickinger, owners prove, and the new 311 will • Land planner Thomas special advisors in Harris Pictured are, left to right, trustees Charles Pond, Photo submitted not be an exception to that.” B. Northrup; County. Thursday, January 31, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 SVFD installs traffic lights BHI anounces third six-weeks honor roll students Beverly Hills Intermediate ping, Jackelyn Jineth Davila, Rene Reyna, Mia Alexandra Andrea Guerra Cavazos, Mendez and Briana Kassan- recently announced its honor Daniel Michael Delarosa, Reyna, Gardenia Esmeralda Andrea Chapa, Juan Chapa, dra Menendez. rolls for the third six-weeks Allyson Adriana Diaz, Clar- Rivas, Beatriz Anne Rivera, Isabel Mercedes Chavez, Jar- Javorus Daniel Moore, grading period. Students are: issa Diaz and Roxie Diaz. Jazmin Nicolle Rodriguez, ely Floreli Claros, Greysi Sa- Damaris Nataly Morales, Honor roll Natalie Michelle Diosda- Jose Alejandro Rodriguez and rai Contreras, Nathan Andrew Xochitl Celeste Navarro, Seventh grade do, Thoi Gia Duong, Miguel Karen Renee Rodriguez. Covarrubias, Alia Nichelle Bao Triet Nguyen, Dat Tien Abraham Alanis, Pedro Anjel Elizarraras, Alex Jacob Joshua Jay Romero, Crawford, Elissa Garza Cruz, Nguyen, Phuc Minh Nguyen, Alba, Anthony Ke’andre Estala, Alfredo Estrada, Ma- Xochitl Kimberly Romero, Yeline Cutting Gonzalez, Phuong Quynh Diep Nguy- Dr’eshard Anderson-Johnson, ria Jose Figueroa, Eduardo Malorie Jolynn Rosas, Erika Christopher Jaime Cuya and en, Steven Nguyen, Taylor Bailie Mckenna Ankenbruck, Francisco Flores, Madeline Rubio, Nancy Ruiz, Jasonmat- Jimmy Tuan Dang. Quang Nguyen, Thao Thi- Luis Omar Arellano, Mirodel- Marie Flores, Melina Lesette thew Napoles Sabal, Stepha- Lananh Thi Dang, Court- phuong Nguyen and Christi- lo Ashford, Korrin Nikole Flores, Robert Garcia Flores, nie Saldivar, Kazzandra Rico ney Hang-Nga Dao, Dominick ana Chikaodinaka Nnabuife. Ballin, Garrett Raul Barrien- Catherine Mia Fuentes and Sanchez, Monica Lizette Leavie Davis, Jacoby Gerard Yazcaira Sofia Ojeda, Jes- tos, Reena Leticia Benitez, Michelle Fuentes. Santana, Joseph Emil Sar- Davis, Jeremy Gerard Davis, sica Ortega, Adam Antonio Justin Bimel and Daniel Gio- Francisco Garcia, Gisselle gent, Ana Leesa Segovia and Alexa Michell De Alejandro, Padilla, Elena Tien Pham, vanni Botello. Garcia, Gustavo A. Garcia, Amentanese Jashae Simien. Abeer Arsan Diab, Vu Huy Rich Pham, Tin Nhan Pham, Chandler Tien Thai Bui, Klarissa Heidy Garza, Jasslyn Victoria Ta, Adrian Tamez, Dinh, Samantha Dominguez, Vy Le Nhat Pham, Alice Kimberly Nhu Bui, Sarah Jane Gomez Portillo, Jasmin Sarai Samuel Feleke Taye, Juan Jazmyn Arisa Drumgo, An Hong Phan, Evelyn Quynh Bustamante, Ramon Cahue, Gomez Belasquez, Ana Sofia Manuel Temores Paz, Amber Gia Duong and Dondre Ar- Nhu Phan, Kevin Bui Phan, Caleb Chandler Campbell, Gracia, Lynda Marie Gran- Nicole Terrell, Laquavious mand Lakeith Dykes. Jaysha Octavia Ploucha, Di- Alexis Campos, Dominique tham, Diana Carolina Guerre- Demar Thomas, Annie Ngoc Courtney Allison Early, ego A. Quintanilla Tovar and Giana Cantu, Fabian Omar ro, Jazmin Alanna Guerrero, Tran, Jimmy Quoc Tran, Tony Lauren Taylor Escobar, David Rebekah Gail Ragain. Cardenas, Erasmo Osvaldo Cassandra America Guevara Duc Tran, Vicente Trevino, Anthony Espinal, Javier Raul Iram Ramirez, Kaylee Carlos, Alejandro Castillo, and Tina Kim-Thanh Ha. Kevin Dinh Truong, Marcely Flores, Amelia April Fuentes, Reyann Rios, Hur Mehdi Riz- Javier Fernando Castillo and Amanda Nicole Hernan- Jean Tsikis and Pablo Javier Randy Alexander Fuentes, vi, Jaime Rodriguez, Jasmine Tatiana Jesse Chacon. dez, Tommy Hernandez, Tufino. Katherine Anne Gangestad, Sulema Rodriguez, Arlene Kimberly Ruby Chew, Ysabela Nicole Hinojosa, Veronica Aubrey Arcalas Alexandria Victoria Garcia, Briauna Salisbury, Alfredo The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, with only in times of emergency to aid SVFD vehicles Jalen Morris Clark, Cuauh- Alice Gia Ho, Lynn Tuyet Unica, Joanna Theresa Urru- Andres Garcia, Hayley Renee Santoscoy, Kailah Kaia Shaw, help from Harris County, is installing traffic as they exit the station. SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka temoc Cornejo, Zachary Paul Ho, John’te Andreas Horace, tia, Roxanne Valdez, Leilani Garcia, Leanna Sarai Garcia Camille Deon Singleton, Tor- warning lights in front of its main station in the thanks County Commissioner El Franco Lee for Couchman, Celeste Marie Ja’lon Duval Hunt, Kamsi- Isabel Vargas, Fernando Vega, and Nadia Lynn Garcia. rey George Tapper and Zaria No Job Too Small! 10500 block of Scarsdale. The lights will go off his assistance in the project. Covarrubias, Jason Anthony yochukwu Canice Ik-Ejiofor, Ayline Vela, Holly Thao Vu, Noe Garcia, Raquel Alicia Shrone Thomas. Cruz, Alexander Gabriel Cua- Naureen Islam, Kimberli Natasha Miranda Walters, Garza, Crystal Renee Glover, Taja Imani Tillman, Hector Izaguirre, Elizabeth Brittney Karyn Geralynn Williams, David Alexander Gonzalez, Brian Tinoco, Brandon Raul Jasso and Javier Jimenez. Sami Lin Yu, Monica Aidee Madison Evelyn Graham, Torres, John Guillermo Tor- Douglas Joseph Jones, Ja- Zabala, Aleena Maher Zaid Courtney Grigar, Elisa Marie res, Barbara Vy Tran, Jacklyn SJC earns 3 prestigious financial reporting awards kob Brandon Jones, Lily Lan and Perla Zuniga. Guevara, Christopher Antho- Cattien Tran, Kelly Mai-Tram Call For Information For a fifth consecutive team’s diligence in account- cellence we continue to pur- GFOA professional staff, as With 17,500 members, the Kieu, Josiah Michael Knight, Honor roll ny Gutierrez, Cameron Kris- Tran, Tracy Truc-Mai Tran, year, San Jacinto College ing procedures to ensure accu- sue and perfect each year.” well as independent review- national association is head- Britney Taylor Lariviere, Eighth grade tian Haynes, Nia Marcia Her- Tyler D. Tran, Vivian Tran, has received the Govern- racy in reporting and compli- The college’s fiscal affairs ers who work in public-sector quartered in Chicago with of- Matthew Grant Leon, Edgar Robin Emmanuel Acac, man, Rosemarie Hernandez Alezaii Krystal Trevino and ment Finance Officers Asso- ance,” commented Bill Dick- team submitted the com- financial reporting. fices in Washington, D.C. Lerma, Jasmine Azaria Lew- Marilyn Athziry Acosta, and Edna Fernanda Herrera. Ivonne Chino Trevino. ciation (GFOA) Certificate erson, director of accounting prehensive annual financial The GFOA serves state This is the college’s fourth is, Jerianne Kenniya Limtom, Denisse Elena Alanis, Janeth Chelsea Christine Hick- Jennifer Truong, Erica of Achievement for Excel- and financial services for the report for the year ending and local governments by consecutive year to receive Natalie Rebecca Longoria, Silvia Amador, Antonio Ar- man, Kory Elijah Hubbard, Nichole Tsui, Meloney Ni- lence in Financial Reporting college. “In addition to the Aug. 31, 2011, for consid- enhancing and promoting the GFOA Distinguished Alexis Liselda Lopez, Lauren menta, Lizbet Armenta, Os- Grace Kelly Huckabay, My- cole Tyler, Jocelyn Mariah (CAFR) award in recognition CAFR award, San Jacinto eration for the 2010-2011 the financial management of Budget Award, and the sec- Thi Ly and Jordan Marcum. car Armenta, Jacob Tyler Ar- kaela Flor Jacksis, Isaiah Ulloa, Gabriel Tristan Arcalas of upholding the highest stan- College also earned the Dis- CAFR award. The report was governmental administration ond year to receive the PAFR Sophia Victoria Marin, nesen, Mayra Noemi Avila, Nathaniel Jackson, Alyssa Unica, Kimber Skye Vanek, dards in financial reporting. tinguished Budget award, and reviewed and scored against for public benefit by identify- award. The college has al- Jorge Cristian Martin, Kath- Natalie Celline Balle, Sean Jenai Keim, Michelle Jordyn Aaron Valentin Vasquez, “This achievement is the the Popular Annual Financial established quality criteria ing and developing financial ready submitted its applica- leen Mackenzie Masterson, M. Bayne, Jannelly Bernal Kristoff, Danny Lam, Ryan Adrian Samuel Velasquez, Di- result of our fiscal affairs Report. That’s the type of ex- by selected members of the policies and best practices. tion for all three awards for Elijah Mata, Brittney Marise- and Chance Dennis Bittle. Mark Lanza, Hellen Thu Le, amonndlee Alexandra Velez fiscal year 2011-2012. la Mejia, Samantha Nicole Gissel Buenrostro, Joseph Paloma Leon, Mauro Lerma and Diana Laura Vidal. “I am extremely proud of Merrill, Emily Marie Mesa, Gabriel Bustamante, Nicole and Cristian Anthony Limas. Brianna Denise Villanue- our financial services team,” Hana Osama Mohamad, Ra- Daniell Caligone, Braden Steven Khang Ly, Jesus va, Kathrina Perez Villanue- commented Kenneth Lynn, chel Elidem Mondragon, Elissa Carker, Nanci Carrera, Alexandro Macedo, Isaiah va, Justin W. Vu, Tam Vu, Au- vice chancellor of fiscal af- Mallerim Morales and Mat- Delana Nicole Carrillo, Nyo- Ricky Maciel, Jeremy Austin dreycarelle Nkeiya Wandji, fairs for the college. “GFOA, thew Angel Morales. mi Marie Carrington, Miran- Marcum, Patrick Jonathan Daniel Louis Williams, Macy the acknowledged beacon of Carlos Alejandro Moreno, da Marie Carrizales, Ashali Marsh, Sebastian Martinez, Kate Williams, Vanessa Wan- excellence in governmental Andrew Ngoc Nguyen, Ange- Rena Carter, Joseph Adam Noah Isaiah Mata, Juliette jiku Williams, Ledarius Keith financial management, has la Quynh Tram-Anh Nguy- Castaneda and Michael Lee Anabel Medina, Noah An- Woodard, Natalie M. Zara- developed three award catego- en, Emily Quynh Nguyen, Castillo. thony Mejia, Karim Alberto goza and Dulce Abril Zavala. ries that recognize excellence. Jenny Kim Nguyen, Jenny The San Jacinto College Ngoc Nguyen, Justin Hoang financial team has demon- Nguyen, Kerrington My-Lan Communities In Schools partners strated their professionalism Mackenzie Nguyen, Nam by earning these prestigious The Nguyen, Pierce Thinh awards multiple times – the Nguyen and Tan Nguyen. with Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids CAFR award for five consec- Trinh Nguyen, Ayanna Communities In Schools in a child’s feet. For a fam- children don’t own a pair of utive years, the budget award Lysette Nguyen-Echeverry, Pasadena, Texas, has been se- ily struggling to make ends shoes that fit. Payless Shoe- No Job Too Small! for four consecutive years, Thanhlong Nguyenvo, Amy lected as an official partner of meet, a good pair of shoes Source continues to partner and the new PAFR award for Elizabeth Nolen, Mikayla Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids, can go a long way to pro- with local nonprofits like two consecutive years.” Carissa Olivo, Paul Anthony an annual giving program mote a healthy active life- Communities In Schools to Lynn stated that as far as Ontiveros, Natalie Eliza- from Payless ShoeSource. style as well as prevent cuts, help them identify the best he knows, San Jacinto Col- beth Orta, Alexis Rae Oses, Communities In Schools infections, and other injuries places to give away more lege is the only community Relencia Neccole Owens, was able to distribute $2,000 (Souls4Souls, 2011). than $1.5 million worth of college in Texas that holds Jazmin Rain Palm and Ga- worth of merchandise certifi- The students selected par- children’s shoes. all three GFOA excellence bryel Raschad Patterson. cates for children’s shoes to ticipated in a shoe-shopping For more information Members of the San Jacinto College fi scal affairs team ist; Malinda Velchansky, budget control senior accounting awards for the same year Kristen Dung Patton, Jac- the families in the programs. trip to Payless and enjoyed about the ways in which include, from left (seated): Cynthia Safford, grants man- specialist; Jonna Barnett, cash management accounting (2010-2011). “To me, that in- quelyn Pena, Andrea Carolina One hundred Communities In selecting their own pair of Communities In Schools is Call For Information agement accounting specialist; Jennifer Anderle, fi nan- assistant; Rebeca Mata, fi xed assets coordinator; Martha dicates world-class standards Perez, Gisselle Perez, Jasmine Schools’ students from three free new shoes. For many helping the community, visit cial aid associate director; Minelia Izaguirre, budgets Martinez, accounts receivable accounting assistant; in financial operations,” he V. Pham, Long Hoang Phan, elementary schools in the children accustomed to used the website at www.cistxjv. director; Tomoko Olson, grants management associ- Abigail Dias, accounts receivable accounting assistant; added. “I congratulate our Ngoc Thao Phan, Tam Thanh Pasadena Independent School and hand-me-down shoes, org or call 713-591-3005. ate director; Sherri Childs, purchasing buyer; (second (back row): Becky Turner, accounts payable supervisor; team for its dedication and Phan, Uyen Tran Phan, Kend- District were recently bussed this was their first pair of new row): Blanca Carrasco, general ledger senior accounting Dr. Kelly Simons, resource development assistant vice commitment to excellence all Rae Pina, Lisette Pitty, Mi- to a local Payless ShoeSource shoes. specialist; Sukki Choi, cash management supervisor; president; Severin Zindler, purchasing buyer; Michael in all aspects of financial ac- chelle M. Pozo, Kyrah Allise store where they received the This is the fifth year of the Let the Leader help Karina Trevino, bond programs accountant; Andrew Moore, grants management director; Bill Dickerson, counting and reporting.” Prince, Brittany Janell Puente royal treatment. Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids with your advertising. Hoang, budget control senior accounting specialist; accounting and fi nancial services director; Dena Carlson, Reports related to the and Pablo Jose Puente. Communities In Schools program. Although studies Esmeralda Parrales, accounts receivable supervisor; auxiliary services and fi nancial aid accountant; Karla awards can be viewed at http:// Desiree Angelica Quijas, believes that every child de- show that properly fitting Call Vanessa Salazar, grants management senior administra- Silva, accounts receivable accounting assistant; and Patsy internal.sanjac.edu/college- Anthony Nelson Ramirez, serves a healthy start and a shoes are important for chil- tive assistant; Robert Merino, fi nancial aid director; Laredo, purchasing senior administrative assistant. administration/fiscal-affairs/ Maria Evelyn Rangel, Bryan healthy future. In this case, dren’s health and develop- 281-481-5656 Tiffany Brinks, grants management accounting special- Photo by Rob Vanya annual-financial-reports. Alexander Reyes, Kassie a healthy start begins with ment, a striking number of

Black History Month at SJC PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Jacinto College pres- to be installed as the first Afri- • Health Fair – 3:30 p.m. to STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS ents a variety of events to can American chairman of the 5 p.m., Feb. 19, Central cam- For the Year Ended August 31, 2012 commemorate Black History North Channel Area Chamber pus, Health Science Building, Month in February. of Commerce; Joe Stephens, C11-1081 Members from across the currently the GPISD board • Movie: Something the Data Call for Information college will gather for a march president in addition to own- Lord Made – Includes free Control Debt Service Capital Governmental Governmental No Job Too Small! on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. ing an insurance agency; and popcorn, 6 p.m., Feb. 19, Cen- Codes General Fund Funds Projects Fund Funds Funds on the Central campus to re- Judson Robinson III, elected to tral campus, Health Science Revenues member the 50th anniversary City Council in 1990 and cur- Building, C11-1081 5700 Local, intermediate, and out-of-state $ 107,920,154 $ 26,700,237 $ 59,098 $ 8,402,526 $ 143,082,015 of the March on Washington rently the president of Houston • Jabali Afrika Perfor- 5800 State program revenues 254,794,100 14,728,556 8,532,941 278,055,597 and the sesquicentennial of the Area Urban League. mance – 11:30 a.m., Feb. 20, Emancipation Proclamation. • Black History Art Exhi- Central campus, Student Cen- 5900 Federal program revenues 4,713,832 71,277,087 75,990,919 South campus student life will bition – Feb. 11-28, Central ter, Lounge A 5020 Total revenues 367,428,086 41,428,793 59,098 88,212,554 497,128,531 give away tickets for the Feb. campus library • African American Read- 2 performance of The Moun- • Buffalo Soldier Presenta- In – Performing arts featuring Expenditures taintop at the Alley Theatre. tion – noon, Feb. 12, Central jazz ensemble and the Houston Current: These are just two of the many campus, Interactive Learning Ebony Opera Guild, and read- activities students and faculty Center, Kaleidoscope Room ings of excerpts from novels, 0011 Instruction 222,590,446 45,871,806 268,462,252 will host in art, movies, dance, • Movie: The Ben Carson poems, and other literature, 0012 Instruction resources and media services 5,689,164 155,151 5,844,315 presentation, and readings Story – Includes free popcorn, 11:30 a.m., Feb. 20, North 0013 Curriculum and staff development 5,669,462 1,252,863 6,922,325 throughout the month. 6 p.m., Feb. 12, Central cam- campus, Monument Room, in 0021 Instructional leadership 4,050,167 922,230 4,972,397 Following is a list of Black pus, Health Science Building, the Slovacek Student Center School leadership 2,116,904 30,181,900 History Month 2013 events at C11-1081 • Black History Program 0023 28,064,996 San Jacinto College: • Jabali Afrika Performance with guest speaker, professor 0031 Guidance, counseling and evaluation services 13,372,929 5,070,584 18,443,513 • Panel Discussion – Feb. 6, – 11:30 a.m., Feb. 18, North Yvonne Frear – Special per- 0032 Social work services 127,310 85,980 213,290 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., North campus, Monument Room, formances, soul food, 11:30 0033 Health services 3,965,763 161,794 4,127,557 campus, Chablis Room. Fea- Slovacek Student Center a.m., Feb. 27, Central campus, 0034 Student transportation 11,390,720 98,824 11,489,544 turing local leaders Almatha • Meet at the Crossroads Student Center Ballroom 0035 Food services 5,800 28,354,539 28,360,339 Clark Taylor, first African A Word from the Queen – A San Jacinto College Cen- American and female elected spoken word performance by tral campus is located at 8060 0036 Extracurricular activities 5,895,789 1,155,186 7,050,975 to the Galena Park Indepen- Dr. Annette Williams, author Spencer Highway in Pasadena; 0041 General administration 9,582,892 75,206 9,658,098 dent School District board and of Winnie Nell: A Mississippi North campus is located at 0051 Plant maintenance and operations 43,854,675 34,140 43,888,815 active member of San Jacinto Queen, 11 a.m., Feb. 19, Cen- 5800 Uvalde Road in Houston; 0052 Security and monitoring services 3,996,446 420,120 4,416,566 College Foundation board; tral campus, Student Center, and South campus at 13735 0053 Data processing services 5,423,732 5,423,732 Wilfred J. Broussard Jr., soon Lounge A Beamer Road in Houston. 0061 Community services 12,451 172,793 185,244 Debt service: 0071 Principal on long-term debt 185,000 13,305,000 13,490,000 John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. 0072 Interest on long-term debt 10,306 17,099,352 17,109,658 Orthodontist 0073 Bond issuance costs and fees 1,757,522 570,786 2,328,308 Capital outlay: 0081 Facilities acquisition and construction 4,512,474 22,995,216 9,248 27,516,938 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer Intergovern mental: 0095 Payments to Juvenile Justice Alternative 63,133 63,133 • Braces Without Tooth Removal Education Programs 0099 Other intergovernmental charges 1,045,847 1,045,847 6030 Total Expenditures 369,509,502 32,161,874 23,566,002 85,957,368 511,194,746 • Headgear NOT Required 1100 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures (2,081,416) 9,266,919 (23,506,904) 2,255,186 (14,066,215) Other Financing Sources (Uses) 7901 Refunding bonds issued 43,045,000 43,045,000 • Insurance Assignment Accepted 7911 Capital-related debt issued (regular bonds) 89,805,000 89,805,000 7916 Premium or discount on issuance of bonds 7,539,364 7,175,786 14,715,150 8949 Payment to Bond Refunding Escrow Agent (50,482,938) (50,482,938) • Quality and Caring Office 7080 Total other financing sources and uses 101,426 96,980,786 97,082,212 Second 1200 Net change in fund balances (2,081,416) 9,368,345 73,473,882 2,255,186 83,015,997 • Certified Specialist Opinions Welcome 0100 Fund Balance - Beginning 92,854,216 52,594,921 355,128 8,678,379 154,482,644 Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 3000 Fund Balance - Ending $ 90,772,800 $ 61,963,266 $ 73,829,010 $ 10,933,565 $ 237,498,641 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2013 Lesniewski selected Lectures to cover fi lm history, Over The Back Fence the environment and NASA Enhance understanding sented by Jeff Davis, director AP of the Year of timely topics with three of Space Life Sciences and University of Houston-Clear JSC chief medical officer, on Lake’s CLASP lectures of- Feb. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in OWEN IS 4 YEARS OLD! Baumann is Feb. 4. Vanessa Buentello, Garland Ganter and fered on film history, the en- the university’s Bayou Build- Owen Michael Flowers turns 4 years Frazier Elementary Veronica Oyervides. Triple birthday wishes vironment and NASA during ing, Forest Room, 2700 Bay old Sunday, Feb. 3, and will celebrate with Blow out the birthday candles for Allie are sent to Jessica Casteel, Shannon the month of February at off- Area Blvd. This lecture is part a Lego-themed birthday party. Best wishes Ortez on Feb. 4. On Feb. 6, Gerri Watkins Howard and Sandra Villarreal Feb. 4. On site locations and on campus, of the university’s Visions in and lots of love, hugs and kisses are sent marks a birthday. Feb. 5, three cheers for a happy birthday 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Our Midst series. to Owen from big sister Kennedy, parents Meador Elementary go out to Roy Grant, Nichole Kemp and Clear Lake Association of Finally, the educational Stacey (Hayes) and Stephen Flowers; The day to celebrate a birthday for Maria Michael Vanessen. Senior Programs is designed lecture Environmental Re- to provide educational oppor- sponsibility: How Can I Help grandparents Jannie and Robert Scar- Henry is Feb. 3. Cindy Vantilburg is sent FACEBOOK FRIENDS CELEBRATE tunities for area seniors and Keep Pearland Beautiful? berry of South Belt and Karen and Mike birthday greetings on Feb. 4. Feb. 5 is the BIRTHDAYS others interested in learning. will be presented by Fay Wat- Flowers of Dickinson; great-grandparents day for Felilpe Saucedo to celebrate a The Leader sends happy birthday wishes The informative workshop, son, assistant director of Keep Anna Mae “Nana” and Robert Schofield birthday. to its Facebook friends who celebrate a Filming History: U.S. Genre Pearland Beautiful, Feb. 11, and Billie and Buddy Fewell; uncles Tyler, Moore Elementary birthday this week: Film 1930-45, presented by from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Austin, Joey, Wesley and Travis; aunts On Jan. 31, Emma Tsikis enjoys a birth- Thursday, Jan. 31: Maria Olvera, Erica Barbara Hales, UH-Clear Melvin Knapp Center, 2424 Jenny, Christine and Michelle; and cous- day. The day for a party for Tammy Munn Bush, Veronica Tanguma-Mejia, Ernie Lake associate professor of South Park Ave. in Pearland. ins Brayden, Baylee, Livvy, Jade, Sierra, is Feb. 1. Wishes for a happy birthday are Banks, Josh Keim, Angeles Rios, Maria history and humanities, is All programs are free and Ryker and Jesse. sent to Debbie Pampell Feb. 4. Enjoying a Zuniga and Craig Thompson; Friday, Feb. scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, open to the public, but regis- ANGELA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY birthday Feb. 6 is Angelica Perez. 1: Danice Oliver, Lee Terry and Stacy Lynn from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in tration is requested. Bobby and Kenneth Griffin send birth- South Belt Elementary Knight-Wigington; Saturday, Feb. 2: Candice the Freeman Branch Library, For more information on day wishes to daughter-in-law Angela Double birthday greetings are sent Johnson, Francesca Marie, Lisa Upshaw, 16616 Diana Lane in Hous- any of these events, e-mail Griffin who celebrates a birthday Saturday, to Jessica Arnold and Ma Cuevas De Karma Wright, Melanie Branstetter, ton. [email protected], call the Of- Feb. 2. Vazquez Feb. 3. Celebrating a birthday Feb. Angela Griffi n, Jocelyn Parks, Geoffrey NASA Life Sciences Re- fice of Alumni and Communi- BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR KARMA 4 is Maria Montes. Maduzia, Fernando De La Rosa and John search and Development: ty Relations at 281-283-2021, Karma Wright, former Leader staffer, Stuchbery Elementary Scheschuk; Sunday, Feb. 3: Sonia Perez, Benefits for Earth and Space or visit the CLASP website at celebrates her birthday Saturday, Feb. 2. Staci Stallings is wished a happy birth- Theresa Garza, Monica Torres-Perez, is the topic of the lecture pre- http://www.uhcl.edu/clasp. Birthday wishes are sent to Karma from her day Feb. 6. Brandi Pipes, Dixie Schallert-Rodriguez, family, friends and staff at the Leader. Melillo Middle School Mia Sparkle and Jerome Colvin; Monday, UHCL HR, communications HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANA! The day for a cake for Kelly Jurek is Jan. Feb. 4: Devon Mauro, Bobby Kramer, Dana Lizik enjoys a birthday Wednesday, 31. Willie Delagarza and Deborah Carmona; management course Feb. 4-5 Feb. 6. Secial birthday wishes are sent to Beverly Hills Intermediate Tuesday, Feb. 5: Chris Crow and James Dana from her family, friends and former co- Blow out the birthday candles on Feb. 2 Kelso; and Wednesday, Feb. 6: Brian Pugh, University of Houston- ity and stakeholder satisfac- workers at the Leader. for Cynthia Wright. Dana Lizik, Ken Mesecher, JoAnn Camp, Clear Lake will host Project tion. SCHOOL DAZE Thompson Intermediate Raymond Campos, Farah Kamal, Chasity Human Resource & Commu- Course fee is $995 per nications Management course person. Register for track and The following personnel and staff mem- On Jan. 31, Angela Ruggeri is sent a Napper and Lisa Jackson. on Feb. 4-5, from 8 a.m. to 4 save 20 percent off list pric- bers of the Pasadena Independent School birthday greeting. The day for a party for LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS p.m. in the Bayou Building on ing. District celebrate birthdays Jan. 31 through Darby Hickman is Feb. 4. Mark Varian has E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, the campus at 2700 Bay Area For more information or to Lindsey Lesniewski, assistant principal at Frazier Feb. 6. a birthday Feb. 5. congratulations, etc., to mynews@southbelt Blvd. in Houston. register, visit http://www.uhcl. Elementary, was recently chosen as the TEPSA Burnett Elementary Dobie High leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. This two-day course pro- edu/camp, call University of Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for A birthday greeting is sent to Donna Leslie Rustin is wished a happy birth- Items must be submitted by Friday noon for vides proven techniques on Houston-Clear Lake’s Center Region IV. TEPSA, an organization for school Yates Feb. 1. The day for a cake for Lisa day Feb. 1. Sharing a birthday Feb. 3 are the next week’s publication. the management of human re- for Advanced Management and district administrators in Texas, and Region sources and communications Programs at 281-283-3133 projects to assure project suc- or 281-283-3121, or e-mail IV, encompasses 51 school districts and more cess in scheduling, cost, qual- [email protected]. than 800 elementary schools across the state. Clear Brook debate attends competition at Creek This is Lesniewski’s fourth year as assistant prin- cipal at Frazier and her 12th year as an educator The Clear Brook High competition. same event. mantha Farley placed first speaking and teammates in Pasadena. Photo submitted School Speech and Debate In Lincoln-Douglas de- Team officer Dan- overall in novice LD De- Hogg and Omar Ibrahim www.southbeltleader.com Team came home victori- bate, Rishi Suresh received iel Hogg also received a bate. placed second and sixth, ous from the weekend of first-place speaker, while speaker award for PF de- Brook also performed respectively, in domestic Jan. 18 and 19 from Clear fellow teammate Connie bate by taking home the well in multiple speaking extemporaneous speaking. MaidM to Perfection® Creek High School where Lee received the third- third-place speaker award. events. Suresh placed first In novice extemporane- Maid to ® they beat a lot of tough place speaker award in this Novice competitor Sa- in foreign extemporaneous ous speaking, Suketh Sub- Perfection Residential and Commercial CLEANING Cleaning Services ramanya won fourth place. 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A decision by the Clear The fi rst phase to con- Pearland construction site. Creek Independent School struct a new station for the The Pearland Fire Department Here comes District Board of Trustees left Southeast Volunteer Fire De- responded to the blaze at in question the issue of where partment was approved at the roughly 1 a.m. and reported WALKER LAW OFFICES Weber students would be Clear Brook City Municipal the tractor, valued at more schooled for the 1993-1994 Utility District meeting. To than $200,000, was fully Milton Walker, J.D. school year. be located on Scarsdale adja- engulfed in flames. The adult the bride . . . Sagemeadow resident John cent to the South Belt-Elling- suspects were identified as 281-481-0909 Elam stepped down from his ton Chamber of Commerce, Treveon Belton, 18; Jack position on the Pasadena In- the station would replace the Moes, 19; Tom Moes, 17; WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES dependent School District unmanned two-bay building David McGruder, 20; Alex Let South Belt Graphics & Printing school board after serving for found on the San Jacinto Col- Quinn, 19; Austin Abbott, 19; BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS nine non-consecutive years. lege grounds. and Justin Chipman, 19. The LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT take care of all your printing needs 15 years ago (1998) James Burkart was named juvenile suspect was not www.walkerlaw.com J.A. Babb, a 1982 Dobie the new pastor of St. Luke the identifi ed. graduate, published his fi rst Evangelist Catholic Church. 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Rubio, 17, was killed in the • Thank You Cards • dena Independent School Dis- Most recently, he served as shooting, while his broth- • Re-Glue • Re-Screw trict’s updated growth study superintendent of the Alvin er, Ruben Rubio, 22, was by American Metro Study in- Independent School District, wounded. ‘We Re-Do For You’ dicated that 10,000 new homes where he had been for six Five suspects were arrested For Free Estimates Call: or apartment units would be years. Smith replaced outgo- following a home invasion in 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 built in the western part of the ing superintendent Sandra the 10800 block of Sagetrail. Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 district before 2006. Mossman. The suspects allegedly told Thursday, January 31, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Solo art exhibit Feb. 2 for local artist Ehman Butcher, Wigtil engaged The Butler Longhorn Mu- Ehman has drawn horses seum in League City will host since moving to the country an opening reception for a when she was 3. She was in- solo art exhibit by Tricia Eh- volved in art classes all the man on Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 way into college. “My moth- p.m. The exhibit will continue er, an artist and art teacher, is through March. my mentor and toughest crit- Ehman and her husband, ic; my husband is my biggest Tom, attend Sagemont Church supporter.” and have been South Belt res- Ehman attended Michi- idents since 1988. Their three gan State University for three children graduated from Do- years, majoring in English bie High School. and she was with an emphasis in violin. “I chairwoman of Precinct 654. took some art classes but did Ehman has painted as a not concentrate on it.” A pro- profession since 1992 while fessional violinist since the also working as a professional early 1970s, she gave private violinist and teacher until violin lessons in the South 1998. She worked for Thom- Belt until 1998. In the early as Kinkade as a master ap- 1990s, she took up painting prentice (highlighter) for five and tried her hand at horse years and was a local Thomas portrait T-shirts, murals and Kinkade gallery director for backdrops for a local dance nine months, when the gallery studio. “Finally, I started closed. Ehman stated, “My concentrating on my true joy, Christian faith is the most im- horse portraits on canvas.” portant aspect of who I am and In 2000, Ehman initiated matters to the way I paint.” her art business, Heavenly She is a transplant from Hoofbeats, and applied to Me- Michigan since 1988. “My art dia Arts, to work as a master style has been called Roman- apprentice for artist Thomas tic Realism and uplifting, but Kinkade. In 2001, she was I do experiment in my tech- chosen as one of 32 artists nique with oils and acrylics. I to travel nation-wide hosting work to depict the beauty of Kinkade highlighting events at God’s creation when painting various art galleries. “I contin- horses and landscapes. In a ued painting and in 2003 had horse portrait I try to capture the honor of showing three Local artist Tricia Ehman stands beside one of her drawings that has been juried and has been on display at that horse’s expression and paintings in his Monterey, the museum since Nov. 30. demeanor accurately.” Calif., museum.” Her work has also been displayed in several shows and galleries in Texas and Canada. Eight years ago, Eh- Burnett spelling bee participants man incurred an injury that Join us on Facebook! set her back a couple of years, but she eventually was able to accept commissions and ex- hibit her work again. Ehman is a member of the National Society of Art- ists and National Associa- tion of Professional Women. Mark and Diane Butcher of Pearland, former Sageglen residents, announce the She also takes care of family, represents Women for Life engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Rose Butcher, to International and Endeavour Matthew Brian Wigtil, son of Brad and Kathy Wigtil of Waco. The bride-to-be Forum at the UN, teaches received a bachelor’s degree in early education from the University of Houston. Abortion Recovery Bible She is employed at Pasadena Memorial High School working with special needs study, attends women’s Bible students. The prospective groom received a BBA in business management with study courses, enjoys read- a minor in religion from Baylor University. He currently sells insurance for ing and plays with her dog. State Farm. The couple is involved with a local college ministry that meets at Ehman added, “I have a full Calvary Houston called Overflow. Parents of the bride-to-be have pastored at life and am thankful to God Freeway Baptist Church for 23 years. for his gracious work in me.” CCC Theatre presents Plaza Suite Clear Creek Community Plaza Hotel. marriages, is looking for to come out of that bathroom Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay A suburban couple take fresh fields. and get married!” Road in Nassau Bay, will the suite while their house is He calls a childhood Buy individual tickets, present the romantic com- being painted and it turns out sweetheart, now a suburban discounted group tickets or edy Plaza Suite, by Neil Si- to be the one in which they housewife, for a little ‘roman- season tickets online at www. Burnett Elementary recently held its annual spelling bee. Rocha, Lisette Rodriguez, Nayely Faz, Gerardo Escamilla, mon, running Feb 22 through honeymooned 23 (or was it tic’ diversion. Over the years clearcreekcommunitytheatre. The top winner will move on to compete at the Pasadena Jorge Jaimes, Crystal Mejia, Neveah Govea, Luke Wittenberg, March 10, at 8 p.m. on Fri- 24?) years before. And was she has idolized him from com or call 281-335-5228 for Independent School District Spelling Bee on Feb. 5. Spelling Natalie Mendez, (back row) fourth grade participants – Rod’dre days and Saturdays, and 2:30 yesterday the anniversary, or afar and is now more than the reservations. bee particpants are, left to right, (front row) winners – First Butler, Darrius Pamplin, Kalicia Davis, Desiree Miller, Amanda p.m. on Sundays. is it today? match he bargained for. The cost is $14 for adults, place, third-grader Lexi Martinez; second place, fourth-grader Harris, Valerie Martinez, Marilyn Gonzalez, Gillyanne Spencer, Hilarity abounds in this This wry tale of a mar- The last couple is a mother and $12 for seniors/students. Gail Afl alo; third place, fourth-grader Hector Rendon, (middle Alaric Arriazola and Kyrsten Tyler. portrait of three couples suc- riage in tatters is followed by and father fighting about the Follow the theater on Twit- cessively occupying the same the exploits of a Hollywood best way to get their daughter ter @CCCT, 'like' the page on row) third grade participants – Nikolas Rodriguez, Vanessa Photo submitted suite at the swanky New York producer who, after three down to her wedding guests Facebook, or visit the theater waiting in the ballroom with website at www.clearcreek- Mother yelling, “I want you communitytheatre.com. Thompson, GCEFCU team up Dr. Idalia Rivera-Matos As in past years, Thomp- Employees at Thomp- By working together, many of the names on the Happy 4th Birthday son Intermediate School has son wore their breast cancer Thompson and the credit back of the shirts. Pediatrician (Pediatra) teamed up with Gulf Coast shirts on Passionately Pink union know they will make Thompson staff members Educators Federal Credit Thursdays. They raised more a difference for breast can- walked in the recent Race for Owen Michael Union, led by Rhonda Kirch- than $2,000 for the cause and cer awareness. Thompson is the Cure to show support for 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. man, to sell Pasadena Inde- topped the district in sales for committed to doing its part to the loved ones and colleagues New  Feb. 3, 2013  pendent School District breast the sixth consecutive year, find a cure for breast cancer. they know who have breast Ste. 160 Patients cancer awareness T-shirts and selling more than 150 shirts As do many other school dis- cancer. They also celebrated Welcome Love, bracelets. this year. trict employees, they know the survivors. 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Houston, TX 77089 Luke 4:22-30 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE Kirkwood South Christian Church 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. (Disciples of Christ) 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Where God Makes Lives Better Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. 281-481-0004 Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 www.KSCchurch.org Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2013 J. Frank Dobie Hall of Honor inductees are named Continued from Page 1A nealy has served as Texas fi re Mark Chassay, Rivals.com, then a struggling Richard Golenko pus life at Dobie for the past activities at San Jacinto Col- a distinguished alumnus. He ceived his fi rst joint assign- marshal since June of 2012. Class of 1984 Medicine recruiting service. Burton The guiding force behind 40 years. Tirelessly, he has lege. Both of his alma maters has served on the Pasadena ment, taking charge of the Connealy joined the Houston helped transform the compa- Dobie’s two national champi- answered the call in a mul- – South Houston High School ISD Health Advisory Coun- Allied Force Command’s co- Fire Department after earning ny into a multimillion-dollar onships in Academic Decath- titude of roles: from motiva- and Houston Baptist Univer- cil and on the Dobie Campus ordination center in Madrid, his associate degree from San enterprise with more than lon, Golenko retired in 2007 tional speaker, to mentor, to sity – have recognized him as Improvement Team. Spain. He was named to his Jac College in 1978. He was 150,000 subscribers, 2 mil- after a 35-year career as a high event organizer, to football current assignment in Af- appointed assistant fi re chief lion monthly online viewers school teacher, all of it at Do- statistician, to tasks both ghanistan in January of 2012. in 1998, interim chief in 2000 and more than 250 employ- bie. He arrived at the school complex and basic, including Mary Campbell, Class of and fi re chief the following ees. In 2007, Burton and his in 1972, just four years after that of a caring friend during 1976 - Medicine year. With a mayoral change partners sold Rivals.com to it opened, and taught Latin, a time of need. He has served Ladies! Get Your Valentine’s Day Jewelry Now! at city hall and several mu- Yahoo! Sports for a reported sociology, world geography on the governing boards of nicipal funding problems still $98 million. Years before and various American history the South Belt-Ellington 10% off all unresolved, he resigned in launching Rivals.com, Bur- courses. Chamber of Commerce and Fashion 2004. Soon after, he accepted ton established the National His Latin teams piled up the Pasadena ISD Educa- Necklaces the position of fi re chief in Recruiting Advisor, serving Christa Williams 18 state championships over tion Foundation and has Cedar Park, Texas. He held as a one-man staff. In 2000, the years. His coaching ef- been honored as Citizen of and that position eight years be- Mark Chassay the publication’s success bie, she became the young- forts in Academic Decathlon the Year by both groups. He Earrings! fore his appointment as state earned him the mantle of the est player named to the USA struck gold in 1992 and again was instrumental in success- fi re marshal. A graduate of Dr. Chassay’s relationship 88th most powerful person in softball team for the 1996 in 1996 when his teams won ful campaigns to pass school Sale Ends 02/14/13 Western Illinois, Connealy with Longhorns has never sports by The Sporting News. Olympics in Atlanta. Still, national titles. Four times his bond issues and remains a www.lalasblingnthings.com earned his master’s degree wavered. The president of his A regular guest on TV and she pitched in two games, teams won state champion- supporter of initiatives and in fi re administration from senior class at Dobie and a sports talk shows, Burton also struck out 15 batters and won ships.He was named Dobie’s Grand Canyon University co-valedictorian, he enrolled serves as a consultant for Pa- both contests. In the 2000 teacher of the year twice and PPartyarty HHallall fforor 113030 PPeopleeople CCateringatering AAvailablevailable and completed a program of- at the University of Texas, rade magazine’s high school Sydney Games, she pitched in 2006 was honored as the Mary Campbell fered by Harvard in public graduated from the UT Medi- All-America selections. in four games, winning two Pasadena ISD Teacher of the OOpenpen 7 daysdays a wweekeek administration. He served cal School and for the past 17 Ken Howery, Class of 1994 and saving two others. Her Year. Even in retirement, Go- The legacy of Dobie three years as chair of the years has provided physician Technology/ Olympic statistics were ster- lenko reeled in a prestigious 2281-484-171781-484-1717 graduates giving back to the Texas Commission on Fire services for UT athletes. In venture capital ling: 24 2/3 innings with 38 national honor. Last year he 1109040904 ScarsdaleScarsdale - IInn FoodFood TownTown South Belt community may Protection. He also serves as 1996, he was named team The valedictorian of his strikeouts, four victories, two was named recipient of the sshoppinghopping centercenter be best exemplifi ed by Mary an adjunct instructor. physician for women’s ath- saves and no losses. Now the Stephen Sondheim Inspira- Campbell, now Dr. Mary Dina Jackson, Class letics at the school. Nine head softball coach at Manvel tional Teacher of the Year Campbell-Fox, one of the of 1981 - Dentistry years later, he was promoted High School, Williams is best Award by the Kennedy Cen- GGrandrand Opening!Opening! best known family physicians to head team physician for all remembered in the South Belt ter in Washington. in the area. Through her work intercollegiate athletics. Just area for helping lead Dobie to Community volenteers at Campbell Family Practice last year, he was appointed state titles her freshman and Gilbert Aguilar and Internal Medicine As- deputy executive commis- junior years. She was named To hundreds of Dobie 1111 a.m.-10a.m.-10 p.m.p.m. • LunchLunch BuffetBuffet 10:3010:30 a.m.-3a.m.-3 p.m.p.m. sociation, she has provided sioner at Texas Health and a college All-American three primary and surgical care Human Services for the Offi ce times, once at UCLA and to hundreds of South Belt of Health Policy and Clinical twice at the University of Tex- 110%0% ooffff aanyny ppurchaseurchase withwith thisthis adad families. A graduate of the Services. He maintains his as- as. She owns nearly a dozen University of Houston and sociation with UT athletics as gold medals for contributions AAuthenticuthentic HHalalalal IIndo-Pakndo-Pak & MMediterraneanediterranean FFoodood the Texas College of Osteo- assistant team physician. Ten to various world champion- pathic Medicine, she returned years ago, Chassay co-found- ship teams. In 2007, she was to the South Belt community ed Texas Sports and Family Ken Howery named to UT’s Women’s Hall in 1990 to start her own prac- Medicine. A volunteer for the of Honor. 10904 Scarsdale Blvd. tice. In 1998, she was named U.S. Olympic Committee, he Dobie graduating class, Fallen heroes GGreatreat HandHand & Physician of the Year in the Dina Jackson has served as a medical offi - Howery armed himself with Walter McRae Jr., Suite 290 • Houston Memorial Hospital System. cer for numerous athletic en- a degree in economics from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Foot Massage In 2003, she was named chief Jackson, now Dr. Dina deavors, including the 2008 Stanford before making in- of staff of Memorial Hermann Jackson-Giesler, is regarded Olympics in Beijing. vestment history as one of the 281-464-9103 Southeast Hospital. She is a as one of the nation’s lead- Bobby Burton, Class of most acclaimed venture capi- Gilbert Aguilar Oriental Natural Treatment, past recipient of San Jacinto ing authorities on cosmetic 1987 Sports journalism/ talists in the country. Barely Refl exology Services, College South’s Trailblazer dentistry. She earned the publishing a year out of Stanford, How- students and South Belt resi- Chinese Herb Treatment Award for Women’s History. designation of “Master Den- ery helped launch PayPal, the dents, Aguilar stands as a rain- She was honored as the Pasa- tist” by the Academy of Gen- global e-commerce company, bow of hope and generosity. One Hour Foot & dena ISD’s Distinguished eral Dentistry, placing her in now a subsidiary of eBay. He For 20 years, he has reached Body Massage, $20 Alumna for 2006. the top 1 percent of dentists served as PayPal’s fi rst chief out to assist struggling stu- Chris Connealy, Class of across the nation. A former fi nancial offi cer, departing in dents and helped improve the One Hour Table 1977 colonel of the Dobie drill 2002 to help launch Founders socialization skills of Span- Public administration team, she graduated from Fund, a $275 million venture ish-speaking residents. A re- Massage, $40 the University of Texas Den- capital fi rm with over 100 tired Coast Guard lieutenant tal School and did residency company startups. Founders Walter McRae Jr. commander with 28 years of work at the Oklahoma Medi- Fund projects have included service, Aguilar refused to cal Center. She opened her such well-known names as Class of 1972 let a service-related disability GGIFTIFT CCERTIFICATESERTIFICATES AAVAILABLEVAILABLE own practice in Texas before Facebook, SolarCity, SpaceX A 23-year Army veteran slow him down. He earned a relocating to Atlanta. Dr. and ZocDoc. Howery as- who rose to the rank of fi rst degree from the University Jackson-Giesler serves on the sisted his PayPal co-founder, sergeant in Special Forces, of Houston and followed the board of the Georgia Acad- Peter Thiel, on an investment McRae passed away in June lead of his wife, Helen, a emy of General Dentistry and Bobby Burton plan that made Thiel the fi rst of 2011 from health issues school volunteer. Since 1994, is a past board member of the outside investor in Facebook. stemming from his service he has been an almost daily American Academy of Cos- Recognized as one of the Thiel eventually sold his Fa- to the country during Op- fi xture at Dobie. He has as- metic Dentistry. In 2007, she foremost authorities on col- cebook holdings for $1 bil- eration Desert Storm. Known sisted ESL and special edu- was named recipient of the lege football recruiting over lion. Howery’s investment as Walt, he left the military cation programs, provided academy’s fi rst Humanitar- the past two decades, Burton acumen has made him the with numerous decorations, tutoring and counseled at- Chris Connealy ian Award. She is the founder parlayed his interest on the subject of stories in the Wall including the Bronze Star, risk students. He established of the Atlanta Smiles Foun- topic into one of the infl u- Street Journal, Forbes and earned for extraordinary her- English-improvement classes A veteran fi refi ghter who dation, which provides free ential information services Fortune. Picked as the key- oism in ground combat dur- for Dobie staff workers. And rose to the rank of fi re chief dental services to victims of in sports. 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Food and drinks will be served including adult beverages, chicken wings, pizza, and other football snacks. Richard Golenko SECTION B Thursday, January 31, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Manvel boys drop Dobie, CF tops Brook, ties 24 Soccer season locals slip into fifth place on to district What a difference eight days make. How time fl ies. Just like takes on the South Houston Just those eight days ago, that, the high school soccer Trojans in the District 22- the Dobie High School var- season is about to shift to 5A opener for both teams at sity boys’ basketball team district play. Veterans Stadium in Pasa- was just a win over South The varsity boys’ and dena. Game time is 8 p.m. Houston away from all but girls’ teams are looking to After that, Dobie will securing a playoff berth. return to the playoffs yet play Tuesday, Feb. 5, back Now? Not so much. again after a several-year at Veterans Stadium against Highly touted Manvel run of success. the Memorial Mavericks. dealt the Longhorns a big Dobie advanced to the That game will begin at 6 blow Jan. 29 at Dobie, win- area round in boys’ and p.m. ning the overtime session girls’ play in 2012, and this The Lady Longhorns’ 16-5 for a 79-68 win, send- season could provide even 22-5A season begins Sat- ing the locals to their third better results. urday, Feb. 2, against South straight loss in league play. It all starts Friday, Feb. 1, Houston at Veterans Sta- With four games remain- as the Longhorn boys’ team Continued on Page 6B ing in the 22-5A race, the Longhorns are suddenly on the outside looking in SBHLL’s carnival – with Pearland, Manvel, Memorial and South Hous- ton currently occupying the seeks local vendors four playoff seedings. Sagemont-Beverly Hills Booth spaces will be Having gone from a 4-3 Little League offi cials have leased for $100 per vendor. Continued on Page 6B begun making plans for the Vendors interested in opening day carnival, set taking part in the carnival His team once 4-3 and for Saturday, March 23, at may direct email to sbhll@ in good shape in the El Franco Lee Park. hotmail.com. 22-5A playoff picture, The league is seeking A league repesentative Dobie varsity boys’ vendors to provide food, will be in touch after receiv- basketball coach Kevin merchandise, arts and crafts. ing email contact. Cross (right) has now seen his team drop three straight games, which leaves the Long- Clear Brook junior guard Chase Mason (11) keeps an Brook at 7-2 for fi rst place in the 24-5A standings. At DIXIE DELI eye on Clear Falls point guard Niklis Kelly (1) during left, Brook’s Jovan Yancy (22) battles Cole Anderson 364A FM 1959 horns in fi fth place with (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL four games to go. the fi rst half of Falls’ 66-52 win over the Wolverines of Falls. For more on the big game, see Page 6B. 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 Photo by John Bechtle Jan. 29 at Brook. The win allowed the Knights to tie Photo by John Bechtle Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Teams prepare as season openers near C&D Burger Shoppe Brook, JFD softball open scrimmage play We Accept Our Burgers are the Original Credit! “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. The high school softball turing Dobie and two other Dobie’s regular season game is at 5 p.m., followed Dobie are scheduled to play is known to feature many of preseason is set to get under programs. opens Monday, Feb. 11, by the varsity game at 6:30 in the annual Brenham High the state’s top programs in 30th way, with the Clear Brook The regular season opens with play against the King- p.m. School Lead-Off Classic one location for three days Celebrating Our Year and Dobie programs in ac- Tuesday, Feb. 12, as Clear wood Mustangs. The JV Both Clear Brook and Feb. 14-16. The tournament of action. tion Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, re- Brook hosts Pearland at Over 3 Million Sold spectively. Lady Wolverine Field. The al Clear Brook, now led junior varsity game is at 5 Feb. 2 – eci With Coupon by fi rst-year head coach p.m., followed by 6:30 p.m. SSpecialp Shelly Bollin, will begin its varsity play. Hamburger, preseason Friday, Feb. 1, at Dobie’s preseason start- JFD alumni home against Friendswood. ed with a Jan. 30 scrimmage The junior varsity game will against Dickinson. The softball Fries and begin at 4:30 p.m., followed scrimmage schedule contin- by varsity play at 6 p.m. ues with a Saturday, Feb. 2 The Dobie High School $4.99 Med. Drink On Feb. 2, the Lady Wol- alumni game at Dobie High girls’ softball program verines will host the Aldine School. will offi cially open pre- Lady Mustangs, also at The Lady Longhorns will season action by host- 281-481-8606 • 10606 Fuqua Clear Brook High School. host Clear Creek Feb. 6, at ing past players in an JV play is at 9 a.m., fol- the Pasadena ISD complex. alumni game Satur- lowed by the varsity game The junior varsity game is day, Feb. 2, at the Lady at 10 a.m. at 5 p.m., followed by 6:15 Longhorns’ facility on The Lady Wolverines varsity play. the Dobie campus. The will complete the preseason The preseason concludes game, which will fea- RRoy Shiflett Realtors by traveling to St. Agnes on Saturday, Feb. 9, with the ture current players as Tuesday, Feb. 5. four-team scrimmage fea- well as some of the pro- 281-481-3733 turing Dobie, Clear Brook On Saturday, Feb. 9, gram’s former stars, Top Agents! Clear Brook will be part of and two other programs at will begin at 10 a.m. At Superior Service! a four-team scrimmage at El El Franco Lee Park. The ac- ults! right, catcher Joanna Celebrating Personal eAttention! Res Franco Lee Park, also fea- tion begins at 10 a.m. "The Company You'll Keep" itiv Gutierrez and her 2013 = PositivePos Results! teammates are prepar- “43” years! ing to open the season USA KARATE Feb. 11, against King- Buying or Selling “New” or “Pre-Owned” wood at the Pasadena Let Our Experience Work for You! After School Care ISD sports complex. Be one of our ★ 1,000’s ★ of satisfied customers! SAGEMONT - 3/2.5/2 - Large 1.5 Story - Approx. 2200 Sq. Ft. - Needs A RRegisteregister Little Work - Walk To Schools! $89,900, Call Judy at 281-703-6309. MEADOW CREEK VILLAGE - New Listing - 3/2/2 - Carport, Huge Lot, NNow!ow! Baseball, T&F, soccer Recent Paint, Tile Floors, Updated Kitchen. $78,000. Call Tami at 713-628- 4157. CLEAR LAKE! 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July 31, 2012, are eligible programs are continuing to those registering online Potential players or their to compete in the league. to register athletes for the in the cart checkout section families may contact league The U5 through U8 (ages 4, coming season. of online registration. director Damon Schwerdt- 5, 6 and 7) fee is $75, while Sagemont-Beverly Hills Parents must register all feger via e-mail at www. the U9 and U10 (ages 8 and Kwik Kar Little League offi cials offer of their children in one ses- eteamz.com/sbhll or call 9) fee is $85. LUBE & SERVICE online registration options, sion to receive the discount. him at 832-389-3186. The fee for U11 and older and there will also be one The Feb. 2, in-person Rising Stars Track Club (ages 10 through 18) is $95. 11210 Scarsdale more in-person sign-up date registration event will be The Rising Stars Track Any player who recruits a – Feb. 2. held at the league’s facility Club will host registration team sponsor will register 2281-484-KWIK81-484-KWIK((5945)5945) League fees are as follows: at El Franco Lee Park. in conjunction with work- for free. Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-5pm Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Challenger Division – no The times are 9 a.m. to outs at the Dobie High The league will accept fee noon and 1 to 3 p.m. To stay School track. checks, money orders and wwww.kwikkaronline.comww.kwikkaronline.com Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -11 p.m. This division is for chil- updated on the activities, Those who register will credit cards as forms of on- ffacebook.com/kwikkartxacebook.com/kwikkartx dren with physical or de- visit the league website at then begin workouts each line payment. No cash will Lunch Specials velopmental disabilities to www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Friday, Saturday and Sun- be accepted. $5 OFF have the chance to play the Challenger play day until further notice. A late fee of $10 will be from $4.99 game in a safe environment. The SBHLL Longhorns The Friday workouts assessed after Feb. 15. 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Sports calendar JFD netters enjoying spring Boys’ Doubles 1) Dylan Nguyen/Austin Tran (D) def. Grannon Chapman/Brandon Locklin 6-0, 6-2. SWIMMING The pressure of the fall yet the experience was valu- ture as the Longhorns will top players from other pro- team tennis season behind able. The Longhorns then be taking to the road. grams. Our young players 2) Cuong Nguyen/Brian Williams (D) def. Carlos Gallegos/Andy Moffett 6-0, 6-2. Friday, Feb. 1 them, members of the Do- traveled to Galveson Ball With a tournament out- are always our future.” 3) Christian Avitia/Carlos Castillo (D) def. Chey French/Damon Gibson 6-1, 6-2. Dobie varsity at District 22-5A meet, Pearland, 8 a.m. bie High School varsity Jan. 24, downing the Tors ing at Deer Park preceding And with the out-of-town program are taking the time 11-4 in a dual match. road trips to Austin, Cor- trips coming, Moreno wants Girls’ Doubles BASKETBALL to enjoy the ride during the Moreno, a longtime resi- pus Christi and Beaumont, to ensure the current varsity 1) Ivette Alba/Osaka Heng (D) def. Chloe Flores/Joanie Kelso 6-0, 6-3. spring. dent of Galveston, knows Moreno will continue to players don’t miss too much Thursday, Jan. 31 2) Theresa Tran/Vanessa Vu (D) def. Yesenia Ayala/Asia Lee 6-1, 6-0. Head coach Manuel several of the Galveston take a look at his program class time. 3) Lada Heng/Andrea Tran (D) def. Maddy Delaney/Catherine Thomas 6-1, 6-0. Bev. Hills girls at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Park View, TBA Moreno Jr. has been able players and has even trained with the big picture in “The seniors and the key Thompson girls at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Park View, TBA to get a look at some of to- some of them. Still, he mind. varsity players always de- Mixed Doubles Bev. Hills girls at PISD 8 Dark tourn., Queens, TBA day’s stars as well as some wants to win every match “I’m going to take some serve to make the nice road 1) Kim Dinh/John Le (D) def. Gabi LaRue/Robert Chen 6-1, 6-1. of tomorrow’s possible he- that is played regardless of of the younger, less ex- trips in the fall like Aus- Thompson girls at PISD 8 Dark tourn., Queens, TBA roes as the spring schedule the opponent. perienced players to Deer tin, Corpus Christi and so 2) Trang Bui/Flavio Castillo (D) def. Addie Lara/Jordan Bassett 6-3, 6-4. Bev. Hills boys at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Miller, TBA progresses. “Going back to my two Park,” Moreno said. “My forth,” Moreno said. 3) Hai Ho/Michael Duron (D) won 6-1, 6-1.

Thompson boys at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Miller, TBA Dobie opened the spring years at Clear Lake and main focus is to always get “But with those trips, Boys’ Singles Bev. Hills boys at PISD 8 Dark tourn., San Jac., TBA season with a trip to the now 14 here at Dobie, we us as well prepared for the the kids miss some Fridays Pearland High School Invi- have never lost to Galves- fall season as possible. at school while we travel. 1) Ruben Vargas (D) def. Christian Loftin 6-3, 6-1. Thompson boys at PISD 8 Dark tourn., San Jac., TBA tational. Paired with several ton Ball,” he said. “You “With us set to graduate That’s another reason I want 2) Dominic Elzner (GB) def. Kevin Nguyen 6-4, 6-4. of the area’s top programs, never want to see that streak quite a few seniors in June, to take some of the younger 3) Cameron Bly (GB) def. Levi Marshall 1-6, 7-6 (9-7), 10-3. Friday, Feb. 1 such as Clear Lake and end.” I want to see how some of kids to Deer Park. Brook varsity boys at Dickinson, 7:00 Kingwood, the individual Now it’s back to multi- the younger players are go- “Right now, the kids look Girls’ Singles results weren’t outstanding, team events for the near fu- ing to stack up against the good on the court. We came 1) Betram Nguyen (D) def. Hanna Grow-Morales 6-1, 6-0. Dobie varsity boys host Alvin, Phillips, 7:00 back from the (holiday) 2) Kylie Morgan (GB) def. Bethany Sauseda 6-2, 6-0. Brook varsity girls host Dickinson, 7:00 break ready to get back to 3) Heather Yang (GB) def. Aimee Perez 6-7 (9-7), 6-4, 10-8. Dobie varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 work and play well.” Dobie JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 Brook JV girls host Dickinson, 5:30 PISD Intermediate Basketball PISD Intermediate Basketball Brook JV boys at Dickinson, 5:30 Dobie JV boys host Alvin, Phillips, 5:30 Week Seven Boys’ Standings Week Seven Girls’ Standings Dobie sophomore boys host Alvin, 5:30 Eighth-Grade Light Eighth-Grade Light Brook sophomore boys at Dickinson, 5:30 Dobie freshman A boys host Alvin, 4:00 Teams W L Teams W L Brook freshman A boys at Dickinson, 4:00 Thompson 7 0 Beverly Hills 7 0 Brook freshman A girls host Dickinson, 4:00 Queens 5 2 South Houston 6 1 Dobie freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 San Jacinto 5 2 Bondy 6 1 Brook freshman B boys at Dickinson, 4:00 Dobie freshman B boys host Alvin, 4:00 Bondy 5 2 Thompson 5 2 Dobie freshman B girls at Alvin, 5:30 Southmore 3 4 Miller 4 3 Bev. Hills girls at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Park View, TBA Beverly Hills 3 4 Jackson 3 4 Thompson girls at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Park View, TBA South Houston 3 4 Queens 2 5 Bev. Hills girls at PISD 8 Dark tourn., Queens, TBA Thompson girls at PISD 8 Dark tourn., Queens, TBA Miller 2 5 Southmore 2 5 Bev. Hills boys at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Miller, TBA Park View 1 6 Park View 0 7 Thompson boys at PISD 7 Dark tourn., Miller, TBA Jackson 1 6 San Jacinto 0 7 Bev. Hills boys at PISD 8 Dark tourn., San Jac., TBA Thompson boys at PISD 8 Dark tourn., San Jac., TBA Game results Game results Thompson 63, Jackson 34 Beverly Hills 41, Park View 6 Monday, Feb. 4 Bondy 48, Queens 43 Bondy 39, Queens 11 Beverly Hills 8 Light boys at Bondy, 5:00 Beverly Hills 47, Park View 22 Thompson 48, Jackson 23 Beverly Hills 8 Dark boys at Bondy, 6:15 Beverly Hills 7 Light boys at Bondy, 5:00 San Jacinto 42, Southmore 18 Southmore 29, San Jacinto 6 Beverly Hills 7 Dark boys at Bondy, 6:15 South Houston 50, Miller 33 South Houston 29, Miller 21 Thompson 8 Light boys host Park View, 5:00 Thompson 8 Dark boys host Park View, 6:15 Seventh-Grade Light Seventh-Grade Light Dobie High School boys’ doubles players Austin Tran (left) and Dylan Nguyen hope Thompson 7 Light boys host Park View, 5:00 to fortify their standing during the spring portion of the tennis schedule. The Long- Teams W L Teams W L Thompson 7 Dark boys host Park View, 6:15 horns’ team is set to make stops in Austin, Corpus Christi and Beaumont as the Beverly Hills 7 0 Thompson 7 0 Beverly Hills 8 Light girls host Bondy, 5:00 schedule continues. Beverly Hills 8 Dark girls host Bondy, 6:15 South Houston 7 0 Bondy 6 1 Beverly Hills 7 Light girls host Bondy, 5:00 PHS’s Kelly gets national nod San Jacinto 6 1 Queens 5 2 Beverly Hills 7 Dark girls host Bondy, 6:15 Bondy 5 2 San Jacinto 4 3 Thompson 8 Light girls at Park View, 5:00 Pasadena High School’s chosen for any award past ther a swimming or diving Darla Kelly has been named the state award. district coach of the year Southmore 4 3 Park View 3 4 Thompson 8 Dark girls at Park View, 6:15 the 2012 National Coach “When I received the honor 27 times. Thompson 7 Light girls at Park View, 5:00 of the Year by the National letter congratulating me on Kelly is married to Rob- Park View 3 4 Beverly Hills 3 4 Thompson 7 Dark girls at Park View, 6:15 Federation of High School being chosen as the national ert Kelly, also an aquatics Thompson 2 5 Southmore 2 5 Coaches Association for winner, I was overwhelmed! coach. girls swimming and diving. This is such an honor to be For the past 22 years, Miller 1 6 Miller 2 5 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Kelly has served as chosen for this award.” the two have teamed up to Queens 0 7 South Houston 2 5 Brook varsity boys host Clear Creek, 7:00 aquatics coach at Pasadena In her 31 years of coach- coach swimmers and divers Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena, 7:00 High since 1995. Previ- ing, Kelly has produced 37 in the district. Jackson 0 7 Jackson 1 6 Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek, 7:00 ously, she served as diving conference champions and “His support, the support coach for all Pasadena ISD three district team champi- of Pasadena Independent Game results Game results Dobie varsity girls host Pasadena, 7:00 high schools. ons. School District, our wonder- Thompson 44, Jackson 24 San Jacinto 25, Miller 13 Dobie JV girls host Pasadena, 5:30 “I knew that there were Last fall, she was named ful parents and the children Brook JV girls at Clear Creek, 5:30 so many talented and de- Texas Coach of the Year by we coach, have all been a Bondy 31, Queens 24 Beverly Hills 14, Park View 12 Brook JV boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 serving people in our na- the same national coaches part of helping me receive Beverly Hills 50, Park View 40 Bondy 20, Queens 5 tion,” Kelly said. association. this award,” she said. Dobie JV boys at Pasadena, 5:30 “I really did not give it Since 1983, she has been “I am so thankful for all San Jacinto 34, Southmore 14 Thompson 43, Jackson 23 Dobie sophomore boys at Pasadena, 5:30 much thought about being named the recipient of ei- of them.” South Houston 47, Miller 4 South Houston 32, Miller 15 Brook sophomore boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 Dobie freshman A boys at Pasadena, 4:00 Lakers’ 9-10 hoops get fi rst win Eighth-Grade Dark Eighth-Grade Dark Brook freshman A boys host Clear Creek, 4:00 Teams W L Teams W L Brook freshman A girls at Clear Creek, 4:00 The South Belt Lakers’ The action slowed down ed two points. 9-10-year-old squad earned in the third period, but the Defensively, all the Lak- Thompson 7 0 Bondy 7 0 Dobie freshman A girls host Pasadena, 4:00 its fi rst win of the Pasadena Lakers extended their edge ers had a great game. Play- Brook freshman B boys host Clear Creek, 4:00 Recreation Department bas- to 29-3. ing especially well were Southmore 6 1 South Houston 6 1 Dobie freshman B boys at Pasadena, 4:00 ketball season, beating the Marquise Scott led the Ray Garcia, Adrian Tamez, Bondy 6 1 Beverly Hills 6 1 Dobie freshman B girls host Pasadena, 5:30 South Belt Cavaliers 36-3. scoring with 15 points, Sebastian Paredes, Steven The Lakers started red while Kobe Ruiz had 11 Trevino and Alex Ramirez. Beverly Hills 5 2 Thompson 5 2 hot as they took a 13-0 lead points. Top rebounders were Friday, Feb. 8 at the end of the fi rst period. Christian Cleckley and Scott, Cleckley and Ruiz. Queens 4 3 Miller 4 3 Brook varsity boys at Brazoswood, 7:00 By halftime, the score was Ivan Salas had four points The win evened the Lakers’ South Houston 2 5 Southmore 3 4 25-0. each, and Alex Duenez add- season record to 1-1. Dobie varsity boys host Sam Rayburn, 7:00 San Jacinto 2 5 Queens 2 5 Brook JV boys at Brazoswood, 5:30 Dobie JV boys host Sam Rayburn, 5:30 Local sports events planned Miller 2 5 Jackson 2 5 Dobie sophomore boys host Sam Rayburn, 5:30 Jackson 1 6 Park View 0 7 Brook sophomore boys at Brazoswood, 5:30 SBHLL Legends softball Park View 0 7 San Jacinto 0 7 Dobie freshman A boys host Sam Rayburn, 4:00 The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League is planning a Legends softball game Game results Game results Brook freshman A boys at Brazoswood, 4:00 in conjuction with the 2013 opening ceremonies, to be held Friday, March 22, at Brook freshman B boys at Brazoswood, 4:00 El Franco Lee Park. Any former players at least 21 years of age are eligible to play Thompson 65, Jackson 20 Beverly Hills 40, Park View 3 Dobie freshman B boys host Sam Rayburn, 4:00 in the game. There will be a $5 player fee to compete. Those interested may RSVP Bondy 46, Queens 30 Bondy 37, Queens 11 to play at [email protected]. Beverly Hills 33, Park View 16 Thompson 35, Jackson 20 SOCCER Friday, Feb. 1 Nightmare 10-U baseball tryouts Southmore 33, San Jacinto 25 Southmore 24, San Jacinto 18 Brook varsity girls host Clear Springs, 7:00 The Nightmare/Rawlings 10-under select baseball program is currently plan- Miller 36, South Houston 21 South Houston 31, Miller 26 ning tryouts for the upcoming season. Team leaders are seeking dedicated players Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 7:00 who desire to compete in high-level events in the 10-under division. The Night- Seventh-Grade Dark Seventh-Grade Dark Dobie varsity boys vs. South Houston, Veterans, 8 p.m. mare are especially looking to add pitching and catching depth as well as players Brook JV boys at Clear Springs, 5:00 with top speed on the basepaths. Players currently 9 and 10 years old will be Teams W L Teams W L Brook JV girls host Clear Springs, 5:00 considered. All positions are considered open, and playing time is determined by Bondy 7 0 South Houston 6 1 performance, effort and attitude. Tryouts will be held Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Beverly Hills 7 0 Beverly Hills 6 1 Saturday, Feb. 2 Feb. 9, at El Franco Lee Park. For times and more information, call coach Aaron Longoria at 713-478-0078 or coach Troy Moorer at 281-222-2612. Longoria can South Houston 6 1 Bondy 6 1 Dobie varsity girls host South Houston, Veterans, noon be reached via email at [email protected]. Southmore 4 3 Thompson 5 2 Tuesday, Feb. 5 SJMH Fun Run/Walk Park View 3 4 Queens 4 3 Brook varsity girls at Clear Lake, 7:00 Thompson 3 4 Southmore 4 3 Brook varsity boys host Clear Lake, 7:00 The San Jacinto Museum of History will hold its second annual San Jacinto Texas Dobie varsity boys vs. South Houston, Veterans, 6:00 Independence Fun Run/Walk Saturday, March 9, 2013, on a 5K-certifi ed course on Miller 2 5 Miller 2 5 the grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park. Proceeds from the Brook JV girls at Clear Lake, 5:00 event will benefi t the San Jacinto Museum of History’s educational programs. The Queens 1 6 Park View 1 6 Brook JV boys host Clear Lake, 5:00 historic race will start at the base of the San Jacinto Monument, a State and National San Jacinto 1 6 San Jacinto 1 6 Historic Structure that is also the tallest stone column memorial structure in the world Friday, Feb. 8 – 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument. The course will then pass the native Jackson 1 6 Jackson 0 7 prairie, tidal marsh and bottomland forests of the San Jacinto Battleground and its Brook varsity boys at Clear Falls, 7:00 diversity of native habitats and wildlife, the Battleship Texas, and the Texian Camp Game results Game results Dobie varsity girls host Manvel, Veterans, 6:00 and Mexican camps.The run will fi nally end at the San Jacinto Monument. The timed Thompson 37, Jackson 29 Beverly Hills 34, Park View 6 Dobie varsity boys at Manvel, 7:00 run starts at 7:45 a.m.; a children’s 1K run begins at 7:30 a.m. Online registration Bondy 44, Queens 14 Bondy 24, Queens 2 Brook JV girls at Clear Falls, 5:00 is available now at http://www.active.com/running/la-portetx/2nd-annual-san-jacinto- texas-independence-5k-fun-run-walk-and-1k-kids-run-2013. Cost of the fun run is $20 Beverly Hills 31, Park View 18 Thompson 29, Jackson 13 pre-registration before January 31; $25 pre-registration before February 29; and $30 Saturday, Feb. 9 through noon, March 7. Packet pickup will be held Friday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to Southmore 20, San Jacinto 5 Southmore 21, San Jacinto 18 Brook varsity girls host Clear Falls, 2:00 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., both pickup days at the San South Houston 37, Miller 17 South Houston 24, Miller 12 Brook JV girls host Clear Falls, noon Jacinto Museum and Monument. Thursday, January 31, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie High School Brook High School Longhorn baseball Varsity baseball schedule Varsity baseball schedule to scrimmage GP Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time At left, junior center fi elder Travarus Ansley is back Feb. 18 Friendswood (M) 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at Morton Ranch 6 p.m. for his second full varsity season as a revamped Do- Feb. 21-23 at Humble tournament TBA Feb. 21-23 at La Porte tournament TBA bie High School varsity baseball team prepares for the 2013 season. In 2012, the Longhorns had a disappoint- Feb. 25 at Dickinson 6 p.m. Feb. 26 Pearland 7 p.m. ing fourth-place fi nish during the regular season but Feb. 28- at Pasadena tournament TBA Feb. 28- at Clear Creek tournament TBA then defeated District 21-5A champion North Shore in the bidistrict playoff round. The team subsequently March 2 at Pasadena tournament TBA March 2 at Clear Creek tournament TBA lost in the area round for the second straight season. March 5 at La Porte 6 p.m. March 4 at Alvin 7 p.m. Despite the loss of three starting pitchers, three infi eld- ers and a pair of outfi elders after the 2012 season, head March 7-9 at Victoria tourn. TBA March 7-9 at Boerne tourn. TBA coach Miguel Torres and his players have high hopes for the season. It all starts Monday, Feb. 4 as the Long- March 12 *at South Houston noon March 12 *at Clear Springs 7:30 p.m. horns scrimmage Galena Park at 4 p.m. The varsity March 14 *Memorial noon March 14 *Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. action begins at 4 p.m. March 19 *at Manvel 7 p.m. March 16 *at Clear Falls 1 p.m. March 22 *at Alvin 7 p.m. March 19 *Dickinson 7:30 p.m. March 26 *Pasadena (M) 4 p.m. March 22 *at Clear Creek 7:30 p.m. Dobie High School March 28 *Sam Rayburn (M) 7 p.m. March 26 at Kinkaid 4:30 p.m. Varsity girls’ track schedule April 1 *Pearland 4 p.m. March 28 *Brazoswood 7:30 p.m. Date Opponent Time April 5 *South Houston 4 p.m. April 4 *Clear Springs 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Kethan Relays (Deer Park) TBA April 9 *at Memorial 4 p.m. April 6 *at Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. April 12 *Manvel 4 p.m. April 9 *Clear Lake 1 p.m. Feb. 14 Clear Lake H.S. Relays TBA April 16 *Alvin 4 p.m. April 12 *at Dickinson 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 Brown Relays (Pasadena) TBA

April 19 *Pasadena (M) 4 p.m. April 16 *Clear Creek 7:30 p.m. March 2 Bayshore Olympics (La Porte) TBA April 23 *Sam Rayburn (M) 4 p.m. April 19 at Houston Lamar 4:30 p.m. March 8 Santa Fe Invitational TBA April 26 *at Pearland 7 p.m. April 26 *at Brazoswood 7:30 p.m. March 22 C.E. King meet TBA * District 22-5A games * District 24-5A games March 28 Rockhold Relays (Baytown) TBA (M) at Maguire Field in Pasadena SB’s Ortiz, April 9-11 22-5A meet (Pearland) TBA All other Dobie home games are at the school. hoops team April 19-20 area meet (North Shore) TBA win tourney April 26-27 Region III meet (Humble) TBA Clear Brook South Belt area resi- May 10-11 State meet (Austin) TBA dent Samantha Or- baseballers tiz turned in an out- standing performance while helping her St. Dobie High School to get going Helen’s girls’ basket- The baseball program ball team take fi rst from Clear Brook is place at the St. Pius V Varsity boys’ track schedule just one from across the tournament. Ortiz, 10, Date Opponent Time state that will be getting is a fi fth-grade student the 2013 preseason un- at St Helen’s Catho- Feb. 9 Kethan Relays (Deer Park) TBA der way soon. At right, lic School. She is the Feb. 14 Clear Lake H.S. Relays TBA junior shortstop Corey daughter of Julian and Julks (baserunner), Frances Ortiz, and her Feb. 22 Brown Relays (Pasadena) TBA varsity baseball team sister attends Incar- assistant coach Tony nate Word Academy. March 2 Bayshore Olympics (La Porte) TBA Ponce and the rest of Submitted photo the Wolverines will be- March 8 Santa Fe Invitational TBA gin scrimmage action March 21-23 Bayou Classic (Rice) TBA Monday, Feb. 4, hosting the La Porte Bulldogs March 28 Clear Springs Invitational TBA at Wolverine Field, be- ginning at 4 p.m. The April 9-11 22-5A meet (Pearland) TBA Wolverines will eventu- April 19-20 area meet (North Shore) TBA ally begin the regular season with a Monday, April 26-27 Region III meet (Humble) TBA Feb. 18 game against Morton Ranch. May 10-11 State meet (Austin) TBA

Brook baseball’s Kutch to Tufts University Dobie infi elder Reyes signs with Blinn Bics Dobie High School se- nior baseball player Jose Reyes (seated cen- ter) will continue his education and playing career at Blinn College after signing a letter of intent with the Bucs. Those with Reyes at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Ana Reyes, (mother), Emily Reyes (sister), (standing) Harvey McIntyre (Blinn head coach) and Thomas Reyes (father). Jose Reyes is set to begin his third varsity season with the Longhorns in February before head- ing to Brenham this fall. Submitted photo

Oscar Kutch (seated), a senior baseball player at gram. Those with Kutch at the signing included, left Clear Brook High School, will continue his education to right, Gene Flores (Brook varsity baseball head and playing career at Tufts University near Boston coach), Alex Kutch (father), Michelle Buckley (moth- after signing a letter of intent with the Jumbos’ pro- er) and Jimmy Grier (Brook assistant principal). CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic 6 p.m. Call 281-488-2923 for more information. 7 a.m. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 6 p.m. Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- meetings for ages 55 and up are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway in Webster. 8787 for information, or just drop in. Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 For further information, call Linda at 409-392-6886 or Carolynn at Noon Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, 2 p.m. 281-340-2354. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from or just drop in. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. 6:30 p.m. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, information. complete list of services offered. p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487- 7 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS 6:30 p.m. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8787. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Reap the Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 5:30 p.m. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 7:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First United every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational spouse or other loved one are invited to participate. For informa- homes, articles, autos, 7 p.m. Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call tion, call Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281- business opportuni- Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. 334-1033. last Thursday of each month in the Community Room at Pasadena 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 ties or anything in this Town Square Mall. Refuge Temple Ministries – Refuge Temple Ministries, 1500 Old Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- 7 a.m. whole wide world 8:30 p.m. Humble Road in Humble, will host its Christian Women United in come drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday you could imagine. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Prayer “Power of Praise” Prayer Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays Saturday, Feb. 2. Admission is $20, and tickets are available online Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta at http://www.refugetemple.net/. *Tickets will not be sold on the Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 8787 for information, or just drop in. CALL TODAY Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. day of the event. p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 11:30 a.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired South 7 a.m. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at 8 p.m. Federal Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday of each AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are month in the Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Parkway. Belt-Ellington at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from A meal will be available for $6. For more information, call Bob Leader Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- 11 a.m. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Mitchell at 281-333-2881. 8787 for information, or just drop in. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 1 p.m. 11555 Noon lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Luby’s Beamer Road Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 6 p.m. Cafeteria on Fuqua. Former and current employees of J. Frank ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 Dobie High School are welcome for lunch and conversation. Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 8787, or just drop in. Fuqua at 6 p.m. Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Continued on Page 4B 281-481-5656 Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2013 CALENDAR HELP WANTED

Continued from Page 3B more information, call 713-944-4782 or 713-266-6400. TUESDAY, FEB. 5 6:30 p.m. Ms. Janet’s Children of 1 p.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic EXPERIENCED Need Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- violence support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday the Future Childcare and mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for informa- 1040 TAX PREPARER Help Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For informa- tion. Participants may join at any time as this is an open group. Learning Center is tion, call 713-472-0565. 7 p.m. Permanent, Full-Time, 1:30 p.m. DivorceCare Group - CT Church – DivorceCare Group meet- Around TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the ings are held at CT Church, 9701 Almeda Genoa Road, every Year-Round Position in Local CPA Firm. Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room #1201. The sup- NOW HIRING! p.m. For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. port group is for separated and divorced individuals. Child care is The Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech provided. For more information, call 713-944-4815, email divorce- #1 Hughes - 11590 Hughes Rd. FAX RESUME therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and [email protected], or visit http://ctchurch.tv/ministries.html#17. 281-484-2376 Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. 2-year-old Teacher - Full Time Offi ce? hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. The 281-484-6987 6 p.m. group offers support and coping skills in a non-threatening envi- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides ronment to adult individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. #2 Scarsdale - 12490 Scarsdale support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, For information on registration or to obtain a physical address for a 281-464-2366 Let the Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, location, call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential Pre-K Teacher - Full Time Leader or just drop in. domestic violence support group for women meets every week. For Medical Office Clerk 6:30 p.m. information, call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint. #3 League City - 3007 Invincible Dr. advertise Clear Lake Toastmasters Club – Meets at the Clear Lake Church com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between 281-538-5310 for Medical Office at MHSE of Christ, 938 El Dorado Blvd. Call Jerry Tate at 281-481-5417 for Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is information. 281-286-2525. Toddler Teacher - Full Time E-clinicals experience required. your job 8 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 2-year-old Teacher - Full Time Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 7 a.m. openings! held Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Good benefits. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 –– Please Apply in Person –– Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Fax resume to: Just bring WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 8787 for information, or just drop in. 7 a.m. Noon your ads to our AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from 281-990-8351 at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. offi ce by noon Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a LAWN & 8787 for information, or just drop in. complete list of services offered. Tuesday 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Busy Pasadena Podiatrist offi ce looking for a Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young adults with or use the mail support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Wednesday diabetes. 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Continued from Page 1B But the Longhorns did coach Bryan McDonald site for an 8 a.m. start, Mc- the winning goal with 15 dium. That game will start have a chance to exact a came away excited about Donald said a slow start led seconds remaining in the at noon. measure of revenge against the way his team played to an easy win for Round game at Veterans Stadium, The varsity boys’ and 2012 District 24-5A cham- against some of the state’s Rock. lifting the Lady Longhorns girls’ teams at Clear Brook pion Deer Park Jan. 28 at better competition. “It was a great tourna- to a thrilling victory. High School are looking Deer Park. Unfortunately, In the opener Jan. 24, ment for us because that’s “Just a great win for us,” to get back to the playoffs the Longhorns came up Dobie went up against a the kind of competition we McDonald said. after staying home for the short in a 2-1 loss to the mix of freshman, junior var- needed to see and be a part “Kayla came up with the postseason in 2012. Deer. sity and varsity players from of right before district,” he winner, and the thing that Clear Brook will be The locals will face Georgetown High School said. was terrifi c is that we car- matched up against Clear South Houston still short a after one of the teams in the “We kept up with the ried our intensity over into Springs in the 24-5A open- handful of key players, but event dropped out. intensity and the physical this game from the tourna- ers, with the girls hosting the roster is expected to be The game ended in a play and still had a great ment. It was a great win for the Lady Chargers. The back at full strength for a scoreless tie, but that didn’t chance to win two of the us.” Wolverine varsity boys’ good portion of the 22-5A concern McDonald a bit. three games.” With 22-5A action set to team will play at Springs. chase as the Longhorns look “We had some good McDonald added that take up the rest of the sched- Dobie boys fall to recapture the crown. opportunities that we cre- Malyn Nunez had a great ule before the playoffs, Mc- Its Jan. 25 game against Dobie girls get physical ated for ourseleves but just scoring chance against Donald knows his team’s Clements cancelled, it was Despite a 0-2-1 record couldn’t score the goal we Grapevine, but the Grape- possibilities are endless. a week of rest for the most at the Georgetown Lady needed,” McDonald said. vine keeper made a spec- “We’re in the race to win part in the Dobie varsity Governer’s Cup Jan. 24- In a 1-0 loss to Grape- tacular save. He added that it all,” he said. “This is a boys’ camp. 26, Lady Longhorns’ head vine, the Lady Longhorns Mariah Escobar was one of talented group, and we have again went toe-to-toe with a the top players in the entire learned over the fi rst few team that McDonald termed event over the three games weeks that when we play “big and physical.” Grape- for Dobie. our game, we can play with vine scored on a free kick The Lady Longhorns anybody around. that simply was perfectly were able to get back on “It all boils down to us placed. track Jan. 29, beating King- playing to our strengths and In a 5-0 setback to wood Park 1-0 in the fi nal staying within the system. Above, sophomore Mariah Escobar led Round Rock that included a seconds of play. There’s no reason we can’t the way for the Lady Longhorns at the 30-minute ride to the game Kayla Dokhani scored win it.” Georgetown ISD Lady Governor’s Cup Jan. 24-26. Dobie held Georgetown and Grapevine to just one goal over two games as Escobar and her defensive mates played exceptionally well. Photo by Gary Williams

At left, Dobie’s Julian Bautista (20) and his Longhorn teammates are poised to make a move in the District 22-5A stand- ings with games coming Feb. 1 against South Houston and Feb. 5 against Me- morial. After fi nishing second a season ago, Dobie is focused on grabbing the top spot this time around. Photo by John Bechtle

At right, Dobie’s Kayla Dokhani scored the game-winning goal over Kingwood Park Jan. 29, punching in the key goal with just 15 seconds remaining in the game. Now 5-3-1 at this point in the sea- son, the Lady Longhorns are confi dent heading into the portion of the schedule that includes primarily 22-5A play. Photo by Gary Williams Falls hoopsters take out Brook With fi rst place in the 34 points in leading Clear standing at 7-2. With three and even in this one we District 24-5A varsity boys’ Falls to an easy 66-52 vic- games remaining, Clear played pretty good defense. basketball standings on the tory over Clear Brook Jan. Lake is a game behind the He just had it going.” line, a famous name in the 29 at Wolverine Gym. leaders at 6-3. While Clear Brook’s sport simply took over. The win was signifi cant Clear Brook had an op- pressure defense led to a Louis Dunbar Jr., the son in that it formed a tie atop portunity to take a com- few key takeaways and bas- of former Harlem Globe- the 24-5A standings with manding lead in the stand- kets, the Wolverines never trotter Louis Dunbar, had Falls and Clear Brook both ings. Dunbar made sure it really got their offense in didn’t happen. gear. Dobie’s Marvin Solis has stood out in the midfi eld early With his father sitting in The Wolverines got to this season for the Longhorns and will play a key role District 24-5A Standings the front row courtside, the the rim and had decent shot as the team heads to 22-5A action. younger Dunbar was on a selection for much of the Varsity Boys’ Basketball roll for much of the game. night, but the ball simply The junior scored fi ve of wasn’t going in. (As of Jan. 30) his team’s fi rst 10 points to Even so, Clear Brook Longhorn boys must catch up in 22-5A hoops give Falls an early 10-4 ad- trailed by as many as 12 Teams W L vantage. in the third quarter but got Continued from Page 1B ing 18 more, the Longhorns allowed the Longhorns ing, the Longhorns now before closing the regular From that point on, within 43-38 entering the fi - march through the fi rst half just about came away with to make a big move in the trail South Houston by two season against Pearland on Clear Brook 7 2 seemingly every time the nal eight minutes of action. of district play to suddenly what would have been one standings. full games for the fourth the road. Clear Falls 7 2 Wolverines got close, Dun- With the game on the 4-6 in a hurry, the Long- of their biggest wins of the Manvel, 28-3 overall, and fi nal playoff berth. Conversely, South Hous- bar responded. line, Dunbar again took horns may have to run the season. is now 9-1, a game behind The downside is that ton still has to take on Me- Clear Lake 6 3 “My hat’s off to him and over. table the rest of the way to Beating Manvel would Pearland. Pearland, Manvel the Longhorns cannot do morial, Pearland and Man- Brazoswood 5 4 Falls,” Clear Brook head Clear Brook got as close get into the postseason. have done much more than and now Memorial, steady any head-to-head damage vel among its fi nal four coach Christian Thompson as 48-44 with just under six With Daryl Edwards re- build the Longhorns’ con- at 7-3, appear to be locks against either Memorial or games. Clear Springs 4 5 said. minutes to play before Dun- sponding big with 32 points fi dence. In fact, a win over for the postseason. South Houston but instead Just eight days ago, the “We did everything we bar sank a 3-pointer over and Joseph Cooper deliver- the Mavericks would have With four games remain- must rely on other teams Longhorns had things go- Clear Creek 2 7 could to contain him. We the Wolverines’ Chase Ma- within the district to come ing their way before South Dickinson 1 7 did a pretty good job on him son for a 51-44 edge. through with favors. Houston did what it had to in the fi rst round of district, After the Wolverines The upside? The Long- do with a win at Dobie. missed a couple of big free horns have a far easier Now it’s up to the Long- throws, Dunbar was fouled schedule to close the regu- horns to do what they have and sank two of his own lar season. to do in the fi nal four games. free throws to push the lead Dobie will play Alvin, It just may mean winning to 53-44. Pasadena and Sam Rayburn four times. Dunbar scored 12 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Knights District 22-5A Standings tighten the race for the title in 24-5A. Varsity Boys’ Basketball Despite the setback, Thompson is not about to (As of Jan. 30) let his team lose focus down the stretch. The Wolverines Teams W L will play at Dickinson Feb. Pearland 10 0 1 before closing with games against Clear Creek and Manvel 9 1 Brazoswood. Memorial 7 3 Meanwhile, Falls still has a tough stretch, includ- South Houston 5 5 ing a regular-season fi nale Dobie 4 6 coming against Clear Lake. “Nothing against Falls Sam Rayburn 2 8 or Lake, but I feel like we have the toughest stretch of Pasadena 1 9 games behind us,” Thomp- Alvin 0 10 son said. “You have to come to play every night in this dis- trict or else you can get beat. Lady Wolverine hoops But we’re 7-2 and tied for the lead for a reason. Our effort was there tonight, but will make postseason it just didn’t go our way. “The shots will fall. We Despite a 57-49 loss to ing at 5-5. had some good looks but second-place Clear Springs, Clear Brook, which de- the ball wasn’t going down the Clear Brook varsity girls’ feated Dickinson in the fi rst for us.” basketball team is headed to round, is seeking to hold off With just three games to the playoffs under fi rst-year the Lady Gators for third go, Thompson just wants head coach LaToya Gissen- place. The two teams will his guys to stay on course. taner. go head-to-head Feb. 1, at “Just come out against With just two games re- Clear Brook. Game time is Dickinson and play our maining on the Lady Wol- 7 p.m. game,” Thompson said. verines’ schedule, the team “Get to the basket and get is four games ahead of the some shots to fall. As long fi fth- and sixth-place teams. Lady Horns as we give the effort on As of Jan. 30, Clear Falls the defensive end, we’ll be was unbeaten at 10-0 and end season fi ne.” headed to a repeat of the District 24-5A champion- The Dobie varsity girls’ At left, Clear Brook se- ship. basketball team (2-10) will nior guard Chase Mul- Clear Falls, a newcomer try to close the season with len and his teammates to the Class 5A ranks this a pair of wins, taking on Al- Dobie guard Reggie Branch drives toward the basket during a District 22-5A game are trying to repeat as season, has fi rmly grasped vin on the road Feb. 1 be- against the South Houston Trojans. Since losing to the Trojans, the Longhorns have 24-5A champions with second place with a 9-1 re- fore closing things with a dropped two other contests within league play and now have ground to make en the regular season com- cord. Clear Brook is next at Feb. 5 home game against route to a possible playoff berth. ing to a close. 6-4, with Dickinson stand- the Pasadena Lady Eagles.