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June 14, 2012 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 19 Cheerleaders hold car wash The Dobie cheerleaders will hold a car wash Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Frances Cabrini celebrates 50 years at Snowie’s at 10902 Scarsdale (Beamer and Scarsdale). Cost is $5 per car wash, donations are welcome. Tickets can also be purchased St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish, 10727 A presentation is planned that will detail the The church is named in honor of St. Frances 22, 1917, her institute had grown to include from any Dobie cheerleader. Hartsook, will celebrate its 50th anniversary history of the parish. All parishioners who have Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants. branches in England, France, Spain, the United Saturday, June 23, with a special bilingual Mass pictures of the old church or school are asked to Born in Lombardi, Italy in 1850, Cabrini trav- States and South America. In 1946, she became Kirkwood South VBS set beginning at 5 p.m. drop them off at the parish offi ce. All pictures eled to Denver in 1902. There she went on to the fi rst American citizen to be canonized when Guests from the archdiocese and all past pas- should include the church member’s name, ad- found schools, hospitals and orphanages for the she was elevated to sainthood by Pope Pius XII. Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 tors, priests, deacons who have served at St. dress and phone number on the back so they can poor. For more information, call 713-946-5768 or Kirkfair, will hold Vacation Bible School Frances Cabrini have been invited to attend. be returned. At the time of her death in Chicago on Dec. visit www.sfchoutx.org. Sunday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28, Following the Mass, a reception for all will be St. Frances Cabrini was canonically erected from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The theme this year is held in Francesca Hall, the old church building, by Bishop Wendelin J. Nold on June 22, 1962. “SKY,” Everything is Possible With God. For honoring all of the special guests. In a continu- The Rev. Allen Ray Doga was appointed as its Sagemont’s Griffi n visits Africa information, call the church at 281-481-0004. ance of the celebration, cake and punch will be fi rst pastor. The fi rst liturgy was celebrated in A. Sagemont Church pastor Buddy Griffi n is Most of these students are orphans. According served in Francesca Hall following all Masses B. Freeman School on July 15, 1962, the birth- leading a missionary trip to Kenya June 20 to to Griffi n, more than 90 percent of their parents Junk waste pickup set on Sunday, June 23. day of St. Frances Cabrini. June 30, where he plans to teach African youths have died of AIDS, and many of the children also Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, how to play the ukulele. have the disease. June 21, for city of Houston (77089) residents A group of 17 children and adults will accom- Griffi n is hopeful that music will help some of living north of Beltway 8. Residents south of New Sagemont center opens pany Griffi n, a professional musician who was the children escape poverty. the beltway are scheduled for Thursday, June inducted into the Banjo Hall of Fame in 2005, on “Sometime when I’m up in heaven, I’d like 28. For additional information, call the city’s the trip. Most are either current or former mem- to look down and see a bunch of African kids 3-1-1 help line. bers of Sagemont’s All Star Youth Banjo Band, playing in a band,” Griffi n said. “It could be their which Griffi n leads. ticket out of poverty.” PIP meeting June 19 The group will take 100 donated ukuleles to The trip will be the fi rst missionary work for The Positive Interaction Program will meet the New Hope Baptist Church and School, which many of the travelers, Griffi n said. Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- is located on the fringe of a very poor slum area “I hope they come back with a deeper appre- mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the on the outskirts of Nairobi called Kibera. Most ciation for their country and their living condi- staff meeting room on the first floor. Guest of the area is without electricity or running wa- tions,” Griffi n said. speaker will be Katye Tipton of the City of ter. The group will leave the instruments with the The New Hope Baptist Church and School are Houston Department of Neighborhoods. PIP school when they return home. part of the New Hope Initiative missionary, run consists of police and citizens working for saf- They will be teaching youths from sixth grade by Sagemont Church members Sandy and Karen er neighborhoods. For more information, call to eighth grade. There are a total of 237 students Baird. Officer Randy Derr at 281-218-3900. in fi ve classes in these grades. (There are 630 For more information on the project, visit students in the entire school.) www.newhopeinitiative.org. Driver Safety Training set AARP Driver Safety Training is held monthly at Memorial Hermann Southeast PISD offers free summer meals Hospital, 11800 Astoria Blvd. The next train- Several local Pasadena Independent School Middle School and Beverly Hills Intermediate. ing will be on Tuesday, June 19, from 8:30 District campuses are offering free meals through The dates and times vary from campus to a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class is also available much of the summer as part of the district’s 2012 campus. The program will run through the end in Spanish. For information and to register for summer feeding program. Both breakfast and of June for most schools. However, Beverly Hills the course, call the hospital at 713-222-2273. lunch will be served, and all children 18 years of will continue the program through July 11, and age and under are eligible for the free meals. Laura Bush will continue it through July 31. PISD enrichment classes South Belt-area schools participating in the For more information, call 713-740-0146 or program include Atkinson, Laura Bush, Frazier, visit www1.pasadenaisd.org/education/school/ The South Houston High School CASE Garfi eld and Stuchbery elementaries, Morris school.php. See related story on Page 2A. program will offer enrichment classes through Thursday, July 5. Classes run Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered to adults Houston City Councilmembers Mike Sullivan and Wanda Adams hosted a grand opening Meador Principal Davis retires on Wed-nesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. celebration of the new Sagemont Park Community Center Wednesday, June 13. The new Longtime Mea- All classes are free of charge. Lunch is offered accepted a second-grade position at Williams 11,500-square-foot facility features a gymnasium, classrooms, kitchen and offi ce space. dor Elementary free to students every day. All adults in the Elementary. She taught there until she became The $2.4 million center was funded in part by a $1 million state grant from the Texas Principal Darlene community are welcome to attend the ESL the assistant principal at Freeman Elementary. Parks and Wildlife Department. Photo by Marie Flickinger Davis is retiring af- classes. For information, call LeeAnne Aluotto In January 1995, she took over the reins as ter 17 years on the at 713-740-0350. principal at Meador. job. Davis is a product of PISD, as she attended Summer movies presented Davis has spent Freeman Elementary and South Houston In- 4th of July parade approaches 36 years of her life termediate and graduated from South Houston Looking for something to do with the fam- in education – 34 of High School. ily on Friday night? Bring the family for some The 25th annual South Belt Independence classic convertibles. those years in the Following graduation, she received her edu- popcorn, snacks and drinks and enjoy a movie Day parade will take place Wednesday, July 4, Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up Pasadena Indepen- cational degree from the University of Houston – all for free. On June 22 at 7 p.m., Servant- winding from Beverly Hills Intermediate to San for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to dent School District. and her master’s degree from the University of Savior Presbyterian Church, 11303 Hughes Jacinto College South. be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for She fi rst began her Houston - Clear Lake. Road, will present the Disney hit, Cars; on While the parade starts at 10 a.m., participants commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may teaching career at The former principal is retiring so she can July 20 at 7 p.m., Toy Story 3; and on Aug. 17 are urged to arrive early, as the lineup for the enter the contest for $25. Broadway Baptist, Darlene Davis spend more time with her family, including her at 7 p.m., Madagascar will be shown. Pardon caravan will begin at 9 a.m. Entry forms are available on Page 4B, at the where she taught for new 6-week old fi rst grandchild. the dust, as the church is in the process of Houston Mayor Annise Parker will be the Leader offi ce, 11555 Beamer, or by emailing two years. Davis will be replaced by Beverly Bolton, rebuilding. guest of honor for this year’s festivities. mynews@south beltleader.com. The educator then came to PISD, where she current assistant principal at Meador. All residents, organizations and businesses The forms are to be fi lled out and returned Islamic Society sets lectures are welcome to enter. to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281-481-5730 or Learn about Islam during a series of lec- Participants are encouraged to decorate their emailed by July 2. For convenience, entry forms Residents warn of phone scam tures by Imam Wazier on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will be awarded in may be dropped through the mail slots located on Multiple South Belt residents have contacted residents’ bank account information to fi nish the at the Islamic Society of Greater Houston South- various categories. each side of the front offi ce doors. the Leader regarding a potential phone scam tar- procedure. When one of the potential victims east, 8830 Old Galveston Road. Refreshments Confi rmed participants from Dobie include the Fireworks display geting senior citizens. refused to give over this information, the caller will be served. band, Lariaettes, cheerleaders, swim team and Later that evening, residents may view the an- JROTC. Other confi rmed participants include nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, lo- The suspected con artists reportedly called the reportedly got hostile and told the resident again the South Belt Sharks swim team and multiple cated at 9400 Hall Road. residents and told them they were from Austin that the process was mandatory. PW Library sets events all-star teams from the South Belt Girls Softball Funded by the annual South Belt Spectacu- and needed information in order to issue a new Both the Better Business Bureau and the Fed- The following events are set for the Parker Association. lar Cookoff, the display is scheduled to begin at medical card that was required by law. eral Trade Commission warn not to give out per- Williams Library Thursday, June 14, through This year’s parade will also feature a fl eet of 9:30 p.m. The callers fi rst confi rmed the recipients’ sonal or fi nancial information over the phone. Wednesday, June 20. name, address and phone numbers, which they For more information, visit www.bbb.org or This year, Harris County Public Library’s already had. They then said they needed the www.ftc.gov. summer reading program’s theme is Get a Clue @ the Library. The summer reading pro- 1st Brigade changes command gram runs from June 4 through Aug. 11. For Col. William P. Barriage assumed command of the United States Military Academy, West more details, contact the library at 281-484- of the 1st Brigade, 75th Training Division (Mis- Point, New York. Barriage’s last active duty as- Barriage takes reins 2036. sion Command) during a change of command signment was at the National Training Center at Craft time is set for Thursday, June 14, at ceremony Saturday, June 2, in the United States Fort Irwin, Calif. where he served as division 2:30 p.m. This program is for ages 5 and up. Coast Guard hangar at the Ellington Joint Re- chief in the G3. Free tickets are required to participate and will serve Base. In 1996, Barriage transferred to the Army be available at the reference desk the day of Barriage succeeds Brig. Gen. Peter Lennon, Reserve and the 353rd Civil Affairs Command the program. who has assumed command of the 377th Theater located in Bronx, New York. During his assign- On Saturday, June 16, Vietnamese story- Sustainment Command in New Orleans. Barriage ments with the 353rd, he has served on the Gov- time will include Reading Club at 9 a.m., fol- will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general ernment and Public Facilities Teams and held lowed by intermediate storytime at 11 a.m. and Lennon to the rank of major general. staff positions serving as G4, G3, and chief of and beginner storytime at 1 p.m. Barriage was commissioned in 1982 through staff. Barriage has mobilized three times since The Black Light Puppet Show will be held the Reserve Offi cers’ Training Corps. Upon joining the Army Reserve. In 1997, he deployed Monday, June 18, at 2:30 p.m. This program accession onto active duty in 1984, he was as- for Operation Joint Guard as Deputy J4, Com- is for children 5 and up. Free tickets are signed to the Quartermaster Branch. His civilian bined Joint Civil-Military Task Force, Bosnia- required and will be available at the reference education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Herzegovina. He served as deputy brigade com- desk the day of the program. criminal justice from the University of Nevada mander for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, The teen program, Live Angry Birds, is set Reno and a Master of Science degree in educa- Iraq, from 2004 to 2005. Barriage mobilized for for Wednesday, June 20, at 3 p.m. This pro- tion from Long Island University. His military Operation Enduring Freedom in 2007 to serve gram is for teens age 11 and up. Registration education includes Quartermaster Offi cer Basic as the deputy commander, 353rd Civil Affairs is required. and Advanced Courses, U.S. Army Combined Command, Staten Island, N.Y. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Arms Services Staff School Course, U.S. Army In January 2010, Barriage assumed command Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 Command and General Staff College, Civil Af- of the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade in Philadel- a.m. Thursday. fairs Offi cer Advance Course, and the Army War phia. Upon completion of command in June College where he earned a master’s degree in 2011, Barriage was assigned Chief, Civil Liaison Sagemont has fire scare strategic studies. Team, 353rd Civil Affairs Command. Several area residents contacted the Leader Barriage’s assignments on active duty in- His awards and decorations include the Bronze Wednesday, June 13, regarding the presence cluded platoon leader, commander, and battalion Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with four staff offi cer at Fort Bragg, N.C. Following atten- oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Commenda- Col. William P. Barriage (front left) receives the 1st Brigade fl ag from 75th Division of multiple fi re engines and an ambulance at Commander Maj. Gen. Jimmie Jaye Wells (front center), symbolizing the offi cial assump- Sagemont Church. According to Sagemont dance at the Advance Course, he then served as a tion Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Com- division staff offi cer in the 2nd Infantry Division, mendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and tion of command of the brigade in ceremonies held at the U.S. Coast Guard Hangar on executive pastor, the Rev. Chuck Schneider, an June 2 at the Ellington Joint Reserve Base. Shown front right is outgoing 1st Brigade air conditioner motor had burned up, causing Republic of Korea. the Army Achievement Medal. Upon return to the United States, he partici- He has earned the Combat Action Badge, Commander Brig. Gen. Peter Lennon. Color guards shown in the rear are, left to right, the fi re alarm to sound and an odorous smoke Sgt. Silvia Escobedo, Sgt. 1st Class Kiedra Willingham, Sgt. Attalia Borden, Sgt. 1st Class to go through vents. Emergency crews pated in the Army Training with Industry Pro- Master Parachutist Badge, the Parachute Rigger gram in Brooklyn, New York. His next assign- Badge, and the German Armed Forces Effi ciency Debra D. Starks and Staff Sgt. Danilo Figueroa. responded within minutes and were able to Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Danial F. Lisarelli contain the fi re before it spread. ment was as branch chief on the staff and faculty Badge. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 2012 Readers’ Opinions Taqvi awarded IEEE Regional Outstanding Member Award Deaths this Thank You note to Monica in your an unexpected accident. Staude says thanks The Institute of Electrical section the Outstanding Sec- and has the unique distinc- paper it would be GREAT. Dan Haney He attended Meador Ele- and Electronics Engineers tion for two consecutive years. tion of being a member of Thank You Breck Staude mentary, Beverly Hills Inter- to Monica Jimenez (IEEE) at their Region 5 con- Taqvi has been honored five honor societies – Tau Moore mediate, and graduated from ference in Tulsa, Okla., before with Distinguished Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi My name is Breck Staude. I am a Dobie High School. Weld writes recently awarded the Out- Member award by AIAA, Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Resident of the South Belt Area. I recent- Christiansen is survived standing Member of the Year ISA and CLCTS. He was Kappa, and Sigma Xi. He is ly was in the Methodist Hospital and by his wife of 24 years, San- on constable race Award to Dr. Zafar Taqvi, a awarded IEEE Centennial also a Distinguished Toast- while I was there overnight as a patient I dra Hemby (Costlow), who longtime South Belt resident. Medal and award in 2001. master, and a past district found my self in the Fondren Pavilion. It Congratulations to Chris McDonald on also attended South Belt IEEE Region 5 encom- He is a fellow of ISA, an lieutenant governor of Toast- was not till the next day when I found out his win in the Republican primary, and to schools and Dobie through passes nine states from associate fellow of AIAA, a masters International District that the Nurse taking care of me was Zerick Guinn for securing a position in 11th grade; his mother, Vir- Louisiana to South Dakota Life Senior member of IEEE, 56. also a Resident of the South Belt Area. the Democrat run off. I have met both ginia, of La Porte, and step- and has a professional mem- Her name is Monica Jimenez R.N. and these gentlemen and find them to be father Marlin Dyer; two sis- bership of more than 25,000. just wanted to give a Huge Thank You in decent, honorable men. I hope all the ters, Donna Christiansen and Taqvi has worked at some way. Her care she showed for my Dems will turn out to support Zerick. fi ancée Glen Bonds of Mont- Johnson Space Center for 41 health and privacy while there was top I believe that both these men are well gomery and Denise Barzack years, taught concurrently at notch. I cannot thank her enough for the qualified, and regardless of the outcome, child of Robert “Bob” and of Seabrook; brother-in-law the University of Houston way my self and my wife were treated. If our citizens will be well served. Good Georgi-Ann Townley. She Larry Costlow of Ponta; two System for 34 years, and has you could find the room or space to place luck to you both. David R. Weld was an A+ student at Frazier sisters-in-law, Kim Bacot held various local, national Elementary when she fell to of Houston and Rachel Day and international volunteer Dan H. Moore, 78, of an illness at age 9 that almost of Houston; nephews, Doug positions with IEEE, Amer- Pearland, died on Sunday, claimed her life. She was left Barzack of Houston, Chris ican Institute of Aeronautics June 10, 2012. He was born paralyzed on the right side Barzack and wife Katie Lou The Rallying Point and Aeronautics (AIAA), Dan Haney Moore in Texar- of her body and unable to of Bacliff, Mike Day of Dick- International Society of kana, Ark., on Dec. 20, 1933. speak. inson, and Chris and wife Automation (ISA), and Clear Moore graduated from She went on to partici- Rebecca Day of Houston; Lake Council of Technical Should you be allowed questions Port Neches High School in pate in the Special Olympics, nieces, Nicole and husband Societies (CLCTS). 1952; then attended Jackson- making it all the way to state Curtis Spreckles, Rebecca Among other educational ville College in Jacksonville, more than once. The softball Christiansen and fi ancé when you are on jury duty? activities, Taqvi has been Texas, where he met the love throw was her favorite event. Daniel Murray, Katherine organizing Regional Future For two decades, Texans serving on juries have been barred from posing of his life, Syble Barnett. Townley had a smile for Christiansen, Chrystal and City Competition for sixth-, questions in state criminal trials. At one time, it was allowed but was stamped out They married on May 21, everyone. Travel was one husband Marcus Gafford of seventh- and eighth-graders by a state appeals court in 1992. Support for extra jury participation is growing 1953. He graduated from of her favorite hobbies. She Pearland, and Naomi Bacot for the last 15 years. His among some legal experts, buoyed by the federal judge in ex-pitcher Roger Cle- Stephen F. Austin State Col- loved to tell stories of KITT, of Houston; great-nieces and leadership role in pursuing lege in Nacogdoches, Texas, the talking car at Univer- nephews, Caleb Christiansen, mens’ drug-related perjury case. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton is allowing and enhancing the profes- with Bachelor of Science and sal Studios in Los Angeles, Blake, Tyler, Nathan and jurors to submit questions, which he filters with the input of lawyers from both sional objectives of the insti- Master of Education degrees. brunch at Cinderella’s Castle Kaylie Spreckles, Makayla sides, and then reads to witnesses. tute as the chairman of the Moore is preceded in death in Disney, Dollywood and Bacot Anberlyn and Alaini Of course there are differing opinions about allowing questions from those in IEEE Galveston Bay Section by Syble, his wife of almost the Gatlin Brothers, Vancou- Gafford, and Michael III, the jury box…it can make jurors more invested and prevent misunderstandings, for the last two years not only Dr. Zafar Taqvi (right) receives an award from 59 years; his parents, Grady ver B.C. and more. There Mathew, Carlie, Alyssa and or it could bog down cases and blur the line between advocate and arbiter. earned him the outstanding James Jefferies, current IEEE Region 5 director and Rita Mae Moore; and was nowhere she wouldn’t Chase Day. It was allowed in Texas by Leonard Davis, chief judge of the federal court for award but also earned his from Colorado. Photo submitted his two brothers, Winston C. go, especially if she was rid- East Texas, during a complicated patent law case earlier this year. He stated, A memorial service will Moore and David E. Moore. ing shotgun with her dad and be held Saturday, June 23, “It allowed the jury to play a more active role, which increased juror attention, He is survived by four picking the music. and they were able to get immediate answers to questions they may have never 2012, at 11 a.m. at Second Summer Food Service Program children: Rita Joyce Moore Townley never missed an Baptist Church, 9825 Carlow gotten answers.” Following the trial, attorneys on both sides of the case said the McClure and husband Ray- opportunity to see the Oilers Lane in La Porte. questions improved the trial. offers free lunch, snack for youth mond McClure, Patricia Lois or Texans, always with her Memorials may be made Such jury participation might help attorneys realize during the trial what is Moore Gafford and hus- jersey. Recently, she had even to the charity of choice, with working and what is not, and provide them with immediate feedback of the jurors The Houston Parks & Summer Food Service Pro- site. Lunch is served from 11 band David Gafford, Danny begun to caddy a little for her acknowledgements to: Sandy thinking, or an insight of confusion in understanding the case. The role of those Recreation Department will gram include: one serving of a.m. to 1 p.m., with a healthy Ray Moore and wife Nancy dad while cruising in the golf Hemby, 207 Pleasure Lane, selected to be a juror is to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty, based once again sponsor the milk, two or more servings of snack served from 3 to 4 p.m. Moore, and Troy Eugene cart. Huffman, TX 77336. on the facts presented….and understood. That is a very important role in the U.S.D.A.’s Summer Food vegetables and/or fruits, one The Summer Food Service Moore; three grandchildren: She loved to travel, attend- The family has requested judicial system that we depend on in our country. Should we not provide the jury Service Program to provide serving of grain or bread, and Program is administered by Jason Christopher Moore and ing parties, and karaoke, and that no fl owers be sent to the with the tools they need to gain a clear understanding, which will lead to better free meals for youth ages 1 to one serving of meat or meat the Texas Department of wife Kristy, Thomas Edward she was a member of many services. decisions? 18 during the summer break. alternative. Quantities served Agriculture Food & Nutrition Gafford and wife Jennifer, fan clubs. Before 1992, jurors could pose questions in criminal cases – why was that tool The program serves a free comply with federal and state Division. In accordance with and Natalie Diane Gafford; Townley is preceded in Sophie Maury taken away from the citizens that agree to participate in the jury system? I think lunch and snack Monday requirements. No food prepa- federal law & U.S.D.A. poli- two step-grandchildren, Tra- death by her mother. we should contact our Texas legislators and have jury questioning reinstituted so through Friday from June 4 ration is involved at the food cy, this institution is prohib- vis Kenneth Stang and Crys- She is survived by her fa- through Aug. 17 at 460 sites serving site. ited from discriminating on tal Jeanette Stang; and four ther, Robert “Bob” Townley; the citizens can render more informed verdicts, based on a clearer understand- great-grandchildren, Logan, ing of the facts, in the cases we are asked to decide upon. How about you? across Houston. Summer Food Service the basis of race, color, Mom-2, Phyllis Townley; her Aden, Grayson and Easton sister, Cerita Townley Young Gary Waits “The Summer Food Ser- sites include all 59 H.P.A.R.D. national origin, sex, age or vice program is an integral Community Centers, church- disability. Moore. and husband David; broth- part of our department’s sum- es, apartment complexes, rec- (See related story about Moore was an active mem- ers, Nick Lindesmith and mer services,” said Joe Tur- reation/learning centers, youth Pasadena Independent School ber of First Baptist Church of wife Jennifer, and Cameron ner, director, Houston Parks organizations, schools and District’s summer food pro- Friendswood. He was a State Lindesmith; nieces, Audrey Lohse receives Matthew & Recreation Department. nonprofit agencies that have gram on Page 1A) Farm Insurance agent for 30 Young, Veronica Young, “We have around 460 sites registered with the Houston The Houston Parks & years in the South Belt area Caitlin Young and Charlize across the city ready to serve Parks & Recreation Depart- Recreation Department stew- until he and Syble, who was Lindesmith; nephew Nathan Kutra Memorial Scholarship meals Monday through ment to provide free meals to ards & manages over 38,752 his offi ce manager, retired 11 Lindesmith; grandmoth- Friday to young people who area youth. acres of parkland and green- years ago. He was active in ers, Irene Townley and Edna would like to participate. No Citizens hoping to find the space for the City of Houston Kiwanis International in the Langford; and a host of fam- registration is required. To nearest Summer Food Service and develops and implements Southeast Houston Club and ily and friends. find a site near you call 2-1-1 Program site can call 713- recreational programming for the Pasadena Club serving in The Mass of Christian various committee and offi - Burial was conducted on Sophie Maury, 84, a long- and give the operator your 676-6832 or 211 and specify citizens of all abilities. For time South Belt resident, died ZIP code. They will direct a ZIP code. No registration is information on the depart- cer roles including lieutenant Monday, June 11, 2012, at St. governor of Division 3-Texas Luke the Evangelist Catholic on Sunday, June 10, 2012. She you to a site near you.” required for the program. ment, call 832-395-7022 or was born on Dec. 18, 1927. Meals served through the Meals must be consumed on visit www.houstonparks.org. Oklahoma District. Church, with the Rev. James Moore was a self-appoint- Burkhart offi ciating. Burial She was one of nine children. ed ambassador for the state of followed at Mt. Olivet Cem- She spent her life making a Texas. Having been born in etery in Dickinson. home and caring for her loved Arkansas, he often said, “I got Condolences may be sent ones. She loved spending time Meador retirees honored to Texas as soon as I could.” to the Townley family in care with her family. He encouraged, praised and of Jeter Memorial Funeral Maury is preceded in death supported his family in many Home at www.jeterfuneral by her husband, James Maury ways. He never met a strang- home.com. III, her mother, father and six er and always had a quick wit siblings. and funny story or joke to She is survived by her tell. Victor Lee daughter, Cindy Cauthen; son Visitation with the family Jimmy Maury, wife Edna and will be held Thursday, June Christiansen their children, Marcus and Ja- 14, 2012, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. mie; sister-in-law Clara Mor- at Forest Park East Funeral tenson and husband Bob; two Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway remaining siblings: Sonny in Webster. Brennan and wife Earlene Funeral services will be on and Jack Brennan and sister- Friday, June 15, 2012, at 11 in-law Joyce; and many niec- a.m. at First Baptist Church es and nephews. Friendswood, 111 East Heri- The family will receive tage Drive in Friendswood. friends at Niday Funeral In lieu of fl owers, con- Home on Thursday, June 14, tributions may be made in 2012, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. memory of Dan Moore to with a rosary from 7:30 to 8 MD Anderson Cancer Center, p.m. P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX The funeral Mass will be 77210-4486, or Faith Com- on Friday, June 15, 2012, at munity Hospice, 4721 Garth 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catho- Road, Suite H, Baytown, TX Victor Lee Christiansen, lic Church, 11011 Hall Road. 77521. 55, died in the hospital on Interment will follow in Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from SouthPark Cemetery. Rochelle Irene Kyle Lohse (center), a class of 2012 Dobie High School graduate, was award- Townley Leader obituary policy ed the Matthew Kutra Memorial Scholarship. Presenting the scholarship were Kutra’s parents, Deron (left) and Julie Kutra. Rochelle Irene Townley, Obituaries submitted to the Leader are Photo by Gary Williams 40, of Sagemont, died on Kindergarten teacher Laura White (left) and music teacher Kathy Lemaster Wednesday, June 6, 2012, published free of charge. There must be (right) recently retired from Meador Elementary School after many years of after a brief illness. She was a South Belt connection. Obituaries are service to the campus. White retired with 36 years in education, and Lemas- born Aug. 23, 1971. ter retired with 34 years. Photos submitted She was born on Aug. 23, edited to conform to the Leader style. The Pasadena ISD Preschool Program for 1971, in Pasadena, the fi rst Children with Disabilities (PPCD) Leader seeks photos is a special education program to meet the needs of stu- The Leader is seeking readers’ vacation photos for pos- sible publication. A first- and second-prize of Schlitterbahn OOurur FamilyFamily HHasas GGrown!rown! dents who are identified as needing special education tickets will be awarded each month during June, July and services. The preschool program for children with dis- August to the best submissions. Each month’s first-place winner will be awarded six tickets, while each month’s abilities provides services to children beginning on their second-place winner will be awarded four. All submissions should include where and when the third birthday. If you suspect that your child has a dis- photo was taken, as well as identify each person in the ability, please call the early childhood intake center at picture and tell an interesting story about the trip. Trips must have been taken this year. 713-740-0902 to schedule a screening. The Leader is also seeking graduation photos. A prize of 10 Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded to the best submission. Again, all submissions must include names of NNowow wwithith ttwowo llocationsocations ttoo El Programa Preescolar Para Niños con Discapacidades each person in the photo. These are due by June 16. All photos must be high resolution. No phone camera bbetteretter serveserve ourour communitycommunity (PPCD) del Distrito Escolar de Pasadena es un programa photos will be accepted. Email photos to mynews@south de educación especial para satisfacer las necesidades de beltleader.com. Do not compress photos when sending. Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home TRIAD to meet June 18 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston los estudiantes que son identificados para recibir servi- 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 TRIAD will meet Monday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the cios de educación especial. El programa preescolar para Madison Jobe Senior Citizen Center, 1700 E. Thomas Ave. in Pasadena. Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other niños con discapacidades proporciona servicios a los ni- The meeting is a partnershp of the county sheriff, local funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. ños a partir de su tercer cumpleaños. Si usted sospecha law enforcement and senior adults who agree to work Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. together to reduce the criminal victimization of older per- que su niño tiene una discapacidad, por favor llame al sons and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you to older citizens. make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, centro infantil al 713-740-0902 para programar una cita Refreshments will be provided by Parsons House and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. de detección. Assisted Living in La Porte. Speaker will be Deer Park Crime Prevention Officer Tina Taylor. Thursday, June 14, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Pay 2011 property tax now… it only gets worse South Belt Property owners who have a Harris County Appraisal being made online, the trans- CARD (2273). American Ex- ral/waiver or have any other not paid their 2011 taxes by District form to request a action must be completed by press, Discover, MasterCard, questions regarding their July 2, 2012, will incur a property tax deferral, which 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight and VISA credit or debit property tax account, they Elementary large increase in their bill on allows these homeowners to Time on July 2. cards are accepted. VISA should contact the tax office July 3, Harris County Tax delay payment of their prop- The tax office accepts full consumer debit cards will be at 713-368-2000. Assessor-Collector Don erty taxes and prevents any or partial payment of proper- charged a transaction fee of Taxpayers who are over Sumners said. property tax foreclosure ty taxes. Taxpayers may use $3.95. A non-refundable 65 or disabled and wish to Career Day “Taxpayers delinquent on while they live in the home. any combination of credit transaction fee of 2.15 per- defer payments of their prop- July 3 will see their bill will Active military personnel cards and/or e-Checks for cent will be added to all other erty taxes should complete go up by more than 20 per- may also qualify for a defer- payment online at www. credit/debit card payments the property tax deferral form a success cent THAT DAY,” Sumners ral/waiver. hctax.net. Credit card and processed. E-checks are free. enclosed with the notice and said. “What’s worse, on July To save time and gasoline, e-Check payments are also If taxpayers wish to send it to the Harris County 3, by law, the office must turn one can pay online or by tele- accepted by touch-tone tele- arrange for an installment Appraisal District or call Career Day took place on Friday, May 18, over all delinquent accounts phone. If the payment is phone by calling 713-368- agreement or a military defer- HCAD at 713-957-7800. and South Belt Elementary School wel- to the collection attorneys of comed Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the more than 60 taxing juris- Pearland Mayor Tom Reid and Dr. Dixie dictions we work with.” Melillo (namesake of South Belt’s feeder For example, a tax bill of middle school). $100 in January grows to Air Force beats Navy $115 in June, with $15 pen- At right, Mattress Mack and Assistant Prin- alty and interest. On July 3, it cipal Jae Lee give Career Day a “thumbs grows to $142, with an addi- up.” Photos submitted tional $27 in penalty and interest. “Taxpayers who can’t pay their entire bill can avoid the additional 20 percent penalty by entering into an install- ment agreement,” Sumners advised. Payments can be made in monthly installments through October. “This can be done as late as July 2 but please do not wait until the last minute,” he urged. Taxpayers may sign up for an installment payment agree- ment at any of the 15 tax office branches on or before July 2. They also may request an agreement via email (tax- [email protected]), by calling 713-368-2000, by fax- No Job Too Small! ing a request to 713-368-2219 or by mailing a request to Harris County Tax Office, P.O. Box 4663, Houston, TX 77210-4663. The agreement, the signed first payment cou- Call For Information pon and the first payment must be delivered in person on or before July 2 or post- marked July 2 or sooner. On May 30, 2012, the tax Dobie’s Air Force JROTC varsity marksmanship Francisco Rada (team captain), Mohamad Moham- office mailed more than team recently went to South Houston High School to ad, George Molina and Ahmad Mohamad. This is 90,000 delinquent tax notices informing taxpayers of an compete against SoHo’s Navy JROTC marksman- the first year for Dobie’s marksmanship team, and Fourth-grade student Jordan Tran (front), poses Left to right, Dr. Dixie Melillo of The Rose stands additional 15-20 percent col- ship team. Dobie's varsity team walked away with they’re off to a great start. The team was recently with, left to right, (back) dyslexia specialist Amy with Amy Otwell and fourth-grader Xavier Her- lection penalty if they didn’t a clear victory after two hours of pinpoint shoot- awarded a $12,000 grant from the National Rifle Otwell and Mattress Mack of Gallery Furniture. nandez. pay by July 2. The mailing ing. The competition consisted of four-man teams Association that will go a long way in supporting included several thousand shooting pellet air rifles in an Olympic-approved the team in much needed start-up equipment. To special notices to homeown- event “10 meter, 10 targets, 3 positions (prone, be on the team, all members have to be JROTC ca- ers who are over 65 or dis- standing, kneeling).” Pictured are, left to right, dets in good standing. Photo submitted abled. These notices included Burnett releases 4th 9-weeks, all-year rolls Burnett Elementary recent- Annie Herrera, Alexis Kamal, All Year Merit Roll cerra, Jasmin Benitez, Melisa Destiny Rosalez, Destiny ly announced its fourth nine- Maria Manzano, Lexi Mar- First grade Bonilla, Keelan Brannon and Sanchez, Jesse Simmons, weeks honor, merit and per- tinez, Crystal Mejia, Han Sarae Arriazola, Victoria Jocelyn Bustos. Sam Simmons, Amaya Smith, fect attendance rolls, and its Nguyen and Tommy Nguyen. Gonzalez, Serenity Govea, Imanol Carrion, Isai Car- Isaac Smith, Isaiah Smith, all-year rolls for 2011-2012. Angel Oliva, Jason Pham, Crystal Hayes, Angel Her- rion, Courtney Chung, Kayla Amy Tieu, Nelly Velasquez Students earning status are: Alejandro Ramos, Vanessa nandez, Ryan Humphrey, Hec- Coleman, Tia Collins, Lauren and Cyndietu Vo. Honor roll Rocha, Lisette Rodriguez, tor Lopez, Mario Moreno, Deramus, Quang Do, Angel- All Year First grade Kianna Tran, Melanie Velaz- Eric Starks and Jazmen Wash- ina Dong, Nam Duong, Angel Kindergarten achievement Sarae Arriazola, Jonathan quez and Luke Wittenberg. ington. Estrada, Esperanza Estrada Jimena Antunez, Leobardo Espinoza, Kayla Fields, Iveth Third grade Second grade and Iveth Flores. Aviles, Kevin Ayala, Enrique Flores, Lyzbeth Flores, Gail Aflalo, Jasmin Oscar Carbajal, Melena Katya Flores, Lyzbeth Banda, Austin Buchner, Alan Johana Godinez, Victoria Benitez, Kiana Casco, Sarah Dongsi, Isaac Gonzalez, Flores, Nancy Flores, Andrew Bui, Isaac Campos, Kaitlyn Gonzalez, Serenity Govea Corral, Aixa Gomez, Erica Malayja Gonzales, Nevaeh Garcia, Mariana Garcia, Vic- Corona, Aislyn Curtis Brooks, and Angel Hernandez. Hay, Joel Herrera, Johana Govea, Annie Herrera, Brian tor Garcia, Anastasia Gon- Yalat DeLuna and Kaeson Cindy Medina, Paula Men- Jasso and Adrian Maldonado. Nguyen and Larry Lopez. zalez, Erica Hay, Mauricio Duenez-Chavez. doza, Vivian Nguyen, Luis Joscelin Martinez, Desiree Han Nguyen, Tommy Herrera and Hoa Huynh. Esperanza Estrada, Joselyn Nieves, Marissa Rojas, Eric Miller, Celeste Ortiz, Darrius Nguyen, Angel Oliva, Jason Khang Huynh, Sara Iz- Febus, Katya Flores, Kelly Starks, Jazmen Washington Pamplin, Ivan Rivera, Made- Pham, Alejandro Ramos, naga, Jorge Jasso, Jazmine Flores, Juan Galicia, Aranzasu and Jayren Young. line Schwausch and Kyrsten Nikolas Rodriguez and Luke Johnson, Caroline Jordan, Garcia, Mariana Garcia, Second grade Tyler. Wittenberg. Emily Legaspi, Larry Anthony Izabella Gomez, Miranda Alayna Calvillo, Oscar Fourth grade Third grade Lopez, Karismah Lozano and Gonzalez Garza, Christian Carbajal, Alani Chapa, Joe Jocelyn Bustos, Courtney Aixa Gomez, Celeste Or- Milow Lozano. Harvey and Lillian Mendez. Chicas, Nayely Faz Urias, Chung, Enoc Curiel, Quang tiz, Kendall Spafford and Adrian Maldonado, Adrian Giovanni Mendoza, Amir Mayor Tom Reid (back left) visits with Amy Otwell, Left to right, fourth-grade teacher Sara Smith, Jessica Flores, Selena Galicia, Do, Angelina Dong, Nancy Kyrsten Tyler. Martinez, Fabian Martinez, Miles, Seth Miller, Joslyn Fourth grade Christopher Medina, Steph- Miniel, Taylor Nguyen, dyslexia specialist (back right), and fourth-grade Mattress Mack, and fourth-grade teacher Estella Malayja Gonzales, Isaac Gon- Flores, Amber Garcia, An- zalez and Kaylee Goodrum. drew Garcia, Eduardo Gon- Dominic Caballero, An- anie Medina, Michael Milner, Yulissa Oliva, Sabino Ortiz, students, left to right, (front row) Dylan White, Riley spend time together on Career Day at South Nevaeh Govea, Dahira zalez and Peter Hoang. drew Garcia, Seth Gonzalez, Joel Morales, Noel Morales, Belle Perridon, Valeria Quiroz Mary Vu, Manuel Martinez and Zavier Armelin. Belt Elementary. Gutierrez, Hassan Gutierrez, Milow Lozano, Martin Christian Medina and Aliyah Jose Moreno, Martin Nandin and Leonel Reyes. Nandin, Caroline Rocha, Salas. and Brian Nguyen. Jacob Romero, Isaare Naomie Rodriguez, Sergio All Year Angel Oliva, Celeste Ortiz, Sayed, Alyson Schwausch, Roman, Aliyah Salas, Justin Perfect attendence Eva Pineda, Abraham Pizano, Emmanuel Serna, Anna Ser- Silva, Alissa Vara and Ava Isabel Acevedo, Arturo Alejandro Pulido, Refugio pas, Sahalley Silva, Maddisyn Walker. Acosta, Denise Acosta, Al- Pulido, Frida Quiroz, Melanie Sockwell, Hermynie Taylor, Merit roll fredo Alvor, Alaric Arriazola, Rios, Ivan Rivera, Jocelyn Tiarra Taylor, Haylie Trevino JJoinoin UUss fforor thethe First grade Enrique Banda, Ruben Be- Robles and Nikolas Rodriguez. and Giselle Wittenberg. Jonathan Contreras, Darius Foster, Sophia Garay, Crystal Hayes, Ryan Humphrey, Hoa Huynh, Hector Lopez, Mario Moreno, Emily Perez Negron, Alyssa Rodriguez and Jona- SSouthouth BeltBelt AnnualAnnual FFourthourth than Sagastizado. Second grade Gabriel Beltran, Melena Dongsi, Gerardo Escamilla, Boris Hernandez, Jorge Jaimes, Emily Legaspi, Alex ooff JJulyuly PParadearade 22012012 Mateo, Brian Nguyen, Gil- berto Perez, Nikolas Rodri- guez, Albaro Santibanez and Sam Simmons. Third grade Rod’Dre Butler, Francisco Hernandez, Adrian Martinez, Valerie Martinez, Lendi San- WWednesday,ednesday, JJulyuly 44,, 22012012 tos and Kendall Spafford. Fourth grade Dominic Caballero, Xza- veon Cofield, Daniel Garza, Seth Gonzalez, Christian Me- aatt 110:000:00 aa.m..m. dina, Amy Tieu. No Job Too Small! All Year Honor Roll First grade Jonathan Espinoza, Kayla Fields, Iveth Flores, Lyzbeth Flores, Cindy Medina, Paula Mendoza, Luis Nieves and Marissa Rojas. MMayorayor AAnnisennise PParkerarker Second grade Alayna Calvillo, Alani Chapa, Nayely Faz Urias, Jessica Flores, Kaylee Good- Call For Information rum, Hassan Gutierrez, Lexi wwillill bbee iinn aattendance!ttendance! Martinez, Crystal Mejia, Vanessa Rocha, Lisette Rod- riguez, Kianna Tran and Melanie Velazquez. Third grade LLine-upine-up wwillill bbee 99:00:00 aa.m..m. aatt BBeverlyeverly HHillsills IIntermediatentermediate Gail Aflalo, Jasmin Beni- tez, Erica Hay, Johana Jasso, Joscelin Martinez, Desiree Miller, Darrius Pamplin and Madeline Schwausch. FForor mmoreore iinfo,nfo, ccontactontact SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington LLeadereader Fourth grade Courtney Chung, Enoc Curiel, Quang Do, Angelina Dong, Nancy Flores, Milow aatt 2281-481-565681-481-5656 Lozano, Naomie Rodriguez, Sergio Roman, Justin Silva and Ava Walker. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 2012

Williams earns Over The Back Fence by Jan Shelton receives Epperson scholarship Gorman scholarship

DEANS CELEBRATE 43 YEARS On June 14, a special birthday wish is for a party for Guadalupe Escobar is June Yaqub K. Dean and Maxine Dean cel- sent to Sandra Harper. Marking a birth- 17. Marking a birthday June 19 is Raquel ebrate their 43rd anniversary on Saturday, day June 17 is Mariana Meneses. Dina Alamos. June 16. Their children, Jane, May, Sha- Alvarenga and Cynthia Meguader cel- Dobie High heena and Shahid, and four grandchildren ebrate a double birthday June 20. Celebrating a birthday June 14 is Stefanie wish them well. Frazier Elementary McKinney. Three cheers for a happy birth- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL! Greetings for a happy birthday are sent day for John Kneisler, Stephanie Patrisso Local businessman Bill Winning cel- to Edith Sierra June 20. and Vernoica Zuniga on June 17. The day ebrates his birthday Friday, June 15. Best Moore Elementary for a double party for Karol Chamorro and wishes are sent from his wife, Carol, family, June 16 is the day for a cake for Dixie Lachee Payne is June 18. Monica Trevino friends, and the staff at the Leader. Thompson. Enjoying a birthday June 17 is enjoys a birthday June 19. SCHOOL DAZE Mercedes Mata. On June 20, blow out the HOME RUN CORNER The following personnel and staff mem- birthday candles for Romy Graham. Alex Hernandez of the Major Dodgers bers of the Pasadena Independent School Melillo Middle School smoked a line drive, 2-run home run over District celebrate birthdays June 14 through The day for a party for Betty Henderson the right field fence in the Dodgers 10-6 June 20. is June 15. playoff win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Atkinson Elementary Morris Middle School June 5. The whole team says, “Good Luck in Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Sharing a birthday June 14 are Maria the Championship game and Go Dodgers!” to Silvia Saucedo June 20. Herrera and Neybi Zamudio. Birthday LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Burnett Elementary greetings are sent to Diana Murray June Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Blow out the birthday candles for Jocelyn 20. congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Baker on June 16. Tonna Clay is wished a Beverly Hills Intermediate beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject happy birthday June 20. Wishes for a wonderful birthday are line. Items must be submitted by Friday Bush Elementary sent to Carla Castillo June 15. The day noon for the next week’s publication. South Houston High’s Upstart United Nations

Team produces Dandy Diplomats in New York City Dobie High School senior Tranice Shelton (left) was awarded the Karen Gorman Memorial Schol- By Al Carter focus. But there were major In New York, the students committees. al arms trade to sustainability Dobie High School senior Kayla Williams (left) arship, as presented by John Gorman, husband was awarded the Thuy Epperson State Farm PISD Communications obstacles, including an entry stayed near Grand Central “Even though it was their of resources. Specialist deadline that had already Station, took tours of the city first year as a team, they did “For these students to of Karen Gorman, who was a former teacher at Educational Scholarship. Presenting the award They didn’t bail out passed. and met high-ranking offi- not show it,” Koska said. make it to New York City, to Frazier Elementary. Photo by Gary Williams was Epperson (right), a Frazier Parent Teacher Europe, pacify the Middle However, publicity from cials of the U.N. Delegates “The students quickly took to be caught up in the awe of the Organziation Scholarship winner in 1989 who East, solve illiteracy or end the Trojans’ accomplishments were treated to an address by motioning, caucusing and city lights and famous land- annually gives back to current students through starvation. But it’s under- found its way back to orga- U.N. Secretary General Ban making allies.” marks, to remain focused and the scholarship. Photo by Gary Williams standable that 10 students nizers in New York City, and Ki-moon. Over the course of the determined, to carry out their Atkinson names from South Houston High the South Houston team was South Houston was next three days, the students dream, makes me feel unbe- School returned home from granted a deadline extension. assigned to represent one of worked tirelessly giving lievably happy and emotion- New York City last week With the help of the Pasadena the most troubled countries speeches, debating points and al,” Koska said. 4th 9-weeks rolls Film, speaker series feeling like they had con- ISD, funds were raised and on the planet – Yemen. They drafting resolutions on vari- “Everyone at the competi- quered the world. the trip booked. worked on five different U.N. ous topics ranging from glob- tion was talking about us.” Atkinson Elementary re- thew Dominguez, Erick Es- A rookie contingent cently listed its fourth nine- cobar, Lilliana Ferrell, Cindy on post-war England thrown into the fast-paced weeks honor and merit rolls Huynh, Faaizah Maleehah, University of Houston- with a Royal Air Force pilot. environment of an Interna- for 2011-2012. Students earn- Jason Nguyen, Bryan Nguyen, Clear Lake’s Film & Speaker Rated R, the film stars Rachel tional Model United Nations ing status are: Francesca Reyes, Celeste Series will give moviegoers Weisz, Tom Hiddleston and conference, the team from Honor roll Salazar, Gerardo Torres and an opportunity to experience Simon Russell Beale. South Houston left its mark First grade Sergio Valdez. post-war England through the Admission is $3.75 per on the proceedings with a Elih Acevedo, Lizet Fourth grade dramatic film, The Deep Blue person and free for those with harvest of high honors. Aguirre, Sofia Alvarado, Jan- Gisselle Alfaro, Kay Sea, on June 23 at 7 p.m. in UHCL identification. Four Trojans received et Armenta, Olivia Batres, Duong, Leah Ha, Samantha the university’s Student Ser- All film dates subject to honorable mention designa- Alexis Cline, Kassidy Dinh, Narvaez, Jessica Nguyen, vices and Classroom Build- licensing availability. tion in the competitive phase Anastasia Dominguez, Gab- Ashley Nguyen, Bryan Or- ing, Lecture Hall, 2700 Bay Visit http://www.uhcl.edu of the conference, which riel Fowler, Jade Gallegos ozco, Eva Maria Perla and Area Blvd. /movies for most current in- drew 2,400 students from and Kevin Garcia. Andrea Uribe. Directed by Terence Da- formation or contact Sonia around the globe to United Aubrey Gerardo, Jessica Merit roll vies, the story follows Hester Hernandez, Office of Student Nations headquarters in Gonzalez, Vanessa Hinojosa, First grade Collyer, the wife of an upper- Life cultural arts assistant, Manhattan. Trisha Hoang, Isabella Lara, Ruby Arriaga, Darius Dun- class judge, who is caught in at [email protected] or 281- A fifth South Houston stu- Brandon Le, Nayah Lopez, can, Emily Gaona, Jaylen a self-destructive love affair 283-2560. dent, junior Jose Duran, was Hayden Marshall, Illiana Gonzales, Aimee Grimaldo, picked to be a part of the U.N. Mealey, Juan Morales, Angel Christopher Johnson, Nathan- press corps and earned top Mosley and Jesse Nguyen. iel Montemayor, Martin Muslim Interfaith Meeting Open House honors for best candid photo. Kelly Nguyen, Katelin Nguyen, Joshua Perez, Marisa Th e Islamic Society of Greater Houston Southeast, “It was an experience the Nguyen, Aiyana Pennington, Perla, Diego Torres and Alan located at 8830 Old Galveston Rd., Houston, TX students will not forget,” said Jordan Peralez, Paola Pombo, Vargas. South Houston world history Andrew Roach, Lauren Rod- Second grade 77034, are cordially inviting you to meet your Mus- teacher Matthew Koska, the riguez, Leyla Salazar, Alexis Evan Fuentes, Jennefer lim neighbors and to be properly informed about group’s sponsor. Taylor, Justin Thach, Natalie Gonzalez, Delia Grantham, the reality of Islam and to clarify many common “They have made a name Tran, Tiffany Tran, Carol Tran Taylor Ha, Joyce Lance, and Samantha Wilkerson. Shayla Morrison, Fernando misconceptions on for South Houston and Pasa- dena ISD among the rank and Second grade Perez, Tina Pham, Victoria Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. file of the world’s greatest Melanie Galvan, Dylan Ramirez and Angel Saenz. Refreshments will be served. For more info, please international schools. Friends Harris, Andrew Huynh, Tina Third grade contact Maher at have been made and memo- Huynh, Jazmin Izaguirre, Jonathan Banda, Guadalupe Marcus Lind, Jaclyn Nguyen, Escalera, Sandy Ho, Anthony 832-275-7883 or email [email protected] ries cemented in their minds.” Andrea Nunez, Amy Pham, Ho, Briana Keim, Eduardo South Houston students Kristyn Pham, Haley Salinas, Moreno, Huy Nguyen, Liz- Olga Trevino and Shivam Angelina Tomlinson, Azela beth Pineda and Abdiel Vakil earned honorable men- Villarreal, Nikole Welcome Sanchez. tion in competition on their and Michael Zambrano. Fourth grade General Assembly commit- Third grade Juan Sanchez, Purba Daria, tee. Jaqueline Arredondo, Jor- Jonathan Espinal, Emily Gal- Two other members of the dan Best, Danielle Bulman, van, Thu Le, Jacob Leipold, Trojan contingent, Meet Patel Alberto Campa, Nicholas Sarah Maryum, Leonardo and Karen Cruz, received Covarrubias, Erin Dang, Mat- Sala and Vincent Ta. honorable mention nods on the Earth Summit Commit- tee. Largest selection of Their achievements were wigs in Texas! particularly noteworthy in FEATURING light of the fact that only about four dozen of the 2,400 ESTETICA students in attendance DESIGNS received awards. WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Also representing South SIGNATURE COLLECTION The Right BRA, OF WIGS & Houston in New York City The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS were Selena Barron, Alan Caring Fitters Trained & Certified South Houston High’s Model U.N. contingent vis- zan, (back) SHHS Assistant Principal Paula Ballew, to Help With All Your After Becky’s Deleon, Ulisses Gonzalez, 125 E. Galveston Street Mario Gonzales and Hannah its the Empire State Building. Pictured are, left to Ulisses Gonzalez, Meet Patel, faculty sponsor Mat- Breast Surgery Needs. Great selection of League City Arnold. right, (front) Hannah Arnold, Karen Cruz, Selena thew Koska, Shivam Vakil, Alan DeLeon and Mario Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 South Houston’s quest Barron, Olga Trevino, faculty member Holly Ba- Gonzalez. Photo by Jose Duran began a year ago when a group of students with an interest in world affairs ORTHODONTIST approached Koska about forming a Model U.N. team. Last February the upstart Remember When Trojans competed in the Houston Area Model U.N. 35 years ago ( 1977) ployee of the Month. Gulf Palms and South Kirkmont resident Linda and created a stir by winning Roland Dominguez was Of the Dobie students who Point were slated to get near- Ballew was arrested and the Outstanding Small Dele- chosen to the South Texas earned the required number ly $5 million in sewers fol- spent four nights in jail for gation Award. All-Star Soccer Team. of credits to graduate, none lowing approval by the City failing to comply with court That breakthrough brought The Pasadena Indepen- were denied diplomas due Council. orders related to her unkempt the possibility of a trip to the dent School District stood to to inadequate scores on the 10 years ago (2002) lawn. The incident garnered international conference into lose in excess of $5.5 mil- TEAMS (Texas Educational The Pasadena Indepen- so much attention that it was lion in added revenue if the Assessment of Minimum dent School District board featured in the national news John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. proposed school bill wasn’t Skills) test. of trustees approved new media. passed in a special session in 20 years ago (1992) costs covering the redesign of Dobie seniors Tam Nguy- ✰ No Down Payment the summer. City and county offi cials the Dobie High School con- en and Cynthia Paredes won FURNITURE RE-DO 30 years ago (1982) began looking into the Fuqua- struction site after it learned fi rst place at the Health Occu- with Verified Insurance A natural gas well was area fl ooding, which kept of extensive wetlands in the pation Students of America’s ✰ • Re-Pair • Re-Finish drilled just west of Wood South Belt residents away area. The change order added state competition for their Payment Plan Available Meadow about 100 feet from from their jobs. Authorities about $764,000 to the Dobie presentation on pediatric car- • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Scarsdale Boulevard. Perotex said that they were unaware construction cost. diology, qualifying them for ✰ Insurance Assignment Petroleum, which was operat- that Fuqua did not drain for a Bravos Mexican Restau- the national HOSA competi- ‘We Re-Do For You’ ing the rig, had a lease on the nearly 20-hour period. rant on Fuqua suffered severe tion in Orlando, Fla. Accepted site and the mineral rights to Two intermediate schools damage following an electri- 1 year ago (2011) For Free Estimates Call: 500 acres in the area includ- from the Pasadena school dis- cal fi re. Sagemont Church cele- ✰ No Referral Needed Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 ing Wood Meadow, the area trict placed in the regional Ac- Firemen from Station 70, brated its 45th anniversary. between Wood Meadow and ademic Pentathlon competi- Shift C, fought a lightning- The day’s celebration includ- ✰ Video Game Room Beamer, and part of Sagemont. tion held in Fort Bend County. caused fi re to eight apartment ed special morning worship Richard Jackson’s house Miller Intermediate seventh- units at Green Arbor Apart- services as well as an evening ✰ Quality and Caring Office became the site of one of graders placed second for ments. praise and baptism service the 50 burglaries reported by the overall team award, and Dr. Adena Loston, San Ja- outdoors at the church’s 170- ✰ WALKER LAW OFFICES county offi cials in a 60-day Miller’s eighth-grade team cinto College South president, foot cross. The date also Certified Specialist period in the Sageglen area. came in fi rst in the Super Quiz was named to two statewide marked an important dead- Milton Walker, J.D. Water was turned off to 34 competition. Thompson Inter- board of directors positions. line in the construction of a Member American Association of Orthodontists residences in Sagemeadow mediate’s eighth-grade team Gov. Rick Perry reappointed new building on its main 281-481-0909 and Kirkwood South due to came in second in the Super Loston to a six-year term on campus on the South Sam water bills being 90 or more Quiz and third overall. the Statewide Health Coordi- Houston Parkway near WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES days late. 15 years ago (1997) nating Council, following her Interstate 45 South. Church 25 years ago (1987) Carissa Davis and Greg term under Gov. George W. members generously donated BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS Deputy Lewis May, who Mitchell were named out- Bush. Also, State Comptrol- an unprecedented $4.5 mil- LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT was a patrolman with the standing eighth-grade girl ler Carole Keeton Rylander lion in a mere two days – far www.walkerlaw.com South Belt Security Alliance, and boy at Beverly Hills In- named her to chair the Texas more than the $3.2 million was named Harris County termediate School by Ameri- Next Step Task Force. needed to fi nish the construc- 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Constable Precinct 2 Em- can Legion Post 490. 5 years ago (2007) tion of the building. Thursday, June 14, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Meador names 4th 9-weeks, all-year rolls Tanners celebrate 55th anniversary Meador Elementary re- Burchfield, Keishirah Cara- Dennis, Andrew Do, Francisco Ochoa and Jose Torres. ren Groves, Jhaila Mathews cently released its fourth thers, Damian Maldonado, Gonzalez, Giahan Tran and Merit roll and Christopher Walker. nine-weeks honor and merit Fabian Martinez, Mark Pen- Emily Zuniga. Savannah Brookland, Chris Merit roll rolls. Students earning status aloza, Antonoio Ramirez, Second grade Goudeau, Patrick Ortega, Elizabeth Bui, Alaysia Fos- are: Claire Ramirez, Nya Sanford, Honor roll Laura Rios and Rosmery ter, Tristan Pedraza, Juan Rod- First grade Marcelo Saucedo, Isaac Jeffery Argueta, Hussiel Torres. riguez and Stacy Tochimani. Honor roll Thompson and Luis Torres. Arias, Emily Carlos, Andrew Third grade Fourth grade Landen Adame, Ireti Merit roll Chapa, Tiana Clark, Demetria Honor roll Honor roll Akinwande, Issac Ali, Alex Ayo Akinwande, Alex Delgado, Andrea Gonzalez, Jackson D’Cruze, Natalie Bianca Cruz, Edgar Limon, Ayala, Xavier Bernal, Theresa Carroll, Isaac Dao, Kylie Damarcus Groves, Kaili Garza, Daisy Gonzalez, Dar- Alejandro Mena and Ariel Robles. Merit roll Angela Torres and Oscar BHI names April Bears of the Month Valladares. All-Year Rolls Several Meador students earned all-year honor and merit rolls for the 2011-2012 school year. Students are: First grade Honor roll Landen Adame, Issac Ali, Pero Ayala, Xavier Bernal, Rodney and Jo Ann Tanner will celebrate 55 years of marriage Theresa Burchfield, Fabian on June 28, 2012. Rodney met Jo Ann when she was 12 years old. Martinez, Claire Ramirez and They started dating when she was 15, became engaged at her se- Nya Sanford. nior prom (left photo), and soon after her graduation, they were Honor or merit roll married on June 28, 1957. One day they were driving to Galveston Ireti Akinwande, Francisco and noticed a blinking light on the Gulf Freeway at Kingspoint. Gonzalez, Damian Maldo- They made a right turn and found their future and only home in nado, Mark Penaloza, Isaac Beverly Hills. They still remember cattle roaming into their back Thompson, Luis Torres, Gia- yard in 1958 and driving to Pasadena for groceries, and have seen han Tran and Emily Zuinga. a lot of changes since then. Many times they have talked about Second grade moving, but say it’s hard to move from so many memories. The Honor roll couple have raised their three children, David, Denise and Dana Hussiel Arias, Tiana Clark, in the area, with all three graduating from Dobie High School. Andrea Gonzalez and Damar- They now have three grandchildren and two great-grandchil- cus Groves. dren with another on the way. Rodney joined the U.S. Air Force Honor or merit roll in 1953 and retired in 1983. Jo Ann worked as a senior book- Patrick Ortega. keeper for the Pasadena Independent School District for more Third grade than 25 years. Both had retired from their jobs, but work was far Honor roll from over. Rodney joined the staff at Faith Assembly of God in Jhaila Mathews. Pasadena, assuming the position of office manager and minister Honor or merit roll of education. After feeling the call to pastor, both he and Jo Ann Elizabeth Bui, Akatsua pastored Bethany Assembly of God for six years. They held three Foster, Daisy Gonzalez and crusades in Panama preaching the Gospel. Later, they became Christopher Walker. associate pastors of Gulf Palms Assembly of God. They currently Beverly Hills Intermediate recently named its Bears stealing, or taking advantage of the trust of oth- Fourth grade attend Sagemont Church. Today, they find themselves still very of the Month for April. Recipients are, left to right, ers; to be truthful in all one does. The following Honor roll much in love after 55 years of marriage and agree, “We’ve had a Bianca Cruz, Alejandro great ride and have been blessed by so many friends we love. Now (seated) Nadia Garcia, Hainhu Ho, (standing) Ro- students were selected by their academic teams as Mena and Ariel Robles. berto Quezada, Derrick Rivera, America Rodri- best representing this characteristic. Team com- we only look forward to celebrating 60 years.” To celebrate their Honor or merit roll 55th anniversary, the couple are planning a cruise. guez, Jocelyn Nunez, Vu Dinh, Richarra Thomas passion, Hunter and Nunez; team initiative, Acac Oscar Valladares. and Camron Hunter. Students of Beverly Hills In- and Garcia; team trustworthiness, Rodriguez and termediate strive to achieve positive characteristics Dinh; team courage, Thomas and Quezada; and which will guide them throughout their lives. The team honesty, Rivera and Ho. These students re- characteristic for April was honesty: truthfulness, ceived a special Bear paw-print pin and a Bear of CCCC of PTAs celebrate at President’s Dinner sincerity: the act or condition of never deceiving, the Month T-shirt. Photo submitted The Clear Creek Commu- of 200. nity Council of PTAs, held its The theme for this year’s annual President’s Dinner on event was Meet the New Thursday, May 24, at Clear Sheriff in Town. Fatora wel- Springs High School in comed elementary, interme- Students earn Academic Excellence League City. diate and high school PTA Council President Diane outgoing and incoming presi- Fatora welcomed Clear Creek dents to come forward and Independent School District introduce themselves. The Superintendent Dr. Greg CCCC of PTAs’ Participation Smith, CCISD staff, CCISD Award was announced by board of trustees, school corresponding secretary Kris- principals, Texas PTA repre- tin Leary. This year, the silver sentatives, Local Unit PTA platter recipient was Parr presidents and board mem- Elementary Parent Teacher bers from schools within Association. Attendance by Clear Creek ISD and Dick- local PTAs at council events, inson ISD. meetings and Texas PTA Fatora thanked principal events are tallied at the end of Gail Love for allowing coun- each school year; the largest cil to hold the event at Clear number of members partici- Newly installed offi cers for the CCCC of PTAs are, left to right, (front row) Lin- Springs High School. Linda pating by one unit receives da Wood, Amanda Mark, Misty Harden, Reeneea Ennis, Darlene Moore, Laura Wood, council chair in charge this annual award. Varley, Svetlana Hanson, Chris Reeder, (back row) Elizabeth Clemente-Nelson, of the Presidents Dinner, was CCISD Superintendent recognized for planning and Greg Smith recognized the CCISD Superintendent Greg Smith, Laura Mackay. Photo submitted organizing the evening. 2011-2012 outgoing council Before dinner, the Clear officers for their service and Texas PTA Region II Vice about PTA and how to be www.txpta.org or National Springs, Blue Rumor Girls’ presented roses to each mem- President Chris Reeder. involved, go to Texas PTA at PTA at www.pta.org. Show Choir, directed by Kym ber. The installation of coun- The 2012-2013 officers Reeves, entertained the crowd cil officers was conducted by installed are: Elizabeth Clemente-Nelson, president; Pasadena Little Theatre Darlene Moore, first vice 4318 Allen-Genoa Road Interfaith Care Partners president; Svetlana Hanson, Performances: second vice president; Laura meet at St. Frances Cabrini Varley, third vice president; June 15 - July 1, 2012 Amanda Mark, fourth vice Thurs. June 28, The Interfaith Care Part- break, lunch, and ending with president; Laura Mackay, Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m., ners ministry group at Saint a game of bingo. secretary; Reeneea Ennis, Sat/Sun @ 3 p.m. Frances Cabrini Catholic The next gathering will be treasurer; and Linda Wood, Church celebrated its one- held in the Mother Cabrini DDrivingriving Reservations: parliamentarian. online at Four Frazier Elementary School fourth-graders re- A’s the entire time they have been in elementary year anniversary this past Center of the church on Fri- To learn more about the MMississ DDaisyaisy pasadenalittletheatre.org cently received a prestigious award at the school’s school. These students are, left to right, Anthony April. The church is located day, June 15. The event theme Clear Creek Community awards program. These four students received a Gonzales, Sidney Torres, Cammy Vo and Dezelynn near Almeda Mall at 10727 will be Father’s Day. Council of PTAs, visit the BByy AlfredAlfred UhryUhry or call medal of academic excellence for making straight Villarreal. Photo submitted Hartsook St. Those who have a family website at www.ccccpta.org. 713-941-1PLT(1758) A gathering for persons member or know of someone For more information with Alzheimer’s, dementia, with these challenges are Parkinson's, strokes and simi- welcome to attend the gather- Singles dance June 16 lar disabilities and their care- ing. FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru JJuneune 2211 Flood problems? The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be held takers is provided on the third For more information, call Saturday, June 16, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Lodge Friday of each month from the church office at 713-946- New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com You can go home again... at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson, Post # 6378. Bring snacks 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The 5768, Claudia Rojas, Inter- ® to share. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Heart and Soul Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Ephesians 6:1-3 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 www.KSCchurch.org Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Youth Events Sundays - 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 2012 Sumner urges Houston to raise exemptions Melillo orchestra earns Superior at festival The following was submit- starting under Mayor Bill benefit 62,650 seniors and tions now. I can’t think of ted by the Office of Don Sum- White. disabled. He estimates the anyone more deserving of the ners, Tax Assessor-Collector Sumners said, “Under the property tax revenue loss city’s help than its seniors for Harris County. economic circumstances (cost) at $3.5 million a year. and disabled. They need the Harris County Tax Col- existing today, there is abso- Sumners warns against help now, and the money is lector Don Sumners says lutely no excuse for not rais- getting bogged down on find- there.” there is no excuse for not ing the over-65/disabled ex- ing a revenue replacement for Immediate attention to helping the city’s elderly and emptions again. The City of the cost of the increased this proposal is needed. disabled. The last time the Houston’s 2012 revenues are exemptions. He says, “With Under the Texas Property Tax City of Houston raised its projected to rise and it’s time the city seemingly always Code, any increase in the over-65/disabled exemptions to help Houston’s seniors and able to find the money for pet exemptions for 2012 must be was 2008. Including 2008, disabled. No one can argue projects, I call on the city to approved by City Council by the exemptions were raised that it is not to the city’s ben- pass these increased exemp- June 30. by $36,856 from $34,006 to efit to help the elderly and $70,862 over eight years disabled stay in their homes. The reasons are undisputed, LLife’sife’s LittleLittle BlessingsBlessings and the elderly and disabled need help now.” 7713-910-080013-910-0800 Cricket Sumners added, “Raising the exemptions to $80,000 at UHCL will save the elderly and dis- IInfantnfant - 1212 yryr abled approximately $56 a University of Houston- year in property taxes. It’s Clear Lake’s 14-member SSummerummer EEnrollmentnrollment not that much, but it will give cricket team, the Blue Her- needed relief to these taxpay- ons, welcomes the public to ers, often on fixed incomes. OOpenpen 66:30:30 aa.m..m. - 66:30:30 pp.m..m. its free Annual Cricket Tour- At least it will offset the cost nament with matches every 99900900 WWindmillindmill LLakesakes BBlvd.lvd. of the drainage fee averaging Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. close to $5 per month.” through July 21 in the univer- • WeeklyWeekly FieldField TripsTrips • CDACDA CertifiCertifi eded TeachersTeachers Future increases in the sity’s Delta Building parking • TexasTexas SchoolSchool ReadinessReadiness CurriculumCurriculum exemptions could provide lot, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. • ApprovedApproved NeighborhoodNeighborhood CentersCenters FacilityFacility relief for the substantial in- The team, sponsored by creases in water rates. • MentionMention thisthis adad forfor the university’s Indian Stu- Life’s Little Blessings Using 2011 figures, Sum- $100$100 ooffff Registration!Registration! dents Association, won a Recently, the Melillo Middle School Honor Orchestra partici- sar Salazar, Cyrus Gonzales, Patrick Tran, Diemtuyen “Tina” ners estimates raising the Best New Team Award at the pated in the Galveston Isle Orchestra Festival, held at Dobie Le, Valerie Cantu, Eliana Loredo, Adela Alanis, Kayla Wright, exemptions to $80,000 will wwww.lifeslittleblessings.ccww.lifeslittleblessings.cc High School, where they received a Superior rating in the sub- Diamante Delon, (back row) Pedro “Pete” Barrientos, Melody American College Cricket nonvarsity category. Angela Badon is the orchestra director. Or- Perry, Jason Le, Ruby Rodarte, Ngoc Phan, Rosa Phan, Rea- Spring Break Championship chestra members pictured are, left to right, (front row) Lauren gan Razo, Ann Truong, Alex Fuentes and Charlotte Ford. Not held March 14-18 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. McKay happy to graduate Hernandez, Luis Perez, Dien Wang, Ashlee Enriquez, Andrew pictured are Alejandro Gonzalez, Andrea Del Villar and Sarah For information about the Logan, Joshua Woernley, Kirsten Nguyen, (middle row) Ce- Lewis. Photo submitted schedule, call 281-283-2575. CCISD/SJC Early College High School students receive scholarships Seniors at Clear Horizons 1,000 new students each year Early College High School with good-through-graduation on the San Jac South cam- scholarships, which can be pus don’t just walk across one used to pursue degrees in any stage – they walk across two. undergraduate major at the CHECHS students, like Emma accredited college or university Tran, receive their associate of the recipients’ choice. The degrees from SJC three weeks scholarship provides graduate before their high school diplo- school funding for continuing ma, with most receiving four- Gates Millennium Scholars year university scholarships. in the areas of computer sci- Tran is one of 1,000 recipi- ence, education, engineering, ents nationwide of the Gates library science, mathematics, Millennium Scholarship this public health, or science. year. 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CHECHS really helped me to identify myself 713-944-7100 and improve on my academ- Central Ace Hardware • 11676 Beamer Rd. • 281-481-6482 ic ability, so they want her SECTION B Thursday, June 14, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Bischof, O’Connor grab AGH softball recognition CCISD sets participation fee Clear Creek Independent roughly a third of that dur- and is capped at $300 per Clear Brook catcher school softball careers come Bischof and O’Connor adding to a long list of ac- style, hitting .605 during the league’s Most Valu- School District students tak- ing the 2012-2013 school family. The junior high fees Katie Bischof and Do- to a close, but that hasn’t were part of the All-Greater colades for both players. District 24-5A action with able Player. O’Connor, a ing part in athletics and fi ne year. begin at $75 per student. bie pitcher Shannon stopped the honors for the Houston second team selec- Bischof, a three year 12 extra-base hits, 11 runs four-year starter for Do- arts will now be required to Other area school dis- In the Pearland ISD, the O’Connor may have two from continuing to ar- tions following the comple- starter for Clear Brook, driven in and 14 runs scored bie, was named the 22- pay a participation fee be- tricts already a participation fee is $40 per student and seen their respective high rive. tion of the 2012 season, fi nished her prep career in on her way to being named 5A Most Valuable Player. ginning in the 2012-2013 fee in place. The Friends- is capped at $60. The fee is She won nine straight school year. wood ISD charges a fee of used to cover the cost of ris- games during league play The district’s school as much as $150 per student ing insurance premiums. in the circle and led the board approved the measure Lady Longhorns to the to help offset a budget short- district championship fall caused primarily by the Dobie staff offers along the way. continued loss of state fund- For the season, ing. O’Connor struck out 256 The high school fee is voluntary training batters. $50 per school year for the Dobie’s voluntary sum- be held each Monday, Tues- Bischof caps career fi rst student in a family, fol- mer strength and condition- day and Thursday, at 4 p.m. If this is the end of the lowed by $30 for a second ing workouts are open to FB camp Aug. 8-10 line for Bischof, the class or third student in a family. any incoming ninth- through The Longhorns’ coach- of 2012 Clear Brook High The fee is capped to include 12th-grade football players ing staff will host a volun- School graduate has fi n- three family members. as of next school year. tary incoming freshman ished in style. At the intermediate The sessions begin Mon- football camp Aug. 8-10 at “It’s defi nitely a big school level, the fee is $30 day, June 18 and will run the school. accomplishment to be per school year for the fi rst through June 28. There is no cost, and any named Most Valuable student in a family, followed There is no charge as incoming freshman boys Player in the district,” by $20 for a second or third staff members will guide the planning to play football for Bischof said. student in a family. That fee participants through weight the Longhorns during the “This was my senior is also capped to include lifting and conditioning 2012 season are welcome to year, and I wanted to go three family members. workouts. attend. Dobie varsity foot- out with a bang. It was The fees will be used to Participants will return ball head coach Jim Phillips a good ending to my ca- cover the cost of uniforms for workouts July 9 through said fall workouts for all reer.” and to help with the main- Aug. 6. The workouts will teams will begin Aug. 13. As for the All-Greater tenance of equipment. Houston nod, Bischof ob- The fee allows students viously feels similarly. to compete in as many ex- SBHLL ceremonies on “It’s great to be ac- tracurricular activities as The Sagemont-Beverly sions. The league’s 9-year- knowledged, certainly an they would like during a Hills Little League will host old all-stars, shown on Page honor to be named along given school year. closing ceremonies Friday, 2B, were eliminated from with some of the area’s This fi rst-time move by June 15, at 7 p.m., at the District 15 competition af- best players.” It may be CCISD offi cials was made baseball facility at El Fran- ter a 12-11 loss to Pearland the fi nal list of athletic necessary after the district co Lee Park. Maroon in a loser’s bracket accomplishments Bischof lost as much as $13 mil- The highlight of the game June 12. The Maroon makes. lion in state funding for event will be the recogni- team played undefeated Despite a solid three- the 2011-2012 school year. tion of all-star players in Pearland White June 13 af- year varsity softball career The district expects to lose each of the necessary divi- Continued on Page 2B at Brook, there were no Division I softball offers Dobie’s Shannon O’Connor, a four-year starter for The District 24-5A Most Valuable Player after hitting .605 for Clear Brook, senior made to Bischof. Thus, her team, was an All-Greater Houston second team catcher Katie Bischof was an All-Greater Houston second team pick, delivering 12 she will enroll at Texas selection after striking out 256 batters this season. extra-base hits during a special season. Continued on Page 6B C&D Burger Shoppe Brook baseball players earn all-24 baseball honors We Accept Our Burgers are the Original Credit! “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. 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Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 2012 SJC’s Stumpf, Banda Closing ceremonies June 15; all-stars next Continued from Page 1B starting pitcher Brian Coyle chosen in MLB draft ter press time. threw a shutout as the locals SBHLL 9-Year Old All-Stars San Jacinto College regular season with a 2.01 The other District 15 earned a trip to St. Peters- pitchers Daniel Stumpf ERA, including 73 strike- tournaments will get started burg, Fla, for the South Re- Tomas Garcia Kyle Redmon and Anthony Banda were outs. at a variety of league loca- gion Tournament. selected in the 2012 Major San Jac fi nished the 2012 tions later this month and At the regional event, the Noah Gonzalez Nathan Scott League Baseball First-Year season as the national run- into the early part of July. Sagemont group defeated Mauricio Jasso Tyler Stormer Player Draft. ner-up with an overall re- The respective divisional Dade City, Fla. 8-4 and then The Kansas City Royals, cord of 41-25. winners in the SBHLL will took out Pine Bluff Interna- Xavier Lerma Xavier Tellez with the 283rd overall pick, In its 22nd appearance at San Jacinto College also be honored during the tional (AR) 8-6. In another selected Stumpf in the ninth the JUCO World Series, San pitcher Daniel Stumpf closing ceremonies. winner’s bracket game, Aaron Longoria Noah Torres round. Jacinto College advanced to was selected in the ninth Anniversary date SBHLL downed Matthews, Colby Moorer Chucky Wilson Stumpf was a National the championship game for round of the 2012 Major The summer of 2012 N.C. 7-6 to reach the fi nal Junior College Athletic As- the 12th time in school his- League Baseball First- marks the 20-year anniver- three. Jacob Perez sociation All-Region XIV tory. It was the eighth run- Year Player Draft by the sary of the Sagemont-Bev- Sagemont lost 9-7 to South Conference honoree ner-up title for the baseball Kansas City Royals. erly Hills Little League’s South Lake Charles but then SBHLL 9-Year Old Alternates and earned a spot on the team. Photo by Rob Vanya state championship in the came back to defeat Dade Junior College World Series Overall, 88 National Ju- 11-12-year-old division. City 18-6 in an elimination All-Tournament team. nior College Athletic As- That summer, the locals game. Sean Bonner Larry Stormer At the conclusion of the sociation players were se- defeated The Woodlands In the championship Victor Garcia Brian Torres series, Stumpf was named lected in this year’s draft. 1-0, scoring an unearned game, Sagemont lost 8-1 to the JUCO World Series The NJCAA had 48 run in the sixth inning to South Lake Charles, which Mikey Ramirez Andre Valencia Most Outstanding Pitcher. pitchers drafted from its take the lead for good. won the championship with The left-hander from ranks – 11 of which are left- Sagemont-Beverly Hills an unbeaten record. Noberto Ramirez Humble’s Atascocita High handed – while 40 position School, went 8-2 in the players were selected. regular season with a 2.27 Of the position players earned runs average, includ- drafted, there were 17 out- ing a team-best 108 strike- fi elders and 23 infi elders – outs in 111 innings pitched. 12 of which play shortstop. With the 335th pick in For more information the 10th round, the Mil- about the MLB First-Year waukee Brewers selected Player Draft, visit www. Banda, also a pitcher. mlb.com. The left-handed fresh- For more information man from Sinton High about San Jac baseball, visit School, went 7-1 in the www.sanjacsports.com. SB Select ’97 soccer wins Memorial Day Cup tourney

The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League 9-year-old son, Xavier Lerma, Noah Gonzales, (middle row) Mau- all-star team fi nished third in the District 15 tourna- ricio Jasso, Kyle Redmon, Colby Moorer, Noah Torres, ment at El Franco Lee Park after losing to Pearland Jacob Perez, Aaron Longoria , Tyler Stormer, Xavier Maroon 12-11. Members of the team are, left to right, Tellez, (back row) coaches Nick Perez, Esiquio Gonza- (front row) Tomas Garcia, Nathan Scott, Chuckie Wil- les and Charles Wilson. Jr./Sr. Giants rule postseason action at SBHLL

The South Belt Select 97G youth soccer team ended its 2011- won the game 3-2 in a shootout. Members of the team are, left 2012 season with a bang by winning the Albion Memorial Day to right, (front row) Brittany Exley, Katherine Bohorquez-Orte- Cup. With two wins and a tie in pool play the locals advanced ga, Maia Rice, Sarah Battles, Megan Mai, (back row) Elizabeth to the championship game. Playing through a scoreless regula- Bartlett, Karina Martinez, Madison Syers, Joslyn Amaya, Val- tion session and another scoreless overtime period, South Belt erie Rincones, Sarah Mai and coach David Mai NFCA honors players San Jac softball trio get regional, national nods Three San Jacinto Col- is an NFCA All-Midwest South Conference selec- ed 81 hits, including eight son, which is also the sec- lege softball players have Region fi rst team selection. tions and fi rst-team All-Re- doubles, fi ve triples and one ond-best single season mark earned National Fastpitch Freshman Ashley Noak gion honorees. home run. She knocked in in school history. Coaches Association hon- and sophomore Jaclyn Hooks, a freshman out- 24 RBIs while scoring 41 The sophomore shortstop ors. Bechtle were named to the fi elder, was second on the runs. hit .378 behind 62 total hits. Freshman D.J. Hooks NFCA All-Midwest Region team in hitting with a .429 Noak, a freshman catch- She posted 14 doubles, two was named to the NFCA second team. average. er, led the team in hitting at triples and 49 RBIs on the All-America third team, and All three were also All- In 189 at bats, she post- .450. season. She had 76 hits in 169 at Noak and Bechtle have bats, including 27 doubles, signed National Letters of a triple, two home runs and Intent to continue their edu- 57 RBIs. cation and softball careers Her 27 doubles broke the at Tarleton State University San Jacinto College single- in Stephenville, Texas. The junior/senior division Giants of the Sagemont- team are, left to right, (front row) Juan Moreno, Rob- season record, and her .450 For a complete list of Beverly Hills Little League defeated two teams in the by Zavaleta, Jared Cinco, Jesus Tijerina, Nick Alva- batting average is second- NFCA post-season honors playoffs to claim the league’s postseason champion- rez, (back row) coach Javier Paredes, Angel Garcia, best in school history. for players from across the ship. The Giants shut out the Astros 5-0, then took Adan Gonzalez, Daniel Rincon, Jesse Paredes and Bechtle led the team in country, visit www.nfca. down the top-seeded Dodgers 19-2. Members of the coach Jesse Tijerina. home runs with 12 this sea- org. Authenreith, Dobie powerlifter, picks UH-Downtown

Dobie High School senior powerlifter Barry Authenreith (seated third from left) principal), Jim Phillips (Dobie varsity football head coach), John Hudson (UHD made the decision to continue his education and lifting career at the University powerlifting coach), Kenneth Foster (Dobie powerlifting coach), Brianna Smith San Jacinto College freshman outfi elder D.J. Hooks was named to the National of Houston-Downtown after signing a letter of intent. Those with him at the sign- (Dobie teammate), Seth La (Dobie teammate), Juan Santos (Dobie teammate) Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America third team. This season she hit .429 ing included, left to right, (seated) Virginia Cortez (grandmother), Elizabeth Au- and Josh Basquez (Dobie teammate). with 81 hits, including eight doubles, fi ve triples and one home run. She knocked in thenreith (mother), Gary Authenreith (father), (standing) Franklin Moses (Dobie 24 RBIs while scoring 41 runs. Photo by Andrea Vasquez Thursday, June 14, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie softball’s Medina to play at Alvin Community College Montes selects N. Oklahoma volleyball

Dobie High School class of 2012 senior Tracy Montes (seated center) will contin- ue her education and volleyball career at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid, Okla., after signing a letter of intent. Those with her at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Stephan Montes (father), Lynette Montes (mother), (standing) Franklin Moses (Dobie principal), Katherine Montes (sister), Gloria Zamora (grandmother), Madelyne Montes (sister) and Joe Sabatell (Dobie varsity vol- leyball head coach). Not pictured are Stephanie Montes (sister) and Cresenciano Dobie High School senior softball player Jenna Medina (seated center) will con- Ceci Gonzalez (Dobie teammate), Eric Guzman (boyfriend), Megan Medina (sis- Montes (grandfather). tinue her education and playing career at Alvin Community College after signing ter), Rudy Perales (TCB select coach), Audrey Medina (sister), Carmela Swinnen a letter of intent. Those with her at the signing included, left to right, (seated) (Dobie varsity softball assistant coach), Robin Rackley (Dobie varsity softball Sandra Medina (mother), Nick Medina (father), (standing) Chris Swinnen (Do- head coach) and Franklin Moses (Dobie principal). bie varsity softball assistant coach), Carlos Morgan (Lady ’Stros select coach), Area sports news, notes Golf to benefi t education Lady Longhorns’ Gonzalez set to attend Alvin C.C. A golf tournament benefi ting the Pasadena ISD and Deer Park ISD education foundations will be held Tuesday, June 19, at Timber Creek Golf Club in Friends- wood. The Texas Invitational Classic is a four-person scramble with awards to be presented to the top three teams as well as the closest to the pin and longest drive winners. A hamburger lunch will immediately follow the tournament. Registration for the event is 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. Instructions and a shotgun start are set for 8 a.m. Individual entry is $100. Hole sponsorships are also $100. Team entry cost is $400, and cost for a package team entry is $400. Package entries include max- imum team mulligans and monster drive. Both education foundations have 501(c)(3) tax status. For additional information, call Jack Bailey at 713-906-2585, Bob Ellis at 832-367-4246 or Randy Perry at 832-221-4631. Lajaunie Memorial tennis event Family and friends of Dobie High School graduate Darren Lajaunie have planned the fi rst Darren Lajaunie Memorial Tennis Tournament, set for June 23-24 at Bay Area Rac- quet Club in Clear Lake. An avid tennis player, Lajaunie lost his battle with melanoma on May 3, 2011. Now, his support group is aiming to carry on his legacy. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward funding college scholarships and summer camp costs for deserving BARC youth academy students. There are a variety of sponsorship levels available, including platinum ($1,500) through bronze ($250). For more information on the sponsorship lev- els or how to get involved with the event, call Lajaunie’s wife, Camille, at 832-434-6933 or direct email to [email protected]. On June 23, offi cials from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. detailing cancer awareness tips. The tennis action begins at 8 a.m. There will be a silent auction, a catered lunch available, as well as evening live entertainment and a comedy performance. Then, on the fi nal day of the tournament, the action will end around 2 p.m., followed by divisional trophy winners. Dobie High School senior softball player Andrea “Ceci” Gonzalez will continue (TCB select coach), Carlos Morgan (Lady ’Stros select coach), Anysia Gonza- her education and playing career at Alvin Community College after signing a let- lez (sister), Joseph Horton (Dobie Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader), Ruth ter of intent. Those with her at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Belinda Horton (Dobie Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader), Robin Rackley (Dobie San Jacinto men’s hoops tryouts Gonzalez (mother), Abiel Gonzalez (father), (standing) Chris Swinnen (Dobie varsity softball head coach), Franklin Moses (Dobie principal) and Carmela The San Jacinto College men’s basketball tryouts for the 2012-13 team will be varsity softball assistant coach), Jenna Medina (Dobie teammate), Rudy Perales Swinnen (Dobie varsity softball assistant coach). held Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymnasium located on the San Jacinto College Central campus at 8060 Spencer Highway, in Pasadena. There is a $20 processing fee for the tryouts, and participants should plan to arrive at 9 a.m. to register. Participants are required sign a waiver before compet- JFD football player Uzomah headed to Southwest Baptist U. ing, and should dress appropriately. Tryouts will be limited to 80 people. Questions about the open tryouts should be directed to the men’s basketball offi ce at 281-476- 1849. Dobie youth swimming camp Dobie swimming coach Bradley Nguyen and members of the school program will host the Longhorns’ youth swimming camp July 16-19, at the Beverly Hills Intermediate pool. Those age 5 through those entering the ninth grade as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Participants should come dressed in swimwear with goggles and a towel. Cost of the camp is $30, which includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, call Nguyen at 281-773-1712. Sign-up deadline is July 2. Brook youth volleyball camp Clear Brook High School varsity volleyball head coach Meredith Thompson will host the Lady Wolverines’ summer youth camp July 30 through Aug. 2 at the school. Girls entering the fourth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Participants will receive training in all aspects of the game, in- cluding serving, hitting, passing, setting, digging and more. Entry forms are avail- able at clearbrookvolleyball.org. For more information, send email to Thompson at [email protected]. JFD freshman volleyball camp Dobie High School varsity volleyball head coach Joe Sabatell and his staff will host the Lady Longhorns’ incoming freshman camp Aug. 1-3 at the school. Girls entering the ninth grade as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Par- ticipants will receive training in all aspects of the game, including serving, hitting, passing, setting, digging and more. The camp will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. each day. The cost of the camp is $55, Dobie High School senior football player Chris Uzomah (seated third from left) (father), Dorothy Uzomah (mother), Michelle Uzomah (sister), (standing) Mike cash only, and includes a camp T-shirt. Participants and their families may visit the has elected to continue his education and playing career at Southwest Baptist Van Essen (Dobie associate principal), Jim Phillips (Dobie varsity football head school front offi ce each Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to register. University in Bolivar, Mo., after signing a letter of intent. Those with him at coach), Pete Simon (uncle) and Cary Sink (Dobie varsity football defensive co- the signing included, left to right, (seated) Tammy Bell (aunt) Chris Uzomah Sr. ordinator). Front desk manager Helen Duclos has the entry forms and will collect the funds. For more information, call Sabatell at 281-468-1066. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments 7 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, provided. 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Performances run through July 1. Fridays and SUNDAY, JUNE 17 MONEY ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business 10 a.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. One special priced 2 p.m. Women’s Association-South meets on the second Thursday of Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care Partners ministry has THINK Thursday show at 8 p.m. on June 28. The director is Julie Owen. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 been established at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Make reservations online at www.pasadenalittletheatre.org or call Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas Broadway Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost Hartsook Street in Houston, near Almeda Mall. 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Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. reservations, or visit the Web site at www.seen-abwa.org. tainment, a sing-a-long, devotional break, lunch, and ends with a every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Educational 9 a.m. Noon bingo game. Those who have a family member or know of some- Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call money! Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides one with these challenges are welcome to attend. For additional 713-419-2635 for more information or to RSVP for child care. noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. information, call the church office at 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Saturday at sell... 6:30 p.m. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Interfaith Care Partners, at 713-682-5995; or visit the website at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to over- you’ll complete list of services offered. interfaithcarepartners.org. Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. come drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist 6:30 p.m. Noon 11 a.m. Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference make St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons whose 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Saturday Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. money! and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, or by e-mail at [email protected]. or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. 8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 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Junior College Athletic As- San Jacinto College fi n- sociation All-America third ished the 2012 season with team, the organization an- an overall record of 41-25. nounced following the sea- In its 22nd appearance at son. the JUCO World Series, San The left-handed fresh- Jacinto College advanced to man from Sinton went 7-1 the championship game for in the regular season with the 12th time in school his- a 2.01 earned run average, tory. including 73 strikeouts. For a complete list of NJ- Banda was also named CAA All-Americans, visit to the Region XIV All- www.njcaa.org. For more Conference team, and was information about San Jac selected by the Milwaukee baseball, visit www.sanjac Brewers in the 10th round sports.com. of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player At right, San Jacinto Draft. College freshman left- During the 2012 season, hander Anthony Banda Banda helped guide San Ja- was named an NJCAA cinto College to the national third-team All-Ameri- runner-up spot at the JUCO can after going 7-1. World Series earlier this

The 6-under Untouchables all-star team won a Ashlee Garcia, Anabel Zepeda, Valerie Cardoza, Softball clinics at SJC second straight tournament championship, going (middle row) Lauren Garza, Zoe Romero, Haley The San Jacinto College The fi nal day of the clinic undefeated at the Deer Park Havoc Summer Bash Calvo, Siarra Quintero, Bella Perez, Kylie Wilson, softball coaching staff will will feature a scrimmage. Tournament. With the championship on the line, (back row) coaches Danny Garza, Mack Postel, host two summer clinics in Clinic fees are $70 per the locals defeated Santa Fe 15-3. Members of the Louis Romero, Jaime Ramos, Joey Romero, and July. participant. Athletes should team are, left to right, (front row) Lili Martinez, Mike Martinez. Not pictured is Jasmin Garcia. The fi rst clinic, for high wear workout clothes and Valerie Zuniga, Angelina Postel, Brianna Ramos, school students, will be cleats, and bring a helmet, held July 9-10, from 9 a.m. bat and glove. They should to noon each day. The dead- also bring water, sunscreen line to apply is July 5. and a hat. Softball players earn postseason honors The second, for ages 6 Questions regarding the Continued from 1B programs, but Bischof still hadn’t been done lately. mon. “They expect to win to 12, will take place July clinic should be directed to A&M University and begin stood out. With nine straight vic- big at Blinn,” O’Connor 11 -12, from 9 a.m. to noon San Jacinto College head pursuing a business degree. “This year being in the tories in 22-5A play, said. “I liked the campus The deadline to apply is coach Kelly Saenz at 281- Bischof has spent the middle of the lineup, I ex- O’Connor led a team with and everything, but I want July 6. 922-3413 or kelly.saenz@ early portion of the summer pected to be the one we just two other seniors to the to win.” Obviously so, be- The clinic will cover sjcd.edu. See www.sanjac staying in playing shape and could count on to get a big school’s fi rst district title in cause O’Connor won quite both offense and defense, sports.com for an entry so forth but TAMU offi cials hit,” Bischof said. “I wanted nine seasons. often at Dobie. with exciting new drills. form and information. have no current plans to the coaches and the players Along the way, O’Connor host an open tryout. If that to know they could count on picked up the Most Valuable remains the case, so be it. me. Player award in 22-5A, a “Maybe at some point “At the same time, it was fi rst for her. The All-Greater there will be an opportunity, a great group effort. We al- Houston selection was her but not right now,” Bischof ways work a lot on our hit- second straight. said. “I’ll stay in shape and ting in the offseason. “I think I achieved some see if the time comes. “To me, hitting is some- things for some of the fu- “Right now I am work- thing you have to do every ture young players to strive ing and trying to earn some day or else you might lose for,” said O’Connor, who extra money for college. your timing. I was able to will play at Blinn College Looking back on her ca- keep in a good rhythm for in Brenham this fall. reer at Clear Brook, Bischof most of the season.” “I knew I was going to now realizes how far she Looking ahead, Bischof be counted on to do most of came as a varsity player. says her dream job would the pitching, but I like that. As a sophomore, she be to work in public rela- I like to be involved, to play started at fi rst base, while tions for the New York Yan- a big role in the outcome of Molly Fichtner was behind kees. If not, a job anywhere games. That’s my job.” the plate. During that fi rst in professional baseball will In the circle, O’Connor year, the then sophomore suffi ce. is as focused as any of her faced some challenges. “I’ll get my degree and teammates or opponents. “Offensively, I defi nitely move on in my life,” Bis- But as soon as an inning is improved as a hitter over chof said. “If this is it for over, O’Connor becomes the course of my career,” me as far as softball, I had the leader of the cheering Bischof said. “For me, it a great senior season to be squad in the dugout. She was about understanding proud of.” simply likes to have fun. what pitch I want to hit and O’Connor makes her mark “Being a pitcher is a big being patient as a hitter. Coming off a stellar sea- responsibility,” she said. “If “Maybe a pitcher will son in 2011 that included an you are on your game, then make a mistake early in the appearance in the Region the rest of the team responds count trying to get ahead or III championship series, with the same kind of effort. get behind in the count and O’Connor bounced back When you aren’t, things can make a mistake in that situ- in as a senior and solidi- go the other way. ation. When you know what fi ed her status as one of the “I just think you have you are looking for and you area’s best pitchers. to have fun out there. The- don’t chase bad pitches, you Already the team’s work- game is supposed to be fun. can put together some hits.” horse pitcher during her I’m as competitive as any- And that’s exactly what sophomore and junior sea- one, but if it’s not fun, why Bischof did as a senior, hit- sons, O’Connor was again play?” ting .605 with 23 hits, in- asked to pitch nearly all of O’Connor plans to em- cluding 12 for extra bases. the Lady Longhorns’ games. ploy the same style of play The District 24-5A featured She did, and along the way at Blinn, where national three of the region’s top achieved some things that tournament berths are com- District 24-5A Varsity Baseball Honors

Most Valuable Player Otis Latin, Pearland

Newcomer of the Year Matt Svehla, Clear Brook Coach of the Year Anthony Scalise, Pearland First Team Selections C – Jacob Campbell, Alvin P – Russell Ivy, Alvin P – Nolan Trabanino, Clear Brook P – Tanner Griggs, Clear Creek P – Tim Grueter, Clear Springs P – Blake Goins, Pearland 1B – Cody Mincha, Pearland 1B – Brandon Waddell, Clear Lake 2B – Jeremiah Santos, Clear Lake SS – Kevin Macias, Pearland 3B – Bradley Cuyos, Pearland OF – Chase Weaver, Alvin OF – Travis White, Alvin OF – Cutter McDowell, Pearland OF – Aaron Quintanilla, Clear Lake OF – Nash Parnell, Pearland DH – Jesse Medina, Pearland Util. – Josh Stokmans, Pearland