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September 15, 2011 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 36, No. 32 Tree waste pickup set Tree waste only will be picked up Thursday, Sept. 15, for city of Houston (77089) residents CCISD teacher arrested on drug charges living north of Beltway 8. Residents south of the beltway are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22. For more information, call 3-1-1. By James Bolen both oral steroids. An 18-year-old Clear Springs High student, and later terminated Monday, Sept. 12, CCISD A former Clear Brook teacher and current He was charged in Galveston County with who showed up at the house in Porter’s car, was offi cials said. Clear Springs High School teacher and volley- possession of a controlled substance Penalty released without charges. Friendswood police are urging parents to talk PIP meeting Sept. 20 ball coach was arrested on drug charges Wednes- Group 3, a third-degree felony. Following the raid, DEA agents in Dallas ex- with their children to determine if any improper The Positive Interaction Program will meet day, Sept. 7, during a police raid on his League He was also charged with two felony counts ecuted a search warrant on a pharmacy suspected student-educator relationships exist. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- City home. of delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine of being connected to the case. Parents should contact Offi cer Lisa Price at mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the Timothy Todd and steroids) in Harris County, as he was report- Porter was suspended Wednesday, Sept. 7, 281-996-3313. staff meeting room on the first floor. Porter, 45, is sus- edly witnessed making transactions during the The guest speaker will be Houston Police pected of selling investigation. Department Sgt. Steve Wick with the Home- steroids and co- Also arrested during the raid were Geoffrey less Outreach Team. PIP consists of police and caine to students Winlock Taunton, 45, and Joshua Todd Decker, Soccer player dies in accident citizens working for safer neighborhoods. For and others. 21. Police said both men were Porter’s room- information, call Officer Randy Derr at 281- His arrest was mates. The San Jacinto College section when the light changed. The other two passengers 218-3900. the result of a Taunton was charged with possession of hy- men’s soccer team, based on Perez, one of two backseat pas- and the driver, as well as the three-month in- drocodone, while Decker was charged with pos- the South campus, is mourn- senger in the teammates’ BMW, was other vehicle’s occupant, SBYSC hosts carnival vestigation in- session of marijuana. ing the death of player Jose pronounced dead at the scene. suffered minor injuries. The South Belt Youth Soccer Club will cel- volving Friends- Perez. One soccer player was ebrate the start of the 2011 season with a party wood police and Perez, a freshman mid- transported to Memorial Sunday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at El Drug Enforce- Perez benefi t set fi elder from Euless, Texas, Hermann Southeast Hospi- Franco Lee Park. SBYSC board members will ment Adminis- was one of four SJC players tal, where he was treated and sell activity wristbands for $20 each at the tration agents in San Jacinto College athletics will host a fund- en route to a morning prac- later released. Houston and Dal- raiser on Saturday, Sept. 17, for the family of tice session Tuesday, Sept. The driver of the Honda, a pavilion at El Franco Lee Park on Thursday, Timothy Todd Porter Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. las. The inves- Jose Perez, a SJC soccer student-athlete who 13, when a two-car collision South Belt resident, was re- The wristbands will allow carnival-goers to tigation began died Tuesday in a fatal car accident near the at Beamer and Astoria re- turning home from dropping enjoy a variety of activities, rides and games at when Friendswood police were tipped off that South campus (See related story on this page). sulted in Perez’s death. her brother and sister off at a one-time cost. On the day of the event, only Porter, a 22-year veteran of the Clear Creek In- Barbecue brisket plates can be purchased for Investigators said the car Clear Brook High School. single ride/activity tickets will be available for dependent School District, was selling steroids. $10. The fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to Perez was riding in, driven by Police do not believe 50 cents each. Participants are advised that Police stepped up their efforts when it was deter- 7 p.m. at the South campus athletic fi elds located a soccer teammate, was trav- drugs or alcohol played a many of the activities will require the use of mined he was a teacher. at 13735 Beamer Road. Donations will also be eling south on Beamer from role in the crash. multiple tickets. The public is urged to The search of Porter’s home uncovered 98 accepted. All proceeds will benefi t the Perez Cimarron Landing Apart- At press time, the accident attend. grams of Stanozolol and 35 grams of Anabar – family. ments when the driver ran a was still under investigation, red light at Astoria and col- and no tickets had been is- lided with a Honda that had sued. Spaghetti at Cokesbury NASA plans new deep-space rocket been stopped at a red light See additional informa- Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 On Wednesday, Sept. 14, NASA unveiled the Rep. Pete Olson views the announcement as and started across the inter- Jose Perez tion on Pages 2A and 1B. Scarsdale, will hold a spaghetti dinner on Sat- design of a new rocket for human exploration be- being late. urday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.The fund- yond low-Earth orbit. Called the Space Launch “(The) SLS announcement is long overdue, re- raiser is open to the community, and cost is $7 System (SLS), the new heavy-lift launch vehicle fl ecting this administration’s lack of commitment a plate, with students at $5 – dine in or carry will cost roughly $18 billion, and its fi rst devel- to ensure the next generation of American human out. Tickets are available at the door or from the opmental fl ight is planned for 2017. space exploration,” Olson said. “Nearly a year Sign tries to warn of delays church at 281-484-9243/cumchouston.org. “The vehicle concept and design being for- ago, Congress ordered NASA by law to decide on mally announced today is consistent with the de- a new SLS. America and the aerospace industry Fundraiser set for Boyes sign and development approach that was directed have been in a holding pattern waiting for NASA A benefit for Gail Boyes will be held by the NASA Authorization Act,” said Sen. Kay and this administration to display the leadership Sunday, Sept. 18, at Walter Hall Park on Bailey Hutchison, ranking member of the Senate required by the law. Their failure to act forced un- Highway 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. A former PISD Commerce, Science and Transportation Com- necessary layoffs and a longer gap in America’s teacher and assistant principal and wife of mittee. “Because of the delays in announcing ability to get our own astronauts to low Earth Thompson Intermediate coach Bob Boyes, this design, it is imperative that we work with orbit and beyond, making us further dependent she has been diagnosed with inflammatory NASA to assure that the new Space Launch Sys- on the Russians for access to space. While I am breast cancer. The event will include barbecue tem is pursued without further losses of time and pleased that the new system has been announced, plates at $10 each, a silent auction, a golf cart effi ciency, while relying on NASA’s world-class it was long past due, and I will continue to push raffle for $10, various games, a volleyball engineers and designers to continue U.S. leader- this White House to comply with the law of the tournament and live entertainment. ship in space exploration.” land and get America back into space.” For barbecue or raffle tickets, call Wanda Reyna at 281-827-7061, or donations can be made to the Giving Gail Hope Donation Fund Edgebrook study nears completion at any Wells Fargo location. For more infor- By Matt Griesmyer resolved. mation, visit www.givinggailhope.org. After more than 40 years of meetings, com- The ditch, which was originally built when the mentary and more, the wheels are fi nally getting Gulf Freeway was installed, was only intended Burnett festival seeks vendors rolling on a project that will help out with fl ood- to carry water away from the roadway. The ditch Burnett Elementary will host its first fall ing in the Freeway Manor and surrounding sub- now handles the fl ooding around the area neigh- carnival on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to divisions. borhoods. Under heavy rain conditions, the ditch 2 p.m. There will be festival games, refresh- In 1975, a gentleman by the name of Coles only exacerbates the area’s tendency to fl ood. ments, music and a silent auction. Stringer was carrying the torch and trying to get While it has taken a considerable amount of Funds raised from this event will be used to fl ooding problems around the Edgebrook area time, Muecke has been consistently trying to get enhance student and teacher programs by pro- solved. Water was coming from the area around something done to alleviate fl ooding for the area viding resources and materials. The festival is Almeda Mall and traveling down a water channel residents. From fall of 2005 through 2009, six also seeking vendors to sell their crafts/items. dubbed C-106-03, along the Gulf Freeway and meetings were held to discuss the possible so- To reserve a booth for $25, call Teresa Abel at into the Edgebrook area and through to Berry lutions to the fl ooding problem. Through these 713-740-0536. Bayou. meetings several solutions were devised, but not Stringer, an Edgebrook resident and business- much regarding C-106-03. LSA cheer, dance camp set man, met with a representative of the Harris This changed, however, during the last meet- County Flood Control District to see how the is- ing in 2009, in which the County Commission- The Lutheran South Academy Strutters and sues might be resolved. The representative told ers Court approved a study of the Berry Bayou What this traffi c sign is trying to relay is “expect delays” for all motorists using Dixie cheerleaders will host their annual cheer and Stringer that the problem was not coming from fl oodplain to see how the area would best be Farm Road east of the Gulf Freeway. The Texas Department of Transportation is cur- dance camp Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m. the mall and was instead coming from elsewhere. helped. rently resurfacing Dixie Farm Road (FM-1959) from the Gulf Freeway to Old Galveston to 3:30 p.m. Girls in Pre-K3 through eighth Stringer refused to believe this story, and in a After more than two years of waiting, Muecke Road (SH-3). Alternating lanes of this stretch will be closed Monday through Friday from grade are invited. No experience is required. subsequent act of sleuthing, poured yellow paint is fi nally seeing some results. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 30. The construction is separate from the ongoing Participants return Friday, Oct. 7, to cheer and into the water coming off of the mall one particu- On Sept. 30, Commissioner Jack Morman met project to widen the Gulf Freeway from Beltway 8 to El Dorado. The four-year endeavor dance during halftime on the LSA field. The larly rainy day. with Muecke to discuss the results and potential will increase the freeway from three to five lanes in each direction and the frontage roads cost is $65 if preregistered by Tuesday, Sept. The tracks were there for the HCFCD repre- solutions for fl ood relief. from two to three lanes in each direction. The project will require the complete closure of 27, and includes dance and cheer instruction, sentative to see for himself. The color left behind “I was advised that the study is basically com- east-west traffic on Dixie Farm Road, as the overpass will be demolished, while the free- a performance T-shirt, lunch, snack, photo, a after the rain showed a very traceable path from plete, but certain technicalities have to be re- way will be reconstructed to go over the area street. Demolition of the Dixie Farm Road hair bow and certificate. Same day registration the mall all the way through Edgebrook and into viewed before the project can proceed,” Muecke overpass is tentatively scheduled to take place later this year. is $75 and begins at 9 a.m. in the gym. For Berry Bayou. said. information, contact Jean at 281-486-1144. Now, nearly half a decade later, the torch has The timeline for the project is not known, as been passed to another resident affected by fl ood- the aforementioned technicalities can cause the Bond meetings set waters that are still coming from Almeda Mall. project to be either short or drawn out. As for Pasadena rodeo to begin Sept. 16 A public forum to disuss the Pasadena In- James Muecke, longtime Freeway Manor res- what these technicalities are or why residents dependent School District’s $270.1 million ident, now tilts at this particular windmill, try- cannot have even an estimated time of comple- Now in its 62nd year of entertaining southeast ture cooperates, organizers hope to top last year’s bond proposal will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, ing to get the fl ooding issue around Edgebrook tion, sources are being very tight-lipped. Harris County, the Pasadena Livestock Show and numbers. at South Houston High School, beginning at Rodeo continues to please crowds and provide Sept. 17 will start things off via the rodeo pa- 6:30 p.m. An election on the bond proposal has scholarships to area students. rade, fun run, little wranglers rodeo and a trail been called for on Nov. 8. SJC offers discount pet vaccines According to a 2010 economic study per- ride. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and traverses This bond would provide a new career/tech formed by the Economic Alliance Port Region, part of Spencer Highway, starting at Shaver high school, three new middle schools, four San Jacinto College South campus will host ing animal health, safety, and responsible pet submitted by the Alliance’s president and CEO, Street. Each September, the parade draws in replacement campuses and renovations to its fourth annual World Rabies Day pet vaccina- ownership in turn benefi ts the human population Chad Burke, the event attracted more than 90,000 thousands who gather along Spencer to watch Veterans Memorial Stadium and Phillips Field tion event on Saturday, Sept. 24. by minimizing disease transmission. By continu- people in a two-week period, with a fi nancial im- decorated cars, fl oats and trucks, along with House. Texas-licensed veterinarians Adam Eiler, SJC ing disease prevention awareness, both veteri- pact of around $8.4 million to the Pasadena area. horseback riders and marching bands. On Sept. The bond would not require a tax rate science lead faculty, and Dr. Susan Pickle of the narians and physicians can work together for the It also helped generate 74 new jobs. Last year’s 18, there will be a cowboy church service held in increase. Other public forums will be held at Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic, will pro- safety of pets and their owners. rodeo also saw record-breaking attendance, ac- the covered arena at the rodeo grounds. Dobie High on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m., Pasadena vide several pet vaccinations at reduced rates to The World Rabies Day pet vaccination event cording to rodeo President Rex Davis. Longtime fans of the rodeo will note that High on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. and Memorial High the community. will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to It was “probably the largest attendance we’ve traditionally, the cook-off was held prior to the on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Early voting will run from “Rabies takes multiple forms, and people may noon, in rooms SNAD 1114 and SNAD 1117 of had, maybe in the history of the rodeo.” Davis livestock show and rodeo events. This year’s Oct. 24 through Nov. 4. See related story on not recognize that an animal can be infected even the North Wing Administration Building, across said. With the lineup of performers and events cook-off – an annual outing for many in the area Page 3A. though it doesn’t display aggressive behavior,” from the W.L. Smallwood Health and Physical for this year’s rodeo, and provided Mother Na- Continued on Page 3A said Eiler. “It is our goal to alter the ‘It can’t hap- Education Building, located at the South campus pen to me’ mentality; otherwise, rabies in the on 13735 Beamer. Wildfire relief drive set United States will refl ect the global situation of Owners can check their pets in at the registra- Desiree Green and Kimberly Snook, along domesticated pets being unvaccinated and trans- tion desk located in the north parking lot directly Sheriff launches crime tip app with the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, mitting the disease to the human population.” outside the vaccination rooms. Vaccination pric- are organizing a drive to help those affected by Early detection is also a benefi t of these an- es are as follows: dogs – rabies, $10; distemper/ Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Harris County ty to report suspicious behaviors or activities by the wildfires in Central Texas. nual vaccination events. parvo, $15; bordetella, $10; microchip, $30. Cats Sheriff’s Offi ce, in collaboration with iThin- turning in tips, images and videos directly to the Donations of toiletries, sleeping bags, baby “This allows the pet to be examined, perhaps – rabies, $10; distemper (FVRCP), $15; distem- Qware, Inc., held a news conference on Friday, sheriff’s offi ce from almost any mobile phone or formula, batteries, diapers, medical supplies, picking up early signs of illness that can be man- per/leukemia, $20; microchip, $30. Sept. 9, 2011, to announce the launch of a free personal computer. bottled water, sports drinks, pet food and work aged, contributing to a lengthened life for the pet Only cash will be accepted. mobile application that will allow citizens to turn Citizens can remain anonymous or may gloves may be dropped off at the station at which furthers the human-animal bond,” Eiler All proceeds will benefi t the Aurora’s Pet Res- in crime tips using their mobile device. choose to disclose their identity. 10510 Scarsdale. For information, call Green at said. cue and Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic iWatchHarrisCounty is a virtual crime watch The HCSO is the fi rst sheriff’s offi ce in the 832-552-0140. As a veterinarian, Eiler believes that promot- Adoption Pets. program that empowers citizens across the coun- country to use the iWatch mobile app. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 15, 2011 Readers’ Brook debate team earns Deaths multiple wins at Dobie HS Tommy Lee Beatrice Thurman. play in the bell choir. The Clear Brook High and foreign extemporaneous, team excelled, with Suresh He is survived by his wife The funeral Mass was cel- Opinions School Speech & Debate respectively. They each re- winning first and Rivera win- Thurman of 55 years, Faye; daugh- ebrated Tuesday, Sept. 13, Team kicked off the year with ceived 6 points out of 10 ning third. ters and sons-in-law, Debra 2011, at St. Frances Cabrini will be having a charity garage sale as multiple wins at the J. Frank required for their qualifica- In the debate events, and Tom Czajkowski and Catholic Church, and a pri- Anderson seeks our major fundraiser on Friday October Dobie High School tourna- tion to the state tournament. Suresh advanced to the quar- Dena and Bob Baier; grand- vate burial was held at Hous- 7th and Saturday Oct. 8. ment recently. Adriel Rivera also placed terfinals, thereby earning 2 children, D’Anna and Chris ton National Cemetery. name of old church We would like to request donations for In the speaking events, sixth (1 state point) in foreign points towards his state quali- Schmidt and Darrin Mastin; I’m trying to find out the name of a the garage sale. The garage sale will be Hunter Bodiford and Rishi extemporaneous. fication goal. great-grandchildren, Ella, Robert Martin church that was on the corner of Kings- at my home which is located in the South Suresh earned second place Impromptu speaking was All in all, the team fared Jacob and Serenity; sister-in- point and Fuqua back in the 60s. It would Belt area. in domestic extemporaneous another area in which the well at the first tournament. law Jo Mitchell and husband McPhail have been about where the Chevron is We are available to pick-up donations. Bob; brother-in-law Rex Bar- now. For donation pick-up or questions, please ton and wife Anita; cousins My grandfather remarried there in call Heather DeRousse at 832-689-3901, and numerous nieces and about 1968. I believe it was a southern or email: [email protected]. nephews. Baptist. Matthew Anderson Turner syndrome is a chromosomal A memorial service was condition that describes girls and women conducted Friday, Sept. 9, Weld: Missing with common features that are caused by 2011, at the Jeter Memo- complete or partial absence of the sec- rial Funeral Home Chapel in George, Deno’s ond X chromosome. TS occurs in approx- Friendswood with the Rev. imately 1 of every 2,000 female births. Tommy Lee Thurman, 78, James Kinman offi ciating. I was sorry to see that Deno’s was Several medical problems occur more of Friendswood, died peace- Interment will be held at a forced to close because of this economy. frequently in individuals with Turner syn- fully Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. later date. Didn’t get to eat there often, but always drome than in the general population. He was raised in Lamesa, In lieu of usual remem- enjoyed both the food and the service These include heart, kidney and thyroid Texas, graduated from Lame- brances, donations in Thur- when I did. Loved the Greek salad with as well as hearing issues. sa High School, and attended man’s name can be made to gyro meat. This is the national TS website:www. Hardin Simmons University. the charity of choice. Even more than that, I’ve missed the tssus.org/. Also here is a PSA regarding Thurman served in the Condolences may be sent letters from George in this publication. TS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PftPln Army during the Korean con- to the Thurman family in care Former South Belt resi- You were usually pretty right on in your JtR E8. Thank you! Heather DeRousse fl ict. He lived in the South of Jeter Memorial Funeral dent Robert Martin McPhail, opinions, George. Turner Syndrome Society Belt area for 28 years before Home at www.jeterfuneral 60, died on Thursday, Sept. 8, Don’t know if you’re still in the area or moving to Friendswood in home.com. 2011, at his home in Hartselle, not. I hope so. If so, please don’t be a 2000. He was employed by Ala. The cause of death was a stranger here. Good luck and God bless. Muse urges drivers Navistar Inc. for 51 years in heart attack. He was born on To Larry Reams, (The Ugly American. cities nationwide. He was an Marjorie T. July 23, 1951, in Tomball. 9-08-11), well said. That is exactly the to slow down avid square dancer, loved to A 1970 graduate of South liberal position. Once again we have had a traffic acci- travel and visited numerous Jackson Houston High School, McPhail They are all for equality and free dent on Beamer. We must all remember Members of the Clear Brook Speech High School are, left to right, Hunter countries. worked in the carpet and speech as long as you agree with them. and to talk to our young people to slow & Debate Team pictured with their Bodiford, Rishi Suresh and Adriel Ri- Thurman was preceded in fl ooring business in the South What about being sensitive to Christians? down. trophies after the tournament at Dobie vera. death by his parents, S.L. and Belt area for many years as a What about the right of conservatives to We all drive way too fast and try to representative for Crutchfi eld voice their opinions? A little hypocritical? beat red lights. Carpet Co. He later moved to Hmm? David R. Weld It is so scary to try to get out of my the Clear Lake area where he Subdivision in Sageglen, to get on was active in coaching youth Scarsdale . . . people are driving so fast. SJC soccer player killed in crash sports and in sports offi ciat- Charity garage sale Beamer and Scarsdale as well as ing. His offi ciating creden- requests donations other parts of our community should be tials included an invitation patrolled and tickets given out. to umpire at the State Little I am the President of the Turner Syn- It is just not the people from South League Tournament in Waco. drome Society Houston Chapter. I am Belt driving down Scarsdale. McPhail moved to various writing to request if you could please Many live in Pearland also and they locations in the Deep South place an announcement that our chapter think that Scarsdale is I-45. Toni Muse to help with rebuilding needs following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and eventually relo- Marjorie Theresa “Marge” cated to northern Alabama. Jackson, 80, longtime South He is survived by his Belt resident, died Thursday, wife of 25 years, Susan Mil- Guest Editorial Sept. 8, 2011. She was born let McPhail; and four grown in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Dec. children, son Gary Allison 17, 1930. and wife Lana of Bradford, Their Future, Our Fight Jackson is survived by her Ark.; daughter Natalie Les- husband of 58 years, Clifford ter and husband Jerry of by Linda Bridges, president of Texas AFT X. Jackson; fi ve daughters, Yellville, Ark.; son Robert In the wake of a state legislative session to prepare our students for college and Teresa Mueller and husband McPhail Jr. and wife Dahlia that produced unprecedented cuts of more careers? Randy, Julia Sudela and hus- of Yuma, Ariz.; and son Seth than $5 billion from public education, the Note the sad irony: The state’s leaders band Joe, Linda Sudela and McPhail, a student at Sam back-to-school verdict is already in: 75 per- and their lieutenants in the legislature have husband Mark, Laura Corn- Houston State University. He cent of Texans say our state lawmakers put this drag on our state’s economic com- man and husband Terry, Lisa also leaves behind six grand- should not have cut funding for public petitiveness at the very same time they tout Hamilton and husband Con- children, two great-grandchil- schools at all (Texas Poll, July 2011). In the Texas approach as a model for the rad; 15 grandchildren and dren, many cousins and doz- fact, 90 percent agree that our schools nation. fi ve great-grandchildren. ens of friends in the Houston need more money from the state, not cuts. So what can be done when the state Jackson worked for many area and in Alabama. The folks in charge in the state Capitol defaults on something as fundamental to years in marketing research. A memorial service was have unquestionably defaulted on their our future as public education? She was an active member of held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, commitment to the schoolchildren of Texas. Well, for one thing, school districts any St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 2011, at the high-school base- For at least the next two years, our stu- day now are surely going to sue the state Church for 44 years. Of her ball fi eld in Hartselle where dents will be caught in the undertow of a for violating the state constitution’s man- many services to the church, McPhail often umpired base- grossly inequitable and inadequate system date to provide for an effective system of she loved to practice and ball games. of school funding, just when high-need, public education, and they are going to economically disadvantaged children are have a good case. But it will take a long A San Jacinto College soccer player was killed the Perez, 18, was a rear passenger of the BMW shown becoming the supermajority in our schools. time to reach a final court decision. morning of Tuesday, Sept. 13, when the vehicle he above that allegedly ran a red light at the intersec- Our schoolchildren will have fewer teach- Some 69 percent of Texans in the poll was traveling in was involved in a traffic collision tion, causing it to strike another vehicle and then CCISD forming ers and educational aides to help meet mentioned above say they would support a at Beamer and Astoria. According to police, Jose flip over. Photo by Marie Flickinger rising state graduation requirements. Full- local tax increase to support their public day pre-kindergarten classes simply will schools. For those districts that have not boundary committee not be there for many thousands of eligible already hit the state-imposed cap on their The Clear Creek Indepen- Anyone interested in vol- students. local tax rate, that is an option. Pre-K tuition openings at CCISD campuses dent School District is form- unteering their time may sub- Nor will the extra services from reading Meanwhile, though, the kids can’t wait. ing the 2011-2012 School mit information online at specialists and academic coaches that You’re only 5 years old once. Parents, Tuition-based pre-kinder- gram for the school year will • Integrated technology Childhood, English as a Boundary Advisory Commit- www.ccisd.net/SBAC or can have been making a difference for so many teachers, and friends of public education in garten is an optional program be $400 per month. with opportunities through- Second Language and Special tee. request an application from academically at-risk pupils. And that’s just the wider community are joining together to for children whose parents Tuition for the extended- out the day for children to use Education. The mission of SBAC is to the Office of Communications a partial damage inventory. fill the gap, doing our best with what we want to them attend pre-kin- day program will be $600 per computers and interactive • Both half-day and ex- develop and present new at 281-284-0020. Together, the governor, lieutenant gov- have to give these students the education dergarten in Clear Creek month. boards to increase their learn- tended day programs avail- boundary recommendations Completed forms must be ernor, and House speaker have led a they deserve. As we head back to school, Independent School District Tuition-based pre-kinder- ing able to the district’s board of trust- received by 4:30 p.m., Sept. shameful retreat from the state’s constitu- we urge all concerned citizens to enlist in to prepare them for kinder- garten in Clear Creek ISD • Highly qualified and • Accredited by the Texas ees for elementary and inter- 27, 2011. Those interested in tional duty to give all our students a fair this cause. Please get involved in advocacy garten. offers quality early learning: certified teachers in every Education Agency chance to succeed in school. They refuse and service through Their Future: Our mediate attendance zones for serving on the SBAC may CCISD offers tuition- • Child-centered curricu- classroom. Early Childhood For more information, call the 2012-2013 school year. mail the form to: to acknowledge that revenue needed for Fight, Save Texas Schools, Parents Across based pre-kindergarten to lum based on the Texas pre- teachers in Clear Creek ISD 281-284-0330 or email PK@ education is down because the Texas America, Friends of Texas Public Schools, Employees of the district Clear Creek I.S.D., c/o children who are 3 or 4 years kindergarten guidelines are certified to teach Early ccisd.net. are not eligible to serve on Deputy Superintendent of economy is not growing nearly as fast as Raise Your Hand Texas, the Texas old on or before Sept. 1 based • Comprehensive early they confidently assumed back in 2006, Organizing Project, Texas Parent PAC, your the committee. All members Curriculum and Instruction, on space available. language and literacy pro- when they “reformed” school funding. local PTA or PTO, or other groups that have Hispanic Heritage Month shall be selected by random P.O. Box 799, League City, Their refusal to admit their mistake and sprung up to support public education. Currently, there are open- gram designed to prepare drawing. TX 77573. make up for lost education revenue is a (Fellow teachers, that goes especially for ings for tuition-based Pre-K. children for success in kin- perfect example of penny-wise, pound- you!) Tuition for the half-day pro- dergarten includes movie screening foolish policy that will continue to hold back But we all need to do something more, Enjoy a movie and learn the Office of Intercultural and MHSH hosts men’s night out economic growth. Instead of fixing this self- reaching beyond the comfort zone of the about the Mirabel sisters dur- International Student Ser- inflicted structural deficit, this year they schoolhouse and into the polling place to Library events scheduled Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital will have a ing a Hispanic Heritage vices. chose to dismantle already-modest con- change the status quo. The kids are worth The following events are set for the week of Sept. 15 night out for men Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Month movie screening of In The film is one event tract and compensation safeguards for it. Their future is our fight. As the folks from through Sept. 21 at Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale at Cullen’s Upscale American Grille, 11500 Space Center the Time of Butterflies, which scheduled in recognition of teachers, inviting school districts to econo- Save Texas Schools like to say: We’re Blvd.: Blvd. A discussion on men’s health topics will include chronicles the lives of the National Hispanic Heritage mize at the expense of their employees to watching, we remember, and we vote! The Friends of the Parker Williams Branch Library will panel guests Dr. David Crumbie, orthopedic surgeon; Dr. sisters who died in 1960 fight- Month, observed from Sept. make up for state cuts. Is laying off teach- AFT represents 65,000 school em-ploy- hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. Matthew Hoggatt, urological surgeon; and Dr. Michael ing for freedom in the Domin- 15 through Oct. 15 to honor ers, cutting their pay, and cramming more ees across the state. Find out more about Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and tod- Byrd, otorhinolaryngologist, discussing ways for men to ican Republic. the histories, cultures and kids into their classrooms in the face of ris- the organization’s efforts at www.theirfu- dler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. feel stronger and better as they age. ing academic challenges a good way tureourfight.org. The film is scheduled for contributions of American Vendor booths will be set up for attendees to learn about Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 5 citizens whose ancestors proper nutrition, sports performance, smoking awareness High school reunions set to 7 p.m. in the university’s came from Spain, Mexico, and more. Door prizes, a small gift, and free blood pressure Cornyn: After dismal jobs report, Dobie 20-year reunion Student Services and Class- the Caribbean and Central screenings will also be available. The event is free, but room Building, Lecture and South America. space is limited. To register, call 713-222-2273. president should halt all new regulations The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1991 reunion will be held Room, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. For more information Saturday, Oct 8, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Trevisio Restaurant Based on the historical about the film and discussion, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, another dismal unemploy- cent – below where it was & Ballroom, 6550 Bertner Ave. All 1991 graduates and for- novel by Julia Alvarez, this contact Susana Hernandez, Leader Obituary policy R-Texas, responded recently ment report, the president when Obama was sworn into mer classmates are welcome – “after 5” attire. For ticket in- film tells the story of the coordinator of Educational to President Obama’s deci- should take this a step further office. formation, visit http://dobieclassof91reunion.eventbrite.com. Mirabel sisters and their cou- Programming and Outreach, Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free sion to ask the Environmental and place a moratorium on Cornyn serves on the The reunion mixer will be on Friday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 rageous efforts to overthrow at 281-283-2565, or email of charge. They are edited to conform to Protection Agency to with- all new regulations until the Finance, Judiciary, Armed p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hughes Hangar Bar & Grille, 2811 Wash- the Trujillo regime. [email protected]. the Leader style. draw new proposed smog nation’s unemployed are put Services and Budget commit- ington Ave. Dobie senior classes of 1988 to 1994 are all wel- A facilitated discussion, standards: back to work.” tees. He serves as the top come. led by UH-Clear Lake visit- “The president’s decision Cornyn is an original co- Republican on the Judiciary Dobie 40-year reunion ing lecturer in anthropology, is welcome news and a step sponsor of S. 1438, the Committee’s Immigration, Charlotte Haney, will follow in the right direction, but in Regulation Moratorium and Refugees and Border Security The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1971 will hold its 40th the film. Park Manor of South Belt reality, smog standards are Job Preservation Act. The bill subcommittee. He served reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Villa The event is sponsored by just the tip of the regulatory calls for a moratorium on previously as Texas Attorney Capri on Clear Lake. More information is available on iceberg from this admini- burdensome federal regula- General, Texas Supreme Facebook Events and the J. Frank Dobie website (alumni), or stration. tions until the national unem- Court Justice, and Bexar email [email protected], [email protected] or keen Team Gabby “As Americans read yet ployment rate falls to 7.7 per- County District Judge. [email protected]. Hotel blocks are available for Oct. 14-15. Park Manor SoHo 25-year reunion fundraiser celebrates its Olson statement on Justice Department The South Houston High School Class of 1986 Reunion is Team Gabby will start its residents! set for Oct. 14-16. Activities include: annual fundraiser for the Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. - South Houston versus Sam intervention on AT&T/T-Mobile merger Gabby Romero Memorial Clinical Services Covering: Rayburn (homecoming) football game at Pasadena Memorial Scholarship Fund at Dobie ◆ Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar stration in 2008, the Justice Mexican gangsters acquire Stadium, followed by a mixer at Hugh and Jeff’s Carwash Skilled Nursing High School and for Renal ◆ Land, recently issued the fol- Department filed an antitrust weapons through their imbe- and Grill, 1232 FM 646 Road W. in Dickinson. Cell Carcinoma Cancer Long Term Care lowing statement in response lawsuit to block AT&T’s cilic “Fast and Furious” pro- Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. - Reunion at the Doubletree Research Center at the ◆ Rehabilitation & much more to the U.S. Department of merger with T-Mobile. At a gram. Hotel, Downtown Houston, 400 Dallas St. Buy tickets at University of Texas Medical Justice announcement of their time when our nation’s econ- “Congress has found no http://www.greatreunions.com/. School in honor of the late intent to block a proposed omy is struggling to grow reason why this merger Sunday, Oct. 16, from noon to 6 p.m. - All-class picnic merger between AT&T and jobs, this announcement should not go through. Gabby Romero. 11902 Resource Pkwy. hosted by the Class of 1986 at Walter Hall Park, 807 High- (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) T-Mobile: comes as an unneeded blow. Blocking an American com- way 3 N. in League City (1.4 miles south of the NASA Park- Orders are being placed “On the very same day “With this latest move, it’s pany from acquiring a for- way bypass). for long-sleeved T-shirts, AT&T announced plans to hard to figure out who this eign-owned company, which hoodies, sweats for the win- 281-922-6802 bring 5,000 American jobs Justice Department is work- will bring back thousands of Milby 50th reunion ter, caps and visors. We love our residents at Park Manor! back to American soil, the ing for. If they are not trying American jobs as well as The Milby Class of 1961 will hold its 50th reunion Friday To purchase an item, Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 largest such repatriation of to stop the closure of the ter- pump many billions into the and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, at the South Shore Harbor Resort contact Jesse Romero at C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon overseas jobs by any compa- rorist prisons at Guantanamo economy doesn’t make & Conference Center. For more information, call Vicki 832-876-0502 or email Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. ny since the Bush admini- Bay, then they are helping sense.” Buckner Reber at 713-789-8144. [email protected]. Thursday, September 15, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Lajaunie presented NASA award Pasadena livestock show, rodeo . . . Continued from Page 1A rain, Davis said. With a Junior Gordon. are $15 each and are sold formances, seating is lim- looking to sink their teeth covered arena that can seat Tickets can be pur- on a fi rst come fi rst serve ited to above the fi rst fi ve into some of the best bar- about 5,000 people, that chased online at www.pas- basis. rows. becue around – features has fans, and is well-ven- adenarodeo.com or at any Tickets will get fans The bottom fi ve rows more than 100 cooking tilated and has emergency area H-E-B grocery store. into the rodeo grounds are reserved for box seat teams, with a waiting list backup generators, Davis General admittance tickets and arena for nightly per- holders. for entrants. Davis says said the show will go on. it is typical for the cook- This year’s entertain- off to be fi lled to capacity ers: with a waiting list. Sept. 16: PRCA rodeo, “We are probably the Randy Houser, Swingler Fishing in Alaska second largest cook-off in Car Act and Jason Cassidy the area, second to Hous- (Silver Spur entertainer). ton (Livestock Show and Sept. 17: PRCA rodeo, Rodeo),” said Davis. Kevin Fowler, Swingler This year’s rodeo takes Car Act and Jeff Woolsey place Sept. 16-24. The (Silver Spur entertainer). cook-off will be held Sept. Sept. 18: PRCA rodeo, 29, 30 and Oct. 1. Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. One of the reasons for (Rodeo Arena) and Rodeo the switch was to entice Slack. more rodeo professionals Sept. 19: PRCA rodeo, to visit the Pasadena Ro- Pink night, family pack deo to earn valuable rodeo (4 tickets for $16), rodeo circuit points. entertainment: Pasadena “We’re on the tail end High School band; Swin- of the PRCA (Professional gler Car Act, D.J. Calvin Rodeo Cowboys Associa- Cash (Silver Spur enter- tion) circuit, which makes tainer). anybody wanting to go to Sept. 20: PRCA rodeo, Las Vegas for the fi nals, rodeo entertainer: Dobie Darren Lajaunie, 1984 Dobie graduate and former port of the International Space Station Program pretty much have to come High School band, Dobie Lockheed Martin hardware operations manager prior to his death in May. His wife, Camille, and to the Pasadena Rodeo,” FFA calf scramble Team for the Cargo Mission Contract at Johnson Space son Andrew accepted the award on his behalf. said Davis. “We are the Ghost Riders/Tim Lepard, Center, was recently honored with a posthumous Pictured are, left to right, former astronaut and largest PRCA rodeo in this Silver Spur entertainer: Exceptional Public Service Medal award by NASA. Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Dr. Ellen part of Texas.” Justin Grant. Lajaunie received the award for his exceptional Ochoa, Kelly Lajaunie (Darren’s brother), Camille, The Championship Pas- Sept. 21: PRCA rodeo, public service to NASA and exemplary leadership Andrew, and former astronaut and JSC Center adena Livestock Auction rodeo entertainment: San of Cargo Mission Contract engineering in sup- Director Michael Coats. Photo subnmitted will be Thursday, Sept. 22, Jacinto night, Team Ghost inside the spacious Pasa- Riders/Tim Lepard, Silver dena Convention Center, Spur Entertainer: Jamie located near the intersec- Talbert. tion of Red Bluff and Fair- Sept. 22: PRCA rodeo, Laytons attend son’s return home mont Parkway. rodeo entertainment: KILT The auction will fea- campfi re, Jack Ingram, ture livestock raised by Wade Bowen and The Josh students from Pasadena Abbott Band, Team Ghost and Deer Park ISDs, along Riders/Tim Lepard. Silver with students from the Spur Entertainer: Country Boys and Girls Harbor. Road 101. Pasadena Rodeo has over Sept. 23: Bull rid- the years, paid out more ing, rodeo entertainment: than $4 million in schol- James Otto, Rockin’ Rob- Former South Belt resident Ken DeWitt (left) and his friend, Jim Lindsay, arships to area students. bie Hodges, Silver Spur struggle to hold up the 50-pound halibut that DeWitt caught in Alaska on Last year, it gave out 50 entertainer: Driftwood. 14-pound test line on a trout rod. DeWitt currently resides in Fort Mill, S.C., scholarships for a total of Sept. 24: Military night, and Lindsay is from Clear Lake. The two were on Prince of Wales Island about $50,000. Davis said bull riding, rodeo enter- along with other friends during the week of Aug. 14. They also caught plenty San Jacinto College is now tainment: Mark Chesnutt, of silver and pink salmon during the week and enjoyed staying in the cabin also a recipient of the ro- Rockin’ Robbie Hodges, shown in the background. deo’s scholarship fund. Silver Spur Entertainer: On what draws resi- dents to the rodeo year after year, Davis said it’s Bond would complete middle school everything the rodeo of- fers its patrons. “You can go to a movie implementation, relieve overcrowding Sharon and John Layton recently traveled to Norfolk, Va., theater, or you can go to a to watch their son, Bruce, come in from deployment on sporting event in Houston. The Pasadena Independent ing at the intermediate and example, most of the students The election has been School District’s proposed elementary campuses that in kindergarten would be called for Nov. 8. Early vot- the USS Enterprise. They were able to visit Pigeon Forge, Really, this is the attraction in our community. We’re bond of $270.1 million, with were impacted. In addition, with the same students ing will be held Oct. 24 Tenn., Virginia Beach, several NASCAR tracks, and the no tax rate increase, would academic performance and through eighth grade if they through Nov. 4. NASCAR Hall of Fame. Bruce was able to come home on the single largest event in provide for major renovations student socialization have remain in the same atten- Public forums have been leave at that time and was suprised at a welcome home southeast Harris County. throughout the district and improved. dance zone. The majority of scheduled for each of the party held in his honor with friends and neighbors. It’s something different.” three new middle schools. Middle schools serve stu- students would then feed into district’s five high schools. Top photos: Sharon and Bruce and John and Bruce share Davis said the rodeo Last fall, a group of 50 dents in the fifth and sixth the same high schools. The schedule for those hugs after Bruce’s return to the States at Oceana Naval wouldn’t enjoy the growth community members and par- grades. Curriculum and pro- The new schools with forums is: Air Station in Virginia Beach. Left center: Sailors stand and popularity it has over ents from across the district gramming are tailored spe- feeder patterns are as fol- * South Houston High - on deck as the Enterprise comes in to dock at Norfolk Na- the years without the sup- formed the Future Facilities cifically for these age groups. lows: Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. val Base. Bottom left: Bruce and John at Charlotte Motor port of both local busi- Committee. This committee Fifth-graders are no longer • Middle School 1 (serv- * Dobie High - Monday, Speedway. Below: Bruce stands in front of the FA18AF nesses and city of Pasade- looked at enrollment projec- housed in the same building ing Park View Intermediate): Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. Super Hornet that bears his name. na offi cials. “We couldn’t tions, analyzed the needs of as first-graders, and sixth- Bailey, Jensen and Fisher * Pasadena High - Wed- the district and recommended graders are no longer with elementary schools. nesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. do what we do out here for that the Pasadena ISD Board eighth-graders. • Middle School 2 (serv- * Memorial High - Tues- the kids without the sup- of Trustees call for a bond Given the vast develop- ing Queens Intermediate): day, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. port of the entire commu- election. mental differences in students South Shaver, L.F. Smith and For more information on nity, the city and our spon- The committee recom- at those ages, middle schools Williams elementary schools. Pasadena ISD Bond 2011, sors and volunteers.” mended three new middle provide a positive transition • Middle School 3: call 713-740-0247 or visit Davis said there are schools to be built to com- and eliminate negative peer Melillo and Lomax middle www1.pasadenaisd.org/scho more than 1,600 who help plete the Middle School pressure from older students. schools. olbond2011. in making sure the event Concept started in the 2004 Campus goals and expecta- is a success year in and Bond Program and to reduce tions can be clearly defined crowding. and targeted for a narrower GRE prep course set year out. He says prepar- Two of the middle schools age range, giving teachers a ing for the rodeo is a year- would, if the bond is stronger focus on what they Register for the GRE Re- comprehensive overview of round effort. approved, serve the Park teach and how they teach it. view course offered through the exam, test-taking strate- For those looking for View and Queens intermedi- Middle schools also University of Houston-Clear gies, reading comprehension, a family-friendly outing, ate feeder schools. The third strengthen beginning band, Lake’s Center for Advanced writing assessment and more. Davis said the rodeo offers would be built in the Melillo orchestra and choir programs Management Programs set All participants receive a many different things for and Lomax middle school and can serve as an intramu- for four consecutive Satur- copy of the Princeton Re- family including the pa- areas to reduce overcrowding ral training ground for stu- days, Sept. 17 and 24, and view’s Cracking the GRE rade, a carnival, plenty of at those schools and provide dents interested in athletic Oct. 1 and 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 used in the course. Course fee animals for kids to see and for future growth. The new programs. p.m. in the Bayou Building, is $349 per person. schools would be similar in Middle schools under the 2700 Bay Area Blvd. For more information or to “mouton busting,” along design to the Lomax and Pasadena ISD’s plan would This updated GRE Review register, visit http://www. with many other events. Shaw middle school campus- serve the same attendance provides one additional re- uhcl.edu/camp, call 281-283- “It’s a very up close es. zones as the district’s current view session for the three- 3133 or 281-283-3121, or and personal rodeo,” said The Middle School Con- intermediate schools. For session price and provides a email [email protected]. Davis. The rodeo will also cept from 2004 has already run despite any potential significantly relieved crowd- Brook debate earns multiple GARNER VISION CENTER Family Owned & Operated 832-647-1909 awards at Clear Springs High “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” Cruise the Western Caribbean from Galveston The Clear Brook High ing first at the tournament. has three points, and Suresh Honeymoons • Mexico • Alaska School Speech and Debate Drake Pechous and Suresh has nine. 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SCHOOL DAZE Susan Fontanilla. Celebrating a birthday lots of “PISD gossip” knowledge. The following personnel and staff mem- Sept. 16 is Richard Hokanson. On Sept. 20, Dennis Shippey, PISD swim coach who bers of the Pasadena Independent School James Golden marks a birthday. A double has had a hard struggle with Alzheimer’s, District celebrate birthdays Sept. 15 through birthday is enjoyed by Manuel Moreno and died recently. Sept. 21. Zaira Tamez Sept. 21. Jon Rascoe, the fishingest Dobie retiree Atkinson Elementary DOBIE TRAILMIXERS MEET ever, recently enjoyed a trip to Alaska. From Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent The Dobie Trailmixers recently met at the pictures he shared, he must fill the freez- to Andrea Fox Sept. 20. Luby’s for their monthly meeting. Topics ers of everyone he knows with the fish he Burnett Elementary included: catches. A special birthday greeting is sent to Gina The first PARSE meeting took place Helen Kainer joined friends on a trip to Petrash Sept. 19. recently, and all enjoyed the informal talks Durango, Colo., to seek some much-needed Laura Bush Elementary by Pasadena Independent School District relief from the heat. Triple birthday wishes are sent to Patti Superintendent Kirk Lewis and Deer Park Jean and L.N. Boudreaux are enjoying Johnson, Erica Ordogne and Susan Superintendent Arnold Adair. their home in the woods of Montgomery Everett Sept. 21. PISD will dedicate the Frank Braden County. She sent pictures of deer she sees Frazier Elementary Building at the corner of Beltway 8 and Red on her early morning walks. The day for a party for Mary Tran is Sept. Bluff on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The public is asked Donna Chamblin Smith is spending lots 15. Sharing a birthday Sept. 17 are Candice to attend the event that will honor the former of time in Nacogdoches these days, caring Cato and Sandy Geary. Dobie principal. Frank continues to serve on for her family there. Meador Elementary the school board and stays active in support Dobie friend and current PISD adminis- On Sept. 19, Michelle Carlos enjoys a of education. It is said that Frank and his trative leader Tom Swan is drawing kudos, birthday. wife, Pat, are also outstanding bridge play- even nationally, for his leadership in the new South Belt Elementary ers. PISD Credit Recovery Program. This pro- Blow out the birthday candles for Martha Another PISD board member, Nelda Sul- gram helps dropouts complete requirements Galvan Sept. 16. Sept. 20 is the date for a livan, had surgery on her left arm a while for their high school diplomas. He recently cake for Stacie Ball. ago and is currently undergoing physical traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak at a Melillo Middle School and water therapy three times a week at St. conference on dropout recovery hosted by A birthday is shared by Guy Mitchell and John’s Hospital. She is set to undergo a new Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. They Rosa Nunez Sept. 15. The day for a party medical evaluation soon, and it is hoped that sought him out for his knowledge in this vital The Lariaette Escort of the Week for Aug. 29 for Angelica Ribeiro is Sept. 17. Marking a she can be relieved of more pain and regain program. through Sept. 2 is junior David Mena. birthday Sept. 18 is Randy Rendon. more use of her left arm. The Dobie Trailmixers meet for lunch at 1 Morris Middle School Roxanna Calley, former Dobie English p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at On Sept. 18, Stephanie Hewitt is wished teacher who moved to Fayette County with the Luby’s Cafeteria on Fuqua. a happy birthday. husband L.J. a few years back, died last LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Beverly Hills Intermediate month at age 65. Their daughter, Lisa, is a Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- CRAZY Mamas Sept. 20 is the day for a birthday party for Dobie grad. gratulations, etc., to mynews@south belt- E. Delgado. Jane Alexander, a well-liked PISD admin- leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Dobie High istration staffer, died last month. Her sweet Items must be submitted by Friday noon for hold cupcake social On Sept. 15, birthday wishes are sent to smile hid a killer bridge-playing expertise and the next week’s publication. CRAZY Mamas invites to designate their homes as all mamas (and dads) to drop drug and alcohol-free youth by the E.A. Smith YMCA on zones. Thursday, Sept. 15, between This means that they will The Lariaette of the Week for Aug. 29 through 10:30 and noon to find out not allow underage persons Sept. 2 is Jennifer Acero. She is the daughter of more about the new Not in to consume alcohol, and they Celedonia DeLeon and Jose Acero and is a junior My Backyard campaign. will also monitor their medi- and a first-year member of the team. Longhorn CRAZY (Creating Resil- cine cabinets to keep an eye ient Aware Zealous Youth) on the possible misuse or Mamas is a campaign de- abuse of over-the-counter and signed to strengthen parents’ prescription medications. response to the pressures The E.A. Smith YMCA is Band put on kids today, especially located at 14650 Highway 3 when it comes to alcohol and in Webster. For more infor- $10 OFF drug use. mation, call the Bay Area any service! Not in My Backyard is a Alliance at 281-284-0370 or Section of campaign designed to help visit the website at www. Hair Care Gallerie all families in the community ccisd.net/alliance. welcomes back Care Partners gathering Mandi (Orth) Gulledge the Week at St. Francis Cabrini Call or Text for Appt. 11211 Sageglen A Care Partners gathering member or know of someone 713-542-9524 Houston, TX 77089 The J. Frank Dobie Longhorn March- for persons with Alzheimer’s, with these challenges may dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes contact Claudia Rojas, Inter- ing Band announced the drum majors and similar disabilities and faith Care Partners, at 713- American Legion Post 490, Inc. as Section of the Week for Aug. 29 their caretakers will be held 682-5995 for more informa- 11702 Galveston Road through Sept. 3. Band Members of on Friday, Sept. 16, in the tion. All are welcome. Houston, TX 77034 the Week were Christina Tranand and Mother Cabrini Center at St. Visit the website at www. (across from Ellington Field) Babacar Faye, Student Leader of the Frances Cabrini Catholic interfaithcarepartners.org for Week was Kemerly Dexter, and Spirit Church, 10727 Hartsook St. information about Interfaith Hall Coordinator: Wendell F. Denney Those who have a family Care Partners. Email: [email protected] Website: legion490.org Member of the Week was Andy Reyes. Offi ce: 281-481-1179 Fax: 281-648-9795 Cell: 713-515-8267 Drum majors pictured are, left to right, Team-building lecture set Bryan Rodriguez, Celeny Benitez and Acclaimed speaker Jona- and life experiences to moti- Hall Rentals Venerson Villanueva. than Sprinkles will share the vate his audience. 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A man reported to be in Michelle Reynolds was Local politicians includ- his mid-20s removed a win- named assistant principal at DDentalental CCareare ing Tom Bass, Shell Martin, dow pane in a Rainbow Val- Thompson Intermediate. 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 James Wells, and a represen- ley home. He then entered The Lockheed Martin Dobie debate team successful tative for Bill Caraway were the room, put his hand over Corporation was awarded the Braces • Teeth Whitening • Children’s Dentistry featured speakers at the Bev- a 10-year-old girl’s mouth, contract to develop and Beamer Rd. erly Hills Civic Club meet- grabbed her and carried her design the next space vehicle Payment Plans Available ing. from her bed. She fought him to succeed the shuttle – the at Clear Springs Tournament 00 Scarsdale Blvd. Medicaid,CHIP $20. 20% Several Kirkwood South as he took her outside. She Crew Exploration Vehicle The J. Frank Dobie Speech Baez, fourth; and Jekale in finals, earning him four residents attended a meeting managed to slip out of her (CEV). and Debate Team had an out- Williams, sixth. state points. & Insurance exam, x-rays & off your first regarding the organization of nightshirt and get away from 1 year ago (2010) standing opening weekend In poetry interpretation, Brianna Herman also consultation Accepted treatment a civic club for the subdivi- the man and seek help from Two South Belt residents for its 2011-2012 season. Ariel Herbert placed fourth earned four state points for In the Food Town Shopping Center sion. Craig Myers was cho- her father. died from injuries sustained Nine students competed at overall. her second-place finish in sen as acting president, Roy The arrest of two men in in traffic accidents that the Clear Springs Tournament, Dobie led the charge in dramatic interpretation. Behrens as acting vice presi- a rent-by-the-week motel in occurred on the Gulf Freeway and Dobie won 10 awards. prose interpretation, with Once a student earns 10 dent and Glenn Harris as act- the 6700 block of Telephone near Beltway 8. Gary Brian Each student who participat- finalists Jekale Williams points in an event, they are ing treasurer. Road was expected to clear Pearson, 56, was killed on the ed in individual events placing third; Daisy Dinh, automatically qualified for During the fi rst eight up as many as 60 burglaries, Gulf Freeway near Fuqua. advanced to semifinals. fourth; and Dana Nguyen, the state tournament. months of 1976, the South- 14 of them in the South Belt According to police, Pearson Highlighting the results sixth. While not advancing, Anh east Volunteer Fire Depart- area. was traveling south on the include four Longhorns who In domestic extemporane- Pham and Ashley Ramirez ment had made more re- 15 years ago (1996) freeway on a black Harley were finalists in impromptu ous speaking, Thomas Ray represented Dobie well in sponses than in all of 1975. At the annual South Belt- Davidson motorcycle and speaking, with Brianna Her- Trevino and Michael Baez Lincoln-Douglas and con- Here comes 30 years ago (1981) Ellington Chamber of Com- made an unsafe lane change man finishing first; Thomas advanced to semifinals, with gressional debate, respective- Houston mayoral candi- merce banquet, Billy Burge in front of a green Lexus Ray Trevino, third; Michael Michael Baez placing second ly. dates Louis Macey and Kathy of the Ayrshire Corporation sport utility vehicle. The Whitmire visited the Sage- was named Citizen of the Lexus then struck the motor- the bride . . . mont Civic Club. Year. cycle from behind, and Burglars attempted to No Brio contaminants Pearson lost control. He died steal a 2,000-pound safe from showed up in underground at the scene. The driver of the the Safeway grocery store water which was tested up to Lexus was not injured. No Let South Belt Graphics & Printing on Hughes at the South Belt. 2 miles from the Superfund charges were fi led. Police theorized that the bur- site. Just two days later, Ricardo take care of all your printing needs glars broke into the store and 10 years ago (2001) Plasencia, 52, died from inju- carried the safe to the rear of Due to the terrorist at- ries he incurred from a traffi c the store on a dolly where tacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, accident on the Gulf Freeway for your special day. they loaded it onto a sto- between one-fourth and one- near Scarsdale. Police records len U-Haul truck. However, half of students were taken indicate Plasencia was driv- when the truck pulled away out of local schools before ing a green Jeep Wrangler on from the bay, the safe slid out the end of the day. the freeway when he failed to • Invitations • Envelopes • of the truck and was appar- An F-16, similar to those maintain a single lane of traf- ently too heavy to lift back. which left Ellington Field to fi c and struck a street light 25 years ago (1986) accompany President George and freeway pillar. Blood test • Napkins • Matchbooks • Dobie graduate John W. W. Bush’s fl ight on Sept. 11, results determined Plasencia Sencay, 23, was killed near was on display at the entrance was under the infl uence of Baybrook Mall after the car to the Texas Air National alcohol. No other vehicles or • Thank You Cards • in which he was riding was Guard section of Ellington persons were involved in this hit broadside by a pick-up Field. The 147th guarded Air accident. There had been at truck. Force One as it was thought least 12 fatal traffi c accidents A Texas Education Agen- to be a target of terrorists. in the previous three years on cy hearings examiner recom- A total of three shootings the stretch of the Gulf Free- Members of the Dobie High School Speech and Debate team pictured are, left 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 mended to State Education were reported in the South way from Fuqua to Scars- to right, Daisy Dinh, Annie Pham, Brianna Herman, Jerale Williams and T-Ray Commissioner W. N. Kirby Belt community over a four- dale. Pearson’s death marked Trevino. Photo submitted Thursday, September 15, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Elizondos Matejka, Keimig engaged BellaVita club sews enjoy Little Dresses for Africa Bella Vita resident Anne dresses are donated through one of their service projects. fi shing Maher has completed and orphanages, churches and The women who sew will donated 100 dresses to the schools to plant in the hearts supply fabric, thread and organization, Little Dresses of little girls that they are shipping costs, such as boxes, camp for Africa. She has also made worthy. tape and postage. The sewing Jason Elizondo and sons, 4-year- britches for boys and skirts Maher recently joined club appreciates donated cot- old Jesse and 11-year-old Jazon, for older girls. Bella Vita Sewing Club. She ton fabric, bias tape and trims spent their summer fi shing and Little Dresses for Africa is displayed her most recent to make the little dresses. The crabbing at the San Luis Pass a nonprofit organization completed dresses and dem- sewing club meets on Wed- whose mission is to distribute onstrated to the sewing club nesdays at the Bella Vita fi shing camp. dresses to little girls in remote how to make the dresses. Clubhouse to work on vari- At right: Jesse and Jazon pre- villages of 19 countries in The simple dresses can ous service projects. pare for some crabbing and fi sh- Africa. even be made of pillowcases. The Bella Vita Sewing ing. Dresses are also sent in They are a great way to make Club will be selling raffle Bottom left: Jesse snags a fi sh. crisis situations to Mexico, use of scrap fabric. The tickets for two quilts, Valiant Bottom right: Jesse shows off his Guatemala, Honduras, Cam- Sewing Club was so im- Eagle and Holiday Gifts, at huge catch. bodia, South Dakota Indian pressed with Maher's work the Mistletoe Market. For Reservations and the Appa- that they decided to adopt more information, contact lachian area children. Simple Little Dresses for Africa as Helen Ortiz at 281-484-4653.

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Photo submitted Author inspires students to ‘Master’ Fine arts events at SJC South academic and personal success As part of San Jacinto have a better chance of get- Masters stressed when it The San Jacinto College ule is as follows with more mance schedule TBD) College’s Welcome Week, ting a higher GPA and gradu- comes to student success and South campus fine arts de- event dates to come. • Nov. 10 through Dec. 7 the South Campus hosted ating with a degree.” achieving goals is “It’s not partment recently announced • Through Oct. 3 - Marty - Art student exhibition (fac- nationally recognized author, Masters also urged stu- how smart you are, it’s how its fall performance and gal- Kaminsky, Photography and ulty selections), Gallery Room Andy Masters, who spoke to dents to research their dream bad you want it.” lery schedule. This semester Wood Turning, Gallery Room 12114 numerous first-time college careers. He gave several includes musical performanc- 12114 • Nov. 17-18 - Winter students on mastering aca- examples of students across es by the guitar ensemble and • Oct. 6 through Nov. 3 - Works dance concert, 7:30 JOJO’S PARTY demic success, enjoying the the nation who incorporated choir, dance showcases, the- Gulf Coast Intercollegiate p.m., Proscenium Theatre RENTALS college social experience, their degree with something ater performances and gal- Consortium Art Faculty • Dec. 2-3 - Christmas and finding their dream career that they loved to do. lery exhibitions. Exhibition, Gallery Room variety show, 8 p.m., Black - margarita machines path. “For every awesome job All events are in the Marie 12114 Box Theatre - chocolate fountains “One of the most impor- out there, there’s a career Spence Flickinger Fine Arts • Oct. 12-15 - Woyzeck, 8 • Dec. 4 - Christmas vari- tant things to remember about path to get there. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST This Sunday: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor Rev. Fred Banda, Interim Minister New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 “Not Enough Food - Unfair Pay” (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Exodus 16:2-15 & Matthew 20:1-16 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 & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 www.KSCchurch.org Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. UPDATE Youth Events on 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, September 15, 2011 Enjoying Galveston with grandkids Bradleys, others serve in east Africa

The Bradleys, Gary, Kathi, Torri and Shelby, traveled to east Africa on a mission trip this summer with a group from Sagemont Church. This was a re- turn to the Bradleys’ work area where they served as Southern Baptist mis- sionaries at the Baptist Seminary in Arusha, Tanzania, from 1989 to 1992. This summer, the group spent time in Kenya and Tanzania conducting Va- cation Bible School, Sunday School and street evangelism. Top left photo: Shelby, Gary, Torri and Kathi pose with village children from the Kiberra slum area in Nairobi. Top right photo: Kirkwood South residents Danny and Debbie Gary, Kathi, Torri and Shelby stand Sales, along with their two grandchildren, Ty- in front of a baobab tree, also kown as son and Jocelyn Thompson, headed to Galves- the Tree of Life, at Terengeire Game ton for some last minute summer fun before Park in Tanzania. school started. They rented a beachhouse and spent a day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Coming down to visit for the day and joining in the fun were Tami Sales, Jerry Carpenter and his daughter, Allison Crosby, and her two children, Reagan and Reilly, and Eddy and Pam Carpenter. Top left: Tyson and his grand- father could not catch a wave that day on their surfboards, so Tyson decided to skim along the water on his skim board. Top right: Left to right, Danny, Tyson and Jocelyn try out their new surfboards. Center: Tyson rides the Boo- gie Bahn, his favorite ride at Schlitterbahn. Middle left: Jocelyn also rides the Boogie Bahn. Bottom left: Tyson, Debbie, Jocelyn and Danny spend time at Schlitterbahn before the summer comes to an end. Below: Jocelyn was the only one who was able to catch a wave.

Mission team members pose for a group photo in the Terengeire Game Park in Tanzania. Members are, Shelby holds a young girl named left to right, (front row) Valentin Morar, Daniela Cimpin, Gerry Saccane, Eutrice James, Wanda Ras- Stacy who lives in the Kiberra coe, Lupita Rodriguez, Sharon Rigsby, Miguel Rodriguez, Roy Lemons, (back row) Stanley Fontenot, slum area in Nairobi. Gary Bradley, John Bass, Shelby Bradley, Torri Bradley, Kathi Bradley, Emily Bass and Joy Cimpin. Attack of the dinosaurs!

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Rommel Garcia sparked predictions Dobie JV 26 Dobie sophomores 36 the defensive effort as he in- Dickinson 12 Dickinson 0 tercepted a Dickinson pass Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Joe Craddock Three different players Delivering a dominating and dashed 80 yards for a Dobie hosts Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Humble found the end zone as the performance in all phases touchdown. Humble Longhorns’ junior varsity of the game, the Longhorns’ Rodolfo Rodulfo and teams defeated Dickinson sophomore squad blasted Scott Benjamin also ran for South Houston hosts Summer Creek Summer Creek Summer Creek South Houston Summer Creek Summer Creek 26-12. the Gators 36-0 scores offensively as the Summer Creek Longhorns won for the sec- Alvin hosts ond straight week. Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin Alvin Pasadena SBHLL hosts meeting Defensively, Lazaro Gal- Pasadena The Sagemont-Beverly include equipment man- van registered a quarterback Atascocita hosts La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte Hills Little League board ager, auxiliary chairperson sack and a fumble recovery, La Porte will host its monthly meet- for fundraising, major/AAA and Mauricio Rivera also recovered a Dickinson fum- Texas City hosts ing Wednesday, Sept. 21, division player agent, AA/A Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City beginning at 6:30 p.m., at division director, T-ball di- ble. Pasadena Memorial the courthouse annex lo- vision player agent, conces- Dickinson freshmen 32 Brazosport hosts cated at 10851 Scarsdale. sion stand assistant director, Dobie freshman Orange 21 La Marque La Marque La Marque La Marque La Marque La Marque During the meeting, AAA fi eld maintenance Dobie’s freshman Or- La Marque board members will discuss coordinator, AA fi eld main- ange team ran into a tough Waltrip hosts Waltrip Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Waltrip Sam Rayburn Waltrip a variety of offseason ac- tenance coordinator, Jr./Sr. Dickinson opponent drop- Sam Rayburn tivities and will also discuss division director and Jr./Sr. ping a 32-21 decision. College Park hosts fi lling several league open- fi eld maintenance coordina- Gregory Hodge returned College Park Bryan Bryan Bryan College Park Bryan ings for the spring 2012 tor. To apply for an open- a kickoff 80 yards for a Bryan season. ing, send email to sbhll@ score. Later, Cedric Horton Eisenhower hosts Available board positions hotmail.com. raced 37 yards for a touch- Eisenhower Dayton Eisenhower Eisenhower Eisenhower Dayton down, and Ryan Williams Dayton also had a 60-yard touch- Deer Park hosts Westside Westside Deer Park Deer Park Westside Deer Park Sports Calendar down reception. Westside Despite the three touch- This week’s record VOLLEYBALL downs, the Dickinson of- 5-5 6-4 6-4 6-4 5-5 4-6 Thursday, Sept. 15 fense was able to hold on as the Longhorns saw their re- Beverly Hills 7 Light hosts Jackson, 6:15 Season record cord slip to 1-2 this season. 20-10 21-9 23-7 18-12 18-12 19-11 Beverly Hills 7 Dark hosts Jackson, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8 Light hosts Jackson, 6:15 Beverly Hills 8 Dark hosts Jackson, 5:00 Thompson 7 Light at Queens, 6:15 BAFL hits midway point; Cowboys outgun Alvin; Canes handle Rams Thompson 7 Dark at Queens, 5:00 Thompson 8 Light at Queens, 6:15 The Sagemont Cowboys standings with a 13-12 vic- are riding a wave of mo- through in a big way for the well for the Rams despite Thompson, Joshua Santee, nell, Walter Alexander and Thompson 8 Dark at Queens, 5:00 and the Elliongton Rams tory over the Cowboys, who mentum after the big win. Cowboys included Nathan the loss. Jaime Garcia, Swazi Gur- Bryce Alexander. reached the midway point slipped to 1-4 this season. Those who helped in the win Barnett, Patric Serna, Shawn Hurricanes juniors 30 of the Bay Area Football Esteban Telles scored included Eli Mazzochette- Krivik, Matthew Moron, Jo- Rams 6 Friday, Sept. 16 League season, and the re- both touchdowns for the Seidel, Zaid Harris, Jacob seph Reyes, Bryant Brown, The Hurricanes’ ju- BAFL Week 6 Games Brook varsity hosts Clear Springs, 6:30 spective clubs witnessed Cowboys in the game. Hinojosa, Dominic Tamez, Matthew Olivares, Julius nior team had little trouble Dobie varsity at North Shore, 6:30 vastly different results. Others who played well Ramon Ortega, Elijah Dors- Wells, Zion Crawford, Ala- against Ellington, dropping Cowboys at League City Wildcats Dobie varsity hosts Dickinson, 6:30 The Cowboys’ senior for the Cowboys included ey, Dimitri Giannakopou- ja Sanni, Jayden Robinson, the Rams to 3-2 after a 30-6 Dobie JV at North Shore, 5:30 team was defeated in yet an- Nathaniel Gonzalez, Kobe los, Ian Lowrey, Nicholas Xavier Cantu, Dylan White, decision. Countryside Park, 100 Alderwood Brook JV hosts Clear Springs, 5:30 other heartbreaking loss for McMahon, Zachary Carter, Gonzalez, Reece Dawson, Logan Campos, Ross Low- Despite the loss, the the 1-4 team, but the other Kaylen Harris, Ahmed Har- Gavin Garcia, Max Garcia, rey, Marcello Merced, Jartis Rams got a great effort Brook freshman A hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 three Sagemont teams came ris, Matthew Monks, Co- Braelon Hill, Ajare Sanni, Solomon, Kobe Ruiz, An- from Xion DeLaGarza, Rams host Bayou City Gators Brook freshman B hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 up with great wins against lin Averre, Isaiah Jackson, Arturo-Ludek Garcia, Seth thony Arellano, Ryan Cor- Ivan Tagle, Anthony Gra- Dobie freshman A at North Shore, 4:30 the Alvin Raiders. George Villarreal, Mark Barber, Jacob Sulak, Tony rea, Justin Kuhn, Kyune cia, Matthew Lopez, David Dobie freshman B at North Shore, 4:30 The Rams did not fare Moorman, Manuel Miller, Agirre, Joshua Burgess, Jeffery, Deon Blacknell, Hernandez, Joseph Holbert, Dobie High School as well against the hard-to- Hunter Cripple, Jamisson Hayden Broussard, Jacob Mason Banhart and Jacob Stephen Molinar, Jacob Tuesday, Sept. 20 handle Pearland Hurricanes Wilson, Jordan White, Ajani McMurrough, Kendrick Martinez. Wise, Sebastian Lopez, Sa- Dolphins at Pearland Patriots Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, 6:30 program, losing three of the Sanni, Paulo Serna, William Christian, Seth Gutierrez, Cowboys freshmen 21 bian Smith, Jadyn Brown, four games in the series. Michon, Jeremy Hernandez, Dustin Dominguez and Ke- Raiders 12 Noah Resendez, Gabriel Dobie varsity at Channelview, 6:30 Southbelt’s Dolphins, Marcus Torres, Jacob Kuhn, andre Green. The Cowboys’ freshman Fonseca, Christopher Jones, Dad’s Club, 6612 Fite, Pearland Dobie JV at Channelview, 5:30 meanwhile, had a bye week Alex Gonzalez, Nathaniel Cowboys sophomores 18 team claimed a 21-12 victo- Jacob Martinez, Cameron Brook JV hosts Brazoswood, 5:30 in the schedule and will Dominguez and Grant Las- Raiders 6 ry over the Alvin Raiders to Dorsey, Nakia Johnson, Brook freshman A hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 play game No. 5 Sept. 17 ley. Sagemont’s sophomore give the locals a 3-1 series Mark Milton, Mark Barrow, Pee Wee games at 8 a.m., others follow with Brook freshman B hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 at the Pearland Dad’s Club Cowboys juniors 12 team came up with a great victory. Ian Butler, DeJuan Dixson, senior play at 9 a.m., junior play at 10:45 Dobie freshman A at Channelview, 4:30 against the Pearland Patri- Raiders 0 defensive effort and found The biggest news was Trai Scott and Joshua Sor- a.m., sophomore play at 12:30 p.m. and Dobie freshman B at Channelview, 4:30 ots. The Cowboys’ junior the end zone three times to that the Cowboys improved dia. Alvin seniors 13 team staked its claim to a defeat Alvin 18-6. to 2-3 this season with the Hurricanes sophomores 48 freshman play at 2:15 p.m. Cowboys 12 second-place tie midway The Cowboys’ win sent key win. Rams 8 Thursday, Sept. 22 A conversion point was through the season after the team to 2-3 this season Those helping in the win The Rams’ sophomore Beverly Hills 7 Light hosts Bondy, 5:00 the difference as Alvin’s shutting out the Raiders 12- as the program reached the included Kyle Redmon, team gave it everything it Beverly Hills 7 Dark hosts Bondy, 6:15 senior team stayed atop 0. halfway point. Kaden Fernandez, Jayden had but came away on the Beverly Hills 8 Light hosts Bondy, 5:00 the American Conference Now 3-2, the Cowboys Players who came Balderas, Richard Gary, short end of a 48-8 game BAFL Standings Beverly Hills 8 Dark hosts Bondy, 6:15 Joshua Carter, Kyle McDon- against the Pearland Hurri- ald, Xavier Elias, Adrian canes. Thompson 7 Light at Jackson, 5:00 Valdez, Christopher Pineda, Those playing well for the Senior Division American Thompson 7 Dark at Jackson, 6:15 Grant Gamble, Dominic Rams included Alejandro Thompson 8 Light at Jackson, 5:00 Serna, Matthew Castel- Duenez, Murt Marshall Team W L T Thompson 8 Dark at Jackson, 6:15 lano, Gage Lecourias, Ray Jr., Jabari Simon, Anthony Stingrays 4 1 0 Garcia, Jorge Olvera, Devin Gonzalez, Marco Sanchez, Friday, Sept. 23 Molina, Kaden Arnold, Ka- Julian Calvillo, Devin Mer- Raiders 4 1 0 Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 6:30 din Bahman, Hector Valdez, cadel, Mario Barajas, Devin Luke Giron, Neftaly Juarez, Childs, Marquice Scott, Wildcats 3 1 0 Dobie varsity at Pasadena, 6:30 Marcus Lind, Jalyune Jef- Kennedy Pena-Howard, Dobie JV at Pasadena, 5:30 fery and Jonathan Jean. Fernando Sifuentes, Justin Gators 2 2 0 Brook JV at Clear Lake,, 5:30 Pee wee Cowboys excel Vega, Cedric Dorsey, Dom- Rams 2 3 0 Brook freshman A at Clear Lake,, 4:30 There are no scores kept inic Caballero, Sebastian Brook freshman B at Clear Lake,, 4:30 in the pee wee division, but Comabella-Paredes, Steven Dolphins 1 3 0 that didn’t keep the Cow- Trevino, Jaylen Beverley, Dobie freshman A at Pasadena, 4:30 Cowboys 1 4 0 Dobie freshman B at Pasadena, 4:30 boys from putting on a Michael Powell Jr., Robert great show against the Al- Ernest, Javian Castaneda, vin Raiders. Neiman Lewis-Wells and Patriots 1 4 0 SOCCER Players who stood out Matthew Gilliam. Sunday, Sept. 18 for the Cowboys included Rams freshmen 6 Junior Division American San Jacinto College soccer hosts Northeast, 3:00 Donovan Balderas, Bryan Hurricanes 6 Team W L T Bailey, Charles Holt, Justin The Rams’ freshman de- Tuesday, Sept. 20 Lucadou, Jacob Roppolo, fense was exceptional while Patriots 5 0 0 Juan Estrada, Logan Sors- forcing a 6-6 tie against the San Jacinto College hosts Richland, 7:00 by, Ethan Beltran, Gabriel Hurricanes. Rams 3 2 0 Preciado, Marcus Izagu- Ellington was led by the Cowboys 3 2 0 FOOTBALL irre, Jordan Peralez, Vernon strong play of Lewis Zami- Thursday, Sept. 15 Glover, Brycen Summer- ra, Joseph Hinojosa, Ryan Raiders 2 3 0 Dobie JV at Humble, 6:30 felt, Alejandro Rivera, Di- Wyatt, Manuel Frias, Gio- Dobie sophomores at Humble, 4:30 ego Gonzalez, Eden Diaz, vanni Rubio, Adrian Tamez, Stingrays 2 3 0 Dobie freshman A hosts Humble, 4:30 Ricardo Trevino, Houston Angel Cano, Charvis Jones, Banda, Day’lan Boone, Matthew Balderas, Jordan Wildcats 2 2 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Humble, 4:30 Dominic Sanchez, Daniel Stanford, Francisco Garza, Moreno and Tyler Deel. Eric Davis, John Bermea, Gators 1 3 0 Friday, Sept. 16 Hurricanes seniors 36 Zaire Walker, Ryan Saxton, Dolphins 0 4 0 Dobie varsity hosts Humble, Veteran’s, 7:00 Rams 6 Kevin Taulton, Kelby Wil- Ahmed Harris (79), a senior player for the Sagmeont Cowboys, picks up a big The Pearland Hurri- liams, Izaac Garcia, Devin Sophomore Division American Tuesday, Sept. 20 chunck of yardage for the locals during the team’s 13-12 loss to the Alvin Raiders canes’ senior team dropped Caballero, Christopher Beverly Hills 8A hosts Thompson, campus, 5:00 Sept. 10 at El Franco Lee Park. The Cowboys, now 1-4, have lost three games by the Rams 36-6, leaving Seretti, Cleveland Tucker, Team W L T less than a touchdown each. Photo by Jaime Hickman the Rams at 2-3 midway Algel Javier Silva, Dylan Beverly Hills 8B at Thompson, campus, 5:00 through the season. Dixson and Demontre Carr. Patriots 5 0 0

Dezmond Carter, Brad- Rams’ pee wees strong Rams 3 2 0 Wednesday, Sept. 21 BHI Bears’ FB sweeps Jackson ley Greene, Fernando Ber- The Rams’ pee wee team Brook JV hosts Alvin, 6:30 trand, Micah Dixson, Josue played very well against the The Beverly Hills Bears, provided the blocking, and extra point to put the Bears Dolphins 2 1 1 Brook sophomores host Alvin, 4:30 Aldape, Elcee Ray, Isaiah Hurricanes. bidding to make a strong the Bears’ lead went to 14- up 36-0 at the half. Brook freshman Black at Alvin, 4:30 Vasquez, Rosbel Chavez, Those standing out Gators 2 1 1 opening statement, did so 0. In the third quarter, Vil- Dreze McCoy, Blake for the Rams were Ethan Brook freshman Silver at Alvin, 4:30 with a four-game sweep James Washington inter- lalta booted a 31-yard fi eld Greene, Alejandro Pena, Bishop, Elisha Carriza- Stingrays 1 3 1 Beverly Hills 7A hosts Thompson, campus, 5:00 over the Jackson Wildcats cepted a Wildcat pass on goal for a 39-0 lead. Malcolm Weston, Adrian les, Jaedin Higgins, Dy- Beverly Hills 7B hosts Thompson, campus, 5:00 as the Pasadena Indepen- their next possession. Kevin Brown then Fonseca, Luke Gilliam, lan Castillo, Jer’Keithric Cowboys 2 3 0 dent School District’s foot- Isaiah Myers found Ter- capped off the Beverly Hills Te’Von Mercadel, Frank Ar- Moore, Michael Alvarez, Wildcats 0 4 0 Thursday, Sept. 22 ball season began Sept. 6-7. rance Lambert all alone for scoring with a blast up the rendondo, Jordan Marcum, Ian Johnson, Isaiah Correa, BHI 8A 47 a 10-yard touchdown pass, middle from 49 yards out. Clear Brook varsity at Alvin, 7:00 Rayvon Sims, Devonte Ed- Deckkota Pham, Alexander Raiders 0 5 0 Jackson 0 and Villalta added the extra Villalta added the extra wards, DeJarrion Andrus, Powell, Logan Vanek, Ke- The Bears’ eighth-grade point for a 22-0 lead. point to make the fi nal score Marc Anthony Quiroz, Jo- shaud Conaway, Alejandro Freshman Division American Saturday, Sept. 24 A team made quick work The Bears’ defense 47-0. seph Silguero and Marc Cazares, Jeremiah Bever- Dobie varsity hosts Channelview, 7:00 of the Wildcats, getting out stepped up again as Jared BHI 8B 25 Anthony Rivera all played ley, Torik Ougrah, Ronnie Team W L T of the gate quickly in a 47-0 Cinco came up with an in- Jackson 0 Patriots 5 0 0 TENNIS rout. terception. In eighth-grade B action, BAFL Week Five Results Thursday, Sept. 15 In the fi rst quarter, Juwaun Bracy then found the Bears started off slow Stingrays 4 1 0 D’Vaughn Pennamon put the end zone from 33 yards and struggled with fumbles Sept. 10 games Dobie JV/freshman hosts Pasadena, Dobie, 3:15 the Bears on the board with out for a 28-0 lead. the entire game. Rams 3 1 1 a 38-yard pass reception Just before the half, the In the end, however, the Friday, Sept. 16 from Isaiah Chaney. Josue Bears’ defense came up team’s defense paved the Team Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Cowboys 2 3 1 Dobie varsity hosts Clear Falls, 2:30 Villalta kicked the extra with its fourth turnover way to a 25-0 victory. Raiders 13 0 6 12 Wildcats 2 2 0 point for an 8-0 lead. when Johnathan Batalla in- The defense played ex- Cowboys 12 12 18 21 Tuesday, Sept. 20 Walter Martinez then re- tercepted a pass. ceptionally, allowing mini- covered a Wildcat fumble Isaiah Myers scooted into mal gains by the Jackson Dolphins 1 3 0 Dobie varsity hosts Pasadena Memorial, 2:30 to set up Kevin Simms‘ the end zone from 25 yards offense. Hurricanes 36 30 48 6 Gators 0 4 0 19-yard touchdown run. out behind the blocking of Michael Teran grabbed Thursday, Sept. 22 Michael Arneson, Manuel Vincent Gutierrez and Jay an interception, and Tony Rams 6 6 8 6 Raiders 0 5 0 Dobie JV/freshman at Pasadena Memorial, campus, 3:15 Mendez and Roy Molina Turner. Villalta kicked the Continued on Page 3B Thursday, September 15, 2011, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Beverly Hills Intermediate football sweeps Jackson to open season

Continued from Page 2B grade A team debuted with on the act as he intercepted tra point pass for a 27-0 lead cat pass. Bears 7B 21 B game came through with Jackson. Those results will appear Lozano and De’Quinton an easy 40-0 victory over a pass to set up the Bears’ at the half. D.J. Williams rambled Jackson 7 a 21-7 victory to help the lo- Beverly Hills faced the in the Sept. 22 issue of the Dorsey led the defense with Jackson. next score. In the third quarter, Jen- 21 yards behind the block- The Bears’ seventh-grade cals deliver the sweep over Bondy Patriots Sept. 13-14. Leader. tackles. On the fi rst offensive play London Jenkins found kins dashed into the end ing of Roland Wilkins, Jere- But coaches said all play- of the game, Jeremy Davis the end zone from 35 yards zone once again to increase my Marcum, Sincere Crear ers on the fi eld contributed raced 53 yards for a touch- out as he picked his way the Bears’ lead to 33-0. and Hunter Garcia for the Ravens add assistants Gernander, Talley to the stellar performance. down behind the blocking through the Wildcat de- The Bears’ next score score. LaJohn Smith ran in Offensively the Bears of Chris Gutierrez and Jay fense. was set up when Saunders the extra point to make the Scott Robert Gernander would rather be. This re- ward his master’s degree Award for his contribu- scored 4 times; Randy Jack- Armstead. Kyle Saunders Armstead caught the ex- intercepted an errant Wild- fi nal score 40-0. and Albert Talley Jr. have ally is a dream job for me, in coaching and athletic tions on the court, in the son caught a touchdown ran in the extra point for a been named San Jacinto and I’m happy to have had administration at Concordia classroom, and in the pass from Tyler Myers and 7-0 lead. College men’s basketball the chance to work with my University. community. also scored via the ground Saunders increased the Thompson, Beverly Hills FB clash assistant coaches. dad, but I’m also looking “San Jac has always He also served as the game from 45 yards out. Bears’ lead with a 25-yard Gernander, of Pear- forward to building on the set the bar by being one university’s student as- Al Auguste and Johnny run as Jacob Arneson and Continued from Page 1B The eighth-grade games Thompson 14-0 for the title, land, is a SJC alumnus success that he’s had here at of the top programs in the sistant coach. He begins Gallardo scored on the Camron Hunter provided letic program. will be played Sept. 20, with avenging a loss during the who has served as a vol- San Jac.” league as well as in the his sixth year coaching in ground, with Tyler Myers the blocking. Davis scored This year’s regular sea- the seventh-grade games to regular season in the pro- unteer assistant coach for Gernander is a member country,” said Talley, who Region XIV this fall. running for a conversion. the extra point for a 14-0 son matchups fi gure to be come Sept. 21. cess. The Bears also defeat- the past three years; he of the Texas Association of will also serve as physical “I am excited about Michael Olguin hauled lead. as competitive as any be- 2010 results recalled ed Thompson 14-12 in the has also taught physical Basketball Coaches. education instructor and our basketball staff with in a nice, diving catch on Saunders then returned a fore. Both schools possess Last season, the Beverly seventh-grade B title games education courses as an His past experience in- dorm supervisor. the hiring of Coach Ger- fourth down to keep a drive Wildcat punt 48 yards for a extremely talented eighth- Hills teams took the cake, and Southmore 16-0 for the adjunct instructor. cludes playing for the SHSU “I’m excited for the op- nander and Coach Talley,” alive. touchdown and a 20-0 lead grade programs, and the winning three district cham- eighth-grade B crown. Gernander holds a and SJC men’s basketball portunity to join the San said Wonders, who enters Bears 7A 40 at the end of the fi rst quar- seventh-grade teams have pionship games. Thompson won the bachelor’s and a master’s teams. During his time as Jac family and have the op- his fi rst season as the San Jackson 0 ter. performed well early this In the seventh-grade A eighth-grade A crown, 16- degree in kinesiology a SJC student-athlete, he portunity to work with head Jacinto College men’s Beverly Hills’ seventh- D’Ondre Dykes got in season as well. game, the Bears held off 8, over the Bears. from Sam Houston State was named honorable men- coach Jacob Wonders and basketball head coach. University, where he tion All-conference for the his staff, and look forward “They are two people All-time great doesn’t forget roots served as both a student 2002-2003 season, the year to carrying on the winning I watched closely as col- and graduate assistant the SJC team also earned a tradition.” lege players, and I have men’s basketball coach. spot in the national champi- Talley’s experience in- had the opportunity to SoHo’s Elliott credited in aiding Hoffman’s career He will continue to onship. cludes playing basketball keep in contact with them teach a variety of physi- Talley, of Cleburne, for Texas Wesleyan Univer- as they transitioned into Like all major-league two seasons. ceremony for a likely Hall career saves. wise look to the hitter as a cal education courses. served as assistant men’s sity, where he was a mem- coaching. rookies, Donnie Elliott Now the head baseball of Fame pitcher. Back in 1994, it was El- fastball delivery. “I really have been a basketball coach at Paris Ju- ber of the 2006 National “Both have solid back- often wondered what his coach at South Houston In a pre-game observance liott, the rookie, who taught “For me, it was a decent Raven my entire life,” nior College, following his Association of Intercol- grounds in college basket- place would be in baseball High School, Elliott re- on Aug. 21, the Padres re- Hoffman his signature pitch pitch,” Elliott says. “But he said Gernander, whose time in the same position legiate Athletics national ball. They will be an asset history. His legacy turned turned to his former big- tired the No. 51 jersey worn – a pinch-fi nger changeup. threw it 10 times better.” father, Scott Gernander, with Panola College. championship team. to our basketball program out to be far greater than his league home in San Diego by Trevor Hoffman, the ma- When Hoffman retired last Elliott used the pitch ef- served as SJC men’s bas- He holds a bachelor’s That same year, Tal- and San Jacinto College.” 31 mound appearances over last month to take part in a jor-league record-holder for season, he owned a record fectively against left-handed ketball head coach for 24 degree in exercise science ley was selected as one of San Jac opens the 601 saves. hitters, but found that an im- seasons. from Texas Wesleyan Uni- four recipients of the NAIA season Tuesday, Nov. 1, And he owed a debt of perfect changeup to a right- “There is no place I versity and is working to- Champions of Character against LS-Cy-Fair. gratitude to Elliott. hander could prove costly. “Whenever someone Hoffman’s movement on The San Jacinto Col- asks him about his change- the pitch was so good, he lege men’s basketball up,” Elliott says, “he always used it against right-handers program rounded out mentions my name. He al- and left-handers. its coaching staff for ways gives me credit.” For his career, Hoffman the 2011-2012 season The fateful discussion recorded 1,133 strikeouts in by hiring Scott Rob- took place while the two 1,089 innings. ert Gernander (left) right-handers were playing Two years after teaching and Robert Talley Jr. catch before a game in Phil- Hoffman the pitch, Elliott as assistant coaches adelphia midway through saw his days in the major alongside fi rst-year the 1994 season. leagues come to an end. head coach Jacob Hoffman, in his second One night in 1996, he Wonders (not shown). big-league season, wanted was fl ipping channels and Gernander had been to know how Elliott threw caught an interview with a volunteer assistant his changeup. Hoffman, who was on his for the previous three “He had a great fastball,” way to 42 saves and a ca- seasons, while Tal- Elliott recalls. “He just reer-best nine wins. ley is on board after needed another pitch.” “The changeup,” Hoff- spending last season Elliott showed him the man told the interviewer, “is at Paris College. grip – ball in the middle of something I learned from Photo by Jeannie Peng-Armao right hand, his thumb and Donnie Elliott.” index fi nger squeezing the Hoffman, who earned outside of the ball. 552 of his 601 saves with At the moment of re- the Padres, is considered lease, Elliott would snap his a likely fi rst-ballot choice South Houston High School varsity baseball coach Donnie Elliott (above) taught thumb and fi nger together, for the Hall of Fame in fi ve current major league baseball saves leader Trevor Hoffman his change-up grip forcing the ball to fl y off years. when the two were teammates with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1984. Hoffman went the outer part of his hand, Which will mean another on to record the majority of his 601 saves using the change-up in combination with reducing the velocity of the cross-country trip for Elliott a power fastball, has since often credited Elliott with teaching him the grip. When pitch on what would other- – this time to Cooperstown, Hoffman’s jersey No. 51 was retired by the San Diego Padres, he invited Elliott. N.Y. “When he makes it,” El- SB’s Chelsea FC U-14 wins Labor Day soccer liott says, “I’ll be up there.” Former Lions show support at scrimmage, fundraiser

The South Belt Youth Soccer Club Select Boys Chel- (bottom row) Giovanni Carranza, Matt Howard, co- Several former Thompson Intermediate student athletes and cur- student), Jarvis Lester, Ty Lozano (holding a Giving Gail Hope T- sea FC U-14 soccer team was crowned champions of captain Sabino Lozano Jr., Connor Mason. (middle rent Dobie High School students came out to watch the Lions’ shirt), Keion Patterson, Nathaniel Flores and Collyn Davis. There the 2011 Houston Labor Day tournament at Bear row) Jared Bouslog, Emanuel Gurrusquieta, Miguel Red versus White football scrimmage Sept. 3 not only to cheer on is a fundraiser planned for Sunday, Sept. 18, at Walter Hall Park Creek Park.Although the locals endured several in- Berrondo Jr., coach Bijan Timijani. (top row) Rodri- their former school but also to show support for Gail Boyes, the in League City. The event, complete with barbecue plates, raffl es, juries along the way, the team went undefeated af- go Gurrusquieta, Zach Bouslog, co-captain Samson wife of Thompson Intermediate football coach Bob Boyes, who auctions and more, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. For more infor- ter beating Beaumont in the fi nal in an edgy penalty Timijani, Christopher Graves and Conner Stewart. is battling breast cancer. Those students in attendance included, mation, visit www.givinggailhope.org. kick shootout. Members of the team are, left to right, left to right, Terrence Patterson, Jalmale Patterson (Thompson CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 p.m. from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Pasadena Little Theatre – Closing performance for Once Upon New Directions Singles Club – New Directions Singles support 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. a Mattress, by Rodgers, Barer, Thompson and Fuller, at 3 p.m. at meetings are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Webster tion, or just drop in. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. Geoffrey Geiger Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway. For further informa- Noon 7 a.m. is the director. For reservations, call 713-941-1758 or visit online at tion, call Susan at 832-494-5098 or Carolynn 281-340-2354. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. www.pasadenalittletheatre.org. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 8 p.m. Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are information. THINK complete list of services offered. tion, or just drop in. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 p.m. Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Noon 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every MONEY First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or THINK 5:30 p.m. Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program 7 a.m. other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. THE social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 7:30 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. tion, or just drop in. week of each month at the Clear Lake Park Building, 5001 NASA buy... in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster 9 a.m. Parkway in Seabrook. Guests are welcome. Presenters for the you’ll save Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech educational program explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, information. provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, planetary geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, money! 6:30 p.m. 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for fossil and mineral collecting, and field trips to various collecting St. Luke’s Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7 p.m. a complete list of services offered. sites throughout Texas and surrounding states. All persons with an sell... 11011 Hall Road, offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a bluegrass music 10:30 a.m. interest in these topics are welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of show and jam session the third Saturday of each month, May and Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds monthly parking. For more information, visit www.clgms.org. you’ll the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at 281-484-1397 or December are exceptions. The stage show begins at 7 p.m., but meetings at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior Citizens Center, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 by e-mail at [email protected]. pickers are welcome to bring their instruments and come earlier. 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, on the third Monday of each 7 a.m. make 8 p.m. Admission is free. The show is held at the Johnny Arolfo Civic month except December. The meetings teach seniors how to avoid AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. money! Pasadena Little Theatre – Special two-for-one performance of Center, 300 Walker in League City. For more information, visit identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs are from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Once Upon a Mattress by Rodgers, Barer, Thompson and Fuller http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. normally in attendance. There is no charge to attend, and refresh- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- at 8 p.m. at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ments are served. Meetings start on time and last one hour or less. tion, or just drop in. Call Today Geoffrey Geiger is the director. Buy one ticket for $14 and get 2 p.m. For more information, call the center at 713-477-0175. another person in free. To make reservations, call 713-941-1758 or Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. 6 p.m. 281-481-5656 online www.pasadenalittletheatre.org. 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Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time 11:30 a.m. kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third LAWN & GARDEN 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call 713-472-0565. Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf 1:30 p.m. Freeway (Fuqua and I-45). For information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794-5531. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 1:30 4 p.m. DRIAN EXPERT TRIMMING, to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. at First 281-481-5656 A S SHAPING, REMOVAL Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 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Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston group meets the 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month. The group offers support and coping skills Give Your Home a New Look DAN’S TREE Clear Lake Toastmasters Club – Meets at the Clear Lake Church of Christ, 938 El in a non-threatening environment to adult individuals who have lost a loved one to Dorado Blvd. Call Jerry Tate at 281-481-5417 for information. suicide. For information on registration or to obtain a physical address for a location, Pressure Washing • Fertilize Lawn SERVICE Pearland Area Republican Women’s Club – meets the third Tuesday of the month call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. Trim Trees • Complete Lawn Service CCALLALL TODAYTODAY ! at the Pearland Church of Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For more Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domestic FFREEREE EESTIMATESSTIMATES • IINSUREDNSURED information, call 281-485-4140 or 281-485-1431. violence support group for women meets every week. For information, call 281- DEPENDABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - FREE ESTIMATES 7 p.m. 338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut TRREEEE REEMOVALMOVAL • STTUMPUMP REEMOVALMOVAL • FIIRERE WOOODOD/ BAARBEQUERBEQUE WOOODOD St. Luke's Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road, off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis ••TTRREEEE TTRIMMINGRIMMING • TOOPPINGPPING • HAAULUL OFFFF • PRRUNINGUNING • SHHAPINGAPING offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 hotline is 281-286-2525. Call Don 281-484-5516 p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8832-768-629232-768-6292 • 281-922-4787281-922-4787 281-484-1397 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 7 a.m. The Compassionate Friends – TCF meets on the third Tuesday of every month AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at at 7 p.m. at the Friendswood United Methodist Church, 110 N. Friendswood Drive, the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. behind the sanctuary in the Education Building – 2nd floor. TCF is a nondenomina- Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. tional, self-help organization offering friendship, emotional support and understand- Noon ing to bereaved parents after the death of a child of any age. Grandparents and Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from noon to 1 p.m. at adult siblings are welcome as well. For information, call Nita at 713-412-4883 or Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit Nancy at 713-941-2583. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. South Belt Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the First United at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, 1st floor. Bring a friend or neighbor and work together to make PIP the best in the call 281-487-8787. city. PIP consists of police and citizens working together to help make neighbor- 6:30 p.m. hoods safer. For more information, call Officer Randy Derr at 281-218-3900. St. Luke's Catholic Church – St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 11011 Hall Road, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Weekly sexual assault sup- offers free tutoring on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 port group offers a confidential self-help support group for victim/survivors of rape p.m. Tutoring is held in Room 2 of the Education Building. Contact Joe Pavlicek at Graphics & Printing and sexual abuse. To attend or for more information, call 281-286-2525. 281-484-1397 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Tuesdays Carmel Temple – ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound, presents a and Sundays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Community HU at Carmel Temple, 1208 Pennsylvania Street in South Houston, on Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. HU is a love song to God. 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Clear Brook won the fi rst to win 25-12, 25-22, 25-23. the ranks in 2004, there has 5A crown and, eventually, “Our record may not be game against Clear Creek Clear Brook senior out- been a distinct rivalry on the the 22-5A tournament title. what we would like, but but then could not hold on side hitter Anita Permenter tennis courts. The competi- “I think regardless of these kids have improved as the Lady Wildcats took had 18 kills for the Lady tion has been fi erce, and a what happens next week, greatly. I want to see them the win Sept. 13, at Clear Wolverines, who slipped to couple of other issues have we are going to see Memo- gain more and more con- Brook. 1-1 in District 24-5A play. often fanned the competi- rial again in the postseason fi dence as we go down the Brook jumped out to an The Lady Wolverines, tive fi res. tournament,” Moreno said. stretch. Beating Memorial early lead after winning now 15-8 overall, will take Suffi ce to say, Dobie “Last year we won the with 12 or 13 or more wins a marathon fi rst game on Clear Springs in another wants to beat Memorial regular season match 10-9, would really help out the 27-25, but senior Ash- big district matchup Friday, Sept. 22, with the eventual and I would like to see us cause.” ley Smith carried Clear Sept. 16, at Brook. The var- Creek the rest of the way sity match is at 6:30 p.m. Dobie 19, Pasadena 0 Lady Longhorns’ VB Boys’ doubles Kevin Nguyen/Phillip Nguyen (D) def. Quiroz/Perales 6-2, 6-0 splits two matches Keith Pham/Ruben Vargas (D) def. Lozano/Gutierrez 6-2, 6-0 Shaun Bui/Brian Williams (D) def. Sanchez/Sifuentes 6-1, 6-1 Dobie’s varsity vol- little different Sept. 13 at leyball team scored a big La Porte as the Lady Long- Girls’ doubles comeback win over Alief horns were swept 25-16, Osaka Heng/Shannon Veal (D) def. Barajas/Medina 6-4, 6-0 Hastings Sept. 7, fi ghting 25-20, 25-19, with Franklin Van Le/Tina Nguyen (D) def. Resendez/Guerra 6-0, 6-1 back from a game down to limited to six kills. Ivette Alba/Gloria Mancia (D) Perez/Posada 6-1, 6-0 take the victory. Dobie will play at North Host Hastings came out Shore Sept. 16 and then Mixed doubles the gate quickly to win the play at Channelview Sept. Tieu/Thompson (D) def. Perales/DeLeon 6-1, 6-0 fi rst game 25-21, but Do- 20. The Lady Longhorns’ bie sophomore Bre’shaun Sept. 16 matchup will have Boys’ singles Franklin guided her team a special 4:30 start, while Phillip Nguyen (D) def. Emmanuel Puiroz 6-3, 6-1 to the win with 19 kills as the Channelview match wll Coming off player of the week honors in the Hous- Kevin Nguyen (D) def. Victor Perales 6-1, 6-0 the Lady Longhorns went begin at 6:30 p.m. ton area, Clear Brook outside hitter Anita Per- Tony Tieu (D) def. Edgar DeLeon 6-0, 6-0 on to win 25-19, 25-15, Dobie opens District 22- menter hammered down 18 kills Sept. 13, against Ruben Vargas (D) def. Jesse Lozano 6-0, 6-0 25-20. 5A action Friday, Sept. 23, Clear Creek. However, Clear Creek won the match Shaun Bui (D) def. Robert Gutierrez 6-0, 6-2 The outcome was a at Pasadena, at 6:30 p.m. in four games. Kevin Pham (D) def. Jesus Sanchez 6-0, 6-0 Girls’ singles Melanie Thompson (D) def. Mariela Barajas 6-0, 6-1 Dobie football team Osaka Heng (D) def. Carolina Medina 6-2, 6-2 Sports news, notes Alexa Nguyen (D) def. Ketsy Resendez 7-6, 7-5 Vanessa Vu (D) def. Christina Perales 6-4, 6-2 Phillip Nguyen played a big role in the Longhorns’ endures huge losses Kim Dinh (D) def. Shelly Guerra 6-1, 6-2 sweep over the Pasadena Eagles in the 22-5A opener. JFD softball/baseball fundraiser Jackelyn Salinas (D) def. Wenisse Perez 6-1, 6-2 He won a boys’ doubles match with partner Kevin Continued from Page 1B he brings the team a differ- The Dobie High School softball and baseball booster Nguyen and then won a singles match. After those two games, ent look should he step un- clubs will host the second annual fundraising golf tour- the Longhorns will have a der center. nament Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Country Place Golf bye week before facing the “We have seen what Club in Pearland. The event will tee off at 1 p.m. The Pasadena Eagles Oct. 6 to Bolden can do in the off- softball booster club is handling most of the pre-tour- open District 22-5A. season running the option, nament activities, including registration. To sign up for With that schedule in and we like what we see,” the event or to gain more information, visit the softball mind, Wolfe and Bolden Phillips said. “In the end, website at www.ladylonghornsoftball.org. will have a solid three-week we have to put our team in period to prepare for district the best possible position to play. When all players were win.” Club South youth volleyball healthy, including Jackson, One thing seems certain. Club South, a new volleyball club in the Bay Area Wolfe was the team’s back- Robinson, who rushed for will host a free volleyball clinic at Clear Springs High up quarterback. 164 yards and two touch- School on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Those Pressed into action, downs against Dickinson, wishing to attend free of charge must preregister online Wolfe made some great is likely to become a bigger at clubsouthvball.com or pay $25 at the door for the plays against Dickinson but piece of the team’s offen- clinic. The club is also looking to fi ll roster spots for also showed the inexperi- sive puzzle. the upcoming season. The club will also host a develop- ence that comes with being Oops we goofed – In mental league for fourth- and fi fth-grade girls as well as on a varsity football fi eld the Sept. 8 Leader, Dobie teams for sixth- through eighth-grade students. For more for the fi rst time. defensive lineman Kerry information, call Nicole Westerterp at 713-422-3633. Phillips said Wolfe will Henderson was incorrectly be given the chance to show identifi ed as Kerry Robin- Dobie girls’ soccer boosters what he can do as the starter. son in credit for his 77-yard As for Bolden, who was the fumble return against Al- Dobie varsity girls’ soccer head coach Bryan McDon- second-team running back vin. The Leader sincerely ald has announced the fi rst date for the team’s booster behind Andrew Robinson, regrets the error. club meeting, which will take place Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. in the school’s annex. Booster club elections will Elkins downs Brook also be held. The Clear Brook var- son. Timothy East had a 15- SBHLL offers Challenger BB sity football team ended its yard touchdown run as the The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League is con- nondistrict schedule with a Wolverines took a 7-0 lead tinuing plans to host a Challenger Baseball program 21-7 home loss to the El- to halftime. for children with physical or mental handicaps for the kins Knights Sept. 8, at Vet- The Knights, now 2-1 spring 2012 season. The program will follow the com- eran’s Memorial Stadium in this season, went on to petition and safety guidelines as determined by Little League City. score 21 second-half points League Baseball. SBHLL board member Chrystal The loss dropped the to win. East led Brook with Sulak is handling the offseason plans for the program. Dobie’s Brian WIlliams plays a volley during a boys’ Osaka Heng was one of the many Dobie players to continue to show improvement Wolverines, who enjoyed 120 yards rushing on 22 Those wishing to get involved with the program to doubles match against Pasadena Sept. 13. Williams against the Pasadena Eagles. Heng joined teammate Shannon Veal for a No. 1 girls’ a bye week in the schedule carries. The locals will play learn more may contact Sulak at Chrystal_Sulak@ and his partner, Shaun Bui, easily won the match in doubles win and then went on to win a girls’ singles match while playing in the No. Sept. 15-17, to 1-2 this sea- at Alvin Thursday, Sept. 22. hotmail.com. the No. 3 slot. 2 position. Photos by John Bechtle While mourning Perez’s death, San Jac soccer program to take break, will face Tyler Sept. 23

Continued from Page 1B with no wins in three match- Morris as six different play- Northeast Texas in a 7-0 San Jacinto’s stoppage in es, but then got healthy ers, including Dobie gradu- victory for the locals. play comes at a time when while winning a pair of ate Jose Gonzalez, netted In that game, Guillermo the Coyotes were playing- games. Santesteban’s team goals. Alvarez went wild with four better soccer. earned its fi rst win of the Against Lon Morris, goals and three other team- The team started slowly season Sept. 9 over Lon Guillermo Vigil, Martin mates found the goal for an Castillo, Gonzalez, Javier easy win. Amaya, Leo Guia and Jai- Now the players, their Editor’s Note: The following is a statement issued by me Rodriguez netted goals. coach and numerous fami- San Jacinto College South men’s soccer head coach The offense did not stop lies face a healing of a dif- and athletic director Dr. David Santesteban regarding coming Sept. 10 against ferent sort. the death of player Jose Perez and the continuation of his team’s season.

“This morning we lost a friend and fellow athlete, José Perez. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. We are all devastated by this accident. José is from the Dallas area and was a member of the FC Dallas Youth Academy. He was selected as a member of the U.S. under-17 national team and was part of the national team residency program. I worked for a little over a year to get him to play for San Jacinto College. I was ecstatic to have such a great player join our team. He was a quiet guy but someone you could joke with. His teammates respect- ed him from the moment he stepped on the fi eld. We all knew he would impact the team in a positive way… we had high hopes. “Although he had other offers, he chose to come here to play with a good team and get an education, with goals for a degree and to become a professional soccer player so he could provide for his family and future child. He was one of those kids who just loved soc- cer. If the ball was rolling, he wanted to be there with it… he was a playmaker. There’s just no explaining this type of thing. “Our team is grieving, and for right now, we are suspending play. We will still honor our conference games, and our team is unit- ed in its passion to honor José, his memory, San Jacinto head coach David Santesteban and his Federico Espinach, a sophomore midfi elder from San Jose, Costa Rica, was one of Sweeper Daniel Porlan, a freshman from Madrid, his competitive spirit, and his life. We will team began the season with a 2-2-1 mark and will now the many players who stood out as the Coyotes won back-to-back games against Spain, went high to control a 50-50 ball during the carry the torch of José, and this year will be suspend competition while dealing with the death of a Lon Morris and Northeast Texas Community College without surrendering a goal. team’s most recent victory, a 7-0 defeat of Northeast in honor of him.” teammate. The Coyotes are expected to return to ac- When the team resumes the season, it will take on the nation’s No. 1 ranked team, Texas Community College Sept. 10 at Coyote Field. tion Sept. 23 at Tyler Junior College. the Tyler Apaches. Photos by John Bechtle