South Belt-Ellington Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 17, 1997 Page: 2 of 12
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Page 2, Section A, SOUTH BELT-ELLINGTON LEADER, Thursday, July 17, 1997
IN MY OPINION
On CCISD
principals
Please help us understand the reasoning
behind the hiring procedure being used to
choose principals in CCISD. We know
there is a committee from the community
that makes recommendations and an inter-
viewing committee to select finalists. What
we don’t understand is why the interview-
ing committee has chosen so many from out
of district when there are so many won-
derful leaders from our district who are
“proven successes.” This divides the com-
munity, causes the sight-based committee
to doubt their purpose and demoralizes the
local leaders in training. We also have seen
some unknown leaders cause severe prob-
lems for the teachers and students in several
CCISD schools since this interview-based
program was started.
We believe that qualified candidates from
within the district should be chosen when
available. The known track record of a
leadership candidate should count a lot
more than an interview in weighing their
qualification for the job. Often the negative
is not known about an outsider until it is
too late. If a candidate is an unknown, their
record should be investigated thoroughly in
their local area before they are hired.
We have been avid supporters, parents
and taxpayers to the schools in CCISD for
30 years and our main concern is that we
have the best for our children.
Thank you so much for your hard work
on behalf of our children.
Dick and Ruth Osburn
in the 1940s. We know that this is still the
land of opportunity. And we have no sym-
pathy for those who continually belittle our
nation and our government. They need to
wake up, join the vast majority in building
a better stronger country, and cherish what
we already possess.
Denis E. Bergeron
Welch
ripped off
On April 30 I took my grandson to a Lit-
tle League game at El Franco Lee Park. A
bus was parked across several parking
spaces with one empty space in front. Not
wanting to block the bus totally, I parked
in front of the bus but partially in the striped
zone beside it. A parking citation was
issued by Harris County Sheriff Patrol for
Judge Wayland’s Court.
When I contacted Judge Wayland’s of-
fice I was told the fine would be $95.1 have
no objection to paying legitimate parking
tickets, although this ticket was marginal.
I would have paid it without complaint but
the amount seems totally unreasonable to
me.
Who sets the amount of these fines? Has
anyone else been ripped off in this way?
Jean Welch
Old vet glad
to be American
My hometown of Friendswood had its
usual Fourth of July festivities. The mile
long parade route was crowded well before
the parade began at 10 a.m. I paraded as
a WWII member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Friendswood Post 3002.
I looked at a sea of faces, young and old,
as the parade went along. It was very hot
but people shouted happy Fourth of July
greetings. The first time I asked a crowd
of spectators “Isn’t it great to be an
American?” it was like a spark igniting the
true emotions of the Fourth of July. Peo-
ple jumped, waved and shouted how great
it is to be an American.
Just about everyone in Friendswood par-
ticipated in the celebrations which kept go-
ing all day long and into the evening with
entertainment, speeches and fireworks. But
there is absolutely no doubt that the feel-
ing, the emotion, the pride and the overall
patriotic spirit of the day can be summed
up with a resounding “yes” to the ques-
tion “Isn’t it great to be an American?”
We remaining World War II veterans
were brought up during the depression of
the 1930s, and we fought for our country
Mmm, mmm
consideration given to their son bring far Empress (Julie Simpson) defends the good
greater rewards than do social status and village weavers, Han tells the Emperor that Smantha Rizzo, held by
winning awards, the Empress is stupid. . , mom Donna Rizzo, enjoys
Throughout the play, the drama of the Reminiscent of Erasmus In Praise of watermelon at the July 4
situation was allowed to be examined. At Polly, two apparent fools appear on the party at El Franco Lee
the same time, the comedy was sometimes scene to help the weavers. After many an- Park. Rizzo is president of
flamboyant and sometimes subtle, but tics from Zar and Zan and much laughter the South Belt-Ellington
always on the edge waiting for the right from the audience, Zar and Zan announce Chamber of Commerce,
moment to surprise us—especially through their plan. They tell the Emperor that they which sponsored the local
the characters of the Lady (Jentry Brown) will weave a garment that only the in- event. .>
whose exaggerated actions and facial ex- telligent can see. Suffice it to say that as
pressions were delightful, the Creature the plan is carried out, the ramifications are
(Charles Allen Hutchison) who was my hilarious and the wisdom of the fools is
granddaughter’s personal favorite, made apparent.
By the time of the second show, The As I watched the production, I realized D 1
Emperor’s New Clothes by Charlotte that the exaggerated actions which are newarO
Chorpenning, my grandchildren had moved necessary to involve children in a story are
to Georgia so I had no excuse for why I the same actions that endeared comedians offered
wanted to see a “children’s” show except such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton,
that my daughter was working in it. (My and others to more sophisticated audiences. A reward of $50,000 is
daughter is a “techie” so I rarely get to see This action followed each character of the being offered for informa-
her in a performance, but the less obvious play from the beginning to the end of the tion that leads to the arrest
rewards of this are that I get to enjoy the production, and conviction of the
evidence of her work and I learn a lot about The actors were superb in their roles, but murderer of 12-year-old
what goes on behind the scenes.) So I they went much further and involved the Laura Kate Smither,
struck out on my own intending to spend audience in the play. I heard as much Anyone with information
more time paying attention to the technical laughter from adults caught off-guard as I is asked to call Friendswood
aspects of the show than to the story, heard giggles from unsuspecting children. Police at 281-482-8061.
Surprise. When the lights come up, the Yet, each story ends with a gentle moral
stage is splendid in its interpretation of time reminder.
and place. Both the set and lighting design After the show was over, I sat for a few
are wonderful and appear to have been minutes as children exited the theatre. As
carefully researched and authenticated to I waited, I heard several young mothers
the smallest detail. I was also astonishd by commenting on the play. The general con-
the costumes which are outstanding in their sensus was that, of the different productions
detail and richness. If my only anticipation they had seen of this play, this was, by far,
had been to experience a technical feast, I the best.
certainly would not have been disppointed. The Emperor's New Clothes runs through
However, Zar (Jef Johnson) and Zan (Jim July 14 and will be followed by the last
Parsons) enter, the fun truly begins, children s play foi the season, Goldilocks
Childen loved their comedic antics, quick & The Three Bears by K. David Cochran
footwork, and terrific facial expressions— (July 25-Aug. 10). . .
so did the grown-ups I have no doubt that this show will follow
If, by some slight of memory or age, one the wonderful examples of the first two pro-
has forgotten the plot, here is a brief synop- ductions and entertain, equally, children
sis. Once a year, the Emperor (Peter T. and adults. To enjoy a little of the culture
Lieu) comes to visit the Royal Weavers of Houston has to offer for a very reasonable
the village to reoutfit himself in the most price, and maybe to regain a little of one s
resplendent of clothes. The time for the childhood with an even greater appreciation
visit has come, but his dastardly prime just because one is older, this is an event
minister, Han, (Noel Bowers) is stealing everyone should treat him- or herself to.
the beautiful cloth jewels, gold and silver In fact, feel free to bring the kids. It’s rated
from the weavers and telling the Emperor G.
that their garments are fakes. When the ‘ Edwna Lewis
Kingsplace has
active club
I am surprised that Kingsplace Com-
munity Improvement Association’s name
missing from South Belt Area Civic Clubs
listing in the South Belt Area Profile. This
is an association active in this area since
1980 and meets almost every other month
in Kingsplace Subdivision. Please include
our association in your soon to be pub-
lished booklet containing information re-
garding South Belt Area.
Also missing from the South Belt Area
Profile was South Belt Civic Coalition.
Ravi Arora
President, K.C.I.A.
Phone: 713-991-6604
Editor’s note: Our sincere apologies for the
omissions. All civic associations are asked
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tion, the South Belt Civic Coalition. Cur- D I CLU DUCS i CUg VO
rent coalition president is Joe Bennett. The •
group meets the second Saturday of the
month, 10 a.m., at Parker Williams Li- Frazier Elementary stu- Cody Corum and Jacquelyn Franze, Rendie Haynes,
brary. dents recognized for perfect Munoz. Christopher Oliviea, Huan
attendance during the fourth Beverly Okay, Tristan Vudoan, Miguel Boquer,
77° 7 9 7 A nine weeks are as follows. Schmitt, Ericka Vargas, Savannah Bufkin, Rachel
IlOS IlCCITC Kindergarten Jacob Weiser, Nicholas Corona, Corey Hall and
Adrienne Ball, Melissa Barnhill, Matthew Engle, Robert Kelley.
149471 orAl Gutierrez, Terrence Hypo- Landon Evans, Bethany Roberta Merrifield,
(El lite, Kay Little, Rashad Garner, Tiffany Lavergne, Schannel Mitchell, Emily
The annual Children’s Theatre Festival, Minix, Erica Pen, Jack- Melissa Loveless, Wayne Carling, Yvonne Castillo,
a professional project of the University of quolyn Rogers, Nolan Maxwell, Melissa Okonski Christa Cotton, Angelica
Houston School of Theatre, may be one of Romo, Meliss Salinas, and Amy Pen. Delvalle, Bryon Demerson,
the best-kept secrets in Houston. Roaphia Tamijani, Sholeh James Schoppe, Nicole James Hall, Stacey Hayes
Luckily my daughter is a student of the Abedinzadeh, Diego Alar- Walters, Crystal Briones,, and Christopher Hurtado.
School of Theatre so I am privileged to see con and Corey Haynes. Timothy Glasgow, Melissa Julian Lebron, Amanda
most of the shows, and the Children’s Joanna Krienitz, Keegan Griggs, Kelvin Hypolite, Lewis, Rustam Abedin-
Festival has been an unanticipated joy. Schmitt, Shohreh Abedin- Austin Jones, Henry Kim, zadeh, Joshua Jenkins,
Like many, I expected the “Children’s” zadeh, Mariel Arhelger, Kara Leija, Amber McBee, Grace Kim, Joshua Mc-
Theatre Festival to be of interest primarily Emilio Canales, Lydia Cot- Sam Proctor and Robert Mahan, Kimberly Romero,
to children Therefore I took my 3-year- ton, Karla Godinez, Cindy Scarberry. Zakaria Tamijani, Jonathan
old grandson and 7-year-old granddaughter Corral, Owen Kelly, Ivan Third grade Tran and Ryan Umeh.
to the first show, The Star Stealer written Soto, Jennifer Valdez and Brett Battenfield, Minh
by Sidney Berger, also producer for the Caitlin Wright. Bui, Timmy Bui, John Fifth grade
Children’s Theatre Festival. For those First grade Mears, Matthew Schott, Adam Andrade, Saman-
familiar with the UH School of Theatre, Meagan Goff, Kristen Chandler Westmoreland, tha Delvalle, Zachary
perhaps it would be no surprise to find that Gohlke, Corin Hall, Travis Krystal Blevins, Antoinette Mears, Paul Pham, Tristan
as much professionalism goes into a festival Robertson, Shawn Tripputi, Cardozo, Audrey Castoreno Williams, Laura Aldana,
for children as for the more adult produc- Mikel Vu, Clayton Batten- and Epi fanio Herrera. Danny Huynh, Phong Le,
• tions. field, Cody Cothran, Tracie Martena Hodge, Joseph Peter Prutzman and Justin
! The casts are wonderful, and the stories Francique and Frank Mora. Lopez, Christopher Melton, Salvatore.
are compelling and timeless. Both children Alysia Ramirez, Cedric Briana Mitchell, Easton Robert Silva, Jennifer
and adults laugh frequently and loudly. And Smith, Kelly Anderson, Mottu, Xavier Bowman, Walsh, Stephanie Bell,
there is a moral to each story which both Amanda Blevins, Amy Abraham Byun, Dana John- Stephanie Blackston, Kath-
children and adults will understand. Chappelle, Jessica Corona, son, Sasha Meyers and ryn Coney, Cecily Haley,
For example, in The Star Stealer, the Priscilla Cotton, Tyler Gar- Megan Rither. Catrena Hodge, Ashley
main character is a young boy, played by’ cia, Roger Romo and Nick- Staci Rives, Brittany Mitchell, Brian Newsome
Carl Kleinschrodt, who has been given olas Sager. . Siscoe, Dallas Box, Kristen and Marco Pena.
every material possession possible. How- Chastity Thissel, Saman- Carroll, Christopher Chap- Chibuzo Aguocha, Adam
ever what he has not received is the atten- tha Valdez, Vanessa Valla- pelle, Jasmine Coney, Han- Glasgow, Christina Hidal-
tion of his father who is involved in dares, Lindsay Watson, nah Forsyth, Devin Iniguez, go, Russell Moore, Mar-
strengthening his social position or of his Santa Herrera, Justin Amanda Mendiola, Cindy rissa Pena, Erik Rither,
mother whose nurturance has been directed Kelley , Andrew Lopez, Navarrete and Thy Ta. Kevin Rogers, Bobby Scott,
to her prize-winning orchid. What he de- Sylonia Merrifield and Fourth grade Bianca Scruggs and Jac-
cides he needs to be happy is his own per- Felicia Scruggs. Stella Ebizie, Amy queline Yi.
sonal star. Second grade
As the play progresses, the coveted star Kyle Clark, Charlene 7 • • • TA •T. 1., A
is obtained, but not without dire conse- Hauser, Donicio Herrera, ATOC N QIT IIIV
quences. Finally, the boy understands that Lauren Iniguez, Devin Kel- *- % •
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