State Approves Low-Income Apartment Complex Immunizations and Health Screenings Will Be Avail- Able, with Entertainment and Prizes

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Aug. 13, 2009 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 34, No.28 Almeda Mall health fair set On Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a health fair at Almeda Mall. Free State approves low-income apartment complex immunizations and health screenings will be available, with entertainment and prizes. By James Bolen unit complex sparked much controvery last April Davis and Houston City Councilman Mike Sul- score of 177 points. To date, no tax credits have Despite opposition from community members when the TDHCA held a public hearing to re- livan all wrote letters to the TDHCA, opposing ever been granted in Texas to a project with less PIP meeting Aug. 18 and elected offi cials, the Texas Department of ceive local input. the project. than 200 points. (The average is around 300.) Positive Interaction Program will meet Aug. 18 at Housing and Community Affairs board recently Roughly 35 South Belt residents showed up “It makes no sense to push something down It is doubtful the Dixie Gardens would nor- 7 p.m. in the staff meeting room at Memorial approved $2 million in tax credits to the devel- to voice their opposition to the development. A the community’s throat that it doesn’t want,” mally have gained approval. However, nine other Hermann Southeast Hospital. Guest speaker will be oper of the low-income Dixie Gardens apartment group of College Place residents submitted a pe- Jackson said. similar projects with higher scores withdrew Jackie Miller with the City of Houston on hurricane complex. tition with 435 signatures from people against A primary concern is the high concentration their applications for various reasons. preparedness. For information, call Officer Randy To be located on Dixie Farm Road between the project. This is particularly impressive as the of existing low-income apartment complexes Most low-income housing projects receive Derr at 281-218-3900. the east side of the College Place subdivision subdivision has only 300 homes. already in the area. There are currently eight money from the city in addition to state incen- and Lutheran South Academy, the proposed 148- At that time, Sen. Mike Jackson, Rep. John government-subsidized apartment complexes tives. At Sullivan’s request, the City of Houston, AARP to meet Aug. 14 between Almeda Mall and Dixie Farm Road. however, has refused to allocate funds to aid in The South Belt AARP will meet Friday, Aug. 14, Other concerns are the complex’s proximity the construction of the complex. While a lack of at 10 a.m. at the El Franco Lee Community Center, Bank robbery suspect sought to the aforementioned school, added traffi c on city support does hinder such developments, it 9400 Hall Road. Dixie Farm Road and possible crime. does not prevent them, as the developer plans to Guest speaker will be Officer Bobby Keen, who The FBI is still lice to show his hands, the suspect brandished a The TDHCA rates potential complexes on a self fund the project. will talk about crime prevention in the area. All searching for Matheos handgun, prompting an offi cer to discharge his point system, with the higher number of points Jackson is determined to stop the complex’s seniors are invited. (aka Metheos, Matt) weapon. The suspect then escaped through the being the better. While opposition to a project is construction. Pitikas. neighborhood’s storm drainage system. It is be- fi gured into the equation, it is not necessarily a “We’re going to continue to fi ght for some- Schools set ‘Meet & Greets’ Pitikas, 24, is want- lieved Pitikas was not injured. deciding factor. The Dixie Gardens received a thing the community wants.” Frazier Elementary ed in connection with Although the bank’s surveillance system Frazier will host “Meet and Greet” Thurs-day, the July 25 robbery of caught clear footage of the robbery, the FBI has Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents and students are the Chase Bank in the yet to release a photo of the suspect. PISD, CCISD give pay raises urged to meet teachers and drop off school sup- 11200 block of Belt- The Leader has obtained an earlier photo of plies. Class lists will be posted on the Frazier win- way 8 near Interstate Pitikas from a previous Harris County arrest. By James Bolen While this would be only a 1.7 percent in- dows Thursday morning. 45. Contrary to other news reports, the FBI de- Despite economic hardships and budget defi - crease to one of the highest paid staff members, Moore Elementary According to po- scribes Pitikas as being white, not Hispanic. cits, both the Pasadena Independent School Dis- it is a 2.4 percent increase to one of the district’s Matheos Pitikas Moore will have a “Meet the Teacher” Aug. 20, lice, the suspect was Anyone with any information on Pitikas’ where- trict and the Clear Creek Independent School baseline employees. from 5 to 7 p.m. Students will meet their teachers, seen shortly after the robbery at the intersection abouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713- District have opted to give employees a pay in- CCISD has given a 3 percent pay increase to visit classrooms, and drop off all school supplies. of Sageglen and Sagedowne. When told by po- 222-TIPS. crease. its staff members across the board. Atkinson Elementary In PISD, staff members will receive a raise of PISD Superintendent Kirk Lewis said the Atkinson Elementary will hold a “Meet the 2 percent from midpoint. Such an increase will move is necessary to attract quality staff mem- Teacher” and drop off school supplies Friday, Aug. Sagemont Church helps local benefi t beginning employees and lower-paid staff bers. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Grade level orientation will be more than their counterparts. The current lowest “We are very glad that we will be able to give held in September. salary in PISD for a teacher with a bachelor’s de- employees a salary increase, especially in these Stuchbery Elementary schools through Serve Initiative gree is $43,692 annually, while the current high- diffi cult economic times” he said. “We have to Stuchbery Elementary will hold its “Meet the est is $59,267. PISD’s median salary is $51,480. Teacher” Aug. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit the PISD remain competitive with the districts around us By Matt Griesmyer great purpose. A 2 percent increase of $51,480 is $1,029.60. Continued on Page 2A Web site at www.pasadenaisd.org for other impor- Sagemont Church instituted a program “The program has been a huge blessing to the tant school information. called the Serve Initiative, aimed at help- community, but also to us,” Holloman said. “With ing community schools and children of low- the fi rst phase more than 500 church members Dobie band registration set income families who attend one of four area showed up to help those schools. To hear feed- The Dobie band will hold a mandatory registra- schools. back from the community saying ‘thank you’ is tion for new members (including freshmen) Friday, The program was started in March 2009 just awesome. We still get stopped when running Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. in the band hall. A parent or with the church aiming to help four elementary errands in the area by people who want to know guardian must attend and sign forms for students to schools: Stuchbery, Meador, Frazier and Moore. if we work with Sagemont - they want to thank receive a uniform. All band related items can be The initiative’s fi rst phase involved improving us for all of the work we do for the community.” purchased, and fees are to be paid at this time. the grounds for the schools, including a garden, Holloman has a large collection of thank-you greenhouse and playground facilities. notes written by students. Sagemeadow meets Aug. 13 Improving the grounds was just the start of “Thank you for everthing you guys did to The Sagemeadow Maintenance Committee meets the program. Phase 2 involves helping the stu- our school to make everthing cool . . . We all Thursday, Aug. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sage- dents and families in most need of assistance. thank you guys,” reads one letter. Another reads, meadow building on Hall Road. For information, “We worked with the teachers and nurses of “Thank you for all the fl awers . . . It was very visit www.sagemeadow.org, e-mail info@sagemead those four schools, and they identifi ed 100 stu- nise of you to make all of this. I want to thanck ow.org or call 281-485-3548. dents from each school who would need help you.” with school supplies, standardized dress and im- There is one more part of the Serve Initiative Meador preregistration set munizations,” said Wes Holloman, director of that has yet to play out. Meador Elementary will hold preregistration the iCONNECT program. “We got those names Starting November 2009, the initiative will for new students in kindergarten through fourth and sent letters to those families. If they wanted present a program designed to help students grade from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13. Bring the fol- help, they sent the letters back. We are currently learn self-control. lowing: original birth certificate and Social Security working with around 260 kids.” “The initative will have no more planned proj- card; immunization records showing the required Money was raised for this program through ects after November,” Holloman said. “There shots; two proofs of residency: must be a current the church community, and supplies were of- will, however, always be plans to help the com- lease or a mortgage agreement, current utility bill; fered at a discount by the local H-E-B grocery munity.” and last report card for first- through fourth-graders. store. Holloman wants to extend special thanks to “The students we have been working with all community members that have donated their Football tickets at Shiflett have already received their immunizations for time and effort. South Belt Elementary ready Dobie football season tickets are available at free,” Holloman said. “Before school they will “It’s overwhelming to know that we can be a Roy Shiflett Realtors, 11559 Beamer. Season tick- be getting two standardized dress color polo part of a community and a church body that sees Pasadena Independent School ets are $32, and includes eight home games and one shirts, clear backpacks and school supplies ac- a need and wants to meet it,” Holloman said. District’s new elementary school, season parking pass per family. Student tickets are cording to their grade level.” To fi nd out more about Sagemont Church or South Belt Elementary, is prepar- $2 each and may be used for any varsity regular Holloman has been head of the Serve Initia- about the Serve Initiative, visit its Web page at ing to open its doors to students for season game at Veterans Stadium. For information, tive since its inception and feels that it serves a www.sagemontchurch.org. the 2009-2010 school year. Princi- call 281-481-3733. pal Candy Howard and Assistant Principal Jae Lee (left) load boxes K of C BBQ fundraiser set New state law prohibits the use of books onto a cart for distribution The Knights of Columbus, will host a barbecue to classrooms. South Belt Elemen- fundraiser Friday, Aug. 21, at St. Luke’s Catholic tary, shown above on Aug. 7, awaits Church, 11011 Hall Road. Dinner will consist of of cell phones in active school zones the start of school on Aug. 25. Photos by Matt Griesmyer brisket or chicken with sausage, potato salad, House HB 55 – a new Texas law that takes ef- make emergency calls to specifi c organizations beans, onions, pickles, bread and iced tea. Dine-in fect Sept. 1 – amends the state’s Transportation listed in the law, including police, fi re and emer- and take-out are available. Code, Section 545.425 to prohibit the use of a gency medical services. Beltway 8 wireless communication device while operating The new law also prohibits bus operators from Band washes cars Aug. 15 a vehicle within an active school zone unless the using a wireless communication device while The Dobie Longhorn Band will hold two car vehicle is stopped or the device is used with a operating a passenger bus with a minor passen- Blackhawk washes Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hands-free device. ger unless the bus is stopped. one in the H-E-B parking lot at Blackhawk and An exception allows the use of devices to Violators are subject to a fi ne up to $200. Blvd. Beltway 8 and the other behind Firehouse Subs at 12804 Gulf Freeway. Tickets are $5 each and can be bought from band students. Donations are welcome. Vaccination requirements set Library events scheduled The Texas Department of State Health Ser- required. For seventh grade, three doses, includ- vices has released the minimum state vaccine ing one on or after the 4th birthday, as well as Riverstone The following events are scheduled for the requirements for students of grade-school age. a Tdap/Td booster if it has been more than fi ve Ranch Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: These requirements are for the 2009-2010 years since the last dose of tetanus-containing Movie Madness is Thursday, Aug. 13, at 2:30 school year. All immunizations should be com- vaccine. For eighth-12th grade, three doses with p.m. Call the library for feature title. pleted by the fi rst date of attendance. one Tdap/Td booster within the last 10 years. The genealogy discussion group meets Monday, South Belt Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. and the September computer The immunization requirements for the Polio - All grades (kindergarten through 12th Elementary class schedule becomes available. Space is limited. 2009-2010 school year are as follows: grade) are required to have four doses. If a third Children’s craft is Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2:30 p.m. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis - fi ve dos- dose was given on or after the 4th birthday, only Free tickets are required and available the day es for kindergarten. If a fourth dose was given three doses are required. before the program. Family storytime is Tuesday at on or after the 4th birthday, only four doses are Continued on Page 3A 7 p.m. Pre-schooler storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Tax-exempt weekend set for Aug. CCISD, PISD schedules announced Scouts sell brisket School bells will be ringing again soon as Daily school schedules South Belt area students prepare for their fi rst CCISD school times are as follows: Boy Scout Troop 773 will hold a brisket fund- day of classes. Pick the very best apples for the Elementary schools 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. raiser Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Knights of Columbus 21-23; new items qualify for break teachers, and sharpen the number two pencils - Intermediate schools 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hall, 6320 Madden. The cost is $45 for a whole brisket, $30 for a half. Delivery is available. To pre- Calendars should be marked for Aug. 21, 22 pads, lunch boxes, markers, notebooks, paper, school time is here High schools 7:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. order, call Cheryl Fritts at 281-474-6711. and 23 for Texas’ annual tax holiday. pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, pencils, pens, Students in the Pasadena Independent School PISD school times are as follows: In May 2009, the 81st Texas Legislature ex- protractors, rulers, scissors and writing tablets. District will be expected to return to their des- Elementary schools 7:50 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Win Schlitterbahn tickets panded the list of items that qualify for tax ex- One common school supply that is not cov- ignated campuses beginning Aug. 25, with the Intermediate schools 8:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. emption. This year most school supplies priced ered, however, is tissue paper. exception of incoming freshmen. Middle schools 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Leader is publishing vacation photos. Area Incoming freshmen will be expected to return High schools 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. residents wishing to submit photos should e-mail less than $100 qualify for tax exempt status for Certain conditions must be met for the items high-resolution pictures, with a short description, the weekend. to be tax free, specifi cally bookbags/backpacks. to school one day earlier, on Aug. 24, so the stu- School bus schedules as well as district maps identifying persons in the photo, to mynews@ The school supplies that are exempt for this According to HB 1801 under the 81st Texas Leg- dents can become acclimated to their new envi- can be obtained from the Clear Creek and Pasa- southbeltleader.com. year include binders, book bags/backpacks, islature, book bags and backpacks are defi ned as ronments. dena districts’ Web sites at www.ccisd.net and The Leader will award four tickets to calculators, cellophane tape, blackboard chalk, messenger bags, book bags or packs with straps Clear Creek Independent School District stu- www.pasadenaisd.org, respectively. For more Schlitterbahn for the best photo by Aug. 27. (See compasses, composition books, crayons, eras- that are worn on the person’s back, including a dents should come back to school for the fi rst information or assistance contact CCISD at 281- Page 6A.) ers, folders, glue, highlighters, index cards, legal Continued on Page 6A day of class on Aug. 25. 284-0000 or PISD at 713-740-0000. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Readers’ Opinions Mike Sullivan first to file Pace: I was Some of these malcontent minorities are only is this “Gentleman” a Tyrant, but he storing Fathers, willing to pay whatever abhorrent to one another on one or more is a unapologetic Racist, Socialist, and price necessary to preserve liberty and for District E re-election issues, however they all have one issue wannabe Dictator. The Democrat Party, restore our republic. And the time to do an American Patriot in common, the goal being redistribution the 52% who think the other 48% should so is now. Thank you Ms. Juren. You are Houston City Council than I have already.” trict. I agree wholeheartedly with Ms. Joanne of wealth and cradle to grave government suckle them from cradle to grave, is the an American Patriot. Larry Reams Member Mike Sullivan was Projects under way or “The residents of my E. Juren’s Letter to the Editor of Thursday, largesse. Have your heard of South Africa enabler of this Tyrant. first to file for re-election for complete involve new librar- council district are starting to July 30, 2009, however, if I may, I would or Zimbabwe? Frankly the people living These 52%, the malcontents who live Help rid South Belt the District E Council seat. ies and new community cen- see the real fruits of my hard like to add my two cents worth. in America are not worth protecting, un- in America, have only one chance to Sullivan, serving his first ters, expansion of roadways, work. Besides the capital I am more than disgusted with Demo- less, and until, they get their act together right this heinous wrong they perpetrated of unsightly signs term, said, “I have been a part as well as traffic and mobility projects, we have excelled in crats and President Obama in general, and actually become Americans, which against America, correcting it is within of so many great projects improvements. Additionally, constituent services for and in particular, their “health-care” bill, is indeed doubtful. their power in the mid-term elections in As you are aware an area as old as in District E. I wanted to be more police officers have everything from recycling to for my wife and I are now the primary, This new “tyrant”, of which Ms. Ju- 2010. If this heinous wrong is not cor- the South Belt is a struggle to keep look- the first person to file, and been assigned to each substa- street maintenance and from and immediate, targets for their “end of ren speaks, stated on a visit to Turkey, rected, they deserve to live a life time of ing nice. The homes are older and the plan on delivering even more tion within his council dis- holding 19 town hall meet- life counseling.” I contributed forty years “America is not a Christian Nation.” This misery in the resultant Third World, So- homeowners seem to lose interest. So ings since being sworn in to of my life to the protection of the Ameri- country’s government must be secular cialist country ruled by a Socialist, Racist we do what we can to help keep it nice the publishing of a new can people, four years of Military Service in its dealings with its citizens, however Dictator. Henry Pace looking. I am tired of all the signs on side monthly newsletter,” Sullivan and thirty-six years of Civilian Service. government must respect each religion the roads, business, garage sale and said. “I know that constitu- You can rest assured had I known those and cease its attacks on the Christian Reams: Reply to the etc… And to make it worse, the garage ents pay a lot in the way of many years ago, the 52% who now live in religion. This “gentleman” then stated sale people won’t even go back and pick taxes, and they rightfully America would vote this “gentleman” into America is the largest Muslim Nation in American Patriot up their signs. Weeks later they have be- deserve a fair return on that the Offi ce of President, I certainly would the World”, presumably because there come neighborhood trash. investment. I have worked Recently Joanne Juren wrote a letter There are Ordinances against this. Will hard to deliver on both long never have contributed those forty years are approximately 8 million Muslims in detailing the many failings of our cur- of service protecting this sorry ilk of peo- America, however many more Muslims you print this in the South Belt Leader to term and short term projects, rent president and congress, as well as help curb these unsightly signs? as well as the nuts and bolts ple. There are those who are Americans, reside in other countries. He has also the original intentions of our Founding and those who “live in America“, the land stated “----- there are 57 states in Amer- Sec. 4608 (c)(3) of the Houston Sign services the city is supposed Fathers for our republic. Bless you Ms. Code in part states: any unlawful sign to provide,” he continued. of milk and honey, and as the old axiom ica” and that he had visited all but two, Juren; well said. Soft tyranny is at our states, “They have drank all the milk and Alaska and Hawaii, there are 57 mem- found within public right-of-way shall be Seeking reelection to his doorstep to be followed by socialism, seized and removed. This includes the second full term as the ate all the honey.” ber states of the Organization of Islamic Marxism, communism and even fascism My ancestors served, fought, bled and Conference (OIC). Is there some confu- area by the side of the road and medians. District E council member, if more Americans don’t follow Juren’s Section 28-39 of the Code of Ordi- Sullivan is proud to have died for America, even before it became sion there? He stated on a prominent lead and speak out. Everywhere this po- nances in part states: It shall be unlawful been the first person to file. a Nation. My sons became of draft age Sunday TV Program, “----- my Muslim litical philosophy has been tried, it has for any person to place or cause to be “I hope the public views this when there was no Military draft and I faith” and upon being challenged he then failed, miserably, yet 300 million Ameri- placed any advertising matter of any kind filing as my commitment to counseled them against “volunteering” changed the statement to “My Christian cans sit on their duff, essentially allowing whatsoever located in the public streets, continue delivering for my for military service. I have counseled my faith.” This “gentleman” injects race into it to happen. public sidewalks alleyways, easements, council district. Those who grandsons against “volunteering” for mili- every “mainstream media happening” in The events shaping our future are not public property or any other public place. know me know how seriously tary service and, should I survive the next America, which he did in the case of the unlike those of 1776 and are not a mis- Section 40-7 of the Code of Ordi- I take my responsibilities as a three and one-half years of this tyranni- College Professor and the Cambridge take. It’s a deviously designed plan. nances in part states: It shall be unlaw- council member, and I will cal government, I will counsel my great Policeman, asserting “the police acted Obama is intelligent, Pelosi is conniv- ful for any person to erect, place, build, continue working hard to be grandson against “volunteering” for mili- stupidly”, charging Police have histori- ing. It’s their goal to make us all depen- construct or maintain… sign or other the best council member that tary service. Americans should be cogni- cally, and still to this day, profi le Blacks dent on big government and more con- obstruction upon any public street… but I can be,” he said. zant of the fact 80% of our Military deaths and Hispanics, unfairly stop, search, ar- trollable, and they senses that too few the same shall be construed to prohibit in Iraq and Afghanistan are white. The rest, charge and convict them of every of us realize what’s happening and not and forbid every type and kind of obstruc- present U. S. government does not repre- crime committed in America. This “gen- enough patriots exist to stop it. Liberty tion.... Citations carry a minimum fi ne sent this 80%, it represents the 52% who tleman” should perhaps consult the F. B. is too important to be thrown under the of $300.00 with a maximum of $500.00 UHCL Fall registration brought it to power which contributes less I. crime statistics. This “gentleman” inad- bus because of indifference. Future gen- per day per sign. For more information, than the resultant 20%. This government vertently allows his mouth to divulge the erations of Americans depend on us; you please visit the City of Houston’s Sign was elected by a coalition of malcontent contents of his mind when he does not and me. We must have a second gener- Administration/Permits Webpage. minorities, which is the “new majority.” have his “Tele-prompter” plugged in. Not ation of Founding Fathers, call them Re- Shirley J Hall to be held through Aug. 21 University of Houston- p.m., Monday through Thurs- Admissions’ Web site, http:// through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Clear Lake’s open registra- day, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., www.uhcl.edu/admiss ions, Melillo orientation Aug. 20 tion period will be held Friday. or call 281-283-2520. Sunshine Children’s Melillo Middle School will host its student/parent orienta- through noon on Aug. 21. Class schedules and more A 2009-2010 UHCL cata- tion for sixth-grade students on Thursday, Aug. 20, and for Hobby Lions Club meets During open registration, information can be obtained log is also available online, fifth-grade students on Monday, Aug. 24. Hobby Airport Lions Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 19, at potential and current UHCL by visiting the Of- fice of http://www.uhcl.edu/catalog. World Academy Attend the appropriate date and time as listed, according noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. E-mail Hobby students can enroll in fall Where Loving Care and Creative Learning to the child’s last name: A-L from 5 to 6:15 p.m.; M-Z from [email protected] for more information. 2009 semester courses, which 6:45 to 8 p.m. begin Aug. 24. Experiences are Provided to Each Students registering for PISD, CCISD give Individual Child! St. Luke’s plans 2010 cruise fall can choose from a variety Military office needs volunteers St. Luke’s Catholic Church is planning a parishioner of courses, including those Volunteers are needed for the Military Retired Activities cruise for 2010 on the Carnival Conquest going to Ports offered in the Bachelor of Science in public service pay increases Now Enrolling! Office located at the Joint Armed Forces Reserve Center at Nassau, Bahamas, Freeport, Bahamas and Key West, Fla. The Ellington Field, 14555 Scholl Road in Room 2150. ship will leave out of Galveston Sunday, June 13, 2010, and leadership, Bachelor of Fine • Kindergarten thru 4th grade ing,” he said. “These cuts Military retirees, spouses, veterans, etc. are asked to return Sunday, June 20, 2010. For more information, call Arts in applied design and Continued from Page 1A and the stimulus money that • Full accreditation school donate three hours per week answering phone inquiries from Mary Orsak 281-412-3666. The last day to sign up is Aug. visual arts, and more. to attract and keep the quality we received this year have al- • Small classroom settings military retirees and other veterans. On-the-job training is 31. Orientation for new stu- teachers and staff members dents will be held Saturday, that our students deserve.” lowed us to keep the same tax • Hot meals & snacks provided provided any weekday morning from 9 a.m. until noon. After the training is completed, regular assignment will be Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 Neither school district has rate for another year without • Abeka curriculum made in accordance with each individual’s schedule. If inter- Dobie sells food cards p.m., in the university’s any intention of increasing its asking our community for an Bayou Building Atrium I, tax rate to compensate for lost increase.” ested, call the office at 832-380-7000, ext. 3130, Monday The Dobie football players will be selling food cards 281-481-3630 •11410 Hall Rd. 2700 Bay Area Blvd. revenue. PISD will maintain starting Aug. 10 through Aug. 22 for $20. The card includes E-Services, the universi- its current tax rate of $1.35, Rep. Olson opposes discounts for local and citywide merchants. Profits go to the ty’s registration system, will while CCISD plans to main- Advertise Register NOW and SAVE football boosters. be available around the clock tain its current rate of $1.36. Monday through Saturday, CCISD will make its fi nal in the 50% Off Registration Fee health care mandates CLR meet Aug. 18 and before 6 a.m. and after 2 decision at its Aug. 24 board (with ad) Expires 8-28-09 The Clear Lake Republicans monthly meeting will be held p.m. on Sunday. meeting. Lewis said this was Leader! Rep. Pete Olson recently ment in response to health re- Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with a social before at 7 p.m. at the E-Services can be accessed made possible primarily by issued the following state- form legislation released by Harris County Courthouse Annex, Judge Louie Ditta’s court, online at http://www.uhcl. making cuts in spending. House Democrat leaders that 16603 Buccaneer in Clear Lake - directly across from the edu/records/easeonline. “We have had to make sig- Call includes numerous tax in- Freeman Branch Library. Apostle Clever T. 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They are * * *% % * %* * * * % edited to conform to the 7 9 " -. +2/ 'LVSHQVLQJ6DJH$GYLFH6LQFH Leader style. 8 & 9 " -. + Thursday, August 13, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Children’s MHS celebrates Cook retires from Air Force City Web site created NICU’s second birthday to fight graffiti A new site provides infor- site, which will be regularly Children’s Memorial Her- NICU staff to reconnect with autographed copies of his mation and resources on updated, features informa- mann Southeast, the neonatal former patients and see them children’s books, which are fighting graffiti. tion, complete with contact and pediatric service of doing well,” said Nikole sponsored by the Memorial Mayor Bill White and phone numbers and links to Memorial Hermann Southeast Keenan, director of women Hermann Healthcare System, Vice Mayor Pro-Tem and City of Houston departments, Hospital, celebrated the sec- and children’s services at and distributed to young guests. Council Member Sue Lovell other governmental agencies, ond birthday of the Neonatal Memorial Hermann Southeast Children’s Memorial Her- have announced a new City and community organizations Intensive Care Unit with a Hospital. “Often in the NICU man Southeast offers a dedi- of Houston Web site for citi- that work to abate graffiti. birthday party featuring food, environment we only see the cated pediatric unit, a Level zens and organizations that The site also includes an fun, giveaways and some patients when they are ill, so III neonatal intensive care want to fight graffiti in their interactive section, which very special guests. it is rewarding to see them unit, a full-time child life neighborhoods. invites citizens with ideas NICU graduates and their happy and healthy.” specialist and access to all The site, www.houstontx. about dealing with graffiti to families gathered at the hos- The party included special the support and resources of gov/graffiti provides resourc- leave messages. pital to reconnect with former appearances by Clutch, the Children’s Memorial Her- es for abating, or painting Citizens are encouraged to caregivers and physicians and Houston Rockets’ mascot, mann Hospital in the Texas over, graffiti as well as infor- report graffiti by phone to Medical Center, including the celebrate the momentous and Topper, the Children’s mation on government agen- 311. Children’s Transport Team and occasion. Memorial Hermann mascot. cies and groups that provide For more information, Memorial Hermann Life Flight. “The birthday was an in- All guests received a positive alternatives to graf- contact Lovell at 832 -393- For details, visit www.child credible opportunity not only framed keepsake picture from fiti. 3013 or by e-mail at rensmemorialhermann.org. for the families, but for the the event. In addition, Clutch The main section of the [email protected]. CCISD, PISD, set new dress Scarsdale DentalS m i l e s codes for upcoming school year 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 Students for the upcoming Shirts may be required to oxford style shirt free of de- Payment Plans Available Affordable & Quality school year should be aware be tucked in unless they are signs, appropriately sized Medicaid, CHIP & that the dress-code policies designed to be worn over the with sleeves. Shirts shall be Dental Care Insurance Accepted for school districts may have waistline and do not exceed any solid color. $ 00 exam, x-rays & changed for the 2009-2010 four inches below the waist- Turtlenecks and T-shirts Beamer Rd. 20. consultation term. line. may be worn underneath the Although students and Clothes, jewelry and oth- standardized shirt and shall Scarsdale Blvd. Teeth Whitening off your first parents are encouraged to er accessories that contain be any solid color, free of Master Sgt. Jason H. Cook recently retired from Transportation Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Children’s Dentistry 20% treatment visit the Web page for their suggestive, inappropriate or designs and appropriately F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo., where he served four years. After this assignment, In the Food Town Shopping CenterBraces Chu, Truong DDS & Associaltes PLLC respective schools and school vulgar slogans or images, or sized. after serving in the U.S. Air Force since June 1990. he was assigned to the 90th Logistics Readiness districts or to call the district advertise illegal products, al- Shirts must remain tucked Pictured are, left to right, son Jayson Cook, wife Squadron, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. information line. cohol and/or tobacco are pro- in at all times. Shirts may Charity Lee Cook, Jason, mother Sammye Mejia Throughout his career, Cook has performed The following information hibited. have an appropriate manufac- and stepfather Norman Mejia. After completing numerous temporary duties, assignments and Cokesbury summarizes the dress code Spiked, leather and/or turer logo not to exceed two basic training, Cook was assigned to the 12th deployments in Arizona, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, for the Pasadena Independent chained accessories are not inches. Early Childhood Development Center School District and Clear permitted. All pants shall be either Transportation Squadron, Randolph Air Force Diego Garcia, Singapore, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Creek Independent School Any type of garment that solid navy or solid khaki col- Base, Texas. After a year-and-a-half stay, Cook was and Iraq. He also earned many awards and decora- District. can be interpreted as gang- ored slacks or jeans, free of reassigned to the 354th Transportation Squadron, tions. Cook attended Frazier Elementary, Thomp- CCISD students and par- related is not allowed on cam- design and hemmed and must Eielson AFB, Alaska, where he spent the next eight son Intermediate, and graduated from Dobie High ents should be cautioned that pus during school hours or at be properly fi tted, pockets at years. After that, he was assigned to the 3rd School in 1990. some schools have standard- any school-related activity. the waistline only, of proper Now Enrolling for 2009-2010 ized dress policies that differ Hats, caps, headbands or length, free of manufactured from the following non-stan- any other types of head cover- fading or bleaching, one Vaccination . . . Children Ages: 18 months-5 years dardized dress regulations. ing garments are not allowed continuous color of khaki or Schmitt to attend RIT Program: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., For CCISD: on campus during school navy, and free of holes, tears Continued from Page 1A en pox) on or about (date) Monday-Thursday During normal school hours. and slits. Measles, Mumps, and Ru- and does not need varicella hours, identifi cation badges Sunglasses may not be Skirts shall be navy or bella - Two doses of MMR vaccine.” Cost: $250/mo. (4 days a week) must be worn and visible. worn in the building. khaki colored or denim. They vaccine with the fi rst dose Meningococcal - One dose $145/mo. (2 days a week) No visible body piercing For PISD: shall be worn by female stu- on or after the fi rst birthday is required for students enter- other than a student’s ears For shirts, pre-kindergar- dents only and must be ap- for all grades. For the 2009- ing the seventh grade. • Uses developmentally appropriate curriculum will be allowed. ten through eighth grade: propriately sized, fi tted and 2010 school year, seventh- Hepatitis A - Two doses • Gain social skills, problem solving and joy No visible tattoos are al- Shirts shall be either a col- worn at the waist, manufac- 12th grade students are re- are required with the fi rst for learning • Guided discovery that stretches lowed. lared polo style or collared turer slits on jumpers/skirts quired to have two doses of dose received on or after the curiosity • Gain intellectual empowerment Appropriate clothing and oxford style shirt free of de- can come no higher than two a measles-containing vaccine 1st birthday. shoes in good repair are re- signs, appropriately sized inches above the kneecap, and one dose each of mumps For the measles, mumps Limited Space! quired. with sleeves. Shirts shall be free of manufactured fading and rubella vaccine. Refer to and rubella (MMR), Hepatitis Shower shoes and house either solid blue, solid white or bleaching, free of holes the phase-in schedule to de- B, Varicella, and Hepatitis A Call 832-235-5885 slippers are not permitted. and/or an additional color or tears, and the hem length termine when the two-dose vaccines, serologic confi rma- Cokesbury United Methodist Church MMR requirement goes into tion of immunity or infection Inappropriate clothing in- specifi ed by the campus. shall be no higher than two 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. cludes, but is not limited to, Turtlenecks and T-shirts inches above the kneecap. effect for seventh-12th grade. to said diseases is acceptable cutoffs, halters, strapless gar- may be worn underneath the Shorts/skorts are not al- Hepatitis B - Three doses in lieu of vaccine. For more ments, spaghetti straps, open standardized shirt and shall lowed except within fi fth for all grade levels are re- information, visit www.dshs. underarm shirts, tank tops, be either solid blue, solid grade and below and must be quired. For students 11 to 15 state.tx.us/immunize/school. pajamas, boxer shorts and white, and/or an additional solid colored khaki or navy, years of age, two doses of clothes that expose the mid- solid color specifi ed by the appropriately sized, worn at adult hepatitis B vaccine are riff or the underarm. campus, free of designs and the waist, and the length must acceptable. Any garment, regardless appropriately sized. be no higher than two inches Varicella (chicken pox) of what it is called, must be Shirts must remain tucked above the kneecap. - Two doses received on or worn no shorter than mid- in at all times. Shirts may Belts are required for gar- after the 1st birthday are re- thigh. have an appropriate manufac- ments made with belt loops quired for grades kindergar- Skirts and dresses must turer logo not to exceed two in grades three through 12. ten through senenth grade. come to at least mid-thigh inches. Belts should be securely fas- For students in eighth through when the student is seated. For shirts, ninth through tened at all times. 12th grade, only one dose is required, but refer to the Pants or shorts shall be ap- 12th grade: phase-in schedule to deter- propriately sized and worn at Shirts shall be either a col- Keegan Jerome Schmitt of South Belt recently en- mine when the two- dose Va- the natural waistline. lared polo style or collared rolled for fall 2009 admission at Rochester Institute South Belt of Technology in New York. Schmitt, recipient of ricella requirement goes into effect. 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2.911.799.4736]}} C D !xxx/qpsupgipvtupo/dpn Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Lions Camp Aug. 20 by Jan Thompson Intermediate will hold Lions Camp for all Over The Back Fence incoming seventh-graders on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 10 riety Party Supplies a.m. to 1 p.m. This camp is designed to introduce students vvarietya & Gift Items! to student life at the intermediate level and answer ques- • Baby Shower • Household Items tions, as well as give the students the opportunity to meet • Birthday • Hair Accessories & Jewelry HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GRIFFITHS Gobea share a birthday Aug. 15. granddaughter Charlotte Ashley Bowen, who and greet teachers, staff and administrators. For more • School Supplies • Balloons & Banners Best wishes are sent to Judy and Walter information, call the school at 713-740-0510. • Wedding Items • Telephone Cards Dobie High missed sharing Judy’s birthday by just 41 min- Griffith, former longtime South Belt residents Blow out the birthday candles on Aug. 13 for utes. Heather and Stephen Bowen welcome 9910 Fuqua St., Suite F 713-946-4491 who celebrate their anniversary on Aug. 15. Kersten Mullan. Aug. 15 is the day for a birth- her, along with siblings Brooke and Luke. Greetings are sent from their family and their day cake for Alexandra Bowman. Birthday Linda and Tom Sharon are expecting their Southbelt Montessori School friends at the Leader. greetings are sent to Dena Stockman Aug. first grandchild from youngest daughter Kim- 2 Locations BLOW OUT THE CANDLES FOR BASILIO 16. Trevor Parker has a birthday Aug. 18. berly who is about to reach the age of 30. Becky’s Birthday greetings are sent to Basilio Aug. 19 is the day for a double birthday party Congratulations is sent to new Pasadena 10904 Scarsdale #300 • 281-484-7666 Valdez Jr., financial secretary for the Knights for Patience Allison and Haley Toney. Memorial Principal Angi Widener Stallings. 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 • OVER 1,000 WIGS of Columbus Council 9201, on Aug. 18 from TRAILMIXERS MEET She and Richard celebrated with a family trip • HAIR PIECES his friends and co-workers. The Dobie Trailmixers recently met for to Disney World, and Angi reports that she • HATS LEADER STAFFERS SHARE BIRTHDAY their July meeting at the Luby’s Cafeteria on is looking forward to returning to high school South Belt Leader staff members Nancy Fuqua. Topics included: after a stint at the intermediate level. She • TURBANS Heeth and Jannie Scarberry share a birth- Jon Schmitz, Dobie’s first soccer coach, will have help from newly named Assistant • MASTECTOMY SUPPLIES day Aug. 13. Best wishes are sent to both has taken over the job of athletic director at Principal Jeremy Richardson, former Dobie RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF • MUCH MORE! from their families, co-workers and friends. Pasadena First Baptist Academy. He is replac- coach and social studies teacher. Free WIGS & HAIR ADDITIONS SCHOOL DAZE ing Wayne Teutsch, former Dobie coach and Ann Brannen said she had a great time at 125 E. Galveston Street (Near 518 & Hwy. 3) The following personnel and staff mem- world history teacher, who first held the posi- the Dobie Class of 1979’s 30th reunion! She Registration League City, TX • 281-332-6407 bers of the Pasadena Independent School tion at First Baptist. Teutsch has since “recon- accompanied former student and journalism District celebrate birthdays Aug. 13 through sidered” retirement, and will be directing the staffer Rose Tijerina. Many of us remember Aug. 19. athletes at Baytown Christian Academy. these “older” graduates fondly, for some rea- $95 per week Business insurance hurting Atkinson Elementary Dobie Athletic Director Bobby Cotton, in son. Here are a few names from the group’s Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to his third year in that position, was looking for- party: Kathleen Horrigan (lives in Arlington, all ages your bottom line? Carolyn Cochran Aug. 15. ward to the start of football workouts. Quoted Va., and does Washington, D.C., tour guides If you own a Restaurant, Auto Repair, AC/Heat Bush Elementary in the July 30 Houston Chronicle, what he’s in her off time); Cristi Richmond Pace (long- Aug. 15 is the day for Kelly Callihan to NOT looking forward to is the “points system” time PISD elementary teacher and peer or Plumbing business, we have special plans to celebrate her birthday. Melisa Evans enjoys that can determine Class 5A postseason play. facilitator); Jack Terry; Danny Sciba; Betty • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. ﬁ t YOUR needs. a birthday Aug. 18. Twice, his team has been faced with a “tie- Varnado (lives in Austin with her two grown • All Meals Provided • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certiﬁ ed Call today for a quote! Frazier Elementary breaker,” and Dobie has been left out in the children); Bobby Perry; Joe Bettis; Blaine On Aug. 13, Judy Greensweight has a cold on both occasions. Falzon (says his family had at least one • Discount For Siblings Barry Insurance Group birthday. Lois Sumbera is doing well – a little student in Dobie between the years of 1968 • NCI Accepted Jessup Elementary redecorating in her house, a trip to Italy with and 1984; Phyllis Falzon died in a car wreck Member Aug. 15 is the day for a birthday party for her sister in the spring, and a visit with Kathy on Christmas Day 1968, Dobie’s first year); South Belt- 281-464-3383 Ellington Cindy Renteria. Domescik in Kentucky. Hard to believe that Adrianna Lloyd (Lariaette colonel); Greg Chamber Meador Elementary Kathy’s twins graduated from high school this Hood (an oil and gas trader for Occidental); Blow out the birthday candles for Chantay spring. Gary Hilliard; Doug Davis; Jimmie Melinder; Hill Aug. 19. Doris Rusciano enjoyed her trip to Africa; Edward O’Brien (who still lives in Sagemont); Moore Elementary her church group made a great contribution Teresa Carr; and Terri Benney; Blanca The day for a birthday cake for Jill Lacamu there. She next plans to travel to Ireland to Villareal (has six children; her husband has Kirkwood South is Aug. 13. visit some of her father’s relatives. She is a dental practice at I-45 and Monroe). Many Stuchbery Elementary proud of her grandson who finished his fresh- ’79 grads live in the Sagemont, Pearland, Christian Church On Aug. 14, Montoya Wilturner celebrates man year at Yale this spring. He is working for Friendswood and League City areas. a birthday. Kay Bailey Hutchison this summer and taking Peggy Bennett, mother of Dobie grads Little Learners Program Melillo Middle School a night class at Rice. Mandy and Travis Bennett, says she is A double birthday is celebrated Aug. 13 for Sympathy and best wishes are with Amy proud of Mandy’s success as a chef and Open House Patricia Concha and Debra Yocum. Blow Ashby, whose Willie had a heart attack on caterer. Mandy even markets several gourmet out the birthday candles for Diego Lopez the operating table at St. Luke’s Hospital; his food items under her brand name, D’Lish. For Fall Enrollment Aug. 14. Aug. 16 is the day to send a dou- funeral took place on July 8. Mandy played softball while at Dobie. Aug. 20, @ 7 p.m. ble birthday wish to Maria Carrasco and Dobie grad Tyler Dan Goolsby, 27, died Charles Swan, South Houston gradu- Yolanda Ray. Enjoying a birthday Aug. 19 is July 4 during a country western dance contest ate and former drama teacher who is the Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Joe Pena. in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Dobie son of PISD Administrator Tom Swan and Morris Middle School in 2000, UH in 2004, and South Texas College wife Mary, is currently performing at Stages Ages 9 Months to 4 Years-Old Best wishes for a wonderful birthday are of Law in 2009. He served as a server and Repertory Theatre on Allen Parkway in The For Information, Call sent to Rebecca Ferguson Aug. 17. manager at Pappas Seafood in Webster, and Andrews Brothers throughout the month of Beverly Hills Intermediate was a member of two local dance companies. August. Charles is said to be a great actor, 281-481-0673 Charlotte Nelson is wished a happy birth- Judy Schwab’s Buzz gave his family quite singer, dancer, and all-around graceful per- day Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, blow out the birth- a scare with heart problems earlier this month. former. day candles for Jamy Smith. He is fine now but needs to take it easy. The Cathy Haney is always glad to hear news Thompson Intermediate Schwabs are scheduled to move to Katy in about Dobie friends for this newsletter; just A special birthday greeting is sent to Cliff mid-August. give her a call or drop her an e-mail at any Neel Aug. 13. Cory Brunson and Renee Judy Kemler is proud to report the birth of time. 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Test re- • Homeowner Force Base headed for Dy- Hills Intermediate School Local realtor Sandra Yan- sults were within the normal • Renters ess Air Force Base in Abi- was 881 students, 6 percent dell donated a calf to the limits. • Flood Advanced Ticketing at amctheatres.com or 1 (888) AMC-4FUN lene. lower than at the same time South Belt-Ellington Cham- One man was fatally shot Residents in Wood Mead- the previous year. ber of Commerce’s Evening and another seriously wound- • Wind Advance Tickets Now On Sale · Inglorious Basterds & Halloween II ow and Sageglen subdivi- 10 years ago (1999) of Cuisine – an annual fund- ed following a disturbance at • Risk Management sions were experiencing a A Dobie basketball coach, raising event. the Sage Hollow apartment • Workers Compensation GULF POINTE 30 decrease in their property Scott Talton, was hospital- 1 year ago (2008) complex in the 10700 block • Employee Benefits I-45 South & Beltway 8 taxes. ized with cerebral bleeding. The U.S. Army’s 75th of Fuqua. Four males were 25 years ago (1984) An alleged assault involv- Battle Command Training arguing outside the complex • Commercial Property O Houston Police Depart- ing a Houston policeman and Division hosted an event when gunfi re erupted. An- • General Liability ment offi cers made an early the head lifeguard at the at Ellington Field to dedi- draé Prentice Shelton, 28, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE: AN IMAX 3D Business and Personal • Contract Bonds EXPERIENCE (PG) morning drug raid at a Sagemont pool was being in- cate the new Joint Forces was pronounced dead at the • Commercial Auto (10:45 @ $9), 2:10, 5:25, 8:45, 12:00 Sagemont residence. vestigated by the Internal Reserve Center at the base scene. The second victim was Insurance Specialists DIGITAL 3D The Scarsdale Civic Club Affairs Division of the Hous- and to honor the change of transported to Ben Taub Gen- • Professional Liability G-FORCE IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D (PG) (11:55 @ $8), 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45, 12:05 delivered the South Belt ton Police Department. command for the division. eral Hospital, where he un- BANDSLAM (PG) (10:40 @ $5), 1:25, 4:15, 7:00, 9:25, 11:50 Leader, along with the orga- 5 years ago (2004) The dedication of the new derwent surgery. One of the Barmore Insurance Agency offers comprehensive product lines for DISTRICT 9 (R) (10:00, 10:55, 11:50 @ $5), 12:45, 1:40, 2:35, 3:30, 4:25, 5:20, 6:15, 7:10, 8:00, 9:00, 9:55, 10:55, 11:45, 12:40 nization’s newsletter, door- Community members Joint Forces Reserve Center other two men fi red the shots, all of your insurance needs through these major companies. THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD (R) (10:00 @ $5), 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, to-door to 1,050 homes in the were questioning whether a was attended by several area then fl ed with a companion, 7:40, 10:00, 12:25 THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG13) (10:50 @ $5), 12:10, 1:30, 2:50, 4:10, subdivision. This marked the new PISD high school as well VIPs and politicians, includ- police said. No immediate ar- 5:30, 7:00, 8:10, 9:40, 10:45, 12:20 G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (PG13) (10:15, 11:15 @ $5), 12:15, 1:15, fi rst time the Leader was as an addition to Pasadena ing U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey rests were made. 2:15, 3:15, 4:20, 5:10, 6:05, 7:20, 8:20, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:10, 12:55 home-delivered. Memorial were needed. Hutchison, who served as the A charter bus carrying JULIE & JULIA (PG13) (10:10 @ $5), 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05, 12:50 JULIE & JULIA (PG13) JF (11:40 @ $5), 2:40, 5:40, 8:35, 11:25 20 years ago (1989) With the opening of the event’s keynote speaker. several members of the Viet- A PERFECT GETAWAY (R) (11:30 @ $5), 2:00, 4:35, 7:00, 8:05, 9:30, 10:35, 11:55, 12:55 ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (PG) (10:25 @ $5), 12:40, 3:05, 5:15, 7:30 With a growing reputation new Dobie High School, NAM Development and namese Martyrs Church on THE COLLECTOR (R) 4:15, 6:20, 8:30, 10:40, 12:50 for producing high quality Beverly Hills Intermediate SFK Development Inc. pur- Kingspoint crashed in Sher- FUNNY PEOPLE (R) (10:20 @ $5), 1:45, 5:05, 8:25, 9:35, 11:40, 12:35 G-FORCE (PG) (10:30 @ $5), 1:00, 3:25, 5:55, 8:15 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES youth baseball players, the moved into the newly reno- chased an additional 135 man, killing 17 and injur- ORPHAN (R) (11:20 @ $5), 2:05, 5:00, 7:15, 8:05, 9:50, 10:50, 12:45 THE UGLY TRUTH (R) (11:45 @ $5), 2:30, 4:55, 7:35, 9:55, 12:15 South Belt Pony. 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Times for Saturday, August 15, 2009 Times for Saturday, tebra. ﬁ rst and only year as principal living in a gated community transported to various North 8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 F - Closed Captioning · J - Descriptive Video Service 15 years ago (1994) at Clear Brook High School. of single family housing. Due Texas hospitals, where ﬁ ve [email protected] • www.barmore.com -SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes or discount coupon Four men were arrested Although he said he wanted to the presence of the Brio others later succumbed. Thursday, August 13, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Tylkas celebrate 40th anniversary Family enjoys four generations

Donna and Chuck Tylka recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. A surprise 40th anniversary party at the Sageglen Community building was organized by their two daughers and their families: Sherri and Keith Lindsey of Sagemeadow and their Marlette Reed, 42-year South Belt resident and years. Nicole attended Genoa Elementary, Thomp- children, Amanda, 17, Brandon, 16, and Damian, 15; and Laurel and David Chicas of Clear Brook Meadows and their children, Alexis, 9, David, 8, and Lydia, 5. As an current Kirkwood South resident, celebrates four son Intermediate and is a 2008 graduate of Dobie. added surprise, Deacon Al Birsinger of St. Luke’s Catholic Church led them in the generations with daughter Cheryl (Clark) Randall, She now attends the Texas School of Business. recital of their original marriage vows. Approximately 45 friends and family mem- granddaughter Nicole Randall and great-grand- Jazalynn was born at Memorial Herman Southeast bers attended. The Tylkas were married at St. Pius V Church in Pasadena June 21, daughter Jazalynn Campos of Sycamore Valley. Hospital Nov. 14, 2008. Marlette retired from 1969, and moved to the South Belt area in 1975. They met while attending classes Cheryl attended Meador Elementary, Beverly Hills Memorial Herman Credit Union. Pictured are, left at San Jacinto College. The couple reside in the Meadows of Clear Creek subdivi- Intermediate and is a 1978 graduate of Dobie High to right, Cheryl Randall, Jazalynn Campos, Mar- sion. Chuck is chief of the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department. School. She has been employed by Pepsi for 28 lette Reed and Nicole Randall. Photo submitted St. Luke’s registers children St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, in assisting Rothbergs celebrate 30 years CCISD reduces budget deficit parents to develop their children’s faith, will provide registration for the upcoming faith formation year The board of trustees of and our global economy.” projected to be ranked Exem- posed tax rate for the 2009- 2009-10. the Clear Creek Independent The district will receive an plary or Recognized by the 2010 school year. The board School District recently additional $5 million in reve- Texas Education Agency in is proposing a $1.04 main- The last registration dates are Sept. 1 in English and applauded the administration Sept. 2 in Spanish. Faith formation classes begin the nue from the state under House 2009.” tenance and operations tax for reducing its $13.5 million Bill 3646, and $1.5 million in The board of trustees will rate and a $.32 interest and week of Sept. 20. projected deficit for the 2009- federal stimulus funds. hold a public hearing Aug. 24 sinking tax rate. Both are the A brief orientation will be held in the social hall at 2010 school year. The district’s cost saving at 6 p.m. to discuss the pro- same as last year. 7:30 p.m. and registration will follow the meeting. The budget reductions did measures include $850,000 For further information, call the faith formation not impact staffing numbers from moving all high schools office at 281-481-4251. and also paved the way for to a seven period day versus Singles hold dance Aug. 15 the board to give a 3 percent block scheduling, $175,000 pay raise to all employees. savings in a copier contract, The Bay Area Singles Club’s monthly dance will be Ministry hosts luncheon “On behalf of the board of deferring new positions slat- held Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the VFW trustees, I would like to thank ed to be filled in 2009 to later Lodge in Bacliff at 1401 Grand Ave. on FM 646, one- Houston Texas Stonecroft Ministries will host a quarter mile west of Highway 146. prayer connection and luncheon Thursday, Aug. 20, the staff for an exceptional years, and a 5 percent to 10 year. This has been an Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $6 for members from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Golfcrest Country Club, percent reduction in operating extraordinary year, and we budgets for all departments in and $8 for nonmembers. For more information, call 409- 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland. appreciate the efforts of central administration. 948-1156 or 281-484-4762. The luncheon is $16, all inclusive. All women are everyone to make sure our “The show of support welcome, but reservations are necessary. children continued to benefit from the board reflects our For reservations or more information, call 281-485- from an excellent public edu- community’s desire to keep 0066 or 281-482-9727. cation system,” said Stuart Clear Creek ISD one of the L & V CATERING Stromeyer, board president. highest performing school “During these economically districts in Texas,” said Greg FOOD FOR ALL OCCASIONS SoHo Class of 1959 difficult times, it is vital for Smith, superintendent of BIRTHDAYS • COMPANY PARTIES • GRADUATIONS us to keep our education sys- schools. “We not only over- WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES tem thriving and growing. came Ike, we went on to holds 50-year reunion Education will be the key to achieve the highest academic For all your Catering Needs Larry & Viola Quintanilla the success of our community performance in Clear Creek call Owner & Manager South Houston High “The Man with the Banjo,” ISD history with all schools (281)748-5740 or (281)782-4756 School’s Class of 1959 will will entertain, and a slide- hold its 50-year reunion show will be presented. Visit- Auditions Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 ing and/or dancing to music Payment Plans Available and Sept. 5, at South Shore of the 50s will be held until Scarsdale DentalS s Medicaid, CHIP & Harbour Hotel, 2500 South 12:30 a.m. Attire is informal. set at PLT m Insurance Accepted Shore Blvd. in League City. All money must be paid i l e On Friday, light hors by Aug. 14. All prices are per South Belt residents Stuart and Sue Rothberg will celebrate their 30th wed- Aug. 23-24 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 Affordable & Quality d’oeuvres will be served, and person. Prepaid for Friday ding anniversary August 18. They met in Germany while serving in the U.S. Dental Care a cash bar will be available night only is $25; Saturday military. They were married in 1979 in Oregon. Stuart is a pastor at Sage- Auditions for Hide and Beamer Rd. from 6 to 11 p.m. Attire is night only, $60; and both mont Church, and Sue currently works as a piano teacher and at the Home Seek, a mystery by Lezley $ 00 exam, x-rays & casual. nights, $75. If paid after Aug. School Store. She is also a display designer for Chicos. They have three Braces 20. consultation Havard, will be held at 7 Scarsdale Blvd. On Saturday, Sept. 5, reg- 14 or at the door, $85. sons who still live in the Houston area: Timothy Rothberg and wife Crystal, istration is set from 5 to 7 Contact Sondra Traxler p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, and Teeth Whitening off your first Grant Rothberg and wife Carrie, and Ben Rothberg. Stuart and Sue have Monday, Aug. 24, at 20% treatment p.m., and buffet from 7 to Johnson at 903-452-3842 or Children’s Dentistry 8:30 p.m. A cash bar will be Bob Fay at 713-501-0541 for served in many ways throughout the South Belt area and continue to work Pasadena Little Theatre In the Foodtown Shopping Center available. Buddy Griffin, more details. with Sagemont Church to reach out to the community. located at 4318 Allen- Chu, Truong, DDS & Associates, PLLC Genoa Road. Gregory R. Brown is the director, and performance WALKER LAW OFFICES John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. PLT presents Into dates are weekends, Oct. 16 through Nov. 1. Milton Walker, J.D. Orthodontist Actors needed are four women ages 30s to 60s, one the Woods Aug. 21 girl age 8 to 13, and four 281-481-0909 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer men ages 20s to 60s. WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES The second show of best book, and best actress. Auditions will consist of Pasadena Little Theatre’s The show brings to life BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS 55th season, Into the Woods, Cinderella, Jack and the cold reading from the LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT • Braces Without Tooth Removal a musical by Stephen Sond- Beanstalk, Little Red Riding script. www.walkerlaw.com Contact the director at heim and James Lapine, will Hood, and other fairy tale Not certified by the board of legal specialization as a specialist open Friday, Aug. 21, at the characters and gives the audi- gregbrown526@hotmail. • Headgear NOT Required theater located at 4318 Allen- ence a look at what happens com with questions. 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Genoa Road. after “happily ever after.” Visit the Web site at This Tony award winning Interwoven with these www.pasadenalittletheatre. musical is directed by Sage- classic tales is the story of the org for character descrip- • Insurance Assignment Accepted mont resident Katie Reed, baker and his wife, whose tions and more informa- and features Sagemont resi- longing for a child is thwart- tion. dent Bruce Bilifford with ed by the witch who lives FURNITURE RE-DO • Quality and Caring Office musical direction by Phyllis next door. Harris. Reservations can be made Like seeing your • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Second The show runs four week- online at pasadenalittlethea child’s name in the • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Opinions ends through Sept. 13. Show tre.org or by calling 713-941- • Certified Specialist times are 8 p.m. Fridays, 1758. Individual tickets are ‘We Re-Do For You’ Welcome Saturdays and Thursday, $14 and $12 for seniors and Leader? Sept. 10, with matinees at 3 students. Season punch cards For Free Estimates Call: p.m. on Sundays. for the 55th are on sale in the Thank our Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 Into the Woods won Tony lobby for seven shows for awards in 1988 for best score, $70. advertisers!

MMountount OOlivelive LLutheranutheran CHURCH DIRECTORY 1103100310 SScarsdalecarsdale Blvd.Blvd. 281-922-5673281-922-5673 The Catholic Community of Pastor Randy W. Ledbetter ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor “Unload Your Life” New Covenant www.mountolivehouston.org Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Life has a way of loading us down 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Services: 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com & slowing us up. It’s time to do Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. LITURGY SCHEDULE something about it. 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Adult Bible Class: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Kirkwood South Christian Church Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. “Where God Makes Lives Better” We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. www.kscc-disciples.org Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Services at Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. widowed. Listen to our Minister’s message at Cokesbury United Methodist Church www.kscc-disciples.org/pages/sermons Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2009 South Belters head to the beach this summer Ojeda goes to Cancun A stroll with Papa Olmos family beats the heat at the beach

To beat their broken air conditioning unit at home Olmos make sand castles at the end of the day dur- 12132-C Sabo Rd. and the summer heat, South Belters, left to right, ing a family trip to Galveston for a day of swimming Elizabeth Olmos, Krystal Cardenas and Xavier and fishing. Photo submitted by Patricia Olmos

Riley Jo Cornner (left) and Dale Cobb, also known as Papa, take an evening walk on Pirate’s Beach South Belt resident Jeanette Ojeda traveled to Cancun to celebrate her 29th on Galveston Island during their family vacation birthday. Shown are her feet as she takes in the view from the beach. this summer. Both are residents of Kirkwood Photo submitted by Jeanette Ojeda South. Photo submitted by Devin Cobb Tax-exempt weekend set for Aug. 21-23 Continued from Page 1A not be eligible. exceeds $100, that item is pers can take advantage der of the purchase at a backpack with wheels if All items that are on the not eligible for the tax ex- of the discounts offered later date will preserve the it can also be worn on the list are eligible for the tax emption. throughout the weekend is discount on those items. back. Luggage, a brief- break providing that the For every $100 that using layaway. Shopping Items placed on layaway case, an athletic bag, a item does not cost more shoppers spend over the for items, putting them during the tax-free week- dufﬂ e bag, a gym bag, a than $100. tax free weekend, an $8 aside for layaway and end will remain tax free. computer bag, a purse, or To reiterate, if the cost savings can be expected. placing a down payment Baybrook Mall will a framed backpack would of an item being purchased Another way that shop- and paying off the remain- have special hours of operation for the tax-free weekend. On Aug. 21 and Cajun Craven 22, the mall will be open Seafood Restaurant from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m, DDooro and Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. PPrizes!or to 7 p.m. to accommodate rize the increased mall trafﬁ c s! that is synonymous with the tax holiday. Hours of operation for Almeda Mall in Houston will be 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Aug. 21, 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Aug. 22, and noon OOpenpen HHouseouse to 6 p.m. on Aug. 23. od! FFood!o SSaturday,aturday, AAugustugust 1155 Like seeing LIVE CRAWFISH BOILED your child’s name AND SOLD HERE • B.Y.O.B 1100 aa.m..m. toto 2 p.m.p.m. FFun! in the un! Leader? Thank 1109500950 RResourceesource Parkway,Parkway, SuiteSuite B • Houston,Houston, TXTX 7708977089 our 2281-922-077281-922-0772 advertisers!

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Phone Ahead For Carry Out Orders Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Dobie Aug. 20 when the Longhorns host Pearland Submitted photo Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Sports calendar 2009 Varsity volleyball outlook VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Aug. 13 Clear Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn.(pool play) Brook looks to blend youth, talent into consistent winner (Brook vs. Killeen Ellison) (Brook vs. Gatesville) Without further ado, fi fth-year head coach if she but fairly young and inex- well, the team could fi nd it- her part, would prefer to let the other players, Thomp- step to annual playoff par- (Brook vs. Austin) Clear Brook High School sounds a bit cautious with perienced group. If things self settling for a fi rst-round the matches play out. son trusts. She simply pre- ticipant in each of her pre- varsity volleyball coach her optimism on the eve of go remarkably well, Clear playoff matchup against On the plus side of things, fers to take a wait-and-see vious four seasons. In 2006, Friday. Aug. 14 Meredith Thompson does the program’s opening se- Brook has the potential to state-ranked Fort Bend Tra- Clear Brook possesses one approach. the Lady Wolverines went Dobie varsity at Alamo Heights tourn., San Antonio, TBA believe her Lady Wolver- ries at St. Agnes (see Page unseat defending Region III vis, a repeat performance of of the best core groups of “I do expect Alicia to to the regional quarterfi - Clear Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn., TBA ines can have a special sea- 1B). champion Clear Creek as 2008. returnees in the area. take a lead role for us,” nals. son. Thompson certainly has the 24-5A winner. Either scenario sounds Junior middle blocker Thompson said. “She is in Thompson readily admits Saturday, Aug. 15 But please pardon the confi dence in her talented If things don’t go so appealing. Thompson, for Alicia Dittrich was the 24- her third year for us, and the this season could be another Dobie varsity at Alamo Heights tourn., San Antonio, TBA 5A newcomer of the year a other teams know she is go- solid one. It could also be Clear Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn., TBA season ago. ing to be our go-to option. great. She simply prefers to Brook Lady Wolverines Senior setter Sam Bent- She has to know that and be keep quiet for now. There’s Tuesday, Aug. 18 ley was a fi rst team selection able to deliver. a full regular season of vol- Clear Brook varsity hosts Friendswood, 6:30 Meredith Thompson, coach in the district, while juniors “Sam Bentley is another leyball to be played. At this Dobie varsity at Santa Fe tri match, 4:00 Caiti O’Connell (outside player who I expect to lead point, no team is a playoff hitter) and Trysta Dionne for us as a senior. As the set- lock. Clear Brook JV hosts Friendswood, 5:30 2008 fi nish: Fourth in District 24-5A (libero) were second-team- ter, she has to guide up and “Everywhere I go where Dobie JV at Santa Fe tri match, 4:00 ers. get us into the right spots. I see somebody I know, they Clear Brook freshman A hosts Friendswood, 4:30 Playoff results: Lost to Fort Bend Travis Each of those four play- Some of the others like are saying, ‘Hey, I hear ya’ll Dobie freshman A at Santa Fe tri match, 4:00 in bidistrict round ers are expected to improve O’Connell and Dionne will are going to be pretty good this season as the Lady play well. this year,’” Thompson said. Thursday, Aug. 20 Key returnees: Alicia Dittrich, MB – (’08 Wolverines move along. “For us, it comes down “I know there are a lot Clear Brook varsity at Spring Branch tourn., TBA That much Thompson is to how well we play togeth- of good things being men- Dobie varsity at La Porte tourn., TBA newcomer of the year in district; Sam Bent- sure about. er as a group. The individ- tioned out there, but I just Dobie JV at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA ley, S (1st team all-24-5A); Trysta Dionne, Yet like any other head ual talent is there. Some of want to see us have realis- Clear Brook freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA coach at this time of year, them have played together tic hopes early on and get Dobie freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA L – (2nd team all-24-5A); Caiti O’Connell, Thompson is unsure of just in summer league, but we better and better at the little OH – (2nd team all-24-5A). how the other parts will fall also have the younger kids things as we go along. Friday, Aug. 21 into place. coming in for the fi rst time. “We have to mesh as a Dobie varsity hosts Clear Brook, 6:30 Must dos: Region III is loaded with tal- Three sophomores – Em- Defi ning our roles and play- group and execute in each Dobie JV at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA ily Young, Anita Permenter ing well is going to be the phase of the game. How Clear Brook freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA ented programs, particularly those in the and Darian Lockwood – are goal.” quickly we do that will Dobie freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA Clear Creek Independent School District. likely to get considerable Clear Brook’s program show in our record. playing time. was oftentimes good before “I just want to get bet- Saturday, Aug. 22 Clear Creek (No. 2) and Clear Lake (No. 10) Senior Molly Machol Thompson arrived. But the ter and better as the season Clear Brook varsity at Spring Branch tourn., TBA will also need to quickly program has taken the big goes along.” are both ranked in the preseason Houston adjust to her new role as de- Dobie varsity at La Porte tourn., TBA area poll. To vie for the 24-5A title, Clear fensive specialist. Dobie JV at Pasadena ISD tourn., TBA The sophomores will be Clear Brook freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA Brook has to excel against those teams in the rotation because they Dobie freshman A at Atascocita tourn., TBA while avoiding upsets against the teams in are talented, and the other four key returnees have a SOCCER the lower echelon of the district. chance to be special. It’s Saturday, Aug. 21 all a matter of how quickly San Jacinto College at Texas A&M Inter., 8:00 things come together. Clear Brook will make FOOTBALL three tournament appear- Saturday, Aug. 15 naces, at Austin Westwood, Dobie (all teams) hosts Manvel scrimmage, 8 a.m. Spring Branch and Pear- land. Thursday, Aug. 20 In nondistrict play, the Dobie (all teams at Elkins scrimmage), TBA Lady Wolverines will face With two varsity sea- the likes of Friendswood Saturday, Aug. 22 sons and a 24-5A new- (Aug. 18), Tomball (Aug. Brook (all teams) at Friendswood scrimmage, 9 a.m. comer of the year award 25), Seven Lakes (Sept. 1) already on her resume, and Cinco Ranch (Sept. 4). Clear Brook junior Thursday, Aug. 27 “We may take our lumps middle blocker Alicia early on,” Thompson said. Regular season opener Dittrich (right) has the “I know we have a chance Dobie varsity hosts Channelview, Newcomb, 6:00 experience of playing to be good, really good, but Clear Brook JV Black hosts Lamar, campus, 6:30 in big matches against our schedule is tough. Clear Brook JV Silver hosts Lamar, 4:30 tough competition. Yet “I don’t think, as a Clear Brook freshman Black at Lamar, 4:30 in 2009, Dittrich will be coach, you have to sched- Clear Brook freshman Silver at Lamar, 6:30 asked to play a bigger ule a bunch of state-ranked role as the Lady Wol- teams, but I do feel like you Friday, Aug. 28 verines look to make have to have a tough enough Regular season opener a name for themselves schedule to prepare you for Clear Brook varsity at Alice, 7:30 in a region loaded with district play. That’swhat we Dobie freshman White hosts Channelview, Auxiliary, 4:30 talent. A preseason All- have this year.” Dobie freshman Orange hosts Channelview, Auxiliary, 4:30 Greater Houston third And then, of course, team selection, Dittrich comes District 24-5A ac- TENNIS has the hype and recog- tion. Despite the loss of four Saturday, Aug. 15 nition. The next step is Division I college players in Manuel Moreno reunion event, Dobie, 9 a.m. helping to carry a Clear 2008, Clear Creek is ranked Brook team from her third in the state by the Tex- Mon. to Wed., Aug. 17 to 19 middle blocking spot as Girls Coaches Associa- Dobie varsity tennis tryouts, 4 p.m. against a host of teams tion. loaded with fi repower. Dobie varsity team workouts, 6 p.m. Clear Lake is No. 10 in the preseason Houston area poll, and Dickinson is Thursday, Aug. 20 expected to be solid once Dobie varsity hosts Pearland Dawson, 2:30 more after a playoff debut in Class 5A last season. Clear Brook had a solid season in 2008 but settled for fourth place and went Sports news, notes up against Travis in the fi rst round. Clearly, the goal this season is to fi nish in the SBGSA fall registration upper two slots in 24-5A, Returning fi rst team all-district setter Sam Bentley is Registration for the South Belt Girls Softball Asso- thereby likely avoiding Tra- one of the players head coach Meredith Thompson is ciation’s fall season will be held at the league facilities vis. counting on to lead the team this season. Bentley is one at El Franco Lee Park Tuesday, Aug. 18, Thursday, Aug. In Dittrich, Bentley and of four seniors on the team. Photo by John Bechtle 20, Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors aim to guide Lady Longhorns to memorable end SBHLL fall baseball sign-up Looking to end a fi ve- likely be enough. This team Moving forward, Saba- Elkins.” A better start to swept the locals in the bi- Lady Longhorns. nal point is over,” he said. The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League will host year postseason victory wants more. tell, now entering his sixth the season would help. In district round. “We’re going to com- “When you have effort, you fall baseball registration Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. drought, the Dobie varsity And despite Dobie’s season, feels good. 2008, Dobie was swept in With returning fi rst team pete and battle until the fi - can overcome a lot.” to 1 p.m. at El Franco Lee Park. The fee is $55 per play- volleyball team will lean marathon fi ve-game loss “Four years ago we start- three games by Elkins in all-district libero Amanda er, with a $10 discount ($45) offered to each additional heavily on its seniors in to Elkins Aug. 11 to open ed with 25 freshmen, and the opener and then did not Nguyen back and setter player from the same family. For more information, 2009. the season, head coach Joe now we have these seven play well in its fi rst tourna- Huynhnhu Ngo running the visit www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Seven of the team’s 11 Sabatell saw plenty of posi- who have stuck it out and ment. offense, Dobie should be players on opening night tives. given us their all,” he said. Sabatell’s group en- good in those areas. SBHLL general meeting entered their fi nal season Seven of the 11 players “This season, they are deter- tered district play in a lull Senior Kiara Harris The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League board with the hope of putting made up the rotation, and mined that we are going to and never fully recovered will anchor the middle and will host a general membership meeting Thursday, Aug. together something special. each played solid overall do well. These ladies don’t en route to a fourth-place should also provide a con- 13, at the Harris County Annex building (courthouse) Making the playoffs won’t and very well at times. quit. We saw that against fi nish. Channelview then sistent scoring option along on Scarsdale. The board will focus on amending the with senior Andrea Ber- league’s constitution. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. trand. All SBHLL board members are encouraged to appear, Junior Ashleigh Havard and the public is invited to attend. Dobie Lady Longhorns played well in the opener in the middle alongside Harris. Back to school classic Joe Sabatell, coach Katherine Finney, another The annual Back to School Classic, hosted by the Sage- junior, has also proved she mont-Beverly Hills Little League, is Friday through 2008 fi nish: Fourth in District 22-5A can contribute on the out- Sunday, Aug. 21-23. Available age groups are 6-U, 8-U, side. 10-U and 12-U. Team registration information and de- Playoff results: Lost to Channelview in As for Bertrand, Sabatell tails are at www.eteamz.com/sbhll. bidistrict round and the rest of the team hope her 30 kills in the opener South Belt soccer registration Key returnees: Amanda Nguyen, L (1st against Elkins is only a pre- lude of things to come. Online registration in the South Belt Youth Soccer team all-22-5A; Quynhnhu Ngo, S (hon- will end Saturday, Aug.15. Youths in the U-5 through “We have had some U-18 may register online at southbeltsoccer.org. Prac- orable mention 22-5A pick); Kiara Harris, young players step up and tices began this month, and the games will start in Sep- add a lot to what we’re do- tember. Games will be played over the course of 10 MB (2nd team all-22-5A); Andrea Ber- ing, but for us to be suc- Saturdays at El Franco Lee and Beverly Hills parks. Af- trand, OH. cessful, our seniors have to ter the Aug. 15 registration deadline, there will be only deliver,” Sabatell said. selected numbers of openings based on individual age Must dos: Dobie simply does not miss “They’ve been through group needs. it all and know what to ex- the playoffs, but the program has not ad- pect. They understand our district and what it takes Jokers barbecue fundraiser vanced to the area round since 2003. The to win every night. In our The Houston Jokers, a 9-under select baseball Lady Longhorns have struggled against region, there really aren’t team composed of South Belt area players, will host many giveaway matches. a barbecue fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Dog- Pearland and Deer Park in 22-5A in recent You have to play well every house Saloon, located at 2502 Old Galveston Road. years. The team’s receiving, passing and night and be consistent. I The $7 plates will include brisket, sausage, beans, think we’ll do that.” rice, potato salad and all of the fi xings. The plates setting should be solid. Seniors Kiara Har- Sabatell points to Pear- will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more in- ris in the middle and outside hitter Andrea land as the likely District Senior outside hitter Andrea Bertrand hopes her 30- formation about the team, visit the Web site at www. 22-5A frontrunner. Deer kill effort on opening night is only the start of some- houstonjokers.web.com. Bertrand have to hit at a high percentage. Park will also be solid, but thing special this season for herself and the Lady Long- he likes his chances with the horns. Thursday, August 13, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie grad Murray to Grambling State Eraña Cassi, former professional standout, becomes San Jacinto College soccer staffer Iñaki Eraña Cassi of most successful profession- ban) has the goal of going and served as a level-three “The ability to share Spain has joined the San Ja- al soccer leagues. to the championship game soccer manager with the ideas and learn new ap- cinto College men’s soccer Hailing from a country again this year, and I plan to Union of European Football proaches can only help ev- team this season as volun- with teams well regarded for help him do that.” Associations. eryone who is involved in teer assistant coach. their superb technical abil- Eraña fi rst entered the Santesteban said he and this program.” With him, Eraña brings ity on the fi eld, Eraña said professional futbol circuit Eraña immediately saw With his fi rst year of 12 years of experience with he hopes to instill the same in 1983 playing for Sport- eye to eye on introducing a coaching in the United La Liga, one of the world’s concepts in the Coyote soc- ing Atlético. variety of new training ap- States under way, the new cer players by training them From 1986 to 1999, he proaches and utilizing the assistant coach said he is individually and combining played for La Liga teams veteran soccer player’s tac- eager to learn more about their physica skills with tac- Recreativa de Huelva, Real tical knowledge. American soccer organiza- tical instruction. Sporting de Gijón, Real “I think this will prove tions after witnessing the “I want to show the play- Murcia, Logroñes, Com- to be a very special season increasing interest Major ers the European way of postela and Extremadura. from both an athletic and League Soccer has garnered soccer, our techniques,” After taking a short academic standpoint in that internationally over the past Eraña said. break, Eraña became a li- the players, staff and Iñaki couple of years. “We demand a lot of censed coach to teach com- himself will benefi t by the Eraña also joins the technical and tactical prac- petitive soccer. cultural exchange of futbol/ coaching roster for the tice. I know David (SJC He has played more than soccer ideas,” Santesteban 2009-2010 Space City Fut- head coach David Santeste- 240 games in First Division said. bol Club season. Mob sweeps Katy select baseball sizzler

Iñaki Eraña Cassi BAFL football Derrick Murray (seated center), a 2009 Dobie High ing staff during the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little School graduate, will continue his education and League’s Big League division all-star team’s trip to season begins baseball playing career at Grambling State after Louisiana for regionals. The Murray family told the Players from each of the signing a letter of intent. Those with Murray at the Leader that SBHLL all-star coaches Dave Bergeron, Bay Area Football League’s signing included, left to right, (seated) Diane Mur- Doug Sawyer and Kirk Edwards all played roles 16 youth programs have ray (mother), John Murray (father), (standing) Greg in helping Derrick Murray land the scholarship. made their way through Mitchell (Dobie volunteer coach and Murray’s train- Murray has played for one or more of the coaches nearly two weeks of prac- er), Cody Murray (brother), Cassie Murray (sister) in the SBHLL for the previous nine years. Mur- tices as the regular season and Kenny Fernandez (US Spring Training own- ray joins Dobie graduates Daniel Sawyer and Cody approaches. er). Murray, a four-year varsity letterman for the Priest as college baseball signees from the 2009 class. The regular season is Longhorns, drew the attention of the Tigers’ coach- Submitted photo set to begin Saturday, Aug. 22, across the area. The Ellington Rams will play at Manvel, while the Sage- mont Cowboys will play at SJC youth Friendswood. The South- belt Dolphins will host the soccer a kick La Marque Cougars. During the regular sea- San Jacinto College re- son, the games are sched- cently held its fi fth annual uled as such: pee wee (8 Summer Soccer Clinic for a.m.), seniors (9 a.m.), ju- youths. At left, camper niors (10:45 a.m.), sopho- Ahbey Mesfi n fi res a shot mores (12:30 p.m.) and toward the goal during a freshmen (2:15 p.m.). drill. Emphasis was placed The Sagemont Cowboys on age-appropriate soccer will scrimmage the Texas The Mob, a South Belt area select baseball tourna- Nguyen, coach Chris Manriquez, (middle row) Wade technique, combination City Stingrays Aug. 15 at ment team, won fi rst place at the Katy Summer Siz- Buisson, John Colunga, Juan Huizar, Philip Gay, play, fi tness, coordination El Franco Lee Park from zler Open. The Mob posted a 3-0 reoord, outscoring coach Sam Pitts, (back row) coach Robert Buisson, and promoting the sport 8:30 to 10 a.m. Players are its opponents by a combined 20-3 total. The play- Troy Tapper, Ryan Divin, Alvaro Gonzalez, Chan- throughout the communi- asked to arrive at 8 a.m. The ers are from Dobie, Clear Brook and La Porte high dler Salas and Emmit Pitts. Not pictured are Jose ty. SJC marketing Cowboys will scrimmage schools. Members of the team are, left to right, (front Sanchez and Ricky Coppens. against the Pearland Texans row) coach Eddie Colunga, Niko Manriquez, Austin Submitted photo Aug. 18. 11-U Vipers go unbeaten, win Blast Off; Lominac homers twice

Wolverine football boosters excited

The 2009 high school football season offi cially began at Clear Brook Aug. 10 with the start of two-a-day workouts. It also signals the beginning of a special journey for the Wolverines’ football booster club as the program has many excit- ing activities planned. The group, which includes, left to right, board members The South Belt Vipers, an 11-under AA select base- the team are, left to right, (front row) Jesus Tijerina, Wayne Lominac Jr. slammed a pair of home runs, a Peggy van Aller (treasurer), Krissy Alfano (parliamentarian), Juan Hernandez ball team, won fi rst place at the United States Spe- Christien Lake, Juan Moreno, Alec Barosh, Jeremy solo blast in the fi rst inning and a two-run blast in the (second vice president), Wayne Priestly (president), Elia Hernandez (secretary) cialty Sports Association Fall Blast Off tournament Green Jr., (middle row) James Jackson, Wayne Lomi- fi fth inning, helping the South Belt Vipers 11-under and Doug Candler (fi rst vice president), is also looking forward to the varsity at the Clear Lake Dad’s Club. The Vipers put to- nac Jr., Adan Gonzalez, Robby Zavaleta, (back row) select baseball team win the championship at the Fall squad’s appearance in the Gulf Coast Classic game Friday, Aug. 28 at Alice. gether a 4-0 record along the way, winning the title coaches Jeremy Green Sr., Jesse Tijerina and Wayne Blast Off event at the Clear Lake Dad’s Club. Submitted photo game 15-5 over the Texas City Outlaws. Members of Lominac Sr. Submitted photos CALENDAR HELP WANTED THURSDAY, AUG. 13 10 a.m. loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, 7 a.m. Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United BOOKKEEPER, PAYROLL/PAY RECEIVER AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. The Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. 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For Bay Area Bluegrass Association – Produces a blue- Road. Registration is required. For more information, section and you will be information, call 713-204-2481. grass music show and jam session the third Saturday snack time. sure to fi nd all the of each month, May and December are exceptions. call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. P. M . TEACHERS FRIDAY, AUG. 14 6 p.m. 6 hours/day M-F 7 a.m. Admission is free. The show is held at the League City help you need. Apply in Person: 11410 Hall Rd. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Civic Center, 300 Walker. For more information, visit Contact Gail Dorth IHOP on Fuqua from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game Call the Leader today! through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. Sunshine Children’s World or want to learn to play are invited to join. 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Cotton’s Dobie football program pumped as Manvel scrimmage nears Continued from Page 1B Sabatell was disappoint- Continued from Page 1B to the football and making work through a handful of on the fi eld and experience much.” for the Longhorns’ Aug. 20 ly met for scrimmage action Dobie’s Andrea Ber- ed for his team but came consistent. We believe we plays. You always like to be sessions going against fami- it up close, it’s always an Cotton said he has not scrimmage at Elkins. The for much of this decade. El- trand had a match-high away encouraged despite can move the football and able to create turnovers, but lar styles and faces, it’s time unknown. yet fi rmed up a start time two programs have regular- kins is in District 23-5A. 30 kills for the Lady the defeat. score points.” our big key early is to make to step up the pace a notch. “It’ll be good to see what Longhorns. Kiara Har- “We have a tough, re- Defensively, the Long- sure tackles and limit yards “Unless you have great Manvel does on both sides ris and Ashleigh Havard silient group led by the horns were markedly im- after contact.” numbers (75 or more var- of the ball and how our also played well in the seniors,” Sabatell said. proved at the varsity level By the time Dobie meets sity players), it’s hard to guys adjust and attack it. As middle. “They won’t quit. Elkins in 2008. With several senior Manvel for the scrimmage, simulate game speed and coaches, we want to see our New In the fi fth game, El- is a lot bigger than we are leaders back this season, less than two weeks will re- offenses and defenses from guys taking the right angles kins’ Cortney Warren up front. We went with a Cotton expects the unit to main before the Longhorns’ other teams,” Cotton said. and routes to the football on came up with a couple of small rotation at times. be even better. It all starts regular season opener “You can scout and both sides. It’s time to start This Fall! big blocks. Warren also “Andrea was big for us, against Manvel. against Channelview. watch all the tape you want, getting serious about those led Elkins with 20 kills. and I thought Katherine “We want guys moving After seeing his players but until you get out there little things that mean so Amy Bremer’s dink down Finney also played well Kindergarten the line fi nished the match along with Kiara Harris. for the Lady Knights. We’re going to be just fi ne Includes: Dobie head coach Joe because we don’t quit.” * A Beka Christian Curriculum * Children’s Library/ Computer Lab * Playscape Indoor Play Area * Friday Field Trips - Twice Monthly for Community Outreach Programs

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