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Chamber Celebrates 25Th Anniversary the Spaghetti Dinner Includes Salad, Garlic Bread and a Drink Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Feb. 26, 2009 Voice of Community-Minded People Vol. 34, No. 4 Thompson fun night Feb. 27 Thompson Intermediate will hold Family Fun Night Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Chamber celebrates 25th anniversary The spaghetti dinner includes salad, garlic bread and a drink. Adult tickets are $5 presale By James Bolen troduced White as “a great friend to the commu- Garcia, Houston City Councilwoman Jolanda vision,” adding, “Economic development of a or $7 at the door. Children, ages 3 to 12, are The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- nity,” noting he had participated in nearly every Jones, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Gary community depends greatly on the educational $3; under 3 eat free. Activities include art of merce celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ban- annual South Belt Fourth of July parade. Freeman, Harris County 174th Criminal District opportunities of that community.” recycling contest, family photos, games, door quet Friday, Feb. 20. White joked that he would rather be at the Court Judge Ruben Guerrero and Harris County Steve Spencer, who formerly served as presi- prizes and a silent auction. For information, Guest of honor, Mayor Bill White, had trav- banquet than in Washington, adding, “I love the Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Jo Ann dent of Texas Commerce Bank, was also in at- contact Leslie Velasquez at 281-481-8003 or eled directly from a meeting with President Ba- spirit of the Fourth of July parade, and I love the Delgado. tendance. While never offi cially a member of the [email protected]. rack Obama in Washington, D.C., to attend the spirit of the chamber of commerce.” Delgado offi cially swore in the 2009 chamber chamber, Spencer is credited by Flickinger for event. Other elected offi cials attending the event in- offi cers. inspiring the creation of the group. Frazier offers scholarships South Belt-Ellington Leader publisher and cluded Reps. John Davis and Ken Legler, Har- Several board members from San Jacinto Col- Flickinger noted the chamber is at a disadvan- current chamber president Marie Flickinger in- ris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia lege and the Pasadena Independent School Dis- tage when compared to other local chambers, as The Frazier PTO will offer five scholarships trict were also in attendance, as were representa- it does not receive city money nor does it have an to Dobie seniors who attended Frazier in fourth tives from several local civic groups. industrial base. and fifth grades. Applications and requirement Chamber Director Sally Mitchell introduced “We’ve had to work a lot harder,” Flickinger information are available through the senior Scott Talton dies unexpectedly Mike Newkham as the Chamber Member of the said. counselor’s office at Dobie. Applications must By John Bechtel Year. Mitchell said Newkham, unit director of Flickinger is confi dent the group will continue be received no later than Thursday, April 9. regular season game and playoff losses to end their the Blackhawk H-E-B, has worked tirelessly to its hard work for years to come. Scott Talton, life season. In all, Talton’s teams qualifi ed for the play- lessons teacher in the offs in 15 of his 27 seasons. benefi t the organization. “We are not at the end of the road, only at a Morning of reflection set classroom and courtside Last spring, Talton used up quite a few vacation Mitchell had also prepared a slide show dis- milestone looking forward to the many challeng- The Catholic Community of St. Luke the mentor and leader to days in anticipation of retirement and would often playing the chamber’s history. es we have ahead,” she said. “With your help, Evangelist will host a morning of reflection thousands more athletes be seen watching his only son, Scotty, compete as San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Bill Lin- we will continue to make not only South Belt, Saturday, Feb. 28, in preparation for Lent. The during a long career in a member of Dobie’s varsity baseball team. Talton, demann was named Citizen of the Year. Flick- but our surrounding communities a great place Rev. James Burkart will speak on “Prayer and the Pasadena Indepen- it seemed, understood the game of baseball better inger introduced Lindemann as “a man of great to work, play and live.” Discernment, Listening to God,” beginning at dent School District, has than most. 8:30 a.m. and ending by noon. There is no died. With a love for rebuilding and repairing vintage charge. Everyone is welcome. The Dobie boys’ bas- automobiles and a Pasadena-area home in need ketball coaching legend, of maybe some fresh paint and added touches in Mayor speaks at dinner who retired at the age of mind, Talton was looking forward to an active re- Softball cancer benefit set 59 after the 2007-2008 tirement. Clear Creek Independent School District’s school year, died unexpectedly Feb. 19 while work- Still, Talton never truly let the Dobie basketball Strike Out Cancer Softball tournament will be ing on a renovation project at his family home in program drift from his thoughts. He attended many held Feb. 26-28 at all four high schools. The Pasadena. A cause of death is pending the comple- games this past season, including nearly all of the proceeds will benefit the families of two local tion of an autopsy. See Talton’s obituary on Page varsity teams’ District 22-5A games. His wife, softball players dealing with cancer effects. 2A. Vicki, was by his side each time. Talton began and ended his teaching and coach- At retirement, Talton trailed only boys’ track Games will be at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 ing career in PISD. He taught at Park View and p.m. daily. There will be food, raffles and a and fi eld coach David Chollett in years of coaching Southmore intermediates before joining the Dobie tenure at Dobie. Simply put, Talton gave his life to silent auction. Some of the money will also go High School faculty and coaching staff prior to the the Longhorns. In return, so many Longhorns past, to the Houston Ronald McDonald House. 1979-80 school year. present and future will certainly remember Scott Donations are greatly appreciated. Contact In 2007-2008, Talton capped his legacy by win- Talton, their leader, friend and mentor. Debra Moulder at 832-283-1582. ning his 500th career varsity game. It was his fi nal For more on Talton’s career at Dobie High on-court win as the Longhorns then suffered fi nal School, see Pages 1B and 3B. Library events scheduled The following events are scheduled for the Pct. 2 deputies battle drugs, violence Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: Game day is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. Harris County Precinct 2 Constable deputies tained the driver, Morgan Barraza, and returned Come to the library and play games. have remained busy battling drug possession and to retrieve the pill bottle, which contained both Friends of the library will hold a used book violence. powdered cocaine and the prescription drug Xa- sale Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deputy Jason Curry was patrolling the 11200 nax. Investigate ancestries and family histories block of Scarsdale Thursday, Feb. 12, when he Barraza, 18, was arrested and charged on both when the genealogy discussion group meets stopped a driver at 9:30 p.m. for having a defec- counts. Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. tive license plate. Upon approaching the vehicle, Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn, Curry and Movie Madness is Thursday, March 5, at 4 Curry smelled a strong marijuana odor. Deputy Robert Sanchez responded to a shooting p.m. Call the library for feature title. A subsequent search of the vehicle confi rmed Monday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. in the 10900 block of Free income tax assistance is available the deputy’s suspicions, as he found not only Highland Meadow Village. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 281- marijuana, but also a bag of powdered cocaine. The incident began earlier that day at Dobie 484-2036 for more information. The driver, Obaibullah Bidat, 23, was arrested High School, where two students had gotten into Family storytime is Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and charged on both counts. a fi ght. School staff and Pasadena Independent Preschool storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Following several complaints of drug activity School District police heard one of the students Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. at a house near the intersection of Sagewind and involved, William Archer, threaten the other stu- Sagegreen, Curry stopped a vehicle Wednesday, dent that he would fi nish it at the bus stop. Mayor Bill White (right) was the guest of honor at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. for failing to signal after leav- As the bus later unloaded, several witnesses Dobie band parents meet Commerce’s 25th anniversary dinner Friday, Feb. 20. White has been active with the or- ing the residence. saw Archer, 17, drive by and fi re multiple rounds. The Dobie Band Parent Organization will ganization since being elected in 2004, participating in nearly every Fourth of July parade. As the deputy attempted to stop the car, the Fortunately, no one was struck. meet Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the band Shown with White are Daniel Puente and his wife, Harris County Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice driver threw an orange pill bottle out of the ve- A warrant has been fi led against Archer for hall.
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