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Proposed Subdivision Causes Controversy South of Beltway 8 Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 January 27, 2011 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 51 Tree waste pickup set Tree waste only will be picked up Thursday, Jan. 27, for city of Houston residents living Proposed subdivision causes controversy south of Beltway 8. For information, call 3-1-1. By James Bolen Pearland Parkway, just west of the Clear Brook buses and other traffi c is a top concern for City is to be fi nished by the developer, according to The proposed construction of a new South Meadows subdivision (see schematic below). of Pearland offi cials, who would have to sign off Harris County offi cials. Dobie band sells BBQ Belt subdivision is causing much controversy. Delaying construction is the fact that the new on the deal. To be developed by Beazer Homes, the pro- The Dobie Band Parent Organization will If approved for development, The Preserve at neighborhood is to be built along the yet-unfi n- At a public hearing held in Pearland on Mon- posed project would occupy roughly 130 acres host its annual barbecue and silent auction Clear Creek would be located in the South Belt ished Hughes Road. day, Jan. 17, both City Council members and res- and consist of 285 houses. Beazer has already fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. portion of Harris County in Pearland, east of Easy access for emergency vehicles, school idents alike voiced their opposition to the proj- developed The Lakes of Highland Glen, Spring in the school cafeteria. ect, citing the lack of an existing thoroughfare Meadow and Jamison Landing – all within Pear- Plates will consist of a chopped beef sand- through the area. land. wich, chips and a drink. Desserts will be on Contrary to remarks made at the meeting, An agreement made with Harris County calls sale for a nominal fee. Entertainment will be plans to extend the portion of Hughes Road with- for Beazer to contribute roughly $250,000 in provided by the Dobie bands. New subdivision planned in the Harris County limits are well under way. beautifi cation and landscaping projects in the Silent auction items will be available for Construction bids for this stretch of the road adjacent areas. bidding. Tickets are on sale for $7 each and went out on Wednesday, Dec. 1, and were re- Future plans call for the developer to add on to can be purchased from any band student. ceived by Monday, Jan. 24, according to Harris the existing hike-and-bike trail located at Black- Tickets will not be sold at the door. County Precinct 1 Project Coordinator Larry Al- hawk and Hall Road. len. The agreement requires Harris County to pro- Project Grad holds dance In all, 11 bids were received. At press time, vide two sections of road entering the subdivi- The Dobie Project Graduation 2011 Com- county offi cials were in the process of verifying sion from the east that are to be separated by mittee is selling tickets to the Feb. 11 Valentine the low-bid contractor’s bonds and legal status medians. Dance during all lunches at Frazier Elementary before presenting the offer to commissioner’s The county is also to provide a bridge on for $10 a ticket. court for approval. both the north and south sections that includes Included in the ticket price will be chances The process is expected to take roughly one a pedestrian walkway and rail and to redirect to win some great door prizes, good music and week, Allen said. the walking path along the ditch to under the fun. All proceeds from this dance will go Records indicate Harris County is responsible bridge. toward the June 3 Project Graduation event at for extending Hughes Road 300 feet beyond Me- Harris County will be required to provide turf Dobie. lillo Middle School (the Pearland city limits), seeding to the medians and setbacks and install while the City of Pearland is responsible for the new handicap ramps at the Riverstone Ranch extension west of Pearland Parkway (referred to Drive intersection. SBGSA late registration as Barry Rose on this side). City of Pearland offi cials are scheduled to re- The last date for late registration for the While technically located in the City of Pear- convene Monday, Feb. 14, to further review the spring season of the South Belt Girls Softball land, the stretch of road between these two areas proposed development. Association is Thursday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Late registration fees are $85 with a $5 sibling discount, buyout is $55. Registration will be held at El Franco Lee Open house to be held at MHSE Park at the girls’ softball field, concession stand. For more information, visit the league’s website at www.eteamz.com/southbeltgirls. for Esophageal Disease Center K of C fundraiser set On Jan. 27, Memorial Hermann Southeast the southeast Houston community,” said Banki, will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. for the offering accurate diagnosis and treatments that The Knights of Columbus will hold a fund- most advanced diagnostic and treatment technol- are uniquely tailored to each patient. raising spaghetti dinner on Friday, Jan. 28, A proposed South Belt subdivision is causing some controversy. Opponents of The Pre- ogy center for reflux and other esophageal dis- Kafrouni said, “The Esophageal Disease from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Catholic serve at Clear Creek are concerned about it being built along the yet-unfi nished Hughes eases in Houston, the Esophageal Disease Center. Center at Memorial Herman Southeast hospital Church Social Hall, at 11011 Hall Road. Road, possibly hindering traffi c in the area. “Up to a third of the general adult population is a comprehensive center that will provide top Dinners consist of all-you-can-eat spaghetti suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease of the line preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic with KC 9201 pasta sauce, two homemade symptoms at one point of their life,” said Dr. care for patients with GERD and all esophageal Italian meatballs, garden salad with Italian Michel Kafrouni, co-director, of the center. diseases and their complications.” dressing, French bread, and iced tea or lemon- Mayor to address banquet Dr. Farzaneh Banki, assistant professor of The public is invited to attend. Erin Asprec, ade. cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at University CEO, and Kyle Price, COO of Memorial The cost is $6 per person, eat in or take out. Houston Mayor Annise Parker will be the its members and receives no monetary assistance of Texas Medical School Houston, said, “If left Hermann Southeast will be in attendance, along Under 12, the cost is $3 - eat in only. guest of honor at the South Belt-Ellington from local municipalities. Despite this challenge, untreated, GERD can lead to serious conditions with other community leaders and affiliated phy- Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual reception the group has overcome nearly insurmountable such as esophageal cancer.” sicians. Beverly Hills Civic meets and banquet on Thursday, Feb 3, at the Golfcrest odds and accomplished much throughout the It is one of the first hospital-based centers of The new center is located at 11800 Astoria Beverly Hills Civic Club will hold its quar- Country Club. community over the past 27 years. its kind in the Houston area. “The new Esophageal Blvd., second floor outpatient services building. terly meeting Monday, Jan. 31, at Beverly Titled Houston – Commerce Center to the A mixer and reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. Disease Center reflects our hospital’s commit- Complimentary valet parking will be available, Hills Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Election of World, the event will be dedicated to Houston Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. ment to providing high quality medical care in and light refreshments will be served. officers will be held. Positions include presi- icons, both past and present. Tickets are $50 each. For more information or dent/vice president and secretary/ treasurer. Unlike most other chambers of commerce, the to purchase tickets, call the chamber at 281-481- South Belt-Ellington Chamber is fully funded by 5516. Two area churches lose pastors Auxiliary hosts jewelry sale Two local churches reason for leaving the Memorial Hermann Southeast Volunteer recently announced church. Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Valentine’s Flores, Morris selected they are undergoing a The Rev. William Day Jewelry Sale Tuesday and Wednesday, change of leadership. “Bill” Newcomb re- Feb. 1 and 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third After serving as pas- cently left his posi- floor North Tower of the Hospital (outpatient tor at Kirkwood South tion as senior pastor entrance). as All-State Ensembles Christian Church for at Cokesbury United Purchases can be made from a great selec- the past six years, the Methodist Church, tion of fine jewelry, sterling silver, gold, dia- Rev. David Fraser will where he has served monds, fashion handbags and fragrances. leave his post at the sinced June 2009. On-the-spot watch repairs, battery changes end of February. Newcomb will be and band replacements will also be available. Born outside of Lon- transferring to Patti- A portion of the proceeds go to the auxil- don, England, Fraser son United Methodist iary for scholarships, projects in the hospital, was educated at Exeter Church in Pattison, and donation to United Way and other chari- and Oxford universi- Texas. ties. ties. He was ordained David Fraser Originally from Bill Newcomb a minister in England Athens, Texas, New- GAT 8th-grade dance set in 1964 and worked as pastor until 1973.
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