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Oct. 1, 2009 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 34, No. 35 Bracewell at Almeda closes At press time, the Leader was notified by City Councilman Mike Sullivan’s Monroe extension to Beltway 8 opens early office that Bracewell Library at Almeda Mall will close its doors Saturday, Oct. 3. The new By Matt Griesmyer “We are supposed to get (Monroe Road) fi n- who live near the Monroe intersection had to direct path for South Belt residents to take travel- facility at 9002 Kingspoint will open in early At $4.64 million, the half mile stretch of ished by the end of the year, and I believe that travel another path, often lengthening their driv- ing to Hobby airport. December. (More details in next week’s paper.) Monroe Road connecting Beltway 8 South with we are looking at a late November, early Decem- ing time. Residents can now drive straight through on Fuqua was scheduled to be completed by the ber completion date at this time,” Houston City “I have been contacted over the past year by Monroe onto Hobby airport property without Drama presents Hay Fever end of this year, but the road opened ahead of Councilman Mike Sullivan said just last month. a number of residents who are anticipating cut- taking unneccesary detours. The J. Frank Dobie Drama Department will schedule last week. As of the week of Sept. 20-26, the stretch of ting fi ve to 10 minutes off their travels,” Sullivan An offi cial ribbon cutting ceremony is expect- present Hay Fever, a British comedy set dur- road is now, however, open to travelers. said. “I feel it will provide a measure of conve- ed to be held later this year. ing the Roaring ’20s, Oct. 2, 3, 5 and 6, in the The road provides a straight path through to nience that people have been waiting for.” For more information on the Monroe construc- auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m. Pre-sale National Night Fuqua from the area subdivisions. Before the Residents should be aware that aside from be- tion project, contact Sullivan’s offi ce at 832-393- tickets are $4. For ticket information, e-mail roadway was completed, South Belt residents ing a straight shot to Fuqua, it provides the only 3008. drama director Aimee Small at asmall @pasa- denaisd.org or assistant director David Out Oct. 6 Crutcher at [email protected]. The 25th annual National Night Out will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6. Didn’t quite make it to the landfill Mistletoe Market Oct. 3 Begun by the National Association of Town Watch, the event is aimed at preventing crime BellaVita will host its Mistletoe Market and drug use by encouraging neighbors to com- sale in the sales office and clubhouse Saturday, municate with each other and police groups. Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jewelry, cloth- NATW, a nonprofi t, crime prevention organi- ing, accessories, cosmetics/perfumes, yard art, zation, works in cooperation with thousands of candles, home decor and more will be avail- crime watch groups and law enforcement agen- able for purchase. Lunch will be served at cies throughout the country. Since 1981, NATW 11:30 a.m. Admission is $1. BellaVita is at has been dedicated to the development, growth 1548 N. Riviera Circle, off Scarsdale. and maintenance of organized crime and drug prevention programs nationwide. NATW’s net- Dobie senior portraits set work has grown to include more than 6,500 Dobie seniors who have not yet had pic- crime, drug and violence prevention organizations. tures taken may do so on campus Oct. 5-9. The event has grown dramatically since its Students will be called out of class alphabeti- 1984 inception. The fi rst year included 400 com- cally, so they should be prepared to be photo- munities from 23 states with a total of 2.5 million graphed each day until they get called. Students participants. must follow Pasadena Independent School Last year’s event included roughly 15,000 District dress code regarding facial hair and communities from all 50 states, with more than piercings. E-mail [email protected] 35 million people participating. for information. While the traditional “lights on” and front porch vigils remain an essential part of NNO, SoHo sets 40-year reunion activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, parades, The 1969 Class of South Houston High will visits from police, festivals, neighborhood walks, celebrate its 40-year reunion Oct. 16-17. For safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings. A tractor trailer en route to a landfi ll rolled over the morning of Mon- spond to the accident. The overpass was closed for roughly one hour information, visit the Web site at http://www. Longtime Sagemont resident Sandra Robb classreport.org/usa/tx/so_houst on/shhs/1969. day, Sept. 28, as it attempted to turn east onto Fuqua from Interstate in both directions following the spill. The truck is shown above being will be hosting a block party and cookoff in the 45. Offi cers from the Houston Police Department were quick to re- hoisted upright. No one was injured. Photo by Marie Flickinger South Belt PTO to meet Continued on Page 2A South Belt Elementary PTO will meet Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents and teachers are encouraged Auction items announced for Oct. 15 Evening of Cuisine to attend, and the public is invited. Several auction items have been collected this Among these are a 37-inch Magnavox fl at a four-person pass to the Kemah Boardwalk, a attendees a chance to sample food from a wide past week for the South Belt-Ellington Cham- screen TV with DVD player, a deluxe cedar chil- decorative windmill, a ride with Santa Claus on variety of local vendors. Cheerleaders hold clinic ber of Commerce’s annual Evening of Cuisine, dren’s playhouse, a private wine-tasting tour for a Southeast Volunteer Fire Department fi re en- Confi rmed food and drink vendors taking part The Dobie Cheerleaders will hold a cheer to take place Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Gardens, 20 from Haak Vineyards, a box-seat party for 20 gine, a perfume basket and gift certifi cates from in this year’s event include Land & Cattle, clinic Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 12001 Beamer, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.. at a 2010 Astros game, Cabela’s hunting gear, participating food vendors. II Brother’s Pasta, Las Haciendas Mexican Bar at Dobie High School. The clinic is open to Now in its 12th year, the function will give Continued on Page 2A grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Partic- ipants will learn cheers, chants, dance and SVFD breaks ground on new station jumps. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., and the fee Counterfeit suspects sentenced is $30 which includes the cheer clinic, a T-shirt and pizza. Two suspects charged this past January with Area crime possession of counterfeit money were sentenced Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 Lariaettes hold dance clinic Monday, Sept. 28. Constable’s offi ce have remained busy battling John Waldon, 38, and Jerold Freeman, 34, crimes ranging from open warrants to drug pos- The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their Hand were arrested Jan. 20 after being pulled over session. and Stand Clinic Oct. 15 in the Dobie dance on Scarsdale with $15,000 worth of counterfeit Deputy Lance Willis stopped a vehicle at 2 room from 6 to 8 p.m. for children in grades money. Waldon was also found to be in posses- p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the intersection of K-8. Preregistration is $25 or $35 at the door, sion of a handgun. Blackhawk and Hughes for failing to come to a cash or money order only. Preregistration by Waldon, who had four previous felonies, was complete stop. The driver of the vehicle, Law- Oct. 9 guarantees a shirt. Participants can sit sentenced to 25 years to life. Freeman was sen- rence Levy, 32, was discovered to have multiple in the stands with the Lariaettes at the Dobie tenced to eight years. outstanding warrants. The car’s passenger, Joy - Pasadena football game on Oct. 23. For The constable’s offi ce was aided by the U.S. Pilot, 34, was also found to have an open war- information, call Lori Perez at 281-797-8370. Secret Service in its investigation. Continued on Page 6A CT holds craft show Christain Temple, 9701 Almeda Genoa, will City clears blocked drainage pipe have its annual craft show Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included will City of Houston offi cials were quick to re- Sullivan’s offi ce, in turn, contacted Art Kidder, be crafts, needlework, collectibles, antiques, spond to the blocked storm drainage pipe report- Braxton Coles and Reginald Jefferson from the candles, and jewelry. A live auction will be ed on in the Sept. 10 edition of the South Belt- city’s Public Works and Engineering Department held on Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. Items included in the A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Sept. 24, for the Southeast Volunteer Fire Ellington Leader. for their assistance. auction are: a weekend ram hunt in Texas Hill Department’s new station on Scarsdale. Shown above at the festivities are, left to right, The blocked pipe, located near the intersec- City workers visited the site shortly after the Country, Juicy Couture designer handbag, (front row) Brandon Martin, Brendon Martin, Pablo Castellano, Joel Reyna, Ed Baker, tion of Sagedowne and Sageglen, was discov- article was published and determined there was autographed Lance Berkman baseball, auto- Shelly Cino, Capt. David Cino, Lt. John Layton, Brad Fuller, Joe Zepeda, Lt. Ross Schreck, ered following the July 25 robbery of the nearby indeed a blockage hindering water fl ow. A crew graphed Carlos Lee baseball, Earl Campbell Brian Wells, (back row) Kyle Clark, Asst. Chief Jerry Terrell, Andy Cao, T.J. Golightly, Chase Bank, in which the suspect used the drain- revisited the site Friday, Sept. 18, to clear the autographed photo, hand-sewn quilts, concert Dean Baier, Mark Alvarez, Sherri Golightly, Lt. David Chicas, Chris Stafford, Brad Jan- age system to facilitate his escape. pipe of the lodged debris, which turned out to be tickets to see Jeremy Camp and Natalie Grant acek, Tony Martinez, Chief Chuck Tylka, and Asst. Chief Tom Golightly. The Leader contacted City Councilman Mike a folding lawn chair. and a 1845 Republic of Texas map. Sullivan’s offi ce for assistance in the matter. See related editorial on Page 2A. Rainbow Valley holds sale Rainbow Valley will have a community Action Ministries garage sale Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. until Dobie boosters get band new trailer 5 p.m. at 11002 Green Arbor. Barbecue sand- wiches will be sold for $5 each. This is the collects shoes annual fundraiser for the civic club. Workshops at Stuchbery for area students Stuchbery will present Very Positive Outlook, By Matt Griesmyer a Reading with Dads workshop series that “Last year right before school was out, sev- focuses on the connection between involved eral school nurses and principals asked us about male parents and the educational success of providing back to school shoes rather than the their children. It will encourage fathers to par- school supplies that we have done for several ticipate in school activities and promote the years,” said Gordon Berg, founder of Action importance of loving to read and write. The Ministries. “They explained that so many of the first workshop is Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5:30 kids are just outside of the requirements and do to 7:30 p.m. The second session is Nov. 5, and not qualify for aid. They come back wearing the third session is Dec. 3. older brothers’ and sisters’ shoes that are prob- ably an inch or two too short or long. This year K of C hosts Oktoberfest instead of doing backpacks and school supplies, we are working with several other ministries to The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual provide shoes.” Oktoberfest in the St. Luke the Evangelist Action Ministries, an aid group that was Catholic Church Parish Hall on Friday, Oct. 9, founded and is headquartered in the South Belt from 4 to 7 p.m. Adult meals are $8 each and area, has been assisting people for the past 18 include sausage, himmel and erd, Bavarian and a half years. Kraut, tea or lemonade. Child’s sausage-on-a- During the recent Fourth of July parade, Berg stick meals are $2.75 each. Donations accept- and his group served ice cream in exchange for ed for dine-in adult beverages. For informa- donations for shoes. Throughout the past months The J. Frank Dobie Band Parent Organization recently completed complete, making its debut at the Dobie-Memorial football game tion, call John Heckler at 713-946-1965. they have worked with Memorial Hermann South- work on a trailer to carry the band’s instruments. Local sponsors Thursday, Sept. 24. Shown above is Clennis Tyer, whose daughter, For additional items, see Page 3A east Hospital, a local seniors group, and various helped fi nance the endeavor. The project took roughly six weeks to Katie Tyer, is a Dobie band member. Photo by John Bechtle Continued on Page 2A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 1, 2009 NNO in Sagemont neighborhood Publisher’s Opinion Readers’ Opinions Continued from Page 1A what vehicles they drive.” ing and wish to have a police 11300 block of Sageview. She is looking particu- offi cer make an appearance City responsive to clogged storm drains Valtasaros: Proud ers were still working for us taxpayers. This will be the fourth NNO larly forward to this year’s should contact Houston po- Instead most parents feel that teachers gathering Robb has orga- event, as she has several new lice Offi cer Jesse L. Martinez A special thanks to the city of Houston atively impacted drainage going from the of Higginbotham and schools represent a large national nized. She was forced to can- neighbors whom she doesn’t at 713-308-3200. Residents for the speedy work on cleaning out one community into that ditch. teacher’s union with agendas that don’t cel last year due to Hurricane know. outside the city limits having of our drainage pipes. On another city drainage issue about I was proud to read Mr. Higginbotham’s necessarily reflect those of the parents. Ike. Overall, Robb is support- parties should contact Harris Councilman Mike Sullivan alerted city which we alerted Sullivan’s office, we are support of non-censorship of speech. I was I would have even more respect for Mr. Robb began the events as a ive of NNO. County Constable Precinct of Houston employees who confirmed told it would be corrected within two to proud to hear that he feels that all sides of Higginbotham if I read his articles cham- result of growing crime in her “It’s a very good program,” Two Gary L. Freeman’s of- the drainage pipe under the Sageglen four weeks. Thanks so much to the city’s an issue should be presented. I was sur- pioning that both side of an argument be area. she said. “It gets neighbors fi ce at 713-477-2766. bridge at Sagedowne was almost com- right of way maintenance department for prised that he admitted that school districts presented in school, that teachers and “We were having trouble together. I encourage others For more information on pletely blocked, which certainly has neg- its speedy response. Marie Flickinger are intolerant, racist, and ignorant. school administrators should put the with cars getting ransacked to do it.” the NNO program or to fi nd a Our schools refuse to teach the theory education of children before the ideology and tires getting slashed,” South Belt residents within function in a particular neigh- of creationism and yet teach the theory of and the theories of pop culture and poli- she said. “We got tired of the the city limits who are plan- borhood, visit www.national evolution. Our schools teach that global tics. That parents should have a strong crime rate.” ning on having a NNO gather- townwatch.org/nno. Darville interns at SJC warming is real and that I am killing polar input into the education of their children The concerned resident bears by driving my SUV with no discus- and if they choose to opt out of a lesson joined together with some of College Leadership Program, education. Many racial minor- sion of the other side of that argument. or a speech with which they disagree it is her neighbors and organized I discovered Dr. Hellyer’s ities are either first-generation Our schools teach that our country’s their right. That, ultimately, teachers and their fi rst event in only two traits were not the exception at college students, or are defined founding fathers were slave owners and school administrators work for the par- weeks. LEGAL NOTICE San Jac, but the norm.” as ‘not college ready’ (mean- homosexuals, but do not teach the consti- ents and the students. “It’s very easy to do,” Darville looks forward to ing that they have not taken tution and the ideals that those founding I am a product of Texas public schools Robb said. “We just walk participating in San Jac’s college prep work during high fathers had that created our nation. Our and an employer. I have employed PISD down the street and hand out diversity initiative because he school),” he said. “Regardless Request For Competitive schools ban prayer and have days devot- graduates for thirteen years. I am tired of fl iers.” knows from personal experi- of what category they fit into, ed to Muslim teachings and footbaths high school graduates and sophomore She travels with a Spanish Sealed Proposals ence how education can open it is clear students can be installed at taxpayer’s expense. college students applying for a job and translator for her neighbors doors of opportunity. “As a intimidated by the college cul- Mr. Higginbotham states we should lis- being unable to decipher the application who do not speak English. sophomore in college, I found ture, which can be strikingly ten to all sides of an argument and then for the misspelled words and bad gram- Robb stresses the impor- Bid # 10-05 Project ID: #3906 myself bored with school, so I different than their own famil- blames mass hysteria on “demagogues like mar. I am tired of explaining how to make tance of sharing information left college and started work- iar culture. Educational lead- Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh.” Does he change from a cash register. I am tired of with your neighbors. District is seek- ing full time in the banking ers should strive to make sure imply that we should not listen to Glenn trying to show how 40 hours a week “It’s important to ex- industry,” he said. “After the institutional culture is ing sealed proposals for South Cam- Beck and Rush Limbaugh? That is a little times 8 dollars an hour equals $320.00. I change contact phone num- reaching my potential as a inviting to all students who one-sided isn’t it? I don’t think that “mass am tired of employees that cannot read a bers for when you’re working non-degree employee, I real- cross the college threshold.” pus Mechanical Upgrades until 2:00 hysteria” ensued. I saw no mass hysteria. I training manual. Educators, please edu- or out of town,” she said. “It’s San Jacinto College recent- ized the advantages of return- “Education provides people saw parents concerned about what may be cate. George Valtasaros good to keep an eye out for ly welcomed Christopher Dar- ing to college. Earning a with the vehicle to pursue their PM, Tuesday, 10/20/09. All inquiries introduced to their children at school. your neighbors and to know ville as an intern executive degree not only led to more dreams, as well as become After listening to educators in the past, should be directed to Larry Logsdon assistant to the chancellor. His employment opportunities, it productive members of soci- and still today, advocating everything Mary Castillo family primary duties will be to assist also allowed me to meet two ety,” he said. “According to from teaching masturbation to proper thanks Rivera at 281-998-6120. Plans will be dis- Chancellor Dr. Brenda Lang professors who were interest- recent data from the National handling of condom techniques in ele- Auction Hellyer with special projects. ed in my educational goals Center for Educational Statis- mentary school and high school, I can The family of Mary Castillo, the Coro- tributed by Ridgway’s Inc. through This includes focusing espe- and success. They enabled me tics, the unemployment rate of see why parents would be hysterical. nados, Moodys, Whites and Castillos, wish cially on a diversity initiative, to see the relationship between Americans who earn associate Public schools do not have a stellar to thank Joe Rivera and his wonderful staff items the “Plan Well” system. A manda- which is a concerted effort to institutional accountability degrees is about 40 percent record when it comes to teaching our for helping make our Mom’s 90th Birthday attract and retain more minority and student responsibility as less than those who only earn kids. Perhaps parents would be a little Party a great and memorable event. Thanks growing tory pre-proposal meeting is sched- races as San Jac administrators, they related to my success in high school diplomas.” more trusting, if they felt that the teach- again Joe, for all your help. Marty White faculty, staff, and students. Continued from Page 1A uled for 10 AM, Tuesday, 10/13/09 Darville earned a bache- & Grill, Deno’s, Dixie Deli, lor’s degree in general studies Dream Dinners, H-E-B Black- in the Interactive Learning Center of with minors in history, politi- Action Ministries collects shoes for students hawk, Joe’s Crab Shack, the San Jacinto College South Cam- cal science, and African Amer- Continued from 1A were hit hard by tornadoes. of 2,723 kids, with two toys during the second week of residents. We do have people Mi Tienda, Outback Steak- ican studies at Louisiana State groups from San Jac College. They provided relief to New apiece,” Gordon Berg said. December and is supported who send us monetary dona- house, Perry & Sons Market pus, 13735 Beamer Road, Houston, University. He earned a mas- Thanks to their efforts, Orleans during Hurricane “The drive is usually held primarily by the South Belt tions and various other sup- & Grille, Sicily Pizza, Pasta ter’s in applied sociology from they have accumulated 230 Katrina, sending in 997 semi- plies, but the South Belt has & More, Silver Eagle Dis- TX. Southeastern Louisiana Uni- pairs of shoes to be delivered trucks of food and 561 full of been a big, big supporter dur- tributors, San Jacinto College versity. to local schools, identifi ed as cleaning supplies. ing that time.” Culinary Department, La Darville served as a sociol- those needing the most as- “We helped Katrina vic- The assistance program Cantina Mexican Grill and San Jacinto College District is ogy instructor at River Parishes sistance within the Pasadena tims in New Orleans for al- Death does not only take food and Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Community College in rural Independent School District. most a year, feeding 3,000 to David, Billy Miller and wife toys, but also accepts dona- Tavern. seeking Construction Manager Louisiana, where he served on “We are going to fi rst sat- 15,000 people a day,” Berg Roberta Miller Jill; and stepgrandchildren tions of furniture, household A classic car and hot rod the college’s Quality Enhance- isfy our commitment to the said. Chad, Megan and Mike, goods and even vehicles. show will once again accom- at Risk qualifi cations for proj- ment Plan Committee and the schools in the area, and if we Other relief efforts have Neal, Alyssa and Jeff, Ethan, “Over the years we have pany the event. Organized Southern Association of Col- have a surplus of shoes, they included Florida when Hur- Logan; and stepgreat-grand- received several hundred by Carl and Brian Rodgers ects related to the 2008 Bond until 2 leges and Schools Reaffirma- will be made available within ricane Andrew hit, Hurricane son Dylan. cars,” Gordon Berg said. “For of American Transmission tion Committee. Darville also the immediate area,” Berg Alicia relief and even assis- She was preceded in death a few years we did 30 to 50 Center, the show will award p.m., Thursday, 10/22/09. All inqui- served as a faculty member at said. tance to the tsunami victims by her mother, father and per year, but due to the chang- trophies to all winners. Dillard University of New Gordon Berg and his wife, of Indonesia. brothers Nathan Thompson, ing economy that number has To enter a car in the show ries should be directed to Mr. Larry Orleans and Southeastern Patricia, have lived in Sage- Throughout the years Gor- O.Z. Thompson, Orgen Thomp- decreased.” costs $15 in advance and $20 Louisiana University mont for 12 years. Gordon don and Patricia, along with son, Wilford Thompson, Vin- “We accept all donations so at the door and includes one Logsdon, Director of Construction at “I look forward to working has been a part of the South their ministry, have never son Thompson; sisters Cleo long as it is clean and in good ticket to the indoor festivi- with Christopher throughout Belt Chamber of Commerce, taken a salary. Thompson, Leona Harrison, repair,” Patricia Berg said. ties. (281) 998-6120. RFQ’s will be dis- his time here,” said Hellyer. most recently as treasurer. “I resigned from the com- Magdalene Raspberry, Zula “We are here to help people Those wishing to show a “He brings to San Jac a pas- Throughout the years Ac- pany I worked for the day Mills and Maurine Williams; up, not put them down.” car or get more information tributed by Ridgway’s Inc. through sion for education and specifi- tion Ministries, headquar- we started the ministry, and stepson Bill Miller, stepgrand- While the Bergs are more on the car show should con- the “Plan Well” system. A mandato- son James Miller, stepgreat- tact American Transmission cally the mission of commu- tered out of the Bergs’ home, Patricia continued to work at Longtime South Belt resi- than happy to help out area grandson Brad Dominy, step- Center at 713-944-7212. nity colleges. His background has grown from working with Baylor College of Medicine dent Roberta Thompson children in returning to school, ry Pre-proposal meeting is scheduled grandson-in-law Charlie DeRise. Tickets to the event are and input will help move sev- one grocery store and three until she retired four years Miller, 83, died Sept. 20, they do have one regret. A service was held at First $15 in advance and $20 at eral of the college’s annual produce centers a week to ago,” Berg said. 2009, in Houston. She was “We wish there were not for Tuesday October 13, at 2 p.m. in Baptist Church in Friday, the door. Advance tickets priorities forward.” more than 500 a week, pick- “There are no paid staff, born Sept. 4, 1926. as many kids hurting as there Texas. Interment followed at are available at the chamber, Darville is completing his ing up donations from 47 gro- but we have several hundred Miller was the daughter of are today,” Gordon Berg said. Room 104 of the District Building Ellis Prairie Cemetery. The Gardens, H-E-B and the doctoral student internship cery stores and 27 produce volunteers a month, depend- Mary E. Fussell Thompson “It is not our job to help Donations may be made Leader offi ce. through the Community Col- companies every morning. ing on what we are doing,” and Martin Luther Thompson. by doing everything, but it is 4624 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, to Houston Hospice, 1905 For more information, lege Leadership Program at “Last year we gave out 72 Patricia said. “During the toy She is survived by her two important that we help by do- Holcombe Blvd., Houston, call the chamber at 281-481- TX 77504. the University of Texas in Aus- million pounds of groceries,” drive, for example, we have daughters and their husbands, ing something,” Patricia Berg Texas 77030-4123. 5516. tin, where he plans to earn a Gordon Berg said. “We cover two people per hour over 12 Jacquelyn (Jackie) Anne Mil- said. Doctorate of Education. Willis to Galveston, Katy to hours during the day work- ler Whitfield and husband He was attracted to San Baytown, and we give out ing the drive, and that does Doyle of Grapeland, Texas; Jac because of the positive emergency aid as well to not include the people that Mary Frances Miller Westfahl reputation. “I attended some those who need it.” volunteer with groceries and and husband Ronnie of classes with Dr. Hellyer at the Berg and his organization household goods.” Pearland; grandsons Martin University of Texas at Austin, feed more than 35,000 people Action Ministries annu- and wife Traci Whitfield of and I was equally amazed with a day. ally operates a week-long toy Bellevue, Neb.; Dwight and the chancellor’s intellect and The ministry program drive to give area children a wife Kerri Whitfield of Water District Notice of Public humble personality,” Darville provided assistance to Texas Christmas that they might not Pearland; Cory Westfahl of said. “After visiting San during Hurricane Rita as well ordinarily have. Pearland; and Brandon West- Jacinto with UT’s Community as to the areas of Texas that “Last year we took care fahl, now serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghan- Hearing on Tax Rate istan. Action Ministries delivers to Meador Miller is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Becky, Sarah and Steven Whitfield of Bellevue; Ma- son, Ryan and Adam Whit- field of Pearland; and Julia Westfahl of Pearland. Miller was from a family of 15 brothers and sisters and is survived by her brother, Tom Thompson and wife Polly of Friday; sisters Lillie Mae Dunlap of Trinity, Darlene Pyle of Groveton and Sallye and Clifton Evans of Holly; sister-in-law Willie Mae Thompson of Groveton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gordon Berg, founder of Action Ministries has been hard at work delivering the shoes She is also survived by his outreach program has collected over the past summer. More than 230 pairs were her special stepfamily: step- delivered to schools whose students were in most need of assistance. Pictured at Me- daughter-in-law Barbara Mil- ador Elementary are, left to right, Gordon Berg, Assistant Principal Beverly Bolton, ler of Houston; stepgrand- Principal Darlene Davis, P.E. teacher Cathy Taylor and school nurse Lisa Scruggs. children Debbie DeRise, Teresa Phillips and husband

A funeral should be as unique and special as the person it represents. We believe every life has a unique story and deserves to be honored. Let us help you tell that story, and truly celebrate a life that was lived. Thursday, October 1, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Quilt to be raffled at Mistletoe Market Beverly Hills introduces new teachers

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Entrants do not have to be Photo submitted BECKY’S Contemporary pain problems, exercises to strengthen the back to prevent (formerly Becky’s Beauty Supply) “Unforgettable” future problems, and those who should treat backs. Register 281 332-6407 • 125 E. Galveston Bra. at the reference desk or online at www.hcpl.net. Near 518 & Hwy 3 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in the CenterPoint begins installing Smart Meters third annual trivia contest through Oct. 15. Winners will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. By Matt Griesmyer Web site portal that will or disconnect power. Also, $3.24 charge on electricity thus the overall cost per Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pre-schooler story- CenterPoint Energy, based provide consumers with 15- the Smart Meters will be bills. After February 2011 consumer and accelerate the time is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is Thursday at in , has minute updates of the power able to interact with intel- and until the payment plan deployment from fi ve years 10 and 11:15 a.m. hit a milestone in its Smart usage in their homes, along ligent devices in the home is completed in 2021, the to three.” Meter plan. with graphs and statistics such as the air conditioner, monthly charge drops to In a press release from Pasadena rodeo pageant set Smart Meters are incor- about what power was used giving consumers the ability $3.05. CenterPoint Energy dated The American Rodeo Pageant will be held to celebrate the Eyebrow Threading & Henna Salon porated as part of the Energy where and when. to monitor and manage their In total, residents should Aug. 5, 2009, it was stated rodeo season Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Pasadena Town Square Located inside H.E.B. InSight system that has been Initially, the Smart Meter usage remotely. pay only $443.76 for the new that “more than 2 million Mall. It is a western wear competition presented to young designed by CenterPoint. program in Houston will Consumers within the meters, but this cost also in- meters are expected to be 9828 Blackhawk Rd. • Houston, TX 77075 ladies who would like to visit area rodeos and fairs this Fall. Experience the new & improved way to shape your eyebrows. Threading The meters will be serving a be able to take only remote smart meter deployment cludes the installation on the installed system-wide by Age divisions run from babies through 16-older. Interested purpose as a wireless moni- readings of the electrical areas should be aware that back end of the program, the project’s completion in is a thousand-year-old proven method. Once you try threading, you will candidates should contact D’Juana Oxford at 281-221-5789 never go back to waxing or tweezing your eyebrows. toring device that will help usage, thus eliminating the the payment of the new in- encompassing the software 2014 or by the end of 2012, or e-mail [email protected]. CenterPoint, retail electric need for human meter read- stallation and product will and hardware necessary for with the aid of federal grant 713-991-0030 providers and more impor- ers. Progress, though, will be assesed to users accounts monitoring the system. money.” tantly, the consumers. be made so that the meters throughout a 12-year period. A concern that the public The money that will po- Zara - 832-794-4682 Once the program is fully may be used by utility com- Every month until February might have is whether the tentially reduce the comple- SJC offers low-cost Mon. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sun. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. instituted, there will be a panies to remotely connect 2011, there will be an extra planned completion of the tion time of the project will project will be in a timely also provide $50 million $2 Off Eyebrows manner. for development of a smart pet vaccinations Expires 10-31-09 “Part of our settlement grid, changing the grid from with the Public Utilities electromechanical with ana- Pet owners may bring versity of Houston Student Commission requires us to log controls to an automated their dog or cat to the San Animal Legal Defense Fund. maintain this deployment grid with digital controls, Jacinto College South cam- For more information, call schedule,” said Alicia Dixon, giving the grid a limited pus for low-cost vaccinations Adam Eiler at 281-998-3511 media contact for Center- ability to “self-heal.” on Saturday, Oct. 3. or e-mail [email protected]. Point Energy. “CenterPoint “The smart meters will not The event, in honor of For more information has applied for a federal be able to remove a tree limb World Rabies Day 2009, will about San Jacinto College, grant under the American or pick up a downed power be held from 9 a.m. to noon call 281-998-6150 or visit Recovery and Reinvestment line, but in the future, they in rooms 1117 and 1114 of www.sanjac.edu. Act to help pay for the ad- will enable us to pinpoint the campus' administration vanced metering system de- locations of outages quicker, building. ployment and begin building lessening surveying time – The following shots will an intelligent grid in central time spent looking for the be offered for dogs: Houston. If received, these damage – and speeding up • Rabies, $10 funds could reduce the du- restoration time,” Dixon said. • Distemper/Parvo, $15 South Belt-Ellington Leader AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN raiton of the surcharge and • Distemper/Parvo/Lepto, DAY CARE & SCHOOL $20 • Bordetella, $10 Leader Reader Ads Deadline: • Newborns - 13 years • Computers in classroom Bazaar, barbecue at church The following shots will New Life Lutheran Church will hold its annual be offered for cats: 25 Words $8 for 1 week Noon Tuesday • Teachers Are CPR & First Aid Certified bazaar and barbecue Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and • Rabies, $10 or 25 Words for 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken • Distemper (FVRCP), $15 Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, from no changes, no refunds. Over The Phone • Hot Lunches / Snacks • Preschool ages 2 - 2nd grade • Distemper/Leukemia, noon to 5 p.m. at 3521 East Orange in Pearland. There $20 Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. will be indoor and outdoor craft booths, hourly door The vaccinations must be prizes and raffles, barbecue beef, chicken and sausage, paid for in cash. All proceeds 10100 Kleckley 713-944-7960 home baked desserts and fun activities for kids. For from the event will benefit information, call 281-485-1818. 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CONGRATULATIONS JULIA! wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Maria Ransom is sent birthday greetings Oct. FFMM 22351-Outside351-Outside CCoveredovered PPavilionavilion Congratulations are sent to senior Julia Van Caroselli on Oct. 2. Enjoying a birthday 7. Live music, silent auction, full bar-b-q plate dinners. De Los Santos for being named Dobie Band Oct. 5 is Lynda Andrus. The day for a birth- Morris Middle School Member of the Week at the Sept. 24 game day party for Vilsy Mathew is Oct. 6. On Oct. Willie McIntyre is wished a happy birth- $$20.20. perper personperson. The Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization. against Pasadena Memorial, from proud par- 7, Brandy Cantu Ramirez has a birthday. day Oct. 2. Birthday greetings are sent to Tickets MUST be purchased in advance! Limited seating ents, Janie and Jimmy De Los Santos of Frazier Elementary Evangelina Blanco Oct. 3. Jo Batson cel- Wood Meadow. Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to ebrates a birthday Oct. 4. 713-944-1730 or on-line at www.cpcsupporter.org BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR STACEY Kathy Harrison Oct. 1. Thompson Intermediate Stacey (Hayes) Flowers celebrates her Jessup Elementary Sharing a birthday Oct. 2 are Cathy 23rd birthday Tuesday, Oct. 6. Best wishes On Oct. 1, Kathleen M. Rhule celebrates Broussard and John Davis. for a wonderful day are sent from husband a birthday. Birthday greetings are sent to Challenger School Best Friends Boutique Stephen, daughter Kennedy and son Owen; Kathleen Stauber Oct. 2. Marking a birthday Oct. 2 is the day for a birthday cake for parents and longtime South Belt residents Oct. 4 is Alfredo Juarez. Calandra Crout Shannon Martinez. Groom & Board Jannie and Robert Scarberry; sister Jenny enjoys a birthday Oct. 6. Dobie High Taking great care of your pets for 23 years! and children Brayden and Baylee; brother Meador Elementary A double celebration is set for Miguel Joey and wife Nyssa; brother Austin and Birthday greetings are sent to Nora Torres and Rosalinda Vidal Oct. 1. A special daughter Jade; and brother Tyler. Stacey is a Gonzalez on Oct. 4. Double happy birthday birthday greeting is sent Oct. 2 to Rayanne 11506 Hughes • 281-484-9655 Dobie High School graduate. wishes are sent to Shirley Hawley and Gillespie. Oct. 4 is the day for a birthday party Tues.-Sat. SCHOOL DAZE Allison Nolan on Oct. 5. for Bobby Blackwell. Nora Coronado has a The following personnel and staff members Moore Elementary birthday Oct. 6. Blow out the birthday candles 7 a.m.-6 p.m. of the Pasadena Independent School District Special birthday wishes are sent to Chris- for Kenneth Foster and James Sawyer on celebrate birthdays Oct. 1 through Oct. 7. tina Le-Tran Oct. 6. Oct. 7. Atkinson Elementary South Belt Elementary LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Greetings for a happy birthday are sent to On Oct. 1, Maria Gonzalez has a birthday. E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- Be Cool! Nicole Nalepa Oct. 5. Blow out the birthday The day for a party for Judy Britt is Oct. 5. gratulations, etc., to mynews@south beltlead Let us get your candles for Roseanne Willis Oct. 7. Stuchbery Elementary er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items “best friend” Burnett Elementary A birthday is celebrated by Jennifer Dowell must be submitted by Friday noon for the next ready for the summer heat. Sue Thomas marks a birthday Oct. 1. Best Oct. 2. Laura Bryan enjoys a birthday Oct. 4. week’s publication. SJC students now have transfer option FLEA TREATMENT INCLUDED WITH EVERY GROOMING The Lariaette of the Week for Sept. 21 through Sept. 24 is Sandra Gonzalez, daughter of Sandra and Jesus Gonzalez. She is a sophomore and a for bachelor of applied technology degree Flood problems? first-year member of the Dobie Lariaettes. San Jacinto College and students, this means moving 43 credit hours in 3000 level more than 24,500 students in cultural enrichment. You can go home again... Brazosport College entered beyond a degree and plan- courses or above; completion over 140 degrees and certifi- The broad range of cours- ® into an articulation agree- ning a career where the job of all program of study cates in university transfer es and classes offered at the Let Farmers help. ment for a Bachelor of demand exists.” requirements with a mini- and technical programs. The college address diverse edu- Business insurance hurting Applied Technology degree, Requirements for admis- mum 2.0 grade point average college also serves the com- cational objectives. At Farmers, we know that you insure which was signed at the regu- sion to the program include on all course work attempted munity through workforce Those students planning your home to get things back to normal your bottom line? larly scheduled meeting of having college level skills in and all courses within the training. For more informa- to pursue a bachelor’s degree if something unexpected happens. That’s If you own a Restaurant, Auto Repair, AC/Heat the San Jacinto College Board reading, writing, and mathe- major; and Spanish profi- tion about San Jacinto can enroll in academic class- why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service of Trustees on Monday, matics as evidenced by ciency. College, call 281-998-6150 es, as well as courses in major you get from a Farmers agent. Call me or Plumbing business, we have special plans to Sept.14, 2009. approved placement testing The articulation agree- or visit www.sanjac.edu. fields of study, which will fi t YOUR needs. The mission of the or previous college level ment with BC is one of many About Brazosport College transfer to four-year schools. and get a quote on the insurance that Bachelor of Applied Tech- course work; having a grade such agreements that San Since establishment in Brazosport College is located helps get you back where you belong. Call today for a quote! nology program at Brazosport of C or better on all lower Jacinto College holds with 1968, Brazosport College has on 156 acres in Lake Jack- Michael W. Jewell, CLU Barry Insurance Group College is to educate, train, division core technical cours- various colleges and universi- worked to improve the quali- son. and develop successful busi- es, including internships; ties in the state of Texas as ty of life by providing effi- To learn more about 12929 Gulf Freeway Member ness leaders and managers having 18 hours or less of well as online. cient and cost-effective asso- Brazosport College, call 979- Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) South Belt- 281-464-3383 who are prepared to utilize remaining course work when About San Jacinto College ciate and baccalaureate pro- 230-3000 or visit www.bra- Ellington 281-481-2121 Chamber technology and leadership seeking admission; complet- San Jacinto College serves grams, job skills training and zosport.edu. skills to the competitive ing the Brazosport College farmers.com advantage of their enterprise. application for admission and The program builds upon the supplemental application JSC Federal Credit Union a general education core, for admission to the Bachelor technology and other courses of Applied Technology pro- Southbelt Montessori School Tired of Playing Games with Your Credit Card Company? completed in the first two gram. All supplemental appli- Day Care Facility • 2 Locations Apply for a JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Today years of college. It is designed cations must be approved by to add management skills to the Applied Technology 10904 Scarsdale #300 • 281-484-7666 the technical skills of the Admissions Committee at 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 LRates as low as 8.75% APR* trained technician so that he Brazosport College. LNO Penalty Rate Increases or she may move into super- “This gives the students a LNO Balance Transfer Fees visory positions. well-defined plan they can LNO Annual Fees The course work includes follow so they don’t lose any a variety of business, finance, credits,” said Dr. Ken Tasa, technology and people man- Brazosport College dean of agement skills. The degree educational programs and Free will allow students to gradu- services. “With this agree- Enjoy These Benefits: ate with a major in industrial ment in place, students can Registration management. earn anywhere from 68 to 75  Free Checking Accounts  Savings/Investment Accounts “Sixty percent of the de- credits toward our 120-hour  Money Market Accounts, IRAs mand for future employment degree while at San Jacinto $95 per week  Free Online Banking & Bill Pay will be in technical jobs,” College.”  32,000+ Surcharge Free ATMs said Dr. Catherine O’Brien, Completion requirements all ages  Special Club Accounts San Jacinto College dean of for the degree include satis- www.jscfcu.org  Home Equity & Mortgage Loans teaching and learning. “This factorily completing a mini-  24/7 Account Access 281.488.7070 800.940.0708 collaboration becomes an mum of 120 credit hours of San Jacinto College and Brazosport College entered into an articulation agreement We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws. opportunity for graduates baccalaureate level credits, of for a Bachelor of Applied Technology at the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. 15 BAY AREA BRANCH LOCATIONS from our associate of applied which 45 must be completed meeting held Sept. 14, 2009. Present at the signing were (seated, left to right) Dr. Mil- • All Meals Provided science programs to add to at Brazosport College; com- licent M. Valek, president, Brazosport College; Dr. Brenda Lang Hellyer, chancellor, *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates can range from 8.75% APR to 15.75% APR, based upon credit qualifications. • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certifi ed Please refer to the Credit Disclosures section on the JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Application for complete details. For their technical knowledge pletion of the Brazosport San Jacinto College; (standing) Dr. Ken Tasa, dean of educational Programs and current information, please see a Credit Union employee at any branch location, call us at 281.488.7070 or write • Accepting children 6 wks - 8 yrs old to JSC Federal Credit Union, P.O. 58346 Houston, Texas 77258. These credit terms are accurate as of 04/03/20068 and skills, and prepare them College general education Services, Brazosport College; Marie Flickinger, chair, San Jacinto College Board of All rates and credit terms are subject to change without notice. to move into supervisory and core curriculum (45 credit Trustees; Dr. Catherine O’Brien, dean of teaching and learning, San Jacinto Col- • NCI Accepted managerial positions. For hours); completion of at least lege. Photo by Amanda L. Booren, San Jacinto College marketing department

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FEATURED son Intermediate School was the Clear Brook High School lauded District E Council- represented the South Belt $ 00 exam, x-rays & FAME (PG)  12:05, 2:45, 5:35, 8:15, 10:40 suspended after pulling a gun Wolverines’ junior varsity member Addie Wiseman for area, voted against the $700 20. consultation FAME (PG) JF (10:50 @ $5), 1:25, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35, 12:10 Braces PANDORUM (R)  (10:15, 11:35 @ $5), 1:10, 2:25, 4:15, 5:30, 7:05, 8:05, 9:45, on his classmates during a football team won its district her leadership in passing a billion Wall Street bailout Scarsdale Blvd. 10:55, 12:45 off your first LOVE HAPPENS (PG13) (11:25 @ $5), 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10, 12:50 math class. opener over C.E. King with a whistle-blower policy. The plan. He was joined by seven Teeth Whitening SORORITY ROW (R) (10:30 @ $5), 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:00, 11:40 Frank Mancuso fi led for 28-19 victory. policy set a time frame which other Texas Democrats and 20% treatment TYLER PERRY’S I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF (PG13) (10:05, Children’s Dentistry 11:20 @ $5), 12:45, 2:05, 3:35, 5:10, 7:15, 8:25, 9:55, 11:10, 12:40 his 10th term on the city 15 years ago (1994) required department directors 15 Republicans. Voting in GAMER (R) 10:20 PM, 12:35 AM In the Foodtown Shopping Center Chu, Truong, DDS & Associates, PLLC HALLOWEEN II (2009) (R) (10:25 @ $5), 12:55, 3:30, 6:35, 9:10, 11:35 council for Houston. The Pasadena Indepen- to be responsive to employ- favor of the bailout were fi ve INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (R) (10:00 @ $5), 1:05, 4:25, 7:55, 11:00 25 years ago (1984) dent School District board ees’ claims if they believed Texas Democrats and four DIGITAL 3D The defunct Brio Refi n- voted unanimously to up- they had been retaliated Republicans. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 3D (PG) (10:10 @ $8), 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10 ery at 2501 Choate at Beam- hold the reassignment of for- against. Deputy Marcus Anderson THE FINAL DESTINATION 3D (R) 10:25 PM, 12:35 AM TOY STORY & TOY STORY 2 IN 3D DOUBLE FEATURE (G)  (10:00 @ $8), er was named as one of four mer Thompson Intermediate 1 year ago (2008) from the Harris County Pre- 2:00, 6:00, 9:55 toxic waste sites in Houston School math teacher Sarah A full-service U.S. Postal cinct 2 Constable’s offi ce was THE INVENTION OF LYING (PG13)  (11:40 @ $5), 2:35, 5:20, 8:00, 10:30, 12:55 WHIP IT (PG13)  (11:10 @ $5), 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:25 by a New Jersey congress- Young. Service branch offi ce opened involved in a traffi c accident, ZOMBIELAND (R)  (10:00, 10:45, 11:30 @ $5), 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 3:55, 4:40, 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 12:55 man who successfully spon- Clear Brook High School at Central Ace Hardware, at Hughes and Beltway 8 SURROGATES (PG13)  (10:00, 11:05 @ $5), 12:20, 1:35, 2:40, 3:40, 5:00, 6:05, 7:20, sored legislation which would students Aren Cambre, Mary 11676 Beamer. Unlike other while responding to a weap- 8:20, 9:40, 10:50, 11:55, 12:55 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (PG) (11:00 @ $5), 1:30, 4:05, 6:30, enlarge the superfund to Crouch, Sydney Devaty, Jim- postal and shipping vendors ons disturbance call. No one 9:05, 11:20 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES THE INFORMANT! (R) (10:55 @ $5), 1:20, 3:45, 6:20, 8:45, 11:15 $10.2 billion from taxes on my Duong, Emily Le, Marcy in the area, the new facil- was injured. JENNIFER’S BODY (R) (10:20 @ $5), 12:50, 3:25, 6:10, 8:35, 10:55 Serving The Houston Area Since 1952 9 (PG13) (11:45 @ $5), 1:55, 4:10, 6:25, 8:40, 10:40, 12:45 petrochemical products and Moore and Niall Shanbhag ity would charge actual U.S. A suspected drunk driv- ALL ABOUT STEVE (PG13) (10:40 @ $5), 1:15, 3:50, 6:20, 8:50, 11:25 THE FINAL DESTINATION (R) (11:55 @ $5), 2:20, 4:30, 6:50, 8:55, 11:05 crude oil. were named Commended Postal Service rates, as it is er drove through Richard 3D NOT AVAILABLE FOR THESE SHOWTIMES • Personal Auto DISTRICT 9 (R) 1:30, 6:45, 11:50 The fi rst-ever dinner for the students in the National Merit licensed by the federal gov- Pinkston’s home in the G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (PG13) (11:15 @ $5), 2:15, 4:55, 7:40 THE HANGOVER (R) (11:00 @ $5), 4:05, 9:20 South Belt-Ellington Cham- Scholarship Program. ernment and works on a com- 11100 block of Sagedowne. • Homeowner ————$AMC SELECT%———— ber of Commerce was held. 10 years ago (1999) mission basis. The facility is Pinkston was in his back yard I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL (R) (10:05 @ $5), 12:30, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15, 12:40 • Renters CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY (R)  (10:35 @ $5), 1:40, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35 20 years ago (1989) A main water pipe in the the second such post offi ce in with friends when he heard Three Dobie High School ceiling of Thompson Inter- the 77089 ZIP code area. The the vehicle crash through his • Flood O Future Farmers of America mediate School burst, fi lling fi rst is in the student center at den, study and garage. • Wind CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS: AN IMAX 3D students, Justin Rascoe, Brian the orchestra pit with approx- • Risk Management EXPERIENCE (PG) (11:50 @ $9), 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 10:05, 12:30 Berkley and Sheila Robbins, imately 3 feet of water. Times for Friday-Saturday, October 2-3, 2009 Times for Friday-Saturday, • Workers Compensation won grand championship Thomas Quinoes pleaded F - Closed Captioning · J - Descriptive Video Service Social networking • Employee Benefits -SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT No passes or discount coupon honors for their entries at the guilty to the carjack killing of Joel Esparza. He received a • Commercial Property life sentence. workshop set Oct. 14 • General Liability 5 years ago (2004) Business and Personal • Contract Bonds The South Belt Security The Small Business De- • Starting and promoting • Commercial Auto Alliance would no longer velopment Center (SBDC) at groups and pages Insurance Specialists We Clean Houses… patrol areas within the city. San Jacinto College will offer • Online presentations • Professional Liability & Through a contract with the a training workshop that and virtual meetings LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE city, off-duty Houston police explores the business advan- The workshop presenter Barmore Insurance Agency offers comprehensive product lines for offi cers patrolled Sagemont tages of social networking. will be Mickey Bryant, chief all of your insurance needs through these major companies. and Kirkwood subdivisions. The Ins and Outs of Social executive officer of DotCom- Holidays are coming soon. Schedule your Constable Gary Freeman’s Networking will be held Directions. cleaning appointment offi ce would continue to Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 11 Bryant has five years ex- early and save patrol subdivisions in the a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the perience as an Internet con- Clear Brook City, Sagemead- SBDC’s new Pearland office sultant and social network ow and Kirkmont Municipal located at 6117 Broadway trainer and serves as an in- $10 Utility Districts. (inside the Pearland Chamber structor for Leisure Learning One coupon per customer. With coupon State Rep. Robert Talton of Commerce Center). Unlimited. only. Not valid with any other offer. announced the formation of The “lunch and learn” She provides services for Parents and Taxpayers for workshop will include a Houston Networking News, Accountability to oppose the boxed lunch and will cover the Houston Technology $299.88 million bond elec- such subjects as: Center and the Texas Entre- Fall is upon tion proposed by Pasadena • What is social network- preneurs Association. us, does your ISD. ing? (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, The cost to attend the Your Risk is our Specialty lawn need Former Dobie coach Mike My Space) workshop is $20 per person, Stephens was presented a • How to integrate your and registration is required. 713-209-2800 • 1-800-376-3169 281.997.2711 help? plaque by head coach Tommy business into social networks To register or for informa- [email protected] www.wecleanyourway.com Kaiser at a game which hon- • Facebook “Tweeter” tion, call 281-485-5214 or 8511 S. Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 ored Stephens as a “Lifetime techniques and tips e-mail [email protected]. [email protected] • www.barmore.com Thursday, October 1, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Hobby Lions Club Crabtree celebrates 80 years to meet Oct. 7 Barbers help rescue cat Hobby Airport Lions Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. E-mail Hobby [email protected] for information. from area sewer drain Former South Belt resi- The cat was dirty and dent and La Marque fire- scared, but unharmed, and is MAGI MARKET fighter Curtis Barber recent- now fluffy, clean and happily “Where wise men (and women) shop” ly rescued a lost cat from a back at home. Benefi ting sewer drain with help of his This cat is very special to Beltway 8 Crisis Pregnancy Center 9-year-old son, Seth Barber. the Kiel family. She was The Kiel family pet cat born from a group of feral went missing Saturday, Sept. cats in the neighborhood and October 10th, 2009 19, and the family spent found at 2 weeks old. She 9am-6pm hours searching the neigh- and her six litter mates had borhood without any luck. ringworm. While Kat Kiel 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. The next evening, Kat was three months pregnant Houston, TX Kiel was driving through the and working full time, she neighborhood around 9 p.m., also took care of the kittens. (Corner of Beamer and Scarsdale) when she spotted a grey and Kiel hand fed them twice Seeking vendors and Shoppers white tail slip off the curb daily, bathed them in medi- and into the sewer drain. cated soap, sanitized all For booth information please email The cat was frightened cages, bedding and area Linda at [email protected]. because she had never been every night and administered out of the Kiels’ house in her oral medication for four Major Sponsor 10 years of life and refused months, since the kittens had Bayway Lincoln Mercury to leave the sewer drain. to be taken away from the Barber was called for mother to survive. insight and said that although Kiel received advice and most fire rescue personnel assistance from Chestnut do not do that type of rescue Animal Hospital in Bellaire, South Belt anymore, he would come which spayed and neutered from his home in Friends- all the kittens, compliments wood for assistance. of the citizens of Bellaire, Graphics & Printing Barber stayed at one side who fund a program to assist of the sewer drain to block stray animals through Chest- the cat from venturing fur- nut. One stop for all your ther down, while Seth Kiel is grateful to Barber crawled through the other for his kindness in rescuing end to reach the cat. the special family pet. printing needs An 80th birthday party was held Sunday, Sept. 20, for Helen Crabtree at Easthaven Baptist Church. Friends, relatives and fellow workers who have known Helen for more than 40 years gathered to celebrate. Her sons, Joe Crabtree of Georgetown and Jerry Crabtree of Bastrop and brother Bill Fall Open House • Business Forms and Corrine Stuart of Brandon, Fla., surprised Crabtree by unexpectedly being at the party when she arrived. Crabtree was a principal and teacher • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes at the King of Glory Lutheran Church Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten offered at UHCL School for 28 years. She has been an active member of the South Belt com- - ers and faculty members and • Business Cards munity since her arrival more than 40 years ago. When she began teaching, ’s Fall Open House tour the campus during the construction on Beltway 8 had not yet begun anywhere on the loop, and can help prospective students next open house scheduled Curtis and Seth Barber spend time with the Kiels’ • Wedding Invitations Beamer stopped short of where Fire Station #70 currently is. Crabtree lives jump-start their college appli- for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 cat, which they rescued out of a neighborhood sewer in the South Belt area near Atkinson Elementary. Photo submitted cation and chart a career path. a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student drain. Photo submitted Attendees can talk to advis- Services and Classroom • Thank You Notes Building and Bayou Build- ing. 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Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. LITURGY SCHEDULE Kirkwood South Christian Church 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. “Where God Makes Lives Better” Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. www.kscc-disciples.org 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 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 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. New Worship Times Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Sunday School- 9:00 a.m WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Blended Worship- 10:00 a.m. Sunday Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, One service each Sunday Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Listen to our Minister’s messages at Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. 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, October 1, 2009 You Can’t Take it With You ends Oct. 4 Woodmeadow ditch will be cleaned; not until 2010 By Matt Griesmyer The residents of Wood- This Woodmeadow drainage ditch has fi lled with silt and debris meadow near Olivewood over time, causing stagnant water and fl oodwater issues. Open and Grapewood at Sage- channel A119-10-00, located in the subdivision on Sageglen be- glen are all too familiar with the now-infamous drainage tween Olivewood and Grapewood, has silt blocking nearly two- problem in their neighbor- thirds of the drain pipe. Photo by Matt Griesmyer hood. The drainage system that intersects Sageglen Drive, named A119-10-00 by the Harris County Flood Control District, near the aforemen- tioned streets has become blocked, gradually allowing trash and stagnant water to accumulate at the intersec- tion. The situation, quite liter- ally, stinks. Residents have been com- plaining to the Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- trict due to the similarity be- tween the smells emanating from the waterway and raw sewage, but their concerns 12132-C Sabo Rd. go unheard. The ditch clutter does not fall within the jurisdiction of the CBCMUD due to the fact that the problem is not a sew- age system malfunction. The problem with the drainage is that the pipe that The Pulitzer winning play, You Can’t Take it With You, Theatre is located at 18091 Upper Bay Road in Nassau travels under Sageglen Drive will run one final weekend at Clear Creek Community Bay. Visit the Web site at www.clearcreekcommun is more than halfway fi lled Theatre. The tale of the seemingly mad Sycamore fam- itytheatre.org. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors with earth. This issue hin- ily and their less than normal outlook on life makes and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For ders the drainage of standing tributary are in worse shape that sediment is deposited.” Over the years since the the channels are half full as audiences think twice about happiness and love. The reservations, call 281-335-5228. Pictured are, left to water and is compounded by than the pipe that goes under Dirt and debris does, peri- unknown last dredging of the well, all with standing, stag- final performances of this comedy will be Oct. 2 through right, South Belt resident Mark Stanley, Rachel the trash that people throw the road. The pipe that emp- odically, travel downstream ditch, a conservative estimate nant water. Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday night with a Paternostro, Cristina Mire and Adrian Soto. in the ditch. ties the storm sewer is more and tend to build up at certain of 4,435 cubic feet of dirt Saucier assures the public, Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Community Photo submitted The storm drains that empty into the troubling than 80 percent submerged. points along the rivulet. A and other debris has built up however, that once the de- With the pipes not be- buildup of this size, however, within the west-most side of silt project is complete, the ing able to transport water is not something that occurs the canal, blocking nearly all channel will be restored to effi ciently, how the area is overnight, nor is it something drainage capabilities within its original condition, allow- PISD earns superior going to cope with any fl ash that is easy to ignore. the system. When looking in ing the water to pass freely South Belt-Ellington Leader fl oods that may occur in the “We have a de-silt project the storm sewers, one can see through it. The Voice of Community-Minded People rating from FIRST future is the problem. planned for that drainage “Our systems are not de- ditch,” Saucier said. “We 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 The Pasadena Independent tem assigns one of four rat- signed to handle tremendous have completed a survey of School District has received a ings to Texas school dis- amounts of rain in very short the ditch already – that was E-mail: [email protected] “Superior Achievement” rat- tricts. periods of time,” said Heath- completed last year – and ing under Texas’ Schools In addition to the superior er Saucier, media relations we are currently analyzing Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners FIRST financial accountabil- rating, a district could be contact at the Harris County various cross sections of the ity rating system for the sev- rated as “Above-Standard Flood Control District. channel. When that is com- enth consecutive year by Achievement,” “Standard As if the fl ooding issue plete, we are going to start earning a perfect score and Achievement” and “Substan- with this waterway was not designing the de-silt proj- GULF COAST CANCER & passing all 24 state indica- dard Achievement.” Districts enough, it feeds into none ect within the last quarter tors. with serious data quality other than Turkey Creek of this year, go out for bid DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS The Superior Achievement issues could receive an addi- – one of the feeding wa- by the end of the year, and Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology and Cardiac Testing Services rating is the state’s highest, tional rating of “Suspended- tercourses of Clear Creek, construction should begin Answers that can save your life… demonstrating the quality of Data Quality.” Districts that which has already known its within the fi rst quarter of the school district’s financial perform poorly on the share of fl ood water. next year.” • PET Scan management and reporting accountability assessment “Any time you have an Residents are complain- • IMRT/IGRT Radiation Therapy system. must file corrective action earthen channel, silt is going ing of a barrage of offensive The Schools FIRST plans with TEA. to build up,” Saucier said. odors emanating from the • Prostate Seed Implants (Financial Integrity Rating Under the system, a dis- “Waters passing through built-up water and waste • MRI Mammography System of Texas),was devel- trict’s rating is based upon 24 these channels carry a cer- at the intersection, reeking • Chemotherapy oped by the Texas Education different indicators set on the tain amount of sediment, heavily of raw sewage and Agency in response to Senate district’s fund balance, audit, and as the water slows down, decaying plant matter. S. E. HOUSTON Medicare, Medicaid, PASADENA Bill 875 passed in 1999. The timeliness of reports, delin- 12811 BEAMER ROAD and most insurance accepted 4135 SPENCER HIGHWAY primary goal of Schools quent tax collections, admin- Hablamos Español FIRST is to achieve quality istrative costs, PEIMS (Public performance in the manage- Education Information Man- Crime report . . . YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE – ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO REFER YOU TO ment of school districts’ agement System) financial GULF COAST CANCER & DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS 713-474-1414 financial resources, a goal information, debt service Continued from Page 1A made more significant due to expenditures and budget. rant. www.gulfcoastcc.com the complexity of the state’s Pasadena ISD earned a Both Levy and Pilot were arrested. school finance system. perfect score by passing all Deputy Vance Britt was patrolling the 11000 block of The financial rating sys- 24 indicators. 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Photo submitted (281) 922-0772 SECTION B Thursday, October 1, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Lady Horns at Pearland Dobie VB alone in fi rst place; Brook keeps pace in 24-5A As the midway point in clearly one of the favorites. all about staying on course. more familiar with Pearland is Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m. the varsity volleyball dis- We have to go out and play “My team has one goal and we will be ready.” Dobie’s varsity volley- tivities are set for later that trict season approaches, a solid match. I keep saying in mind, and they have done Sabatell said there will ball match set for Friday, evening, so the coaches both Dobie and Clear Brook our kids never give up. They a great job of focusing on be no looking past Pear- Oct. 2 at Pearland will in- are allowing the players are sitting pretty. don’t. It ought to be a great that goal. land. clude a special start time. who wish to attend rea- Dobie, having methodi- one.” “We are going to spend “It’s game by game at Coaches Joe Sabatell of sonable time to prepare. cally handled its business Clear Brook has also the next two days getting this point,” he said. Dobie and Pearland’s John The Dobie/Pearland ju- with sweeps over Pasadena played exceptionally well Turner have agreed to play nior varsity matches will (Sept. 25) and Sam Rayburn since a loss to Clear Lake the varsity match at 4:30 follow at 5:30 p.m. The (Sept. 30), sits alone in fi rst Sept. 22. The Lady Wolver- DOBIE Players p.m. freshman A match will be place in District 22-5A at ines (5-1) swept Galveston DOBIE Players Pearland High School’s played at 6:30 p.m. There 6-0. Ball (25-8, 25-3, 25-16) homecoming football fes- is no freshman B match. The Lady Longhorns Sept. 25 and also got past ofof thethe WeekWeek now have a chance to take Clear Springs (25-21, 25- command in the race, start- 20, 25-19) Sept. 30. San Jac soccer team ing with an Oct. 2 show- Clear Lake is atop the down at second-place Pear- 24-5A standings at 6-0 with land (5-1). Then comes the a key match coming Oct. 2 takes act to the road start of the second half, with against Clear Creek (5-1). Dobie at Memorial Oct. 6. Meanwhile, Clear Brook At 4-3 after a home split The Coyotes won’t play Pearland (5-1), Deer Park will be looking to win against Lon Morris and Richland but will take on (4-2) and La Porte (4-2) are against 4-2 Alvin. Richland, the San Jacinto three quality opponents at all currently chasing front- Both the 22-5A and 24- College South soccer team the Richland Thunderduck running Dobie in the 22-5A 5A standings are running looks to stabilize its season Invitational Oct. 1-4 in Dal- standings. Memorial is fi fth top heavy, with the playoff on the road. las. at 3-3. contenders having risen Demarcus Boyd Ashante Joseph The Coyotes, still aim- San Jacinto fi rst plays “We did what we had to the top. But Dobie and Dobie vs. Memorial ing to fi nd their footing this Lincoln Land College Oct. to do against Pasadena and Brook are chasing more. season, have had their share 1 before facing Jefferson Sam Rayburn, and now we The opportunity to win Boyd accounted for 79 total yards in Dobie’s of ups and downs thus far in County Community College have a big one against Pear- a district title is well within loss to Memorial, including 50 on the ground. 2009. Oct. 2. In the fi nale Oct. 4, land,” Dobie head coach Joe the grasp of both teams. It’s Joseph was the Horns’ defensive standout. San Jacinto crushed Lon the Coyotes are set to play Sabatell said. 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Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Joe Craddock Dobie vs. Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie South Houston South Houston Clear Brook at Dickinson Dickinson Brook Dickinson Dickinson Brook Dickinson Deer Park at La Porte La Porte La Porte Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park La Porte

Alvin at Brazoswood Brazoswood Brazoswood Brazoswood Brazoswood Brazoswood Alvin

Clear Springs at Lake Springs Springs Springs Lake Springs Clear Lake Dawson at La Marque La Marque La Marque Dawson Dawson La Marque Dawson

Angleton at Friendswood Angleton Angleton Angleton Angleton Friendswood Angleton

Brazosport at Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Brazosport Manvel 2006 Dobie High School graduate Xavier Bowman (center) made his long-await- ed return to Texas as a member of the Utah State University football team when USU traveled to College Station to take on Texas A&M Sept. 19 at Kyle Field. Aldine vs. Nimitz Aldine Aldine Aldine Aldine Aldine Aldine Several of Bowman’s close friends and family members attended the game, in- cluding Shayla Westmoreland (left) and Cherry Nguyen (right). Stephanie and Clear Creek at Creek Ball Creek Ball Ball Creek Chandler Westmoreland (Dobie parents), Chandler Westmoreland Jr., Chico Galveston Ball Gonzales, Dustin Mortazavi, Alfred Arzegar, Mike Ngo, Dana Johnson,Monica Espinoza, Bobby Beynaerts, Zack Jones, former Dobie assistant coach David This week’s record 7-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-3 Elmore, Melissa Key, John Curtis (Dobie parent and grandparent), Christopher Bowie, Kingsley Umeh and members of the Bowman family, including parents Diane and Wayne Bowman, Ras Bowman (brother) and Alex Bowman (sister). Season record 32-17 25-24 32-17 29-20 25-24 27-22 Sports calendar Beverly Hills, Thompson football crush opponents VOLLEYBALL Keithon Robinson helped Playing well on defense and furious as the Lions Lions got on the score- The defense was able to Thursday, Oct. 1 set up the Lions’ fi rst touch- was Isaiah Alexis, Wyatt scored four times in a hur- board with Jackson running record another shutout with Thompson 8 Dark at Queens, 4:30 Lions maul Queens down in the second quarter Cino, Belle, Tyler Bau- ry. the ball in from 38 yards, play from Jared Wilson, Thompson 8 Light at Queens, 5:45 Thompson Intermedi- Kevin Caballero, Jaylyn as he turned a fourth down mann, Karlton Winchester, DeAndre Jackson scored and Xavier Brown scored Anthony Cantu, John Rico, Thompson 7 Dark at Queens, 4:30 ate’s football record re- Rhodes, Joe Lopez, Ansley play into a fi rst down. Mark Hinojosa and Jaime from 25 and 1 yards out; a touchdown on a 1-yard Darian Smith, Cedric Hor- Thompson 7 Light at Queens, 5:45 mained unblemished after and Johnson, were able to Facing fourth down and Martinez. Damian Molina ran an in- plunge. Saldivar kicked ton and Brad Cook. Beverly Hills 8 Dark at Jackson, 4:30 three weeks as the Lions carry the ball through holes 30 yards to go, the Lions 7A Lions 42 terception back 30 yards, both extra points. Lions 7B 40 Beverly Hills 8 Light at Jackson, 5:45 mauled the Queens Hornets in the line. went to Robinson, who Queens 0 and Jarvis Lester ran an in- The offense did a good Queens 6 Beverly Hills 7 Dark at Jackson, 4:30 in four games Sept. 22-23. It was the defense that made a terrifi c catch. Matt The Lions’ seventh-grade terception back 32 yards. job of moving the ball with The Lions’ seventh-grade Beverly Hills 7 Light at Jackson, 5:45 Lions 8A 34 led the Lions to their third Salas later scored on a run A team stood tall against Alex Saldivar kicked one play from Ty Lozano, Ben B team cruised past Queens Queens 6 win of the year with three to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. the Queens Hornets, com- extra point and the halftime Coronado, John Gonzalez- 40-6, giving the Lions an Friday, Oct. 2 In a battle of unbeaten fumble recoveries by Adam The second half was sim- ing away with a 42-0 win. score stood at 26-0. Granholm and Rashaad easy win to move to 3-0 this Clear Brook varsity hosts Alvin, 6:30 teams, the Lions’ eighth- Zepeda and three intercep- ilar to the fi rst with neither The scoring came fast In the third quarter, the Randall. season. Dobie varsity at Pearland, 4:30 grade A team left little tions by others on the team. team able to move the ball Clear Brook JV hosts Alvin, 5:30 doubt as to which team was Darien Childs, Rommel very well. Dobie JV at Pearland, 5:30 superior in a 34-6 win over Garcia, Chandler Dulin, Jes- But an awesome run by Clear Brook freshman A hosts Alvin, 4:30 Queens. se Tate and Michael Munoz Trevon Belle from 25 yards Pasadena ISD Intermediate Football Standings Dobie freshman A at Pearland, 6:30 Josh Johnson scored four applied pressure numerous out gave the Lions a second Through Sept. 23 games Clear Brook freshman B hosts Alvin, 4:30 touchdowns, and Travaus times and stopped the de- touchdown. Dobie freshman B at Pearland, 6:30 Ansley scored another. Orr termined Hornets time and Playing well on offense Benami went 2 for 5 in again. was Ehren Hausler, Rob- Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD Tuesday, Oct. 6 kicking extra points. The Lions 8B 13 inson, Miguel Contreras, Clear Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, 6:30 offense was led by the hard- Queens 6 Andrew Bravo, Michael Dobie varsity at Memorial, 6:30 working linemen Dennis The Lions’ eighth-grade Beltran, Angelo Symeonid- Intermediate Football Intermediate Football Clear Brook JV hosts Clear Creek, 5:30 Le, Caleb Refuge, Aaron B team won a tight battle of is, Jeremiah Pipkins, Salas, Dobie JV at Memorial, 5:30 Melendez and Douchene defenses, knocking out the Mauricio Rivera and Angel 8A Records District Overall 7A Records District Overall Clear Brook freshman A hosts Clear Creek, 4:30 Sells. The backs, including Hornets 13-6. Garcia. Dobie freshman A at Memorial, 4:30 Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Clear Brook freshman B hosts Clear Creek, 4:30 Southmore 1 0 0 2 1 0 San Jacinto 1 0 0 3 0 0 Dobie freshman B at Memorial, 4:30 Bear gridders punish Jackson South Houston 0 0 0 3 0 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 3 0 0 Thursday, Oct. 8 Beverly Hills dominated sely, Demarcus Green and 8-0 lead. Beverly Hills 0 0 0 2 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 2 1 0 Thompson 8 Light hosts Bondy, 4:30 Jackson in the third week Christian Bertrand. Darius Simmons re- Queens 0 0 0 2 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 0 3 0 Thompson 8 Dark hosts Bondy, 5:45 of the intermediate school The offensive line was turned a Jackson punt for a Thompson 7 Light hosts Bondy, 4:30 football season. led by Hector Oses, Mark touchdown from 47 yards San Jacinto 0 1 0 1 1 0 Southmore 0 1 0 0 3 0 Thompson 7 Dark hosts Bondy, 4:30 The Bears won all four Gonzalez, Jarvis Johnson, out. Beverly Hills 8 Light hosts South Houston, 4:30 games, delivering shutout Haitem Benchour, Desi In the second quarter, Beverly Hills 8 Dark hosts South Houston, 5:45 efforts in each Sept. 22-23. Farias, Dustin Brown and Carlos Gonzalez blasted Game Scores Bears 8A 42 Game Scores Beverly Hills 7 Light hosts South Houston, 4:30 Victor Castillo. through the Wildcat defense Beverly Hills 48, Jackson 0 Beverly Hills 7 Dark hosts South Houston, 5:45 Jackson 6 The passing game with for a 16-yard touchdown Beverly Hills 42, Jackson 0 The Bears’ eighth-grade Eldrake Smith improved run. Tylor Alfred, Maurice Southmore 6, San Jacinto 0 South Houston 25, Park View 6 Friday, Oct. 9 A team crushed Jackson with several completions Hightower and Alan Flores South Houston 26, Park View 0 San Jacinto 6, Southmore 0 Clear Brook varsity hosts Dickinson, 6:30 42-6, winning for the sec- to Jordan Razo and Deyvan provided the blocking on Thompson 42, Queens 0 Dobie varsity hosts South Houston, 6:30 ond straight week. McMahon. the play, Thompson 34, Queens 6 Clear Brook JV hosts Dickinson, 5:30 Beverly Hills, which has Defensively, the Bears Maurice McMorris Dobie JV hosts South Houston, 5:30 not played a game within its continually fi red off the scored the Bears’ fourth Clear Brook freshman A hosts Dickinson, 4:30 zone, is now 2-1 overall this ball and held the Wildcats touchdown on a 2-yard run Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Dobie freshman A hosts South Houston, 4:30 season. to minimal gains. Troy behind the blocking of Kes- Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Miller 1 0 0 1 2 0 Clear Brook freshman B hosts Dickinson, 4:30 Bears 8B 36 Peagues intercepted a pass, ean Coley and David El- Thompson 0 0 0 3 0 0 Dobie freshman B hosts South Houston, 4:30 Jackson 0 and Romero Aguilera re- dridge. Thompson 0 0 0 3 0 0 Combining its best of- covered a fumble. Late in the second quar- Park View 0 0 0 0 2 0 Park View 0 0 0 1 2 0 SOCCER fensive showing of the Heavy hitters of the week ter, Robert Andrade inter- Jackson 0 0 0 1 2 0 Thursday, Oct. 1 season with another terrifi c honors went to Avella, Rod- cepted a Wildcat pass and Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 San Jacinto College at Lincoln Land, Dallas, 7:00 defensive effort, the Bears’ olpho Rudolpho, Jonathon found his way into the end Miller 0 1 0 0 3 0 Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 eighth-grade B team pun- Perez and Smith. zone from 42 yards out. Friday, Oct. 2 ished Jackson 36-0. Bears 7A 48 In the third quarter, Sim- San Jacinto College at Jefferson County, Dallas, 7:00 The opening drive was Jackson 0 mons scored his second led by Felipe Cannales The Beverly Hills sev- touchdown of the game on Game Scores Game Scores Sunday, Oct. 4 pounding out an 11-yard enth-grade A football team a 26-yard run. Thompson 34, Queens 6 Thompson 42, Queens 0 San Jacinto College at Lincoln, Dallas, 11 a.m. touchdown behind the defeated the Jackson Wild- William Reyes, Quinton Bondy 22, Miller 7 Miller 13, Bondy 12 blocking of Demarcus cats 48-0. Bolling and Kesean Coley Beverly Hills 42, Jackson 0 South Houston 25, Park View 6 FOOTBALL Green, Steven Goudeau and On the Bears’ fi rst play provided the blocking on Thursday, Oct. 1 Jordan Howard. from scrimmage, Joe Gon- the play. South Houston 26, Park View 0 Beverly Hills 48, Jackson 0 Dobie varsity vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 6:00 On the next series, zalez rambled 20 yards to Bears 7B 22 Clear Brook JV hosts Dickinson, campus, 6:30 Shawn Avella scampered up the end zone behind the Jackson 0 Clear Brook sophomores host Dickinson, 4:30 the middle with some nifty blocking of David Eldridge Beverly Hills’ seventh- 8B Records District Overall 7B Records District Overall Clear Brook freshman A at Dickinson, 6:30 moves for a 2-yard score. and Quinto Bolling. Sergio grade B team improved to Clear Brook freshman B at Dickinson, 4:30 Others who scored in the Quintanilla added the fi rst 3-0 this season, getting past Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T game were Marques Mo- of his six extra points for an Jackson 22-0. San Jacinto 1 0 0 2 0 0 San Jacinto 1 0 0 3 0 0 Friday, Oct. 2 Queens 0 0 0 2 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 3 0 0 Clear Brook varsity at Dickinson, Sam Vitanza, 7:00 Parents boost Lions’ athletes South Houston 0 0 0 2 1 0 Queens 0 0 0 2 1 0 Tuesday, Oct. 6 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 2 1 0 South Houston 0 0 0 0 2 1 Beverly Hills 8A hosts Southmore, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8B at Southmore, 5:00 Southmore 0 1 0 0 3 0 Southmore 0 1 0 2 1 0 Thompson 7A hosts Park View, 5:00 Thompson 7B at Park View, 5:00

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Game Scores Game Scores Beverly Hills 7A hosts Southmore, 5:00 San Jacinto 38, Southmore 21 San Jacinto 18, Southmore 8 Beverly Hills 7B at Southmore, 5:00 Thompson 13, Queens 6 Beverly Hill 22, Jackson 0 Thompson 8A vs. Park View, Newcomb, 5:00 South Houston 7, Park View 6 Thompson 40, Queens 6 Thompson 7B vs. Park View, Auxilary, 5:00 Beverly Hills 36, Jackson 0 Park View 12, South Houston 6 Thursday, Oct. 8 Clear Brook JV at Brazoswood, 6:30 Dobie JV at Deer Park, Abshire, 6:30 Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Clear Brook sophomores at Brazoswood, 4:30 Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 Dobie sophomores at Deer Park, Abshire, 4:30 Miller 1 0 0 1 1 1 Clear Brook freshman A hosts Brazoswood, 6:30 Thompson 0 0 0 3 0 0 Thompson 0 0 0 3 0 0 Dobie freshman A hosts Deer Park, campus, 4:30 Park View 0 0 0 0 2 0 Clear Brook freshman B hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 Park View 0 0 0 1 2 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Deer Park, campus, 4:30 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Jackson 0 0 0 0 3 0 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Saturday, Oct. 10 Bondy 0 1 0 1 2 0 Clear Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, Veteran’s, 2:00 Dobie varsity hosts Deer Park, Newcomb, 3:00 Game Scores Game Scores Thompson 13, Queens 6 Miller 19, Bondy 0 Student athletes in the Thompson Intermediate athletics program are getting TENNIS a great deal of support from parents in the Lions’ athletic booster club. Those Bondy 25, Miller 0 Thompson 40, Queens 6 Friday, Oct. 2 members include, left to right, Wendy Childs, Grace Garcia, Toni Rico, Cindy Dobie varsity hosts La Porte, 3:00 South Houston 7, Park View 6 Park View 12, South Houston 7 Munoz, Cathy Tate, Liz Beltran and Telsie Molina. Submitted photo Clear Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 3:00 Beverly Hills 36, Jackson 0 Beverly Hills 22, Jackson 0 Thursday, October 1, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 BAFL Week 6 Bay Area Football League Rams edge Cowboys, Hurricanes handle Dolphins Week Seven Games The second half of the Despite the loss, each the Cowboys’ touchdown. the Rams closed out the win Stasiak with a 60-yard scor- ti-Seidel and Blacknell. lin, Demontre Carr, Dylan Saturday, Oct. 3 Bay Area Football League of the Dolphins. includ- In the second quarter, in the second half. ing pass. Gresham then ran Despite the loss, the Dixson, Mikey Ramirez regular season began Sept. ing Dante Proctor Jr., Tyler Hambright had a nice 30- Alexander Duke inter- for the conversion. Rams had great play from and Kelby Williams helped Southbelt Dolphins at Friendswood Mustangs 26 with some great match- Swanagan, Isaac Martinez, yard rushing gain, and Ken- cepted a Cowboys’ pass Joseph Castaneda made a Travis Watson Jr., Fernando on offense. Zaire Walker, ups. Christian Cleckley, An- neth Gibson Nwosu rushed and rambled 75 yards for big play for a safety for the Sifuentes III, Anthony Gra- Xavier Musquiz, Ignacio Moore Park Locally, fans were out thony Moreno, Cervantes for more than 30 yards on a touchdown. Bolden’s 10- Rams in the third quarter. cia Jr., Devin Childs, Javian Izaguirre, Richard Gary, in force at South Houston Pounds II, Joshua Jacobs, another play as the Cow- yard run in the fourth quar- Ellington then wrapped Castaneda, Michael Powell Joshua Jack, Ryan Saxton 1466 Moore Rd. High School pulling for the Jalen Lendsey, Elias Ad- boys kept the pressure on ter sealed the scoring. up the win as Hunter had a Jr., Matthew Gilliam, Jer- and Duntre Miller all made Rams or Cowboys as the kins, A’Darius Ward, Lance the Rams. Myles Duke had 82 yards 12-yard touchdown burst. rick Garcia, Romeo Ramir- fi ne defensive plays. Sagemont Cowboys host Santa Fe Braves two teams faced off. Tanner, Roger Solis, Kel- Marcus Solis had an in- on just three carries. Bolden Castaneda, Nick Irwin, ez, Marquice Scott, Mateo The Cowboys were led by In the end, the Cowboys vin Gardner, Isaiah De- treception that stopped the rushed six times for 128 Luke Gilliam, Desmond Guzman, Nicholas Rodarte, Luke Giron, Jonathan Jean, El Franco Lee Park won the freshman level Leon, Damarius Countee, Rams from scoring a touch- yards, and Owens added 25 Owens, Gabriel Fonseca, Colin LeBlanc, Steven Hector Valdez, Christopher game to keep the Rams Omatayo Thomas, Nathan down later in the game. yards rushing on fi ve totes. Michael Slaten, Ernie Guz- Trevino, Sebastian Coma- Pineda, Kaden Arnold, Mat- Ellington Rams host Pasadena Panthers from sweeping. Licerio, Marcos Aguilar, The Cowboys also re- DeAndre Childs also stood man and Matt Lopez stood bella-Paredes, Anthony thew Castellano, T.J. Hall, The Southbelt Dolphins Roderick Puga, Tristin San- ceived terrifi c play from out on offense. out on offense. Gonzalez, Joshua Mancia, David Banda, Josh Carter, South Houston High School had their troubles against chez, Beto Garcia, Theo- Darrius Cooper, Josh Garza, On defense, Alexander The Rams’ defense was Murt Marshall, Julian Cal- Kaden Fernandez, Xavier the Pearland Hurricanes, dore Randall III, Samuel Jesse Nunez, Jacob Allison, Duke registered 1 1/2 sacks led by Zion Walker, Jon villo, Aaron Ramos, Nei- Elias, Larry Stormer, Marcus Game times: Pee wee (8 a.m.); seniors winning only the senior di- Diaz and Marcus Herrera, Arron McCann, Noah Trevi- and Blake Cervantes added Jon Moreno, Nakia John- man Lewis-Wells, Glenn Lind, Kyle Redmond, Ray (9 a.m.); juniors (10:45 a.m.); sophomores vision game by forfeit. gave their all in the game. no, Xavier Griffi n, Ricky a 1/2 sack. son, Dimitri Giannapoulos, Bishop, Gregory Mumphrey Garcia, Keelan Brannon, Dolphins’ seniors 1 SB Pee wees roll Estrada, Malik Peters, Nick Owens had a game-high Joshua Sordia, Mark Mil- and Mario Barajas. Chance Cadena, Jayden Bal- (12:30 p.m.); freshmen (2:15 p.m.) Hurricanes 0 Xavier Lerma and Randy Melendez, Johnathan Batal- eight tackles and two sacks. ton, Micah Dixson, Mal- Rams, Cowboys PWs deras and Dominic Serna. Southbelt’s senior team Smith made their way to the la, Andrew Harnisch, Ross Noah Ortega, Bolden, colm Weston, Alec Figueroa The pee wee division stayed perfect at 6-0 after end zone twice each, and Lambert, Noah Longoria, Woods and Tywon Mackey and Stasiak. teams from the Rams and the Hurricanes had to forfeit Dwayne Jones also broke Gabriel Elias, Jose Torres Jr. (seven tackles) also had Cowboys freshmen 7 Cowboys put on an exciting because of too few players across the goal line during and Kevin Collins. great games for the Rams. Rams 6 performance to start the day BAFL Week Six Results in attendance. the Dolphins’ outstand- The Rams are 5-1 af- Joshua Martinez, Evan The Cowboys’ freshman of action. The Dolphins (6-0) were ing pee wee performance ter the win. The Cowboys Mottu, Isaiah Vasquez, team outlasted the Rams 7-6 Scores are not kept in the Teams Srs. Jrs. Sophs. Fr. granted the win, but the against the Hurricanes. slipped to 4-2. Adrian Fonseca, David in a close game all the way. division, but that doesn’t two teams agreed to scrim- Donovan Berotte, Dre- Rams’ juniors 30 Rodarte Jr., Isaiah Brooks, The Cowboys are now 4-2, keep the action from being Cowboys 6 6 0 7 mage. The Dolphins won shon Downey, Bryce San- Cowboys 7 Jalen Williams, De’von while the Rams are 5-1. fun for all of the fans and the scrimmage 30-0 as Ja- chez, Cleveland Tucker, The Rams put together a Williams, Cesar Barrera, Great blocking up front players. Rams 8 30 31 6 coby Perro scored twice Deven Lendsey, Jacob Ro- true team effort in the junior Joshua Musquiz, Julian by Logan Wranich, Eli Darrius Pamplin and and Elijah Levy, Treveon driguez, Santos Sanchez, division game, rousting the Guevara, Jose Escobar, Josh Mazzochetti-Seidel, Kobe Matthew Balderas found Franciour and Andrew Lo- Christon Hardemon, Zain Cowboys 30-7. Rankin and Andrew Rodri- Ruiz, Tyler Stormer, Jo- their way to the end zone Dolphins 1 0 6 0 pez also scored. Dempsey, Jhonas Washing- Ellington improved to guez also played well. seph Reyes, Gage Parham, for the Rams. On defense, Willie Scott ton, Shelton Kilby, TayVion 4-1-1 with the win while the Rams’ sophomores 31 Shawn Krivik and Dominic Jordan Soliz, Pamp- Hurricanes 0 26 20 24 intercepted a pass, and Per- Taylor, Nicolas Salgado, Cowboys fell to 3-3. Sage- Cowboys 0 Tamez helped the Cowboys ro added a sack and fumble Matthew Arnesen, Jonavon mont’s lone score came on a The Rams’ junior divi- succeed. recovery. Wade, Jose Martinez, Isaac 70-yard interception return. sion team ran its record to Andrew Arriaga, Jartis Other Dolphins who Alvarez and Julio Torres Jaylon Bolden got the 5-1 with an easy 31-0 win Solomon, Deon Blacknell, looked good with their play all played well for the Dol- Rams on the scoreboard over Sagemont. Bryant Brown, Nolan Jef- BAFL Week 6 Standings in the game included Jason phins. with an early 45-yard run. Royce Hunter scored fery and Dustin Dominguez Lester, Orlando Ochoa, Tra- Rams seniors 8 Kaelon Woods and An- the Rams’ fi rst touchdown all carried the ball well for Senior Division American Senior Division National vis Tanner, Randy Johnson, Cowboys 6 thony Owens led the way from 18 yards out, and Earl the Cowboys. Justyn Gonzalez, Tamurick A conversion play after with great blocks as Myles Greshman ran for the con- Solid defense was played Team W L T Team W L T Hickman, Greer Vincent, the Rams’ touchdown was Duke ran 60 yards for a version. by Jacob Martinez, Mason Rams 5 1 0 Dolphins 6 0 0 Christian Wright, Adam the difference in the senior touchdown in the second A 65-yard touchdown Banhart, Johnathan Mo- Gonzales, Kameron Dol- game as Ellington edged the quarter. dash by Breon Simmons rales, Dylan White, Antho- Cowboys 4 2 0 Mustangs 6 0 0 ford, Michael Arnesen, Ty Cowboys 8-6. Bolden raced 47 yards and Simmons’ conversion ny Lopez, Jayden Robinson, Morris and Mason Miller. The Cowboys started for a score before halftime, reception pushed the Rams’ Johnathan Acosta, Matthew Panthers 4 1 0 Eagles 4 2 0 Hurricanes 26 strong in the fi rst quarter as following blocks from Ow- lead to 15-0. Moron, Zion Crawford, Dolphins juniors 0 Ricky Hambright recovered ens and Nick Alvarez. Later in the second quar- Dominguez, Brown, Jef- Braves 3 3 0 Stingrays 4 2 0 The Dolphins’ junior de- a fumble. The play led to Leading 18-7 at halftime, ter, Gresham found Anthony fery, Solomon, Mazzochet- Cougars 2 4 0 Ravens 4 2 0 fense made some big plays, but the Pearland Hurricanes Patriots 1 5 0 Texans 3 2 0 earned a 26-0 win. 8-under Stingers softball With the loss, the Dol- ’49ers 0 6 0 Sharks 1 5 0 phins went to 5-1, a game wins Conroe tourney behind the Hurricanes Raiders 0 6 0 Hurricanes 0 6 0 (6-0). In photo at right, Camryn Wincher of the 8-under Junior Division American Junior Division National Osby Mitchell III had a South Belt Stingers blasted a two-run, over-the-fence quarterback sack, and Josh- home run in the championship game of the Conroe Team W L T Team W L T ua Ramirez and Desmond tournament as the Stingers went on to win fi rst place. Scott recovered fumbles for Wincher, 7, is a second-grade student at Weber Ele- ’49ers 6 0 0 Dolphins 6 0 0 the Dolphins. mentary. Others excelling for the Patriots 5 0 1 Hurricanes 5 1 0 Dolphins included Bennie Rams 4 1 1 Eagles 4 2 0 Hamilton Jr., Eric Detiege, Ernesto Rodriguez, Kehlan Cowboys 3 3 0 Stingrays 2 4 0 Williams, D’Vaughn Pen- namon, Austin Czeczin- In photo below, the 8-under South Belt Stingers won Cougars 3 3 0 Ravens 2 4 0 ski, Isaiah Stoneman, Joey the Conroe tournament with an unbeaten record, Raiders 1 5 0 Sharks 2 4 0 Bourgeois Jr., Matthew outscoring their opponents 69-7 along the way. Mem- Sanchez, Desmond Flores, bers of the team are, left to right, (front row) Allysa Panthers 0 5 0 Texans 2 3 0 Alexander Williams, T.J. Ramirez, Vivian Martinez, Imaya Montano, Sydney Kilby, Desmond Scott, Franco, Coco Garcia, (middle row) Samantha Ortiz, Braves 0 6 0 Mustangs 0 6 0 Brandon Salgado, Joshua Abigail Gallo, Camryn Wincher, Raylene Marinez, Ramirez, Keith Armstead, Mckenzie Ermis, (back row) coaches Raul Montano, Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Bennett Oko and Jacob Ar- Les Wincher, Cheryl Franco and Jimmy Marinez. Team W L T Team W L T nesen. Submitted photos Hurricanes 20 ’49ers 6 0 0 Hurricanes 6 0 0 Dolphins sophomores 6 Southbelt’s sophomore Rams 5 1 0 Stingrays 5 1 0 team saw its record even at 3-3 after the Pearland Hur- Patriots 5 1 0 Eagles 3 2 1 ricanes delivered a 20-6 de- Braves 2 3 1 Dolphins 3 3 0 feat. The Dolphins’ score came Raiders 2 4 0 Sharks 3 3 0 on a 35-yard touchdown dash by Javen Hedgeman. Cougars 2 4 0 Texans 2 3 0 Jacoby Davis and Jaizac Garcia led the defense with Cowboys 1 5 0 Mustangs 1 5 0 fumble recoveries. Southbelt got fi ne play Panthers 0 5 0 Ravens 0 6 0 from Ty Wright, Eddie Bor- rego, Ethan Riojas, Samuel Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Parker, Steven Hernandez, Team W L T Team W L T Justin Thomas, Charles Potter, Ryan Puga, Londen Cougars 6 0 0 Hurricanes 6 0 0 Jenkins, JaLon Hunt, Trey Patriots 6 0 0 Eagles 6 0 0 Trevino, Byron Flores, Jer- emy Davis, Jacob Garcia, Cowboys 4 2 0 Texans 4 1 0 Jamal Phillips, William Fu- silier, Rudy Flores, Bryce ’49ers 3 3 0 Stingrays 2 4 0 Feagin, Marshall McGowen and Kelvin Reyes Jr. Rams 2 4 0 Dolphins 2 4 0 Hurricanes 24 Braves 2 4 0 Mustangs 2 4 0 Dolphins freshmen 0 The Dolphins’ freshman Panthers 1 4 0 Sharks 1 5 0 team slipped to 2-4 this sea- son after losing to the Pear- Raiders 0 6 0 Ravens 0 6 0 land Hurricanes 24-0. CALENDAR HELP WANTED THURSDAY, OCT. 1 FRIDAY, OCT. 2 8 p.m. 7 a.m. 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA Orthopedic Surgeon located near Memorial Hermann AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday meetings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to NOW HIRING Southeast Hospital has the following opening: through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For Licensed Drivers, Window Front Desk/Receptionist Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just information, call 713-204-2481. Cleaning, and Busy orthopedic surgeon’s offi ce looking for dependable, pro- drop in. drop in. MONDAY, OCT. 5 fessional, quick learner to handle front desk responsibilities. Noon 10 a.m. 7 a.m. Elderly Caregivers. Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. The through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, class is held at the activity building, located at 416 Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Please email resumes with salary requirements to: call 281-487-8787. Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or older, are Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just Insurance Specialist 6:30 p.m. invited. Previous experience not required. For more drop in. [email protected] St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church Tutoring – information, call 281-482-8441. 9 a.m. Candidate will coordinate billing activity between the St. Luke’s offers tutoring classes Tuesdays from 7 to 9 Noon Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise practice & the billing service. Must be very profi cient in p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children and speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake located at 11011 Hall Road. For more information, call Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Medisoft & have the ability to identify & develop new Youth and Families Ministry 281-484-1397 or e-mail [email protected]. noon at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list processes. Work hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday - Friday. Kirkwod South Christian Church is looking Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, of services offered. adults with diabetes. All subjects are open for discus- healing and recovery for people who grew up in alco- Noon Interviews coordinated through Medserv, the service organization for a part-time Director or Associate sion: new technologies, research advances, fears, pho- holic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic of the Harris County Medical Society. We represent over 75% of Minister to develop new programs for families bias, dating and other personal matters. Meets the first 281-286-1431. classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon physicians practicing in the Texas area. Thursday of each month at 1315 St. Joseph Parkway SATURDAY, OCT. 3 at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes and young people. #1705, Medical Place One. Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, 6 p.m. Road. Registration is required. For more information, To apply for this position e-mail your resume to For more information, visit at 713-756-8536 for more information. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. [email protected] 7 p.m. NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. Refreshments 6 p.m. www.kscc-disciples.org The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the To follow up call us at 713-526-1321. Thursday of each month at Barnes and Noble at Bay at 281-554-5675 or George Wieland at 281-286-5682, IHOP on Fuqua from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game Area Boulevard and the Gulf Freeway. Newcomers are or visit www.frontiersquares.com. or want to learn to play are invited to join. For more welcome. SUNDAY, OCT. 4 information, call 281-488-2923. 8:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Need help around the offi ce? Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, in the Civil Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and Place an ad in the Leader’s Help Wanted section and you will be sure to fi nd all the help you need. and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United leave a message for more information. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call the Leader today! 281-481-5656 information, call 713-204-2481. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 1, 2009 REAL ESTATE BUS SERVICE • Serving all Southeast Areas MS. DEBORAH’S CHILDREN’S In a Challenging Market you Need: • Specializing In New and Resale Homes PUBLIC AUCTION Bus Service. Pasadena-Clear Brook Schools. Before/after • Quality Service Award Winning Office school, sports practice, Guidance • A Full time Professional Realtor • Se Habla Español Center, Registered Home. New # 281-481-9000 Pursuant to Chapter 59, TX property Code, 281-993-9056, cell 713-820-1338. • Web Exposure • Continuous Advertising A-American Self Storage- Almeda, 10-1 • Local Presence • Staging/Design Assistance 10914 Fuqua CHILD CARE Sandra & Laura Yandell, LLC Each Office Independently Owned & Operated. 10620 Almeda Genoa Rd., Houston, TX MS. SHERRY’S DAYCARE. 20 • Proven Track Record 77034 will hold a public auction on property yrs. experience. Children ages 5 “The Sold Team” PIENSA COMPRAR o SCARSDALE: Beautiful ALVIN: Ranch Style 3-1-2 and up. Transportation to and from IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING A HOME… vender su casa, aquí estamos Updated 3-2-2, Fresh Paint On Over 1/3 Acre, Formal Being sold on October 6, 2009 At 10:00 a.m. Southbelt area schools. Morning para servirles Inside & Out, Huge Den W/ Living & Dining, Nice Size and afternoon care and activities. CALL: to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Property will be sold 713-941-3032. 10-8 FORECLOSED HOMES High Ceiling & FP, New Bedrooms, Huge Storage DAYCARE IN MY HOUSE. 25 Countertops In Kitchen, to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup “THE SOLD TEAM!” are available at attractive pric- Shed, Recent A/C & Carpet. years experience, lots of toys, es. New loan buyers must Ceramic Tile, Laminate In $129,500. and removal deposit maybe required. Seller fenced in backyard. Call Ann, 281- 281-464-SOLD (7653) have good credit & a pre- Bedrooms, Cov. Patio. BEVERLY HILLS: reserves the right to withdraw property from 464-0243. 10-1 Re/Max Top Realty approval letter to submit $122,500. Remodeled 3-2-2 D Oversized COMPUTER offers, cash buyers must have KIRKWOOD: Attractive Garage, Fresh Paint In and sale. Property in each space will be sold by the Southbelt-Data-Systems - Hard proof-of-funds. Call us. 4-2-2D, Formals, Den, FP, WWEE NNEEDEED LLISTINGS!ISTINGS! OURSOURS AREARE SOLD!SOLD! Out , Ceramic Tile And space. Property includes contents in spaces of Drive Data Recovery - Linux ★ TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE- Breakfast Area, New Carpet, LaminateSOLD Flooring, New Installation. 10909 Sabo, Suite SAGEGLEN - Wonderful Perry 4-2.5-3Det., Both Formals, Study W/ Built-NS, 10% Of Sales Price Up To Fresh Paint, New Tile In Carpet, Nw Appliances, On the following tenants, with brief description of 120, 281-922-4160. E-mail: sds@ Wet Bar, Hard-Plank Exterior, Covered Patio, Pool! #COURT $8,000 For 1st Time Buyers Kitchen & Baths, Screened Large Lot. $112.500. walkerlaw.com. TF contents in each space. YOUR FRIENDLY Neighborhood ★ KIRKWOOD SOUTH - Beautiful 4-2-2Det., Custom Tresch Home, Formal Or Persons Not Owning A Patio, Beautiful Backyard, SAGEMONT: Nice 3-2-2, Computer Guy - New hard drive, Dining, Den W/FP, Fabulous Professional Landscaping! #MEAD Home In The Last 3 Years. $124,000. Formal Living, Den Large hardware, upgrades, increase Must Close Before 11/30/2009. FOR LEASE: Sabo Bedrooms, Big Walk-In Closet DEBBIE MARTINEZ - Stove,refrigerators, washer memory, wireless setup & home ★ BEVERLY HILLS - Super Starter Home! 3-1.5-2, Ceramic Tile Throughout, Hurry! Townhome, Nice 3-2.5-2D, In Each Bedroom, Covered and dryer, p/u toolbox,boxes etc. networking. Complete computer Updated, Great Price! #CAR scan for viruses, spyware & HUD HOME: South Belt Formals, Den, All Bedrooms Patio, SOLDStorage Shed, Above ★ Area. 3-2-2 Formal Living/ Up, Garage Opener, Decked Ground Pool With JESUS GARZA - Pool steps, toys, garden tools adware. $35. 713-987-9189. 10-8 VILLA VERDE - Stunning 5-3.5-2Det. Formal Dining, Study, Fabulous Second Study, Den W/ Fireplace. Patio. 2074 sq. ft. per HCAD. Deck.$110,000. boxes etc. ELDER CARE Story Over-Look Onto Den! WOW! #VEN 1,808 Sq. Ft. Per Appraisal. $1,050/Month Plus Equal CLEARWOOD LANDING: TALISA WORD - Bar table and chairs, couch/lo- ELDER CARE. 24/7 Loving care in ★SCARSDALE - Super 3-2-2, Ceramic Tile, New Carpet, Gameroom, Cul-de-sac! Built 2004. $97,000. Deposit. Water, Sewer, Trash Beautiful 3-2-2 Split Bedroom my home. Excellent references, D veseat, tv beds etc. private room & master bedroom OL BRIDGEGATE: 3-2-2 Split Included. Plan, 10’ Ceilings, Garden #COR SSOLD for couple, home-cooked meals, KIRKWOOD SOUTH: SERAFIN ZAVALA - P/U tool box, shop vac, shop ★MEADOWS OF CLEAR CREEK - REDUCED! - Gorgeous 5-3.5-2, Bedroom Plan, Den W/ High Tub with Seperate Shower, back of Hobby Airport. Call 713- Ceiling & FP, Large Master, Custom 2 Story 3-2.5-2D on Modern decor, arches & More. D heater ladders tires etc 724-4986. 10-15 Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile, SilestoneSSOLDOL Counter Tops, Both Formals, Cul-de-sac! Jetted Tub & Shower. All $126,900. 1.5 Lots, Formal Dining, Den KENNETH MESHWERT - Pictures, lamps,bunk #PIT Appliances Remain. $139,900. W/Beamed Ceiling, Walk In THINKING OF SELLING? GARAGE SALES SCARSDALE: Nice 3-2-2 Wet Bar & FP, Large Master beds and oxygen tanks etc. 10506 KIRKHILL DR. : Fri. & Sat., ★ BEVERLY HILLS - Lovely 3-2-2, 2 Story, Ceramic Tile, Formal Living, Chances are you’ll be pleas- Oct. 2 & 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Huge Cul-de-sac Lot, Den W/Sitting Area, Upstairs antly surprised at the value of DEARTRA PARISH - Large hospital bed, bandag- Furniture, household items, knick- Covered Patio! #HOFF W/High Ceiling & Fireplace, Gameroom, Big Closets your home. Call today & ask es, boxes etc. knacks, tools, Christmas decor, ★PEARLAND - Cobblestone - Super 3-2-2 W/Study, FormalYS Dining,! Ceramic Tile LargeSOLD Master Bedroom, Throughout, Low Tax Rate. for our FREE estimate of your misc. 10-1 IN 10 DA Covered Patio. $104,900. $149,900. property’s value! SHEILA WILSON - Glass top table, end tables 10110 SAGEMARK: Sat., Oct. 3, 8 Throughout, Den W/F.P.!SSOLDO #WHITLD IN 10 DAYS! cabinet etc. a.m. - 2 p.m. No early birds. Huge! Lots of everything. X-mas lover’s Thinking Of Selling??… Call for our FREE DOUGLAS EAKIN - Mattress/box springs, stereo, you don’t want to miss. See you big screen tv, boxes etc. there. 10-1 FRIGIDAIRE ULTA FREEZE, ESTIMATE OF YOUR PROPERTY’S VALUE! HEALTH upright freezer, great condition, SHANTEL WILLIS- Refrigerator, big screen tv, $300. Glass patio table, 2 high HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED on back chairs, $50. 281-709-8061. MEDICAL SPACE boxes love seat etc. the job or in an automobile acci- 10-1 JEANNETTE BOTELLO- Weights, tables and dent? The company doctor or insurance company doctor is not FOR SALE: 4X8’ Pool Table w/4 chairs boxes etc. your doctor. He works for the cubes and glass Tiffany lamp. FOR LEASE company. In Texas you get to $600 OBO. 281-481-6702 or 281- CALENDAR NEAL MCAFEE- Boxes, clothes, lamps choose your doctor. Call me, Dr. 772-8594. 10-15 Michael Stokes for your free con- Continued from Page 3B RUSSELL CLARK- RV and camper items aircon- PETS 3,500 - 5,000 sq. sultation. 281-481-1623. I will work FREE KITTEN NEEDS A GOOD ditioners, stoves etc. for you. I have been relieving back 7 p.m. home. Very sweet & playful. Black and neck pain for South Belt fami- Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear GILLERMO GARZA- Beds, dressers, chest of w/white feet. Please call 832-526- Contact: Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or lies for over 25 years. I want to be other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana drawers boxes etc. your chiropractor. TF 1116 for more information. TF Kawalec at 281-334-1033. MIGUEL HERNANDEZ- Ladders, tires, shop vac HOUSE CLEANING REAL ESTATE Stacy League TUESDAY, OCT. 6 SALE/LEASE: 10111 Sagedale, 7 a.m. aircompressor etc. CLUTTER-BUG Cleaning AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Services. Commercial & residen- 5-3.5-3, pool, huge rooms, walkin- Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, TIFFANY MADDOX- Bunk beds, washer/dryer, tial. I provide excellent cleaning closets, iron gate. $179,000. or just drop in. small freezer boxes etc. services for your home or busi- Owner offer $5,000 closing cost. Lease $1,580 deposit. Good cred- 281-484-5587 11:30 a.m. ness. Call Tracy @ 281-484-7040. Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1321, JEFFREY SLATER-fi le cabinet, truck tires, boxes [email protected] 10-1 it, reference. Message Twice 281- meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Parkway. A etc. 922-7689. 10-1 meal will be available for $6. For more information, call Bob Mitchell at 281-333-2881. LOST & FOUND SABO: Townhome, 3-2.5-2, 2,100 Noon ALCADIO MATA- Boxes LOST FEMALE 3 MONTH OLD sq. ft. Both formals, $1,050 + Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at RODNEY MITCHELL- Tv’s, dvd, smoker aquari- Rottweiller puppy. Black & brown. $1,000 deposit. 281-481-2711 or noon at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. For more Pink striped collar. Sageglen area. 281-705-1829. 10-1 information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. um, mattress/box springs, boxes etc. Reward! Please call: 832-729- HOME FOR RENT: 8910 Arledge 1 p.m. 8510. 10-1 St. 3-1.5 w/ double carport, com- SERVICE Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Luby’s Cafeteria on Fuqua. Former and MEGHAN RODGERS- Bar table and chairs, mat- current employees of J. Frank Dobie High School are welcome for lunch and conversation. MISCELLANEOUS pletely tiled. PISD, near Hobby Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time kitchen and a turn- tress/box springs boxes microwave etc. EGYPTIAN SHEETS 1,000TC, Airport. ready Oct. 5th. $750/ of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main. For information, MICHELLE MARTIN- Tubs and boxes $30 set. King, queen, full, twin. monthly, $750 deposit. Call for call 713-472-0565. Many colors to choose from. Call appointment 832-875-8918. 1:30 p.m. JAMES FEASTER- Boxes 832-607-1799. 10-15 INDIVIDUAL. 10-1 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at FOR RENT: 3/2/2, Kirkwood South Additional Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www.hap- sub-division. Tiled floors, dish- sonline.org for a complete list of services offered. AUCTION washer. Pets allowed for additional 5 p.m. 79 WELLCRAFT HIN - charge. $1,000/month, $1,000 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water therapy from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at Clear WELA0433M79A will be sold at deposit. For information call 713- SERVICE Ads Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a Pulbic Auction on Oct. 1 at 480-4350. 10-1 complete list of services offered. Architecture Fabrication at 2213 FOR LEASE: 3-1.5-2 brick, tile 6:30 p.m. Donegal Crt., Deer Park, TX floors, cent a/c, fence, Meador on page 5B TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Meets at Sagemont Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes. For 77536 for mechanic charges due. FOR LEASE Elem. $900/mo, $900 Dep. 713- information, call Erma Coskey at 713-946-6049. 10-1 946-1396. 4-2.5-2 brick, tile floors, 7 p.m. 2000 YAMAHA HIN - St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church Tutoring – St. Luke’s offers tutoring classes Tuesdays Sagemont 3/2/2 cent a/c, fence, master down. from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 11011 Hall Road. For YAMA1857F000 will be sold at $1,050/mo. Dep $1,050. 713-946- more information, call 281-484-1397 or e-mail [email protected]. Public Sale on Oct. 1, 2009 at Alan Fenced yard 1396. Atkinson Elem. 10-1 8 p.m. Robb Repair at 305 McKibben, SHOPS FOR SALE IN Clear Lake. VANAMICA PLUMBING Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Tuesdays and Sundays from 8 to League City, TX for mechanic Four stylist chairs, two shampoo 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. charges due. 10-1 move-in ready bowls, three dryers plus furnish- RReyeseyes GGalvanalvan • 2281-248-369381-248-3693 • LLicenseicense # JJ-41830-41830 For information, call 713-204-2481. 83 JOHNSON MOTOR SER # ings. Call 281-333-4963. 10-15 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 J5854479 will be sold at Public New Construction, Remodel, & Repairs 7 a.m. $950/month fi rst/last SERVICE Sale on Oct. 1, 2009 at TR PATENTED ANTI-AGING & ener- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Services LLC at 13707 State hwy No job too small...we do it all! Call for free estimates! Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, gy complex. Immune system 249 Ste. 271, Houston, TX for booster. Guaranteed weight loss or just drop in. mechanic charges due. 10-1 11:30 a.m. 281-485-9608 program. Patent-pending energy John 8:12 Licensed • Insured Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. AUTOMOTIVE mix without caffeine. Tim 310-303- Meetings are held at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. E-mail [email protected] for FOR SALE: ‘94 Chev. Suburban. 9656. TF Lighthouse Electric more information. Excellent condition. AM-FM-CD, D LANE K Custom Wallpaper, Noon air. 281-481-5518. TF Paint & Minor Home Repairs. 832- Office 281-464-7156 Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 967-5535. 30 years experience, Cell 713-530-0833 noon at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. South Belt resident. 10-1 Located in the South Belt area 4 p.m. STORAGE DRYWALL EXPERT. Sheetrock J.R. 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UPDATE South Belt-EllingtonChamberProudly Presents of Commerce of Dobie defensive back Reggie Wilson (4) tries to force g Memorial receiver Nathan Mourik (9) out of bounds n after a short reception. Wilson had an interception i in the game, but Mourik was one of the stars in Me- n morial’s 31-13 win Sept. 24 at Newcomb Field. e Photo by David Flickinger EEveningv of Must-win scenarios hit Dobie, Brook FB Continued from Page 1B son’s one-yard plunge on out the string. Dobie and fourth down gave the Long- Clear Brook just have one horns a 6-0 lead in the sec- loss each, but the next one ond quarter. could prove costly. That lead held until Anto- Dobie head coach Bobby nio Cabreja nailed a 42-yard e Cotton understands the im- fi eld goal with 25 seconds n portance of a bounce-back to go in the fi rst half. On i effort for the Longhorns the ensuing kickoff, Dobie against South Houston. juggled the ball and Memo- is “Both of us dropped our rial recovered. openers, so this could be Tate Gresham fi red a u the season in terms of suc- strike to Nathan Mourik on cess for both of us,” Cotton the next play as Dobie went CCuisine Thursday, October 15, 2009 • 5:30-9 p.m. said. to the half down 10-6. The u “The schedule of op- second half wasn’t much ll Yo pponents from here, at least better as Memorial closed at The Gardens, 12001 BeamerAAll Rd. You based on record, only gets out the win. tougher. We need a win CB stunned by Creek at against South Houston.” A pair of fourth-quarter an E Memorial rolls 31-10 touchdowns by Clear Creek CCan Eat A great start by Dobie sent the Wolverines to their melted into a poor end to third straight loss, this one the fi rst half and an even by a 42-35 count. RESTAURANTS more diffi cult second half The Wolverines’ offense as Memorial rolled to a 31- went off for 296 yards rush- 13 victory. ing, but Creek gained nearly II Brother’s Pasta • Deno’s • Dixie Deli • Dream Dinners Quarterback Blake Jack- 500 yards of offense. H.E.B. Blackhawk • Joe’s Crab Shack • Las Haciendas Sports news, notes Mi Tienda • Outback Steakhouse • Perry & Sons JFD baseball boosters to meet The Dobie High School baseball booster club will Sicily Pizza, Pasta & More• Silver Eagle Distributors host a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the media room in the athletics fi eld house. All Dobie baseball parents are encouraged to attend. San Jacinto College • Texas Land & Cattle • El Cantina SBHLL board openings Fox and Hound Smokehouse • Wings and More The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League has several board positions open for the 2009 fall and 2010 spring seasons. The open positions are as fol- Tickets available at South Belt Chamber of Commerce, South lows: T-ball player agent, assistant concessions di- rector, machine pitch fi eld maintenance and junior/ senior concessions director. Belt-Ellington Leader, & H-E-B. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Dobie football date, time changes Kick-off time for Dobie High School’s varsity football game versus Deer Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, SPONSORS at Newcomb Field has been pushed back to 3 p.m. Offi cials from both school districts agreed to the H.E.B. (Blackhawk)• South Belt Leader • Almeda Mall • Clear Brook Realtors change to allow several Deer Park football players ample time to complete their SAT exams slated for Memorial Hermann SE • Refl ections Spa • J.P. Morgan Chase (South Belt) earlier in the day. Dobie head coach Bobby Cotton has also announced date changes for the Longhorns’ San Jacinto College South • JSC Credit Union • Texas Bay Area Credit Union subvarsity games against Deer Park and La Porte. The Horns’ junior varsity (6:30 p.m.) and sophomore (4:30 p.m.) teams will play at Abshire Stadium in Sam’s Club • Sterling Bank • Redi Clinic • Fast Signs Deer Park Thursday, Oct. 8. Dobie’s freshman White and Orange teams will host Deer Park on campus Oct. 8. On Thursday, Oct. 15, Dobie’s JV (6:30 p.m.) To register a vehicle for the show call: Brian Rodgers, American Transmission 713-944-7212. and sophomore (4:30) teams will play at Laird Sta- dium in La Porte. The Longhorns’ freshman White and Orange teams will host La Porte on campus, with both games set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. Call Chamber for info. 281-481-5516