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July 9, 2009 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 34, No. 23 Olson to host meeting Rep. Pete Olson will visit Pasadena on Sat- urday, July 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to hold a PISD to receive additional state funds town hall meeting at San Jacinto College By James Bolen money. percent of the state’s school districts do not have While the school PISD’s fi nancial woes are Central in the Monte Blue Music Building, The fi nancially strapped Pasadena Indepen- Of the delegated funds, only $300,000 are to the optional tax break. far from over, Lewis remains optimistic regard- Room 105, 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. dent School District will receive an unexpected be spent on general maintenance and operational Lewis, however, is quick to point out that ing the school district’s immediate future. Olson will provide an update on recent activi- shot in the arm following a recent announce- expenses, with the rest being earmarked for debt PISD still generates less revenue overall by of- “We made some drastic cuts and frankly re- ties in Congress involving NASA funding lev- ment by Texas Education Commissioner Robert service expenditures, according to PISD Super- fering the exemption. ceived more from the state than I thought we els, “cap and trade” energy and health care Scott to use surplus state funds to distribute to intendent Kirk Lewis. “We actually lost $2.8 million in state funding would,” he said. “We may still face some diffi - proposals being discussed in Congress. The school districts that opt to give homeowners a tax Last school year, PISD had a budget defi cit because of the optional homestead exemption,” cult fi nancial choices in the second year of the town hall meeting will also give him an oppor- break. of $23.4 million and was forced to operate off he said. “So, you see, what the commissioner biennium, but for now we’ve managed to stop tunity to hear local concerns and answer any Scott, at the urging of state Sen. Dan Patrick its emergency fund balance. And this past spring, was able to do for us was only a fraction of the the bleeding. We’re in much better shape going questions about federal issues. who serves as vice chairman of the Texas Sen- the district’s board of trustees passed a reduction total lost.” into this next two-year cycle.” ate Education Committee, invoked a little-known in force resolution, which approved the discharge K of C holds blood drive law that allows him to spend state money subsi- or nonrenewal of nearly 60 contract employees dizing school districts such as PISD that grant an for the 2009-2010 school year. The Knights of Columbus Council at St. optional homestead exemption. Lewis said the new state revenue will help in Sullivan to hold flood meeting Luke’s Catholic Church will hold a blood drive Homeowners living within districts with op- this regard to some degree. Sunday, July 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Councilmember Mike Sullivan will hold a Sullivan urges residents in the South Belt area tional homestead exemptions do not have to pay “We were actually able to restore some per- the church at 11011 Hall Road. Those who town hall meeting Tuesday, July 21, at San Ja- to attend this informative meeting as it affects this taxes on the full value of their homes. While sonnel units that had been previously cut,” he donate will receive a free health check and may cinto College South from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to dis- region specifi cally. “There are increasing num- some districts have homestead exemptions as said. “Other than that, the new money kept us save up to three lives. cuss the issues of fl ooding and drainage in the bers of homes and businesses that are being af- high as 20 percent, PISD’s exemption rate is set from having to make deeper cuts.” For more information, call John Urdiales at South Belt area. fected by fl ooding,” said Sullivan. “I am hearing at 15 percent. The Texas Education Agency ended up with 713-991-1425, visit www.giveblood.org, or call At a previous town hall meeting on May 13, from constituents who say that they have never PISD will receive an additional $730,859 as the surplus funds because property values state- 1-888-482-5663 to schedule a donation. many questions and concerns were raised about fl ooded before, that fl ooding is taking place in a result of the decision. The troubled Cypress- wide grew faster than projected, while student future plans to address the drainage issues af- areas more frequently than in the past.” Fairbanks Independent School District, which enrollment grew more slowly. fecting the South Belt-Ellington area residents. About three years ago, a similar meeting Dobie reunion set July 11 Patrick represents, will benefi t the most from the In all, the TEA plans to distribute roughly However, many of the questions asked were left was held that included representatives from the The Dobie High School Class of 1979 move, receiving $6.2 million of state subsidized $23.6 million to 173 school districts. unanswered. Having those questions and con- U.S. Congress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- 30-year reunion will take place at Moody Most school districts that offer homestead ex- cerns addressed are a priority to Sullivan. Continued on Page 2A Gardens on Saturday, July 11. Contact Danice City parking tickets emptions, however, will benefi t less than PISD, (McBurney) Oliver for more information at with 75 percent of eligible districts receiving less [email protected] or 281-481-4206. issued in county than $50,000. Several residents living in areas not incorpo- Heavily residential school districts not con- South Belters view parade Heavy trash scheduled rated by the City of Houston have notifi ed the sidered property-wealthy will benefi t the most Leader that they received parking tickets issued from the subsidized money. Tree waste will be picked up Thursday, July by the city. The Leader has contacted the county The Clear Creek Independent School District, 16, for city of Houston residents living north attorney’s offi ce in an effort to determine the le- which also opts to grant the tax break, is sched- of Beltway 8. Residents south of the beltway gality of these. Anyone who has received a ques- uled to receive an estimated $110,000. are scheduled for Thursday, July 23. For more tionable parking ticket is urged to call the Leader The decision to assist eligible districts is not information, call 3-1-1. publisher, Marie Flickinger, at 281-481-5656. without its critics who point out that roughly 80 Library events scheduled The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: Fourth of July fi re truck The summer reading program will be held through Aug. 8. There is a program for every- one: adults, teens and children. Visit www. hcpl.net or call the library at 281-484-2036 for more information. Play board games and more on game day Thursday, July 9, at 2:30 p.m. Storyteller Linda Befeld thrills and chills with Tales of Texas Ghosts on Tuesday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m. Free tickets are required and available the day before the program. Create a unique piece of jewelry during the jewerly workshop on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 Watching and cheering the Saturday’s July 4th parade are, left to right, (front row) Katy p.m. for teens ages 12 and up, and at 7 p.m. for Horrigan, Erla Horrigan and Mary Garza, (back row) Neil Horrigan, Verna Horrigan and adults. Sign up is required for both sessions. Kathleen Horrigan. The group of neighbors have been longtime South Belt residents and Movie Madness is Thursday, July 16, at dedicated parade watchers. The winners for the 2009 Fourth of July parade are the Dobie 2:30 p.m. Call the library at 281-484-2036 for Lariaettes in the non-commercial category. In the commercial category, Joe’s Crab Shack feature title. won “Most Original” and the H-E-B fl oat honoring the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pre- Commerce’s 25th anniversary won “Most Patriotic.” The Horrigans and Garza have been schooler storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. annual attendees of the parade since its beginning in 1988. Photo by Marie Flickinger Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Boosters sell ‘Shout-outs’ Legler works for community The Dobie Booster Club will sell “Shout- outs” for the 2009 football programs to be sold at the games. The cost is $10 for 2 lines in Texas 81st Legislature at 40 chacters per line. The $10 cost is for the The 22nd annual South Belt Fourth of July parade was a huge success with roughly 20 vehi- By Dana Lizik by payments made by premiums, reserves, pub- entire season. For more information, e-mail cles and fl oats taking part. Above, Southeast Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chuck Tylka Ken Legler, freshman representative of Dis- lic securities, commercial paper and other sourc- [email protected]. drives one of the department’s off-road emergency vehicles that was originally a Vietnam- trict 144, which includes Pasadena and the South es of financial instruments. era U.S. Army supply truck. Aboard the truck are, left to right, Patricia Bishop, Remington Belt area, recently “Without this (HB 4409), all building would AARP to meet July 10 Ballard, Lisa Ballard, Ed Baker and Chris Clark. Photo by David Flickinger worked to pass bills be stopped near the coast line, “ Legler said. The South Belt AARP will meet Friday, benefiting local com- “While that may not directly affect the local July 10, at 10 a.m. at El Franco Lee Community munities, colleges and areas of Pasadena and South Belt, it would affect Center, 9400 Hall Road. Entertainment will be Adult material at library debated school districts in the people working down on the coast, and as they provided by Julianne McBride, a young per- 81st Legislature. close, it would cause a ripple effect that would former with a big voice, who will entertain A concerned couple notifi ed the Leader that ing a video on YouTube, though she acknowl- Legler said he be- reach us.” with her favorite songs. All seniors are invited. an adult male was watching sexual material on a edges the fi lters are not 100 percent effective. lieves the most benefi- Legler considers House Bill 1257, which he public computer at the Parker Williams Library While it may be legal to view the content, cial bill for the commu- authored, very important because it greatly helps Lariaettes hold car wash Tuesday, July 7, at a table where several children Goldberg said the man should have been asked nity was HB 4409, the small businesses in the area. The Lariaettes will hold a car wash on were also stationed. to move to another computer station away from which concerns reforms This bill, effective immediately, allows small Saturday, July 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the The residents alerted a staff member, who re- the children. The librarian further said there are to the Texas Wind Insur- businesses, that earn $5 million or less per year Kroger gas station on Sabo. portedly said it was not illegal and nothing could limited computers at the library, and summer af- ance Association and have been damaged in a declared disaster be done. ternoons are busier than average. (TWIA). area the option of paying their property taxes in Free vaccines set July 13 Harris County Public Library Director Rho- Goldberg said the library staff is currently re- The bill declares TWIA as a last resort insurer four installments without penalty as opposed to da Goldberg confi rmed it is legal for customers viewing the situation to fi nd a way to accommo- and reduces funding restrictions on TWIA by paying the entire amount before Jan. 31. The Ronald McDonald Care mobile unit allowing up to $2.5 billion in losses to be funded Continued on Page 2A will be at Beverly Hills Community Center on above 18 to view adult material. Harris County date everyone. Possible solutions include install- July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving free installs fi lters on its computers to weed out adult ing privacy screens to the computers, directing immunizations for neighborhood children. material, but will remove them if asked by an users looking at adult materials to study carrels Children’s shot records must be brought on adult. – desks designed for individual study, using a Goodwill to occupy old Kroger this day. For information, call 713-948-9065. No fi lters, however, were reportedly removed laptop away from the main computer area or, if Tuesday. Goldberg suspects the man was watch- available, using the computer lab. Lions Club meets July 14 The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Mike Jackson proposes Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway. For information, call George Malone at 281-438-7243. Hobby Lions Club to meet property tax changes Hobby Airport Lions Club meets Wednes- day, July 15, at noon at the Golden Corral at Laws regarding property taxes for chambers ing with the 2010 fi scal year but will have to pay Fuqua and I-45. E-mail HobbyAirportLions of commerce as well property taxes for 2009. @gmail.com for more information. as homeowners may Jackson, who represents District 11, which be changing in the includes fl ood- and storm damage-prone areas near future. In legisla- of Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties, is Women host luncheon tion being worked on also seeking protection for homeowners whose The Southeast Christian Women’s Club, in by Sen. Mike Jackson, property falls victim to storm or natural disaster affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, will host chambers of commerce damage. a luncheon July 16 from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. that own their own land Homeowners whose homes are damaged, and at Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club would be exempt from thus appraised for less, due to natural disasters A portion of empty building space located at the southwest corner of Fuqua and Sabo Road Drive in Pearland. Meetings are held on the property taxation. would not lose their homestead exemption in will be occupied by a Goodwill storefront after renovations are complete. The location, pre- third Thursday every month. The luncheon “It enables the mon- property taxes. viously occupied by a Kroger grocery store, has been empty since the store was closed on will include a buffet lunch, an informative ey that would be spent Current tax law states that if a home appraises March 25, 2007. The Kroger at that location was the fi rst major grocery store for the South program and speaker for a $16 fee. All women by the chambers on taxes to be used on economic for $85,000 or more, the homeowner is eligible Belt area and closed down soon after a new Kroger opened at the corner of South Beltway are welcome, but reservations are necessary. development,” Jackson said. for a 15 percent tax exemption. If the house ap- 8 and Sabo Road. The remaining building space has not been fi lled and is still available for Complimentary nursery is provided. For infor- Chambers of commerce that own their land praises for less than $85,000, the homeowner rent. Photo by Matt Griesmyer mation, call 281-485-0066 or 281-482-9727. will be exempt from paying property taxes start- must pay the entirety of the tax assesed. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 9, 2009 Flood meeting . . . Dobie cheerleading Co-captains Continued from Page 1A missioner Sylvia Garcia’s offi ce, the U. neers, the Harris County Flood Control S. Army Corps of Engineers, PWE, and District and the City of Houston. HCFCD to attend this meeting in a joint Goals of this meeting are to address effort to bring answers to the South Belt- what has been done since that meeting, Ellington area. leadership named what can be done, what is proposed to The regional fl ooding and drainage be done and who the responsible parties town hall meeting will be held in the Ma- The 2009-10 Dobie High School cheerleaders recently named will be. rie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Build- their leadership for the year. These leaders, along with the rest Sullivan has asked U.S. Rep. Pete ing. Olsen, state Rep. John Davis, Harris For more information, contact Sul- of the cheerleaders, have dedicated their time, effort and school County Judge Ed Emmett’s offi ce, Com- livan’s offi ce at 832-393-3008 or by e- spirit to the team since being selected in April. missioner El Franco Lee’s offi ce, Com- mail at [email protected]. This summer, the team attended a retreat in Galveston and spent four days at cheer camp at the University of Texas. They Legler’s 1st term . . . also participated in the South Belt 4th of July parade. Continued from Page 1A The financial aid in dent in 2011. The cheerleaders have held several fundraisers including a This was Legler’s first Texas grants was also After those two addi- pizza fundraiser during the last week of the 2008-2009 school bill passed by the Texas increased during this leg- tional increases are added, year and a car wash, with more fundraisers already set. House. islative session helping total state funding will be “This helps us tremen- colleges and students $5,739 per student. dously,” Legler said. “ It is throughout Texas. Legler said he is very a huge benefit to small Legler helped to add proud overall of his work businesses to be able to $250 million to grant and fellow Environmental Captains pay in payments instead of funding, assisting 35,000 Regulation and Human having it (property taxes) across the state attend col- Service committee members. all due immediately while lege. “There is not any one they are trying to make “These grants make bill that I am most proud repairs.” college more affordable of,” Legler said. “I am To assist San Jacinto for everyone and helps proud to work on the com- College in paying for hur- more students attend,” mittees I am on and how ricane damage repairs, Legler said. diligently everyone works. Legler was able to secure To benefit Pasadena Many times the Human a little more than $3 mil- Independent School Services committee would lion as a supplemental District, Legler assisted in be up until 3 a.m. I am budget, which was effec- increasing state funding. proud of the open discus- tive immediately and The state will add an extra sion because that is huge. Ashley Hoggard (varsity) and Erika Yglesias (junior varsity) Legler said a great help to $342 per student in 2010 We discussed everything the college. and another $417 per stu- from disability for the aging to Medicare and Social leaders Medicaid to Children’s South Belt-Ellington Leader Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” The Voice of Community-Minded People Legler said that although he was confident in all of 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 his votes throughout the session, he did sometimes E-mail: [email protected] struggle. Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners “Some things were a struggle to vote on because you have to consider all Creativity: Art Camp things,” Legler said. Legler said CHIP was July 20-Aug. 7, Mondays and Fridays, 12-2 At the Sageglen Community Association on the hardest item to vote on 11610 Sageyork, Houston, TX 77089 because the price tag was Ages 5-10 & must attend with a parent, high and it affected families or an 18 or older adult. and health care professionals. • $10 for residents of Sageglen The issue debated was a • $15 for non-residents of Sageglen bill allowing families in a For more information, contact Melannie James higher income bracket eli- at [email protected] or 281-794-4883 and gibility for CHIP. The bill Stephanie Tarrer at [email protected] did not pass. Space is limited, so contact us as soon as possible! Although the legislative session recently ended, Legler already has plans and ideas for next session. Pack your bags and hop on board the Legler said a few bills he supported were not passed, including a bill on VBS drug testing for unemploy- July 19th-23rd ment insurance, which he 5:45-8:45 pm hopes to pass next ses- sion. “It’s not fair to people who deserve and are eli- Hannah Waters (junior varsity) and Brooke DuPont (varsity) Krista Carter and Chelsea Fuentes Get on board for this exciting 5 day adventure. gible for unemployment insurance because they You will learn about having a relationship with work hard to have their Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, music and money given to some one games. else because of drug use,” Legler said. Legler said he plans to Deaths Easthaven Baptist hold several town meet- Richard H. Tyler Dan Neva Jane Wright of Havana, Charldine Porter; brother Dobie employee. day, July 6, 2009. ings starting in September Fla., and Janet Hoffman and Robert “Tooter” Porter; sis- Funeral services were held Willis was born April 7, Church to hear from the commu- Zacks Goolsby husband Steve of Groveland, ter Missy Malecheck and Wednesday, July 8, at Forest 1947, in Houston. He was a 13100 Beamer Rd. • Houston, TX 77089 nity. Fla.; and honorary family husband Lyle; sister Melinda Park Lawndale. retired Houston Police offi cer John, Janet and Carrie Wan- “Pooh” Haschke and hus- with 36 years and two months Legler is opening a per- Hillary DeJohn 281-922-5520 tuch, and Wes, Shannon and band Paul, all of Barber’s of hard work and dedication. manent office in Pasadena Jack Woodruf, all of Sugar Hill, Texas; mother-in-law Douglas F. The visitation for family or email: [email protected] off Fairmont and Straw- Land, and Paul and Deborah Mary Baker and brother-in- Willis and friends will be Thursday, or visit our website: berry. He can be reached Caruselle of Spring. law Jimmy Baker of Spring; July 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. www.easthavenchurch.org at 512-463-0460. Visitation will be held on grandmother Claudia Martin at Jeter Memorial Funeral Thursday, July 9, from 5 to of Pearland; nieces and neph- Home, 311 N. Friendswood 8 p.m at Sterling-White Fu- ew Chase, Macy and Kaly Drive in Friendswood, 281- neral Home, 11011 Crosby- Malechek and Carly and Kin- 992-7200. Lynchburg Road in High- sy Haschke; and numerous The funeral service will lands, Texas. other family members and be Friday, July 10, 2009, at The funeral service is friends. 10 a.m. at Jeter Memorial scheduled for Friday, July Graveside services were Funeral Home Chapel with 10, at 10 a.m. at Community held Thursday, July 2, at HPD Chaplain Rev. Monty Baptist Church in Crosby, led Reeves Cemetery in Dayton, Montgomery offi ciating. Bur- by the Rev. Robert J. Wil- Texas. ial will follow at Forest Park Richard H. Zacks, 65, of Tyler Dan Goolsby, 27, liams. Burial will follow at Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale in South Belt, died of cancer on of South Belt, died Saturday, Sterling-White Cemetery in Houston. Friday, July 3, 2009, at his July 4, 2009, in Washington, Highlands. William W. Condolences can be sent home. D.C. to the Willis family in care He was born June 8, 1944, Goolsby was born April Ashby of Jeter Memorial Funeral in Erie, Pa., the son of the late 2, 1982, in Thomasville, Ga., John David Douglas Franklin Willis, Home at www.jeterfuneral Richard Zacks and Ruth Bell to Robert Goolsby and Diann 62, of South Belt, died Mon- home.com. Zacks, stepson of the late (Nixon) Goolsby. He was a Porter Donna Amacher Zacks. lifelong resident of the South Zacks married the former Belt area and graduated from Doris Jackson on Nov. 30, Dobie High School in 2000. Leader 1968, and she survives him. He graduated from the Uni- He is further survived by versity of Houston in 2004 his son, Kevin, and wife Amy and from South Texas College obituary policy Zacks of Harrisburg, Pa., and of Law with a Doctor of Jur- daughter Robin and husband isprudence degree in 2009. Obituaries submitted to the Leader Anthony Grosso of Jackson- Goolsby was a former are published free of charge. They are ville, Fla. manager and server at Pappas He is also survived by his Seafood in Webster, Texas, edited to conform to the Leader style. grandchildren, Jeffrey and and a member of two local Erin Zacks of Harrisburg, Pa., dance companies. and Aubrey Grosso of Jack- He was preceded in death William “Bill” Watterson sonville, Fla.; brothers Ed- by his brother, Daniel Gools- Ashby Jr., 88, died Thursday, ward Zacks of Philadelphia, by, grandmother Faye Gools- July 2, 2009. He was born in Michael (Barbara) Zacks of by, grandfather Edward Nix- John David Porter, 48, Houston on Oct. 3, 1920. South Belt Rochester, N.Y.; sisters Ro- on Sr., uncle Mike Wright and died June 28, 2009, in Hous- Ashby served in the U.S. salie (Ed) Cale of Hamburg, aunt Carol Brock. ton and was buried at Reeves Army under Gen. George Pa., Nita Zacks-Gabriel of Goolsby is survived by his Cemetery in Old River-Win- Patton during World War II. Graphics Harborcreek, Pa., and Ann parents, Robert and Diann free, Texas. Survivors include his wife (Bill) Nesgoda of Harbor- Goolsby of Crosby, siblings Porter was an electrician of 61 years, Anna Mae Ashby; creek, Pa.; several nieces and Bryce Goolsby and wife Dan- and worked out of IBEW sons William “Bill” O. and & Printing nephews and great-nieces and ielle of Houston, and Hillary local 716 and 66. A South wife Jamie; Donald E. and One stop for all your printing needs great-nephews. DeJohn and husband Jason of Belt resident since 1969, he daughter Amy Ashby-Pike; Zacks graduated from Houston. He is also survived enjoyed fi shing, working on three granddaughters, Car- Strong Vincent High School by his favorite eight nieces his truck, and spending time rie Ashby, Stephanie Pape • Business Forms in Erie and attended Penn and nephews Audrey, Jacob, with his family, friends and (Brandon), and Cheyenne • Business Cards State and the University of Annabelle and Robert De- his dogs. Pike; and two great-grand- Houston. He retired from John; Joseph, Ephram, Me- He is preceded in death daughters, Taylor and Haley • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes General Electric in 2005. linda and Stephanie Goolsby; by his father, Robert Carl Pape. A memorial service will grandparents Leonard Gools- “Red” Porter Sr., maternal Both sons are graduates of • Wedding Invitations be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, by of Cairo, Ga., and Geneva grandfather Roy Martin, and South Houston High School. July 11, at Niday Funeral Nixon of Pelham, Ga.; aunts paternal grandmother Robbie Son Bill retired from Dobie • Thank You Notes • Menus Home, 12440 Beamer Road. and uncles Louis Goolsby, LeeMartin. High School in 2004 and his Visitation will be held pri- M.D., and wife Kay of Ma- He is survived by his wife, wife, Jamie, is retired from • Directories and much more! or to the service from 2 to 3 con, Ga., Clarence Nixon Jr. Mary, and stepson, Brent, of Moore Elementary. Ashby’s 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 p.m. and wife Olivia of Pasadena, the South Belt area; mother wife, Amy, is also a former Thursday, July 9, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Quilters go back to school with GT students Hoang excels at nationals Several St. Luke the Evan- Each student put his or her gelist Threads of Healing name on the finished prod- Ministry quilters visited uct and then all the finished Morris Middle School re- products were sewn together cently to help fifth-grade creating a class quilt. Gifted & Talented students Both the quilters and stu- learn how to sew a quilt. dents enjoyed their time The students were together and were left with assigned to write a report on not only a sense of accom- the history of quilting, creat- plishment, but a sense of ing an original story and community. making a quilt for it. After the projects were Three quilters came ear- graded, students were cho- lier in the year to share some sen to display their quilts at wisdom about quilting with Genoa Elementary School at the students. the Gifted & Talented Stu- Eleven quilters came this dent Showcase. time to help the students Many families attended, with some hands-on prac- and the turnout exceeded the tice. organizers’ expectations. St. Luke the Evangelist Threads of Healing Mary Lou Billeri, Helen Ortiz, Mercedes Dies, The students each The students were proud of Ministry quilters pictured are, left to right, (front (back row) Marcia Birsinger, Rosemary Hardin, received four squares which their work and happy to row) Vinci Greco, Jean Dusek, Marie Stokan, Gerry Silvasy, Jerry Arthur and Vita Jattar. they hand stitched together. show off the quilts.

Tramanh Hoang completed her four-year forensic career at J. Frank Dobie in excellent fashion from June 14 to 20, 2009, in Birmingham, Ala., at the National Forensic League National Tournament. There were more than 3,000 students from the United States vying for national titles in 10 different events. Hoang earned the right to compete in original oratory, a 10-minute memorized original speech written by the student, titled Domo Arrigato, Mr. Roboto, addressing society’s issue with mental slavery and how people can free themselves from this type of confinement. After the final round on At the Gifted & Talented Showcase at Genoa Elementary, (left to right) Morris student Angelica de Jesus Morris student Stephanie Ogbonmwan Friday morning, Hoang placed 13th out of 222 in the nation for original Gabriela Caceres, Angelica Cervantes, Erin Jackson, Lorissa Saiz and (sewing) and St. Luke’s quilter Mary (right) displays a quilt square as quil- oratory. This was her fifth national competition representing Dobie High Samantha Hernandez stand in front of some of the quilts on display. Lou Billeri. ter Vinci Greco observes. School in forensic competitions. Hoang is pictured with longtime Dobie speech and debate teacher Trish Boudra. photo submitted Braces Bill provides more funding for debris removal U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey ison. “This will give addi- “This clears the way so This bill will allow those With Hutchison, Texas’ senior sen- tional time and resources to that Galveston has access to projects, and any Hurricane No Down ator, announced that the the cities and counties affect- millions in very necessary Ike-related debris removal Upcoming Chamber Events Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency ed, helping them to rebuild loans to help the city rebuild project, to receive the full Payment! Supplemental Appropriations after one of Texas’ most dev- after Hurricane Ike,” Hutch- 100 percent reimbursement Bill, which passed the U.S. astating storms.” ison said. “By clearing the going forward. September 17 Affordable Payments Senate, included a provision The bill also allows the bureaucratic obstacles that Prior to this provision, allowing the Texas counties City of Galveston to be eli- have been in Galveston’s public assistance projects Governor Rick Perry will speak Adults & Children Serving the impacted by Hurricane Ike to gible for an additional $27 path, they’re now eligible for were reimbursed at a 75 per- at the Hobby Hilton Welcome access millions in additional million in community disas- an additional $27 million in cent federal/25 percent non- South Belt Community Insurances Accepted Debris Removal and Public ter loans from FEMA. federal funds.” federal split. The State of for over 30 years Assistance reimbursements In 2008, Sens. Hutchison Last November, Hutchison Texas requires communities October 15 from the Department of Home- and John Cornyn worked to and Cornyn secured a 180- to bear the non-federal percent Evening of Cuisine Dr. Richard C. Ressling, DDS land Security’s Federal Emer- add $100 million in funding day extension on the 100 per- Hutchison announced gency Management. for Community Disaster cent debris removal reim- Texas would receive $1.74 Mark your calendars! 12040 Beamer Road, Suite B “This has been a long Loans administered through bursements, which covered billion in CDBG disaster 281-484-9920 fight, and I’m pleased that FEMA. They were able to all reimbursements from Oct. recovery funding as part of For information, call 281-481-5516 New Smiles our Gulf Coast communities include in legislation an 26, 2008, through April 26, the second allocation of fund- Change Lives will have access to this much- exception to the $5 million 2009. 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PISD Texas pageant, earning the Graphics & Printing suffered approximately dent Paco Boquer, a mem- offi cials hoped that more overall top scores, winning $1,100 in damages due to a ber of the Texans ’77-’78 students arriving by bus Ultimate Grand Supreme, a fi re. soccer team, represented would reduce the number of $1,000 bond and the title of One stop for all your 25 years ago (1984) South Belt at the national cars around Moore and Teenage Miss Texas. Champions of the 1984 tournament. Dobie. The Pasadena Indepen- printing needs Metro Tournament, the The vast majority of PISD offi cials were con- dent School District termi- Sagemont-Beverly Hills those who attended the sidering a middle school nated the assistant chief of Junior Division All-Stars, nearly four-hour -long com- concept as a transition be- police for the district’s po- were preparing to travel to munity meeting about the tween elementary and inter- lice department. Troy Harri- • Business Forms Salt Lake City for the Brio Superfund Site sup- mediate school. son was released from duty National Tournament. ported dumping the incin- C. David Huffstutler was for violating the district’s in- • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes Construction was set to eration plans in lieu of a named the new CEO of ternet acceptable use policy, begin on a shopping center, study designed to contain Memorial Hermann South- according to PISD spokes- which would be located on the wastes instead. east Hospital. woman Candace Ahlfi nger. • Business Cards 15 acres of property 300 10 years ago (1999) 1 year ago (2008) Harrison had been with feet south of Kingspoint Pasadena Independent The Whataburger in the department since June • Wedding Invitations directly behind the Mason School District teachers the 11000 block of Fuqua, 1993. Jar restaurant. were to receive a $3,700 along with several of its Motorcyclist Donald • Thank You Notes 20 years ago (1989) raise. patrons and employees, Gosch, 48, was killed after South Belt Teen Miss Harris County offi cials was robbed. According to becoming involved in a Emily King, Junior Miss opted not to reroute Mud police, three men entered confrontation with another • Menus Christine Lamm and Miss Gully. the restaurant wielding driver in the 10200 block South Belt Piper Heinrich David Pierce, head var- shotguns and demanding of Scarsdale. Gosch report- • Directories and much more! rode in the annual July sity baseball coach at Dobie money and personal proper- edly attempted to kick and Fourth parade. High School, resigned his ty. Two other men waited in strike the driver of a Mazda Tropical Storm Allison post. a getaway car in the parking Miata while riding along- 11555 Beamer stirred up more than water 5 years ago (2004) lot. All fi ve suspects were side of him before losing and mosquitoes as the heavy Pasadena Independent apprehended just minutes control and hitting a tree. 281-484-4337 rainfall caused runoffs from School District Super- after the incident, following He was pronounced dead at the Brio Superfund site into intendent Rick Schneider a short chase. the scene. Thursday, July 9, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Gonzalez graduates Ghansyam earns award Fortsons celebrate 40 years

James and Virginia Fortson of Woodmeadow cele- and into Nassau Bahamas. James enjoys fishing brated their 40th wedding anniversary at the Best and is a supervisor at Good Year Rubber Company. Western hotel with their four sons James Jr., Virginia enjoys cooking and decorating. The Robert, Dan and Rashad Fortson and the memory Fortsons look forward to many more years shared Reyna Lizette Gonzalez graduated from Baylor of their son, Christopher Fortson, and family and with their family, sons, granddaughters Thekie and University on May 16, 2009, with a Bachelor of Business friends. The couple finished their celebration with Kristy, grandson James III, and their soon-to-be Administration degree with a double major in sports, a seven-day Caribbean cruise on the Carnival daughter-in-law, Bryhae Love of Friendswood. sponsorship and sales, and human resources manage- Conquest cruise ship from Galveston to Key West Photo submitted ment. While at Baylor, Gonzalez was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and held the position of vice president of public relations last year. She also received the honor of being on the dean’s list three consecutive semesters. She graduated from Dobie High School in AARP 2005 and is the daughter of Ricardo and Reyna Maria Beverly Hills Intermediate student Nicholas Ghansyam (left) received the Gonzalez. Prior to graduation, she joined the Houston Daughters of the Republic of Texas Award at the school's annual awards cer- 281-922-4168 ~~ 1-800-213-7266 Texans organization as a sales representative. emony. Ghansyam earned the award by being an outstanding seventh-grade to meet Early Saver Holiday Special on student. Pictured with Ghansyam is presenter Terry Boyd St-Ama from the AARP Chapter 199 will Bluebonnet Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. meet Friday, July 17, at 10 Carnival’s Conquest from Galveston to Happy with your a.m. at the Bay Area Montego Bay, Jamaica ~ Grand Cayman ~ Cozumel, Mx. Community Center, 5002 E. 7-Day Cruise ~ Nov. 29, 2009 Only NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Balcony Staterooms $855 pp. Ocean View $685 pp. Interior $565 pp. insurance company? This month, the Mainland PRICE Includes: Cruise fare, Accommodations, All Meals & Snacks ~ Port Charges & Taxes Medical Center will present a Rates are per person based on Double Occupancy Only ~ Reservations: $50.00 deposit per person ® Stuchbery announces Farmers Insurance Company settled 90% of cardio program. Space very limited & SUBJECT ONLY TO AVAILABILITY their claims within 90 days of Hurricane Ike. 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SECTION B Thursday, July 9, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED www.southbeltleader.com SBHLL major 12s zero in on District 15 title; 10s fall Beverly Hills football camp set Four age group all-star teams are no longer playing state through a series of for- sectionals, the Sagemont- land Maroon away from ac- team in the District 15 time is 7 p.m. teams from the Sagemont- after being bumped from feits at the district and sec- Beverly Hills Little League complishing their fi rst goal. tournament bracket, face If Sagemont wins, the lo- The Beverly Hills In- while incoming eighth- Beverly Hills Little League District 15 play. tional levels. SBHLL’s Big 12-year-old major all-stars The SBHLL 12s, cur- Pearland Maroon July 9 at cals will advance to section- termediate School coach- grade students may attend have been ousted from play, In the older divisions, League team will compete are one big win over Pear- rently the lone undefeated El Franco Lee Park. Game als for the second straight ing staff will host the from 6 to 7 p.m. All stu- but three more remain alive Sagemont’s junior team at state July 10-12 (see Page season. 2009 football camp for dents will be required to and well in the quest to play went 0-2 for a quick fall 2B). A Pearland Maroon win two weeks, including Aug arrive 15 minutes prior to for the big prize. in the 14-year-old event. SBHLL 12s rolling will force a decisive fi nal 3-7 and Aug. 10-14. the start of their respective Among the younger SBHLL’s 15-year-old team Seeking a return trip to game July 10 at El Franco Cost of the camp is session Aug. 3 for an in- groups, Sagemont’s 12- owns a win in the senior Lee Park, beginning at 7 $30 cash per student. No formation session. year-old team has been left division, while the 17-18- p.m. checks will be accepted. The staff will cover the to carry league honors. The year-old Big League team D-15 fi nal Heading into the title Incoming Beverly Hills fundamentals of the game. 9-, 10-, 11- and 13-year-old was promoted all the way to round against Pearland Ma- Intermediate students may An entry form will appear SBHLL vs roon, Sagemont has reason attend from 5 to 6 p.m., soon in the Leader. to be confi dent. Pearland In the second round of the event, Sagemont beat MOBILE MECHANIC Maroon Maroon 4-1 behind a 14- Free House Call w/Repairs strikeout effort from starting • General Repairs July 9, 7 p.m. pitcher John John Garcia. Mobile Mechanic • Computer Diagnostics Wanna take a guess at • No Start/Elec. Short El Franco Lee • Timing Belts • A/C who will start for Sagemont 24 Hrs. 7 Days • Fuel Systems • Transmissions Second game July 10 July 9 against Pearland Ma- roon? That’s right, it’s Gar- 281-679-0000 if necessary, 7 p.m. cia. El Franco Lee Sagemont 12s manager Daniel Martinez said he has a well-rested pitching staff DIXIE DELI At left, Jacob Alford, a 364A FM 1959 headed into the Maroon (between I-45 & Hwy 3) third baseman for the game, but he will play to 281-484-3083 DAILY SPECIAL – $4.49 SBHLL 12-year-old ma- win immediately with Gar- Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. jor all-stars, throws out 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK cia back on the hill. a Friendswood runner “John John is our guy,” during the locals’ 6-3 win Martinez said. “We have July 6 at El Franco Lee seven or eight guys who can .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net Park. At right, starting throw the ball well, but John pitcher Alec Barosh of .friendswoodteendriving.net John is our No. 1. I’m go- the SBHLL 10-year-old ing to play to win this fi rst all-stars was the winner game against Pearland. 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GGreatreat pprices!rices! and middle school levels Elkins as well, starting at achievements. are offi cially enjoying the 10 a.m. The Lady Long- Nguyen, the starting sec- Celebrating Our 27 Year SignSign UpUp ForFor calm before the storm. horns will scrimmage at ond baseman on the Lady Over 3 Million Sold Less than a month from Clear Creek Aug. 8 begin- Longhorns’ regional quar- SSummerummer now, fall sports programs ning at 8 a.m., with Deer terfi nal playoff round team, will begin preparing for Park also competing. has been honored by the DDayay CCare!are! the 2009-2010 school Dobie will open the Texas Sportswriters Asso- Winner of year. volleyball regular season ciation. Marvin Zindler CComeome JoinJoin thethe Fun!Fun! The University Inter- Aug. 11 at home against The TSWA has named 281-481-8606 scholastic League, the Elkins. The varsity match Nguyen to the all-state fi rst the year by her teammates. Blue Ribbon Award state’s offi cial governing is at 6 p.m. team as a second baseman. Nguyen, a libero on Do- 11101 RESOURCE PKWY. body of extracurricular The Longhorns will Teammate Joanna Krienitz bie’s volleyball team, has 10606 Fuqua (Behind Sonic) activiities in schools, has begin football workouts made the TSWA third team also enjoyed two fi ne sea- released its tentative cal- Aug. 3. The team will as a pitcher. sons under the direction of We Accept 281-484-9006 endar for the school year. scrimmage Manvel Aug. Earlier this offseason, head coach Joe Sabatell. Aug. 3 is a big day 15 and scrimmage Elkins Nguyen made the Texas In 2008, she was Dobie’s for both high school vol- Aug. 20. Girls Coaches Association defensive player of the year leyball and high school The varsity regular all-state fi rst team. She was and the team’s most valu- football programs which season begins Aug. 27 for also the District 22-5A fi rst able player. did not take part in spring Dobie as the Longhorns team choice at second base Nugyen was also the Roy Shiflett Realtors workouts, ala Dobie. host Channelview at Vet- after helping the Dobie team fi rst-teamer at libero and High school volleyball eran’s Memorial Stadium. fi nish second in 22-5A. was placed on the all-aca- 281-481-3733 Top Agents! programs may host work- Middle school football Nguyen, who will be a demic team. years of Superior Service! outs and tryouts (for the and volleyball workouts senior this fall at Dobie, has Dobie will begin volley- Personal Attention! subvarsity teams) begin- may not begin until the put together an outstanding ball workouts Aug. 3, and “39”Selling Homes = Positive Results! ning Aug. 3. 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Continued from Page 1B aging fi ve runs a game, and July 7. Having downed Seniors win opener The locals are now set to Pearland Maroon team run I really expected us to be OFA and East End by iden- SBHLL’s senior division face host Pearland July 9 at rampant over every oppo- better,” Martinez said. “I’m tical 13-2 scores, Sagemont all-star team downed East 6 p.m. at Pearland. The win- nent not named Sagemont- looking for us to break out was looking to make its End 8-2 in the fi rst round of ner will move on to the title Beverly Hills. against Pearland.” way back to the title round. the District 15 tournament round. Visit www.eteamz. Having plated just one The District 15 champion However, Pearland built an at Pearland Little League. com/td15 for details. run against Sagemont, Pear- will take on the District 14 early 6-0 lead after two in- land Maroon has scored winner beginning July 17 nings and held on for the double digits in each of its in the Texas East Section 3 win. other wins. Maroon reached tournament at the Pearland Sagemont loaded the bas- the championship round by Dad’s Club. The D-15 ver- es in the bottom of the sixth blanking Friendswood 11-1 sus D-14 game is currently inning but failed to score as July 7. slated to begin at 8 p.m. Pearland advanced. Sagemont-Beverly Hills Sagemont, should it ad- “I’m proud of the kids and Pearland Maroon are vance to sectionals, is also and the way they came back simply swapping roles from looking to avenge a tough and played hard,” SBHLL 2008. A year ago, Sagemont loss to Post Oak last sea- assistant coach Wayne Lo- beat Maroon twice to ad- son. The locals led 12-5 in minac said. vance to the sectional event. the fi fth inning before Post “We came back and This time around, Pearland Oak rallied and eventually played two very good has the tough job. moved on to state. games, winning by run-rule Martinez has been “We’re looking forward in both of those. It would pleased with his pitching, to taking out Pearland and have been nice to come all with wins coming from getting a chance to go back the way back, but I know Marcus Martinez in the to sectionals,” Martinez our kids gave it everything opener against OFA (5-3), said. “These kids want that they had. Garcia (4-1) over Pearland chance again.” “As coaches, we told the Maroon and Michael Mu- 10s fall out kids we were honored and noz in relief against Friend- Coming back from an privileged to be able to work swood. opening round loss to Dixie, with them. We want them to In the Friendswood the Sagemont-Beverly Hills keep picking up the gloves game, Sagemont trailed 3-0 Little League’s 10-year-old and bats and be ready as 11- entering the bottom of the team bounced back with a year-old all-stars next sum- third inning but went on to pair of run-rule victories. mer.” score six unanswered runs Unfortunately, the locals The 10-year-old all-star for a 6-3 victory. fell short in their quest to team included Alec Barosh, The pitching has been climb all the way back in James Bischof, Nathaniel outstanding, but the offense contention. Host Pearland Dominguez, Adan Gonza- is yet to break out. Martinez defeated Sagemont 6-2 in lez, Jeremy Green, James expects it will. “We’re aver- an elimination round game Jackson, Keith Kenney, Christien Lake, Wayne Lo- minac Jr., Juan Moreno, Jesse Paredes, Jesus Tijeri- na and Robert Zavaleta. Alternates for the 10- year-old all-stars included Michael Claunch, Jaizac Garcia and Adam Padilla. Event play for Sage- mont-Beverly Hills 14- year-old junior all-stars was short-lived. Sagemont lost 14-8 to East End in the District 15 The Sagemont-Beverly Hills 12-year-old all-stars are chat during SBHLL’s winner’s bracket game against tournament opener July 6 unbeaten in the District 15 tournament, needing just Friendswood. The locals trailed 3-0 early but respond- and then was eliminated, one victory to advance to sectionals. Above third base- ed with a six-run outburst to move on to the title round 14-11, by Pearland. man Jacob Alford (left) and pitcher Marcus Martinez against Pearland Maroon. The SBHLL 14-year-old all-stars were Alberto De Leon, Vincente Elizalde, Adrian Flores, Devan Gay, Kody Lefever, Michael Martinez, Michael Ramir- Adrian Rivera of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little ez, Randy Summers, Ruben League 12-year-old major division all-stars slapped a Valdez, Keith Whitely and double to start a rally against Friendswood as the lo- Tyler Wolfe. cals fought back from a defi cit to win 6-3. SBHLL Big Leaguers off to state Jeremy Green (right) of Back for one last hurrah, yer and Cody Priest. They will be ready.” the Sagemont-Beverly Sagemont-Beverly Hills Former SBHLL all- The key to winning most Hills Little League’s 10- Little League’s Big League stars D.J. Julks played high tournaments is having a year-old all-star team division team is set to play school baseball at Clear deep pitching staff at hand. smacks a double to center in the Texas East State Brook, and Wesley Castillo Sagemont is not loaded, but fi eld during the team’s Tournament in Austin July played for South Houston. the group should do fi ne. 13-2 win over East End 10-12. Assistant coach Doug Sawyer and Priest fi gure July 6 at Friendswood. The four-team event, fea- Sawyer told the Leader the to be the one-two starting The 10s eventually fell out turing Sagemont and three 17- and 18-year-old all- punch. Murray, Mike Med- of contention in the Dis- other sectional events, will stars are well-prepared go- ina and Adame will also see trict 15 event with a 6-2 lead to the regional tourna- ing into the event. action. Sawyer said Eckols loss to Pearland White. ment for one talented, and Because of confl icting can take the mound if need- Photos by John Bechtle perhaps lucky, winner. schedules, the team has not ed. The locals were declared often had all of the players “The big thing is win- the winner of both the Dis- at a practice. However, Saw- ning the fi rst game and stay- trict 15 and sectional tour- yer is confi dent the SBHLL ing in the winner’s bracket,” naments after being the lone stars will be successful. Sawyer said. “We will play entrant. Now, Sagemont is “These kids have had seven inning games, and the The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League 12-year- set for state action. a lot of success over the pitchers have a pitch count old major division all-stars, including Jimmy Trevino The majority of Sage- years,” Sawyer said. “They limit of 105. I know Daniel (above) are one win away from advancing to the sec- mont’s team has competed went as far as they could go and Cody will likely surpass tional tournament. for Dobie, including catch- as 13-year-olds by winning that in a seven-inning game, ers Justin Eckols and Joseph sectionals. so some of these others are Gutierrez, infi elders Asai “In the 14-year-old di- going to have to be ready to Adame, Josh Bergeron, vision, we were disquali- go. We feel like they’ll do a Quinton Edwards and Der- fi ed for a fi ght at East End good job.” rick Murray along with against Pearland, so these Sagemont is hoping to outfi elders Mark Verduzco, guys have waited a long advance to the regionals in Mike Medina, Daniel Saw- time to play at this level. Louisiana later this month. Texas District 15 Texas District 15 Texas District 15 Junior all-stars Major all-stars (12s) Senior all-stars East End 14 Sagemont 5, OFA 3 Sagemont 8, East End 2 Sagemont 8 Sagemont 4, Pearland Maroon 1 Sagemont vs. Pearland Pearland Maroon 14 Sagemont 6, Friendswood 3 July 9, 6 p.m. Sagemont 11 Sagemont vs Pearland Maroon at Pearland Little League

Sagemont eliminated July 9, 7 p.m. Event runs through July 11

Event runs through July 10 Texas District 15 Texas East State tournament 10 all-stars Texas District 15 Dixie 15, Sagemont 11 17-18 all-stars 11 all-stars Sagemont 13, OFA 2 Sagemont vs. Sagemont 10, Friendswood 9 Sagemont 13, East End 2 Section I Pearland White 16, Sagemont 0 Pearland White 6, Sagemont 2 July 10, 8 p.m. Jesus Tijerina (above) of the 10-year-old SBHLL all- Friendswood 6, Sagemont 2 stars and his teammates played exceptionally well in Runs July 10-12 in Austin the District 15 tournament after an opening loss. How- Sagemont eliminated ever, the team was eliminated July 7. Sagemont eliminated Thursday, July 9, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie’s Cotton, football staff release key dates 9-under Longhorns’ select places third In less than a month, the Aug. 20. The times for the Dobie High School football scrimmages will be released July 19th – Coaches from the various area high schools will attend coaching program will begin prepara- at a later date. school in Waco. tion for the 2009 season at Dobie’s subvarsity regu- July 30 – Dobie’s incoming freshman football camp gets under way on cam- all levels. lar season will start Aug. Since head coach Bob- 26 against the Channelview pus. by Cotton did not put the Falcons. The junior varsity Aug. 3 – First day of two-a-day workouts. Players will train in shorts and Longhorns through spring and sophomore teams will helmets. practice, Dobie is eligible to play at Channelview. The begin workouts Aug. 3. freshman Orange and White Aug. 7 – First day of two-a-day workouts in full pads. The Longhorns will get games will be played at Do- Aug. 15 – Dobie football program hosts scrimmage against Manvel (all two-a-days started Aug. 3 bie. teams). in shorts and helmets. The Cotton will lead the var- team’s fi rst workout in full sity team into the regular- Aug. 22 – Dobie football program at scrimmage against Elkins (all teams). pads is set for Aug. 7. season opener Thursday, Aug. 26 – Dobie subvarsity football regular season openers versus Chan- Dobie’s fi rst scrimmages Aug. 27, at Veteran’s Me- nelview. are set for Saturday, Aug. morial Stadium beginning 15, against Manvel. The at 6 p.m. The Longhorns’ Aug. 27 – Dobie varsity football regular season opener hosting Channelview Longhorns will also scrim- varsity squad beat Channel- at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium, starting at 6 p.m. mage at Elkins Thursday, view in 2008. 2009 PISD Varsity Football Schedule The South Belt Longhorns, a 9-under select baseball Saldana, Seth Gutierrez, Jacob Heefner, Torrey Tap- team, captured third place at the Oak Tree Classic in per, Jacob Sulak, Seth Barber, Robert Atkins, (back League City. Members of the team are, left to right, row) coaches Alex Arriaga, Curtis Barber, P.J. Mc- Dobie Memorial Pasadena Rayburn S. Houston (front row) Jovan Correa, Juan Trujillo, Alex Ar- Callister, Joe Saldana, Robert Atkins and Mike Tap- riaga, Andrew Arriaga, Mathew Morales, Jonathan per. Thurs., Aug. 27 Sat., Aug. 29 Fri., Aug. 28 Fri., Aug. 28 Sat. Sept. 5 Acosta, Jacob Sims, Joey Espinosa, (middle row) Jon Channelview Clear Creek Bay. Memorial at Waltrip Bay. Sterling NGA Hooters Pro Golf Tour hits Golfcrest Local golf fans will get players was at 72. For more Aug. 6 – Texas Honing Open to ryanwaters@hooterstour. Fri., Sept. 4 Fri., Sept. 4 Thurs., Sept. 3 Fri., Sept. 4 Fri., Sept. 11 a chance to see some of the information about the NGA opening-round action. com. game’s fi nest young play- Hooters tour events, visit Aug. 7 – Texas Honing NGA offi cials are han- at Dickinson Clements Waltrip at Santa Fe Alvin ers up close and personal www.ngatour.com. Open second-round action. dling promotions for the during an exciting week of Aug. 3 – Texas Honing Aug. 8 – Texas Honing tournament. Admission is action at Golfcrest Country Open qualifying tourna- Open third-round action. free to the event. Club in Pearland Aug. 3-9. ment for hopefuls. Aug. 9 – Texas Honing At press time, Waters was The National Golf As- Aug. 4 – NGA Tour practice Open fi nal-round action. on vacation and unavailable Thurs., Sept. 10 Fri., Sept. 11 Thurs., Sept. 10 Sat., Sept. 12 Fri., Sept. 18 sociation Hooters Pro Tour rounds; charity shootouts, Corporate sponsorships for comment. will make a stop at Golfcrest NGA junior clinic and NGA and pro-am play openings The Leader will continue Dawson at Lamar Cons. at Milby Bay. Sterling at Atascocita during that time for what is pro-am pairings party. are available by calling to provide tornament details sure to bring plenty of fun Aug. 5 – Pro-am tournament Ryan Waters at 803-348- and highlights leading up to for fans of all ages. and post-event dinner. 3045 or by directing e-mail the event. The Texas Honing Open Thurs., Sept. 24 Thurs,, Sept. 24 Sat., Sept. 26 Fri., Sept. 25 Fri., Sept. 25 will begin Aug. 3 with a qualifying tournament. Dobie High School Baseball Camp Memorial at Dobie Pearland La Porte at Deer Park Practice rounds and a junior clinic Aug 4 along with a Hosted by head coach Miguel Torres pro-am event Aug. 5 pre- cede four rounds of tourna- July 28-30 at the school ment play Aug. 6-9. Thurs. Oct. 1 Fri., Oct. 2 Fri., Oct. 2 Fri., Oct. 2 Thurs., Oct. 1 At press time, the fi eld of Applicant’s Name: at S. Houston Pasadena at Memorial at Pearland Dobie SBHLL board School: sets meeting Grade entering 2009-2010: Age: T-shirt size: Sat., Oct. 10 Thurs., Oct. 8 Fri., Oct. 9 Thurs., Oct. 8 Fri., Oct. 9 The Sagemont-Beverly I wish to enroll my child in the 2009 baseball camp. I understand that neither Hills Little League’s board the coaches nor anyone connected with the camp will assume any responsi- Deer Park (1:00) at S. Rayburn S. Houston Memorial at Pasadena of directors will meet Thurs- day, July 16, at the Harris bility for accidents, medical, dental or other expenses incurred as a result of County Annex (courthouse), 10851 Scarsdale. injuries sustained during the camp. I further acknowledge that my child is Offi cials will focus on Sat. Oct. 17 Fri., Oct. 16 Fri., Oct. 16 Thurs., Oct. 15 Thurs., Oct. 15 amending the constitution. physically fit to participate. The meeting begins at 7 La Porte (1:00) Pearland at Deer Park at S. Houston S. Rayburn p.m. Parent / Guardian signature: For more information on SBHLL activities, visit the Home phone: Work phone: league’s Web site at www. Fri., Oct. 23 Fri., Oct. 23 Fri., Oct. 23 Thurs., Oct. 22 Fri., Oct. 23 eteamz.com/sbhll. Address: City: Zip: Emergency contact/phone: at Pasadena at La Porte Dobie Deer Park at Pearland Ram parents Students age 7 through those entering the ninth grade as of the 2009-2010 casino trip school year are eligible to attend. The Ellington Rams Fri., Oct. 30 Thurs., Oct. 29 Sat., Oct. 31 Fri., Oct. 30 Thurs., Oct. 29 of the Bay Area Football Cost is $60 per student. Cost is $75 per student the day of the camp. League will host a fund- Please no checks or money orders. Cash only. S. Rayburn at S. Houston La Porte at Dobie Memorial raiser for adults, complete with a trip to the Coushatta Camp hours are 8 to 11 a.m. each day. Casino Resort in Louisiana. A party bus will depart Report 15 minutes early July 28. Bring baseball gear, including cleats. Fri., Nov. 6 Thurs., Nov. 5 Fri., Nov. 6 Fri., Nov. 6 Fri., Nov. 6 at 7:15 p.m. July 10 and re- turn July 11 at 7 a.m. Adults For more details, direct e-mail to Miguel Torres at [email protected]. may purchase $25 tickets at Pearland Deer Park at S. Rayburn Pasadena at La Porte for the bus ride. Admission Water will be provided. Other concessions will be available for purchase. includes a hamburger plate Camp instructors, including Dobie head coach Miguel Torres and his staff, and soft drink. For more information, call Jennifer will focus on all phases of the game including hitting, bunting, fielding, throw- Thurs. and Sat. games at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium begin at 6 p.m. unless noted Scott at 832-398-8806 or Kim Polk at 713-870-6486. ing, pitching and other fundamentals. There will be other activities during the Funds raised through the fundraiser will be used to camp, including contests and a controlled scrimmage game. Players who reg- cover the costs of equipment ister and pay in full prior to July 27 will receive a Dobie High School baseball CALENDAR and other needed items dur- THURSDAY, JULY 9 SATURDAY, JULY 11 Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. ing the 2009 BAFL season. camp T-shirt. 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Those who have lost a spouse or other loved one are Practices begin Aug. 3. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the invited to participate. For information, call Betty Flynn at through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. Refreshments 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman TUESDAY, JULY 14 Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just at 281-554-5675 or George Wieland at 281-286-5682, 7 a.m. drop in. or visit www.frontiersquares.com. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY, JULY 12 HELP WANTED through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the 2 p.m. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just Lighthouse Fellowship of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, drop in. 9:30 a.m. League City. The public is welcome and encouraged to Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United NOW HIRING Ms. Janet’s CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired bring others to the interdenominational meeting. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Licensed Drivers, Nannies Teachers meets the second Tuesday of each month, Children of the Future Noon For more information, call 281-487-8787. and Elderly Caregivers. September through May. They are held from 9:30 to Serious inquiries only need apply Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 8 p.m. . 11:30 a.m. at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Se Habla Espanol! Nasa Parkway in Seabrook near the Landolt Pavilion. SCARSDALE LOCATION 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. All Texas retired school employees from all surround- call 281-487-8787. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen • Cook ing school districts are welcome to attend and join this 6:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For informa- EXPERIENCE PREFERRED • Apply in person 12490 Scarsdale organization. Annual dues are $35. Houston Chapter of Inmate Families Organization tion, call 713-204-2481. 10 a.m. Call 281-464-2366 – Meets at the Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose. Call MONDAY, JULY 13 American Begonia Society – Meets the second PEST PEST 713-515-3736 for more information. 7 a.m. Tuesday of each month at the Pasadena Town Square 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Community Room. For more information, call 713-946- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist 4237 or 713-941-7158. CONTROL meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. 10:30 a.m. TM EExperiencedxperienced BartenderBartender & and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Tri-County Republican Women – Meets at Golfcrest TECHNICIAN Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For 9 a.m. Country Club. A luncheon is available for $15 with CCocktailocktail WWaitressaitress information, call 713-204-2481. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise advance reservations by the Friday before the meeting. FRIDAY, JULY 10 and speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake To make reservations, call Laura Morgan at 281-484- Good Driving Record must have TABC seller training certifi cate 7 a.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 8083. Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic Background Check • Will Train. Call through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United services offered. classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Noon at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic 2281-464-003081-464-0030 Road. Registration is required. For more information, 281-488-3362 drop in. classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. 10 a.m. at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Road. Registration is required. For more information, call 1 p.m. Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. The Beatrice at 281-922-2343. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits class is held at the activity building, located at 416 6 p.m. include dioramas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the- Need help around the offi ce? Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or older, are Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 invited. Previous experience not required. For more on Fuqua from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call information, call 281-482-8441. want to learn to play are invited to join. For more infor- 713-472-0565. Place an ad in the Leader’s Help Wanted section and you will be sure mation, call 281-488-2923. 1:30 p.m. AARP – The American Association of Retired Persons 6:30 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and meets the second Friday of each month at the commu- Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in speech therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports to fi nd all the help you need. nity center at El Franco Lee Park on Hall Road. the Civil Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Noon a message for more information. Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children 7 p.m. of services offered. Call the Leader today! Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second 5 p.m. noon at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood South Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water ther- Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, Christian Church. apy from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at Clear Lake healing and recovery for people who grew up in alco- Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” holic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of 281-481-5656 meets every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake 281-286-1431. services offered. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 9, 2009 REAL ESTATE • Serving all Southeast Areas LOST & FOUND • Specializing In New and Resale Homes LOST DOG: Answers to the name Oz. 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TF 6:30 p.m. feed their babies will find support and information at the Fairmont HELP WANTED Green Thumb Series – The Harris County Master Gardeners Library on Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena. Meetings are held the MAKE READY POSITION avail- at Precinct 2 offers free evening gardening seminars the second third week of the month. Children and nursing babies welcome. For able in Seabrook. Candidates Tuesday of each month in the Clear Lake area. Programs will be IInn nneedeed ooff bbusinessusiness ccards?ards? more information, call 281-998-1095. must be detail-oriented, organized, held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit the Web site for a list of topics and Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic and have excellent customer ser- location at http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu or call 281-991-8437. violence support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday vice skills. HVAC certified and LLetet tthehe pprofessionalrofessional sstafftaff aatt SSouthouth BBeltelt GGraphicsraphics & Clear Lake Toastmasters Club – Meets at the Clear Lake Church at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for informa- prior apartment experience pre- of Christ, 938 El Dorado Blvd. Call Jerry Tate at 281-481-5417 for tion. Participants may join at any time as this is an open group. ferred. We offer competitive salary information. 7 p.m. & bonus, med./dent./vision and PPrintingrinting hhelpelp yyouou oout.ut. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Meets at Sagemont Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential 401(k) plan. Respond by fax to Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes. For information, call Erma domestic violence support group for women meets every week. For 281-326-3342 or email [email protected]. EOE/M/ WWee ccanan ddesignesign & pprintrint aass ffewew aass 225050 oorr aass mmanyany aass Coskey at 713-946-6049. information, call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint. F/D/V. 7-9 7 p.m. com. BATP is located at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Houston Space City Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Interstate 45 South and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 11000000 oorr mmore!ore! Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf 281-286-2525. Freeway. For more information, call George Malone at 281-438- THURSDAY, JULY 16 7243. Prices: Determined by the paper & ink combinations 7 a.m. 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – Meets the second and 250 cards - $42 to $158 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, fourth Tuesday of each month. The group offers support and cop- 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- ing skills in a non-threatening environment to adult individuals who tion, or just drop in. 500 cards - $48 to $168 have lost a loved one to suicide. For more information, contact 11:15 a.m. Brenda Fitch at 713-533-4508 or visit www.crisishotline.org. Texas Southeast Christian Women’s Club – Texas Southeast 1,000 cards - $56 to $178 8 p.m. Christian Women’s Club, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are hosts monthly luncheons at Golfcrest Country Club from 11:15 Each add’l 1,000 - $41 to $113 held Tuesdays and Sundays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. The luncheon 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta includes a buffet, an informative program and an inspirational Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. speaker. Cost is $16 all inclusive. All ladies are welcome, but res- WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 ervations are necessary. A complimentary nursery is provided. For 7 a.m. information, call 281-992-1675 or 281-482-9727. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. 11:30 a.m. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- Women’s Association-South meets on the third Thursday of each We also print: tion, or just drop in. month at Makenzies Grill, 9330 Broadway in Pearland. Lunch is 9:30 a.m. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking with Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • Menus Active Living Every Day – Seniors Active Living Every Day is a professional business women, lunch and guest speaker. Women free class that is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at of all ages and occupations are invited. 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Gibbs, Owner TECL# 19197 281-482-9180 SAGEMONT ELECTRIC SVCS. 8-year member of Sagemont Church Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 9, 2009 Sports news, notes SBGSA’s 6-under Stingers enjoy remarkable 2-year run It’s been another great markably well. “Overall, their best chance to suc- Jimmenez, Samantha Ortiz, played at the University of he pulled into the family and have fun playing the spring and summer within it’s a solid group,” Fincher ceed. Lexie Manriquez and Cam- Texas at El Paso and went driveway to see Camryn, game,” Wincher said. BAFL weigh-in dates the Sagemont Girls Softball said. “They are young, but Members of the Sting- ryn Wincher. on to play in NFL Europe, a then 4 years old, swinging “Cheryl, David and my- Bay Area Football League offi cials have set July Association, and perhaps sometimes you can under- ers include Alliah Barajas, And for Wincher, he’s still professional league that has a tennis racket with both self are here to guide them, 18 as the fi rst available day for offi cial weigh-in no team has stood out more estimate what they know Sophia Colmenares, Alina honing his softball coaching since folded. hands, as someone would and they go out and play. and equipment issue. Each of the respective teams than the 6-under Stingers. and what they can do. As Cortez, Mckenzie Ermis, skills. A standout football Wincher still recalls a with a softball bat. They are great kids, and in the league is requiring all players, cheerleaders, The Stingers went 16-0 coaches we try to give them Sydney Franco, Micalea player at Dobie, Wincher day several years ago when The rest is history. it’s been a lot of fun to see drill team members and mascots to attend one of the a season ago in league play “I just want to be in- them develop as a team and sessions. League policy allows for July 25 to be a and have thus far put to- volved in the process of have so much success as a second weigh-in date, but respective team offi cials gether an overall mark of helping these kids get better group.” are encouraging all youths to attend July 18. 69-1 in tournament play. Plenty of wins during two-year run The one loss came as the Sagemont Cowboys: The Cowboys will host weigh- locals were competing in an in July 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Franco Lee 8-under tournament. Park. The core group of play- Southbelt Dolphins: The Dolphins will host weigh- ers from the Stingers went in July 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Park. 15-1 in SGSA action in 2008, complete with a 45-5 Ellington Rams: The Rams will host weigh-in July record. That’s great for a 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wilson Park in Pasade- collection of young players na. essentially playing the sport competitively for the fi rst Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Stingers softball tryouts time. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -11 p.m. The South Belt Stingers, currently a 6-under se- Les Wincher, one of the lect softball team, will hold tryouts later this month team’s coaches, said he and FREEREEE MINI BUFFET AT HAPPY HOUR M-FF 4-7 for spots on the 8-under squad that will begin play his staff, including coaches • Homemade Tortillas • Full SServiceervice BBarar this fall. All roster spots are open for competition, Cheryl Franco and David Cortez, have tried to keep • GREAT MARGARITAS • Take Out Service and the top 11 players will be selected based on try- things simple. out performance. The team competed in local events “In the draft, we just • Lunch Specials, Starting @ $3.95 throughout the season. Anyone interested in trying tried to fi nd the best players • Catering (All Events) • Large Partiesties WWelcomeelcomem out may call Les Wincher at 832-746-1745 or direct for our team and then did e-mail to [email protected]. our best to put them in the right positions in order for LLIVEIVE LLATINATIN MMUSICUSIC US Spring Training baseball us to be successful. From TThursdayhursday 8 pp.m..m. - MMidnightidnight The staff at the US Spring Training youth baseball there, it’s all about staying facility will host a youth clinic July 13-16 from 8 to focused and playing well.” SSouthouth BBeltelt • 2281-484-688881-484-6888 And the Stingers have 11:30 a.m. Players age 5 to 15 are eligible to attend the 1129332933 GulfGulf FreewayFreeway clinic, which is $145 per student. During the sessions, done that. The 2008 sea- son was a good one for the NNasaasa • 281-557-3500281-557-3500 students will get instruction in all phases of the game, The South Belt Girls Softball Association’s 6-under (front row) Alliah Barajas, Lexi Manriquez, Micalea including pitching, fi elding, catching, throwing, hit- Stingers, but 2009 has been 11020020 NAASASA ROOADAD 1 @ 4455 even better. Stingers have put together an impressive two-year Jimmenez, Alaina Cortez, (middle row) Mckenzie Er- ting, bunting, outfi eld play and baserunning. Students run in both league and tournament play. The core mis, Sophia Colmenares, Camryn Wincher, Sydney STTAFFORDAFFORD • 281-240-3060281-240-3060 Playing as 5-year-olds 1128212821 SOOUTHWESTUTHWEST FRRWYWY. will be divided into age groups, and advanced training group of players has posted a 31-1 two-year record Franco, Samantha Ortiz, (back row) coaches David will also be included for the older players. On the fi nal for the fi rst time, the Sting- ers had their fair share of in league play and a 114-6 overall record over that Cortez, Cheryl Franco and Les Wincher. Party Roomsms & GiGiftft CCardsards AAvailable day of the clinic, students will take part in a home run same span. Members of the team are, left to right, Submitted photo derby at Dobie High School and also be included in the success. Now as 6-year- for All Locations baseball Olympics. US Spring Training is located at olds, the team is doing re- 10330 Blackhawk. The facility phone number is 281- 412-0622. For more information, visit the Web site at www.usspringtraining.com. San Jac College soccer camp San Jacinto College head coach David Santeste- ban will host the Coyote Soccer Clinic for two ses- sions on the South campus, one in July and another in August. The July 27-30 session, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is open to players age 13 to 18. The Aug. 3-6 session, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is open to players age 6 to 12. Cost per player is $100. The focus of the clinic is to improve players’ fundamental skills and tactical knowledge of the sport. Players should bring a soccer ball, shin guards, sunblock, water and a good attitude. Checks may be mailed to Athletic Endeavors at 3149 Indian Summer Trail, Friendswood, Texas 77546. For more information, call Santesteban at 281-658-7441. Dolphins football to golf The Southbelt Dolphins of the Bay Area Football League will host a fundraising golf tournament July 11 at the Gus Wortham Golf Course, 7000 Capitol St. in Houston. The event is of the four-person scramble va- riety and is $320 per team or $80 per individual player. The fee includes a round of golf, green fees, cart fee, range balls and lunch. The team is also seeking hole sponsors. To get involved, call Henry Caballero at 832- 495-3463 or Raul Rodriguez at 713-545-7834. SBYSC registration online The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is now accepting online registration for the upcoming fall season. The league offers play in the under 5 through under 18 divi- sions. Players are placed on teams based on their age as of July 31, 2009. Online registration is $80 in the U-5 through U-8 divisions, $90 in the U-9 and U-10 divisions and $110 in the U-11 through U-18 divi- sions. Registration fee includes uniform shirt, shorts and socks. Online registration, including a credit card payment option, is available on the league’s Web site at southbeltsoccer.org. Practices will begin in August, and games will begin in September, running for 10 consecu- tive Saturdays. San Jacinto College hoops San Jacinto College men’s head basketball coach Scott Gernander will host the 2009 boys’ and girls’ youth camp for two sessions. Participants age 7 to 18 are eligible to attend. Session I is July 20-24 and Session II is July 28 to Aug. 1. Both sessions will run from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Central campus, located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Cost per session is $90. Medical insurance is included in the fee. For more information, call Gernander at 281-476-1847. Families may register online at www.sjcd.edu. Click on athletics, then select men’s basketball. Clear Brook volleyball clinic Clear Brook varsity volleyball coach Meredith Thompson will host the Lady Wolverines’ youth camp July 20-23 at the school. Incoming fourth- through ninth-grade students as of the 2009-2010 school year may attend from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Fourth- through sixth-grade students may attend from 8 to 10 a.m. Sev- enth- and eighth-grade students, as well as sixth-grade students who currently compete at the club level may attend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighth-grade students cur- rently involved in club volleyball and incoming ninth- grade students may attend from 2 to 5 p.m. The fourth- through sixth-grade camp is $90, while the two camps for older students is $100. The sessions will include skill work in the areas of passing, serving, setting, at- tacking, defense and more. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. For more information, direct e-mail to Thompson at [email protected] or brookvball@ya- hoo.com. Clear Brook football camp Clear Brook High School varsity football coach and his staff will host the 2009 Wolverine Football Camp Aug. 3-5 on campus. Students entering the second through ninth grades are eligible to attend the camp. The camp will offer instruction to both young players new to the game or who are involved in youth leagues as well as to the older students who are involved with middle school programs. At the youth levels, students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of the game and receive quality instruction in all phases of the game. Middle school athletes will have a chance to learn more about the Wolverines’ high school program, including the offensive and defensive systems being used at the various high school levels. Cost of the camp for all stu- dents is $75. For more information, visit the Wolver- ines’ Web site at www.brookfoootball.org.