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August 12, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 28 Junk waste pickup set Junk waste will be picked up Thursday, Aug. 19, for city of Houston residents living Welcome to the jungle Abandoned houses north of Beltway 8. Residents south of the beltway are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 26. AARP meets Aug. 13 upset area residents South Belt AARP will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at El Franco Lee Community Center. Ven- cie Hill, niece of Jim Reeves, will present a By James Bolen However, it wasn’t until Robb, along with the country music program. All seniors are invit- A story about an abandoned Sagemeadow Leader, notifi ed city offi cials of a community ed. Lunch will follow the meeting. residence published in the July 29 edition of the effort to clean the property that any action was Leader prompted several area residents to con- taken. Learners open house set tact the paper in regard to additional houses in Following an Aug. 9 phone call from the Kirkwood South Christian Church Little the community that are currently uninhabited Leader, city crews mowed the yards at both of Learners Program will hold an open house for and have become eyesores. the neglected houses the following day. fall enrollment Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. For more Two such residences, one in the 11000 block While the move is welcomed by Robb, she is information, call 281-481-0673. of Sageview and one in the 11200 block of Sage- still not pleased about the situation. canyon, have caught the attention of Sandy Robb, “It’s taken three years, and it still looks ter- JFD tickets available vice president of the Sagemont Civic Club and rible,” she said, noting that the properties were board member of the Sagemont Maintenance as- merely mowed and not edged. Season pass tickets for J. Frank Dobie var- sociation. Further, crews neglected to dispose of the cut sity football are available at Roy Shiflett Real- According to Robb, both houses have been grass, according to Robb. tors located at 11559 Beamer Road. abandoned for several years and are unkempt South Belt residents who desire to fi le a com- and in disrepair. plaint about an abandoned or neglected residence PIP meeting Aug. 17 City of Houston records indicate there have are urged to contact their local offi cials. Positive Interaction Program meets Tues- been 15 formal complaints fi led about the Sage- Residents living within the Houston city lim- day, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann canyon residence since January 2010. its who wish to fi le a complaint should call 3-1- Southeast Hospital. Pleshette Cook, Adult Neighbors primarily complained about the 1. Protective Services resource and external rela- house’s yard, which had not been maintained by Residents living in areas that are not incor- tions specialist will speak. PIP consists of its owner, who incidentally is still listed as living porated by the City of Houston should call police and citizens working for safer neigh- at the residence, according to Harris County Ap- the Compliance Services Section of the Harris borhoods. For information, call Officer Randy The above house, located in the 11200 block of Sagecanyon, has drawn the ire of several praisal District records. (The owner of the Sage- County Public Health and Environmental Ser- Derr at 281-218-3900. area residents. Although city records show that 15 complaints have been fi led on the prop- view house is listed as living in Canada, and both vices Department at 713-439-6124 or visit www. erty since 2007, it wasn’t until this week crews mowed its unkempt lawn. Dobie band car washes set residences are current on all tax rolls.) hcphes.org/eph/compliancemain.htm. The Dobie Marching Band and Colorguard will hold two car washes Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elite Lube on Black- UHCL Pearland campus grand opening set for Aug. 14 hawk and Food Town on Scarsdale. Purchase a $5 ticket from any band/colorguard student or make a $5 donation on site. Students will University of Houston-Clear Lake invites all enjoy refreshments, self-guided tours, meeting at 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit http:// ing and ribbon cutting event, call the Offi ce of also sell the old band hat buckets for $10 each. to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pear- with administrators, faculty and staff and much www.uhcl.edu/Pearland/Grand_Opening. Alumni and Community Relations, 281-283- land Campus grand opening and ribbon cutting more. For specifi c questions about the grand open- 2021. Early registrations set on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Representatives from the Offi ce of Enrollment the new campus, 1200 Pearland Parkway. Services will be available. Area students will en- To enroll a student in all schools, parents During the event on Aug. 14, UH-Clear Lake joy classes in the new satellite campus Aug. 23 must bring a current mortgage/lease agree- President William A. Staples, City of Pearland when the fall semester begins. ment and current utility bill, both with their Mayor Tom Reid and Pearland Economic De- Parking for the event will be available at the Church dumpster set on fi re name and address shown, the student’s birth velopment Corporation Board of Directors Vice Target parking lot located at 8503 S. Sam Hous- certificate, Social Security card, current shot President Charles D. Gooden Jr. will speak. ton East Parkway, Houston. record and previous school report card. Live music at the event will be provided by Free shuttles will run continuously between Atkinson Elementary local band Modulation, while guests will also Target and the UHCL Pearland Campus starting Atkinson Elementary will hold new student registration Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call 713-740-0520. Meador Elementary Change Happens at Almeda Mall Registration for pre-k through fourth grade students will be Aug. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Change Happens, a local community-based resources accessible to families, especially un- Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. nonprofi t organization serving at-risk families insured children in our community,” said the Moore Elementary and youth, will host its 10th annual Children’s event’s founder/CEO the Rev. Leslie Smith, II. Moore Elementary will hold registration Health Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, “It’s held just before school starts to help fami- Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, at Almeda and Northwest Malls. lies prepare by offering free services and prod- Dobie High School “We started this program to make health care ucts such as school supplies, health screenings Dobie High School will hold new student and immunizations” he added. early registration Aug. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 Fall sign-up coming Volunteers will give out free school supplies p.m.; Aug. 14 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and to participating youth while supplies last. Aug. 18 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. For information, The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League In addition to Change Happens’s Children’s call 713-740-0370. will register players for the fall season on three Health Insurance and food stamp programs,, Frazier Elementary dates, each to be held at the US Spring Training Children’s Health Day is at capacity with more Frazier Elementary will hold School Supply facility at 10330 Blackhawk. than 80 local providers of children’s services Drop Off Night Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The dates include Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 6 to including: the Houston Rockets, the Houston Parents should bring school supplies then, and 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Dynamo, American Red Cross, City of Hous- students can visit their classrooms. Classroom Sunday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. ton Health Department, Afl ac, A Tooth Doctor assignments will be posted on the front win- The fee is $50 per player, which includes a for Kids, the Houston Public Library and many dows of Frazier after 3 p.m. on Aug. 18. team shirt and cap. The fall schedule will include more. New student enrollment will be from 8 a.m. six games per team, to be played on alternative Fun aspects for children include interactive to 2 p.m. through Aug. 20. Sundays beginning Sept. 19. activities, door prizes and live, culturally diverse Participants must be 4 years of age by April entertainment featuring local artists and perform- Stuchbery has supplies 30, 2011, to be eligible. The league is open to ers. Stuchbery Elementary P.T.O. will have all youth players regardless of residency as there Program organizers have invited several pub- clear backpacks for $10 each, pre-packaged are no binding league boundaries during the fall lic fi gures to attend and demonstrate their sup- A dumpster at St. Luke’s church that collects paper to be recycled was set on fi re Mon- school supplies for $25-$40, (depending on season. port for Children’s Health Day. day, Aug. 9. Fire department offi cials believe it was started by a serial arsonist. grade level), and school T-shirts for $10 each available for purchase during registration on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash only. Truck crashes into fence, tree Meet the teachers at Moore Area arson suspect sought Moore Elementary will host Meet the The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department re- said an accelerant, such as gasoline, was used to Teacher Night on Aug. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. sponded to three separate blazes this past week initiate the blaze. Students may bring school supplies to the that offi cials believe were caused by a serial ar- According to Tylka, all three incidents oc- classroom and meet their teacher. Teacher sonist. curred around midnight. Given the proximity in assignments will be posted on the front win- “Each incident seems to be bigger than the time and location, Tylka believes all of the inci- dow after 4 p.m. on that date. last,” said SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka. dents are related. The most recent fi re occurred Monday, Aug. While there are currently no leads as to who Lions Camp Aug. 19 9, at St. Luke’s church, where a paper dumpster started the fi res, Tylka suspects a youth is re- Thompson Intermediate will hold camp for had been ignited. sponsible. new seventh-grade students Thursday, Aug. 19, Two days earlier, fi refi ghters responded to a “If I had to take a guess, I’d say it’s a kid from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Students needing trans- grass fi re near the right-of-way lane on Beltway who’s bored and playing with matches,” the fi re portation should go to: Burnett at 8:30 a.m., 8 near Blackhawk that Tylka said was started chief said. Frazier at 8:40 a.m., or Melillo at 8:45 a.m. with gasoline. Anyone with information on these incidents A few days prior, a guitar was set on fi re on is urged to call the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Family night set at Morris Hall Road near El Franco Lee Park. Again, Tylka offi ce at 281-436-8000. Morris Middle School will hold family visitation night to welcome students on Thurs- day, Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school. Deputies combat local crime Meet & Greet at Atkinson Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 charged with criminal trespassing. Atkinson Elementary will have Meet, Greet Constable’s offi ce have remained vigilant as of Deputy Jason Curry was patrolling the area and drop off student school supplies on Friday, late, making arrests for crimes ranging from near Beamer and Astoria Saturday, Aug. 7, at Aug. 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. criminal trespassing to public intoxication. roughly 4 a.m. when he noticed a car parked at On Thursday, Aug. 5, Deputy Mario Saez re- the intersection. St. Luke programs set sponded to a 6 p.m. call at a business in the 10900 Curry approached the vehicle to fi nd the driver St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church block of Scarsdale where a man was reportedly asleep behind the wheel with the ignition turned will register youth for faith formation Aug. 15 shouting at both customers and employees. off. after the 9:15, 11:15 a.m., and 1 p.m. Masses Upon his arrival, Saez instructed the suspect, The deputy determined the driver, Ismael Na- and Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in English, and Aug. George Butts, to leave the establishment or be tivad, to be intoxicated. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Spanish. Space is limited. The driver of the above pickup truck narrowly escaped serious injury Friday, Aug. 6, when arrested for trespassing. Nativad, 27, was subsequently arrested and For information, call 281-481-4251. The he struck a fence and then a tree in the 10800 block of Kirkfair. The driver, who was report- Butts, 33, complied, but returned to the store charged with public intoxication, as the Harris church is collecting school supplies for edly reaching for his cell phone at the time of the accident, passed a fi eld sobriety test but roughly one hour later and resumed shouting. County District Attorney’s offi ce would not ac- Operation Backpack. The program aids chil- was issued two citations. Photo by David Flickinger Once again, Saez responded to the incident. cept a charge of DWI since he was not driving at dren in need for the school year. This time, however, Butts was arrested and the time of the incident. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 12, 2010 Morris MS Reader’s Deaths By Matt Griesmyer games, paint, draw, solve ily suggests memorials be Morris Middle School, math problems and more. Joe Ann Ashby made in Paulsen’s memory occupying the northwest cor- The school boasts a very to VistaCare Hospice, 1717 ner of Beamer at Fuqua, has strong fi ne arts program with Opinion Jordan Paulsen Norfolk, Lubbock, TX 79416, been an institution of primary students of the school at- and the Alzheimer Associa- learning for the South Belt tending a fi ne arts class ev- tion at www.alz.org to the Joe area since 2003. ery day. Also, the school has Life Church to host Ann Ashby Jordan Paulsen Like the population of two gyms, a large orchestra Tribute Fund. the students who attend the and band hall, athletics pro- Back to School Blastoff! A private family memorial school, Morris’ history and grams, two Success units – is planned for a later date. educational qualities are very classroom settings designed Greetings from Life Church! diverse, especially for being to teach students with learn- Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, 2 until 5 p.m., Life Church will only seven years in the mak- ing disabilities – intramural be co-sponsoring with Harris County Homeland Security John Michael ing. programs for sixth graders, & Emergency Management the Back to School Blastoff. Whether readers know it document cameras in every Displays will include Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Emergency Spurgeon or not, however, the school classroom and two mobile Vehicles and possible Helicopter (working with available building itself has been laptop computer labs. choppers). around since 1964. The school boasts approxi- The Gulf Coast Regional Blood bank will be present. The building was fi rst mately 880 students currently Beverages will be supplied by Coke, food by H-E-B and constructed to house the fi rst in attendance with 111 staff a tentative Lowe’s Home Improvement Children’s incarnation of Beverly Hills serving those children. Workshop. The local Harley Davidson riders will be dis- Joe Ann Ashby Jordan Intermediate School but was One of the ways those playing their chrome rides. Paulsen, 73, died Tuesday, repurposed to house Morris staff members bring unique Life will be giving away school supplies and the much Aug. 3, 2010, in Lubbock, Middle School when Beverly educational opportunities to needed Back Packs. Texas. She was born May 18, Hills moved out in 2003. It the students of Morris is to We welcome participation from other groups to sup- 1937, in Dallas. Members of was decided that the upcom- take them on fi eld trips – and port the children. the family are from South ing school was to be named bring the fi eld trips to them. Above, Nancy Flores, Morris’ newly named principal, stands in front of Bil- This is the last FREE event parents can bring their Belt. after Billy and Kathleen Recently students took a lie and Kathleen Morris Middle School. Below, Angel Duncan (left), 11, works children to prior to returning back to school. We would Paulsen graduated from Morris, two Pasadena Inde- trip to the Houston Museum with teacher Lauren Kocian. appreciate any mention of this event to help us get the Troup High School, Ste- pendent School District com- of Natural Science, but they word to our community. You can contact me at 713-518- phen’s College in Columbia, munity members who had a have had numerous visits of 7181. Mo., and Texas Tech Univer- passion for helping children “fi eld trips” to the school. Thank you in advance for your help. My best, sity in Lubbock. John Michael “Skip” Spur- learn. At the beginning of the Duane Davis Her passions in life were geon, 63, died Sunday, July The school itself may ap- 2009-2010 school year, the Life Church, www.life.cc sipping coffee and enjoying 4, 2010 (Independence Day) pear like the old Beverly staff brought a stunt bicycle good conversation with fam- due to cancer related compli- Hills, but the exterior is one show to the students to cel- ily and friends. She was an cations. He was born Nov. 11, of the last remaining vestiges ebrate the previous year’s BHI Bear Camp Aug. 23 avid tennis enthusiast and en- 1946 (Veterans Day). He was of the building’s past. Inside high TAKS scores. Other vis- joyed her retirement in Fort a South Belt area resident for the school are freshly painted its have included an African Beverly Hills Intermediate’s incoming seventh-grade Walton Beach, Fla. Her pride 35 years. walls, redecorated rooms and drum band and a rock climb- students will attend new student orientation (Bear and joy were her “girls” and Spurgeon served in the new technology. ing group, enabling students Camp) at Beverly Hills Intermediate. grandchildren. U.S. Navy and was also a Within the majority of the to climb a mock mountain Bear Camp will take place on Monday, Aug. 23, She was preceded in death Merchant Marine. When his South Belt area schools are face. from 8 a.m. to noon. by her parents, Alton and children were growing up, Promethian boards – interac- At Morris Middle School, Students can look forward to a pep rally, touring the Samantha Ashby, and sister he coached their sports teams tive dry-erase boards which students’ safety comes fi rst, Mollie Sue Ashby Slaughter and was an active member in are a rising trend in the edu- and technology is important. building, meeting their teachers and administrators, from Troup, Texas. the YMCA Indian Guides and cational world of today. The Students have been learning learning about BHI’s policies, procedures and tradi- Paulsen is survived by Indian Princesses. technology for these boards there for the past six years, tions, and meeting personnel who can assist them. her three children: Samantha He worked for Graver allows students to have a di- and, if the past is an indica- Early student registration will be Aug. 12 from 8:30 Kauffman (Scott) of Ashe- Tank and Manufacturing for rect, active role in their edu- tor, they will be learning a.m. to 1:30 p.m. boro, N.C., Donna Duncan many years, and most re- cation, being able to actively there and gaining skills in (Brian) of Lubbock, and cently worked for Precision use the board and accom- modern technology for years Jennifer Rhodes (Wendell) Flamecutting and Steel. panying pen to play digital to come. Vendors sought for fall festival of Manvel; husband Charles Spurgeon was preceded Vendors are currently being accepted for the fall Paulsen of Lubbock; fi ve in death by his father, John AARP Chapter 199 meets festival and market at the Christian Temple Assembly grandchildren: Jordan, Kev- Haddon Spurgeon; his moth- in, Jacob, Allison and Ryan; er, Frances Spurgeon (Wake- AARP Chapter 199 will meet Friday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. of God, 9701 Almeda Genoa Road. brother John Ashby (Ava) of fi eld); and brother Gerald D. and will feature a talent show. The event will include live music all day, Kids Zone Tyler; and numerous nieces Spurgeon. The public is welcome to attend this free program at The with inflatable games, raffles and a silent auction. and nephews. He is survived by his wife Bay Area Community Center loacted at 5002 E. Nasa For more information, call 713-944-4815. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- of 40 years, Nadine Marie Parkway. Refreshments will be served. (Swasey); son Jason Leary For general information about the Bay Area Community Spurgeon; daughter Nicolle Center or about what AARP Chapter 199 has to offer, call Spurgeon; brother Randolph 281-326-2955 or e-mail President Carol Ledergerber, AARP SBDC workshop covers Haddon Spurgeon; sister Chapter 199 at [email protected]. Sheryl Grandinette; and many family members and friends. Military honors and ser- Atkinson Internet marketing vices were held at Houston NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET National Cemetery. volunteers The Small Business De- engine inquiries. use of computer technology. AND PROPOSED TAX RATE velopment Center at San He holds an economics The cost to attend the Judy Toups needed The Pasadena Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7:00 PM, August 24th, 2010 in Pasa- Jacinto College will host a degree from Texas A&M “lunch and learn” workshop Atkinson Elemetary is dena ISD Administration Building, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to workshop that provides valu- University and attended grad- is $20 per person, which Womack looking for volunteers to able information about im- uate business school at the includes a box lunch. Space discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public partici- help the kindergarten pation in the discussion is invited. proving a business’ Web site. University of Texas. is limited and registration is classes Aug. 24 through Internet Marketing: Tech- Because of his experience required. niques and Practices will be in professional consulting, To register and for more Aug. 27. Volunteers are The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the conducted on Wednesday, Myers has insight into many details, call 281- 485-5214 or needed anytime from 7 proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to different types of businesses send an e-mail to sandy. a.m. to 3 p.m. The school comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. 12:30 p.m., at the SBDC’s and business environments. [email protected]. is also seeking volunteers Pearland office located at He brings that expertise to The SBDC at San Jacinto for the 2010-2011 PTO Maintenance Tax $1.070000/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations) 6117 Broadway (inside the the aid of small business in College provides free coun- Board. School Debt Service Tax $0.280000/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) Pearland Commerce Center). which the greatest leverage seling and low-cost work- For more information, Persons who would bene- for today’s competitive busi- shops to help the owners of Approved by Local Voters contact the school office at Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget fit from the workshop include ness environment is a better, small and medium sized busi- 713-740-0520. business owners who want to smarter and more economic nesses start and grow their The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal increase their Web site effec- companies. tiveness, and independent Working with existing as PW Library year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of entrepreneurs who want to Singles well as start-up firms, SBDC the following expenditure categories: enhance their Web site. seeks to increase profits, events The workshop presenter reduce failures and create Judy Toups Womack, 71, Maintenance and operations 3.11% increase will be Dick Myers, owner of dance set jobs in the local community of South Belt, died on Sun- scheduled Debt service 0.00% increase day, Aug. 8, 2010. She was 2.78% increase Small Business Consultants, The Bay Area Singles to contribute to economic The following events Total expenditures which specializes in provid- Club monthly dance will be development. born in Beaumont, Texas, on ing businesses with informa- held Saturday, Aug. 21, from SBDC consultants can June 3, 1939, to Ed and Nell are scheduled for the Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) tion about improving results 7 to 11 p.m. at the VFW help business owners apply Toups. Parker Williams Library, Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year through improved utilization Lodge 8566 in Bacliff, locat- for business loans, create She is preceded in death 10851 Scarsdale: Total appraised value* of all property $13,712,568,504 $12,797,163,484 by her parents, son John Da- Game day will be of new technology and com- ed at 1401 Grand Avenue on written business plans, devise Total appraised value* of new property** $181,002,053 $144,502,135 puter systems. FM-646, one-quarter mile marketing strategies, develop vid Womack, brother Billy Thursday, Aug. 12, at 2:30 $10,456,085,491 $9,758,072,340 Myers is known for pro- west of Highway 146. operating budgets and more. Toups and wife Patsy, and p.m. for children ages 5 Total taxable value*** of all property $138,017,392 $110,185,534 viding information about lit- Bring snacks to share. Cost Workshops cover basic man- sister-in-law Margaret Wood. and up and their families. Total taxable value*** of new property** Womack is survived by tle known techniques that is $6 for members and $8 for agement topics. The library will provide * “Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. improve chances that a com- nonmembers. For more information her husband of 52 years, Da- games, but participants pany’s Web site will place For information, call 409- about SJC, call 281-998-6150 vid Womack; daughter-in-law ** “New property” is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. high on major Internet search 948-1156 or 281-484-4762. or visit www.sanjac.edu. Tammy Marie Womack; and may bring their own to *** “Taxable value” is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code. sisters-in-law Mary Mann, share. Mira Pellerin and husband El- On Saturday, Aug. 14, Bonded Indebtedness lis, Angie Ames and husband Vietnamese storytime will Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $438,510,000 Appraisal review board John; many nieces, nephews, include Reading Club at 9 grandnieces, grandnephews, a.m., followed by interme- * Outstanding principal. family members and good diate storytime at 11 a.m. Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates friends Judy Baker and Karen and beginner storytime at service applicants sought Mitchell. 1 p.m. Maintenance Interest & Total Local Revenue State Revenue Womack moved to Hous- & Operations Sinking Fund* Per Student Per Student The Harris County Ap- if needed. from the date they ceased to ton with her family in 1951 The genealogy discus- praisal Review Board is ac- Jim Robinson, the Harris serve in that capacity. when she was 12 years old. sion group will meet at the Last Year’s Rate $1.07000 $0.28000 * $1.35000 $2,803 $5,310 cepting applications from County Appraisal District’s • Anyone who personally, She graduated from San Ja- library at 2 p.m. on Mon- Rate to Maintain Same Level $1.07938 $0.28766 * $1.36704 $2,630 $5,212 residents interested in service chief appraiser, noted that the or whose spouse personally, cinto High School in 1957 day, Aug. 16. on the board beginning in most important qualifi cation has a contract with a local of Maintenance & Operations with her sweetheart, David, Teens can enjoy play- Revenue & Pay Debt Service January 2011. for any ARB member is an government or an appraisal whom she married later that ing Rock Band 2 starting The review board hears attitude of fairness and will- district. Proposed Rate $1.07000 $0.28000 * $1.35000 $2,585 $5,425 year. at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, property owner protests about ingness to devote suffi cient The same restriction ap- Womack began her work- appraised value, exemption time to the responsibilities. plies if the person, or his or Aug. 18. * The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equip- ing career as a secretary for Movie Madness will be denials, and other appraisal In addition, Texas law her spouse, owns a 10 per- Nabisco, and worked her ment, or both. district related matters. contains specifi c provisions cent or greater interest in a way up in the early computer held on Thursday, Aug. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district. ARB members sit in pan- on eligibility. business that contracts with a science fi eld, fi rst as a pro- 19, at 2:30 p.m. This Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence els of three to conduct protest Candidates for the ARB local government or appraisal grammer, then to manager, a week’s feature title, hearings, most of which are must be current residents of district. position she held with sev- Tarzan, is rated G. Last Year This Year during the summer and fall Harris County and must have • Persons who at any eral companies. She retired Preschool storytime is Average Market Value of Residences $100,427 $98,449 months. resided in the county for at time have appeared before in 2002 as a project manager at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Members of the review least two years. Persons who the ARB for compensation as with Centerpoint Energy; in Average Taxable Value of Residences $77,557 $76,134 board are appointed by the fall into any of the following a tax consultant, accountant, and toddler storytime is at her career with Centerpoint, 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $1.35000 $1.35000 administrative district judge categories are ineligible: appraiser, or representative of Womack traveled extensively of the state civil district • Persons who own an a property owner. Library Closes Taxes Due on Average Residence $1,047.02 $1,027.81 to Columbia and Brazil. on Tuesdays Decrease in Taxes $19.21 courts in Harris County and interest in property on which • Anyone who has served The service celebrating serve two-year terms. Service delinquent taxes are due, re- on the appraisal review board Parker Williams Library Womack’s life was held at Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 on the review board doesn’t gardless of where in Texas for all or part of three previ- Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at will no longer be open on constitute a full-time job, but that property may be located, ous two-year terms, and any Niday Funeral Home. Inter- Tuesdays starting Aug. 17. years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of – while conducting hearings – unless the tax is deferred or individual who has ever been ment followed at South Park All other hours will remain age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the members are paid from $162 being paid under an install- employed by HCAD or has Cemetery in Pearland. the same. to $198 per day, depending ment agreement. ever served as a member of person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. on their length of service, for • Individuals who are the district’s board of direc- Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at each full day of actual duty. currently employed by the tors. St. Luke ministry fair set Review board service is State Comptroller of Public • Applicants aren’t con- an election is $1.350051. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of generally a full-time com- Accounts, or who are a mem- sidered if they are presently St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road, will the rollback rate of $1.350051. mitment during the summer ber of the governing body, an under indictment or have hold its annual Stewardship Fair Celebration Saturday, Fund Balances and fall months and requires offi cer, or a full or part-time previously been convicted of Aug. 21, and Sunday, Aug. 22, in the parish courtyard members to be available to employee of a county, city, a felony or a misdemeanor after each Mass. See the many service and program The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with serve all day every weekday school district, community involving moral turpitude. opportunities available to get involved in the parish and or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt and many Saturdays from college district, MUD, or any Application forms are in the community. The fair will include refreshments, of the first state aid payment: May through September. other entity supported by lo- available by contacting Char- music and fun. Weekday hearings are cal property taxes. lene Fields at 713-957-5291. Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $55,000,000 Mass Celebrations are Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday also held at other times of the Former governing body Applicants selected as fi nal- Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $38,000,000 year. ARB members are not members, or offi cers of a tax- ists will be scheduled for at 7:30, 9:15 and 11;15 a.m., and 1 p.m. (Spanish). For always scheduled every day, ing unit served by HCAD are interviews. The application more information, call the parish office at 281-481- but must be available to serve ineligible for four full years deadline is Oct. 15, 2010. 6816 or e-mail [email protected]. Thursday, August 12, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 2010-2011 J. Frank Dobie Cheerleaders PISD, CCISD immunization policy outlined State law and Pasadena ness must consist of a labora- physician or public health which it is stated that, in the child’s full name. Written re- Varsity Cheer Independent School District tory report that indicates con- clinic with a signature or rub- physician’s opinion, the vac- quests for the affi davit must policy require appropriate fi rmation of either immunity ber-stamp validation. cine required is medically be submitted through the documentation of the fol- or infection. Failure to comply contraindicated or poses a United States Postal Service, lowing immunizations for all Haemophilus Infl uenzae The principal shall ex- signifi cant risk to the health commercial carrier, facsimile students, regardless of age or One dose of Hib vaccine clude from school attendance, and well-being of the student (512-458-7544), hand deliv- program, in Texas elementary given on or after 15 months but shall not withdraw, the or any member of the stu- ery to the Texas Department and secondary schools. of age is required for all student for non-compliance. dent’s household. of Health, Bureau of Immu- Documentation of im- students 15 months through Such absences are unexcused The physician’s state- nization and Pharmacy Sup- munizations must include 4 years of age, unless a pri- and in violation of compul- ment must identify the spe- port, 1100 West 49th Street, day, month and year. Vaccine mary series (two doses, two sory attendance laws. cifi c vaccine(s) and reasons Austin, Texas 78756 or via doses administered less than months apart) and a booster Enrolling new students why they would pose a sig- the state website at www.Im or equal to four days before (at least two months after the A student who has not nifi cant risk to the student or munizeTexas.org. the minimum interval or age last dose) are received. The previously been enrolled in any member of the student’s If the student is trans- shall be counted as valid. booster must have been given a school and/or school dis- household. Unless it is writ- ferring from another Texas Diphtheria/Tetanus on or after 12 months of age. trict in Texas must obtain at ten in the statement that a school and awaiting the trans- and Pertussis Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B least one dose of each speci- lifelong condition exists, the fer of immunization records, Students are required to All kindergarten and 1st fi ed age appropriate vaccine exemption statement is valid including the offi cial TDH have had three doses of DTP/ grade students or younger are required. All vaccines must for only one year from the vaccine exemption affi davit, DTaP vaccine by age 14 required to have two doses be on schedule before the date signed by the physician. Texas Education Agency pol- months. Students are required of hepatitis A vaccine sepa- student will be eligible to at- Reasons of Conscience icy requires a school district to have had four doses from rated by at least 6 months. tend classes. Thereafter, ad- If the student’s parent to provisionally enroll the 15 months through 4 years. All students are required to ditional immunizations must or guardian declines vacci- student for no more than 30 Students entering kinder- show proof of three doses of be completed as soon as it is nations for reasons of con- calendar days. garten are required to have hepatitis B vaccine. Serologic medically feasible. science, including religious The vaccine exemption fi ve doses of diphtheria/teta- confi rmation of immunity to A student transferring beliefs, the parent or guard- affi davit must be renewed nus/pertussis containing vac- hepatitis A and/or hepatitis from another school and/or ian must present a notarized two years from the date nota- cine, one of which must have B is acceptable in lieu of the district in Texas shall be al- offi cial Texas Department of rized. Students who have not been received on or after the specifi c vaccine. Evidence lowed to attend classes pend- Health affi davit requesting the received the required immu- 4th birthday. Or, if the 4th must consist of a laboratory ing receipt of immunization immunization exemption. No nizations for reasons of con- dose was administered on or report that indicates either records. A grace period of no other forms will be allowed. science, including religious after the 4th birthday, only confi rmation of immunity or more than thirty (30) calen- Parents or guardians beliefs, may be excluded four doses are required. infection. dar days shall be allowed for must request affi davit forms from school in times of emer- Students 7 years and older Varicella (Chickenpox) the school to receive such re- in writing and include the gency or epidemic. are required to have at least All kindergarten, 1st-, 7th- cords. One week (7 calendar three doses tetanus/diphthe- and 8th-grade students are re- days) shall be allowed for up- ria containing vaccine, pro- quired to have two doses of dating incomplete immuniza- vided at least one dose was varicella vaccine received on tion records received during The 2010-2011 Dobie High School Varsity Cheer- yssa Perry, Andrea Mitrowski, (back row) Cassie administered on or after the or after the fi rst birthday. All this 30-day period. Sunshine Children’s leaders are, left to right, (front row) Summer Gilman, Megan Gary, Felicia Fernandez, Desiree 4th birthday. others are required to show If the parent is on active Sarabia, Krista Carter, Ashley Hoggard (varsity Alvarez, Brittany Peralez and Catarina Johnson. Any combination of three proof of one dose of varicella duty with the armed forces of World Academy captain), Tristann Trujillo (varsity captain), Al- Submitted photos doses of a tetanus/diphtheria vaccine given on or after the the United States, a student containing vaccine will meet fi rst birthday. may attend classes for no Where Loving Care and Creative Learning Experiences Dobie the requirement. One dose of Two doses are required more than 30 calendar days are Provided to Each Tdap vaccine is required for if the student was 13 years while awaiting the transfer Individual Child! entry into seventh grade, if at or older at the time the fi rst of immunization records Junior least fi ve years have passed dose was received. A parent from the previous school. since the last dose of tetanus/ or physician validated history One week (7 calendar days) diphtheria containing vaccine. of varicella disease (chicken- shall be allowed for updat- Varsity Students enrolled in school pox) or varicella immunity is ing incomplete immunization • 2 1/2 yrs. thru 5th grade (grades K-12) prior to Aug. acceptable in lieu of vaccine. records received during this • Full accreditation school Cheer 1, 2004, and who received a Pneumococcal Conjugate 30-day period. • Small classroom settings booster dose of DTaP vac- (PCV 7) Exceptions from compliance cine in the calendar month of All students under age Upon receipt of a certifi - • Hot meals & snacks provided The 2010-2011 Dobie or prior to their 4th birthday, fi ve are required to have at cate or affi davit as specifi ed • Abeka curriculum High School Junior shall be considered in compli- least one dose of pneumococ- in state law, exceptions from ance with DTaP series. cal vaccine. compliance may be permitted Varsity Cheerleaders One dose of tetanus/diph- Meningococcal on an individual basis. are, left to right, (front theria containing vaccine All students entering 7th Medical Reasons: The row) Sydney Gutierrez, (preferably Tdap) is required and 8th grade are required to student must present a state- Kayla Szydlo, Sabri- within the last 10 years for all have one dose of meningo- ment signed by the student’s na Troxlar, Christina other students. Td is accept- coccal vaccine. physician duly registered and Susarus, (middle row) able for pregnant students. Proof of immunizations licensed to practice medi- Kortney Neely, Kanee- Polio Proof shall consist of per- cine in the United States who sha Williams, Emily Students 4 years and older sonal records by a licensed has examined the student, in Sargent, Abby Pedro- are required to show proof of za, (back row) Kimber four doses of polio vaccine one of which must have been Hubenak, Erika Ygle- received on or after the 4th sias, A’leeyah Holland birthday. Or, if the third dose (JV co-captain) and was administered on or after Cree Dorsey (JV co- the fourth birthday, only three captain). doses are required. If any combination of four doses of OPV and IPV was received by age 4 to 6 years, it is considered a complete series, regardless of age at the time of the third dose. Students enrolled in school (grades K-12) prior to August 1, 2004, and who received a booster dose of polio vaccine in the calen- dar month of or prior to their TWC presents SJC $1 million for maritime fourth birthday, shall be con- sidered in compliance with Two business consortiums said state Sen. Dan Patrick. “I work together, like BG LNG According to the TWC, polio series. Polio vaccine is consisting of 18 businesses applaud those businesses that and Higman are with their upon completion of this train- not required for students 18 have partnered with San Ja- partner with the state’s efforts maritime partners, to build a ing, workers in the maritime years of age or older. cinto College to provide job to provide job training.” stronger workforce; we build industry can expect to receive Measles/Mumps training for 707 workers us- One grant for $394,577 a stronger Houston.” an hourly wage of approxi- Rubella (MMR) ing two Skills Development will create or upgrade 195 A second grant for mately $30.20, and those Kindergarten and 1st grade Fund grants totaling more positions for a consortium of $607,185 will create or up- trained in the aerospace in- students are required to have than $1 million from the Tex- maritime companies. Seven grade 512 positions for a dustry can expect an average two doses of MMR vaccine as Workforce Commission. sea and coastal transportation consortium of aerospace hourly wage of about $38.64. with the fi rst dose received on TWC Commissioner and inland water transporta- businesses including Barrios “We are grateful to Com- or after the fi rst birthday. All representing the Public An- tion companies have come to- Technology Ltd., Booz Allen missioner Alcantar and the others are required to show dres Alcantar presented two gether to request this training Hamilton Inc., Cimarron Soft- Texas Workforce Commission proof of two doses of measles checks at a recent reception. from the college, which will ware Services Inc., Futron Skills Development Fund for containing vaccine. The fi rst “The grants from the Tex- train workers for positions as Corp., GeoControl Systems these important grants, as well dose shall be administered on as Workforce Commission a captain, mate, deckhand and Inc., Hamilton Sunstrand, as to our industry partners or after the fi rst birthday. The will enhance our local com- tankerman. Industry partners Lockheed Martin Corp., MRI who identifi ed their work- two doses of measles vac- munity with advanced career include BG Americas and Technologies, Oceaneering force needs and approached cine must be at least 28 days opportunities,” said state Sen. Global LNG, G&H Towing International Inc., United us for training,” said San Ja- apart. Mike Jackson. “And because Co., Harbor Offshore Marine Space Alliance LLC, and cinto College Chancellor Dr. One dose of mumps vac- these industries serve as the Inc., Helix Energy Solutions Wyle Integrated Science and Brenda Hellyer. “These funds cine given on or after the fi rst engine of the Texas economy, Group, Higman Marine Ser- Engineering Group. will allow us to work with birthday is required for all our entire state will benefi t vices Inc., J.A.M. Distribut- “The training programs some of the best maritime students under 17 years and from this well-deserved edu- ing Co. and Signet Maritime. made possible using these and aerospace companies in in 2nd through 12th grade. cational investment.” “I am proud to see BG grants will build marketable Texas as we move forward One dose of rubella vac- “If Texas is going to have LNG and Higman Barge skills,” said Alcantar. “The with training workers in these cine given on or after the fi rst the workforce it needs in the Lines, businesses in my number of Texans working in industries that are vital to our birthday is required for all future, we must provide not district, working to train these jobs earning good wag- communities.” students in second through only quality education, but Houston’s maritime work- es will be a great economic Employers seeking more 12th grade. Serologic confi r- specifi c skills our students force,” said state Rep. Bev- boost for the Gulf Coast information may visit the mation of immunity to mea- will need in the workplace,” erley Woolley. “When we area.” TWC Web site at http://skills. sles, mumps and/or rubella texasworkforce.org. is acceptable in lieu of these For more information specifi c vaccines. about SJC, visit www.sanjac. Evidence of either mea- edu or call 281-998-6150. sles, mumps, or rubella ill- PLT offers lunch with the Oz stars For the first time ever, a performance. Adult season Pasadena Little Theatre will ticket patrons may use season offer a special lunch before passes to attend the perfor- the Sunday, Aug. 29, matinee mance and pay $10 for the of The Wizard of Oz. Kids lunch and optional photo. ages 6 to 96 will experience Reserve a spot faster than this theater event in a special a flying monkey can grab way. Toto, because seating is lim- Audiences will be treated ited and reservations are to a kid-friendly lunch with required. drink and dessert, ribbon Make prepaid reservations dancing, Winkie marching by calling the reservation line The Texas Workforce Commission presented San Jacinto College with two and chanting, a visit with 713-941-1758. After the checks totaling more than $1 million for training in the maritime and aero- Munchkins and other charac- recording, mention the Lunch space industries. At the check presentation and signing for the $394,577 mari- ters, live piano music from the with the Oz Stars package, time grant were, left to right, Capt. Steve Huttman, director of marine opera- show, crystal ball fortune tell- name, number of people in tions, G&H Towing; Gordie Keenan, vice president of training, Higman Barge ing by a Gypsy, autographs, party, and a telephone num- Lines; Marie Flickinger, chair, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; Matt and a special photograph with ber for confirmation. PLT Barr, deputy regional director - Southeast Texas, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn; Dr. Oz characters. Wizard of Oz will call back to confirm and Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College; TWC Commissioner Repre- costumes can be worn. take a credit card payment. senting the Public Andres Alcantar; Tammie Nielsen, district director, State Lunch starts at 1 p.m. and Limited seating will be will be held in the rehearsal available so make reserva- Rep. Ken Legler; Robert Morgan, Maritime Academy manager, Port of Hous- hall at Pasadena Little tions as early as possible and ton Authority; Barbara Lewis, Constituent Services director, State Sen. Mike Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa no later than Friday, Aug. 27. Jackson; Robert Quarles, fi eld representative/district scheduler, U.S. Rep. Road. Cancellations must be made Pete Olson. Tickets are $30 each and 48 hours prior to show date Photo by Rob Vanya, San Jacinto College marketing department include lunch, festivities and for a refund. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 12, 2010 Meet the Teacher FARMERS® at Stuchbery Aug. 20 Over The Back Fence by Jan FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS Jeffrey M. Barry Stuchbery Elementary will hold it’s Meet the Teacher Insurance and Financial on Friday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Students can meet Services Representative their teacher and see their classroom. Supplies may also 11555 Beamer Rd., Ste 600 be dropped off at this time. SNIPS, SNAILS, PUPPY DOG TAILS... Aug. 18. Blow out the birthday candles for Rebecca 281-464-3383 Sean and Stacie Muras announce the Atkinson Elementary Ferguson Aug. 17. birth of their first child, Logan Michael, on Sharing a birthday Aug. 12 are Martha Beverly Hills Intermediate Offering: Mutual Funds, Variable Largest selection of Universal Life, Variable Annuities, Aug. 2, 2010. Logan was born at Memorial Mercado and Nilda Ayala. Greetings for a The day for a cake for Kelly Callihan is IRAs, 40l(k)s Hermann Memorial City Hospital at 1:45 happy birthday are sent to Carolyn Cochran Aug. 15. Charlotte Nelson has a birthday wigs in Texas! Securities offered through Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC, p.m, weighing 7 lbs., 12.5 oz., and stretched Aug. 15. Aug. 17. Birthday greetings are sent to Jamy Member FINRA & SIPC FEATURING 20-3/4 inches long. Stacie is a University of Frazier Elementary Smith Aug. 18. ESTETICA Texas graduate and a kindergarten teacher Blow out the birthday candles for Esther Thompson Intermediate ESIGNS at Cockrell Elementary in Pearland. Sean is Davila on Aug. 17. The day to send a birthday greeting to D a Texas Tech graduate and employed by the Moore Elementary Cliff Neel is Aug. 13. Renee Gobea enjoys a WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION University of Houston. Proud grandparents Birthday greetings are sent to Jill Lacamu birthday Aug. 15. The Right BRA, OF WIGS & The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS are Fred and Susie Holt of Woodmeadow Aug. 13. Dobie High Caring Fitters Trained & Certified and David and Kathy Muras of Richmond, Stuchbery Elementary Birthday wishes are sent to Kersten Kirkwood South Christian Church to Help With All Your After Becky’s formerly of the South Belt area. Special birthday wishes are sent to Mon- Mullan Aug. 13. On Aug. 15, a birthday is Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street LEADER STAFFERS SHARE BIRTHDAY toya Wilturner Aug. 14. celebrated by Alexandra Bowman. Trevor Little Learners Program Great selection of League City Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 South Belt Leader staff members Nancy Melillo Middle School Parker is sent a special birthday greeting Open House Heeth and Jannie Scarberry share a birth- Aug. 13 is the day for a double birth- Aug. 18. day Aug. 13. Best wishes are sent to both day surprise for Debra Yocum and Patricia LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS For Fall Enrollment from their families, co-workers and friends. Concha. Diego Lopez marks a birthday E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, August 19, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. SCHOOL DAZE Aug. 14. The day for a birthday party for congratulations, etc., to mynews@southbelt Tuesdays & Thursdays Cokesbury The following personnel and staff mem- Maria Carrasco and Yolanda Ray is Aug. leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. bers of the Pasadena Independent School 16. Items must be submitted by Friday noon for 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Early Childhood Development Center District celebrate birthdays Aug. 12 through Morris Middle School the next week’s publication. Ages 9 Months to 4 Years-Old Call 281/481-0673 San Jac develops project to aid underprepared students For Information Now Enrolling for 2010-2011 San Jacinto College will the skills and the confidence comes. Students enrolled in learned. Williamson said this call 281-998-6150 or visit implement a $1.55 million necessary to succeed in the one course will have those allows a student to progress www.sanjac.edu. Children Ages: 18 months-5 years project funded by the Texas classroom and in life.” skills and knowledge rein- more quickly through college Program: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Higher Education Coordin- Within two years of the forced in the other course prep and enter college-level Chu, Truong, DDS & Associates, PLLC Monday-Thursday ating Board (THECB) to project, the college will within the same learning classes well prepared. make significant changes to incorporate the following community. The faculty “With the support of the Cost: $260/mo. (4 days a week) college preparatory programs required components: assess- members will work together coordinating board through SScarsdalecarsdale DentalDental SmilesSmiles AAffordableffordable & QQualityuality $150/mo. (2 days a week) for underprepared students. ment and placement of first- to choose common textbooks, this demonstration project, DDentalental CareCare The Developmental Edu- time-in-college students into readings, linked writing or we will be able to further our 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 • Uses developmentally appropriate curriculum cation Demonstration Project developmental education discussion assignments. efforts in developing creative, • Gain social skills, problem solving and joy will integrate research-based programs, expand the avail- Last year, SJC faculty effective advising, student Braces • Teeth Whitening • Children’s Dentistry for learning • Guided discovery that stretches practices to address skills ability of academic advising piloted re-designed mathemat- support, and instructional Beamer Rd. curiosity • Gain intellectual empowerment gaps of entering students. and counseling services, cre- ics courses in an open entry/ strategies,” said Williamson. Payment Plans Available Approximately 64 percent of ate innovative curriculum open exit model, supported by “Our highest priority is stu- Medicaid,CHIP $ 00 Scarsdale Blvd. Limited Space! the college’s entering stu- options, expand partnerships diagnostic software. dent learning, and we are 20. 20% dents arrive underprepared in with adult education pro- Upon initial entry in the committed to finding ways to & Insurance exam, x-rays & off your first Call 832-235-5885 one of three areas: mathemat- grams, increase availability course, a student’s skills were support that learning. We consultation treatment Cokesbury United Methodist Church ics, writing, and reading. of faculty development diagnosed and his or her place learning first in every- Accepted In the Food Town Shopping Center Upon entry, students take opportunities, and increase instruction was tailored thing we do, for both our 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. a skills placement test, which Hispanic student success. around those skills needed, students and ourselves.” identifies students who need The college has already rather than teaching the stu- For more information college preparatory instruc- made changes to support stu- dent what he or she already about San Jacinto College, WALKER LAW OFFICES tion to develop college-level dent learning more effective- JSC Federal Credit Union skills. The majority of under- ly. 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She CCISD representatives and NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY • WWW.MSJANETS.COM Although South Belt area minutes longer for elemen- had worked as a secretary to drafted an interlocal agree- residents had prepared for the tary students and 30 minutes the assistant principals from ment concerning the build- Child Care & Learning Center effects of Hurricane Allen, longer for teachers. 1975 until her retirement in ing of CCISD’s fourth high the storm did little to affect The Sagemont-Beverly December 1989. school. Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future the weather in the South Belt Hills Little League All-Star Ashley Clay, 4-year-old Members of the communi- Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. area. team won the state champi- daughter of Robert and Ruth ty participated in the City of 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week The Harris County Flood onship for the second time Clay, auditioned and was Houston’s fi rst-ever cleanup 2 yrs. old $100 a week Control District approved in three years by downing selected to model for of the South Belt area. Coun- 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week plans submitted to the district a team from Baytown 7-4 Dillard’s. In addition to mod- cilmember Addie Wiseman by Trammel and Crow for the in the fi nals. It was the fi rst eling, Clay had been selected and Houston Police Depart- Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room 41.63-acre Southpoint com- time in history that any Little as the new lieutenant colonel ment Assistant Chief Brian Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS plex proposed for the South League all-star team had won for the Dolphin Dance/Drill Lumpkin coordinated the including MELILLO & MORRIS middle schools and South Belt Elementary. Belt area. The complex met the state’s Little League title Team. event. with resistance from area twice. 15 years ago (1995) Charges were fi led on a FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL residents who feared the de- The Dobie Lariaettes were A public meeting was Hobby Airport area man for 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 velopment might contribute set to kick for muscular dys- scheduled for the Brio Task allegedly sexually assaulting UGHES D CARSDALE LVD to fl ooding in the locale. trophy at the Astrodome as Force to explain three pro- a juvenile male while on duty 11590 H R . @ BW8 12490 S B . Arson investigators were part of the opening ceremo- posed methods to remediate at the Wal-Mart on El Dorado checking for the cause of a nies for the Astros’ baseball the Brio Superfund site and Boulevard. The juvenile told fi re which demoolished two game. to make its recommendation his mother he went into the Beamer townhome garages. The on-again, off-again, following a yearlong study. restroom and was grabbed The arson department was $14.3 million bond annexa- Four Pasadena elementa- by the suspect then assaulted. checking a report which im- tion vote for Harris County ries – including Frazier and Store personnel reviewed plicated a boy, approximately Municipal Utility District 13 Moore – and 15 schools in video tapes and identifi ed the 12 years old, in the garage had been called off – again. the Clear Creek Independent suspect as an employee. fi re as well as another fi re in Board member Morris Fanel- School District received high Two six-classroom wings the same general area the pre- li made a motion to the board accountability ratings from were completed at Weber El- vious week. to cancel an upcoming vote the Texas Education Agency ementary in time for the new Serving The Houston Area Since 1952 25 years ago (1985) of district members. Also for TAAS scores. school year. The expansions Because of requirements canceled were two public San Jacinto College librar- created room for 300 addi- • Personal Auto made by the previous year’s hearings concerning the ap- ies went online with a data tional students. • Homeowner education reform legislation, proaching election. service system to provide 1 year ago (2009) Pasadena Independent School County Commissioner El access to more than 500 mil- Despite opposition from • Renters District adjusted school start- Franco Lee told members of lion volumes in academic community members and • Flood ing times and class schedules. the South Belt Civic Coaliti- libraries across the nation. elected offi cials, the Texas • Wind tion he could not give a date Clear Creek ISD trustees Department of Housing and • Risk Management for the paving of Hall Road adopted a $126.4 million Community Affairs board between Kingspoint and Tele- budget for the 1995-96 school approved $2 million in tax • Workers Compensation phone, but he could order the year at a special meeting. The credits to the developer of the • Employee Benefits roadway cleaned and graded budget reflected an 8.2 per- low-income Dixie Gardens • Commercial Property and could step up patrolling cent increase over the previ- apartment complex. Most • General Liability of the road. The area had ous year’s budget, which low-income housing projects become a dumping ground. necessitated a 1-cent tax receive money from the city Business and Personal • Contract Bonds Here comes It was recommended anyone increase for every $100 valu- in addition to state incen- Insurance Specialists • Commercial Auto witnessing dumping on Hall ation. tives. At Councilman Mike • Professional Liability Road to report it. 10 years ago (2000) Sullivan’s request, the City of Harris County Flood Con- Two new subdivisions in Houston, however, refused to Barmore Insurance Agency offers comprehensive product lines for the bride... trol awarded a $1,067,650 the Clear Brook City Munici- allocate funds to aid in the all of your insurance needs through these major companies. contract to Ramex Construc- pal Utility District exceeded construction of the complex. tion to continue concrete lin- original expectations on the The Texas Legislature ing of the Beamer Road ditch number of homes to be con- passed House HB 55, which Let South Belt Graphics & Printing from Scarsdale Boulevard structed. Estimates were to amended the state’s Trans- north toward Hughes Road. build 75 homes, but that esti- portation Code, Section take care of all your printing needs 20 years ago (1990) mate changed to 140-150. 545.425, prohibiting the use Precinct 2 Constable dep- The taxable value of of a wireless communication for your special day. uties removed approximately homes in the 77089 South device while operating a seven pounds of cocaine from Belt ZIP code rose an aver- vehicle within an active South Belt area streets over age 22.06 percent in the pre- school zone unless the vehi- the previous three weeks in a vious four years, according to cle is stopped or the device is Invitations • Envelopes • Napkins major drug crackdown. The a Harris County study. used with a hands-free mech- estimated street price of the 5 years ago (2005) anism. The new law also pro- Matchbooks • Thank You Cards drug was $250,000. The South Belt-Ellingon hibits bus operators from South Belt’s Palomino Chamber of Commerce was using a wireless communica- Your Risk is our Specialty baseball team advanced to preparing for its ninth annual tion device while operating a the Palomino World Series in Evening of Cuisine fundrais- passenger bus with a minor 713-209-2800 • 1-800-376-3169 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Greensboro, N.C. er. passenger unless the bus is 8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 Longtime Dobie High Representatives from the stopped. Violators are subject [email protected] • www.barmore.com School secretary Jean city of League City met with to a fi ne up to $200. Thursday, August 12, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Advertise in the Leader Ruberg Dobie’s new Prichard set career at early age 281-481-5656

The tight-knit commu- assistant choral director nity that is the South Belt- Alliance Medical Clinic Ellington area is unlike any We have a New Provider! Tyler Ruberg will be other community in Houston. Neighbors know each other, General Offi ce Visit $35 the new assistant cho- kids go to school together Low Cost Labs & Chronic ral director at J. Frank and grow up playing sports Dobie High School this or in the same clubs. It really Pain Treatment Available school year. He is origi- is a community where one School/Sports Physicals $25 nally from Burlington, can hardly go anywhere and (ages 14 & up) Iowa, but has been a not run into someone who is Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9-4 known. Houston resident for 13630 Beamer Rd. Suite 125 • Houston, 77089 the past several years The students who attend the while completing a area high schools have been preceded by many graduates, 281-922-1881 master’s degree and but unfortunately, friends and working as director of neighbors lose touch after music at St. Stephen moving on from secondary Presbyterian Church. education. Ruberg holds a Bache- It is for this reason that the lor of Music Education Leader is presenting a series and Bachelor of Music of profi le pieces spotlighting Composition from the the achievements that have University of North- come to graduates and at- ern Iowa and a Master tendees of high schools in the South Belt area. of Music Composition By Matt Griesmyer from the University of “I remember as a kid going Houston. He has had out and we wouldn’t come many comissions for back in until your mom called various ensembles in for dinner,” said Bruce Prich- Texas and Iowa. Ru- ard, ’81 Dobie grad. “You berg is profi cient in vo- would just be out with your cal, piano, French horn, friends playing. We would composition and con- run the ditches, make forts and walk all the way over to ducting. He currently Blackhawk, just walking the lives in Westbury but streets in neighborhoods and plans to move closer to hanging out.” Dobie soon. The name Bruce Prichard may not be absolutely famil- iar to everyone, but during Flood problems? his screen time with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. You can go home again... he was known by his stage ® name, Brother Love. Let Farmers help. Before the stage and the ring, though, Prichard grew At Farmers, we know that you insure UUSASA All-AmericanAll-American Frazier up in the area and went to your home to get things back to normal South Belt schools; attending if something unexpected happens. That’s DDanceance & CCheerheer Meador, Beverly Hills and why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service Atkinson before going on to United Cheer Champions for 2009 supply you get from a Farmers agent. Call me Dobie. Division One American Dance Team 2009 At Dobie, Prichard played and get a quote on the insurance that drop off football for the Longhorns, helps get you back where you belong. 8832-287-039132-287-0391 serving as offensive guard Michael W. Jewell, CLU or visit our website at and defensive tackle. Not fo- set cusing only on the sports he 12929 Gulf Freeway www.usadanceacademy.com was involved in, Prichard also Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) Now Offering Transportation Frazier Elementary will participated in the school’s 281-481-2121 to all P.I.S.D. Schools! have a School Supply Drop newspaper and yearbook. Off Night on Thursday, Aug. “One of the best things farmers.com Levels and Ages: We Also Offer: 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. (about Dobie) was my relation- • Tiny Stars - 6 & under • Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop Parents are encouraged to ship with Ann Brannen, who • Mini Stars - 8 & under • Modern • Cheer • Tumbling bring their children’s school was the head of the journalism Southbelt Montessori School • Youth Stars - 11 & under from beginner to adult levels supplies during that time to department,” Prichard said. • Jr. Stars - 14 & under help ease stress on the first “She really took an interest • Senior All-Stars - 18 & under Top photo: Left to right, Bruce Prichard, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Stephanie Day Care Facility day of school. Students can with students and helped with Prichard and John Paul Shellnut enjoy spending time together on the Prich- see where their classrooms pretty much everything. If you ard’s anniversary. Lower photo: Bruce Prichard is shown at home with his 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 will be and drop off supplies. showed any desire and wanted children, Kane and Amber. Classroom assignments will to be involved, she would help be posted on the front win- you get involved and then help NOTICE TO CREDITORS During his time in the stand his on- and off-screen had an opportunity to get in Notice is hereby given that original Letters dows of the school on you with anything else, what- Wednesday, Aug. 18, after 3 ever your interest may be. She employ of WWE, Prichard personalities. on the ground fl oor with it, Testamentary for the Estate of J.O. KIRK, De- p.m. was one of those few that re- served not only as producer “The fi rst time my kids and I submerged myself with Frazier will continue to ally encouraged you to dream, for the broadcasts but also as ever saw me on television, it it. I see it as a new challenge Free ceased, were issued on May 11, 2010 in Cause entertainer. was a recorded show airing on and something to do.” No. 395446, pending in the Probate Court No. enroll new students from 8 live your life to the fullest and a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, experience everything that Prichard is most known for a Friday night,” he said. “The While the times of wres- Registration 1, Harris County, Texas, to: LAURA GIROIR Aug. 20. After that time, new you could.” his on-air persona Brother Undertaker beat the (stuff) tling for the entertainment of enrollments are welcomed on When one graduates from Love, a wrestler based on the out of me, and I had not been viewers has passed for him, All persons having claims against this Estate the first day of school, high school, typically the op- televangelists of the late ’80s, home that week. I pull up fi ve Prichard believes that was $95 per week which is currently being administered are Tuesday, Aug. 24. tions are to start working or dressed in a white suit and minutes after they saw their only part of the journey he is red shirt, tinted glasses and dad beaten up by someone taking in his life. required to present them to the undersigned To enroll a child, bring his go to college. all ages or her birth certificate, Social For Prichard, however, his deep red skin. that they knew who was like “There is a lyric from within the time and in the manner prescribed Security card, current shot choice was to keep on track “I have never had a job per an uncle to them, and it was Aerosmith that says ‘life is a se,” Prichard said. “I have al- a little confusing, especially journey, not a destination,’” by law. records and previous school with the career in which he • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. report card. Parents will need had been working since he ways loved what I do. I lived because when I walked in he said. “It is called life, not c/o: Danny R. Barfi eld, Attorney at Law to also bring a current mort- was 10. in a bubble (working in wres- I was Dad and not Brother existing. You can experience • All Meals Provided 609 Bradford Ave., Suite 207 gage or lease agreement with “At 10 years old, I worked tling) for so long.” Love. They were saying that it and live it or take it to the • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certifi ed their name and address and a for Houston Wrestling pro- Prichard commented that I was just on TV; I explained edge. Now my goal is to take Kemah, Texas 77565 in working for the entertain- that I did that the other night. my kids and give them the • Accepting children 6 wks - 8 yrs old current utility bill with their moter Paul Boesch,” Prichard • NCI Accepted 713-947-7500 281-680-1120 (fax) name and address. said. “At 12, I was the assis- ment industry for so long, it They asked if I was mad at freedom to jump out there tant director of their televi- was diffi cult to switch to the ‘Taker.’ I brought them into and go for it.” sion show. At 16, I was a ring more private life. the bubble a bit to let them Register announcer, and at 18, I was “You live this persona know that it is going to be OK running the offi ce.” for so long and have to exist and these are just people. I Offi cer Ruben Loreto At a point in his career, with all these strong person- was really impressed with my John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. at UHCL Prichard felt he had done ev- alities,” Prichard said. “Now I kids because they understood erything there was to do with go to block parties and I can’t that this was a business and Orthodontist and Friends till Aug. 20 the Houston Wrestling and relate. I did not feel comfort- what their dad did. They un- wanted to move on. That was able talking to people.” derstood that these guys were 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer New and returning stu- when Prichard chose to call Even to this day, Prichard one way in life and another dents at University of Hous- Vince McMahon, CEO of commented that his job was way on camera, and that’s Free School ton-Clear Lake can register World Wrestling Entertain- the culmination of his desires what it was; they understood online or in person for class- ment, Inc. since he was young. it.” • Braces Without Tooth Removal es in the fall 2010 semester, “I ran my course in Hous- “It was a dream come true With his relatively recent Supply Giveaway! which begin Aug. 23. ton and did everything there (working in wrestling); it was retirement from the wres- Online registration is open was to do, and that was the a blast,” Prichard said. “It tling world, Prichard is mov- • Headgear NOT Required through noon, Aug. 20. point at which I could not do was like living in a fairy tale ing on with his life into a Those wishing to speak anything else,” Prichard said. land and being able to make fi eld of business that has no with representatives in the “I called Vince McMahon wishes and grant them at the relation whatsoever to his at Almeda Mall university’s Student As- and hounded him. I called same time.” prior career. • Insurance Assignment Accepted sistance Center to discuss him every day until he took Now moving on from the “I am working on a few dif- (at the Health Fair) classes, may visit the center my call. When he did, I told life in the spotlight, Prich- ferent things,” he said. “After located in UH-Clear Lake’s him that I wanted to work for ard lives near Houston and is devoting 36 years of my life • Quality and Caring Office Student Services and Class- him. He asked what I wanted raising a family. While living to wrestling, I did everything Saturday August 14 room Building, 2700 Bay to do, and I told him ‘I don’t in Connecticut and working there was to do, and it came Second for WWE, Prichard met his time for me to move on. I got Area Blvd. know.’ After that he hired me, Opinions 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Class schedules and infor- even without a job descrip- wife, Stephanie. out of my comfort zone and • Certified Specialist mation are available online at tion. I went (to WWE) in Together the Prichards met some new people. I am Welcome http://www.uhcl.edu/admiss May of ’87. By January ’88, I have two children, 11-year- currently working on cultivat- ions. was producing all of the tele- old twins Kane and Amber. ing algae to be used in biodie- First Come, First Served For more information, call vision, cable and syndication Prichard remarked on his sel production. It is something Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 281-283-2500. programming.” children’s ability to under- that grabbed my interest. I CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Summer is offi cially over rent players will go against over a six-day period. really helps young players for the Dobie High School any former players in the Dobie will play its fi rst prepare for the varsity level. varsity tennis team. annual fall season exes high school opponent Our season will be sort of a Players began preseason matches at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, as Cy- work in progress, but in the workouts Aug. 11, and the The exes matches will be press Woods comes to the end we expect to be playing regular season will come the fi rst in a series of fi ve Longhorn Courts at 3 p.m. our best tennis. In team ten- Saturday, Aug. 14, as cur- the Longhorns will play The Longhorns will also nis, that’s what you want to take on Dawson, Baytown do.” Sterling and Pearland prior In the revamped District Horns vs. Exes matches to the fi rst day of classes in 22-5A mix, Deer Park is the the Pasadena Independent favorite to win the crown in Saturday, Aug. 14 School District, which is the end, with Memorial and Tuesday, Aug. 24. Dobie looking to hold off 9 a.m. at Dobie High School Because the Longhorns’ the others for a district tour- varsity team will be com- nament berth. All former Horns’ players en- posed of quite a few fi rst- “We’re going to have year varsity players, Head some challenges ahead of couraged to come out and play. coach Manuel Moreno Jr. us, but I know as a coach purposely front-loaded the I like challenges, and our team’s schedule in order for players have always re- players to gain a feel for the ponded well,” Moreno said. courts early on. Ex players sought Sports news, notes “I think we need some of Moreno is inviting any that experience early on,” former players to come out BHI sets Fun, Food & Football Moreno said. “In the past and be a part of the exes Beverly Hills Intermediate’s football program when we have had young matches. He can be reached and supporters will host the third annual Fun, Food teams, we have done this at 713-417-8062 or mmjten and Football event at the school Saturday, Sept. 4. same thing with the sched- [email protected]. A group of South Belt area residents interested in becoming youth mos, Carlos Arellano, Ryan Gregory, Ryan Garcia, Ricky Flores ule. Players are asked to ar- The festivities will include a variety of food ven- soccer mentors took part in a coaching clinic after which the men (class coordinator), (back row) SBYSC president Alex Dokhani, “We have seen that get- rive 15 minute or so early received their South Texas Youth Soccer Club U-10 through U-12 Daniel Caballero, Jorge Zamudio, Michael VanLoenen, Mario dors, raffl es for prizes and a series of football scrim- ting plenty of match play in order to warm-up and be Youth Module Coaching License. The participants included, left Anaya and Raul Jimenez. mages matching each of the Battlin’ Bears’ teams. included as early as possible counted for the matches. to right, (front row) Omar Camajo, Sammy Abrego, Mauro Ra- In what is considered the fall portion of the inter- mediate school athletics schedule, Beverly Hills will kick off its football season, Tuesday, Sept. 7. Parent Velia Gutierrez is one of the volunteers who is lead- Despite extreme heat, football players happy to get started ing the efforts to get things in order for the big event. Gutierrez said the event already has quite a few food vendors in place, ready to serve the usual hot dogs, The annual summer heat The second portion of um in League City. man) returning. We expect to surprise a few evident to me that the guys them in positions to be suc- hamburgers, soft drinks and more. Organizers, how- wave has served to only the Wolverines’ two-a-day “I thought we had a very Overall, Lanier believes people this fall,” Lanier retained quite a bit of the cessful. From what I have heighten the intensity of practice sessions came that good offseason strength and the players’ work ethic and said. information we fed them in seen, the kids want to do ever, are still seeking prize donations for the raffl es. area high school football afternoon. conditioning program and desire to get Clear Brook At Dobie, the on-fi eld the spring.” what it takes to get there.” To donate items for the event, call Gutierrez at 832- players, as shown by the ac- Prior to taking the fi eld, also had a good spring train- back to the playoffs will pay temperatures were plenty While Brook’s Lanier Both Clear Brook and 640-0042. tion on the fi eld during the Clear Brook head coach ing session,” Lanier said. off. warm by the time the Long- has the task of getting the Dobie will host scrimmages fi rst day of preseason prac- Paul Lanier was eager to “We have our quarter- The team struggled to horns took the fi eld for the Wolverines into the playoff leading up to the season tices Aug. 9. see where the Wolverines back (Matt Heidt) returning a 2-5 District 24-5A mark fi rst of two afternoon ses- scene after a one-year lay- openers. The Clear Brook Wolver- are now as a team and and two linemen on offense, last season, and the ranks sions. off, Phillips’ job at Dobie Clear Brook is set to JFD football key dates ines celebrated the start of where they can get to before but the others started on a became tougher with the Jim Phillips, Dobie’s would seem taller. host Santa Fe in a scrim- Aug. 13: First workouts in pads. Var- camp by joining in a large the Aug. 27 season opener very good junior varsity inclusion of 2009 District fi rst-year head coach who Dobie has not been to the mage Friday, Aug. 20, at 6 team meeting at 8 a.m. be- against Houston Lamar at team last year. 22-5A champion Pearland. waited months for the fi rst playoffs since 2004. The p.m. The scrimmage will be sity at 4 p.m., subvarsity at 5 p.m. fore taking the fi eld. Veteran’s Memorial Stadi- “On defense, the expe- This season, Pearland, day of practice to arrive, was varsity team has not posted a held at Clear Brook High Aug. 14: Meet the Longhorns scrim- rience is in the secondary Clear Springs, Clear Creek, thrilled to see the Longhorns winning record since 2005. School. with three defensive backs Brazoswood and Dickin- on the fi eld with the Aug. 27 But everyone involved in Dobie will hit the road mages. Freshman teams will compete at returning. As with the of- son will all challenge Clear opener against Alief Taylor the mix at Dobie believes a for its scrimmage session Dobie at 4 p.m. Varsity/JV will compete fense, the new starters are Brook for a playoff seed. quickly approaching. turnaround is near. Aug. 20 against the El Cam- coming from a good defen- Each week, the games fi g- “It seemed to me that “We want to be in the po Ricebirds. at Newcomb Field at 7 p.m.. sive junior varsity team last ure to be tough. But Lanier the majority of the guys playoffs this year, no doubt,” “Every day counts, and Dobie scrimmage at El Campo. year. We should be solid in believes in his troops. came back in great shape Phillips said. I like the way our guys re- Aug. 20: the kicking game with both “This group of young and ready to take the fi eld “There are some great sponded this fi rst day in the Aug. 27: Dobie varsity hosts season our kicker (Aaron Yelovich) men are hard-working, and and get some work done,” athletes in this program, and heat,” Phillips said. “We’ll and punter (Spencer Bow- they want to do things right. Phillips said. “It was also as coaches we have to put see how they progress.” opener vs. Alief Taylor, Newcomb Field.

Brook football key dates Aug. 14: Photo day on campus 8 a.m. Aug. 16: Meet the Wolverines Night in school cafeteria, starting at 6 p.m. Aug. 20: Home scrimmage vs. Santa Fe. Aug. 27: Brook varsity hosts season opener vs. Houston Lamar, Veteran’s Me- morial Stadium in League City. Sports Calendar VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Aug. 12 Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn., TBA Dobie varsity at Alamo Heights tourn., TBA

Friday, Aug. 13 Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn., TBA Dobie varsity at Alamo Heights tourn., TBA

Saturday, Aug. 14 Brook varsity at Austin Westwood tourn., TBA Dobie varsity at Alamo Heights tourn., TBA

TENNIS Saturday, Aug. 14 Dobie hosts exes matches, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 Dobie varsity hosts Cy-Woods, 3:00 Dobie junior Blake Jackson, set to begin his fi rst season Davion Hurst, one of the Longhorns’ most explosive The Wolverines’ offense will be guided by senior Matt Heidt (left), who worked on as the team’s full-time starter at quarterback, got in big-play contributors, worked as the punt return man ball pitch drills used in the team’s option attack as head coach Paul Lanier looked Thursday, Aug. 19 a few warm-up throws prior to the start of workouts during opening drills Aug. 9. Coaches will look to get on during the team’s fi rst practice Aug. 9. Clear Brook will have some newcomers Dobie varsity at Dawson, 3:00 Aug. 9 at Dobie. Hurst the ball in a variety of ways this season. at running back, so Heidt is expected to lead the way for the group.

Friday, Aug. 20 Dobie varsity at Baytown Sterling, 9 a.m. Dobie varsity hosts Pearland, 3:00

FOOTBALL Saturday, Aug. 14 Clear Brook photo day, campus, 8 a.m. Dobie team scrimmages, Newcomb, 6:00 Ellington Rams host East End, South Houston, 8 a.m. Sagemont Cowboys at Santa Fe, 8 a.m. Southbelt Dolphins host League City ’49ers, 8 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 16 Clear Brook Meet the Wolverines Night, 6:00

Friday, Aug. 20 Clear Brook hosts scrimmage series vs. Santa Fe, 6:00 Dobie scrimmage series at El Campo, TBA

Thursday, Aug. 26 (regular season openers) Dobie JV at Alief Taylor, Taylor H.S., 6:15 Brook JV at Houston Lamar, 6:30 Dobie sophomores at Alief Taylor, Taylor H.S., 4:30 Brook sophomores at Houston Lamar, 4:30 Dobie freshman Orange hosts Alief Taylor, 4:30 Dobie freshman White hosts Alief Taylor, 4:30 Brook freshman Silver hosts Houston Lamar, 4:30 Brook freshman Black hosts Houston Lamar, 4:30

Friday, Aug. 27 Longhorns’ defensive coordinator Carey Sink goes over a defensive back, will also play important roles on the Veteran Clear Brook punter Spencer Bowman was put to work early in the Wol- (regular season openers) special teams responsibilities with Juston Edwards defensive unit as Sink looks to reload with several new- verines’ fi rst workout Aug. 9 as drills focused on special teams play. Bowman, who Dobie hosts Alief Taylor, Newcomb Field, 7:00 (center) and Andrew Nguyen during Dobie’s fi rst fall comers. has been a member of the varsity team for four years, will team with kicker Aaron Brook varsity hosts Houston Lamar, Memorial, 7:00 workout Aug. 9. Edwards, a linebacker, and Nguyen, Photos by John Bechtle Yelovich to give the team perhaps the best kicking duo in District 24-5A. Thursday, August 12, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 SBHLL announces 2011 board Opening night: St. Agnes sweeps Brook VB The votes have been members are as follows: sions director), Jesse Leos Continued from Page 1B 23-18 and seemed ready to washed away before fi nally able to win by earning the counted, and the Sage- Kenny Fernandez (parlia- (major fi eld maintenance), St. Agnes Academy’s close out the opening game, taking the game 29-27. big points late in games. mont-Beverly Hills Little mentarian), Denny Wranich, Roberto Trevino (machine sweep certainly looks good but St. Agnes wouldn’t go The rest of the match was The Lady Tigers were led League now has its 2011 Sr. (treasurer) Gina Trevino pitch fi eld maintenance), in the box score, but the quietly. The Lady Tigers close as well as the second by Rebecca Staudt’s match- fall season board of direc- (secretary), Adabel Per- Reggie Salinas (T-ball fi eld result certainly could have forced a 23-23 tie and even- and third games went back high 12 kills. Clear Brook’s tors in place as plans for rett (information offi cer), maintenance), Liz Beltran easily gone Clear Brook’s tually had three game points and forth. St. Agnes was Caiti O’Connell countered the spring get under way. Mike Fuqua (safety offi cer), (junior/senior director), way. with 11 kills, but the Lady Jason Carter heads Tommy Bischof (coaching Rosemary Trevino (junior/ Instead, St. Agnes, a Wolverines struggled a bit the list of electees as the coordinator), Sonja Barosh senior player agent) and Texas Association of Pri- Austin Westwood Classic with both their serving and league’s president. (equipment manager), Perla Terrance Small (junior/se- vate and Parochial Schools service receive in a tight The league has two Gonzales (team mom coor- nior fi eld maintenance). Class 5A state semifi nalst in Aug. 12-14, Austin, Tx. match. The result was a St. vice presidents, including dinator), Kasie Fernandez The league still has 2009, was more profi cient Agnes victory. Chris Escalera, who will (auxiliary chair), Chrystal openings for the positions at closing out each game. Thursday, Aug. 12 matches Clear Brook now gets a preside over each of the Sulak (major/minor direc- of assistant concession Clear Brook, ranked chance to reboot as the team divisions with the excep- tor), Kim Brown (major/ stand director, machine fi fth in the Greater Hous- Clear Brook vs. Hutton, Noon heads to Austin for the Aus- tion of the junior/senior minor player agent), Lorie pitch/pee wee player ton Class 5A preseason tin Westwood Classic, a 28- levels. Morris (pee wee/machine agent, pee wee fi eld main- poll, trailed 9-4 to open the Clear Brook vs. Buda Hays, 2 p.m. team event slated for Aug. The junior/senior divi- director), Gene Sockwell (T- tenance director, minor match but quickly rallied to 12-14. sion vice president is Jesse ball director), Shari Garza fi eld maintenance director win 11 of the next 13 points Clear Brook vs. El Paso Franklin, 5 p.m. The Lady Wolverines are Salazar. (T-ball player agent), Da- and junior/senior conces- for a 15-11 edge. in a four-team pool along The remaining board mon Schwerdtfeger (conces- sion stand director. The Lady Wolverines All pool games at Canyon Vista Middle School with Hutton, Buda Hayes eventually moved ahead and El Paso Franklin. Brook will take part in three pool play matches Aug. 12 before shifting to Kemah Bridge run unites JFD volleyball team bracket play Aug. 13-14. Youth soccer has openings The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is still accept- ing online registration for players to fi ll openings on existing teams heading into the fall season, which be- gins Sept. 12. There are a limited num- ber of openings in most of the age group categories. For registration informa- tion and more details, visit Senior libero Trysta Dionne of Clear Brook awaits a the league Web site at www. serve from St. Agnes Academy during the season open- southbeltsoccer.org. er Aug. 10 at Clear Brook High School. Clear Brook, Dittrich earn respect The Clear Brook High School varsity volley- ball team, including Alicia Dittrich (right), is getting plenty of atten- tion as the 2010 season opens. Dittrich, a middle blocker/outside hitter who has played parts of four seasons at the var- sity level, was named to the All-Greater Houston preseason fi rst team af- ter piling up 400 kills in 2009. In the team rank- ings, the Lady Wolver- ines were handed the No. 5 ranking in the Class 5A division. The catch? Two opponents in Clear Brook’s 24-5A district were also ranked in the With their preseason runs across the Kemah Bridge complete, the Lady Long- quivel, (back row) Kyerra Simmons, Rebecca Krienitz, Ashley Ramirez, Kath- top 10, with Pearland at horns’ volleyball players posed for a team photo. Those in the mix included, left erine Finney, Kristen Stolicki, Bre’shaun Franklin, Courtney Franklin, Lauren No. 3 and Clear Creek to right, (front row) Ceci Gonzalez, Natalie Skaggs, Selena Munoz, Britthany Es- Sanchez and Tracy Montes. at No. 9. Pearland is due to be led by senior Mal- orie Pardo, a fi rst-team AGH member, while another player from 24- 5A, Clear Lake’s Kiara Wright, was nominated to the second team. Dis- trict 24-5A was rated as one of the toughest dis- tricts in the Region III alignment.

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MONEY Women’s Association-South meets on the second Thursday of center at El Franco Lee Park on Hall Road. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for TUESDAY, AUG. 17 each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 a complete list of services offered. $ 7 a.m. $ THINK Broadway Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost Noon 6 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. is $20 and includes networking with professional business women, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The THE ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, lunch and guest speaker. Women of all ages and occupations are from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are CLASSIFIEDS invited. Bring plenty of business cards. 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In addition to the regular meeting, a potluck dinner is held money! $ mas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. 2 p.m. on the first and third Mondays. Call 713-340-2354 for information. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. Call Today Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air $ 8:30 p.m. For information, call 713-472-0565. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more 281-481-5656 held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, information. 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Bids may be faxed to 281-931-4468 the meeting room located at 5001 Nasa Parkway, Seabrook (on 281-481-5656 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Meets at Sagemont continue to keep my daughter’s 832-338-4819. 9-2 the south side of the lake). The programs are free and open to the Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes. For information, call Erma cancer treatable! My faith will never or emailed to [email protected]. All public. For information, call 281-991-8437 or visit the Web site at falter! 8-12 Coskey at 713-946-6049. www.hcmgap2.tamu.edu. bids shall remain valid for 60 days. The Pearland Area Republican Women’s Club – meets the third 11:30 a.m. Need Help Around The Offi ce? Tuesday of the month at the Pearland Church of Christ Annex, Owner, CM at Risk, and Architect reserve Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 a.m. on the Let the Leader advertise your job openings! 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For more information, call 281- first and third Wednesday of the month. 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The ticket plans are mer Dobie High School The booster club is ask- $24 each, which will in- on target at Oklahoma football players who later ing any former Dobie play- clude one parking pass played collegiately, the ers who played college per order good for Dobie football booster club is football or their families to games only. The price Two years after sign- and some of her teammates day, and us, Texas and Ne- seeking player photos. loan photos to the club so represents a $12 savings, ing a letter of intent with took on increased roles. Bou- braska are playing in three First-year head coach that copies may be made. given the $5 ticket price the Oklahoma University lavsky, a left-handed swing- matches each on television. Jim Phillips would like to All original photos will be per game at the gate as women’s volleyball team, er who has often dominated That’s special. We’re mak- adorn the walls of the ath- returned. well as the $1 parking fee former Clear Brook High from the right side, fi nished ing a name for ourselves.” letic fi eld house with pic- Those wishing to be rec- at Newcomb Field. School star Suzy Boulavsky with 320 kills. And while the coaching tures of the players, and the ognized as part of the Long- The best time to buy remains on track to helping For her work, Boulavsky staff fi gures out the best booster club is helping in horns’ effort may direct e- the tickets at Shifl ett Re- the Sooners’ program reach was an all-region, honorable way to mix in seven new- the effort. mail to club president Dina altors is 9 a.m. to 4:30 national prominence. mention pick by the Ameri- comers with four returnees Trouble is, efforts to fi nd Edwards at dredwards@ p.m., Monday through Big XII Conference and can Volleyball Coaches As- who played quite a bit in photos of past players have pasadenaisd.org. Friday. national powers Texas and sociation of America. Two 2009, Boulavsky is ready Nebraska still grab most seasons down and two more for anything. of the women’s volleyball to go, Boulavsky wants “I like being considered Coyotes release fall softball lineup headlines these days, but more. a go-to player, but I also with the help of Boulavsky “Now, there are four of us know that players have San Jacinto College soft- and an improving OU pro- who are juniors, and we are roles,” Boulavsky said. “If ball fans can get an early gram, the tide may be soon working seven new players I need to excel on the out- look at the team as the fi ve- San Jacinto College turning. (six freshmen and a sopho- side, at the right side spot week fall schedule begins Perhaps there was a day more) into the system. or in the middle on front Sept. 10. Fall softball schedule when Boulavsky could have “It’s been a great two line rotation, I’ll do my Several key players re- Date Opponent Time joined the big-time pro- years. This is exactly where part.” turn from the 2010 spring grams at UT, Nebraska or I wanted to be, to be able to As for the goal of beat- season squad that fi nished Sept. 10 Mystixx (2) 5/7 p.m. another national power, but help a program grow and to ing Texas or Nebraska, in the top three at the Re- she chose Oklahoma for all be part of something special. Boulavsky is confi dent the gion III tournament, includ- Sept. 11 Cisco (2) 1/3 p.m. of the right reasons. We feel like we are getting time is coming. ing former Dobie standout Sept. 17 Houston Power (2) 5/7 p.m. Oklahoma was coming there.” “We’re getting closer Nicole Andrade. off a great two-year run dur- With the 320 kills a sea- and closer to beating Ne- San Jacinto head coach Sept. 18 Houston Power (2) 4/6 p.m. ing Boulavsky’s recruiting son ago, Boulavsky averaged braska,” she said. “This is Kelly Saenz will also in- Sept. 24-25 at All-Star series (Waco) TBA period. The 2006 team went 3.08 kills per set and hit at a the fi nal year in the Big XII troduce a strong recruiting a school-best 28-6, and the .225 percentage of success. for Nebraska, so we want class, led by Class 5A Play- Oct. 2-3 at Spring Klein Classic TBA 2007 squad was 22-10. She added 157 digs and 72 to take them down once or er of the Year (Texas Sports- Oct. 9-10 at Sugar Land tourn. TBA Still, there was more blocks. twice.” writers Association) Jaclyn work to do under the guid- Coming off an 18-12 sea- As for the classroom, the Bechtle, a 2010 graduate of Oct. 13 TXGU (2) 5/7 p.m. ance of head coach Santiago son, the Sooners are looking journalism major continues Pearland High School and Oct. 15 Texas Southern (2) 4/6 p.m. Restrepo, who took over to be better in 2010. Bou- to excel. She was a Big XII Shannon Millman, a 2010 prior to the 2004 season lavsky just wants to do her Conference all-academic graduate of Pasadena Me- Oct. 16 Hit-a-way Alumni Game TBA Entering the 2010 season, part, no matter the role. selection and was also hon- morial High School. Texas and Nebraska will still “College volleyball is a ored by the College Sports be favored to grab Big XII game where you have to be Information Directors of title honors, but Oklahoma playing as one unit, running America as an all-district is gaining ground. like a machine,” Boulavsky academic pick. “My fi rst year here, we said. “I love the journalism • AskAsk AboutAbout played four true freshmen “When you come in as fi eld,” Boulavsky said. “I Suzy Boulavsky, a 2008 Clear Brook High School graduate, made her mark and were really a young a freshman, this game can think I will eventually lean AAARPARP DDiscountiscount as a member of the Oklahoma University women’s volleyball team as a team,” Boulavsky said of the be overwhelming. But now toward broadcast journal- sophomore in 2009, racking up 320 kills en route to an American Volleyball 2008 group that wound up I have that experience of ism. It would be great to be • FreeFree Wi-FiWi-Fi Coaches Association of America all-region berth. 12-16 overall. playing in big matches. We broadcasting sports from Photo courtesy of OU athletics department Last season, Boulavsky looked at the schedule to- the sidelines one day.” II-45-45 aatt FFuquauqua 2281-922-555281-922-5552 • OpenOpen 2424 Hrs!Hrs! Denny’s New 8.26.10 Good at the I-45 at Fuqua Location Only

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