Almeda Mall celebrates opening of two stores
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Almeda Mall celebrates opening of two stores
Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Sept. 24, 2009 Monroe opens early In a suprising move Wednesday, Sept. 23, the City of Houston opened the Monroe extension at Beltway 8. The half-mile extension connects the beltway to Fuqua. Construction of the new street cost $4.64 million. The project was not scheduled to be complete until some time next month. Heavy trash scheduled Tree waste will be picked up Thursday, Sept. 24, for city of Houston residents living south of Beltway 8. For information, call 3-1-1. Kirkwood South to meet Kirkwood South Committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 Scarsdale. Weber PTA hosts sock hop Weber Elementary PTA will host a sock hop Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Fifthgraders and younger are free, all others are $8 (which can be applied to a Weber PTA membership). Food will be available. The PTA will sell root beer floats, popcorn, etc. Dress in ’50s attire and “rock around the clock!” K of C holds fundraiser The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Friday, Sep. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road. The dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti with KC 9201 pasta sauce, two homemade Italian meatballs, garden salad, French bread, Italian dressing, and iced tea or lemonade. Cost is $6 per person, eat in or take out. Children under 12 are $3 (eat in only). Community garage sale set Clear Brook Meadows Activity Committee will hold a fall garage sale Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 7 a.m. Each homeowner will hold his or her own sale and must provide his or her own signs. For information, e-mail Sylvia Velasquez at cbmactivity@msn.com. Garage sale at St. Luke’s The Catholic Daughters of America will host a garage sale fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be sold. Scarsdale meets Sept. 28 Scarsdale Civic Association will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Scarsdale Pavillion, 12127 Teaneck Drive. BellaVita’s Mistletoe Market BellaVita will host a Mistletoe Market sale in the clubhouse from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3. Jewelry, clothing, accessories and more will be available for purchase. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $1. Drama presents Hay Fever The J. Frank Dobie Drama Department will present Hay Fever, a British comedy set during the Roaring ’20s, Oct. 2, 3, 5 and 6, in the auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $4. For ticket information, e-mail drama director Aimee Small at asmall@pasadenaisd.org or assistant director David Crutcher at dcrutcher@pasadenaisd.org. E-mail: mynews@southbeltleader.com By James Bolen Almeda Mall will hold a celebration Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m to mark the openings of Macy’s and Burlington Coat Factory. Macy’s roof received extensive damage during Hurricane Ike, destroying much of the store and its contents. Construction crews have worked for approximately a year to do a complete renovation on the anchor store, located where Foley’s once stood. Unlike the previous incarnation of the store, the remodeled Macy’s will have only one floor, according to Almeda Mall General Manager Terry Felton. Contrary to a report in last week’s Leader, the Burlington Coat Factory has already opened for business. Located in the space that formerly housed JCPenney, the store will occupy 78,770 square feet. Founded in 1972, the company’s first store, located in Burlington, N.J., sold coats exclusively, hence its moniker. Now with 414 stores in 44 states, the company has expanded its inventory to include men’s and Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s office have remained vigilant, making arrests for crimes ranging from open warrants to drug possession. Deputy Lance Willis was patrolling the 11600 block of Highland Meadow Monday, Sept. 21, at 11:50 a.m. when he stopped driver Laticia Bonner for a routine traffic violation. Bonner was deThe Precinct 2 Constable’s office is trying to identify the couple to the left. There is reason to believe a camera was stolen from them or someone they know. See story on Page 2A. termined to have two outstanding Harris County warrants and was subsequently arrested. The following day, Willis was patrolling the 10800 block of Sagegreen at roughly 10:30 a.m. when he spotted a male suspect, Darrell Moore, smoking what appeared to be a marijuana cigar. Upon searching Moore, the deputy found 0.28 grams of the prescription drug Xanax. Moore, 19, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Deputy Parnelli Jones responded to a call Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the 12400 block of Scarsdale, where an alarm had been set off at a closed restaurant. The business had a smashed window, but had not been burglarized. No immediate arrests were made. Deputy Robert Sanchez was patrolling the 10700 block of Cayman Mist Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:10 a.m. when he stopped an unnamed male LED streetlight pilot program instituted in Bridgegate area By Matt Griesmyer Light emitting diodes, or LEDs as the industry terms them, are being implemented all around the city as traffic signals. Now, the city of Houston, in cooperation with CenterPoint Energy, is implementing a pilot program in the Bridgegate subdivision in hopes that it will reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint and improve lighting for all vehicular and pedestrian traffic and safety, according to a flier released by the city. The average street light that is in the neighborhood is a sodium vapor light or a high intensity discharge lamp. The new plan is to use new energy-efficient LED lights to illuminate the neighborhood. LEDs have already been placed in various locations throughout Houston in the form of traffic signals. “This is an emerging technology, and there are a number of vendors in the marketplace, and CenterPoint wanted to open (the pilot program) up to a number of them and evaluate their performance,” said Alicia Dixon, media contact for CenterPoint Energy. The program already has been initiated as of August 2009 and will be in place until Jan. 2010. Various tests will be performed on the traffic lights to see if they would work well for the city. During the six-month period of the pilot program, CenterPoint will perform technical evaluations of the street lamps. After this period, actual physical inspection of the lights themselves will be performed to see how they handle weather conditions as well as other variables. Should the studies on the lights prove in favor of the LED program, new street lamps could be instituted on a permanent basis throughout Houston. This pilot program could have been costly to Houston taxpayers, but it is coming with a very special price point: nothing. “There is no cost for the material (lights) because the vendors have all provided them to us to evaluate during the pilot program,” Dixon said. “The lights will then be returned to the vendors at the end of the pilot program ... There are labor costs for CenterPoint as far as removing the old lights and installing the new ones; however, these are considered normal operating costs.” The city of Houston and CenterPoint Energy are looking for feedback in relation to the LED street light pilot program. To comment or for more information on the LED street light pilot program, visit www.houstontx.gov/ledpilot.html. Police converge on BHI Pasadena rodeo pageant set The American Rodeo Pageant will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Pasadena Town Square Mall. It is a western wear competition presented to young women who would like to visit area rodeos and fairs this fall. Age divisions are babies through 16-older. Interested candidates should contact D’Juana Oxford at 281-221-5789 or e-mail DJuana4@ aol.com. juvenile for a routine traffic violation. A check on the vehicle’s plates determined it had been reported stolen the previous day. The juvenile was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputy Aaron Baldwin was patrolling the 10800 block of Hughes Thursday, Sept. 17, at 8:45 p.m. when he noticed a vehicle pulling behind a business that was closed for the day. When Baldwin made contact with the driver, Si Nguyen, he noticed a strong smell of marijuana. A search of the vehicle confirmed the deputy’s suspicions, as he discovered 4.37 ounces of marijuana. Baldwin also found an illegal “butterfly” knife that belonged to the vehicle’s passenger, Trung Nguyen. Si Nguyen, 18, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Trung Nguyen, 18, was arrested for possession of an illegal knife. Public assistance sought The constable’s office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects who es and creating a one-stop shopping experience for our customers.” Many other stores in the mall will join the celebration by having sales. In addition to shopping, the event will include face painting, magic shows, spin art and balloon art. Customers will have a chance to win up to a $10,000 shopping spree and living room furniture courtesy of Exclusive Furniture. For more information, call 713-944-1010 or visit www.almedamall.com. Several concerned residents called the Leader Wednesday afternoon to inquire about a heavy police presence at Beverly Hills Intermediate. According to Pasadena Independent School District Superintendent Kirk Lewis, there was a verbal altercation between two parents. One of the parents had a pocket knife; however, no one was injured. Contrary to televised news reports, no stabbing occurred, and no arrests were made. Photo by David Flickinger National Night Out set for Oct. 6 National Night Out 2009 will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. Founded in 1983 by Matt Peskin of National Association of Town Watch in Wynnewood, Pa., the event is aimed at preventing crime by encouraging neighbors to communicate with each other, as well as with local law enforcement officers. Last year’s campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from 15,000 communities. In all, more than 35 million people participated in NNO 2008. As posted on the NNO Web site, the event is designed to “heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and policecommunity partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.” Along with the traditional display of porch lights and front porch vigils, NNO will be celebrated by neighborhoods and communities with a variety of events and activities such as block parties, cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, contests, youth programs and visits from local police. Now in its 25th year, the annual event usually takes place in August. Organizers have since changed the NNO’s Texas date to give residents an opportunity to enjoy cooler weather. Continued on Page 2A were involved in a robbery Tuesday, Sept. 22. The two men reportedly forced their way into a game room in the 12400 block of Scarsdale at roughly 8:30 p.m. wielding guns. One of the suspects had a shotgun, while the other had a handgun. The two men proceeded to rob both the business and its patrons. The suspects are described as being black Hispanics in their mid-20s. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call 713-477-2766. Continued on Page 2A Meet the candidates A forum featuring the mayoral and City Council District E candidates will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building, Atrium II, 2700 Bay Area. All major candidates will be present. A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m. The forum will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Gov. Perry visits chambers Texas Gov. Rick Perry (third from right) spoke Thursday, Sept. 17, at a luncheon jointly sponsored by the South Belt-Ellington, Pasadena and Deer Park chambers of commerce. Shown above with Perry are, left to right, Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District board member David Flickinger, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce first Vice President Chris Clark, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce President Marie Flickinger, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sally Mitchell and Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan. Photo by Davy Flickinger City to collect hazardous waste The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department will hold a batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze (BOPA) mobile collection event Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ellington Airport Neighborhood Recycling Center. City workers will also be collecting electronic waste, Styrofoam packing materials and freoncontaining appliances at the event. Only residential waste will be collected. Many common household materials are considered hazardous and need special disposal. When household hazardous waste (HHW) is disposed of in the trash, it can contaminate landfills and subsequently groundwater. This event provides an opportunity for residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous chemicals, the most common of which are BOPA. Proper disposal of HHW helps protect SoHo schedules reunion The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Hand and Stand Clinic Oct. 15 in the Dobie dance room from 6 to 8 p.m. for children in grades K-8. Preregistration is $25 or $35 at the door, cash or money order only. Preregistration by Oct. 9 guarantees a T-shirt. Clinic participants will be invited to sit in the stands with the Lariaettes at the Dobie versus Pasadena football game on Oct. 23. For more information, call Lori Perez at 281-7978370. women’s clothing, linens, baby products and home furnishings. The Almeda location is the 10th in Texas and will employ 57 staff members. Burlington Coat Factory President and CEO Thomas Kingsbury is excited about the new opening. “We are thrilled to be establishing a presence in the Houston community,” Kingsbury said. “This new location is an example of our growth and demonstrates our commitment to providing high quality products at consumer-friendly pric- Precinct 2 Constable’s office remains vigilant on local crime New Life Lutheran Church will hold its annual bazaar and barbecue Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at 3521 East Orange in Pearland. There will be indoor and outdoor craft booths, hourly door prizes and raffles, barbecue beef, chicken and sausage, home baked desserts and fun activities for kids. For information, call 281-485-1818. Lariaettes hold dance clinic Vol. 34, No. 34 Almeda Mall celebrates opening of two stores Bazaar, barbecue at church The South Houston High School Class of 1974 will hold its 35th class reunion Oct. 2-3. For more information, contact Coe Ann Tharp Barron at 409-356-3237, cabarron2002@ya hoo.com or log on to www.shhsgrads.com. www.southbeltleader.com the environment, sanitation employees and the community as a whole. The mobile BOPA truck to be used at the event is not equipped to handle all items that can be dropped off at a city household hazardous waste facility. Accepted items include household and automobile batteries, motor oil and filters, latex paint, antifreeze, computer equipment, cellular phones, VCRs, TVs, microwave ovens, Styrofoam block wedges and peanuts, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Used motor oil will be limited to five gallons. All liquids are required to be in sealed, nonleaking containers. The original container with label is preferable. Repackaged items must be labeled as to contents. Items not accepted include business, medical Continued on Page 2A Crowley dies in head-on crash South Belt resident Michael Raymond Crowley Jr. was one of two men killed Sunday, Sept. 17, in a head-on collision on Highway 288 between Angleton and Rosharon. Crowley, 19, was returning home from Lake Jackson at roughly 2 a.m. when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a driver traveling south in the northbound lane of Highway 288. The passenger of the second vehicle, Pearland resident James Paul Garcia Jr., 21, also died in the crash. The driver of the second vehicle, Pearland resident Zoheb Burges, 23, was taken by helicopter to Memorial Hermann Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition at press time. No charges have yet been filed. Crowley recently moved to Sagemont from Fayette, Mo., and was a student at San Jac College South. Fire station groundbreaking set The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southeast Volunteer Fire Department station located at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd, adjacent to the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce, will take place Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served at the chamber of commerce building, next door, following the ceremony. This new station will replace the un- manned building currently located on the San Jacinto College South campus grounds and will be the third fire station in the area. It is expected to cost between $1.5 million and $2 million and will occupy 30,000 square feet. Once groundbreaking takes place, the contract will require the building be completed in 270 days. SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka is hopeful construction will be complete by July 4, 2010. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2009 Jackson, Legler host open house Readers’ Opinions Reams urges area Patriots to rise up I was honored to join a million or so of my closest friends – true American patriots – in the march on Washington on Sept. 12. The estimate of attendees range from 60,000 to 2 million. I’d bet on the latter. From my locations throughout the day all I could see was wall-to-wall humanity; Patriots elbow-to-elbow carrying Old Glory and every imaginable sign to show their disgust of this administration and congress. We formed at Freedom Square, appropriately named, just south of the White House, early Saturday morning for speeches and pep talks. We left there at 10 AM for the hour march to the Capital building. It took hours for all attendees to make their way to the capital. They arrived in droves to be part of history and hopefully the beginning of the restoration of our republic. We were from every state, all age groups, and every race. We were peaceful, respectful, courteous, and clean. No trash dump like the last bunch who were there January 20th. We were also angry, frustrated, and determined to get the attention of all politicians to change their ways. The event at the capital lasted until 4 PM. The roads in DC were at gridlock. Metro was overwhelmed, standing room only. Standing on the lower capital steps, looking back towards the Washington Monument, the Mall was a sea of patriots and San Jac selects Jones to oversee construction San Jacinto College recently selected Bryan Jones to the position of associate vice chancellor of facilities and construction. Jones assumes his new role at an important juncture, as the college recently entered the early stages of the largest new construction and renovation campaign in its history. Jones formerly worked as assistant director of facility systems for Texas Children’s Hospital where he was involved with an ongoing $1.5 billion dollar expansion construction project. In addition, he has managed numerous multimillion dollar construction projects. Ken Lynn, the college’s vice chancellor of fiscal affairs, says Jones is ideally suited for the job. “We are very excited to have Bryan join the San Jac team,” Lynn commented. “He is an energetic, progressive leader interested in making a difference for staff, students and the community. His coworkers at Texas Children’s Hospital used such terms as ‘honest, responsive, dependable, thorough, professional, good communicator, innovative, and results-oriented’ to describe Bryan.” Jones was selected from a pool of 87 applicants and was one of five semifinalists from across the United States. He has 22 years of professional experience, 17 years in the petrochemical industry working on the areas of facilities maintenance and project management. In the coming years, Jones will oversee multiple construction projects funded by a $295 million bond election that San Jacinto College District taxpayers approved by a wide margin in May 2008. The construction program includes new or expanded science and allied health facilities on the district’s three campuses, renovations for all three campus libraries, and other upgrades. Jones grew up in Granbury, located near Fort Worth. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1987 from Texas A&M University. He lives in Pearland and has three daughters – Caroline, 16, Kathryn, 16, and Allison, 12. Jones says he was attracted to San Jac because of the institution’s lengthy tradition of excellence. “Having lived near the South campus for over 20 years, I knew the college’s solid, reputable presence in the community,” he remarked. Another factor that drew him was experiences he shared with a relative. “My uncle, Edwin R. Jones, helped develop one of the nation’s first community college-based automotive technology degree programs at Tarrant County College,” Jones said. “He would always talk about the progress of his program and students when we met at my grandparents’ home. Those memories served to really make me closely examine the opportunity here at San Jacinto College.” Jones says he has some “big shoes to fill,” assuming his position following Dr. Ron Rucker, the college’s vice chancellor of administration who recently retired after serving the college district for 44 years. “Dr. Rucker’s 44 years of blood, sweat and tears building much of what is San Jacinto College, is very evident,” Jones commented. “In a short time, I have become acutely aware of Dr. Rucker’s legacy of hard work and vision. “Knowing this, it is both humbling and inspiring that I would be selected to carry on the fine work Dr. Rucker has provided for so many years.” AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN DAY CARE & SCHOOL • Computers in classroom • Hot Lunches / Snacks • Newborns - 13 years • Teachers Are CPR & First Aid Certified • A-BEKA Curriculum Preschool ages 2 - 2nd grade Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 10100 Kleckley 713-944-7960 flags. The DC authorities had severely under estimated the turnout. So had the administration and congress. They haven’t listened to us for many years. Perhaps we now have their attention. The Silent Majority has finally awakened from its slumber. This event may have been the turning point for America. It wasn’t a democrat thing or a republican thing. It wasn’t a black thing or a white thing. It wasn’t a young thing or an old thing. It was an American thing. We want our country back. Stay tuned. It’s not over yet. Larry Reams Simons: Need school zone signs I wanted to let you know that I think there is a potential investigative story for your newspaper relating to the school zone signage on Riverstone Ranch road, the road leading to the new South Belt Elementary School, of the Pasadena Independent School District. My daughter attends the newly opened school and I drive her every morning. My husband and I have both looked on several occasions while driving down Riverstone Ranch road and there are NOT appropriate school zone signs in place even though the school has been open for approximately 3 weeks now. While driving that route, you will notice that there is a sign that states that the school zone has “ended” even though there is not a posted sign indicating that a school zone has ever even begun. After leaving the school and heading back towards Blackhawk road, there is a school zone with signage and a crossing guard at the intersection that leads to Moore Elementary and Dobie High School. Additionally, there are NO signs stating the new law regarding cell phone use near South Belt Elementary school at all.. I am concerned for the safety of the children that attend the 3 schools mentioned above. My husband and I related our concerns to South Belt Elementary school’s assistant principal and he told us that there are appropriate signs in place, but I assure you that as of today.... there are NOT appropriate signs in place. Thank you for you assistance in this matter. We enjoy reading your newspaper very much and find it very informative. Jacquelyn and Russell Simons State Sen. Mike Jackson and state Rep. Ken Legler celebrated the opening of their shared district office in Pasadena recently. Among the guests on hand to host ribbon-cutting ceremonies were representatives from the South Belt-Ellington, Pasadena, and Deer Park chambers of commerce. “I was really pleased with the crowd that showed up from the whole area,” said Sally Mitchell, executive director of the South BeltEllington Chamber of Commerce. “Both staffs are always so accessible, it’s great to have them together in the same office.” The office, at 1109 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena, provides convenient access for constituents of Senate District 11 and House District 144. Sharing office space, and some office equipment, is also a responsible use of taxpayer dollars. “I am very thankful for the overwhelming support shown at the grand opening,” said Legler. “Having the opportunity to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for the people of House District 144 is very exciting. This is a great opportunity for all of the constituents of the district to be able to take advantage of the resources both our offices have to offer.” “I appreciate the great turnout for the opening of this office,” said Jackson. “I am proud to have represented this community for the last 20 years and to now share this space with Representative Legler.” Jackson also recently opened a shared district office with Rep. Randy Weber in Pearland. HPD issues parking citations in South Belt neighborhoods By Matt Griesmyer South Belt residents should be aware while parking in residential areas. The Houston Police Department has been ticketing drivers who commit parking violations inside neighborhoods within city limits. Recently, South Belt residents experienced several citations from HPD in regard to their parking locations. These citations can be dismissed only if officers issue parking tickets outside of their jurisdiction. Dismissal of tickets, while a feasible option for some, can not always be done because the city limit meanders through the South Belt area neighborhoods. One recent citation that was issued was to Jane Van Arsdol, resident of Sageglen, under the violation code PK13, blocking the sidewalk. “Our driveways aren’t that long,” Van Arsdol said. “Where are we supposed to park? No matter how we park our cars, one will always be blocking the sidewalk. I haven’t been ticketed in my own neighborhood in the 18 years that I have lived here.” If a ticket is given outside of city limits by HPD, it can be dismissed. The ticket must be paid, however, if it was given within city limits. What parking violations can be cause for citation by law enforcement personnel? The city of Houston can issue parking citations for the following reasons: Blocking a sidewalk Right wheel parked more than 18 inches from the curb Parking on an esplanade, median or traffic island Parking on a bridge Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant Parking within 15 feet of a traffic control device Double parking Parking on a public street for more than 24 hours Marked commercial vehicles parked between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the roadway Large vehicles parked in residential districts Parked obstructing the street Parked blocking a driveway “The laws are there to protect people and to make sure that we promote safety,” said Liliana Rambo, director of parking management division under the general services department for the city of Houston. “Whether it’s in neighborhoods or commercial areas, that’s what they are there for.” As far as violations given outside of city limits, Sgt. Zerick Guinn of Constable Gary Freeman’s office, Precinct 2, takes a similar but different approach. “I know a lot of those city of Houston guys go out and issue citations, but we try to be more of a communityoriented law enforcement agency,” Guinn said. “When we get complaints, they are usually coming from a resident that is affected by the offense. We normally physically go out to the address, knock on the door and leave them a note, message or speak to (the offender) in person. If we try that several times and the person has been unresponsive to what we tried to do, then we will NNO event set for Oct. 6 Continued from Page 1A The Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office will once again be participating in the yearly program. South Belt residents within the city limits who are planning on having a block party should contact Houston police Officer Jesse L. Martinez from HPD’s Public Affairs Division at 713-3083200. Residents outside of the city limits having parties should contact Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Gary L. Freeman’s office at 713-4772766. The sooner the law enforcement agencies are aware of NNO party locations, the better chance an officer can come by and visit. give them a citation.” For more information regarding parking within city limits, visit the Web site at www.houstontx.gov/parking. Business Review New Reflections Medical Spa opens Shown, left to right, Taylor deClercq, Roxane Short, Deborah Gibson, Kelli Fox, Chelsea Fisher, Courtney McRee, Stacy League, Leslie Smith, Dr. Mary CampbellFox and Debbie Naquin stand in front of the new Reflections Medical Spa during its grand opening. The owners had been working on the design for about a year and were prepared to start the build-out when Hurricane Ike hit and damaged Campbell Family Practice, so the spa was put on hold until the medical practice was able Death J.R. “Dick” Zimmerman City collects waste Sept. 26 Continued from Page 1A and agricultural waste, oilbased paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides, herbicides and other similar hazardous materials. The Ellington Airport Neighborhood Recycling Center is open year-round and accepts a variety of items. Accepted items include newspapers, magazines, telephone books, catalogs, ad inserts, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, tin cans, aerosol cans, steel cans and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. The site is an open facility with 24-hour access. City officials, however, encourage citizens to use the facility during daylight hours. To get to the Ellington site from the Gulf Freeway and Beltway 8, drivers should take I-45 south toward Galveston and turn left onto FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road; go to Highway 3/Old Galveston Road and turn right; drive two blocks and turn left onto Brantley; go past a dock with signs to the right and turn left onto Loop Road/Broussard. The recycling center will then be on the left-hand side. The event is free and open to all Houston residents. A valid Texas driver’s license or other proof of residency will be required. This is a rain-orshine event. For more information, visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1. Precinct 2 deputies battle local crime Continued from Page 1A The constable’s office is also seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals in a photograph in hopes of apprehending a burglary suspect. Deputies found a camera in the possession of a suspected burglar. The suspect said the camera was not his and did not know who it belonged to. Deputies developed the pictures hoping someone would come forward who recognized the individuals who were photographed. Anyone with information on the individuals in the photograph are urged to contact Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn at 713-477-2766 or by e-mail at zerick.guinn@cn2.hctx. net. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were part of the festivities at the Pasadena district office open house hosted by Sen. Mike Jackson and Rep. Ken Legler. Pictured are, left to right, Eli Tanksley, Lauren Doak, Barbara Legler, Ken Legler, Mike Jackson, Vickie Jackson and Melinda Garcia. Photo by Brad Teglere J.R. “Dick” Zimmerman, 64, of Houston, died on Sept. 17, 2009, after battling Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. He was born in Waco, June 26, 1945, to H.L. and Mae Leader obituary policy Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free of charge. They are edited to conform to the Leader style. Zimmerman. Zimmerman is survived by Diane, his wife of 18 years; his daughters, Kristi Murray of Idaho, Keri Powell of Allen, Texas, and Kory Garza of Alabama; his brother, Bob Zimmerman; sister Anne Forrest; stepchildren Hattie Davidson, Jason Velasquez, David Mahaffey, Rachael Palomares, and John Mahaffey; 17 grandchildren, numerous other relatives; and a host of friends. After serving in the National Guard, Zimmerman was a pharmaceutical salesman for more than 20 years. He loved sailing and working with computers. He was a member of Sagemont Church for more than 30 years, where he worked in the bus ministry and sang in the choir. A funeral service celebrating Zimmerman’s life was held Saturday Sept. 19, 2009, at Niday Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Schneider officiating. Memorial donations may be sent to the Houston Area Parkinson Society or Hospice Compassus. to move back into its original building. Reflections actually began in a couple of rooms off the back hallway of the medical practice in October 2005. Spa clients have been very loyal and have continued to visit even when the spa was in its temporary facility. Owners tried to design a facility that provids their clients with a beautiful, serene Mediterranean atmosphere in which they could enjoy and relax for their spa service or procedure. Not pictured are Kris Martinez and Lauren Morgan Hollis. Dobie band parents meet The Dobie Band Parent Organization will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the band hall. All band parents are urged to attend. Dobie senior portraits set Dobie seniors who did not have their picture taken by Prestige Portraits in July will take pictures on campus Oct. 5-9. Students will be called out of class alphabetically; students should be prepared to be photographed each day until they are called. A $10 publication fee will be charged, and students must follow Pasadena Independent School District dress code regarding facial hair and piercings. Cap and gown and yearbook poses will be taken. E-mail jswenson@pasadenaisd.org for more information. Library events scheduled The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: Movie Madness is Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m. Call the library at 281-484-2036 for feature title. The Friends of the Parker Williams Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Friends of the Parker Williams Library will meet to discuss ways to support the library Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. Play board games and more on Game Day, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in the third annual trivia contest through Oct. 15. Winners will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. A “Protect Your Back” workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn about common back pain problems, exercises to strengthen the back to prevent future problems, and those who should treat backs. Register at the reference desk or online at www.hcpl.net. Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Preschooler storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Voter registration deadline Oct. 5 Secretary of State Hope Andrade reminds Texans that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 constitutional amendment election is Monday, Oct. 5. “The deadline is approaching, but there is still time to register if you have not already done so,” said Andrade. “It only takes a few minutes to fill out a voter registration application – or to update information if you have moved – to be eligible to vote in November.” Voters will decide on 11 proposed amendments put forth by the 81st Legislature. Texans can review ballot language, explanatory statements regarding each proposed amendment and a sample ballot for the Nov. 3 election at the secretary of state’s Web site at www.sos. state.tx.us. Individuals who have yet to register may obtain an application from many county offices, post offices and libraries, or they may download an application from the VOTEXAS Web site at www. votexas.org. A person may also check his or her registration status on the Web site or by calling the secretary of state’s voter hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683). A Texas resident is eligible to vote if he or she is a U. S. citizen, at least 18 years, not a convicted felon (unless sentence, probation and/or parole have been completed), and not declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law. Thursday, September 24, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 SJC South presents fall arts schedule The visual and performing arts department at San Jacinto College South recently presented the fall arts schedule. This season will give audiences a thriller, an exotic romance tale and betrayal, music from across the globe, thought-provoking art exhibits and stories through dance. In October, the theater department will also host the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, which will showcase talent from a variety of visiting colleges and universities. “We are pleased to present a full slate of events for the 2009/2010 academic year,” said Cynthia Stevens, visual and performing arts chair at the South campus. “We are proud to be able to provide a vibrant mixture of musical styles, dramatic presentations, artistic exhibitions, and beautifully choreographed dance productions.” The following are events scheduled for the fall: • Now to Oct. 15: Faculty Art Show, exhibited daily in the campus library • Oct. 14-17: “The Arabian Nights,” 8 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Oct. 18: “The Arabian Nights,” 2 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Oct. 19-24: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day in the Proscenium Theatre • Oct. 20-Nov. 9: High School Art Show, exhibited daily in the campus library • Nov. 6: Percussion ensemble, 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Nov. 12-13: Winterworks dance production, 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Nov. 12-Dec. 7: Student Art Show, exhibited daily in the campus library • Nov. 18-21: Wait Until Dark, 8 p.m. in the Studio • Nov. 22: Wait Until Dark, 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre • Nov. 23: Concert band and jazz, 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Dec. 1: Guitar ensemble, 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre • Dec. 3: Informal dance recital, 7:30 p.m. in the dance studio • Dec. 4-5: Choral concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre All dance, theater and music events are held in the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center at the San Jac South campus, 13735 Beamer. For more information and reservations, call 281-484-1900, ext. 3563. Moore Elementary welcomes students Moore Elementary Peer Facilitator Beth Anne Mullen (back left) and Principal Jill Lacamu (back right), welcome students, left to right, (front row) Evelyn Diaz, Jonathan Diaz and Bailey Mullen on the first day of the new school year. Photo submitted San Jacinto College South visual and performing arts faculty present a fall lineup that includes theater and dance productions, concerts and art exhibits. Pictured are, left to right, Christina Potts, lead faculty of the art and visual communication programs; Dr. Patty Haselbarth, dance program coordinator and lead faculty member for dance; Cynthia Stevens, department chair for visual and performing arts; and Sheleigh Carmichael, artistic director of the theater program and lead faculty for dramatic arts. WALKER LAW OFFICES Milton Walker, J.D. Shelley first to enroll Zeldon Zonie visits Moore Elizabeth Shelley (center), was the first student to enroll at the new South Belt Elementary School. Shown with Shelley are her father, Chuck Shelley, and attendance clerk Laurie Weathers. Elizabeth’s mother, Laura, is also the daughter of longtime South Belt residents C.J. and Lera Leslie. C.J. was the original choir director at J.F. Dobie. Photo submitted Zeldon Zonie, the Super Hero of Reading, made a surprise appearance at Moore Elementary to show how proud he is of all students for reading every day in the “Reading Zone.” Zeldon’s message to kids was “Keep reading and spread the love of reading!” Since the visit, students have continued reading eagerly in hopes of another visit from the super hero. Pictured are, left to right, Alejandra Gracia, Amauri Norris, Zeldon Zonie (aka Wes Holloman, associate pastor of Sagemont Church), and Alexander Cuaping. 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Thompson Intermediate recently held open house, featuring its new principal, Toni Lopez. More than 250 parents attended to meet their children’s teachers. The new Lions’ Athletic Booster Club and PTO got off to a good start selling T-shirts and soliciting memberships. Lopez is shown as she explains Thompson’s policies and discusses consistency. Photo submitted SJC hosts Inside the Artist’s Studio San Jacinto College South will host Inside the Artist’s Studio with Amado Peña on Sept. 30, offering the public an inside glimpse of the man known as the Artisan of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. The free event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by a reception, in the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center. Peña, a Laredo native of Mexican and Yaqui ancestry, dedicates his artwork to increasing the public's knowledge and interest in the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the American Indians who survive by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment. Canyon de Chelly, Spider Rock, and Enchanted Mesa are just some of the sites the artist draws inspiration from to convey the ancient heritage of what is now known as Arizona and New Mexico. A professional artist of more than 30 years, Peña also spends his time teaching art with Alexander High School’s Studio Art League program in Laredo. His achievements have been honored by the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) with the establishment of the Amado M. Peña, Jr. Journey of Excellence Award in 2002, an award that recognizes and celebrates individuals who share their time, talent, gifts, and treasures to provide support and inspiration to students of all ages. Past recipients include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Jane Seymour and Robert David Hall. San Jacinto College South is located at 13735 Beamer Road in Houston. For more information and reservations, call 281-484-1900, ext. 3563. Join us for an informative weight-loss seminar. Weight-loss surgery isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you. Surgical treatment for obesity is the only effective, long-term medical solution for the disease today. Obesity does not have to be a life sentence. We can help. 11800 Astoria Blvd. We invite you to learn more about our gastric banding program at our upcoming free seminars, offered each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. For more information, call 713.222.CARE. Houston, TX 77089 281.929.6100 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2009 HCMG schedule October events The Harris County Master Gardener Association recently released its schedule of events for October. Green Thumb Gardening Series Dr. Carol Brouwer, county extension agent for horticulture, will present a program on trees Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shops, Highway 288 at the Sam Houston Tollway in Pearland. These lectures are free and open to the public. Master Gardener Lecture Series Mary Yurkovich, member of the National Audubon Society, and the Audubon Society of Galveston will present a program on backyard birding. Yurkovich will discuss birds found in this area and the habitat to attract them. The lecture will be held Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. in the meeting room at Clear Lake Park (on the lakeside), 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Open Garden Day The public is invited to tour the working and demonstration gardens maintained by the Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2. Visit the extensive vegetable garden, fruit orchard, perennials, roses, herb and cactus gardens, and two working greenhouses. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions during this free event. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bring one gallon or smaller plastic plant pots and trays to Open Garden Day for recycling, and Master Gardeners will put them to use. The tour will be held Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff. For more information on events, visit the HCMG Web site at http://hcmgap2.tamu. edu. Southbelt Montessori School Over The Back Fence HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY GREG! Greg Brewer will celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 24. He has lived in the South Belt area for more than 25 years. Best wishes are sent to him from his family and friends. SCHOOL DAZE The following personnel and staff members of the Pasadena Independent School District celebrate birthdays Sept. 24 through Sept. 30. Burnett Elementary Best wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Bernice Barraza on Sept. 28. Frazier Elementary The day for a birthday cake for Ken Cluck is Sept. 24. Rachel Cooper marks a birthday Sept. 20. On Sept. 25, Norma Gaona and Juan Mata share a birthday. Another double birthday is celebrated for Dina Edwards and Maria Moya Sept. 26. Enjoying a birthday Sept. 29 is Cindy Resendez. Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Valley Richardson and Michelle Beicker Sept. 30. Jessup Elementary Birthday greetings are sent to Fidelia Guerrero Sept. 24. Meador Elementary Three cheers for a happy birthday are sent to Mary Browning, Cecilia Rivera and Connie Daumas on Sept. 26. Moore Elementary Special birthday wishes are sent to Manuela Vela Sept. 29. Blow out the birthday candles for Myra Janacek Sept. 30. South Belt Elementary On Sept. 30, Gina De La Garza has a birthday. Stuchbery Elementary A birthday is celebrated by Mercedes Melendez Sept. 24. Melillo Middle School Birthday wishes are sent to Christopher Bui Sept. 27. Blow out the birthday candles for Megan Medina Sept. 28. Morris Middle School Cyrenian Scott celebrates a birthday Sept. 26. Birthday greetings are sent to Stacey Kennedy Sept. 30. Beverly Hills Intermediate MHSH excelERate program underway by Jan Enjoying a birthday Sept. 25 is Dalia Castillo. On Sept. 26, Amber Medina is sent birthday greetings. Amy Dugat has a birthday Sept. 27. On Sept. 29, Crystal Lilly marks a birthday. Thompson Intermediate Sharing a birthday Sept. 24 are Ken Cluck and Jane Gorden. Blow out the birthday candles Sept. 25 for Dalia Castillo. Dobie High A double celebration is set for Franklin Moses and Martha Varela Sept. 24. A special birthday greeting is sent Sept. 25 to Maureen Nweke. Sept. 26 is the day for a birthday party for Vilma Ithier. Gilda Gatica and Daniel Tomblin share a birthday Sept. 28. Blow out the birthday candles for Tiffany Bowyer, Kevin Cross, Stephen Cross and Valdemar Tamez on Sept. 30. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, congratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items must be submitted by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. Dobie Band Section of the Week Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital launched a new, fast-paced program aimed at decreasing Emergency Center wait times. Called excelERate, the program incorporates a unique way of treating Emergency Center patients by focusing on efficiency and teamwork. First piloted in May 2008 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City, excelERate reduces the amount of time needed for a patient to be seen and cared for by having caregivers work side-by-side to provide patient care. It operates in contrast to the typical model of emergency care, in which many steps are completed one at a time by different people, contributing to long wait periods. With excelERate, medical procedures are conducted simultaneously. In fact, certain lab tests can be performed right in the Emergency Center so caregivers receive access to the results sooner. Examples include urinalysis, pregnancy tests and more. Since the program’s inception at Memorial Hermann SE, abandonment rates, or the number of patients who leave without being seen by an Emergency Center physician, have dropped from 15 percent to under 2 percent. Additionally, patient satisfaction scores have soared, jumping from the bottom 10 percent in the nation to the 84th percentile. “We have decreased our abandonment rate, and the rate continues to drop,” said Laura Rodriguez, director of critical care and emergency services at Memorial Hermann SE “This means we’re seeing more patients in a shorter time frame. Patients are waiting less, and more patients are getting the treatment they need.” For more information about Memorial Hermann SE, visit www.memorialher mann.org or 281-929-6100. Business insurance hurting your bottom line? Day Care Facility • 2 Locations 10904 Scarsdale #300 • 281-484-7666 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 If you own a Restaurant, Auto Repair, AC/Heat or Plumbing business, we have special plans to fit YOUR needs. Call today for a quote! 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The mission of SBAC is to develop and present new boundary recommendations to the District’s Board of Trustees for Intermediate #10 and High School #7 at the CCISD Education Village. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please submit your information online at www.ccisd.net under the “Our Schools” link on the homepage or contact your child’s Campus Administrator for an application no later than September 28, 2009. For more information call the Associate Superintendent for Operations’ Office at 281-284-0041. Center under construction on Kingspoint Road. 25 years ago (1984) The Houston Bureau of Air Quality Control and the city health department investigated a 10-minute emission of a cloud of smoke from a plastics plant on Conklin. A road connecting Pearland’s Green Tee subdivision with the Gulf Freeway was in the planning stages. 20 years ago (1989) Combining a dynamic personality with a vibrant message entwined with his musical talent, 1978 Dobie High School graduate Al Denson was sharing his Christianity with America’s youth. Sam Rayburn’s Lady Texan volleyball team put a quick end to Dobie High School’s seven game winning streak after coming back from a 12-6 first game deficit to win 16-14, 15-13. 15 years ago (1994) A federal health study showed that Southbend residents had significantly higher incidences of respiratory problems, skin rashes, ulcers and other stomach diseases, nausea, anxiety, nervousness and depression than their counterparts in a Houston control group. Three arrests in three local cases, ranging from armed robbery to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, were made possible because witnesses were not afraid to get involved. 10 years ago (1999) Construction on the county improvement to Beamer Road was getting under way. While the cities of Pasadena and Galveston and the Clear Lake area were having to ration water, the South Belt area was not. 5 years ago (2004) The U.S. Senate approved $3.2 million for planning and design work to establish a joint reserve center at Ellington. This would accommodate the move of 2,300 Army, Navy and Marine Corps Reserve troops from the Old Spanish Trail location. Approximately 350 students and teachers at Dobie who had contact with a 16-year-old male diagnosed with tuberculosis underwent testing to see if they had contracted the disease. Two political action committees were established locally. One for, and one against, the proposed $299.8 million PISD bond issue. Rep. Tom DeLay was the guest speaker at a South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon. A 15-year-old Dobie sophomore was life-flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital after succumbing to heat during a track event. The San Jacinto College Board of Regents voted unanimously to not increase the college’s tax rate. The rate remained at $0.13913 per $100 of valuation. 1 year ago (2008) The controversial decision to remove the stop sign at Blackhawk and Amanda’s Crossing near Weber Elementary was put on hold while Harris County studied the matter, according to Harris County Road and Bridge Superintendent Deotis Gay. The murder trial of Lance Baxter Williams in the 208th State District Court ended in a mistrial, as the result of a hung jury. Williams, 21, was charged with the June 8, 2006, shooting of Beverly Hills resident Erik Garcia. In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the treatment of sewage concerned many South Belt residents. 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Naming guidelines according to CCISD policy are as follows: • Intermediate schools shall be named for geographical areas. • The tradition of naming high schools for an appropriate body of water preceded by “Clear” shall continue. Lebron, Garza to marry TEA issues Walk Across Texas! fitness challenge, goal of 830 miles High school initials shall not be repeated (CBHS, CLHS, CSHS, CCHS). Recommendations for names and reasons supporting the suggestion should be mailed to the CCISD Office of Public Information, 2425 East Main Street, League City, Texas, 77573, no later than Oct. 16, 2009. Nomination forms are located on the CCISD Web site at www.ccisd.net and available at the CCISD Education Support Center at 2425 East Main Street. Members of the public interested in serving on one of the two naming committees should submit an application, which is also located on the district Web site, no later than Oct. 16, 2009. For more information, contact the CCISD Office of Public Information at 281284-0020. The Texas Education Agency will partner with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Cooper Institute to launch the Walk Across Texas! challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to help motivate school employees, students and their families to exercise on a regular basis. The announcement of the statewide Walk Across Texas! challenge is in conjunction with Texas Obesity Awareness Week. Commissioner of Educa- way in Seabrook. Refreshments will be served. For information about the Bay Area Community Center or to find out what AARP Chapter 199 has to offer, call 281-326-2955 or e-mail President Carol Ledergerber at cleder@hotmail.com. MAGI MARKET “Where wise men (and Women) shop” Benefiting Beltway 8 Crisis Pregnancy Center October 10th, 2009 9am-6pm 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Houston, TX (Corner of Beamer and Scarsdale) Seeking vendors and Shoppers For booth information please email Linda at lindas326@cs.com. Major Sponsor Bayway Lincoln Mercury establish a habit of regular physical activity by tracking their progress as they walk 830 miles “across” the state. This research-based program, developed by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, provides more than 270 lessons by grade level and subject to support physical activity programs in schools. TEA and Texas AgriLife are joined in this project by the Cooper Institute of Dallas, which has been a leading advocate for improving chil- Informational meetings set for Education Village AARP 199 meets Oct. 16 AARP Chapter 199 will meet Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. October’s musical entertainment will be provided by the Over the Hill Gang. The public is welcome to attend this free program at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Park- tion Robert Scott said, “A recent study of 2.6 million Texas students found that physically fit students do better in school, have higher levels of school attendance, and are less likely to have disciplinary referrals. Based on those findings, it seems incredibly appropriate to launch a physical fitness challenge to encourage more students to become fit.” The Walk Across Texas! program has helped thousands of children and adults Belinda Suarez of Sagemont and Jorge Lebron of Sugar Land announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Vanessa Lebron, to Josue Garza, son of Octavio and Maria Garza of South Houston. The brideto-be graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 2002 and continued her education at San Jacinto College, graduating as a registered nurse. The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of South Houston High School. He is currently attending San Jacinto College for an education in non-destructive testing. The couple and their families are planning an early October wedding. Cheatham speaks at Quilt Guild Cheatham specializes in various threads in quilting On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Bay Area Quilt Guild welcomes all types of threads and will projects. Threads for piecing, Sheila Cheatham from Spring. explain the application of quilting and embellishing will be for sale. Join Bay Area Quilt Guild on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10303 Scarsdale Blvd. in Houston. Beverly Hills Civic Club tion, call civic club president, For questions, visit www. will combine its quarterly Carolyn Dickenson at 713- bayareaquiltguild.org or call meeting with Neighborhood 941-1636. Tay Satterfield at 281-339-6827. Night Out. The meeting will be Tuesday, Oct, 6, at Beverly Hills Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The club invites residents to attend the meeting and meet city officials as well as enjoy refreshments. For additional informa- Beverly Hills Civic Club, night out set for Oct. 6 • Technology certification opportunities include Microsoft Office specialist, certified nursing assistant, pharmacy tech and welding. • Integrated technology across all content areas. • Kindergarten through 12th grade greenhouse, farmer's market and financial center. • 5A athletics and fine arts programs. School boundary meetings to determine the attendance zones for the intermediate and high school will begin in October. The following meetings are designed to inform and answer questions about the vision of the Education Village, not to recommend attendance boundaries. Sept. 24 – 6 to 7 p.m., Clear Springs High School, 501 Palomino Lane, League City. 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Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles,®and redemption The Clear Brook High School Speech and Debate team recently celebrated a good showing at the Sept 12 J. Frank Dobie High tournament. Team members earning state points for the TFA State Competition in the spring include the team of Karl Schaefer and Kelly Hogg in CX Debate, Dinusha Wijesinghe and Nathan Tamburello in public forum debate, Andrew Kocen in foreign extemporaneous speaking, and Neil Patel in Lincoln Douglas debate. Other award winners include Rishi Suresh and Eric Chaney, who took home firstand second-place trophies in LD debate, respectively, and Saurabh Limaye, who won the third-place speaker award in Championship LD debate. Eric Chaney was also the recipient of a first-place speaking award in LD debate, as was Rishi Suresh the winner of a fourth-place trophy for novice extemporaneous speaking. Rounding out the Members of the Clear Brook Speech and Debate team display trophies won from a recent competition held at Dobie High School. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Neil Patel, Rishi Suresh, Kelly Hogg, Dinusha Wijesinghe, (back row) Eric Chaney, Andrew Kocen, Karl Schaefer, Nathan Tamburello and Saurabh Limaye. Photo submitted weekend was Kelly Hogg and Karl Schaefer who received second- and seventhplace honors in impromptu speaking. Jessica Cetrone was also a finalist in Student Congress. The Catholic Community of Gardeners hold fall plant sale The Harris County Master Gardeners will hold a Fall Plant Sale & HerbaPalooza on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landolt Pavillion at Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The gardeners will be featuring perennials, fall vegetables and herbs. There will be an overview of the plants for sale at 8 a.m., and presenta- tions on fall vegetable gardening at 10 a.m. and herbs at 11 am. The Ask A Master Gardener booth will feature rainwater harvesting, composting and low volume irrigation. No fees or preregistration is required. All events are open to the public. For more information, visit the Web site at http:// hcmgap2.tamu.edu. This Week’s Message: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Why Jesus Died 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Was it necessary? What did it achieve? If you don’t know, it’s time you did! (between Beamer & Blackhawk) www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. New additions to Pickett family Visit our new studio! We welcome all ages!! Hip-Hop Dance Team ~ Award winning performance company Disney / MTV’s Made / Dallas / Corpus Christi / Galveston / Dance Houston Dance Classes Companies Hip-Hop Choreography Breaking • Urban Jazz Salsa Contemporary/Lyrical FLY FLY ZONE FLY KIDS Fire FLY FLY Wellness & Movement Arts is an innovative hip-hop and contemporary dance studio where dancers discover the creativity within themselves while learning theatrical hip-hop skills. New Covenant Christian Church 10603 Blackhawk 281-484-4230 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 Services at 8:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Listen to our Minister’s messages at www.kscc-disciples.org/pages/sermons Mount Olive Lutheran 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. 281-922-5673 Pastor Randy W. Ledbetter www.mountolivehouston.org Services: Sunday School: Adult Bible Class: 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Kirkwood South Christian Church “Where God Makes Lives Better” 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) www.kscc-disciples.org Michael and Rhonda Pickett of Gwinnett County, Ga., announce the adoption of brothers Sjon Christopher and Andrew William on Sept. 4, 2009. Rhonda grew up in the Sagemont area and attended Meador Elementary and Beverly Hills Intermediate. She is a 1991 graduate of Dobie High School. Grandparents are Ron and Trish Boudra, longtime South Belt residents, and Roger and Denver Pickett of Clinton, Ark. Ron was a coach and teacher at South Houston High School and Trish is Dobie’s debate coach. Other family is great-grandmother Jerrell Boudra of Forrest City, Ark., along with several aunts and uncles: Tracy Pickett of Clinton, Ark., Rob and Rita Boudra Krysiak of Hillsboro, N.C., and Regan and Maren Boudra of League City and their cousin, Sophia. Photo submitted Saturday Sept. 26, 2009 12053 Beamer Rd. • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy live performances by FLY ZONE & FLY FUN • FOOD • ENTERTAINMENT Bring the family!! CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Oct. 8 – 6 to 7 p.m., Seabrook Intermediate, 2401 East Meyer Road, Seabrook. Topic: The instructional and extracurricular plans for the K-12 educational park. Clear Brook High School speech, debate team excels in tournament JME#HEEC IK?J;I$ ;L;D?D= C7D7=;HÉI H;9;FJ?ED$ 7D: ;L;HOJ>?D= OEK D;;: <EH <KD$ of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. Packages subject to availability. ©2008 Hilton Hotels Corporation The Clear Creek Independent School District made Texas history in August with the opening of the Sandra Mossman Elementary School. The school marks the completion of phase one of the Education Village in League City. This K-12 complex has been ranked among the top 10 construction projects in Texas and is the only one of its kind in the state. Sandra Mossman Elementary opened this fall, with the intermediate and high school to follow in 2010. The new high school will relieve overcrowding at Clear Lake High School. Education Village will include: • State-of-the-art biotechnology lab that can be utilized in engineering, health science and agricultural science programs. • Information technology lab leading to certifications in A+ and Net+ dren’s physical health. “I challenge every classroom, every school district employee and every TEA staff member to form a walking team and support our mission to improve student health,” said Scott. Students, classrooms or school employees form teams of eight participants who will walk and log their miles over an eight-week period. Team members may walk alone or together to meet their 830 mile challenge. Students can increase their classroom mileage with bonus miles – time spent on their own exercising or miles earned by their parents. Teams accumulating the most mileage will be recognized by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and TEA. All miles should be logged by Nov. 15. Complete program details and materials can be found at http://walkacrosstexas.tamu. edu. 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But the Lady Longhorns showed enough resiliency to win. “We didn’t play well early, but the thing I am most proud about with this team is that they don’t quit,” Dobie head coach Joe Sabatell said. “We have great leadership, and our players rally around those leaders. Our rotation has only seven players, but it’s a great combination that works.” The win, coming on the heels of a four-game victory over Deer Park Sept. 18, keeps Dobie tied for first place in District 22-5A at 4-0. Wearing pink hair ribbons to go with pink shoe laces and pink arm bands to signify their membership in Team Gabby, Dobie’s inspirational season continues. “We just want Gabby to know we love her and we know she’s fighting,” Dobie’s Amanda Nguyen said. “We’re going to keep fighting with her.” Since hitting a bit of a lull at the Pearland tournament just prior to the start of district play, Dobie has stepped up its game. Roles have been defined, and each player in the rotation is contributing. 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DAILY SPECIAL – $4.49 Scarsdale Dental horns are in position to continue their march. “We have to take care of business in these next two matches,” Sabatell said. “Clearly their desire to win for Gabby is a big part of it, and they have also pulled together and simply refused to lose. It’s been a lot of fun to see.” Continued on Page 6B Katherine Finney led the way with 22 kills as Dobie came all the way back to steal the win. Anything can happen on a given night, but with matches against Pasadena and Sam Rayburn prior to an Oct. 2 road match in a special 4:30 p.m. time slot against 22-5A co-leader Pearland, the Lady Long- Clear Lake VB slows Brook’s run s 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) 281-484-3083 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kiara Harris. Middle blocker Ashleigh Havard has also been solid in her role up front. As good as Dobie was in battling from behind against Deer Park, the Lady Longhorns were even better against La Porte. Dropping the first two marathon games, there was no quit, only more fight. USA KARATE New facility - better programs! Great prices! Adorned with pink shoe laces, hair ribbons and arm bands, the Lady Longhorns showed their support of teammate Gabby Romero during a four-game win over District 22-5A rival Deer Park Sept. 18 at Dobie High School. Above, Kiara Harris (left) screams with joy af- ter scoring a big point against the Lady Deer late in the match. Joining Harris in the celebration is KatherineFinney (5), Amanda Nguyen and Quynhnhu Ngo (7). Dobie then defeated La Porte Sept. 22 to move to 4-0 in the district standings. Photo by John Bechtle San Jacinto College forward Jose Gutierrez (9) had a goal as the Coyotes downed Ranger 3-2 Sept. 20 in Ranger, and the locals then made it two in a row with a 1-0 victory over Lon Morris at Coyote Field Sept. 25 to move to 3-2 overall this season. 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Photo by David Flickinger 22-5A, 24-5A playoff football pushes begin At this point, anyone reading the league standings and seeing that both Clear Brook and Dobie’s varsity football teams are 1-2 overall are merely experiencing an optical illusion. OK, so maybe the respective teams are indeed 1-2. But that all changes Sept. 24 for Dobie when the Longhorns take on Memorial at Newcomb Field in the District 22-5A opener for both teams. The same goes for Clear Brook, which get its chance to begin anew Sept. 25 in a District 24-5A opening game against Clear Creek at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in League City. Like many teams in the southeast Houston area, Brook and Dobie will be coming off bye weeks entering their league openers. Clear Brook finished its nondistrict schedule with a loss to Strake Jesuit, while the Longhorns fell to Dawson in its final nondistrict tune-up. Continued on Page 3B Dobie hosts Memorial Newcomb Field Thurs., Sept. 24, 6 p.m. Call About the $8,000 Credit! 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When basketball teams show up at Dobie High School to compete in the McDonald’s Texas Invitational Nov. 19-21, they will step onto Scott Talton Court for the first time. The design has been completed, and plans call for Talton’s signature-laden decals to be in place in time for the first day of action Nov. 19. Adding to the moment, the Dobie varsity boys’ team will begin its season Nov. 19 as part of the tournament. “We wanted to honor Scott not only for the many years of his life that he gave to the Dobie family but also his fine work in the basketball community,” Jamail said. “Obviously, all of us were saddened by his death. Not only was he a terrific basketball coach, but he did such a great job of preparing his players for life after athletics and high school. He is still missed, and this, we believe, is a great way to honor Scott and his family.” Talton’s wife, Vicki, moved to Corpus Christi at the end of the summer. She is living with family and is working in the Flour Bluff Scott Talton Independent School District in Corpus Christi. The Taltons’ lone son, Scottie, is a sophomore at Texas A&M University. He is a 2008 graduate of Dobie High School. Talton MVP trophy McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament founder Ben Meador told the Leader that the individual boys’ top player in the tournament will now earn the Scott Talton Most Valuable Player Award. Meador last month proposed the idea to the tournament’s steering committee. It gained unanimous approval. Vicki and Scottie Talton are slated to be on hand to Continued on Page 6B Open M. 8 A.M. - 7 P. M. 9 A.M. - 5 P. 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LADIES SPECIAL $ WED. 3 OFF* *Not valid with any other offer or discount Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2009 Intermediate school football Thompson Lions remain hot The Thompson Intermediate School football program stayed perfect, winning all four games during second-week play against Southmore Sept. 15-16. The Lions are now a combined 8-0 this season as all four teams are 2-0. Lions 8A 26 Southmore 2 The Lions’ eighth-grade A team built a quick 20-0 lead and went on to down Southmore 26-2. Travarus Ansley got the Lions out of the gate quickly, racing 27 for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage. Josh Johnson got in on the act later in the quarter as he took a handoff and went 75 yards for a touchdown. As the second quarter opened, Jalyn Rhodes pushed Thompson’s lead to 18-0 as he went 75 yards for a rushing touchdown. Orr Benami added the twopoint kick for a 20-0 edge. Ansley scored on the game’s final play, dashing 99 yards for a touchdown to close out the impressive win for Thompson. Caleb Refuge, Salvador Banales, Aaron Melendez, Jesse Tate and Douchane Sells also played exceptionally well on the offensive side of the football. Adam Zapeda, Rommel Garcia, Chandler Dulin, Darien Childs and Joe Lopez were the defensive stars in the win. Lions 8B 13 Southmore 6 A defensive battle went to Thompson’s eighth-grade B team as the Lions held off Southmore for a 13-6 victory. Lions 7A 24 Southmore 0 Thompson’s defensive play in the seventh-grade A game was the story as the Lions went on to win 24-0. John Rico, Brad Cook, Daniel Carter, Derek DeLosSantos, Jared Wilson and John Gonzales-Granholm led the defensive charge for the Lions in the big win. Ty Lozano put the Lions in the scoring column in the first quarter with a nifty 8-yard run. Alex Saldivar Sports calendar VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Sept. 24 Beverly Hills 8th Light at San Jacinto, 4:30 Beverly Hills 8th Dark at San Jacinto, 5:45 Beverly Hills 7th Light at San Jacinto, 4:30 Beverly Hills 7th Dark at San Jacinto, 5:45 Thompson 7th Light hosts Miller, 4:30 Thompson 7th Dark hosts Miller, 5:45 Thompson 8th Light hosts Miller, 4:30 Thompson 8th Dark hosts Mller, 5:45 Friday, Sept. 25 Clear Brook varsity hosts Galveston Ball, 4:30 Dobie varsity hosts Pasadena, 6:30 Clear Brook JV hosts Galveston Ball, 5:30 Dobie JV hosts Pasadena, 5:30 Clear Brook freshman A hosts Galveston Ball, 4:30 Dobie freshman A hosts Pasadena, 4:30 made the two-point kick as the Lions led 8-0. Jarvis Lester reeled in a 40-yard touchdown pass from Lozano in the second quarter. Saldivar’s kick made the score 16-0. Thompson’s defense provided the final score as Rico scooped up a Bulldogs’ fumble and raced 60 yards for the score. The Lions were in front 24-0 at halftime as the scoring was finished. Also playing well for the Lions on offense was Damian Molina, DeAndre Jackson, Xavier Rodriguez and Xavier Brown. Lions 7B 32 Southmore 21 Both offenses were good, but Thompson’s seventhgrade B offense was better than Southmore in a 32-21 win for the Lions. Lions, BHI Sept. 29-30 The annual neighborhood battle featuring Beverly Hills versus Thompson is Sept. 29-30. See the sports calendar for dates and times. South Belt football predictions Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Joe Craddock Dobie Memorial Memorial Memorial Dobie Memorial Brook Brook Brook Brook Brook Brook Carroll Carroll Carroll Carroll Carroll Carroll Dickinson at Alvin Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Dickinson Alvin Manvel at Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Friendswood at Texas City Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood La Marque at Angleton Angleton La Marque Angleton La Marque La Marque La Marque Santa Fe at Brazosport Santa Fe Brazosport Santa Fe Santa Fe Brazosport Santa Fe Seven Lakes at Baytown Lee Seven Lakes Seven Lakes Baytown Lee Seven Lakes Baytown Lee Seven Lakes Spring at Tomball Spring Spring Tomball Tomball Spring Spring This week’s record 9-1 6-4 9-1 7-3 7-3 9-1 Season record 25-14 19-20 26-13 23-16 21-18 20-19 Dobie vs. Pasadena Memorial Clear Brook vs. Clear Creek North Shore at Southlake Carroll Bay Area Football League season reaches midway The midway point in the Bay Area Football League season has arrived. The playoff contenders are beginning to separate themselves from the contenders. In the senior division, the Sagemont Cowboys, Ellington Rams and Southbelt Dolphins are playing exceptionally well. In the senior American Conference, the Cowboys and Rams are tied for first place at 4-1. The Dolphins, playing in the senior National division, are tied for first place at 5-0 along with the Friendswood Mustangs. The Rams (3-1-1) and Cowboys (3-2) are in playoff contention in the junior division’s American Conference, while the Dolphins are neck and neck at 5-0 for first place in the National division. The sophomore division is competitive in both con- ferences. In the American Conference, the sophomore Rams are second at 4-1, while the Cowboys are tied for sixth at 1-4. Southbelt’s sophomore team is 3-2, currently good enough for third place in the National Conference. The Cowboys’ freshman division team is now 3-2 in the American Conference after downing Magnolia Sept. 19. That record leaves the Cowboys in third Tuesday, Sept. 29 Clear Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 Dobie varsity hosts Sam Rayburn, 6:30 Clear Brook JV at Clear Springs, 5:30 Dobie JV hosts Sam Rayburn, 5:30 Clear Brook freshman A at Clear Springs, 4:30 Dobie freshman A hosts Sam Rayburn, 4:30 Clear Brook freshman B at Clear Springs, 4:30 Thursday, Oct. 1 Thompson 8 Dark at Queens, 4:30 Thompson 8 Light at Queens, 5:45 Thompson 7 Dark at Queens, 4:30 Thompson 7 Light at Queens, 5:45 Beverly Hills 8 Dark at Jackson, 4:30 Beverly Hills 8 Light at Jackson, 5:45 Beverly Hills 7 Dark at Jackson, 4:30 Beverly Hills 7 Light at Jackson, 5:45 SOCCER Friday, Sept. 25 San Jacinto College hosts Ranger, South, 6:00 Saturday, Sept. 26 San Jacinto College hosts Richland, South, 8:00 FOOTBALL Thursday, Sept. 24 Dobie varsity vs. Memorial, Newcomb, 6:00 Clear Brook JV at Clear Creek, 6:30 Clear Brook sophomores at Clear Creek, 4:30 Clear Brook freshman A hosts Clear Creek, 6:30 Clear Brook freshman B hosts Clear Creek, 4:30 Friday, Sept. 25 Brook varsity vs. Clear Creek, Veteran’s, League City, 7:00 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Beverly Hills 8A vs. Thompson, Newcomb, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8B vs. Thompson, Auxiliary, 5:00 Wednesday, Sept. 30 Dobie JV vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 6:30 Dobie freshman Orange at South Houston, campus, 4:30 Dobie freshman White at South Houston, campus, 4:30 Beverly Hills 7A hosts Thompson, campus, 5:00 Beverly Hills 7B hosts Thompson, campus, 5:00 Thursday, Oct. 1 Dobie varsity vs. South Houston, Newcomb, 6:00 Clear Brook JV hosts Dickinson, campus, 6:30 Clear Brook sophomores host Dickinson, 4:30 Clear Brook freshman A at Dickinson, 6:30 Clear Brook freshman B at Dickinson, 4:30 Friday, Oct. 2 Clear Brook varsity at Dickinson, Sam Vitanza, 7:00 TENNIS Friday, Sept. 25 Dobie varsity at South Houston, Strawberry, 2:30 Clear Brook varsity at Dickinson, 3:00 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Dobie varsity hosts Deer Park, 3:30 Clear Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, 3:00 Friday, Oct. 2 Dobie varsity hosts La Porte, 3:00 Clear Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 3:00 co Lee Park. The Cowboys won games in the senior, junior and freshman divisions. The Ellington Rams had a tough week against a terrific Pearland Hurricanes program. In the end, the Rams won just one of the three games. The Southbelt Dolphins had the easiest time, sweep- ing the Alvin Raiders. The Raiders did not score a point in any of the games. There are no scores kept in the pee wee division, but each of the teams from the Cowboys, Rams and Dolphins are improving each week. Many of the pee wee division players represent the future for their older teams, and their fans have been pleased to see the young teams learn the game and have fun. Cowboys seniors 7 Magnolia 6 A made extra point was the difference for the Cowboys’ senior level teams, which defeated Magnolia 7-6. The win moved the CowContinued on Page 3B Bears’ volleyball sweeps Queens The Lady Bears’ volleyball program was impressive during a four-match sweep over Queens Sept. 17 The eighth-grade Dark team started the night off slowly against the Hornets, losing the first match. During the second game, the Lady Bears fought back to claim the victory. Yvonne Molina set the tone with six unreturnable serves. Lauren Lozano contributed 22 serves in the last two matches and had three aces. Beverly Hills won the third game thanks to great defensive plays from Kassandra Lara, who offered 13 serves and one kill. Breanna Roddy played good defense Saturday, Sept. 26 Clear Brook at Dawson JV tourn., TBA Friday, Oct. 2 Clear Brook varsity hosts Alvin, 6:30 Dobie varsity at Pearland, 4:30 Clear Brook JV hosts Alvin, 5:30 Dobie JV at Pearland, 5:30 Clear Brook freshman A hosts Alvin, 4:30 Dobie freshman A at Pearland, 6:30 Clear Brook freshman B hosts Alvin, 4:30 Dobie freshman B at Pearland, 6:30 place in the conference. The Rams, now 2-3 overall, are tied for fourth place with three other teams. In the National Conference, the Southbelt Dolphins are 2-3, which is currently fifth-best in the standings. During the fifth week of play, the Cowboys had a great week while celebrating homecoming at El Fran- at the net. In the Light match, the Lady Bears got off to a great start, serving and hitting well to claim the victory in the first game. But during the second game, the Lady Bears found themselves down 17-1. Then came a remarkable comeback. In the end, the Lady Bears recovered to win the game 26-24. In the big game, Breshaun Franklin had 11 solid serves, Valerie Baez had nine more, Karina Ramirez added five, and Amber Nguyen contributed 4 serves. The seventh-grade Dark team’s offense was a little sluggish, but the Lady Bears’ defense managed to pull together to overcome the Lady Hornets’ sting to win the match. The seventh-grade Light team came together well, with their offense powering over the Hornets with ease. The Dark team was led by Kirsten Dominguez with 13 unstoppable serves, 11 of which were aces. The leading scorer for the Light team was Virginia Soto with 10 unreturnable serves. On Sept. 24, Beverly Hills plays at San Jacinto. Divas learning softball Lady Lions VB splits against SM The Thompson Lady Li- Desha Harrison had great Sagemont Cowboys freshman division running back Nolan Jeffery (8), with ball, ons played Southmore to a serves in the match. tries to elude a Magnolia Park Sharks defender wearing an identical jersey number draw in intermediate girls’ Thompson’s seventhduring the Cowboys’ easy 19-0 win Sept. 19 at El Franco Lee Park. The win gives volleyball Sept. 17. grade Light team won the the Cowboys a 3-2 record midway through the season. Photo by David Flickinger Thompson won both first game 25-17 but then eighth-grade matches, while slipped by identical 25Southmore returned the fa- 20 scores in the final two games. vor in seventh-grade play. The Light team played Despite the losses, the an provided the blocking on Lady Lions’ seventh-grade a fantastic match thanks to Beverly Hills had too final points on the board. Monica Ploucha scoring a teams gave their all. the play. Bears’ 8B 12 much power for the Bondy The Dark team played total of 13 points. McMorris later added Bondy 0 Patriots as the Bears swept a Emily Wolfe and Kristin The eighth-grade B Bat- a second touchdown on a an excellent second game four-game series during the second week of Pasadena tlin’ Bear football team 19- yard run. Alan Flores, as the Lady Lions almost Scholwinski helped out by Independent School District opened district play with a Carlos Gonzalez and Tylor evened the match before scoring eight points each intermediate level football huge 12-0 win against the Alfred had key blocks on falling. Sabrina Mata and for the Lady Lions. the play. Sergio Quintanilla Bondy Patriots. Sept. 15-16. The first half was domi- kicked the extra point to put Bears 8A 28 nated by defense as the the Bears up 14-0. Bondy 0 In the second quarter, Overcoming a slug- halftime score was 0-0. The Bears’ defense came the Bears’ defense came up gish start, the Beverly Hills eighth-grade A team up big with a goal line stand with a key turnover when blanked the Bondy Patriots late in the first half, capped Joe Gonzalez recovered a by Shawn Avella’s intercep- Patriot fumble. 28-0. In the third quarter, the In the second quarter, tion on fourth down. Jovani Wade, Eldrick Patriots closed the gap on Jaylon Johnson started the scoring for the Bears on a Smith, Avella, Jacob Men- the Bears with a touchdown 29-yard run and a 6-0 lead. doza, Robert Garza, Jona- to make the score 14-8. Later, the Bears’ Robert Kalif Dorsey, Nick Vil- than Perez, Marquis Mosely larreal and Carnez Gant and Troy Pegus were flying Andrade intercepted a Patriot pass to keep them out provided the blocking on around the football. Wade returned a punt 60 of the end zone. the play. In the fourth quarter, Derrick Porter then inter- yards for touchdown in the cepted a Patriot pass to set third quarter to break the Carlos Gonzalez recovered deadlock and give the Bears a Patriot fumble to set up up the Bears’ next score. the Bears’ final score. Ben Scott followed the a 6-0 lead. Joe Gonzalez then outBeverly Hills scored blocking of Robert Sanchez, Kendrick Allen and again on its next offensive ran the Bondy defense 31 Marlon Jackson into the drive when Pegus scam- yards to the end zone. Darius Simmons, Kesend zone from 10 yards out. pered in the end zone. Pegus followed the ean Coley and Alfred led Jackie Bergeron kicked the extra point to give the Bears blocking of Adrian Pruneda, the way with their blocking. Hatiem Benecourt, Jarvis Quintanilla added the extra a 14-0 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Gant Johnson and Jordan Razo point to put the game away and make the final score increased the lead on a 1- on the play. 22-8. Bears 7A 22 yard blast into the end zone. Bears’ 7B 32 Bondy 8 Malik Dorsey, Sam RodriBondy 0 The Bears’ seventh-grade guez and Marlon Jackson The Bears’ seventh-grade had key blocks on the play. A team defeated the Bondy B team controlled the game Bergeron added the extra Patriots 22-8. The South Belt Cheetahs 12-under select soccer team Maurice McMorris gave in all phases on the way to point to put the Bears up won the Gulf Coast Youth Soccer’s Tune-Up and the Bears an early lead of an easy 32-0 victory over 22-0. Rush tournament. Members of the team are, left to In the fourth quarter, 6-0 with a 14-yard run. Da- the Patriots. The win alright, (kneeling) Deanna Martinez, (front row) LesJackson found the end zone vid Eldridge, Quinton Bol- lowed the Bears to start the lie Maxon, Isabella Ramos, (back row) coach Nick from 14 yards out to put the ling and Matthew McGow- season at 2-0. BHI football routs Bondy Pats The South Belt Girls Softball Association formed a Ladybug (4-year-olds) division this fall season to help young players get introduced to the game in a fun-filled environment. So far, the plan is working out well. The Diamond Divas are giving their fans plenty of smiles while also learning the game. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Sofia Perez, Leyla Salazar, Emma Hernandez, (back row) Aubrey Zambrano, Alana Zambrano and Claire Ramirez. Submitted photo Cheetas 12-U win soccer tourney title Tamayo, Cassandra Garcia, Isabella Tamayo, Pita Arambula, Summer Naser, Ashley Maldonado, Shannon Good, Brianna Garcia, Micaela Young and coach Sayed Naser. Not pictured is Kara Cresap. Submitted photo Thursday, September 24, 2009, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Youth football teams complete fifth week action Continued from Page 2B boys into a solid 3-2 position in their conference. Malik Peters came through in a big way for the Cowboys, scoring a touchdown and then adding the conversion run with less than two minutes to go. Ricky Hambright also had several long runs. Others playing well for the Cowboys included Darrius Cooper, Josh Garza, Jesse Nunez, Jacob Allison, Arron McCann, Marcus Solis, Noah Trevino, Xavier Griffin, Ricky Estrada, Nick Melendez, Johnathan Batalla, Andrew Harnisch, Ross Lambert, Kenneth Gibson Nwosu, Noah Longoria, Gabriel Elias, Jose Torres and Kevin Collins. Cowboys juniors 20 Magnolia 0 The Cowboys’ junior division team improved to 3-2 after beating Magnolia 20-0. Magnolia 13 Cowboys sophomores 6 Magnolia got its lone win in the series after holding off the Cowboys 13-6 at the sophomore level. Cowboys freshmen 19 Magnolia 0 The Cowboys’ sophomore team won 19-0 versus the Sharks. Running the ball well was Andrew Arriaga who scored from 1 yard out. Jartis Solomon added a 50-yard touchdown run, and Deon Blacknell had a 12- yard score Bryant Brown ran for a one-point conversion, and Nolan Jeffery and Dustin Dominguez also had some big carries. Great blocking up front by Logan Wranich, Eli Mazzochetti-Seidel, Kobe Ruiz, Tyler Stormer, Joseph Reyes, Gage Parham, Shawn Krivik and Dominic Tamez helped the Cowboys succeed. Solid defense was played by Jacob Martinez, Mason Banhart, Johnathan Morales, Dylan White, Anthony Lopez, Jayden Robinson, Johnathan Acosta, Matthew Moron, Zion Crawford, Dominguez, Brown, Jeffery, Solomon, Mazzochetti-Seidel and Blacknell. Moron added a fumble recovery. Cowboys’ pee wees roll Luke Giron and Jonathan Jean made their way to the end zone twice each, and Hector Valdez and Christopher Pineda also crossed the goal line as the Cowboys’ pee wee team was sharp against Magnolia. Kaden Arnold made a big tackle for the Cowboys and recovered a fumble on the play. Matthew Castel- lano had a huge quarterback sack. T.J. Hall made a tackle in the backfield as the Sharks lost yardage, and Pineda played a role in several nice tackles. Others who made big plays included David Banda, Josh Carter, Kaden Fernandez, Xavier Elias, Larry Stormer, Marcus Lind, Kyle Redmond, Ray Garcia, Keelan Brannon, Chance Cadena, Jayden Balderas and Dominic Serna. Rams seniors 19 Hurricanes 0 The Rams’ seniors scored the only win in the series against the Hurricanes, winning 19-0. Hurricanes 24 Rams juniors 0 The Pearland Hurricanes defeated the Rams’ junior team 24-0. Hurricanes 13 Rams’ sophomores 12 The Pearland Hurricanes converted an extra-point run after one of their touchdowns and held on to down the Rams’ sophomore team 13-12. Royce Hunter scored both Ellington touchdowns on runs of 55 and 65 yards. Barone Rivera, Hunter, Earl Gresham, Anthony Stasiak, Luke Gilliam, Nick Irwin, Breon Simmons, Ernie Guzman, Micah Dix- Sagemont’s junior division team blanked Magnolia 20-0 to improve to 3-2 this season using a dominating defensive performance. The Sharks had a hard time getting their offense on track as Cowboys’ defensive players such as Jordan Lyons (diving), Mark Eldridge (2) and Tyler Redmond (51) kept the pressure on. The Magnolia Park quarterback was forced to get rid of the ball quickly as the pass rush came hard and heavy from the Cowboys’ junior team during the Cowboys’ win. Closing in are Cowboys Danny Jones (25), Javier Figueroa (33), Jordan Lyons (23) and Isaiah Myers (1). Photos by David Flickinger son, Desmond Owens, Matt Lopez, Joseph Castaneda, Gabriel Fonseca and Ivan Tagle all made great offensive plays for the Rams. Gresham completed 7 of 12 passing attempts for 112 yards, and Rivera had two catches for 68 yards. The defense was paced by Rivera, Dixson, Zion Walker, John Moreno, Dimitiri Giannapoulos, Joshua Sordia, Montrai Scott, Mark Milton, Nakia Johnson and Alec Figueroa. The loss was the first of the season for the Rams. Hurricanes 18 Rams freshmen 0 The Pearland Hurricanes blanked the Rams’ freshman team 18-0. Dolphins seniors 32 Alvin 0 The Dolphins senior team rolled to a 5-0 record after hammering Alvin 32-0. Jacoby Perro intercepted an Alvin pass and got the scoring started in the first quarter with a 30-yard score on the play. Jason Lester then raced 40 yards for a touchdown as the Dolphins led 12-0. Perro again struck on the defensive side of the football as he picked up an Alvin fumble and ran 40 yards to the end zone. Perro also ran for the extra point. Orlando Ochoa fired a 20-yard touchdown pass to Perro later in the game. Perro ended the scoring with a 30-yard run in the fourth quarter. Ochoa then kicked the conversion. Other Dolphins playing well in the win included Travis Tanner, Randy Johnson, Justyn Gonzalez, Tamurick Hickman, Elijah Levy, Greer Vincent, Willie Scott, Christian Wright, Adam Gonzales, Traveon Franciour, Andrew Lopez, Kameron Dolford, Michael Arnesen, Ty Morris and Mason Miller. Dolphins juniors 25 Alvin 0 A big 19-point fourth quarter helped the Dolphins’ junior team get past Alvin 25-0. Bennie Hamilton Jr. ran for the first touchdown of the game, and the score remained 6-0 until the fourth quarter. The Dolphins got rolling as Hamilton dashed 80 yards for a touchdown and then scored minutes later on a 55-yard play The Dolphins capped the scoring as Eric Detiege went 30 yards to the end zone. Osby Mitchell III converted the extra point run. Ernesto Rodriguez had a quarterback sack on defense and also recovered a fumble late in the game. The Dolphins also had fine play from Kehlan Williams, D’Vaughn Pennamon, Austin Czeczinski, Isaiah Stoneman, Joey Bourgeois Jr., Matthew Sanchez, Desmond Flores, Alexander Williams, T.J. Kilby, Desmond Scott, Brandon Salgado, Joshua Ramirez, Keith Armstead, Bennett Oko and Jacob Arnesen. Dolphins sophomores 13 Alvin 0 Jaizac Garcia had a 40yard touchdown dash in the second quarter and a 25yard interception return for a score in the fourth quarter as the Dolphins’ sophomore team beat Alvin 13-0. Ty Wright ran for the extra point following Garcia’s first score in the second quarter. Garcia connected with Jeremy Davis on a 15-yard pass play in the game, and Jacoby Davis had a long rushing gain of 35 yards. Jeremy Davis had an interception, and Garcia picked off three passes in the game. Others helping in the win for Southbelt included Eddie Borrego, Ethan Riojas, Javen Hedgeman, Samuel Parker, Steven Hernandez, Justin Thomas, Charles Potter, Ryan Puga, Londen Jenkins, JaLon Hunt, Trey Trevino, Byron Flores, Jacob Garcia, Jamal Phillips, William Fusilier, Rudy Flores, Bryce Feagin, Marshall McGowen and Kelvin Reyes Jr. Dolphins freshmen 26 Alvin 0 The Dolphins’ freshman team downed Alvin 26-0 as four different players scored touchdowns, and the defense was spectacular. Dante Proctor Jr. scored the first touchdown for the Brook, Dobie FB to open district Continued from Page 1B Both Clear Brook and Dobie went 1-2 through nondistrict action, but for different reasons. The Wolverines’ offense has produced some big numbers even as turnovers have stalled several big drives. With 1,371 total yards off offense, including nearly 1,200 on the ground, the Wolverines have not had trouble moving the chains. Clear Brook collected 77 first downs through the three games and scored 118 points. But if the Wolverines are to successfully defend their 24-5A crown, the defensive unit has to play at a high level. Opposing offenses have scored a handful of touchdowns on plays of 50 yards or more. Along the way, the Wolverines have given up 120 points – 40 per game. Last season, Clear Brook defeated Clear Creek and eventually went on to win the crown. Whereas Clear Brook needs to pick up the pace defensively, the Dobie Longhorns have been fairly good on defense. Dawson rang up more than 200 yards passing and ran the ball effectively but still scored just 21 points. Overall, the Longhorns have given up just 54 points. Yet the slates have essentially been wiped clean for all of the teams beginning district play. Dobie and Memorial are considered playoff contenders in the 22-5A ranks, so this game is huge. Last season, Dobie won one of its most thrilling games in recent memory, taking down the Mavericks in double overtime. This time, the Longhorns will settle for simply winning the game in regulation. To do so, they need to get offensive and make the Mavs’ defense pay. 7 p.m. Pasadena Gulf Coast Art Society – Monthly meetings held the last Thursday of each month in the Community Room at Pasadena Town Square Mall. 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 8 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Cardio Room Work-out for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-4649708. 8:15 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Exercise on a two-mile walk for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-4649708. 9 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Ceramics for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 10 a.m. Week Six Games Each of the players had a solid game, including Randy Smith, Donovan Berotte, Dreshon Downey, Bryce Sanchez, Cleveland Tucker, Deven Lendsey, Jacob Rodriguez, Xavier Lerma, Santos Sanchez, Christon Hardemon, Zain Dempsey, Jhonas Washington, Shelton Kilby, Dwayne Jones, TayVion Taylor, Nicolas Salgado, Matthew Arnesen, Jonavon Wade, Jose Martinez, Isaac Alvarez and Julio Torres. Saturday, Sept. 26 Southbelt Dolphins host Pearland Hurricanes Blackhawk Park Sagemont Cowboys at Ellington Rams South Houston High School Game times: Pee wee (8 a.m.); seniors (9 a.m.); juniors (10:45 a.m.); sophomores (12:30 p.m.); freshmen (2:15 p.m.) BAFL Week Five Results Teams Srs. Cowboys Sharks 7 6 20 0 Jrs. Sophs. 6 13 19 0 Fr. Rams Hurricanes 19 0 0 24 12 13 0 18 Dolphins Raiders 33 0 26 0 13 0 20 0 BAFL Week 5 Standings Senior Division American Team Cowboys Rams Panthers Braves Cougars ’49ers Raiders Patriots W 4 4 3 2 2 0 0 0 L 1 1 2 3 3 5 5 5 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Junior Division American Team ’49ers Patriots Rams Cowboys Cougars Raiders Panthers Braves W 5 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 L 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 T 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Sophomore Division American Team ’49ers Rams Patriots Braves Raiders Cowboys Cougars Panthers W 5 4 4 2 2 1 1 0 L 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 T 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Freshman Division American Team Cougars Patriots Cowboys Rams ’49ers Braves Panthers Raiders W 5 5 3 2 2 2 1 0 L 0 0 2 3 3 3 4 5 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Senior Division National Team Dolphins Mustangs Stingrays Ravens Eagles Texans Sharks Hurricanes W 5 5 4 4 3 2 1 0 L 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Junior Division National Team Dolphins Hurricanes Eagles Stingrays Ravens Texans Sharks Mustangs W 5 5 3 2 2 1 1 0 L 0 0 2 3 3 4 4 5 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sophomore Division National Team Hurricanes Stingrays Dolphins Eagles Texans Sharks Mustangs Ravens W 5 4 3 2 2 2 1 0 L 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 T 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Freshman Division National Team Hurricanes Eagles Texans Stingrays Dolphins Sharks Mustangs Ravens W 5 5 4 2 2 1 1 0 L 0 0 1 3 3 4 4 5 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HELP WANTED CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 8 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Cardio Room Work-out for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-4649708. 8:15 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Exercise on a one-mile walk for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-4649708. 10 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Gentle yoga for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. Noon Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. 6:30 p.m. St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church Tutoring – St. Luke’s offers tutoring classes Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 11011 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-484-1397 or e-mail joe_pavlicek@yahoo.com. Dolphins, and Tyler Swanagan ran for the extra point. Isaac Martinez then went 50 yards for a touchdown as the Dolphins led 13-0 at halftime. Proctor’s second touchdown of the game came in the third quarter as he raced 22 yards for a touchdown. Christian Cleckley ran for the extra point. The Dolphins put the game away as Anthony Moreno ran 10 yards for the final touchdown. Cervantis Pounds II made a great defensive play for a quarterback sack. Others who played well in the win for Southbelt included Joshua Jacobs, Jalen Lendsey, Elias Adkins, A’Darius Ward, Lance Tanner, Roger Solis, Kelvin Gardner, Isaiah DeLeon, Damarius Countee, Omatayo Thomas, Nathan Licerio, Marcos Aguilar, Roderick Puga, Tristin Sanchez, Beto Garcia, Theodore Randall III, Samuel Diaz and Marcus Herrera. SB pee wees handle Alvin The Dolphins’ pee wee division team was impressive against Alvin. Bay Area Football League Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. The class is held at the activity building, located at 416 Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or older, are invited. Previous experience not required. For more information, call 281-482-8441. 10:15 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – The senior day trip to Santa Fe will depart at 10:15 a.m. Sign up to attend at the Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. Noon Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call 281-286-1431. 6 p.m. Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of each month at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive in Clear Lake. For more information, call Neil Miserendino at 281-286-8243, Jeanine Lawrence at 281-334-6100 or visit www. TxBayAreaGen.org. SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 6 p.m. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the NASA Gilruth Center on Space Center. Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or George Wieland at 281-286-5682, or visit www.frontiersquares.com. Continued on Page 4B NOW HIRING Licensed Drivers, Window Cleaning, and Elderly Caregivers. Orthopedic Surgeon located near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has the following opening: Front Desk/Receptionist Busy orthopedic surgeon’s office looking for dependable, professional, quick learner to handle front desk responsibilities. Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Insurance Specialist Candidate will coordinate billing activity between the practice & the billing service. Must be very proficient in Medisoft & have the ability to identify & develop new processes. Work hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday - Friday. Interviews coordinated through Medserv, the service organization of the Harris County Medical Society. We represent over 75% of physicians practicing in the greater Houston Texas area. To apply for this position e-mail your resume to emailus@medserv-hcms.com To follow up call us at 713-526-1321. Need help around the office? Place an ad in the Leader’s Help Wanted section and you will be sure to find all the help you need. Call the Leader today! 281-481-5656 Please email resumes with salary requirements to: posm1@yahoo.com PEST TM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN Good Driving Record Background Check • Will Train. 281-488-3362 ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 24, 2009 REAL ESTATE • • • • Serving all Southeast Areas Specializing In New and Resale Homes Quality Service Award Winning Office Se Habla Español Roy Shiflett Realtors 281-481-3733 281-481-9000 “39” 10914 Fuqua Each Office Independently Owned & Operated. PIENSA COMPRAR o vender su casa, aquí estamos para servirles FORECLOSED HOMES are available at attractive prices. New loan buyers must have good credit & a preapproval letter to submit offers, cash buyers must have proof-of-funds. Call us. TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE10% Of Sales Price Up To $8,000 For 1st Time Buyers Or Persons Not Owning A Home In The Last 3 Years. Must Close Before 11/30/2009. Hurry! HUD HOME: South Belt Area. 3-2-2 Formal Living/ Study, Den W/ Fireplace. 1,808 Sq. Ft. Per Appraisal. Built 2004. $97,000. BRIDGEGATE: 3-2-2 Split Bedroom Plan, Den W/ High Ceiling & FP, Large Master, Jetted Tub & Shower. All Appliances Remain. $139,900. SCARSDALE: Nice 3-2-2 On Huge Cul-de-sac Lot, Den W/High Ceiling & Fireplace, Large Master Bedroom, Covered Patio. $104,900. SOLD SCARSDALE: Beautiful Updated 3-2-2, Fresh Paint Inside & Out, Huge Den W/ High Ceiling & FP, New Countertops In Kitchen, Ceramic Tile, Laminate In Bedrooms, Cov. Patio. $122,500. KIRKWOOD: Attractive 4-2-2D, Formals, Den, FP, Breakfast Area, New Carpet, Fresh Paint, New Tile In Kitchen & Baths, Screened Patio, Beautiful Backyard, $124,000. FOR LEASE: Sabo Townhome, Nice 3-2.5-2D, Formals, Den, All Bedrooms Up, Garage Opener, Decked Patio. 2074 sq. ft. per HCAD. $1,050/Month Plus Equal Deposit. Water, Sewer, Trash Included. KIRKWOOD SOUTH: Custom 2 Story 3-2.5-2D on 1.5 Lots, Formal Dining, Den W/Beamed Ceiling, Walk In Wet Bar & FP, Large Master W/Sitting Area, Upstairs Gameroom, Big Closets Throughout, Low Tax Rate. $149,900. ALVIN: Ranch Style 3-1-2 On Over 1/3 Acre, Formal Living & Dining, Nice Size Bedrooms, Huge Storage Shed, Recent A/C & Carpet. $129,500. BEVERLY HILLS: Remodeled 3-2-2 D Oversized Garage, Fresh Paint In and Out , Ceramic Tile And Laminate Flooring, New Carpet, Nw Appliances, On Large Lot. $112.500. SAGEMONT: Nice 3-2-2, Formal Living, Den Large Bedrooms, Big Walk-In Closet In Each Bedroom, Covered Patio, Storage Shed, Above Ground Pool With Deck.$110,000. CLEARWOOD LANDING: Beautiful 3-2-2 Split Bedroom Plan, 10’ Ceilings, Garden Tub with Seperate Shower, Modern decor, arches & More. $126,900. THINKING OF SELLING? Chances are you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the value of your home. Call today & ask for our FREE estimate of your property’s value! SOLD SOLD SALE PENDING SOLD SOLD Time is running out for the $8,000 Credit!! Buyers must close before Dec. 1, 2009 to be eligible. ACT NOW!! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!!! A FAMILY OWNED COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST Kitten Needs A Good Home!! ! Sweet Playful!!! Please call 832-526-1116 CALENDAR Continued from Page 3B SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 2 p.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call 281-487-8787. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. MONDAY, SEPT. 28 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 8 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Cardio Room Workout for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 8:15 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Exercise on a twomile walk for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 9 a.m. Friends of Parker Williams Library – Meetings are held at the Parker Williams Branch Library on the fourth Monday of each month at 9 a.m. except for April, July and October, when they are held at 7 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. 9:30 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Tai-Chi for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-4649708. Noon Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. 6 p.m. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at the IHOP on Fuqua from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are invited to join. For more information, call 281-488-2923. 6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol Meeting – Weekly at Ellington Field in the Civil Air Patrol Building. Call 281-484-1352 and leave a message for more information. 7 p.m. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehab Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those who have lost a spouse or other loved one are invited to participate. For information, call Betty Flynn at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 8 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Cardio Room Workout for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 8:15 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Exercise on a onemile walk for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 9:30 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Walk and firm for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/ Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. 11 a.m. El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center – Ballroom dance lessons are held for seniors at The Harris County Precinct One El Franco Lee Senior/Community Center at 9500 Hall Road. For more information, call 281-464-9708. Noon Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. 1 p.m. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call 713-472-0565. 1:30 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, Pasadena. Visit www. hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. 5 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water therapy from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. 6:30 p.m. Clear Lake Toastmasters Club – Meets at the Clear Lake Church of Christ, 938 El Dorado Blvd. Call Jerry Tate at 281-481-5417 for information. LAWN & GARDEN Gardening Tip of the Week When possible, buy your garden flowers and plants already growing in pots rather than trying to grow them from seeds. Hamilton Tree Service Custom Tree Pruning, TakeDown & Removal, Hauling, Clean Gutters, Lots Mowed FREE ESTIMATES Over 35 Years Experience Martin Hamilton 713-991-6337 DAN’S TREE SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • FIRE WOOD/ BARBEQUE WOOD •TREE TRIMMING • TOPPING HAUL OFF • PRUNING • SHAPING LL 832-768-6292 CA DAY 281-922-4787 TO Visit us online @ www.soutbeltleader.com TEXAS TREE TRIMMING 832-736-9777 Eric Anthony UHCL1991 • Dobie 1983 Local • Quality • Insured We are the best Trimmers Around! 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Lots of Upgrades, Including Roof, A/C, Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Plush Carpet, Brick All Four Sides. $134,500. Call Tami 713-628-4157 ESTATE SALE - KIRKWOOD- Priced to Sell. Four Bedrooms, Two Baths, Large Den, Spacious Kitchen, Wood Floors, Sold As-Is, Split Bed"The Company You'll Keep" room Plan, Large Backyard. $114,500. Call Troy. TOWN HOME - SAGEMONT PARK - Beautiful 3-2.5-2. Fantastic Floorplan. All Updated Ceramic Tile Floors, New Carpet and Paint. Remodeled Baths & Kitchen. Close to Pool. Great Buy! Reduced $79,900. KIRKWOOD- Fantastic- 4-2-2 Updated Throughout. Granite Counter Tops, Appliances, 18 inch Tile Floors, Berber Carpet, Master Bath, Large Game Room, Spacious Backyard. $129,900. SANTA FE RANCHETTE-Cozy House On 12 Acres. Country Living In The City, 2 Fenced In Pastures, great For Horses/Cattle. 10 Acres W/ AG Exemption. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, $260,000. Call Tami, 713-628-4157. MEADOWBROOK-Affordable - 2 -1 Bath. Needs Some Work & Updating, Has added Den W/FP. Seller Will Consider Financing For Buyer. $65,000. Call Tami 713-6284157. Thinking Of Selling??… Call for our FREE ESTIMATE OF YOUR PROPERTY’S VALUE! www.southbeltleader.com years of Selling Homes 281-484-5516 AUCTION 85 ALUMACRAFT HIN ACBF4748H586 will be sold at Public Sale on Sept. 24, 2009 at David Gressons Boat and Trailer Service 9925 FM 521, Rosharon, TX 77583 for mechanic charges due. 9-24 86 STARCRAFT HIN STR50863A686 will be sold at Public Sale on Sept. 24, 2009 at David Gressons Boat and Trailer Serivce 9925 FM 521, Rosharon, TX 77583 for mechanic charges due. 9-24 79 WELLCRAFT HIN WELA0433M79A will be sold at Public Sale on Sept. 24, 2009 at Architecture Fahrecatio at 223 Donegal Crt. Deer Park, TX 77536 for mechanic charges due. 9-24 PUBLIC AUCTION STORAGE LIEN SALE LRD CORPORATION DBA ALMEDA MALL BOAT & RV STORAGE 11502 DUMAS, HOUSTON, TX 77034 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale at 10 a.m. September 30, 2009 at 11502 Dumas Street, Houston, TX. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to withdraw property from sale. Property includes contents of spaces of following tenants: B-24 Roberto Rodriguez: Ceramic tile & miscellaneous supplies E-18 Art Rocha: Bicycle, household goods & clothes A-10 Angie Garcia: Refrigerator, roofing materials, ply wood & miscellaneous C-12 Paul Gilbert: Car part, end tables, bookcase Contact Jackie Gieptner 713-868-7558 or Esther Hewitt 713-943-7172 Pursuant to Chapter 59, TX property Code, A-American Self Storage- Almeda, 10620 Almeda Genoa Rd., Houston, TX 77034 will hold a public auction on property Being sold on October 6, 2009 At 10:00 a.m. to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit maybe required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from sale. Property in each space will be sold by the space. Property includes contents in spaces of the following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space. DEBBIE MARTINEZ - Stove,refrigerators, washer and dryer, p/u toolbox,boxes etc. JESUS GARZA - Pool steps, toys, garden tools boxes etc. TALISA WORD - Bar table and chairs, couch/loveseat, tv beds etc. SERAFIN ZAVALA - P/U tool box, shop vac, shop heater ladders tires etc KENNETH MESHWERT - Pictures, lamps,bunk beds and oxygen tanks etc. DEARTRA PARISH - Large hospital bed, bandages, boxes etc. SHEILA WILSON - Glass top table, end tables cabinet etc. DOUGLAS EAKIN - Mattress/box springs, stereo, big screen tv, boxes etc. SHANTEL WILLIS- Refrigerator, big screen tv, boxes love seat etc. JEANNETTE BOTELLO- Weights, tables and chairs boxes etc. NEAL MCAFEE- Boxes, clothes, lamps RUSSELL CLARK- RV and camper items airconditioners, stoves etc. GILLERMO GARZA- Beds, dressers, chest of drawers boxes etc. MIGUEL HERNANDEZ- Ladders, tires, shop vac aircompressor etc. TIFFANY MADDOX- Bunk beds, washer/dryer, small freezer boxes etc. JEFFREY SLATER-file cabinet, truck tires, boxes etc. ALCADIO MATA- Boxes RODNEY MITCHELL- Tv’s, dvd, smoker aquarium, mattress/box springs, boxes etc. MEGHAN RODGERS- Bar table and chairs, mattress/box springs boxes microwave etc. MICHELLE MARTIN- Tubs and boxes JAMES FEASTER- Boxes 74 AQUASPORT HIN #ASPK0892M741 will be sold at Public Sale on Sept. 24, 2009 at TR Services 13707 State Hwy 249, Ste. 271, Houston, TX for mechanic charges due. 9-24 82 HOBIE HIN # CCMQ3483M82C will be sold at Public Sale on Sept 24, 2009 at Bear Creek Boat & RV Stg. 17602 French Rd., Houston, TX for mechanic charges due. 9-24 2000 YAMAHA HIN YAMA1857FOOO will be sold at Public Sale on Sept. 24, 2009 at Alan Roble Repair at 305 McKihlien, Leagu City, TX for mechanic charges due. 9-24 FOR LEASE Sagemont 3/2/2 Fenced yard move-in ready $950/month first/last STORAGE BOATS, RV’s, CARS 281-485-9608 • Concrete floors • Electricity • Water 25’ stall - $65 30’ stall - $80 713-943-7172 11502 Dumas BUS SERVICE MS. DEBORAH’S CHILDREN’S Bus Service. Pasadena-Clear Brook Schools. Before/after school, sports practice, Guidance Center, Registered Home. New # 281-993-9056, cell 713-820-1338. 10-1 MEDICAL SPACE FOR LEASE 3,500 - 5,000 sq. CHILD CARE MS. SHERRY’S DAYCARE. 20 yrs. experience. Children ages 5 and up. Transportation to and from Southbelt area schools. Morning and afternoon care and activities. 713-941-3032. 10-8 COMPUTER Contact: Southbelt-Data-Systems - Hard Drive Data Recovery - Linux Installation. 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, 281-922-4160. E-mail: sds@ walkerlaw.com. TF YOUR FRIENDLY Neighborhood Computer Guy - New hard drive, hardware, upgrades, increase memory, wireless setup & home networking. Complete computer scan for viruses, spyware & adware. $35. 713-987-9189. 10-8 ELDER CARE ELDER CARE. 24/7 Loving care in my home. Excellent references, private room & master bedroom for couple, home-cooked meals, back of Hobby Airport. Call 713724-4986. 10-15 GARAGE SALES 11319 SAGEHAVEN: Sat., Sept 26, 9 a.m. 9-24 HEALTH HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED on the job or in an automobile accident? The company doctor or insurance company doctor is not your doctor. He works for the company. In Texas you get to choose your doctor. Call me, Dr. Michael Stokes for your free consultation. 281-481-1623. I will work for you. I have been relieving back and neck pain for South Belt families for over 25 years. I want to be your chiropractor. TF HELP WANTED DRIVERS: New flatbed terminal. Positive work environment. Great home time. Competitive pay, regional or OTR available. 866558-0740 Ext. 15. 9-24 DRIVERS: OTR. Great pay & benefits. $1,000 sign-on bonus. Home some weekends. CDL-A. W/X end. School grads. accepted. 888-2855627 EOE. 9-24 HOUSE CLEANING CLUTTER-BUG Cleaning Services. Commercial & residential. I provide excellent cleaning services for your home or business. Call Tracy @ 281-484-7040. clutterbugcs@yahoo.com 10-1 LOST & FOUND LOST MALE Yorkshire Terrier. Sageglen area. Color: black, blue & tan. Please call: 832-630-3846. REWARD. 9-24 MISCELLANEOUS SOUTH PARK CEMETERY. Pearland. Sect. E Lot 120. 7 spaces. Reduced price, $1,200. Ea. 3x2 side by side. 281-481-8023. 9-24 STEEL BUILDING, big disc avail. 30X10 - 105X105. Call for deal, erection avail. www.scg-grp.com Source #0ZW. Phone : 281-4564391. 9-24 PETS FREE KITTEN NEEDS A GOOD home. Very sweet & playful. Black w/white feet. Please call 832-5261116 for more information. TF REAL ESTATE SABO: Townhome, 3-2.5-2, 2,100 sq. ft. Both formals, $1,050 + $1,000 deposit. 281-481-2711 or 281-705-1829. 10-1 HOME FOR RENT: 8910 Arledge St. 3-1.5 w/ double carport, completely tiled. PISD, near Hobby Airport. ready Oct. 5th. $750/ monthly, $750 deposit. Call for appointment 832-875-8918. INDIVIDUAL. 10-1 HOME FOR SALE: Sagemont 3/2/2/ for $89,900. Great investment opportunity for renting out. Needs minor repairs. Homeowner will give $2,500 for flooring. Roof & a/c less than 8 years old. This home is selling way below its market value. Contact 713-330-1169. w w w. h a r. c o m / h o m e s by t i l l i e . mls#77048767. 9-24 FOR RENT: 3/2/2, Kirkwood South sub-division. Tiled floors, dishwasher. Pets allowed for additional charge. $1,000/month, $1,000 deposit. For information call 713480-4350. 10-1 FOR SALE: 3 bdrm/2bth in Southbridge. Excellent condition, all appliances stay. Open house 9-26-09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 832-7386687, agent. 9-24 FOR LEASE: 3-1.5-2 brick, tile floors, cent a/c, fence, Meador Elem. $900/mo, $900 Dep. 713946-1396. 4-2.5-2 brick, tile floors, cent a/c, fence, master down. $1,050/mo. Dep $1,050. 713-9461396. Atkinson Elem. 10-1 SERVICE ALTERATIONS. We do it all. Pick up & delivery. Example: Hems starting at $10. Denim butterfly. Deandra, 281-216-1105. 9-24 PATENTED ANTI-AGING & energy complex. Immune system booster. Guaranteed weight loss program. 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From there, though, the match turned. Dobie built leads of 4-0 and 11-6 before Deer Park forced a tie at 1616. But Dobie rallied again. Bertrand got the Lady Longhorns to game point with a kill and then the Deer could not return a serve as the second game went to Dobie 25-21. Suddenly the match was tied. Deer Park held leads late in both the third and fourth games before Dobie fought back. The visitors led 20-18 before Havard came up with a big block to cut the deficit to 20-19. Deer Park then forged ahead 23-20, but Harris came up with a hammer and a dink on backto-back points. The Deer made their way to game point at 24-22, but Harris delivered another kill, and a Deer Park service return floated long. After a Deer Park hitting error, Bertrand closed out the game at 26-24 with a bomb from the right side. In the fourth game, the Deer led 22-20 but could not finish the deal. Instead, Finney had three kills in a key stretch as the Lady Longhorns won the match, setting off a jubilant celebration on the court. “This really was our best win ever,” an emotional Nguyen said after the match. “The biggest thing for us is that we have so much heart. “We may not be the biggest team or the fastest, but we keep fighting. Gabby is fighting, too, and we want her to know we are right there with her.” Sabatell would have preferred the Lady Longhorns take a less stressful route to a win, but he was equally impressed. “Our first game was noth- Scott Talton court... Continued from Page 1B present the MVP trophy after the conclusion of the gold bracket championship game Nov. 21 at Phillips Field House. Scott Talton was instrumental in planning for the big tournament prior to its inception, according to Meador, who added that tournament officials still provide laundry service for out-oftown teams, as Talton had suggested many years back. “Scott had some great ideas that he was able to share with us during the time when we were still in the planning stages,” Meador said. “In fact, he is really the one who convinced me this tournament was a great idea. It’s with great honor that we name the MVP trophy for Scott. It’s something he, Vicki, Scottie and the family so richly deserve.” During the basketball offseason since Talton’s death, there have been many more ideas proposed in honor of the coach. Langham Creek High School varsity boys’ basketball coach Charles Ament, a former Talton player and Dobie graduate, has also gone the extra mile in Talton’s honor. Ament and current Dobie varsity boys’ basketball coach Kevin Cross, who also played for Talton, have been working on plans for Scott Talton Night, coming Dec. 1 when the Longhorns host Langham Creek at Dobie. Vicki Talton said seeing her husband’s name forever on the Dobie gymnasium floor will be special. She’s also thrilled for her son Scottie, who played for his father while at Dobie. “From the day I met Scott, until his life took him to a higher court, our lives revolved around basketball and Dobie High School,” Vicki Talton said. “His love and dedication to the program has been proven by the words of some of the hundreds of past players and students who, to this day, say they are who they are today because of coach Talton. “From myself, our children, our family, his players, coaches, friends and officials, thank you for remembering and dedicating the court to Scott. “He was a wonderful husband, dad, coach and friend, and we miss him so much. “The pain of him being gone will never go away for us, but with this new honor, at least we know his legacy will live on.” Sports news, notes SBHLL names board members The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League has a new cast of board members in place for the 2009 fall and 2010 spring seasons. The members are as follows: president – Amy Smith, first vice president – Rose Mary Betancourt-Trevino, second vice president junior/senior – Dorlene Salas, secretary – Gina Trevino, treasurer – Liz Beltran, information officer – Adabel Perrett, safety officer – Dawn Carter, coaching coordinator – Randall Smith, equipment manager – Matt Alfred, team mom coordinator – Perla Gonzalez, major/minor director – Kim Brown, major/minor player agent – Dawn Claunch, pee wee/ machine pitch director – Steven Scott, pee wee/machine pitch player agent – Caron Cantu, T-ball director – Cheryl Arnesen, concessions director – Josie Mendez, major field maintenance – Wayne Lominac Sr., minor field maintenance – Rudy Rivera, pee wee field maintenance – Chris Escalera, T-ball field maintenance – Roberto Trevino, junior/senior director Jesse Salazar, junior/senior player agent – Cindy Munoz, junior/senior field maintenance – Terrance Small. SBHLL board openings The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League has several board positions open for the 2009 fall and 2010 spring seasons. The open positions are as follows: T-ball player agent, assistant concessions director, machine pitch field maintenance and junior/ senior concessions director. JFD football plans Orange-Out The Dobie High School football booster club and players and coaches on the varsity team are encouraging all Longhorns’ fans to wear their burnt orange T-shirts and polos during the team’s District 225A opening game against the Memorial Mavericks Thursday, Sept. 24, at Newcomb Field. Game time is 6 p.m. The “Orange Out” is planned to help support the football team, cheerleaders, Lariaettes, band and other support staff. Dobie football time change Kick-off time for Dobie High School’s varsity football game versus the Deer Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Newcomb Field has been pushed back to 3 p.m. Officials from both school districts agreed to the change to allow several Deer Park football players ample time to complete their SAT exams slated for earlier in the day. Dobie’s Oct. 17 game versus La Porte at Newcomb Field will be played as scheduled at 1 p.m. ing to write home about,” he said. “But volleyball is a game of momentum. We trailed in those last two games and found ways to finish both of them strong. It’s a big win for us. Every win is big. These girls are gutsy. 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