South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 3, 1986 Page: 2 of 20
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Page 2, SOUTH BELT LEADER, Thursday, April 3, 1986
Insurance claim
Spartan Insurance Co. employee Ceil Garrett surveys damage done to the
building and property at South Belt and Dickinson last week. Owner Mike Buoy
has offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and convic-
tion of the responsible party. This incident was one of many acts of vandalism
at Spartan Insurance Co., Buoy said.
UTTUUi TO fll EDITOR
Sagemont entrance renewed
Editor, South Belt Leader:
If you haven’t been by the entrance to
Sagemont at South Belt and 1-45, drive by
and be prepared to be impressed. You can
now see the signs on the brick walls
designating our subdivision. The Sagemont
Maintenance Committee and South Belt
Landscape management are to be con-
gratulated on a job well done. This front
section was taken over by the state several
years ago in preparation for the construc-
tion of the South Belt. The Sagemont
Maintenance Committee has tried to
minimally maintain this area through the
years even though it was not their respon-
sibly. It’s nice to see the entrance to one
of the largest subdivision in the South Belt
area looking good again.
Larry Obenauf
Kathie Cupp
A1 & Cecil Callahan
Phil & Jeannine Watrous
Linda Helton
Barbara Copenhaver
Concern voiced over textbook
Editor, South Belt Leader:
We as taxpayers and parents are con-
cerned over the Pasadena Independent
School District School Board’s approval of
the history textbook, “Our Land, Our
Time.”
In the last two weeks, we have attended
four meetings where this textbook was
discussed with much concern. At one
meeting, with over 500 people present,
Texas State Rep. Randy Pennington stated
his concerns about this book to the people
in attendance.
We want to know if the Texas Republi-
can Executive Committee passed a resolu-
tion asking school districts to “carefully
Challenger memory
The Dobie senior class of 1986 honored the seven astronauts of the Space Shuttle
Challenger and the Texas Sesquicentennial by planting two Heritage live oaks.
Principal Frank Braden and guest Cecil Ghormley, president of the PISD Board
of Trustees and chairman of the Pasadena Sesquicentennial Committee, helped
dedicate the memorials. Left to right are Artie Johnson, Ghormley, Julie
Newton, Alyssia Raycraft, Christine Waligora and Melanie St. John.
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evaluate” this textbook, why did the PISD
textbook committee vote to accept “Our
Land, Our Time” over the other four
books that were being considered?
We are grateful to B.J. Garner, Vicki
Morgan and board president Cecil Ghorm-
ley for voting against the approval of this
book for the PISD at a special 6 p.m. board
meeting held Monday, March 31.
One point of confusion Monday night
was Harvey Turner’s vote to adopt this
textbook after his earlier comments that
this book was “biased.” That move did not
make sense.
Mr. and Mrs. W.U. Griffith, III
11614 Corkwood Drive
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
NOON
South Belt Optimist Club meets at Papparazzi’s
Restaurant.
12:30 p.m.
Rhythm Band for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art drawing for ages 5-7, BHP
2 p.m.
Body Conditioning for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Art drawing class for ages 12-18, BHP
4 p.m.
Weight lifting for ages 10-15, BHP
General Crafts for ages 8-12, SRC
6 p.m.
Prenatal and postpartum exercise classes every
Tues. and Thurs. Memorial Southeast Hospital
staff development classroom, 7655 Bellfort.
776-5123.
Charm class for ages 11-16, SRC
Adult aerobics, BHP
7 p.m.
Renal-dialysis patients and family members meet,
third-floor classroom of Humana Hospital
Southmore, 906 E. Southmore at Tatar, Pasadena.
477-0411, ext. 1009.
Wine and cheese party sponsored by the
American Cancer Society, Pasadena unit. Enter-
tainment until 9 p.m. Contributions at the door.
Brady’s Landing, 8505 Cypress, Houston.
335-1411.
7:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Care and Share support group for the
unmarried meets at the church social hall,
481-6818.
8 p.m.
Body Conditioning for Women. Gentle exercise
to tone muscles and reduce. Classes meet Tues-
day and Thursdays at 5,6,7 and 8. Neighborhood
Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena. 944-9186.
“Carousel,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s roman-
tic musical presented by Theatre Under the Stars.
Performances Thursday-Saturday until April 13.
Music Hall, 810 Bagby. 622-TUTS.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
8:15 a.m.
Aerobics for Women, St. Luke’s Social Hall, 11011
Hall Rd.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts designed for ages 3-5, BHP
“The Birth Project,” an art exhibit by Judy
Chicago is a large series of paintings and draw-
ings designed for needlework on the subject of
birth. Approximately 150 women, including 12
from Houston, worked on this art project. Among
the techniques employed are embroidery, quilt-
ing, needlepoint, petit point, smocking, weaving,
macrame, crochet, filet crochet, applique, reverse
applique, and pulled thread work. The Woman’s
Hospital of Texas, 7600 Fannin (near the Astro-
dome). Daily, Tuesday through Sundays, 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Thursday with a special
event. Free.
12:30 p.m.
Story telling for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art Painting for adults, BHP
2 p.m.
Adult painting class, BHP
3 p.m.
Crafts for students ages 10-16, BHP
3:30 p.m.
Trivia challenge for ages 10-15, SRC
4 p.m.
Body building for ages 12-16, BHP
5 p.m.
Adult aerobics, BHP
7:30 p.m.
High school dance sponsored by St. Luke’s
Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Rd. Admission $2.50.
Student disc jockeys. Until midnight.
8 p.m.
“Traveler in the Dark” sensitive drama, Stages
Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Perfor-
mances are Thursday through Saturdays and Sun-
days, 5 p.m. 527-8243. Until April 17.
“Everything in the Garden,” Edward Albee’s
drama about suburban life. Main Street Theatre,
2540 Times Blvd. Thursdays through Saturdays
until April 13. 524-3622.
8:30 p.m.
Comedy Show Case, live standup comics, 12260
Gulf Freeway. Reservations required. Also Satur-
day night. 947-0823.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
The Kids Line, a recorded message for children
for special events going on in Houston. Spon-
sored by the Jr. League. 622-5437.
9 a.m.
“Women Entering Non-Traditional Jobs,” seminar
exploring jobs for women. San Jacinto College
South Continuing Education Office, 922-3440.
10 a.m.
NASA Museum, free tours available daily.
Everything you ever wanted to know about space.
NASA Rd. 1. 483-4321.
Armand Bayou, estaurine bayou in its natural
state, 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Boat ride operated
Wednesday through Sunday. 474-2551. Free.
The Houston Festival downtown includes enter-
tainment, displays, food, drinks. The best show
in town. Sunday also. Two weekends.
The Children’s Museum, 3201 Allen Parkway,
522-1138. A place for children to touch and
discover. Exhibits include “Pocketa, Pocketa: The
Bear Beginnings," a collection of teddy bears;
“Childhood on the Texas Frontier,” a recreated
settlement from 150 years ago; a miniature
grocery market, a recycle center with creative art
projcts; and Kidtechnics, an exhibit on science
and technology. Special exhibits in April include
“Colorful Kite Tales,” a series of panels describ-
ing kites through the centuries developed by the
Smithsonian Institute; and “What If You
Couldn’t...?,” an exhibit promoting an under-
standing of handicaps. The museum is open
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 1-5
p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 pm.; and Friday morn-
ings, 10-noon.
NOON
Free income tax assistance ranging from answers
to simple questions to completion of tax forms.
Bracewell Public Library, 10115 Kleckley, Almeda
Mall. 941-3130.
1:30 p.m.
“Dragon’s Custard,” theatre for children the Com-
pany Onstage, 536 Westbury Square. Every Satur-
day, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. until May 10. 726-1219
“Bus Stop,” comedy presented by Clear Creek
Country Theatre. This production is in the Bob
Mills Red Barn in Kemah, 146 at FM 518. Perfor-
mances are Fridays and Saturdays until April 26.
$15.95 for dinner at 7 p.m., performance at 8 and
dancing after the show to live music. Show
tickets only are also available at $7.95. Call for
reservations, 334-6767. American Express or cash.
8 p.m.
“The Real Inspector Hound,” comedy, Strand
Street Theatre, 2317 Ship’s Mechanic Row,
Galveston, (409) 763-4591. Thursdays-Saturdays,
8 p.m.; Sundays, 4:30 p.m. until April 6.
Benefit Dance for Children and Teens Beginning
Experience Weekend Program. To maintain a pro-
gram for children in a family experiencing divorce,
separation, remarriage or death. St. Michael’s
Gym, 1801 Sage. DJ, snacks, beer, mixers etc.
available. BYOB. 741-8710.
“A Concert of French Music,” music of French
composers, presented by Clear Lake Symphony.
University of Houston-Clear Lake auditorium.
Also Sunday, 6 p.m., Dickinson High School in
Dickinson. For information, 488-1754.
“The Dining Room,” drama, Company Onstage,
536 Westbury Square, 726-1219. Performances are
Fridays, Saturdays until May 24.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
10 a.m.
A moment frozen in time in 1921-Galveston’s
restored Santa Fe Depot. Explores 39 restored rail
cars, exhibits, galleries, sound and light show.
The Center of Transportation and Commerce
Railroad Museum. The Strand at 25th. 409/765-
5700.
Elissa, Pier 22, adjacent to The Strand Galveston.
Restored 1877 square-rigged sailing ship. Tours
include maritime exhibits and film about its 7-year
restoration project.
1 p.m.
Pasadena Historial Museum, Hwy. 225 at Shaver
exit. A community museum. Exhibits include
dioramas, old-time kitchen and turn-of-the-
century doctor’s office. Near San Jacinto
historical site. Weekends 1-5.
2 p.m.
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby. Six of Houston’s
oldest structures-5 houses and a church-restored
and furnished with 19th century antiques. Tours
on the half hour until 5. Also daily. 223-8367.
2:30 p.m.
“The Traveling Lady,” drama by Horton Foote
(“The Trip to Bountiful,” “Tender Mercies”) Alley
Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., 228-8421. Performances
Tuesday-Sundays until April 13.
3 p.m.
“Hansel and Gretel” in slides and music. An in-
troduction to opera by Houston Grand Opera
Guild for ages 8 and up. The Children’s Museum,
3201 Allen Parkway. Call for free reservations.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
8:15 a.m.
Women’s aerobics, St. Luke’s social hall, 11011
Hall Rd. 481-6816.
9 a.m.
“Easy Does It” - light exercise classes for women,
one hour. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant,
3929 Colgate (Park Place area), 643-6567. Also
Wednesdays & Fridays.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
9:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Out Program for children 8 mo. to
4 years. Until 2:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant, 3929 Colgate, 643-6567.
Job-Seekers Workshop, “How You Can Conduct
a Successful Job Search.” Sponsored by Voca-
tional Guidance Service of the United Way.
333-9700. Free.
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts for ages 3-5, BHP.
NOON
Adult ceramics class for 2 hours, SRC
12:30 p.m.
Musical games for ages 3-5, SRC
Tiny Tots Recreation Program at Sagemont
Recreation Center. For the pre-schoolers,
Monday-Friday. Call 481-9426.
1 p.m.
Kiln Fire, one hour, BHP
2 p.m.
Art Classes for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Children’s craft for ages 10-16, BHP
4 p.m.
Body Building for teens, BHP
Tutoring for grades 3 and 4, SRC
5 p.m.
Basketball for ages 9-15, BHP
Swimnastic Classes, exercising in the water. New
classes begin first of every month. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays until 5:45 p.m. Spon-
sored by Pasadena Parks and Recreation Dept.
Register at Strawberry Pavilion, 941-7286.
5:30 p.m.
Free martial arts classes sponsored by Houston
Parks & Recreation Department. Instruction in
physical fitness, stress control, relaxation, self
defense and self-discipline, flexibility training and
mental preparation. Geared for ages 7-16. Bever-
ly Hills Park, 9800 Kingspoint. Call for reservation.
6 p.m.
Dancercise for adults, SRC
7 p.m.
Women’s Aerobics Class meets 1 hour,
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 3929 Col-
gate, 643-6567. Also Wednesday 7 p.m.
Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group meets
every Monday, 7-8 p.m. at Humana Hospital
Southmore, 906 E. Southmore, Pasadena. A proj-
ect of The Bridge, a shelter for abused women.
The sessions are in the hospital’s third-floor
classroom. Free and open to any victim of sex-
ual assault. 473-2801.
7:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Bottle & Jar Club meets. All collectors
of antique bottles, jars, telephone insulators,
glass collectibles of any type are invited to attend.
Also a program on patented medicine. Pasadena
Public Library, 1201 Minerva. 481-6428.
Sagemeadow Civic Club meets at the utility
district building, 10755 Hall. Anna Fisher, assis-
tant parks superintendent for Harris County
Precinct 1, will present a program on development
of the future park on Hall Road.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
8:30 a.m.
Free co-ed aerobics class, Sagemeadow Utility
Building, 10755 Hall Road, also Thursdays.
Taught by Dr. Mike Stokes. 481-1623.
9 a.m.
Oil Painting for Adults. Offered year round.
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484-0182
Classes for youth at 4:30 p.m. Neighborhood
Centers, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena. 944-9186. Other
class times are 7-9:30 p.m. Youth classes offered
at 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Games for tiny tots 3-5 years, BHP
9:15 a.m.
Yoga for adults, SRC
11:30 a.m.
Silver Foxes, King of Kings Lutheran Church,
Almeda Genoa, meets 2nd Tuesday of each
month. Open to retirees, senior citizens. Bingo,
pot-luck lunches, games, fellowship. 946-8289.
12:30 p.m.
Drawing and crafts for children 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art drawing for ages 5-7, BHP
2 p.m.
Adult body conditioning, BHP
3 p.m.
Art Classes for ages 12-18, BHP
4 p.m.
Weight lifting for ages 10-15, BHP
Table Tennis Instruction, SRC
Charm Class for ages 7-10, SRC
6 p.m.
Ping Pong Play for 12 and older, BHP
6:15 p.m.
Aerobic classes at MUD 13 Building. 1 hour, also
Thursday.
7 p.m.
The Compassionate Friends, Bay Area Chapter,
a support group for families who have lost a
child, meets the third Tuesday each month.
Friendswood United Methodist Church. 482-4215.
7:30 p.m.
Sagemont Civic Club meets at the Rec Center,
Hughes Road at South Belt. 484-8092. Residents
are encouraged to attend.
8 p.m.
Coed Exercise designed to help couples work out
together. 12-week class also meets on Thursday.
Neighborhood Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena.
944-9186.
Parents Without Partners, San Jacinto Bay Area
Chapter 1025 meets at 117 E. Freeway, Pasadena.
473-7572. This non-profit organization is devoted
to the welfare and Interests of single parents and
their children. Those eligible for membership are
single parents—divorced, widowed, separated, or
never married. Custody of children is not require-
ment for membership.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
8:15 a.m.
Women’s Aerobics, St. Luke’s social hall, 11011
Hall Road.
9 a.m.
“Easy Does It” - light exercise classes for women,
1 hour. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant,
3929 Colgate (Park Place area), 643-6567. Also
meets Mondays, Fridays.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
9:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Out Program for children 8 mo.-4
years. Pick-up at 2:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church
of the Covenant, 3929 Colgate, 643-6567. Also
Mondays.
9:45 a.m.
Young at Heart Club, Covenant United Methodist
Church meets second and fourth Wednesday at
the church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips,
etc. 991-5527.
10 a.m.
Harris County Bookmobile has a wide selection
of books, records, magazines for all ages. Will be
in front of Holiday Foods, Scarsdale at Beamer
10-noon. Library cards are free to all Harris Coun-
ty residents. 467-1590. Every other Wednesday.
10:30 a.m.
Retired Persons Fellowship of Kirkwood South
Christian Church. Activities include games,
potluck lunch, special programs. First Wednes-
day of each month. 481-0004. Community wide
invitation.
Story time for pre-schoolers 3-5 years. Repeats
again at 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
Bracewell Library. Almeda Mall parking lot.
941-6051 or 941-3130. Every Wednesday.
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts for ages 3-5, BHP
NOON
Ceramics for adults, SRC
12:30 p.m.
Creative dramatics for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Kiln Fire, one hour, BHP
2 p.m.
Art Classes for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Crafts for children 12-18, BHP
3:30 p.m.
Tutoring for students in 3rd, 4th grades, SRC
4 p.m.
Body building for ages 10-15, BHP
5 p.m.
Basketball for ages 9-15, BHP
6 p.m.
Adult Aerobics class, BHP
Dancercise class for adults, SRC
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
8:30 a.m.
Houston Mobile Health Unit is available to im-
munize children needing DPT vaccine. Located in
front of Bracewell Library, Almeda Mall, open until
11 a.m.
Free Co-ed Aerobics Class for the control of back
pain. Sagemeadow Utility Building, 10755 Hall
Road. Taught by Dr. Mike Stokes. 481-1623.
9:15 a.m.
Prenatal and postpartum exercise classes every
Tues. and Thurs. Memorial Southeast Hospital
staff development classroom, 7655 Bellfort.
776-5123.
Yoga for adults, SRC
10 a.m.
Cokesbury Methodist Friendly Folks Club, meets
at MUD 13 Building, 11610 Sageyork. Meetings
are on the second and fourth Thursdays until 2
p.m. Open to all retirees. 944-4833.
11 a.m.
Games for tiny tots, ages 3-5, BHP
NOON
South Belt Optimist Club meets at Papparazzi’s
Restaurant.
6:30 p.m.
ABWA (American Business Women’s Associa-
tion), Discovery Chapter, holds monthly meeting,
Hobby Airport Hilton. Dinner at 7 p.m. Call for
more information, 799-5116.
7 p.m.
South Belt Art Organization, satellite of the
Houston Art League, holds its monthly meeting,
Room 122S, San Jacinto College South. Get-
acquainted meeting. Artists are asked to bring
five slides and two pieces of their work to
discuss. Art appreciators just bring themselves.
Dorothy Hood poster as door prize. $2.50
donation.
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Ambassadors of South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce joined with
friends of Michael Kersh, Allstate Insurance Company, for ribbon cutting
ceremonies recently. Jeanne Kersh (left front) and Mike Kersh accept a cer-
tificate from Chamber ambassador Vesta Graham (center). The Allstate of-
fice is located at 10924 Fuqua in the Kroger Center.
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