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outh Belt-Ellington Leader
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March 3, 1988
"The Voice of Community-Minded People
Vol 13 Number 5
Decathlon medals won
Dobie High School students brought home five medals from the state Academic
Decathlon competition held last weekend at Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD.
Lynn Etheredge, in the Honors Division, won first place in language and
literature and third place in economics. Victoria Saltsman, in the Varsity Division,
won first place in fine arts, second place in language and literature and third place
in economics.
Along with the team from Dobie, Pasadena ISD sent a team from Pasadena
High School. No Pasadena students placed in the event.
The teams won the right to compete based on their performances in the regional
competition.
Calloway to address chamber
Alfred Calloway, executive assistant to Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner
El Franco Lee, will speak to the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce at
its general membership meeting, Wednesday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. at San Jacinto
College South, Room 200.
He will present the precinct’s 1988-89 plans for the South Belt area, including
information about the Hall Road Park project, hike and bike trails, road and
signalization improvements and the new courthouse annex.
The public is invited to attend. The cost of the luncheon/meeting is $6 and
those attending must RSVP. Call the Chamber office, 481-5516, for reservations
or more information.
Team moms to meet
There will be a meeting of all team moms from Little League, Pony Colt and
girls softball at Stuchbery Elementary school on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m.
Security meeting slated
There will be a security meeting for Vietnamese people on Sunday, March 6
at the Vietnamese Catholic church, 10610 Kingspoint Road from 2 to 4 p.m.
A South Houston police officer will discuss such topics as how to protect
yourself and home against crimes, what to do when going away from home pro-
tection on the street, crime prevention, rape prevention and the Neighborhood Watch
Program. . . .
The meeting will be in both English and Vietnamese. Americans are also
welcome.
For more information, contact Lee Nguyen at 484-7745 or Tin Trinh at
484-6669.
Before Philly garbage accepted
State rules permits required
By Floretta Bush
beat,” said District E city Councilman
The Genoa Transfer Station will have to Frank Mancuso, speaking before a local
obtain a new permit and have an existing civic group Tuesday.
one amended before the State Health He said it would be virtually impossible
Department will allow the landfill to accept for Pace to unbale the garbage and rebale
garbage from Philadelphia, according to it at the dockside transfer station for trans-
Health Department Commissioner Dr. port to the landfill.
Robert Bernstein. Pace said he would not apply for a
Bernstein made the statement in a letter transfer permit, claiming it is not his
received by the Houston and Harris County responsibility to do so. “I operate a land-
attorneys’ offices on Monday. He further fill,” he said. “If someone wants to bring
stated that if applications for the permits me the garbage I’ll accept it.” He said he
are received from landfill owner Jim Pace, doesn’t know whether he’ll apply for the
a public hearing will be held for each permit amendment which would allow him
application. to bury the large quantity of garbage.
Opponents of allowing Philadelphia gar- Pace said a deal was never sealed with
bage to be buried here say they have won Philadelphia. “A guy just came to me and
the battle to keep the garbage out. asked a price,” he said. “He never said he
“This puts things where they should have was going to bring it.”
been,” said David Melasky, chief of the Should Pace decide to apply for the per-
county attorney office’s environmental mits, the process could take six to 15
section. months, said T.A. Outlaw, director of the
Over 100 people attended a Pasadena administration’s proposal to allow the
sought a public hearing based on his con- Health Department. ISD hearing regarding proposed school students to attend Dobie.
tentions that a transfer permit was needed Ray Rogers, a resident near the site who boundary changes Tuesday night—a hear- This is the first hearing held separately
before the baled garbage could be un- has been working with city, county and ing which saw no opposition from changes from a regularly scheduled board meeting
loaded from barges to trucks and that state officials regarding the issue, said if affecting the South Belt area, to hear concerns regarding zone changes,
Pace’s current permit would have to be Pace applies for the permits, the state at- Only two changes are affecting the area, said PISD spokesman Kirk Lewis. “It went
amended to allow the increased amount of torney general would be pressured to pro- the moving of some 46 Sycamore Valley very smoothly,” he said. “We were very
garbage to be buried there. ceed with the suit it filed against Pace over students from South Houston High to pleased.
The Philadelphia proposal calls for some a year ago regarding operation violations. Dobie High and the moving of some 70 Elementary shuffling is necessitated by
300,000 tons of waste to be delivered to Rogers said he wants to see the site students from Meador Elementary to the state-mandated 22-1 student-teacher
Houston annually. closed. District 145 state Rep. Ralph Stuchbery Elementary. ratio to go into effect next year for the third
The letter concurred with Driscoll’s con- Wallace said he at least wants to make sure No one approached the board regarding and fourth grades. Some intermediate
tentions and further stated that a transfer any potential health hazards are removed, the elementary change, and only one changes are also occurring, due to over-
facility must be provided at the unloading He said the State Health Department and speaker spoke on the high school move, crowding.
point to allow for the dockside inspection the Texas Water Commission will be Jerry Patterson, president of the Sycamore The board will make its decision regard-
of the waste by local authorities. sampling and drilling at the site as a follow- Valley Civic Club, which requested the ing the zoning changes at its March 24
“I’m very confident we’ve got this thing up to allegations that toxic substances such move, encouraged the board to accept the meeting.
County attorney Mike Driscoll had solid waste permit section for the State
as lead are in artesian wells underneath the allowed to increase from 63 acres to 86
site. acres. The site is permitted to receive brush,
Pace maintains his operation is a clean construction demolition waste and rubbish,
one. “All wells and ponds have been Rogers and others allege that garbage has
tested.” he said. “It’s clean.” been dumped at the site.
Wallace said he will also investigate the : Mancuso, who said he had not heard
request for expansion of a waste site adja- those allegations, said the expansion is
cent to the Genoa Transfer Station. He was made necessary by the fact that a railroad
scheduled to meet Thursday with the owner spur coming from the Southeast Water
of the Hughes Sand Pits. Treatment Plant will come through the
The application asks that the site be property.
At PISD hearing
No opposition voiced
to local zone changes
Dolls slate garage sale
The South Belt Dolphin Dolls will be having a combination garage sale and
bake sale on Saturday, March 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Dobie High
School. Proceeds from this sale will go toward the purchase of uniforms for the
Dolphin Dolls Drill Team.
Lariaettes grand champions
The Dobie Lariaettes attended the Blue and Gold Invitational Drill Team Con-
test in Tyler on Feb. 12 and 13 where they won the highest award with the 5A Grand
Champion Trophy and the Special Judges Citation for having 15 perfect scores.
Other awards were 1st Division Jazz and High Kick, Team 1st Division and
Sweepstakes in Jazz, High Kick, Military and Novelty, Officer Sweepstakes and
Best All Around Officer Team. Mickey Gross was selected as first runner-up for
Miss Blue and Gold with her solo performance.
Band parents to meet
There will be a Dobie Band Parents meeting Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
in the band hall. Fund-raisers for the year will be discussed.
School zone proposals to be rechecked by city
City Traffic and Transportation officials “rethink and recheck on the schools and
were reminded about the “ounce of preven- possibly make modifications to the original
tion” axiom Tuesday night as they ap- proposals.”
peared before the South Belt Civic Coali- He said that his department tries to con-
tion to elaborate on recent recommenda- form with consistent practices throughout
tions regarding school zones, the city but will also try to conform with
The recommendations, made in January, wishes and requests of the South Belt com-
fell short of what the Coalition and local munity.
school principals feel is necessary. The department generally does not install
Among the top priorities of the Coali- flashing lights near intersections with traf-
tion were school zones with flashing lights fic lights, he said, because the light serves
along Fuqua, Seaford and Beamer to ser- to slow traffic.
vice Meador Elementary, Beverly Hills In- The principals, however, say they are
termediate and Dobie High School. wary of motorists who speed up to make
the light.
“If everything was allowed to stay as it In other traffic-related discussion,
is, although it is not the most desirable District E city Councilman Frank Mancuso
situation, we could live with it,” said Bever- agreed to work toward moving forward a
ly Hills principal Tommy Baccaro, alluding bridge construction project on Sageglen,
to the imminent opening of Fuqua through connecting the Sagemont and Scarsdale
to Telephone Road which will increase area Subdivisions. The project is currently on
traffic. the city’s capital improvements list for
Y holding registrations
The Tri County YMCA will hold registration for T-ball, baseball and soccer
Monday, March 7 at the M.U.D. 13 Building, 11610 Sageyork.
Registration will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee is $18 for Y members and
$30 for associate members. For more information, call 485-6805.
“We know you’ll improve it eventually, 1990.
but is it going to be before or after a kid Conley said his department will study the
is hurt? I know that sooner or later some- possibility of installing a double left-turn
one is going to get hurt.” lane from Fuqua to Beamer. He said, how-
Traffic and Transportation Director ever, that past studies have revealed no
Richard Conley said his department will need for a second lane.
City Councilman Frank Mancuso addresses the South Belt Civic Coalition
recently. He was invited, along with city Traffic and Transportation officials,
to discuss local school zone proposals.
Former CCISD superintendent dies
Thompson open house set
An open house has been set for Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at Thompson In-
termediate School. There will be a music program and classroom visitation. This
is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers.
Kirkmont I meeting
The Kirkmont I Homeowners Association will hold a general homeowners
meeting Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Kirkmont
M.U.D. Building at Hall and South Bluff.
Beeman art group speaker
Well-known Houston artist Malinda Beeman will be the speaker at the South
Belt Art Group meeting Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Beeman will discuss her work,
using slides and hand-made prints. The public is invited to attend the discussion
at San Jacinto College South Campus, Room 122S.
Beeman has exhibited in major national shows, including the prestigious Fresh 1
Paint” show in Houston. She has many pieces in Houston corporate and private 1
Former Clear Creek ISD Superintendent mation officer for CCISD. “He cham- Ward’s career began in 1959 as a teacher
of Schools Dr. John F. Ward, 50, died pioned the cause of quality education for in the Fairfield and Wortham ISD. He then
Monday of cancer at his Clear Lake home, all students and was an advocate of aca- served as a teacher and counselor in the
Ward’s illness had forced him to resign demic excellence.” Port Isabelle ISD. He then went to Lufkin
the superintendency in November after 11 Ward’s accomplishments include com- where he was a counselor and junior high
years of service to the district. In his pletion of a $45 million districtwide schools vice principal before being named assistant
resignation letter, Ward termed his years building and renovation program, begun superintendent.
with CCISD as “the most rewarding ones three months after his arrival. In his final Services for Ward were held Wednesday
of my career.” year of the superintendency, two CCISD at Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League
Ward came to CCISD from the Friends- schools were named exemplary schools by City, with interment at Friends Cemetery
wood ISD where he had served as superin- the U.S. Department of Education, an in Friendswood.
tendent since 1967. Prior to that he had honor awarded to only eight schools in the . .... .
served as assistant superintendent for cur- state. Ward is survived by his wife, Mary
riculum for the Lufkin ISD. Kiecke added that Ward’s leadership Ward; sons, Jeffery Lee Ward of Pearland
abilities served the district well through im- and Anthony John Ward of Clear Lake,
“Public education and the school com- plementation of House Bill 72. “It was a daughter, Donna Gay Hoesel of Stafford,
munity have prospered because of the very trying time for everyone,” Kiecke said, and three grandchildren.
dedicated leadership provided by Dr. “He was our leader and brought us Memorials may be sent to The American
Ward,” said Albert Kiecke, public infor- through.” Cancer Society.
Dr. John Ward
Election lacking local flavor
collections.
Chamber planning parade
Preliminary planning has begun for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com-
merce Fourth of July Parade. As part of the Chamber’s July 4th community celebra-
tion, the parade is one of many events to be scheduled in the South Belt area over
the Independence Day holiday.
Entries are being sought for floats (large and small) from businesses, organiza-
tions, etc., drill teams, all former Dobie High School Homecoming queens, area
dance studios, baseball teams and any marching units. There will also be a separate
category for a “Pet Parade.”
Community resident Georgia Ann Ruffeno is serving as chairman of the parade
and is asking for participation from all South Belt area civic, church and sports
groups. Due to city regulations, the parade route has not been finalized.
Anyone interested in entering the Fourth of July Parade should contact the
South Belt-Ellington Chamber office, 481-5516.
In this week’s issue
Photo by Joan Collins
• A calendar of events appears on page 2A.
• Public Schools Week starts next week. Page 3A has more information.
• Find out what your child can eat at lunch time. The menus are on page 5A.
• Residential complex for mentally handicapped is almost complete. The story
is on page 10A.
• The sports calendar is on page 3B.
A real gas
Firemen spent two hours tending to a gas leak Friday afternoon after construc-
tion workers installing water pipes in front of Fire Station 70 punctured a gas
line. Station 70 fireman Bill Stagner hoses the area of the puncture as Station
70 Capt. Robert Bennett (center) and Station 52 Capt. Joe Jones discuss the
situation. Water lessens the concentration of the escaping gas.
Super Tuesday will offer little local not a local resident, but has a local con-
flavor, with many candidates hoping to nection. He successfully defended teen-ager
represent the area being unopposed in this Lamont Roberts, accused in the murder ot
primary. his father, Benny Roberts.
But one race affecting the area has many
hopefuls, nearly half from the South Belt.
Seeking election to the Precinct 2 con-
stable’s position are six Democrats and one
Republican.
Among the Democratic hopefuls are
South Belt residents Travis Ezell and Paul
Hamilton. Others seeking the slot are in-
cumbent Paul McClure, J.L. Jay and M.
“Chief” Briggs, all of Pasadena, and Gary
Freeman of Galena Park.
Republican contender Daniel Lee Lazen-
berry is a South Belt resident.
For the state representative District 130
seat, Democratic hopeful Chris Clark is
unopposed as is incumbent Republican
Randy Pennington.
Democrat El Franco Lee has no opposi-
tion in his first re-election bid as Precinct
1 county commissioner.
Local residents entering other races in-
clude Ruben Guererro who is seeking the
judgeship of the 179th District Court in the
Democratic primary. Seeking the Harris.
County sheriff’s post is Ellis Milam.
Michael Charlton, Democratic candidate
for judge of the 176th Criminal Court is
Voting information
For South Belt voters planning to visit
the polls on Super Tuesday, here are the
polling locations for the various pre-
cincts.
Precinct 76—Dobie High School,
11111 Beamer; 289—St. Frances
Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hart-
sook; 417—Stuchbery Elementary
School, 11210 Hughes; 418—Meador
Elementary School, 10701 Seaford;
475—Burnett Elementary School, 11825
Teaneck; 476—Frazier Elementary
School, 10503 Hughes; 5 36—Beverly
Hills Recreation Center, 9800 Kings-
point; 545—M.U.D. 13 Building, 11610
Sageyork; and 654—Moore Elemen-
tary, 8880 Southbluff.
One election directly impacting this
area is the constable’s race in Precinct
2. Questionnaire responses from these
candidates begin on page 8A.
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