How do I stop applications from opening at startup in Lion?

When I log in using Lion, Mail, Entourage, and ICal open on my desktop.  I don't want this.  I already tried unchecking the restore windows box under system preferences/general; sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.  The only way to stop it seems to be to uncheck the similar box that appears when you shut down the computer, but you have to do it each time, and I think it doesn't always work either.  The options features in the dock items don't seem to work--they're *already* unchecked, and the windows still open.  I don't want everyone else in my family to see my mail as soon as the computer opens and it's really annoying besides.  Does anyone have a solution?  Thanks.

I just upgraded to the latest version of Lion--I don't know why it didn't change the info. under my Apple icon.  And I know I can uncheck the box while signing off, but you have to do it each time--I'm looking for a way to uncheck it and recheck whenever I want, the way the dock options are supposed to work (although it doesn't for me anymore with Lion).
Checked the Users and Groups--the only login items listed are basically 4 apps that I had back when I had my PC and I no longer have them--I may have had Growl for awhile but I deleted it.  There are yellow triangles by them.  No other apps listed there.
I guess I'll have to uncheck the box each time I sign off.  Tedious, but that's the way it is.  Wish I had Snow Leopard back!
Thanks for your suggestions though--just wish they worked.

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