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CHANNEL Robbery at GameStop in North Shore Twenty Galena Park athletes CHATTER leaves one dead, one arrested sign Spring letters of intent Galena Park ISD celebrat- sity North Channel (May 29)– One ed twenty outstanding indi- Cristian Esparza - Golf at man was shot and killed, an- viduals who signed letters of University of Houston - Vic- Chamber monthly other arrested after gunfire intent at National Spring toria was exchanged in the parking Signing Day on May 28, 2014. Brandi Giles - Softball at luncheon lot of a shopping center in Five athletes from Galena A&M International The next luncheon is Friday, Northeast Harris County. According to HCSO reports, Park High School along with University June 6,2014 at 11:30 am at the a 28-year-old Marine veteran 14 athletes and one trainer Brandon Green - Basket- San Jacinto College North in the was eating at a sandwich shop from North Shore Senior ball at Northwestern Okla- Monument Room of the Student next door to the GameStop High School have chosen homa State University Center. Guest speaker will be along Wallisville Road near where they will continue Taeylor Hanney - Track & State Senator Sylvia Garcia. NEW the East Sam Houston Tollway their education and extracur- Field at University of Texas MEMBERS are encourage to at- last Thursday around 12:30 tend, there will be time in the p.m. when he saw two men get ricular excellence: at San Antonio program for you to introduce out of their car and put on ban- Nicholas Harris - Track & yourself and your organization. danas on their faces. GALENA PARK HIGH Field at Houston Baptist You may bring flyers and market- The Marine Veteran, whose SCHOOL University name was not released, saw ing materials. If you have any Amber Hill - Golf at Prai- the two men enter the store, Bernard Jackson - Football rie View A&M University questions contact the chamber deputies said. Then, the veter- at Tyler Junior College Desiree Horn - Track & office at 713-450-3600. an went to his truck to get his gun. He waited outside for the Jose Mendez - Soccer at Field at Alabama State Uni- robbers. One of the suspects Crowder College versity Run-off election pointed a gun at the veteran Luis Montes - Soccer at Dhelsea Jolivette - Volley- who fearing for his life ex- Mississippi College ball at Dillard University for Galena Park changed gunfire with the rob- Natorius Steadman - Enrique Perez - Cross th ber. The robber attemped to Track & Field at Dodge City Country at Houston Baptist • Early Voting is June 9- 17 drive away on his vehicle but th th Community College University June 9 and June 10 - 7:00 am- he was struck and killed as he 7:00 pm was sitting inside the car; the Alexis Torres - Softball at Ricky Salinas - Baseball at June 11-17- 8:00- 5:00 p.m. second suspect ran when the Kilgore College Rice University Early voting for Pct. 81 & 208 in shooting started. LeLe Scott - Basketball at person will be at City Hall. The second suspect was NORTH SHORE SENIOR Jacksonville College • Election Day is June 21 7:00 caught moments later close to HIGH SCHOOL Daniel Shelton - Track & am- 7:00 p.m a fast food restaurant. Field at Houston Baptist Precinct 81 votes at Alvin D. Bag- Nearby schools Aguirre Joseph Baltrip - Baseball University Junior High School and Har- gett Community Building on at Tyler Junior College Derika Stewart - Student Keene St. DEPUTIES ARREST the second suspect in front of the GameStop store Jasmine Brown - Volley- Trainer at Texas Lutheran Precinct 208 votes at City Hall See GAMESTOP SHOOTING, on Wallisville, the site of a robbery and shooting. (NCSTAR photo by ball at Truman State Univer- University page 6 Juan DeLeon) Greens Bayou Paddle Trail Meeting The Greens Bayou Corridor Graduation ceremonies scheduled for area school districts Coalition in partnership with the National Park Service will have a community meeting on Tues- GALENA PARK ISD CHANNELVIEW ISD SHELDON ISD day, June 10, 2014 at San Ja- The Galena Park ISD 2014 Commencement Cere- graduation ceremony to be C.E. King High School graduation ceremo- cinto College North Campus, monies will take place at the Reliant Stadium. held Sunday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. at M.O. Campbell Cen- ny is taking place on Wednesday, June 4 5800 Uvalde Road, Houston Ceremonies are as follows: ter, 1865 Aldine Bender, Houston, TX. 77032. at 7:00 p.m. at M.O. Campbell Center, 77049. Chablis Restaurant, Slo- •North Shore Senior High School, Sunday, June The graduation will also be video streamed on the Web 1865 Aldine Bender in Houston, TX, vacek Student Center. Network- 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. by Aldine ISD’s website at www.aldine.k12.tx.us/gradu- 77032. ing & refreshments at 7 pm, pro- •Galena Park High School, Sunday, June 8, 2014 ation. Graduation streamed live on the follow- gram at 7:20 pm with adjourn at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the high school at 281- ing site: www.aldine.k12.tx.us/graduation. at 8:30 pm. Both ceremonies will take place at Reliant Park in 452-1450 For more information on Houston. meeting location, please con- tact Candice Pauley: 281-874- 2139.

JUNE 1ST IS START OF SEASON C.E. KING DEATH POSSIBLY LINKED TO HEART DEFECT Rotary hears about Student’s death may hurricane preparation show need for heart tests

NORTH SHORE – Bill A junior at CE King High Amy Gonzales, who died on stored with CPR and use of or Wheeler, assistant director of school was discovered to have her 17th birthday, have all be using an automated external the county Emergency Man- died sometime during the lost to our readership area. defibrillator (AED). agement office, spoke to Rota- night in her home on May 25, Two of the students were ath- Texas is fortunate to have ry about the 20 types of 2014. Amy Gonzales, 17, ap- letes and received the typical a law since 2007 requiring emergencies his office deals pre-participation physical AED’s at all school sporting with in a year. OEM has about pears to have died from Sud- evaluation (PPE) given for events. However, the student 20 employees, he said, and den Cardiac Arrest, although doesn’t typically have an they are responsible for safe- cause of death is pending the many years in the state of Tex- AEDs may not always be ty in 34 cities, 1200 MUD and completion of the final find- as. Amy played softball for the PUD districts, 54 fire depart- ings in the cause of her death CE King Panthers. Cody available on the sidelines dur- ments, and ultimately the await an death investigation Stephens played football for ing athletic practices, after lives of over 4 million people autopsy by the Harris Coun- the Crosby Cougars and was hours and if an event cardiac in Harris County. ty Medical Examiner. These headed to Tarleton State on a arrest occurs, access to an The most recent disaster in test results of the investiga- football scholarship. AED is essential in the first 3 the North Shore area was the tion can sometimes take Sudden Cardiac arrest is minutes from collapse to in- tropical storm Allison, in June months to complete. the leading cause of death in crease chance of survival. You 2001 when 14 inches of rain It become clear that the young athletes participating only have a chance to contin- fell in 3 hours in the Greens work of the Cody Stephens Go in sports. Studies have shown ue life if resuscitation begins Bayou watershed. The result- Big or Go Home Foundation is that one high school-aged ath- in the first 6 minutes. ant floods killed 23 people, and not yet complete, needs con- lete suffers sudden cardiac ar- Many schools have begun a damaged 34,000 homes. tinued community support rest every three days in the screening program in recent Other notable disasters in- and that there is certainly a . The tragic re- years, although none of the 3 cluded the hurricanes of 1900 need for the work to continue ality is that most of these students mentioned above in Galveston, 1983 Alicia in to save young lives. deaths are completely pre- were screened. In fact, Cros- Houston, 2005 Katrinna and BILL WHEELER OF THE HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MAN- If the preliminary indica- ventable. Sudden cardiac by screened over 800 students Rita, and 2008 Ike. death is the result of an unex- in the year following Cody His message to survive AGEMENT spoke to the North Shore Rotary on preparation of vari- tions turn out that the cause pected failure of proper heart Stephens’ death at their in- these disasters was simple: ous emergencies, including Hurricanes. of her death was sudden car- school physicals. Goose Creek 1. Get a Kit, with supplies diac failure, she will become function, usually during or im- Consolidated School District from home, cash, and first aid. Volunteer, join CERT classes, www.readyharris.org. You the third area student lost to mediately after exercise, but 2. Make a Plan, with an and similar training. should also know how to read a heart related issue in just can also occur when resting. provided this service in their evacuation goal and communi- If you know someone that an evacuation map, and pre- over two years. Crosby stu- Since the heart stops pumping 3 area high schools to all stu- cation with family. will need evacuation assis- pare yourself to leave in only dent Cody Stephens, 18, Goose adequately, the child quickly dent athletes in the 2013-14 3. Stay informed, radio, TV, tance, have them register by 10 minutes if necessary. Creek Memorial student and collapses, loses consciousness, plan on no electricity. calling the Red Cross at 2-1-1. A good motto to remember, Highlands resident Cody and ultimately dies unless 4. Be involved, help others Check for more information he said, is “Run from the Wa- Jones, 18 and now possibly normal heart rhythm is re- See SUDDEN DEATH, p. 3 and your loved ones to survive. and ideas on the website ter, Hide from the Wind.” Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y & S C H O O L N E W S ✯

Crosby student awarded military medal Jessica Godinez-Campos awarded Cadet CPL Yahira Tamez of Crosby High Schoo’s United “College Textbook” scholarship States Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps has received the USD-1812 med- By Dr. Robert Tatman & Alice al from the Captain James Hoy Asbury Tait chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. Jessica Godinez-Campos, The award is presented by who is in the top 10% of her the society to a junior or se- senior class, has been award- nior JROTC student who dem- ed the College Textbook Schol- onstrates “qualities of arship in the amount of $500 academic excellence, leader- to help with the purchase of ship, military discipline, de- textbooks during her fresh- pendability, patriotism and man year in college. The award upright character.” The recip- is sponsored by Texas Educa- ient is selected by the instruc- tional Consultative Services, tors of the JROTC unit. Inc., and goes to one high Yahira received the honor school student who has dis- during Crosby High Army played outstanding academic JROTC Military Ball and achievement and other accom- Awards Ceremonies. plishments as a high school The Crosby junior is com- student. pleting her second year as a Jessica Godinez-Campos Pictured from left to right: Crosby HS counselor Alice Hoy, cadet. She has been a part of plans to attend the Universi- Ella Wright Guaqueta, President of the Captain James Asbury ty of Houston in the fall and Jessica Godinez-Campos, and Dr. Robert Tatman, Federal & the two service learning Tait Chapter #89, United States Daughters of 1812 presents award Special Programs Director. projects with the veterans at major in radiology. She loves the Michael E. DeBakey Vet- to Crosby High Army JROTC Cadet CPL Yahaira Tamez. to play tennis, swim, and help erans Hospital and participat- others. She is also interested ed in Crosby’s memorable in fashion and staying up to community veterans event The National Society Unit- It promotes patriotism and date with current events. Jes- Crosby HS Salutatorian, Daniel last November. She is a mem- ed States Daughters of 1812 the nation’s history. sica is a dedicated student who ber of the rifle team and a is a women’s service organiza- For additional information makes academics a priority. John Kasprzak receives award competitive air rifle shooter. tion for descentants of patri- about the society, visit Though much of her time is taken up with extracurricular Yahira is the daughter of ots who aided the American www.usdaughter1812.org The Beyer Scholarship has Abel and Maria Tamez. cause during the War of 1812. activities and academics, she makes time to assist others granted its 2014 award to who might be struggling in Daniel J. Kasprzak, Jr. of Cros- some area. Jessica also loves by. Daniel has an outstanding to spend quality time with her record at Crosby High School family. Congratulations, Jessi- with excellence in leadership, Crosby Chiropractic Center ca! academics, athletics, and com- munity service. He will be at- “Dr. Rosenbaum has been providing safe, all-natural healthcare to CHILDREN, WOMEN and MEN for over 32 years.”

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Galena Park High speech and debate team finishes year strong Established only three years ago, the Galena Park High School Speech and Debate Team had a very successful 2013-14 school year. The team earned sweepstakes at four tournaments and the policy de- bate (Cross Examination) team secured the bronze medal at the 24-4A District Meet. The team also earned their National Forensic League National Charter.

GALENA PARK ISD Volunteers with Channelview High School, LyondellBasell and Austin Industrial all teamed up to organize Band and choir programs excel at UIL the CHS vocational shops during LyondellBasell's Global Care Day. The vocational shops at look to the work areas for Channelview High School Auto Mechanics, Agricul- are newly organized, ture Mechanics and Con- thanks to the efforts of struction Trades classes. some volunteer muscle dur- “We appreciate the help ing LyondellBasell's 15th of our partners from Lyon- annual Global Care Day. dellBasell and Austin In- Employees from Lyon- dustrial,” said Mia Young, dellBasell's Channelview Channelview ISD's CTE di- Complex and some of their rector. “This was a huge family members, along project and it was amazing with volunteers from Aus- what was accomplished tin Industrial hauled off old when everyone worked to- and unused materials, or- gether.” ganized work areas for bet- The LyondellBasell Glo- ter use and gave the shops bal Care Day is a worldwide a clean appearance. Career community service initia- and Technical Education tive involving 3,500 em- Families of LyondellBasell em- (CTE) teachers from CHS ployee volunteers ployees even got into the act rolled up their sleeves in as- participating in 69 projects during Global Care Day such as sisting with the efforts. in 61 communities in 20 this young girl who grabbed a The “Shop Work Day,” as countries where the compa- broom and began sweeping the it was called, brought a new ny operates. Construction Trades shop at Channelview High School. Some of the students in the band and choir programs. District Attorney warns of

Supreme dedication and NSSH Band - 3 Sweep- Congratulations to the stu- countless hours of hard work stakes & 1 First Division Con- dents and the director: Debo- pay off as GPISD choirs & cert plaque rah Fuller, CMS Choir; Bruce bands have a banner year at check fraud scam NSMS Band - 2 Sweep- Burchard & Claudina Ander- the UIL Concert & Sight-read- stakes & 1 First Division Con- sion, CMS Band; Laurie Ball- ing. 2014 results are as fol- cert plaque esteros & Lisa Chew, GPMS JUNE 3 – District Attorney credit card information, in- bounced or fraudulent checks. lows: CMS Band - 2 Sweep- Choir; Erin Huston & Eliza- Devon Anderson warned the cluding impersonating law en- When our office receives a stakes beth Bongat, NSMS Choir; public about a scam that is tar- forcement personnel,” said DA check fraud case, a demand NSSH Choir - 5 Sweep- CMS Choir - 2 Sweep- Brandi Killough & Jason Bow- geting Harris County resi- Anderson. “Our office will not letter is sent to the person who stakes & 2 First Division stakes ie, NSMS Band; Emily Cheese- dents. Criminals are claiming call you and ask for your cred- has the delinquency. The let- Sight-reading plaques WAMS Choir - 1 Sweep- man, WAMS Choir; Daniel to be members of the District it card information. Never give ter instructs the person to NSMS Choir - 4 Sweep- stakes Ponce & Isaias Degollado, Attorney’s Check Fraud Divi- out your credit card or person- make a payment by cashier’s stakes, 1 First Division Con- GPHS Band - 1 First Divi- GPHS Choir; Jessica Meng & sion. The scammers are ran- al information to anyone who check or money order to the cert plaque & 1 First Division sion Concert plaque Clay Jasper GPHS Band; En- domly calling residents, telling calls asking for it. If you think Harris County Restitution Sight-reading plaque GPMS Choir - 1 First Divi- rique Collazo, Adam Bendorf them they have a bounced you are a victim of this scam, Program. GPHS Choir - 3 Sweep- sion Concert plaque & Coty Morris, NSSH Choir; check and need to pay the fine please come forward so we can If you think you are a vic- stakes & 2 First Division Shane Goforth, John Reed & with a credit card or they will help you and catch the crimi- tim of this scam, please call Sight-reading plaques Andrew Hoskins, NSSH Band. be arrested. nals responsible.” the Harris County District “Criminals will use any The Check Fraud Division Attorney’s Office at 713-755- method necessary to steal your handles cases involving 5800. SUDDEN DEATH, Continued from page 1 school year and discovered 3 Scott Stephens, the presi- provides funding to schools students that required heart dent of the Cody Stephens Go who need financial assistance surgery to correct a previous- Big or Go Home Foundation, to provide this test to their stu- ly undiagnosed heart problem. worked with the Texas UIL to dent athletes in Texas. Galena Park and Channelview provide all student athletes in- “Amy’s death is a tragedy”, ISD’s have begun a rigorous in formation regarding Sudden Mr. Stephens states, “whether school programs to screen Cardiac Arrest. Each student it was sudden cardiac arrest or their student athlete’s hearts that has a pre-participation another cause. We are work- by adding an electrocardio- physical evaluation in Texas is ing hard to find these students gram (ECG) to their sports required to read and sign a before their unknown condi- physicals in partnership with form acknowledging they are tion takes them from us. East Houston Regional Hospi- aware of the issues causing We’ve received a lot of finan- tal and Cypress ECG Project Sudden Cardiac Arrest and cial support from our commu- a nonprofit organization that the warning signs. However, nity and have been a small goes to schools and provides Mr. Stephens doesn’t believe part of screening over 20,000 the ECG for $15.00 per stu- the forms go far enough and students. Unfortunately, there dent. CE King began a screen- along with Rep. Sylvester is much more work to be done.” ing program with Memorial Turner and Rep. Wayne Smith More information regarding Hermann Hospital this year, intend to introduce legislation Sudden Cardiac Arrest in whereby the 9th grade students in 2015 to require an ECG be youth, its warning signs and could visit their local clinic for a part of a pre-participation progress on the prevention of a free ECG. These screenings sports physical evaluation at these deaths can be found at demonstrate the clear need for least twice during a student www.codystephensfoundation.org, more preventative care and athlete’s participation in www.parentheartwatch.org. statewide awareness. school sports. The Foundation Page 4 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 OPINION PAGE ✯ ✯ STATE CAPITAL TOUCH HIGHLIGHTS OF LIFE By Ed Sterling By Don Springer Lieutenant governor’s challenger wins runoff Symphony AUSTIN — Republican Coming up this month are Sunday voters picked Dan Patrick to state party conventions during which nominations My family had the op- face Democrat Leticia Van portunity of participating in will be made official. The de Putte in the race for and listening to some fine Republican State Convention lieutenant governor in music this past weekend. This November. will be held at the Fort was Symphony Sunday when Worth Convention Center Patrick received 65 music is the headliner here in from June 5-7 and the percent of the vote to the Charleston, W. Va. area. Democratic State Convention incumbent Lt. Gov. David Each year some of the will be held June 26-28 at the Dewhurst’s 35 percent in the local businesses, individuals, Dallas Convention Center. a number of volunteers, and May 27 runoff. Sen. Patrick, with the help of the Universi- R-Houston, and Sen. Van de Hearing focuses on impeachment ty of Charleston, work togeth- Putte, D-San Antonio, have er ti bring local residents an seven years and 15 years of Steps toward impeach- afternoon and evening worth experience, respectively, as ment of University of Texas of free musical entertainment. members of the 31-member System regent Wallace Hall The Springer’s were among Senate. Van de Putte ran of Dallas continued May 21 those who listened to some of unopposed in the March when the House Select the bands and one of family Democratic Party Primary. Committee on Transparency members, young Don, was a Dewhurst has presided in State Agency Operations participant. met. Earlier in May the This year’s event includ- panel voted to move forward ed six bands and the West Vir- in processes leading toward ginia Symphony which was having Hall removed from Crawdads Part 3 the headliner for the day with office. a concert at 8 p. m. The event had a theme of Renaissance The panel and the state’s One of the joys of crawdads this year and included solid Public Integrity Unit have is reconnecting with your past music from 1 p. m. until ap- been investigating Hall for and going crawfishing with proximately 10 p. m. This was nearly a year to determine if kids. a beautiful weekend here and the regent misused his office TEXAS the entire event was held out- Kimberley Price of Iowa side on the lawn between the in an attempt to have UT Park fondly describes craw- With Russell A. Graves river and the main building of President William Powers Jr. fishing in much the same way the university. fired. Invited to testify was other Texans describe it. Jeff Archer, Texas Legisla- U of C is located directly “We used bacon tied on across the Kanawha River tive Council assistant fishing line that we tied on a executive counsel who from the West Virginia Capi- cane pole we had cut down tol building giving everyone a explained the framework for from the ditch bank,” says fine piece of real estate to en- developing articles of Price. “We sat on the wood- joy while listening. The Capi- over the Senate since 2003. impeachment. Any member en gates of the irrigation tol and the university are His term of office will expire or group of members of the ditch, and put the ones we graced by fine lawns and the on Dec. 31. A businessman Legislature may confidential- caught in a five gallon buck- riverbanks look like not a in private life, Dewhurst has ly submit a proposed article et. Then when we caught all blade of grace or rock is out of been credited for his leader- of impeachment, and submit- we wanted, we would pour place. The water running be- ship in balancing five two- ted material would be them into an old red wagon tween was a peaceful light year state budgets and in parceled out to a trio of and sell them to the guys blue. We had a very blessed building a multi-billion drafting attorneys, he said, driving through Valley View afternoon. dollar “rainy day” fund to be adding that articles of on their way to set trot lines The bands playing in- tapped in fiscal emergencies. cluded a couple of brass bands, impeachment drawn up by in Lake Kickapoo or Lake Ar- the Youth Symphony and two In other party primary the House would be subject rowhead.” all-volunteer community runoff results, incumbent to review by Senate. Her memories of crawfish- bands. Son Don plays in both Republican U.S. Sen. John Texas House Parliamen- ing are echoed by most with of the community bands. He Cornyn will face Dallas tarian Chris Griesel testified, whom I’ve visited. They are usually plays his tenor saxo- businessman Dr. David M. saying the House could be universally fond memories of phone but one of the bands Alameel, a Democrat, in the called back into session by childhood. So with that in needs some baritone assis- November general election. either by proclamation of the mind, I often gear up and help tance so he plays that instru- Alameel won the primary governor or by a majority of my kids build memories. ly takes a while to win. If you don’t know if the crawdad is ment when it performs. runoff with 72 percent of the members of the House. If the The ingredients for craw- don’t pull hard enough, the tired, hungry, or both but Our family was blessed vote to Kesha Rogers of committee were to adopt fishing are simple: bacon or crawdad plants its numerous when he emerges this time, he with musical talents. Don Houston’s 28 percent. Jim articles of impeachment to baloney, a string, and a place legs into the mud and digs in doesn’t spook. When I reach plays the sax and piano, Mom Hogan of Cleburne won the present for consideration in where crawdads exist. I take to protect his new meal. Pull down to pick him up by the Linda played the clarinet and Democratic runoff for the House, steps would have my kids in the duck marsh too hard and you jerk the bait shell he does his best to reach piano, Denise, alto sax and pi- agriculture commissioner to be taken such as publica- and to the margins of farm right out of their claws. It’s a back and pinch me with his ano; Dave the drums and flute over Richard S. “Kinky” tion of notice in newspapers ponds in Northeast Texas. skill you learn from experi- claws. and me, the tenor sax. Don’t ask who was the poorest in the Friedman. Hogan’s opponent giving the particulars of a The hardest part of our ence and feel. At first my boy At first my nine year old is family. I hate to have to make in November will be former special convening of the trips is finding a burrow with can’t get the hang of it as he apprehensive about holding such an admission. We all had state Rep. Sid Miller of Legislature, Griesel said. a big enough hole in which we keeps pulling the bait away his first crustacean as he’s fun with our instruments dur- Stephenville, who beat from the crawdad. Thirty There is a record of how can drop the bait. Therefore, afraid of the pinch. I let the ing our younger days. former state Rep. Tommy minutes later he’s still in the the Legislature has handled when we search for crawdads, crawdad pinch me first to let All of us lost our instru- Merritt of Longview in the hole. such matters, Griesel said, in we make sure that we we re- him see that it doesn’t hurt. I ments, save Don, during a GOP runoff. Â State Sen. Soon, however, we can see the 1917 impeachment of move the chimneys, we are set the crawdad down on the house fire back in 1989, and Ken Paxton of McKinney, the bait near the burrow’s en- Gov. James A. Ferguson and careful to place them back in mud and it instinctively turns that cut our musical life back with 63.6 percent of the trance and clamped to it are in the 1975-76 impeachment place if the hole is too small. to face me with its claws up in severely. Don was playing ac- vote, won the GOP runoff for two crawdad pincers. The of state District Judge O.P. Once we find an adequate defense. While I distract him, tively in a band at the time attorney general against crawfish is trying hard to put Carrillo. But there is no hole, bait is dropped and be- my son picks him up for a clos- and his sax was at a different state Rep. Dan Branch of on the breaks with his many record of an impeachment of fore long, the white string er inspection. He’s proud of his place in the house when the Dallas, who received 36.4 pairs of legs but he’s too in- fire hit. The piano was not an appointed state official. goes taught and the low in- quarry. percent. Pasadena oil, gas terested in the raw strip of burnt as well. Hall was appointed a six- tensity tug of war is on. So proud he puts the craw- and petrochemical consult- bacon to let go. After the bait Few people can make a year term as a UT regent by Fighting a crawfish is a dad back in the mud right next ant Ryan Sitton won the and claws breech the surface, living with music these days Gov. Rick Perry in 2011. practice in patience and fi- to the water. The crawdad GOP runoff for a seat on the nesse. The tug of war usual- we can see its dark, bb sized scoots backwards accelerated but playing an instrument, or singing, is a great way to three-member Texas eyes looking up at us. When by the tail flip that he uses to spend some free time—for Railroad Commission in a he spots us, he lets go of the swim and escape predators contest with former state bait and retreats. oneself and entertaining oth- and is soon back in the water. ers. These local bands, almost Rep. Wayne Christian of Hunger pangs are a strong H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y When we are gone, he’ll crawl always composed of volun- Center. motivator and within seconds, from the water and dig a new teers, do a lot for the commu- Greenville physician Dr. he’s gripping the bacon that burrow. nities in which they are found. Bob Deuell, a long-serving ✯ my son dropped back in the Hopefully we’ll catch him May they live on and on! ✯ hole. The fight is back on. I member of the Texas StarStar CourierCourier again another day. Such are the people, Senate, was defeated by 300 places and things that have votes in a runoff against Bob USPS 244-500 touch my life in my home! Hall of Edgewood. And, and the incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall of Rockwall, Barbers Hill✯Dayton PRESS with 47.2 percent of the vote, lost in his runoff bid The Highlands Star Founded 1955 against John Ratcliffe, who The Crosby Courier Founded 1958 Consolidated with the Star 1961 received 52.8 percent. The SERVING HIGHLANDS, CROSBY, HUFFMAN outcome of this runoff was AND NORTHEAST HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS reported in the national news. Hall, 91, is a World Editor & Publisher ...... Gilbert Hoffman War II veteran and the Associate Publisher ...... Mei-Ing Liu Hoffman Assoc. Editor/Advertising Manager ...... Lewis Spearman oldest member of the U.S. Assistant Editor ...... Julieta Paita House of Representatives. Production Manager...... Luis Hernandez He was a Democrat when he IT Technical Manager ...... Pedro Hernandez first entered the House in Advertising Representive ...... Richard Hernandez Entered as Periodicals Class at Highlands Post Office, Highlands, TX 77562. 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We also print dozens of school, ethnic, and government publications on con- terms as mayor of Heath, tract. Call for information to 713-977-2555. Texas, a municipality just SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In-county, $25.00 per year. Out of county, $35.00 per Year. POSTMASTER: south of Hall’s home in Send address changes to Star-Courier, P. O. Box 405, Highlands, TX 77562 Rockwall, 30 minutes east of News and Ad Phones....281-328-9605 FAX Line....713-977-1188 Dallas. email: [email protected] Member Texas Press Association WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 5 LIFESTYLE ✯ It’s Graduation Season OBITUARIES It’s Graduation Season here in Texas with celebrations of ✯ educational achievements by 1. Is the book of Colossians in students from pre-kindergar- PASTOR’S the Old or New Testament or Willie Wilfred Monson, Sr. tens to high schools to univer- neither? sities. The annual Graduation NEWS VIEWS 2. Which book may be summa- Willie Wilfred Monson, Sr., Season traditionally begins By Tim Edwards rized as, “The end of the world 65, left us unexpectedly on with university grads walking as we know it”? Proverbs, Ephe- May 21, 2014 at his home in across the stage in early May sians, Hebrews, Revelation Crosby, Texas. and culminates with high 3. From Acts 22, where was Willie was born in Plaque- Paul brought up? Jerusalem, school ceremonies in early Pride is listed as one of the Babylon I have built as the mine, Louisiana on October June. Diplomas and degrees seven deadly sins, and indeed royal residence, by my mighty Derbe, Anathoth, Jericho 28, 1948 to Joseph and There- give each graduate their cre- pride is toxic. Arrogance is power and for the glory of my 4. How many books of the Bi- sa Monson. He married Mary ble (KJV) begin with the letter dentials with accompanying certainly a killer of relation- majesty?” Daniel 4:30 Imme- Helen Jeschke on June 1, rights and privileges as speci- ships, undermines unity in diately after this incident, “Z”? Zero, 1, 2, 3 1999. fied. Each person deserves to any organization, sabotages Nebuchadnezzar literally lost 5. From Ecclesiastes 3, there Willie spent over 40 years is a time to kill and a time to ...? be recognized and honored for the fellowship of the Church, his mind. At the height of his working in the marine trans- their achievements, but grad- corrupts the government, and power, he began behaving as Plant, Embrace, Heal, Rest portation industry where he uates (and everyone else) destabilizes the culture to its an animal. Even as the words 6. In James 3, what can no was highly respected for his man tame? Evil, The tongue, Li- should beware of the dangers very core. Pride goes before were on his lips, a voice came expertise. Due to his declining of a prideful spirit. ons, Revenge health he was forced to retire Joe Monson and wife Janelle, destruction and a haughty from heaven, “This is what is Brian Monson and wife Jan, Confidence rooted in hum- spirit before a fall. Proverbs decreed for you, King Neb- ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Reve- in 2011. lation; 3) Jerusalem; 4) 2; 5) Heal; Sammy Monson and wife ble dependence on God is far 16:18 uchadnezzar: Your royal au- Willie enjoyed all things different than a boastful, self- 6) The tongue outdoors. Some of his favorite Rhonda; and his sister, Tonie Nebuchadnezzar was the thority has been taken from Carroll and husband Preston. serving pride. The challenge hobbies were showing his King of Babylon who de- you. You will be driven away Willie also survived by five by the prophet Jeremiah to the stroyed Jerusalem a short from people and will live with ✯ Quarter horses, hunting and 6th century BC Israelites is fishing. He also enjoyed fre- grand-daughters, Krystal time after Jeremiah prophe- the wild animals; you will eat Hailey, Gabrielle Monson, Al- applicable to any and all who sied to that city. This king was grass like the ox. Daniel 4:31- LITTLE quent trips to the casinos in are honored for their accom- Louisiana. exa Monson, Pazlynn Monson, the most powerful man in the 32 As prophesied, Nebuchad- BIDDY BITS and Kaylee Monson; three plishments. Thus says the world as the Babylonian Em- nezzar’s mind and sanity was Willie is preceded in death LORD, “Let not a wise man By Danny Biddy by his parents, and two sons; grandson, Justin Pomeroy, pire controlled all nations in- restored after seven years. Brennan Pomeroy, and Donnie boast of his wisdom, and let cluding Israel. He was also He then expressed a far differ- Donnie Monson and Shawn not the mighty man boast of Abshire. Monson, Jr.; and numerous very self-centered and boast- ent attitude as he boasted in nephews. his might, let not a rich man ful of his power and wealth. the Lord, instead of himself. I, Not Welcome Willie is survived by his boast of his riches; 24 but let wife of 14 years, Mary; his A celebration of Willie’s life The prophet Daniel bluntly Nebuchadnezzar, raised my As Jeff and his twelve-year- will be held at Newport Coun- him who boasts boast of this, spoke God’s message to the eyes toward heaven, and my step-daughter, Mikinzi Kal- that he understands and old son, Daniel, started to drive iszewski; his daughters, Staci try Club in Crosby, Texas on king and warned him to repent sanity was restored. Then I off together one day, Daniel no- June 7, 2014 at 2pm., immedi- knows Me, that I am the LORD of his sin and acknowledge praised the Most High; I hon- Pomeroy and husband Darren, who exercises lovingkindness, ticed a large red wasp on his left Jennifer Monson, and Kirby ately followed by a reception. God’s power. Instead, King ored and glorified him who shoulder. As any twelve year old In lieu of flowers, donations justice and righteousness on Nebuchadnezzar continued to lives forever. His dominion is Monson; his sons, Willie Mon- earth; for I delight in these would do, he started yelling and son, Jr. and wife Kimberly, and can be made in Willie’s memo- boast in himself and did not an eternal dominion; his knocked the wasp off his shoul- ry to the Texas Heart Institute. things,” declares the LORD. Jer- worship God. His attitude kingdom endures from gener- Kyler Monson; his brothers, emiah 9:23-24 der. It landed on his dad. Jeff im- was… Is not this the great ation to generation. Daniel mediately pulled over. They 4:34 scrambled to get their seat belts The accomplishments of off then both jumped out! Final- kings, students, grads, moms, ly the wasp was taken care of, dads, employers, employees, and they were back on their way. Community wide athletes, entrepreneurs, Is there something in your life should all be celebrated. As (marriage, friendship, home, etc.) Nebuchadnezzar testified and that has no business being there, Jeremiah instructed, celebra- and if left unattended, will cause prayer night tion of accomplishments must harm? Do not just knock it back always be centered in humble and forth. Pull over, take care of Restoration Church at 1609 Jones Road in High- recognition that God is in con- the matter, and move on. lands will host a community wide prayer night for trol. Thus boast in the Lord is The Bible wisely warns, “Give the cities of Highlands, Lynchburg, and McNair on when you gratefully worship no place to the devil...” (Ephe- June 3, 2014 between 7:00 &8:00 PM. Everyone is God as the great Giver of all sians 4:27) and for good reason invited to come out and come together in agreement gifts. because “The thief has come to in prayer for our cities. steal, to kill and to destroy.” (John 10:10)

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CHANNELVIEW ISD East Houston Regional COMMUNITY Alice Johnson Junior High robotics team CALENDAR Medical Center awarded as enjoying top 10 performance Ecobot Challenge primary stroke facility The Alice Johnson Junior JUNE High Robotics Team's success- HOUSTON–HCA Affiliated -Monitor your blood pres- North Channel es continue as they captured East Houston Regional Medi- sure - high blood pressure is a another top 10 finish at the cal Center (EHRMC) is leading risk factor for stroke Library events EcoBot Challenge, hosted by pleased to announce its re-des- -Diabetes - people with dia- the Education Foundation of ignation as a Primary (Level betes are at an increased risk BOOK SALE: Harris County. The Friends of the North II) Stroke Facility in Trauma for a stroke because diabetes Two separate Alice Johnson Service Area-Q, as awarded by adversely affects the arteries Channel Library will be holding teams took second and third The Texas Department of -Heart disease and carotid their monthly book sale this Fri- place at the event out of more State Health Services. artery disease - people diag- day, June 6 and Saturday, June than 280 teams. This marks EHRMC's Emergency Depart- nosed with either of these are 7 during the library’s open the fourth time that they have ment and hospital are certified at a higher risk for a stroke; hours. finished among the top teams to treat stroke patients rapid- however, both diseases can be SUMMER READING KICKOFF: at the EcoBot Challenge. ly and able to prevent long controlled and managed Monday, June 9 from 2-4 “I am so very proud of our term effects. -Family history or previous pm. There will be party with anu- kids,” said Joe Paneitz, Alice “We are pleased to receive episode of a stroke or mini- Johnson robotics teacher. this re-designation and contin- stroke - with management of mals and bubble parties Texas, “They continue to perform at facepainting, ballon animals and ue our ongoing commitment to lifestyle and health, these risk the highest levels against provide quality care for stroke factors can be minimized music. quality competition.” patients in the North Channel -Education is the number Library is located at 15741 Wal- The robotics program at Al- area,” says Alice Adams, Chief one way to prepare for and/or lisville Rd., Houston, TX. 77049. ice Johnson formed six years Executive Officer of East prevent a stroke. Everyone Call 281-457-1631 for more in- ago as a way to promote and Houston Regional Medical should do what they can to formation. enhance students' knowledge Center. reduce their risk. 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Continued from page 1 Keene St. Galena Park, TX. “The Challenge generates high levels of excitement by 77547. vey Brown Elementary school Deputies said the veteran demonstrating the real-world in Channelview ISD and who has a concealed handgun usefulness and workplace ap- SATURDAY NIGHTS North Shore Middle and North license was not hurt. He was plicability of school-based Alice Johnson student Jhovanie Dominguez prepares to run his ro- Shore High School were locked questioned by homocide detec- learning and computers,” said The Buckshot bot through an obstacle course during the EcoBot Challenge, host- down while deputies were tives and released. 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PASADENA, Texas - The San Jacinto College “Building a Brighter Future” gala, held Friday, May 16, 2014, at the San Jacinto College South Campus, raised more than $300,000 in support of student scholarships. The gala was co-chaired by the Honorable El Franco Lee, Commissioner, Harris County Precinct 1, and his wife Kaye; and the Honorable Jack Mor- man, Commissioner, Harris County Precinct 2, and his wife, Andi. The event raised money to help build the en- dowment for the Promise for Their Future scholarship fund. Radio DJ Al Farb served as the night's emcee, which featured live music from the Eclipse Band & Orchestra, as well as a live auction and prize drawing. “I sincerely thank all of the donors, sponsors, and volun- teers who made the night such a huge success,” said San Ja- cinto College Foundation Ex- ecutive Director Ruth Keenan. “We empower students to Members of the San Jacinto College community honored John and Rose Moon with the first-ever Legacy achieve their goals, and the Award at the 2014 San Jacinto College Foundation gala. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Dan Mims, Chair, generosity of everyone who San Jacinto College Board of Trustees; Mr. Frank Nadolney, Chair, San Jacinto College Foundation Board attended our gala will help us of Directors; Mr. John Moon, Sr.; Ruth Keenan, Executive Director, San Jacinto College Foundation; Dr. provide scholarships to more Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College; Mrs. Rose Moon; Mr. John Moon, Jr., Secretary, San deserving San Jacinto College Jacinto College Board of Trustees. students for years to come.” Photo by Andrea Vasquez, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs. The gala honored Rose and John Moon, Sr., longtime sup- continued support of student assisting San Jacinto College Moon, Jr., a member of the San porters of San Jacinto College, success through scholarships. students in their efforts to Jacinto College Board of with the first-ever San Jacin- Through their efforts, Mr. and achieve their educational Trustees, presented them with to College Foundation Legacy Mrs. Moon, Sr., have helped to goals. Their son, Mr. John the award. Award in appreciation of their promote student success by

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The Channelview Indepen- will meet at the Lampasas- Falcon Basketball Camp ASK DIAMOND JIM dent School District's Athletic Spates Field House. The Falcon Basketball Camp will be held June 9-12 Normally this black mark- Department will hold two Two sessions will be offered camps for student-athletes in each day at the camp. The for boys and girls in students ing at the area around a sol- June. morning session is from 9-11 in grades 3-9 at the Aguirre der indicates that a low karat a.m., with the evening session Middle School Gym. solder has been used. This is FACT Camp lasting from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 Times for the camp is 2-4 indicative of the “cheap” re- the solder, basically silver and is absolutely nothing in the The Falcon Athletic Cham- p.m. You may choose either p.m. for students in grades 3- pairs done at flea markets, copper. The silver is very re- world that some men cannot pionship Training (FACT) session, but not attend both in 6 and 5-7 p.m. in grades 7-9. food store sidewalks, bazaars, active with oxygen and other make a little worse and sell a camp will begin on Monday, the same day. Cost is $10 per camper (in- and even many mall kiosk jew- chemicals, creating the black little cheaper… and the peo- June 16 for all incoming 7th - This summer activity is free cludes t-shirt). Onsite regis- elry operations. Sometimes silver oxides where the under ple who see price only are this 12th graders. Seventh and for CISD students. You may tration is Saturday, June 7th this is done for expedience on karat gold is used. At Pine- man's lawful prey.” See more eighth graders will meet at the access the permission slip by from 10 a.m.- 12:30 pm at the the part of the jeweler. Other forest Jewelry we are capable at: Channelview High School going to the district's Athlet- CHS Gym. times it is because an 8 carat of soldering or lasering your www.pineforestjewelry.com. gym. Students in grades 9-12 ics webpage, then bring it to For more information on ei- ther of these camps, please call repair solder will have approx- jewelry without the repair If you have questions per- the coach. turning black. When solder- taining to jewelry, watches, the district's Athletic Depart- imately 26% less gold than ment at 281-860-3802. 14K solder… which in turn al- ing, we use only the correct diamonds, precious stones, lows the jeweler to charge less karat solder compatible with precious metals, and other in exchange for the lower qual- the gold in your jewelry. And questions related to the jew- ity… or actually charge the many times we use our laser elry industry, email same and make a much larg- to fuse the gold, completely [email protected]. er profit at your expense. This eliminating any need for sol- means more alloy is present in der. John Ruskin said, “There

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