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CHANNEL NORTH SHORE ROTARY ANNUAL EVENT CHATTER Fish Fry draws big crowd, big dollars

NORTH SHORE – A large crowd gathered at the Rotary North Shore pavilion on Wall- isville last Saturday, for the 39th Annual Catfish Fry & Crawfish Boil. Chairwoman Allatia Harris declared it a big success, with over $300,000 raised for the club’s community events for the coming year. San Jacinto College- Live and silent auctions had hundreds of big ticket Nothing like a Lobster Hat to set North to host 3 items, eagerly bid on by the the mood for a jovial time at the audience. About 1500 raffle Rotary Fry & Boil. Basketball activities tickets at $100 e ach were sold, with 20 valuable prizes award- - San Jacinto College ed, including a new vehicle. will host three basketball activities And over a thousand catfish in the next three months at the and crawfish dinners were Nichols gym, located on the North served, as the afternoon pro- Campus at 5800 Uvlade Road in gressed. Houston. Corporate sponsors includ- Unsigned Senior Day is open to ed San Jacinto College & female basketball players who have Foundation, Community Toy- not committed to any college and ota, Galena Park ISD Educa- who want to play college basket- tion Foundation, and others. ball this fall. Players will get a chance Club members thanked the to play in at least two games and community for the overwhelm- Rotary Event Chair Allatia Harris, and past president Derrill Painter, pull the winning Raffle ticket at the ROTARIANS Carol & Churck Rad- be evaluated by several college ing support of this event, ac- end of the afternoon, after much anticipation and drama. The Winner was Shai Bigelow and husband ney brought one of their friends cording to president Matt coaches. The event will be held Sat- Randall Rojas. They have their choice of a new Toyota pick-up or Sedan from Community Toyota. to the Event. urday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 Davis. p.m. The cost for participation is $25 per player. FUNdamental Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 12. During the weeklong event, U.S. Army Corps issues dredging permits campers will learn the basic funda- mentals of basketball. The camp will be held from June 9 through June 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The cost is $80 per camper, and in- for Bayport, Barbours Cut channels cludes lunch, camp T-shirt, and motivational speeches. Elite Basketball Camp is open to Both Channels will match depth of Houston ship channel and accommodate larger ships boys and girls ages 13 to 18. The weeklong camp is geared for more HOUSTON, May 12 – The so the container terminals can commerce. I sincerely congrat- creasing capacity of a place- between the Corps and PHA advanced basketball players who U.S. Army Corps of Engineers realize the benefits of the HSC ulate the Port Authority staff ment area for future dredged on a complicated process that want to elevate their game. Players has permitted construction of widening and deepening for its diligent efforts working material. has taken only 18 months." will learn how to market themselves the Port Authority's Bayport project completed in 2005. The with PHA's stakeholders, the "PHA is pleased that we The Port Authority is fund- to college scouts. The camp will be and Barbours Cut channel im- project will also widen or re- community and the Corps to will be awarding a contract at ing the projects at its sole cost held from July 14 to 18 from 8 a.m. provement projects and ap- align the channels by up to get these projects readied for an excellent, competitive to ensure the channels im- to 5 p.m. each day. The cost of proved the federal assumption 100 feet to better accommo- construction." price," said Executive Director provements are available as $120 per player includes lunch, of maintenance of the chan- date larger ships that are ex- PHA expects to award the Roger Guenther. "Overall, the soon as possible to better ac- camp T-shirt, notebook, and moti- nels when construction is com- pected to call with increasing $68 million construction con- project has really progressed commodate larger, more effi- vational speeches. There are limit- pleted. frequency. tract to Orion Construction at a quick pace. The federal cient container ships, and in ed spaces available, so campers The improvement projects "This is great news," said this week and start construc- approval of assumption of advance of the opening of an should register early. at the Port Authority's two Port Commission Chairman tion and dredging soon after- maintenance, which means expanded Panama Canal in For information or to register, container terminals will deep- Janiece Longoria, "We are in- ward. The work includes the Corps of Engineers will re- 2016. The work is expected to please email Brenita Williams-Jack- en the channels from 40 feet vesting in the future of our modification of the existing sume responsibility for the be completed in the second son at [email protected], or to 45 feet, matching the depth port. The projects demonstrate Bayport and Barbours Cut channel after PHA's improve- quarter of next year. call 281-459-7675. of the Houston Ship Channel, our commitment to facilitating channels and berths and in- ments, was a great team effort

PILOT CLUB COMMUNITY PROFILE San Jacinto Pilot Club presents Local jeweler travels 8,000 miles scholarships to local students to purchase diamonds in Belgium

Diamond Jim & Linda Mills San Jacinto Pilot Club is proud to announce the win- of Pineforest Jewelry in Hous- ners of this year's scholar- ton recently returned from a ships. buying trip to the Diamond Recipients were honored at Capital of the World ... Antw- a banquet held at Woodforest erp, Belgium -- where two- Presbyterian Church on thirds of the world's diamonds Thursday, May 15, 2014. Julie are traded. While there, Dia- Fallin, President, welcomed mond Jim & Linda had the the winners and their families, unique opportunity to buy di- while Rev. Cassandra Dahnke rect from the major Antwerp offered the opening prayer. cutters and pass significant The club is proud to be able to savings on to customers in the give out $14,000 in scholar- ships this year. The following Houston area. Diamond Jim & are the scholarship recipients: Linda louped and handpicked all the diamonds purchased in Galena Park High School Antwerp, Belgium. Garza Pineforest Jewelry has di- Arianna Ibarra rect access to the Antwerp di- Jim Mills and his wife Linda select diamonds at Antwerp, Belgium Cristian Garcia amond trade as the area's Leslie Gallegos before bringing them to Pineforest Jewerly. San Jacinto Pilot club members Joan Van Fleet, Winn Richbourg and exclusive Master IJO Jeweler Darlienne Hamilton-Powell join scholarship recipients. C. E. King High School member of the Independent about opening a window on Jassury Ceballos Jewelers Organization (IJO), "It is generally out of reach Veronica Gomez an international Buying for a single jewelry store or the international diamond Jahzeel Galvan Returning Students, previ- Powell, and Cheryl Vital for Group and Educational Orga- small chain to buy direct in world and look forward to ous scholarship recipients who their hard work analyzing ap- nization for retail jewelers. Antwerp", said Diamond Jim. making some diamond dreams Channelview High School are still attending college, are plications. Monies for schol- IJO has almost 900 members "One of the benefits of our IJO come true for our customers!", Adriana Galindo Joel Pallares and Rodrigo A. arships and other community in the U.S., Canada, Great membership is that we become Linda Mills added. Dominguez, Ciara Espinoza donations are raised by the Britain, Australia & the U.S. a direct importer of Antwerp Stop by Pineforest Jewelry and Isabel Denis. San Jacinto Pilot Club prima- North Shore Senior High Virgin Islands, and maintains diamonds and can save our to take a look at the most Many thanks to the Schol- rily at their annual spaghetti School customers the normal middle- beautiful diamonds in the arship Committee members dinner. This year's event will buying offices in Antwerp for Joshua T. Matthews the use of its members. man's fee. We are excited world at exceptional values. Lela S. Culpepper Winn Richbourg, Joan Van be held Saturday, October 11, Fleet, Darlienne Hamilton- 2014. Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ✯ Lil’ Mr. & Miss Cowpokes Contestants of Crosby Fair & Rodeo

Cowgirls 0-2 backstage drama! On Stage Cowgirls 0-2 like a herd of kittens. At right stands 6 to 8 contestants.

Cowboys have all the attitude. Lil’ Cowboys 0-2 on stage with parents.

Cowgirls 6 to 8 Rodeo Dress 3 to 5 Rodeo Clowns 3-5 playing Dewhurst and Patrick

Friends, Families, Representatives and Organizations of the community are encouraged to enter a float or vehicle in support of “Sticking to Our Roots.”

Line up at the Crosby Fair & Rodeo parking lot is at 9:30 a.m. The parade will go north on the CF&R property to Church St. Turn Left on Church St. turn right on 1st Street, turn right on Kernohan. Turn left on Crosby-Dayton Rd. Turn right onto Pecan St. Continue back to Church St. Go to the Entrance of C.F.&R. then return to the C.F.&R. Property.

Awards will be presented upon return to the Crosby Fair & Rodeo parking lot. Best in Show 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Best Wagon / Trail Ride 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Any questions should contact: Coy Hearn 713-854-2577 Crosby Fair & Rodeo 281-328-2113 WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 3 SCHOOLS, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS

GALENA PARK ISD COMMUNITY North Channel Library CALENDAR Employees receive excellence celebrates 20th anniversary

SATURDAY NIGHTS in education award The Buckshot On Thursday, May 8th Jamboree 2014, The Goldin Foundation Enjoy Classic Country music ev- for Excellence in Education ery Satutday night from 7 pm - held its annual celebration 10 pm with The Buckshot Jam- and forum honoring the latest group of Goldin Foundation boree at 7414 Hartman near Old Award recipients at Goose Beaumont Highway. More info, Creek Memorial High School. call 281-458-0729 or 832-444- This year, the award recipi- 5000. ents included two employees from Galena Park ISD, Char- MAY lene Culpepper from North Shore Senior High - 9th Grade North Channel Campus and Maria D. Rod- riguez from Galena Park High Library events School. -Monday, May 26, Memorial Dy, The Goldin Foundation rec- Library CLOSED. ognizes and rewards educators -Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 am who have made outstanding Toddler Time; 1:30 pm Pre- contributions in their class- school Story Time. rooms, schools and communi- -Thursday, May 29, 10:30 am ties. At the Educators Forum, Baby Time. award recipients share their Charlene Culpepper (left) and Maria Rodriguez (right) are honored -Friday, May 30, 1:30 pm Strings efforts to generate apprecia- with Goldin Foundation Award. Attached. tion of educators and further -Saturday, May 31, 11 am Books dialogue on innovative teach- Lots of fun was had at the North Channel Library 20th Anniversary on the Big Screen. ing practices and programs. which requires students to re- the Middle East and India. Celebration last Wednesday, May 14th! Cake was eaten, scrapbooks 15741 Wallisville Rd., Houston, Rodriguez, Galena Park Galena Park ISD's second search a biological or social were poured over and lots and lots of dancing was happening at TX. 77049. Call 281-457-1631 High School Librarian Secre- nominee is a dedicated educa- “epidemic” and develop a via- our bubble party! If you missed the bubble party, don't worry. They'll for more information on other tary, has been in charge of The tor, as well. As a classroom ble solution with an action be having another one on Monday, June 9th at 2pm to celebrate programs/classes. Interact Club at Galena Park teacher for the past 19 years, plan. The class will culminate the start of our Summer Reading Program. High School for the last five and a campus instructional with students creating origi- years. The students are im- Photo submitted by Christina Thompson MAY leader at North Shore Senior nal Public Service Announce- mersed in community service High School - 9th Grade Cam- ments (PSA) and “TED Talks” Galena Park by volunteering at a local food pus, Culpepper's passion for to introduce their topics and pantry and teaching, and for students, is PSAs. These will be present- Library events helping to support the Ro- immediately evident. With a ed at a district-wide event at- -Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, tary Club International fondness for project-based tended by hundreds of parents Library CLOSED. through a program entitled learning, Culpepper is piloting and community members -Tuesday, May 27, 1 pm Practice “Purple Pink”, which seeks to a class called “Encounters,” a called “Challenge of the Mind” Computer Basics; 4 pm Practica eradicate the disease of polio Pre-AP English/GT (gifted & in the spring. de Computacion Basica. throughout the world. Addi- talented) class where students Both 2014 GPISD recipi- -Wednesday, May 28, 11 am tionally, GPHS Interact con- are producing a yearlong re- ents have shown outstanding Children’s Story Time; 4 pm tributes to “Books for Around search-based project in con- commitment to students, and Boardgame Day. the World,” a program supply- junction with their pre-AP their innovative teaching The library is located at 1500 ing books to young people Biology class. This year's practices continue to develop Keene St. Galena Park, TX. around the world including theme is “Containment,” students' ultimate potential. 77547. You may call 713-450- 0982 for more information on other programs. 3RD. MONDAY GPISD teachers honored as semi-finalist AARP Chapter AARP Chapter #1160 Houston/ Northshore meets every 3rd with HEB excellence in education award Monday at Alvin Bagget Commu- nity Center, 1304 Keene Street Congratulations to HEB Galena Park from 1:30 pm to Excellence in Education 3:30 pm. Award semi-finalists, Nancy D. Sanchez of MacArthur Ele- mentary and Olga Fula, cam- JUNE pus instructional specialist at JC Heritage Hall Sam Houston Elementary. Both educators were honored Senior Center events for their outstanding contribu- tion to their students and •Water aerobics for seniors 60+ schools. The teachers each re- at Jacinto City Pool starting June ceived a certificate and a $250 10, 2014. Tuesdays and Thurs- HEB gift card. days mornings 10:30 am to Ms. Sanchez is a 3rd grade 11:30 am. bilingual teacher and is also •Senior swim for seniors 60+ at MacArthur Elementary's Jacinto City Pool starting June teacher of the year. Sanchez Olga Fula Nancy Sanchez 10, 2014 Tuesdays, Wednes- graduated from University of days, Thursdays and Fridays 4:00 Houston- Clear Lake with her bachelor of science degree and pm to 5 pm. then earned her master's de- •Beginners Bridge class taught gree in early childhood educa- by Pat Maberry at the Heritage tion in 2009. She is a member sion because of her mother's Hall Senior Center. Mondays at of Kappa Delta Pi (Education influence, which generated a 1 pm. First day of class is June 2, Honor Society), Alpha Chi life-long passion and love for 2014.For seniors 60+ who want (National College Honor teaching. Fula possesses a to learn play bridge. Registration Scholarship Society), and she master of arts in education degree from the University of is required. Please register at also received honors in her undergrad years with recogni- at Arlington and a di- Heritage Hall. ploma in children's literature Heritage Hall Senior Center, tion on the Dean's List for out- standing academic from the University Com- 1025 Oates Rd., Jacinto City, TX, performance. She credits her plutense of Madrid, Spain. She 77029. Call 713-675-4487 for parents, who were born and is certified in elementary ed- more information. raised in Mexico and only at- ucation, bilingual ESL, and tended school until they elementary geography, history, reached third grade, as her and social studies. defining role models for never Galena Park ISD is ex- giving up. tremely proud and fortunate CORRECTION Ms. Fula has been an edu- to have outstanding profes- cator for more than 36 years sional educators such as Ms. On May 7, 2014 the North and chose to join the profes- Sanchez and Ms. Fula in its Channel Star reported on classroom. page 8 that a Galena Park ISD school bus was in- volved in a wreck; how- ever, school district offi- cials confirmed that the bus WAS NOT a Galena Park ISD school bus; it was a private bus owned by Erica’s Bus Service.

North Your promise is Channel ✯ STAR written in stone Printing Department 713-977-2555 Page 4 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ TEXAS TOUCH With Russell A. Graves OF LIFE By Don Crawdads -Part 1 Springer

With bucket in hand me where you are from. In and my boy headed down Texas all the species are to the duck marsh where commonly called crawdads Betty While we hunt. During the or crawfish. In the east- winter, the two acre ern United States, howev- “That was…….awful!” marsh - which was created er, they are commonly says Betty White at the end by my brother out of a flat called crayfish. of a commercial for the Soul bottomland hayfield that Whatever you call them, Man TV program. In that lies next to a creek - floods crawdads are a species of commercial Betty and the with about a foot of water freshwater crustaceans Soul Man are sitting at a and creates a wetland that live in water that piano with Betty playing a habitat that attracts does not completely freeze. short ditty. The, “that ducks on a daily basis. As bottom dwellers, they was…….awful, comes at the After duck season, he feed off of live animals, very end and breaks me up drains the marsh so moist carrion, and plant materi- every time I watch. soil grasses and forbs will als. They are an old I like the bit so every grow and provide food for species and fossil records time I see it I watch it next season’s ducks. document their existence closely and then give myself When the weather warms Speaker wants highway a big smile at the end. I’m a great fan of Betty White and have been ever since I first saw her as an enter- fund for transportation only tainer. The internet says she has been doing TV since back in the ‘50s so that has been some long career. Her AUSTIN — House Speaker ✯ words, “that was…..awful” Joe Straus on May 14 said the brings smiles but it is far Texas House of Representa- STATE CAPITAL from the truth. I don’t tives would propose a budget think anything thing she next year that uses all of the does is, or ever has been money in the state highway HIGHLIGHTS “awful.” fund for transportation in- By Ed Sterling stead of sending chunks of it Betty has been in a to other state agencies. number of TV shows, guests Taxes and fees such as the on many others, and a gas tax and fees on drivers’ li- State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, frequent invitee to talk D-Austin, will chair the pan- censes go into the state high- shows and has been on a lot way fund to pay for el. Members include Reps. Cin- dy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale; of game shows. I have not for at least 30 million transportation, but for almost seen her perform that I 80 years, Straus explained, Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park; Jes- and the water drains years. haven’t enjoyed the time some of that money has helped sica Farrar, D-Houston; James away, the flat marsh watching. She is great with bottom (made from a thick Worldwide, over 500 fund agencies that are not di- Frank, R-Wichita Falls; John species of crawdads are rectly related to transporta- Frullo, R-Lubbock; Bobby script parts and handling clay gumbo mud for which Guerra, D-Mission; Toni Rose, the talk show deals as well. the blackland prairies are recognized, 350 of which tion. live in North America. Using the state highway D-; and J.D. Sheffield, Betty is 92 and in my famous) becomes a popu- R-Gatesville. While crawfish are found fund exclusively for transpor- view is the George Burns of lar destination for scores tation would increase funding of crawdads. all over the United States, Early voting period the female set. George was they are found in greater for roads by about $1.3 billion 100 when he died and Mud chimneys are over two years, Straus, R-San begins numbers and species Texas Secretary of State performed almost to the everywhere. At each place Antonio, added. diversity in the southeast- “This approach will make Nandita Berry on May 15 pub- end. I remember he was a chimney stands, a ern United States in the lished a reminder to voters sick on his 100th birthday crawdad carefully dug a the state budget even more warmer, wetter areas of straightforward, just as tax- that early voting for the May and could not attend his vertical burrow that fills the south. payers expect. It will also pro- 27 Primary Runoff Election own birthday party. If with water and then begins on May 19 and runs memory serves correctly he Texas is home to at vide needed transportation capped the opening with revenue — without a tax in- through May 23. had a date to play at the least 43 different species the spoils from its labor: crease — as Texas continues “Statewide there are a num- Palladium in London after of crawfish - seven of chunks of stacked mud. to grow twice as fast as the ber of contests in both the Re- he turned 100 but could not which are listed either as Regents member Wallace L. publican and Democratic We find a big chimney rest of the country,” Straus meet the date. endangered or threatened. said. Hall Jr. of Dallas. primary runoff elections. This and carefully pluck it The most pressing concern A report cited during the election is a chance for voters Betty While has all the apart from the mud. In for Texas crawfish is State adds jobs in April committee’s open session al- to select party candidates for markings of being that kind doing so, we expose a wide habitat destruction due to Texas Workforce Commis- leges Hall, who was appoint- the November 4 Election,” Ber- of entertainer and I can see and nearly symmetrical development and pollution sion on May 16 reported Tex- ed by Gov. in ry said. her working until she is 100 The runoff election is for hole that plunges deep of waterways. as employers added 64,100 February 2011, “abused the and perhaps beyond. She into the marsh’s basin. jobs in April for a total of powers of his office and may races from the March 4 Prima- has aged gracefully and It’s so deep, I can’t even Most of the state’s 348,000 seasonally adjusted have broken the law in his ry Election where no candi- hasn’t seemed to have see a shiny disk of water species diversity reside in non-farm jobs added over the campaign to force the UT Re- dates secured a majority. The slowed down much physi- top two finishers from those down in the hole. Howev- the southeastern portion year. gents to vote to fire UT Presi- cally when on stage. I love dent Bill Powers.” races will now face each other er, the dig is fresh so we of the state where the And, Texas’ unemployment her on TV! climate is consistently rate fell to 5.2 percent in April, May 21 and May 22 meet- to represent their party in the know a crawdad lurks November election, Berry said. warmer and wetlands are down from 5.5 percent in ings are scheduled for the com- She has been a leading beneath. So with bacon mittee to further consider and in more abundance. At March and down from 6.4 per- character on at least three tied to a string harvested possibly take action on the is- Sales tax holiday is set shows in my past and least two species exist cent a year ago. from the end of a feed “April was a robust month sue. State Comptroller Susan present. I first remember away from wetlands and sack, my boy lowers the for Texas job growth. The un- Children are focus of work Combs on May 12 announced her on “The Mary Tyler burrow into the deep soils bait into the hole and employment rate continues to Speaker Straus on May 15 the May 24 through May 26 Moore” show, later in “The of the blackland prairies. sales tax holiday for certain waits for a tug. fall and we posted the highest announced nine appointees to Golden Girls” and now on the House Select Committee energy efficient household ap- These species emerge from monthly job growth in well the cable show “Hot in He doesn’t have to wait on Child Protection, a panel pliances. the burrows to feed and over three years,” said Texas Cleveland.” I couldn’t count long. Workforce Commission Chair- charged with studying abuse The annual state sales tax are equipped to ride out the smiles and laughs she Crawfish, crayfish, or times of drought as they man Andres Alcantar. and neglect fatalities in Texas holiday applies to “Energy Star” qualified air condition- has given me as part of crawdad? dig their burrow deeper In April, employment in and making recommendations professional and business ser- to protect children. ers priced at $6,000 or less, those three shows. I credit What the crustacean is and deeper as they follow The panel will work with refrigerators priced at $2,000 her with playing the stupid, a shrinking water table. vices grew by 20,100 positions, called depends mostly on the largest monthly increase public members of the Protect or less, ceiling fans, fluores- naive person as well as ever recorded for that indus- our Kids Commission created cent light bulbs, dishwashers, anyone I have seen. by the Legislature in 2013 to dehumidifiers and clothes try, and eight of the 11 major Her full name is Betty industries in Texas experi- study the rate of child abuse washers. Clothes dryers do not and neglect fatalities and to qualify. Marion White Ludden and H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y enced positive growth, the agency reported. recommend strategies to pre- “Shoppers can save money was born in January 17, vent and reduce them. up front by not having to pay 1922. I also well remember Panel votes to impeach “I am confident that this sales tax when buying appli- her third husband, Allen ✯✯ The Texas House Select committee will provide mean- ances during the holiday Ludden, who was a TV Star Courier weekend and the energy effi- Star Courier Committee on Transparency ingful recommendations to game show host for a few improve outcomes for Texas cient products can help reduce years. He was taken from USPS 244-500 on May 12 met in closed ses- sion and voted 7-1 to impeach children,” Straus said. utility bill costs,” Combs said. us rather early. Betty got and the University of Texas Board of her start working as an assistant at a local televi- Barbers Hill✯Dayton PRESS sion station in the early 1950s. She and her family The Highlands Star Founded 1955 had moved to Los Angeles The Crosby Courier Founded 1958 Consolidated with the Star 1961 when she was two. 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OBITUARIES church today fails to make Carl Joseph Hite, Jr., Au- Restaurants he owned, pouring By Dr. Mark Trice gust 12, 1937 – May 14, 2014. steel at US Steel, or mixing time for this necessary part of He was preceded in death by chemicals at Oxy Chemical Maranatha Church the Christian walk, and igno- rance leaves them wide open Lois Evelyn Sullivan his father, Carl Joseph Hite, plant. His work ethic made him Sr., his mother, Annie Cecilia stand out from his peers in the We live in a day and time to whatever false doctrine the Rahm Hite, and his brother, workplace. when evil is more actively af- devil decides to slip in. There Lois Evelyn Sullivan, 97 of Danny Hite. His life was one large Ad- ter the Body of Christ than lies spiritual destruction—de- Crosby, Texas went to be with He is survived by his wife, Venture which again was prob- ever before, and on the sur- struction that could be avoid- the Lord on May 18, 2014. Sharon Davis Hite, married ably also part of his heritage face it seems to be gaining ed. Lois was born March 25, 1917 June 12, 1959. His children, thanks to August and Celia some ground. The devil has Those who read in Proverbs in Noxubee County, Missis- Denice and her husband Merchant who came from infiltrated the church with every day (Thirty one chapters sippi to William Nicholas Lee Wade Harlan, Michael Hite Prussia and Wurstenburg, Ger- false doctrines that, while allows a chapter a day) come and Mary Lilla Lee. She was and his wife Judee, Deidre many to start a new life so very they would never have flown to understand the importance a kind, caring person who and her husband Rich Harry, long ago. forty years ago, are being ac- of wisdom. Proverbs 4:5-6 loved spending time with her and Rene and her husband He loved music, woodwork- cepted as truth by modern says, “Get wisdom! Get under- family. Lois enjoyed crochet- Ronnie Hollingsworth. His 10 ing, gardening and researching society. Some highly visible standing! Do not forget, nor ing, baking, gardening and grandchildren: Jacqueline on the internet. He spent ministers are preaching coun- turn away from the words of sewing. She will be missed by Harlan, Sarah Harlan, Micha- many hours looking up infor- terfeit gospels that clearly my mouth. Do not forsake her, all who knew her. el Hite, Andrew Hite, Clara mation and sharing it with his contradict the Word of God, and she will preserve you; love Lois is preceded in death Harry, Jennifer and Daniel children and grandchildren. yet they have followers by the her, and she will keep you.” by her husband, Quinton Sul- Marquardt, Megan and Nate He and Sharon took their chil- thousands. Why? Here is a power that can pro- livan, three brothers and p.m. at Sterling White Funer- Scott, Sydnee Hollingsworth, dren to see all the great Broad- Think about counterfeit tect the child of God from false three sisters. She is survived al Home in Highlands, Texas. Alexis Hollingsworth, Clifton way shows at Theater Under currency. Technology aside, doctrine. by her daughter, Sandra Mo- The funeral services will be & Amanda Nichols, and Kyle the Stars in Hermann Park. He how do bankers recognize So let each of us pursue wis- erbe and husband Rick; held at Dry Creek Baptist Cailleteau. His 4 great- enjoyed going to the zoo and counterfeits? They recognize dom, seeking God’s Word for granddaughter, Angie Layne Church in Preston, Mississip- grandchildren: Zain Foster- park with his kids and grand- counterfeits because they’ve ourselves rather than relying and husband Chris; grand- pi at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Hite, Dillon Nichols, Emily kids, and he loved to feed the spent hours studying genuine solely on what someone else son, Wesley Moerbe ; great- May 24, 2014. Nichols, and Hayli Nichols. ducks and geese at Newport bills. They know what they claims about the Scriptures. grandson, Chris Layne; sister, Services have been entrust- Numerous nieces & nephews. Pond. look and feel like, and under- Let us strive for relationship, Oteen Manuell and numerous ed to Sterling White Funeral He lived most of his adult He was a cheerleader, group- stand fine details the rest of spending time in His presence nieces, nephews family and Home, 11011 Crosby Lynch- life in Houston, Texas with ie, team captain and yell lead- us miss. You learn to recog- and getting to know Him face- friends. burg, Highlands, Texas, 77562. the love of his life, Sharon. er at every event for every kid, nize spiritual counterfeits the to-face. And let us each follow A visitation for family and To send the family condolenc- They raised their four chil- grandkid and great grandkid. same way, by spending hours God to the church HE leads us friends will be held Wednes- es please visit dren with a strong work ethic He was always ready to put his studying the Word of God for to, and learn from the pastor day, May 21, 2014 , from 5-8 www.sterlingwhite.com. that was part of his German groupie shoes on to support yourself, by getting to know HE assigns to us so that we heritage. He loved working every one of our endeavors. God on a personal level, and are regularly hearing a pure whether it was flipping ham- He will be loved and missed by understanding things of and uncompromised Word. burgers at the Jack in the Box by all who knew and loved him. the Spirit that others miss. Let us get wisdom. Summer reading program Unfortunately, much of the begins at Crosby library ✯ Crosby, TX – June 2 – Aug 9 – science activities for school age The Crosby Branch Library is children, tweens and teens, all LITTLE proud to announce Harris Coun- starting at 4:00 pm. Tuesdays will years. It simply calls it eter- ty Public Library Summer Read- feature special guest performanc- BIDDY BITS nal, everlasting life. However, ing 2014: Fizz, Boom, Read! It is es beginning on June 10th, at 10:30 By Danny Biddy man has continued to try and for children and adults of all ages am, with Nicole Plowman from explain it in terms of time. and begins on June 2rd and con- Texas Parks and Wildlife, present- Perhaps the best effort is in a tinues through August 9th. Its ing The Fish of Galveston Bay. On hymn by John Newton: purpose is to encourage reading Thursdays, there will be story When we’ve been there ten and foster a love of libraries. 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CHANNELVIEW ISD GALENA PARK ISD Vaughan named District Student wins national scholastic ASK DIAMOND JIM silver key writing award 21-5A Coach of the Year Michael Norton, 9th grade student at North Shore Senior Channelview High School High School (NSSHS), recent- head baseball coach Clanton Diamond Jim... how ly received the Scholastic Sil- Vaughan was recently named ver Key Writing Award for his District 21-5A's Coach of the poetry collection, "Life in Pic- Year. tures", "Pictures of Darkness", Vaughan, a 1984 Channel- long does it take to and "Pictures of Light." These view alumnus, guided the Fal- poems metaphorically portray cons to the Area round of the life as photographs, and they playoffs this year. His teams design a custom ring ? were inspired by his work as have made the postseason two a yearbook photographer. To of the past three years. This is At Pineforest Jewelry we gagement ring, and guarantee enter his work for judging, his sixth season at the Chan- Norton was required to submit nelview helm. are capable of producing any that it will look exactly as a personal video introduction, Success has followed Vaugh- piece of jewelry from your de- though it was designed and as well as a discussion of his an wherever he goes. In his 14 sign or ours. We use various fabricated by the original poem. He was awarded the years at Crosby, he led the Cou- CAD (computer-aided design) manufacturer. And we are Gold Key Award at the Harris gars to several playoff appear- programs to create the design. able to credit your gold and County regional level, which Michael Norton ances in the 1990s and also led After the design is approved use your diamonds or other qualified him to progress to Alief Hastings to the postsea- Baseball coach Clanton Vaugh- by the customer, the designs stones to create the piece as the national competition. son during his stint there. He named District 21-5A's Coach of are either grown or cut in wax you wish. This can drastical- Norton, his parents, and ad- served as an assistant coach at the Year. Square “jumbotron,” a world- by lathe. ly reduce the cost of making a ministrators from NSSHS will Baytown Sterling before re- wide tourist attraction in the Your custom jewelry piece beautiful new piece of jewel- travel to New York City in ear- turning to Channelview. heart of New York. is then cast in the metal of ry. The process from start to ly June for the award ceremo- Norton's first interest in your choice, stones are expert- finish is normally 3-4 weeks ny at the legendary Carnegie writing poetry came after he Hall. In addition, all students ly set, and the piece is finished from the time the art is ap- read some poems written by recognized at this national ✯ to perfection. We are able to proved. See more at his dad and he recalled some- NORTH CHANNEL STAR event will have their names perfectly match a custom wed- www.pineforestjewelry.com thing his father once told him, 5906 STAR LANE, HOUSTON, TX 77057 scrolling across the Times ding ring for your existing en- “Shoot for the moon because (713) 977-2555 FAX (713) 977-1188 even if you fail, you will land email: [email protected] among the stars.” Michael website: www.northchannelstar.com shared, “Now, I often think of Gilbert Hoffman ...... Editor & Publisher lines and phrases that might Mei-Ing Hoffman ...... Associate Publisher work well in a poem, and I Lewis Spearman ...... Advertising Director have to write them down be- Julieta Paita ...... Staff Reporter fore I forget them.” Luis Hernandez ...... Production Norton is interested in at- Pedro Hernandez ...... Circulation/Mail Director tending Rice University or Texas Christian University Published each Wednesday by GrafikPress Corp. Any erroneous statement which may and majoring in computer appear will be corrected when brought to the attention of the publisher. Liability for technology. While he would errors is limited to the reprinting of the corrected version. Submissions are encouraged, in person, by mail, by Fax, or by email, to: [email protected] like to pursue a career in soft- Member Texas Community Newspaper Association ware development, Norton Member North Channel Chamber of Commerce plans to minor in writing. Member Texas Press Association

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TOWNHOUSE “Proposals will be received by the Galena Park Independent for rent on River, Tug- School District until 10:00 a.m., July 1, 2014 for DRIVERS: NEW boat Marina, 1330 Clear Dedicated Truck Driving WAREHOUSE SUPPLIES RFP# 15-004. At that time Lake Road. 2 bedroom, proposals will be opened at the GPISD Admin Bldg located at Job-Get a $3,000 BO- 1 bath, wood floors, NUS! HOME DAILY w/ 14705 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015. Additional rivwe view. $950 a information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing occasional overnight month / $1,150 fully fur- trip. Plus, No Unloading Dept at 832-386-1008 or on our website: http:// nished with cable. Call www.galenaparkisd.com/departments/purchasing/ and Great Pay! Call Tom at 713-301-8863. U.S. Xpress Today: 1- UpcomingBidsRFPs.htm 18-4 866-630-1087. The Galena Park ISD reserves the right to reject any or all 17-7 proposals.”

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE “Proposals will be received by the Galena Park Independent School District until 10:00 a.m., June 10, 2014 for Letter REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Jackets, Spirit Wear & Custom Clothing RFP 15- 001. At that time proposals will be opened at the GPISD Event/Activity Buses Admin Bldg located at 14705 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015. Additional information may be obtained by Crosby Independent School District is contacting the Purchasing Dept at 832-386-1008 or on our requesting proposals for CSP # 14-002 Event/ Activity Buses in Crosby, TX. website: http://www.galenaparkisd.com/departments/ purchasing/UpcomingBidsRFPs.htm Responses must be received by: 2:00 PM Galena Park ISD reserves the right to reject any or all Central Time, 6/25/14. proposals.” Crosby ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive any formalities or technical inconsistencies, or Channelview ISD Property Foreclosure Auction; delete any item/requirements from this June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; Harris County Family Law Request for Proposals when deemed to be in Center Bldg. at 1115 Congress, Houston, TX 77002; Tracts Crosby ISD’s best interest. 2 & 3, Abstract 330, Harris County, TX; HCAD #s 042-235- The Request for Proposals and further 001-0017, 042-235-001-0002, 042-235-001-0016, 042- information may be obtained by emailing 235-001-0015; Property Address: 330 River Rd # 1, [email protected]. or contacting Kari Channelview, TX 77530; Opening Bid: $30,000.00; call Kominek at 281-328-9200 x 1213. 713-862-1860 for more information Page 8 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 Rotary Fish Fry FOTOS: WHO DAT? by Charlie Farrar

LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS were held during the Annual Fish Fry & Craw- fish Boil last Saturday at the Rotary North Shore Pavilion. Over 100 WHODAT?: We gave our inveterate col- items were in the live auction, many of them bringing big dollars. umnist Charlie Farrar a camera, and this is Here a signed and framed jersey from J. J. WATT of the Houston what we ended up with: Faces in the Texans attracted lots of bids. The auctioneers beyond are Rotarian crowd. It was a huge group, that had a Scott Stephens, and Lynn Spell. good time and a good fish or crawfish dinner. Thank you Charlie.

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