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CHANNEL CHATTER Legends of San Jacinto Baseball Spring is for Golf returned for special weekend event Tournaments, Car Shopping MLB stars, former play- ers honored by San Jacinto Looking for a new luxury car, College at a good price? Don’t miss our By Rob Vanya, SJC KIA Cadenza display on Page 8, – San Jacin- comparable to a BMW or Mer- to College’s season record cedes for a lot less, they say. stands at 5-3 after going 2- And I am sure you are get- 2 in the Tournament of ting out the golf clubs for a few Champions Feb. 7 through rounds. Two of our favorite tour- Feb. 9, played at John Ray naments will take place soon, Harrison Field on the too. The Rotary Club of Galena North Campus. In the tour- Park/Jacinto City will hold a nament, San Jacinto Col- scholarship golf tournament on lege played non-conference Monday, March 3rd at the Texa- games against Eastern co Golf Club, 12800 Maxey Oklahoma State College, Road. You have until Feb. 24th Grayson College, and to sign up, according to Bob Howard College. Campbelll and Eileen Brightwell, A highlight of the tourna- who can be reached at 281- ment was the Legends Cer- 850-0064. emony on Friday, Feb. 7, AND if you want more golf, during which former San try Ken Jones “Come and Take Jacinto College baseball It” benefit tournament, to be players were recognized for held on April 7th also at the Tex- their contributions. Profes- aco Country Club. If you are re- sionals and former profes- ally lucky, you can win the Hole- LEGENDS GROUP photo cutline: A highlight from this past weekend’s Tournament of Champions at San Jacinto College was the Legends sional players who Ceremony, during which former San Jacinto College players who went on to play professionally, as well as those who excelled as college In-One on #10 and take away attended included Andy $500. Call David Franklin at 832- players, were honored for their contributions to the San Jac baseball program. Shown at the ceremony, from left (front row): Ruth Keenan, Pettitte (New York Yan- San Jacinto College Foundation executive director; Head Baseball Coach Tom Arrington; Dan Mims, San Jacinto College Board of Trustees 814-5317 or Ken Junck at 713- kees-retired), Brandon Belt 453-7283 to get in on this event. chairman; and San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer; (second row): Carey Nelson; Ali Gator (team mascot); Rocky Luetge (San Francisco Giants), (representing his son Lucas Luetge); David Rollins; Jesse Crain; Russell Revere; Ryan Jorgensen); Tommy Collier; Brandon Hicks; Andy Pettitte; Networking Matt Albers (Houston As- Tanner Hines; Collin Lippert; Brandon Belt; Justin O’Bannon; Matt Albers; Daniel Stumpf; Robert Manuel; Matt Headly; Jarred Wells; Chris tros), Jesse Crain (Houston Kelley; assistant coaches Kory Koehler, DJ Wilson, and Jimmy Durham. The San Jacinto College 2014 baseball team is shown on the field Together Feb. 25 Astros), Ryan Jorgensen behind the group. Photo credit: Rob Vanya, San Jacinto College marketing, public relations, and government affairs department. (Florida Marlins-retired), I hope to see all of you at Jared Wells (San Diego Pa- the North Channel Chamber dres), Robert Manuel (Cin- RIGHT: San Jacinto College Board of Networking event, on Tuesday cinnati Reds-retired), Trustees Vice Chairman Larry Wilson, Feb. 25th at Brandon Hicks (San Fran- right, visited with pitch- the Holiday cisco Giants), and Lucas er Jesse Crain at the Legends Ceremony Inn on I-10. Luetge (Seattle Mariners, prior to the baseball game at the Col- These op- who was represented by his lege on Feb. 7, during which former San portunities father Rocky Luetge). Jacinto College players who went on to to tell about Pettitte, who grew up in play professionally were honored for your compa- Deer Park and returned to their contributions. Mr. Wilson, active in ny and make live in Deer Park after re- Pasadena and Deer Park for many years, some new tirement, was glad to revis- coordinated transportation for relatives Publisher friends are it the College that proved of John Ray Harrison to the ceremony. Gil Hoffman an important to be the launch site for his The College’s baseball stadium is named benefit of remarkable career in Major after Mr. Harrison. Submitted photo belonging to a Chamber. Not a League Baseball. “It’s good LEFT: Legends players that returned for member? Come and prepare to the ceremonies included NY Yankees join, and enjoy. See LEGENDS, page 8 retired Andy Pettitte.

COMMUNITY PROFILE: OBAMACARE: Silver Plating specialist at Sibelius in Houston to Pineforest Jewelry promote ACA sign-ups

Joni McMahan is spending (Houston, TX)—On Friday, the day last Tuesday at Pine- December 20, 2013, Rep. Al forest Jewelry in North Shore, Green (TX-09) joined Secre- helping customers evaluate tary of Health and Human their silver settings and order Services Kathleen Sebelius, repair and restoration work Reps. Gene Green and Sheila from her company. Joni works Jackson Lee, as well as enroll- for Bron-Shoe, one of the few ees in the Health Insurance remaining silver repair busi- Marketplaces at the Magnolia nesses in the United States. Multi-Service Center for a dis- They have a 40,000 sq. ft. cussion and press conference plant in Columbus, Ohio and on the implementation of the 30 employees busy with their Affordable Care Act. special restoration skills. “The Affordable Care Act is Joni travels all over the working. It’s working for se- country, year-round, meeting nior citizens by closing the customers and explaining the doughnut hole, which requires GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (left to right) Rep. Gene Green, Rep. special processes that Bron- them to pay more for pharma- Al Green, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebe- Shoe has used since their ceuticals, it’s working for per- lius, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. founding in 1934. sons under 26 years of age by Before she entered the allowing them to stay on their Al Green said. “Next year, it persons will have their cover- world of silver restoration, in parents’ insurance policies, will work even better when age subsidized to some extent. her home town, she was a real and it’s working for young peo- persons young and old with Better coverage at less cost for estate sales manager, over 30 JONI McMAHAN of Bron-Shoe Company (at right) and Jim Mills of ple with preexisting conditions preexisting conditions will more Americans that’s what Pineforest Jewelry help a customer order silver restoration on a beau- by allowing them to get insur- have the opportunity to get the Affordable Care Act is all See SILVER, page 3 tiful set of silver urns, seen on the table. ance coverage,” Congressman insurance coverage and many about.” Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 COMMUNITY NEWS Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber Board of Directors

From left to right are: Weston Cotten, Albert Luna, Tonya Kostka, Kenneth Forrest, Betty Brewer, Randy Casey, Betty Michalsky, Jim Wadzinski, Justin League, Traci Dillard, George Browning, Gretchen Knowles, Brandan Baird, and Denise Smith. Not pictured is C. R. Dickie Woods. History of the Terry ✯ Davis Award Greater Highlands-Lynchburg The Terry Davis Memorial Award started in 1983 as the Chamber of Commerce Chamber’s businessman of the TERRY DAVIS year, and the first award went COMMUNITY to Dr. W. L. Herndon. In 1984, it was renamed the Terry SERVICE AWARDS Davis Award, and the first re- cipient was M. L. Bishop. 1983 Dr. W. L. Herndon It is presented by the Cham- 1984 M. L. Bishop ber each year, to the person 1985 Alton Neatherlin who exhibits the great quali- 1986 Lloyd Dunn ties of an examplary model for 1987 Kenneth Pace us all. Like Terry Davis, some- 1988 Luther White one who is always there to help 1989 Judy Barrow with whatever project is at 1990 Lynn Sorrells hand, someone who has helped 1991 Joe Hausberger WOODFOREST BANK, Outstanding Business of the Year with Fundraisers, benefits, MIKE PARSON, Outstanding Constable’s Deputy of the 1992 Dr. Joe Ed Sutton and can be called an outstand- Year 1993 Raymond Gonzalez ing community service person. 1994 Jim Strouhal One that has helped High- 1995 Barbara Reeves lands become what it is today. 1996 Pat Lohan Terry Davis was a well 1997 Harvey Little known Highlander and prom- 1998 Charlie Ward inent businessman who was 1999 Beverly Culbreath one of the founding members 2000 Henderson Cooking of the Highlands Chamber of Team Commerce, and chaired the 2001 Wanda Asbeck first fundraiser, which was the 2002 Deacon Tittel Carson and Barnes Circus. He 2003 Margie Elliott was very active in the commu- 2004 Betty Michalsky nity, serving as a volunteer 2005 Betty Brewer deputy for the Sheriff’s depart- 2006 C.R. “Dickie” Woods ment, and volunteer fireman 2007 James Brazzil for Highlands VFD. He helped 2008 Alan Hanagriff the clean-up efforts around the 2009 Ed Wotipka community from Hurricane 2010 Jessica Woods Alicia. He died on Sept. 3, 1983 CHIEF HARVEY LITTLE, Outstanding Firefighter of the ANTHONY AULDS, Outstanding Sheriff’s Deputy of the 2011 Phillip Morris due to burns he sustained Year Year 2012 Sampson Lodge while burning storm debris at 2013 Weston Cotten his home. Film awards at Crosby ISD

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COMMUNITY Channelview burglary CALENDAR suspect captured

CHANNELVIEW - A smoke A deputy with the Harris Economic Alliance shop clerk shot and a Precinct County Precinct 3 Constable's 3 Deputy opened fire on two Office spotted the suspects Houston Port Region burglary suspects last nearby. The arriving deputy Board Meeting Wednesday, February 12. fired at the suspects also but The clerk wounded one of did not hit any, who were then The Economic Alliance two burglary suspects about taken into custody. The man- Houston Port Region Board and 11 p.m. at the Smoke Box in ager and the deputy were not Membership meeting will take the 700 block of Normandy, injured. place on Wednesday, February according to the Harris Coun- Deputies did not release in- 26, from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm at ty Sheriff's Office. formation about what led to the Houston Pilots' Office, 203 Two men tried to break into the deputy shooting at the sus- Deerwood Glen Dr., Deer Park. the business but the manager pects. Please RSVP with Michelle was there. The suspects, in- The man shot by the man- Hundley, VP of Public Affairs, cluding the wounded man, ran ager was rushed to a Ben Taub [email protected]. away. General Hospital. Deputies The agenda will include up- said he is expected to survive. dates and information regarding Economic Alliance events and activities as well as a welcome and brief presentation from Young Frankenstein' promises Houston Pilots Presiding Officer, Captain Mike Morris and guest monstrously good entertainment speaker William J. Merrell from Texas A & M University. Mr. Merrell will be present- National Children’s Dental Health ing - The Ike Dike: a coastal bar- rier protecting the Houston/ Galveston Region from hurricane storm surge. Month celebrated locally Rachel Muniz and Vivian Harris from Brightwell Dental visit with 2nd graders in Jacinto City Elementary. February is National Children's Dental Health Month and Rachel and Vivian help all the 2nd graders learn North Channel Quilt about proper brushing and flossing, the importance of limiting sugary snacks, and protecting their teeth & Quilting meeting for a lifetime. 142 children received a toothbrush, stickers, and a poster. Do Quilts and Quilting inter- est you? The North Channel Quilt Guild members invite you to attend their monthly meeting held the 3rd Thursday of each Gerontology-geriatrics symposium month at 7 p.m. The meeting is held at the Flukinger Community Center, set February 21 and 22 16003 Lorenzo St, Channelview, From left, the Monster (Chris Meyers from Crosby), Dr. Frankenstein TX 77530. The members also (Aaron Alford from Orange) and chorus member (Crystal Grimaldo meet at the Center to work on HOUSTON - San Jacinto bubble of the elderly,” com- from Cloverleaf) rehearse a scene from San Jacinto College's pro- community service projects College and the University of mented J. Greg Getz, UH-D duction of “Young Frankenstein,” a musical comedy that opens sociology professor and grant each Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Houston-Downtown are spon- Feb.19. Photo by Rob Vanya. Everyone is welcomed and bring soring a symposium that will coordinator for the event. your friends. For more informa- focus on gerontology, an inter- “This means that new jobs will tion please contact Patsy at disciplinary field that includes become available in many oc- PASADENA, Texas - The his oddly shaped and endear- 713.453.6960. people who provide health cupational fields that connect San Jacinto College Central ing helper Igor (or Eye-gor), Campus theatre and film de- his curvaceous lab assistant care and other services to the generally to issues related to our elderly population. Under- partment will present “Young Inga, and in spite of his fian- elderly. Frankenstein,” a musical com- cé Elizabeth, Frankenstein standing the multidimension- The two-day Symposium on edy based on a book by Mel succeeds in creating a mon- Gerontology-Geriatrics al process of aging is in all our Brooks and Thomas Meehan. ster, but not without scary and SILVER Awareness and Education will interests.” The show will be performed often hilarious complications. be held on Friday, Feb. 21 The keynote presentation at the Central Campus Slo- The show is billed as a from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. will be comb Auditorium, 8060 Spen- “monster new musical come- and on Saturday, Feb. 22 from “Serving Vulnerable Older cer Hwy. in Pasadena. Show dy” from the creators of the PLATING, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the San Adults” by James Booker, Tex- dates and times are Feb. 20, Broadway hit “The Produc- Jacinto College North Campus as Adult Protective Services The keynote speaker for the 21, and 22 with a 7:30 p.m. ers.” The show includes mem- Continued from Page 1 Fine Arts Center auditorium, regional director. gerontology symposium will be curtain. A matinee will be per- orable songs, such as “The located at 5800 Uvalde Road. San Jacinto College profes- James Booker, Texas Adult Pro- formed on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas 2:30 p.m. General admission My Boyfriend,” and “Puttin' on employees, in Sarasota, Flori- The symposium is designed sors who will give presenta- tective Services regional direc- tickets are $15 per person, the Ritz.” “The show is scien- da. She won several awards for for professionals who provide tions at the symposium tor, who will discuss serving vul- with a discount of $13 per per- tifically-proven, monstrously this work, and laughs at the include: nerable older adults. services for the elderly; people son for tickets bought and good entertainment, and the fact that the last award she dealing with elderly family -Philosophy professor Ed- Submitted photo. received was bestowed on her picked up two days in advance only place you will witness a members; and students, espe- win Aiman, whose presenta- in Houston. She explains that of any show. singing and dancing laborato- cially those considering ca- tion will be “Philosophy and her family was in Columbus, The performance is rated ry experiment in the largest Aging: From the Ancient and eventually she returned reers related to the elderly PG-13 for language and adult tuxedo ever made,” comment- Greeks to Modern Times.” there. population. -Biology professors Susan humor. ed Dr. Jerry Ivins, Central She loves people, as you can Gerontology is a rapidly -Nursing professor Robbie Lustick and Yuli Kainer, who “Young Frankenstein” is Campus theatre and film de- tell when you meet her, and growing allied health profes- Murphy, whose presentation will discuss aging and meta- based on the 1974 comedy film partment artistic director. of the same name that was di- The Broadway production greets them with enthusiasm sion that deals with the psy- will be “Aging in Place: Envi- bolic syndrome. rected by Brooks, who de- of the show garnered many and charm. She will evaluate chosocial, and cultural aspects ronmental, Physical, and Psy- -Psychology professor Dar- of the aging process. chosocial Considerations.” la Rocha, who will discuss cog- scribed it as his best film. It is positive reviews. The Los An- your silverware when you a parody of the horror film geles Times described it as It addresses common dis- -Sociology professor Dr. nitive aspects of aging. bring it in for inspection. Joni genre, especially the 1931 ad- “delightfully nutty, glittering, James Semones, whose pre- There is no charge to attend said that her company will re- ease processes of aging and ex- aptation of Mary Shelly's book buoyant fun that tickles its sentation will be “Financial the symposium, but advance store or repair many items, ploration of attitudes toward “Frankenstein” and its 1939 audience into high spirits.” including tea sets, vanity sets, care of the elderly. San Jacin- Planning 101: How to Ensure registration is required. On- sequel “Son of Frankenstein.” The Hollywood Reporter flatware, candlesticks, silver to College offers a geriatrics that You Will Not Outlive line registration is available at The story follows bright called the play “a highly en- trays, coffee pots, teapots, sug- emphasis as part of the Col- Your Money.” www.sanjac.edu/geriatrics- young Dr. Frankenstein (or tertaining musical-comedy ar bowls and creamers. You lege's Licensed Vocational -Psychology professor Tam- gerontology-symposium. Fronkenstoeen) as he at- spectacular featuring endless might have something to Nursing programs at the my Miller, who will discuss tempts to complete his grand- doses of Mel Brooks classic stump her -- too big or too North and South campuses. emotional aspects of aging. father's masterwork and bring humor; a hilarious crowd- a corpse to life. Together with pleaser.” small, but I doubt it. Joni and “The baby boom generation -Mental health professor her company love a challenge, is beginning to retire. Our so- Alfred Lara, who will discuss she said, and pride themselves ciety is not prepared to deal trends in suicide and sub- on continuing the silversmith medically, economically, polit- stance misuse among the eld- tradition. ically or socially with issues of erly. ✃ In fact, the founder’s grand- concern to this demographic READER OPINION! son, Bob Kaynes, CEO of the company, has established a Thank you for Reading the New: program at Ohio State Univer- sity to train new silverwork- ers. ✯ Joni takes her time helping St. Timothy’s Episcopal NORTH CHANNEL STAR you evaluate your silver, and how to revive it. She usually Church This is Your Newspaper. Here’s your chance to be the can see about 10 persons a day All Invited to Worship with Us Editor. Tell us what you like/don’t like/add or change. on these trips. 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AUSTIN — Counting down to Primary Election ✯ Day on March 4, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat STATE CAPITAL Wendy Davis remain the presumptive frontrunners for HIGHLIGHTS governor in their respective party races. By Ed Sterling

revise the law. Abbott has consecutive months.” said that as attorney general, Cities, counties, transit it’s his job to defend state systems and special purpose laws against court challeng- taxing districts would be sent es. their February local sales tax Davis also spoke in favor allocations totaling $802.1 of gay marriage and “open million, up 8.2 percent carry” by local option. An compared to February 2013. open carry law would allow UT chancellor steps Texans who have the appro- down priate state permit to wear a firearm in plain view in After a five-year tenure, public. Abbott previously has Chancellor Francisco G. made his opposition to gay Cigarroa announced Feb. 10 marriage known and he that he would step down as labeled Davis’s open carry head of The University of statement as political Texas System but will serve until a successor is named. For lieutenant governor, opportunism. Early voting state Sen. Leticia Van de began Feb. 18 and will end Cigarroa will become the Putte of stands on Feb. 28. head of pediatric transplant alone as the Democrat vying Business filings surgery at the UT Health for that powerful office, while increase Science Center at San Republican primary voters Antonio while also serving as Texas Secretary of State will have a field of four a special liaison to the board Nandita Berry on Feb. 10 candidates to choose from in of regents to advise on the Dinosaur Viewing reported that in calendar that race: incumbent Lt. Gov. development of the new year 2013, some 150,979 David Dewhurst; Jerry University of Texas Rio certificates of formation Giganto- Patterson, land commission- Grande Valley and medical creating new limited liability Dactyl, er; Todd Staples, agriculture school. Cigarroa served as companies, corporations, and Quetza- commissioner; or Dan president of the UT Health limited partnerships were loatlus, Patrick, chair of the state Science Center at San filed with her office. _The Archelon, Senate Committee on Antonio from 2000 to 2008 number of filings, she said, Diatryma, Education. While agreeing on before being named the first represents a 5.6 percent Dimetrodon, Writer, if he had been most issues, one popular way Hispanic chancellor of the increase from 2012, when the and Edmon- born 200,000 kya. those four Republican UT System in late 2008. office received 142,872 tosaurus— candidates seek to differenti- filings. “We’ve cut red tape Seat belt campaign anyone out there speak that ate themselves is by publiciz- and made it possible in many begins language or care to check my ing lists of endorsements by spelling? Well, it isn’t really cases to start a new business Texas Department of various political action a language, and I couldn’t in Texas virtually overnight. Transportation announced committees and other special spell the names without Texas is wide open for Feb. 14 the launch of its interest groups. Webster sitting at my right business. Welcome to the annual “Teen Click It or elbow. Last week Abbott, the land of opportunity,” said Ticket” campaign to address current state attorney Berry, who appointed by Gov. the leading cause of death I’m sure you recognize the general, said corruption and Perry and sworn in on Jan. 7. among teens ages 15 to 20: above as names of various gangs are a threat to security Sales tax revenue is up motor vehicle crashes. Dinosaurs or birds of that along the border with era, some 290 or so million The campaign features Mexico. His likening the State sales tax revenue in years ago. I was intrigued videos and a wrecked truck Full-bodied model of a Dimetrodon that roamed the earth 290- border region to a third world January was $2.3 billion, up with these and others last exhibit “to highlight the 256 mya, being interviewed by the writer. country, however, drew a 8.3 percent compared to the week as Dave and I visited consequences of not wearing blistering response from previous January, state the Houston Museum of a seat belt, such as costly residents. Comptroller Susan Combs Natural Science. said Feb. 12. tickets, lost driving privileg- Davis, a state senator from es, injuries or even death,” Every so often, Dave and I Fort Worth, focused on public Combs said increases TxDOT said. take off for downtown school funding. She pointed across all major sectors of the Houston and one of the Educational toolkits to a pending state district economy indicate “continued museums. In the last couple available to campus class- court case dealing with expansion in both consumer of weeks we have visited the rooms include posters, fairness in the education and business spending, and above name museum and the banners, parking lot signage, finance system and called on brings the growth in fiscal Holocaust Museum. These morning announcements, a Abbott to stop defending the year-to-date collections to 4.6 were repeat visits to the school newspaper article, a state law that sparked the percent compared with the science museum and first- parent brochure and more. case. Davis suggested that previous year. Sales tax time visits to the Holocaust the state Legislature be revenue has increased for 46 Museum. Enjoyed both! called into special session to One of the great advantag- es of living in, or close to, a The Ferol Pig Explosion - Part 2 metropolitan city is the opportunity to visit such places and learn a few facts. How a species went from obscure to We have also taken in other things in that area such as the Alley Theatre and the a nuisance in a quarter century fine performances there. Am Diatryma or “Terro Bird” of the past which would have been I entertained? Yes! Do I terrifying to view due to its size but not a danger as it was a Over the past three de- learn new things? Absolute- devourer of nuts, berries and sap branches. cades, the population reached ly! Do I learn as much as I a critical mass and every- should? Probably not. where pigs can live, pigs prob- TEXAS One could go to any one of ably exist. Houston’s museums and “There are but 2 kinds of With Russell A. Graves spend days and come away landowners in Texas: Those with only a fraction of the with wild pigs and those that learnings that are available. are about to have wild pigs,” behind provide a medium for to create the ‘perfect storm’ re- On this trip to we took in says Billy Higginbotham, Pro- standing water. The water can sulting in the population only the dinosaur exhibit and fessor and Extension Wildlife create breeding pools for mos- boom,” says Higginbotham. spent three to four hours and Fisheries Specialist for quitoes - thus increasing the “Indiscriminate stocking to there. On an earlier trip this the Texas AgriLife Extension risk for mosquito borne ill- new habitats by landowners year we took in some other Service in Overton. Dr. Hig- nesses like West Nile virus. and hunters facilitated rapid things and every year go by ginbotham is on the front line An increase in West Nile is increase. This was done regu- to see, at least, the current in the war on feral pigs and the noteworthy since Texas suf- larly, despite being illegal, in highlighted exhibit. We damage they cause by re- fered 43 fatalities in 2012 as a the 1970’s thru the 1990’s.” viewed the Egyptian Exhibit searching control methods and result of the disease. He says that the stockings a few weeks ago and the ways to mitigate hog popula- were very successful in estab- butterflies a few years back. We also viewed the China tions and the damage they in- lishing populations across the exhibit and the Titanic herently cause. His state. Higginbotham also exhibit in the past couple of assessment on the landowners points out that supplemental years. I find it a great place and the hog population, while feeding (usually aimed at feed- to visit for a few hours. simplistic, provides informa- ing and attracting deer) bene- tion on the breeding success of fits wild pigs. The higher level I always enjoy seeing all of a species whose numbers con- of nutrition promotes larger the young people there on tinue to explode. litter sizes and piglet surviv- school field trips. As we Historically, wild pigs were ability at birth. Since the spe- walked we saw three rather relegated to the rural areas of cies is the most reproductively large student groups, two Texas. The prolific porcine, prolific large mammal on appeared to be high school or however, has continually ex- earth, favorable environmen- late middle school young- sters, and another from an panded its range and now en- tal and nutritional conditions elementary school. This may croach inside city limits of promote their reproductive ef- Skeletal remains of a Dimetrodon shown at the Houston Museum be the only opportunity these small towns across the state as ficiency - and the population of Natural Science. kids have in their formative well as suburbia. While pigs are difficult to soars. years to view such sights. “Pigs are a constant concern count, best estimates place the “Population increases are for us,” says Ryan Mills who statewide population at 2.6 not just a Texas phenomenon,” One thing I enjoy is that works for the municipal golf million animals - that’s about Higginbotham advises. “For some exhibits have the course in Childress, Texas. a third of the total U.S. wild various reasons, populations skeletal remains of an “We are always finding areas pig population and about twice have expanded in many states animal and a short distance ing birds! However, have no If you haven’t been to one where they’ve rooted. They the number of domestic pigs and now some 48 states have away a full-body model of fear as they were vegetarians or more of the museums I are attracted by the water we found in Texas. Over the past established wild pig popula- what it was like when it “eating nuts, berries and strongly recommend you irrigate with and cause us a three decades, wild pigs have tions. roamed the earth. If things small sap branches.” make the trip. If you have go as planned, photos of one continual maintenance issue.” slowly spread their range The increase in numbers However, many of the been there, go again. Not of these, the Dimetyrodon, “The funny thing is we nev- across Texas and now occupy have also created an increase dinosaurs were meat eaters really expensive and some, accompanies this article. An- er see them,” he admits. “They nearly two-thirds of the state in pig and people encounters. and I’m happy the Good Lord such as the Holocaust other skeleton is of the come out and do their damage with the western Panhandle While the pig’s aggressiveness found reason to have them Museum are free—that’s a Diatryma or “Terro Birds” of good word! Space doesn’t at night.” and far being the is generally overhyped on net- gone before we came along. that time period. Photo- permit me to talk about that Wild pigs root up lawns and only places where hogs haven’t work television, the real dan- If not, I find it hard to believe paintings of them in full-body visit now so it will be a damage recreational areas spread to yet. ger of pigs comes in other man would have matured as were also available. Terrify- subject of another time. while the wallows they leave “Several reasons converged ways. we have. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 5 LIFESTYLE ✯ LITTLE Harlem elementary wins for highest ✯ BIDDY BITS By Danny Biddy Education Foundation contributions OBITUARIES Faculty and staff members Watching Your Step from Harlem Elementary School were treated to lunch, My brother, Alan, and I en- sponsored by PBK architects, J W Seay joy getting a good joke on each for being the school with the other. We were stalking some highest percentage of employ- J W passed away on Decem- wild hogs and I got eighteen ees who contributed to the ber 2, 2013 in Bayshore Hos- yards from my target. I drew Goose Creek CISD Education pital after a long fought battle my bow and nailed my shot. I Foundation’s Get On the Bus with lung cancer. told Alan, “Now that’s how it’s campaign. J W was born in Wells, Tex- done, little brother!” “I want to thank you from as and resided in Houston, Alan went on ahead as I the Education Foundation Texas most of his life. He re- started dragging my game Board for donating,” said Bar- tired from Armco Steel and back to the truck. I came to a bara Wilson, Education Foun- Simplex Grinnel, J also served shallow (I thought) pool of dation Board member.” in the United States Navy and water. I took one step into the Fifty-five percent of the staff was a Master Mason at the pool and sank up to my waist! at Harlem contributed, and South Houston Lodge. That was not the bad part. My you are the number one J W never met a stranger dear little brother knew about school!” and welcome everyone, he had the hole and was on the other District employees, who do- Eric Smith of PBK (second from left)congratulates Matt Warford (left), a laugh that was contagious end of the pool. He got the nated a minimum of $2.50 per Harlem Elementary School principal, for his faculty’s contributions and always had a smile on his whole thing on his video cam- paycheck or $60 total to the to the Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation. PBK provided a lun- face, even in time of pain. era! Goose Creek CISD Education cheon for Harlem’s faculty as the winning school, with 55 percent of He is preceded in death by The Bible warns, “...let him Foundation for 2013-14, re- its employees contributing to the Education Foundation’s Get On his partners Byron and Purl who thinks he stands take ceived a purple Get On the Bus the Bus campaign. Also pictured are Don Bobo and Meryl Edmeade, Seay. heed lest he fall.” (1 Corin- t-shirt and the opportunity to GCCISD Education Foundation members. Survived by his wife Pat of thians 10:12) wear the shirt with jeans one 22 years, stepsons Keith Wood day each month. Although and Wife Mindi, Tim Wood and Harlem won, Peter E. Hyland Wide DeNise, sisters Frances nephews, other family, dear Center came in second with 48 Hardman and Loly Carter, BIBLE The Education Foundation projects to enhance the curric- friends and his loving dog percent and Stuart Career ulum. Since the inception of grandchildren Jodie Cason “Sushi”. Center was close behind in supports Goose Creek CISD and Husband Chris, Nicholas through projects, such as In- the Foundation, teachers have Funeral services were De- third place with 47 percent of received more than $340,000 Pawlikowski, Matthew Pawl- cember 8, 2013 at Carter Fu- TRIVIA their employees donating to novative Teaching Grants and ikowski, Paige Vaughn, Kody 1. Is the book of Sinai in the the Students Choice Awards. in grants. Sixty teachers have neral Chapel with Rev. Joey Old or New Testament or nei- the campaign. Peter Hyland been honored through the Stu- Wood; great-grand-daughter Galloway officiating. Guest and Stuart Career faculties Last spring, 65 grants, total- ther? dents Choice Awards program Nevaeh Cason, mother-in-law book and video memorial and staffs will receive a spe- ing $139,000 were awarded to Lucille Bullard, bothers-in- 2. In Exodus 32, who con- teachers who completed grant as a result of senior students available at www.carterfuneral- fessed the building of the gold- cial treat, donated by San Ja- nominating them for making law John and Robert Bullard, houston.com cinto Methodist Hospital. applications for creative en calf to God? Abraham, a difference in their lives. as well as numerous nieces, Moses, Noah, Aaron 3. On what mountain did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal? Zion, Horeb, Pisgah, Crosby Community Center’s activities Carmel Yoga 4. From 1 Corinthians Dominoes with experienced fitness in- Mondays and Wednesdays 13:13, what is the greatest of Mondays at 1 p.m. and Fri- structor Angelique Pool to at 10 a.m. Certified instructor virtues? Faith, Hope, Charity, days at 9 a.m. Enjoy a friend- achieve a toned body. Cindy Roberts teaches yoga at Forgiveness ly game of dominoes and meet Zumba the Center. 5. What king of Gerar took players with similar interests. Mondays at 7 p.m. Dart Baseball Sarah from Abraham? Agag, It’s A Stretch Crosby Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays Abimelech, Abijam, Ahab Mondays at 5:30 p.m. is located at 409 Hare Road, at 10 a.m.No skills are need- 6. Who owned the field Breathing and stretching tech- Crosby 77532. Office hours are ed to join the dart baseball where Ruth gleaned? Boaz, niques are combined for a Monday through Friday from team—just a willingness to Bildad, Bartholomew, Ben- core-strengthening workout. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more try. All of the necessary equip- jamin Kickboxing with Angeli- information regarding classes ment is provided. ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) que or other Center programs Moses; 3) Carmel; 4) Charity; Mondays at 6 p.m. Exercise please call (281) 462-0543. 5) Abimelech; 6) Boaz Chambers Library Employee of the Year WESTON COTTEN, ATTORNEY THRIFT-TEE FOOD CENTER BAYTOWN 281-421-5774 5223 Garth Rd. 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Attorney at Law Girl Scouts Season is here KAREN A. BLOMSTROM 281-328-7311 It’s Girl Scout Cookie Sea- ✯ 510 Church Street Crosby, TX 77532 son! Thousands of aggressive NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION young entrepreneurs are busy selling eight flavors of cookies. PASTOR’S Thin mints are the perennial top seller as it even outsells NEWS VIEWS facebook.com/StarCourier Pride only breeds quarrels, but Oreos during cookie season By Tim Edwards widom is found in those who each year. The new flavor for & 2014 is Cranberry Citrus take advice. Proverbs 13:25 Crisp. It is likely that Girl facebook.com/NorthChannelStar quickly learn that not every- the gospel. The mission of Girl Scout cookies will derail more one will buy a box of cookies. Scouts during Cookie Season New Year resolutions to lose A rather bizarre exception is is to sell Thin Mints or Pea- weight than even the tons of Be alert. Continue strong in the a recent incident in Temecula, nut Butter Patties to a cookie chocolate consumed on Valen- California. A man was accused hungry populace. The Mission faith. Have courage and be tine’s Day. of pulling a gun on a Girl Scout of the Church is to communi- strong. There are two reasons for www.starcouriernews.com when she came to his door sell- cate God’s love and salvation the mega success of Girl Scout 1 Corinthians 16:13 ing cookies on Sunday after- to spiritually hungry people. cookies. The first reason is noon, February 2nd. The girl’s Some will buy cookies and oth- that the product is tasty. You father witnessed the confron- ers will be a no sell. Similar- may have a favorite flavor, but Your ad could be here tation and called police. By the ly, some will accept the gospel, Rise in the presence of the aged, there is no bad cookie. The way, the man with the gun did and others will refuse the mes- Just $10 a week. second and primary reason show respect for the elderly and not purchase any cookies! He sage. Most rejections, howev- that millions of boxes are sold Call 281-328-9605 to is charged with assault with a er, are not at gunpoint for revere your God. every year is that there are so deadly weapon and was ar- cookie sellers or for Christ-fol- find out more information. many enthusiastic, persistent Leviticus 19:32 rested by local police. Report- lowers. Regardless, the Mis- salespersons that blanket vir- edly, the young cookie seller is sion calls for courage and tually every community, coast undaunted in her mission and faithfulness. The 1st century to coast. These cookie sellers Once more the humble will rejoice Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. is ready to go back out and sell testimony of the Apostle Paul, go door to door, greet shoppers in the Lord; the needy will rejoice cookies door to door. even when on trial and in dan- Sat 8 a.m.-1p.m. at stores, send product to work There is a spiritual lesson ger is a challenge to fulfill the in the Holy One of Israel with mom and dad, carry box- to be applied analogous to Girl Biblical Mission in 2014. I did es to church, and call grand- Isaiah 29: 10 Scout Cookie Season. Girl not prove disobedient to the parents and other relatives KWIK KAR OIL & LUBE Scouts are zealous in telling heavenly vision. Acts 26:19 even if they live out of town. everyone about their brightly During this 2014 Cookie Sea- Your ad could be here In addition, most cookie sell- colored boxes of sweetness. son, see each cookie box as a Operated By Chris & Jennifer Arnold ers are satisfied customers Just $10 a week. This determination in selling reminder to obedient to the vi- 11525 Eagle Drive also. a product is a reminder to sion and be true to your Mis- Call 281-328-9605 to Virtually everyone is kind 281-385-LUBE (5823) Christ-followers to be persis- sion as a Christ-follower! to the girls although they find out more information. tent in sharing the Truth of Page 6 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 SPORTS, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS Super heroes leading the COMMUNITY CALENDAR fight to end cancer

According to the American FEBRUARY 20, THURSDAY Cancer Society, “In the fight against cancer, silence is the CAPLE Meeting last thing we need.” The next regular Community Advi- Each year since 2002, the sory Panel to Lyondell and Equistar Galena Park ISD administra- (CAPLE) meeting will be on Thurs- tion warriors have played a day, February 20, 2014. Lyondell- major role in the Relay for Life Basell will present its annual State Houston-North Channel. of the Plant report, highlighting Plans are underway for this 2013's achievements and describ- year's event to be held on Fri- ing 2014's goals and plans. The day, May 2, 2014 at the North Phyllis Hyden meeting will be from 6:15 - 8:00 Shore High School- 9th Grade p.m. at the LyondellBasell Service Center track at 13501 Holly Center. From 5:45 - 6:15, there is a Park. The event will begin at light meal and social time. For de- 6:00 p.m. This year the theme one example of our caring Ga- tails or to RSVP, contact the CAPLE for Relay is "Super Heroes lena Park ISD family and how facilitator at [email protected]. Leading the Fight". serious we take our motto of Relay for Life Houston - 'Leading, Learning and Serv- FEBRUARY 25, TUESDAY North Channel is an event ing'”, said Wayne Oquin, North that enlists the support of area Shore Rotarian and Director Relay for Life Kick-Off schools, businesses, churches, for the GPISD Educational You are invited to celebrate “Su- and service clubs in offering Foundation. per Heroes Leading the Fight” Falcon defensive end Rachal signs an inspirational opportunity Hyden stated, “Annually, Realy for Life of Houston North to honor cancer survivors, re- we as a community, join the Channel Kick-Off Pep Rally. Tues- member lost loved ones, and American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer, which day, January 25 at 10 am at promote strategies to reduce with Ouachita Baptist cancer risk. Galena Park ISD affects us all. We are thank- North Shore 9th grade gym, personnel have provided lead- ful for our sponsors, like the 13501 Holly Park (behind the Channelview High School Falcon Football player John Rachal signed his letter of intent on National ership in planning and staff- North Shore Rotary, who part- Relay track). Signing Day to play football for Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. Rachal was a defensive ing the event, as well as ner with us as we raise funds end for the Falcons for three years. Rachal is pictured with CHS Principal Cindi Ollis, Head Coach Averion raising large amounts of dol- and awareness for cancer. Of FEBRUARY Hurts, Athletic Director William Jennings and Assistant Coach, Donald Randle. lars in support of cancer re- the funds raised by American search. Cancer Society Relay events Galena Park On January 30, 2014, Ga- across the world, 72% goes to- lena Park ISD employee Phyl- wards Program Services that Library events lis Hyden was on hand to include cancer research, pa- -Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 pm Training to navigate as captain of a vessel receive a $5,000 check for Re- tient research, prevention in- Microsoft Word Basics II lay for Life - North Channel formation, education information, and cancer detec- -Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 am PASADENA, Texas - Mari- Capt. Johnny from the North Shore Rotary Children’s Story Time tion and treatment.” ners may start off as deck- Smith works his Club. “Ms. Hyden offers but -Thursday, February 27, 11:00 am hands, but the industry allows Baby Time. 6:00 pm I Have a Dream for quick growth if a person is shift on the Clouds Ends. willing to put forth the hard Galveston Island 1500 Keene St. Galena Park, TX. work and training. Earning Ferry. Smith has 77547. Call 713-450-0982 for more the title of captain is a jour- been working on information on other progrmas. ney many have made over the the ferry since years at the Galveston Island 1989 and started NORTH CHANNEL FEBRUARY Ferry. as a deckhand As master of the ship, the before working North Channel captain is a maritime position his way up to loaded with responsibilities of BUSINESS DIRECTORY able-bodied Library events overseeing all other positions, Call 281-328-9605 to Advertise YOUR Business seaman, mate, -Monday, February 24, Family Night as well as navigation and over- in this Directory. 10,000 readers Weekly. “How Your Child Learns” all safety of the passengers and then captain. -Tuesday, February 25, Toddler Time and crewmembers. It's a title Photo by Jeannie at 10:30 am; Preschool Story Time that Capt. Johnny Smith and Peng-Armao at 1:30 pm. Capt. Tammy Samuel have -Wednesday, February 26, Book spent years training and All Makes & Models •ADMIRAL •KELVINATOR Club at 10 am; Tween Time at 4:30 working their way up to re- •AMANA •KENMORE •SEARS Both Smith and Samuel are ditional work and pay. A cap- •CALORIC •KITCHENAID •SPEED QUEEN pm. ceive. •FRIGIDAIRE •MAGIC CHEF •SUB-ZERO in charge of navigation, super- tain's pay varies, starting at •GE •MAYTAG •TAPPAN -Thursday, February 2t, Baby Time "Working in the maritime •GIBSON •NORGE •THERMADOR vision of the crew, delegation approximately $4,000 a month •HOT POINT •PHILCO •U-LINE at 10:30 am. AARP Tax Help from industry takes a positive per- •JC PENNEY •REVCO •WARD of daily duties, safety rules in Galveston and increasing •JENN-AIR •ROPER •WESTINGHOUSE •WHIRPOOL 12-4 pm. son, who wants to work and and regulations, keeping a with years on the job. Captains 15741 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX. move his or her way up the deck log, and communication who work offshore will make 77049. Call 281-457-1631 for more career ladder," said Smith, with passengers. more money due to higher de- information on other programs/ who got his start in the mari- Like Smith, Samuel start- mand for work hours, spend- 713-451-0753 classes. time industry as a deckhand ed as a deckhand with the fer- ing weeks or months away in 1985 working on a private ry, progressively earning U.S. from home, and different re- FEBRUARY- APRIL excursion vessel. "I started at Coast Guard (USCG) certifica- sponsibilities of the job accord- Free tax help for the ferry in the summer of tions to become a captain. At ing to the industry. 1989 as a deckhand, and then one point, she spent time "On the boat, everyone seniors earned additional certifica- working offshore as an able- plays an important role from tions to promote to able-bod- bodied seaman. Samuel said the deckhand to the able-bod- The Tax-Aide program sponsored ied seaman, and mate and many people move from off- ied seaman to the mates cap- by the IRS and AARP Foundation. then applied for captain, mas- shore to work on the ferry, tain," said Samuel. "In this The program is designed to assist ter of a motor vessel, 1,600 ton which allows for them to come industry, there is a lot of op- taxpayers age 60 and over but will or greater." home in the evening, or they'll portunity to move up." also assist low and moderate in- leave to work offshore for ad- come filers. -North Channel Branch of Harris, County Public Library, Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. Services are ongoing until Tuesday, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 April 15th. Taxpayers should bring the follow- PICK-UP LOCATIONS ing items with them: Se Habla Español -Social Security cards for yourself FOR THE NORTH CHANNEL STAR and all dependents FOR THE NORTH CHANNEL STAR -A copy of last year’s tax return Holiday Inn, I-10 E -W-2 forms from each employer NORTH SHORE -Unemployment compensation North Channel Chamber Office, I-10 in statements Woodforest Bank Bldg SHELDON -All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099- Pineforest Jewelry, Uvalde Rd Sheldon ISD Admin Bldg. New Roofs, Repairs, Painting DIV, etc.) San Jacinto College North, Student Center & C. E. 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FAX Line....713-977-1188 7-2 59-tfn Call Ari @ 7-1 email: [email protected] 832-630-4487 Member Texas Press Association Page 8 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 COMMUNITY NEWS SAN JACINTO LEGENDS, Peacock Gone Wild, killed Continued frrom page 1 CYPRESS, Texas-A Harris County sheriff's deputy drove to see the guys that played tended, and connected with ble-header that starts at 4 to a home at Kluge Road and here and it’s great to be out former baseball student- p.m. Dale Road in response to a here and try to support the athletes. Mr. Wilson was For more information complaint about a male pea- organization as much as I also instrumental in ar- about San Jacinto College cock attacking women. can,” commented Pettit- ranging for members of athletics, visit After getting details from a te, whose 19 post-sea- the Harrison family www.sanjacsports.com. female witness, the deputy contacted the Harris County son wins is the – for whom the About San Jacinto Col- Public Health and Environ- most of any San Jacinto legeSurrounded by monu- mental Services animal con- pitcher in College ments of history, industries trol division, which said it did MLB his- baseball and maritime enterprises of not handle birds. Deputies tory. field is today, and the space age of with the HCSO livestock divi- San Ja- named af- tomorrow, San Jacinto Col- sion, which responds to com- cinto Col- ter – to at- lege has been serving the plaints about stray animals lege Head tend the citizens of East Harris throughout the county, were Baseball ceremony. County, Texas, for more unable to come to the scene Example of a peacock expanding its colorful feathers. Coach Tom Ar- Arrington than 50 years. The Achiev- quickly. Then the peacock in ques- rington gave a said he was able ing the Dream Leader Col- tion fanned its colorful feath- warm welcome to the to reconnect with lege is committed to the ers and used its talons to fazed by the electric probes. tacked his mother-in-law. The former student-athletes, former players and relive goals and aspirations of a attack the legs of the woman The woman fled indoors. woman’s niece was also at- who were presented gifts of memorable stories. “It was diverse population of being interviewed by the dep- The deputy then met with tacked by the bird. appreciation from San Ja- rewarding to hear that that 30,000 students in more uty last Friday. the peacock’s careataker, Ril- The owner then proceeded cinto College. “The Col- their times at San Jac were than 200 degree and certif- To protect the woman from ley Richards. to kill the peacock with his lege’s baseball program has some of the best in their icate options, including uni- further harm, the deputy shot Mr. Richards said “Meanie” shotgun and no charges were a lengthy tradition of excel- lives and that it was a ma- versity transfer and career his Taser at the peacock twice. (how he and his wife called the filed. peacock) previously had at- lence,” commented Ar- jor reason for their success- preparation. Students also The bird was seemingly un- rington, who is now in his es,” he remarked. “Our goal benefit from the College’s 13th season at the helm of as baseball coaches is to job training programs, re- the program. “We are proud produce higher level profes- nowned for meeting the of all the players that have sional athletes, and pro- needs of growing industries contributed to the success duce outstanding people in in the region. San Jacinto of San Jacinto College base- our society.” College graduates contrib- ball. The Legends ceremo- All San Jacinto College ute nearly $630 million ny was special in that it baseball home games are each year to the Texas allowed many former play- played at John Ray Harri- workforce. San Jacinto Col- ers to get together and rem- son field, located at the lege. Your Goals. Your inisce about the good times North Campus. The games College.For more informa- they shared at San Jac.” are free and open to the tion about San Jacinto Col- San Jacinto College public. The first conference lege, please call Board of Trustees Chair- game for San Jacinto Col- 281-998-6150, visit man, Mr. Dan Mims, threw lege will be on Thursday, www.sanjac.edu, or follow out the ceremonial first Feb. 20 when the team will us on Facebook at pitch. Board Vice Chair- host conference foe www.facebook.com/SanJa- man Larry Wilson also at- Galveston College in a dou- cintoCollege.