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Vol. 14, No. 70 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 USPS 9400 TAKE A STAND FOR SAFETY BY TRISHNA BUCH told me that they have to purchase the WCID 1 and water bill dona- four new vehicles and that they are tions, 42% comes from the City THE DICKINSON VOLUN- already in the process of purchas- Of Dickinson, 4% comes from the TEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ing one, which is costing $650,000 . Galveston County Firefighters As- NEEDS YOUR VOTE! The DVFD was established in sociation, 4% comes from Apart- In November, an election will be 1942 and, since then, has had ment Complex Water Meters and taking place . One of the items on three different operating stations . 2% comes from private donations . that election ballot is allowing the The current station is located at “What a lot of people don’t real- DVFD to charge a mandatory $5 4500 FM 517 East and has been ize is that BP once gave us their fee in order to fund Fire Protection . the volunteer fire department sta- ladder truck and that helped us What this means is that residents tion for the past 10 years . lower key rates ”. of WCID 1-Water Control Improve- When I asked Morgan if they are ment District 1—will be required to looking for new volunteers, he said pay a monthly fee of $5 . “we are always looking ”. The topic is up for election be- People who are interested in vol- If a hurricane has hit, cause, in information provided to unteering can find an application we will stay the whole me by Mark Morgan—president on Dickinsonvfd org. . Interested time, to make sure that of the DVFD—the department individuals can also go to the de- was required to submit a request partment’s Wednesday meeting to everyone is safe. and a seven year plan to the pick-up an application . The volun- TCEQ— Commission on teer fire department participates Environmental Quality—in order in a variety of activities—including for them to approve the fee . drill nights and real-world experi- And the DVFD recently lowered “The funds will be a for a seven ences—and every volunteer in re- its rate from a five to a three on the year capital improvement plan,” quired to attend a certain percent- Public Protection Classification ISO Morgan told me . “However, we age of meetings and fire-calls . rating, which rates a fire depart- are hoping that this could carry Morgan, who has been part of the ment and water system in regards us through the next 20 years . “We DVFD for the past 6 years, told me to what companies can say seven, because we cannot re- that the department is not only re- charge . And the lowering in rate al- ally go past that limit ”. sponsible for helping people out of lowed the department to save 17% Morgan told me that the decision fire situations, but is responsible for to business and residential units lo- would come purely from citizens, ensuring the safety of citizens on an cated within the WCID . but that he really urges people to all-round basis . We’ll help people If you are interested in learning help . “I have been going around to who have been trapped in cars more about the department’s re- different meetings—such as cham- and also provide assistance dur- quest, you can call them at 281- ber luncheons and rotary clubs—in ing a hurricane,” he told me . “If a 534-3031 and receive information order to let people know exactly hurricane has hit, we will stay the on the various locations Morgan what we are asking for, and letting whole time, to make sure that every- will be visiting, and his timing for them know why they should help ”. one is safe ”. visiting them . Morgan told me that the money The funding for the DFVD comes “This is a slight increase for a received would be to fund various from various locations . According long-term benefit,” Morgan told equipment required by the Fire De- to information provided in a flyer, me . “I humbly ask the residents partment . For example, Morgan 48% of the funding comes from for their help ”. RADIO SHOW SEEKS MIDDLE GROUND THIS WEEK IN THE POST! BY LORA-MARIE the public. We don’t stopped him after he say they are now friends and admire BERNARD have to agree but we saw an unusual car the way their relationship has devel- don’t have to hate coming from Collin’s oped over the years . Take a Stand for Safety ...... 1 A new local ra- each other over it ”. property . It was a Localizing national topics such as dio show wants Tapings are re- car that Hamm had police relations helps to diffuse the to bridge commu- corded because not seen before, tensions that brew in the country, Pap- nication bridges the hosts said they Collins said . Radio Show seeks Middle Ground ...... 1. pous said after the show taping . with Galveston didn’t want to get up “I had just bought “When you hear the other side County residents . for the 8 a m. . Sat- the property and in a respectful way you see things Meet in the Mid- urday time slot and was in another Let's Hit the Road ...... 2 different,” he said . dle, a fledgling didn’t want to ask truck he knew was talk show, began the guests to do it normally there,” on KGBC 1540- either . Instead, the Community Calendar ...... 2. Collins said . AM within the past shows are taped at month . Show hosts the KGBC studio, The two dis- Sam Collins of 2504 Post Office, cussed the way the Trishna's Tidbits ...... 3. Hitchcock and Norm on the island during encountered oc- Pappous of Galves- the afternoons . The curred during at ton have been book- show has a Face- about 1:30 a m. . at Community RE ...... 4 ing local community book page “Meet in night . Collins said residents and lead- the Middle” and will he was respect- ers to discuss topics soon have a website ful to Hamm and Apartment Guide ...... 5 of interest . to keep discussions Hamm said he used Their interviews going . They hope “the seven points” focus on national to have podcasts of of discussion a law Apartment Guide ...... 5 news, local trends the show available SAM COLLINS and political topics as the show grows . officer should use in an effort to cre- On a recent af- when speaking to GCHD Services ...... 6. ate dialogue . Past ternoon, Collins led someone . In the end interviews include a discussion about Hamm said, “There District Judge Lon- Black Lives Mat- was no reason for Midweek Puzzle Party ...... 6 nie Cox and County ter and the national me to escalate the Judge Mark Henry tension with police situation ” . Collins in separate shows . enforcement . La said he knew he’d Shade Trees Help Cool Landscapes ...... 7 “I lean right and Marque police chief done nothing to he leans left but Kirk Jackson and be stopped but he we get along,” said Hitchcock police knew that “coming Classifieds ...... 7 Pappous, a former chief John Hamm at” Hamm another Galveston city coun- were guests . way could have cil member . “So we Collins, who is Sports ...... 8. meet in the middle black, discussed “made that an en- and that’s what we his first encounter tirely different en- are trying push in with Hamm, who counter ”. They each NORM PAPPOUS

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GALVESTON COUNTY, M.I. LEWIS SOCIAL CITY COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER and COMMISSION WINE AND DINE GALA- MEETINGS Saturday, August 5, 2017, 6:30 p.m.; Hometown GALVESTON COUNTY Heroes Park, 1001 E. Due to holidays some dates of League City Parkway, city meetings may vary from League City, Texas; original schedule events include dinner, a silent auction, raffles County Commissioners and music by Pee Wee meet the first and third Bowen. Tickets $50 Tuesday of every month each. For tickets or to –July 4, 18, 2017, 1:30pm donate an item for the at County Courthouse, silent auction, Call Betty 722 Moody, Galveston. Lessert @ 281-534-2043 or Sharon Edmons @ BAYOU VISTA 281-650-3926. City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month SALVATION ARMY –July 25, 2017, 6:30pm BOOTS & BBQ EVENT at the Community Center, - August 17, 2017, 783 “C” Marlin. Stringfellow Orchards, 7902 Highway 6 in Hitchcock. A fundrais- CLEAR LAKE SHORES A state license that is now required to practice applied behavior analy- ing event that benefits City Council meets the sis will be a huge benefit to families in Texas who are dealing with autism. the Salvation Army of first and third Tuesday of Galveston County. For every month –July 4, 18, The law was signed in mid-June and was brought forth by the Texas Associa- timing and other infor- 2017, 7:00pm at the Club tion For Behavior Analysis, which has ties to the University Of Houston-Clear Lake. mation, contact Holly. House, 931 Cedar. From left are Sarah Lechago, associate professor of behavior analysis and current presi- [email protected] dent of TxABA; Jennifer Fritz, TxABA past president and associate professor of behav- DICKINSON tionarmy.org or call 409- City Council meets the sec- ior analysis and Dorothea Lerman, professor of psychology and director of the univer- 763-1691. ond and fourth Tuesday of sity’s Center For Autism And Developmental Disabilities. –Photo Courtesey UHCL every month –July 11, 25, SHRIMP BOIL - August 2017, 7:00pm at City Hall, 25, 2017, 6:00pm at City “THE BEST LITTLE 27, 2017, at 10:00am. ter, call 409-945-0492 or 26, 2017, 6:00-10:00pm 4403 State Highway 3. Council Chambers, 200 WHOREHOUSE IN Members of the Dickinson email [email protected] at 1800 5th Avenue North West Walker St. TEXAS” - Now through Historical Society—and in Texas City. Come out FRIENDSWOOD August 6, 2017 at Bay any other interested peo- HITCHCOCK GOOD OLE and enjoy the end of City Council meets the SANTA FE Area Harbour Playhouse, ple—are invited to their DAYS - August 11-12, summer Shrimptacular. first Monday of every City Council meets the sec- 3803 Highway Three in July social which will take 2017 at Prosperity Bank, Tickets cost $25 for adults month –July 3, 2017, ond and fourth Thursday Dickinson. Shows take place at the Alvin History 8300 State Highway 6 in and $5 for a hot dog kids 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 of every month, -July 13, place on Fridays and Museum, located at 302 meal. For more informa- South Friendswood Drive. 27, 7:00pm at City Hall, Hitchcock. $5 on Friday Saturdays at 8:00pm and West Sealy Street in Alvin. and $8 on Saturday, chil- tion, call the Texas City- 12002 State Highway 6 on Sundays at 2:30pm. The DHS is attempt- La Marque chamber at GALVESTON dren under 10 go free. For pricing and other ing to arrange group For more information call 409-935-1408. City Council meets the last TEXAS CITY information call 832-226- transporation, so inter- 409-986-9224. Thursday of every month City Commissioners 1320, email annleeman@ ested people are asked to PUBLIC SERVANT –July 27, 2017, 1:00pm meet the first and third ymail.com or visit their contact 281-534-4367 or KICK-OFF BY THE APPRECIATION at City Hall Council website at harbourthe- email [email protected]. Wednesday of every CREEK - August 2, LUNCHEON - September Chambers, second floor, ater.com. To RSVP, visit tx.us. And be sure to be month, - July 5, 19, 2017, 2017, 11:00am-1:00pm 13, 2017, 11:00am- 823 Rosenberg. the website or call 281- at the Dickinson Depot at 2017, 5:00pm at City Hall, at South Shore Harbour 1:00pm at Pentecostals 1801 9th Avenue North 337-7469. 10:00am on July 27. For HITCHCOCK more information, call Resort, 2500 S Shore Of Santa Fe Church, City Commission meets MEET THE PRESIDENT 281-534-4367. Boulevard in League 12811 FM 1764 in Santa the third Monday of every OTHER EVENTS City. Head out to learn Fe. An event to honor THROUGHOUT THE AREA - July 25, 2017, 8:45- month –July 17, 2017, 9:45am at UTMB’s League TEXAS CITY-LA about the 2017-2018’s the public servants who 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 City Campus, 2240 Gulf MARQUE COMMUNITY school football sched- keep us safe. To reg- State Highway 6. ROCK THE DOCK - Freeway South in League ADVISORY COUNCIL ule and recognize the ister, go to santafetex- Thursdays now through City. Meet League City MEETINg - July 27, 2017, CCISD and Dickinson ISD aschamber.com, click on KEMAH August 24, 7:00-10:30pm chamber president, 5:00-7:00pm at Nessler teams. Reservations are annual events, click on City Council meets the first at Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Steve Paterson. For more Center, 2010 5 Avenue required by going online public servant apprecia- and third Wednesday of Kipp Avenue in Kemah. A information call 281-337- North in Texas City. C.B. to leaguecitychamber. tion luncheon and follow every month –July 5, 19, summer concert series. 7339. “Bix” Rathburn, director com/kick-off-by-the- the provided steps. For 2017, 7:00pm at City Hall, For more information call of economic development creek. For more informa- 1401 State Highway 146. more information, call 713-224-9115. ALVIN HISTORY for Galveston County will tion call 281-337-7339. the Santa Fe Chamber at MUSUEM TRIP - July be speaking. To regis- LA MARQUE 409-925-8558 or email City Council meets the [email protected]. second Monday of every DICKINSON LEAGUE CITY month –July 10, 2017, Dickinson Public Library, Helen Hall Library 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109- 4411 Hwy 3, PUBLIC LIBRARIES 100 W. Walker, League City B Bayou Road 281-534-3812 281-554-1113 dickinsonpubliclibrary.org. leaguecitylibrary.org. Send your Community HITCHCOCK LA MARQUE Calendar information, LEAGUE CITY GALVESTON Genevieve Miller Hitchcock La Marque City TEXAS CITY including event, date, City Council meets the Rosenberg Library Public Library, Public Library Moore Memorial Public Library second and fourth Tuesday time, and contact per- 2310 Sealy St, Galveston 8005 Barry Ave, 1011 Bayou Rd, 1701 9th Ave N, Texas City son, to production@the- of every month –July 11, 409-763-8854 409-986-7814 409 938-9270, ci.la- 409-643-5979 postnewspaper.net. rosenberg-library.org hitchcockpubliclibrary.org marque.tx.us/216/Library. texascity-library.org. MARMADUKE MARMADUKE MARMADUKE THE POST www.thepostnewspaper.net Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3 Trishna's Tidbits Modern Musings by Trishna Buch LAZINESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT-IT'S POSSIBLE

my dream . And you want to know the worst part? I am So what did I do? I wrote down every date from July 11 currently taking summer classes—for my Masters in Edu- to August 3 and assigned a task (or a few tasks) to each cation—meaning that I cannot even sleep in on the week- day . I also split the assignments into their units and wrote ends . How many days until my three weeks off in August? down everything I have due for each unit . With my tasks Now that you know that I am the queen of laziness—I split into days and units, I can see the amount of work I suppose you are wondering why I would be a good per- have done and have left to do . son to take time management tips from . But this is exactly I also suggest, that once you write out all your assign- why I am the best person! Because I mange—miracu- ments, be sure to check them off as you finish them . You lously—to figure out a way to get all my work done, while definitely do not want to make the mistake of working on also leaving time to relax . The question that remains is an assignment you have already completed, because you how do I do this? forgot to check it off your list! And, I don’t know about you, My first suggestion is to make a schedule . I like to take but—for me—seeing all those check marks provides me my assignments on a weekly or monthly basis, depend- with a sense of accomplishment . Seeing the amount of ing on whether I am making my schedule for school or work I have done just helps me stay on track . work . Our work week for new stories starts on a Tues- My next suggestion is to take breaks! I know this is day—since Friday and Monday are publication days . On easier said than done, especially when you know you Tuesday, I like to make a list of all the stories I have for the have to finish a task, but I speak from experience when upcoming Sunday and Wednesday issues and then write I say—you cannot do your best work if you are fed up or down the days I will work on each specific story . When it exhausted . The amount of work a person can do before comes to my classes, I make use of my planner—which they start to become exhausted depends on the person, I’ve had every year of my school life and never used until but—once you feel yourself hitting this point—take a step I started graduate school . I will mark down my deadlines back and go do something that helps you relax . For me, and split my tasks up into smaller pieces . this is watching a TV show or going for a walk; but any Splitting up a task is another huge tip I have to man- activity helps. And, once you complete that activity, you’ll age my time and allow for some free time . When you are be ready to get back to work . aware of an upcoming project or assignment—that you And lastly, remember to reward yourself . Far too know will take a while to complete—I suggest doing a often, we tend to jump from one task to another, with- little section of the assignment each day . For example, out stopping to reward ourselves for our efforts . Every I am currently taking a four week summer class . In the time you complete a task, do something that makes class I am required to create six technological products you happy . And this should be something that is slight- that are useful in an educational environment . Not only do ly more enjoyable and long term than the activities you I have to create these products, I have to write a blog post do when you’re taking a small break. For example, I like TIME MANAGEMENT. IT’S EASIER SAID THAN DONE. about the product, an evaluation of the website I used to to treat myself at the end of every school semester by I am the laziest person in the world . When people say create the product and two different reflections that relate getting a massage or celebrate the end of a particu- they know the laziest person in the world, I would say to our class readings and my personal experience . And it larly busy work week by going to a movie with a friend . they are wrong—unless the person they are talking about doesn’t end there! I also have to hold a video conference is me . The hardest thing to do right now is drag myself with a team member to discuss our class readings . In a So work hard and manage your time, but be sure to out of my warm bed at 7:30am, while my sister enjoys four-week class there is not enough time to waste and the make time for yourself and the things you enjoy! her summer vacation and sleeps until noon . She is living assignments have to be done, quickly, one after another . Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. - Carol Burnett

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People summer months frequently plant too many trees on their property – not are the best time realizing how large they will become later on . to determine Trees also need to be planted the proper distance where additional from the house, and away from concrete-surfaced shade is needed . areas . Although house slabs generally are not affected, Most of us know thinner concrete surfaces, such as patios, sidewalks energy bills soar and driveways, can be damaged by roots from trees right along with planted too close . The recommended distances gener- the temperatures . ally are related to the mature size of the tree . Larger trees, such as oaks, should be planted farther away But shade trees from sidewalks, driveways and the house than smaller in the landscape trees like crape myrtles or yaupon hollies . As with all High temperatures combined with exceptionally high can help us keep William H. Johnson big trees, plant well away from your house, approxi- humidity make summer conditions difficult to endure when Horticulturist cooler while low- mately half the width of your tree's mature canopy . working outside . The most stressful time of the year for us Galveston County office of Texas ering utility bills . A&M AgriLife Extension Service In addition to shading your home, decide on other and our gardens runs from June through September, and And the shade areas where shade is necessary or desirable . Outdoor it does take its toll on us as well as our plants . provided by trees living areas are virtually unusable in Texas Gulf Coast Gardening outside in especially hot weather also often is the only thing that makes it possible to sit on a patio landscapes during the summer without some sort of stress humans . As sweat is lost by the body, dehydra- or a deck during the day . shade . Properly planted trees can provide that shade . tion occurs . 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ROCKETS OWNER PLACES THE FIELD ... ON THE FIELD ... ON THE FIELD FRANCHISE FOR SALE AREA DOGS INFECTED WITH WORLD SERIES FEVER THE END OF AN ERA started to come at $1 65. billion, making the Rockets the in hand this past Monday when Houston eighth most valuable franchise in the NBA . TODAY, WEDNESDAY: The World Series is being held today. That is, the Rockets owner Les Alexander announced Houston recorded 18 winning seasons Houston World Series of Dogs, which starts its five-day event at NRG Cen- he would put the franchise for sale after al- under Alexander, second only to San An- ter. The family-friendly showcase will feature exhibitions, relay races along most 24 years of overseeing the team . tonio Spurs since 1993 . He was also the with grooming contests, a musical freestyle and best in show judging. Tick- Alexander bought the Rockets on July driving force behind getting the Rockets ets are $15 for adults ages 13 thru 54, $10 for seniors 55-plus and free for 30, 1993 and helped guide the team to a new arena, which was achieved when children 12 and younger. For a complete schedule of events, visit the NRG consecutive NBA championships in 1994 Toyota Center opened in 2003 . Park website at nrgpark.com/event-calendar. and 1995 . He was also the owner of the Alexander has also been one of the Hous- The Astros will continue their quest for their World Series bid when they Houston Comets franchise that won four ton area’s biggest philanthropists over the conclude a six-game homestand with a 1:10pm date against Seattle Mari- WNBA championships in ten years before years, contributing millions to countless char- ners at Minute Maid Park. Charlie Morton brings his 7-3 record and 4.06 ERA Alexander sold them after the 2006 sea- ities and projects . Perhaps his most memo- to the mound for Houston while having won his last two starts, including a son . The move comes as a surprise after a rable charity work came in the wake of Hur- season-high ten-strikeout performance over five innings in a victory against busy offseason that saw the Rockets trade ricane Katrina in 2005 when he organized Minnesota Twins this past Friday night. The Mariners counter with James for All-Star point guard Chris Paul along HopeFest, a three-day event held at Toyota Paxton, who has been the team’s most reliable starter with a 8-3 record and with signing MVP runner-up James Harden Center that helped thousands of families dis- 3.19 ERA. Like Morton, he has been on a recent roll, having won each of his to a four-year extension worth a reported placed after the devastating storm . last three outings while allowing just five runs over his past 18.1 innings. The record $228 million while also signing gen- There is no timetable on when Alexan- game will be aired live on AT&T Sportsnet. eral manager Daryl Morey to an extension . der will sell the Rockets, and it is ex-

In a bid to return to the NBA finals for the pected that the potential new owner will One of professional sports’ oldest rivalries first time since 1995, Houston’s offseason keep the franchise in Houston . TOMORROW, THURSDAY: efforts to improve a ros- comes to NRG Stadium as Manchester City meets arch rival Manchester ter that won 55 games United in the Manchester Derby. The two clubs have faced off 173 times last season have also since the initial meeting on the pitch in 1902 and meet for the first time out- included ongoing talks side of England. Man City and Man U have combined to win 24 English Pre- about a potential move mier League championships, including seven of the last ten and both clubs to add longtime New will be strong contenders for the crown when EPL regular season play be- York Knicks star forward gins next month. The match will start at 8:30pm and while it has not yet sold Carmelo Anthony to the out, few tickets remain. Pricing ranges from $60 to $250 per ticket, which team, although the pro- can be purchased either at the NRG Stadium website or at the box office. cess of selling the team may impact that decision . FRIDAY: Collin McHugh will make his 2017 debut with the Astros when they Regardless of who open a weekend series at Baltimore Orioles beginning at 6:05pm. McHugh buys the Rockets, Al- was placed on the 60-day disabled list at the start of the regular season exander has more than with an elbow injury and remained sidelined until making a handful of starts made up for the $85 mil- in the minors before being activated to the major league roster on Friday lion investment it cost morning. He was 13-10 with a 4.34 ERA in 33 starts last season a year after him three decades ago . winning 19 games for the playoff-bound Astros. The franchise was val- The Orioles will pitch Ubaldo Jimenez, who brings a 4-5 record with a 7.05 ued earlier this year ERA to the mound. Jimenez has allowed at least four earned runs in four of by Forbes Magazine his last five starts, including giving up six runs and 11 hits in 3.2 innings in a loss to Chicago Cubs this past Sunday. AT&T Sportsnet will air the game live.

SATURDAY: Game two of the weekend set at Baltimore will see Houston hand the ball to Mike Fiers, who comes into the contest with a 6-4 record and 3.75 ERA. Fiers won his previous start when he struck out 11 batters while allowing two runs over seven innings against Minnesota Twins this past Sunday, giving him his first win since June 21. Chris Tillman gets the nod for the O’s as he looks to improve what has been a nightmarish season. Tillman, who had four straight seasons of double-digit wins, is just 1-5 with a hideous 7.90 ERA. Hampered by injuries to start the year, Tillman won his first start on May 7, yet has not won since. Wine & Dine Fundraising Gala The game, which begins at 6:05 pm, will be aired on AT&T Sportsnet. August 5, 2017@ Hometown Heroes 1001 E. League City Pkwy, League City, Texas Social Hour 6:30 – Dinner at 7:00 We hope you will join us for an evening of fun, silent auction, raffles and dancing to the music of the Pee Wee Bowen Band.

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