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Issue #297 OF THE STAR Carter Funeral Home, p.3 Expo & Health Fair, p. 8 NORTH CHANNEL ✯ STAR Your News, Your Newspaper Serving all of the North Shore -- Channelview, Sheldon, Galena Park, Jacinto City VOLUME 7, NO. 41 (#297) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 www.northchannelstar.com CHANNEL North Shore 54-25 over North Channel Chamber “SALUTES” set for Nov. 7 CURRENTS undefeated Westbrook By Allan Jamail BEAUMONT, TX. – Thursday, October 24 – The Mustangs re- main undefeated in district play by beating the undefeated West- brook Bruins 54 – 25. Mustang Coach Jon Kay mixed up his offense using sev- eral players both rushing and pass receiving to never fall be- hind in the game. His special Mustang #14, Charles King wide receiver dives and stretches teams players shined and scored ball across the goal line scoring on a Dematrius Davis pass. numerous times. North Shore’s offense racked up 470 total yards with 267 yards rushing and 203 yards The North Channel Chamber will hold its 11th annual Salute passing. Their defense allowed to Veterans, current military personnel, and First Responders. the Bruins to make 500 yards but Also taking place will be a Business Expo and Health Fair. not allowing them in the end The event will be held at Armenta’s Reception Hall in zone enough to threaten their Channelview, 823 Sheldon Road, from 10 am to 2 pm on lead. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The public is invited. There are North Shore’s #3 Zach Evans gallops 64 yards for a booths and sponsorships available by calling the Chamber More North Shore, Page 8 touchdown. (Photos by Allan Jamail) at 713-450-3600. Last year’s photo from the Expo. LyondellBasell volunteers help Rio Villa Flukinger Community Community repair front entrance after Imelda Center events •Monday, Nov. 4, Corpus Christi Overnight Bus Trip •Thursday, Nov. 7, Special Ladies Auction, browse @ 8:00, starts 9:45. Gospel night 7-9 pm. Questions, please call 713-274-2132. Center located at 16003 Lorenzo St., Channelview, TX 77530. VFW 10462 BBQ Bet with Vets, November 9, 2019. Noon until gone. BBQ plates: chicken, sausage, potatoe salad & beans. $10 plate. VFW 823 Nadolney, Houston, TX 77015. All procedes for VFW building maintenance. Alzheimer Awareness Program Group of volunteers before any repairs and work done at Rio Villa entrance. Original sign before any work. Thursday, November HOUSTON, Texas – 14, 19 at 6:30 p.m. at About 40 volunteers, fam- terials to repair and beau- times,” said Mark Gasper, portant that we assist our Oct. 28, 2019 – Lyondell- Flukinger Community ily members and Rio Villa tify the two entrance signs project manager for Lyon- neighbors during their Basell employees recently Center, 16003 Lorenzo St. residents gathered at the that were nearly covered dellBasell’s propylene ox- time of need. Rio Villa is a dedicated a Saturday to Channelview, TX. Call 713- front entrance of the up by floodwater. ide and tertiary butyl very close-knit community helping out their Rio Villa neighborhood on Oct. 19 “As a company, it is alcohol (PO/TBA) project 274-2132 to RSVP. Visit neighbors after the com- armed with heavy equip- part of our culture to give Alz.org for more informa- taking place in Channel- See Global Day Care, munity flooded following ment and landscaping ma- back to our communities view. “It’s even more im- Page 8 tion. Tropical Storm Imelda. even during normal Yellowjackets defeat Jacinto City’s Day of Patriots 26 –18 in Good Works Homecoming game By Allan Jamail Galena Park ISD Stadi- um, Homecoming game, Friday, October, 25, 2019 - The Yellowjackets played good football on both of- fense and defense, defeat- ing the Baytown Goose Creek Memorial Patriots 26 to 18. Head Coach Spiro Ama- Photo by Allan Jamail rantos of the Galena Park Jacinto City, Tx. – Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Jacinto City Town Center volunteers Yellowjackets had the stepped up to make sure the food staples, health and personal dental hygiene kits was team playing better than distributed to those requesting assistance. Over 200 people were assisted from the local ever this season. His of- communities. fense rushing game made L – R: Volunteers: Pamela Perez, Irasema Salinas, Vice-Pres. Keep Jacinto City Clean 201 yards, the passing Committee, Lucinni Balar, URS logo, Ivan Rojas, Jacinto City Recreation Director, Gloria game needs more plays to better balance the offense Montano, Summit Dental Center, Rodrigo P. De Luna, Angels Medical, Roa Espinosa, and Rudolfo Nunez, United Healthcare. Others not in photo, Vicente Salinas, Lupe Gomez and Photo by Allan Jamail Omar Cortez. See Galena Park, 2019 Galena Park Homecoming King, Eddie Rodriquez Page 8 (band member) and Queen Karla Reyes. ✯ Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL STAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ✯ Florus running for Constable Robert E. Lee High School named Apple Distinguished School Robert E. Lee High School is pleased _to an- nounce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019–2022 for its unique _implementation of tech- nology where every stu- dent learns with iPad and teachers use iPad and Ap- ple TV to help facilitate learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of in- novation, leadership, and educational excellence that use Apple technology Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman to inspire creativity, collab- Katie Ward (second from left), Algebra II teacher, oration, and critical think- and student Esmerelda Gonzalez (middle) show ing. They showcase Shae Cottar (left), Goose Creek CISD board innovative uses of technol- member, and Jess Cottar, community member, ogy in learning, teaching, Deborah Florus was the featured center of the Crosby American Legion and the school environ- how the Classkick app works. fish fry dinner last Friday. A live auction featured Eddie Foster as auctioneer. ment and have document- ed results of academic accomplishment. “Becoming an Apple Boo Bash Distinguished School for the third time is unprece- dented in Goose Creek CISD. This is another great example of the pro- fessionalism and constant focus our teachers have in improving the level of in- struction on our campus,” said Dr. Joseph Farn- sworth, REL principal. “Lori Roberts, our educa- tional technology special- Photo by Katie Dean ist, played a huge role in Lauren Spyker tries out a new recipe while Ethan our success! We have em- Selman videos in Chef Ginger Zoidis’ Culinary Arts braced the 21st Century class. technological skills that our students need to be successful after high relads2019 to download school. This is a tremen- teacher Katie Ward is able and read the book. dous recognition that to give her students in- Built in 1928, Robert E. again illustrates the fact stant and relevant feed- Lee High School has a rich that Robert E. Lee High back on their math work history as the oldest high School is the flagship high using the app Classkick. school in Baytown. Tradi- school of Baytown.” Through Classkick, stu- tions, such as the school The selection of Robert dents are also able to anon- colors of maroon and white, E. Lee High School as an ymously ask for assistance the Gander mascot and the Apple Distinguished from their instructor or saying, “Once a Gander, “Chuck” Thompson smiles as he chaperones the hay ride around the park School highlights the classmates on solving Always a Gander,” have near Crosby Community Center and the Crosby Branch Library. The hay school’s success as an inno- problems if they are stuck. been passed down through ride was one of a bevy of activities at the Boo Bash last Saturday near vative and _compelling Student Juan De La O the years. Proud alumni Hare Road in Crosby. Delicious sandwiches were also for sale to supporters. learning environment that likes Classkick “because it recall Doc Severinsen play- The majority of the Crosby Community Center activities are self supporting engages students and pro- helps improve my learning ing a concert with the REL vides tangible evidence of Band in the 1960s and the and members supported rather than a tax based pay out. The weather and gives me immediate academic accomplishment. feedback.” Learning for excitement surrounding was certainly favorable for turn out and outdoor fun. Students are engaged in teachers is also embedded President Ford’s visit to collaboration and team- into the school culture. Stallworth Stadium for a work through the use of Teachers participate in Gander football game in iPad. In Ginger Zoidis’ Cu- digital badge challenges 1976. Nearly destroyed by linary Arts classes, stu- and professional develop- fire in 1987, the school was dents use iPad to create ment to help increase their rebuilt, and it was honored how-to recipe videos using technology skills. Ninety- with a historical marker iMovie and Clips to share four percent of the faculty dedication, sponsored by their knowledge on creat- (including teachers, ad- the Baytown Historical ing a variety of dishes. ministrators, and counse- Preservation Association, With iMovie, Deaf Educa- lors) has earned Apple in 2013. Today, REL serves tion students Dejaree Teacher Certification for nearly 1,800 students and Gray, Stephanie Hernan- iPad. These examples and houses the STEM Acade- dez, and Yaneli Gonzales more can be found in the my, which recently were able to add picture- book This is Us: Robert E. achieved Model Status, the in-picture American Sign Lee High School on Apple highest rating granted by Language (ASL) transla- Books for iPhone, iPad, or the National Career Acad- tions to their recipe in- Mac. Visit http://bit.ly/ emy Coalition. 281-328-5869 structions. 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