HydroChem: Drivers Issue #84 of the STAR Wanted, p. 6 Turner CHEVROLET, p. 8 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Your News, Your Newspaper Serving all of the North Shore -- Channelview, Sheldon, Galena Park, Jacinto City VOLUME 3, NO. 31(#84) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 www.northchannelstar.com NORTH CHANNEL CHAMBER LUNCHEON CHANNEL Burn Ban issued CHATTER Rep. Ana Hernandez reviews for Harris County HERNANDEZ the 84th Legislative session and surrounds LEGISLATIVE The featured speaker at last Friday’s North Channel Chamber luncheon was TOWN HALL State Representative Ana Hernandez, who HARRIS COUNTY, represents the 143rd District in Texas. Her Texas – Officials have is- MEETINGS district covers part of Houston, Channel- sued a burn ban for Harris Join State Representative view, Galena Park, and Jacinto City. She County and surrounding Ana Hernandez on: serves on the House Committee on Judi- areas including Chambers •Thursday, August 27, 2015 ciary and Civil Jurisprudence, and on the and San Jacinto Counties, House Committee on Pensions. She is cur- from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Chan- August 11. rently serving her fifth full term. nelview High Joyce Hendrix Ed- Harris County officials ucational Center, 828 Sheldon Ana reported that a change of leadership said the burn ban is due to Rd., Channelview, TX. 77530. in this session led to a more friendly and •Tuesday, September 15, cooperative atmosphere, and she thought the extremely dry condi- 2015 from 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm much was accomplished. tions. at Neighborhood Centers, Inc. The Legislature approved a $209.4 bil- Covered burn contain- The ban is effective un- Ripley House, 4410 Navigation, lion biennial budget, improved funding for ers must be used for the til October but could be re- Houtson, TX. 77011. roads, and an additional $1.5 billion for lo- incineration of household moved before if it rains in Come get an update on cal schools, including $130 million for Pre- STATE REPRESENTATIVE ANA HERNANDEZ trash, vegetation and the region. new laws passed during the K programs. campfires. Violations to the burn 84th Legislative Session. Other highlights were a change in high will start on January 2016, and Concealed Harris County Fire ban order can result in a For more information call school seniors choices, so that they now can Carry on college campuses by Aug. 2016, Marshal Mike Montgom- fine up to $500. pick a career path other than an academic 713-675-8596. community colleges Aug. 2017. ery said by taking these Other burn bans have or college direction. Inadequate healthcare for citizens and restrictions and preventive been issued for 90 days to The gas tax will now be used for roads, women veterans was the greatest failure of REP. GENE instead of the general fund. Gun laws were measures, they can reduce Chambers and Liberty the risk of wildfires. Counties. GREEN TOWN modified, so that Open Carry for handguns See LEGISLATURE, page 3 HALLS & EVENTS • Senior Citizens Issues Fo- Backpacks, school supplies at Back-to-School time rum , Friday, August 21. 10:00- 11:00 a.m., Baggett Community Center, 1302 Keene Street, Ga- lena Park, Texas 77547 Galena Park Resource & Training Center: Joe Stephens helps out: • Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, September 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m. In conjunction with Wood Shadows II Civic Club, HPD East Freeway Store- front, 12001-A East Freeway, Houston, Texas 77029. • Northside/Aldine Job Fair, Wednesday, September 2, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., M.O. Camp- bell Center, 1865 Aldine Bend- er Road, Houston, Texas 77032 • Paying for College Work- shop and Academy Day, Mon- day, October 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Austin High School (HISD), 1700 Dumble Street, Houston, Texas 77023. REP. GREEN’S FREE Galena Park Resource & Training Center was the Galena Park school board president Joe Stephens be- IMMUNIZATION site for giving out over 200 free uniforms, backpacks lieves in giving back to the community, so he held a Back- DAY SHOTS and school supplies, donated by LyondellBasell and to-School event last Saturday, at the Workforce Solutions Joe Stephens. In the photo above, LyondellBasell rep- office on Wallisville near the Harris County courthouse. Congressman Gene resentatives, and City of Galena Park officials Ernesto The event included giving away about 1000 backpacks Green’s 20th Annual Immu- Paredes and Councilwoman Maricela Serna help hand and school supplies, and the 1500 participants also enjoyed nization Day, Saturday, Aug. out the backpacks and other items. displays of fire trucks, a jump house, and of course free 22, 2015, 9 am - 12 pm at Serna reported that the event also provided in- food and drinks. Galena Park High School, formation of services of this organization. Free immu- Attendees also were able to sign up for Voter Registra- 1000 Keene Street, Galena nizations were provided by Christus Mobile Health Clin- tion, and Stephens said about 90 persons took advantage Park, TX. Please bring your ic, and Oral hygene by South Texas Dental. Other of this opportunity. Stephens picked the Workforce site, child’s shot record with you. sponsors included GP/JC Rotary Club, United Commu- because he is an advocate for finding jobs for our youth to Call 281-999-5879 for more nity Credit Union, Shell Oil, and LULAC. give them meaningful activities and income. information. PRECINCT 3 CONSTABLE RACE: COMMUNITY PROFILE Eagleton benefit attracts San Jacinto College Chancellor large show of local support Dr. Hellyer earns ACCT award PASADENA, Texas – chancellor in May of The Association of Com- 2009. munity College Trustees One of her first priori- (ACCT) has named San ties as chancellor was to Jacinto College Chancel- work with the Board of lor, Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Trustees to define the its Western Region CEO mission, vision, and val- awardee. ues of the College. Over “Since she was ap- the last six years, her pointed Chancellor six leadership has moved the years ago, Dr. Hellyer has College to an Achieving transformed our College the Dream Leader Col- and focused employees on lege and an institution the mission of improving that has been recognized student success,” said Mr. San Jacinto College Chancellor, twice by the Aspen Insti- Dan Mims, Chairman of Dr. Brenda Hellyer. tute College Excellence the San Jacinto College Photo by Andrea Program as one of the top Board of Trustees. “As we Vasquez/San Jacinto College. 150 community colleges move students success- in the nation. However, if fully through the educa- you ask Dr. Hellyer about tion process, and they cinto College as a commu- what she is most proud of, Sherman Eagleton sweeps through a crowded gathering at his Fish Fry on Saturday at the nity volunteer. She she will talk about stu- Baytown Fair Grounds. The line in back is for fish plates. walk across that stage as college graduates, the served on the inaugural dent success and stu- community as a whole Board of Directors of the dents completing what BAYTOWN – The Bay- the people of this commu- Beer, margaritas, a San Jacinto College they came to San Jacinto town Youth Fair Pavilion nity for their support.” said snow cone machine and a benefits. Much of that success is due to the Foundation before being College to start. was packed near the start Eagleton, “I would like to bounce house prior to the named executive director “Since 2007, we have of the live auction last Sat- transformational leader give a big thank you to all live auction made it even of the Foundation. She more than doubled the urday for the “Sherman we have in Dr. Brenda of the volunteers that more enjoyable. went on to become chief Eagleton for Precinct 3 made yesterday happen. I Hellyer.” financial officer and tran- Constable” Fish Fry. couldn’t have done it with- Dr. Hellyer began her See AWARDEE, page 6 See Eagleton sitioned into the role of “I am very grateful to out you.” affiliation with San Ja- Continued on page 8 ✯ Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL STAR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHLANDS Serving the Community for 67 Years • “Biggest Little Club in District 5890” Rotary Leadership: Rotary Community Service Scholarships: OFFICERS 2015 - 2016 President -- Larry White New Board of Directors and Officers were sworn in by 5890 Assistant District President-Elect -- Diana Weaver Governor Derrill Painter at center, with new president Larry White beside him. The Ceremony took place at the Boat Club in Highlands. Secretary -- Teresa Martin Treasurer -- Sheila McDonald Past President -- Raymond Gonzalez Community Fundraisers: Sergeant At Arms – Robert Woodall Rotary awarded a total of 18 Scholarships this year, for a total of $30,250 to local students. The featured speaker at the Awards Banquet in May was Goose Creek CISD Superintendent Randy O’Brien, seen at center. DIRECTORS 2015 - 2016 Support of Community Interests: Membership Chair - Betty Brewer Partners In Education Chair - Betty Brewer/Robert Woodall Foundation Chair - Charlie Ward Program/PR Chair - Gil Hoffman International Service - Patricia Scott Scholarship Chair - Larry White Community Service Chair - Denise Smith The major fundraiser for the club is Washer Tournament is held Vocational Service Chair – Brandan Baird Donation to the Stratford Library Rotary presented a forum for ideas the Annual Chili Feast with Raffle every September, with all Club Service Chair - Jeremy Rosenkranz in Highlands, for their summer from government leaders Judge Don Prize, a new car or truck. This year’s proceeds donated to the Rotary programs and other needs. Coffey, Superintendent Randy winner, Gary Clemmons of Baytown, Polio Plus campaign. O’Brien, and Congressman Bryan is pictured above. Babin. HISTORY OF HIGHLANDS ROTARY PAST PRESIDENTS OF HIGHLANDS ROTARY HOW CHILI ROTARY FEAST FUNDS FOUR WAY TEST On November 24, 1948, the Dayton Rotary Club sponsored the Ralph McFarland, 1948-50; Ray Martin, 1950-51; A.J.