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COMMUNITYLocal Rotary clubs holdmembership drives

APPRECIATIONSheldon ISD recognizesemployees of the month

HighlandsRotary Club42ndAnnualChiliFeastFebruary 4, 2017 you canwin a 2017 Chevy Camaroor Chevy pick-up truck.Tickets are $100. Only 700will be sold.Call 713-252-8000.

North ChannelChamber Gala

Saturday, January 28th,2017. Social: 6:00 pm. PastChairmen GROUP PICTURE:6:30 pm. (All past chairmenmust report to the ballroomdancefloor). Dinner - 7:00pm. Location: Houston Hob-by Airport Marriott, 9100Gulf Frwy, 77017. RSVP toBlanca@ncachamber.comfor this special event.

Sheldon FFAholds successfulLivestock Show

Democrats rally tosave ObamacareHealth Fair, PressConference byrepresentatives

HARRIS COUNTY –Federal, state and localDemocratic office holdersheld a joint news confer-ence, and health fair, onSunday at the GreaterJerusalem Baptist Churchon Jensen Drive.

The purpose of themeeting was to call atten-tion to the possibility thatthe Republican led Con-gress will change or elimi-nate the current ACAhealthcare program, alsoknown as Obama Care.

The meeting was spon-

A unified group of Democrat officials spoke outin favor of saving the current Healthcare law.Included were Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis,Congressman Al Green, State Rep. ArmandoWalle, Congressman Gene Green, and State Sen.Sylvia Garcia. The conference was held at theGreater Jerusalem Baptist Church on Jensen, inmemory of Martin Luther King Day.See ACA Healthcare, Page 6

Houston Rodeowelcomes Elevennewcomers to therotating stage in 2017

Tuesday, March 7........................... Aaron WatsonWednesday, March 8* .................... Old DominionThursday, March 9 ....................... Chris StapletonFriday, March 10 ................................. Alicia KeysSaturday, March 11 ......................... Alan JacksonSunday, March 12................... The ChainsmokersMonday, March 13 ................................Sam HuntTuesday, March 14 ......................Meghan TrainorWednesday, March 15*.................. Thomas RhettThursday, March 16 ........................... Luke BryanFriday, March 17 ............................ Fifth HarmonySaturday, March 18 ..........................Willie NelsonSunday, March 19 – Go Tejano Day ...... Banda ElRecodo and SiggnoMonday, March 20 ................Florida Georgia LineTuesday, March 21 ................................... ZZ TopWednesday, March 22* .................... Chris YoungThursday, March 23 .............................. Blink 182Friday, March 24 ........................... Dierks BentleySaturday, March 25 ......................... Brad PaisleySunday, March 26 ..................... Zac Brown Band

*Value Wednesdays include $10 upper-levelRodeo tickets, plus values throughout NRG Park.

HOUSTON — Morethan half of the star-stud-ded entertainer lineupscheduled to perform atRODEOHOUSTON willtake the rotating stage forthe first time in 2017.

“With a number of RO-DEOHOUSTON veteransand entertainers who arenew to the rotating stage,the March entertainmentschedule is set,” said JoelCowley, president andCEO of the Houston Live-stock Show and Rodeo™.“Houstonians can see a di-verse offering of incrediblytalented artists at trulyaffordable prices.”

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A mix of soulful blues,pop/dance music and tra-ditional country tunes willgrace NRG StadiumMarch 7 – 26 as the 21 en-tertainers set to perform atRODEOHOUSTON repre-sent diverse musicalgenres.

The 2017 entertainmentlineup is one of the mostawarded in RODEO-HOUSTON history, with acollective 209 music indus-try accolades, three hall offame inductees, and threeGrand Ole Opry members.

GRANT RECIPIENTS: (L-R) Assistant City Manager for Mont Belvieu Nathan Watkins; TEEXFire Chief Robert Moore; Houston Fire Dept. Dist. Chief Troy Lilley; Houston Fire Dept.HazMat Chief Terry Colburn; Mont Belvieu Mayor Nick Dixon; LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel,Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; Mont Belvieu Fire Chief Kenny Baumbach; Houston FireChief Samuel Pena; Pasadena Fire Chief Lanny Armstrong; Channelview Assist. Fire ChiefCharles Villegas; Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue Chief Sidney Webb; LyondellBasellManager of Emergency Services Peter Greco

LyondellBasell donates $100,000for specialized training for sixArea Fire Departments

See Specialized Training, Page 4

Members of the Sheldon ISD school board recognized the district's Operations DepartmentEmployees of the Month for November at the Dec. 13 school board meeting in the NeyAdministration Building Board Room.Pictured (from left) are Ken Coleman, SISD Board President; Ben Taylor, MaintenanceEmployee of the Month; Debra Carmouche, Transportation Employee of the Month; DustyMelton, Custodial Employee of the Month; and King Davis, SISD Superintendent.

NORTH CHANNEL –Rotary Clubs throughoutthe Houston District, 5890,are making a major re-cruiting effort to expandtheir clubs. In this area,both the North Shore Ro-tary, and the Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary, haveput an emphasis on at-tracting new members.

One of the North Shoremembers, Derrill Painter,is the District Membershipco-chair this year, andMaria Rodriguez of theGP/JC club has functionedas a membership co-chair.

The theme for this cam-paign is “Growing Rotary”with the goal of each of the63 clubs in the district add-ing at least one new mem-ber, and in some cases oneper quarter.

If you are interested youmay contact Derrill orMaria, at 832-473-5729 tolearn more about Rotaryand to be a guest at aweekly luncheon.

Meeting recently at the Galena Park/Jacinto City club were BillPalko, Sandra Liu, Derrill Painter, president Josh Moreno, and 5890District Governor Eric Liu. Membership was the topic of the lunch.

North Shore Rotarians pose in front of a stretch limo that has beendecorated by Rotarian Amir Khan, to attract new members as itdrives through the District. Contact info is on the side lettering.

FFA students from C. E.King high school held their60th Annual LivestockShow, at the Ag barn onUS90. Students had a to-tal of 30 exhibits, and thetotal bids and add-onsbrought in about $40,200for the exhibitors.

The North Channel Staris preparing a completephoto spread of entries, fora future issue. If you wouldlike to help support thatpage with an ad, please callus at 281-328-9605.

THE GRAND CHAMPION STEERwas exhibited by AlfonsoTrevino, and sold for $4200.The buyer was Javier Soto-Zorros Welding & Fabrication.

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Thanks to theCrosby Wal-Martshoppers several ofour furry friends inshelters that dependon us for survival, willbe well feed and takencare of this winter.Not everyone is ananimal lover, howeverthese creatures are agift from God put herefor our enjoyment.Regardless of howgreedy we are orconcerned with ourown lives, I believeGod wants us to carefor one anotherregardless of who weare. These littleanimals give so muchlove asking for noth-ing but a home. Myheart goes out to allwho gave and under-stand this specialbond. We can't carefor all the strays butevery little bit helps.Thank you to all ofCrosby and Wal-Martfor letting us use theirstore for this veryessential purpose. Itfeels so good to dosomething extraordi-nary and make adifference.

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Jailene Marquez, se-nior captain of the GooseCreek Memorial HighSchool Dazzler DanceTeam, has been selectedto represent GCM,Goose Creek CISD andBaytown, Texas, as oneof 25 All State dancersto perform at the BlackTie and Boots InauguralGala in Washington,D.C. January 19, 2017.The invitation comesfrom the Texas StateSociety through TexasDance Educator’s Asso-ciation (TDEA).

Co-directors of theDazzlers, Marisa CoyYepez and Larisa Coy,will accompany Marqu-ez to Washington, D.C.Although there is nofunding for the trip,Marquez and her direc-tors said they are morethan happy to pay forthis opportunity to at-tend this prestigiousevent.

“I have known Jailenesince she was in sixthgrade at Highlands Jun-ior. I taught her in sixthgrade and was able tosee her grow into abeautiful young ladyand dancer,” said MarisaCoy Yepez. “I have seenher passion of dance andtechnique encourage ourteam to strive for excel-lence. This performanceis a remarkable oppor-tunity that she will re-member for years tocome!”

After the TDEA con-ference last week, per-formers learned a piece

GCM Dazzler to Performat Inaugural Gala

All State dancer Jailene Marquez (middle), captain ofthe Goose Creek Memorial Dazzlers is pictured with co-directors of the Dazzlers Marisa Coy Yepez (left) & LarisaCoy (right). Jailene is one of the 25 Texas DanceEducator’s Association All State Dancers who willperform at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Gala inWashington D.C. on January 19, 2017.

choreographed by EveRobinson, director of theAlvin High School Jack-eteers, to be performedat several venues andtimes during the ball.The dancers will weartheir school’s tradition-al dance team uniformwith a sash represent-ing their hometown.

“This is such anamazing opportunity torepresent my school andcommunity,” said Mar-quez. “I can’t wait toshare my passion fordance with otherschools. This is a once ina lifetime opportunity!”

While in Washington,D.C., the dancers willvisit the National Mall,Smithsonian Museums,Arlington NationalCemetery and other his-torical landmarks as

well as take a night tourof the city.

Marquez is thedaughter of SandraMarquez, art teacher atBañuelos Elementary.She has served as cap-tain of the Dazzlers fortwo years and plans todance at the Universityof Houston or LamarUniversity next year.

“Jailene is an exem-plary leader and dancer.Her position as captainof the Dazzlers has in-spired others to dancewith their heart,” saidLarisa Coy. “We are soproud of her and thisamazing opportunity!She deserves this expe-rience with all of the ac-complishments she hasachieved during herhigh school career.”

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Sheldon ISD Science, Technology FairSheldon ISD's Science and Technology Fair will be Jan. 11at Carroll Elementary. The events will take place from 4:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in both the gymnasium and cafeteria.

Channelview Senior Citizens Garage SaleNeighborhood Garage Sale, Sponsored by ChannelviewSenior Citizens. Saturday January 21st 9AM – 2PM.Flukinger Community Center. 16003 Lorenzo. Channelview,TX. Table rentals available for $10. Call 281-457-1810

Galena Park Senior Dance Senior Dance is every Monday at the Alvin D. Building,

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mittee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is onceagain hosting its annual BBQ Cook-Off. This will take placeJanuary 13-14, 2017, at the North Shore Rotary Pavilion lo-cated on Wallisville Road. All proceeds raised at this eventgo toward awarding scholarships to deserving high schoolsenior from Galena Park High School and North Shore Se-nior High. Our committee is responsible for multiple $18,000scholarships.

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A few C.E. King Class of 2016 graduates spent some time during their winter break to sharetheir first-year college experiences with current KHS students.

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Channelview ISD recently honored their January Students of the Month by hosting a recognitionluncheon in the top level of the press box at Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium. The January Students ofthe Month include, top row, from left, Samuel Diaz-Martinez (Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center),Cindy Ortiz (Channelview High School), Lizbeth Aguirre (Alice Johnson Junior High), Diego Zuniga(Kolarik Ninth Grade Center) and Brandon Marshall (Aguirre Junior High). Pictured bottom row,from left, Molly Ovalle (Cobb Elementary), Kimberly Ramirez (McMullan Elementary), Yesenia Sanchez(Brown Elementary), Axel Rodriguez (DeZavala Elementary), Yelena Salinas (Crenshaw Elementary),Katelyn Diaz (Schochler Elementary) and Eduardo Lara (Hamblen Elementary).

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Specialized Training,CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

HOUSTON, Jan. 13,2017 – LyondellBasell(NYSE: LYB), one of theworld's largest plastics,chemical and refining com-panies, announced a dona-tion of $100,000 to fundspecialized emergencytraining for six Houston-area fire departments thatserve key industrial corri-dors.

The donation will un-derwrite hazardous mate-rials (HazMat) trainingscholarships for fire de-partments in Houston,Channelview, Pasadena,La Porte, Sheldon andMont Belvieu. Texas A&MEngineering ExtensionService (TEEX), an inter-national ly-recognizedleader in emergency re-sponse training and fire-fighting, will administerthe training to the fire de-partments.

“We recognize the chal-lenges fire departments inHouston and smaller out-lying communities face inobtaining this unique typeof training. We believe inbeing a responsible, goodneighbor where we operateand are pleased we canhelp in saving lives andprotecting our communi-ties,” said Bob Patel, Lyon-dellBasell CEO andchairman of the manage-ment board. "We are hon-ored to play a small role inensuring that the bravemen and women who puttheir lives on the line ev-ery day are even betterprepared to safely do theirjobs.”

The greater Houstonarea is home to many in-dustrial facilities includingrefineries, storage termi-nals and chemical plantsthat handle a variety ofmaterials and products.The TEEX courses willtrain firefighters specifi-cally in handling incidents

involving different hazard-ous materials that requirespecialized response tac-tics.

According to HoustonMayor Sylvester Turner,the training provided bythe scholarship donation isan essential resource thatwill help prepare area firedepartments for all typesof emergencies.

“This donation will go along way toward betterequipping our firefighterswith the expertise theyneed when responding toindustrial related emer-gencies,” said Turner. “Ly-ondellBasell is such awonderful communitypartner. They never hesi-tate to step forward to helpout. I want to thank themfor their generosity.”

The LyondellBasell do-nation will provide morethan 1,200 hours of in-struction in TEEX’sHazMat training program.Fire departments will havethe option of attendingclasses either at the Bray-ton Fire Training Field inCollege Station, Texas, oronsite at their fire stationsusing TEEX’s mobile train-ing units.

“This generous donationby LyondellBasell will helpenhance the region's oper-ational and hazardousmaterials response readi-ness. With Houston beingthe ‘energy capital of theworld,’ it is important thatwe stay up to date with thedynamic arena that is haz-ardous materials,” saidHouston Fire Chief Sam-uel Pena. “I would like tothank Mayor Turner andBob Patel for their leader-ship and commitment toour area fire departments.”

The donation of HazMattraining is Lyondell-Basell’s most recent effortto partner with and sup-port local first responders.

The company regularly co-ordinates with fire depart-ments and other mutualaid groups to cross train atits facilities in order to in-crease overall response ef-fectiveness. The companyalso donated funds to pur-chaseessential safetyequipment for HarrisCounty Sheriff ’s Industri-al Unit Deputies, tacticalvests for the Houston Po-lice Department, and threerescue boats for the Hous-ton Fire Department.

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OBITUARIES✯

Preceding MaryLouise are her parents:Heinrich Karl (HenryCharles) Thane &Sarah Ellenora HickokThane.

Mom, it’s been a yearsince you left to gohome. Your five chil-dren miss you alongwith your 10 grandchil-dren; 8 great, and onegreat great grandchild.We cherish and appre-ciate the Christianexample you lived andThank You for the

Mary Louise ThaneGerold

Dec. 3, 1924 –Jan. 19, 2016

values of life youtaught us.

James 1:12 (para-phrase) God blessesthose who endure thetest and they willreceive the crown of lifepromised to those wholove him.

Thank you mom andmay we pay in forward,so we can all enjoy theriches of God’s promis-es in this life and spendeternity with ALL wholove HIM.

We love you.

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Where to Livein RetirementBy Matilda Charles

Where's the best place to retire?In your state or hometown, or rightwhere you are? The answer mightnot even be in the United States.

The 2015 Global AgeWatch Indexis an eye-opener. First on the list isSwitzerland as the best place for old-er people to live. It was followed byNorway, Sweden and Germany. Sowhere on the list is the UnitedStates? Number nine, right behindIceland and Japan.

Some of the typical warm-weath-er retiree countries ranked as fol-lowed: Spain (25), Costa Rica (28)and Thailand (34).

Each country was ranked on 13 ar-eas, consolidated into four key points:enabling environments, income secu-rity, health status and personal ca-pability.

Yet the whole story about a coun-try might depend on which list youread. For example, while the GlobalAgeWatch Index ranks Australia atNo. 17, another less-scientific studyranks it in fifth place. And the CostaRica in 28th place becomes the No. 1spot in another list.

If you're searching online for in-formation about retirement loca-tions, beware. Consider the source ofthe information. Read the fine print.If kudos go to a country because ithas an easy visa and residency pro-cess, that doesn't tell you what it willbe like once you live there.

If a "study" was written by an in-vestment company telling you whatyour likely monthly costs will be,that's fine, but it doesn't tell youabout the quality of life and healthcare. Panama, coming in at No. 20on the AgeWatch Index, gets highmarks on another list because thosewho can prove a $1,000 monthly in-come are given discounts on enter-tainment and phone bills.

1. Is the book of Jonahin the Old or New Testa-ment or neither?

2. From Luke 3, whosevoice was of one crying inthe wilderness? Joseph,John the Baptist, Andrew,Paul

3. How many times didthe Israelites marcharound the walls of Jeri-cho? 1, 2, 7, 13

4. From 2 Chronicles9:25, Solomon had howmany stalls for horses andchariots? 100, 560, 1,180,4,000

5. Whose eye was Mosesreferring to in the song,"The apple of his eye"?Own, Lord, Idol, Storm

6. In 1 Kings 17, theravens brought Elijahbread and ...? Water, Oil,Flesh, Nuts

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2)John the Baptist; 3) 13; 4)4,000; 5) Lord; 6) Flesh

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sored by CongressmenGene Green, and Al Green.Gene Green reminded theaudience that the publiccan still sign up for ACA,the Affordable Care Act,until January 31. Com-menting on the Republicanattempt to replace the ACAact, he said “Mend it-Don’tEnd it.”

In some fiery rhetoric,Al Green said that if“TrumpCare” replaces“ObamaCare” some 20 to30 million people will losehealth care. The local Har-ris Health department willalso lose money. He com-mented that he and GeneGreen had worked togeth-er on this issue since 2005,and he characterized Geneas “the Friend of the Work-

ing People.”Sylvia Garcia said that

now in Texas 1 millionpeople rely on ACA, andthe state should expand itto include Medicaid for anadditional 1.2 to 1.3 mil-lion who do not now havehealthcare. She deridedthe Republican plan as“TrumpNoCare.”

Walle said that as amember of the budgetcommittee in the state leg-islature, he is working tokeep the ACA programand expand Medicaid. Heagrily denounced what hetermed failed leadershipat the state level,

He characterized theneed for the ACA act as amatter of Life and Death,and the public need the vi-tal health coverage thatthe state is withholding.

He reminded the audi-ence that the main bene-ficiary of Medicaid is theelderly and children.

Commissioner RodneyEllis, recently elected tohis position in HarrisCounty Precinct 1, saidthat the ACA act is themost important issue fac-ing the county, becausehealthcare is the largestitem in the budget, withthe justice system follow-ing second. However, henoted that much expenserelated the administeringthe justice system, andjail, is related to health-care costs.

Congressman GeneGreen concluded on a som-ber note, “If you don’t haveHealthCare, you will die.”

Green was recentlynamed as the rankingDemocratic member of the

subcommittee on Health inthe 115th Congress.

He said “It is an honorto continue to serve in lead-ership on the Health Sub-committee on behalf of ourDistrict and all Americans.”Because of our work 20,000people in our District and20 million Americans arebenefiting from the Afford-able Care Act and from oth-er key legislation that isincreasing families’ andchildren’s access to healthcare.”

Green added, “The Com-mittee on Energy and Com-merce will be on thefrontlines against theTrump Administration andCongressional Republicanswho are quick to repeal theACA without a plan, pro-posed legislation, or an ideaof how to replace it. Ourbattle is to make sure thatRepublicans know the hugecost that the American peo-ple will bear because oftheir decision to put politicsover the interest of our cit-izens.”

During the 114th Con-gress, Rep. Green was anactive member of theHealth Subcommittee andworked to address pressinghealth care issues. Theseincluded Medicare Accessand CHIP Reauthorization,legislation to increase helpin treatment of prescrip-tion opioids abuse, the pas-sage of the 21st CenturyCures Act, which will accel-erate cures to patients, es-pecially in the field ofcancer, and funding bills forCHIP and CommunityHealth Centers.

Democrats want to saveACA healthcare,CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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KNOW THE ANSWERYour proposal should be

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Here’s where a little bitof effort goes a long way.The history of the diamondas an engagement ringfirst became popular in the1930’s, but the idea of anengagement ring has beenaround for centuries.

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Diamond Jim: "What’s a good wayto propose to my girlfriend?"

tive, talk to your partner’sfriends and family to get afeel for their taste.

Another option is to usea stand-in ring for the pro-posal. Perhaps you can usetheir great grandmother’sdiamond engagement ring,and then take your partnershopping later. (A trustedjeweler can tell you every-thing you need to knowabout how to buy a dia-mond and will take thetime to help educate bothof you).

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Before you take a knee,take the time to speak withyour partner's parentsfirst. Asking permission isa tradition carried sincethe Roman times, and it’sa great way to make a goodimpression on your futurein-laws.

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PASADENA, Texas - Stu-dents at San Jacinto Collegecan now have a fully-dedicat-ed scholarship source, as thePromise For Their Futurescholarship endowment hasreached its goal of being com-pletely funded at $1 milliondollars.

“We reached the milestonethat we set before ourselves,”said Ruth Keenan, San Jacin-to College Foundation execu-tive director for advancement.“It came through the gener-osity of so many. This legacywill provide scholarships forlocal students who will be thefuture leaders of our commu-nity. Our service to them maybe their inspiration to achievegreat things.”

For many students, financ-ing their education is oftenthe barrier that preventsthem from attempting a high-er educational pathway oreven completing their certifi-cate or associate degree. SanJacinto College student Anto-nio Moran was worried aboutpaying for the upcoming se-mester when he received thenews that he was a recipientof a Promise For Their Futurescholarship.

“This scholarship will def-initely help me focus on mystudies rather than worryabout tuition for next semes-

Million dollar scholarshipendowment completed

The San Jacinto College Foundation Promise For Their Futurescholarship endowment has reached its goal of beingcompletely funded at $1 million dollars. Photo credit:Andrea Vasquez, San Jacinto College marketing, publicrelations and government affairs department.

ter,” said Moran. “I knowthere were a lot of deservingstudents who applied for thisscholarship so I am extreme-ly thankful and honored thatI was selected as a recipient.This scholarship is like thestepping stone to the road ofsuccess. I truly believe thatwith a little help and a strongwill anything is possible. I amdeeply appreciative of theSan Jacinto College Founda-tion’s support.”

Student Karina Martinezwas also named one of thisyear’s recipients. “I am deeplymoved by being selected as arecipient of the Promise ForTheir Future Scholarship,”she said. “I am the first in myfamily to earn a degree andthis scholarship has enabledme to become a full-time stu-dent as I pursue my associatedegree in general studies.”

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