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David McNally, a Cullen Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Houston, tells the Fort Bend County Historical Commission they have, “a historic opportunity today and in the coming weeks to not only redress a historical injustice but to provide moral leadership,” regarding re-interment of the Sugar Land 95. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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By Richard Lee FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Senate has begun hearings on one of the emergency issues named in Gov. Greg Abbott’s biennial State of the State address. Abbott gave property tax reform the emergency tag in the Tuesday speech, permitting immediate legislative action on related measures. Abbott said in his speech that the Texas economy was the envy of the rest of the nation and praised lawmakers for their work in achieving that status. “When you combine our legislative accomplishments with our record-breaking prosperity, you have elevated Texas to rarified status,” he said at the joint session. “I am proud to tell you that the state of Texas has never been better.” In addition to property tax reform, Abbott picked five more topics as emergency issues. They are: education finance reform, school safety, teacher pay increases, disaster recovery, and mental health services. The constitution prohibits the consideration of bills and resolutions in the first 60 days of the session, unless that issue receives the emergency designation. The Senate Property Tax Committee took up the major property tax bill for the session, SB 2, on Wednesday, just one day after the governor’s speech. Bill author and Committee Chair Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston said that he is committed to passing a bill this session. “We’re going to solve this problem,” he said. “We’re going to be here until we do.” SB 2, and its identical companion in the House, HB 2, would change what is called
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The Sugar Land 95 may now have a voice. The Fort Bend County Historical Commission voted 43-0 to request the commissioner’s court authorize it to intervene in the lawsuit filed by the Fort Bend Independent School District and oppose removal of the cemetery designation where 95 graves were found at the construction site of the James Reece Career and Technical Center. The action was taken during a special meeting Feb. 6 after the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court asked the historical commission to advise it on how it should respond to a lawsuit filed by the school district seeking removal of the cemetery designation and allow relocation of the bodies found there.
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The historic commission held a meeting where members of the public were invited to comment. Once the comments were complete, the commission went into a closed session. When it came out, it unanimously approved a resolution to, “Recommend opposition to the removal of the cemetery designation and request authorization from the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court for the County Historical Commission to intervene in the lawsuit filed by FBISD for that purpose.” “At this point, there is no immediate implication for the (school) district because the motion is to recommend opposition to the removal of the cemetery dedication and request authorization for the commission to intervene in
the lawsuit,” Fort Bend ISD spokesperson Veronica Sopher said after the meeting. She said it was about time the historical commission became involved in the case. “At this point, it quite honestly signals the district that the historical commission is ready to step up and engage and be a part of the solution that is going to ultimately memorialize and honor the 95 souls that were buried on the site,” she said. Sopher said she invited the historical commission out numerous times to tour the site. “I presented to them personally, updated them on the findings. We have repeatedly gone to them with updates and this is the first time they have taken the time to engage and for that we are thankful,” she said. Nine people spoke during
SEE CEMETERY, PAGE 8
Skeeters sign Loney, 5 others to defend title FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Abbott names emergency issues for Legislature's first actions
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The Sugar Land Skeeters have begun crafting the team they hope will help them defend the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship. The reigning champions recently announced their first signings of the season, highlighted by 11-year Major League veteran James Loney, who won a state championship while playing baseball for Elkins High School. Also signed are former Major League catcher Cody Stanley and returning Skeeters Josh Prince, catcher/infielder Albert Cordero, infielder Alvaro Rondon, and outfielder Tony Thomas. Loney, who will serve as a player-coach, will be a part of the Skeeters pitching staff, as well as making appearances in the outfield and infield. “Words cannot express how ecstatic I am to come back home and be a member of the Sugar Land Skeeters,” Loney said. “I am proud to be as-
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sociated with a first-class organization and appreciate the opportunity to have an impact in this community. I am thrilled the Skeeters are such an integral part of Sugar Land, and excited to get started on defending the Atlantic League championship title!” Loney, 34, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round (19th overall) of the 2002 MLB Draft out of Elkins High School. He spent seven of his 11 Major League seasons with the Dodgers, also appearing with the Boston Red Sox (2012), Tampa Bay Rays (201315) and New York Mets (2016). Over his Major League career, Loney appeared in 1,443 games and had a
.284 batting average, .336 on-base percentage, and .410 slugging percentage to go with 108 home runs and 669 RBIs. The Houston native led the National League with 160 games played at first base in 2010 and led the American League in games played at the position in 2014 with the Rays (152 games). He finished fifth in the National League in 2010 with 41 doubles. He ranked second in the American League in singles in 2014 (138) and finished in the top 10 in the National League in 2008 (118, 8th) and 2009 (122, 9th). Loney ranks eighth alltime in Dodgers history in games played at first base (896). “Any time you can sign a player of this magnitude, especially one who’s from the Houston area, it’s a really big deal,” said Skeeters manager Pete Incaviglia. “It’s a great fit for the Skeeters organization and I also think it’s a great fit for him. It’s really the best of both worlds and we’re incredibly ex-
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Josh Prince makes a throw to first base during a game in 2017. After spending last season in the Arizona Diamondbacks system, Prince is returning to the Skeeters as a player-coach. (Photo by Joe Southern)
Love of model railroading crosses generations By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Freight, passenger or commuter – for train enthusiasts, these vehicles not only provide a unique form of transportation, they also provide hours of entertainment in the form of models as well. A special group of fans called model railroaders create elaborate train setups – complete with tracks, a miniature train station, towns, buildings, and more – and often run the whole vision in an extra room of their home. Gene Mangum is one such model railroader. The Fort Bend resident said his introduction to trains started early. “I was 10 when I got a train set at Christmas,” he said. “Then I fell away from it; I was into sports and other things. After college, a friend of mine gave me an old model engine, and I loved it.”
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Soon his childhood hobby transitioned to an adult hobby. Setting up his private railroad in a 12-foot by 20-foot loft in his home, he acknowledged there were
about three years spent putting together the railroad scene. Hobby shops help with ideas for buildings, trees, shrubs, and of course, tracks. Drawing up a set of plans,
Mangum, a civil engineer, built the benchwork supporting the tracks, plus the foundation and framework. Then he placed the tracks and added various greenery and buildings. He’s had
some of his trains since the 1970s. While the model railroad hobby often starts in childhood, sometimes busy lives can derail the hobby for a while. Mangum has simple advice for someone thinking about jumping back into the world of locomotives and model trains. “Join the San Jacinto Model Railroad Club. We meet the first Tuesday of every month. You can get all kinds of advice and we welcome new members all the time,” he said. “There’s also monthly clinics about how to assemble certain kinds of buildings or how to wire up your railroad. And there’s a monthly newsletter called The Derail, with helpful information for everybody.” Long time train fan and main organizer of the Houston Model Train Show is Steve Sandifer, a model
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Election filings Naushad Kermally runs for Sugar Land City Council District 2 Telfair resident Naushad Kermally added his name to the list of candidates Kermally running for Sugar Land District 2 City Councilmember. Kermally has a long history of service to the Sugar Land community through numerous organizations and volunteer activities and he is now committed to serving by being on City Council. Kermally serves on the board of Child Advocates of Fort Bend and is a former HOA neighborhood delegate. He is a graduate of two City of Sugar Land programs: Sugar Land 101 and the Citizens Police Academy. He has served on the city’s Taskforce for Parks Bond, the Zoning Board of Adjustments and cur-
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Houston Glass Show and Sale is this weekend at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Houston Glass Show and Sale will be held Feb. 15-17 Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Hwy. 36 S in Rosenberg. There will be two buildings
filled with top quality merchandise. Building C is the glass show featuring glassware and pottery from 1880s through the 1980s. There will be American Brilliant Cut Glass, Early American Pressed Glass, Carnival Glass, Depression
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The start of the new year is the perfect time to establish new goals, habits, and a healthy lifestyle. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser v ice recommends starting this year off on the right foot by getting active and eating right. Lack of time or a busy life doesn’t have to stand in the way of healthy habits. According to AgriLife Extension’s Walk Across Texas program, 30 minutes a day is all it takes to start
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can increase energy levels and strength, and reduce stress, said Erica Reyes, health specialist with AgriLife Extension Service. In addition to helping you feel better overall, exercise has also been proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, while helping to maintain or reduce high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. If you’re new to the active lifestyle, remember to start slow and set manageable goals for yourself. Like losing weight, getting in shape doesn’t happen
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The cancer survivorship series at the Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land is designed to improve the physical, social, psychological and spiritual health of cancer survivors and caregivers. “With the tremendous strides made in cancer care, we are seeing more and more survivors live long and productive lives after their treatment ends,” said Amy Sebastian-Deutsch, director of oncology and infusion therapy services at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “But these survivors, most over the age of 50, often require specialized services to overcome the physical and emotional impacts of their disease and treatment. There really was nothing comprehensive offered in Fort Bend, so we decided to augment our current supportive offerings by providing a range of services centered around art, music, exercise and massage.” The cancer survivorship series continues to offer these programs free of charge: • Thriving Through Creative Arts — offers survivors a chance to relax and express • themselves through art — a proven approach to help
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I’ve changed my mind, the Sugar Land 95 should stay Last Wednesday the Fort Bend County Historical Commission voted unanimously to oppose the Fort Bend Independent School District’s request to remove the cemetery designation for the 95 graves discovered at a school construction site that have become known as the Sugar Land 95. I was one of the commissioners who voted. I’m newly appointed to the commission and the special meeting on Wednesday was my first as a member of the board. My vote was also in stark contrast to a column I wrote last December in support of the school district’s desire to move the remains to a prison cemetery a half-mile away. So what changed my mind? Perspective. Reason trumped logic. At the meeting and as a member of the commission I had a lot more information at my disposal than when I wrote my column with little more than my ivory tower perspective. The logical and easy thing to do is to move the graves to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery and allow the Fort Bend ISD to continue construction of the James Reese Career and Technical Center. It would save millions of dollars and a lot of time. It would give the Sugar Land 95 the dignity of a uniform and well-maintained historical cemetery as their final, final resting place.
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I’ve also been thinking about perspective. If you have a crime victim whose body is buried in an unmarked grave and it is discovered several years later, would you leave them in that burial spot or would you exhume the remains and re-bury them in a cemetery? That is essentially what we have here. Moving the Sugar Land 95 to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery is the logical thing to do and it’s also the wrong thing to do. First, a little background. The Sugar Land 95 are victims of the state-sanctioned convict labor leasing program that ran from 1878 to 1910. The program was essentially a new form of slavery. Black people were imprisoned for minor offenses or on trumped-up charges. The prisons would then lease them out as laborers, in this case to work the sugarcane fields for Imperial Sugar. Those who died while in custody were buried in unmarked graves in an unregistered cemetery. The cemetery was discovered a year ago as construction was starting on the career and technical center.
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To the Fort Bend ISD’s credit, it did everything it was supposed to up to the point of discovery of the cemetery. It commissioned a cultural resources investigation and went through the Texas Historical Commission’s process prior to purchasing the property. It also did a detailed title search. No evidence of a cemetery ever appeared. As the district was making plans to start construction, Reginald Moore, a local resident and historian with an interest in the prison system, warned the district there was a distinct possibility there may be graves in the area. The district hired archaeologists from Goshawk Environmental Consulting, Inc., to conduct research. They found nothing, but just before they submitted a final report to the state, crews installing utilities discovered human bones. Construction was temporarily halted and Goshawk was called back out. This time the investigation uncovered 95 graves on the site right next to where the building was going up. The district had Goshawk exhume the 95 bodies. In hindsight, that probably never should have happened, but it did. They now sit in an environmentally controlled trailer on the site awaiting disposition. The district, which has a responsibility to the voters who approved the bonds for construction of the
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school, is moving ahead with as much of the construction as it can do with one wing of the building in limbo until the issue with the cemetery is resolved. The district held community meetings along with the City of Sugar Land to try and figure out how best to handle the situation. FBISD and the city entered into an agreement to allow the bodies to be reinterred at the cityowned Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery a half-mile away. Moving forward, the school district went to district court to ask that the cemetery designation on the site be removed and that the remains be re-buried at the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery. District Court Judge James Shoemake was wise enough to see that there was no one representing the cemetery or voices in opposition to the school district appearing in his court. Shoemake postponed making a ruling and named attorney Michael W. Elliott as master in chancery, a special investigative advocate, to research the issue for the court. The district appealed that decision and the matter is pending in appellate court. In the meantime, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has asked the historical commission to advise it on how best to proceed regarding the cemetery issue. From what I understand, the commission is one of the few entities with a legal right to
intervene in the case. That’s exactly what we asked the commissioners court to let us do. Although there is plenty of legal precedent for moving graves and relocating whole cemeteries, I now feel that moving this one would be a big mistake. This is a find of tremendous historical significance. The convict leasing program is a very ugly and deplorable chapter in our history. Very little has been made known about it. For the most part it has been swept under the rug of time, much like the Sugar Land 95. Although we don’t know enough to determine who each of the Sugar Land 95 are or how they came to be in the convict leasing program, we do know from forensic evidence that they lived horrific lives of hard labor. They presumably died while in custody of the state and were buried in unmarked graves in an unregistered cemetery. I would imagine all that their relatives were told is that they died in prison. If anyone came looking for them, the bodies were nowhere to be found. We found them. Now that we know they are there, we have just this one chance to do the right thing for them. Each one should be returned to his or her eternal resting place. (Yes, there was one and possibly more women buried in the cemetery.) A discovery like this is rare
and should be preserved for the sake of history and the dignity of the individuals. These are people who were wronged their entire lives. It would be a travesty for us to do them wrong in death. I realize that keeping the cemetery designation creates an enormous hardship for the school district and the taxpayers therein. As the district is fond of pointing out, it is charged with educating students. What better opportunity could there be than to teach this and future generations the value of doing the right thing no matter the cost? About 27 percent of the district is black. Are we to tell them their ancestry and heritage are not important enough to preserve and memorialize? I don’t think so. If the remains had been those of Republic of Texas soldiers or other people of historic significance, there would be no question about leaving them there. So why should this be any different? Although this is my own personal column and I do not speak on behalf of the Fort Bend County Historical Commission, I bet you’d be hard-pressed to find a member who would disagree with me on this subject. It took a willing ear and an open mind for me to change my position on this. I can only hope the school district will do the same or at least be open to reasonable compromises.
Letters to the Editor White idolatry to blame for racism in America Dear Editor, I read your recent article. I thank you for your open-mindedness. History [American and Biblical] has factually proven there is only one race and that is the human race. Hence, I do not refer to myself as a “Black” man. James Baldwin states, “I am not your Negro.” I am an American of African descent. Hence, it is White Idolatry that created racism, which produce the classification of race based upon the color of ones skin tone. Hence, the first Europeans to arrive on the continent were not classified as white- that classification was created to justify the peculiar enslavement of humanity. Hence, it is our “Humanity” and love of the True God and our neighbor that rejects White Idolatry. I wish, I could for a moment simply live as though white idolatry doesn’t exist. But for me, I cannot be a recipient of that kind of white privilege and to believe, so, would be utterly foolish. I must remain keenly aware I am judged on the hue of my complexion with the most Innocent jester or comment. I am not given the benefit of the doubt. I am usually assumed guilty
and even if I am proven 100 percent innocent, I remain tainted. Ironically, if someone of who is classified as “white” is wrong, they’re given the benefit of doubt and praised for their admission of guilt. Hence, that’s the systemic racist system that exist in the United States of America. In closing, I would like to include an article written by Brother James Wallis, President of Sojourners: “As a faith leader I say no, resignation is not enough — we need to something further and deeper. We need repentance. What if Ralph Northam were to say something like this: This incident around my yearbook page has revealed to me, and to the whole country, how oblivious and utterly clueless so many of us white people are when it comes to the hateful, violent, and sinful history of racism in our country. I will indeed resign, but that is no longer enough. I first need to repent of the sin of racism, on behalf of myself and on behalf of the state of Virginia of which I am the elected governor. I will practice that repentance as governor of the state of Virginia that was the cradle of the Confederacy, which was not only treason against
the United States but a violation of the image of God by putting African human beings in bondage. On this year’s 400th anniversary of bringing slavery to the United States at Jamestown, Virginia in August of 1619, I will declare by executive order that all Confederate statues in the state of Virginia will now be removed from all public places — and their removal protected by the Virginia national guard. I believe this is the right way to recognize the 400th anniversary of human bondage for black people in America — which happened in my state. I will also declare the end of any more racialized voter suppression in Virginia, as well as the continuing racially unequal and unfair policing and mass incarceration in our state — with concrete policy decisions to make it so. After such repentance, I will resign.” That would be an acknowledgement of the real state of the union in America and the right way to begin our repentance of the sin of racial bondage on the occasion of its 400th anniversary in America. In my prayers, M. Stephen Green Houston
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FBISD, Stafford football players sign letters of intent By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Fort Bend ISD had 55 football players signed national letters of intent to play college football last Wednesday in a ceremony at Wheeler Fieldhouse. Additionally, Stafford MSD had four players sign with colleges. Ainias Smith of Dulles, co-most valuable player of District 20 6A, will be playing at Texas A&M University next year. “I chose Texas A&M because of the opportunity and the support that I will have after I’m done with football. And, the position they want me to play (defensive back) is exactly what the NFL is looking for these days,” Smith said. Jordan Shelton of Kempner, co-most valuable player of District 20 6A signed with West Texas A&M University. Shelton, in a written statement, said, “I chose West Texas because of the home atmosphere and because the coaches put academics before athletics.” In addition to Smith, five players signed with one of the Power Five conferences. Erick Young of Bush signed with Texas A&M University, Isaiah Hookfin of Dulles signed with the University of Texas-Austin, Jamal Morris of Bush signed with Oklahoma, Arjei Henderson of Travis signed with the University
of Florida, and Zach Zimos of Travis signed with the University of Arkansas. “It has always been a goal of mine to play in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). It’s the best of the best,” Zimos said. “The facilities at Arkansas are awesome and the city (Fayetteville) is awesome. There are a lot of great things going on over there.” Zimos will study business and entrepreneurship at Arkansas. Three Ridge Point players are staying close to home as Nelson Ceaser and Kyle Ramsey signed with the University of Houston and Chike Anigbogu signed with Rice University. FBISD athletes taking part in National Signing Day were: Austin – A.J. Hanse (South Dakota School of Mines), Moise Tezzo (A&M Commerce), Robert Benard (Sul Ross State University), Myles Roberts (Howard Payne University), Trey Larsen (West Texas A&M) and Ostyn Nicholson (Austin College) Bush – Demetrice Jones (Navarro Collegea), Erick Young (Texas A&M University), Oluaka Ibekwe (Air Force Academy), Jerome Boulden II (Alcorn State University), Kameron Robinson (Fullerton College) and Cameron Hopes (Langston University) Clements – Jack Danklef (Trinity), Lawal Oyedemi (University
Pictured on National Signing Day at Stafford High School are, from the left, Ken Savanah Jr., Zachary Natt, Josh Scott, and Gabriel Sandoval. (Submitted photo)
of Pennsylvania), Chris Vann (Trinity) and Zack Sharaf (East Texas Baptist University) Dulles – Ainias Smith (Texas A&M University), Myles Heard (SFA University), Darius Phillips (UT Permian Basin), Jaylin Williams (Henderson State), Isaiah Hookfin (University of Texas) and Javian Myles (Missouri Southern State) Elkins – Daelon Mitchell (Blinn JC), Micakle Gordon (Navarro JC) and Patrick Colesante (Texas A&M Kingsville) Hightower – Dedrick Sasser (Blinn College), Quinton Sharkey (Kilgore College), Brandon Smith (Mary Hardin-Baylor),
Jewuan Cade (Kilgore College), Isaiah Essissima (unknown at the time of print) and Ty Lemon (Trinity Valley) Kempner – Jordan Shelton (West Texas A&M) Marshall – Kacey Barnett (Texas A&M Kingsville), Antonio Brooks (Kilgore College), Dalevon Campbell (Trinity Valley CC), Mike Jones (Howard Payne University), Korey King (University of Tulsa) and Dylan Sanchez (Texas A&M - Kingsville) Ridge Point – Nelson Ceaser (University of Houston), Jake Sniffin (Dordt College-IA), Joseph Harper (Trinity Valley C.C.), Drake Johnson (Mary Hardin-Baylor),
Chike Anigbogu (Rice University) and Kyle Ramsey (University of Houston) Travis – Nathan Wilson (Southern Arkansas), Arjei Henderson (University of Florida) and Zach Zimos (University of Arkansas) Willowridge – David Augustin (Texas Lutheran), Christian Carter (Texas A&M Kingsville), Floyd Vitatoe (Texas Lutheran), London Bennett (Grand View), Brendyn Perry (Texas Wesleyan), Trevis Sample (Southwestern College) and Decorya Davis (Judson University) Stafford athletes taking part in National Signing Day were: Ken Savanah Jr., an
Academic All-State selection who earned a 90-plus academic average, accepted an invited walkon offer at the University of Houston. He plans to study engineering. Zachary Natt, a twoway All-District lineman, signed with Mary HardinBaylor. Natt plans to study engineering. Josh Scott, who was the starting quarterback for the Spartans last fall, will play defensive back at Navarro Junior College where he'll study business or sport management. Gabriel Sandoval will attend RPA College, a post-graduate school in Arlington. Sandoval plans to study business.
SaberCats fall to Legion in final minutes By Colton Strickler MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY
The San Diego Legion needed all 80 minutes of Saturday night’s match against the Houston SaberCats to come out with a victory. Houston (1-1) managed to hold a lead over San Diego (2-1) for 78 minutes of the match, but the defiant Legion kept applying pressure and the SaberCats’ stout defense eventually cracked resulting in a 17-13 San Diego victory in the final minutes. Saturday night’s match really wasn’t so much a tale of two halves as it was the definition of a slow and steady climb for the Legion. Battling a SaberCats team with a lead is difficult enough but doing it in the rain with an offense that isn’t clicking the way it’s designed to makes it much more difficult. The Legion managed to stick to their plan long enough that when they were finally able to execute it, it paid dividends. “In the second half we covered the backfield more efficiently and got on top
on the scrums,” San Diego head coach Rob Hoadley explained after the match. “We shut down their offense but ultimately we generally need to show a lot more quality in executing our basics. When it counted at the end, we showed great quality under pressure to score the final try to seal the win.” The Legion found themselves in a hole early after Houston wing Josua Vici took a switch from fly-half Sam Windsor and sliced through the San Diego defense for a try. Windsor nailed the conversion and then a hit penalty goal after the 20-minute hydration mark to give the SaberCats a 10-0 lead. Both sides traded penalty goals later in the first half and Houston took a 13-3 lead into halftime. That’s when the tides changed and San Diego began to chip away at the lead by winning the battle of field position according to Houston head coach Justin Fitzpatrick. “I thought we really controlled position in the first half and failed to do that in
FBISD students to compete at state swim meet From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Swimmers from Clements, Dulles and Ridge Point high schools will participate in the 2019 UIL 6A State Swim Championship this month, after advancing from the 5A/6A District Swim Meet. The UIL 6A State Swim Meet will be held Feb. 1516 in Austin. The students include:
Clements High School: Meredith Brown, Justin Chang, Alex Fu, Jack Hendrickson, Christine Huang, Rory Kalac, Bryan Pan, Alaina Peng, Elizabeth Tilman, Emily Wong, and Derek Yao. Dulles High School: Beaux Hoffman. Ridge Point High School: Nolan Anthony, Emma Bleasdell, Rocco Bowen, Thomas Do, Bobbi Kennett, Michael Kohl, Taylor Murphy, and Alexis Paige.
the second and that allowed a lot of San Diego pressure to mount and mount and mount,” Fitzpatrick said after the match. “In the end, we cracked. That was disappointing because I thought we really did a good job in the first half and I thought we had a lot of effort and were very, very solid for large chunks of the game defensively in the second half. But, that lack of position heats up the pressure and in the end, with only a couple of minutes left on the clock, San Diego got their reward for their pressure.” San Diego really wasn’t able to muster up any offense throughout the majority of the second half, but they were able to apply a significant amount of pressure on Houston and that ultimately ended up being the difference. It originally looked like the Legion weren’t going to be rewarded their hard work as the clock wound down. The fruits of their labor finally came in the form of a Keni Nasoqeqe try. Fly-half and team captain Joe Pietersen knocked the conversion
through to cut into SaberCats’ lead to just three points, but they still had some work to do with a limited amount of time to do it. Even with their backs up against the wall, the Legion just kept coming. Pietersen eventually found a weak spot in Houston’s defense and spun a pass out wide to Nate Augspurger who dove into a rain-soaked corner for a try. Pietersen hit the extremely important conversion to give the Legion a 17-13 lead with only a handful of second to play. That four-point deficit meant that Houston couldn’t rely on the automatic leg of Sam Windsor and would have to manufacture a try with a very limited amount of time. The Legion never even gave Houston a chance and walked away with the victory. “I am extremely happy with how the guys kept pushing, knowing that we can score and pull the game through,” Legion captain Joe Pietersen said. “It is nice to know we can win it when it is scrappy, and I believe we are progressing as the season goes on.”
SaberCats to play additional match at Constellation Field By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Local fans of the Houston SaberCats will have an additional opportunity to see the rugby team play at Constellation Field this season. The team announced that due to weather delays, construction of Aveva Stadium has again been delayed; meaning the match against the new Utah Warriors team will be played in Sugar Land rather than Houston. This match originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23, will now be played Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. “If you've already
purchased a ticket to the original March 23 match, we will contact you to discuss how best to accommodate you with this venue change,” the team said in a statement. The game will also feature fan appreciation night. Due to previous delays in construction of Aveva Stadium, the SaberCats are playing half of their home matches at Constellation Field, including two preseason games played in January and now four regular season matches. The SaberCats have this week off and return to Constellation Field on Friday, Feb. 22, against the Toronto Arrows.
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Sugar Land honors local business leaders From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The city of Sugar Land hosted its third annual business appreciation event, the Leadership and Legacy Luncheon, on Dec. 19. The luncheon, held in partnership with the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation, celebrates the outstanding performance, leadership and contributions of Sugar Land’s diverse business community. “Every day, you make our community a better place to live, work and play – and it is truly a privilege for us to get to work alongside you to help your businesses thrive and be successful in Sugar Land,” said Elizabeth Huff, director of economic development for the city of Sugar Land, at this year’s event. Sugar Land’s philosophy of fostering a pro-business climate, also referred to as the “Sugar Land Way,” has built a strong
Members of the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation, pictured from the left, include Gene Reed, John Null, Brent Leftwich, Patty Godfrey, Betty Baitland and Sunny Sharma with members of the Appel Family, including Emelia Appel, Patrick Valentz, Veronica Valentz, Erik Appel, Monica Appel, Barrett Appel, Kitee Valentz and Jason Valentz. (Submitted photo)
economy that continues to be recognized on a national level. The city is a premier location for global companies ranging from local startups to multinational organizations. This year’s event was held at Constellation Field, home to the 2018 Atlantic League Champion Sugar Land Skeeters and an
Representing Legacy Award recipient NALCO Champion, an Ecolab Company, were, from the left, Bo Rose, Kurt Kirchof, Darrell Brown, Leanne HamiltonThompson, and David Horsup. (Submitted photo)
example of one of the city’s many public private partnership projects. The event also featured
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the Houston Astros, as the keynote speaker. At the event, the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation also presented the Sugar Land Legacy Awards to recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant, lasting impact on economic development and overall prosperity in Sugar Land. This year, they were presented to the late Herb Appel, who served as president and chief executive officer of the Fort Bend Economic Development Council for 27 years and NALCO Champion, an Ecolab Company, which in 2016 completed the consolidation of its Houston-area offices and centralized its headquarters in Sugar Land. The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation Board of Directors selected recipients from nominations based on their commitment, business experience, tenure, service and leadership in Sugar Land.
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Dollar Tree announces $130 million distribution center in Rosenberg From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Dollar Tree, Inc. recently announced tentative plans for a new distribution center project in Rosenberg. The company plans to invest approximately $130 million, while creating more than 300 new jobs for Rosenberg and surrounding communities. The company’s final decision to establish a new distribution facility in Rosenberg is predicated on the formal approvals of the mutually agreed upon packages with the Rosenberg City Council, the Rosenberg Development Corporation, and the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. Also required
are the annexation of the 140-acre site and the creation of the reinvestment zones, by the city and county, as well as the successful closing on the purchase of the site. “Dollar Tree is a large and growing organization,” said Gary Philbin, Dollar Tree’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We currently operate more than 1,600 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores in the state of Texas and we are excited about our new distribution center project in Fort Bend County. We expect this new, state-of-the-art facility will enhance our supply chain efficiencies and provide convenient access to our network of stores through reduced stem miles, all while creating
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Sahana Gade, a student at Walker Station Elementary, and Aarnav Gopinath, a GT Academy student at Quail Valley Middle School, were named the 2019 district spelling bee champions. (Submitted photo)
Spelling bee champions named It took nearly four hours to name the 2019 Fort Bend ISD District Spell-
ing Bee champions on Monday, February 4. Aarnav Gopinath, a student at Quail Valley Middle School’s GT Academy, and
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to coach and this is an amazing place to start that journey. These fans are as good as it gets, always supporting our team. I can’t wait to play in front of them again and return to Texas!” Prince holds the Skeeters all-time career record for stolen bases (79) and ranks among the top 10 in several other categories, including walks (152, 2nd), runs (133, 4th), games played (218, 6th) and hits (197, 9th). The native of Lake Charles, La., set the Skeeters single-season record with 55 stolen bases in 2017. Prince owns a .250 average with 16 home runs and 77 RBIs in his tenure with the Skeeters. He first appeared in the Atlantic League in 2015 with the Bridgeport Bluefish. The Milwaukee Brewers selected Prince in the third round of 2009 MLB Draft out of Tulane University, where he tied for the NCAA Division I lead with 48 stolen bases as a junior in 2009. He also spent a collegiate season at the University of Texas. Prince made his Major League debut with the Brewers in 2013, appearing in eight games and going 1-for-8 with a double and three runs scored. He owns a career .254 average and .705 OPS to go 38 home runs, 250 RBIs and 341 stolen bases through 1,072 games at the professional level. He’s made 335 of his professional appearances at shortstop, 269 at second base and 235 at center field, while also appearing at third base, left field and right field.
cited to have him on board.” Cody Stanley Stanley, 30, made his Major League debut in 2015 with the St. Louis Cardinals, going 4-for-10 with two runs in three RBIs through nine games played, accounting for the entirety of his MLB service time. The Cardinals drafted Stanley in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He last appeared professionally in 2015 with Triple-A Memphis. Over six professional seasons, Stanley has hit .269/.321/.406 with 48 home runs and 295 RBIs through 540 games. Stanley has made 373 of his career appearances at catcher, also making five appearances in left field. Stanley was selected as a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star in 2011 with Single-A Quad Cities and as a Texas League Mid-Season All-Star in 2014 with Double-A Springfield. He was also selected as an Appalachian Rookie League Post-Season All-Star in 2010 with Danville and as a Texas League Post-Season All-Star in 2014 with DoubleA Springfield. Josh Prince Former Major Leaguer Josh Prince is returning to the Skeeters as a player-coach for the 2019 season. Along with his playing duties, Prince, who’s set to appear in his 11th professional season, will serve as the team’s hitting coach. Prince, 30, returns to the Skeeters after appearing with the team during its run to the 2016 Atlantic League Championship and in 2017 as well. He spent the 2018 campaign at the Double-A and Triple-A levels in the Arizona Diamondbacks system, hitting a combined .282/.385/.407 with six home runs, 37 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 104 games. “First, I want to thank Pete (Incaviglia), the Zlotnik’s, and all the Skeeters staff for giving me this opportunity to further my career,” Prince said. “I have always known I wanted
Albert Cordero Cordero, 29, is set to appear in his fourth straight season with the Skeeters. He set professional career highs in 2018 with 12 home runs and 63 RBIs, while appearing at catcher, third base, second base and first base, and was selected to the 2018 Atlantic League All-Star Game. The native of Caracas, Venezuela, is fourth all time in games played (277), fourth in doubles (52), tied for fourth in hits (264) and tied for sixth in RBIs (112) in Skeeters history. He was also named the Skeeters Community Man of
hundreds of new jobs.” “Rosenberg has positive momentum and we’re seeing numerous businesses investing in the city which creates more jobs and revenue,” Rosenberg Development Corporation Executive Director Bret Gardella said. “When you have a company like Dollar Tree seeing the opportunity that we offer, it just adds to our strengths and builds on our assets.” “Dollar Tree is a phenomenal company and we are thrilled to welcome them to Rosenberg,” said Rosenberg City Manager John Maresh. “This was a project that required coordination at all levels and the joint efforts of the city, Rosenberg Development Corporation and county was excellent.
Sahana Gade, a student at Walker Station Elementary, were named the two district champions. Yale Zhang, a student at Colony Meadows Elementary, was named the alternate. This is Aarnav’s second time as a district champion, a title he also earned in 2017. The two champions advance to the regional Houston Public Media Spelling Bee, which will be held on March 23. The Houston bee is the largest regional bee in the nation, and Aarnav and Sahana will join students from across the greater Houston area in the competition. TAPR hearing scheduled Fort Bend ISD will conduct a public hearing regarding the annual Texas Academic Performance Report on Monday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the FBISD Administration Building Board Room (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land) during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Year in 2017. Cordero first appeared at the professional level in 2008 within the New York Mets Minor League system and has reached as high as Double-A at the affiliated level. He has a career slash line of .253/.299/.355 with 45 home runs and 300 RBIs in 807 career games at the professional level. Alvaro Rondon Rondon, 28, is slated to appear in his second season with the Skeeters and his sixth as a professional. Rondon played in a team-high 109 games at shortstop last season and was named the Skeeters’ 2018 Community Man of the Year. The native of Santiago, Dominican Republic, was third in the Atlantic League in 2018 with 38 stolen bases, which were also the third-most in a single season in Skeeters history. Over his last three seasons, all spent at the independent level, Rondon has stolen a combined 118 bases in 294 games. Rondon, who played collegiately at Texas A&M International, first appeared at the professional level in 2014 within the Minor League system of the Arizona Diamondbacks, reaching as high as Triple-A. Tony Thomas Thomas, 32, played in six games for the Skeeters in the 2018 regular season after spending a bulk of the year with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association. But the former Florida State standout played an integral role in the postseason, including a walk-off grand slam in Game 5 of the Freedom Division Championship Series against the Lancaster Barnstormers on Sept. 23, sending the Skeeters to the Atlantic League Championship Series. Thomas’ 11 RBIs in the 2018 playoffs were the most in a single postseason in Skeeters history. The Chicago Cubs selected Thomas in the third round of 2007 MLB Draft. Along with the Cubs, he’s spent time in the Minor League systems of the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, reaching as high as Triple-A.
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H CEMETERY FROM PAGE 1 the public comment period, six of them in opposition to removing the cemetery designation. “I’ve come to deliver the signatures of 225 professional historians from Texas and around the nation testifying to the historical nature of this site. This includes scholars from your big East Coast schools, along with the University of Texas at Austin, the past presidents of the South-
ern Historical Association, the Organization of American Historians, and the Texas State Historical Association,” said Liz Peterson. “The thing is, the narrative of Fort Bend County history would not be complete without the inclusion of the convict leasing system – a system we all deeply regret but that did happen. And it played a pivotal role in the development of our region. Today, U.S. historians and preservationists have a unique opportunity to protect
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this cemetery the offers an irreplaceable opportunity to memorialize this unfortunate chapter of Texas history,” Peterson said. David McNally, a Cullen Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Houston, said the commission has a rare opportunity to help right a wrong. “You have a historic opportunity today and in the coming weeks to not only redress a historical injustice but to provide moral leadership,” he said. “Moral leadership means acknowledging truth. It means coming to terms with the blights in our history and beginning to do the hard work as communities to rectify the historic injustices. You can rise to this occasion, but it means recognizing both the historical significance of this site, of this cemetery, in terms of the whole story of American history and Texas history and it means recognizing your ethical responsibilities of telling the truth and to addressing the issues.” He strongly urged for preservation of the site. “You cannot build over and pave over this historical reality. It needs to be named, it needs to be acknowledged, it needs to be honored. It would be to perpetuate a cycle of denial and a cycle of injustice not to leave those remains, acknowledge the cemetery and create a proper memorial to those men,” he said. “When you talk about the future and you talk about covering up this site with a building you ignore the importance of this discovery. This discovery is of national significance,” said Samuel Collins, who is on the board for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, served on the state board of review for the Texas Historical Commission, and currently a commissioner with the Galveston County Historical Commission. “It’s not that the people or
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the history was dirty, but the cover-up was dirty,” he said. “It’s time to the help the future to do better. So we for months have been asking Fort Bend ISD not to build over this sacred ground. But they continue to progress and they will argue today that it’s too expensive to preserve this history and they’re not in the business of cemeteries. It’s insulting for them to tell us that. We know the school is not in the business of operating a cemetery but there’s something that can be done, a modification, because of the significance of this site.” Reginald Moore, founder of the Convict Labor Leasing Project organization and who has been documenting the history of prisons in Fort Bend County, was the first to advised the school district it may be building on an unmarked cemetery. He noted at the meeting that the case has garnered national and worldwide attention. “If the county doesn’t do the right thing, the United States is watching us. It’s going to be a black eye on Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, the state,” he said. Michelle Morris spoke about the process the school district went through before purchasing the land and starting construction. That process included detailed archeological research and title searches. She said rumors that the district knew or should have known there were graves on the site are false. “Did anybody know there were graves on this particular 60 acres that the state of Texas never registered in the public records and abandoned and didn’t mark in any permanent way? No. Any suggestion that the school district knew that or had reason to believe that is not only unfair, it’s unfounded, and it’s untrue,” she said. Lead archeologist Reign Clark, Cultural Resources Director for Goshawk Envi-
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to make that happen. We both want to show respect for the 95 lives that were lost to this horrific state-sanctioned practice and the same time relieve the burden to our taxpayers,” she read. “I’m confident that we as a community can come together to find a solution and we’re going to rely not only on the county but the cities, the state, and any other governmental entity that can provide the resources to help us meet both of those goals. So we look forward to our continued dialog,” Sopher said. The unmarked cemetery was discovered a year ago when the school district began construction of the career and technical center (CTC). Throughout the summer archeologists exhumed and examined the skeletal remains of the 95 people buried there. They determined them to be victims of the state-sanctioned convict labor leasing program that operated from 1878-1910. All of them are believed to be black and one or more is female. After holding a series of public meetings, the school district and the City of Sugar Land reached an agreement to reinter the remains nearby at the city-owned Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery. That decision did not sit well with a coalition of activists who feel the bodies – which are currently being stored in a trailer on site – should be returned to their original gravesites. The Fort Bend ISD has continued with construction of the portions of the CTC that are not impacted by the cemetery. It also filed suit in the 434th District Court seeking removal of the cemetery designation and to allow it to move the bodies to the Imperial cemetery and complete construction of the
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H CEMETERY FROM PAGE 8 CTC. Judge James Shoemake of the 434th District Court delayed ruling on the case until March and named attorney Michael W. Elliott as master in chancery, a special investigative advocate, to research the issue for the court. The district appealed that action and the matter is pending in appellate court. A letter was recently submitted to the FBISD Board of Trustees by 15 people asking the board stop construction
modelers like himself, want the model train to look as real as possible to the actual train. His time spent with trains changed over the years. There was college, marriage, children; suddenly there wasn’t the space or time for building train models or sets. Not wanting to leave his passion for railcars and rail stations completely behind, Sandifer spent time photographing trains, seeing trains. After his children had grown and moved out, Sandifer restarted his hobby, which also meant making room for the tracks in his home, too. “I had a room in my house which I added on, so it’s now 14 by 20 with a permanent railroad in there. Currently adding a second layer. One layer is fully scenic; the other is getting started. You have
to build a little at a time,” he said. The San Jacinto Model Railroad Club, sponsors of the Greater Houston Train Show, is the oldest in Houston. It began in 1954. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the San Jacinto Model Railroad Club will again sponsor the Greater Houston Train Show at the Stafford Centre. President Bob Barnett said Saturday’s show has between six to eight presentations on railroad history, operations, and modeling. There’s also display tables from railroad museums, the Houston Area Live Steamer and local model railroad clubs. For more information about the Greater Houston Train Show, visit http:// s a n j a c m o d e l t r a i n s .o r g / GHTS.html. For more information about the San Jacinto Model Train Club, visit http://sanjacmodeltrains.org.
and return the bodies to their original graves. The letter was signed by a number of elected officials including U.S. Rep. Al Green, State Sen. Borris Miles, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, County Judge KP George, County Commissioner Ken DeMerchant, District Attorney Brian Middleton, and Missouri City Councilman Jeffrey Boney. “We have the chance to demonstrate to the nation that Fort Bend ISD, the City of Sugar Land, and Fort Bend County are jointly committed to leading the way in being on the right side of history; most importantly,
we have the ability to show future generations that we are committed to doing the right thing, even when it may be the more difficult path to take. We urge Fort Bend ISD to find alternative measures to show respect for the ninety-five lives that were lost and laid to rest on this land. We will be in attendance at your meeting on February 18th, where we look forward to discussing alternative plans,” they wrote. (Disclaimer: Writer Joe Southern is a member of the Fort Bend County Historic Commission and voted in favor of the resolution.)
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Steve Sandifer (above) is pictured in Winfield, Kansas, during the Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society convention. Model railroader and civil engineer Gene Mangum (right) with his trains in his home in Fort Bend County. He’s had some of the trains since the 1970s. (Submitted photos)
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MONTH OF FEBRUARY ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES
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FRIDAY, FEB. 1 THROUGH APRIL 15 FREE INCOME-TAX PREPARATION
Fort Bend County Libraries will host AARP, who will provide assistance for low-income taxpayers at several library locations. Income-tax forms are no longer be available at the libraries, but may be printed from the libraries’ computers. Please bring a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensation received in 2018; and any other documents necessary to complete your return. Free and open to the public, for more information and locations please call 281-633-4734.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FT BEND/HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING
Will be held at First United Methodist Church-Sugar Land, 431 Eldridge Rd., 1 pm. “Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Patient and the Caregiver,” Barbara Reynolds, RN will be our speaker. Come early and bring another retiree.
FOR THE KIDS WE LOVE” VALENTINE’S DAY AUTISM AWARENESS LUNCHEON
Hope For Three Autism Advocates’ annual luncheon will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Presented by Mary and Tom Solcher with guest speaker, Grant Maniér. This event is to encourage support in raising awareness, acceptance and inclusion for local families and children living with autism spectrum disorder. Funds raised provide children access to life changing therapies and treatments. To give a gift of hope, visit hopeforthree.org or call 281245-0640.
FRIDAY, FEB. 15 PREPARING TO DOWNSIZE
University Branch Library will present the program, 10:30 a.m., 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. Liz McNeel, a senior realestate specialist and certified senior-housing professional, will share tips on how senior citizens can downsize. Learn about the emotional and physical aspects of de-cluttering, get practical strategies for getting started, and find out how to avoid the top 10 mistakes. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16 FREE HATHA YOGA SESSION
A great start for a beginner from 10-11 a.m. The Complete Yogic Breath will be taught along with some basic stretches and asanas. Blocks, blankets and straps are available to support any asana. A relaxation meditation will close the session. Bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Wear comfortable clothes. Session is by appointment, space is limited. For more information and to reserve a space, call Deborah at 713-269-5165.
FREE SAT PRACTICE TEST
Representatives from Princeton Review will conduct the practicetest session at Sienna Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. Students will take a full-length practice SAT test to gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test. Attendees are encouraged to bring two No. 2 pencils and a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, as long as it is not on the prohibited list shown in the SAT Calculator Policy. The session is free, reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us to register or call 281-238-2900.
GREATER HOUSTON TRAINSHOW
Sponsored by The San Jacinto Model Railroad Club, Inc. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford. Instructive how-to demonstrations, model and photo contests, operating layouts, vendors. For more information visit www.sanjacmodeltrains.org.
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DANNY’S DAY CRAWFISH BOIL AND FUNDRAISER
Danny Caplinger, owner of IlPrimo Pizza and Wings, has spent his career giving back to the community. Now it’s the communities’ turn to help Danny. He was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and is recovering from severe brain injuries. Please join us, 11 a.m. -4:30 p.m., 8019 W. Grand Parkway, suite 1035, Richmond. Entertainment, auction and family activities. To donate auction items, email Jaren.lang@makinmuves.com.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18 INTERNATIONAL SPEECH COMPETITION
Missouri City Toastmasters Club will host the event at 7 p.m. at the Harvest United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9029 Sienna Dance Road, Missouri City. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit leader in communication and leadership development. For more information or to RSVP, call 806-778-7472.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
The seminar will be presented 6:30-8 p.m. at First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Andrew Hardwick, public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, will provide an overview of Social Security retirement and the Medicare program. Those attending the program are encouraged to go to the Social Security Administration website www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create an account and print out a Social Security statement prior to the program. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or at 281633-4734.
IN THEIR NATIVE COUNTRY
Nancy Vickers, nature and wildlife photographer, will present a slideshow and commentary of plants we grow here as found in their native country at St. Basil’s Hall, 702 Burney Road in Sugar Land., 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Visit www. sugarlandgardenclub.org for more information.
LOVING FRIENDS MEETING
Join us for dinner and entertainment, 5 p.m. at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 LaQuinta Dr., Missouri City. Loving Friends is a social group for men and women who lost their spouses but want to move on, not a grief support group. For more information, call 281-208-3124.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19 AND 26 FREE LEGAL INFO RESOURCES
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian Andrew Bennett will present a series of “Pro Se Basics” demonstrations of the informational legal resources that are available to the public at the Fort Bend County Law Library. The introductory classes will take place on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., in Conference Room C of the law library, located in Room 20714 in the Fort Bend County Justice Center. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select Law Library, and find the program, or call 281341-3718.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 OPEN- MIC NIGHT
At George Memorial Library, 6-8 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Amateur performers take the stage and express themselves with original poetry, music, comedy, or one-act plays, or to showcase any other unique talents. Performances are limited to five minutes or less. For adults and teens aged 14 and older. Free and open to the public. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us to register or call 281-341-2604.
THURSDAY, FEB. 21 ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
FREE HEART HEALTH SCREENINGS
Schedule an appointment to learn more about your 10-year risk for heart disease and receive cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus. Registration required. For more information or to register, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/ heart-sl or call 281-274-7500.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12 TEXAS HISTORY MONTH MEETING
The Pecan Grove Women’s Club will meet at 10 a.m. at the Fort Bend Museum, 500 Houston Street, Richmond. A tour will include the museum gallery and a visit to two historic homes on the property – the Long-Smith Cottage built in 1855, which is one of the oldest buildings in Richmond, and the 1883 historic Moore Mansion that belonged to John M. and Lottie Dyer Moore. A small charge for the tour will be announced. For more information, contact Linda Webb at fortbendlady@gmail.com. You may also join us for lunch, dutch.
ONGOING MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801
Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited. For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.
BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT
Volunteers are needed to be a role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-free monthly stipend if eligible. Call today to help change the world, one child at a time in Rosenberg. For more information, call 281-344-3515.
WHILE WE’RE WAITING SUPPORT GROUP
For Bereaved Parents - grieving the loss of a child at any age. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-413-2484
BINGO AT THE VFW
Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service.
RICHMOND-ROSENBERG ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900. Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.
4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION
Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034. Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support.
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Come to Memorial Park, Sugar Land, from 11 a.m. to p.m. Vendors, food, and drinks. Adults $10, children $7. All proceeds benefit Dream4Adoption Home Study Assistance Program to help families through the adoption process. For more information, visit www. Dream4Adoption.org or call 832-535-4883.
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Courtney Bryant of the Prairie View A&M County Extension Program will present the workshop at St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City, at 10 a.m. Learn how the brain takes in new information and processes it, learning strategies to help improve memory, and determining what exercises are important for the brain. For more information, call 281778-2046. Free and open to the public.
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TUESDAY, FEB. 26 MASTER OF MEMORY WORKSHOP
QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Brazos Bend Guardianship Services is hosting the meeting at 1001 Golfview, Richmond, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Session provides information on obtaining legal guardianship of an incapacitated loved one. Alternatives to guardianship will also be discussed. An attorney will be present to answer any legal questions related to guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. RSVP to Kirk at 281-232-7701 or visit www.brazosbendguardianship.org.
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