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Six new schools, upgrades, security measures, stronger programs on tap By Theresa D. McClellan THERESA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
When the Fort Bend ISD asked voters to approve a bond in 2014, they got what they asked for but didn’t ask for what they needed. District officials said that decision left a half million dollars worth of ideas and improvements on the table four years ago. This time, school officials said they will not hold back, which is why voters could be asked to approve a $1.7 billion bond. School leaders say they know a bond that big is going to be a hard sell. For that price tag, voters can expect six new schools, upgrades to the older schools, new security measures, and stronger educational programming to address the rampant growth and edu-
cational disparities in various parts of the district. If the district decides to pursue such a bond, it could cost the owner of a $300,000 home an additional $300 a year. The decision could also mean a jump in taxes and the numbers are still being crunched. During a fiery, six-hour school board meeting on June 8, where some parents expressed distrust of the board and trustees challenged the administration about “bad data,” the administration painted a better picture of the problems of an aging school district as they hammered out more details of the proposed bond which is expected to be ready for board approval in August, in time for a November election. One big change is that the bond will cover six years instead of four. Another change is that the district is up against
a Rubik’s cube of variables, aptly described by Trustee Kristin Tassin. “The number is big and shocking and we will have to raise taxes to support it. It is nothing we want to consider, but it is what we are faced with,” she said. “With property taxes not being able to fully fund education; with state shares declining and (the state) is funding 30 percent; even if we raise your taxes, the state is going to claw back even more than they claw back now,” Tassin said. “They (state officials) are talking about capping tax rates and making it harder to pass bonds and talking about cutting education funding. We are talking about adding safety and security in schools, more personal counselors and we are talking about marshals and needing fencing and personnel to run metal detectors and 86 percent plus goes to salaries and
benefits and only 2 percent is central administration. That is the state we are in,” said Tassin. Administrators painted a dreary picture of the structure of schools with the average age of buildings at 25 years. “We have 20 facilities 37-plus old and 40 over 20 years. We are an aging district with a lot of need out there. If you are going to maintain your assets, you have to invest $320 million,” said Oscar Perez, the district’s chief operations officer. Perez, Steve Bassett, the district’s chief financial officer, and Beth Martinez, chief of staff and strategic planning, gave reports and fielded questions from the board. With proposals to build four new elementary schools, a middle school
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Clancy’s The big kaboom! lowers the Skeeters, Star hosting July 4 fireworks, concerts at Constellation Field boom in By Joe Southern Reader’s Choice poll Jay Miller remembers well JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
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The votes have been cast and the ballots tallied and now is the time to reveal the 2018 Fort Bend Star Reader’s Choice Awards. Out of 114 categories, numerous places of business have been recognized by the Star readers as the best at what they do. When it comes to restau ra nts, Clancy’s lowered the boom on the competition. Topping the list with a Sean record-setting Bielstein win in 11 categories was Clancy’s Public House in Richmond. The Irish pub was also a finalist in five more categories. “It was great,” owner Sean Bielstein said of the wins. “I’ve got a great staff and an executive chef I can trust.” Bielstein said his customer base has been loyal and stuck with him through the ups and downs of starting a restaurant a few years ago. “We do our best to take care of our customers and do everything for them,” he said. “Our customer base has stuck with us.” In February Bielstein updated his menu that he called, “a little too Pintresty.” This summer he will make another change. “In August we’re going to have a new brunch buffet that’s going to blow people’s socks off,” he said. Clancy’s won for Best Irish Restaurant, Best Bar, Best Sports Bar, Best Happy Hour, Best Wine Bar, Best Caterer, Best Date Place, Best Hamburger Joint, Best Hot Wings, Best Place to Host a Party, and Best Service. One Reader’s Choice winner finds the owner going out on top, as Ann Sill has retired recently from Ann Moody Sill Dance Studio. “That’s the third time we’ve won it,” Sill said. “I’m very appreciative of the readers who chose us.” The first winner in a new category this year for best pharmacist is Ed’s Pharmacy. “It’s courteous service and being here the last 45 years with the same faces,” said owner Ed Sziy. He said he’s now serving third-generation customers. “We get people from all over the place,” he said. To see the complete list of winners and finalists, be sure to see page 1B in today’s paper. To get the best products and services in Fort Bend County, be sure to visit each of the winners.
the thrill of going to a Fourth of July fireworks show when he was a little kid. Even now the sight of the colorful explosions still brings out the kid in him and he’s probably seen more fireworks displays than the average person. For the past 20 years as a professional baseball executive, he has been lighting up the skies with Friday night fireworks everywhere he’s been. Now in his third season as president of the Sugar Land Skeeters, that means fans can marvel as Constellation Field is lit up after every Friday home game. “Fireworks connect you to family,” he said prior to the show June 15. “What you’ll see tonight is a lot of families (at the ballpark),” he said. Miller uses a company out of Dallas called Pyrotecnico to put on the displays. He has been using them at each Minor League and Major League team he’s been with, including the Texas Rangers. He said he was one of the pioneers of Friday night fireworks and now they’re entertainment staples at baseball parks around the country. “You want people to stay for the whole game and when there’s fireworks after the game, they stay for the whole game,” he said. Miller estimated that between Friday nights, special events, and Independence Day that the Skeeters host 15-20 fireworks shows a year. “The Fourth of July is the biggest show of the year and that will last around 15 to 20 minutes,” he said.
Stephen Lockett, a pyrotechnician with Pyrotecnico, lights off the fireworks June 15 after the Sugar Land Skeeters game at Constellation Field.The baseball club and the Fort Bend Star are teaming up to present the Independence Day show in Sugar Land next Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Southern)
In order to make emergency budget cuts this year, the City of Sugar Land cancelled it’s annual Independence Day celebration. Miller couldn’t let that happen, so the Skeeters teamed up with the Fort Bend Star and will host the 4th Fest on July 4. The team is away that day but the stadium is sure to be full. Gates to Constellation Field open at 4 p.m. and the opening act, the Cory Green Band, will begin performing at 6 p.m. They will be followed by Mike and the Moonpies and the night will close out with a performance from Jason Boland and The
Stragglers and a post-concert fireworks show. “We’re excited about that,” he said. Other attractions at the 4th Fest include a zip line, mechanical bull, a rockclimbing wall, face painting, trampolines, inflatable slides and much more. Vendor booths are available through the Skeeters’ partnership with the Fort Bend Star. For more information and to reserve your vendor space, call 281-690-4200. Setting off fireworks has changed significantly over the years. Although larger displays still use shells fired
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What: 4th Fest When: Wednesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m. Where: Constellation Field Concerts: Cory Green Band, Mike and the Moonpies , and Jason Boland and The Stragglers. Post-concert fireworks Tickets: Residents must have a Sugar Land water bill to receive up to four free tickets to the event or take advantage of our Sugar Land resident rate at only $7 per ticket for children or adults. Non-Sugar Land residents can purchase tickets at any time through the TDECU box office or at sugarlandskeeters. com. Tickets for children 12-and-under will be $8 and adult tickets will be $10. Parking for the event will be $5 per car. Website: sugarlandskeeters.com
from mortars, the ballpark displays are launched from cases of tubes that are wired together and connected to an electronic control box.
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School district exploring options to improve safety, security at schools By Theresa D. McClellan THERESA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend ISD is getting serious about safety. Led by FBISD Police Chief Dave Rider, the district has a 40-member committee that includes students, teachers, security experts and two board trustees, Board President Jason Burdine and Board Secretary David Rosenthal. The committee focuses on prevention and preparation first and then response, explained Rider. “No single security measure will solve all the things we want to accomplish. We have a multidisciplinary team,” said Rider, who gave a presentation to the board on all the issues the committee is exploring. They have four more meetings before they present actual recommendations to the board on what is seen as wants and needs. Among the issues the committee is exploring: Staffing: They want to look at increasing personnel to include 11 additional
officers for each feeder pattern in the elementary schools. “To decrease response time to elementary schools and allow secondary emergency staff to remain on campus. They don’t want to pull the middle and high school officers off campus.” Technology: They are exploring some of the recommendations from Gov. Greg Abbott including technology that gives them the ability to identify a threat. For example, if someone has made a threat to the school, they can use facial recognition technology to show when that person arrives on a campus. “We’re looking at giving students and staff an immediate app to report through their cell phone. Facial recognition software is a preventative measure, others are using. If they express a threat, we can find their face and dispatch help immediately,” said Rider. Social Issues: With 76,000 students,
they understand they need a child abuse investigator as they are conducting interviews at least once a day. Security: • Fencing around portable classrooms. Looking at where gates can be locked from outside and have crash bars in use to get out. • Metal detectors and their feasibility, including the time it takes for students to get through them. Ensuring that everyone coming through is screened. • Door locks to secure classrooms. • Student ID badges. The mandatory badges could be bar coded to include additional information for students to use in lunch lines, for library books and maybe carry health information. • Arming staff for personnel already licensed to carry and/or including a school marshal program in place. All of these issues will be thoroughly discussed before recommendations are made to the board. They have four more meetings before they bring their recommendations. “The capital outlay in these 13 to 14 items is $8.6 million in funds. Our next step is for the committee to prioritize
topics. The FBISD staff will come up with plans and add to the master plan. We are seeing architects implement school safety and we want to be a leader in safety and security in Texas,” Rider said. Another piece of the security is community awareness called CRASE training, Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event that the chief would like to see provided to the community. The chief added that the mental health component is another piece of security and managing threats. Burdine said he is proud of the chief and he feels good about the direction the committee is headed. “I have a few concerns about the metal detectors because they are costly, take a few people to man and students who come to school early before school starts are propping open doors, that’s tough to navigate,” said Burdine. “But when a shooter enters our building, we’ve already lost,” he added. “So whatever we can do; optics, mental health, whatever is needed we will support. Safety first.”
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Representatives of nonprofit agencies receiving grants from Fort Bend Cares in 2018 pose for a group photo with Fort Bend Cares staff and volunteers. (Submitted photo)
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Fort Bend Cares grants $184,000 to area nonprofits From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Fort Bend Cares supporters gathered on June 14 at Safari Texas Ranch to award $154,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County. An additional $30,000, raised through Paddles Up at Fort Bend Cares’ annual Road Trip event, was awarded to Parks Youth Ranch to purchase new furniture and bedding. The Ranch provides emergency shelter, counseling and life-changing services to abused and neglected youth ages 7-17 The celebration capped off a great year for the organization. Through the generosity of event sponsors such as Rice & Gardner Consultants, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Fairmount Santrol, Fluor, and Silver Eagle Distributors, and the ongoing support of dedicated volunteers and other donors, Fort Bend Cares raised the necessary funds to award the grants to hardworking community organizations.
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More than 40 Fort Bend Cares Grants Committee volunteers performed a thorough review of grant applications from 31 local nonprofits before making their recommendations to the board of trustees. Reviews included site visits, meeting with staff, determining the number of children impacted and identifying whether the organization meets a physical, emotional or educational need. “Fort Bend Cares supporters entrust us to evaluate grant applicants to ensure the money they have helped us raise has the biggest and most positive impact on disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County, said Grants Committee Chairperson Patty Ward. “Those serving on the Grants Committee take this responsibility very seriously and are always so moved and impressed by all the dedicated organizations doing the much-needed work helping these kids,” she added. The grants provided meet a wide range of children’s needs. For example, three of the projects funded this year are: American Diabetes
Association – Funding summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes to help them develop the critical skills to help manage their diabetes care. Gigi’s Playhouse – Funding for supplemental supplies for development of math and literacy skills for children with Down syndrome. Texana Center – purchase of three new iPads for counselors to record sessions and work more effectively with the children in real time. Fort Bend Cares raises funds for grants through a variety of events and individual donations. The next event is the Fort Bend Cares Golf Championship to be held Oct. 29 at Sweetwater Country Club. The organization’s primary fundraising event, “Road Trip,” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Fluor in Sugar Land. To sponsor one of the events or to volunteer with Fort Bend Cares, contact Executive Director Angel Tapia at angel@for tbendcares. org or 832-819-2005. For a complete list of 2018 grant recipients and for more information on Fort Bend Cares, visit www.fortbendcares.org.
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Twelve Fort Bend County seniors each received $4,000 scholarships at the Exchange Club of Missouri City’s annual scholarship breakfast meeting May 24. The students submitted an application to the scholarship committee and then were personally interviewed. Each student introduced themselves to the club members and then were surprised by the special gifts they were awarded. Pictured from the left are Da’Andre Jackson, Jahrid Clyne, Danna Alvarado, Nur Almusawi, Janet Johns, Keren Rodriquez, Tiffany Huynh, Hannah Golding, Betsabe Mendez, and Oluwasegun Fagbolu, along with committee members George Adams, chairman; Leeann Stidham; and Bill Wright. (Submitted photo)
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Sweet relief Bobby and Michelle Barton (fourth and fifth from left), owners of Southern Ice Cream, present a check for $6,780 to Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford at a recent Sugar Land Skeeters game. The Bartons learned about Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) three years ago when they were invited to attend their annual gala. They were so moved by the cause and the success stories that they decided to start contributing to the CAFB and help do their part to spread awareness of child abuse and neglect. Southern Ice Cream currently supplies a cart full of ice cream treats at the CAFB facility in Rosenberg in hopes to comfort the team and children in the program. Southern Ice Cream also helps participates in their Wings program to help educate kids coming out of the program on how to be an entrepreneur and show them what kind of job opportunities exist. Southern Ice Cream selected CAFB to receive a portion of the proceeds from their special event bookings. (Submitted photo)
Missouri City earns GFOA budget award for 30th consecutive year From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Missouri City is once again among an elite group of American cities honored for their exceptional fiscal stewardship. In awarding the “Show Me City” its 30th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada noted that the city succeeded in preparing and presenting a budget of the highest quality for Fiscal Year 2018. GFOA’s Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. “Missouri City met stringent national guidelines for effective budget presentation in earning the award, and the procedures assess how well the city’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device,” said City Manager Anthony Snipes. “We were rated ‘proficient’ in all four categories, meeting all 14 mandatory criteria within each category, to receive this award.”
The GFOA services the needs of nearly 19,000 appointed and elected local, state and provincial-level government officials and other finance practitioners. The Association produces publications, training programs, services and products designed to enhance the skills and performance of those responsible for government finance policy and management. To learn more about the City’s commitment to fiscal transparency and quality oversight of public funds, visit: www.mctxfinance.com.
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Come cheer the Skeeters in their playoff run this week It may still be June, but the Sugar Land Skeeters are in the thick of a playoff run and they need our help this week. For those unfamiliar with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, playoff spots are awarded to the winners of the first and second halves of the season in each division. The first half of the season ends on July 5 and, as of Sunday, the Skeeters were in second place in the Freedom Division, just 1.5 games behind the Lancaster Barnstormers. It just so happens that we are in the middle of a seven-game series with the Barnstormers. The winner of the series is likely to win the first playoff spot and home field advantage in the playoffs. According to the Skeeters, the following scenarios exist for the Skeeters to clinch a first-half postseason berth: · If the Skeeters win five of the seven games, the Skeeters would head to York for their final series of the first half (three games) with a magic number of two. · If the Skeeters win six or more of the seven games, the Skeeters clinch the firsthalf title this week. · If Lancaster wins five or more of the seven games, they clinch the first half. · If Lancaster wins four
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of the seven, they will head home for four games vs. the Road Warriors with a magic number of one. · If the Skeeters win four of the seven games, the Skeeters would win the first half under the following combinations the next week: · Skeeters 3-0 vs. York; Lancaster 3-1 or worse against the Road Warriors. · Skeeters 2-1 vs. York; Lancaster 2-2 or worse against the Road Warriors. · Skeeters 1-2 vs. York, Lancaster 0-4 against the Road Warriors. You may not think a playoff run like this would be a big deal, but consider this: Major League teams have purchased the contracts of seven Skeeters so far this year with an eighth going to an international team. That number is high for an entire season and we’re still in the first half! By contrast, the Barnstormers have lost only a single player to the Big
Leagues. That’s a real testament to the level of play under first-year manager Pete Incaviglia, who has kept his promise of providing exciting, hard-driving, old school baseball. Having talked with many Skeeters players over the years, I can tell you that there is a distinct home field advantage here. The players feed off the enthusiasm of the crowd. We need everyone we can get to Constellation Field this week to cheer on our Skeeters. That means you, too! If fun, exciting playoff baseball isn’t enough motivation to come to the ballpark this week and weekend, consider these promotions. Kids get in free on Wednesday. There are $2 beers and sodas for Thirsty Thursday, Friday features a post-game concert by the Spazmatics as well as a salute to women veterans. Saturday is Parrothead Night, featuring a very colorful team jersey giveaway and a post-game concert by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef. Fans can also enjoy a fireworks show after the game. Sunday is Sunday Funday, which includes catch on the field, postgame running the bases and a team autograph session.
The Spazmatics are an incredibly entertaining ’80s cover band. Dressed as nerds, they are as fun to watch as they are to listen to. I’ve seen them several times and have never been let down. These guys are great! As for Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef, I’ve not heard them before, but from what I understand they do a great mix of original music and covers of popular beach music (think Jimmy Buffet, Beach Boys, Eagles, etc.). This is sure to be a really fun evening. Each game at Constellation Field is filled with fun activities, including the new 50/50 raffle, between-innings games and contests, and all kinds of promotions and special events. Young children are invited to play on the playground or get soaked on the splash pad. Of course you’ll want to catch all the shenanigans of the mascot Swatson, or even take your picture with him. He is, after all, the best mascot in the Atlantic League! All of this comes at a very affordable price. Grassland seats start at $9 and field box seats are just $15. That’s much less than you’ll spend to park at an Astros game, let alone buy a ticket.
All-star ballot Another thing you can do to support the Skeeters is to vote for your favorite players on the Atlantic League All-Star Ballot (www. atlanticleague.com/allstarvoting). Voting ends June 30, so get online and vote early and often for your Skeeters! Free tickets Here’s a deal for you, my faithful readers. The first person that finds me at Constellation Field during this home stand against the Lancaster Barnstormers and tells me they came to the game because they read this column, I will give them vouchers for two free tickets! Celebrate 40 years with the Star This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Fort Bend Star. We’re holding a party and you’re invited! Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and plan to be at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. This will be a familyfriendly event and children are very welcome to attend. This is going to be fun! There will be free admission to the museum for the first 200 guests and discounted admission after
that. There will be vendor booths, food trucks, bounce houses, gifts, and more. So far we have food trucks lined up from Il Primo Pizza, That’s My Dog (gourmet hot dogs), and That’s Ice (shaved Italian ice). At this time we are still taking applications for vendor booths, but don’t wait, space is going quickly! Contact our advertising department at 281-690-4200 for more information. The event is still in the planning stages, so be sure to read the Fort Bend Star for more details as the day draws closer. Best of Bev’s Burner I never had the pleasure of meeting Bev Carter, the founder and first publisher of the Fort Bend Star. She passed away in 2013, leaving behind quite a legacy. I want to explore that legacy as we prepare for our 40th anniversary edition. She used to have a wildly popular column called Bev’s Burner. I’d like to highlight some of those columns and I’m asking our longtime readers to email me at jsouthern@fortbendstar. com with notable columns or topics that stand out for a particular reason. Please put “Bev’s Burner” in the subject line.
Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Friends holding Back to School Social From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Sugar Land Foundation Heritage Friends will host a member event on Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum, 198 Kempner St. in Sugar Land. Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (SLHF) Friends will meet for a Back to School Social: Then and Now program featuring engaging
talks that include: · Lakeview 100 years, with Chuck Kelly; · Company Town Years and Going Forward, with Dr. Wayne Emerson; · Memoirs of Teaching, with Rita Drabek and Mary Willis; · What’s New at Fort Bend ISD, with Grayle James, FBISD Trustee. “We are very excited to host our second social in the new museum space. Becoming a heritage friend is sharing
history of the past and making new history together, connecting then and now,” said Daphne Ring, Heritage Friends chair. Heritage Friends is an auxiliary committee within SLHF for anyone 21 and older. For a minimal donation, friends can support the foundation operations and museum expansion. This is a friend-raising group whose main purpose is to bring together SLHF advocates, learn more about
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members. The membership can be paid online or at the socials and is tax deductible. Member benefits include: · Socials three times a year, food/drink and a program provided; · Exclusive invitation to member’s only unveiling events for new exhibits; · 10 percent discount in the gift shop on Sugar Land Heritage merchandise;
· 10 percent discount on rental of museum space · As well as the satisfaction of helping further the mission. All of the dues go to further the mission of the foundation. Following the Back to School Social, the next event will be on Dec. 13 and will feature a discussion about the History of the Char House Cross and a musical performance.
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Sugar Land natives feel right at home with the Skeeters By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Most players begin playing baseball in their backyard. This summer both Kyle Winkler and Barrett Barnes are continuing to do that as the former Fort Bend stars play for the Sugar Land Skeeters. Winkler played at Kempner High School, about a mile or so north of the Constellation Field, while Barnes played at Austin High School, just a few miles northwest. Both players had success in college and in the minor leagues but are hoping a good summer will make them the next Skeeters to be signed by a major league organization. Winkler grew up in Sugar Mill and pitched Kempner into the playoffs as a senior. “I remember we were always competing with Austin for a playoff spot,” Winkler said. He went on to play for Texas Christian University. As a junior in 2010, Winkler won their superregional game against the University of Texas to advance to the College World Series. “I still remember that game as it sent us to Omaha, and it was against Texas,” Winkler said. Winkler still holds the TCU record for most starts in a season with 19 in 2010, and he is tied for fourth
Kyle Winkler pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters during a game earlier this month. Winkler is a graduate of Kempner High School and is one of two Fort Bend County players on the team this year. (Photo by Joe Southern)
Barrett Barnes goes to bat for the Sugar Land Skeeters during a game earlier this year. Barnes graduated from Austin High School and is one of two Fort Bend County players on the team this year. (Photo by Joe Southern)
place for most wins in a season with 12 in 2010, and most innings pitched in a season with 116.2, also in 2010. He also is tied for fourth for most games started in a career with 46, and most wins in a career with 27.
“I have the greatest respect for Coach (Jim) Schlossnagle. He got the best out of me,” Winkler said. Winkler was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th round in 2011. From 2012 to 2017, Win-
kler played in the minor leagues, advancing as high as Class AAA. His career statistics up to 2017 are a 16-22 record in 215 games with an earned run average of 4.50. “The minor leagues are what you make of it. It’s not glamorous,” Winkler said. “Everyone is trying to make it to the Major Leagues.” In his time with the Skeeters, Winkler has appeared in 21 games and has a 1-0 record with a 3.85 earned run average. “The Skeeters are a
great bunch of players. We just want an opportunity to make it to the Major Leagues,” Winkler said. “But it is nice playing in Sugar Land. The facilities are first class and we have a great group of guys. Plus, my parents can walk to the ballpark to see me pitch.” Barnes grew up in Sugar Land and attended Austin High school. After earning all-district honors at Austin High School in 2009, Barnes attended Texas Tech University where he was Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year, and only the
fourth player in school history to make the All-Big 12 first team his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Barnes became only the second player in school history to record the following career statistics: .300 batting average, 500 atbats, 150 runs, 200 hits, 50 doubles, 30 home runs, 100 runs-batted-in, 100 walks and 50 stolen bases. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Barnes in the first round in 2012. His best season was in 2016 with Altoona of the Class AA Eastern League where he hit .306 with nine home runs and 47 runs-batted-in. Injuries have hurt his career as he has had five hamstring pulls and a pulled oblique muscle since he entered professional baseball. “I try not to worry about the injuries. You have to keep going and strap up your cleats every day,” Barnes said. “I try to have fun but not take each game for granted. You always have another opportunity tomorrow.” With the Skeeters, Barnes has played in 40 games and has a .233 batting average with two home runs and 10 runs-batted-in. “I’m here to try for another opportunity at the Major Leagues,” Barnes said. “The best part is that I’m home. My mother lives in Richmond and hasn’t missed a game all year. That’s what it’s all about.”
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The Sugar Land Skeeters won four of six games on the road last week, improving their record to 33-20, just 1.5 games behind the Lancaster Barnstormers. The Barnstormers and Skeeters began a sevengame series on Monday with 10 games to go in the first half of the season. This series will decide the first half champion for the Freedom Division and settle the first playoff spot. Last Monday, the Long Island Ducks beat the Skeeters 5-0 in New York. The Skeeters could only muster four hits against the Ducks as the Ducks used a five-run third inning to put the game out of reach. The Skeeters rebounded on Tuesday with a 7-2 win over the Ducks. Denis Phipps was 3-5 and Matt Chavez, Albert Cordero, Kyle Kubitza and Courtney Hawkins had two hits each. Dallas Beeler pitched five innings while giving up only two runs to get the win. On Wednesday, the Skeeters claimed the series with a 4-3 win. Colin Walsh scored on Alvaro Rondon’s single in the seventh inning to give the Skeeters the victory. On Friday, the York Revolution held the Skeeters to just one run in a 4-1 win. The game breaker was a three-run home run in the fourth inning by the Revolution’s Michael Burgess. On Saturday, the Skeeters lashed out 11 hits to win 7-3. Chavez, Norris, Kubitza and Hawkins had two hits each. Casey Coleman allowed just one run in six innings to earn the win. The Skeeters won another series as they beat the Revolution 13-5 on Sunday. The Skeeters scored six runs in the first inning and cruised to the win. Walsh was 3-4 with three runs-batted-in, and Chavez, Norris, and Anthony Giansanti had two hits each. Norris had four runs-
Colin Walsh, pictured during a game earlier this year, has been a hot hitter for the Sugar Land Skeeters recently and has been named the Fort Bend Star’s Skeeter of the Week. (Photo by Joe Southern)
batted-in and Barrett Barnes knocked in two runs. Promotions The promotions for this week’s showdown series include kids getting in free on Wednesday. Thursday is Thirsty Thursday with $2 beer and sodas. Friday is ’80s night with a post-game concert from the Spazmatics. Saturday is Parrothead Night with a post-game concert with Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef and a fireworks display. On Sunday, kids can play catch on the field before the game and run the bases after the game. All-star voting All-Star voting is underway from now until June 30. The 2018 All-Star game will
be played at Long Island on July 11. To vote, visit www. AtlanticLeague.com/allstarvoting. Skeeter of the week Colin Walsh is the Fort Bend Star Skeeter of the Week. Walsh was 8-20 at the plate for a .400 average.
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Freedom Division W L GB Lancaster Barnstormers 34 18 0 Sugar Land Skeeters 33 20 1.5 York Revolution 26 26 8 S. Maryland Blue Crabs 22 31 12.5 Liberty Division W L GB Somerset Patriots 30 22 0 Long Island Ducks 27 26 3.5 New Britain Bees 27 27 4 Road Warriors 12 41 18.5
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LEGALS CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a Specific Use Permit to the Islamic Society of Greater Houston, to allow for the expansion of an existing A-3 Assembly within the City Zoning District Mixed Use, and further identified as 610 Brand Lane, Stafford Texas 77477. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Tomika R. Lewis City Secretary NOTICE TO BIDDERS COVINGTON WOODS STREET & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: ITB 2018-23: Covington Woods Street & Sidewalk Improvements LOCATION OF WORK: Covington Woods Subdivision Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on July 12, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.
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River Pointe Church helping to prevent suicides By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. With the recent suicides of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, combined with the fact suicides have risen sharply over the last 20 years, suicide leaves an indelible mark on many who don’t know what to do about family and friends who have mental illness. Jennifer Webster and Jared Pickrell of River Pointe Church are doing what they can to change all that. Webster, a professional counselor and instructor of an upcoming mental health class at River Point Church in Richmond, said knowing the signs of mental illness, and helping loved ones struggling with depression is the first step. Webster works with many cases centering on depression and anxiety. Depression, she said, is a red flag for suicide. “And given the recent deaths of two well known Americans who seemed to have it all, and knowing suicide touches every family, every person, we wanted to be aggressive in talking about it and offering hope because one of the main things we’ve seen in light of these last two suicides, it’s not a matter of success or money or talent; it’s people who have just lost all hope that things will get better. Statistics have gone up in every age category. So we have to get in there and offer people hope.” Why such high rates, when it seems sometimes people have everything they want? “I think sometimes it’s just the deepest part of us is longing for things success can’t touch. We all want to be loved and known. But 58 likes on a Facebook post is never going to achieve that. Unfortunately the younger generation has grown up with that being the only way to feel validated.” Social media is not only to
blame, addiction goes handin-hand with suicide as well, Webster said. “The three main reasons for suicide - and they are all lies – are ‘this is never going to get better,’ that ‘no one really cares,’ and that ‘(suicide) will make the pain go away,’” she said. Webster believes change is possible. “You have to go to the core message they are telling themselves in their head. Convince them you do have worth, have value and are loved for just exactly the person you are,” she said. How does she address that? “We are a church and we tell people they are designed by a creator who know us and loves us and accepts us as we are. I think it’s the core belief: I am loved and I am worthy. If you have those two beliefs, people can dramatically reduce the risks of suicide,” she said. For Webster, while some days are more challenging than others, she sees hope when people make an appointment to talk with her. “The human experience is none of us get through this world without hurt and pain; it’s how we react to it, so the fact we have people in our office seeking help is incredibly hopeful to me. Because they are saying ‘I want things to be different. I want change. I don’t want to feel this way,’” Webster said. The important thing, she
Tanya Whitaker, small groups pastor at River Pointe Church, addresses students and parents gathered at the church to talk about what’s important for families during a program about suicide prevention. (Submitted photo)
said, is to connect with others. “And we have to get past social media. That is not connecting. When you really connect with others, there are four important questions to ask people: How are you really doing, what are you excited about this week, what are you worried about this week, and how can I pray or help you this week? We can get past this superficiality we’ve bought into with social media,” she said. A heart of gratitude helps, too, said Webster. “Have kids write 10 things a day they’re grateful for. Then you start changing your mindset, and realize there are basic things to be grateful for,” she said. Jared Pickrell, a student
pastor at River Pointe Church for over 10 years, agrees. He also talks about the importance of parents engaging with their children, to better understand mental illness, the circumstances and the environment surrounding it. “Students are looking at these well-known people committing suicide. They are looking at school shootings. The topic of suicide is a big deal with them. It affects them,” he said. In his role at River Pointe Church, he focuses in on middle school and high schoolers. “There is so much middle schoolers have to navigate through today, and parenting is hard, too. In terms of news, kids get that from social media. Some parents think, well, my kid doesn’t have a phone,
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my kid.’ Start the conversation about what your child is engaging with. They are consuming so much information,” Pickrell said. What is his advice for helping prevent suicide in communities? “It takes a village. Really, surround your child with good communities. At River Pointe, and I’m sure every church in the area does as well, we work to offer these small and large groups who meet and talk … measure what matters. Not the likes on Facebook or touchdowns. The focus is about quantity and not quality. Real relationships are what help you. It’s why a good community is so important. It’s easier to manage things with the right attitude,” he said. On July 17 at 7 p.m. at their Richmond campus, River Pointe Church will host ‘Mental Health in Families: Confronting depression, suicide, and mental health issues. It’s a session Pickrell feels is important for people of all
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It’s the only radio station in Fort Bend County, and they’re here to make sure every minute of every hour of programming is dedicated to the local community. Cross promoting with the Fort Bend Star newspaper, Sweet 96, Sugar Land’s Hometown Radio Station (actually 96.1 on the dial and streaming live on the internet) brings an eclectic music mix, and along with it, all things local – weather, news, commercials and sports. Make that Sugar Land Skeeters sports with the Friday Night Game of the Week. There will be high school sports, too. News and sports will mostly originate from the print version of the Fort Bend Star. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We are working together and we are happy to call the Fort Bend Star a media partner,” said new General Manager Ray Nelson. Owned by Daniel Fernandez, and originally on the dial as Radio Positiva,
a Spanish talk radio station, it then changed to Sweet 96, signing on the new format about six months ago. The station can be heard in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Stafford, Pecan Grove, and Alief. Along with music and commercials, public service programming is al- Swatson, left, joins Sweet 96 General so being planned, Manager Ray Nelson for a festive night with the focus on at Constellation Field. (Submitted photo) interviewing local charities and serdifferent locales. For Sweet vice industries. 96, the studio is in Sugar Fernandez brought in Land, located in a residenNelson, a career radio en- tial area. The tower is in gineer, who not only added Pecan Grove. the technical skills, but As for the station’s forwho also saw the future of mat, Nelson said, “I gave the radio station. our owner a general idea “I built Daniels’ original of an oldies sounding rastation. I then suggested dio station, and that it was to him that the radio sta- a missing format in the tion could service the Houston market.” community better if it was While Sweet 96 has no dedicated to the city and exact format – the station the Fort Bend area. He mixes up oldies with counthought was a great idea,” try, classic rock, a little of Nelson said. Radio stations and towSEE SWEET 96 PAGE 8B ers are sometimes in
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 ROCK OUT AT THE LIBRARY
Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Ave., Stafford, invites families with kids of all ages from 3-4 p.m. Families will make their own musical instruments using everyday items like cereal boxes and coffee cans. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2880 or 281633-4734.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 DIY STAINED GLASS
First Colony Branch Library will present the program for adults and high-school teens, at 2 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway. Learn how to create a stained-glass masterpiece using a picture frame, puff paint, and markers. Free and open to the public, reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib. tx.us click on Events, select First Colony Branch, and find the program, or call 281-238-2800.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 FREE CHILD ID KITS
Ashley HomeStore ,16762 Highway 59 South, will hand out free child ID kits, an important tool to share with law enforcement authorities when searching for a missing child. Available while supplies last, the store is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each kit contains a fingerprinting ink strip, heavy gauge freezer-safe bag for a DNA hair sample or cheek swabs, space to record complete contact, personal, medical, and physical information, space for a 4x6-inch photograph, fingerprint chart, dental charts for permanent and baby teeth, and essential educational safety tips.
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SUNDAY, JULY 1 FREE CHEER CLINIC AND SOCIAL
Children ages 5-12 who want to be a part of the Fort Bend Youth Football League Cheer Program can join at George Park, 2155 Collins Rd, Richmond, at 12:30 p.m. They will learn new cheers, stunts, dances, jumps and conditioning techniques. For more information, visit FBYFL. org or call 281-804-3024.
MONDAY, JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 CRAFTY STITCHES
This weekly share group will meet at First Colony Branch Library on Mondays, from 2-4 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Share tips, get ideas and inspiration. All experience levels welcomed. Bring your projects and supplies. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP
College-bound students and their parents are invited to attend the workshop at 2 p.m., at the Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City. Learn how to avoid loans, maximize merit-aid, and avoid pitfalls that may hurt a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Get tips on ways to increase chances of obtaining scholarships and grants. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
MONTH OF JULY FAMILY PROGRAMS
Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, presents a variety of free children’s programs – Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, and School-Age programs – every month. The programs are free and open to the public. There are also month programs for middle school students and family events. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
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Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents “ESL Conversation Circles” for non-English-speaking people to gather and practice their English skills. The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call George Memorial Library at 281-3412652, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311, the Sugar Land
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES
First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, will present programs for the young adults during July. Java for Beginners, FC Computer Camp: Google Tools for Students, Snapology Rescue Mission, and the Harry Potter Birthday Bash. Programs are free and open to the public. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select First Colony Branch, and find the program, or call 281-238-2800.
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Sienna Branch Library will host the event, 10:30 a.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Learn about credit reports and scores, and about the different types of credit fraud, how to protect yourself and what to do if you become a victim of credit fraud. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, JULY 28 STUDENT PHYSICALS
Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Sugar Land is offering student physicals from 9 a.m. to noon at 16811 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land. The physicals are for all Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD and all other student athletes needing a physical. The complete evaluation is $20 (cash only) for students ages 12-18. Orthopedic, sports medicine and cardiology physicians will be on-site to provide additional clearance as needed. Proceeds generated are donated back to the athletic training program of the school the student attends. For more information, call 281-275-0447.
ART AND CULTURE: IMPRESSIONISM
George Memorial Library will host the series, 1-3 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Learn how Paris became the center of European art and how Monet, Degas, Cezanne, and Van Gogh rose to fame. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
THURSDAY, JULY 19 COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
The Sugar Land Branch Library at 550 Eldridge, will help students and their parents navigate through the process, from 2-3 p.m. Admissions reps from Texas Tech University will provide an overview of the admission process. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, JULY 21 BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY SW HOUSTON CHAPTER
Ladies, become part of a social and community service oriented group. Join Beta Sigma Phi, an international women’s friendship network. Providing educational programs and opportunities for service to others. Women of all ages, ethnicities and economic background are welcome. For more information, email jcoble3930@gmail.com or call 281-392-7181.
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The University Branch Library in Sugar Land, 14010 University Blvd., will host youth programs this summer. YA Program: Spa-tastic Scrubs –2 p.m. Teens learn how to make homemade salt-based and sugar-based body scrubs. Video-Game Day – Tuesday, July 31, 2-4 p.m. Teens can pit their video-game skills against other gamers. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100.
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The event is being held on Saturday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. on the museum grounds, 1921 Ave F, Rosenberg. There are several new things to see at the museum that visitors won’t want to miss. For more information, visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/a-night-at-the-museum-fundraiser/.
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