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IN AND AROUND NEW TERRITORY

The City of RichmondExperience First All-Day Music Festival

The City of Richmond’s Wessendorff Park was created with an acoustically

sound gazebo to satisfy musical tastes in a peaceful park setting.

That gazebo will be tested with a free all-day musical event presenting a

variety of musical genres to all who come out to enjoy. Morton Street Music is

back to introduce Concert on the Creek on Saturday May 21. Rob Quarles,

himself a musician, has desired to produce a music festival in historic downtown

Richmond for several years.

Morton Street Music, LLC was created exclusively to produce and promote

live seasonal outdoor concerts, and eventually an annual all-day music festival

in Richmond. Quarles began with A Fall Friday Night last October 30, though

the weather didn’t work with him.

So Concert On The Creek is now Morton Street Music’s inaugural event,

scheduled at Wessendorff Park from noon to 6 p.m, Saturday May 21. Like last

fall’s event, attendees can expect six bands/ artists across a variety of genres,

five food trucks and snow cones, and an offering of vendors and craftsmen.

As Wessendorff Park is located on Preston St., between 4th and 6th Streets,

just over the railroad tracks from historical downtown, a variety of shopping

will be at your fingertips as well.

The event is free to the public and chairs, blankets and ice chests are

welcome. Go to www.concertonthecreek.com to view the bands and the food

trucks you will find. For questions, contact [email protected].

Fort Bend County Medic 13 Partnered at

Richmond Fire Station #3The City of Richmond and Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services

have partnered to provide services more readily available to Richmond’s

growing population in its’ extraterritorial jurisdiction. On April 1 The Richmond

Fire Department activated a plan to partner with Fort Bend County Emergency

Medical Services to house an ambulance at Richmond Fire Station #3 on

Mason Road. Fire Chief Michael Youngblood and Deputy Chief Graig Temple

have been working on the logistics to improve response times for that area. By

having an ambulance in that station, it positions the ambulance to cover a busy

district in the county. With the increase in density of population to the FM 359

and Hwy 99 (Grand Parkway) area, the demand for emergency responses has

also increased.

To know more about The Richmond Fire Department visit the website at

http://richmondtx.gov

Reining Strength Therapeutic HorsemanshipSecond annual Derby Day Party

Reining Strength Therapeutic

Horsemanship’s second annual Derby

Day Party will be held on Saturday

May 7 at Safari Texas in Richmond.

Men are polishing their boots while

the ladies are fluffing their hats in

preparation for the Men’s “Triple

Crown” Boot Contest and the “Best in

Show” Ladies Hat Contest. Prizes

will be awarded for these and several

other games, including the “Roll for

the Roses” Open Horse Race. Funds

raised from the event will benefit

Reining Strength Therapeutic

Horsemanship, a 50l(c)3 organization,

and its programming for individuals

with special needs. Information about

tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available contact Terri Norris 432-

210-1212 or by calling the office 832-451-6874.

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship provides therapeutic

horsemanship programs for people of all ages — children and adults — who

have physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs. As participants work

with horses in a custom tailored program, the goal is to help each of them

realize their individual potential. Events and rider assistance funds help cover

costs of the service that tuition does not cover. A Path Association of

Therapeutic Horsemanship International recognized center, riding facilities

are located at 8811 FM 359 in Richmond, Texas. Information can be found at

www.reiningstrength.org.

Child Advocates of

Fort Bend Be a Superhero

Exchange Club of Sugar Land

has kicked off April Child Abuse

Prevention Month with a $17,000

check to Child Advocates of Fort

Bend. Exchange Club’s generous

donation will help fund Child

Advocates of Fort Bend’s programs

for abused and neglected children

including the agency’s new Parent

Greg Zwick demonstrates how to

play “Roll for the Roses” with the

horses he designed and donated

for the Derby Party Event. His wife,

Fran Zwick, looks on while modeling

her hats. From left are Fran Zwick,

Greg Zwick, and Michael Gregory.

Ruthanne Mefford, CEO of Child Ad-

vocates of Fort Bend and Kevin Barker,

President of Exchange Club of Sugar

Land.


I N A N D A RO U N D N E W T E R R I T O RY

Child Interactive Therapy Program (PCIT) which teaches caregivers strategies

to promote positive behaviors in very young children who have severe

disruptive behavioral problems as a result of their trauma from abuse. Child

Advocates of Fort Bend was selected by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas

to implement this new program.

The George FoundationYouth in Philanthropy making a difference

Child Advocates of Fort Bend earned a $1,500 Leadership of Excellence

Award from The George Foundation for their participation and involvement

with the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Program.

The Award was given out at their recent Investment in Youth Luncheon. The

2016 YIP program enabled 151 junior and senior high school students from 18

schools in Fort Bend County to learn the role that volunteering and philanthropy

play in building a better community.

YIP teams implement volunteer projects with the assistance of local nonprofit

organizations, allowing students to discover the important role that the nonprofit

sector plays in the community.

The partnership between YIP teams and the nonprofit sector also allows

students to enter into the philanthropic mode by measuring their new knowledge

and experience in volunteering to determine grant awards to be presented to

participating nonprofits at the completion of the program.

YIP has been in existence since 1997 and has been a community partnership

with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend County school districts,

local businesses and the community-at-large.

For information on Youth In Philanthropy contact Dee Koch, Director of

Community Engagement for The George Foundation at 281-342-6109 or

[email protected].

Fort Bend Junior Service League$34,000 awarded to Fort Bend charities

The Fort Bend Junior Service League recently awarded $34,000 to several

Fort Bend County agencies. The FBJSL Community Assistance Fund allows

the league to extend financial support to local community organizations.

The following agencies recently received funds from FBJSL: ACHIEVE

Fort Bend, Habitat for Humanity, Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands, Hope

for Three, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Parks Youth Ranch, and TW Davis

YMCA.

With their CAF grant, ACHIEVE Fort Bend plans on providing at risk 1st

graders with books to improve their reading skills reducing the likelihood of

high school dropout. Habitat for Humanity will use their CAF grant monies to

help renovate and organize their ReStore space. In addition to providing a meal

to area residents, Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands will be using their grant

to add dairy to their meals. Hope for Three plans on using their CAF grant

continue funding their Family Resource Program. As the Rosenberg Railroad

Museum expands a classroom, money from the grant will help provide

classroom equipment and supplies. Parks Youth Ranch will use their grant to

continue providing onsite crisis management & counseling services. Lastly,

TW Davis YMCA will use its CAF grant to teach swim lessons at area low

income apartment complexes.

The Fort Bend Junior Service League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of

women and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the

effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

“For 15 years, FBJSL has given back to our community,” says FBJSL

President, Dana Clement. “By actively seeking out philanthropic opportunities

in Fort Bend County, we are able to maximize our effect on the community.

2016 is off to a great start, and we are proud to have awarded seven CAF grants

to very deserving agencies.”

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery CenterGrand Opening

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a special Project of the

Children’s Museum of Houston, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon

cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. on May 28.

BRC Committee Members with Recent CAF Grant Recipients Front row left to right:

Dana Clement, 2015-2016 FBJSL President; Terri Stuart, Rosenberg Railroad Museum;

Caroline Bordelon, Hope for Three; Laura Taylor, 2015-2016 President Elect; Back row

left to right: Mike McCordic, TW Davis YMCA and Matt Salazar, TW Davis YMCA.

Ken Kosub of Limelight Films (left) with YIP participants and one of their proj-

ects. Also shown standing is Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board Member Vickie

Looney (standing at left). Kosub and Looney worked with the students to create

a series of 15-30 second videos to help create awareness about child abuse.

A rendering of The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center set to open this

month.


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The project is Imperial Market’s first retailer to open in its much-awaited

commercial property development on U.S. Route 90 in Sugar Land.

Lead by capital campaign co-chairs Debbie Fash, Jan Leaman, Rachel

Leaman and Charlene Pate, the Museum raised more than $4 million from

individuals, foundations and corporations in Fort Bend County to bring the

nearly-decade long dream to life.

The Discovery Center will be housed on the first floor of a 12,500 square

foot repurposed historical building at Imperial Market with six galleries which

will be managed as platforms for learning for children from birth to 12 years.

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Honoring Fort Bend’s First Responders With Summon The

HeroesThe Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s season concludes with a rousing

tribute to the superheroes who live and work among us. Working with Behind

the Badge Charities, FBSO is proud to distribute complimentary tickets to a

group of first responders and their families.

There will be performances by Sabrii Anderson and Claire Zheng, two

young winners of area concerto competitions, and the annual FBSO Silent

Auction will be bigger and better than

ever.

Guest host for the performance will be

Officer Ann Marie Carrizales of the

Meadows Place Police Department.

Officer Carrizales is a former member of

the Marine Corps and a former

professional boxer.

She was awarded the Congressional

Badge of Bravery in 2015 (as well as other

honors) for her professional conduct and

courage after she was severely wounded

in an apparently routine traffic stop that

morphed into a police chase spanning two

counties. It later resulted in the successful

capture of three members of MS-13, the Mexican Mafia.

The concert begins with the antiphonal brass choirs from John Williams’

theme for the 1996 Olympics, Summon the Heroes. There are a number of

stirring marches on the program, including Chopin’s Military Polonaise, F. W.

Meacham’s American Patrol (with familiar embedded themes such as

Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean; Dixie; and Yankee Doodle), and Julius

Fucik’s Florentiner March, Op. 214.

Also on the bill is the hauntingly beautiful Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma

Variations, which is often used at British memorial services and in London on

Remembrance Sunday. America’s military themes resound in the Armed

Forces Salute.

The orchestra concludes with Wellington’s Victory, which is also known as

the Beethoven Battle Symphony, portraying the musical depiction of the battle

complete with cannon fire, trumpets and marching drums.

Also on the program are two performances by young artists. Claire Zheng is

the winner of the senior division of the HMTA concerto competition. She will

perform Camille Saint Saens’ Piano Concerto No. 2, 1st Movement. The

Marielle Ogletree Young Artist Concerto Competition winner is Sabrii

Anderson. He will perform Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, 1st movement.

Tickets begin at $15 for adults. Children 12 and under are $5 each, and teens

are $10 per ticket. Discounts are available for college students, seniors 55 and

over, military personnel, and groups of 10 or more.

Tickets are available online at www.fbso.org or by calling 281.276.9642.

Performance is at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road in Stafford.

Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors FoundationSilent Auction And Scholarship Awards Luncheon

FBFN Foundation cordially invites you to join us for our annual Silent

Auction and Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 18 at

the Rosenberg Civic Center, located at 3825 Highway 36 South in

Rosenberg, Texas.

The event, which benefits and honors FBFN Foundation’s 2016 College

Scholarship recipients, will begin with a silent auction at 10 a.m. followed by a

luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Fort Bend County’s own bluegrass group, The Brazos

River Pickers, will be providing entertainment for the luncheon.

The Joint Annual Membership Meetings of Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors

and the FBFN Foundation, including the instillation of officers, will also take

place during the event.

Plan to join us for some old-time music and down-home food, plus the fun of

bidding on fabulous auction items, baked goods, and certificates for food items.

Proceeds from this annual event will benefit FBFN Foundation’s college

scholarship program. Reservations are $30 for members or $35 for guests. Mail

your reservation check to: Sandra Boyd, FBFN Foundation, P.O. Box 19008,

Sugar Land, Texas 77496. Please send your reservation no later than May 11.

For more information about FBFN Foundation, please visit our website at

www.fbfnfoundation.org.

FBSO musicians jpg (L-R: Marilyn Conger, Coleman Locke, Aimee Norris). Photo

credit: Coleman Locke.

Officer Ann Marie Carrizales, re-

ceiving the Congressional Badge

of Bravery presented by Congress-

man Pete Olson, August 2015.

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showcased in our magazine? Email Marquita Griffin at mgriffin@

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FBCL Improves

Website Accessibility

with BrowseAloudFort Bend County Libraries is

working to improve patrons’ ability

to access information from the

libraries’ website by installing a

BrowseAloud screen-reading tool,

making the website more reader-

friendly to anyone with reading difficulties, dyslexia, or mild visual

impairments, as well as those people whose primary language is not

English.

BrowseAloud reads website content out loud, highlighting each word

as it is being spoken in a high-quality, human-sounding voice. The new

feature can magnify text on any of the libraries’ webpages, enabling

users with visual impairments to access even the smallest of text on a

webpage.

By clicking on the BrowseAloud icon on the webpage, patrons can

indicate sentences that they would like to have enlarged or read to them,

with a choice of reading speeds. A screen-mask feature can also block

on-screen clutter so that the reader can focus on the text being read.

BrowseAloud is able to translate the libraries’ webpages into 78

different languages. The read-aloud function is available for 35 of those

languages. Once the webpage has been translated into one of those

languages, library patrons can have the text read to them in the language

they have chosen.

There is no need to download anything to use the BrowseAloud

feature on the library’s website. Simply click on the BrowseAloud

headphone icon on the upper right-hand side of the library’s webpages,

and a toolbar with the different options – read-aloud, translate, screen-

mask, or magnify -- will open. BrowseAloud functions will work on all

Fort Bend County Libraries webpages, including the catalog, but please

be aware that links on library webpages may lead to other websites that

do not have BrowseAloud functionality.

BrowseAloud will work on PCs, Apple computers, and mobile

devices, such as iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch, and Android v3. The

recommended browsers include Internet Explorer 8 and greater and the

latest releases of Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.

For more information, call the library system’s Public Information

Office at 281-633-4734, or ask at any of the libraries in the Fort Bend

County library system.

Launchpad Learning Tablets Now Available

At County Libraries Fort Bend County Libraries now offers Launchpad educational

tablets for families with young library patrons, from pre-K to

Kindergarten age, to borrow from any of the libraries in the Fort Bend

County library system. The tablets are pre-loaded with high-quality,

award-winning educational apps that kids will have fun playing while

they learn new skills and become familiar with new technology.

The fun, colorful new Playaway Launchpads are secure learning

tablets designed specifically for young children. They are preloaded

with ad-free STEM, language-learning, art, and music apps selected by

experienced curriculum experts.

Subject areas on the Launchpads meet widely recognized learning

objectives, ranging from math and science to critical thinking and

creativity. Designed to capture the attention and imaginations of young

children, the themed learning packs include popular kids’ characters,

animals, vehicles, marine life, and more.

The tablets are built to last, with tough, plastic cases and a durable

protective bumper. They do not have WiFi access or a camera, so parents

can be assured that their children will have a safe, secure, and controlled

experience while enjoying hours of interactive learning and play without

the risk of exposure to unintended content.

The tablets feature a 7-inch high-definition touch-screen interface

that is easy-to-use, and there is no need for a network connection or

downloading.

The Launchpads are available for check-out for a one-week period,

on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of their popularity, they

cannot be put on hold or renewed for additional time. To check out a

Launchpad, the library patron must be a Fort Bend County resident 18

years of age or older, and their library card must be current, with no fines

or fees accrued. They must also present a valid Texas driver’s license or

government-issued photo ID and verification of current address and

phone.

The Launchpads should be recharged before being returned to the

same library from which they were checked out, and they must be

returned to a staff member, NOT placed in the book drop. Patrons who

place a Launchpad in the book drop will be charged a $5 fee. Overdue

fines are $5 per day.

For more information on the Launchpads, visit any of the libraries in

the Fort Bend County library system, or call the library system’s Public

Information Office at 281-633-4734.

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What does Memorial Day mean to you?When you think of that day, do picnics, parties and gatherings with a sports event as the centerpiece, come to mind? If so, you’re not alone but you may be missing the point. Memorial Day — observed on the last Monday in May — commemorates the men and women who have died in military service to this nation. Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country.For the May edition of The New Territory Monthly magazine, we developed a centerpiece that, we hope, will truly honor those who gave their lives for this nation. Traditionally people fly the flag of the United States at half staff from dawn until noon, or they visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service.And that’s what this edition is about — honoring those who made a choice this nation benefits from.Many of you know that several of my family members, and a few friends, served, and are serving, in the military. Unfortunately the true meaning of Memorial Day is being replaced more an more with the ideas of having just another day off from work or hosting barbecue and beer gathering for the heck of it. There’s nothing wrong those actions in and of themselves, but we shouldn’t forget what Memorial Day is truly about.In 2000, President Bill Clinton passed a resolution asking all Americans to observe a “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3 p.m. on each Memorial Day “to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.” So what will you be doing at 3 p.m. Monday, May 30?

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Memorial Day Events Highlighted Throughout the County

7th Annual U.S. Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic & Bar-B-Q CookOff

On June 28, 2005 four Navy SEALs were tasked with surveillance and reconnaissance

of a group of structures known to be used by Ahmad Shah — a local who commanded

a group of fighters operating in eastern Afghanistan. Hours after the mission —

called Operation RedWings — began, however, the SEAL team members: team

leader Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy; Petty Officer Second Class Danny P. Dietz;

Petty Officer Second Class Matthew G. Axelson; and Navy Hospital Corpsman Second

Class Marcus Luttrell, fell into an ambush by Shah and his men which ultimately

ended in the death of three of the SEALs as well as eight Navy SEALs and eight U.S.

Army Special Operations aviators who were aboard a quick reaction force helicopter

that was sent to the team’s aid.

At that time, the tragedy was considered the worst single-day U.S. Forces death toll

since Operation Enduring Freedom and the single largest loss of life for Naval Special

Warfare since World War II.

In 2013, Peter Berg’s film Lone Survivor was released to the

masses, sharing the harrowing story of Operation

RedWings, which lasted nearly three more weeks during

which time bodies of the deceased SEALs and Army Special

Operations aviators were recovered and the only surviving

member of the initial four-man surveillance and

reconnaissance team, Marcus Luttrell, was rescued.Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class

(Seal) Danny Phillip Dietz Jr.

Remembering & Honoring Fallenth

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BY MARQUITA GRIFFIN


The Meaning of Memorial DayThese men, among many other servicemen and servicewomen, are what Memorial Day is

about, said Danny Quinlan, executive director of U.S. Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial

Classic which will return to Rosenberg for a fifth year. This year’s event will be the seventh

year for memorial classic that raises funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

“This event is about remembering and recognizing the fallen,” he said. “We’re literally

saying ‘Thank you.’

“We want to reach out to the community. This is about more than raising money,” Quinlan

added. “This is about restoring the meaning of Memorial Day.”

While the memorial classic will feature a barbecue cook-off, roping, music and food, at its

heart are the voices of those dedicated Navy SEALS community and the nation’s military .

Ten to 15 surviving spouses of Navy SEALS will be in attendance, active SEALs will

speak as well as former US representative Allen West, who is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant

colonel.

“This event is about patriotic Americans coming together to give back,” Quinlan said.

“We’re all volunteers — and we always have a lot of veterans who help out — and we, this

event, has a great rapport with the Navy SEAL community. This event is our way of restoring

the meaning of Memorial Day.”

A Community That Cares for Its OwnThe U.S. Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic was

inspired by Patsy Dietz-Shipley, the surviving wife of Danny

Dietz, one of the Operation RedWings Navy SEALs team

members, and started by Quinlan, who operates a commercial

real estate business in Houston.

In a public letter, Dietz-Shipley said after her husband’s

death, she wanted to channel the pain into a positive force that

would reflect her husband’s strength, loyalty and love for the

SEAL community so she became involved with the Navy Seal

Foundation, a national nonprofit which provides ongoing

support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare

Community and its families through programs “designed to

improve health and welfare, build and enhance resiliency,

empower and educate their families, and provide critical

support during times of illness, injury, and loss.”

The foundation was “the first ones to come to my door after the tragedy and continue to help me

and many other families that have lost their warriors fighting for our freedom,” Dietz-Shipley said.

At a 2009 public speaking appearance Quinlan approached Dietz-Shipley, offering an idea to

honor Danny Dietz — who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for “extraordinary heroism

in combat” in the war in Afghanistan — his team members and the Navy SEAL Foundation through

an annual event in Texas.

For the past five years the Memorial Day celebration has been held at the fairgrounds in

Rosenberg, primarily because of the city’s culture, Quinlan said.

“Rosenberg is a welcoming city in a welcoming county,” he said. “And [the city and county] are

supportive of the military.”

A Patriotic Weekend Celebration

The weekend celebration begins Friday, May 27 at Michael Berry’s Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd, in Stafford. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the evening includes food, raffles, a live auction and a special presentation by Patsy Di-etz-Shipley. For more information visit thered-neckcountryclub.com.On Saturday, May 28 the celebration jumps into high gear with the team roping events that will begin at 9 a.m at the fairgrounds in Rosenberg. “The top cowboys in the world come out to this event,” Quinlan said. In addition to team roping, Saturday will include a barbecue cookoff, barrel racing, mutton bust-ing and a car show plus children’s activities, dem-onstrations, vendors and food trucks.The cost of general admission is $10 and free for active duty and veterans (with proper identification) and children 14 years old and younger.Following the roping, the Extreme Roughstock Event — probably the most anticipated high-light of this year’s celebration — will start at 5:30 p.m. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has sanctioned the event which is bareback rid-ing and bull riding. That evening 24 bareback rid-ers and 24 bull riders will compete. The combina-tion of these types of rides will be the first event of its kind sanctioned by the PRCA.“We’re super proud of this,” Quinlan said. On Sunday, May 29 the roping continues and in-cludes a Cowboy Church service at 8:30 a.m. 100 percent of the proceeds from the 7th Annual U.S. Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation. “We love doing this every year because our pri-mary goal is to give back,” Quinlan said. “This is the ultimate family-oriented American event — rodeo, barbecue, cars ... this is just a feel-good weekend celebration honoring those who died for our country.”The fairgrounds are located at 4310 Texas 36 South in Rosenberg. For more information, visit www.dannydietzmemorial.com.


MEMORIAL DAY FEATURE

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the

National Cemetery Administration maintains 134 national

cemeteries in 40 states (and Puerto Rico) as well as 33 soldier’s

lots and monument sites. Although there aren’t VA national

cemeteries in every state, Texas has six. For more information

visit www.cem.va.gov.

Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038 Phone: 281-447-8686

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 Phone: 214-467-3374

Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5200 Fred Wilson Rd., El Paso, TX 79906Phone: 915-564-0201

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: 210-820-3891

Kerrville National Cemetery 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028 Phone: 210-820-3891

San Antonio National Cemetery 517 Paso Hondo Street, San Antonio, TX 78202 Phone: 210-820-3891

STATE CEMETERIESMany states have established state veterans cemeteries.

Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs national

cemeteries, but may include residency requirements. Even

though they may have been established or improved with

Government funds through VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants

Program, state veterans cemeteries are run solely by the states.

State Veterans Cemeteries Texas Veterans Land Board 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701-1496 Eric D. Brown, Program DirectorPhone: 512-463-5977

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery 11463 South Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76542 Charles Walden, DirectorPhone: 254-616-1770

Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery 2520 South Inspiration Road, Mission, TX 78572 Mary Hernandez, DirectorPhone: 956-583-7227

Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene 7457 W. Lake Road, Abilene, TX 79601 Justin Herbert, DirectorPhone: 325-673-4446

Coastal Bend Veterans Cemetery 9974 IH 37 Access Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Jose Armijo, DirectorPhone: 361-248-4830

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George Ranch Historical Park: May 28 &

30Memorial Day Remembrance & Historic

Lunch

The George Ranch Historical Park will host a

special Memorial Day remembrance to explore

the holiday’s roots as Decoration Day at 9 a.m.

Saturday May 28 and Monday May 30.

Visitors can explore letters from soldiers in

every era, participate in a Decoration Day

ceremony at the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion and help clean the graves of

those who served in honor of those lost in war. A special WWI-era poppy-making

activity will be ongoing at the 1930s George Home.

The meal will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the yard of the 1930s George Home.

Cost for the meal is $15 for adults ages 13 and older; $12 for children ages 5-12

and $4 for children 4 and under.

Call 281-343-0218 to make reservations for the historic meal.

Sugar Land: May 302016 Sugar Land Memorial Day Ceremony

In tribute to those who have made the ultimate

sacrifice in service for our country, the City of

Sugar Land will observe the eight annual

Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30 at

Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University

Blvd. in Sugar Land.

The program will begin with a one hour

patriotic music presentation, starting at 10 a.m.

During this time, attendees will also have the opportunity to visit on-site exhibits

and participate in activity stations.

At 11 a.m. the official ceremony will commence and will include tributes from

members of the community and words of remembrance from our local veterans.

Educational and commemorative activities will take place throughout the

event.

To officially close the event, the City of Sugar Land will have a flag ceremony

at noon at the entrance of Sugar Land Memorial Park. During the ceremony, all

flags will be raised from half-staff to full staff.

Parking will be available at the Sugar Land Memorial Park and at the University

of Houston Sugar Land Campus also located on University Blvd. Free shuttle

services will provide transportation from the campus to the park. Please look for

signs for Shuttle Bus pickup spots.

For more information call the City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation

Department at 281-275-2885. Also, if you are on Facebook or Twitter, follow the

City of Sugar Lands Parks & Recreation page at www.facebook.com/

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Memorial Day is the day when Americans

remember and honor military personnel who lost

their lives while serving their country. Though its

unofficial designation as the start of summer

makes Memorial Day weekend a time of

celebration for many people, the families of

fallen and active service members often find

Memorial Day weekend has its fair share of

heartache as well.

Families of fallen service members who lost

their lives defending their country tend to find

solace in ceremonies honoring those who made

the ultimate sacrifice. But there are other ways

civilian men and women can honor both active

and fallen service members in their communities.

Participate in community events that honor

fallen service members. Many communities

host Memorial Day parades to honor fallen

soldiers. It can be comforting to the families of

fallen soldiers to see fellow members of their

community attend the parade and public

memorials. Such civilian support lets family

members of fallen soldiers know that fellow

members of their community appreciate and do

not forget the sacrifices made by their loved

ones.

Include families of fallen and active service

members in your weekend activities. Memorial

Day weekend is a three-day weekend at the end

of May, when the weather is warming up in

much of the country. The weekend marks the

return of backyard barbecues or pool parties, and

such events are a great opportunity for civilians

to invite the families of fallen service members

over to share some fun in the sun. Memorial Day

can be an especially difficult time for the loved

ones of fallen service members, and even the few

hours of relief that a barbecue, pool party or

picnic can provide can make a welcome respite

from an otherwise difficult weekend.

Make a charitable donation. Numerous

charities exist to support soldiers and their

families. Such charities exist to support the

families of fallen soldiers, injured soldiers or

even those families struggling while a family

member is on active deployment. Men and

women who want to help can do so by making a

charitable donation. And such donations do not

have to be financial. The Hero MilesSM

program, for example, allows men and women to

donate their frequent flyer miles to wounded,

injured or ill service members or their families.

This allows service members who meet certain

criteria to be given a round-trip airline ticket

from a medical center to their home or to attend

an authorized event. In addition, service members

can give a round-trip ticket to enable family

members or close friends to visit them while they

are receiving medical treatment. Since its

inception, the program, which is administered by

the nonprofit Fisher House Foundation, has

provided more than 36,000 airline tickets worth

more than $55 million. To learn more, visit www.

fisherhouse.org. Numerous other charities exist

to help service members and their families in a

variety of ways.

Organize events in your community. Every

community benefits from the efforts of active

service members and the efforts of those service

members who gave their lives in service of their

country. Men and women who want to express

their gratitude for such service can organize

events to do just that. Speak to local merchants

and encourage them to offer discounts to military

members and their families throughout Memorial

Day weekend. Or organize an ice cream social

for the children of active or fallen service

members. Such events can be uplifting for the

families of service members while raising

community awareness of the important role our

soldiers play.

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One mother’s fight for education and research of renal medullary carcinomaBy Marquita Griffin

Ritchie Johnson is still fighting the good

fight, and her son would be proud.

It’s been nearly four years since Johnson lost

her adult son to renal medullary carcinoma and

ever since, she has dedicated herself to

increasing awareness about this cancer and

raising money for research.

On Saturday, May 21 the foundation she

started in 2013 — The Chris “CJ” Johnson

Foundation, Inc. — will host its 3rd Annual

Keepin’ It Renal 5K Run/Walk at the Sugar

Land Memorial Park- Large Pavilion, 15300

University Blvd. in Sugar Land.

The event, Johnson said, is simply “to raise

funds to support our cause.”

For 15 months her son Chris “CJ” Johnson

battled renal medullary carcinoma — a rare

and aggressive cancer that attacks the kidney

— and throughout the harsh process Ritchie

was there with her son. Although she had four

decades worth of registered nurse experience

and planned to work four more years, Ritchie

put it all on hold to care for her son during his

illness.

At one point, however, Johnson and her son

knew he would not survive the debilitating

cancer.

“Reality finally sat in and my main focus

was to keep the faith in God so that I was able

to be with my son as his mother, friend,

caregiver and advocate,” she said.

Despite his deteriorating health, CJ stressed

to his mother that he wanted to start a

foundation that would increase awareness of

renal cell carcinoma, encourage pre-screening

for people who can be at risk for the cancer and

raise funds for donations to MD Anderson

Hospital for continuing renal medullary

carcinoma research.

CJ passed away Sept. 20, 2012 and the

following year, Johnson made her son’s dream

come true by founding The Chris “CJ” Johnson

Foundation, Inc. which is devoted “ increasing

awareness of RMC worldwide.”

Chris with his dad Charles (far left), mom Ritchie and

brother Marc.

Last year Keepin’ It Renal raised $6,272.50 and on

March 13 the foundation donated $3,000 to MD

Anderson Cancer Center to Advance Renal Medul-

lary Carcinoma Research under the direction of Dr.

N. Tannir. Seen here is Dr. Tannir and Ritchie Johnson

at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Juanita Walker Allen (CJ’s grandmother), John Allen

and James Hamilton. These are just a few of the vol-

unteers and supporters.

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Keepin’ It Renal


MO N T H LY F E AT U R E

For the past two years, the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation

Inc has a balloon release at the end of the 5K in memory of

loved ones who battled, but succumbed to RMC. This year,

The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. will announce the

names and ages of loved ones as balloons are released.

“This is always the highlight of our event,” Ritchie Johnson

said.

The foundation also wants to create a RMC awareness bro-

chure in memory of those who fought a good ight and for those whom continue to ight with their picture.

Contact [email protected] for more

information.

Helping OthersThrough her diligence Johnson has been able to reach other families

affected by kidney disease, which is considered “America’s quiet

epidemic.”

According to National Vital Statics Reports’ February 2016 report,

kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States

and every year it kills more people than breast or prostate cancer. In 2013

alone, more than 47,000 Americans died from kidney disease.

This is the kind of information that needs to be shared, Johnson said.

Not only does The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation Inc. support renal

cell carcinoma research it also provides donations and grants to assist

uninsured clients with the cost of diagnostic testing.

After discovering that renal medullary carcinoma is linked to the

sickle cell trait, Johnson said the foundation is also “focusing on those

individuals with the sickle cell trait who may potentially be at risk for

this rare and aggressive kidney cancer.”

Through the foundation’s fundraisers, as well as partnerships with

primary care physicians and urology specialists “we have also provided

educational and financial support to several individuals who have been

diagnosed with RMC and their families,” Johnson said.

Keeping It RenalOn-site registration for the race

will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the race

beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The registration fee is $25, which

includes a T-shirt and refreshments.

Children 10 and younger may

walk free and purchase T-shirts for

$10.

Last year’s 2nd Annual Keepin’ It

Renal event attracted approximately

325 participants and Johnson said

she expects more participants to

come out this year to support her cause and honor her son.

“This rare cancer is rarely researched due to lack of funds and the

limited number of reported cases,” Johnson said.

And she wants to change that.

“Together we can and will make a difference,” she said.

Reach Ritchie Johnson at [email protected]

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researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening promotes relief from acute

stress. In the study, two groups of participants were asked to complete a stressful

task and then instructed to either read indoors or garden outdoors for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the latter group had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol

and even reported being in a better mood than the group instructed to read

indoors.

But gardening does more than just provide gardeners with a reason to spend

some time relaxing outdoors in an effort to relieve stress. Gardeners who raise

certain plants may be able to bring those benefits with them when going inside

as well. According to an article published in the journal Environmental Health

Perspectives in October 2011, houseplants can work wonders when it comes to

improving overall health, removing toxins from air, soil and water by

metabolizing some toxic chemicals and releasing harmless byproducts while

sequestering such toxins by incorporating them into plant tissues.

Clean indoor air is important for everyone, but especially so for those people

who suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma. In fact, the American

Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology considers indoor air filtration an

essential part of any strategy to improve respiratory health. But filtration

systems and air purifiers are often not enough, and those who want the air in

their homes to be as clean as possible may benefit from introducing certain

houseplants into their homes. The following are a handful of plants that can help

to improve indoor air quality.

• Aloe vera: Aloe vera might be most often associated with hand creams and hand soaps, but the aloe vera plant, a succulent that even novice gardeners

should have no problem growing, can clear indoor air of formaldehyde and

benzene, two common byproducts of chemical-based cleaners many people use

in their homes.

• Spider plant: Spider plants are resilient, and that makes them great houseplants for busy men and women who tend to be forgetful when caring for

their plants. In addition, spider plants are pet-friendly and can be used to combat

benzene, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and xylene.

• English ivy: NASA researchers exploring the possibilities of long-term space habitation found that certain houseplants were more effective at cleaning

air inside energy-efficient, nonventilated buildings than others. One such plant

was English ivy, which can effectively combat the formaldehyde found in

certain household cleaning products.

• Bamboo palm: Bamboo palms also found their way onto NASA’s list. Bamboo palm plants thrive indoors, where they are especially effective at

filtering out the chemicals benzene and trichloroethylene.

Gardening has been proven to be a soothing hobby that can help gardeners

reduce stress. But the health benefits of gardening can extend indoors as well.

Houseplants Can Clean Indoor Air

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that can pay

a host of dividends, both for the planet and

the people doing the gardening. Healthy

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carbon dioxide and various air pollutants,

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The Chamber’s Hispanic Business Committee will host its annual Cinco

de Mayo celebration presented by Legacy Ford in Rosenberg.

This event is an opportunity to get connected in Fort Bend County by

networking with Chamber members, business owners and community

leaders while enjoying free food and drinks.

The annual celebration is free to Chamber members and attracts several

hundred people each year. Take part in the fun atmosphere from 5:30 to

7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Legacy Ford located at 27225 Southwest

Freeway in Rosenberg.

There will be food, music and door prizes.

Legacy Ford is celebrating 10 years in the Fort Bend County community

and hosts multiple events each year to help foster growth through business

and volunteer efforts.

Owner Ron Ewer and his staff work hard to ensure customers leave with

a positive experience, whether shopping for new or used vehicles.

For the last five years Legacy Ford has played a vital role in the

Chamber’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, hosting the event and getting

others involved.

Underwriting sponsorships are available for $500 and Corporate

sponsorships are $250 for the event.

Please contact Lisa McGarity at [email protected] or 281-342-5464

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DirectionsIn a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce,

and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small

amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cook-

ing. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the

bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours

(the longer the better).

Preheat the grill for high heat.

Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and

discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alter-

nately onto the skewers.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the

grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices

run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade

frequently.

DINNERS

TEX-MEX BURGER WITH CAJUN MAYO

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/3 pounds ground beef sirloin 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup diced white onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 slices pepperjack cheese 4 hamburger buns, split 4 leaves lettuce 4 slices tomato

ALASKAN BBQ SALMON

Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup honey 1 (4 pound) whole salmon fillet

1 dash liquid smoke flavoring

K I T C H E N C O R N E R

YUMMY HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cloves garlic

5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces skewers

Recipes

DirectionsPreheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the

mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, on-

ion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce

using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and latten into patties.Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill.

Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the

last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the

seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the

buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

DirectionsPreheat grill for high heat.In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, liquid smoke, and vinegar.Brush one side of the salmon with the basting sauce. Place the salmon on the grill, basted side down. After about 7 minutes, generously baste the top, and turn over. Cook for about 8 more minutes, then brush on more basting sauce, turn, and cook for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the salmon as it will loose its juices and lavor if cooked too long.


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RED, WHITE AND BLUE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKEIngredients:

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped top-

ping, thawed

1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained

2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

Directions

Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch

pan. Cool completely.

Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the

corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American

lag. Chill until serving.

STRAWBERRY PIE IIIngredients:

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

1 quart fresh strawberries

1 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Arrange half of strawberries in baked pastry shell. Mash remaining

berries and combine with sugar in a medium saucepan. Place saucepan

over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Gradually stir

cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberry mixture. Reduce heat and

simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour mixture over berries in pastry shell. Chill for several hours before

serving. In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Serve each

slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

BLUEBERRY PIEIngredients:

3/4 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups fresh blueberries

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over blueberries.

Line pie dish with one pie crust. Pour berry mixture into the crust, and dot

with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 - 3/4 inch wide strips, and make

lattice top. Crimp and lute edges.Bake pie on lower shelf of oven for about 50 minutes, or until crust is

golden brown.

K I T C H E N C O R N E R

SWEET RESTAURANT SLAWIngredients:

1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons diced onion 2/3 cup creamy salad dressing

(such as Miracle Whip(TM)) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

Combine the coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl.

Whisk together the salad dressing, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, and

poppy seeds in a medium bowl; blend thoroughly. Pour dressing mixture

over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

OZARKS POTATO SALADIngredients:

5 pounds red potatoes

1 large onion, chopped

2 1/2 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g.

Miracle Whip (TM)

1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard

6 hard-cooked eggs, diced

salt and pepper to taste

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DirectionsPrepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch

pan. Cool completely.

Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the

corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American

lag. Chill until serving.

DirectionsArrange half of strawberries in baked pastry shell. Mash remaining

berries and combine with sugar in a medium saucepan. Place saucepan

over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Gradually stir

cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberry mixture. Reduce heat and

simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour mixture over berries in pastry shell. Chill for several hours before

serving. In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Serve each

slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

DirectionsPreheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over blueberries.Line pie dish with one pie crust. Pour berry mixture into the crust, and dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 - 3/4 inch wide strips, and make lattice top. Crimp and lute edges.Bake pie on lower shelf of oven for about 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

DirectionsCombine the coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl.

Whisk together the salad dressing, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt,

and poppy seeds in a medium bowl; blend thoroughly. Pour dressing

mixture over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours

before serving.

DirectionsPlace the potatoes in a large pot and ill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until tender

enough to pierce with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slight-

ly. Remove the peels and cut into cubes. Set aside to cool completely.

In a large bowl, mix together the onion, salad dressing and mustard.

Stir in the hard-cooked eggs and cooled potatoes. Try not to mash the

potatoes very much. Season with salt and pepper.

SIDES



First and foremost is to make sure that

whatever you are purchasing is age

appropriate. Many devices are

designed to fit children and adults of

all ages and sizes, and it is important to keep in

mind that if you are purchasing a device that it is

designed for the height and weight of the child.

Once you’ve fulfilled your child’s dream, what

can you do to make sure that you’ve taken

preventative measures to protect them? There is a

plethora of helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist

pads and other clothing which can be worn to

protect the rider; and, while they might not be the

fashion statement your child wants to make, without

protection there is a possibility of injury, usually

painful but sometimes serious.

It is important to remember that not all

preventative measures include articles of clothing.

For example, using headphones is a no-no;

headphones block out noises such as cars, people,

dogs, etc. that might be a threat.

In an ideal world, the children would always be

supervised but today, many parents allow their

children to go unsupervised while they are riding.

If you are unable to be there to supervise your child,

it is important to make sure that you speak with

your children about safety. Not only the clothing

basics but make sure they know where they can and

cannot ride their devices. Many cities restrict the

use of hoverboards and skateboards on city streets,

there are skateboard parks and BMX parks and bike

trails through the city designed to keep the riders off

of heavy traffic areas.

If the worse scenario happens and your child has

an accident, there are several issues you should

watch for immediately following a fall or injury.

While not every injury means a trip to the

emergency room, the injury should be taken

seriously until you know exactly what is happening

to your child. Children with minor fractures don’t

always have pain and swelling and sometimes no

bruising. In fact, most of the fractures that children

get are not complete fractures. The first day you

might use ice and watch the injury and give the

child Tylenol or Ibuprofen. However, the injury

usually presents itself one to two weeks out because

the child is still having pain. If there is pain, the

injury needs to be looked at even if there is no

swelling or bruising. If there is pain the next day or

difficulty sleeping that night, then it is probably

something that needs to be looked within the next

day or two.

When should you see an orthopedic specialist?

Children have open growth plates and therefore a

minor fracture may not show on an x-ray. If the

child falls and they go to someone that is not used to

looking at a child’s x-rays they can miss a fracture.

Many times primary care physicians or emergency

facilities diagnose the problem as a sprain when it

may actually be a growth plate fracture. If it is

reinjured while there is a growth plate fracture,

there could potentially be permanent damage to that

growth plate.

Additionally, sometimes there can be permanent

injury if the fracture is all the way through the

growth plate or there is a partial dislocation of the

growth plate. Those kinds of injuries must be

handled within a few days of the injury. If it is

missed, the only thing that can be done is to wait to

see what happens because if you try to manipulate

the growth plate after a few days you could

potentially damage it more and possibly cause

damage. That is why many times if your child has

a fracture, orthopedic specialists want them to be

seen right away.

Another problem with that can occur when

seeing an emergency facility is that parents are

instructed to follow up with the child’s doctor in

two or three days, but by that time it could be too

late. It has happened before where the growth plate

is pushed back a little and it’s been 4 days before

I’ve seen the patient. At that time, we just have to

wait and see. If growth plate is injured and not

fixed, there side effects. Part of the growth plate

could begin to close and the other part remains open

so instead of the bone growing straight, it could turn

to the side. The child could have chronic pain, loss

of range of motion, and many times surgery is

required to fix it and that isn’t always easy and is

painful. If there is injury accompanied by pain,

swelling and tenderness over growth plate it should

be checked immediately. The fracture won’t even

show on an MRI because the fracture is through

cartilage.

Growth plates are the located at every joint and

that is the weakest part of the body. Children’s

growth plates close at different ages. For girls it is

usually about two years after their first period so by

the age of 14 or 15 most of the growth plates have

closed. For boys it can take as long as 18 years.

Many boys have open growth plates at the age of 16

and 17 and could still have fractures that do not

show up on x-rays.

There is one more thing that could help your

child. Each year your child has a school physical

and should be check for hearing, vision and

scoliosis. At one time these were tested in the

schools, but many of the schools no longer test for

scoliosis. It is a simple test where the child is asked

to bend over so that the curvature of the spine can

be viewed. Ask your doctor to test for scoliosis

every year whether your child’s back is straight or

not. Most cases can be treated without surgery

especially if caught early.

OakBend Medical CenterBOYS (AND GIRLS) AND THEIR TOYS: What Happens When Something Goes Wrong?

By: Dr. David Wallace, D.O., OakBend Medical Group

We’ve all seen them, children want them (adults do too) but there are

a few things you should know before you buy your child any kind of

devices such as a hoverboard, skateboard, bicycle, or scooter.



Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalNation’s 100 Top Hospitals

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was named one of the

nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading

provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the quality of

health care.

The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals study identifies hospitals and

leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their

communities, based on a national scorecard. The scorecard measures

overall organizational performance across 11 key analytic measures

including patient care, operational efficiency and financial stability.

“Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to serving our

community by providing exemplary, compassionate care.” said Chris

Siebenaler, CEO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land, “We are honored to

be recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals.”

To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals study, Truven Health researchers

evaluated close to 3,000 short-term, acute care, nonfederal hospitals.

Risk-adjusted methodologies were used to analyze public information

— Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review

(MEDPAR) data, and core measures and patient satisfaction data from

the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare

reports.

“The 2016 100 Top Hospitals award winners represent the highest

national standards in hospital care and management. They set the

benchmarks for peers around the country to follow,” said Jean

Chenoweth, senior vice president at Truven Health Analytics. “Hospitals

in three out of the five report groups actually reduced overall expense

year over year, while improving patient outcomes – exactly the results

that the entire industry hopes to attain.”

The study shows that if all hospitals in the United States performed at

the level of this year’s winners:

• More than 104,000 additional lives could be saved• Nearly 48,400 additional patients could be complication-free• $2 billion in inpatient costs could be saved• The average patient stay would decrease by half a day

The winning hospitals were announced in the February 28 edition of

Modern Healthcare magazine. More information on this study and other

100 Top Hospitals research is available at 100tophospitals.com.

For more information on Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital,

visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or call 281.274.7500 for a

physician referral.

Memorial Hermann HospitalUrgent Care center is open

Memorial Hermann is bringing another level of convenient, high

quality care to Sugar Land with the opening of Memorial Hermann

Urgent Care in Telfair.

The 2,916 square-foot Urgent Care will offer Sugar Land and area

residents the ease and convenience of extended medical care and serves

as an extension of a primary care physician’s office. The addition means

the Sugar Land area will be served by every level of care offered by

Memorial Hermann.

“We’re committed to providing the appropriate level of safe, high

quality care to our growing community,” said Greg Haralson, Sr. Vice

President and CEO, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

“Memorial Hermann Urgent Care in Telfair will provide another level of

care and serve as a convenient, affordable entry point to the full array of

services offered by Memorial Hermann.”

Memorial Hermann Urgent Care will provide walk-in care for non-

life-threatening health conditions. No appointments are necessary.

The new clinic will be staffed with board-certified family medicine

physicians from the Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG).

“Time has become a huge commodity and we want to bring high

quality healthcare directly to the consumer in a more convenient way,”

said Dr. David James, Sr. Vice President and CEO, Memorial Hermann

Medical Group. “Our community is growing and our healthcare needs

are changing. We’re committed to meeting those changes in the

communities we serve.”

The Urgent Care will be staffed by Eugenio Bacani, M.D. and Anju

Chacko, M.D., both are MHMG board-certified family medicine

physicians.

Memorial Hermann

Urgent Care in Telfair is

open from 9 a.m. to 9

p.m., seven days a week

for walk in access. The

Urgent Care will be

l o c a t e d a t 1 2 2 7

Museum Square Drive,

Suite A, Sugar Land,

Texas, 77479, in an area

known as Museum

Square at Telfair.


Youth In Philanthropy Scholarship WinnersTwo Calvary Episcopal Preparatory Upper

School students, Kutter Korcynski, a junior, and

Wesley Williams, a senior, each won a $1500

scholarship from Youth in Philanthropy, a program

sponsored by the George Foundation to encourage

leadership-minded youth to engage in meaningful

community service activities during their junior and

senior years of high school.

Students in YIP are placed in different volunteer

groups who travel to different service areas

throughout Fort Bend County. Kutter’s group

worked at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum, the

Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse,

and at local parks sponsored by the county.

Wesley’s group served at Second Mile Mission

Center, Richmond State Supported Living Center,

and Fort Bend Family Promise.

YIP team members are students from all over the

county, and they meet one Saturday per month to

give their service and to learn about the day-to-day

operations of the nonprofits to which they are

assigned. At the end of the YIP Program, the

students evaluate their YIP experiences and put

their newly gained philanthropy skills into action as

they select and award monetary grants, with funds

provided by the George Foundation, to nonprofits

participating in the program. CEP students who

completed the YIP program this year included

Tristin Collum, Luiza Amaral, Kutter Korcynski

and Wesley Williams.

National Scholastic Art & WritingCongratulations to Calvary Episcopal Preparatory eighth grade student Leo

Wall amazing achievement of winning a Gold Key for his artwork in the

National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Nearly 320,000 works of art from

all around the country and places abroad were submitted in competition. Leo’s

work was one of 18,000 to win regional Gold Keys and advance to New York

City for national adjudication. Following that, Leo’s art was one of only 24,000

to receive a National medal, placing him in the top 1 percent. Leo’s work will

now move on to exhibition in Carnegie Hall.

CALVARY EPISCOPAL PREPARATORY NEWSBy Krista Kuperus

S C H O O L N E W S

Ime James & Stacey Smith waiting for their compe-

titions to beginLeo Wall with his art work Poetry girls: Calvary girls Irene Farris, Rachel Lazarou

& Kenzi Patton awaited their competition of Poetry

Interpretation

YIP Winners: (left) Kutter Korcynski and Wesley

Williams


TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL NEWSGraduate Spotlight: Hamza Uddin Earns Place In Prestigious Medical Program

By Tammy Parrett

Through the financial guidance

of the Joint Admissions Medical

Program at Sam Houston State

University, Richmond’s Hamza

Uddin has secured himself a seat in

one of the nine medical schools in

Texas.

Uddin, a sophomore biomedical

sciences major and philosophy

minor, is the son of Nabila and Shahab Uddin, both of Richmond.

JAMP is a program created by the Texas Legislature to support and

encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged students

pursing a medical education.

The JAMP program has accepted only 100 students from among all

Texas universities. It requires students to maintain certain academic

standards and complete two summer internships throughout the duration

of their undergraduate careers.

Students who maintain a 3.25 grade point average and earn a minimum

score on the Medical College Admissions Test are guaranteed admission

to a medical school in Texas.

“This award is a blessing and a game changer,” Uddin said. “It is

evidence that all the hard work and sleepless nights I have put into my

education have paid off.”

Uddin has been on the president’s list and dean’s list for the past three

semesters.

He plans to graduate in spring 2018 and will go straight into medical

school, where he will work toward becoming a cardiologist.

“The program allows to me to not only focus on my grades but allows

me to get involved with volunteering, shadowing, playing music and

allows for me to be as well-rounded as possible,” Uddin said.

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CPTO AuctionCalvary Episcopal Preparatory’s annual CPTO Auction seems to get more

creative teacher donations every year. This year, Ms. Gant set a new bar for

creative and downright brave contributions, as she came up with a playground

food fight. Students who won the auction item along with Ms. Gant met on the

playground for a truly epic food fight while other classmates cheered them on.

PSIA District CompetitionFor the first time in Calvary Episcopal Preparatory’s participation in PSIA

(Private School Interscholastic Association) they hosted the entire District 14A

competition with 13 area schools with 500 students competing in multiple

events were welcomed to the highly academic competitive contest event. CEP

was pleased to receive several emails that expressed how impressed they were

with Calvary’s hospitality, organization and attention to detail by its staff and

volunteers. The PSIA results caused great celebration on campus with 22 state

qualifiers and overall total winning points putting Calvary in first place among

the competitive schools.

S C H O O L N E W S

Left to right: Kase Boettcher, Aidan Stimatz, Maya Lenderman, Ms. Lauren Gant,

Dylan Villarreal, Katelyn Benoit, Sydney Freeman and Chance Debbs

All Calvary students who placed at PSIA are pictured, 22 of which are state

bound. Left to right front row: Lilli Duff,Charlotte Layton, Kenzi Patton, Rachel

Lazarou, Sarah Williams, Paul Lazarou, Caden Brock, Claire McDonald, William

Broussard, Elliana Shogren, Mateo Mora, Johnathan Tufts, Donnie Fondon, Amy

Hugo, Nadya Golovine, Aubree Kuperus, Zara Chinwuba, Boston Baichoo, Land-

on Brock. Second Row: Zak Shogren, Kobi Chinwuba, Jr James, Luella Palmer,

Stacey Smith, Arsh Ali, Gavin Blumenthal, Grace Stewart, Lena Lwory, Anya

Gerdes, Ryanne Dobbs, Kendall Sullivan, Mia Rios and Mary Ann Phan. 3rd row

left to right: Emma Layton, Irene Farris, Maddie Iverson, Sydney Smith, Aidan Sti-

matz, Katie McClellan, Kase Boettcher, Isabella Beale, Ryan Schier, Simon Harper,

Kanaan Patton, Crisana Dishazo, Max Evans, Joey Cook. Back row: Connor Steen-

bergen, Sydney Freeman, Carmen Gaas, Trampus Marek, Leo Wall, DJ Trueheart,

Reed Lendermann, Damuria Stovall


May 7A Southern Garden Party

3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fort Bend Museum,

500 Houston Street in Richmond

The Fort Bend Museum is hosting a

family-friendly event honoring Fort

Bend Museum founder and longtime

docent Billie Wendt. Delicious food,

signature cocktails, live music, silent

auction, outdoor festivities and a

Derby hat contest. All proceeds will

go toward the restoration of the 1883 Moore Home. Visit www.

fortbendmuseum.org

May 9 Golf Fore Autism

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sugar Creek Country

Club, 420 Sugar Creek Blvd. in

Sugar Land

Join PGA Golf Professional Eric Bogar,

Dan Pastorini and a committed crew of

golfers for the First Annual Golf for Autism Awareness. Support

local families and children living with autism. Volunteer and

sponsorship opportunities available. Visit www.HopeforThree.org.

May 11Sugar Land Superstar Auditions

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m, Sugar Land Town

Square Plaza

Sugar Land’s American Idol-l ike

competition, Sugar Land Superstar, is

kicking off another summer showcasing

local talent with open Superstar auditions in

the Plaza. The 2016 Sugar Land Superstar

will win a prize package featuring items

from Town Square retailers and the

opportunity to perform live at future events.

All participants should be prepared to sing

for 60 to 90 seconds without musical

accompaniment. In addition, contestants

must be over 14 years of age and residents

of Fort Bend County to be eligible for competition.

May 13Music in the Plaza with Houston Choral Showcase

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sugar

Land Town Square Plaza

Enjoy a night of live music

and great performances from

t h e H o u s t o n C h o r a l

Showcase - a community

show choir for adults, singing repertoire in popular genres such

as Broadway, jazz, swing, gospel, pop and more

May 14Fort Bend Master Gardeners: Garden With Confidence Seri

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. AgriLife Extension Office,1402 Band Road

in Rosenberg

“Help, is this insect a friend or

foe?” This class will help you to

identify beneficial insects versus

garden pests. We will discuss

integrated pest management,

which is a careful consideration

of pest control techniques which

wil l discourage pests but

minimize risk to humans and the

environment. A portion of the

class may be taught in our

d e m o n s t r a t i o n g a r d e n s .

Refreshments will be served. $15 per participant. Check-in at

8:30 a.m.Visit fortbend.agrilife.org/gwc/ for registration form.

E V E N T S & H A p p E N I N G S

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THEIR SUMMERTO SHINESummer Programs T.W. DAVIS FAMILY YMCA

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Y summer programs offer the perfect opportunity to make playing and learning a family goal.

• Day Camp • Youth Sports• Swim Lessons • Sports Camps

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Movie Under The Moon8:15 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sugar Land

Town Square Plaza

Bring your family, friends and lawn

chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie

Under the Moon brought to you by our

friends at First Colony Church of

Christ. This month’s movie is The

Good Dinosaur.

May 21Autism Speaks 8k & 1k Kid’s Fun Run

7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sugar Land Town Square

Autism Speaks is looking to raise

awareness while having a great time

during the 1st Annual Houston 8k &

1k Kid’s Fun Run in Town Square

sponored by Novum Energy. For

more information on the event, please

visit events.autismspeaks.org/

houston8k. Event Times: 6:30 a.m.

Check-In, 7 a.m. Warm Up, 7:15 a.m.

Kid’s 1K, 7:30 a.m. 8K, and 9 a.m.

Awards Presentation.

May 27Dancing Under the Stars

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Break out your dancing shoes and

join us in the Plaza for a night of

Dancing Under The Stars with

Fred Astaire Dance Studio

instructors.

May 289th Annual World Yuanji Day

6:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the Annual World

Yuanji Day and experience Yuanji

Dance that began one thousand

years ago during the Yuan Dynasty.

This Taichi and Chinese traditional

dance style combined with Kung-

Fu movements helps to enlighten

the mind, body and soul, improve

cardiovascular fitness and body

balance and more.

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