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Stafford MSD new Board of Trustees divided on facility rental fees By Karen Daniels
At last week's school board meeting two agenda items concerning the summer youth programs and facility rental fees caused a 4 to 3 split in favor of, but not without some heated conversations on the
matter. The District, after previously being asked by the Board to come up with ways to create revenue, proposed that the participation fees charged to youth programs for nonStafford residents/students be increased from $15 per season to $30. Football, cheerleading,
Prayer List Darren Glynn, civilian contractor Corporal Jarrod Wayman, USMC Sgt. Simon Gutierrez, USMC Pvt. Marques Roberson, U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Seiter, U.S. Army Mike Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMC Dan Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMC Henry Blassingame, contractor SPC Christopher Kimrey, U.S. Army Sgt. Bryan Lemmon, USMC Pvt. Ezequiel Grimaldo, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Fox, U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Lee Mejorado, USMC Airman Oscar Mejorado II, USAF Seaman Jacob G. Mejorado, USN Capt. Richard Carrell, USAF Sgt. Jeffrey A. WIlliams, USMC Sgt. Holly K. Williams, USMC Maj. William J. Stoesser, U.S. Army Airman Caleb J. Powell, USAF Cpl. Erick Tijerina, USMC LCDR James D. Shaw, U.S. Navy TSgt. Daniel Vargas, USAF LCpl. Jeffrey B. Brock, USMC FC2 Penny McGaughy, U.S. Navy LCpl. Raymond Padilla, Jr., USMC LCpl. Robert Originales, Jr., USMC PFC Patrick Fege, U.S. Army Corporal Jonathon Ross, USMC Capt. Clay Bland, U.S. Army Capt. Hunter Bland, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Gomez, USMC PFC Eli Harrington, USMC LCpl. “Trey” L. Chapa III, USMC Lt. Col. Bentley Nettles, U.S. Army Cpl. Jose R. Zepeda, USMC Jerry Zepeda, civilian contractor FR Brad Lindsey, U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Taylor, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Pereira, USMC LCpl. Kevin Canada, USMC SPC Donald McPaul, U.S. Army SSgt. Percy Engineer, U.S. Army LCpl. Douglas R. Johnson, USMC Sgt. Jerome Estrada, USMC SSgt. Joseph Crow, USAF DaNetra D. Pittman, Civilian Conractor Airman Shannon Fleming, U.S. Navy Corporal Jake Crocker, USMC Corporal Armando Olivares, USMC Corporal Jonathan McCoy, USMC Sgt. Cory Wolston, U.S. Army
LCpl. Brad Robideaux, USMC PFC Kent Finley, 1st Cavalry Ens. Leslie Ward, USN LCpl. Chris White, USMC Spc. Mark Shimala, U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Austin Gaines, U.S. Army PFC E4 Michael Andrew Hernandez, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Cannata, USMC John R. Simmons, U.S. Army Capt. Sean Nolan, U.S. Army Pvt. V. JordanVoss, U.S. Army LCpl. Alfred Paul Garza, USMC John David Woodcock, Petty Officer, US Navy Lt. Ryan Stevens, U.S. Army Senior Airman Oscar J. Perez, USAF Spc. Johnny Ray DeLeon, U.S. Army Capt. Robert Jason Wisham, U.S. Army PFC Zachary T. Gazaway, USMC PFC Luke M. Havemann, U.S. Army PFC Zachary Johnson, U.S. Army PFC Charlie Kasel - U.S. Army LCpl. Adam C. Turek - USMC PFC Sean (CJ) Johnson, U.S. Army Seaman Fernando Hernandez Jr., USN Chaplain Joe G. Grace II, Army Reserves LCpl. John Rossi, USMC SR Francisco Quintanilla, U.S. Navy SR Joel Soto, U.S. Navy PFC Miguel Soto, Jr., U.S. Army RP Jeffrey (Bubba) Evans, U.S. Navy PFC Rodolfo Castellanos, U.S. Army Pvt. Domingo Arrona Jr., USMC Lt. Megan Haydel, U.S. Navy Pvt. Matthew Butcher, U.S. Army SPC Michael Spencer Tesanovich, U.S. Army Cav. Cpl. Michael Fleming, USMC Pvt. Andrew R. Winchell, US Army PFC Bryan Horner, U.S. Army PFC Shawn Robinson, U.S. Army Petty Officer (AET3) Kameron Kelso, USCG OSSR Dustin Stratton, U.S. Navy PFC John Lundgren, US Army Alex Quintanilla, U.S. Navy Sgt. Derek A. Hibler, US Army Lt. David Farrell, U.S. Navy SPC David Ambrocik, U.S. Army DCFA Joshua Erbst, U.S. Navy Staff Sgt. Geronimo Benavides, U.S. Army Capt. Page L. Barnes, Marine Corp
track and basketball will be effected. The increase is recommended due to the cost of maintaining the facilities. The second agenda item which sparked extended discussion was over the revision to charge or waive rental fees for these programs. It was stated that SMSD's estimated loss of income was $175,000 from student groups not paying according to the Board approved fee schedule. Dr. Hindt explained that if 70% of SMSD students participate in the programs, a number that
Recovery Is Possible Inc., has been selected as one of 30 organizations to participate in the “BHBusiness program for the State of Texas. SAMSHA, AHP, NIATx, National Council for Behavioral Health and SAAS selected the organizations based on their focus on mental health recovery models to participate.
El Dorado Bridge Grand Opening will be held Wednesday, June 19, 6 p.m. City residents, elected officials and bridge contractors will celebrate the completion of three bridge projects, which now further enhance mobility for pedestrians, bikers, motorists and golfers. Those attending the celebration is asked to park in the lot of the City Centre at Quail Valley; 2880 La Quinta Dr. Walk up El Dorado Boulevard to the bridge; signs will be posted. The El Dorado Bridge over Stafford Run, located at Quail Valley Golf Course, was completely reconstructed and the new platform features planter boxes, decorative lighting and pavers, providing
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The “BHBusiness Program was designed to assist mental health recovery organizations in the development of strategic business models to address the shortfall of behavioral health care starting January 1, 2014. Recovery is Possible specializes in mental health education for persons with mental illness. Recovery Is Possible
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a smooth golf cart ride for putters and a scenic walkway for residents and visitors. And, a few miles away, contractors installed a hike/bike trail under the Cartwright Bridge at Oyster Creek to connect Phase 1 of Oyster Creek trail to Phase 2. The enhancement will provide a direct link for citizens and visitors exercising and enjoying the natural scenery of the area. As part of the El Dorado Bridge overhaul, a temporary golf cart bridge was moved and installed to permanently replace the aging bridge between holes 1 and 2 on the El Dorado golf course.
Shown is the newly completed El Dorado Bridge in Quail Valley.
Skeeters pitcher to join Los Angeles’ Triple A Salt Lake City Club The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that Skeeters pitcher Dustin Richardson has signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization and will join its Triple A Salt Lake City club. The announcement was made by Skeeters Manager Gary Gaetti and Director of Operations Michael Kirk. Richardson, 29, made six appearances with the Skeeters this season, including one start. He posted no record and a 1.04 ERA (1ER/8.2IP), recording five strikeouts. In 2012, the left-hander went 1-0 with a 3.77 ERA (13ER/31IP)
for Sugar Land, fanning 31 batters over 17 appearances (two starts). Over eight career minor league seasons, the Kansas native is 30-22 with a 3.99 ERA (219ER/493.2IP) and 537 strikeouts in 211 games (53 starts). Selected by the Red Sox in the fifth round of the June 2006 Draft out of Texas Tech University, Richardson spent parts of two seasons in the big leagues with Boston (2009-10). During his Major League stints, he maintained a 3.31 ERA (6ER/16.1IP) with no record over a combined
29 relief appearances. Richardson is now the fifth member of Sugar Land’s 2013 club and 15th overall to be signed by a Major League organization. Richardson’s signing also marks the 18th overall Skeeters player to move from the Atlantic League to another professional baseball league since Opening Day 2012.
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in our community" after the City of Stafford paid for permanent lights on Scanlin field. Last year the Cobra's only reached 58%, but they are on their way to achieving 70% this year, however, she says that track and basketball will not reach this figure. "No other district charges the full rental fee. We want to keep the kids safe and keep them healthy." Ms. Jean-Baptiste would like the Board of Trustees to reconsider this decision and put it back on the next available school board meeting's agenda.
Missouri City's El Dorado Bridge grand opening celebration tonight
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is established and wait for their recommendations. Virginia Rosas voiced her desire for Stafford kids not to pay at all. According to Jacqueline JeanBaptiste, Executive Director of the Fort Bend Youth Football League and a volunteer with the Cobra Football League, the 70% participation rule is only in the Cobra's bylaws, not in track's or basketball's, so she doesn't feel they should have to adhere to this rule. She further explained that, "This bylaw was self imposed to protect the kids
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is in the Cobra bylaws, rental fees will be waived. He said, "I have a problem when only 40 to 50 percent of Stafford students participate and use the facilities" and the District pays for kids from other areas to use the fields. Board member Etienne Zak explained that the 70% number won't work because there aren't enough Stafford students to field all of the teams when there is so much competition with other youth organizations. Rodney Butler wanted this decision to be voted on after a committee
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