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The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $634.6 million budget for the 2018-19 school year at its June 18 meeting.

The $634,633,006 budget is $8,360 per student, with the projected student enrollment for the upcoming school year at 75,909.

Due to a projected decrease in state funding, the budget reflects a reduction

of administrative and utility costs. It also includes the costs associated with the opening of Ronald Thornton Middle School, and reflects some cost savings associated with the consolidation of some bilingual and prekindergarten programs.

About 80 percent of the budget is allocated to instruction and support, including guidance counseling, health and social work services, and co- and extra-curricular programming, while 17 percent is dedicated to the safety of students, the upkeep of the district’s

facilities, student transportation, and technology. The resulting 3 percent is allocated for administrative costs.

The budget was developed under the recently adopted tax rate, $1.32 per $100 valuation, though the board will formally adopt a tax rate this fall.

Amid the budget process, Fort Bend ISD was again lauded for its fiscal responsibility, earning a high mark from TX Smart Schools. The district earned a four-and-a-half star rating for 2018.

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tion to analyze school districts in Texas to indicate districts’ academic progress.

FBISD was given a high rating due its high student achievement and low expenditures per student.

“We work really hard to be good stewards of taxpayer funds. It is always gratifying to receive third party verification of our efforts,” said Steven Bassett, the district’s chief financial officer.

For more information and to see how Fort Bend ISD compares to other districts of comparable size, visit txsmartschools.org.

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It’s Independence Day and there is no shortage of places in Fort Bend County to celebrate the nation’s birthday.

The following are events scheduled in the area for the Fourth of July: Sugar Land 4th Fest is hosted by the Sugar Land Skeeters and the Fort Bend Star at Constellation Field from 6-10 p.m. There will be concerts by the Cory Green Band, Mike and the Moonpies, and Jason Boland and The Stragglers, followed by a postconcert fireworks display. For 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 is $5 per car.

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Robber pulls gun on worker at Sugar Land Home Depot From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Sugar Land police are looking for a gunman who took a cart-load of merchandise from Home Depot on June 25.

Police were called at 11:47 a.m. after employees said a man exited the gardening area of the store with Wanted power tools. robber He pointed a handgun at a cashier and told her to remain quiet before leaving in a black Dodge Durango that was circling the parking lot.

The suspect was white, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 140 pounds. He was wearing a long-sleeve blue t-shirt and light-colored jean shorts.

Police believe the same man committed a similar crime at another Home Depot in Houston four hours earlier.

Detectives obtained surveillance video from the robbery in Sugar Land that shows the gunman exiting the Dodge Durango, walking through the store and pointing a handgun at an employee while casually leaving the store.

Surveillance video is posted at www.sugarlandtx.gov/robbery183504.

Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at 281-2752540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477).

The Sugar Land Skeeters clinched a playoff spot Sunday when they beat the Lancaster Barnstormers. The victory gave them the first half title in the Freedom Division and home field advantage this September in the playoffs.

The team celebrated in the clubhouse after the game with cigars, champaign and beer. Pictured above, Kyle Kubitza (without shirt) celebrated his retirement from baseball. At right, Simon Castro and Felipe Paulino light up. For the story and to see which Skeeters players were selected as Atlantic League All-Stars, see page 9. (Photos by Joe Southern)

Skeeters chef scores a hit with ballpark fare

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When Eric Robison hits it out of the ballpark night after night, it has nothing to do with connecting a bat and ball.

A home run for Robison is a ballpark full of fans leaving after a Sugar Land Skeeters game with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Robison is the executive chef for Legends Hospitality at Constellation Field. It’s his job to make sure the thousands of fans getting food and beverages served from seven kitchens at the baseball park each have a tasty and tasteful experience.

“We’re always looking to exceed their expectations however we can,” he said.

Robison became the executive chef in the middle of last season. Since then he

has been talking with fans and changing the lineup of offerings to find the sweet spot that scores with his customers. In the offseason he held a tasting event with season ticket holders to test new foods, and even now in mid-season he is still trying new things.

“At the end of the day, if we’re not giving fans what they want, they won’t be with us very long,” he said.

Constellation Field will always have the standard fare of hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, nachos and the like. The specialty items at the barbecue and Tex-Mex stands also have their regular foods but at times Robison will experiment with the menu. The same goes for the higher-end fare upstairs in the Insperity Club and suites.

“We’ll put something new in there every home stand,” he said.

Eric Robison, left, the executive chef for Legends Hospitality at Constellation Field, joins server Esther Casarez at a serving station in the Insperity Club. Robison said he is always looking for ways to improve the menu and provide new selections for fans at the ballpark. (Photos by Joe Southern)

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Lamar Consolidated gets JROTC honors from Air Force Lamar Consolidated High School’s Air Force JROTC program – Unit TX-792 – has been selected as one of only 119 units in the nation to receive the 2017-2018 Air Force JROTC Outstanding Organization Award. This award recognizes Air Force JROTC units that have performed well above and beyond normal expectations and have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force JROTC citizen development mission. The unit includes students from Lamar Consolidated and George Ranch high schools. The objectives of the Air Force JROTC program are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill responsibility, character and self-discipline through character education; and to provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. (Submitted photo)

A life of distinction deserves celebration.

Fort Bend’s Senate District 18 Democrats, which includes Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Katy, Fulshear, and surrounding areas, sent 72 delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Fort Worth last weekend. The delegates were elected in March.

Don Bankston of Richmond led the delegation.

Bankston was elected by all 21 counties in Senate District 18 to a sixth term as their representative to the State Democratic Executive Committee. Bankston also chairs the campaign committee for the State Democratic Party. Shapnik Khan of Sugar Land was elected to Nominations Committee and Ross Trivisonno, also of Sugar Land, and the group’s youngest delegate at 19 years old, was elected to the Rules Committee.

Senate District 18 Fort Bend won prestigious awards for their volunteer work for Democrats. The Chairman’s Grassroots Awards were given to Debby Roseman of Katy, Jean Dorsi of Katy, Lydia Ozuna of Katy, Ali Hasanali of Sugar Land, and Nabila Mansoor, of Sugar Land.

Lydia Ozuna of Katy, Debby Roseman of Katy, Jean Dorsi of Katy, Don Bankston of Richmond (SDEC member), Ali Hasanali of Sugar Land, and Vickie Vogel (SDEC member) of Fayette County are pictured at the state Democratic convention as honorees of the Chairman’s Grassroots Award. (Submitted photo)

Josephine McGill served on the Tabulation Committee.

Additionally, Bankston, along with Shapnik Khan, and Ling Luo of Sugar Land were named to the Chairman’s Committee to write the party’s platform. The 2018 Democratic Platform includes a strong stand on criminal justice reform, universal health care, a common sense ban on assault weapons, fully funded public education, and a living wage for everyone who works hard and plays by the rules.

“This is a platform to be proud about. In the coming weeks, Texas Democrats

will display our party’s platform in detail on the state party’s website at txdemocrats.org,” said Bankston.

“It wasn’t only the outside temperature that was hot in Fort Worth last week,” Bankston added.

“The Texas Democratic Convention was the largest in the country. There were 7,500 delegates. Fort Bend Senate District 18 delegates were trained, informed, familiar with the process, and ready to be heard. ” For more information about Senate District 18 Democrats, call Bankston at 281-633-1479.

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Letters to the Editor Editor’s column missed the point on gay marriages Dear Editor, I usually enjoy Mr. Southern’s articles, but in his June 13 Opinion article he claimed to have recently “re-read the four gospels” and has concluded Christians who don’t want to serve LGBT folks are “judgmental hypocrites who mock our faith.”

I would suggest Mr. Southern isn’t reading the four gospels or all the available news stories very carefully. Contrary to Mr. Southern’s article, both the bakers in Oregon and Colorado did indeed regularly serve LGBT folks – their reluctance came when it specifically had to do with marriage celebrations between homosexual couples. This is hardly the same as a flat refusal to serve LGBT people, as both bakers have repeatedly stated. Mr. Southern protested that “baking a cake for a gay couple does not make you gay” (Who could think that?) nor “complicit in their lifestyle.” But as the bakers mentioned, they do indeed serve the LGBT folks – married or not – and thus their protest isn’t focused on the daily “lifestyle”; rather, the issue is the marriage celebration itself, which somehow escapes Southern.

The Christian bakers’ attitude would be similar to a Jewish baker wanting to decline baking a cake for a big neo-Nazi rally, even though during the week he still sells items to those same individuals. Likewise, it would be similar to a black baker who recoiled at baking a cake for a KKK party, but during the week sold items to folks sporting racist tattoos. It should be noted there are lots of bakers and florists out there quite willing to facilitate homosexual celebrations, but there was an agenda in targeting these Christian bakers and florists. Most Christians would rightly argue that for one to willingly facilitate a major

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celebration of something they know full well that Christianity forbids and fully believes is destructive to society is what actually makes a “mockery of one’s faith.”

It was very disappointing to see Mr. Southern handle scripture in such a strikingly cavalier fashion to push his point. How he sees a parallel between the Good Samaritan parable and a Christian not baking a cake for homosexuals is truly stunning.

That parable is about a selfless willingness to help an unknown traveler victimized by a criminal (i.e. helping the afflicted) not about facilitating known homosexuals committing an unholy and unnatural union (or any sin for that matter).

Further, Southern argues that since Jesus met sinners where they were, preached the Good News, and called these sinners to repent (quoting Luke 5:31,32), we should make wedding cakes for homosexual marriages.

Somehow it escapes Southern that those sinners were appealed to because they were also the ones that were most responsive to Jesus’ calls to repent, unlike the self-righteous Pharisees (e.g. the parable of the publican and the sinner). Please note, Jesus did indeed point out their sin and call them to repent.

However, the homosexual community has long since made it clear they don’t believe their behavior is wrong at all and even argue it is those who oppose them who need to repent!

In fact they are aghast at anyone suggesting their attraction is unnatural – their battle cry has been that they were born that way, and they are ever pushing their views through the courts, as even Southern earlier conceded in his article. In fact, pressures have been successfully pushed by homosexuals to even

stop counselors from offering to help one wanting to leave homosexuality.

Mr. Southern appears to be arguing that the Jesusthing-to-do is to bake the cake and say, “Here you go, enjoy . . . and oh, by the way, you shouldn’t marry because it’s wrong and you need to repent.” Even that scenario would still qualify for being decried as insulting and “judgmental” and will be subject to litigation.

It is ridiculous for Southern to think that refusing to bake that cake was some type of “opportunity lost.” Actually, to bake it is an opportunity lost to make a stand for the sanctity of marriage and fulfill Ephesians 6:11, “Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness but instead even expose them.”

Sadly, Mr. Southern is way too late in being worried about protecting “the public perception of Christians being judgmental hypocrites.” The LGBT movement has been pushing that narrative for quite some time to excuse their unnatural and unbiblical views. It’s amazing that while Christians are being sued, losing businesses and even receiving death threats, Mr. Southern ends by suggesting it is the Christians who need to start being more kind and loving.

I really think Mr. Southern needs to read a little more deeply in the Bible and read more broadly in news outlets. I would suggest it is not those bakers or florists (and those who agree with them) who lack “dignity or integrity” but those who castigate them for not violating their principles and consciences.

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Cullinan Park Conservancy’s application was the sixth highest scored application among 67 applicants, receiving the max award amount available.

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The fun begins at 9 a.m. with a parade starting at 11. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for children. The historical lunch is a separate fee and tickets can be reserved online.

from 7-9:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs and an appetite to the annual Fireworks & Food Trucks event, which takes place at the Richmond community’s model home park, 23002 Henderson Row Drive. Other activities will include live music, bounce houses and face painting. The fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m.

Veranda in Richmond Colorful fireworks and a feast of food trucks will headline an Independence Day celebration at Veranda importance of pleasing people with pleasing food. A native of Las Vegas, he spent much of his career working for Marriot Hotels at places around the country, including Austin, Philadelphia, and Houston.

“My passion is cooking and being in the kitchen,” he said.

Like any good ballpark chef, he can often be found perusing the concourse, taking compliments, complaints, and suggestions from fans. He welcomes the feedback. He listens and responds and is very aware of special needs, especially with food allergies.

It was feedback from his family that caused him to leave hotels five years ago.

“Hotels, they just never stopped,” he said, noting his life/work balance was way off kilter.

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to try other things, but when the opportunity opened with Legends and the Skeeters, he couldn’t resist but to take a pile of wedge fries smothered swing. with brisket, queso, cheddar “I really like the atmocheese, and scallions. sphere here. I like sports, I “It was an instant hit,” he like the people,” he said. said.

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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: CIP PROJECT NAME: University Boulevard South Improvements CIP PROJECT NUMBER: ST1702 LOCATION OF WORK:

University Boulevard between 700 feet West of Monarch Drive and 250 feet West of City Limits, Sugar Land, TX

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA.com or documents may be purchased for $50 in the office of the Project Engineer: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77079.

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 Thursday, 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.

Questions regarding this bid must be submitted online to the www.CivCastUSA.com system by Friday, July 6, 2018 on or before 5:00 P.M. The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2018-24: LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, 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 Thursday, 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 For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018.

The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3502 BLACK LOCUST DRIVE

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., July 18, 2018, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 4219 Willow Bank Drive, Lot 19, Block 2, Oaks of Alcorn Section Three, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., July 18, 2018, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 3502 Black Locust Drive, Lot 9, Block 1, Austin Park Section Four, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218.

The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, July 13, 2018

Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218.

The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, July 13, 2018.

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Berta Fay Maupin, 86, was born on August 10, 1931 in Redford, Missouri to her parents, William Frederick Santhuff & Iva Carpenter Santhuff. Berta entered into eternal peace on June 29, 2018 in Sugar Land, Texas while being surrounded by her loving family.

Berta was a graduate of Centerville High School where she later proceeded to expand her career in nursing at The Missouri Baptist School of Nursing where she obtained her degree in 1956. Berta then married her husband, Ronald Maupin on September 6, 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Wilma Botkin & Glenda Baker; her brothers, Roy Santhuff & William Santhuff; and her nephew Richard Pogue. Berta is survived by her husband, Ronald Maupin; her sisters, Jessie Pogue & Moe- Charles L. Pogue, Sr., Jeff Pogue, lene Anderle; her nephews, James Keith Pogue, David Pogue, & Billy Baker, Kevin Baker, Robert Botkin, David Santhuff; as well as numer-

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Berta will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends who shared with her in life.

Funeral Services will be officiated by Pastor Marty Mikelson of The Sugar Creek Baptist Church at Sugar Land Mortuary (1818 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77478) on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM; followed by a reception from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM; followed by the Rite of Committal at Davis Greenlawn Cemetery at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bethel Ministry at PO BOX 280, Stafford, Texas 77477 (RE: Project Smile)

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Skeeters clinch playoff spot by winning first half of the season

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Sugar Land Skeeters started last week 1.5 games behind the Lancaster Barnstormers with 10 games to go in the first half of the season.

After winning six of seven games against the Barnstormers, the Skeeters earned the Freedom Division first half title, and secured a spot in the postseason playoffs.

“It feels great to be in first place. I am really proud of our guys. They deserve it and I told them, don’t look back know. We have a chance to do more and we can’t look back,” Skeeters’ Manager Pete Incaviglia said. “For a seven-game series you just game plan. You go with what you see and with what your gut says.

You have to give your bullpen guys some rest, so you don’t always have everyone available. Everyone on the team just did their job.”

The clincher The division-winning game on Sunday night saw the Skeeters behind 4-1 after two innings. In the bottom of the fourth, Courtney Hawkins led off with a single and scored on Kyle Kubitza’s double. Anthony Giansanti followed with a single, sending Kubitza to third, where he scored on a balk. Albert Cordero then singled, scoring Giansanti to tie the game at 4.

“This was a big series for us,” Cordero said. “We had an opportunity to make the playoffs, and we did whatever it took.”

The Skeeters scored the winning run in the fifth inning when Colin Walsh walked and moved to second on Hawkins’ single.

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W L GB Sugar Land Skeeters 39 21 0 Lancaster Barnstormers 35 24 3.5 York Revolution 31 29 8 S. Maryland Blue Crabs 25 34 13.5 Liberty Division

W L GB Somerset Patriots 32 27 0 New Britain Bees 31 29 1.5 Long Island Ducks 29 31 3.5 Road Warriors 16 43 16

Sugar Land Skeeters pitcher Dallas Beeler, who was selected as an All-Star, throws during the game Saturday against the Lancaster Barnstormers. He threw a no-hitter through eight innings before taking himself out of the game for the last inning. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Kubitza then singled, scoring Walsh. Hawkins then scored on Cordero’s sacrifice fly-out and the Skeeters held on to their 6-4 lead to win their 39th game of the season and claim the division title and best record in the league. Konnor Wade pitched five innings, giving up just one earned run, and improving his record to 4-1.

Felipe Paulino pitched the ninth inning for his leagueleading 17th save of the season. Kyle Kubitza had three hits in four at-bats with two runs-batted-in in his final game with the Skeeters as he announced his retirement after the game.

Last week Last Monday, the Skeeters started their showdown series with Lancaster with an 8-3 win. Alvaro Rondon was 4-4 with two runs-batted-in, and Derek Norris had three hits and scored two runs to lead the Skeeters. Kubitza, Hawkins and Giansanti had two hits each. Dallas Beeler pitched 7.2 innings, allowing just three hits and three runs to get the win. Kraig Sitton pitched the final 1.1 innings to close out the win.

“Sitton has done an unbelievable job for us. He comes out in key situations for us down the stretch here and does a great job,” Incaviglia said.

On Tuesday, the Barnstormers rallied for five runs in the sixth inning to get their first win of the series. Giansanti led the Skeeters with two home runs and five runs-battedin. Matt Chavez added three hits to improve his average to .340.

On Wednesday, James Russell pitched seven innings of one-run baseball and the Skeeters’ hitters came alive late to score three runs in the seventh inning and two runs in the eight to win 6-1. Hawkins was 3-4 with a home run and two runs-batted-in, and Barrett Barnes, Kubitza and Giansanti had two hits each.

All-Star selections from the Sugar Land Skeeters are honored at Saturday’s game against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Pictured from the left are Konner Wade, Felipe Paulino, Matt Chavez, and Courtney Hawkins, along with Manager Pete Incaviglia and General Manager Jay Miller. Not pictured are All-Star selections Dallas Beeler and Albert Cordero. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Six Skeeters named to All-Star team FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Six Skeeters will be playing in the Atlantic League’s All-Star game July 11 at Bethpage Ballpark, the home of the Long Island Ducks.

Dallas Beeler, Matt Chavez, Albert Cordero, Courtney Hawkins, Felipe Paulino and Konner Wade were named to the Freedom Division team. This is the first All-Star appearance for each of the players.

Beeler, who pitched eight innings of no-hit baseball

batted-in.

“This is the first all-star game of my career, so I am glad to be there,” Cordero said.

Hawkins, and outfielder, leads the league in home runs with 12 and is second with 44 runs-batted-in.

Wade has a 4-1 record and an earned run average of 2.71. Wade has pitched 56.1 innings and has struck out 32 batters while walking just seven.

Paulino is the Skeeters’ closer and leads the league with 17 saves. He has an 0.61 earned run average in 29.1 innings.

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Rosenberg native at the plate Randal Grichuk of the Toronto Blue Jays goes to bat against the Houston Astros June 27 at Minute Maid Park. Grichuk is from Rosenberg and was drafted out of Lamar Consolidated High School in 2009 by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2014-2017 and was traded to Toronto in the offseason.

Grichuk had two hits and a run in the game.

The Astros won 7-6, and as of Sunday the team was leading the American League West with a 55-31 record.

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in a 4-0 win over Lancaster last Saturday, has a 6-1 record and a 1.99 earned run average. In 58.2 innings, he has struck out 54 batters and walked just 13.

“This is my first trip ever, so I am looking forward to it. I am really looking forward to it,” Beeler said.

First baseman Chavez is fourth in the league with a team-best .332 batting average. He has 78 hits and is fifth in the league with 35 runs-batted-in.

Cordero, a catcher and third baseman, has a batting average of .286 with six home runs and 27 runs-

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can’t ask for anything more than what he has done. He’s been just fantastic every time out,” Incaviglia said.

On Friday, the Skeeters were tied 4-4 before scoring five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to keep their winning streak alive.

The Skeeters took advantage of four walks, including two intentional walks, one error and two hits in the eighth inning. Chavez had two hits for the Skeeters.

Saturday night was all Beeler as he pitched eight innings of no-hit ball in a 40 win. Walsh and Giansanti had three hits each.

“Everyone has been picking each other up. If one

H SKEETERS, FROM PAGE 9 “Russell clutched up and pitched seven great innings,” Incaviglia said.

Thursday night, Casey Coleman pitched 6.1 innings allowing just one hit and no runs to improve his earned run average to 0.96.

Sitton and Paulino finished the shutout. Hawkins hit his 12th homerun of the season and Barnes was 2-3 for the Skeeters.

“Casey has been a godsend for us. As soon as we got him, he’s pitched so many key innings for us. He’s given us great starts and in keeping us in games. You

guy doesn’t do it, the next guy kind of puts us on his back and goes after it. We really wanted this game.

We are coming out knowing every game is big. We want to finish it here. Make sure we get a chance to do it here. Coco (Albert Cordero) did a great jump catching me for the first time tonight,” Beeler said.

“The guys behind me are making unbelievable plays behind me. Guys are diving or making back-handed stops. The guys out in the field are saving me. I think I owe my shortstop (Alvaro Rondon) a few drinks for his plays tonight. Each inning was a little different to-

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night. Some innings it was my breaking ball that was working really well. Other innings it was my fastball.

Some it was the changeup. We just did a good job of finding out really quickly what was working and what wasn’t. Coco did a good job of staying on the same page with me.”

This week The Skeeters play three games at York to complete the first half of the season, and then move on to Long Island for a three-game series to start the second half of the season. The Atlantic League All-Star game will be at Long Island on July 11. The Skeeters will play their next home game on July 13 against the Road Warriors who come to town for a seven-game series.

Skeeter Bytes Kyle Winkler and Kyle Kubitza announced their retirements, both going out on top. Winkler pitched 21.1 innings this season and had a record of 1-0 with a 3.79 earned run average. Kubitza, in his last game and with the division title on the line, was 3-4 with two runs-batted-in. He finished his season batting .261 with seven home runs and 37 runs-batted-in.

The Skeeters signed right-handed pitchers Alex Wimmers and Angel Nes-

Barrett Barnes slides safely into third base against Lancaster during Sunday’s game. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

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Skeeters of the Week There were a number of heroes last week such as Anthony Giansanti who hit .560 and had three home runs and eight runs-battedin; Courtney Hawkins who hit .462; Derek Norris who hit .455; and Barrett Barnes who hit .357 with eight runs-batted-in.

On the mound, Dallas Beeler pitched 15.2 innings and allowed just three earned runs, while

Konnor Wade pitched 10 innings, giving up just two earned runs. Casey Coleman pitched 6.1 innings of shutout ball, Kraig Sitton pitched six shutout innings, and James Russell pitched seven innings allowing just one run.

However, the Skeeters entire team is the Fort Bend Star Skeeter of the Week.

They beat the team with the best record in the league 6 of 7 games to overtake them and win the division.

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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.

ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES

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 Branch Library at 281-238-2140, or the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 BARBERSHOP MUSIC APPRECIATION

The Sugar Land Sound Chorus, an officially chartered chorus of Sweet Adelines International, will perform a rehearsal, 7 p.m., at Christ Church, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land.

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Presenting the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Planning for Medicaid. Meeting the first Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond (across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse). Use the Fourth Street side entrance. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800272-3900.

JULY 5-25 ESL FALL CLASS REGISTRATION

At George Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to noon, 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

Get tips on photographic composition and design and other visual elements. Learn how to use free, online photo-editing tools to make your photos more exciting and visually appealing. Free and open to the public, reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us click on Calendar, select George Memorial Library, and find the program, or call 281-3412604.

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.

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will hold registrations in Katy, Richmond, and Missouri City. For information and specific locations, contact Marisela Morales at 281-240-8181, or mmorales@ftbendliteracy. org

THURSDAY, JULY 5 FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Family activities will be offered at Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Ave. Children under the age of 12 must accompanied by an adult.

DIY Day, Get crafty and creative from 2-4 p.m. On July 18 play Minute to Win It. Families with children of all ages can play. Prizes and snacks will be available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2880 or 281-633-4734.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 TEENS GOT TALENT

The Sugar Land Branch Library will hold the competition for high school students ages 14-19 at 2 p.m., at 550 Eldridge. Prizes will be awarded.

Judging is on creativity, physical presence, the level of difficulty of their performance. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2140.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 CREDIT LITERACY AND FRAUD

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.

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

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Presented at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Older adults and their family members will learn about current trends in estate liquidation, what sells and what doesn’t, the best ways to liquidate personal items, and the challenges that come with it. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 “TOM’S FUN BAND” FAMILY EVENT

Sienna Branch Library will host the performance beginning at 10:30 a.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Families and children will learn how sound waves, vibrations, air molecules and frequency all come together to create music. Children are encouraged to sing, move, and listen together, as they explore how sound is produced, how it moves, and how it is perceived. Free and open to the public, seating is limited.

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BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization is currently accepting applicants for the fall 2018 training class. Training is Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members are required to work a minimum of 48 service hours per calendar year. Application can be found at www. brazosbend.org. For more information, email training@brazosbend.org.

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.

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