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A Fort Bend County man convicted of sexually abusing two young children likely will die in prison.

Richmond resident Eddie Ray Charles, 52, was sentenced to 75 years in prison, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office.

A news release from the DA’s office said Charles was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children and found guilty by a Fort Bend County jury April 26.

He was sentenced July 15 and will not be eligible for parole.

Fort Bend County assistant district attorneys Melissa Muñoz and Laurel

Ellisor said evidence revealed Charles engaged in sexual contact with one of the children in 2013, and also engaged in various types of sexual contact with the second child between 2007 and 2012. A third victim, abused in 1990, also testified against Charles.

“Often children do not tell right away, and may

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even deny when asked if they have been sexually abused. They may be scared of splitting up a family or losing a family member,” Ellisor said. “In this case, one of the two children who testified had bravely reported the abuse to a teacher and authorities

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As part of an agreement

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U.S. Rep. Pete Olson speaks at a June 21 Congressional event. The six-term representative for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, which includes Fort Bend County, announced last week that he will not seek re-election in 2020. (Photo from Rep. Pete Olson Twitter)

Congressman Olson will not seek re-election

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson has served his country and his county.

Now he says it is time for a new phase in his life, which signals the end of a political era in Fort Bend County.

Olson, a 56-year-old Sugar Land resident who since 2008 has served Texas’ 22nd Congressional District — which includes Fort Bend County — an-

nounced last week that he will not seek re-election when his sixth term is up.

Olson, a Republican, said the impetus behind the decision is a desire to spend more time with his family.

“It has been a privilege and an honor to represent the people of the 22ndDistrict of Texas for the past decade in Congress,” Olson said in a statement released July 25. “For six terms, the voters of our district have placed their faith in me to represent their concerns in the

House of Representatives.

The time I have spent working with them and for them has been a tremendous blessing.”

Olson’s announcement elicited reaction from both constituents and potential successors. Among those who weighed in was Sri Preston Kulkarni, a Democrat who narrowly lost to Olson in 2018.

"It's no secret that Congressman Olson and I disagree on the fundamental issues facing our community, but I join with

the people of Texas’ 22nd District to thank him for his service, and I wish him the best in retirement,” Kulkarni said in a statement released July 25. "We have an opportunity to heal the division in this country, to tear down the walls separating Democrats, Republicans, and independents. Make no mistake, the contest ahead won't be easy - but the fights worth fighting never are.”

Added Democratic candidate Derrick Reed: “I

want to thank Pete Olson for his service in uniform and in Congress. His work on behalf of the district, while not always in line with my views and those of the changing demographic, is appreciated nonetheless.”

Nyanza Moore, an attorney, is another Democrat who has announced she is seeking the seat.

Among the Republicans who could seek to replace

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Area support group prioritizes dementia caretakers

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Terry Cummings, Kim Galloway and Sondra Wiedenfeld have experienced firsthand the effects of providing care to family members with dementia.

They all have channeled those experiences into the Richmond-Rosenberg Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, which is dedicated to providing tools and advice for those taking care of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

With the number of people suffering from the disease rising rapidly, Faith United Methodist Church and St. John's United Methodist churches in Richmond had a joint vision spawned from a series of community meetings

on senior issues in 2013.

They wanted to offer support in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association to caregivers, family and friends in Richmond, Rosenberg and the surrounding areas.

The group’s meetings, held the first Thursday of every month at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Richmond, began in October 2014.

“We all have a heart and a passion for this, because we want people to know where to come to get help,” Galloway said.

“You can tell when they walk in that some of them are physically and emotionally drained, and these meetings can give them that little spark they need.”

According to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, while

at least 16 million caretakers provide unpaid care for their loved ones.

In Texas, more than 380,000 people live with Alzheimer’s disease, while nearly 1.4 million family and friends provide care.

In that vein, Cummings, Galloway, Wiedenfeld and another facilitator are partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer a shoulder to lean on in their slice of Fort Bend County, especially considering many caretakers are spouses or loved ones who are in unfamiliar territory in knowing how to care for patients.

“We want (caretakers) to know they’re valued and they’re not alone,” Wiedenfeld said. “We hope we’re breaking that barrier down so they can ask for help. Some of them think From left to right: Richmond-Rosenberg Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group facilita-

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they’re the only one.”

With personal perspectives from different points of the journey such as their own, Galloway said the group strives to provide an encouraging environment conducive to sharing experiences and learning about available resources, the disease and advancements in research and treatment.

“We’re trying to give them things to do with their loved ones, how to deal with difficult situations they may encounter,” she said. “So many times, the caregivers are the ones who end up so stressed that they become sick and can’t take care of their loved ones.”

Past meetings have included tips for caretakers on how to communicate or converse with their loved ones suffering from the disease.

At this week’s meeting on Aug. 1, Silverado Senior Living (Sugar Land) Director of Resident Engagement Dana Declouet will provide resources for activities that caregivers can implement for dementia patients living at home

or within a care facility.

Among other tips offered at meetings is the advice that sometimes the caretaker themselves need a respite, which can benefit both caretaker and patient.

“They need to take time for themselves, they need to recharge. Their focus is on the loved one, and that’s important. But whatever type of dementia it is, it always reaches a point where it permeates many moments of the day and the night,” Wiedenfeld said. “One advantage to a respite is that a different environment or person interacting with the recipient can also provide outcomes the usual caregiver couldn’t get out to them. Sometimes just a different face can be a big bonus, because they may respond to different people for different reasons.”

Added Cummings: “If the caregiver can get respite from that kind of situation where they’re not thinking for two people and dealing with the minute-by-minute repetition, they can come back in refreshed and deal with it better and give that care out of love as opposed to out of responsibility.”

Whether it’s with the R ichmond-Rosenberg

caregivers group, which averages 15 attendees per meeting, or another one of the other similar groups around Fort Bend County, experts say getting involved in such an activity can pay dividends for an often-neglected group.

“Something special can happen when a caregiver connects with someone going through a similar experience. Those members offer one another something unique – emotional comfort and moral support,” said Kathy Spetter with the Alzheimer’s Association's Houston and Southeast Texas branch, which has handled approximately 2,500 care consultations and referrals in the past year. “Some are a step ahead and can offer techniques and coping mechanisms. All of this helps to make the challenges and hurdles a little easier for them.”

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Memories last forever, until they don’t I don’t remember exactly when I realized that something was happening with my grandfather – or if I ever really knew what was happening before he passed away in 2006.

Looking back, I wish I had cherished those times I had with him. Perhaps had I known what the future was to bring, I could have made a greater attempt to retain memories of the times my grandfather and I spent together – memories that my grandfather was destined to forget. I wish I would’ve been able to pick up on the fact that him not remembering who I was indicated a sign of something much graver than a temporary memory lapse.

There’s no more painful feeling than thinking you could have done more.

On today’s front page, we have a story that touches on the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia around the country and in Texas. It’s also about an area group that attempts to counteract the effects on those suffering from the disease and their caretakers. It’s an issue that hits far too close to home for me.

According to an annual report from the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and that number is projected to reach more than 14 million by 2050.

Basically, one person per minute develops the disease, and one in three seniors die with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, according to the report.

My parents tell me they first noticed early signs of Alzheimer’s in my grandfather in 2000, when I was 8 years old.

My grandfather was the owner and sole proprietor of Kurt’s Kabinet Shop where, for 45 years, he built up a sterling reputation for his cabinet-building craftsmanship. But one day, my father told me, my grandfather came and told my grandmother he was unable to finish up work on

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a small cabinet because he couldn’t remember how to even begin the job.

Ordinarily my father – who spent many summers working in that shop – said his father could finish such a job in an afternoon. But this time, he couldn’t get things to come together.

Those were the first signs of what would only worsen.

There were those times my grandfather would awake in the middle of the night thinking there had been people in the house – when none were there – and couldn’t be calmed down. It got to the point where my grandmother didn’t have the strength to take care of him anymore.

According to my father, there eventually came a time when my grandfather did not remember or recognize my father. My dad told me that on one occasion, he and his father were sitting on the front porch of their home and, in a brief moment of clarity, my grandfather looked at him and said, “This is not how a person should have to live.”

“When I would go visit him at the nursing home, I’d walk up to him and ask him how his day was,” my father said. “He would always have a big smile on his face, but he had no idea who I was.”

Hearing that recollection is more painful than words can describe. I know I likely couldn’t have done much at my age, but nobody likes seeing their loved ones forced to deal with that level of mental anguish.

I don’t have children of my own yet. If and when I do, I can’t imagine not remembering their names.

I have friends who have children. Those children have become their world,

and on the flip side, the children view their parents as superheroes.

As a child, I remember thinking my parents could do no wrong. To this day, I know I can count on them if I’m in a bind, and the love between us still knows no bounds.

I know how much my father looked up to his dad, and how much I look up to my own. How would it feel if your mother or father suddenly told you they don’t know who you are?

One of the things my dad and grandfather had in common was a love of hunting, which they did every year. But as my grandfather got worse, not even those memories struck a chord.

“You have all these memories, and remember all these things about them,” my father said. “I spent all my time knowing and remembering who he was, knowing the whole time he didn’t remember who I was at all.”

You might at first think

it’s a joke. The first time I recall my grandfather struggling to remember who I was, I was still in grade school. I processed it as, “Man, that’s weird,” before running off and not thinking much of it.

What young boy would believe that someone who they see multiple times a year wouldn’t remember them? Wouldn’t remember those times looking through his collection of hunting caps in the hallway, or sneakily swiping food off your plate before feigning innocence?

You think those types of memories will be etched in everyone’s mind forever. Unfortunately, for too many, the reality is that those memories slowly fade away as if they never happened. And as those cherished memories slowly dim, they struggle to retain remnants of their life, trying to hold onto every last memory.

I know now that my grandfather’s early memory lapses were no laughing

matter. My grandfather passed away in December 2006 from what the Alzheimer’s Association said is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

What’s more, I never realized the emotional and physical toll the disease can take – not just on the person suffering, but those taking care of them.

More than 16 million people in the U.S. provide unpaid care for those living with some form of the disease.

In my grandfather’s case, those care-taking responsibilities were shared initially by my grandmother, uncle and aunt.

As his disease progressed, however, the family was finally forced to enlist the services of a specialized care facility.

“The worst thing is that nobody knows what it’s like to be an Alzheimer’s

patient. Nobody knows what it’s like inside of a person’s head who is experiencing that,” my father said. “One of the most important things to an elderly person are their memories. Memories define who you are. They’re your life. When you’re older, that’s one of the things most critical to allowing a person to remain happy. I can’t imagine not knowing your son or daughter anymore.”

Upon talking to my dad this weekend, I finally realized the mental, physical and emotional toll the whole progression had to have taken on him and his family.

So cherish the time you have with your loved ones.

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Skeeters debut Automated Ball-Strike System at Constellation Field

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The Sugar Land Skeeters became the first professional baseball team in Texas to utilize the Automated BallStrike System (ABS), which assists home-plate umpires in calling balls and strikes, during Tuesday’s home game against the Lancaster Barnstormers.

“This is a landmark day for the Atlantic League and professional baseball,” Atlantic League President Rick White said in a statement released by the league. “After successfully unveiling the ABS at our All-Star Game in York, Pa., and following positive feedback from managers, players, umpires and fans, we are

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Denis Phipps (29) and Juan Silverio high-five each other after scoring runs for the Sugar Land Skeeters during a game last month at Constellation Field. (Photo by Joe Southern)

of the season in the Atlantic League, all home-plate umpires will be assisted by the ABS, which uses radar technology to give a “reliable, precise, rule-book strike zone for pitchers and hitters,” according to the league. Umpires will still make judgment calls for certain ball-strike issues such as check swings while continuing to perform their other duties.

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Friday’s call-up was Court’s first to a major league 25-man roster.

playing rules and equipment initiatives throughout its season and postseason.

Transactions Sugar Land released shortstop Ryan Jackson, pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. and centerfielder Willy Taveras. They placed pitcher Danny Reynolds on the 7-day injured list. The Skeeters signed free-agent pitchers Chase De Jong and Dan Runzler. Righthander Joe Lienhard had his contract purchased by the Kansas City Royals. The Royals have assigned Lienhard to their Pioneer Rookie League affiliate in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Major league news Former Skeeters infielder Ryan Court had his contract selected by the Seattle Mariners from Triple-A Tacoma, becoming the eighth player in Skeeters history to appear on a major league 25-man roster after appearing with the Skeeters.

Court appeared in eight games with the Skeeters this season, hitting .250/.379/.458 with a home run and four RBIs before being picked up by the Mariners on May 7.

In 37 games this season with Tacoma, Court hit .279 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.

Upcoming The Skeeters returned to Constellation Field on Monday for a seven-game series

with the Lancaster Barnstormers. Friday is Masked Singer Night courtesy of FOX Broadcasting. The team is also celebrating eco-friendliness with Go Green Night featuring a metal straw giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, free parking for eco-friendly cars and a green-themed, postgame fireworks show.

Saturday will feature a Deacon Jones bobblehead giveaway and a special Deacon-themed jersey auction.

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With the school year kicking off Aug. 14 for Fort Bend ISD and Stafford MSD, there are a few things to be aware of for area parents and students.

Parents with students who are new to Fort Bend ISD or returning from another school district should use the New Student Online Registration prior to going to a campus.

Additional information about enrolling your student may be found on the district's en-

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FBISD will host its annual Parent Organization/ Booster Club meeting from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 in the main auditorium at the administrative annex at 3119 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land.

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★ PRISON, FROM PAGE 1 were contacted immediately. As a result of that child’s bravery, a second child came forward and disclosed years of sexual abuse.”

Muñoz, the lead prosecutor, said holding Charles accountable for his crimes and keeping him away from the public would

mental in the case.

“More often than not, people that have access to the child, such as relatives, friends or neighbors, are the offenders,” District Attorney Brian Middleton said. “The perpetrator in this case took advantage of his access to and relationship with these children.

Justice was served in Fort Bend County, and this offender will never have access to a child again.”

never have been possible without the children’s’ courage.

“Because of these brave kids, we were able to stop Eddie Charles from harming any more children,” she said.

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★ 95, FROM PAGE 1 between FBISD and the Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court, which both have approved the terms, the school district also will provide an additional 10 acres for a memorial park and pay the county $1 million to help cover the costs associated with the plan.

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House Bill 4179, signed into law last month by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, gave Fort Bend County the legal authority to own and operate a cemetery.

Fort Bend ISD continues to work toward finalizing an agreement to convey the land to the county.

The “Sugar Land 95,” as they have been called, are believed to have been part of the state’s convict

labor leasing program in the late 1800s.

Fort Bend ISD said it will incorporate their history and the discovery of their remains into its social studies curriculum beginning with the upcoming school year.

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★ OLSON, FROM PAGE 1 Olson is Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, who recently announced he is not seeking re-election in that role.

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to many of the pervading problems in his own community,” Sugar Land resident Wil Smith said.

“As a 20-year resident of the Sugar Land community, I only hope that we will finally get congressional representation that includes all in our community.”

Olson, who graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1988, served as an officer and

pilot in the U.S. Navy from 1991-98. He then worked on the staffs of U.S. Senators Phil Gramm and John Cornyn before being elected to Congress.

Olson said that though his time in Washington, D.C. is coming to an end, there is still work to be done.

“Protecting our future and preserving our exceptional nation are the reasons I first ran for Congress. My constant focus was to strengthen our national security, expand our

economy to provide more opportunities for hardworking Texas families, and limit the power of the federal government over our lives and businesses,” he said in his statement.

“Now, it’s time for another citizen-legislator to take up this mission, not to make a career out of politics, but to help lead in the cause of empowering our people, defending our liberties, and making sure America remains the greatest nation in history.”

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The ACT¨ test is a multiple-choice test covering four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science, with an optional writing test. The practice test takes just over 4 hours, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, including administration instructions and breaks. Students should bring at least two #2 pencils. Examinees may bring any 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, as long as it is not on the prohibited list shown in the ACT Calculator Policy. The schedule of ACT practice-test sessions is as follows: August 31 Ð Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge August 31 Ð Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City. The sessions are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register online at the libraryÕ s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on Ò Events,Ó select the library, and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the libraries: Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), Sugar Land Branch Library (281238-2140), or Sienna Branch Library (281-238-2900). If unable to attend, please give a 24-hour cancellation notice so that others on the waiting list may attend.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 GET TIPS ON PAYING FOR COLLEGE AT LIBRARY PROGRAM The thought of finding a way to pay for a college education can be a daunting task. College-bound high-school students and their parents are encouraged to attend an informative presentation, Ò College-Planning Strategies,Ó on Thursday, August 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of Fort Bend County LibrariesÕ Sugar Land Branch Library, located at 550 Eldridge. Brannon Lloyd, a college financialplanning educator, will provide an overview of the costs associated with attending college and will discuss ways of qualifying for different types of financial aid without getting trapped in a financial nightmare of high rate, high payment, and expensive debt. Learn how to avoid loans, uncover untapped sources of money, maximize merit-aid, and avoid pitfalls that may hurt a studentÕ s eligibility for financial aid. Get tips on things to do to increase a student’s chances of obtaining scholarships and grants. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend. lib.tx.us), or call the Sugar Land Branch Library (281238-2140) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

ONGOING FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS LUNCHEON Fort Bend-Harris Retired Educators (FBHRE) will kick off the 2019-2020 school year with an 11 a.m. Ò O Happy Day LuncheonÓ on Thursday, August 8, at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd, within the Great Hall. Business meeting will follow along with information about benefits. FBHRE is the local unit for the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). All retired public school personnel are invited. For more information, call 281-499-5885.

Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:308:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-222-4888.

MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801 Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited.

For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.

BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT Volunteers are needed to be a role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-free monthly stipend if eligible. Call today to help change the world, one child at a time in Rosenberg. For more information, call 281-344-3515.

WHILE WE’RE WAITING SUPPORT GROUP For Bereaved Parents - grieving the loss of a child at any age. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-413-2484

BINGO AT THE VFW Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregivers of patients with AlzheimerÕ s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. JohnÕ s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.

QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast. net

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) Registration For the FALLl 2019 - Now Open - The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.albionhurricanes.org.

Season begins in September! For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy.

Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program. AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory and offer New Territory Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week Skills Program. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes. org for more information or questions. Office Phone:713939-7473 Want a more competitive program? Join AHFC! Call us and we can find you a team: 713-939-7473. Website: www.albionhurricanes.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.

4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h. eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.

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