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(Inset photo) Gavin Doss found the real Santa Claus at the annual Miracle at the Morton Street Festival.
By Elsa Maxey Even though you were not
driving your vehicle when it was caught on camera taking a red light, if you own it, the ticket and responsibility for paying it is yours. That’s one of the flaws that Capt. H.F. Van Der Grinten dislikes most about the red light camera operations in Sugar Land. Capt. Van, who lives in New Territory, is the founder of the Houston Coalition to Ban Red Light Cameras. He also backs non-payment of a red light camera ticket fine saying that paying it is “virtually voluntary. “ But is it?
“The city works with a collection agency for the collection of past due violations,” said Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph. He also reports 87,569 violations year- to-date with an 80 percent collection rate for each at $75 a pop, a civil and not a criminal fine, he said. “This collection rate is consistent with previous years.”
Capt. Van maintains that motor vehicle registrations will not be denied due to outstanding red light cam fines. Sugar Land also does “not participate in the registration
Captain sails course to ban Sugar Land’s red light cameras
Capt. H.F. Van Der Grinten of New Territory has 971 signatures of 2,600 needed to place banning red light cameras in Sugar Land on a future ballot as a public referendum so that voters can decide on the measure. During the November 6 General Election he was able to collect many of the signatures.
would feel morally obliged to pay the fine,” said Capt. Van in prepared statements.
He’s now on a campaign to collect signatures on a petition to place the red light matter on a ballot allowing Sugar Land voters the say so on operating the cameras. Neighboring Houston did away with them in a referendum approved by its voters.
Your car is guilty, but the fine is yours
Chance for look-see atGrand Parkway’s Section C
hold process,” said Adolph. But what irks Capt. Van is that “the mailed violation notices state that failure to pay may result in a hold placed on your vehicle registration,” he said, calling it a false statement. But not intentionally paying for fines is what is called scofflaw, a disregard and contempt for the law. However, “If I received an RLC (red light camera) ticket in Sugar Land and I felt that I got caught fair and square, I
announced they are looking for Maydevis Molina, 23, of Houston, one of the men believed to be a suspect the Sept. 24 aggravated robbery. Sugar Land police spokesman Doug Adolph said, “The men demanded money they believed was
inside the house. The woman did not immediately provide the location of the money, so
By LeaAnne Klentzman
In what can only be described as a bungled trifecta, the county's latest three bank robberies may be related.
It all started on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 when two men robbed the Houston Community Bank located at 13811 FM 1092 near Houston Community college in Stafford. In that case the two entered the bank wielding pistols demanding money at about 2 in the afternoon.
According to Stafford police spokesman Raphael Virata, the men ran into the bank, one jumped the counter and began to load cash into a bag from a teller’s drawer while the other lurked in the lobby. As the counter-jumper was loading his loot into his bag, many of the bank employees escaped out the back door of the building to wait for police.
The two crooks fled out the front door and left the scene
in a white Suburban that had been reported stolen out of Montgomery County. Virata said the getaway car was found just blocks away, abandoned behind some trees on Cash Road.
Interestingly pink paint splatters were all over the inside of the Suburban's windows. Virata said the red/pink dye was an
indication that the dye pack in the stolen money had exploded inside the vehicle. The Suburban and some cash were recovered by
police and FBI agents. The next bank robbery pulled
by two men who very much resemble the Stafford duo was on the following Wednesday near Sugar Land. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel said at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, morning, Nov. 28, 2012, deputies responded to a robbery call at the Chase Bank, located in the 5800 block of New Territory Boulevard in the New
Miracle on Morton Street Festival
(Top photo) Miracle on Morton Street Festival 2012 was held this past weekend where everyone had a great time! Queen Theatre’s Carolers sing from Richmond’s Antique Fire Truck! Shown (l to r) are: Taylor Sweatt, Kiley Ritchards, Marcie Doss, Dylin Waldorf, Aedin Waldorf, Addie Doss, Gavin Doss, & Jason Sweatt.
R e c e n t l y we had picture proof that lame duck Sheriff Milton Wright either can’t read or is just so arrogant that he thinks he is above the law; you decide.
A photo was snapped of him parking his car in a Fire/Tow Away Zone in front of the Justice Center then bragging about it, just cuz he can.
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Once again, the photo says it all
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ONCE, continued on page 5 ROBBERIES, continued on page 5 TAXPAYERS, continued on page 5
SECTION C, on page 5
CAPTAIN, continued on page 5
By Elsa Maxey Many Fort Bend County
residents probably know that Segments C and D of the Grand Parkway are each primarily located within their county. But what they may not know is that a public workshop on Segment C is about to take place. The Grand Parkway Association and TxDOT will present the workshop this Thursday, December 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m, at the George Ranch
High School. It will be about the schematics and the findings of a final environmental impact statement for Segment C. The workshop is intended to be an open house style type of meeting, which means there will be no formal presentations.
Essentially, the public workshop will detail plans for the segment’s proposed construction from US 59 to SH 288 in Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties. As proposed, the project consists of the construction of
Public workshop this Thursday
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Back in September a Telfair family was terrorized and held hostage by armed intruders; one suspect has been arrested.
On Monday night, September 24, 2012, shortly before 10 p.m., a family residing at a home on Baldwin Crossing in the Telfair subdivision answered a knock at the front door. When the resident opened the door for a purported pizza delivery man, the house was stormed by pistol wielding men.
During the home invasion, the 53 year old woman of the home was beaten in the head. According to police, her injuries were not life threatening, however she was transported to a Houston hospital for treatment.
During the intrusion the suspects took televisions, cash, jewelry, phones, and the family’s 2003 Toyota Camry. According to police, the family has business interests in the metro Houston area. The suspects were all described as males with bandanas covering their faces, armed with handguns, driving a silver Toyota.
After a lengthy investigation Sugar Land Police have
Suspect nabbed in Telfair terror
Aaron Reyes
Maydevis MolinaWANTED
the men pistol whipped the woman.” Adolph said, “The suspects left with a large amount of cash, electronics and the woman's 2003 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was later recovered by police in Houston.”
Sugar Land's investigation has led to the arrest of Aaron Nathaniel Reyes, 18, of Houston, on Oct. 30. He has been charged with aggravated assault. Police continue to search for Molina and the two other men.
Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
Bank robberies may be related
By Betsy Dolan
'Tis the season for gift giving and the City of Sugar Land is giving taxpayers an early present--more than $85,000 in savings from energy efficiency improvements to city facilities. The savings exceeded the City's earlier projections by almost $20,000.
In 2010, Sugar Land was awarded a $780,000 grant from the Department of Energy. The money was part of a $2.7 billion block grant program, funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to encourage communities to reduce fossil
fuel dependency and convert to energy-efficient technologies.
McKinstry Essintion, Inc. was hired to design and construct improvements that primarily included interior and exterior lighting changes at nine of the City's largest facilities as well as building automation enhancements at Sugar Land's police and municipal courts facility. The work was completed in 2011.
"The grant money allowed us to change out the interior and exterior light bulbs and ballasts in our larger facilities and it made a substantial difference," said Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works
City of Sugar Land lightens load on taxpayers with energy savings
Director. "It sounds very simple and basic but we are seeing just how far lighting technology has come in terms of energy consumption."
In addition, Leech said, McKinstry installed a targeted temperature control system that monitors all of the larger H-VAC systems in order to make sure that they are functioning at optimum energy efficiency.
"The system can adjust the temperature inside the facilities in off-peak hours so we aren't running the system when no one is in the building," Leech
a controlled access toll road. There will also be right-of-way required, and TxDOT personnel at the workshop will provide information about land acquisition relating to the project.
Segment C will be a 26-mile, four-lane, controlled access toll road that is for enhancing mobility in this area. It will have frontage roads from US 59 to SH 288 through the two affected counties.
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“Show Me City” successfully teams up to "Stuff the Squad Car"Thanks to the generosity
of Missouri City residents, staff, churches and community groups, the 4th annual “Operation Thanksgiving—Stuff-the-Squad Car” greatly exceeded its goal of filling 15 police cars with food and nonperishable items to assist area families in need. Additionally, 11 barrels that had been placed at several city facilities were filled to the brim with donations.
All city departments collaborated to sponsor the Nov. 17 charitable event that was held in the parking lot of Public Safety Headquarters on Cartwright Road. Dozens of residents dropped off carloads of nonperishable items throughout the morning and received help unloading the goodies from police officers and volunteer groups. Donations were distributed to three area churches—Second Mile Mission Center, Bethel Ministries and the Powerhouse of Love.
“Knowing that volunteers from the community and that the City responded like they did is really
Photo courtesy of Missouri City
City residents, employees and volunteers filled 15 police cars and 11 barrels with donations.
touching,” said Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald. “I think we are in lean times, and I’m thankful to live in a City where concerned citizens and the church community volunteer of their time to make other people happy.”
Ulises Duran, a manager with Classic Chevrolet, brought donations that the car dealership gathered from employees and the community. “This project is wonderful,” he said. “It is a chance to give back to the community and also teaches
our kids to be part of it.”Shirley Bellard, of the
Powerhouse of Love, said the group enjoys reaching out to the community. “This is our second year to volunteer,” she said. “Our outreach group meets once a month to organize projects that give back to the community.”
Joe Torres, whose father pastors Bethel Ministries, said: “We have a food program and serve about 500 families every week. We are glad to help those less fortunate.”
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The search is on.....Bev’s Burner received a copy of a letter from a fan that had been sent to all board members. I would like to run it here as I totally agree with the letter writer.
Dear Sir/Madam,Since 1995 to the present,
there have been four superin-tendents of FBISD with only one, the esteemed Dr.. Betty Baitland, being selected for the position from within the District. FBISD spends what has to be an extreme amount of money on the search and then payouts upon the exiting of superintendents.
My question is this: Wouldn’t it be more prudent to use the money that is set aside for a nationwide search and then most likely a pay-out, on needs for teaching the kids, and hire from within the District?
FBISD has (including our current Acting Superintendent)
individuals who know the workings and personnel of this district from the inside out, someone who “gets” where the District has been and how far it has come. Why lose that perspective to a newcomer who has his/her own visions of where FBISD should go?
In my opinion, we just witnessed a grueling time in FBISD’s history with the pre-vious superintendent’s tenure. NEVER have I heard such a breath of relief from students, adults and the community as when he resigned. Morale was at it’s lowest during his “reign;” I hope and pray there is never a repeat of the likes of that era again.
As a taxpayer and parent, I want to see established talent and capability recognized.
Name withheld by request In an answering letter which
I was made privy to, board member/president(?) Susan Hohnbaum said, “As a board,
we felt this was the best route to take-to use a professional for a task none of us have ever undertaken.” Ms. Hohnbaum pointed out the search was about $30,000 which was not the cost of a first year teacher.
Our letter writer was cor-rect in mentioning that Dr. Betty Baitland was promoted from within and did work out wonderfully until some board members were elected that did the district a great disservice from which we are only now recovering. The back story was that a coach was “retired” because he let a student get injured which he was playing on his computer in his office. He and another disgruntled employee ran for the school board and only one won. He teamed up with a couple of other board members, some, led down the garden path, and some just wanted to make a name for themselves.
Many shameful things were done including hiring a lawyer whose claim to fame was he was caught washing his car and taking his child to the zoo during office hours when he was a Houston official. He was hired at a high price to find financial wrongdoings on the part of Ms. Baitland and he found nothing. As one board member famously shouted, “Is that all you got?!” By the way, his main office was a private post office box. I have no idea whose friend he was.
One of the most shame-ful things that was done hap-pened at the first meeting of the recently elected board. Lisa Richert engineered her elec-tion as president of the board and her first office act in the middle of the meeting was to order Dr.. Baitland to the end of the table from her usual place at the side of the board president. She was told to get her things and move to the very end of the board table. It was bad manners and something that could have been accom-plished in a much nice and less noticeable manner. However, it certainly showed Ms. Rickert’s intentions and her raising. There was an audible collec-tive intake of breath from the audience.
Board meetings became so contentious that campus cops had to guard the meetings. Not from Dr. Baitland or other offi-cials but from the audience which was ready to lynch Ms. Rickert. Needless to say, Ms. Rickert and others on the board were “one and gone,” a term used locally to indicate a one term situation,
Although Dr. Baitland agreed to stay on until a new superintendent was hired, that board was having none of that
and instead named a woman who was the new head of human resources to lead the district. It was a disaster.
She did the best she could to follow the edicts of the board president but there was such rancor and retaliations that the district has suffered for years. I would dare say there are still people in the district who are still mad about the inci-dent. I know I am and I don’t even work there. In any event, Dr. Jenney was hated from the beginning. Some because of the way Dr. Baitland was treated because she started as a teacher and came up through the ranks so she was “one of them” as far as the staff was concerned, and some because evidently Dr. Jenney had a per-sonality that rankled the rank and file.
Over the past 35 years, FBISD had a rather checked history of superintendents. The first superintendent I remem-ber was:• Lawrence Elkins, who
served for 10 years• Dr. Rodney LeBoeuf, 7
years• Dr. Raj K. Chopra, 3 years• Dr. Don W. Hooper, 7 years• Dr. Betty Baitland, 7 years• Dr. Manuela Pedraza, 1 year• Dr. Timothy R. Jenney, 6
yearsSo about every six or seven
years, it seems FBISD gets another superintendent. This may be healthy but I’m sure tired of paying off the depart-ing superintendents. I’m sure the taxpayers are too.
It’s about time we hire a superintendent with the pro-viso:
“If you leave on your own or we fire you, you take no sever-ance pay!” Of course we may not be able to hire a superinten-dent with that attitude.
I haven’t met the Acting Superintendent Michael McKie although he had indi-cated an interest in meeting all the media in FBISD. I’ll get around to it eventually. But from reports I hear, he is very qualified and generally liked.
Christmas notes ... About eight years old is the age where children start to not be fooled so much. Every time my grand-children find some presents I didn’t hide well enough before Christmas, I tell them they are for some poor children in the neighborhood. This year they found some and when I said they were for poor children, they started giggling. “BeBe
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Contemporary Worship Service: 9:00am Sunday School: 10:15am Traditional Worship Service: 11:15am www.southminpres.org
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HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-49942223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00am and 11:15am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10am www.sugarlandmethodist.org
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
METHODIST CHURCHFISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
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SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-088115590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
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FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
“[Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony] When Jesus spoke
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but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV
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Lowering High Cholesterol LevelsCholesterol is an important component for the body. It is made in the
liver. When too much bad cholesterol (called LDL) travels to the blood it may build up in the vessel walls causing hardening and narrowing that can limit proper blood flow. The increased LDL may increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Other risk factors for high cholesterol levels include older age, male gender, post-menopausal women, and whether or not it runs in the family.
The goal of lowering cholesterol is to reduce the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes and medications are the main treatment methods. LDL can be lowered by changes that include increased exercise, reduced satu-rated fat, and limiting high cholesterol foods. Drugs called HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors, such as Crestor, and Lipitor reduce the amount of cholesterol made in the liver. Another name for these drugs is statins. Drugs called Fibrates (Lopid, TriCor) work to decrease LDL levels and increase good cholesterol (HDL). Bile acid resins (Questran, Welchol) work to decrease the amount of fat that is absorbed into the body, but it may cause constipation. Ezetimibe (Zetia) inhibits cholesterol absorption from food. Niacin (Niaspan, Niacor) helps increase HDL and lower LDL. A combination of medications is sometimes recommended.
Christmas concert to be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church Sunday, Dececnber 16
Southminster Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir presents its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 16, at 7:00pm. The church is located at 4200 Cartwright Rd., Missouri City. The Chancel Choir, Handbells, and Youth Choirs will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sun., Dec.16 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary.
This year's concert will feature the music of Houston composer, Rob Landes, founder of the Rob Landes Trio and organist/composer-in-residence at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.
The chancel choir will present Landes' "Magnificat," accompanied by a professional brass and percussion ensemble, as well as Landes' famed "Jazz Gloria," accompanied by a professional jazz trio, including Donald Doucet on piano, Darrell Parrish on bass, and Robert Amyx on drums.
The Handbells and Youth Choirs will also perform on the program.
They invite you to come out and enjoy this evening of stirring Christmas music with a contemporary flair!
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has new hybrid operating room
New Hybrid Operating Room Technology
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has completed construction on a new hybrid operating room that is the first of its kind in the nation. The hybrid OR incorporates advanced technologies with traditional surgery capabilities to offer patients a new range of diagnostic and treatment procedures that can streamline care, reduce recovery time and complications.
Methodist’s new hybrid OR is the first in the United States that combines the most advanced operating table created by Maquet, a German company specializing in OR equipment, integrated with the latest C-arm robotic system for angiography from Siemens Healthcare, one of the world’s largest suppliers of imaging equipment. This combination of technologies allows patients to be diagnosed and treated more rapidly and with better outcomes for a range of conditions, including vascular, cardiac, orthopedic and neurological. In addition,
specialists from multiple disciplines can now work together more collaboratively.
According to Chris Siebenaler, Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, “This new hybrid OR is a great example of how we are bringing leading medical innovations to our region. The safety and
speed of this technology enables our skilled surgeons to provide more advanced care for patients, especially those requiring more complicated treatments.”
For more information on Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit MethodistSugarLand.com or Facebook.com/MethodistSugarLand.
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By Carter Fredrickson
What’s up everyone? Lets get our Christmas on! Now who wants some presents? Y’all better start thinking about what you want before Christmas. You better hurry it's in 20 days.
doesn’t work just stick it on with some tape. Take one piece on each day. Then when you get to 1… It’s Christmas!
That’s all for this week goodbye.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Carter Fredrickson is the son of general manager Michael Fredrickson and grandson of publisher Bev Carter. He is in the 3rd grade at Fort Bend Christian. If you have some children in your family that are good writers and would like to submit a piece that might get published, send to [email protected]. Otherwise, Carter will write as much as he can.
Deon Hollins, a senior Marshall High School football player, has been nominated for the Gridiron Legends Player of the Week award, presented by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.
The award is decided solely on fan voting. Each selected Player of the Week is then a candidate for their Player of the Year award.
Deon has already been selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on January 4, and he has committed to play football at
Marshall HS's Deon Hollins nominated for Gridiron Legends Player of the Week
Deon Hollins
Carter Fredrickson
the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) next year.
In addition to being an outstanding athlete, Deon is ranked 27th in his graduating class of 290 students.
“Deon is very respected by his peers and always has a smile on his face,” said James Williams, athletic coordinator and head football coach at Marshall High School. “We are proud of his accomplishments both on and off the field.”
Dear Editor,
Did you know that there is NO risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke that contains over 7,000 chemicals of which hundreds are toxic? (Surgeon General's Report 2010) And did you know that food service workers are 50% more likely to die from lung cancer than the general public? (Surgeon General's Report 2004) And that smoking costs Texas health care over $5.83 billion every year? (Tobacco Free Kids Campaign, March 2012) Did you know that you can help reduce the dangers of secondhand smoke inside public places in Stafford?
Here's how: attend the public hearing at Stafford City Hall, 2610 S. Main St. on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. City council members need to hear from Stafford residents especially. So this is your chance to make a difference in
the health of your family and friends. People's jobs should not give them heart disease, emphysema, cancer and many other health problems that are caused by secondhand smoke. Everyone's health matters whether you work in a restaurant or a bar. How can a business suffer that cares about the lives of their customers and employees?
As a high school senior who has attended Stafford schools for nearly 10 years, this is very simple to me. We expect businesses to provide safe food, pure water, and a safe environment. Safe indoor air is expected as well.
Hope to see you at the council meeting on Dec. 12. Together we can help make Stafford a healthier place to live and do business.
Everyone deserves to breathe safe air.
M. Shelton
Stafford Municipal School District high school senior urges Stafford residents to attend public hearing
Dear Editor,
The kind of rhetoric Barbara Carlson is saying is fear mongering, pure and simple.
And when people start to do this, it opens the way for tyrants to take over, and civil discourse to escalate to civil conflict, and worse.
History is full of examples. Read it sometime, it's quite fascinating.
Every time a Democrat is elected president, gun sales strongly increase, nothing new.
Regards,Joe Kudrna
Reader responds to Guns, Guns, Guns article of 11/28 by Barbara Carlson
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Once again, the photo says it allONCE, continued from page 1
Well, here is a snapshot sent to the “Star” by a citizen who only said, “REALLY!?!?” Guess this is more picture proof that the lame duck Sheriff’s
City of Sugar Land lightens load on taxpayers with energy savings
TAXPAYERS, continued from page 1
said. "And then it is smart enough to adjust the temperature 30 minutes before people get to work to make sure it is sufficiently cool inside."
The performance contract with McKinstry guarantees a 100 percent return on the City's investment over 15 years. If Sugar Land does not realize $64,102 in annual savings each year for the next 15 years, the
contractor must reimburse the City for the shortage or replace the necessary equipment to meet the performance requirements.
"Going forward, as equipment wears out, we’re going to get more energy efficient systems," Leech said. "This is how we are going to do business from now on because we want our return on investment to be as high as possible so we'll put in green equipment whenever we can."
arrogance apples don’t fall far from the tree, huh?
And yes, everyone can see the EXEMPT on the license plate…that does not mean you can park in this spot just cuz you don’t want to walk!
Really!
Captain sails course to ban Sugar Land’s red light cams with camerasCAPTAIN, continued from page 1
Capt. Van’s other reasons for refusing to pay these fines is the assertion that red light cameras are unfair because drivers are forced to guess the time length of the yellow light. Also, if the violation was for a rolling stop for a right turn on a red light, “I would feel justified in paying a fine of only $7.50 because I have proof that this violation is only one tenth as serious as a straight through violation and the fine should reflect the seriousness of the violation.” Capt. Van said that since the city will not accept the reduced fine “I would pay nothing.” By the way, he reports
that 60 percent of the citations are issued for rolling stops.
Accounts indicate that 24 states and the District of Columbia currently use red light cameras. A reported claim against their use is that “The United States Department of Transportation and the states are conspiring to make it a civil crime so they can eliminate due process.”
Of the money Sugar Land generates from operating the red light cameras, installed for public safety, it is split between the state and a special city account, states Adolph.
He said it funds traffic safety programs, intersection improvements, public safety
programs and traffic enforcement, including the Safe Light Sugar Land initiative.
Captain Van’s petition to place the red light camera operation as a public referendum in Sugar
Land has now reached 971 of the 2,600 signatures needed. “Those signatures have been verified by the Voter Database Search as valid Sugar Land resident voters,” he said.
Bank robberies may be relatedROBBERIES, continued from page 1
Territory subdivision. He said that two armed men
entered the bank with bandanas covering their faces dressed in baggy suits and floppy brimmed hats. He described the suspects as white males, one being about 6’1” to 6’3”. The other suspect is about 5’9”, he said. In this incident as in the Stafford robbery, many bank employees were able to escape out the back door of the bank; with no one to give the gun wielding crooks any cash, they left this bank empty handed. The getaway vehicle was identified as light-colored Chevrolet Impala.
At press time the last reported bank robbery believed to be attributed to this pair was reported on Friday, November 30, 2012, at 1:53 in the afternoon. In this robbery just one of the duo walked into the Capital One Bank in the 11500 block of Highway 6 S near the Woodbridge subdivision wielding his gun, again jumping the counter and demanding cash.
Haenel said provided
surveillance photos showed a lone suspect entering the bank wearing a suit, sunglasses, a black or dark blue bandana and a floppy hat. Haenel described him as as a light-complected male. He was waving a gun at the tellers and provided them with a black or gray bag to fill with cash. Responding law enforcement personnel swarmed the area. During the ensuing search evidence relating to the robbery was recovered. No robberies have been reported since last Friday.
Investigators from the Stafford Police Department, the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI are working together on these cases.
Information which leads to the apprehension and or conviction of the suspect(s) involved could earn a reward of up to $5,000 from Crime Stoppers. Call Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665, Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477) or text plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips also can be submitted online at www.fortbend-tx-crimestoppers.org.
All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.
Chance for look-see of Grand Parkway’s Section C
SECTION C, continued from page 1
At this point, area residents are more familiar with the completed Segment D of the Grand Parkway, which is the section from US 59 to IH 10. It reportedly has 9 signalized intersections. The main lanes of
this segment were constructed by TxDOT, also in conjunction with Fort Bend County for the area that was more commonly referred to as SH 99. Segment D is 17.4 miles and recent work on this roadway includes improvements such as the construction of tolling overpasses currently underway.
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Wow a rare find. Sellers added >$60,000 garage apartment w/it own AC/Heater & water heater. The 5th bedrm & extra room dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). It has a open concept kit. w/2 burner elec. range, sink w/window & under cabinet refrig., counter & cabinet space. Full bath & 2 walkin closets. Could also be a great home office or gameroom & media room. The main house has a Lg.upgraded island kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite counters,hardwoods,2’’blinds,wet bar, gateddrive $349,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3819SM)
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GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
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PARKWAY LAKES – Stunning Showcase Home w/up to $35,000 of Upgrades! Spacious formals, great for entertaining. Open concept floorplan! Kitchen w/lg. island, granite countertops & SS appliances. Large family room w/ fireplace & stone accent. Tile floors - looks like 5’’ slat hand scraped hardwood! Lg. master bedrm & bath w/granite countertops. Oversized back patio. Hg. backyard, plenty of room for a pool & children’s play area. Also has a 10x12 storage shed. 3 car tandem garage. Tankless water heater & much more! $229,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7722EL)
TELFAIR – Absolutely Stunning 4/3.1/3 Tandem Home in Desired Telfair! Soaring Ceilings, Spiraling Staircase w/Wrought Iron Accent, Lg. Arched Windows, Double Crown Molding, 2’’ Blinds & 18’’ Tile Flooring. Gourmet Style Kitchen w/Granite counters & Tiled Back Splash, Center Island, Dark Cherry Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Pantry, Butler’s Pantry & SS Appliance Package. Master Bedrm. w/3-sided gas Log Fireplace & Sitting Area. Lg. Upstairs Gamerm. Back Yard Overlooks Greenbelt & Water, Fabulous for Entertaining! $475,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1902CA)
RIVERSTONE – Gorgeous Wilshire hm w/tall brick archway & peaked roofs greets you & your guests w/this fabulous archtechtual stunningly designed hm inside & out. Grand 2-stry foyer, flanked by formals w/plantation shutters & arched windows. Frm. Living w/french doors or study. Open concept family rm w/a wall of windows over looking cov. patio. Gourmet kit. w/gas range & stainless steel appls. Exec.Master suite down & 2nd bedrm. Perfect for guests/nursery. Media rm, gamerm & computer nook. No bkyd.neighbors $310,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5419BS)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $319,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
GREATWOOD STONEBRIDGE – Don’t miss out on this fabulous 2-story w/master suite down w/exec. bath sep. shower & whirlpool tub, lg. walk-in closet w/buit-ins all showing pride of ownership. New int. paint & laminate wood style flooring downstairs (4/12). Tile floors in Kit., breakfast & baths. Gas range & oven. Breakfast bar & open kit./liv. room concept. Corner fireplace w/walls of windows overlooking oversized cul-de-sac lot, deck & childrens playfort. Swing loaded garage w/window & auto. opener. Huge upstairs gamerm. $207,500 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM9139ST)
THE HIGHLANDS – Come see this wonderfully updated & upgraded home in the highly sought after area. (Low taxes, easy access to highways, schools, shopping, parks, pools & other amenities.)This home has been greatly updated in the last couple of months-speckled frieze carpeting, light tan neutral paint in/out, roof, light fixtured, tile flring, dishwasher, some water faucets & gorgeous hardwood flooring. This house features 2 master bedrms 1 up/1 down. High vaulted ceilngs. Gamerm up. Master down w/sitting area.. $187,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1911SF)
SUGARWOOD – Beautifully Updated Home in Sugarwood. Shows like a Model, a must see! Open concept floor plan. Spacious formals, great for entertaining. Kitchen offers rich Granite countertops, stone tile backsplash, Stainless Steel appliance package. Family room with fireplace & wet bar. Master suite down. Gameroom which could be 5th bedroom. 2 car det. garage with extra lighting & A/C window unit. Great location & terrific schools! Don’t miss this one. $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM2718RT)
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The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting, sprkler system & alarm $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Come see this Spectacular Home located on a oversize culdesac lot that backs to a greenbelt w/lush landscaping a huge lap pool & decking. Private patio w/raised brick planter fabulous for entertaining. This spacious updated & upgraded home has a to die for kit. w/bullnosed granite countertops updated appls. 20’’tile flooring on the diagonal. Lg. breakfast area w/builtin butlers pantry. New light tan speckled frieze carpet & int paint(5/12). Hardwood flrs. in For. Din. Upgraded Master bath. $418,710 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM35PE)
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LAKE OLYMPIA BEAUTY!5/3 ½ /2, tree-lined cul-de-sac with beautiful big homes. Hardwood entry, Huge master down, island kitchen, Corian counters & seamless sink; gameroom up, deck, storm windows & doors, replaced roof, carpet, tile, stainless appliances incl.double ovens (convection & gas) plus warmer oven! Great pantry & laundry. ONLY $248,500, over 3500sf. (415WP)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOUSE3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2-story living area, formal dining, screened-in porch. 2 car garage, citrus trees. Excellent closet space. Storm door in front faces courtyard. $84,900; $200/mo maintenance for water/sewer, trash pickup & building exterior. 1843 sf per tax rolls. Pool & clubhouse. Walk to new city center athletic facility & golf club.(2915CA)
QUAIL VALLEYIN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Beautifully landscaped 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath with huge living area, formal dining & a fabulous enclosed sunroom looking out to the gorgeous back yard. Accent lighting front & back. Updated kitchen with tile, granite, appliances, huge master down with great bath, separate study. Huge upstairs bedrooms with added study area. $184,900. Quiet street, ready for move-in. (3826PV)
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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GREATWOOD • Adorable one story ready for move in, freshly painted interior and exterior, new granite counters with splash back and new carpeting in 2012. 4 bedrooms or one bedroom can be a study or study. Both formals open floor plan with skylight and island in the kitchen. Spacious master suite and master bath with granite counters, jetted tub, shower and dual sink. Extended garage great for workshop. Excellent schools, minutes to HWY 59, HWY 99 and easy access to HWY 90 and HWY 6. At $199,900 CALL DEBBIE AT 281-782-2102
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RIVERSTONE • Adorable one story and well maintained home. Open floor plan. Updated kitchen with granite counters. Formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace. Master bedroom and master bath with dual sinks. Nice covered patio and in the back yard. Detached 2 cars garage. Refrigerator is included. Low tax at 1.99. Nearby restaurants, mall, shops and hospital. Minutes to HWY 90, and easy access to HWY 59 At $129,900. CALL DEBBIE AT 281-782-2102
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ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES • Fabulous One Story in a Gated Community. The Community is Built around Pumpkin Lake and Surrounded by Walking Trails & Open Green Space. The Entry welcomes you to both Formal Dining and Living Room. 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms, Spacious Kitchen that opens to the Den and the Breakfast area. A Corner Lot with Front and Back Covered Patio. Close proximity to Town Square shops & restaurants. $255,000 CALL DEBBIE AT 281-782-2102
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SIENNA PLANTATION: Stunning 2-Story Home situated on #3 Fairway of Golf Course offers Private Study, Wood Flrs, Remodeled Island Kitchen w/ Granite, High Ceiling, and Much More! 4/3.1/3A $247,500. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3415PO)
WATERSIDE VILLAGE: Charming 1-Story Home offers Both Formals, Wide-Plank Laminate Wood Flrs, Family Rm w/Gas Log F/P, and Open Kitchen. Great Starter Home! 3/2/2A $149,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4910LW)
VENETIAN ESTATES: Beautifully Renovated 1-Story Home situated on Gorgeous Water Lot on Private Cul-de-sac Complete w/Boat Dock & Sparkling Pool. $96K Additional Upgrades; 3 Bedrms; 3 Baths $665,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (906GO)
SIENNA PLANTATION: Two-Story Custom Home Nestled on Quiet Cul-de-sac & Backs to Wooded Reserve; Extended Patio; Pool; 2 Bedrms Down; Game Rm + Study Down; 3rd Bedrm/Game Rm; Granite Counters; A/C Workshop; 5/4.1/3 A $349,990. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
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It is the 28 floor corner unit with beautiful views! Nice open floor plan. New paint. New refresh hardwood floor. New customs window curtains. High celling. Tile at bathrooms & entrance . Granite kitchen Island & counters. Stainless appliance. New wine cooler. Granite bathroom counters. FOR LEASE $2,350/mo
THE MARK3505SAA beautiful one story house with open & bright floor plan.High ceiling New paint,A/C compressor two years.Roof three years. New faux wood blinds throughout.New garage door opener.Tile floors throughout.Good size kitchen w/lots of cabinets.Maytag gas range two years.Bay window at breakfast area. $129,900
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AUSTIN PARK • Very updated. Master down. Many updates: granite, hardwoods, and more.
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LAKE OLYMPIA • very updated! Large liv-ing & dining. Open kitchen with lots of cabinets & storage. Family room is open to kitchen. Home has pergo & ceramic tile. Recent roof, double paned windows, plumbing & light fixtures, appliances, double ovens, blinds, granite, zoned a/c, siding & more. Landscaped backyard with patio. (2654TR)
4-5/2.5/2 • $159,900
BACK ON MARKETWOODSTREAM • Extremely up-dated and upgraded. Energy package includes double paned windows and a 20 SEER a/c and furnace. Open living room. Separate formal dining. Beautiful touches--list is available upon request. Clements High School. (3310LH)
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NEW LISTINGENERGY CORRIDOR • Many up-dates and upgrades.Living area has high ceiling. Separate dining room. Island kitchen.Upgrades include tech shield, roof, a/c,furnance,tile,water heater,plumbing & light fixtures,appliances,doors,sprinkler system and more. (12423RK)
BRIGHTWATER CUSTOM HOME2 story home almost 3200sqft! Master and full bedroom/bath down, gameroom up. 4 full baths.Owner spent almost $200K in upgrades/improvements. Rare find and breathtaking views of a huge lake! 2 balconies, custom quality thru-out! PRICED AT $370’s WILL GO FAST!
SUGAR LAND!Built in 2005!! 2 story original owners! 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath & study & gameroom! Master down. Looks like new. Tile floors thru-out downstairs. Gourmet kitchen, custom blinds and double pane windows! Upgrades and more! Priced to go $150’s Hurry!!
SUGAR LAND!5 bedrooms 3.5 bath on big corner lot. Over 3600 sqft! Seller spent over $25K on upgrades/improvements. New tile thru-out downstairs. Gourmet island kitchen with granite. CLEMENTS high school. REDUCED AGAIN TO $300,000!
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FORT BEND! 1 story 3 bedrooms 2 full bath. Washer/dryer, Fridge, & blinds, all included! Plus closing cost help with Builder’s lender. Over 1800 sqft! Better than Renting. Close to Hwy 59 South. Call for details! Great Investment home too. Pool & Lake in neighborhood and close to shopping.
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PECAN GROVEFORT BEND SCHOOLS! POOL/SPA/WATERFALL! 1 story 3 bedrooms & formal dining. New interior paint, wood laminate floors thru-out. Updated over $20K. Shows great and ready for fast sale! Bring your offers! $140’s
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Chesmar Homes announces the addition of Glenn Michelle Taggart to the Chesmar Homes sales team, representing The Reserve at Brazos Town Center, located in Rosenberg. Ms. Taggart is a seasoned professional with a rich background in real estate, management, and customer service.
The Reserve community is part of the vital Brazos Town Center complex of shopping, dining, and entertainment developed by NewQuest. The area integrates 100 acres of retail beautifully with well-planned residential.
Chesmar Homes, known as a leader in energy efficiency, offers two different plan series in The Reserve at Brazos Town Center built to meet the Energy Star 3.0, Environments For Living Platinum, and Green Certifications. Ms. Taggart heads up sales for the community and states that she “looks forward to building a great community spirit.” Work hard, then play hard is Glenn’s motto. Planning for success in everything she endeavors and has no intention of settling for anything less. Buyers will appreciate that she is known for her innovative ideas, energetic approach, her candor, and always putting her customers’ needs first.
“Glenn is dedicated to
Listed in Texas Monthly 2012 Houston Region, Hal Elrod was awarded as a 5 Star Real Estate Agent. There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional. Integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills, and a high quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how Hal Elrod works.
Hal found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting clients first. This means keeping himself accessible in responding quickly to the clients needs.
This “client first” philosophy has always been his approach and it requires Hal to continually improve his skills and ways of doing business. The latest technologies are enabling him to do everything he has always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They also helped to extend the range of his services that he provides to his clients.
You can reach Hal Elrod at Keller Williams Southwest - 281-798-3853.
Members have chosen “Adopt-a-Grandparent” for their sponsorship this Christmas Holiday Season. They have selected 5 senior care centers to give gifts of Satin Hands to their residents this year.
They will sing Christmas
Glenn Michelle Taggart has joined Chesmar Homes in Rosenberg
ABWA Fort Bend League Christmas project
Hal Elrod receives 5 Star Realtor Award
providing outstanding customer care” Says Scott Merovitch, VP of Sales for Chesmar. “She jumped in with enthusiasm, and within the first few weeks has already hosted several well attended events to bring current homeowners, Realtors, and prospective homeowners together. There is no doubt, she is already making inroads to foster a real sense of neighborhood!”
Locally owned Chesmar Homes was recently honored as one of the 2012 Top Ten Workplaces, and ranked #49 on BUILDER Magazine’s Builder 100 list. The public is invited to visit and tour Chesmar Homes’ beautiful “Apollo” model show home at The Reserve at Brazos Town Center, located at 1407 Ellis Grove across from the community pool and recreation center. Glenn also encourages visitors to join the Chesmar Homes Brazos Town Center Facebook (Chesmar Homes Brazos TC) page to keep abreast of upcoming events.
carols with music, and play Santa Claus passing out the reindeer topped Satin Hands lotions.
The first party is Friday, December 14th at 10 am at the Brazos View Health Care Center on 2127 Preston Rd Richmond, Texas 77469 (before you get
to Richmond State School).The second party is schedule
Friday, December 14th at 2 pm at the Cambridge Square Senior Services on 2700 Ave N in Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (across from Taylor Ray Elementary School).
Stafford celebrates 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
By Karen Daniels
As the Stafford High School and Middle School choirs sang festive songs, parents and citizens gathered for the annual tree lighting ceremony held last Thursday at the Stafford Centre. The evening had just enough crispness in the air to warrant holiday sweaters and jackets. Part holiday celebration, part patriotic recognition, the ROTC posted colors, led the audience in the pledge of allegiance, before the choir sang a moving rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Mayor Scarcella, wearing a red and green Gatsby hat, said a few words welcoming the crowd. Beside him, a large wrapped box with a handle and a decorative bow. After the countdown, the Mayor pulled
the handle, and without any hitch the entire Stafford Centre was lit up in bright, white lights, as a collected gasp from the audience could be heard.
The choir began Here Comes Santa Claus as the Stafford Fire Department, with their lights and sirens ringing, arrived on the scene
with a very important person. From the top of the fire truck, Santa Claus waved to the crowd, their bright reds matching perfectly. Everyone was invited inside for snacks and refreshments and more holiday singing. Excited kids stood in line to meet Santa as their parent's snapped this year's holiday photo.
The City of Stafford has held the tree-lighting ceremony for the past 15 years (8 at the Stafford Center, 7 at City Hall). Mayor Scarcella feels it's important for a city to be there for citizens when things are good and bad. After Ike, the Stafford Centre opened their doors for those who were temporarily displaced. "It's wonderful to utilize the city equipment and facilities for the children and their families."
Set for December 7 and 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., candlelight tour Fri. night 6-9 p.m.The tour will feature six distinctive homes in Lake Pointe, Sweetwater, Oaks of Alcorn, Lakes of Williams Ranch and Sienna Plantation. Tickets are available for $25 at Fort Bend County Kroger and Randalls stores, the Sienna Plantation HomeFinder Center, at the door, and online at www.cafb.org. Shown (L to R) are: Lin Wooten, Tracy Pipes (back) and Diana Null. For more info 281-344-5100.
CASA Christmas Home Tour this weekend
By Karen Daniels
The City of Meadows Place has an interesting format during their monthly City Council meetings. At the end of each meeting, the floor is opened to audience members who wish to voice their thoughts - for three minutes. Because their council meetings are well attended by residents, this can attract a lot of comments. But it's not all complaints. Some people use this time to commend the City for a job well done.
At the November meeting, two agenda items were discussed that prompted many audience members to speak. The first topic was about the streets shifting and heaving due to last summer's drought and this fall's rain shortage.
Mayor Jessup is currently looking into ways to raise funds to fix the roads. One way, he suggested, was to add a "Road Use Fee" of approximately 10% onto the current garbage collection which is $18.10 per month. With a potential new revenue of $1.81, in one year's time approximately $33,600 would be available for road services.
Mayor Jessup said that he wants the public's input on this matter and a public hearing would be scheduled next year when the City and Council have more information gathered.
Of the two people who spoke about this during the audience comments time, one was a civil engineer who praised the City for recognizing the streets need attention, but warned that $33,600 would not be enough money.
The second citizen to speak suggested that the City aggressively seek renters for the shopping strip located at West Airport and Kirkwood.
The second topic was the lack of a Code Enforcement officer. The City has posted the job and so far has received 17 applications. They plan
Meadows Place meetings allow time for audience comments to start interviewing in December to fill the job.
Until the position is filled, and depending on the gravity of the situation, either the police department or public works will handle all calls
and complaints. An audience member asked why this position wasn't filled sooner. The Mayor explained that the prior Code Enforcer left the job suddenly, not giving the City much time to react.
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Austin High School Orchestra will present its Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 6, at 7:00 pm in the school’s auditorium, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land.
Directed by Carolyn Vandiver and John Law, the concert will feature a medley of holiday songs and moving renditions of “Overture to Messiah” by Handel, “Shabbat Shalom” by Susan C. Brown and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky.
Refreshments will be sold prior to the concert, beginning at 6:30 pm and during intermission. The event is free.
The concert is made possible, in part, by funding provided by Fort Bend ISD and the Austin High Orchestra Booster Club. All proceeds from the event will support Austin’s orchestra program, which currently has 216 members enrolled
in six orchestras, making it the largest school orchestra program in FBISD. Each orchestra level will be represented at the concert.
The AHS orchestra program has become known for its tradition of bringing quality music to the community – and has earned several top awards, including:
• Commended Winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Orchestra Honors project – AHS Symphony String Orchestra, directed by Carolyn Vandiver; and
• Texas Music Educators Association String Honor Orchestra Finalist, 2012-2013 – AHS Camerata String Orchestra
For more information about the Holiday Concert, becoming a sponsor, or the Austin High Orchestra Booster Club, please contact Paula G. Key-Connell at 281-565-0851 or visit the AHS Orchestra Booster Club website at www.ahsorch.org.
Austin High School Orchestra to host free holiday concert Thursday, December 6
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What Are Real Ear Computer Measurements?
Real Ear Computer Measurement technology allows an audiologist to measure the sound that the hearing aid is amplifying while in a patient’s ear. By
using a computer and a tiny microphone placed within the ear canal, sound is measured while the hearing aid is activated. While the microphone measures sound being amplified by the hearing aid, adjustments can be made to make sure the aid is programmed correctly. This creates precise adjustments for individual hearing losses as well as acoustic differences due to different sized and shaped ear canals. By obtaining these physical measurements, the effectiveness of the hearing aid settings can be verified. This creates an accurate fitting and subsequently improved hearing. These measurements are visible on the computer screen so that the patient can see the results as changes are being made.
If you would like additional information about this technology, please contact us at Advanced Hearing Center, 281-491-0200.
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Should a repair facility provide me with a loaner vehicle?
A high-quality shop will not provide
a loaner, but will offer to arrange a rental vehicle if you require one. The cost is $25-$35 per day and there is usually no out-of-pocket expense if the cost of the rental remains within the amount stated in your insurance policy. The policy does not pay for additional insurance coverage offered by the rental company. If the repair shop offers you a loaner and can be absorbed in this cost, they have to recover it somewhere. Are they cutting corners on your repair or charging for work not performed? Beware of the “free loaner”.
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I’m thinking about using a DIY kit to refinish my tub. What results should I expect?
Do-it-yourself bathtub refinishing kits are marketed at home improvement centers as an easy way to fix a worn or damaged bathtub. Unfortunately, these kits more often than not lead to
disappointing results and eventual professional refinishing. We at Miracle Method know, as nearly 20% of the bathtubs we are re-doing are an amateur attempt at tub refinishing.
DIY kits use a hydrofluoric acid wash to etch the porcelain tub surface to help the new epoxy stick. Hydrofluoric acid etching is not only old technology, but can be dangerous. While epoxy is durable, it chips easily and eventually turns yellow. This method also often leads to eventual peeling of the new surface.
Miracle Method will professionally repair and refinish your tub to a glossy like-new look and feel. Our process includes removing the existing caulk, a thorough two step cleaning of the tub, and repairing any chips. Miracle Method’s non-acid MM-4 bonding agent will ensure the new coats of high tech acrylic urethane will adhere and provide an even surface, and a final buffing and polishing will make your tub shine like it did the day it was installed.
Miracle Method offers a five year warranty – that’s something you won’t find with a DIY kit!
Is there anything I can do to reduce my high monthly office expense?
This is a great question right in line with our trying economic times. ProStar Communications has an answer for reducing that large monthly expense for office space. If you have the type of business where you deal with your customers over the telephone instead of face-to-face, then a VIRTUAL OFFICE is
the answer for you. With a virtual office, you can work from anywhere…..even from home. You can have your own telephone number with customized automated attendant and voice mail box greetings. There are other great features like having your voice mail messages sent to your cell phone, BlackBerry or E-Mail. You can have a telephone set at your house or work on a laptop Softphone anywhere there is internet. And the best part is your customers will never know if you are at an office, at your home or in a hotel on vacation.
If you need office space to see clients, but want to downsize then send most of your employees home. With the Panasonic IP telephone equipment, we recently took a company with 20 employees that did a majority of their business over the telephone and set up 15 of them at home. This drastically reduced the company’s monthly expense for office space. Incoming calls can be answered at the main office or a remote site and transferred between locations seamlessly and the caller never knows.
ProStar Communications and Panasonic have many more solutions for your office communication needs. ProStar is an authorized Panasonic dealer serving the Fort Bend and Houston area since 1992. Please call us at 281.265.3500 for a free consultation to discuss your needs for today and into the future.
At Classic Chevrolet we always get ask the question “What are the Benefits of Nitrogen in Tires”
Compressed nitrogen has long been used to inflate the tires of race cars and aircraft. Regular air is approximately 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent water vapor. The oxygen and water vapor can degrade tires and wheels, shortening tire life. Nitrogen
inflation is now available from many commercial and passenger car dealers.
Slower Inflation Pressure Loss - A tire inflated with regular compressed air will lose about one and a half to two psi of pressure per month. Most of the pressure loss is due to oxygen molecules permeating through the tire rubber. Replacing the air with 95 to 98 percent nitrogen reduces the pressure loss to less than one-half psi per month. Since many drivers do not regularly check their air pressure, nitrogen inflation will allow their tires to maintain proper inflation levels longer. The major benefit of properly inflated tires is optimum
Oxygen can cause oxidation of tire rubber and corrosion of metal and alloy wheels. The water vapor in air can accelerate these processes, especially under pressure like the compressed air in a tire. The corrosive effects of both oxygen and water vapor are multiplied when a tire overheats due to under-inflation. Nitrogen is an inert gas and will not cause corrosion or rust. Nitrogen also will not degrade the seals in air valves, further preventing pressure loss.
Improved Tire Life - Using nitrogen to pressurize tires has benefits over regular air for tire longevity. The greatest threats to tire life are heat and uneven tread wear. Both of these result from improper tire pressure; using nitrogen will maintain a more even tire pressure over the life of a tire. Also, the rubber inner lining of a tire will degrade over time in an air environment. As the rubber lining degrades, air pressure will be lost faster, accelerating the effects of under-pressurization. Nitrogen will not cause the inner lining of a tire to degrade, extending its useful life. According to the Innovative Balancing website, inflating tires with nitrogen can extend tire life up to 25 percent.
Classic Chevrolet Nitrogen for Life - Classic Chevrolet will install Nitrogen in your tires for $39.95 for life. That means when you purchase Nitrogen for your Vehicle, all of your tires that you purchase from Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land for the life of that vehicle we will put nitrogen in them for free.
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I’ve heard that video on my website will improve my search engine rankings. Is this true? How do I start?
It is true. Google especially loves video and for other search engines, it’s an element that positively impacts website exposure.
So, let’s get started. The first step for any video project is to determine your target audience and the effect you want when someone sees the video. Do you want to be called for more information or do you want the audience to feel more comfortable about your product or service? Want the viewer to visit your business? Your trade show? Invest money in your business, or order products from your web site?
The video needs to speak directly to particular interests and needs with a tailor made message. And for that, you’ll need a script. “If it ain’t on the page, it ain’t on the stage,” goes the old saying.
We can write a script for your approval that reflects what you want to say about your business, reaches your target audience and creates the effect you desire. Then, we’ll schedule a video shoot, edit the footage, and do voice-over narration with music and titles to create a custom produced project that shows off your business to potential customers and clients.
At Star Digital Studios, we handle all aspects of production from script writing to post-production editing and we do compression for website upload. Call us at 281 690-4280 for a free consultation.
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Thank you, Fort Bend Star loyal readers, for the highest number of calls that I have received so far in support of my column content since I began my column and after your
reading the letter to the editor. The love and tolerance from the Left was oozing while the devastating direction unions have taken was totally missed by the disgruntled reader. How
We must stop amnesty and continue to educate the misinformed
grossly inaccurate to align me to the Nazi Party, my indictment of organized labor, my favorite snacks are supposedly Hostess products (I don’t even know what a Devil Dog is), that I support Hostess because, I guess, I also support Bain Capital, that I drive a (Honda) gas guzzler and that my source is Rush. Oh, how the misinformed wander in their rebuttal and refuse to bring substance to the debate.
So not only are certified, skilled professionals only born from a union, but it’s perfectly acceptable that union dues are spent on political power and candidate gain when all union members are NOT in agreement with how union dues are allocated. The U.S. is supposedly on track to becoming the biggest oil exporter—even with strict EPA regulations and moratoriums that have been inflicted on the oil companies. Wait, aren’t the oil companies the greedy, bad guys?
The feedback that I have consistently received is “the fair and balanced approach” that Bev’s and my opposing columns that The Star offers all of its readers—which is unmatched with any other paper—and that the Conservative voice is truly represented in Fort Bend County.
Here’s a no-brainer: If one doesn’t want to read the Conservative column - one that is researched extensively each week—a logical option is to simply turn the page. Why does the Liberal have to personally attack while he is ignorantly spouting? Why does the Liberal argue that it has to be all or nothing: You either accept what I am throwing down your throat or I need to stifle your voice? It’s either unions or utter chaos. Turn the darn page if you’re upset, just like Conservatives flip the channel when MSNBC comes on and our stomachs start to churn. This disgruntled reader could learn quite a bit if he’d pick up the book “Face It, We’re Broken.” Oh, heck, the Conservatives will pray for the parrot this week.
So what is wrong with Arizona when Arizona law is based on federal immigration laws? Why are Republicans again expected to cross the aisle—what’s called a compromise—on illegal immigration? The Left is pushing for another amnesty when they had already left us with empty promises if enacted that the southern border would be made secure? Are we really going to fall for that fallacy again?
Before amnesty can be addressed, we, as a country, deserve our southern border to be secure. There is no other country that is more porous than ours. With amnesty comes an even bigger flow of illegal crossings. Why is Congress unwilling to admit that terrorists are also crossing our porous southern border, destroying private property and killing innocent Americans?
Do we no longer value American lives and put ones who are breaking our laws above fellow Americans? Do we no longer have a conscience that we are rewarding illegal perpetrators above fellow law-abiding American citizens?
Why is Congress allowing Social Security to go bankrupt while we have paid in for decades while allowing illegals to collect without contributing a dime? Until Congress has “skin in the game,” they will continue this inexcusable fiscal irresponsibility with The Social Security Trust Fund.
Why can’t Congress admit that we are endangering fellow Americans with national security issues with our porous borders? When is Congress going to stand up to the plate and admit that they have made a gross mistake for decades and that the illegal immigrant population is financially draining us and we must enforce our laws when our country is in fiscal crisis? When did the quota system get tossed out the window? There were very logical reasons for quotas given to each country.
The Conservative Voice
By Barbara J. Carlson
When did we deviate from allowing people into our country who are educated and knew the English language?
When did Congress say that it was okay to come to our country, take our jobs, be allowed to send money home without being taxed, not wanting to assimilate into our culture with the intention to return home someday? When did Congress stop asking the tough questions if one was coming to our country to truly become a part of the greatest country in the world or simply to use us as a pawn with the intention to return home someday? What does that say about us as the leader of the free world? What does that say to our forefathers who sacrificed much more than any of us to build a nation that they were so proud of?
We have lost what we stand for as the greatest country in the world. We have lost what it means to “be an American” and have succumbed to the bully.
Yes, my Liberal friend, we are “stuck” with ones that we are sending back to Washington—and not to our liking. Many of us are ready for Boehner to resign. It is time that we demand Congress make the tough decisions even if they’re afraid that they may not be re-elected in another two or four years or try to slip another pay raise under America’s radar.
We cannot afford another downgrade—every one that has occurred under this sitting president. We must get our financial feet back on stable ground and address the tough issues.
Perhaps we should tax all outgoing Western Union transactions 91%, you know, like what Paul Krugman is suggesting for the top 2%. How about everyone pay “their fair share”?
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CNC MILL AND LATHE MACHINISTFriendly company in Brookshire, TX has immediate, fulltime, permanent position for CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist. Aerospace type work. Clean, safe working conditions w/all benefits.
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WELDERS AND WELDER TRAIN-EES KW Industries is hiring and will train qualified ap-plicants. Must be Drug Free. Apply in Person: KW Indus-tries, 909 Industrial Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77478. 281-240-0909.NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Ronald M. Barr, Deceased, were issued on 11-19-2012 in docket No. 12-CPR-024452, pending in Country Court No. 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas, to Chris Barr.
Chris Barr AdministratorHC 78, Box 47CPipestem, WV 25979
All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.
DATED the 20th day of November, 2012.
CHRIS BARRIndependent AdministratorHC 78, Box 47CPipestem, WV 25979
• SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE: Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED required, be Bilingual (English/Spanish), must have good organizational, communicational, and training skills, and be a self-starter. The following experience would be helpful: education in safety or related area of study, knowledge of basic MS office products, and have worked in a manufactur-ing environment. Some responsibilities would be maintaining current MSDS, administer employee safety training, emergency and routine medical treatments, prepare OSHA 300 log, and preparing TWCC forms.
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(SW HOUSTON, TX)Established company in Stafford searching for bilingual (Spanish/Eng-lish) team players possessing great telecommunication skills & basic com-puter knowledge. Knowledge of sleep apnea/CPAP's a plus; willing to train suitable candidates. Full time employ-ment with competitive pay and medical insurance.
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By LeaAnne Klentzman
Often crime victims are caught so off guard or so fearful for their life they don't get to react like they would like to. Last week a man shopping in Stafford got in a lick for the good guys.
After shopping at a Stafford store the man returned to his vehicle and found a crook sitting in his driver’s seat looting his truck. Incensed, the truck owner forced the suspect to unload his pockets, he only had $5, so the victim took it
as a down payment for the damage he caused by punching the lock on his truck door. It appears that once the two came to an understanding on who the truck belonged to, the owner ordered the crook out of his driver’s seat. The crook fled in a silver Nissan along with two other co-conspirators.
Stafford police took a burglary of a motor vehicle report. The suspect was described as a black male over 6' tall, in his mid 20’s. He was covered with facial tattoos including
A dangerous reaction to a potential deadly situation ends wellunder his eyes, on his forehead, and around his mouth.
Anyone with information
about this incident or this suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS. By LeaAnne Klentzman
Sugar Land Police were called to a major accident last Thursday, about 3:50 p.m. A car traveling westbound, the wrong way, on Lexington Avenue near Colonist Park Street hit a Fort Bend county ambulance traveling eastbound.
Sugar Land Police spokesman Doug Adolph said, “The ambulance driver saw the vehicle going the
wrong way on Lexington, so the EMS(ambulance) unit activated its emergency lights and positioned the ambulance in front of the oncoming vehicle.” Adolph said the car did not stop and struck the ambulance.
He said that the driver of the car was disoriented and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Since the accident it has been determined that the accident was the result of a medical issue.
Photo by Andrew Wolf
Driver hit ambulance head on
Chrishonta Richard, 17, and Angelic Harris, 18, both of Houston, were arrested for a pepper spray attack in a Target parking lot
on November 12. Both were charged with
aggravated robbery and are being held in the Fort Bend County jail with bonds of $75,000 each. The investigation is ongoing, and police anticipate further arrests.
Richard and Harris confessed to attacking and robbing two women who were loading merchandise into the trunk of their vehicle at 8:45 p.m. An elderly woman was also punched, and her purse was stolen.
A review of surveillance video inside Target helped identify Richard and Harris.
They left the crime scene in a black, four-door passenger vehicle driven by a black man. Police were able to recover images of the vehicle and a license plate number from license plate recognition (LPR) cameras
located on Town Center
Boulevard South near the AMC Theater.
The vehicle's license plate number was DK2 B894. There
was also a Houston Texans sticker on the rear window.
For the last four years, Sugar Land Police have operated a pilot project using LPR systems. Five mobile systems were installed on police vehicles, and three "fixed" systems were installed at locations in the Town Square/First Colony Mall area. The LPR camera systems are valuable tools to help identify vehicles used in the commission of crimes.
An expansion of the LPR system is currently being considered at major entrances and exits to Sugar Land.
Anyone with information about other suspects in the Target attack should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
Two arrested in Target pepper spray attack
Chrishonta Richard, Angelic Harris
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel said, “Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects in a theft case at a Katy-area sports store.”
The theft at The Sports Authority sporting goods store in the 5400 block of State 99 (The Grand Parkway) occurred Wednesday, Nov. 21, about 8:30 p.m. Haenel said store officials told responding deputies that a lone suspect entered the store and grabbed about 40 licensed sports jerseys, turned and ran out of the store to a waiting getaway vehicle.
The suspect was described as a black male with short black hair, wearing a blue/gray striped shirt, blue jeans and brown shoes.The vehicle is an older model white Ford Taurus with paper license plates.
Officials believe this same suspect and vehicle were involved in other thefts in the Houston area.
Information which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges on the suspects involved could earn a cash reward.
Call Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665, Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477) or text plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips also can be submitted online at www.fortbend-tx-crimestoppers.org.
Detectives looking for athletic store thief
Compliance with posted speed limits improved more than 16 percent during the first two years of the Sugar Land Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
The enforcement initiative - funded with an $85,251 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation - also resulted in a 10 percent reduction in accidents since Oct. 1, 2010.
The grant period is from Oct. 1, 2010, through Sept. 30, 2013. The STEP grant provides overtime to staff increased traffic enforcement in targeted areas, an extra resource that does not affect SLPD's normal operations.
Speeding continues to be the number one factor contributing to accidents within Sugar Land, accounting for 52 percent of all crashes that occurred in October 2012.
The police department uses crash data, speed surveys and information supplied by residents to identify those areas where additional enforcement is needed.
SLPD speed surveys conducted prior to the STEP grant indicated only 19 percent of drivers were obeying posted speed limits at some of the STEP grant's targeted intersections, and compliance was below 50 percent at every targeted location.
Sugar Land Police Department speed enforcement effort reduces accidents
Each year, Fort Bend ISD students and staff pay tribute to our U.S. veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to our country. Schools host breakfasts, luncheons, parades and presentations honoring the lives and service of all the great men and women who have served in the U.S. military or are currently serving.
Sienna Crossing Elementary School was among FBISD campuses to celebrate
Veterans’ Day. Some of their activities included patriotic songs performed by the third-grade choir, a parade of poster tributes and a special luncheon for families and their veteran relatives.
First Colony Middle School also joined in the celebration by hosting a Veterans Day Celebration and Breakfast, folowed by a student assembly that welcomed former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Nehls as guest speaker.
Fort Bend ISD honors the lives and service of U.S. Veterans
Pictured (from left to right) at First Colony Middle School are: Hannah Bohnsack, FCMS student; Christine Pointer, FCMS speech and theater teacher; Jenny Bailey, FBISD Board Member; Jerrie Kammerman, prin-cipal at FCMS; Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Nehls, U.S. Army; Dr. Aaron Libel, WWII Veteran; Melissa Bohnsack; PTO vice president; and Emily Bohnsack, FCMS student.
Hope for Three, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to families living with Autism, is calling for holiday heroes to provide help and create hope. During this giving season, the organization asks that you contribute to its Second Annual fundraising effort, The Many Faces of Autism 2013 Calendar.
The calendar, which is an exclusive compilation of unique and differently-abled children, gives the community a snapshot of what Autism can look like, all while generating funds to assist families and connect them to the care and support they deserve, but
many times cannot afford. You can purchase or gift a calendar for $10.00 by visiting www.hopeforthree.org/shop43/#calendar.
The Many Faces of Autism 2013 Calendar Cover winner is eight year old Jason Frye, son of Tonya and John Frye and little brother to Bekah, Jesse, Ema and Katie. Jason, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, was among dozens of contestants who entered the calendar contest.
For opportunities on how you can be the difference, upcoming events or Family Resource information, contact Hope for Three at 1-800-317-0787 or visit www.hopeforthree.org.
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At the 2nd Annual Wassail held at the ole Dew House in Kitty Hollow Park, kids of every age sat with Santa while listening to the musical strains of the Scanlan Oaks Whistle Stops, the Quail Valley Middle School Ensemble, and the Elkins Knightbeats! Pictured here with St. Nick is Thane Phillips.
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A Christmas 2012Imperial Performing Arts is hosting their signature Christmas concert “A Christmas Evening 2012 Friday, Dec. 7, & Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m., 823 3rd Street, Rosenberg. Buy your tick-ets at www.theimperial.org. Adults, $20; $18 students, seniors, military, & children. Call 281-277-7444 for more information.
Christmas in Quail ValleyFor the 20th year residents on Boca Ct and Kiamesha in Quail Valley invite your family to their North Pole. Santa will be in attendance December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8Fort Bend Autism Play Group
This group provides social opportunities for children with Autism ages 1-12yrs & their families while building a support network. They meet the 1st Saturday of every month. The next play date is De. 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Sugar Land City Park, 225 7th Street, Sugar Land. Cost is FREE but donations are appreciated. RSVP is required. For more information, please contact Susan at [email protected] or 281-726-2665.
Winter book sale at University Branch LibraryFriends of University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, will hold their first book sale this Saturday Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Items are priced from .25 to 3.00. Adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs and magazines. The library accepts donation items during regular library hours and are tax deductible.
Movie Under The MoonBring your family to the Plaza, Sugar Land Town Center, 7-9 p.m., to enjoy a special holiday Movie Under The Moon. This month’s featured movie is ELF, a Holiday classic sure to please all ages!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9Finish Line Sports 30K
Bring holiday cheer to the runners in this marathon warm-up series that starts and ends in Sugar Land Town Square, 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Race Day registration is available at Amegy Bank in Town Square. Visit SLFinishLineSports.com or call (281) 242-7700 for more info!
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting & celebrationCome to the SL Plaza and be a part of the annual Hanukkah Menorah lighting and celebration, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TI Alumni Assoc. meets
All current and former TI employees are welcome to come to the monthly luncheon Wed., Dec. 12, 11 a.m. at America Buffet, 12815 Southwest Freeway, Stafford. Learn about upcoming social events and day trips. Complete details at www.tihaa.org or call: (832) 551-8025 or e-mail: [email protected].
Learn about TAMSAJoin Fort Bend County School Districts, FBISD LCISD, & SMD Wed., Dec. 12, 7 p.m., FBISD Annex, 3119 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, to learn about Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment (TAMSA), with TAMSA guest speakers To learn more about TAMSA visit www.tamsatx.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14Christian Women’s Connection mets
The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection will meet Friday, December 14, 11:30 a.m., Sweetwater County Club located at 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. The featured speaker will be Brenda Copeland, a former Miss America Preliminary winner and a recording artist. Luncheon $18 inclusive and RSVP required (281) 980-9670 or via email at [email protected]. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Holidays in the PlazaThe Sugar Land Express Singers, a group of local children led by Director Jeannie Bryant, will perform a live concert of Holiday hits in the Sugar Land Town Center Plaza, 7-9 p.m.!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5Understanding dementia experience
The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is host-ing Understanding The Dementia Experience on Wednesday, December 5, 11:30 a.m.-1pm. This free program will take place at Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, One hour of CEU available for nurses and social workers. Please RSVP at 713.314.1313, lunch is provided.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6“Holiday Concert”
The Austin High School Orchestra will present its “Holiday Concert” Thursday, December 6, 7 pm, Austin High School auditorium, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land, Admission to the concert is free. Refreshments will be sold before the concert starting 6:30 pm and during intermission. Proceeds from the event will support the orchestras. For more info Paula Key-Connell at 281-565-0851 or www.ahsorch.org.
Fort Bend-Harris Retired Educators meetThis group will have a holiday potluck luncheon, program, and business meeting 12 p.m., Thursday, December 6, Great Hall, Sugar Land United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road. The program will feature the Sugar Sisters. Guests are welcome to attend.
Sugar Land’s 9th Annual Tree Lighting CeremonyExperience one of Sugar Land’s favorite Holiday celebrations at the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Town Square 5-8 p.m. This family-friendly event features performances by local musical groups, crafts and games for children, and photos with Santa. For more info,visit www.SugarLandTX.gov.
NAMI Chrismas ProgramNAMI Fort Bend(National Alliance on Mental Illness) will present a Christmas program on Thursday, December 6, at 7p.m., First United Methodist Church of Missouri City’s Fellowship Hall, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri CIty. The public is invited. For more info 832-541-1633.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7Holidays in the Plaza – Secret Santa Toy Drive
KHOU 11 will broadcast live from the Sugar Land Plaza. 4-8 p.m., during their annual Secret Santa Toy Drive, benefiting the Salvation Army. Be a “Secret Santa” to a child in need by donating new, unwrapped toys in the Plaza of Sugar Land Town Square.
Holidays in the PlazaEnjoy and evening of Holiday music with the Travis HS Orchestra will play holiday favorites from 6-7:30, Sugar Land Town Center Plaza, followed by a performance by the Houston Choral Showcase from 7:30-9:30!
ONGOINGImperial Arts new location
Imperial Arts has a new location underway, although still under construc-tion and located in Historic Downtown Rosenberg, they are in need of volunteers for the following when their new Center for the Arts, opening in mid-Nov. 2012: Guides/docents; box office; ushers; program valets, film night volunteers & children’s art/ community activity volunteers. If you are interested call 832-278-9763.
Recovery Is Possible An ongoing educational class called “Managing Bipolar Disorder” meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.,1106 3rd Street, Rosenberg. For more information call 888-320-1622.
Photos with Santa Sunday, December 2, 9, 161-5 p.m. Grab your Christmas list and head to Town Square for a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos will be taken in the lobby of the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.
Fitness in the Plaza Fridays, from 9-11 a.m.December 7, 14, 21, 28. Join them each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring Free Boot Camp with Jon Hood from Rush Fitness and Zumba with a professional instructor! Boot Camp is from 9-10 a.m. fol-lowed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m.
Sugar Land RotaryBecome a Rotarian! Sugar Land Rotary meets every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Contact Bill Griffin 832-724-3323, [email protected].
Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets The Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
Sugar Land Morning Exchange ClubThe Sugar Land Morning Exchange Club is an all-volunteer national service organization for men and women who want to serve their com-munity, develop leadership skills, and enjoy new friendships. The club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Palm Royale Blvd, Sugar Land. Web site is ECSL.ORG
UPCOMING “The Wizard Oz”Broadway Bound will launch its 2012-2013 season with the family favor-ite, “The Wizard of Oz” the Broadway. Tickets range from $10-$25 and can be purchased at the ticket office, by phone 281-242-1055 or online at [email protected]. For more information visit www.bbartscentre.com.
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The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City will hold its Christmas concert on Sunday, December 9 at 4 p.m. The Chapel Singers will present classic Christmas carol arrangements that are familiar, but have a twist that can certainly be only the Chapel Singers.
From The Twelve Days of Christmas and selections from Brittten's Ceremony of Carols to Mel Torme's The Christmas Song, this concert will definitely prepare you for the holiday season. The Chapel Singers come from the musicians, singers and
leaders of the music ministries of First United Methodist Church, Missouri City.
The concert will be held in the church, Chapel of the Resurrection at First United Methodist Church located at 3900 Lexington Blvd. It is free to the public, although love donations graciously accepted. Handicapped parking available and a welcome sign is at the entrance on Murphy Road when entering the church parking lot.
For more information, please call (281) 499-3502, email us at [email protected] or visit the website at www.fumcmc.org.
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Sienna Branch library hosts holiday puppet showlovely Snow Queen. The story begins in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole and follows Santa and Rudolph’s journey through a snowy forest, where the lovely Snow Queen provides a wonderful way to warm Rudolph’s nose and melt the snow away. The sleigh and its crew finally arrive at a family home, where Santa leaves gifts under the tree.
The delicately hand-crafted marionettes are built by Kuecher, who also designs their beautiful costumes and majestic scenery. A member of the Puppeteers of America and the Greater Houston Puppetry Guild, Kuecher holds
a masters degree in Education, Counseling and Guidance from the University of Houston, and has used her puppetry skills to enrich classroom education.
The two performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.
Master puppeteer Jean Kuecher, producer of Marionette Playhouse, will entertain children of all ages with a new holiday story, complete with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the
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281-261-8107 Insured • BondedMelissa Lorenzo received an award
for academic excellence from William B. Travis High School on November 27.
Melissa Lorenzo receives award
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Recognized for their academ-ic excellence by Fort Bend ISD were Dulles High School students David Belleza, Nicolas De Britto, Ford Hash, Glenn Bentulan, Christopher Weston, Tirso Ramirez and Carl Marth. Congratulations!
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Academic Excellence Awardees
It was another successful Bike the Bend 2012 with beautiful weather and 402 riders. Bike the Bend raised over $25,000 for the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County. Riders came from all over the greater Houston area to ride in the Bike the Bend. The ride is a BP MS150 Recommended Ride also allows riders to choose between three different route lengths 20 miles, 35 miles or 62 miles. The ride started at Foster High School and from there lead riders into the countryside of Fulshear, Simonton and Wallis.
