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4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477 E-Mail: [email protected]• Website: www.fortbendstar.com Office: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478 The Fort Bend / Southwest STAR Family Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper will not have a conviction on her record. Also as part of the deal, Ms. Hill had to admit to and aliquot to the murder, mean- ing she had to admit that she shot him and it was not in self defense. Never, has Hill denied that she shot him.† However, until that night, she adamantly denied it was anything short of self defense. Hill’s defense team put on a case for her claiming post trau- matic stress syndrome based on 25 years of spousal abuse. During testimony in both tri- als the defense proved several times over that Danny Hill was a volatile and violent person. There were medical reports, police reports, and investigations by Child Protective Services (CPS) that substantiated the inju- ries he inflicted on both her and their children. The State even acknowledged Danny Hill’s See HILL, page 12 Volume XXXIII • No. 27 HHH Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Recently Missouri City police responded to an aggravated robbery at a beau- ty supply shop on Texas Parkway. When police arrived on the scene, they arrested three teenage princess- es for a snatch and grab theft turned aggravated robbery. It is said that the girls, clear- ly suffering from bad hair days, were lingering around the hair extensions. As they lurked, the clerk began formulating a plan. See PRINCESSES, page 12 DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK Purloining princesses By LeaAnne Klentzman Come for the food. Stay for the drinks. Leave with the auction items. The planning committee for Men Who Cook 2011, presented this year by Dr. Michael Amaro, is finalizing the details for this year’s event, to be held February 19, at Safari Texas in Richmond. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with the Billie Ledbetter Orchestra providing the evening’s musical entertainment. While the tasty temptations of more than 60 celebrity chefs is reason enough to attend, auctioneer-extraordinaire Jeff Council will be on hand to dispense with eight exciting items in the live auction.The Men Who Cook Planning Committee includes (Front row L-R) Jan Russell, Barbara Minton, Judi Vernon, Randy Kaiser, Tim Kaminski, Alicia Casias, Erin Burdette; (Back Row L-R) Marcia Holmes, Marjorie Pollard, Kenny Kucherka, Lonnie Meadows, Pam McClung and Bobbi Treacy. Tickets for the gala are $60. For more information regarding L.E.A.F. or to purchase tickets, contact Janice Knight at 832.223.0334. “Men Who Cook” set for February 19 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Safari Texas Ranch had a memorable event on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at the 2011 Annual Chairman’s Ball “International Soiree”. The event honored the retired officers and welcomed the 2011 Board of Directors. 2010 Chairman Bridget Yeung passed the torch to the incoming Chairman Chris Breaux. Each year, at this event, the Chairman has the honor of recognizing someone who has been a special friend, resource and asset to the Chamber. The award, formerly the “Chairman’s Award” was established years ago to honor a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service. The 2010 recipient of this year’s “Ursula Coates Chairman’s Award” was the first female chairman or our board and has brought in over 100 new members, earning the title of “lifetime member”. This year’s award went to Mary Gayle Brindley of Amegy Bank. Lisa Frederickson, Focus Magazine Publisher, and former Sugar Land Mayor Dave Wallace are checking out the authentic Chinese Dragon which greeted the guests during the cocktail reception. 2011 Annual Chairman’s Ball “International Soiree” Find your new home on our Fort Bend Home Showcase on pages 6 & 7 Search 1,000’s of new and used autos online By LeaAnne Klentzman After facing murder charges for nearly 4 1/2 years, two tri- als, one hung jury and the pos- sibility of a second hung jury and after the second month-long trial, Charlene Hill ended her fight Friday night by taking a plea deal. The first murder trial for Charlene Hill took place in September of 2009 and ended with a hung jury. The Hills, a Pecan Grove couple, owned a landscaping company and stor- age business. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident involving both Danny and Charlene Hill, they sold their companies and semi-retired. According to tes- timony, Charlene Hill suffered years of abuse and finally shot and killed her husband in 2007, claiming self-defense. Her second murder trial began in January and ended on Friday night, February 11, at 6:33 pm, when Ms. Hill stood before 434th District Judge James Shoemake, flanked by her defense team headed by George Parnham, and accepted a plea deal of 10 years deferred adjudication on the charge of murder. By accept- ing the plea deal, which had been offered to her prior to trial, Ms. Hill will have to complete at least 5 years of probation before she can be eligible for release. Even more importantly, by accepting this plea, if completed without any violations, she will not spend any time incarcerated and she Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication By Elsa Maxey The clock has started ticking to file an application to run for numerous city and school board positions in Fort Bend County. For many of the entities, this Monday was the first day to file an application to run for office. The filing deadline is March 14 for the election to be held two months later, May 14. Sugar Land will have four single-member district city coun- cil positions that will be going on the ballot, according to City Secretary Glenda Gundermann. Voters will elect council mem- bers to districts one, two, three and four. Already seven candi- dates have filed: incumbent Don Smithers for District 1; Bridget Yeung for District 2; William James Hoelker and Amy Lynn Mitchell for District 3; Harish C. Jajoo, Farha Ahmed, and Frank Yonish for District 4. District 2 Councilmember Don Olson will not seek re-election. District 3 Councilmember Russell Jones and District 4’s Michael Schiff will not be seeking re-elections due to term limits. In Missouri City, City Secretary Patrice Fogarty said filing there technically began on See ELECTIONS, page 3 More expected Several candidates file for May 14 elections By Elsa Maxey Twenty year old Nicolis "Nico" Williams of Sugar Land, a Texas A&M junior and econom- ics major, is said to have com- plained about flu-like symptoms Monday of last week. The next day, he was hospitalized and on Friday, he died of bacterial meningitis, according to information released from College Station Medical Center. Students of the Texas A&M campus mourn Williams’ death and remember him as a genu- ine guy with a great smile. They gathered to remember the life of fellow Aggie Williams Sunday during a candlelight vigil. Williams graduated from Kempner High School and was majoring in economics at Texas A&M. He grew up in Sugar Land and also attended Sugar Mill Elementary and Sugar Land Middle School. His death calls attention to a state law, the Schanbaum Act that went into effect Jan. 2010. It requires the meningitis vaccine for first-time, on-campus college students, including fraternity and sorority houses; however, it does not apply to those that live off Nicolis Williams Meningitis claims life of Texas A&M student from Sugar Land campus. Williams lived off cam- pus and had not received the vac- cine, according to reports. Since students, whether living on or off campus, will interact with one another, efforts are underway urg- ing students to get the vaccine and also to change the law requiring inoculation, irrespective of residen- tial location. Williams’ family is behind this push. Medical accounts indicate that the menin- gitis is a bacterial infec- tion that spreads like the flu, through coughing or sneez- ing, by sharing drinks or eating utensils or other person-to-person contact. Common symptoms are said to be a high fever, stiff neck, and headache and the meningitis symptoms are sometimes con- fused with flu. Close living con- ditions, like dormitories are said to be prime for disease spreading that can kill in less than one day. According to reports, as many as 15 college students nationwide die each year from bacterial men- ingitis. Williams is believed to be the first death at Texas A& M associated with bacterial menin- gitis. This school year, another student reportedly came down with the illness in November and recovered, according to infor- mation released from the Texas A&M student health center. Charlene Hill By Elsa Maxey According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this week Texas will receive local level 2010 Census population counts and Fort Bend County will get to see its own populace. Interestingly, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 2010 Census Data/A Portrait of America will continue thru 2013. Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert said the 2010 Census Bureau's population estimate for Fort Bend County was nearly 582,000. Judge Hebert con- firmed that the preliminary cen- sus data for Texas will be ready this week, during his state of the county address last Friday during a Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance meeting. The census bureau will also be providing Texas with summa- ries of population totals, as well as data on race, Hispanic origin and voting age. Last week’s advi- sory to the media from the census bureau also said that the data will be presented for multiple geog- raphies within the state, such as census blocks, tracts, voting dis- tricts, cities, counties and school districts. So what do we know so far? Census guru reports say estimates See CENSUS, page 3 Portraits of Fort Bend cities due this week U.S. Census to release local count By LeaAnne Klentzman Monday afternoon just before 4 pm, Sugar Land police responded to an alarm in the 13900 block of Lynnwood Lane in the Imperial Woods neighborhood located in north Sugar Land. When police arrived they found forced entry to the home and began a search of the home and yard. According to police, the evi- dence discovered during their investigation led them to a neigh- bor’s residence. Interestingly, a neighbor at a nearby residence has a previous conviction for burglarizing the same house a few years ago. The case remains under investigation. Just about the same time offi- cers were investigating a burglary on the north side of town, other officers were called to DuPont Circle in Sweetwater to inves- tigate a burglary that had just occurred, in what is quickly becoming the center of the city. See BURGLARS, page 12 You can’t fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house Sugar Land’s John Grigsby, III, a junior at Clements High School, will perform at Carnegie Hall this Saturday with the American High School Honors Performance Orchestra for the 2011 season. Grigsby, a young 16-year old accomplished musician, plays the viola. Sugar Land’s presence at Carnegie Hall CHS junior performs this Saturday By Elsa Maxey It’s not every day anyone has a chance to play at Carnegie Hall. But for John Grigsby, III, this upcoming Saturday will be a day to be remembered on that stage. A high school junior, Grigsby plays viola for the Chamber Stings of Clements High School. He is also a member of the Houston Youth Symphony and The Virtuosi of Houston. This young, 16 year old musi- cian about to step foot at the world famous venue where Tchaikovsky, The Beatles and See CHS, page 12
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The Fort Bend Southwest
STARFamily Owned and Locally Operated bull An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper
will not have a conviction on her record
Also as part of the deal Ms Hill had to admit to and aliquot to the murder mean-
ing she had to admit that she shot him and it was not in self defense Never has Hill denied that she shot himdagger However until that night she adamantly denied it was anything short of self defense
Hillrsquos defense team put on a case for her claiming post trau-matic stress syndrome based on 25 years of spousal abuse During testimony in both tri-als the defense proved several times over that Danny Hill was a volatile and violent person There were medical reports police reports and investigations by Child Protective Services (CPS) that substantiated the inju-ries he inflicted on both her and their children The State even acknowledged Danny Hillrsquos
See HILL page 12
Volume XXXIII bull No 27 HHH Wednesday February 16 2011
R e c e n t l y Missouri City police responded to an aggravated robbery at a beau-ty supply shop on Texas Parkway When police arrived on the scene they arrested three teenage princess-es for a snatch and grab theft turned aggravated robbery
It is said that the girls clear-ly suffering from bad hair days were lingering around the hair extensions As they lurked the clerk began formulating a plan
See PRINCESSES page 12
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
Purloiningprincesses
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Come for the food Stay for the drinks Leave with the auction items The planning committee for Men Who Cook 2011 presented this year by Dr Michael Amaro is finalizing the details for this yearrsquos event to be held February 19 at Safari Texas in Richmond The festivities begin at 630 pm with the Billie Ledbetter Orchestra providing the eveningrsquos musical entertainment While the tasty temptations of more than 60 celebrity chefs is reason enough to attend auctioneer-extraordinaire Jeff Council will be on hand to dispense with eight exciting items in the live auctionThe Men Who Cook Planning Committee includes (Front row L-R) Jan Russell Barbara Minton Judi Vernon Randy Kaiser Tim Kaminski Alicia Casias Erin Burdette (Back Row L-R) Marcia Holmes Marjorie Pollard Kenny Kucherka Lonnie Meadows Pam McClung and Bobbi Treacy Tickets for the gala are $60 For more information regarding LEAF or to purchase tickets contact Janice Knight at 8322230334
ldquoMen Who Cookrdquo set for February 19
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Safari Texas Ranch had a memorable event on Saturday February 5th 2011 at the 2011 Annual Chairmanrsquos Ball ldquoInternational Soireerdquo The event honored the retired officers and welcomed the 2011 Board of Directors 2010 Chairman Bridget Yeung passed the torch to the incoming Chairman Chris Breaux Each year at this event the Chairman has the honor of recognizing someone who has been a special friend resource and asset to the Chamber The award formerly the ldquoChairmanrsquos Awardrdquo was established years ago to honor a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service The 2010 recipient of this yearrsquos ldquoUrsula Coates Chairmanrsquos Awardrdquo was the first female chairman or our board and has brought in over 100 new members earning the title of ldquolifetime memberrdquo This yearrsquos award went to Mary Gayle Brindley of Amegy Bank Lisa Frederickson Focus Magazine Publisher and former Sugar Land Mayor Dave Wallace are checking out the authentic Chinese Dragon which greeted the guests during the cocktail reception
Find your new home on our Fort Bend Home Showcase on pages 6 amp 7
Search 1000rsquos of new and used
autos online
By LeaAnne KlentzmanAfter facing murder charges
for nearly 4 12 years two tri-als one hung jury and the pos-sibility of a second hung jury and after the second month-long trial Charlene Hill ended her fight Friday night by taking a plea deal
The first murder trial for Charlene Hill took place in September of 2009 and ended with a hung jury The Hills a Pecan Grove couple owned a landscaping company and stor-age business After a near-fatal motorcycle accident involving both Danny and Charlene Hill they sold their companies and semi-retired According to tes-timony Charlene Hill suffered years of abuse and finally shot and killed her husband in 2007 claiming self-defense
Her second murder trial began in January and ended on Friday night February 11 at 633 pm when Ms Hill stood before 434th District Judge James Shoemake flanked by her defense team headed by George Parnham and accepted a plea deal of 10 years deferred adjudication on the charge of murder By accept-ing the plea deal which had been offered to her prior to trial Ms Hill will have to complete at least 5 years of probation before she can be eligible for release Even more importantly by accepting this plea if completed without any violations she will not spend any time incarcerated and she
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication
By Elsa MaxeyThe clock has started ticking
to file an application to run for numerous city and school board positions in Fort Bend County For many of the entities this Monday was the first day to file an application to run for office The filing deadline is March 14 for the election to be held two months later May 14
Sugar Land will have four single-member district city coun-cil positions that will be going on the ballot according to City Secretary Glenda Gundermann Voters will elect council mem-bers to districts one two three
and four Already seven candi-dates have filed incumbent Don Smithers for District 1 Bridget Yeung for District 2 William James Hoelker and Amy Lynn Mitchell for District 3 Harish C Jajoo Farha Ahmed and Frank Yonish for District 4 District 2 Councilmember Don Olson will not seek re-election District 3 Councilmember Russell Jones and District 4rsquos Michael Schiff will not be seeking re-elections due to term limits
In Missouri City City Secretary Patrice Fogarty said filing there technically began on
See ELECTIONS page 3
More expected
Several candidates filefor May 14 elections
By Elsa MaxeyTwenty year old Nicolis
Nico Williams of Sugar Land a Texas AampM junior and econom-ics major is said to have com-plained about flu-like symptoms Monday of last week The next day he was hospitalized and on Friday he died of bacterial meningitis according to information released from College Station Medical Center
Students of the Texas AampM campus mourn Williamsrsquo death and remember him as a genu-ine guy with a great smile They gathered to remember the life of fellow Aggie Williams Sunday during a candlelight vigil
Williams graduated from Kempner High School and was majoring in economics at Texas AampM He grew up in Sugar Land and also attended Sugar Mill Elementary and Sugar Land Middle School
His death calls attention to a state law the Schanbaum Act that went into effect Jan 2010 It requires the meningitis vaccine for first-time on-campus college students including fraternity and sorority houses however it does not apply to those that live off
Nicolis Williams
Meningitis claims life of Texas AampM student from Sugar Land
campus Williams lived off cam-pus and had not received the vac-cine according to reports Since students whether living on or off campus will interact with one another efforts are underway urg-ing students to get the vaccine and
also to change the law requiring inoculation irrespective of residen-tial location Williamsrsquo family is behind this push
Medical accounts indicate that the menin-gitis is a bacterial infec-tion that spreads like the
flu through coughing or sneez-ing by sharing drinks or eating utensils or other person-to-person
contact Common symptoms are said to be a high fever stiff neck and headache and the meningitis symptoms are sometimes con-fused with flu Close living con-ditions like dormitories are said to be prime for disease spreading that can kill in less than one day
According to reports as many as 15 college students nationwide die each year from bacterial men-ingitis Williams is believed to be the first death at Texas Aamp M associated with bacterial menin-gitis This school year another student reportedly came down with the illness in November and recovered according to infor-mation released from the Texas AampM student health center
Charlene Hill
By Elsa MaxeyAccording to the US Census
Bureau this week Texas will receive local level 2010 Census population counts and Fort Bend County will get to see its own populace Interestingly the US Census Bureau reports that 2010 Census DataA Portrait of America will continue thru 2013
Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert said the 2010 Census
Bureaus population estimate for Fort Bend County was nearly 582000 Judge Hebert con-firmed that the preliminary cen-sus data for Texas will be ready this week during his state of the county address last Friday during a Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance meeting
The census bureau will also be providing Texas with summa-ries of population totals as well
as data on race Hispanic origin and voting age Last weekrsquos advi-sory to the media from the census bureau also said that the data will be presented for multiple geog-raphies within the state such as census blocks tracts voting dis-tricts cities counties and school districts
So what do we know so far Census guru reports say estimates
See CENSUS page 3
Portraits of Fort Bend cities due this weekUS Census to release local count
By LeaAnne Klentzman Monday afternoon just before 4
pm Sugar Land police responded to an alarm in the 13900 block of Lynnwood Lane in the Imperial Woods neighborhood located in north Sugar Land When police arrived they found forced entry to the home and began a search of the home and yard
According to police the evi-dence discovered during their investigation led them to a neigh-borrsquos residence Interestingly a
neighbor at a nearby residence has a previous conviction for burglarizing the same house a few years ago The case remains under investigation
Just about the same time offi-cers were investigating a burglary on the north side of town other officers were called to DuPont Circle in Sweetwater to inves-tigate a burglary that had just occurred in what is quickly becoming the center of the city
See BURGLARS page 12
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglarslead cops right to their house
Sugar Landrsquos John Grigsby III a junior at Clements High School will perform at Carnegie Hall this Saturday with the American High School Honors Performance Orchestra for the 2011 season Grigsby a young 16-year old accomplished musician plays the viola
Sugar Landrsquos presence at Carnegie Hall
CHS junior performs this SaturdayBy Elsa Maxey
Itrsquos not every day anyone has a chance to play at Carnegie Hall But for John Grigsby III this upcoming Saturday will be a day to be remembered on that stage A high school junior Grigsby plays viola for the Chamber Stings of Clements High School He is also a member of the Houston Youth Symphony and The Virtuosi of Houston
This young 16 year old musi-cian about to step foot at the world famous venue where Tchaikovsky The Beatles and
See CHS page 12
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Annual FBISD String Fling has been re-scheduled
Johnson Development will hold a public meeting on Thursday February 17 at 6 pm at the Fluor Daniel Auditorium on 1 Fluor Daniel Drive about the status of the ImperialTract 3 development
Topics for discussion will include the proposed land uses and densities on the site and future plans for the Imperial Sugar refinery and the sur-rounding Star Tex Power Field ndash Sugar Landrsquos minor league
baseball stadium Interested persons are
encouraged to attend to find out more about the future of this area under development and how it will impact Sugar Land
Imperial Development Project to hold community meeting
Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 String Fling Concert has been re-sched-uled for Thursday February 17 at 700 pm at Wheeler Field House located at 16403
Lexington Blvd in Sugar Land The event will showcase the tal-ents of FBISDrsquos middle school beginner orchestra students
Donrsquot miss the opportunity to
support the talented musicians in Fort Bend ISDrsquos orchestra program by attending the 2011 String Fling Concert Admission is free
Make up day scheduled for FBISD
FBISD will conduct classes on a regular school day sched-ule on Monday February 21 to make up for the missed day of instruction due to bad weath-er on February 4 The district regrets any inconvenience this may cause to our staff students or their families
As required by the Texas Education Agency any school district that misses one or two days of school for any reason including bad weather must make up the day(s) Only dis-tricts that have been closed for more than two days due to bad weather may apply for a missed instructional waiver dayBEWARE NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Texas counties as well The population of Asian ancestry includes Chinese Vietnamese and Korean and those from the South Asian countries of India and Pakistan
When the 2010 first cen-sus results were released in December Texas showed a dramatic overall increase with the state population growing at more than twice as fast a 206 percent increase as that of the entire nation 97 percent The results show Texas at 251 mil-lion and the nationrsquos population at 3087 million
As reported in earlier accounts Texas will be gaining four Congressional seats and redistricting will follow and rely on census data to deter-mine where to draw political boundaries County and city governments will also use cen-sus data to redraw the boundar-ies of local political subdivi-sions Judge Hebert said Fort Bend County will be working on redistricting for redrawing precinct lines He also said that commissioners court and a 15-member citizens commit-tee would be working on the final lines in the near future and hearings in June will follow A final plan will then be submit-ted to the US Department of Justice for the countyrsquos redis-tricting of precinct lines effort
Despite overall population growth it is reported that close to one half about 119 of Texasrsquo 254 counties lost population Fort Bend County however is not one of them
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 3THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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ICING A cast serves to keep a broken bone in place while it is healing The
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Bearing all of the bodyrsquos weight with every step the heel is subject to considerable stress Weight gain high impact athletic activities even prolonged walking or standing increase such stress When heel pain is the bodyrsquos answer to this stress there are treatments available to eliminate the problem including the icing method mentioned above Any treatment how-ever begins with a call to your podiatrist Located at 3143 Hwy 6 South we are now accepting new patients for a full range of footcare services Please call 281-980-3668 for an appointment
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The parents of Alysar Ma-rie Alameddin are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter to Mr Eric John Lang
Alysar is the daughter of Fouad and Phylis Alamed-din of Sugar Land Texas She is a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and a 2010 graduate of The Uni-versity of Alabama with a double major in Public Rela-tions and English She is cur-rently employed at Enbridge Energy Company Inc
Eric is the son of Joe and Sue Lang of Sugar Land Texas He is also a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama He has a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering He is currently employed at Lockwood Andrews amp Newnam Inc
A 2011 spring wedding is planned in Sugar Land Texas
Alameddin - Lang Engagement
Mr and Mrs Paul V Cinquemani of Missouri City Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Andrea Michelle Rudd to Christopher Arthur Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs Brian Ramsey of Kingwood Texas
Andrea is a 2004 graduate of Kempner High School in Sugar Land and received her Bachelorrsquos Degree in Fine Arts and certificate in Digital Media from the University of Texas at Austin She is currently a free lance artist who is also employed at ITT Institute as an instructor of digital media and recently joined the staff of Cambridge Oaks as an office manager
Christopher is a graduate of 2002 Bellaire High School in Houston and the University of Houston receiving a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Political Science He is currently employed with the University of Houston and plans on earning his PhD in Political Economy
The couple plans a spring wedding in Houston and honeymoon in Santa Fe New Mexico
Rudd - Ramsey Engagement
Fun with your computerWith all this talk about budget shortfalls and the legislature cut-ting school funding Irsquove been trying to figure out some things Bearing in mind that Fort Bend ISD is one of the largest dis-tricts in the state (Irsquove heard it is sixth in Texas in terms of size) I have been wondering how much money the district spends on administrative salaries not even counting the salaries of admin-istrative positions like principals and assistant principals The administrative salaries might be interesting
Knowing that a public infor-mation request would just end up making me mad because even
though this is information readily available at the school district by simply pressing a few buttons on a computer somewhere I would be told to wait for 10 days
So I got to noodling around on the internet and Irsquoll be darn if I didnrsquot find a place that has all the salaries of officials all over the state of Texas even Dr Jenneyrsquos administrative assistant ($97708) who came with him from Virginia Beach
This wonderful site The Texas Tribune You can also sort the salaries by department or title So if you go to the Texas Tribune web site and simply put in Fort Bend ISD salaries like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrary
datagovernment-employee-sala-riesfort-bend-isd
I checked out all the highest paid salaries at FBISD then I sorted by administration building like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrarydatagovernment-employee-salariesfort-bend-isddepartmentsadministration-building3498
The reason I used the adminis-tration building is that I thought if we have to cut salaries and posi-tions what better place to start rather than essential personnel like teachers and lunch ladies
I urge you to do this You will be shocked at the number of posi-tions that we fund Donrsquot forget to take a look at the salaries for those who work in the administration building annex Therersquos another two pages of them
I thought Irsquod never get tiredEarly this year Chick-fil-A had a big fancy party to introduce their new spicy chick-en biscuit The party was at the Houstonian on Post Oak and I
told their local PR person I didnrsquot like to leave Fort Bend County
She promised me I should not miss this because as an added bonus attendees would receive a goodie bag containing a VIP card to Chick-fil-A which was good for one year and entitling one to a Chick-fil-A meal or item every day
Well I got to thinking about this fancy party for a biscuit and how much a year of Chick-fil-A meals is worth (6 days a week for 52 weeks at approximately $7 per meal with drink equals about $2000
I love free food Itrsquos one of the reasons I got into the newspaper business in the first place
I talked my daughter-in-law Lisa Fredrickson who publishes ldquoFort Bend Focusrdquo and ldquoFocus on Womenrdquo to accompany me--actually drive me The promise of a Chick-fil-A card and the chance to meet some potential advertisers brought Lisa out and we hied out to Houston We were both on a diet and didnrsquot enjoy all the great food but we made our appear-ances and were awarded with VIP cards
I felt special until as a promo-tion for opening the new drive through Chick-fil-A location on the freeway by Wal-Mart the company offered a VIP card to the first 100 people to come I guess other people realized the potential value of the card because on the coldest night of the year a tent city sprung up at that location
However the other 100 VIP cards have been a good thing because when I drive through Chick-fil-A the employees read-ily know what the card is But here it is in mid-February and Irsquom already tired of Chick-fil-A something I thought would never happen
Oh Irsquom sure Irsquoll still drive by and pick up an order at least once a week but I have already tried about everything on the menu Check back with me in about 6 months and see if Irsquove gained about 10 pounds or if Irsquove devel-oped a habit of throwing the mat-tress on the floor and trying to roost on the bed slats
BK Carter is the ownerpublisher of the Fort BendSouthwest Star She can be reached at bkcstarearthlinknet
Several candidates file for May 14 elections from page 1
Sat Feb 12 and at press time only two candidates incumbents Bobby Marshall of District A and Don Smith of District B had filed The four Missouri City seats up for election are in Districts A B C and D Incumbents Robin Elackatt of District C and Brett Kolaja of District D have not filed applications for reelection at this time
Richmond will not hold elec-tions this year but Rosenberg on the other hand has every seat on council including the mayorrsquos post up for election Incumbent Mayor Joe Gurecky recently announced that he will not be run-ning Of the seven positions City Secretary Linda Senosic said that there were five individuals that filed Vincent Morales and Susan Kroll Euton who will be vacat-ing her council position filed for mayor William T (Bill) Benton is seeking Eutonrsquos council at large Position 1 no one has filed for the at large Position 2 although the incumbent Juan Salazar is expect-ed to do so Joe G Segura filed for District 2 Christiana (Christy) Hawkins filed for District 3 and although Tom Suter the incum-bent for District 4 is expected to file for reelection no one has filed an application for that council
positionMeadows Place shows two
aldermen seats due for election Place 4 and Place 5 are held by incumbents Terry Henley and Rick Staigle respectively Reportedly both intend to file applications for reelection
Stafford has the mayorrsquos and three council seatsmdashat-large positions up for election City Secretary Bonnie Baiamonte reports that candidate filings were made this Monday morning for incumbents Felecia Evans-Smith Wen Guerra and Fred Woolridge who was elected last year to fill an unexpired term left by Jeff Smith due to his relocation Mayor Leonard Scarcella who has served in the cityrsquos lead role since 1969 also filed for re-elec-tion on Monday
Stafford will hold a joint elec-tion with the Stafford MSD which has two trustee positions on the ballot Those trustees posts are currently occupied by Cindy Hoelscher and Rodney Butler At press time no one had filed although press packets were picked up by the incumbents said Terry Loudenburg who serves as the elections secretary for the school board
Fort Bend ISD shows three
seats on the board of trustees up for election Position 1 held by Susan Hohnbaum Position 1 Daniel Menendez Position 4 and Laurie Caldwell Position 5
Candidate requirements for the FBISD trustee positions are as follows Position 1 - must reside within the west side of the district Position 4 - must reside within the district and Position 5- must reside within the east side of the district
Lamar CISD will have three board of trustee positions on the ballot District 4 held by Julie Thompson District 5 by Jack Christiana and District 7 by Richard McCarterChristiana announced that he would not be seeking reelection Christy Willman LCISD Executive Director of Community Relations reports that Steve Ginsburg is the only person that has filed for the District 5 position
Neighboring cities in Fort Bend County with positions up for elec-tion also include Arcola Beasley Fairchilds Fulshear Kendleton Needville Pleak Simonton and Thompsons There may be other items up for a vote this May that will soon be announced and applicable to only certain areas of the county
Portraits of Fort Bend cities due this week from page 1
2010 PopulationTexas 25145561
Fort Bend data to be released
show a significant popu-lation growth in the state among Latinos the African-American population is expect-ed to remain stable and pre-dicted is an increase in Asian
Americans Thatrsquos what will probably make a difference in Fort Bend County where demographers are saying this group is found in concentrated numbers among very few other
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FEBRUARY 17Quilt Guild to meet
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild will meet Thursday February 17 10 am First United Methodist Church of Missouri City 3900 Lexington Blvd The Applique Society will present the program
Thirsty Thursday Networking Social
U of H Alumni of Fort Bend invites fellow Cougar alumni to Papasitorsquos Cantina 13750 SW Freeway Sugar Land Thursday Feb 17 530 pm to 730 pm Guest speaker Mack
Editors note Starrings are for non-profit events Deadline is 12 pm every Friday Please keep wording to a minimum Answer the 5 Ws Who What When Where and Why Fax us 281-690-4250 e-mail starnewsfortbendstarcom or mail to Fort Bend Star 4655 Techniplex Dr Ste 300 Stafford TX 77477
Rhoades U of H Director of Athletics For more info email m_gregoryaxohotmailcom
FEBRUARY 18Intro computer class in Spanish
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd Missouri will pres-ent this intro computer class Friday Feb 18 10 am Computer Lab Free amp open to the publicSeating limited reservations required Register by calling 281-238-2900 or visit library
Spirit of Freedom February meeting
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women PAC will meet Friday Feb 18 11 am Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel 3213 SW Freeway Sugar Land Guest speaker will be Dorrie OrsquoBrien For more informa-tion call Cindy at 281-980-5719 281-435-3547 or email her at cindy-bond7gmailcom
FEBRUARY 19Help support our troops
St Michaelrsquos Emergency to host this USOPTSD event for the entire fam-ily Saturday Feb 19 11 am to 2 pm 9000 Westheimer (between
Fondren amp Gessner) Entertainment food door prizes raffle tickets to win a 2011 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab PU from Lone Star Chevrolet Hear from soldiers who was there amp more
ldquoSATrdquo practice testPrinceton Review Reps will conduct a free practice SAT test Saturday Feb 19 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond A follow up strategy session will be Saturday Feb 26 10 am Free but seating limited Register at 281-341-2604 or visit library
Movie Under the MoonBring your family friends amp lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza Saturday Feb 19 7 pm-9 pm to enjoy a free move Visit wwwsugarlandtownsquarecom
African-American family history research
Intro program ldquoAfrican-American Genealogy 101rdquo will be presented at George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond Saturday February 19 10 am computer lab Free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required by calling 281-341-2608 or visit library
FEBRUARY 21First aid with CPR
Learn American Red Cross Community first aid with CPR adult child infant on Monday Feb 21 amp Wednesday Feb 23 6-1030 pm Pre-registration required at wwwhoustonredcrossorg or call Shia at 281-342-9480
Fort Bend Republican Womenrsquos Club meets
This womenrsquos club will meet Monday February 21 11 am Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Building Commerce Green Blvd Sugar Land Carolyn Hodges guest speaker Complimentary lunch served Public invited Email lindaGOP1sbcglob-alnet for more information
FEBRUARY 22AlzheimerrsquosDementia
Support GroupAdult children of parents with Alzheimerrsquos or dementia are invited to this support group Tuesday Feb 22 11 am Silverado Senior Living 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to public at no charge RSVPs encouraged by calling Linda at 281-277-1221 Group meets every 4th Tuesday of each month
FEBRUARY 23Research your family history
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna
Springs Blvd Missouri City will offer ldquoGenealogy 101rdquo Wednesday Feb 23 10 am Program free amp open to public Seating limited reserva-tions required Call 281-238-2900 or visit library
SpousesPartners of loved one with AlzheimerrsquosDementia
This support group will meet February 23 11 am to noon Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to the public at no charge RSVP encouraged at llavin-sonsilverseniorcom or call Linda at 281-277-1221 for more info
U of H Small Business Dev hosts free workshop
Where are my profits - Surviving the tough times workshop Wednesday February 23 930 am - 1 pm U of H Fort Bend Co SBDC 117 Lane Drive Ste 31 Rosenberg For more info or to register wwwfort-bendsbdcnetworknet or call 281-499-9787 Attend this free workshop with one on one counseling for your business
First Colony Book Group meetsFirst Colony Branch Libraryrsquos Book Group will meet Wednesday Feb 23 130 pm 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land to discuss ldquoLoving Frankrdquo Free and open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
FEBRUARY 24Learn how to buy amp sell on eBay
George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond will host this free program ldquoThe Basics of Buying amp Selling on eBayrdquo Thursday February 24 10 am Computer Lab Class is free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required For more info call 281-341-2604 or visit library
Amiga Book Club to meetThis discussion group is for Spanish speaking readers Thursday February 24 noon Conference Room First Colony Branch Library 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land ldquoLa Que le Falta al Tiempordquo will be discussed Free amp open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
ldquoFaith at Homerdquo lecture seriesSugar Land First United Methodist Church will begin this series Thursday Feb 14 7 pm Mary Jo Ridley from JUST SAY YES will open the series Open to the public and is free of charge For more info visit wwwsugarlandmethodistorgsooner
UPCOMINGAmerican Red Cross to hold
basic disaster trainingThe Brazoria Office of the American Red Cross to hold Disaster Services An Overview the first class on Thurs Feb 17 6 pm to 9 pm 105 South Chenango St Angleton To register or more info call Charlie Davis at 281-756-1503 or email cda-visghacorg
Community garage saleSugar Land First United Methodist Church will host this garage sale in parking lot at Eldridge amp Seventh St Sat Feb 26 8 am to 1 pm Spaces available for rent For more information or booth rental call 281-491-6041
ONGOINGAnnual Caladium bulb sale
The Garden Club of Richmond is holding its annual sale of these bulbs Bulbs can be pre-ordered amp will be available for pick up the first week in April at Josephrsquos Store 202 Morton St Richmond These bulbs are fan-cy-leafed and available in a variety of colors Call 281-342-2684 or 281-342-5997 to order or for more info Orders must be paid for in advance Last day to order is March 11
Upward Flag Football amp Cheerleading
First United Methodist Church Missouri City is now accepting registration for boys amp girls K5 through 4th grade Player evalua-tions will be Feb12 11 am-1230
pm amp Sat Feb 19 11 am-1230 pm Practices begin week of Feb28 Season open Sat March 12 Deadline to register Feb 17 Register online at wwwfumcmcorg Info Call Kris at 281-499-3502Investment group meets monthly
The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month 6 pm in Sugar Land Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email leemdcamaolcom
Al Anon Group meetingSugar Land1st Colony Al Anon meets every Monday 12 noon Christ United Methodist Church ldquoProgress Not Perfection AFGrdquo Family Life Center Room 305 For more infor-mation call Renee at 281-414-5074
Al Anon meets twice a weekStaffordMissouri City area Al Anon meets twice a week in Lamplighterrsquos Club 2524 FM 1092 Courage to Change AFG meets Wed 630 pm amp New Freedom AFG meets on Saturdays 8 pm For more info call Jill at 281-416-9005
International fellowship classFirst Colony Church of Christ Sugar Land invites you to an international fellowship class If English is not your ldquofirst languagerdquo come on Sunday mornings 945 amPeople of all ethnicities are invited The class is presented in English but limited trans-lation is available T learn more call Cindy or Nancy at 281-980-7070
Centenary College Choir to perform at First United Methodist Church
The Friends of the Arts com-mittee First United Methodist Church Missouri City pres-ents in concert the Centenary College Choir - ldquoWater World amp Witnessrdquo The Centenary College Choir is affiliated with the Hurley School of Music of Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana
The concert is Saturday February 19 at 4 pm in the sanc-tuary at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Blvd Missouri City The concert is free to the public although love dona-tions will be accepted
More details call 281-499-3502 or email at FriendsoftheArtscomcastnet
Shown is The Centenary College Choir
SUGAR LAND community news
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The Exchange Club of Sugar Land proudly honors Gelila Haile Kempner High School Student as Youth of the Month Six years ago Gelila with her family resettled in Sugar Land from Ethiopia Her remark-able assimilation landed her accomplishments in academic excellence and community service She has been named Student of the Year in Physics as well as an AP Scholar Her leadership and team skills are utilized in the Criminal Justice Club National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Student Council and Interact Given her history it seems natural that she plans to pursue a degree in International Business Law
Youth of the Month recognizedFCST Senior Swimmers at USA Swimming Grand Prix MeetCongratulations to 16 Senior
swimmers who traveled to Austin Texas for the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Meet on January 14th - 16th Overall FCST swimmers added 1 New Olympic Trial Qualifier 4 New Olympic Trial Times 8 New National Times and 11 Junior National Times In addi-tion these swims also broke 4 State Records 4 GULF Records and 28 FCST Team Records
Qualifying for her first Olympic Trials was sixteen year old Romy Landeck Romyrsquos two Olympic Trial times came in
the 100 Breast with a time of 11217 and in the 200 Breast with a time of 23556 Both these swims were 3rd place fin-ishes for her as well as new FCST 15-18 Girls and Open Records Fourteen year old Simone Manuel and seventeen year old Skylar Smith added to their Olympic Trial times at the meet Simonersquos 3rd place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 5634 marks her second Olympic Trials time This time broke the 13-14 Girls Texas State record previously held by Olympian Dana Vollmer Skylarrsquos 10th
Romy Landeck
place finish in the 400 IM with a time of 45388 gives her four Olympic Trials times
Sixteen year old Colleen Lord qualified for her first Short Course Nationals meet in the 100 Back by swimming a 10634 Colleenrsquos time broke the FCST team record for 15-18 girls Additionally Colleen broke the 15-18 Girls FCST team record in the 15-18 200 Back with a time of 22442 Teammate Alicia Finnigan was one of the young-est competitors at the meet at the age of twelve Alicia swam to two new Texas state records for the 11-12 Girls by swimming a 22082 in the 200 Fly and a 51097 in the 400 IM Both these swims were GULF and FCST team records as well
In addition to these above record breaking swims FCST saw five other members who broke team records Daniel Graviss broke the 15-18 and Open Boys records in the 200
Garden center nurtures local artists supports community
Papershell A Garden Gallery is a retail garden center art gallery and community space nestled on the site of an old horse farm in the Richmond-Rosenberg area
Owner Elizabeth Barrow likes having an art gallery fea-turing the work of local artists and craftspeople
Customers find a wide vari-ety of plants and products for the garden as well as original artwork created by local art-ists The artworks all avail-able for purchase are featured in a gallery that also services as a classroom and meeting space
Papershell is working with Urban Harvest to deliver a 7-part series of gardening class-es the first for Urban Harvest in the Fort Bend County area
Papershell also sponsors Artistrsquos Chat evenings dem-onstrations and seminars Need a few snips of cilantro or dill for tonightrsquos dinner Papershell maintains a beautiful season-al herb garden for shoppers Cutting is free but Papershell does accept donations for local food banks
Ms Barrow also supports the Ample Harvest program by providing seeds and supplies to gardeners who register with Papershell ldquoItrsquos a different kind of garden centerrdquo said Ms Barrow ldquoI hope it will become a kind of gathering place for all sorts of people interested in both gardening and artrdquo
Papershell A garden Gallery is located on FM 2218 just two miles south of US59 Contact them at 281-232-4485
Back and 400 IM Jordan Hancock broke the 15-18 and Open Girls record in the 100 Fly and the relay of Brett Pinfold Daniel Graviss Eegan Groome and Kyle Yu broke the 15-18 Boys 400 Free Relay record
Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax revenues without negatively impacting service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels there-fore these funds are only avail-able to fund one-time (non-recurring) expenditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned public accounting firms completed the audit in accor-dance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly relat-ed to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-
agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and con-fidence that city resources are being used effectively and effi-ciently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city programs policies and
functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine financial reports vari-ous records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances regula-tions policies and contractual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
Girl Scout Ambassador M e g h a n G a l l o w a y hosted a soc-cer clinic for children under 13 to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council Gold Award the high-est award a Girl Scout can achieve
ldquoI learned how to interact with individuals and organiza-tions how to delegate respon-sibilities and jobs and how to cope with changing situationsrdquo says Meghan a 2010 graduate at Kempner High School
ldquoI chose this project because I played soccer as a kid as a middle schooler and even in high schoolrdquo explains Meghan ldquoI always liked and enjoyed this game I wanted to introduce this game to children who may not have an opportunity to seek out
this gamerdquoDuring the five-hour clinic
Meghan introduced the rules of the game and taught basic soc-cer skills and teamwork to 13 participants She also collected 10 soccer balls and Dynamo bracelets for the children from Soccer for All
ldquoMeghan took charge of this project and made all the neces-sary arrangements in planning and executing the projectrdquo says Katherine Galloway Meghanrsquos mother ldquoMeghan has always displayed leadership qualities throughout her Girl Scout years We are both very proud of herrdquo
Meghan has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years and has earned her Bronze Award At Kempner High School she is a cheerleader president of Students with a Testimony and soccer player She hopes to attend Texas State University to major in fashion merchan-dising
Meghan Galloway
Big Musical Big Hair Big must see at the Stafford Centre
You canrsquot stop the beat when Fort Bend Theatre pres-ents Hairspray at the Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd March 4 and March 5 at 8 pm and March 6 at 3pm Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams inspire her mom and win the boy she loves
As The New York Times says ldquoIf life were everything it should be it would be more like Hairspray Itrsquos irresistiblerdquo
Donrsquot miss this musical-com-edy phenomenon inspired by the major motion picture with a family friendly spin
As always Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orches-tra breathtaking sets vibrant costumes free parking and a dynamic professionally trained cast Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at wwwfortbend-theatrecom Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information call 281-208-3333
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Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
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6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
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TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
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2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
REDUCED
MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Week of 02-16
SHARING
Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
REDUCED
BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
DAVID SLAVIN
ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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Bridlewood Estates Build your dream home on this 122 acre waterfront lot
Call David for more information (281)220-9082
PRIME LOCATIONHistoric Sugar Land
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ext 203
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
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Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
REDUCED
QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
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wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
bull NEW LISTING bull
ABWA FORT BEND COUNTY CHAPTER 30th Anniversary Celebration bull PEARLS OF FORT BEND
Honoring Women of the Police and Fire departments of 3 cities and ABWA VIPrsquos
(A portion of the proceeds will go back to the community)
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REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH bull 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road Missouri City 77459 Worship Service 900am and 1115am Sunday School 1015am wwwsouthminpresorg
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER bull 832-655-25152106 5th Street bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 1030am (Brunch Follows) wwwbcredeemerorg Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH bull 281-980-41414141 Sweetwater Blvd bull Sugar Land TX 77479 Traditional Service 945 am Contemporary (Praise) 1120am wwwFCCCDOCorgIn depth Bible study during both services
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd Missori City TX 77459 Sunday Worship 830am 945am 1100am Open Skies Worship 830am bull wwwfumcmcorg Sunday School All Ages 945am
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-491-6041431 Eldridge Road Sugar Land TX 77478 Worship 900am and 1115am Bible Study all ages 1010am wwwsugarlandmethodistorg
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway bull Sugar Land TX 77479 WWW CUMCSLORG Sunday Worship 815am - 945am - 1105am Childrenrsquos Worship 1105am Sunday School for all ages - 945am
METHODIST CHURCH
MURPHY RD CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 930am - 500pm Bible Classes Sunday 1045am Bible Study Wednesday 730pm wwwmurphyroadchurchorg
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land TX 77479 wwwfishersofmenorg Sunday Worship 830am - 1100am Sunday School classes for ages 2 amp up 940am
LUTHERAN CHURCH
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SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP bull 281-980-16231730 Staffordshire bull Stafford Sunday Worship 1045am wwwsweetwater777org Encounter Godrsquos Healing Love Buck and Anna Eaton pastors
BRIGHTON CHURCH bull 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 bull Stafford (Between W Airport and Murphy Rd) Sunday Worship 1030am wwwbrightonhoustonorg bull Refreshing amp Relevant
NON DENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-561-088115590 Voss Road bull Sugar Land bull wwwslcocorg Sunday Worship Services 700am bull 10am bull 5pm Bible Study (all ages) Sun 9am amp Wed 7pm Tuesday Seniors Bible Study 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd Missouri City 77459 Worship wHoly Communion 800 amp 1030 am Education hour for all ages 915am wwwnewhopelcorg
ST MARTINS LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-980-06951123 Burney Road Sugar Land 77498 Worship 930am Education 1045am wwwstmartinslcorg
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-7729800 Brooks Street Sugar Land 77478 Sunday Worship Services 800am amp 1030am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade wwwfaithlutheranschoolorg
ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
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Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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Introducing
Annual FBISD String Fling has been re-scheduled
Johnson Development will hold a public meeting on Thursday February 17 at 6 pm at the Fluor Daniel Auditorium on 1 Fluor Daniel Drive about the status of the ImperialTract 3 development
Topics for discussion will include the proposed land uses and densities on the site and future plans for the Imperial Sugar refinery and the sur-rounding Star Tex Power Field ndash Sugar Landrsquos minor league
baseball stadium Interested persons are
encouraged to attend to find out more about the future of this area under development and how it will impact Sugar Land
Imperial Development Project to hold community meeting
Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 String Fling Concert has been re-sched-uled for Thursday February 17 at 700 pm at Wheeler Field House located at 16403
Lexington Blvd in Sugar Land The event will showcase the tal-ents of FBISDrsquos middle school beginner orchestra students
Donrsquot miss the opportunity to
support the talented musicians in Fort Bend ISDrsquos orchestra program by attending the 2011 String Fling Concert Admission is free
Make up day scheduled for FBISD
FBISD will conduct classes on a regular school day sched-ule on Monday February 21 to make up for the missed day of instruction due to bad weath-er on February 4 The district regrets any inconvenience this may cause to our staff students or their families
As required by the Texas Education Agency any school district that misses one or two days of school for any reason including bad weather must make up the day(s) Only dis-tricts that have been closed for more than two days due to bad weather may apply for a missed instructional waiver dayBEWARE NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Texas counties as well The population of Asian ancestry includes Chinese Vietnamese and Korean and those from the South Asian countries of India and Pakistan
When the 2010 first cen-sus results were released in December Texas showed a dramatic overall increase with the state population growing at more than twice as fast a 206 percent increase as that of the entire nation 97 percent The results show Texas at 251 mil-lion and the nationrsquos population at 3087 million
As reported in earlier accounts Texas will be gaining four Congressional seats and redistricting will follow and rely on census data to deter-mine where to draw political boundaries County and city governments will also use cen-sus data to redraw the boundar-ies of local political subdivi-sions Judge Hebert said Fort Bend County will be working on redistricting for redrawing precinct lines He also said that commissioners court and a 15-member citizens commit-tee would be working on the final lines in the near future and hearings in June will follow A final plan will then be submit-ted to the US Department of Justice for the countyrsquos redis-tricting of precinct lines effort
Despite overall population growth it is reported that close to one half about 119 of Texasrsquo 254 counties lost population Fort Bend County however is not one of them
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 3THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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FOOT FACTSby Dr Eric Tepper
BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST ACCPPS
ICING A cast serves to keep a broken bone in place while it is healing The
stabFor those who exercise or stand for extended periods of time the heel ligament can experience strain and develop small tears Applying ice to the area can make a vast difference eg there can be a reduction in the inflam-mation and discomfort as well as faster healing Place a towel over the skin to protect it from frostbite The ice can be left in cube form or crushed and put in a plastic bag Many people have success using bags of froen peas or corn since the contents conform to the contours of the heel Styrofoam cups filled with frozen water can be peeled and used to massage the affected area If you experience continued heel pain contact your podiatrist
Bearing all of the bodyrsquos weight with every step the heel is subject to considerable stress Weight gain high impact athletic activities even prolonged walking or standing increase such stress When heel pain is the bodyrsquos answer to this stress there are treatments available to eliminate the problem including the icing method mentioned above Any treatment how-ever begins with a call to your podiatrist Located at 3143 Hwy 6 South we are now accepting new patients for a full range of footcare services Please call 281-980-3668 for an appointment
HINT Keep your foot elevated while you are icing it
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The parents of Alysar Ma-rie Alameddin are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter to Mr Eric John Lang
Alysar is the daughter of Fouad and Phylis Alamed-din of Sugar Land Texas She is a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and a 2010 graduate of The Uni-versity of Alabama with a double major in Public Rela-tions and English She is cur-rently employed at Enbridge Energy Company Inc
Eric is the son of Joe and Sue Lang of Sugar Land Texas He is also a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama He has a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering He is currently employed at Lockwood Andrews amp Newnam Inc
A 2011 spring wedding is planned in Sugar Land Texas
Alameddin - Lang Engagement
Mr and Mrs Paul V Cinquemani of Missouri City Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Andrea Michelle Rudd to Christopher Arthur Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs Brian Ramsey of Kingwood Texas
Andrea is a 2004 graduate of Kempner High School in Sugar Land and received her Bachelorrsquos Degree in Fine Arts and certificate in Digital Media from the University of Texas at Austin She is currently a free lance artist who is also employed at ITT Institute as an instructor of digital media and recently joined the staff of Cambridge Oaks as an office manager
Christopher is a graduate of 2002 Bellaire High School in Houston and the University of Houston receiving a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Political Science He is currently employed with the University of Houston and plans on earning his PhD in Political Economy
The couple plans a spring wedding in Houston and honeymoon in Santa Fe New Mexico
Rudd - Ramsey Engagement
Fun with your computerWith all this talk about budget shortfalls and the legislature cut-ting school funding Irsquove been trying to figure out some things Bearing in mind that Fort Bend ISD is one of the largest dis-tricts in the state (Irsquove heard it is sixth in Texas in terms of size) I have been wondering how much money the district spends on administrative salaries not even counting the salaries of admin-istrative positions like principals and assistant principals The administrative salaries might be interesting
Knowing that a public infor-mation request would just end up making me mad because even
though this is information readily available at the school district by simply pressing a few buttons on a computer somewhere I would be told to wait for 10 days
So I got to noodling around on the internet and Irsquoll be darn if I didnrsquot find a place that has all the salaries of officials all over the state of Texas even Dr Jenneyrsquos administrative assistant ($97708) who came with him from Virginia Beach
This wonderful site The Texas Tribune You can also sort the salaries by department or title So if you go to the Texas Tribune web site and simply put in Fort Bend ISD salaries like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrary
datagovernment-employee-sala-riesfort-bend-isd
I checked out all the highest paid salaries at FBISD then I sorted by administration building like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrarydatagovernment-employee-salariesfort-bend-isddepartmentsadministration-building3498
The reason I used the adminis-tration building is that I thought if we have to cut salaries and posi-tions what better place to start rather than essential personnel like teachers and lunch ladies
I urge you to do this You will be shocked at the number of posi-tions that we fund Donrsquot forget to take a look at the salaries for those who work in the administration building annex Therersquos another two pages of them
I thought Irsquod never get tiredEarly this year Chick-fil-A had a big fancy party to introduce their new spicy chick-en biscuit The party was at the Houstonian on Post Oak and I
told their local PR person I didnrsquot like to leave Fort Bend County
She promised me I should not miss this because as an added bonus attendees would receive a goodie bag containing a VIP card to Chick-fil-A which was good for one year and entitling one to a Chick-fil-A meal or item every day
Well I got to thinking about this fancy party for a biscuit and how much a year of Chick-fil-A meals is worth (6 days a week for 52 weeks at approximately $7 per meal with drink equals about $2000
I love free food Itrsquos one of the reasons I got into the newspaper business in the first place
I talked my daughter-in-law Lisa Fredrickson who publishes ldquoFort Bend Focusrdquo and ldquoFocus on Womenrdquo to accompany me--actually drive me The promise of a Chick-fil-A card and the chance to meet some potential advertisers brought Lisa out and we hied out to Houston We were both on a diet and didnrsquot enjoy all the great food but we made our appear-ances and were awarded with VIP cards
I felt special until as a promo-tion for opening the new drive through Chick-fil-A location on the freeway by Wal-Mart the company offered a VIP card to the first 100 people to come I guess other people realized the potential value of the card because on the coldest night of the year a tent city sprung up at that location
However the other 100 VIP cards have been a good thing because when I drive through Chick-fil-A the employees read-ily know what the card is But here it is in mid-February and Irsquom already tired of Chick-fil-A something I thought would never happen
Oh Irsquom sure Irsquoll still drive by and pick up an order at least once a week but I have already tried about everything on the menu Check back with me in about 6 months and see if Irsquove gained about 10 pounds or if Irsquove devel-oped a habit of throwing the mat-tress on the floor and trying to roost on the bed slats
BK Carter is the ownerpublisher of the Fort BendSouthwest Star She can be reached at bkcstarearthlinknet
Several candidates file for May 14 elections from page 1
Sat Feb 12 and at press time only two candidates incumbents Bobby Marshall of District A and Don Smith of District B had filed The four Missouri City seats up for election are in Districts A B C and D Incumbents Robin Elackatt of District C and Brett Kolaja of District D have not filed applications for reelection at this time
Richmond will not hold elec-tions this year but Rosenberg on the other hand has every seat on council including the mayorrsquos post up for election Incumbent Mayor Joe Gurecky recently announced that he will not be run-ning Of the seven positions City Secretary Linda Senosic said that there were five individuals that filed Vincent Morales and Susan Kroll Euton who will be vacat-ing her council position filed for mayor William T (Bill) Benton is seeking Eutonrsquos council at large Position 1 no one has filed for the at large Position 2 although the incumbent Juan Salazar is expect-ed to do so Joe G Segura filed for District 2 Christiana (Christy) Hawkins filed for District 3 and although Tom Suter the incum-bent for District 4 is expected to file for reelection no one has filed an application for that council
positionMeadows Place shows two
aldermen seats due for election Place 4 and Place 5 are held by incumbents Terry Henley and Rick Staigle respectively Reportedly both intend to file applications for reelection
Stafford has the mayorrsquos and three council seatsmdashat-large positions up for election City Secretary Bonnie Baiamonte reports that candidate filings were made this Monday morning for incumbents Felecia Evans-Smith Wen Guerra and Fred Woolridge who was elected last year to fill an unexpired term left by Jeff Smith due to his relocation Mayor Leonard Scarcella who has served in the cityrsquos lead role since 1969 also filed for re-elec-tion on Monday
Stafford will hold a joint elec-tion with the Stafford MSD which has two trustee positions on the ballot Those trustees posts are currently occupied by Cindy Hoelscher and Rodney Butler At press time no one had filed although press packets were picked up by the incumbents said Terry Loudenburg who serves as the elections secretary for the school board
Fort Bend ISD shows three
seats on the board of trustees up for election Position 1 held by Susan Hohnbaum Position 1 Daniel Menendez Position 4 and Laurie Caldwell Position 5
Candidate requirements for the FBISD trustee positions are as follows Position 1 - must reside within the west side of the district Position 4 - must reside within the district and Position 5- must reside within the east side of the district
Lamar CISD will have three board of trustee positions on the ballot District 4 held by Julie Thompson District 5 by Jack Christiana and District 7 by Richard McCarterChristiana announced that he would not be seeking reelection Christy Willman LCISD Executive Director of Community Relations reports that Steve Ginsburg is the only person that has filed for the District 5 position
Neighboring cities in Fort Bend County with positions up for elec-tion also include Arcola Beasley Fairchilds Fulshear Kendleton Needville Pleak Simonton and Thompsons There may be other items up for a vote this May that will soon be announced and applicable to only certain areas of the county
Portraits of Fort Bend cities due this week from page 1
2010 PopulationTexas 25145561
Fort Bend data to be released
show a significant popu-lation growth in the state among Latinos the African-American population is expect-ed to remain stable and pre-dicted is an increase in Asian
Americans Thatrsquos what will probably make a difference in Fort Bend County where demographers are saying this group is found in concentrated numbers among very few other
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Waters Lake Blvd - $15+mil Sienna Plantation Custom Built Louisiana Creole-Style Home Formals - Wine Room - Media Room - On Golf Course
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NO PAYMENT UNTIL COMPLETION
FEBRUARY 17Quilt Guild to meet
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild will meet Thursday February 17 10 am First United Methodist Church of Missouri City 3900 Lexington Blvd The Applique Society will present the program
Thirsty Thursday Networking Social
U of H Alumni of Fort Bend invites fellow Cougar alumni to Papasitorsquos Cantina 13750 SW Freeway Sugar Land Thursday Feb 17 530 pm to 730 pm Guest speaker Mack
Editors note Starrings are for non-profit events Deadline is 12 pm every Friday Please keep wording to a minimum Answer the 5 Ws Who What When Where and Why Fax us 281-690-4250 e-mail starnewsfortbendstarcom or mail to Fort Bend Star 4655 Techniplex Dr Ste 300 Stafford TX 77477
Rhoades U of H Director of Athletics For more info email m_gregoryaxohotmailcom
FEBRUARY 18Intro computer class in Spanish
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd Missouri will pres-ent this intro computer class Friday Feb 18 10 am Computer Lab Free amp open to the publicSeating limited reservations required Register by calling 281-238-2900 or visit library
Spirit of Freedom February meeting
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women PAC will meet Friday Feb 18 11 am Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel 3213 SW Freeway Sugar Land Guest speaker will be Dorrie OrsquoBrien For more informa-tion call Cindy at 281-980-5719 281-435-3547 or email her at cindy-bond7gmailcom
FEBRUARY 19Help support our troops
St Michaelrsquos Emergency to host this USOPTSD event for the entire fam-ily Saturday Feb 19 11 am to 2 pm 9000 Westheimer (between
Fondren amp Gessner) Entertainment food door prizes raffle tickets to win a 2011 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab PU from Lone Star Chevrolet Hear from soldiers who was there amp more
ldquoSATrdquo practice testPrinceton Review Reps will conduct a free practice SAT test Saturday Feb 19 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond A follow up strategy session will be Saturday Feb 26 10 am Free but seating limited Register at 281-341-2604 or visit library
Movie Under the MoonBring your family friends amp lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza Saturday Feb 19 7 pm-9 pm to enjoy a free move Visit wwwsugarlandtownsquarecom
African-American family history research
Intro program ldquoAfrican-American Genealogy 101rdquo will be presented at George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond Saturday February 19 10 am computer lab Free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required by calling 281-341-2608 or visit library
FEBRUARY 21First aid with CPR
Learn American Red Cross Community first aid with CPR adult child infant on Monday Feb 21 amp Wednesday Feb 23 6-1030 pm Pre-registration required at wwwhoustonredcrossorg or call Shia at 281-342-9480
Fort Bend Republican Womenrsquos Club meets
This womenrsquos club will meet Monday February 21 11 am Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Building Commerce Green Blvd Sugar Land Carolyn Hodges guest speaker Complimentary lunch served Public invited Email lindaGOP1sbcglob-alnet for more information
FEBRUARY 22AlzheimerrsquosDementia
Support GroupAdult children of parents with Alzheimerrsquos or dementia are invited to this support group Tuesday Feb 22 11 am Silverado Senior Living 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to public at no charge RSVPs encouraged by calling Linda at 281-277-1221 Group meets every 4th Tuesday of each month
FEBRUARY 23Research your family history
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna
Springs Blvd Missouri City will offer ldquoGenealogy 101rdquo Wednesday Feb 23 10 am Program free amp open to public Seating limited reserva-tions required Call 281-238-2900 or visit library
SpousesPartners of loved one with AlzheimerrsquosDementia
This support group will meet February 23 11 am to noon Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to the public at no charge RSVP encouraged at llavin-sonsilverseniorcom or call Linda at 281-277-1221 for more info
U of H Small Business Dev hosts free workshop
Where are my profits - Surviving the tough times workshop Wednesday February 23 930 am - 1 pm U of H Fort Bend Co SBDC 117 Lane Drive Ste 31 Rosenberg For more info or to register wwwfort-bendsbdcnetworknet or call 281-499-9787 Attend this free workshop with one on one counseling for your business
First Colony Book Group meetsFirst Colony Branch Libraryrsquos Book Group will meet Wednesday Feb 23 130 pm 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land to discuss ldquoLoving Frankrdquo Free and open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
FEBRUARY 24Learn how to buy amp sell on eBay
George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond will host this free program ldquoThe Basics of Buying amp Selling on eBayrdquo Thursday February 24 10 am Computer Lab Class is free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required For more info call 281-341-2604 or visit library
Amiga Book Club to meetThis discussion group is for Spanish speaking readers Thursday February 24 noon Conference Room First Colony Branch Library 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land ldquoLa Que le Falta al Tiempordquo will be discussed Free amp open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
ldquoFaith at Homerdquo lecture seriesSugar Land First United Methodist Church will begin this series Thursday Feb 14 7 pm Mary Jo Ridley from JUST SAY YES will open the series Open to the public and is free of charge For more info visit wwwsugarlandmethodistorgsooner
UPCOMINGAmerican Red Cross to hold
basic disaster trainingThe Brazoria Office of the American Red Cross to hold Disaster Services An Overview the first class on Thurs Feb 17 6 pm to 9 pm 105 South Chenango St Angleton To register or more info call Charlie Davis at 281-756-1503 or email cda-visghacorg
Community garage saleSugar Land First United Methodist Church will host this garage sale in parking lot at Eldridge amp Seventh St Sat Feb 26 8 am to 1 pm Spaces available for rent For more information or booth rental call 281-491-6041
ONGOINGAnnual Caladium bulb sale
The Garden Club of Richmond is holding its annual sale of these bulbs Bulbs can be pre-ordered amp will be available for pick up the first week in April at Josephrsquos Store 202 Morton St Richmond These bulbs are fan-cy-leafed and available in a variety of colors Call 281-342-2684 or 281-342-5997 to order or for more info Orders must be paid for in advance Last day to order is March 11
Upward Flag Football amp Cheerleading
First United Methodist Church Missouri City is now accepting registration for boys amp girls K5 through 4th grade Player evalua-tions will be Feb12 11 am-1230
pm amp Sat Feb 19 11 am-1230 pm Practices begin week of Feb28 Season open Sat March 12 Deadline to register Feb 17 Register online at wwwfumcmcorg Info Call Kris at 281-499-3502Investment group meets monthly
The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month 6 pm in Sugar Land Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email leemdcamaolcom
Al Anon Group meetingSugar Land1st Colony Al Anon meets every Monday 12 noon Christ United Methodist Church ldquoProgress Not Perfection AFGrdquo Family Life Center Room 305 For more infor-mation call Renee at 281-414-5074
Al Anon meets twice a weekStaffordMissouri City area Al Anon meets twice a week in Lamplighterrsquos Club 2524 FM 1092 Courage to Change AFG meets Wed 630 pm amp New Freedom AFG meets on Saturdays 8 pm For more info call Jill at 281-416-9005
International fellowship classFirst Colony Church of Christ Sugar Land invites you to an international fellowship class If English is not your ldquofirst languagerdquo come on Sunday mornings 945 amPeople of all ethnicities are invited The class is presented in English but limited trans-lation is available T learn more call Cindy or Nancy at 281-980-7070
Centenary College Choir to perform at First United Methodist Church
The Friends of the Arts com-mittee First United Methodist Church Missouri City pres-ents in concert the Centenary College Choir - ldquoWater World amp Witnessrdquo The Centenary College Choir is affiliated with the Hurley School of Music of Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana
The concert is Saturday February 19 at 4 pm in the sanc-tuary at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Blvd Missouri City The concert is free to the public although love dona-tions will be accepted
More details call 281-499-3502 or email at FriendsoftheArtscomcastnet
Shown is The Centenary College Choir
SUGAR LAND community news
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The Exchange Club of Sugar Land proudly honors Gelila Haile Kempner High School Student as Youth of the Month Six years ago Gelila with her family resettled in Sugar Land from Ethiopia Her remark-able assimilation landed her accomplishments in academic excellence and community service She has been named Student of the Year in Physics as well as an AP Scholar Her leadership and team skills are utilized in the Criminal Justice Club National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Student Council and Interact Given her history it seems natural that she plans to pursue a degree in International Business Law
Youth of the Month recognizedFCST Senior Swimmers at USA Swimming Grand Prix MeetCongratulations to 16 Senior
swimmers who traveled to Austin Texas for the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Meet on January 14th - 16th Overall FCST swimmers added 1 New Olympic Trial Qualifier 4 New Olympic Trial Times 8 New National Times and 11 Junior National Times In addi-tion these swims also broke 4 State Records 4 GULF Records and 28 FCST Team Records
Qualifying for her first Olympic Trials was sixteen year old Romy Landeck Romyrsquos two Olympic Trial times came in
the 100 Breast with a time of 11217 and in the 200 Breast with a time of 23556 Both these swims were 3rd place fin-ishes for her as well as new FCST 15-18 Girls and Open Records Fourteen year old Simone Manuel and seventeen year old Skylar Smith added to their Olympic Trial times at the meet Simonersquos 3rd place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 5634 marks her second Olympic Trials time This time broke the 13-14 Girls Texas State record previously held by Olympian Dana Vollmer Skylarrsquos 10th
Romy Landeck
place finish in the 400 IM with a time of 45388 gives her four Olympic Trials times
Sixteen year old Colleen Lord qualified for her first Short Course Nationals meet in the 100 Back by swimming a 10634 Colleenrsquos time broke the FCST team record for 15-18 girls Additionally Colleen broke the 15-18 Girls FCST team record in the 15-18 200 Back with a time of 22442 Teammate Alicia Finnigan was one of the young-est competitors at the meet at the age of twelve Alicia swam to two new Texas state records for the 11-12 Girls by swimming a 22082 in the 200 Fly and a 51097 in the 400 IM Both these swims were GULF and FCST team records as well
In addition to these above record breaking swims FCST saw five other members who broke team records Daniel Graviss broke the 15-18 and Open Boys records in the 200
Garden center nurtures local artists supports community
Papershell A Garden Gallery is a retail garden center art gallery and community space nestled on the site of an old horse farm in the Richmond-Rosenberg area
Owner Elizabeth Barrow likes having an art gallery fea-turing the work of local artists and craftspeople
Customers find a wide vari-ety of plants and products for the garden as well as original artwork created by local art-ists The artworks all avail-able for purchase are featured in a gallery that also services as a classroom and meeting space
Papershell is working with Urban Harvest to deliver a 7-part series of gardening class-es the first for Urban Harvest in the Fort Bend County area
Papershell also sponsors Artistrsquos Chat evenings dem-onstrations and seminars Need a few snips of cilantro or dill for tonightrsquos dinner Papershell maintains a beautiful season-al herb garden for shoppers Cutting is free but Papershell does accept donations for local food banks
Ms Barrow also supports the Ample Harvest program by providing seeds and supplies to gardeners who register with Papershell ldquoItrsquos a different kind of garden centerrdquo said Ms Barrow ldquoI hope it will become a kind of gathering place for all sorts of people interested in both gardening and artrdquo
Papershell A garden Gallery is located on FM 2218 just two miles south of US59 Contact them at 281-232-4485
Back and 400 IM Jordan Hancock broke the 15-18 and Open Girls record in the 100 Fly and the relay of Brett Pinfold Daniel Graviss Eegan Groome and Kyle Yu broke the 15-18 Boys 400 Free Relay record
Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax revenues without negatively impacting service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels there-fore these funds are only avail-able to fund one-time (non-recurring) expenditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned public accounting firms completed the audit in accor-dance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly relat-ed to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-
agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and con-fidence that city resources are being used effectively and effi-ciently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city programs policies and
functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine financial reports vari-ous records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances regula-tions policies and contractual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
Girl Scout Ambassador M e g h a n G a l l o w a y hosted a soc-cer clinic for children under 13 to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council Gold Award the high-est award a Girl Scout can achieve
ldquoI learned how to interact with individuals and organiza-tions how to delegate respon-sibilities and jobs and how to cope with changing situationsrdquo says Meghan a 2010 graduate at Kempner High School
ldquoI chose this project because I played soccer as a kid as a middle schooler and even in high schoolrdquo explains Meghan ldquoI always liked and enjoyed this game I wanted to introduce this game to children who may not have an opportunity to seek out
this gamerdquoDuring the five-hour clinic
Meghan introduced the rules of the game and taught basic soc-cer skills and teamwork to 13 participants She also collected 10 soccer balls and Dynamo bracelets for the children from Soccer for All
ldquoMeghan took charge of this project and made all the neces-sary arrangements in planning and executing the projectrdquo says Katherine Galloway Meghanrsquos mother ldquoMeghan has always displayed leadership qualities throughout her Girl Scout years We are both very proud of herrdquo
Meghan has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years and has earned her Bronze Award At Kempner High School she is a cheerleader president of Students with a Testimony and soccer player She hopes to attend Texas State University to major in fashion merchan-dising
Meghan Galloway
Big Musical Big Hair Big must see at the Stafford Centre
You canrsquot stop the beat when Fort Bend Theatre pres-ents Hairspray at the Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd March 4 and March 5 at 8 pm and March 6 at 3pm Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams inspire her mom and win the boy she loves
As The New York Times says ldquoIf life were everything it should be it would be more like Hairspray Itrsquos irresistiblerdquo
Donrsquot miss this musical-com-edy phenomenon inspired by the major motion picture with a family friendly spin
As always Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orches-tra breathtaking sets vibrant costumes free parking and a dynamic professionally trained cast Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at wwwfortbend-theatrecom Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information call 281-208-3333
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Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
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Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
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JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
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2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
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5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
ViewsNewsListaolcom DO YOU HAVE QUES-
TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
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ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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Then You Will Love Our
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
PAGE 6 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
FBISD Character Trait
Week of 02-16
SHARING
Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
REDUCED
BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
DAVID SLAVIN
ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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YOUR HOME SOLD IN 60 DAYS OR LESS OR I PAY YOU (888)841-2075 EXT 11 FOR DETAILS
Bridlewood Estates Build your dream home on this 122 acre waterfront lot
Call David for more information (281)220-9082
PRIME LOCATIONHistoric Sugar Land
Free Recorded Message(888)841-2075
ext 203
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
FREE REPORTHow to Buy a House with
Little (or No) Money Down
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mheckergarygreenecom
heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
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QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
2816904205realestateadsfortbendstarcom
wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
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REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
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The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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Texas counties as well The population of Asian ancestry includes Chinese Vietnamese and Korean and those from the South Asian countries of India and Pakistan
When the 2010 first cen-sus results were released in December Texas showed a dramatic overall increase with the state population growing at more than twice as fast a 206 percent increase as that of the entire nation 97 percent The results show Texas at 251 mil-lion and the nationrsquos population at 3087 million
As reported in earlier accounts Texas will be gaining four Congressional seats and redistricting will follow and rely on census data to deter-mine where to draw political boundaries County and city governments will also use cen-sus data to redraw the boundar-ies of local political subdivi-sions Judge Hebert said Fort Bend County will be working on redistricting for redrawing precinct lines He also said that commissioners court and a 15-member citizens commit-tee would be working on the final lines in the near future and hearings in June will follow A final plan will then be submit-ted to the US Department of Justice for the countyrsquos redis-tricting of precinct lines effort
Despite overall population growth it is reported that close to one half about 119 of Texasrsquo 254 counties lost population Fort Bend County however is not one of them
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 3THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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FOOT FACTSby Dr Eric Tepper
BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST ACCPPS
ICING A cast serves to keep a broken bone in place while it is healing The
stabFor those who exercise or stand for extended periods of time the heel ligament can experience strain and develop small tears Applying ice to the area can make a vast difference eg there can be a reduction in the inflam-mation and discomfort as well as faster healing Place a towel over the skin to protect it from frostbite The ice can be left in cube form or crushed and put in a plastic bag Many people have success using bags of froen peas or corn since the contents conform to the contours of the heel Styrofoam cups filled with frozen water can be peeled and used to massage the affected area If you experience continued heel pain contact your podiatrist
Bearing all of the bodyrsquos weight with every step the heel is subject to considerable stress Weight gain high impact athletic activities even prolonged walking or standing increase such stress When heel pain is the bodyrsquos answer to this stress there are treatments available to eliminate the problem including the icing method mentioned above Any treatment how-ever begins with a call to your podiatrist Located at 3143 Hwy 6 South we are now accepting new patients for a full range of footcare services Please call 281-980-3668 for an appointment
HINT Keep your foot elevated while you are icing it
281-240-509513855 Southwest Freeway bull Sugar Land TX 77478
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The parents of Alysar Ma-rie Alameddin are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter to Mr Eric John Lang
Alysar is the daughter of Fouad and Phylis Alamed-din of Sugar Land Texas She is a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and a 2010 graduate of The Uni-versity of Alabama with a double major in Public Rela-tions and English She is cur-rently employed at Enbridge Energy Company Inc
Eric is the son of Joe and Sue Lang of Sugar Land Texas He is also a 2006 graduate of Clements High School and 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama He has a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering He is currently employed at Lockwood Andrews amp Newnam Inc
A 2011 spring wedding is planned in Sugar Land Texas
Alameddin - Lang Engagement
Mr and Mrs Paul V Cinquemani of Missouri City Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Andrea Michelle Rudd to Christopher Arthur Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs Brian Ramsey of Kingwood Texas
Andrea is a 2004 graduate of Kempner High School in Sugar Land and received her Bachelorrsquos Degree in Fine Arts and certificate in Digital Media from the University of Texas at Austin She is currently a free lance artist who is also employed at ITT Institute as an instructor of digital media and recently joined the staff of Cambridge Oaks as an office manager
Christopher is a graduate of 2002 Bellaire High School in Houston and the University of Houston receiving a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Political Science He is currently employed with the University of Houston and plans on earning his PhD in Political Economy
The couple plans a spring wedding in Houston and honeymoon in Santa Fe New Mexico
Rudd - Ramsey Engagement
Fun with your computerWith all this talk about budget shortfalls and the legislature cut-ting school funding Irsquove been trying to figure out some things Bearing in mind that Fort Bend ISD is one of the largest dis-tricts in the state (Irsquove heard it is sixth in Texas in terms of size) I have been wondering how much money the district spends on administrative salaries not even counting the salaries of admin-istrative positions like principals and assistant principals The administrative salaries might be interesting
Knowing that a public infor-mation request would just end up making me mad because even
though this is information readily available at the school district by simply pressing a few buttons on a computer somewhere I would be told to wait for 10 days
So I got to noodling around on the internet and Irsquoll be darn if I didnrsquot find a place that has all the salaries of officials all over the state of Texas even Dr Jenneyrsquos administrative assistant ($97708) who came with him from Virginia Beach
This wonderful site The Texas Tribune You can also sort the salaries by department or title So if you go to the Texas Tribune web site and simply put in Fort Bend ISD salaries like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrary
datagovernment-employee-sala-riesfort-bend-isd
I checked out all the highest paid salaries at FBISD then I sorted by administration building like this httpwwwtexastribuneorglibrarydatagovernment-employee-salariesfort-bend-isddepartmentsadministration-building3498
The reason I used the adminis-tration building is that I thought if we have to cut salaries and posi-tions what better place to start rather than essential personnel like teachers and lunch ladies
I urge you to do this You will be shocked at the number of posi-tions that we fund Donrsquot forget to take a look at the salaries for those who work in the administration building annex Therersquos another two pages of them
I thought Irsquod never get tiredEarly this year Chick-fil-A had a big fancy party to introduce their new spicy chick-en biscuit The party was at the Houstonian on Post Oak and I
told their local PR person I didnrsquot like to leave Fort Bend County
She promised me I should not miss this because as an added bonus attendees would receive a goodie bag containing a VIP card to Chick-fil-A which was good for one year and entitling one to a Chick-fil-A meal or item every day
Well I got to thinking about this fancy party for a biscuit and how much a year of Chick-fil-A meals is worth (6 days a week for 52 weeks at approximately $7 per meal with drink equals about $2000
I love free food Itrsquos one of the reasons I got into the newspaper business in the first place
I talked my daughter-in-law Lisa Fredrickson who publishes ldquoFort Bend Focusrdquo and ldquoFocus on Womenrdquo to accompany me--actually drive me The promise of a Chick-fil-A card and the chance to meet some potential advertisers brought Lisa out and we hied out to Houston We were both on a diet and didnrsquot enjoy all the great food but we made our appear-ances and were awarded with VIP cards
I felt special until as a promo-tion for opening the new drive through Chick-fil-A location on the freeway by Wal-Mart the company offered a VIP card to the first 100 people to come I guess other people realized the potential value of the card because on the coldest night of the year a tent city sprung up at that location
However the other 100 VIP cards have been a good thing because when I drive through Chick-fil-A the employees read-ily know what the card is But here it is in mid-February and Irsquom already tired of Chick-fil-A something I thought would never happen
Oh Irsquom sure Irsquoll still drive by and pick up an order at least once a week but I have already tried about everything on the menu Check back with me in about 6 months and see if Irsquove gained about 10 pounds or if Irsquove devel-oped a habit of throwing the mat-tress on the floor and trying to roost on the bed slats
BK Carter is the ownerpublisher of the Fort BendSouthwest Star She can be reached at bkcstarearthlinknet
Several candidates file for May 14 elections from page 1
Sat Feb 12 and at press time only two candidates incumbents Bobby Marshall of District A and Don Smith of District B had filed The four Missouri City seats up for election are in Districts A B C and D Incumbents Robin Elackatt of District C and Brett Kolaja of District D have not filed applications for reelection at this time
Richmond will not hold elec-tions this year but Rosenberg on the other hand has every seat on council including the mayorrsquos post up for election Incumbent Mayor Joe Gurecky recently announced that he will not be run-ning Of the seven positions City Secretary Linda Senosic said that there were five individuals that filed Vincent Morales and Susan Kroll Euton who will be vacat-ing her council position filed for mayor William T (Bill) Benton is seeking Eutonrsquos council at large Position 1 no one has filed for the at large Position 2 although the incumbent Juan Salazar is expect-ed to do so Joe G Segura filed for District 2 Christiana (Christy) Hawkins filed for District 3 and although Tom Suter the incum-bent for District 4 is expected to file for reelection no one has filed an application for that council
positionMeadows Place shows two
aldermen seats due for election Place 4 and Place 5 are held by incumbents Terry Henley and Rick Staigle respectively Reportedly both intend to file applications for reelection
Stafford has the mayorrsquos and three council seatsmdashat-large positions up for election City Secretary Bonnie Baiamonte reports that candidate filings were made this Monday morning for incumbents Felecia Evans-Smith Wen Guerra and Fred Woolridge who was elected last year to fill an unexpired term left by Jeff Smith due to his relocation Mayor Leonard Scarcella who has served in the cityrsquos lead role since 1969 also filed for re-elec-tion on Monday
Stafford will hold a joint elec-tion with the Stafford MSD which has two trustee positions on the ballot Those trustees posts are currently occupied by Cindy Hoelscher and Rodney Butler At press time no one had filed although press packets were picked up by the incumbents said Terry Loudenburg who serves as the elections secretary for the school board
Fort Bend ISD shows three
seats on the board of trustees up for election Position 1 held by Susan Hohnbaum Position 1 Daniel Menendez Position 4 and Laurie Caldwell Position 5
Candidate requirements for the FBISD trustee positions are as follows Position 1 - must reside within the west side of the district Position 4 - must reside within the district and Position 5- must reside within the east side of the district
Lamar CISD will have three board of trustee positions on the ballot District 4 held by Julie Thompson District 5 by Jack Christiana and District 7 by Richard McCarterChristiana announced that he would not be seeking reelection Christy Willman LCISD Executive Director of Community Relations reports that Steve Ginsburg is the only person that has filed for the District 5 position
Neighboring cities in Fort Bend County with positions up for elec-tion also include Arcola Beasley Fairchilds Fulshear Kendleton Needville Pleak Simonton and Thompsons There may be other items up for a vote this May that will soon be announced and applicable to only certain areas of the county
Portraits of Fort Bend cities due this week from page 1
2010 PopulationTexas 25145561
Fort Bend data to be released
show a significant popu-lation growth in the state among Latinos the African-American population is expect-ed to remain stable and pre-dicted is an increase in Asian
Americans Thatrsquos what will probably make a difference in Fort Bend County where demographers are saying this group is found in concentrated numbers among very few other
PAGE 4 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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FEBRUARY 17Quilt Guild to meet
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild will meet Thursday February 17 10 am First United Methodist Church of Missouri City 3900 Lexington Blvd The Applique Society will present the program
Thirsty Thursday Networking Social
U of H Alumni of Fort Bend invites fellow Cougar alumni to Papasitorsquos Cantina 13750 SW Freeway Sugar Land Thursday Feb 17 530 pm to 730 pm Guest speaker Mack
Editors note Starrings are for non-profit events Deadline is 12 pm every Friday Please keep wording to a minimum Answer the 5 Ws Who What When Where and Why Fax us 281-690-4250 e-mail starnewsfortbendstarcom or mail to Fort Bend Star 4655 Techniplex Dr Ste 300 Stafford TX 77477
Rhoades U of H Director of Athletics For more info email m_gregoryaxohotmailcom
FEBRUARY 18Intro computer class in Spanish
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd Missouri will pres-ent this intro computer class Friday Feb 18 10 am Computer Lab Free amp open to the publicSeating limited reservations required Register by calling 281-238-2900 or visit library
Spirit of Freedom February meeting
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women PAC will meet Friday Feb 18 11 am Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel 3213 SW Freeway Sugar Land Guest speaker will be Dorrie OrsquoBrien For more informa-tion call Cindy at 281-980-5719 281-435-3547 or email her at cindy-bond7gmailcom
FEBRUARY 19Help support our troops
St Michaelrsquos Emergency to host this USOPTSD event for the entire fam-ily Saturday Feb 19 11 am to 2 pm 9000 Westheimer (between
Fondren amp Gessner) Entertainment food door prizes raffle tickets to win a 2011 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab PU from Lone Star Chevrolet Hear from soldiers who was there amp more
ldquoSATrdquo practice testPrinceton Review Reps will conduct a free practice SAT test Saturday Feb 19 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond A follow up strategy session will be Saturday Feb 26 10 am Free but seating limited Register at 281-341-2604 or visit library
Movie Under the MoonBring your family friends amp lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza Saturday Feb 19 7 pm-9 pm to enjoy a free move Visit wwwsugarlandtownsquarecom
African-American family history research
Intro program ldquoAfrican-American Genealogy 101rdquo will be presented at George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond Saturday February 19 10 am computer lab Free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required by calling 281-341-2608 or visit library
FEBRUARY 21First aid with CPR
Learn American Red Cross Community first aid with CPR adult child infant on Monday Feb 21 amp Wednesday Feb 23 6-1030 pm Pre-registration required at wwwhoustonredcrossorg or call Shia at 281-342-9480
Fort Bend Republican Womenrsquos Club meets
This womenrsquos club will meet Monday February 21 11 am Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Building Commerce Green Blvd Sugar Land Carolyn Hodges guest speaker Complimentary lunch served Public invited Email lindaGOP1sbcglob-alnet for more information
FEBRUARY 22AlzheimerrsquosDementia
Support GroupAdult children of parents with Alzheimerrsquos or dementia are invited to this support group Tuesday Feb 22 11 am Silverado Senior Living 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to public at no charge RSVPs encouraged by calling Linda at 281-277-1221 Group meets every 4th Tuesday of each month
FEBRUARY 23Research your family history
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna
Springs Blvd Missouri City will offer ldquoGenealogy 101rdquo Wednesday Feb 23 10 am Program free amp open to public Seating limited reserva-tions required Call 281-238-2900 or visit library
SpousesPartners of loved one with AlzheimerrsquosDementia
This support group will meet February 23 11 am to noon Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to the public at no charge RSVP encouraged at llavin-sonsilverseniorcom or call Linda at 281-277-1221 for more info
U of H Small Business Dev hosts free workshop
Where are my profits - Surviving the tough times workshop Wednesday February 23 930 am - 1 pm U of H Fort Bend Co SBDC 117 Lane Drive Ste 31 Rosenberg For more info or to register wwwfort-bendsbdcnetworknet or call 281-499-9787 Attend this free workshop with one on one counseling for your business
First Colony Book Group meetsFirst Colony Branch Libraryrsquos Book Group will meet Wednesday Feb 23 130 pm 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land to discuss ldquoLoving Frankrdquo Free and open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
FEBRUARY 24Learn how to buy amp sell on eBay
George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond will host this free program ldquoThe Basics of Buying amp Selling on eBayrdquo Thursday February 24 10 am Computer Lab Class is free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required For more info call 281-341-2604 or visit library
Amiga Book Club to meetThis discussion group is for Spanish speaking readers Thursday February 24 noon Conference Room First Colony Branch Library 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land ldquoLa Que le Falta al Tiempordquo will be discussed Free amp open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
ldquoFaith at Homerdquo lecture seriesSugar Land First United Methodist Church will begin this series Thursday Feb 14 7 pm Mary Jo Ridley from JUST SAY YES will open the series Open to the public and is free of charge For more info visit wwwsugarlandmethodistorgsooner
UPCOMINGAmerican Red Cross to hold
basic disaster trainingThe Brazoria Office of the American Red Cross to hold Disaster Services An Overview the first class on Thurs Feb 17 6 pm to 9 pm 105 South Chenango St Angleton To register or more info call Charlie Davis at 281-756-1503 or email cda-visghacorg
Community garage saleSugar Land First United Methodist Church will host this garage sale in parking lot at Eldridge amp Seventh St Sat Feb 26 8 am to 1 pm Spaces available for rent For more information or booth rental call 281-491-6041
ONGOINGAnnual Caladium bulb sale
The Garden Club of Richmond is holding its annual sale of these bulbs Bulbs can be pre-ordered amp will be available for pick up the first week in April at Josephrsquos Store 202 Morton St Richmond These bulbs are fan-cy-leafed and available in a variety of colors Call 281-342-2684 or 281-342-5997 to order or for more info Orders must be paid for in advance Last day to order is March 11
Upward Flag Football amp Cheerleading
First United Methodist Church Missouri City is now accepting registration for boys amp girls K5 through 4th grade Player evalua-tions will be Feb12 11 am-1230
pm amp Sat Feb 19 11 am-1230 pm Practices begin week of Feb28 Season open Sat March 12 Deadline to register Feb 17 Register online at wwwfumcmcorg Info Call Kris at 281-499-3502Investment group meets monthly
The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month 6 pm in Sugar Land Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email leemdcamaolcom
Al Anon Group meetingSugar Land1st Colony Al Anon meets every Monday 12 noon Christ United Methodist Church ldquoProgress Not Perfection AFGrdquo Family Life Center Room 305 For more infor-mation call Renee at 281-414-5074
Al Anon meets twice a weekStaffordMissouri City area Al Anon meets twice a week in Lamplighterrsquos Club 2524 FM 1092 Courage to Change AFG meets Wed 630 pm amp New Freedom AFG meets on Saturdays 8 pm For more info call Jill at 281-416-9005
International fellowship classFirst Colony Church of Christ Sugar Land invites you to an international fellowship class If English is not your ldquofirst languagerdquo come on Sunday mornings 945 amPeople of all ethnicities are invited The class is presented in English but limited trans-lation is available T learn more call Cindy or Nancy at 281-980-7070
Centenary College Choir to perform at First United Methodist Church
The Friends of the Arts com-mittee First United Methodist Church Missouri City pres-ents in concert the Centenary College Choir - ldquoWater World amp Witnessrdquo The Centenary College Choir is affiliated with the Hurley School of Music of Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana
The concert is Saturday February 19 at 4 pm in the sanc-tuary at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Blvd Missouri City The concert is free to the public although love dona-tions will be accepted
More details call 281-499-3502 or email at FriendsoftheArtscomcastnet
Shown is The Centenary College Choir
SUGAR LAND community news
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The Exchange Club of Sugar Land proudly honors Gelila Haile Kempner High School Student as Youth of the Month Six years ago Gelila with her family resettled in Sugar Land from Ethiopia Her remark-able assimilation landed her accomplishments in academic excellence and community service She has been named Student of the Year in Physics as well as an AP Scholar Her leadership and team skills are utilized in the Criminal Justice Club National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Student Council and Interact Given her history it seems natural that she plans to pursue a degree in International Business Law
Youth of the Month recognizedFCST Senior Swimmers at USA Swimming Grand Prix MeetCongratulations to 16 Senior
swimmers who traveled to Austin Texas for the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Meet on January 14th - 16th Overall FCST swimmers added 1 New Olympic Trial Qualifier 4 New Olympic Trial Times 8 New National Times and 11 Junior National Times In addi-tion these swims also broke 4 State Records 4 GULF Records and 28 FCST Team Records
Qualifying for her first Olympic Trials was sixteen year old Romy Landeck Romyrsquos two Olympic Trial times came in
the 100 Breast with a time of 11217 and in the 200 Breast with a time of 23556 Both these swims were 3rd place fin-ishes for her as well as new FCST 15-18 Girls and Open Records Fourteen year old Simone Manuel and seventeen year old Skylar Smith added to their Olympic Trial times at the meet Simonersquos 3rd place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 5634 marks her second Olympic Trials time This time broke the 13-14 Girls Texas State record previously held by Olympian Dana Vollmer Skylarrsquos 10th
Romy Landeck
place finish in the 400 IM with a time of 45388 gives her four Olympic Trials times
Sixteen year old Colleen Lord qualified for her first Short Course Nationals meet in the 100 Back by swimming a 10634 Colleenrsquos time broke the FCST team record for 15-18 girls Additionally Colleen broke the 15-18 Girls FCST team record in the 15-18 200 Back with a time of 22442 Teammate Alicia Finnigan was one of the young-est competitors at the meet at the age of twelve Alicia swam to two new Texas state records for the 11-12 Girls by swimming a 22082 in the 200 Fly and a 51097 in the 400 IM Both these swims were GULF and FCST team records as well
In addition to these above record breaking swims FCST saw five other members who broke team records Daniel Graviss broke the 15-18 and Open Boys records in the 200
Garden center nurtures local artists supports community
Papershell A Garden Gallery is a retail garden center art gallery and community space nestled on the site of an old horse farm in the Richmond-Rosenberg area
Owner Elizabeth Barrow likes having an art gallery fea-turing the work of local artists and craftspeople
Customers find a wide vari-ety of plants and products for the garden as well as original artwork created by local art-ists The artworks all avail-able for purchase are featured in a gallery that also services as a classroom and meeting space
Papershell is working with Urban Harvest to deliver a 7-part series of gardening class-es the first for Urban Harvest in the Fort Bend County area
Papershell also sponsors Artistrsquos Chat evenings dem-onstrations and seminars Need a few snips of cilantro or dill for tonightrsquos dinner Papershell maintains a beautiful season-al herb garden for shoppers Cutting is free but Papershell does accept donations for local food banks
Ms Barrow also supports the Ample Harvest program by providing seeds and supplies to gardeners who register with Papershell ldquoItrsquos a different kind of garden centerrdquo said Ms Barrow ldquoI hope it will become a kind of gathering place for all sorts of people interested in both gardening and artrdquo
Papershell A garden Gallery is located on FM 2218 just two miles south of US59 Contact them at 281-232-4485
Back and 400 IM Jordan Hancock broke the 15-18 and Open Girls record in the 100 Fly and the relay of Brett Pinfold Daniel Graviss Eegan Groome and Kyle Yu broke the 15-18 Boys 400 Free Relay record
Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax revenues without negatively impacting service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels there-fore these funds are only avail-able to fund one-time (non-recurring) expenditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned public accounting firms completed the audit in accor-dance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly relat-ed to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-
agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and con-fidence that city resources are being used effectively and effi-ciently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city programs policies and
functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine financial reports vari-ous records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances regula-tions policies and contractual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
Girl Scout Ambassador M e g h a n G a l l o w a y hosted a soc-cer clinic for children under 13 to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council Gold Award the high-est award a Girl Scout can achieve
ldquoI learned how to interact with individuals and organiza-tions how to delegate respon-sibilities and jobs and how to cope with changing situationsrdquo says Meghan a 2010 graduate at Kempner High School
ldquoI chose this project because I played soccer as a kid as a middle schooler and even in high schoolrdquo explains Meghan ldquoI always liked and enjoyed this game I wanted to introduce this game to children who may not have an opportunity to seek out
this gamerdquoDuring the five-hour clinic
Meghan introduced the rules of the game and taught basic soc-cer skills and teamwork to 13 participants She also collected 10 soccer balls and Dynamo bracelets for the children from Soccer for All
ldquoMeghan took charge of this project and made all the neces-sary arrangements in planning and executing the projectrdquo says Katherine Galloway Meghanrsquos mother ldquoMeghan has always displayed leadership qualities throughout her Girl Scout years We are both very proud of herrdquo
Meghan has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years and has earned her Bronze Award At Kempner High School she is a cheerleader president of Students with a Testimony and soccer player She hopes to attend Texas State University to major in fashion merchan-dising
Meghan Galloway
Big Musical Big Hair Big must see at the Stafford Centre
You canrsquot stop the beat when Fort Bend Theatre pres-ents Hairspray at the Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd March 4 and March 5 at 8 pm and March 6 at 3pm Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams inspire her mom and win the boy she loves
As The New York Times says ldquoIf life were everything it should be it would be more like Hairspray Itrsquos irresistiblerdquo
Donrsquot miss this musical-com-edy phenomenon inspired by the major motion picture with a family friendly spin
As always Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orches-tra breathtaking sets vibrant costumes free parking and a dynamic professionally trained cast Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at wwwfortbend-theatrecom Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information call 281-208-3333
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JEFF SMITHPresident
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Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
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Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
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If you are not selling us your metal we are both losing moneyWe also buy Aluminum Brass Copper AC Coils Radiators Etc Donrsquot Delay Call Today
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Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
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Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
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Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
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OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
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ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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MISSOURI CITY STAFFORDMEADOWS PLACE community news
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
Houston Community Bank NA
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JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
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Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
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A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
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3018 5TH ST STAFFORD TEXAS 77477Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
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6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
ViewsNewsListaolcom DO YOU HAVE QUES-
TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
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2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
REDUCED
MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
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BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
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QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
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FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
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FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
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wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
bull NEW LISTING bull
ABWA FORT BEND COUNTY CHAPTER 30th Anniversary Celebration bull PEARLS OF FORT BEND
Honoring Women of the Police and Fire departments of 3 cities and ABWA VIPrsquos
(A portion of the proceeds will go back to the community)
SUNDAY APRIL 3 2011WWWABWAFORTBENDCHAPTERCOM
THURSDAYFebruary 17th bull 830AM4610 Sweetwater Blvd Suite 100
Sugar Land TX 77479Sponsoredby
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WE INVITE YOUTO JOIN US FOR A FEWGOOD MCE COURSES
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 17th 1130 amSweetwater Country Club
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HAR Monthly Luncheon
Bench Making is an ongoing project done by Womenrsquos Council of Realtors
to benefit Fort Bend County
REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
To place an ad in The Fort Bend County Worship Directory 281-690-4200
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH bull 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road Missouri City 77459 Worship Service 900am and 1115am Sunday School 1015am wwwsouthminpresorg
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER bull 832-655-25152106 5th Street bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 1030am (Brunch Follows) wwwbcredeemerorg Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH bull 281-980-41414141 Sweetwater Blvd bull Sugar Land TX 77479 Traditional Service 945 am Contemporary (Praise) 1120am wwwFCCCDOCorgIn depth Bible study during both services
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd Missori City TX 77459 Sunday Worship 830am 945am 1100am Open Skies Worship 830am bull wwwfumcmcorg Sunday School All Ages 945am
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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway bull Sugar Land TX 77479 WWW CUMCSLORG Sunday Worship 815am - 945am - 1105am Childrenrsquos Worship 1105am Sunday School for all ages - 945am
METHODIST CHURCH
MURPHY RD CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 930am - 500pm Bible Classes Sunday 1045am Bible Study Wednesday 730pm wwwmurphyroadchurchorg
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land TX 77479 wwwfishersofmenorg Sunday Worship 830am - 1100am Sunday School classes for ages 2 amp up 940am
LUTHERAN CHURCH
FREEDOM CHURCH bull 281-240-1055121 Wood ST bull Sugar Land TX 77498 Sunday Worship 1100am wwwfacebookcomfreedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP bull 281-980-16231730 Staffordshire bull Stafford Sunday Worship 1045am wwwsweetwater777org Encounter Godrsquos Healing Love Buck and Anna Eaton pastors
BRIGHTON CHURCH bull 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 bull Stafford (Between W Airport and Murphy Rd) Sunday Worship 1030am wwwbrightonhoustonorg bull Refreshing amp Relevant
NON DENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-561-088115590 Voss Road bull Sugar Land bull wwwslcocorg Sunday Worship Services 700am bull 10am bull 5pm Bible Study (all ages) Sun 9am amp Wed 7pm Tuesday Seniors Bible Study 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd Missouri City 77459 Worship wHoly Communion 800 amp 1030 am Education hour for all ages 915am wwwnewhopelcorg
ST MARTINS LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-980-06951123 Burney Road Sugar Land 77498 Worship 930am Education 1045am wwwstmartinslcorg
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-7729800 Brooks Street Sugar Land 77478 Sunday Worship Services 800am amp 1030am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade wwwfaithlutheranschoolorg
ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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FEBRUARY 17Quilt Guild to meet
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild will meet Thursday February 17 10 am First United Methodist Church of Missouri City 3900 Lexington Blvd The Applique Society will present the program
Thirsty Thursday Networking Social
U of H Alumni of Fort Bend invites fellow Cougar alumni to Papasitorsquos Cantina 13750 SW Freeway Sugar Land Thursday Feb 17 530 pm to 730 pm Guest speaker Mack
Editors note Starrings are for non-profit events Deadline is 12 pm every Friday Please keep wording to a minimum Answer the 5 Ws Who What When Where and Why Fax us 281-690-4250 e-mail starnewsfortbendstarcom or mail to Fort Bend Star 4655 Techniplex Dr Ste 300 Stafford TX 77477
Rhoades U of H Director of Athletics For more info email m_gregoryaxohotmailcom
FEBRUARY 18Intro computer class in Spanish
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd Missouri will pres-ent this intro computer class Friday Feb 18 10 am Computer Lab Free amp open to the publicSeating limited reservations required Register by calling 281-238-2900 or visit library
Spirit of Freedom February meeting
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women PAC will meet Friday Feb 18 11 am Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel 3213 SW Freeway Sugar Land Guest speaker will be Dorrie OrsquoBrien For more informa-tion call Cindy at 281-980-5719 281-435-3547 or email her at cindy-bond7gmailcom
FEBRUARY 19Help support our troops
St Michaelrsquos Emergency to host this USOPTSD event for the entire fam-ily Saturday Feb 19 11 am to 2 pm 9000 Westheimer (between
Fondren amp Gessner) Entertainment food door prizes raffle tickets to win a 2011 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab PU from Lone Star Chevrolet Hear from soldiers who was there amp more
ldquoSATrdquo practice testPrinceton Review Reps will conduct a free practice SAT test Saturday Feb 19 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond A follow up strategy session will be Saturday Feb 26 10 am Free but seating limited Register at 281-341-2604 or visit library
Movie Under the MoonBring your family friends amp lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza Saturday Feb 19 7 pm-9 pm to enjoy a free move Visit wwwsugarlandtownsquarecom
African-American family history research
Intro program ldquoAfrican-American Genealogy 101rdquo will be presented at George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond Saturday February 19 10 am computer lab Free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required by calling 281-341-2608 or visit library
FEBRUARY 21First aid with CPR
Learn American Red Cross Community first aid with CPR adult child infant on Monday Feb 21 amp Wednesday Feb 23 6-1030 pm Pre-registration required at wwwhoustonredcrossorg or call Shia at 281-342-9480
Fort Bend Republican Womenrsquos Club meets
This womenrsquos club will meet Monday February 21 11 am Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Building Commerce Green Blvd Sugar Land Carolyn Hodges guest speaker Complimentary lunch served Public invited Email lindaGOP1sbcglob-alnet for more information
FEBRUARY 22AlzheimerrsquosDementia
Support GroupAdult children of parents with Alzheimerrsquos or dementia are invited to this support group Tuesday Feb 22 11 am Silverado Senior Living 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to public at no charge RSVPs encouraged by calling Linda at 281-277-1221 Group meets every 4th Tuesday of each month
FEBRUARY 23Research your family history
Sienna Branch Library 8411 Sienna
Springs Blvd Missouri City will offer ldquoGenealogy 101rdquo Wednesday Feb 23 10 am Program free amp open to public Seating limited reserva-tions required Call 281-238-2900 or visit library
SpousesPartners of loved one with AlzheimerrsquosDementia
This support group will meet February 23 11 am to noon Silverado Senior Living Sugar Land 1221 Seventh St Sugar Land Open to the public at no charge RSVP encouraged at llavin-sonsilverseniorcom or call Linda at 281-277-1221 for more info
U of H Small Business Dev hosts free workshop
Where are my profits - Surviving the tough times workshop Wednesday February 23 930 am - 1 pm U of H Fort Bend Co SBDC 117 Lane Drive Ste 31 Rosenberg For more info or to register wwwfort-bendsbdcnetworknet or call 281-499-9787 Attend this free workshop with one on one counseling for your business
First Colony Book Group meetsFirst Colony Branch Libraryrsquos Book Group will meet Wednesday Feb 23 130 pm 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land to discuss ldquoLoving Frankrdquo Free and open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
FEBRUARY 24Learn how to buy amp sell on eBay
George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Richmond will host this free program ldquoThe Basics of Buying amp Selling on eBayrdquo Thursday February 24 10 am Computer Lab Class is free amp open to the public Seating limited reservations required For more info call 281-341-2604 or visit library
Amiga Book Club to meetThis discussion group is for Spanish speaking readers Thursday February 24 noon Conference Room First Colony Branch Library 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land ldquoLa Que le Falta al Tiempordquo will be discussed Free amp open to the public For more information call 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677
ldquoFaith at Homerdquo lecture seriesSugar Land First United Methodist Church will begin this series Thursday Feb 14 7 pm Mary Jo Ridley from JUST SAY YES will open the series Open to the public and is free of charge For more info visit wwwsugarlandmethodistorgsooner
UPCOMINGAmerican Red Cross to hold
basic disaster trainingThe Brazoria Office of the American Red Cross to hold Disaster Services An Overview the first class on Thurs Feb 17 6 pm to 9 pm 105 South Chenango St Angleton To register or more info call Charlie Davis at 281-756-1503 or email cda-visghacorg
Community garage saleSugar Land First United Methodist Church will host this garage sale in parking lot at Eldridge amp Seventh St Sat Feb 26 8 am to 1 pm Spaces available for rent For more information or booth rental call 281-491-6041
ONGOINGAnnual Caladium bulb sale
The Garden Club of Richmond is holding its annual sale of these bulbs Bulbs can be pre-ordered amp will be available for pick up the first week in April at Josephrsquos Store 202 Morton St Richmond These bulbs are fan-cy-leafed and available in a variety of colors Call 281-342-2684 or 281-342-5997 to order or for more info Orders must be paid for in advance Last day to order is March 11
Upward Flag Football amp Cheerleading
First United Methodist Church Missouri City is now accepting registration for boys amp girls K5 through 4th grade Player evalua-tions will be Feb12 11 am-1230
pm amp Sat Feb 19 11 am-1230 pm Practices begin week of Feb28 Season open Sat March 12 Deadline to register Feb 17 Register online at wwwfumcmcorg Info Call Kris at 281-499-3502Investment group meets monthly
The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month 6 pm in Sugar Land Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email leemdcamaolcom
Al Anon Group meetingSugar Land1st Colony Al Anon meets every Monday 12 noon Christ United Methodist Church ldquoProgress Not Perfection AFGrdquo Family Life Center Room 305 For more infor-mation call Renee at 281-414-5074
Al Anon meets twice a weekStaffordMissouri City area Al Anon meets twice a week in Lamplighterrsquos Club 2524 FM 1092 Courage to Change AFG meets Wed 630 pm amp New Freedom AFG meets on Saturdays 8 pm For more info call Jill at 281-416-9005
International fellowship classFirst Colony Church of Christ Sugar Land invites you to an international fellowship class If English is not your ldquofirst languagerdquo come on Sunday mornings 945 amPeople of all ethnicities are invited The class is presented in English but limited trans-lation is available T learn more call Cindy or Nancy at 281-980-7070
Centenary College Choir to perform at First United Methodist Church
The Friends of the Arts com-mittee First United Methodist Church Missouri City pres-ents in concert the Centenary College Choir - ldquoWater World amp Witnessrdquo The Centenary College Choir is affiliated with the Hurley School of Music of Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana
The concert is Saturday February 19 at 4 pm in the sanc-tuary at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Blvd Missouri City The concert is free to the public although love dona-tions will be accepted
More details call 281-499-3502 or email at FriendsoftheArtscomcastnet
Shown is The Centenary College Choir
SUGAR LAND community news
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The Exchange Club of Sugar Land proudly honors Gelila Haile Kempner High School Student as Youth of the Month Six years ago Gelila with her family resettled in Sugar Land from Ethiopia Her remark-able assimilation landed her accomplishments in academic excellence and community service She has been named Student of the Year in Physics as well as an AP Scholar Her leadership and team skills are utilized in the Criminal Justice Club National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Student Council and Interact Given her history it seems natural that she plans to pursue a degree in International Business Law
Youth of the Month recognizedFCST Senior Swimmers at USA Swimming Grand Prix MeetCongratulations to 16 Senior
swimmers who traveled to Austin Texas for the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Meet on January 14th - 16th Overall FCST swimmers added 1 New Olympic Trial Qualifier 4 New Olympic Trial Times 8 New National Times and 11 Junior National Times In addi-tion these swims also broke 4 State Records 4 GULF Records and 28 FCST Team Records
Qualifying for her first Olympic Trials was sixteen year old Romy Landeck Romyrsquos two Olympic Trial times came in
the 100 Breast with a time of 11217 and in the 200 Breast with a time of 23556 Both these swims were 3rd place fin-ishes for her as well as new FCST 15-18 Girls and Open Records Fourteen year old Simone Manuel and seventeen year old Skylar Smith added to their Olympic Trial times at the meet Simonersquos 3rd place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 5634 marks her second Olympic Trials time This time broke the 13-14 Girls Texas State record previously held by Olympian Dana Vollmer Skylarrsquos 10th
Romy Landeck
place finish in the 400 IM with a time of 45388 gives her four Olympic Trials times
Sixteen year old Colleen Lord qualified for her first Short Course Nationals meet in the 100 Back by swimming a 10634 Colleenrsquos time broke the FCST team record for 15-18 girls Additionally Colleen broke the 15-18 Girls FCST team record in the 15-18 200 Back with a time of 22442 Teammate Alicia Finnigan was one of the young-est competitors at the meet at the age of twelve Alicia swam to two new Texas state records for the 11-12 Girls by swimming a 22082 in the 200 Fly and a 51097 in the 400 IM Both these swims were GULF and FCST team records as well
In addition to these above record breaking swims FCST saw five other members who broke team records Daniel Graviss broke the 15-18 and Open Boys records in the 200
Garden center nurtures local artists supports community
Papershell A Garden Gallery is a retail garden center art gallery and community space nestled on the site of an old horse farm in the Richmond-Rosenberg area
Owner Elizabeth Barrow likes having an art gallery fea-turing the work of local artists and craftspeople
Customers find a wide vari-ety of plants and products for the garden as well as original artwork created by local art-ists The artworks all avail-able for purchase are featured in a gallery that also services as a classroom and meeting space
Papershell is working with Urban Harvest to deliver a 7-part series of gardening class-es the first for Urban Harvest in the Fort Bend County area
Papershell also sponsors Artistrsquos Chat evenings dem-onstrations and seminars Need a few snips of cilantro or dill for tonightrsquos dinner Papershell maintains a beautiful season-al herb garden for shoppers Cutting is free but Papershell does accept donations for local food banks
Ms Barrow also supports the Ample Harvest program by providing seeds and supplies to gardeners who register with Papershell ldquoItrsquos a different kind of garden centerrdquo said Ms Barrow ldquoI hope it will become a kind of gathering place for all sorts of people interested in both gardening and artrdquo
Papershell A garden Gallery is located on FM 2218 just two miles south of US59 Contact them at 281-232-4485
Back and 400 IM Jordan Hancock broke the 15-18 and Open Girls record in the 100 Fly and the relay of Brett Pinfold Daniel Graviss Eegan Groome and Kyle Yu broke the 15-18 Boys 400 Free Relay record
Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax revenues without negatively impacting service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels there-fore these funds are only avail-able to fund one-time (non-recurring) expenditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned public accounting firms completed the audit in accor-dance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly relat-ed to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-
agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and con-fidence that city resources are being used effectively and effi-ciently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city programs policies and
functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine financial reports vari-ous records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances regula-tions policies and contractual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
Girl Scout Ambassador M e g h a n G a l l o w a y hosted a soc-cer clinic for children under 13 to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council Gold Award the high-est award a Girl Scout can achieve
ldquoI learned how to interact with individuals and organiza-tions how to delegate respon-sibilities and jobs and how to cope with changing situationsrdquo says Meghan a 2010 graduate at Kempner High School
ldquoI chose this project because I played soccer as a kid as a middle schooler and even in high schoolrdquo explains Meghan ldquoI always liked and enjoyed this game I wanted to introduce this game to children who may not have an opportunity to seek out
this gamerdquoDuring the five-hour clinic
Meghan introduced the rules of the game and taught basic soc-cer skills and teamwork to 13 participants She also collected 10 soccer balls and Dynamo bracelets for the children from Soccer for All
ldquoMeghan took charge of this project and made all the neces-sary arrangements in planning and executing the projectrdquo says Katherine Galloway Meghanrsquos mother ldquoMeghan has always displayed leadership qualities throughout her Girl Scout years We are both very proud of herrdquo
Meghan has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years and has earned her Bronze Award At Kempner High School she is a cheerleader president of Students with a Testimony and soccer player She hopes to attend Texas State University to major in fashion merchan-dising
Meghan Galloway
Big Musical Big Hair Big must see at the Stafford Centre
You canrsquot stop the beat when Fort Bend Theatre pres-ents Hairspray at the Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd March 4 and March 5 at 8 pm and March 6 at 3pm Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams inspire her mom and win the boy she loves
As The New York Times says ldquoIf life were everything it should be it would be more like Hairspray Itrsquos irresistiblerdquo
Donrsquot miss this musical-com-edy phenomenon inspired by the major motion picture with a family friendly spin
As always Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orches-tra breathtaking sets vibrant costumes free parking and a dynamic professionally trained cast Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at wwwfortbend-theatrecom Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information call 281-208-3333
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JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
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Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
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Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
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Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8-5PMSATURDAY 8-12PM
If you are not selling us your metal we are both losing moneyWe also buy Aluminum Brass Copper AC Coils Radiators Etc Donrsquot Delay Call Today
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Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
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Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
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Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
Houston Community Bank NA
wwwhoustoncommunitybankcom
JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
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Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
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3018 5TH ST STAFFORD TEXAS 77477Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
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6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
ViewsNewsListaolcom DO YOU HAVE QUES-
TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
STARTS WEDNESDAY 216
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F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
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2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
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BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
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QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
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FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
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FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
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wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
bull NEW LISTING bull
ABWA FORT BEND COUNTY CHAPTER 30th Anniversary Celebration bull PEARLS OF FORT BEND
Honoring Women of the Police and Fire departments of 3 cities and ABWA VIPrsquos
(A portion of the proceeds will go back to the community)
SUNDAY APRIL 3 2011WWWABWAFORTBENDCHAPTERCOM
THURSDAYFebruary 17th bull 830AM4610 Sweetwater Blvd Suite 100
Sugar Land TX 77479Sponsoredby
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WE INVITE YOUTO JOIN US FOR A FEWGOOD MCE COURSES
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 17th 1130 amSweetwater Country Club
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HAR Monthly Luncheon
Bench Making is an ongoing project done by Womenrsquos Council of Realtors
to benefit Fort Bend County
REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
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2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
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Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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The Exchange Club of Sugar Land proudly honors Gelila Haile Kempner High School Student as Youth of the Month Six years ago Gelila with her family resettled in Sugar Land from Ethiopia Her remark-able assimilation landed her accomplishments in academic excellence and community service She has been named Student of the Year in Physics as well as an AP Scholar Her leadership and team skills are utilized in the Criminal Justice Club National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Student Council and Interact Given her history it seems natural that she plans to pursue a degree in International Business Law
Youth of the Month recognizedFCST Senior Swimmers at USA Swimming Grand Prix MeetCongratulations to 16 Senior
swimmers who traveled to Austin Texas for the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Meet on January 14th - 16th Overall FCST swimmers added 1 New Olympic Trial Qualifier 4 New Olympic Trial Times 8 New National Times and 11 Junior National Times In addi-tion these swims also broke 4 State Records 4 GULF Records and 28 FCST Team Records
Qualifying for her first Olympic Trials was sixteen year old Romy Landeck Romyrsquos two Olympic Trial times came in
the 100 Breast with a time of 11217 and in the 200 Breast with a time of 23556 Both these swims were 3rd place fin-ishes for her as well as new FCST 15-18 Girls and Open Records Fourteen year old Simone Manuel and seventeen year old Skylar Smith added to their Olympic Trial times at the meet Simonersquos 3rd place finish in the 100 Free with a time of 5634 marks her second Olympic Trials time This time broke the 13-14 Girls Texas State record previously held by Olympian Dana Vollmer Skylarrsquos 10th
Romy Landeck
place finish in the 400 IM with a time of 45388 gives her four Olympic Trials times
Sixteen year old Colleen Lord qualified for her first Short Course Nationals meet in the 100 Back by swimming a 10634 Colleenrsquos time broke the FCST team record for 15-18 girls Additionally Colleen broke the 15-18 Girls FCST team record in the 15-18 200 Back with a time of 22442 Teammate Alicia Finnigan was one of the young-est competitors at the meet at the age of twelve Alicia swam to two new Texas state records for the 11-12 Girls by swimming a 22082 in the 200 Fly and a 51097 in the 400 IM Both these swims were GULF and FCST team records as well
In addition to these above record breaking swims FCST saw five other members who broke team records Daniel Graviss broke the 15-18 and Open Boys records in the 200
Garden center nurtures local artists supports community
Papershell A Garden Gallery is a retail garden center art gallery and community space nestled on the site of an old horse farm in the Richmond-Rosenberg area
Owner Elizabeth Barrow likes having an art gallery fea-turing the work of local artists and craftspeople
Customers find a wide vari-ety of plants and products for the garden as well as original artwork created by local art-ists The artworks all avail-able for purchase are featured in a gallery that also services as a classroom and meeting space
Papershell is working with Urban Harvest to deliver a 7-part series of gardening class-es the first for Urban Harvest in the Fort Bend County area
Papershell also sponsors Artistrsquos Chat evenings dem-onstrations and seminars Need a few snips of cilantro or dill for tonightrsquos dinner Papershell maintains a beautiful season-al herb garden for shoppers Cutting is free but Papershell does accept donations for local food banks
Ms Barrow also supports the Ample Harvest program by providing seeds and supplies to gardeners who register with Papershell ldquoItrsquos a different kind of garden centerrdquo said Ms Barrow ldquoI hope it will become a kind of gathering place for all sorts of people interested in both gardening and artrdquo
Papershell A garden Gallery is located on FM 2218 just two miles south of US59 Contact them at 281-232-4485
Back and 400 IM Jordan Hancock broke the 15-18 and Open Girls record in the 100 Fly and the relay of Brett Pinfold Daniel Graviss Eegan Groome and Kyle Yu broke the 15-18 Boys 400 Free Relay record
Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax revenues without negatively impacting service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels there-fore these funds are only avail-able to fund one-time (non-recurring) expenditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned public accounting firms completed the audit in accor-dance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly relat-ed to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-
agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and con-fidence that city resources are being used effectively and effi-ciently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city programs policies and
functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine financial reports vari-ous records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances regula-tions policies and contractual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
Girl Scout Ambassador M e g h a n G a l l o w a y hosted a soc-cer clinic for children under 13 to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council Gold Award the high-est award a Girl Scout can achieve
ldquoI learned how to interact with individuals and organiza-tions how to delegate respon-sibilities and jobs and how to cope with changing situationsrdquo says Meghan a 2010 graduate at Kempner High School
ldquoI chose this project because I played soccer as a kid as a middle schooler and even in high schoolrdquo explains Meghan ldquoI always liked and enjoyed this game I wanted to introduce this game to children who may not have an opportunity to seek out
this gamerdquoDuring the five-hour clinic
Meghan introduced the rules of the game and taught basic soc-cer skills and teamwork to 13 participants She also collected 10 soccer balls and Dynamo bracelets for the children from Soccer for All
ldquoMeghan took charge of this project and made all the neces-sary arrangements in planning and executing the projectrdquo says Katherine Galloway Meghanrsquos mother ldquoMeghan has always displayed leadership qualities throughout her Girl Scout years We are both very proud of herrdquo
Meghan has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years and has earned her Bronze Award At Kempner High School she is a cheerleader president of Students with a Testimony and soccer player She hopes to attend Texas State University to major in fashion merchan-dising
Meghan Galloway
Big Musical Big Hair Big must see at the Stafford Centre
You canrsquot stop the beat when Fort Bend Theatre pres-ents Hairspray at the Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd March 4 and March 5 at 8 pm and March 6 at 3pm Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams inspire her mom and win the boy she loves
As The New York Times says ldquoIf life were everything it should be it would be more like Hairspray Itrsquos irresistiblerdquo
Donrsquot miss this musical-com-edy phenomenon inspired by the major motion picture with a family friendly spin
As always Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orches-tra breathtaking sets vibrant costumes free parking and a dynamic professionally trained cast Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at wwwfortbend-theatrecom Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information call 281-208-3333
1102 Hwy 90A East bull Richmond bull 2813417106
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JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
SUGAR LAND - FIRST COLONYSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom THE STAR HH Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 5
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18 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS OLD
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Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8-5PMSATURDAY 8-12PM
If you are not selling us your metal we are both losing moneyWe also buy Aluminum Brass Copper AC Coils Radiators Etc Donrsquot Delay Call Today
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CASH FOR CANS
Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
Photos by Ed Lee
Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
STARTS WEDNESDAY 216
Then You Will Love Our
MISSOURI CITY STAFFORDMEADOWS PLACE community news
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
Houston Community Bank NA
wwwhoustoncommunitybankcom
JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
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MO CITY - STAFFORD - MEADOWS
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Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
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3018 5TH ST STAFFORD TEXAS 77477Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
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6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
ViewsNewsListaolcom DO YOU HAVE QUES-
TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
Look for the ANTIQUES sign
3334 FM 1092 Suite 405 Township Square SC bull Missouri City TX
Then enjoy online access to the auction in the comfort of your home
COME BY OUR ANTIQUE STORE IN MISSOURI CITY TO VIEW ITEMS
LOVE AUCTIONS amp ESTATE SALES
ONLINE ESTATE AUCTIONwwwpurplepattycom
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F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
PAGE 6 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
REDUCED
MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
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BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
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ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
REDUCED
QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
2816904205realestateadsfortbendstarcom
wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
bull NEW LISTING bull
ABWA FORT BEND COUNTY CHAPTER 30th Anniversary Celebration bull PEARLS OF FORT BEND
Honoring Women of the Police and Fire departments of 3 cities and ABWA VIPrsquos
(A portion of the proceeds will go back to the community)
SUNDAY APRIL 3 2011WWWABWAFORTBENDCHAPTERCOM
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WE INVITE YOUTO JOIN US FOR A FEWGOOD MCE COURSES
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 17th 1130 amSweetwater Country Club
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HAR Monthly Luncheon
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to benefit Fort Bend County
REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
To place an ad in The Fort Bend County Worship Directory 281-690-4200
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH bull 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road Missouri City 77459 Worship Service 900am and 1115am Sunday School 1015am wwwsouthminpresorg
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH bull 281-980-41414141 Sweetwater Blvd bull Sugar Land TX 77479 Traditional Service 945 am Contemporary (Praise) 1120am wwwFCCCDOCorgIn depth Bible study during both services
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd Missori City TX 77459 Sunday Worship 830am 945am 1100am Open Skies Worship 830am bull wwwfumcmcorg Sunday School All Ages 945am
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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway bull Sugar Land TX 77479 WWW CUMCSLORG Sunday Worship 815am - 945am - 1105am Childrenrsquos Worship 1105am Sunday School for all ages - 945am
METHODIST CHURCH
MURPHY RD CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 930am - 500pm Bible Classes Sunday 1045am Bible Study Wednesday 730pm wwwmurphyroadchurchorg
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land TX 77479 wwwfishersofmenorg Sunday Worship 830am - 1100am Sunday School classes for ages 2 amp up 940am
LUTHERAN CHURCH
FREEDOM CHURCH bull 281-240-1055121 Wood ST bull Sugar Land TX 77498 Sunday Worship 1100am wwwfacebookcomfreedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP bull 281-980-16231730 Staffordshire bull Stafford Sunday Worship 1045am wwwsweetwater777org Encounter Godrsquos Healing Love Buck and Anna Eaton pastors
BRIGHTON CHURCH bull 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 bull Stafford (Between W Airport and Murphy Rd) Sunday Worship 1030am wwwbrightonhoustonorg bull Refreshing amp Relevant
NON DENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-561-088115590 Voss Road bull Sugar Land bull wwwslcocorg Sunday Worship Services 700am bull 10am bull 5pm Bible Study (all ages) Sun 9am amp Wed 7pm Tuesday Seniors Bible Study 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd Missouri City 77459 Worship wHoly Communion 800 amp 1030 am Education hour for all ages 915am wwwnewhopelcorg
ST MARTINS LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-980-06951123 Burney Road Sugar Land 77498 Worship 930am Education 1045am wwwstmartinslcorg
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-7729800 Brooks Street Sugar Land 77478 Sunday Worship Services 800am amp 1030am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade wwwfaithlutheranschoolorg
ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
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FIRST COLONY community news
Houston Community Bank NA
wwwhoustoncommunitybankcom
JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
SUGAR LAND - FIRST COLONYSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom THE STAR HH Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 5
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18 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS OLD
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ers W
ay
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3018 5TH ST STAFFORD TEXAS 77477
Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8-5PMSATURDAY 8-12PM
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2814996400 Fax 2812610047
65cent Prices are subject to change without notice due to market fluctuation
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Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
Photos by Ed Lee
Millie Shi of Clements High School was honored January 12 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month Millie is ranked 1 in her class of 693 students with a GPA of 40 She excels in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes She is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and is applying as a finalist She is an accomplished pianist Millie received a 1st place award in the TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) in Arlington Texas last year She has performed at many hospitals retire-ment homes and on the radio When not studying or playing the piano she volunteers as a tutor at many Fort Bend ISD schools Millie plans to attend MIT University in Cambridge Massachusetts to major in economics
Student of the Youth of the Month named
Finalists named in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl competitionThe Quiz Bowl teams from
Clements High School and Dulles High School were named finalists in Fort Bend ISDrsquos 2011 Quiz Bowl Competition The competition gave teams com-prising four students and one alternate from FBISDrsquos 11 high schools the opportunity to test their knowledge of the 2011 Diversity Conference theme ldquoWalking in Anotherrsquos Shoesrdquo Teams matched their wits against their opponents by answering
a series of questions pertain-ing to the following categories No Place for Hate Diversity Matters Crazy for Character Totally Tolerant and Famous Footnotes
The Clements and Dulles teams earned the highest points and will go on to com-pete for the District Quiz Bowl Championship title during the FBISD Diversity Conference which will be held on February 25
Pictured (from left to right) are Dulles High School Quiz Bowl team members Nadia Palma Tyler Walker Leila Saheh Usamah Andrabi Zachary Lathrop James Patterson Fort Bend County Commissioner and the Clements High School Quiz Bowl team members Michael Bevan Sarah Bernardo Nicole Bernardo Yasmin Khalfe Emily Mason and Theo Onime
Dulles Middle School Career Day prepares students for high school and beyond
January 21 was an excit-ing day for eighth graders at Dulles Middle School as they took part in their annual Career Day event The school wel-comed more than 35 speakers representing such professions as caterer museum curator art director economist orthodon-tist software designer nuclear engineer and pilot
The Career Day program also involved a student online
assessment ndash COIN (Career and Occupation Inventory Network) and Countdown to Your Future presentations to encourage stu-dents to take rigorous courses in high school
Dulles eighth graders also had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high school students and staff members representing the FBISD Technical Education Center high school academies and student organizations
Shown (from left to right) are Dulles Middle school eighth graders Elias Ormsby Jessica Sanchez Fred Shores-Russell Nicholas Vaudagna and Kali Shaw with Career Day Speakers Michelle Brewer Caterer and Loretta Cooper Curator Smithsonian Museum
BSA Troop 731 recognizes Scott Coulthard as its newest Eagle Scout
Troop 731 is pleased to announce that Scott Coulthard has earned the rank of Eagle Scout Alan was recognized in a special Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held Saturday January 22 at The Highlands Club House
Scott son of Alex and Cheryl Coulthard of Sugar Land start-ed Scouting in Canada He pro-gressed through the Cub Scout ranks and joined BSA Troop 731 in 2007 He advanced through the ranks completing 52 merit badges serving the community with numerous ser-vice hours and serving in a number of leadership positions in the troop serving as Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster and Instructor Special awards included Leave No Trace The BSA Mile Swim and 50-Miler Award (Hiking) While patrol leader he also led
his patrol the Wolverines to the National Honor Patrol Award
S c o t t rsquo s Eagle project was design-ing coordinat-ing building
and installing raccoon proof trash enclosures for the hik-ing trails at Brazos Bend State Park
In addition to his Eagle Rank pin and neckerchief Scott was presented with a plaque from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and a special collectible Norman Rockwell Knife from Troop 731
Scott continues the tradition of excellence from Troop 731 as he is the 60th boy to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the troop since its inception in 1991
Scott Coulthard
Sugar Land receives clean auditA recent audit of Sugar Landrsquos
financial records for fiscal year 2010 received the highest level of assurance
The audit report showed that Sugar Land ended the 2010 fis-cal year in a positive financial position in all operating funds fund balances were higher than planned despite an economic downturn across the nation
Sugar Land made the adjust-ments needed to mitigate the impact of declining sales tax rev-enues without negatively impact-ing service levels These year-end results are balances over the planned levels therefore these funds are only available to fund one-time (non-recurring) expen-ditures
Null-Lairson PC one of the largest locally-owned pub-lic accounting firms completed the audit in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
The audit specifically focused on activity that directly related to federal grants or areas that were considered high-risk Analytical procedures and tests of controls were performed on all significant accounts pursuant to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
A city audit provides man-agement with independent timely and relevant informa-tion concerning the cityrsquos pro-grams activities and functions Audit results typically result in recommendations ndash known as comments ndash for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the city The audit is an important tool to ensure trans-parency and maintain the general publicrsquos trust and confidence that city resources are being used effectively and efficiently
ldquoThe completion of this audit without any comments is a testa-ment not only to our champion workforce but it also provides the highest level of integrity for our citizensrdquo said City Manager Allen Bogard
Audits typically bull provide independent appraisal of city pro-grams policies and
functions in order to help man-
agement perform more efficiently and effectively bull examine finan-cial reports various records and procedures to determine compli-ance with applicable ordinances regulations policies and contrac-tual provisions and bull evaluate the cityrsquos internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the cityrsquos assets
S
OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
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STARTS WEDNESDAY 216
Then You Will Love Our
MISSOURI CITY STAFFORDMEADOWS PLACE community news
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
Houston Community Bank NA
wwwhoustoncommunitybankcom
JEFF SMITHPresident
JENNIFER WASHINGTONBranch Manager
Starting a business Expanding existing business Working Capital
Stafford Branch
13811 Murphy Road (FM 1092)Stafford Texas 77477
2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
Q V P r o u d H o t l i n e
See us online wwwFortBendStarcom THE STAR HHH Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 5
MO CITY - STAFFORD - MEADOWS
Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Kwik Kar Lube amp TuneFamily Owned amp Operated6171 Hwy 6 FM 1092 in Missouri City
281-261-8066
A Kwik Kar is A Happy Kar
Not Just Oil PennzoilTM
JULIUS METALSDivision of J Louis Deitch Interest Inc
3018 5TH ST STAFFORD TEXAS 77477Fort Bend Countyrsquos Largest Scrap Metal Dealer
OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8-5PM bull SATURDAY 8-12PMIf you are not selling us your metal we are both losing money
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Call Craig or Mark Today 2814986364bull Over 85 Years Combined Experiencebull Averaging 20-30 Saving Over Dealership Prices
6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
Bella Rhia
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
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TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
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OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
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2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Week of 02-16
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Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
REDUCED
BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
DAVID SLAVIN
ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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Bridlewood Estates Build your dream home on this 122 acre waterfront lot
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ext 203
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
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QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
2816904205realestateadsfortbendstarcom
wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
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REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
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MISSOURI CITY STAFFORDMEADOWS PLACE community news
Seniors looking for an affordable luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley an active senior-living community in Missouri City for those 55 years and better Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities beautiful sparkling pool and spa social activities catered lunches free transportation planned trips bingo bridge Bible study ldquoWednesday Lunch On Usrdquo games night and ldquoSaturday at the Moviesrdquo Residents also can relax on their private patios and
2815 Cypress Point DriveMissouri City TX 77459
281-208-4470wwwplantationqvcom
Seniors Love Life at Plantation at Quail Valley
ldquoAll Bills PaidrdquoMeal Options
Call for Details
balconies that over look the beautiful court yards The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $965-$1592 Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the ldquoFiner Things In Liferdquo at the Plantation at Quail Valley
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2812082111
is your Small Business Solution
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See us online wwwFortBendStarcom THE STAR HHH Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 5
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6 Hour Adult Permit Classes and Teen Driver Education Classes held at Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus
5855 Sienna Springs Way Missouri City Tx u Adult Permit classes are designed for 18-24 yr olds and over 25 yr olds that are first time applicants that are wishing to obtain a permit and Tx driver license bull Fri Feb 4 2011 or Mar 25 2011 in Room 205 bull 9am to 330pm bull Cost $15000u Teen Driver Education Classes start Mar 21- April 14 2011 onsite at HCC-Missouri City campus Price for Teen Driver Education program $39500 which includes 32 hrs of classroom instruction and 14 hours of in car instruction
Please call Houston Area Driving Schools 713-349-9888 or email us at houstonareadriveyahoocom for information and how to register
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UPDATE ON NEW BUSINESS ldquoBricks Burgersrdquo was previously listed in this column along with other ldquonewrdquo CITY businesses To point out that Missouri City looks for ldquoQualityrdquo check out this one ldquoLOWrdquo prices ldquoQualityrdquo meat amp ldquohigh attentionrdquo to prepara-tion ldquoShakesREAL ice cream kidsrsquo meals Opens 11 am Seven daysweek wwwbricksburgerscom
FUTURE CITY TENNISRECREATION CENTER Design of Center will feature tennis and basketball courts community meetings rooms two gyms aerobic exercise rooms and senior programs Construction for structure to begin in summer 2011
CHILDREN LIVING IN ZIP CODES 77477 77459 77859 Can register to receive a FREE book once a month until they reach age of 5 years
TRANSPORT FROM MISSOURI CITY TO TX MEDICAL CENTER For more details visit httpridemet-roorgProjectsPrograms90S-Southwest_RailCorridoraspx AND METRO is seeking resi-dent feedback at httpwwwmetrosolutionsorggoinquiry 1068
WHERErsquoS WALDO $500 Reward Orange amp white Last seen 3100 Block La Quinta QV Subdivision (between 11th amp 14th golf holes) Contact Karla at 713-906-6593 if you see him
QVFUND HOA members Come meet candidates running for Trustees Board Thursday Feb 17th QV GRILLE 7PM
MARK YOUR CAL-ENDARS Fourth Friday EACH month come to the (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Quail Valley GRILLE Each month features a different menu theme or buf-fet FEBRUARY 25th is Fried Chicken (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Reservations 281-403-5921
NEED ADDRESS TO MAIL MEMBERSHIP CHECK TO PROUD
QV PROUD co Frost Bank Lock Box 367 Department 06 Houston TX 77001
GIVE YOUR ldquoCOOKrdquo A BREAK EAT AT THE QV GRILLE REASONABLE pric-es LOTS menu choices GOOD FOOD HAPPY HOUR ldquolowerrdquo PRICES
STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Email your name and address to ldquoValley View E-Newsrdquo (Written by two (2) volunteers as their service to the community) Request that you be added to their list of ldquosubscribersrdquo
ViewsNewsListaolcom DO YOU HAVE QUES-
TIONS Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProudaolcom I will ldquopromptlyrdquo email you the answers
FOR ldquoFAQsrdquo wwwquailvalley proudcomfaqsphp
This week Missouri City bids Patrice Fogarty farewell after serving the city for 12 years as city secretary Fogarty will become La Portersquos new city secretary which is closer to her home in Dickenson ldquoIn leaving Missouri City I leave a part of myself and I hope that part has enriched the lives of our citi-zensrdquo she said
In Missouri City she served as elections administrator pub-lic information officer processed citizen complaints created a city-wide open records policy and is credited with creating a city-wide records management program She has written the sixth seventh
and eighth editions of Chapters in the Texas Municipal Clerks Handbooks and held all offices and served as committee chairs in the TMCA Inc Salt Grass Chapter
Fogarty is a Texas regis-tered Municipal ClerkMaster Municipal Clerk with years of professional training and served as president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) While in Missouri City she was named Municipal Clerk of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and also prior to joining Missouri City while in Beaumont in 1997
Fogarty started her career in Dickinson in 1993 and later went Patrice Fogarty
Patrice Fogarty Missouri Cityrsquos city secretary to assume post in La Porte
to Beaumont where she worked from 1996 to 1998 Fogarty also worked as a paralegal for law firms in Galveston and Houston
The City Council in Missouri City has directed staff to place increased emphasis on code enforcement violations for junked or abandoned vehicles and for garbage cans left out beyond the time allowed for trash pickup Council took this action because of public feedback Citizens have said that some residents were not following City code which was negatively affecting the appear-ance of some neighborhoods in Missouri City Council set a July 1 deadline for removal of junked and abandoned vehicles
ldquoWhile we appreciate the majority of citizens comply with code enforcement initiatives
there still are outstanding viola-tions we need to addressrdquo said Scott Elmer Director of Public Works who currently also serves as Acting Director of Planning
Over the past year Council has asked staff to use educational and other information opportu-nities to help bring more resi-dents into compliance with City code and avoid being cited to Municipal Court Most recently code enforcement officers were sending courtesy letters for trash can violations and then follow-ing up with a citation to court if necessary
ldquoCourtesy letters have not been as effective with some of
Missouri City listens to residentsSteps up code enforcement
our citizensrdquo Elmer said ldquoWersquoll be stepping up our enforcement beginning with more blatant and habitual offendersrdquo
Code enforcement will be using these guidelines in citing residents
bull Junked vehicle ndash license plates are missing or expired or safety inspection sticker is not valid is wrecked dismantled or dismantled in some way and has been inoperable for more than 72 hours The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Abandoned vehicle ndash citizens should contact the City if they believe a vehicle is abandoned staff will review and make the determination if it is abandoned The owner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
bull Garbage cans bags and other debris including lawn waste ndash at the curb prior to 6 pm the day before trash pickup and after midnight the day of trash pickup The homeowner will be cited directly to Municipal Court
The maximum fine for the above code violations is $500 per occurrence of each violation except for the junked vehicle vio-lation which carries a maximum fine of $200
Citizens wishing to report a code violation can call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 281-403-8560 or email codemissouri citytxgov
Tatum Puckett fourth grade stu-dent at Meadows Elementary was proud to be photographed with Simon
Renowned Author Seymour Simon Visits Meadows Elementary School Meadows Elementary School was proud to host a visit from renowned childrenrsquos science author Seymour Simon Shelly Puckett library media special-ist at Meadows coordinated the event
During his visit Simon helped ignite studentsrsquo curios-ity in science and the writing process by sharing his knowl-edge of both fields Simon also gave autographs and posed for photos with students
Simon has written more than 250 books and has earned numerous awards for his con-tribution to childrenrsquos science literature He is considered ldquothe dean of the childrenrsquos science book fieldrdquo according to the New York Times A Kirkus Review points out that ldquoSimon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and the universerdquo
Renowned author visits Meadows Elementary School
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OPEN LATE Tues - Sat 10 am - 8 pm bull 713-538-7554
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2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Week of 02-16
SHARING
Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
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BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
DAVID SLAVIN
ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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Bridlewood Estates Build your dream home on this 122 acre waterfront lot
Call David for more information (281)220-9082
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ext 203
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heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
REDUCED
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NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
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713-898-3868For more information on any of my
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wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
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5352 bull $439900
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bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
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RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
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bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
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NEW LISTING
SOLD
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Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
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SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
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SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
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THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
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REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
confidential appointment 281-265-0000
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FEI ldquoJEFFERYrdquo JINyilicrealtyhotmailcom
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
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Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
12627 W Bellfort AveSugar Land TX 77478Located on W Bellfort between Dairy Ashford amp Eldridge
Call to set up a tour
2812407196
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
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PAGE 6 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
2902 Country Club
Becky FaustABR CIPS CRS GRI
713-828-9007REMAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 322 High ceiling in living with fireplace big kitchen with eat-in space For sale at $114900 amp for lease at $1150 Nice shaded back yard amp back patio Tiled living amp kitchen Master with big closet Lots of kitchen cabinets amp counter space for cooking (2814QB)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES
For sale at $99900 Biggest townhouse in complex 2223 sf 4 bedrooms 3 baths Full bedroom amp bath down Redone carpet tile master bath 2 car garage (2606PR)
NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN IN FORT BEND Just remodeled and landscaped Large house in Quail Valley with guestmaid quarters New paint--every room and most drawers and cabinets New carpet and tile in both the main house and guest house New granite countertops in kitchen new sinks new cooktops and new double oven House has both formals and 3-5 bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down Guest quarters has 2-3 bedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling Also 2 car garage and swimming pool Call Becky Faust 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
BECKY FAUST bull REMAX Fine Properties bull 713-828-9007 bull Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY OCTOBER 2 1-3 PM
3003 CANYON COURT(CORNER OF CANYON COURT amp LA QUINTA DRIVE)
in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City
RURAL FORT BENDldquoOh give me land lots of land under starry skies aboverdquo describes this 179 acre lot in a rural subdivision between Needville amp Rosenberg You canrsquot go wrong at $50000 Fence outlines this corner property (0WA)
DORRANCE5252 bull $162500
UPDATED KITCHEN POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN422 bull $129900
BOTH FORMALS HIGH CEILING IN DEN
MEADOWS PLACE
KENZIE CT422 bull $149900
WOOD LAMITE FLOORS POOL
MEADOWS PLACE
AMBLEWOOD422 bull $129900
FRESH PIANT TILE FLOORS
MEADOWS PLACE
BRIGHTON422 bull $149900
WOOD FLOORS BOTH FORMALS
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Each office Independently Owned amp Operated
SETTLERS PARK - Beautifully Updated brick 1-story home whigh vaulted ceilings in lg living room Fresh interexter paint (710) Fresh neutral light tan plush carpet (710) Freshly installed lg tile floors in kit amp baths (710) Updated appls Stainless steel Kenmore Dishwasher amp Gas free standing Tappan ovenrange (black amp white in color) Two dining area amp breakfast bar Walk-in pantry Freshly installed 2rsquorsquo blinds (710) Master w2 walkin closest wshelves Master bath w2 sinks Lg covered patio $129000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3039MO)
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Come amp enjoy this Backyard Oasis wWaterview Greenbelt amp Huge Diving Pool No Backyard Neighbors Oversized covered Lanai wceiling fan amp decorative tile flooring Interior features fresh paint amp carpet (62010) Updated gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops amp dble ovens Open kitchen concept family rm wrich hardwood floors amp dry bar Lg gamerm wroom for media amp pool table Study wwall of oak built-in desk amp shelves Updated ACrsquos furnaces roof amp water heaters Back of house has Hardi $364900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)
SIENNA PLANTATIONVILLAS ndash Exquisite Village Patio Home wCourtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters Open Concept Floor Plan Tons of hardwood flooring 2rsquorsquo blinds amp vaulted ceilings Gourmet Style kitchen woversized island amp abundance of cabinets Private library wbuilt-ins Spacious Liv Rm wwall of transom windows amp French Doors to covered patio Oversized master bedrm Dramatic master bath wwhirlpool tub beneath stately columns warchway Huge wooded backyard wcovered patioperfect for a pool Alarm amp Sprklr sys $272500 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)
The Virginia Mack TeamABR CBR CRS GRI HALL of Fame
COMMONWEALTH PARK ndash Fabulous Perry Home in desired neighborhood Oversized grand entry Open concept floorplan Large spacious formals wdouble crown molding amp custom drapes Family wopen Kitchen concept Fam rm wsurround sound Kitchen wtons of cabinets amp rich granite countertops amp built-in desk RefrigWasherDryer amp Freezer stay Lg utility rm Oversize master bedrm wplenty of room for a sitting area Exec master bath w6ft whirlpool tub amp sep shower His amp hers walk-in closets $329600 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3719ST)
NEW LISTING
BRIDGEWATER ndash Gorgeous Home amp View Located on a Cul-de-Sac street close to elementary school Grand entrance wextended marble floors leading to formals Open kitchen concept to family room wgas logged fireplace French doors leading to sunroomdownstairs gameroom or study overlooking a sculpted sports poolspa Gourmet kitchen wgranite countertops Recent Paint Roof (2009) wridge ventsHardiplank Siding Sprinkler sys Great Location $330000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4819WC)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST ndash Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg cul-de-sac street No back neighbors Extra designer touches include fluted amp crown moldings tons of built-ins lg 18rsquorsquo tile floors amp recent paint new shower updated kitchen wgranite countertops 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg island SS dishwasher amp microwave Open concept wwall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stainedone with pergola cover wceiling fan by huge sparking pool wextra green space Extra lightingsprkler system amp alarm $375000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
SOLD
COMMONWEALTHSUTTON FOREST ndash Stunning 432 Det oversized garage Perry one story wtons of upgrades Open concept floorplan amp spacious entertainment size formals Kit features granite countertops (bullnose edge) lg center isl amp custom built cabinets wpull out shelves Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm Addl features include 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 2rsquorsquo wood blinds high vaulted ceilings hollywd baths auto sprkler sys amp alarm Private backyd wlush landscaping oversized patio-perfect for a pool $379000 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)
SOLDSOLD
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES - Gorgeous 2 story home wgrand foyer Over 60K in upgrades Gated lake front community Backs to wooded park (private gate entry)-no back neighbors Gleaming rich 5rsquorsquo slat hardwood floors 16rsquorsquo tile Freize carpet amp double paned windows w2rsquorsquo blinds thru-out Addtl features include rounded corners amp art niches Open concept floorplan Family rm w2 story high ceiling amp gas log FP Granite countertops SS appl amp 42rsquorsquo cabinets Lg upstairs gameroom Oversized tiled back patio amp hot tub $239900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM13103PW)
SOLD
BARBARA MONTGOMERYcell 713-898-3938
office 281-980-5050montgombgarygreenecom
barbarajmontgomerycom
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT bull Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street tile in entry kit breakfast rm baths Isl kit w granite counters Faux painting in dining amp mas-ter House freshly painted High ceilings open kitchen to living area Master has garden tub wsep Shower $146885 Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938
BM1102BI
EXOTIC ISLE bull Private retreat on Colorado River 7 miles from Intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf 5B4b-2 sides to house with connecting porch 2 Hugh ac storage rms vaulted ceilings stone wall in living area virgin pine ceilings thru out house some furnishing stay great decks to view wildlife Master can be on 3rd or 1st flr 45 AC island with 15 homes amp pool Gt price $285000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM35EI
BERINGTON PL bull Lovely fee simple th in center of the buildings Great location near Galleria between Woodway amp San Felipe 2 Story dining room tile in kitchen amp baths Refrigerator washer and dryer stay Dryer refrigerator central ac and heating unit are less than 2 years old per seller Walk in closets in both bedrooms Double suites garden tubshower in master Great roommate plan Donrsquot miss it $165000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM1112BE
EXOTIC ISLE bull Great time to buy a 2nd home Great 2 story private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal amp 14 miles from gulf Incredible river view gorgeous screened in deck peir amp cleaning table bulkhead just repaired Huge gameroom mud room extra bdrm amp room down Master kitchen living up for view Appliances amp most furniture stay Pool never flooded $350000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM56EI
BRIGHTWATER bull MOVE IN READY- 5 brdm Perry home $$$ upgrades include hardwoods shutters and blinds Moulding amp build outs paneled office wFrench doors custom faux amp mural painting window treatments remodeled kit updated master bath Maintained landscaping Cared for by original owners Great schools Call Marian Hecker to see 713-301-4415
MH1706NO
MARIAN HECKERcell 713-301-4415
office 281-980-5050
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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 bull Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community Huntington floorplan w 3 bdrms amp master retreat Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining Gourmet island kitchen open to living area amp formal dining Granite tile covered patio in house fire sprinkler yard sprinkler sep Lots of trimwork whirlpool tub really gorgeous Great location $265000 Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938
BM4319LW
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Sharing means giving someone a portion of your time talents or possessions
Arlene Rolsen
CRS Realtor
Cell 2814148400
wwwarlenerolsencom
Selling Ft Bendrsquos finest homes since 1985 SIENNA PLANTATION Fedrick Har-
ris Custom Home Backs to Wooded Re-serve Slate amp Wood Flrs Private Study 2nd Bedrm Down Granite Counters 1st Flr Media Rm PoolSpa $419900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
REDUCED
BARRINGTON PLACE Charming 2-Story Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm Sun Rm Spacious 2nd Flr Master Suite Recent Neutral Carpet 4 Bedrms 21 Baths $166000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (13315TW)
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION Beautifully Decorated 2-Story Designed Home Features Laminate Wood Flrs Granite Counters Updated Cabinets Tile Flrs PoolSpa Corner Lot 4 Bedrms31Baths $247000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2914OS)
14033 SW FRWY Suite 702 Sugar Land TX 77478
Office (281) 242-6200
Fax (281) 242-5829
wwwcoldwellbankerunitedcom
SUGAR CREEK One-story Patio Home Cul-de-sac Lot wViews of Golf Course amp Greenbelt Silestone Counters Sun Rm Study 3212 $229000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
DAVID SLAVIN
ldquoAlways At Your Servicerdquo
281-220-9082 REMAX Grand
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YOUR HOME SOLD IN 60 DAYS OR LESS OR I PAY YOU (888)841-2075 EXT 11 FOR DETAILS
Bridlewood Estates Build your dream home on this 122 acre waterfront lot
Call David for more information (281)220-9082
PRIME LOCATIONHistoric Sugar Land
Free Recorded Message(888)841-2075
ext 203
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FREE REPORTHow to Buy a House with
Little (or No) Money Down
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mheckergarygreenecom
heritagetexascom14100 Southwest Freeway Suite 245
Sugar Land Texas 77479
2812408800
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES ndash 5+452 Located in a gated community this gor-geous home offers dual master suites downstairs an exquisite grand entry featuring a circular stairway with wrought iron banisters formals with hardwoods two-story den and huge gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances $425000 (13414SB)
GREATWOOD ndash 433 This sought-after one story in a golf course community offers formals high ceilings large eat-in kitchen with double islands luxurious guest suite with full bath oversized master suite with sitting area three car garage and covered patio $279900 (7719NO)
FIRST COLONY ndash 4+252 Well-main-tained home with recently replaced roof and HVAC freshly painted interior private master retreat downstairs game room with wet bar large den with beautiful fire-place bright kitchen and large back yard $182500 (2923CF)
SIENNA PLANTATION ndash 4353 Beauti-ful and unique Highland home features heated saltwater pool and spa granite island kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances two-story family room with stone fireplace plantation shutters and gorgeous landscaping $399000 (3207SC)
SUGAR LAND ndash 3252 Gem of a home offers an updated gourmet kitchen formals large two-story den spacious downstairs master suite lots of closet space two upstairs bedrooms with adjoining loft beautiful landscaping and large front porch with swing $154900 (13110NA)
DOVE COUNTRY ndash 422 Charming lovingly maintained one story on a quiet tree-lined street features many new updates such as new paint carpet cabinets vanity and AC Large backyard with custom deck is perfect for entertaining and could easily contain a pool $115000 (2619CB)
This Perry Home located in desireable Secret Forest sub-division is pristine The home is beautifully appointed up-stairs and down The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite and great cabinet and counter space Upgraded flooring includes oversized tile laid on the diagonal in the extended entry and kitchen and beautiful wide plank hardwoods in the study and dining room Oversized lot has extended driveway amp detached 3 car garage Home is walking dis-tance to lake amp Scanlan Oaks Elementary (8922SR)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
new listing
The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscap-ing in the front yard is just the beginning This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac amp is walk-ing distance to Club Sienna Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs dramatic faux painted textured walls amp other decorator finishes Master retreat amp master bath have been re-built amp upgraded Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving Donrsquot miss this one (3410FO)
$299000 bull Sienna Plantation
sale pending
This patio home in golf course community has over $40K in recent updates and is ready for move-in Updates include interior paint and carpet new inte-rior doors new hardware ceiling fans new bathroom fixtues and more Master bath has been completely renovated and has a new tub and shower new tile etc Other great features include a sprinkler system and a built in grill which is under a covered patio Refrigerator washer amp dryer are included (6BE)
$205000 bull Sugar Creek
sale pending
This 5 bedroom Trendmaker Home is located on desire-able Snowy Owl Loop Close to elementary school amp Camp Sienna Home is beautifully appointed and has all the bells amp whistles of a Trendmaker Gourmet kitchen has maple cabinets amp granite countertops Faux painting adds a deco-rator touch Floorplan has 2 bedrooms down amp 3 up for-mal dining amp gameroom with built-ins California closets laundry chute amp pass through from laundry to master closet are nice extras Hidden storage room is a bonus (8838SO)
$300000 bull Sienna Plantation
Itrsquos Time to Expect MoreProfessional ServiceMarket KnowledgeIntegrity bull Results
F I N E P R O P E RT I E SItrsquos time to expect more
Kristi BajjaliTop Producer
281-433-4462wwwkristibajjalicom4500 Highway 6 Sugar Land TX 77478
F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
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QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
2816904205realestateadsfortbendstarcom
wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
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Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
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SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
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REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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F o r t B e n d H o m e S H o w c a S e
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 7THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
SWEETWATER6-75-2frac124 Pool This great estate home is a sight to see Grand entry 3 chandeliers elevator to all floors $1899900
67TO WOODSTREAMFormals at entry with laminate wood floors and high ceelings bar in formals as well Big den open to kitchen and breakfast all with tile floors $228000
JON HOLLEYThe ldquoclient firstrdquo philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of
doing businessWhen you decide purchase or sell a home in the Sugar Land Katy Missouri City Ft Bend
Southwest Houston med center areas please contact me
281-701-1923Top Producer for 2010
Agent of the month A HeritAge of experience - A HeritAge of StrengtH - A HeritAge of SucceSSreMAx HeritAge
new amp reSAle HoMeS - buyer repreSentAtion - coMMerciAl SAleS amp leASeS - AcreAge - forecloSureS
Each office independently owned amp operated
SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard pool amp spa Two story living area wood floors island kitchen with sub-zero amp wetbar with icemaker Recent carpet amp roof in 00rsquo Dual staircases Master suite with large exec bath Large utility room gameroom upamp study down wbuilt-ins Sought after Clements HS $599900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYCustom one story four bedroom with POOL Very versatile floor plan Large living area with lots of natural light and view of pool Lrg isl kit that opens to den or gameroom Lrg master bedrm wtwo walk-in closets amp double sinks High ceilings throughout much of the home 2 wetbars Cooktop and dishwasher have been replaced along with fresh paint $159900 (3414PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned amp Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 JOELLAMCOMCASTNET
bull Multi Million Dollar Producer
bull Presidentrsquos Clubbull Hall of Fame
bull Over $10 Million Sold in lsquo02 lsquo03 lsquo04 lsquo05 lsquo06 lsquo07 lsquo08 lsquo09
CINCO RANCHREDUCED $10K From the beautiful stone elevation to the gorgeous hardwood floors this home is truly magnificant Beautiful study with french doors iron stair railings granite countertops stone fireplace gameroom PLUS media room upstairs Sought after Cinco Ranchwalk to fabulous water park $339900 (27018DP)
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful updates ready to move in Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets breakfast bar built-ins in breakfast room Updated master bath includes new seamless shower door his and her sinks dec mirrors wirlpool amp large closet Large gameroom up with built-ins Spacious bedrooms Need storage large Texas Basement $259 900 (2623LV)
BACK ON MARKET
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony Many updates include granite countertopsstainless appliances tile floors and much more Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus studySought after schools and neighborhood So convenient to EVERYTHING $339900 (26HE)
SIENNA PLANTATIONOne story corner lot wlounging pool mosquito system and 3 car gar Dramatic entry wopen floor plan Open dining rm wcolumns Fabulous gourmet kit wisl built in desk amp brkfst bar Lrg master suite w sitting area Covered patio spacious yard arbor by pool amp more $289900 (9818MC)
wwwgarygreenecom
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
LAKE OLYMPIA ndash Luscious pool waiting for the upcoming of summer weather Nicely updated home well maintained kit wnewer appl amp granite recessed lighting tile flrs lrg gamerm updated master bath roof 2009 washerdryerfridge included All windows replaced wEnergy Efficient dbl pane $180000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4327BB)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD ndash Beautiful Tuscan style home Updated kitchen wgranite cntr tops fresh paint brick amp stone accents in kit amp thru-out downstairs All tile down amp wood laminate up Fabulous pool area 2-backyards outdoor kitchen pogoda pool furniture amp slide for pool A true must see $599652 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (7742OT)
NEW LISTING
SIENNA ndash 15-story Meritage on corner lot 5-bedrooms 3-full baths both formals study gameroom laminate wood flrs carpet amp tile large open kitchen wisland Great home for entertaining Cute courtyard off formal dining wFrench doors cvrd patio amp beautifully landscaped $260000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (5822BG)
WATERSIDE ESTATES ndash Stunning home over 3500 sqft Immaculate well-maintained ready for quick move-in 13-14ft ceilings hardwoods tile plantation shutters Jennair appl wide gallery entrance wart niches singletriple crown moldings Very lrg master Study or extra living Kitchenbrkfst open to den Yoursquoll fall in love here $289000 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (4314LK)
SIENNA ndash Stunning Plantation home with waterview study wFrench doors Beautiful silestone counters w42 inch cabinets upgraded appliances carpet air treatment system covered patio extended garage wepoxy floor amp sprinkler system $187500 LabusCaffey Team 713-851-1440 (8010EP)
REDUCED
QUAIL VALLEY ndash Custom home situated on oversized private lot wgorgeous pool 21x15 cvrd patio wvaulted ceiling Spacious foyer wcustom designed front door opens to family rm wwetbar paneled gamerm off entry wbuilt- ins Updated kitchen wgranite amp recent appl Master suite down Donrsquot Miss $239900 Emelia Appel 713-254-0631 (3942PV)
NEW LISTING
EMELIA APPEL
713-254-0631
WWWFTBENDPROPERTIESCOM bull VISIT MY WEBSITES FOR SLIDE SHOWS ON THESE HOMES amp MORE bull WWWJOYROUSSELLCOM
wwwjoyroussellcomEmail joyjoyroussellcom
Joy RoussellMulti-Million Dollar Producer
713-898-3868For more information on any of my
listing please visit my NEW web site at
wwwftbendpropertiescomRIVER EDGE bull Lakefront Stunning and appointed homeLarge diningformal living room open Island Kitchen with large pantry Their exercise room down could be second bedroom Master with sitting area Large list of upgrades including plantation shuttersmedia room wired for projection systemTwo story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake (107WB)
RIVERSTONE bull Pristine house at excellent price Refreshing poolspa amp covered patio Beautiful appointments Sunroom areaMaster down Gameroom up amp media room wsurround sound amp projection screen system Plantation shutters (4614LK)
5352 bull $439900
NEW LISTINGFULSHEAR AREA bull Beau-tiful acreage in Fulshear area Pecan trees and lake Perfect for estate lux-ury site cattle or horse ranch Country feel but close to everything Total of 277378 acres (FM1489)
bull $945200 bull
JUST REDUCED
4-6413 bull $359900
SOLDNEW LISTING
RIVER RUN bull 322 Very open amp spacious w little sq ft wasted on hallways The home has been upgraded with features in kit flooring amp landscaping Gas stove Land-scaped backyard amp auto sprinkler system Master is split from other bedrooms amp has an excutive master bath Master bath has 2 sinks separate shower amp garden tub (902SM)
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDOYSTER CREEK LOT 2 STORY 4 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHS TOTALLY UPDATED LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME OVER $56k improvementsupgrades RARE FIND $200rsquoS
NEW LISTING
bull RIVERSTONE bullPoolspawaterfall Built 2003 Trendmaker beauty Over 4700 sqft 5 bedrooms 45 Baths 3 Car 2 Masters Rare find on huge oversize culdesac lot No neighbors next to you Upgrades galore Clements school Great lot next to fitness park 3 car amp portechere Priced in the $500rsquos
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LANDUPDATED Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street No neighbors behind you 3 bedrooms amp study or formal living Open floor plan detached garage PRICED TO GO AT $210000
REDUCED
FIRST COLONYSUGAR LAND 14 ACRE ON OYSTER CREEK Over 4100sqft CUSTOM home on culdesac lot Built in 2000 45 bedrms both formals amp study 35 baths 2 Story Living Over $80K in improvements amp upgrades Priced to go in the low $400rsquos
KATY-CINCO RANCH AREABuilt in 2005 on huge culdesac lot 3 bedrooms study and gameroom All tile no carpet Over $20k in upgrades Must see to believe will go fast Priced at $215000
NEW LISTING
SOLD
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
WCR ABWA SWAPEN
2816904205realestateadsfortbendstarcom
wwwfpbjuliacomwwwtouchstonefinepropertiescom
email juliafpbjuliacom
cel-2818512015 tel-2814998181
JULIA MICKUMbrokerowner
615 12 Venice St Sugar Land TX 77478
COMING SOON bull Located on a private cul-de-sac Roof in 2010 fresh paint throughout many more updates Call Julia for a list of up-dates or more information - 281-851-2015 or 281-499-8181 (1914ST)
OVER 2 ACRES Beautiful wooded lot with over 2 acres in this exclusive gated community Build your dream home on this rare cul-de-sac Come look and compare - this is the one for your private estate If you would like to drive by please call for gate code (62GL)
Sovereign Shores Estates - $399000The HighlandsTEXANA PLANTATION bull Country living at itrsquos finest Nestled among mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac st in gated community places this home on a most magnificent lot in a wonderful neighborhood Gorgeous custom bayou bend has been transformed into a extraordinary showplace From the dramatic two story living room with incredible stone fire place to the master bedroom suite fit for a king amp queen truly makes this home live up to an architectural digest style of living Perfect neighborhood barn to board your horse and ride $900000rsquos (2522GM)
CINCO RANCH bull REDUCED BETTER THAN NEW PULTE MOST POPULAR PLAN 2 Story ceilings in main living area w open floor plan to enjoy lsquorsquotogether style of entertainingrsquorsquo 42rsquorsquo kitchen cabinets tile floors Beautiful Texas limestone exterior accents Extended patio areawindow treatmentsplus lost of finishing touches Energy Star Rated $214500 (24534CS)
Mary Berna281-460-1345wwwmarybernacommarymarybernacom
Kim Truitt CBR CRS GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information go to wwwkimtruittcom email kimkimtruittcom Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE REALTORS
SIENNA ndash Tucked away on a quiet street this ador-able home has so much to offer 3 bedrms + study 2 full baths Entertaining is a breeze w the open floor plan--big family rm formal dining brkfast nook amp Isl kit Freshly painted w low VOC paint Backyard has raised beds for kitchenherb garden veggie garden Very pri-vate w no back neighbors Perfect home for the young family MLS 10496047 $146000 (10431CC)
bull NEW LISTING bull
SIENNA ndash Pride of ownership shows in this wonderful home Beautifully maintained this open floor plan flows to easily fit your familyrsquos needs Open formals charm your visitors as they enter your beveled glass front door French door on spacious study for privacy Island kitchen opens to den area amp wall of windows for backyard views Split floor plan wspacious master suite Oversized gameroom up will be your familyrsquos favorite hide-a-way $239900 MLS 21061491 (3706BE)
bull NEW LISTING bull
THE HIGHLANDS ndash ldquoLOCATION-LOCATIONrdquo Just minutes from mall restaurants schools freeways 322 one story plus loft open floor plan easy care porcelain tile in dining amp den double-pane windows amp new AC (June rsquo10) for low electric bills Big kit w lots of cabinet amp counter space BIG back yard and no back neighbors MLS 82165843 $172900 (2314SU)
SIENNA ndash Fabulous 5 or 6 bedroom home with master and 2nd bedroom down ndash per-fect for the extended family Gameroom plus bonus room up Oversized lot with PebbleDek poolspa amp plenty of yard left for kids to play Gourmet kitchen with GE Profile amp Monogram stainless appliances Double oven 6 burner gas stove Only $385900 MLS 48120625 (3103CB)
bull NEW PRICE bull
SIENNA ndash So many upgrades 5 bedrooms 3 frac12 bath POOL Fabulous open floor plan w gleam-ing wood flooring upgraded carpet plantation shutters front AND back Granite counters island kitchen designer faux painting wrought iron rail-ings in gameroom area Extended breakfastsun-room area Professional landscaping front amp back Pool w rock slide Close to Brushy Creek MLS 7584826 $329900 (3522CH)
bull NEW LISTING bull
ABWA FORT BEND COUNTY CHAPTER 30th Anniversary Celebration bull PEARLS OF FORT BEND
Honoring Women of the Police and Fire departments of 3 cities and ABWA VIPrsquos
(A portion of the proceeds will go back to the community)
SUNDAY APRIL 3 2011WWWABWAFORTBENDCHAPTERCOM
THURSDAYFebruary 17th bull 830AM4610 Sweetwater Blvd Suite 100
Sugar Land TX 77479Sponsoredby
TexasAmericanTitleCompany
PLEASE RSVP TOD CALLIS(281) 313-5999
tcallistexasamericancom
WE INVITE YOUTO JOIN US FOR A FEWGOOD MCE COURSES
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 17th 1130 amSweetwater Country Club
RSVP TheresaAlliedHomeWarrantycom
HAR Monthly Luncheon
Bench Making is an ongoing project done by Womenrsquos Council of Realtors
to benefit Fort Bend County
REMAX Skydivers Set to Drop Over Carlton Woods Tournament
The REMAX Skydiving Team has been booked to jump into the American Junior Golf Associationrsquos HP Boys Championship Tournament at the Fazio Golf Course at Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands (immediately fol-lowing the match) on Monday February 21 The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf
Winner of multiple
AJGA awards the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods not only provides a quality top-notch golf tournament but a special experience for all par-ticipants Committee members have been honored with the Invitational of the Year Junior-Am and Hospitality Awards
In past years the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods has seen the likes of Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods David Duval and Jim Furyk hoist the championrsquos trophy As the first all-boys invitation-only event of the year the tournament sets the stage for the ensuing season
ldquoWe are expecting to jump between 330 and 430 in the afternoon with the Texas and American Flagsrdquo said REMAX Skydiving Team Captain Al Saylor ldquoThese are the players we will likely see on the professional Tour in the next several years The event itself should draw major sports media attention as the top
Junior Golfers will competerdquo The REMAX Skydiving Team freefalls at over 200 miles per hour before deploying their sport parachute canopies and will be available for autograph signings following their jump Nationally the skydiversrsquo performance has been called the greatest entrance in outdoor sporting festivals
PAGE 8 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
To place an ad in The Fort Bend County Worship Directory 281-690-4200
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH bull 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road Missouri City 77459 Worship Service 900am and 1115am Sunday School 1015am wwwsouthminpresorg
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH bull 281-403-49942223 FM1092 bull Missouri City Dr Charles Murphy Pastor Sunday Bible Study 930am Sunday Worship 1045am wwwhbctxorg
BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER bull 832-655-25152106 5th Street bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 1030am (Brunch Follows) wwwbcredeemerorg Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH bull 281-980-41414141 Sweetwater Blvd bull Sugar Land TX 77479 Traditional Service 945 am Contemporary (Praise) 1120am wwwFCCCDOCorgIn depth Bible study during both services
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd Missori City TX 77459 Sunday Worship 830am 945am 1100am Open Skies Worship 830am bull wwwfumcmcorg Sunday School All Ages 945am
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-491-6041431 Eldridge Road Sugar Land TX 77478 Worship 900am and 1115am Bible Study all ages 1010am wwwsugarlandmethodistorg
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH bull 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway bull Sugar Land TX 77479 WWW CUMCSLORG Sunday Worship 815am - 945am - 1105am Childrenrsquos Worship 1105am Sunday School for all ages - 945am
METHODIST CHURCH
MURPHY RD CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 bull Missouri City Sunday Worship 930am - 500pm Bible Classes Sunday 1045am Bible Study Wednesday 730pm wwwmurphyroadchurchorg
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land TX 77479 wwwfishersofmenorg Sunday Worship 830am - 1100am Sunday School classes for ages 2 amp up 940am
LUTHERAN CHURCH
FREEDOM CHURCH bull 281-240-1055121 Wood ST bull Sugar Land TX 77498 Sunday Worship 1100am wwwfacebookcomfreedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP bull 281-980-16231730 Staffordshire bull Stafford Sunday Worship 1045am wwwsweetwater777org Encounter Godrsquos Healing Love Buck and Anna Eaton pastors
BRIGHTON CHURCH bull 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 bull Stafford (Between W Airport and Murphy Rd) Sunday Worship 1030am wwwbrightonhoustonorg bull Refreshing amp Relevant
NON DENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST bull 281-561-088115590 Voss Road bull Sugar Land bull wwwslcocorg Sunday Worship Services 700am bull 10am bull 5pm Bible Study (all ages) Sun 9am amp Wed 7pm Tuesday Seniors Bible Study 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd Missouri City 77459 Worship wHoly Communion 800 amp 1030 am Education hour for all ages 915am wwwnewhopelcorg
ST MARTINS LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) bull 281-980-06951123 Burney Road Sugar Land 77498 Worship 930am Education 1045am wwwstmartinslcorg
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) bull 281-242-7729800 Brooks Street Sugar Land 77478 Sunday Worship Services 800am amp 1030am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade wwwfaithlutheranschoolorg
ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
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Mariano SMChan known to his friends as Ming passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land Texas on February 5 2011 at the age of 88 His wish of dying in his sleep was granted having played mahjong the night before but fail-ing to wake up in the morning
Ming was born in the Philippines in 1922 when it was an American colony His parents were Canton-ese from the city of Zhongshan near Ma-cau where he lived as a toddler and was sent for a proper Chi-nese education from age nine to fourteen Ming grew up speaking Cantonese Mandarin Fukienese English Tagalog and some Span-ish His education was cut short at sixteen with the death of his father whereupon the support of his mother and six younger sib-lings fell on his shoulders How-ever being inquisitive and an avid reader he never stopped learning
During Japanrsquos brutal occupa-tion Ming was scraping by as a houseboy and a bartender when he found a wallet of cash left at the bar by a Japanese officer This enabled him to open an elegant restaurant named Old Europe When America retook Manila by carpet-bombing the city the family lost everything and one of his brothers was killed After the war Ming operated a restaurant concession at Clark Air Base and served briefly as editor of a Chi-nese newspaper before joining Caltex (a Standard Oil of Cali-fornia and Texaco joint venture) where he retired as a training di-rector some twenty years later He relished the collegiality at Caltex and working with graphs and charts appealed to the methodical side of him Inspecting gas sta-tions took him to all corners of the Philippine islands which he came to love very much
Ming and his wife Rita Patricia Quejong (httpwwwfortbend starcomobituaries201020Obitsobit_chanhtm) immigrat-ed to Boston in 1976 While Rita taught in public schools Ming landed on his feet as a social work-er serving people of diverse back-grounds at Bostonrsquos South End Neighborhood Action Program where he was eventually promot-ed to be its deputy director After their 1996 trip to the Philippines he had a heart attack while being operated on for colon cancer he returned to work even as he was undergoing chemoradiation and
cardiac rehab On Mingrsquos second retirement he and Rita moved to Sugar Land in 1998 joining their son Lumen daughter Mary Ann nephew Larry and their families Ming took to wearing flamboy-ant cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats Struggling in 2001 with
depression to which he was prone he and Rita accepted Christ as their personal savior They sold their house shortly afterwards and bought a larger one with Lumen and his wife who along with Mary Ann and her
husband helped care for them Ming became computer literate spent his time trading online cor-responded with far-flung friends and relatives compiled meticu-lous genealogical charts of the Chan and Quejong clans and played mahjong for entertain-ment
Ming and Rita celebrated their combined ldquo170th Birthdayrdquo in 2007 with guests from China the Philippines and all over North America After Rita passed away in January of 2010 following a long illness through which he lov-ingly nursed her he grieved for his wife of sixty-five years but sought solace in singing hymns he sang with his daughters to Rita in her final days often accompanied by his canary Frank Sinatra Ming celebrated his 88th birthday last December by throwing a joyous banquet at a Chinese restaurant to thank relatives friends and the home care aides who helped care for him and his wife
Aside from Lumen and his wife Ana N Chan Mary Ann and her husband Mario Lee Ming is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Ron Egan (Cali-fornia) daughter Margaret (North Carolina) son Marciano and his wife Sabine Bornholdt Chan (California) as well as an ldquoadopt-edrdquo American daughter Catherine Abbott Carrillo an ex-colleague of Ming in Boston He had eight grand children and three grand children-in-law Mark and Julia Lee Michael and Natasya Lee Marlon Lee (soon to wed Cath-erine Santos) Louisa Egan and Daniel Brad Leonard Chan An-drew Chan Ann Margaret Chan and Matthew Lee He lived to see two great grandsons Ethan and Tristan Lee There will be a fam-ily gathering to celebrate Mingrsquos life His ashes will join his wifersquos in the Pacific Ocean according to their wishes
O b i t u a r y
MARIANO S M CHAN (1922-2011)
WISE
O b i t u a r y
Annette Williamson Wise resi-dent of Sugar Land Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5 2011 in Houston Texas She was born in Pearsall Texas on March 11 1945 the daughter of the late James Paul Williamson and Estelle Idell Wil-liamson who survives
Annette was a talented artist and aspiring writer she received her Bachelorrsquos degree from Texas AampI in Kingsville Texas
Her artwork is a part of Sug-ar Landrsquos history Her work is displayed on the walls of the bridge on Main Street over the waterway from Cleveland Lake into Oyster Creek near the Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Char House building For our nationrsquos Bicentennial Cel-ebration in 1976 she designed Sugar Landrsquos Commemorative Bicentennial Coin which can be found in The Smithsonian The fire hydrants she painted in Old Sugar Land as a part of the Celebration were featured in Firehouse Magazine in the July 1977 issue Her fire hydrant painting of Benjamin Franklin was one of nine chosen across
the nation to be published in a book about Americarsquos Bicen-tennial Celebration
Annette loved to volunteer her time and recently taught an art class at the City of Sugar Land Se-nior Art Center She was an active member of Womanrsquos Missionary Union of Texas
Annette is survived by her mother Estelle Idell Williamson her daughter Reginna Leann Gore and her husband James and two granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca her son James Lowell Wise and his wife Annamaria along with her grandson Garrett Lee her Uncle Larry Cottrell and his wife Yvonne her adopted sister Linda Kay Stollman and many Williamson cousins
Annette was preceded in death by her father James Paul William-son and her brother Lowell Ray Williamson
The family held a private memorial service at sunset on Saturday February 12 2011 at Rochelle Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Sugar Land Senior Center Attn Kelly Penewitt PO Box 110 Sugar Land Texas 77487
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ldquoAs an eagle stirreth up her nest fluttereth over her young spreadeth abroad her wings taketh them beareth them on her wings So the LORD alone did lead him and there was no strange god with himrdquo Deuteronomy 3211-12
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Fort Bend ISD discusses Academic Excellence Indicator System ReportBy Elsa Maxey
Fort Bend ISDrsquos board heard administrative officials on Monday address highlights of the districtrsquos Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report for the 2009-2010 school year The public meeting that began at 5 pm was not as packed as others have been but there was a sizable crowd present
Overall progress and improve-ment by the district is reported to have been made for the most part for the measures that figure into the performance of students in each of the districtrsquos schools with challenges in some subjects including science and limited English capabilities on the part of 9258 students or 134 per-
cent The report indicators include TAKS participation test results and their passing rates curricu-lum and academic improvement advance placement drop out rates college readiness and many others
Members of the public most notably high profile indi-viduals that included City Councilmember Michael Schiff Meadows Place Mayor Charlie Jessup and Sugar Land council-member candidate Amy Mitchell were complimentary of the dis-trictrsquos successes They spoke dur-ing the public comment portion of the meeting as did Greater Fort Bend EDC President Jeff Wiley who commended the district staff trustees and Dr Jenney for ldquoan
unbelievable level of transpar-encyrdquo
But Rama Manne parent of a First Colony Middle School student who also addressed the board said he has concerns about what the ldquosuccessfulrdquo numbers in the AEIS report represent He wants benchmarks in place to determine ldquowhether these num-bers are accidental or were they done purposefullyrdquo A good strat-egy he said is when measur-able numbers are assigned and then the district can work towards achieving those targets to deter-mine how many of them were achieved Based on the report Manne heard he said ldquoI donrsquot know if it (the success) is just by pure accident just like the stock market in 1999 when every-thing went up and anybody could pick a stock or did it happened intentionally with something the school district didrdquo
What do the numbers really mean particularly the TAKS scores Popular Columnist Rick Casey said that TEA uses
a Projection Measure to give schools and districts credit for students who have not passed the TAKS but were showing improvement The projection according to an account from a legislative hearing with TEA officials is based on an analysis indicating that if a child does well on math and reading other scores will improve
Manne said he can see that a lot of progress is being made particularly with the districtrsquos upward move to a recognized status Another of his concerns ldquoI canrsquot tell if our performance is just above the median or above the average or is it (the district) really in the top ten percentrdquo he asked He said he would like to know where FBISD falls perfor-mance-wise in relation to school districts across the state
In response to an open records request by volunteer researcher with Isupportfbisdorg George Scott was told ldquoIn accordance with the Texas Public Information Act please note that there are
no documents responsive to your noted request as our responding department has shared that no doc-uments pertaining to AEIS will be provided to the FBISD Board of Trustees before the February 14 2011 Board Meetingrdquo The reply came from Sandra Scott-Bonner who handles public information requests for the school district Scott was attempting to obtain an information packet that would typically be made available to board members before meetings Scott ndash Bonner invited Scott to submit a newly revised request
for informationrecords at his ear-liest convenience Gamesmanship on the part of the school district is what Scott alleges which is the sort of thing that may ultimately cast some doubts on the districtrsquos transparency claims
For those interested in specific findings the AEIS report with comprehensive information about Ford Bend ISD student perfor-mance during the 2009-10 school year can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at httpritterteastatetxusperfre-portaeisaboutaeishtml
Child drowns in neighborrsquos poolBy LeaAnne Klentzman
As the weekend started sher-iffrsquos deputies responded to a drowning in a northwest Fort Bend neighborhood
Sheriffrsquos spokesperson Terriann Carlson said Friday evening shortly after 5 pm depu-
ties were called when a three year old child was found at the bottom of a neighborrsquos pool in the 6300 block of Canyon Chase Drive near Katy in Fort Bend County Carlson went on to explain ldquoThe preliminary investigation revealed that 3-year-old Maisie Waugh was found in the next door neighborrsquos pool Maisiersquos 20 year old sister was babysitting her three siblings when Maisie and her brother made their way through a hole in the fencerdquo
Hearing a child in their back-yard the neighbors looked out and saw a young boy with wet pant legs said Carlson While the neighbor was returning the boy home his wife saw three year old Maisie at the bottom of their pool The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immedi-ately started while 911 was being notified said Carlson
Maisie Waugh was air lift-ed by life-flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where she was pronounced dead
Carlson said as a mat-ter of standard procedure an autopsy was conducted and Child Protective Services was notified The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has issued a preliminary report listing the childrsquos cause of death as drowning
FBISD student to compete in Hong Kong
By LeaAnne Klentzman Alexander Yang of Fort
Settlement Middle School has earned a place in the 2011 Mathworks Team scheduled to compete in Hong Kong
Tuesday Texas Mathworks announced the four top students who will represent Texas at the 2011 PMWC in Hong Kong The PWMC is an international math competition for middle school students drawing more than 40 teams from across the world each year
The 2011 Texas Mathworks team is comprised of the fol-lowing students from the listed school districts
1 Sunny Tian Austin TX (Canyon Vista Middle School)
2 Lilian Zhan College Station TX (Texas AampM Consolidated Middle School)
3 Alexander Yang Sugar Land TX (Fort Settlement Middle School)
4 Lazar Ilic Austin TX (West Ridge Middle School)
Mathworks administers the qualifying test to help select the four team members as well as identify promising appli-cants for the residential Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) held at Texas State University More than 540 students from across Texas took the qualifying test this year with 33 scoring 1 or higher out of 15
The team members will be participants in the 2011 resi-dential JSMC and then travel to Hong Kong for the PMWC to be held July 12-17 In eight years of competition the Texas team fielded by Mathworks has been awarded the Po Leung Kuk Cup six times (top non-Asian team) as well as tying for first place overall in 2008
For more information about Mathworks programs see wwwtxstateedumathworks
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
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Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
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Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
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Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 9THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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Parent voices concern regarding FBISD issuesDear Board MembersThe State of Texas as well
as all of its public school dis-tricts are facing unprecedented financial challenges Times are tough The time to sup-plement budget shortfalls by merely increasing the tax rate has expired FBISD is for-tunate that appraisal values have not declined as steeply as those of other sections of the country What are the solu-tions if a majority of the budget is allocated to salaries The first obvious response is that increasing the student-teacher
ratio would save substantial amounts Should this be a con-sideration
Consider academies ldquothe small learning communities that function within the larger high schoolsrdquo What is the cost per student in those programs ver-sus the cost per student in a regular program How about the transportation expense for these programs Can we mor-ally justify the discrepancy in cost when the majority of stu-dents are ldquoseverely averagerdquo Certainly the focus on a particu-lar interest or area is commend-
FBISD rezones nearly every two years says readerDear EditorLast night I attended the FBISD
rezoning meeting at Elkins High School The person conducting the meeting kept insisting that the numbers the district is using to arrive at their rezoning con-clusions are the most accurate I would like to suggest that the numbers must not be too accu-rate if the district has a chronic problem of rezoning every two years
I moved into Heritage Colony in 1999 My oldest child is only in the 4th grade so this particular rezoning is really not troublesome to me In addition I really do not see Elkins High School as a nega-tive campus and would actually welcome my kids being zoned there
My problem is the chronic rezoning illness the district has Since living in my house I have seen the students in my neighbor-hood rezoned just about every
two years The district has created a transient student from a popula-tion that has remained at the same residence for the entire time that they have attended FBISD
It seems that the district does is not really concerned with the full development of a child As humans we identify ourselves by our associations For those that work our jobs become our prin-ciple identity How much stress does an adult experience when changing jobs or even switching office locations As adults we are able to handle these transitions because often times the switch is done by choice Usually we have a period of adjustment that pro-vides unneeded stress and time helps to alleviate that
I submit that students are no different in feeling stress as a result of being ldquotransferredrdquo to a different campus However I feel that the stress the stu-dent feels is even more than that
of and adult The students did not make the choice to switch locations the district makes the choice for them without taking into consideration the difficulty students may have in adjusting to a new campus establishing new relationships becoming a part of a new teamgroup etc
As a parent I will do my best to remain at my residence so that I can help to minimize unnec-essary stress in my childrsquos life However FBISD is doing a fine job of disrupting our students by changing their identity just about every two yearshellipwhether it is switching elementary middle or high school
I strongly feel that FBISD has created a student mobility problem of their own when in many cases the student has never changed their residence
I would respectfully request that when the district makes a zoning change effecting neigh-
able and educationally sound How would the ldquoseverely aver-agerdquo students function if they were afforded the opportunity to be motivated to learn in ldquothe small learning communitiesrdquo Is learning improved in the acad-emies because of the curricu-lum or because of the smaller student-teacher ratio What is the student-teacher ratio for the academies when compared to that for the regular program
Does it make sense to rezone students from a particular exist-ing zone and the same time bring in students from all zones
(that will have to be trans-ported) to the school that has to be relieved of excessive number of students I realize that the concept of academies were approved in2006 at a time when the economy was much different than todayrsquos economy Are you ready to cut teachers in the regular program to save the jobs of those in the academies Are areas of study which may be better served by community colleges being usurped by sec-ondary schools Are programs being designed to foster learn-ing for all the students or for
creating a public relations suc-cess Are we enriching educa-tion for the majority of students or for developing ldquoitemsrdquo for resumes that are looking for-ward to future opportunities
Part of the problem of today is that we have not lived within our means Have budgets not being spent at the last minute with the thoughts ldquoif we do not use the money then it will not be available next yearrdquo We continually compare our-selves with other districts and ponder our progress in meeting ldquoworld standardsrdquo In our greed for bigger and better we build mortar and brick schools that have to be better than those of the district next to us (The thought of additional items for resumes just crosses my mind once again) Have we evaluated the cost of maintain-ing upscale facilities Could many of those costs-and those of maintaining such facilities be considered adequate within the entire scope of educating and fostering the desire to learn
in our students How do our buildings compare with those of other nations who surpass us in achieving the almighty ldquoworld standardsrdquo
Because of your position as board members you have an awesome responsibility to the community and its students You have the duty to question and analyze the suggestions given to you by the administra-tion Times are different the litmus test has changed The ldquoparadigmrdquo has changed and will keep on changing The statistics and educational jar-gon ldquowe must not act without appropriate inputrdquo are impor-tant however what does your gut feeling and common sense tell you No arrogance no aggrandizement no intellectual flatulence just what is sensible and morally right for the kids
Your attention and consider-ation to these matters is appre-ciated Thank you for the work you do
RegardsNorma Mendez
borhoods that they keep the change in place for a period of no less than five years That would be sufficient time so that students are not chronically moved and so that the district may see how effective their rezoning truly is
Maria Bjorngjeld Heritage Colony
2011 Black History Program ldquoResponsibilitiesrdquo set for Feb 26This annual event is spon-
sored by Suburban Sugar Land and ACCG and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 1030 am to noon at the First Colony Library Front Meeting Room 2121 Austin Parkway The event is free and open to the public
The goal is to secure sev-eral individual young people or small groups (2 to 4) of students with adult supervision who will
participate in this annual event Artistic expressions dance per-formances dramatic skits draw-ingsother art pieces poetry reci-tations etc on this yearrsquos theme are encouraged Prizes will be awarded
Please confirm performersrsquo names details of their perfor-mances and their adult super-visionsponsors by February 21 to Elise Leaks Harmon at ehar-mon47hotmailcom andor to sslw1989aolcom
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Manage Stress-Related HeadachesHeadaches are one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor
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Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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PAGE 12 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
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WHILE DRIVING
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Manage Stress-Related HeadachesHeadaches are one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor
or emergency room Tension or stress-related headaches produce the most common type of headache pain They occur most commonly in adulthood between 20 and 50 years of age although many persons experience their first tension headache before turning 20 Stress is one trigger of tension headaches Depression and anxiety can also be a cause The pain is often described as a dull pressure or tightness around the head
Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
HEEL PAINbull Have you had heel pain for 6 or more monthsbull Have you tried numerous treatments that havenrsquot workedbull Have you been told that surgery is your only remaining option
bull Procedure takes less than 30 minutesbull There is little to no pain afterwardsbull You can return to work the next day wearing normal shoes
Robert Leisten DPM Mark Lisch DPMAmy L Haase DPM
There is a NewNon-Surgical ProcedureUsing Platelet RichPlasma Therapy
Four Convenient LocationsHeightsNorthwest bull GreenwayGalleria Area bull Sugar Land bull MemorialTown amp Country
713-850-0125wwwdiagnosticfootspecialistscom
For more information and an appointment contact
Diagnostic Foot Specialists PC15200 SW Fwy Suite 295 Sugar Land Texas
THE HOUSTON GLASS SHOW amp SALE
FREE PARKING bull DOOR PRIZESINFORMATION 713-461-1708 OR 214-734-7216
FEBRUARY 19 amp 20 2011Ft Bend County Fairgrounds Rosenberg TX
The glass event of the year offering the RAREST and BEST selection of Glassware Pottery and China from the Depression Era thru the 1970s
Adm $500 (Good both days) Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4
PLUS THE BEST LITTLE ANTIQUE SHOW IN TEXAS
PREVIEW amp SALEFRIDAY FEB 18 bull 6-9PM
ADMISSION $1500
Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
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It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
confidential appointment 281-265-0000
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Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
12627 W Bellfort AveSugar Land TX 77478Located on W Bellfort between Dairy Ashford amp Eldridge
Call to set up a tour
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Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
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BEWARE
NO TEXTING
WHILE DRIVING
A Helping Handfrom
Edrsquos Pharmacy3740 Cartwright Road
( FM 1092)(281) 499-4555
Manage Stress-Related HeadachesHeadaches are one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor
or emergency room Tension or stress-related headaches produce the most common type of headache pain They occur most commonly in adulthood between 20 and 50 years of age although many persons experience their first tension headache before turning 20 Stress is one trigger of tension headaches Depression and anxiety can also be a cause The pain is often described as a dull pressure or tightness around the head
Persons who experience tension headaches may benefit from methnotods to manage stress such as relaxation techniques Medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and with a prescription to treat tension headaches Ibuprofen (Advil Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are nonstenotroidal anti-in-flammatory medications that are available Excedrin connottaining a combina-tion of aspirin acetaminophen and caffeine may be used If OTC medica-tions do not work in relieving pain NSAIDs are available with a prescription such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and innotdomethacin (Indocin) If headaches oc-cur frequently (2 or more times per week) a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) may be prescribed for headache prevention It may take a few weeks before this type of medication shows benefit
HEEL PAINbull Have you had heel pain for 6 or more monthsbull Have you tried numerous treatments that havenrsquot workedbull Have you been told that surgery is your only remaining option
bull Procedure takes less than 30 minutesbull There is little to no pain afterwardsbull You can return to work the next day wearing normal shoes
Robert Leisten DPM Mark Lisch DPMAmy L Haase DPM
There is a NewNon-Surgical ProcedureUsing Platelet RichPlasma Therapy
Four Convenient LocationsHeightsNorthwest bull GreenwayGalleria Area bull Sugar Land bull MemorialTown amp Country
713-850-0125wwwdiagnosticfootspecialistscom
For more information and an appointment contact
Diagnostic Foot Specialists PC15200 SW Fwy Suite 295 Sugar Land Texas
THE HOUSTON GLASS SHOW amp SALE
FREE PARKING bull DOOR PRIZESINFORMATION 713-461-1708 OR 214-734-7216
FEBRUARY 19 amp 20 2011Ft Bend County Fairgrounds Rosenberg TX
The glass event of the year offering the RAREST and BEST selection of Glassware Pottery and China from the Depression Era thru the 1970s
Adm $500 (Good both days) Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4
PLUS THE BEST LITTLE ANTIQUE SHOW IN TEXAS
PREVIEW amp SALEFRIDAY FEB 18 bull 6-9PM
ADMISSION $1500
Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalrsquos new Breast Center has just completed a signifi-cant expansion to provide even more services to Fort Bend and surrounding counties
Since opening their doors on August 1 2009 the Breast Center rapidly outgrew its orig-inal facility ldquoWe are meeting a very real need in the com-munityrdquo says Stephen Phillips MD board-certified breast radiologist
In response to the increas-ing demand for their servic-
es the Breast Center recently moved to its new location off Town Center Blvd still on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus The larger space fea-tures a warm comforting ambi-ance and more comfortable spa-like furnishings to put patients at ease
Our full-time breast radiolo-gists are exclusively dedicated to breast care and read every image and ultrasound taken in the Breast Center with the use of state-of-the-art technol-ogy Having this full-service
Shown are Stephen Philips MD and Sandra Templeton MD
expertise available to patients six days a week is unique to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital When choosing a Breast Center to meet your needs it does make a difference where you go
ldquoWe are providing the full continuum of care ndash from screening all the way through surgery or radiation if needed ndash all in one placerdquo Phillips said
In the event of a cancer diagnosis the Breast Center can coordinate all additional care with the hospitalrsquos Cancer Center on campus and our skilled breast surgeons oncolo-gists and reconstructive sur-geons on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ldquoAs a breast surgeon at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital I work
closely with the breast care team to ensure continuity of care for each patientrdquo says Sandra Templeton MD board-certified surgeon special-izing in breast surgeries and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center please call 281-242-PINK (7465)
Methodist Sugar Land Breast Center has moved - expanded to serve you better
Pictured Gig Em Gala Board L-RTop rowCheryl Carswell Merry Adamcik Middle Laura Conway Liz Darden Bottom Debbie Cortez Cindy Laursen Barb Wall Not pictured Barbara Nachlas Andrea Croft
The Fort Bend Aggie Momsrsquo Club invites you to their annual major fundraiser on February 19 from 6-11pm at the Sugar Land Community Center They will have dinner dancing and live and silent auctions Last year the club was able to award $19400 in scholarships to Fort Bend Aggie students and give another $3450 to campus organizations
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from Barbara Nachlas at 281-242-7743
Anyone who would like to sponsor the event or donate to the auctions or has questions regard-ing the event please contact Laura Conway at 281-494-7555
Gig lsquoEm Gala fundraiser setfor this weekend
CHS junior performs this Saturday from page 1
You canrsquot fix stupid - burglars lead cops right to their house from page 1
Charlene Hill accepts a plea deal for deferred adjudication from page 1
Princessesfrom page 1
When police arrived in Sweetwater they learned that two males had just beat a hasty get-away on foot while their female accomplice was trolling around in a truck By the way she was being followed by one of the vic-timrsquos relatives
All three alleged crooks were bagged and tagged All three are teens two males from Sugar Land and a female from Stafford All are facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Burglary of a Habitation Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Marijuana All sto-len property was recovered and returned
The best and most challenged crooks for the week are the guys
many more famous virtuosos have performed began his trek to Carnegie Hall where he used to live in Georgia
Grigsbyrsquos family recently moved to Sugar Land this past August from an Atlanta suburb ldquoJohnrsquos love for music has driv-en him for the past six years on a journey to hopefully becoming a professional violist somedayrdquo said his mom Karen Whitlock
She said her son recently attended and performed with his school orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this past December Grigsby is also a former member of Kendall and Gwinnett County Youth Orchestras Emory Youth
Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra His love of music includes his continuing development having attended Brevard Music Festival and the Franklin Pond Chamber Camp
ldquoJohn has been very fortu-nate to be involved in two major music communities in the coun-tryrdquo said Whitlock While he was settling into the music scene in this area he received the news about a nomination for the pres-tigious American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall for the 2011 sea-son submitted by his teachers in Georgia
After the nomination Grigsby was required to apply and audi-
tion as a finalist with the Honors Instrumental Ensembles He underwent review by a board of professional musicians who determined the finalist selections of the highly competitive process to the final cut into the perfor-mance series
In October Grigsby received notification that he was a final-ist entitling him to an invita-tion to perform at Carnegie Hall this month with the Honors Performance Orchestra ldquoThis amazing moment is now coming to fruition and will complete this stage of his journey that began in Lilburn Georgia and contin-ues in Sugar Land Texasrdquo said Whitlock
who liberated property from cars parked at local restaurants This set of crooks burglarized a vehicle stealing electronics Those stolen goods well they spoke for them-selves and led police right to the crookrsquos front door
Kudos go to the Sugar Land police for working hard and pay-ing attention to the evidence and clues before them Or could it just be their most recent crop of burglars are just too stupid to be among us
When the purloining prin-cesses headed out of the store the clerk stopped them Trying to get away with their bounty one of the princesses produced a weapon hellipa pair of scissorshellipand threatened the clerk - turning their shoplifting spree into a felony
Kindarsquo like throwing ice water on hot pavement in July the steamed clerk well suffice to say the trio was held INSIDE the store until police arrived All three were arrested and face aggravated robbery charges
And this kids is how a bad hair day can become felonious
proclivity to violence against his own family when prosecutors Chad Bridges and Jill Stotts told the jury ldquoWe have warned you all along that you would hear things you did not like but this case is about what a reasonable person would do Ms Hill had a duty to retreat instead she just pulled the triggerrdquo said Stotts She could have just left the prosecution insisted
The second trial dragged out over several weeks and was marked with delays caused by bad weather the judgersquos pre-vious schedule and the drop-ping out of two jurors during deliberations Another interest-ing quirk to the trial was the fact that the jury came back with a verdict after two days of deliberations but too late to be considered because of the pend-ing plea deal
Charlene Hill will be sched-uled to be back in court for the punishment phase of her case sometime within the next month
SUGAR LAND
MISSOURI CITY
STAFFORD
MEADOWS PLACE
HWY 90-A S MAIN
BELTWAY 8
First Colony
Riverstone
Lake Olympia
New Territory
River Park
Greatwood
Bridlewood
CanyonGate
New Territory
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Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 13THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Rates not valid with other discountsInclusive rates include all fees amp taxes
Spacious condominium suites with private Gulf view balconies kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas Two swimming pools tennis court fitness center barbecuepicnic areas and much more Centrally located to all the attractions shops and restaurants on Galveston Islandbull Just Steps from the Beachbull Variety of floor and decor plansbull Free Internetbull Guest laundry and convenience store
A Condo for the Price of a Room
Mardi Gras Galveston
February 25-27 and March 4-6
Weekend Rate Plans starting as low as $308 inclusive
for weekendJoin the celebration with the parades and entertainment One bedroom Condo for 4
Persons 2 Night minimum
World Class Golfing
Weekend Stay and Golfing Package
Golfing Rate Plans starting as low as $34900for the weekend
One bedroom Condo 2 Persons 2 Nights Round of Golf at Moody Gardens Golf
Course with Cart Rates valid thru March 11 2011
Wherersquos Waldo Someone Knows
LOST CAT NAMED WALDO5 year old declawed neutered tabby cat with orange amp white stripes Quail Valley La Quinta H Warning Cat with an attitudePlease call 281-438-7809 or 713-906-6593 with any information $500 reward with safe return of Waldo
$500 REWARD
Sugar Creek IrISh DanCe
FREE Adult BeginnerIrish Dance Workshop
Saturdays February 26th
100pm-230pm
All dancers invited to audition
No Irish Dance Experience NecessaryWe train you to perform like Riverdance
AUDITION Sat Feb 19 2011
wwwStompinirishcom
RSVP to 8323647134or register online at wwwsugarcreekdancecom 14019 Southwest Fwy 303 Sugar Land 77478
bull SLEEPS 4-6 bull CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING bull SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
$2995
ARCHER AUTO10711 SW FREEWAY BELTWAY 8 - INBOUND
2005 29rsquo TOWABLE TRAILERS
713-758-0988713-793-6474
5333 I-10 EAST BAYTOWN
1 VOLKSWAGEN DEALER IN HOUSTON
ARCHER VW10400 SOUTHWEST FRWY BELTWAY 8
All Prices Plus TTampL Pictures and Colors Are For Illustration Only 1) 36 Month Closed End Lease $0 Down + TTampL Due at Lease Inception Cash or Trade Security Deposit Waived with Approved Credit From VW Finance 2) 3 Years or 36000 Miles of No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Whichever
occurs first Some restrictions See dealer or program for details 3) 48 Month Closed End Lease $2999 Down + TTampL Due at Lease Inception Cash or Trade Security Deposit Waived with Approved Credit From VW Finance
713-272-1700CALL TODAY
NEW 2011 VW JETTA
11614 SW FRWY BELLFORTTOLLFREE 1-800 -KIA CARS
542-22771) No Obligation Ofcourse No Purchase Necessary See us for details 2) 3) 4)
36 Month Closed End Lease2) $2139 +TTampL Due At Lease Inception 3) $2599 + TTampL Due At Lease Inception 4) $2499 + TTampL Due At Lease Inception Cash or Trade-In 2) 3) 4) Security Deposit Waived w Approved Credit All
Prices Plus TTampL Pictures amp Colors For Illustration Only
NEW 2011 KIA SORENTOSEVERAL
TO CHOOSE
Sale Price $20995 Less $1000 Kia Motors America Rebate
$19995$18995
W ADDITIONAL $1000 COMPETITIVE OR OWNER LOYALTY REBATE
ASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVESOR OWNER LOYALTY REBATEOR OWNER LOYALTY REBATE
ASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVESASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES OWNER LOYALTY bull COMPETITIVE bull MILITARY bull SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
NEW 2011 KIA SPORTAGE
$299Mo
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
NEWNEW 2011 2011NEW 2011NEW 2011Slow CreditNo CreditBad Credit We Can Help
NEW 2011 KIA SOUL
$99Mo2
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
$119953 YEAR OR 36000 MILESOF NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE2
wwwArcherVWcom
S MODELSeveral To
Choose
$8000DISCOUNT OFF MSRPMo3$299
NEW 2010 VW ROUTAN
NEW 2011 VWCC SPORT
Several To Choose Several To Choose
NEW 2011 VW TIGUAN S
$0Mo$299 1
Down +
TTampL
Mo$0$199Down + TTampL
1
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
NEW 2011 KIA OPTIMA
$199Mo
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
wwwArcherKiacom
3 4
WITH A 2011OPTIMA
GET A $25TEST-DRIVE
PREPAID VISA GIFT CARD
WITH A 2011OPTIMA
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ARCH110853x7kiavw24756009213indd 1 2102011 92920 AM
The StarrsquosannualSpring
Spruce-UpPages start
March 2 2011
Make sure you have an ad in this section every week of March Call an advertising consultant at 281-690-4200 TODAY
get your ad inSTOP
4655 Techniplex Dr Suite 300Stafford Texas 77477wwwfortbendstarcom
It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
confidential appointment 281-265-0000
BUTCH WATTERSONbutchbutchwattersoncom
FEI ldquoJEFFERYrdquo JINyilicrealtyhotmailcom
HAL ELRODhalelrodcomcastnet
LEANN LAMBSONlistwithleannkwcom
BERNADETTE HURLEYb-hurleyb-hurleycom
MARTHA TATUMmarthatatumKWcom
KIMBRA VALACHOVICkimbravkwcom
VERONICA BAREFIELDrealtorveronicaymailcom
Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
12627 W Bellfort AveSugar Land TX 77478Located on W Bellfort between Dairy Ashford amp Eldridge
Call to set up a tour
2812407196
EdibleArrangements comcopy2011 Edible Arrangements LLC Containers may vary Delivery not available in all areas Available in a variety of sizes Franchises available call 1-888-727-4258 or visit eafranchisecom
What a fresh way to say get well happybirthday congratulations thank youhellip
COMING SOONMissouri City bull 8740 Highway 6 S 281-778-0070
Stafford bull 12726 Fountain Lake Circle 281-313-7848
Sugar Land bull 16126 South West Freeway 281-313-0039
To order please call or visit the location nearest you
Berry ChocolateBouquetreg
Valid for pick-up orders only Offer valid on select products Cannot be combined with any other offers
Offer code must be used when placing the order Offer expires 123111 bull Code OPEN1195
Save $4 when you pick-upyour order
NOW OPEN
RT Chicago bull 200 East Randolph Street Chicago IL 60601
Document Path Rodgers_TownsendVolumesRodgers_TownsendCapital_One_Financial_Services_IncActive_WorkCapital_One_CVTCOP01520_CVTCO_SimpleSavings_PrintMechanicalsP01520_CVTCO01520D_TexasinddLinks P01520_SimpleSave_NP_V3_110psd (CMYK 585 ppi 5125) C1_Bank_Alt_2CG_CMYK_Revai (4599)
Fonts Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Trade Gothic (Medium Type 1)
Inks Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
CreativeAccount GroupPrint Producer rosereinkechiddbcomLead Digital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcomDigital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcom Retoucher tomwaterloochiddbcom Proofreader
Notes None
Capital_One_BankCorporate-Simple SavingsAd CVTCO 01520-D-TexasJob P01520Print_Newspaper Is your savings stuck in the stone age 14 Page 4C Non-Bleed
Final Output Scale 100Bleed NoneTrim 5305 x 105Safety None
Studio PO 16835 WO P015205
Team K Riemersma J Burke R Reinke A Tsikretsis A Wells T Waterloo
InDesign CS3
Destination(s) Fort Bend Star 2211 Houston Chronicle 2311
T5305
T105
Annual percentage yield (ldquoAPYrdquo) in effect as of 1272011 and may change after account opening Advertised APY applies to balances of $2500 up to $1000000 005 APY for balances below $2500 3x the national average guaranteed until December 31 2012 at 1159 pm Eastern Minimum to open account is $25 Available in Houston TX for consumer accounts only Visit a branch for details Based on rates for savings accounts requiring a balance of $2500 or more as of 1192011 from Informa Research Services Inc Offered by Capital One NA member FDIC copy2011 Capital One All rights reserved
Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
Front Page
2pgFebruary-16
3pgFebruary-16
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5pgSTAR1-February-16
5pgSTAR2-February-16
5pgSTAR3-February-16
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10pgFebruary-16
12pgFebruary-16
13pgFebruary-16
14pgFebruary-16
Wednesday February 16 2011 H PAGE 13THE STARSee us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Rates not valid with other discountsInclusive rates include all fees amp taxes
Spacious condominium suites with private Gulf view balconies kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas Two swimming pools tennis court fitness center barbecuepicnic areas and much more Centrally located to all the attractions shops and restaurants on Galveston Islandbull Just Steps from the Beachbull Variety of floor and decor plansbull Free Internetbull Guest laundry and convenience store
A Condo for the Price of a Room
Mardi Gras Galveston
February 25-27 and March 4-6
Weekend Rate Plans starting as low as $308 inclusive
for weekendJoin the celebration with the parades and entertainment One bedroom Condo for 4
Persons 2 Night minimum
World Class Golfing
Weekend Stay and Golfing Package
Golfing Rate Plans starting as low as $34900for the weekend
One bedroom Condo 2 Persons 2 Nights Round of Golf at Moody Gardens Golf
Course with Cart Rates valid thru March 11 2011
Wherersquos Waldo Someone Knows
LOST CAT NAMED WALDO5 year old declawed neutered tabby cat with orange amp white stripes Quail Valley La Quinta H Warning Cat with an attitudePlease call 281-438-7809 or 713-906-6593 with any information $500 reward with safe return of Waldo
$500 REWARD
Sugar Creek IrISh DanCe
FREE Adult BeginnerIrish Dance Workshop
Saturdays February 26th
100pm-230pm
All dancers invited to audition
No Irish Dance Experience NecessaryWe train you to perform like Riverdance
AUDITION Sat Feb 19 2011
wwwStompinirishcom
RSVP to 8323647134or register online at wwwsugarcreekdancecom 14019 Southwest Fwy 303 Sugar Land 77478
bull SLEEPS 4-6 bull CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING bull SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
$2995
ARCHER AUTO10711 SW FREEWAY BELTWAY 8 - INBOUND
2005 29rsquo TOWABLE TRAILERS
713-758-0988713-793-6474
5333 I-10 EAST BAYTOWN
1 VOLKSWAGEN DEALER IN HOUSTON
ARCHER VW10400 SOUTHWEST FRWY BELTWAY 8
All Prices Plus TTampL Pictures and Colors Are For Illustration Only 1) 36 Month Closed End Lease $0 Down + TTampL Due at Lease Inception Cash or Trade Security Deposit Waived with Approved Credit From VW Finance 2) 3 Years or 36000 Miles of No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Whichever
occurs first Some restrictions See dealer or program for details 3) 48 Month Closed End Lease $2999 Down + TTampL Due at Lease Inception Cash or Trade Security Deposit Waived with Approved Credit From VW Finance
713-272-1700CALL TODAY
NEW 2011 VW JETTA
11614 SW FRWY BELLFORTTOLLFREE 1-800 -KIA CARS
542-22771) No Obligation Ofcourse No Purchase Necessary See us for details 2) 3) 4)
36 Month Closed End Lease2) $2139 +TTampL Due At Lease Inception 3) $2599 + TTampL Due At Lease Inception 4) $2499 + TTampL Due At Lease Inception Cash or Trade-In 2) 3) 4) Security Deposit Waived w Approved Credit All
Prices Plus TTampL Pictures amp Colors For Illustration Only
NEW 2011 KIA SORENTOSEVERAL
TO CHOOSE
Sale Price $20995 Less $1000 Kia Motors America Rebate
$19995$18995
W ADDITIONAL $1000 COMPETITIVE OR OWNER LOYALTY REBATE
ASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVESOR OWNER LOYALTY REBATEOR OWNER LOYALTY REBATE
ASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVESASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES OWNER LOYALTY bull COMPETITIVE bull MILITARY bull SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
NEW 2011 KIA SPORTAGE
$299Mo
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
NEWNEW 2011 2011NEW 2011NEW 2011Slow CreditNo CreditBad Credit We Can Help
NEW 2011 KIA SOUL
$99Mo2
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
$119953 YEAR OR 36000 MILESOF NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE2
wwwArcherVWcom
S MODELSeveral To
Choose
$8000DISCOUNT OFF MSRPMo3$299
NEW 2010 VW ROUTAN
NEW 2011 VWCC SPORT
Several To Choose Several To Choose
NEW 2011 VW TIGUAN S
$0Mo$299 1
Down +
TTampL
Mo$0$199Down + TTampL
1
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
NEW 2011 KIA OPTIMA
$199Mo
SEVERAL TO CHOOSE
wwwArcherKiacom
3 4
WITH A 2011OPTIMA
GET A $25TEST-DRIVE
PREPAID VISA GIFT CARD
WITH A 2011OPTIMA
GET A $25PREPAID VISA GIFT CARD
TEST-DRIVE
PREPAID VISA GIFT CARD
WITH A 2011WITH A 2011WITH A 2011OPTIMAOPTIMAOPTIMAOPTIMAOPTIMAOPTIMA
GET A $25GET A $25GET A $25TEST-DRIVE
PREPAID VISA GIFT CARD1
ARCH110853x7kiavw24756009213indd 1 2102011 92920 AM
The StarrsquosannualSpring
Spruce-UpPages start
March 2 2011
Make sure you have an ad in this section every week of March Call an advertising consultant at 281-690-4200 TODAY
get your ad inSTOP
4655 Techniplex Dr Suite 300Stafford Texas 77477wwwfortbendstarcom
It was a family affair at the recent Fort Bend Chamber annual gala as the publishers of the Fort Bend Star Focus magazine and Star Video Productions gathered to celebrate the year Pictured are Michael and Lisa Fredrickson publishers of Fort Bend Focus Focus on Women and Pearland Focus Sherry Carter executive producer of Star Video Productions Fort Bend Star publisher Bev Carter the mother of Michael and Sherry and cousin Sally Lisso from San Antonio
A family gathers for the Fort Bend Chamber ldquoInternational Soireerdquo
Meet Our 2011 Agent Leadership Council
ldquoBuilding Careers Worth Having Businesses Worth Owning and Lives Worth Livingrdquo
The Agent Leadership Council (ALC) is one of Keller Williamsrsquo biggest value propositions The ALC consists of top producers from the top 20 of producers in the market center and the Team Leader They are agents that invest their time energy and money into the well being of our office They are re-sponisible for the profitability production growth and culture of the market center Each ALC member is the chair of a committee To learn more about the Keller Williams difference call Andi St Jean for a
confidential appointment 281-265-0000
BUTCH WATTERSONbutchbutchwattersoncom
FEI ldquoJEFFERYrdquo JINyilicrealtyhotmailcom
HAL ELRODhalelrodcomcastnet
LEANN LAMBSONlistwithleannkwcom
BERNADETTE HURLEYb-hurleyb-hurleycom
MARTHA TATUMmarthatatumKWcom
KIMBRA VALACHOVICkimbravkwcom
VERONICA BAREFIELDrealtorveronicaymailcom
Sweetwater ObGyn Associates presents 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo Feb 24
The 6th Annual ldquoGirlfriends Gigglerdquo is right around the corner The party is Thursday February 24 from 630pm to 11pm at Fluor Corporation one Fluor Daniel Drive in Sugar Land Texas Get your tickets now at J Loggins Jewelers 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land Free sterling sil-ver ldquoGiggle Crownrdquo charm for the first 200 to buy tickets at J Loggins
ldquoGigglerdquo is a grown-up girlsrsquo pajama party featuring premiere local salons spas boutiques and restaurants ldquoGigglerdquo ben-efits Fort Bend County Womenrsquos Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting domestic violence survivors and their chil-dren Admission Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a drink or indulgence such as chair mas-sage hairstyle or polish change
For more information or to purchase tickets online visit wwwfortbendwomenscen-
terorg Age 21 and up only please Special thanks to our 2011 Diamond Level Sponsor Sweetwater Ob Gyn Associates ldquoLikerdquo Girlfriends Giggle on facebook for the most current event info
Mike Youngblood named new Richmond Fire Chief
In less than a month Mike Youngblood will begin his new job as fire chief in Richmond The former Missouri City assistant fire chief was selected among 20 applicants interested in the post previously held by long-time Fire Chief Stephen Noto who recently retired after 31 years of service to the Richmond Fire Department in which he served as chief for 26 years Youngblood starts his new duties March 1
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
12627 W Bellfort AveSugar Land TX 77478Located on W Bellfort between Dairy Ashford amp Eldridge
Call to set up a tour
2812407196
EdibleArrangements comcopy2011 Edible Arrangements LLC Containers may vary Delivery not available in all areas Available in a variety of sizes Franchises available call 1-888-727-4258 or visit eafranchisecom
What a fresh way to say get well happybirthday congratulations thank youhellip
COMING SOONMissouri City bull 8740 Highway 6 S 281-778-0070
Stafford bull 12726 Fountain Lake Circle 281-313-7848
Sugar Land bull 16126 South West Freeway 281-313-0039
To order please call or visit the location nearest you
Berry ChocolateBouquetreg
Valid for pick-up orders only Offer valid on select products Cannot be combined with any other offers
Offer code must be used when placing the order Offer expires 123111 bull Code OPEN1195
Save $4 when you pick-upyour order
NOW OPEN
RT Chicago bull 200 East Randolph Street Chicago IL 60601
Document Path Rodgers_TownsendVolumesRodgers_TownsendCapital_One_Financial_Services_IncActive_WorkCapital_One_CVTCOP01520_CVTCO_SimpleSavings_PrintMechanicalsP01520_CVTCO01520D_TexasinddLinks P01520_SimpleSave_NP_V3_110psd (CMYK 585 ppi 5125) C1_Bank_Alt_2CG_CMYK_Revai (4599)
Fonts Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Trade Gothic (Medium Type 1)
Inks Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
CreativeAccount GroupPrint Producer rosereinkechiddbcomLead Digital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcomDigital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcom Retoucher tomwaterloochiddbcom Proofreader
Notes None
Capital_One_BankCorporate-Simple SavingsAd CVTCO 01520-D-TexasJob P01520Print_Newspaper Is your savings stuck in the stone age 14 Page 4C Non-Bleed
Final Output Scale 100Bleed NoneTrim 5305 x 105Safety None
Studio PO 16835 WO P015205
Team K Riemersma J Burke R Reinke A Tsikretsis A Wells T Waterloo
InDesign CS3
Destination(s) Fort Bend Star 2211 Houston Chronicle 2311
T5305
T105
Annual percentage yield (ldquoAPYrdquo) in effect as of 1272011 and may change after account opening Advertised APY applies to balances of $2500 up to $1000000 005 APY for balances below $2500 3x the national average guaranteed until December 31 2012 at 1159 pm Eastern Minimum to open account is $25 Available in Houston TX for consumer accounts only Visit a branch for details Based on rates for savings accounts requiring a balance of $2500 or more as of 1192011 from Informa Research Services Inc Offered by Capital One NA member FDIC copy2011 Capital One All rights reserved
Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
Front Page
2pgFebruary-16
3pgFebruary-16
4pgFebruary-16
5pgSTAR1-February-16
5pgSTAR2-February-16
5pgSTAR3-February-16
6pgFebruary-16
7pgFebruary-16
8pgFebruary-16
9pgFebruary-16
10pgFebruary-16
12pgFebruary-16
13pgFebruary-16
14pgFebruary-16
PAGE 14 H Wednesday February 16 2011 THE STAR See us online wwwFortBendStarcom
Aquinas Early Childhood Center is rated 4 stars by Texas Rising Star for Quality care amp service We serve children from 6 weeks to After School We have trans-portation from area public schools We offer off site field trips for Pre-School and Pre-K We will have a new Kindergarten in the fall Aquinas children go to chapel every day in our onsite Chapel We have a full day developmentally appropriate curriculum that is hands on No Color sheets We have small class sizes and degreed teachers Come see the difference in Christ -Centered Early Education
12627 W Bellfort AveSugar Land TX 77478Located on W Bellfort between Dairy Ashford amp Eldridge
Call to set up a tour
2812407196
EdibleArrangements comcopy2011 Edible Arrangements LLC Containers may vary Delivery not available in all areas Available in a variety of sizes Franchises available call 1-888-727-4258 or visit eafranchisecom
What a fresh way to say get well happybirthday congratulations thank youhellip
COMING SOONMissouri City bull 8740 Highway 6 S 281-778-0070
Stafford bull 12726 Fountain Lake Circle 281-313-7848
Sugar Land bull 16126 South West Freeway 281-313-0039
To order please call or visit the location nearest you
Berry ChocolateBouquetreg
Valid for pick-up orders only Offer valid on select products Cannot be combined with any other offers
Offer code must be used when placing the order Offer expires 123111 bull Code OPEN1195
Save $4 when you pick-upyour order
NOW OPEN
RT Chicago bull 200 East Randolph Street Chicago IL 60601
Document Path Rodgers_TownsendVolumesRodgers_TownsendCapital_One_Financial_Services_IncActive_WorkCapital_One_CVTCOP01520_CVTCO_SimpleSavings_PrintMechanicalsP01520_CVTCO01520D_TexasinddLinks P01520_SimpleSave_NP_V3_110psd (CMYK 585 ppi 5125) C1_Bank_Alt_2CG_CMYK_Revai (4599)
Fonts Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Trade Gothic (Medium Type 1)
Inks Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
CreativeAccount GroupPrint Producer rosereinkechiddbcomLead Digital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcomDigital Artist annietsikretsischiddbcom Retoucher tomwaterloochiddbcom Proofreader
Notes None
Capital_One_BankCorporate-Simple SavingsAd CVTCO 01520-D-TexasJob P01520Print_Newspaper Is your savings stuck in the stone age 14 Page 4C Non-Bleed
Final Output Scale 100Bleed NoneTrim 5305 x 105Safety None
Studio PO 16835 WO P015205
Team K Riemersma J Burke R Reinke A Tsikretsis A Wells T Waterloo
InDesign CS3
Destination(s) Fort Bend Star 2211 Houston Chronicle 2311
T5305
T105
Annual percentage yield (ldquoAPYrdquo) in effect as of 1272011 and may change after account opening Advertised APY applies to balances of $2500 up to $1000000 005 APY for balances below $2500 3x the national average guaranteed until December 31 2012 at 1159 pm Eastern Minimum to open account is $25 Available in Houston TX for consumer accounts only Visit a branch for details Based on rates for savings accounts requiring a balance of $2500 or more as of 1192011 from Informa Research Services Inc Offered by Capital One NA member FDIC copy2011 Capital One All rights reserved
Shown at the recent planning meeting were board members sponsor and American Red Cross member
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association Fort Bend County divisionrsquos annual Wine and Cheese Event scheduled for 630 pm Friday Feb 25 2011 at Safari Texas Ranch
Attending a recent planning meeting are front row (left to right) Allison Wen of Safari Texas Ranch Host Sponsor and board members Jamie Roberts Sandy Scott Liz Gerstenberger Patti Cryer and Martin Weir Middle row (left to right) are Sandra Campos and Karen McCarter Board president Standing (left to right) are Elyce Kahn Maggie Crow Marian Wright and Linda Rhodes Vice President of Corporate Development American Red Cross
A popular Fort Bend County tradition the event features a live and silent auction Sponsorships are available by contacting Karen McCarter 281 341-5078 Tickets are $25 at the door or can be obtained online (wwwwestfortbendahaorg)
American Heart Associationrsquos Wine and Cheese Event
