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The home was sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church, Holy Cross Episcopal Church and St. John’s United Methodist Church and dedicated on March 7th. Pictured here are Linda Summers Pierce of Christ United Methodist Church, Grandmother Rojas, Jose Rojas with Maria Rojas and their children. In back are Dennis and Valerie Dull, coordinators and long-time volunteers with the sponsoring organization. All eyes will be on “Elvis”, Saturday, March 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Center celebrating his 75th birthday. Boogie event chair Alina Gonzalez, Heather Gould, Telfair by Newland Communities; “Elvis”, Liz Welch, Chevron; and Judy Turpie, PCCA. See related article on page 10. Shake, Rattle and Roll March 27 Family of eight receives their first home While roll’n and patrol’n, Rosenberg police were notified of a Road Rage inci- dent on US 59. The victim told officers that while traveling northbound on 59 a guy in a brown pickup waved a pistol at them then exited the freeway at FM 2218. When police found the truck - stopped at a gas station… the driver said, nah, I didn’t wave a gun at them, only my hand, maybe they mistook my thumb See DUMB, page 6 By LeaAnne Klentzman Sir, was that finger loaded? DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK The ARC of Fort Bend County 281-494-5923 POSITION: Chairman of the Board; Key Fundraiser YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 Years CURRENT EMPLOYER: Post Oak Bank Barry Beard The Arc of Fort Bend County was founded in 1961 by a group of concerned parents, friends and professionals who wanted to positively affect the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities and provide a base of support for their families. Community STAR THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: By Elsa Maxey Missouri City is negotiating with an unnamed company to come do business in the City and the City Council’s approval of a tax reinvestment zone where it is seeking to be located will help attract it. That’s what the City’s Economic Development Coordinator Bob Graf said at the March 15 City Council meeting during a presentation. “It took building an indus- trial business park and having a product there ready to go,” he said about Lakeview Business Park, which has 168 acres with about 127,000 square feet of building space to benefit from the reinvestment zone designa- tion. City Council’s final approved for the creation of a reinvest- ment zone inside Lakeview Business Park means that “the city can now negotiate with the business prospect for a potential tax incentive,” said Graf. Back in October, City Council approved cutting property taxes in half for six years for Lufkin Industries, which has already broken ground for its new $4 million oil and gas product auto- mation business that will be housed at Lakeview Business Park. This tax incentive “is a step in the right direction for what will interest business developers to look our way,” said Graf. The new business prospect under negotiation which is yet to be named could bring as many as 130 jobs to Missouri City. Missouri City to get 130 new jobs Reinvestment zone approved to bring new jobs By Elsa Maxey A proposed 16-bed Alzheimer’s care facil- ity, Autumn Grove Cottage, on 1.33 acres on Savoy Plaza Track, south of U.S. 90A, next to Venetian Estates and Sugar Lakes will not be moving for- ward for development at this site in Sugar Land. The ordinance that would have authorized its approval for construction and operation failed with a 4 to 3 vote by the Sugar Land City Council at its March 16 meeting. Although the 4 votes were in favor of the site reclassification, approval for the zoning change required a super majority of 6 yes votes. “I can tell you that the Planning and Zoning Commission put a lot of time in this project,” said Councilmember Russell Jones, the Council’s liaison to the Commission, referring to the amount of work the group of appointed commission vol- unteers spent reviewing proj- ect aspects calling for the 2003 reclassification of a neighbor- hood business B-1 zone. That B-1 zone does not allow devel- opment of an alzheimer’s facility. The concurring sentiments for its approval by Councilmembers Michael Schiff and Don Olson, he said the land had been wrong- ly classified, resulted in votes in favor of the reclassification along with the one cast by Mayor James Thompson. See ALZHEIMERS, page 6 Ordinance that would approve 16-bed alzheimer facility fails 4-3 Sugar Land reclassification nixed By LeaAnne Klentzman Early Sunday morning the manager of the Papa John’s pizza store located in the 1300 block of FM 2218 was punched in the face and robbed of the night’s receipts as she tried to get into her car and go home. Richmond police sergeant Lowell Neinast said, “The victim described the suspect as a black male wearing all black.” She was unable to determine where her attacker came from or where he went. Although she was hit in the face, she required no medical treatment for her injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Richmond police at 281-342-2849 Store manager attacked; robbed By LeaAnne Klentzman Richmond police are search- ing for a 19 year old man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a nine year old girl last Sunday. According to police, Victor Manuel Rocha, 19, of Richmond, assaulted the young girl at a home in the city then fled in a blue Toyota truck bearing Texas license plates 01D RW3. Rocha is believed to have fled to Houston, pos- sibly staying with relatives. Richmond child assaulted; suspect sought By Elsa Maxey “I will support public educa- tion in other ways,” he said. Fort Bend Independent School District incumbent trustee David Reitz is no longer in the race for the Position 7 school board seat. His announcement surprised many when he withdrew his name for re-election. According to a spokes- person from the superintendent’s office, Reitz turned in his offi- cial certificate of withdrawal last week, a day before the deadline. School officials report that he is still on the board and not relieved of the office until a newly elected person is sworn in, typically at 2nd meeting in May. Reitz served on the FBISD board for three years and in a written notice to Dr. Timothy Jenney, school super- intendent and the other board members, he advised them of his decision not to seek re-election before filing the withdrawal certif- David Reitz Victor Rocha icate. He did not elaborate about his decision to withdraw, but said “many factors went into the deci- sion, such as spending more time with my family. The job takes a tremendous amount of time and I am thankful to families when they allow spouses to do the job.” Reitz described the FBISD board in which he served as an effective team intent on focusing on strategic educational goals. “I cannot believe how much I have learned,” he said. At the time that he ran for office, he was “upset because the board seemed too dis- tracted by internal divisions to focus on building new schools and closing the gap between economi- cally disadvantaged kids and the rest of the students.” Now, as he winds down his board tenure, Reitz acknowledged his part in that effective team that is focused on improving the dis- trict’s educational model. “The biggest issue,” he recently said during a budget workshop, “will be getting the Texas legisla- ture to end the inequity in funding which could impair our ability to ensure our students reach their potential.” See REITZ, page 6 Reitz no longer in FBISD race Incumbent withdraws before deadline; remains apostle a public education A warrant has been issued for Rocha charging him with aggra- vated sexual assault of a child. His bond is reported to be $150,000. At press time Rocha had not been located and Richmond police are asking anyone with information about where he may be staying or information about the incident to contact them at 281-342-2849. By LeaAnne Klentzman Two men identified as “Woman Wannabes” by the FBI are hold- ing up Houston area banks. According to the FBI, these two men are believed responsible for a bank robbery at the Wachovia Bank in the Memorial area yester- day and a Humble bank robbery last Friday. According to authori- ties, the men wear wigs attempt- ing to distort their identities when they commit the robberies. The FBI Houston Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identi- fying the “Woman Wannabes.” Working their way in our direction? Will they soon be seen in Sugar Land? Two men dressed as women were capture on video as they entered a bank to rob. According to the FBI Task Force, the two enter the bank and approached bank employees and proffer a note demanding that See DRESSED, page 6 By Elsa Maxey After filing to run for mayor of Missouri City earlier this month, a question came up about how this will affect District B Councilmember Cynthia Lenton Gary’s current position after the May 8 election. What happens to her District B council seat? According to the city charter for Missouri City, the announce- ment of a candidacy means an automatic resignation, effective the date of the election, “unless the individual resigns earlier, that’s when it becomes effective,” advises City Secretary Patrice Fogarty. “The filing for office (for an incumbent) automatically trig- gers the resignation,” she explains. Essentially, that means there is already a single vacancy on the city council effective May 8. “The council shall then appoint someone within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy,” adds Fogarty. That means that the position for councilmember for District B will need to be filled one way or another after May 8 - win or lose for Gary. See GARY, page 6 Lenton Gary’s win or lose for Missouri City mayor means unfilled council seat
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Find your next vehicle online at www.FortBendAutoMarketPlace.com
Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity proudly announces the completion of their 52nd house in Fort Bend County. The new homeowners, Jose and Maria Rojas and their 6 children, ages 1-14, are delighted to be moving into their first home. The home was sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church, Holy Cross Episcopal Church and St. John’s United Methodist Church and dedicated on March 7th. Pictured here are Linda Summers Pierce of Christ United Methodist Church, Grandmother Rojas, Jose Rojas with Maria Rojas and their children. In back are Dennis and Valerie Dull, coordinators and long-time volunteers with the sponsoring organization.
All eyes will be on “Elvis”, Saturday, March 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Center celebrating his 75th birthday. Boogie event chair Alina Gonzalez, Heather Gould, Telfair by Newland Communities; “Elvis”, Liz Welch, Chevron; and Judy Turpie, PCCA. See related article on page 10.
Shake, Rattle and Roll March 27
Family of eight receives their first home
While roll’n and patrol’n, Rosenberg police were notified of a Road Rage inci-dent on US 59. The victim told officers that while traveling northbound on 59 a guy in a brown pickup waved a pistol at them then exited the freeway at FM 2218.
When police found the truck - stopped at a gas station… the driver said, nah, I didn’t wave a gun at them, only my hand, maybe they mistook my thumb
See DUMB, page 6
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Sir, was thatfinger loaded?
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
The ARC of Fort Bend County281-494-5923
POSITION: Chairman of the Board; Key FundraiserYEARS OF SERVICE: 2 YearsCURRENT EMPLOYER: Post Oak Bank
Barry Beard
The Arc of Fort Bend County was founded in 1961 by a group of concerned parents, friends and professionals who wanted to positively affect the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities and provide a base of support for their families.
Community STARTHIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
By Elsa MaxeyMissouri City is negotiating
with an unnamed company to come do business in the City and the City Council’s approval of a tax reinvestment zone where it is seeking to be located will help attract it. That’s what the City’s Economic Development Coordinator Bob Graf said at the March 15 City Council meeting during a presentation.
“It took building an indus-trial business park and having a product there ready to go,” he
said about Lakeview Business Park, which has 168 acres with about 127,000 square feet of building space to benefit from the reinvestment zone designa-tion.
City Council’s final approved for the creation of a reinvest-ment zone inside Lakeview Business Park means that “the city can now negotiate with the business prospect for a potential tax incentive,” said Graf.
Back in October, City Council approved cutting property taxes
in half for six years for Lufkin Industries, which has already broken ground for its new $4 million oil and gas product auto-mation business that will be housed at Lakeview Business Park.
This tax incentive “is a step in the right direction for what will interest business developers to look our way,” said Graf. The new business prospect under negotiation which is yet to be named could bring as many as 130 jobs to Missouri City.
Missouri City to get 130 new jobsReinvestment zone approved to bring new jobs
By Elsa MaxeyA proposed 16-bed
Alzheimer’s care facil-ity, Autumn Grove Cottage, on 1.33 acres on Savoy Plaza Track, south of U.S. 90A, next to Venetian Estates and Sugar Lakes will not be moving for-ward for development at this site in Sugar Land.
The ordinance that would have authorized its approval for construction and operation failed with a 4 to 3 vote by the Sugar Land City Council at its March 16 meeting. Although the 4 votes were in favor of the site reclassification, approval for the zoning change required a super majority of 6 yes votes.
“I can tell you that the Planning and Zoning Commission put a lot of time in this project,” said Councilmember Russell Jones, the Council’s liaison to the Commission, referring to the amount of work the group of appointed commission vol-unteers spent reviewing proj-ect aspects calling for the 2003 reclassification of a neighbor-hood business B-1 zone. That B-1 zone does not allow devel-opment of an alzheimer’s facility. The concurring sentiments for its approval by Councilmembers Michael Schiff and Don Olson, he said the land had been wrong-ly classified, resulted in votes in favor of the reclassification along with the one cast by Mayor James Thompson.
See ALZHEIMERS, page 6
Ordinance that would approve 16-bed alzheimer facility fails 4-3
Sugar Land reclassification nixed
By LeaAnne KlentzmanEarly Sunday morning the
manager of the Papa John’s pizza store located in the 1300 block of FM 2218 was punched in the face and robbed of the night’s receipts as she tried to get into her car and go home.
Richmond police sergeant Lowell Neinast said, “The victim
described the suspect as a black male wearing all black.” She was unable to determine where her attacker came from or where he went. Although she was hit in the face, she required no medical treatment for her injuries.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Richmond police at 281-342-2849
Store manager attacked; robbed
By LeaAnne Klentzman Richmond police are search-
ing for a 19 year old man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a nine year old girl last Sunday.
According to police, Victor Manuel Rocha, 19, of Richmond, assaulted the young girl at a home in the city then fled in
a blue Toyota truck bearing Texas license plates 01D RW3. Rocha is believed to have fled to Houston, pos-sibly staying with relatives.
Richmond child assaulted; suspect sought
By Elsa Maxey“I will support public educa-
tion in other ways,” he said. Fort Bend Independent School District incumbent trustee David Reitz is no longer in the race for the Position 7 school board seat. His announcement surprised many when he withdrew his name for re-election. According to a spokes-person from the superintendent’s office, Reitz turned in his offi-cial certificate of withdrawal last week, a day before the deadline.
School officials report that he is still on the board and not
relieved of the office until a newly elected person is sworn in, typically at 2nd meeting in May.
Reitz served on the FBISD board for three
years and in a written notice to Dr. Timothy Jenney, school super-intendent and the other board members, he advised them of his decision not to seek re-election before filing the withdrawal certif-
David Reitz
Victor Rocha
icate. He did not elaborate about his decision to withdraw, but said “many factors went into the deci-sion, such as spending more time with my family. The job takes a tremendous amount of time and I am thankful to families when they allow spouses to do the job.”
Reitz described the FBISD board in which he served as an effective team intent on focusing on strategic educational goals. “I cannot believe how much I have learned,” he said. At the time that he ran for office, he was “upset because the board seemed too dis-tracted by internal divisions to focus on building new schools and closing the gap between economi-cally disadvantaged kids and the rest of the students.”
Now, as he winds down his board tenure, Reitz acknowledged his part in that effective team that is focused on improving the dis-trict’s educational model.
“The biggest issue,” he recently said during a budget workshop, “will be getting the Texas legisla-ture to end the inequity in funding which could impair our ability to ensure our students reach their potential.”
See REITZ, page 6
Reitz no longer in FBISD raceIncumbent withdraws before deadline; remains apostle a public education
A warrant has been issued for Rocha charging him with aggra-vated sexual assault of a child. His bond is reported to be $150,000. At press time Rocha had not been located and Richmond police are asking anyone with information about where he may be staying or information about the incident to contact them at 281-342-2849.
By LeaAnne Klentzman Two men identified as “Woman
Wannabes” by the FBI are hold-ing up Houston area banks.
According to the FBI, these two men are believed responsible for a bank robbery at the Wachovia Bank in the Memorial area yester-day and a Humble bank robbery last Friday. According to authori-ties, the men wear wigs attempt-ing to distort their identities when they commit the robberies.
The FBI Houston Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identi-fying the “Woman Wannabes.”
Working their way in our direction?Will they soon be seen in Sugar Land?
Two men dressed as women were capture on video as they entered a bank to rob.
According to the FBI Task Force, the two enter the bank and approached bank employees and
proffer a note demanding thatSee DRESSED, page 6
By Elsa MaxeyAfter filing to run for mayor
of Missouri City earlier this month, a question came up about how this will affect District B Councilmember Cynthia Lenton Gary’s current position after the May 8 election. What happens to her District B council seat?
According to the city charter for Missouri City, the announce-ment of a candidacy means an automatic resignation, effective the date of the election, “unless the individual resigns earlier, that’s when it becomes effective,”
advises City Secretary Patrice Fogarty. “The filing for office (for an incumbent) automatically trig-gers the resignation,” she explains.
Essentially, that means there is already a single vacancy on the city council effective May 8. “The council shall then appoint someone within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy,” adds Fogarty. That means that the position for councilmember for District B will need to be filled one way or another after May 8 - win or lose for Gary.
See GARY, page 6
Lenton Gary’s win or lose for Missouri City mayor means unfilled council seat
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I’d rather be treated by leeches.......I guess you, like me, thought the health care debate was over after Sunday’s vote. NooSireeeeBob. We are still being subjected to a con-tinuing debate over what is good and what is bad. I’m to the point where I simply don’t know what to believe and I’ve always thought of myself as a moderately well read person.
As the owner of a small busi-ness, I applauded the reform we were promised as my insur-ance premiums have become so onus that I can no longer buy very much insurance for my employees or pay a very high percentage of their premiums.
Now I’m being told that not much is going to change. I’m sick, sick, sick, and I don’t think there is much medicine that can help me.
I’m mad at all incumbents, Republicans and Democrats alike and their rancor that has, I think, torpedoed any semblance of reform that we may have truly had a chance for. I can’t be a tea bagger (I have better taste), and I can’t vote for Kesha Jones as she wants to colonize Mars, go to war with Britain, compares many present events to days of Hitler, in addition to impeach-ing Obama.
So yes, vote out all incum-
bents with the exception of Pete Olson since Pete is not Kesha.
This is how bad Congress is. Several years ago they impeached Clinton for having sex in the White House and lying about it. (I personally thought that was the gentle-manly thing to do for the sake of his wife and daughter.)
Then they voted, both Republicans and Democrats, egged on by Bush and Cheney, to bomb Bagdad and start a war for which we had no plan for paying.
I’m to the point that I believe we could randomly pick out 100 senators (two from each state) and 538 representatives from the general population and not do any worse than we are doing now. Let‘em serve for a few years until the lob-byists are near to corrupting them, then pick out 638 more random citizens. It could be like jury duty. You’d have to have a pretty good excuse to be
excused.Couldn’t be any worse.All boat and no water.....
And the guy who hollered “baby killer” when Representative Bart Stupak was announc-ing his decision about the bill was a Texas Representative, Randy Neugebauer. I remem-ber him from last year when Fort Bend’s own Juanita Jean outed him for having a yacht moored in Washington, D.C.
Come to find out Randy wanted to rent it out to him-self for campaign functions and pay himself with campaign funds, and he wanted to rent it out to other campaigns and allow them to pay him also. What was so funny about all of that is that Randy is from my neck of the woods, Big Springs, Abilene and Lubbock.
What few (except JJ) failed to fuss about is that there is little water in Big Springs (a mis-nomer), Lubbock and Abilene. I’m not even sure he could get his yacht on one of the “buffalo wallows” that pass for lakes around Lubbock.
Now Randy is a real anti-abortion representative, but during gestation and after the babies are born, he could care less. He’s voted for deep cuts in programs like Women, Infants and Children (WIC) which pro-vides support for low-income pregnant women and new mothers.
Yep, 638 random citizens.B.K. Carter is the owner/
publisher of the Fort Bend/Southwest Star. She can be reached at [email protected].
Brazos Bend Guardianship Services will present this infor-mation session Thursday, March 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond, in Meeting Room 2B on the second floor.
The Information Session is designed for families who need information on obtaining legal guardianship of an incapacitated loved one. Alternative to guard-ianship will also be discussed. An attorney will be present to answer any legal questions related to guardianship and alternatives to guardianship.
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MARCH 26Chamber Music to be presented
Fort Bend Symphony & Orchestra presents an evening of Chamber
Music Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. Purchase tickets online www.fbso.org or call 281-276-9642.
MARCH 27Annual grafting clinic
Saturday, March 27, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Texas AgriLife Ext., Education Center, 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, will conduct their annual pecan/citrus grafting clinic. Free and no prior registration required, One CEU credit offered. Call Dalia, 281-633-7029.
Acting classes to beginFort Bend Theatre will start their spring acting classes for ages 8 through 18, 2815 N. Main, Stafford, on Saturday mornings. Cost $200. Call 281-208-3333 for info or to register.
Community-wide garage salePecan Grove Plantation & surround-ing communities to host their 4th annual garage sale, rain or shine, Saturday, March 27, 3000 Plantation Dr. & FM 359, Richmond. Map & info of all locations on day of event. Email [email protected] & they will send you one.Highlands multi-cultural festival
Highlands Elementary PTO to host this festival Saturday, March 27, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the school, 2022 Colonist Park near Williams Trace & Lexington. Proceeds benefits the school.
Celebrating Abilities eventTexana Center, The ARC of Fort Bend, Focus Initiative, Amegy Bank to host this fun family-oriented after-noon. Rock wall, clown, face paint-ing, kid’s activities, entertainment, bands, choirs, karate demos & more. This event is to create awareness of people with intellectual & develop-mental abilities.
Kempner’s ProGrad Annual Fashion Show
Kempner HS to hold their annu-al student fashion show & auction Saturday, March 27, 6:30 p.m., Kempner Commons, 14777 Voss Rd. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20. Contact Vicki Palmer 832-489-8999.
How to conduct effective meetings workshop
Suburban Sugar Land Women to host this workshop Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. to noon, Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway. Seating limited. Free & open to pub-lic. Call 713-256-7053 for more info.
MARCH 28Spring Festival & Egg Hunt
TW Davis Family YMCA, 911 Thompson Highway, Richmond, and Best Buy is hosting the event which is free for the entire family, Sunday,
March 28, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the YMCA at above address. Egg hunts starts at 8:30 a.m. Prize eggs, photos with the bunny & more! Call the YMCA at 281-341-0791 for more info.
Family Festival & Egg HuntSugar Land First United Methodist Church to host its annual Palm Sunday Family Festival & Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 28, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the church on the corner of Eldridge & Seventh, Sugar Land. Egg hunt starts at 1 p.m. Games, crafts, moon walks & more. Free & the community is invited. Call 281-491-6041 for more info.
MARCH 31Self Advocacy Workshop
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living, 12946, Dairy Ashford, Sugar Land, will host this workshop Wednesday, March 31, 2-4 p.m. Join them for a lively, productive session where you can stand up & be heard. Call 281-980-2219.
Free credit repair workshopThe U of H Fort Bend Small Business Development Center, will host this free workshop will be held Wednesday, March 31, 9 a.m. to noon, at the UH Fort Bend SBDC, 117 Lane Dr., Suite 31, Rosenberg. Pre-register today & for more info 281-499-9787.
APRIL 1Colony Bend Elementary
Spring CarnivalThis fun family festival will be held Thursday, April 1, 4-8 p.m., at the school, 2720 Planters Street, Sugar Land. Dunk tank, velcro wall, moon walk, obstacle course, face painting, cake walk, Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling Susy at 832-618-8073.
Disaster training with American Red Cross
Are you interested in becoming involved in American Red Cross Disaster Services? In April. the American Red Cross Southwestern Branch will hold the first training session Thursday, April 1, 2610 BF Terry Blvd. Rosenberg. Contact Caroline at 281-342-9480 or email [email protected].
APRIL 2Fort Bend Community
Eggstravaganza Triumph Christian Center will host a family fun event Friday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., 6601 FM 762 at Crab River Road, Richmond. Bouncers, rockwall, human foosball, archery,
games, food, kite contest so bring your kite. Egg hunt will have 30,000 eggs to find.
Concert in the PlazaBring your lawn chairs to hear “Irie Time” at Sugar Town Square, in the Plaza, Friday, April 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Listen to Reggae, Caribbean Rock, Jazz, and Soca-Calypso.
ONGOINGInvestment group meets monthly
The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m., in Stafford. Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments. RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email [email protected].
UPCOMING5th Annual Fort Bend Area YMCA’s Golf Tournament
Benefitting the YMCA’s of Fort Bend will be held Monday, April 19, Pecan Grove Country Club, Richmond. Four person scramble, lunch, dinner & auctions included. Teams $1,000, individuals $250. Sponsorship oppor-tunities available. For more info call Brian Haines at 281-392-5055.
Parenting ConnectionsParenting classes will be offered April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 507 S. 4th Street, Richmond. Pre-registration by March 26 by calling Jacque at 281-342-3034.
Benefitting 14 Fort Bend area charities, the TelfairLife Charity of Your Choice Walk has launched a new website – www.CharityofYourChoiceWalk.com – where visitors can register online and have 100% of their registration fee go to their favor-ite charity.
The 5k walk takes place at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 at Telfair, located at U.S. 59 South and University Blvd. in Sugar Land.
Registration fees are $25 for adults and $10 for children through March 31. On April 1, fees increase to $30 for adults and $15 for children.
In addition to donating their registration fees, walkers will help their favorite charities compete for $20,000 in chal-
lenge prize money being donat-ed by TelfairLife.
The Charity of Your Choice Walk will take place rain or shine at Telfair Central Lawn, located in front of the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on University Blvd. City of Sugar Land Councilwoman Jacquie Chaumette will serve as master of ceremonies.
The event begins with check-in and breakfast at 8:00 a.m., fol-lowed by a welcome and warm-up with Councilwoman Chaumette at 8:30. The 5k (approximately 3.6 mile) walk begins at 9:00 and is followed by a Post-Walk Party beginning at 10:30.
In its first two years, the Charity of Your Choice Walk raised over $100,000 for Fort Bend charities.
Now in its third year, the TelfairLife Charity of Your Choice Walk – has raised over $100,000 for Fort Bend charities. The 2010 walk is set for Sat., April 10.
2010 Charity of Choice Walk to benefit 14 Ft. Bend nonprofits
By Elsa MaxeyA civil suit has been filed in the
400th District court in Fort Bend County naming a homeowners association in Missouri City, Meadowcreek Association, Inc. and 6 resident homeowners as defendants. The lawsuit filed on March 15, is on behalf of Milbry Smith, Willie Jones, Kenneth Murphy, Philip Philipose, James Fonteneaux, Sr., and Clarence Fisher, also homeowners in Meadowcreek, some of whom are HOA board members. In addition to the Meadowcreek HOA, also named as defendants are Terry Strickland, Mildred Johnson Jackson Mills, David Hamner, Eugene Placke, and Claude I. Whitaker.
The civil lawsuit has already been assigned a case number, 10-DCV-179320, and a hearing in Judge Cliff Vacek’s court has been set for March 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Terry Strickland, Meadowcreek Association President listed as one of the defendants in the law-
suit, said he received the notice of the hearing and has “no idea what it is for.”
The Holoway Jones Law Firm, which serves as special counsel for the Meadowcreek HOA on many issues lists Russell C. Jones as its registered agent. Jones said that he, too, received a notice of the hearing, but has not been pro-vided with a copy of the lawsuit.
The Meadowcreek subdivi-sion in Missouri City is com-prised of over 700 homes. Its HOA held its annual meeting the latter part of January, when it elected new board members now serving along with incum-bents whose terms remain under-way. Neighborhood blog entries suggest that new and incumbent board members have differing opinions about the interpretation of the bylaws of their home own-ers association.
At this time, there are no fur-ther details about the specific nature of the lawsuit filed against the HOA and the individually named Meadowcreek residents.
Meadowcreek HOA neighborhood issues end up in 400th District court
This competition, which is open to the general public, includes many of the top pro-fessional, amateur and student artists from Fort Bend and sur-rounding counties. The awards will be presented Saturday, March 27, 1:00 p.m. and fol-lowed by a public viewing of all entries.
The 2010 spring show will be the first show to be held in their new location in the Gates Building located at 2205 Avenue I in Rosenberg. The categories include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, ink, pencil, sculpture, jewelry, pho-tography, pottery and porcelain.
The Art League of Fort Bend is eager to become an active participant of the local com-munity. They urge you to come and get to know who they are
The 2010 Annual Art League of Ft Bend spring competition set for this Saturday
and enjoy the work of the many talented and professional local artists.
Fort Bend Co. Commissioner Morrison, Precinct 1, will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Needville on April 1, in Judge Janssen’s courtroom, at 3114 Rosenberg Street, in Needville, from 6 P.M. till 7:30P.M.
He will be discussing any con-cerns that the residents of Precinct 1 may have.
The candidates that will be seeking election or re-election will be invited as well. Please come out to hear what they have to say.
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EGGStravaganza starts spring fun for City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land’s 26th
Annual EGGStravaganza marks the start of a season of fun events for the City this spring.
Sugar Land’s youngest resi-dents, their families and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of egg hunts, prizes, spring fun and the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny during EGGStravaganza on Saturday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m., at Eldridge Park, 2511 Eldridge Road.
Children up to 12 years old will be able to take part in the City’s now famous “egg scrambles” for treat-filled eggs and extra prizes from the prize booth.
Children with special needs will also be able to join the fun in a “Beeping Bunnies” egg hunt area. This area will include beeping eggs hidden among plush bunnies for children with visual impairments and a course with eggs hidden at accessible heights for children with mobil-ity impairments. Whenever pos-sible, staff will adjust the egg hunt set-up to suit the skill levels of children with other special needs.
This year’s egg scramble schedule follows: • Ongoing
throughout the event for spe-cial needs children; • Ongoing throughout the event for 4 year olds and younger; • 12:30 p.m. for 5 year olds; • 1 p.m. for 6 years olds; • 1:30 p.m. for 7 year olds; • 2 p.m. for 8 and 9 year olds; and • 2:30 p.m. for 10, 11 and 12 year olds.
Each scramble lasts about one minute and is not repeated. To avoid missing out, parents should have their children at the appro-priate age-group scramble on time.
Other activities planned throughout the afternoon will include free photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, face paint-ing, a petting zoo, children’s DJ, a stilt walking Daisy, crafts and activities provided by local busi-nesses and a fascinating dem-onstration of the art of Origami, with opportunity to make bun-nies, butterflies and other interest-ing shapes from paper.
All egg hunts and event activ-ities will be free and open to the public, with the Sugar Land Lion’s Club selling refreshments from the pavilion at the park.
Spring fun in Sugar Land will continue with the Concert in the
Park series starting on April 18 at Oyster Creek Park and running for six weeks. A variety of bands are included in this year’s line-up, making for a perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon through-
out April and May.For more information about
these events, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and ROCK!Environmental Awareness event
Come get out and show your Green Spirit! Sugar Land's Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and Keep Sugar Land Beautiful are partnering to make Friday, April 23, 7:00 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square, the end of Sugar Land's Environmental Week, a fun-filled day!
The creative and entertain-ing Vocal Trash will be per-forming throughout the evening in the middle of Town Square
surrounded by a festival-type atmosphere. There will be activ-ity booths, a recyclable art con-test, a MYAC performed skit, and plenty more to do. Be sure to bring all your recyclables including paper, plastic, clothes, anything that can be reused and drop it off in the recylcing area.
Invite your friends, family, people you do or don't know, anyone! Come out and support MYAC's annual service project and a great cause!
The fifth graders at Austin Parkway Elementary hosted an African-American Heritage Program. Chief Rick Flanagan, Acting Fire Chief of the Houston Fire Department was the keynote speaker. He inspired the students to respect themselves, their parents and teachers. Ten students also presented important African-Americans in our history. Chandler Jacobs provided introductions for the program. Eleanor Awa, Hunter Bergfeld, Erin Carle, Elizabeth Christman, Neha D’Silva, Leah Fessahaye, Cristen Flanagan, Roxanna Shahraki, Kirstin Terry, and Ali Zaidi dressed up as notable figures such as Carter G. Woodson, Harriet Tubman, Althea Gibson, George Washington Carver, and others.
Celebrating Black History Month at Austin Parkway Elem.
Boy Scouts from troop 1248 and sponsored by Fort Bend Baptist Academy recently visited Councilmember Jacqueline Baly Chaumette and toured Sugar Land City Hall before adjourning in the Council Chambers. Troop members discussed public service and the role of City Council with the Councilmember. The boys are advancing towards their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. Scout members in the pic-ture with Councilmember Jacquie Chaumette are: Cameron Shih, Zach Adams, Jason Okano, Michael Elder, Nathaniel Eveland, Trevor Rivers, Calen Hamilton, Sam Miller, Justin Black, Jeremiah Paresa, Scout master is Sam Ferguson.
Troop 1248 learns about governmental service
St. Laurence Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week – From left to right: Student Council VP Erik Swanson, Father Drew, Principal Debra Haney, Student Council Treasurer Tyler Tumbleson, Mayor James A. Thompson, and Student Council Secretary Jacob Brown.
St. Laurence Catholic School celebrated Catholic Schools Week along with over two million other students in Catholic schools across the country.
SLCS was honored to have Mayor James A. Thompson of Sugar Land as their very special guest for the Monday pep rally in honor of “Dividends for Life: In Our Community”. He pre-sented SLCS with the proclama-
tion announcing Catholic Schools Week in Sugar Land. He stayed to listen to the band and to watch the younger students from the annual SLCS Cheer Camp assist the cheerleaders.
On Tuesday, students appre-ciated a free dress day and no homework night! In addition, third through eighth grade stu-dents had the honor of meet-ing renowned writer Margaret Peterson Haddix. The week ended with over 30 SLCS stu-dents attending the awards cer-emony at the University of St. Thomas for winners in the 2010 Archdiocesan Essay Contest.
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EGGStravaganza starts spring fun for City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land’s 26th
Annual EGGStravaganza marks the start of a season of fun events for the City this spring.
Sugar Land’s youngest resi-
dents, their families and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of egg hunts, prizes, spring fun and the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny during EGGStravaganza
on Saturday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m., at Eldridge Park, 2511 Eldridge Road.
Children up to 12 years old will be able to take part in the City’s now famous “egg scrambles” for treat-filled eggs and extra prizes from the prize booth.
Children with special needs will also be able to join the fun in a “Beeping Bunnies” egg hunt area. This area will include beep-ing eggs hidden among plush bunnies for children with visual impairments and a course with eggs hidden at accessible heights for children with mobility impair-ments. Whenever possible, staff will adjust the egg hunt set-up to suit the skill levels of children with other special needs.
This year’s egg scramble sched-ule follows: • Ongoing throughout the event for special needs chil-dren; • Ongoing throughout the event for 4 year olds and younger; • 12:30 p.m. for 5 year olds; • 1 p.m. for 6 years olds; • 1:30 p.m. for 7 year olds; • 2 p.m. for 8 and 9 year olds; and • 2:30 p.m. for 10, 11 and 12 year olds.
Each scramble lasts about one minute and is not repeated. To avoid missing out, parents should have their children at the appropri-ate age-group scramble on time.
Other activities planned throughout the afternoon will include free photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, face paint-ing, a petting zoo, children’s DJ, a stilt walking Daisy, crafts and activities provided by local busi-nesses and a fascinating demon-stration of the art of Origami, with opportunity to make bunnies, butterflies and other interesting shapes from paper.
All egg hunts and event activ-ities will be free and open to the public, with the Sugar Land Lion’s Club selling refreshments from the pavilion at the park.
Spring fun in Sugar Land will continue with the Concert in the Park series starting on April 18 at Oyster Creek Park and running for six weeks. A variety of bands are included in this year’s line-up, making for a perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon throughout April and May.
For more information about these events, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 or visit www.sug-arlandtx.gov.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and ROCK!Environmental Awareness event
Come get out and show your Green Spirit! Sugar Land’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and Keep Sugar Land Beautiful are partnering to make Friday, April 23, 7:00 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square, the end of Sugar Land’s Environmental Week, a fun-filled day!
The creative and entertaining Vocal Trash will be performing throughout the evening in the middle of Town Square surround-ed by a festival-type atmosphere. There will be activity booths, a recyclable art contest, a MYAC performed skit, and plenty more to do. Be sure to bring all your recyclables including paper, plas-tic, clothes, anything that can be reused and drop it off in the recy-lcing area.
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Annual Police and Fire Auxiliary fundraiser yields $15,000 for Missouri City’s Finest
The Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary’s annual fund-raising dinner, dance, and live and silent auction event was a big success. Approximately 400 tickets were sold for the March 12 fund-raiser, which brought in about $15,000 this year. In its 24-year history, the auxiliary has raised about $350,000 for the Police Department and Fire & Rescue Service.
“It’s always special for police officers and firefighters to receive the unfettered support of the community they serve. We often view these jobs as thankless, but that definitely is
not the case in our city due to the overwhelming support from our citizens,” Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald said. “Our resi-dents show their dedication to community involvement by enrolling in the Citizens’ Police and Fire Academy, sponsoring Police and Fire Auxiliary events and volunteering for Crime Watch programs. I would per-sonally like to thank them for their continuing support.”
The funds are used to pur-chase additional equipment for the public safety departments, allowing them to better serve the citizens of Missouri City.
Photo courtesy of Missouri City Shown left to right: Amy Robinson and Susan Rosen, members of the Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary, kept track of items up for auc-tion at the annual fund-raising event held at the Community Center on Texas Parkway.
METRO RAIL INCHES TOWARD FORT BEND. Agency’s Board agreed to envi-ronmental studies for 8.2 mile line in US90A corridor. Service could begin in 3 to 5 years. A single Metro train would go to Texas Medical Center. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6920215.html
LAQUINTA HOTEL COMING. Location? Corner of Williamsburg and Town Center, across the street from Sterling Autobody, behind Township. Will have Highway 6 access at Enterprise Leasing entrance. Top floor logo easily seen from Highway 6.
K I R V I N ’ S RESTAURANT? Great food & Fine atmosphere! Closed in a few months. Apparently not well funded?
RECYCLING TRAILER. CITY, through grant from HGAC, purchased recycling trailer to encourage recycling at CITY events. Has segregated containers which can be emp-tied into CITY existing recy-cling center receptacles.
I N T E R S E C T I O N IMPROVEMENTS. FM1092 at Lexington and FM1092 at Cartwright Road, and Hwy 6 at Glenn Lakes. Medians to be installed between FM 1092 and Glenn Lakes along Hwy 6. Construction time frame: Approximately 60 days: Lexington and Cartwright. Additional 90 days for other two intersections and median work. Motorists expect delays at these intersections.
WHY DO PEOPLE LEAVE TRASH AT CURB FOREVER!!! Good Question. I guess they think eventually the Garbage Company will take it??? I’ve seen tree limbs out for almost a month. Paint cans appear frequently and stay and stay. Go to PROUD web site FAQ: http://www.quailvalley-proud.com/faqs.php look for “paint” can disposal instruc-tions.
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Youth baseball league to host gala
Sienna Plantation Youth Baseball League announces that it is hosting its 2nd annual gala at Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land on Saturday, April 10.
The theme this year is “Denim and Diamonds.” The event fea-tures dinner, dancing as well as a silent and live auction. All pro-ceeds from the gala benefit the baseball league. This year’s fund-raising efforts are aimed towards supporting the construction of a new five-lane batting cage, sched-uled to be completed in late April.
Individual tickets are $30 each or a table for 10 is $270 and can be purchased on the league web-site, www.siennabaseball.com. Corporate sponsorships of vari-ous levels are also available.
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Antibiotics are used to treat respiratory episodes in persons with cystic fibrosis. They are usually prescribed to be taken by mouth for several weeks for a mild episode caused by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). The list of antibiotics commonly prescribed include dicloxacillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin), cephalexin (Keflex), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra), and doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx). For methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin or linezolid may be prescribed. Tobramycin (TOBI), an aminoglycoside antibiotic, or colistin are antibiotics given by inhalation for those infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Severe cases may require ceftazidime (Fortaz), cefepime (Maxipime), aztreonam (Azactam), tobramycin, or amikacin.
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That rezoning approval for Planned Development would have given the City the ability to apply different allowable uses for the project site and other condi-tions to the rezoning that would influence future development
compatible with the area’s land use.
Of relevant concern to those speaking at the public hearing against the facility, who cited its incompatibility the existing clas-sification, was the rationale for
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their home purchase given the disclosure of the property clas-sification near their residence at the time of its purchase. Also of significance was the long term and future potential use of the land once the alzheimer’s facility would no longer be operating. In fact, one resident spoke about talk about the possible purchase of that land by several neighborhood homeowners at one time. They planned to maintain it as green space. This option may be looked into de novo, according to her.
The Planning and Zoning Commission which had for-warded a recommendation for approval with conditions to the City Council based that decision on information presented at pub-lic hearings held on January 12, and February 9. It received a tremendous amount of input from residents as well as a petition with over 200 signatures in opposition to the rezoning.
Numerous calls, emails, and letters regarding the proposed rezoning were reported to have been exchanged expressing both support and opposition for the reclassification.
In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, if 20
percent of those in the land area within the 200 foot notification range for a rezoning is opposed to a request, a super-majority vote of City Council is required to approve the rezoning. Due to a 20 percent threshold that was met, a positive vote of six members of City Council was required to approve the rezoning.
“I highly highly respect the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and my decision is not to be seen as dis-repectful,” said Councilmember Jacqueline Baly Chaumette, who voted against the request to reclas-sify the property. She further addressed the need to review policy tools utilized that could set a precendent for projects of this nature. Councilmembers Thomas Abraham and Don Smithers also voted against the ordinance.
Multiple parties involved in the rezoning request included Autumn Grove Cottages, which was to develop and operate the site, if the rezoning had been approved. The property was to be purchased by MFT Interests, which intended to enter into a lease agreement with Autumn Grove. The formal applicant, Brewer & Escalante, represented the engineering firm hired by Autumn Grove to design construction and site plan docu-ments for the proposal.
By LeaAnne Klentzman A Fort Bend jury deliberates
for an hour before convicting a Missouri City man for Driving While Intoxicated.
Eric Douglas Wells was stopped by Missouri City police officer Caleb Rule on March 3, 2009 on Highway 90A near South Gessner for speed-ing; 72 in a 35 mile an hour zone. According to testimony, Wells pre-formed poorly on a field sobriety test administered by police, then refused to submit to a breath test. During a search of Well’s car an open contain-
er of beer was found in the passenger compartment of his car. Wells was arrested and charged with DWI.
During his trial last week in County Court I, Wells was convicted by a jury. He was sentenced to a year probation, a $500 fine and 40 hours of community service.
Fort Bend County Assistant District Attorney Lesleigh Saunders who tried the case said, “The citizens of Fort Bend County have spoken. Actions carry consequences and intoxicated drivers must face respon-sibility.”
Jury deliberates 1 hour; convicts on DWI
Council seat will be open ....................................... from page 1
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The person to assume that posi-tion will need to live in District B and be qualified, as prescribed by the city charter.
Regarding whether anyone may have expressed an interest remains to be seen since there is no one under consideration at this time, according to Fogarty.
“That council appointee will serve for less than a year, at which time the position will be filled in accordance with the outcome of the next city election set for May 2011,” she adds.
Gary, who filed her bid for mayor, will have served as a councilmember for 3 years and at the time of her filing for the city’s top post, she was aware of the conditions prescribed by city charter, notes Fogarty.
There are other cities in the state that operate similar-
ly when it comes to elected officials’ races in which candi-dates hold elected city offices, states Fogarty. Interestingly, congressional positions such as those held by Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barack Obama and John McCain, when they ran for state governor and president, respectively, were handled dif-ferently. All of them would get to keep their seats if their elec-tions failed, which was the case for two of the senators.
As for the swearing in cer-emony in Missouri City after the May 8 election, those victorious will be sworn in on May 17 after the votes are canvassed at the city council meeting. Should there be a runoff, where no one gets 50 percent plus one, voters will be asked to make a decision on June 12.
Reitz spoke with the candidates that filed for his board position and said he wishes them the best. “I have been transformed from a customer and skeptic of public edu-cation, into an apostle of public education. I now know how critical public schools are to the future of our country, and I have witnessed
how very successful they can be.” The two candidates in the race for
the FBISD Position 7 seat are Jim Babb of Missouri City and Gerald Hawkins of Sugar Land. “Both are a couple of good guys running for the position and I am sure that the district will be in good hands,” said Reitz.
money be put into a plastic grocery bag acting as though they are armed by keeping a hand in the pocket of a jacket.
This “Woman Wannabes” duo was seen leaving the bank with a bag full of cash in a blue Chevrolet four door sedan.
According to the FBI, “Wannabe” number one is described as a black male, early 20’s, 5’10” to 5’11” tall, slender build, dark complexion. He wore a white jogging suit and a curly dark wig. “Wannabe” number
two is described as a black male, early 20’s 6’0” tall, medium build, dark complexion. He wore a black jogging suit and a curly dark wig.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of the “Wannabes” or any felony suspect. Anyone with information about this case, or anyone who sees per-petrators that look like these two is asked to the Crime Stoppers Tip Line in Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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and forefinger pointed like a gun for something else. Sure, a common mistake made by the traveling public. Its hard to tell the difference between a hand and a handgun!
Now this will come as a shock, but when police found a couple of loaded firearms inside the truck ... it made
that pointed finger story, well, not so convincing.
The driver of the brown truck was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carry of a firearm.
Just goes to show, momma was right ... Don’t point!
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Williams of Sugar Land, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Marie Williams, to Matthew James Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wagner of Missouri City, Texas. Tiffany graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, pre-med. She works for Dr. Thomas J. Parr in Sugar Land, Texas, and plans to pursue a career in medicine. Matt graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans where he played baseball for the Privateers. He is now a real estate agent for RE/MAX Fine Properties in Sugar Land, Texas. The couple plan a mid summer wedding in Houston.
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dent have lost all credibility. I am so glad we have a congressman, Pete Olson, that refused to sup-port this over reaching health care measure; the same way the major-ity of American voters opposed this European-styled government health care takeover.
As more voters learned the truth about this bill, the more the polls showed the majority of vot-ers disapproved of the legisla-tion. According to Olson, the bill “increases taxes by $569.2 billion over 10 years and includes $528.5 billion in cuts to Medicare, cutting benefits and raising premiums on seniors.”
Olson also pointed out that, “this bill will cost the state of Tex-as an estimated $24 billion in new unfunded mandates for Medicaid spending over the next 10 years.” This will mean state taxes will in-crease for everyone reading this.
While some Democrats that voted for the bill admit that it was “far from perfect,” they just couldn’t resist this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to vote for this takeover of one-sixth of the U.S. economy.
In Olson’s public announce-ment, he reminded voters of the often-wrong estimates of the costs of a government program.
“In 1965, Congress said Medi-care would cost $9 billion by 1990
when it actually cost $67 billion or seven times more than predicted,” Olson said.
Not only do these Democrats that voted for this bill claim reve-nue neutrality, but they also claim it will reduce the federal deficit by $140 billion over the next 10 years. So, according to Democrats over 30 million uninsured Ameri-cans will get health insurance cov-erage and no person can be denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions and our health insur-ance bills are going to decrease and the deficit will be lowered?
“This bill will place a new tax on certain health plans of middle class families and force small businesses and individuals to pay a penalty if they cannot afford to purchase health insurance,” Olson said. IRS agents will be in charge of verifying if you have accept-able health care coverage and will have the authority to fine you up to $2,250 or 2% of your income (whichever is greater) for failure to prove that you have purchased “minimum essential coverage” and they will be able to confiscate your tax refund if you do not com-ply (who will get a tax refund after a couple more years of Democrats in congress).
Let me see, when we get a car inspection or buy our license plate we have to show proof of auto lia-
bility coverage. I guess that means that when we send our tax return to the IRS, we will have to send them proof of health insurance coverage in addition to any and all of your children even if they are 20 years old and don’t live with you.
Where in the U.S. Constitution does it give the federal govern-ment that authority? Never in the history of our country has the fed-eral government had the author-ity to force you to buy a product (health insurance) in order to exist as a citizen of this great country.
By the way, the only bi-par-tisanship regarding this bill was the 34 Democrats that opposed it
along with 178 Republicans. Re-member, I told you a year ago that everybody that pays income taxes will pay more in taxes under this President and the Democrats in the Congress. Not just those making $250,000 or more.
This column expresses the per-sonal opinions/views of General Manager Michael Fredrickson. If you would like to express your opinions/views regarding the col-umn, write a SIGNED letter to the editor. Names can be withheld by request with a valid day time phone number. You email com-ments to [email protected].
Child Advocates of Fort Bend, along with Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend, and Exchange Club of Sugar Land will mark the beginning of April Child Abuse Prevention Month Friday, March 26, 6:00 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square Plaza, in front of city hall. with their annual Light of Hope event.
Light of Hope kicks off April Child Abuse Prevention Month and will feature Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson, 328th Judicial District Court Judge Ron Pope, former foster child, and 300 area Girl Scouts.
Singing will be by Sugar Land recording artist Debbie Fancher and former Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace. Additionally, CAFB’s expanded blue ribbon
quilt will be unveiled.This event will call attention
to the fact that child abuse exists in every community and build community support in the fight against abuse. Child Advocates of Fort Bend speaks up for abused and neglected children. More than 8,000 abused and neglected children have been served since they opened their doors in 1991. On average, they serve more than 400 chil-dren each month between their two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center.
For more Information contact Anne Bulan, Communication Specialist or Kelli Metzenthin, CAFB Development Director – [email protected] 281-344-5106.
Light of Hope marks beginning of Child Abuse Prevention month
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COLONY LAKES – Fabulous ‘’WATERFRONT’’ 2 story home with ‘’picturesque views’’! Nestled in a gated community on a cul-de-sac street. Formal Living & Dining Rm. w/duel sided gas log fireplace, crown molding, 2’’ blinds, & laminate ‘’wood like’’ flooring (in 4 rooms). Spacious open concept family rm. & kitchen. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking the back yard & water view. Large game room up! Recent interior paint & speckled berber carpet. Enjoy the views from the back yard 2 story deck! A must see! $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3911RT)
COMMONWEALTH PARK - Magnificent 6/3.1/3Det. Perry hm w/pool in desired commonwealth w/grand 2 story foyer & curved staircase. Modular tile flooring thru-out downstairs. Downstairs master bedrm has hardwoods & fireplace w/french doors leading to covered patio & back yd pool. Open concept design w/spacious entertainment rooms. Kitchen w/granite countertops, lg. Center isle. Family rm. W/wall of windows overlooking pool. Huge upstairs game rm. Juliette balcony, gated driveway & plantation shutters. All located on a cul-de-sac street. $449,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM19TF)
COMMONWEALTH/SUTTON FOREST - Exquisite ‘’Designer Showcase’’ Home in Desired Neighborhood! Stately trees & lush landscaping surround this lovely hm. Rich 5’’ slat hardwood floors, double crown molding & plantation shutters. Open concept floorplan, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, tile flooring & lg. center island. Spacious gamerm. 5th bedrm. could be a study. Formal Liv. rm. could be 6th bedrm. or 2nd bedrm. down. Flagstone patio w/rock waterfall in backyd. w/back gate leading to walkway & hidden park. Gorgeous! $410,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718CS)
COMMONWEALTH/OXFORD - Come see this Dramatic Perry Hm with a sparkling diving pool. Grand 2-story tile foyer greets you & your guests. Lg formals w/hardwood floors. Plantation shutters downstairs - 2’’ blinds up. Updated island kitchen w/granite countertops & brushed stainless steel appliances. Huge master suite w/French doors leading to pool. Oversized gameroom & 4 large bedrooms up, all w/walk-in closets.Sprinkler system. Over $90,000 in Updates & Upgrades! $374,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4218SI)
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Gorgeous recent construction by hhn homes. Open huge second floor-- has hardwood stairs, landing & floors. Granite countertops, gas stove, breakfast bar & refrig stays. Balcony off 2nd floor has room for seating & bar-b-q pit. Gaslog fireplace, huge master, hardwoods. 3Rd floor master bath has hugh closet, whirlpool tub, granite, sep shower, twin sinks. Backyard has room for pet & door leading out of 1st floor bedroom. Priced to sell!. $259,900. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
BM951PA
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Great home for the price. Recent berber carpet & decorator paint. Huge backyard & storage shed stays. Tile floors in kitchen & entry, 1 bedroom up has wood. Could be study or tv room. High ceilings, large living area, great location. Close to hwy 90. Don’t miss ths one! $115,250. Call Barbara Montgomery 713-898-3938.
BM614LO
Wonderful private retreat on colorado river 7 miles from intercoastal & 14 miles from gulf. Incredible river & forest view. 5B/4b/-2 sides to house with connecting porch. 2 Hugh a/c storage rooms, 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 & pool. Full time caretaker, house is built of cedar for easy maintenance!!! Gt price !!! $285,000. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
BM35EI
Great floor plan, large lot, terrific location with easy access to beltway 8 & hwy 90. Buyer can ‘’fix up’’ the way they want. Low taxes. Wood floors. $100,000. Call Labus Caffey Team to see!!!! Martha: 713-851-1440 • Leah: 271-948-9233
Spacious 1 story 4 bedroom, formal living & dining. Large family room. Covered patio, oversized back yard with beautiful mature trees. Fresh paint, 2 car porte cochere. $150,000. Call Labus Caffey Team to see!!!! Martha: 713-851-1440 • Leah: 271-948-9233
Fax - 281.242.5829 THE CROSSING AT RIVERSTONE: Trendmaker designed home on cul-de-sac lot w/1 side neighbor. Home offers central vacuum, wood & slate flrs, gran-ite counters, game rm, media rm & 4/5 bedrms. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4602RI)
SUNRISE BAY AT LAKE OLYMPIA: Charming 2-story home with rich hard-wood floors, 1st floor master + 2nd bed-rm down, spacious game room, gaslog fireplace in family, and huge backyard. 4 bedrms/3 baths/2-Garage. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4602RI)
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4/2.5/2 Beautifully updated with granite counters, fresh paint inside & out, replaced a/c. Fenced pool for safe family fun! Lots of yard for play. Master down with whlpl tub & sep shower. Formals + den. Tiled den, kitchen, breakfast & wet areas. Fabulous house for $167,000! (2511WP)
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QUAIL VALLEY - 4/2 1/2,2 on the newly redone El Dorado golf course with water view, Master down, 2 living areas, 2 dining. price includes updating or closing allowance. Almost 3,000 s/f. Wood composite floors thru most of the downstairs. $179,500 for sale, $1600 for lease.
Waterfront views, wonderfully upgraded Custom, almost 5000 s/f per appraisal! Brightwater gem only $419,000. Decks & balconies across the back to enjoy every day on the water. Mother-in-law suite, 20” tiles thru downstairs, his & hers master baths, huge closets, study off the master, private entrances, Fabulous island kitchen, so many extras & big rooms! Gameroom up with wet bar. Put this one on your short list!
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NEW ON THE MARKET. Large house in Quail Valley with guest quarters. Completely redone main house and garage apartment with completely new paint, carpet, appliances, countertop. Main house (down stairs) living, dining, den, kitchen, breakfast, master down and office/bedroom with built-ins, 1 1/2 baths. (upstairs) bath and three bedrooms. Garage Apt (down stairs) den/bedroom, mud room. (upstairs) living, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, breakfast, bath. House has pool between main house and guest apartment. 2 car garage. CALL BECKY FAUST 713-828-9007 (3003CA)
Custom Home in gated acreage community. Almost 4000sqt. 1 story with bonus room. 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths. Upgrades galore with beautiful hardwood floors and gourmet granite kitchen. Custom cabinets and built-ins thru out. Covered patio and 2 car garage. Private lot. Priced $500’s.
Perry Home built in 2006! Over 2600 sqft 1 story 4 bedrooms with both formals or study. Gourmet kitchen with 16” tile thru out. Real Hardwood in family room. Cover patio, sprinklers, private culdeasac lot! Priced to go low $200’s
REDUCEDFIRST COLONY! Newmark 1 story home over 2000sqft! 3 bedrooms & study. Wood laminate and tile floors. Energy efficient with double pane windows. Corian counters & More! Priced to go $190’s
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[email protected] LAND! Great 1 story home in Sugar Creek. 3 bed-rooms & study on big corner lot. Seller has updated with car-pet, tile,paint in/out and roof. Shows great! Priced to go in the $200’s Hurry.
REDUCED AGAIN
TELFAIR: 1 story Village Builder home over 3100 sqft! Built in 2007. 3 bedrooms & study. Gourmet over sized island kitchen with granite.Tile and Hardwoods thru-out. Upgrades galore! Energy Efficient Sprinklers & more! Priced to go fast!
NEW LISTINGREDUCED
New Home! Almost 3000 sqft! Corner lot. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Both formals and or study. 3 car garage. Upgrades galore! Covered patio too. Reduced from $350,000 to $280’s hurry!
QUAIL VALLEY - Beautifully updated 2 story in desirable area of Quail Valley w/2 bedrooms and 2 full baths down, yes..the master is down! 2 large bedrooms upstairs, one with private balcony. Updated kitchen w/granite and stainless appliances, frig included. Very open living space down stairs. Great side and back yard for family fun and entertaining. $164,000
REDUCEDLAKE OLYMPIA - Great 4 Bedroom w/both formals, 2 story entry, open floor plan. New roof Oct. 2009, both A/C and furnaces replaced Dec. 2005, hot water heater Aug. 2009, Dishwasher 2006, gas cooktop and microwave 2006. Great covered back deck for BBQ s and parties! You will not be disappointed a great find in Lake Olympia!!!. $185,000
SIENNA PLANTATION - Cozy one story Hammond Home w/both formals, study, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Next door is the park! Decorator colors thru out this beautifully maintained home. Covered front porch AND back patio. Very open gourmet kitchen opens to breakfast room and family room. $187,000
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QUAIL VALLEY - Look no further! Very inviting family room w/fireplace overlooking the course and oversized pool w/hot tub, hardwoods thru out home w/exception of wet areas, upstairs gameroom w/2nd fireplace opens to decked balcony overlooking the course and great sunset views. Open study upstairs could be 4th bedroom, has private bath, look behind the secret bookcase!. $309,000
Waters of Avalon 4/3.5/3 Tropical backyard paradise. Cul-de-sac lot, open floor plan. Gameroom, study, two waterfalls, pool and spa, summer kitchen. $959,000.
2CA Waters of Avalon 5/4.5/3 Cul-de-sac, woodfloors, granite, elegant ambiance, study/built-in, computer area up, pool with lush landscaping, palm trees. $949,000.
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AVALON – Exquisite custom home on oversized waterfront cul-de-sac lot! 2-story foyer leads to magnificent rooms & spectacular lake views. Hrdwd flrs imported to be built-on-site w/great attention to detail & workmanship! Wine cellar, loggia 1st/2nd flr terrace, pristine pool & spa. Each bdrm w/private full bath & much more! $1,194,500 Connie “Z” 713-569-0180 (5007RE)
PLANTATION CREEK – Gorgeous & immaculate 5/3.5, study & spacious gamerm nestled on quiet cul-de-sac street. Open floor plan, master bdrm down, granite counters, custom paint, ceramic tile, crown molding, formal dining, custom shutters, large backyard w/mature trees & more! $230,000 Alicia Arroyos 832-282-9115 (2411GO)
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SIENNA – Well maintained Weekley sits on premium cul-de-sac lot facing green reserves w/covered front porch. Lrg kit w/lots of cabinetry, ovrszd isl looks into 2-story great room w/lrg wndws looking into lrg bckyrd, ovrszd master suite, recent laminate flrs & ceramic tile down w/formal dining & study. Front/back sprinkler sys. Lots of storage. $189,999 Judy Savage 281-433-5674 (3903GA)
BRIGHTWATER – Stunning Perry completely updated-custom built kitchen cabinets w/granite cntrs, Travertine bcksplsh & all SS GE monogram appl, plus 5-burner gas stove & bronzed hardware. Faux painting & crown molding thru-out main living areas, bathrms updated w/granite cntrs, oiled cabinets, private bckyrd w/room for pool. Move- in ready! $250,000 Kristi Holcomb 281-221-4980 (4738LM)
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SIENNA – Wonderfully spacious 1 story with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Generous island kitchen w/ Granite, Stainless, Oak cabinetry. Elegant arched openings to family room, gameroom Both formals. 3 car garage. Shows beautifully. Extras include covered front porch, 2 back patio areas, sprinkler system, 2 hot water heaters, recent A/C compressor, water softener system & more. $300,000. MLS# 13992694 (2523CC)
NEW LISTING• PRICE REDUCED •
QUAIL VALLEY – Spacious one story 4 bed 1 1/2 bath on the golf course with water view. Pool, screened porch. Impecably maintained with updated flooring, baths, lighting, kitchen appliances... over 2500 sq ft $179,000 MLS # 70009131 (3210CP)
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LAKE OLYMPIA - 5 bed 2.5 bath home just waiting for the next lucky buyer. Master down, gameroom up, wood floors in den, dining. Oversized lot with heated pool, spa. Backs up to walking trail and lake. Awesome views!! 2521 sq ft. $200,000. MLS # 22074064 (502WP)
• NEW LISTING •
SIENNA - You’ll love the features in this
charming 3 bed 2 bath one story. Recent
tile in living area, open floor plan w/
split bedroom plan. Huge cul-de-sac lot,
extended covered flagstone patio, all
brick construction, no neighbors behind.
$137,500 MLS # 58621594 (10318DL)
• SALE PENDING •
Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE, REALTORS
TELFAIR • Formal dining w/halo lights & double crown molding. Study w/French doors. Open family room w/sculptured mantle.Island kitchen has lots of extras. Master suite down has large sitting area & fireplace. Master bath w/separate vanities & dressing area & custom closets. Media room is wired w/7.1 wiring. Hidden room upstairs behind built ins.Large gameroom. Upgraded elevation, brick, & double door entry. $499,500. (1607BT)
4-5/4.1/3 • $539,900
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COMMONWEALTH • Great for entertaining and family fun.French doors from living room open to family room.Island kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. 18” tile in brkft and kitchen. Most of the living areas are in hardwoods as well as the master. Alot of recent updates. Beautiful backyard adjacent to greenbelt and extended patio.Wonderful schools. (4207SI)
4/2.5/2 • $279,900
KEEGANS RIDGE • Exceptional home in Ft Bend schools area. Two story entry intro-ducing you to separate dining w/double crown molding.Large family area down and gameroom up. Island kitchen w/upgraded cabinets, lots of storage and counterspace plus gas stove. Master suite has executive master bath.Features include berber carpet,updated a/c, dishwasher, upgraded paint, dual a/c & heating,and special energy water heater. Oversized homesite w/auto sprinkler sys-tem.Exterior elevation was upgraded& has solar screens and gutters. (8430FR)
3/4/2.5/2 • $159,900
SALE PENDINGLEXINGTON • Warm & invit-ing w/high ceilgings & beautiful wood/laminate floors thru most of 1st floor.Kitchen, brkft, & baths are tile. Family room is open to kitchen. Master Down. Large secondary bedrooms. Updates: roof, a/c, furnace, pergo, alarm, paint. (107WB)
For more information on any of my listing please visit my NEW web site at
www.ftbendproperties.comSUGAR CREEK • Beautifully, Mediterranean inspired, appointed home.Stunning waterfront overlooking 7th fair-way. Floor to ceiling windows, open and inviting.Island kitchen w/individual stain-less steel sub zero refrigerator & freezer.Airy covered patio overlooking scenic views. Over 4200 sq ft. (1534DS)
3/2.5/4 • $499,900
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Arlene Rolsen displays FBISD Character Trait in her Fort Bend Star ad everyweek
Fort Bend ISD is pleased to announce that Character Links, a char-acter-building program which was piloted in our elemen-
tary schools last year, is being fully implemented this year at all elementary campuses. Character Links is a series of brief, grade-level appropriate lessons taught in the classroom at the beginning of each school day. Students learn about the importance of topics such as respect, citizenship, integ-
rity and kindness.Character Links supports Goal
7 of the Fort Bend ISD Strategic Plan: “FBISD will foster charac-ter development of students and will provide a safe and healthy environment for all students and staff.”
The FBISD Character Trait for
this week is: Leadership ~ A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not. Great lead-ers inspire others to do more and become more.
Arlene Rolsen is a realtor with Coldwell Banker United and is involved in many community events.
Arlene Rolsen
Alicia Chinchilla joins sales team Weichert, Realtors® - Wayne Murray Properties
Experienced Realtor Alicia C h i n c h i l l a serves the resi-dential needs of clients in south-west Houston as the newest
member of the sales team at WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties. She is a member of the HAR®, TAR® and the NAR®.
A longtime area resident, Chinchilla lives in Houston with her husband and three
children. She serves the com-munity as a member of the Parker Elementary School VIP (Volunteers in Public Schools). Her background includes a residential real estate certifi-cate from Houston Community College and a special interest in interior design.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties is located at 9708 Hillcroft in Houston, telephone (713) 728-2300. The company also has offices in Sugar Land and Fort Bend at Riverstone. The company web address is www.waynemurray.net.
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“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” Philippians 4:19-20
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Worship Service: 9:00 & 11:15am Sunday School: 10:15am www.spcmc.org
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-49942223 FM1092 • Missouri City Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am www.hbctx.org
BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER • 832-655-25152106 5th Street • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 10:30am (Brunch Follows) www.bcredeemer.org Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ!
BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH • 281-980-41414141 Sweetwater Blvd. • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Traditional Service 9:45 a.m. Contemporary (Praise) 11:20am www.FCCCDOC.orgIn depth Bible study during both services
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00am and 11:15am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10am www.sugarlandmethodist.org
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 WWW. CUMCSL.ORG Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am Children’s Worship: 11:05am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am
METHODIST CHURCH
MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
LUTHERAN CHURCH
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP • 281-980-16231730 Staffordshire • Stafford Sunday Worship 10:45am www.sweetwater777.org Encounter God’s Healing Love • Buck and Anna Eaton, pastors
BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
NON DENOMINATIONAL
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-088115590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
ST. MARTIN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-980-06951123 Burney Road, Sugar Land, 77498 Worship: 9:30am Education: 10:45am www.stmartinslc.org
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-7729800 Brooks Street Sugar Land, 77478 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am & 10:30am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade www.faithlutheranschool.org
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Fort Bend County Water Control & Improvement District No. 2 (FBC WC&ID No. 2) will be received in the offices of FBC WC&ID No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 2:00 p.m., April 7, 2010, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of:
STAFFORDSHIRE ROAD UTILITY RELOCATIONS
The project is located in FBC WC&ID No. 2 along Staffordshire Road. The project consists of approximately 40 LF of 8-inch, 550 LF of 12-inch, 40 LF of 16-inch waterlines, 1,800 LF of 15” sanitary sewer and 30 LF of 8” sanitary sewer force main, installation of sanitary sewer manholes and all appurtenances.
For construction contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the bid bonds payable to the Owner.
Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be purchased in the Construction Division of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6335 Gulfton, Houston, Texas 77081, for the price of 50 dollars ($50) per set. No refunds will be made. Said documents may be examined without charge in the office of Jones & Carter Construction Division, A.G.C. or F.W. Dodge Corporation.
There will be a pre-bid conference in the offices of FBC WC&ID No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477 at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Attendance is not mandatory.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date bids are open.
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 will be received in the offices of Fort Bend County W.C. & I.D. No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday April 14, 2010 and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of:
SURFACE WATER TRANSMISSION LINES – PHASE I
The project is located in Fort Bend County along the southern high bank of Stafford Run Creek with a general northwesterly alignment from the Surface Water Treatment Plant to Promenade Blvd. in Key Map No. 569 Q, U, & V.
For construction contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit a 2% certified or cashier’s check or a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the cashier’s check or bid bonds payable to the Owner.
Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be purchased in the Construction Division of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6335 Gulfton, Houston, Texas 77081, for the price of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per set. No refunds will be made. Said documents may be examined without charge in the office of Jones & Carter Construction Division, A.G.C. or F.W. Dodge Corporation.
There will be a pre-bid conference in the offices of Fort Bend County W.C. & I.D. No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477 at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday April 7, 2010. Attendance is not mandatory.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 90 days from the date bids are open.
CITY OF MISSOURI CITYLEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Proposals for the following:
RFP #156-10 Term Contract for Storm Water Inspection Services
The City of Missouri City requests proposals from interested parties to inspections and testing services to assist the City in implementing its storm water management program.
Proposal responses will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time April 5, 2010 and then opened.
The RFP packages may be obtained beginning March 17th by requesting the document name and number listed above by:
• contacting the City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway (281) 403-8612• email from [email protected] or [email protected] • accessing the City’s website www.missouricitytx.gov , click on “For Business” and then click on “Bid Opportunities” .
Proposal responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Charles Oberrender, CPPBPurchasing ManagerCity of Missouri City, Texas
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Friends and supporters of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. joined together recently for an Open House and Building Dedication to mark the completion of a new facility and expansion project. The Food Pantry was dedi-cated in honor of Mamie George for her legacy for helping others in need, and The George Foundation for their longstanding support of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc.
“We are extremely grateful to The George Foundation for all they have done to help the Ministry,” said Vickie Coates, Executive Director. “They have been true community partners throughout the years.”
Part of the building project included the expansion of Tri-City Churches Resale Shop. Located next to EFBHNM, the Resale Shop has been a mainstay for many in the community for 35 years. The profits from the Resale Shop go back into the programs and services provided by East Fort
George Foundation with building dedication – Friends and supporters of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. joined together recently for an Open House and Building Dedication to mark the completion of a new facility and expansion project. Shown are: John Null, George Trustee; Vickie Coates, EFBHNM Executive Director; Dee Koch, Grant Officer, The George Foundation; Jack Moore, George Foundation Legal Counsel
Food Pantry honors George Foundation with building dedication
Collegiates who have benefited from information received at the workshop are (top row, L to R) Katie Butler, Travis, Purdue, Alpha Gamma Delta; Gabby Kalil, Austin, UNT, Chi Omega; Kacie Ramos, Clements, A&M,Delta Zeta; (bottom row, L to R) Carly Dyer, Clements, Univ. of Missouri, Pi Beta Phi; Leah Buenik, Dulles, UT, Zeta; Sydney Stevens, St. Agnes, Univ. of S. Carolina, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
The Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic is preparing for its annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop for girls who are high school seniors or collegiates and their parents. It will be held at Christ Untied Methodist Church, Gathering Hall, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00am till noon.
At this informative and fun-filled workshop, attendees will learn about what membership in one of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference Sororities (NPC) is truly about. Information will be provided to learn the “ins, outs and how tos” of participating in Recruitment. There will door prizes and all attendees will receive the “2010 Recruitment Information Workbook”. For those who are unable to attend the March 27 Workshop, a smaller Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 10, at Christ United Methodist Church, Room 310 from 10:00am till noon. Two scholarship win-ners will also be announced.
To learn more about the Workshop, our scholarship program and Fort Bend Panhellenic visit our web site at www.fortbendpan-hellenic.org, or our Facebook group, Fort Bend Panhellenic.
Bend Human Needs Ministry. The new location for EFBHNM
is 435 Stafford Run Road in Stafford, and Tri-City Churches Resale Shop is next door, at 425 Stafford Run Rd.
The Capital Campaign has
raised $1.6 million of the $2.8 mil-lion needed to fund the building and renovation project. Capital Campaign donations may be sent to P.O. Box 1611, Stafford, TX 77497-1611 or made online at www.humanneeds.org.
Annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop set for March 27
It’s time to rock and roll! The Fort Bend County Women’s Center, along with title spon-sor, PCCA, will be shaking up Fort Bend County celebrat-ing the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis’ 75th Birthday Bash at the Stafford Center on Saturday, March 27 beginning at 6:30pm.
Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan radio and TV personality will serve as master of ceremonies for this fun-filled event. Pre-event entertainment will introduce a hip shaking, lip-curling, first-class Elvis Tribute Artist by the name of Ralph Elizondo. Complimenting Elizondo’s per-formance is the Fred Astaire Studio professional dancers swinging to Jailhouse Rock and other famous tunes. Arrive early to see these dynamic entertainment that will leave you wanting more. Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes will take stage afterwards.
Sponsorships range from $750 to $10,000. Individual tickets are $75. Steering com-mittee members are also needed. The requirements to become a steering committee member is purchasing or sell-ing four tickets to the event and purchasing a silent auction
item worth $100 or purchasing a $100 ad. Silent auction items are still needed.
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CITY OF MISSOURI CITY LEGAL NOTICE
The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Statements of Qualification for the following:
Term Contract forTraffic Engineering Services
RSQ # 153-10The City of Missouri City is requesting statements of qualifications from a registered professional engineer or engineering firm for assorted traffic engineering services. The City desires to enter into a multi-year agreement for traffic engineering services on an “on-call” basis.
Statements will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time April 5, 2010 and then opened. The statements will be evaluated with the intent of negotiating an agreement with one of the responding firms.
Interested parties must obtain an RSQ package and provide the required information to the City in order to be considered. The RSQ packages may be obtained beginning March 17th by requesting the document name and number listed above by:
• contacting the City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway (281) 403-8612• email from [email protected] or [email protected] • accessing the City’s website www.missouricitytx.gov , click on “For Business” and then click on “Bid Opportunities” .
Statements must be sealed, marked with the RSQ name and number as listed above and the date of opening. Statements must be delivered to the attention of the Missouri City Purchasing Manager, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Statements marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Statements are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Charles Oberrender, CPPBPurchasing ManagerCity of Missouri City, Texas
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Minimum of two (2) years supervisory or administrative
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CITY OF SUGAR LANDNOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City Secretary Office of the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, April 01, 2010, for:
CONTINUOUS LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows:
INVITATION TO BID NO. 2010-21 CONTINUOUS LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE
Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected.
Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Secretary Office, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, April 01, 2010, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All bids received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for the opening of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2010, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Cane Room Number 161, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479.
The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date.
The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.
Invitation to Bid documents may be secured from the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at https://www.bidsync.com. Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted at this site.
For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contract Administrator, Telephone (281) 275-2302 or email [email protected].
Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAECity Secretary
CITY OF MISSOURI CITYORDINANCE NO. O-10-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF 8.42 ACRES OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY AS A SPECIFIC USE-PLACES OF ASSEMBLY; PROVIDING LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND CONDITIONS ON SUCH SPECIFIC USE; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-81-1 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 19, 1981, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O-02-31 ADOPTED ON JULY 15, 2002; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
I, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-10-08 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 15, 2010, as the same appears in the records of my office.
/s/ Patrice Fogarty, TRMCCity Secretary
CITY OF MISSOURI CITYORDINANCE NO. O-10-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING REGULATIONS IN PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 10, CONSISTING OF A 6.725-ACRE TRACT OF LAND; DESCRIBING SAID 6.725-ACRE TRACT OF LAND; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USE, SIZE, HEIGHT AND DENSITY OF BUILDINGS, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND TYPE OF USE WITHIN PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; REFERENCING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICABLE TO SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION ACCORDING TO SAID PLAN; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-81-01 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 19, 1981, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O-01-54 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 15, 2001; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
I, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-10-09 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 15, 2010, as the same appears in the records of my office.
1. The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment and performing all Work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: State Highway 6 Capacity Improvements (Paving)CIP PROJECT NUMBER: TR0804LOCATION OF WORK: State Highway 6 between Kensington Boulevard and Lexington Boulevard
2. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from the following office and location with payment of $75.00:
Brown and Gay Engineers, Incorporated10777 Westheimer, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77042
Telephone (713) 558-8700FAX (281) 558-9706
3. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the stated date and time will not be considered. 4. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 08, 2010, Fire Administration and Annex Building, 10405 Corporate Drive, Room 200, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 5. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.
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Waiting for the MS 150 training ride – On Saturday, March 27, the Fort Bend Education Foundation will host its 7th annual MS 150 training ride. The Schlumberger Education Expedition will begin at 7:30 am at Ken Hall Stadium which is located at Hightower High School in Missouri City. Shown are: Back row (l to r): Billy Bealefield; Ignacio Marquez; John Haskew; Matt Brown; and Ron Bailey. Middle row l to r: Ramani Mathew; Hannah DeFord; Sarah Kalala; Charles Borsos, Ride Director; Rachel Lau; Tina Joseph; and Cruz Coria. Front row l to r: Rachel John; Leeyah Rassu; Anna Ferriera; Jiji George; Brittany Muller; Aruna Kovvali; and Ronnie Escobar.
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Many factors contribute to the overall health of a person’s legs, but it’s the legs’ internal functions that play one of the most important roles. Having healthy calf muscles, arteries, veins and vein valves all con-tribute to proper blood circula-tion and oxygen flow.
The flow of blood in the veins is assisted by a series of one-way valves, which remain open when the blood flows toward the heart, and then close after blood passes through.
Some of the symptoms that can develop as a result of poor circulation include: heavy, tired, aching legs; swollen legs and/or ankles; sensation of warmth in the legs; tingling or cramping of the legs; and/or dull or sharp pain in the calf muscles.
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Lufkin Automation, Inc., which underwent groundbreaking a few days ago, expects to complete construction of its high tech auto-mation headquarters in Missouri City before the end of the year. The new site will replace the Houston operation on 6.2 acres with a 40,000 square foot build-ing at Lakeview Business Park.
“Its design and location will help us attract and retain the skilled workforce necessary to support the high-tech product lines pro-duced by Lufkin Automation,” said Lufkin Industries President and CEO Jay Glick.
“We liked the work that Trammell Crow did on the busi-ness park and the fact that it provides convenient access to Beltway 8, U.S. Highway 90A
and the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road that will meet our ship-ping needs. It’s a good fit for our business,” said Dewayne Atwell, Lufkin Automation General Manager.
When completed in about six months, a total of 45 employ-ees are expected to be relocated from the present site nearby on Beltway 8, where the company manufactures products such as automation equipment for oil and gas wells.
Lakeview Business Park in Missouri City is a development of: Trammell Crow Company and Crow Holdings Realty IV, L.P. It is a 157-acre industrial develop-ment site with mature trees in an attractive area of Fort Bend County with neighboring lakes.
Houston company relocates to Missouri City’s Lakeview Biz Park
Photo courtesy by Missouri CityAt the March 12 groundbreaking of Lufkin Automation in Missouri City’s Lakeview Business Park are (l-r) Joe Burch, Lufkin Industries; Mark Crews, Vice President and General Manager of Lufkin Industries Oilfield Division; Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage; Lufkin Industries President and CEO Jay Glick; Mayor Allen Owen; Dewayne Atwell, General Manager of Lufkin Automation; Vincent Cordova, Manufacturing Manager of Lufkin Automation; Scott Semlinger of Lufkin Industries; and Councilmember Bobby Marshall.
The City of Sugar Land reports a violent crime decrease of 11 percent during 2009 and improved investigative clear-ance rates by 4.7 percent, according to the Sugar Land Police Department’s 2009 Annual Report.
Also reported is a decline in the number of high-profile inci-dents between 2008 and 2009. “There’s been a perception in the community fueled by a few high-profile crimes that we are experiencing a sharp rise in crime,” said Police Chief Doug Brinkley. “The data clearly shows that our overall crime rate has remained mostly flat over the last several years.
2009 2008 driveway 7 5robberies home 5 4invasions
Sugar Land’s violent crime rate for 2009 was also down and well below the state’s violent crime rate of 5.08 per capita and that of the nation cited at 4.55. violent crime 1.55 1.38rate per capita
Although statistics show Sugar Land’s overall crime rate declined from 27.47 per capita in 2005 to 24.68 in 2009, the City’s crime rate slightly increased between 2008 and 2009.overall crime 23.68 24.68rate per capita
“The slight increase we saw last year is due to several non-violent crime categories, includ-ing shoplifting and vehicle burglaries,” said Police Chief
Brinkley. Sugar Land lists fac-tors that are attributed to an increase in property crimes by 5.3 percent during 2009 which are as follows:
• Robberies - 43 in 2008, 61 in 2009. Many were shoplifting cases.
• 67 percent of burglaries were in residential areas.
• 29 percent of all burglar-ies had no forced entry (doors unlocked).
• 61 percent of thefts were over $200, 18 percent were between $50 and $200, 21 per-cent were under $50.
• The majority of thefts involved vehicle burglaries and shoplifting.
The Sugar Land Police Department reports that it imple-mented several police initia-tives last year to address prop-erty crimes. These include a partnership with retail districts and neighborhoods to encour-age the use cameras for security purposes. SLPD also created a task force to focus exclusively on vehicle burglaries, shopper safety and public education.
“Our priority is to ensure our community is safe, and I believe we have effectively accomplished this through departmental priorities that include enforcement, partner-ships, technology and qual-ity staffing,” said Police Chief Brinkley. “However, it’s also important that citizens feel safe, so we have developed a plan to more effectively communicate directly with our citizens.”
Violent crimes down in Sugar Land
US Air Force Academy Concert Band will perform this Thursday (03/25) at Herndon Auditorium, Lamar Consolidated High School. It starts at 7:00pm.
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Gifts Galore at Greatwood Craft Show this weekend
ABWA to host Annual Fort Bend Business Associates Event
Just in time for Easter, it’s the 9th Annual Gifts Galore at Greatwood Spring Craft Show to be held on Saturday, March 27. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dickinson Elementary located at 7110 Greatwood Parkway, Sugar Land. This year’s rain or
shine event features vendors with a variety of unique home décor, yard décor, candles, food products, kitchen items,
jewelry, handbags, embellished clothing, children and baby items. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available for purchase. Admission is FREE and strollers are wel-come. A portion of the proceeds
benefits Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F). For more information, please contact Christina Moreland at 281-937-0296 or [email protected].
Gifts Galore appealing to all shoppers – Pictured is one of last year's shoppers admiring all the items that were featured at the annual event.
The Fort Bend American Business Women’s Association honors local business leaders at a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund to be awarded to a qualifying Ft. Bend high school senior future female business leader. The annual Business
Associates Event will be Thursday, April 1, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Country Club. Guest speaker will be Houston fashion designer, Gayla Bentley.
Be sure to invite your friends and business associates to this exciting meeting! This fun filled event, featuring informal model-ing, silent auction and shopping, is the perfect way to meet area business women and learn how to ‘”Swim with the Sharks”. Networking begins at 6:00
p.m., dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7:00 p.m. Sugar Creek Country Club is located at 420 Sugar Creek Blvd., Sugar Land. Guests welcome to call the reservation hotline, 281-319-
Fort Bend ABWA Business Associates Event Committee, l to r, Melissa Lewandowski, Judy Gulgun, Keynote Speaker Gayla Bentley, Chair Marilyn Nelson, Ursula Chester, Loan Mansy, Bee Franks Walker, Lula Blakely.
9995, to reserve your seat or table today. Vendor tables available for rent. For more information on ABWA’s Business Associates Event,refer to our website, www.
abwafortbend.org.Please join them as they give
recognition to Fort Bend’s cur-rent and future women business leaders.
Jordan is the Annie’s Angels Pets of the week. He is 4 months old and is ready to be adopted! He is a mixture of Terrier and Catahoula Leopard Dog and will prob-ably grow to be 40 or 50 pounds. Annie's Angels adoption fee covers: neuter, microchip, vaccinations and heartworm test. Visit our web-site for more information: www.anniesangelsrescue.com or give us a call at 832 483-0997.
Pet of the week
Chapel Singers in Concert at First United Methodist Church
The Friends of the Arts com-mittee presents in concert the FUMC Chapel Singers. The Chapel Singers will share music that left an indelible mark on their lives and yours - children’s songs, the National Anthem, the Kyrie, hymns, and yes, love songs. This concert will remind you
that through the changing of the generations (ages 18 to 80) and the changing of society, music will continue to be a constant in each person’s memory, a remind-er of things past.The concert will be held on
Saturday, March 27, in the church Chapel, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City beginning at 4:00 p.m.It is free to the public but love
donations will be accepted. More details, call 281-499-3502 or e mail: [email protected].
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The community features an onsite movie theater, a heated pool and spa, four spacious courtyards, put-ting greens, rose gardens, and a fitness center. With ten different and spacious floor plans to choose from, there is something for every-one. Each apartment home features fully-equipped kitchens, paid utili-ties (except phone and cable), emer-gency alert systems and balconies. Residents of The Terrace enjoy a
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AMSDS has been serving the southwest Houston area for 39 years. We boast a well-trained, experienced staff who are fluent in all genres of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, tumbling, contempo-rary, modern, and musical theatre. AMSDS features a state-of-the-art facility located in Sugar Land and offers the finest in dance education in a family-oriented, non-competitive atmosphere.
Our school is unique in offering students the opportunity to perform as part of a company and still par-ticipate in other school activities. This year we are looking forward to another fabulous Recital production at Houston’s Wortham
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Running for the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees is a logical step for 29-year Sugar Land resident Jim Rice, who has actively contributed to our community for decades. With four key platform components — quality educa-tion, teacher support, community out-reach and balanced budget — Jim is most passionate about ensuring that all students have the same opportunity for achievement as his own sons, who grew up the FBISD system. All went on to universities and the eldest is cur-rently demonstrating his own global community spirit by teaching English in China.
Jim has worked directly with our community’s youth as a Cub Scout Den Leader, Cubmaster, Boy Scout Troop Committee Chair and Tomahawk District Chairman, and he continues to serve the scouts on the Sam Houston Area Council Board of Directors. All three sons earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His other ongoing contributions to education include serving on the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Board of Directors; Fort Bend Chamber
of Commerce, Education Division, Vice Chairman for two years and board mem-ber for five years; Fort Bend Regional P16 Council Board of Directors; and co-founder and chairman of Fort Bend Cares, a non-profit foundation that financially supports organizations and programs that serve Fort Bend County with an emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Jim and his wife Mary have been members of Christ United Methodist Church since 1991, where he has taught Confirmation Classes and chaired three building committees.
Currently president of Rice & Gardner, an engineering, commission-ing and program management firm, Jim has been a business owner involved in school engineering and planning throughout greater Houston for over 30 years. With the district facing extreme financial challenges, Jim will add his business aptitude and direct knowledge of school facility operations to develop practical solutions to enable FBISD to continue providing a quality education to all of our students and nurturing our future community leaders.
Jim Rice Running for Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees, Pos. 3
