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Sept 28 Katy triathlon 7 a.m. Start Firethorne 28100 N. Firethorne Rd 500 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run. Proceeds to benefit Katy Rotary Scholarship fund. Presenting sponsor is the City of Katy. For information, visit www.katytriathlon.com/.
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New Katy ISD School Bond Coming up for a VoteBy Tom Behrens
The revised Katy ISD school bond is coming up for a vote on Nov. 4. Shani Matheson, who is one of the 200 members of the committee who sat down and drafted the new bond, says it began as a $1.1 billion dollar bond. “I like to call it the District’s wish list. All the district department heads submitted their lists of what they would like to have – 83 line items. Over four months we vetted the requests and 63 items are on the current bond.”
The bond requests money to build three new elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one high school. “Three-thousand new students come into our district every year,” says Matheson. “This bond will enable us to have close to 9,000 new seats in the new schools.”
Six campuses will receive necessary renovations. Safety and security improvements are included for the entire District. An agriculture center and a scaled down second stadium complete the bond.
The projected cost of the new stadium is $43,670,684 plus $11,059,316 for parking; the agricultural Sciences Center is $22,500.000. The three together account for 11 percent of the total bond. The new schools account for 48 percent; the renovations are 30 percent, security and technology changes and additions take 7 percent. Other items account for 4 percent.
“We need a place for our bands to play, our drill teams to dance, and our football and soccer teams to play their sports,” says Matheson. “The cost of the new stadium is less than 11 percent of the total bond.”
Under UIL rules varsity games can only be played on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. “Every school has one Thursday night game, some two games,” explained Matheson. “On some Thursdays the kids don’t get out of there until 11 – 11:30 p.m., and then they have to go to school the next day” The second stadium will eliminate Thursday games, and all games will be played on Fridays and Saturdays.
Reduced by 25 percent, the approved bond is $748 million dollars.
Proposed Katy Fire Station #2The proposed Fire Station No. 2, to be built
on Kingsland Boulevard west of Pin Oak, before Buffalo Bayou and WoodCreek. will be a 13,800 s.f., single story fire station and EMS facility to serve the growing needs of the community south of I-10. The new facility will consist of three apparatus bays, and one additional apparatus. There will be dormitory ‘pods’ for fire and EMS personnel. It will have kitchen and living areas as well as a fitness room and training tower.
Rendering by Slattery Tackett Architects, LLP
Shani Matheson
Students, Teachers and Parents Recognized at Katy ISD Board MeetingBy Tom Behrens
The regular Board Meeting of the Katy ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening, Sept. 22 at the Education Support Complex Board Room. Special recognition was given to numerous District students, teachers and parents for their accomplishments.
Katy ISD was recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting, making this the 31st year the District has received this award. Phyllis Nawrot, Cardiff Junior High, received the Walter Kase Teacher Excellence Award; Suzanne Nguyen, Alexander Elementary, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching; and Brandy Cabe, Mayde Creek High School, 2014 Edmodian of the Year.
Jessica Mortensen, Katy High School and Helen Zhoo of Seven Lakes High School, received Texas State Solo and Ensemble Awards for outstanding soloists. Fourteen students were National Qualifiers in Speech/Debate, and 31 FFA students received FFA Lone Star Farmer Degrees. Many parents from District elementary, middle and high schools received certificates of appreciation for their volunteer work at the different schools.
Kerry Gilbert of Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, Inc. and Lance LaCour of the Katy Area Economic Development Council, provided presentations on Katy growth trends, information especially pertinent with the upcoming School Bond election on Nov. 4.
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Cremation FactsSherry Ahart-Davies Location Manager, Katy Funeral Home
Q: I know I want to be cremated, but I’m not sure I want a memorial service. Any advice?
A: In my experience, a funeral or memorial service can be very important for two reasons. First of all, your life is unique! Why not celebrate all you are and how much you meant to others? With cremation, you aren’t limited when it comes to memorializa-tion or remembrance. Cremation provides a great
service itself can be as simple or elaborate as you
catering or calla lilies, it’s your special celebration
Secondly, many people who don’t want a memo-rial service may not realize that a ceremony can help your loved ones begin to accept your passing.
Cremation is simply one way of preparing for
a need for a meaningful gathering to celebrate the special life of that loved one and to assist survivors
gives people who are close to you the time to come together and remember your life—and the chance to say goodbye. Without such a service, people some-
Q: What happens to the “ashes” a�er the cremation service?
A:has grown, so have the available options for permanent
create a lasting and beautiful memorial for those choosing cremation. From simple remembrances to more elaborate family memorials, cremation allows you to choose from a wide variety of memorial types. Families often choose options such as family estates, cremation niches, in-ground burial or per-sonal memorials in specially designed cremation
impression of a special life helps to ensure that memories will live on in the hearts and minds of family and friends. Your funeral arranger can pro-vide information about ways you can memorialize your loved one or plan ahead to leave your own lasting legacy.
Q: What should I look for when choosing a cremation provider?A: Here are some helpful guidelines when selecting a cremation provider:
Find a reputable full-service provider who can offer your family trusted, caring service. You
and expressing your wishes.
Choose a provider who adheres to the highest standards of quality, including observance of all state and federal regulations, to ensure that your loved one is treated with dignity and respect.
Choose a provider that offers you the option of
advance so that your family won’t have to guess what you would have wanted.
If you have more questions about your cremation
a good source of information available to those choosing cremation.
Sherry Ahart-Davies is the Location Manager at Katy Funeral Home, a member of the Dignity Memorial® network serving the Greater Houston community and families nationwide. Originally from St. Louis, Sherry has more than 20 years of experience providing families with compassionate care and professional service. She is an active member of the Katy Chamber of Commerce and KAEDC and is a Cinco Charities/Ballard House volunteer. For more information or any questions, contact Sherry at 281-395-7070 or [email protected].
And whether you opt for a tribute with catering or calla lilies, it’s your
special celebration and should reflect your life and your passions.
Creating a lasting, personal impression of a special life helps to ensure that memories will live
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Mayde Creek High School Theatre will be performing “Tom Jones!” Please join us at the MCHS Performing Arts Center October 16, - 18 at 7:00 p.m., or for a matinee performance on the 18th at 2:00 p.m.. For ticket information, please contact Kelley Hughes at 281-237-3803.
MCHS Performs “Tom Jones!”
Katy HS Theatre, “Picnic”
Katy High School Theatre will perform “Picnic” Thursday, October 16 through Saturday October 18 at the Katy High School Performing Arts Center. Performances start at 7 p.m. Tickets sold at the door are $10 for Adults, $8 for Students & Seniors.
Taylor HS Playmakers present, "Time and the Conways" by J.B. Priestley Taylor High School Playmakers present “Time and the Conways” by J.B. Priestley on October 9 -11 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be in the Taylor High School Performing Arts Center. Advance Tickets are $8 for Adults and $5 for Students, Seniors & Gold Card members.Tickets sold at the door are $10 for Adults, $8 for Students & Seniors, $5 for Gold Card members.
Cinco Ranch HS Theatre presents, "Titanic Aftermath" Cinco Ranch High School Theatre presents “Titanic Aftermath” on Thursday, October 16 through Saturday, October 18. Performances start at 7:00 p.m. in the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for students & Seniors and $10 for adults.
On Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Katy ISD Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is giving the public an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs by dropping them off at the Take Back event being held at the Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center located at 20370 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449. This year, however, sharp objects such as needles are not being accepted. According to the DEA, this initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue as medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.
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one in job growth in the United States, with Houston being number three. Cinco Ranch is number three in the nation with home sales. An additional 5,439 future lots around Katy are ready for construction.
Expansion projections for Katy show top areas will be north I-10 along the Hwy 99 and to the southwest of present Katy. The Katy population is 297,849; by 2019 population projection is 344,000 which would make Katy having a greater population than the present city of Pittsburg.
Katy ISD projects 3,000 new students per year, leading to the need for new schools and facilities. There was a brief discussion on the property tax rates which have remained the same since 2007, mainly because of the increased revenue the City is gaining through the increased business growth. The Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.; the next Board Meeting is Oct. 27, 2014.
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The Fulshear Scarecrow Festival returns to the master-planned community of Cross Creek Ranch on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission into the festival is free and open to the public.
Besides the collection of creative, full-size scarecrows, families will enjoy live music, an all-new Carnival and food trucks, apple bobbing, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more. All-day carnival tickets are $5 per person. Students from Huggins Elementary, Randolph Elementary and Simonton Christian Academy schools will provide music and entertainment.
Proceeds from the sale of scarecrow judging ballots, food and other items at the festival benefit the Fulshear Arts Council. For information, go to www.crosscreektexas.com. Cross Creek Ranch is located minutes west of the Grand Parkway at the intersection of FM 1463 and FM 1093.
Election Day is November 4!
2014 Bond PackageBond Committee Recommended
ZERO to 1/2 Cent Maximum
6 New Schools1 high school, 2 junior high schools and 3 elementary schools$356,781,996
6 campuses - Mayde Creek High School, Memorial Parkway Junior High, and Memorial Parkway, Cimarron, Golbow and Pattison elementary schools
Campus Renovations
$135,338,970
Miller Career & Technology Center shell space build out
Career & Technical Education and main office expansions at 5 junior highs: Beck, Cinco Ranch, Katy, McDonald and McMeans
Facility Expansions
$36,710,514
Burglar alarms, PA system upgrades, front entry reinforcements, cameras
Safety and Security Improvements
$13,040,053
Upgrade of instructional technology tools (computers, tablets, printers, sound systems, design and update existing digital libraries)
Technology
$50,000,000
$42,133,446
Kitchen renovations, clinic renovations, roofing and waterproofing, carpet replacement, gym/cafeteria floor replacement, physical plant components (generators, fire alarm, intercom, chillers, gym lighting), shade structure installation, playground equipment replacement, and athletic improvements at 43 campuses and 3 District facilities
Existing Facilities Components
$33,613,951
Buses, portables, pre-construction services for new schools
Other
Tax Rate Increase 2010** 2014 65 years of age and older
Projected 4 cents ZERO to 1/2 cent maximum* Residents 65 and older are exempt from any school tax increase.
Actual 0 cents*The average homeowner with a home value of about $200,000 would pay $10 more annually.**The bond referendum of 2010 projected a tax rate increase of 4 cents. However, there was ultimately no increase in the tax rate.
Total: $748,118,930Tax Rate Impact
To learn more about your bond, visit www.katyisd.org/sites/bonds
Last Day to Register to Vote is October 6, 2014Connect with Katy ISD
Second Stadium.............................$43,670,684Parking Allocation.......................$11,059,316Field House...................................$3,270,000
Agricultural Sciences Center............$22,500,000
Student Activity Facilities
$80,500,000
6 New Schools48%
30%
11%
Technology
Student Activities Facilities
7%Other4%
Campus RenovationsExisting Facilities Components Facility ExpansionsSafety and Security Improvements (43 campuses/3 District facilities)
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Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in the “Gulf Coast Reads: On the Same Page” reading program, a community-wide reading project encouraging communities to read and discuss a particular book together in October and November. The 2014 selection for “Gulf Coast Reads” is Remember Ben Clayton, a novel written by Stephen Harrigan.
Other programs include a genealogy class using World War I records for family-history research and a presentation by an internationally recognized forensic sculptor who will talk about her work. The events will culminate with a visit by the author himself, Stephen Harrigan, who will talk about the creation of his book.
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Katy ISD Hosts College and Career Night
More than 200 representatives from colleges, universities and post-secondary career training programs from all over the country will be available at the Leonard Merrell Center on Wednesday, October 1 for the Katy ISD College and Career Night. They will answer questions and provide information about their programs to students and parents. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the event continues until 8 p.m.
Parents and students are invited to begin exploring post-secondary opportunities through this free college and career night. For more information on this event, contact the Counseling and Psychological Services Department at 281-396-6229.
Katy Christian Women’s Connection’s annual fundraiser luncheon will be held Thursday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Club at Falcon Point located at 24503 Falcon Point Dr. The cost is $18 per person. Cash or checks only.
Shop and have lunch in one location. Bid to win one of the many exciting gifts at the auction, shop the vendors, enjoy homemade goods at the bake sale, and hear an inspirational speaker. New this year, merchandise purchases may be made with credit cards.
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Katy Sports
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By Tom Behrens© The Katy News 2014
Morton Ranch Lady Mavericks Loose First District Games After an Impressive Pre-District Season
After an impressive 15 game winning streak in pre-district competition, the Lady Mavericks of Morton Ranch are starting to attract attention from volleyball fans. The Mavericks swept games against Fort Bend Kempner, Cypress Springs, Fort Bend Bush, and Aldine Davis. Morton Ranch defeated Rosenberg Ranch 3-1. As of press time the Mavericks have an overall record of 18-7.
In Morton Ranch’s first District game the Mavericks took on perennial volleyball power, Cinco Ranch, loosing 3 and out. Kiser and Lady Mavericks were hoping for a big win against the Cougars.
“Defensively, I thought we played really well,” said Kiser, “but Cinco is going to be Cinco, strong, not going to send you a lot of slow balls across the net. They are going to be competitive; Cinco just has a lot of weapons. We were flat.”
Kiser says the Mavericks are going to have to do a better job at the net and in hitting. “It was almost if we had zero offense. Not taking anything away from Cinco Ranch - they had an excellent block, a surging offense - we are just going to have play better next time.”
During the pre-season schedule, Kiser said the team was playing with confidence and pride. “It was nothing I was doing. I’m just the person who puts their schedule together, gives them their uniforms. They were going out there with a different mindset this year.”
Kiser constantly motivates the girls to play the girls who come into the gym, not their competitors’ tradition, not their school name, not the neighborhood they come from. “We want to play the girls that are on the roster and are suited up. We want to battle them. It’s just a mental thing right now. The 15 game winning streak was great, wonderful, but we’re in one of the toughest districts in Texas. If we can just take hold of that one big win, I think we can get over
this stigma that we’re Morton Ranch, just a little bit better than average.”
Kiser says she has two key words in describing how to play—blitz and be pro active. “We can’t wait for them to attack before we decide to fight back. We need to go out and have a quicker offense and play with confidence from point 1 to point 25.”
No Maverick player leads in any recorded stat, which makes their wins even more meaningful. “Whatever we are going to get done is going to require each and every girl on the roster.” The Mavericks are battle tested with seven seniors and five juniors. Two sophomores make up the rest of the roster.
As of press time, the Lady Mavericks are building their next winning streak, this time in the District, defeating Mayde Creek, 3-0. The Lady Mavericks play Tompkins Sept. 26. In early district play, Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes, Katy and Morton Ranch are battling for first place.
WEEK 3Katy 0 7 0 0 7
the Woodlands 0 14 0 10 24
“We turned the ball over three times. We can’t afford that kind of turnovers and be a good football team.” Coach Gary Joseph
George Ranch 7 0 14 14 35
Morton Ranch 7 7 0 7 21
George Ranch controlled the running game, racking up 369 yards to 151.
Mayde Creek 0 7 0 0 7
tomball 0 0 7 28 35
Tied through 3 quarters, Tomball blew it away in the 4th quarter with 28 points. “We are shooting ourselves in the foot. We have to put a full game together, avoid penalties, errant snaps and busted coverages.” Coach Lance Carter
Seven Lakes 10 27 6 0 43
Clear Falls 7 0 7 7 21
Seven Lakes air attack…41 yard pass from Hibbeler to Moore; Hib-beler, 56 yard pass to Moore, again; 60 yard pass from Hibbeler to Braeden West; 93 yard pass from Hibbeler to Moore; and Hibbeler to Cameron Thomas, 16 yards for 302 yards in total! West and Moore add 48 and 45 yards on the ground.
Memorial 0 7 0 6 13
Cinco Ranch 7 7 7 7 28
San Marcos Home School *12
Faith West Academy 58
Danbury *25
St John XXIII 7
Katy 28 21 14 0 63
Mayde Creek 0 0 0 6 6
(See Game Report)
taylor 7 9 0 0 16
Beaumont Westbrook 0 7 3 0 10
St John XXIII 0 7 7 6 20
Ft Bend Christian 7 20 14 7 48
Fort Bend comes out on top in a passing battle, 264 yards to 183 yards.
Terry 7 8 14 7 36
Tompkins 0 7 0 0 7
Avery Williams scores for Tompkins with a 69 yard run.
* Quarter by quarter stats not available
WEEK 4
Both Katy and Mayde Creek knew they had some things to fix and improve coming into the game on Friday evening, Sept. 19 at Rhodes Stadium. Katy had suffered a surprise loss to a physical Woodlands team, 24-7; Mayde Creek imploded in the fourth quarter allowing Tomball to score 28 points, losing to the Cougars 35-7.
The Katy Tigers came out loaded for Ram in the first quarter, scoring 28 points. Kyle Porter scored twice on runs. Garrett Doiron to Kyle Williams touchdown pass receptions added two more TDs. Alec DaPra converted the points after.
And it didn’t stop. Tiger dominance continued throughout the game, crushing the Mayde Creek Rams, 63-6. Rodney Anderson accumulated 193 yards rushing and two TDs; Kyle Porter added two more TDs for good measure, and Rico Terrell scored the final touchdown. DaPra was perfect on all the points after. Calvin Laskey scored the lone touchdown for Mayde Creek.
In a pre-game interview, Coach Gary Joseph of the Tigers said his team had to be more physical. “I think that was part of our problem in the Woodlands loss. Things have come too easy for us. When things get tough, you have to step up. You can’t back out from people hitting you. We dropped some passes because our receivers were getting hit as they were attempting to catch the ball. Our offensive line is still a work in progress. The linemen saw some things in the Woodlands game they
hadn’t seen before. Our techniques and fundamentals weren’t real good.”
In Friday night’s game, the Tiger offensive line dominated the Ram defense allowing Porter and Anderson to break loose on several runs. Doiron had time to seek out Mullins on passes.
Derek Brown, 6’4”, 310 lbs, strong guard on the Katy offensive line comments on the Tiger’s line play. “It was a big deal,” referring to the loss to Woodlands, “a motivational factor, being kicked in the butt, to get back on track. Tonight we had something to prove to the rest of the district (19-6A). We are not going nowhere.”
Unfortunately for the Rams they suffered through another 28 point quarter, plus 21 in the second and 14 in the third. Coach Lance Carter of the Rams in the pregame interview said the Rams have to quit shooting themselves in the foot, put a full game together, avoid penalties, errant snaps and busted coverages.
Even with Mayde Creek playing their A game, it would have been tough defeating a potent Tiger offense and defense. “They have an incredible attack style defense,” said Carter. “The kids (Mayde Creek offense) have to be exactly where they are supposed to be. We have to execute to their aggressiveness.”
On shutting down the running game of Anderson and Porter: “You have to get bodies there tackling,” continued Carter. “You
can’t put one guy on them. You have to catch them before they get rolling.”
Coach Joseph says it’s a first step for the Tigers. “We were better, but we have a long way to go. It’s a building block. I think it was important that the kids saw when we did execute we could still move the football. We learned how important it is to take care of the ball. We had no turnovers.”
Coach Joseph con-tinued, “We got a lot of our kids in the game. In the second half not one of our starters played. It was the other kids turn. They (starters) encour-aged them hooting and hollering for them. That helps team chemistry. I want those other kids to have a chance too.”
Katy Routs Mayde Creek, 63-6
Cinco Ranch’s Shea Madeley wasn’t sending slow balls across the net to Morton Ranch’s Lady Mavericks in their first district game. Photo by Murali Santhana www.msanphoto.com.
The loss to The Woodlands is history. Rodney Anderson helps lead the attack against Mayde Creek, with the Tigers winning 63-6. Photo by Murali Santhana www.msanphoto.com.
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In “The Drop,” director Michael R. Roskam follows the old “Jaws” adage to hide the shark as long as possible. Guns permeate this crime thriller set largely in a Brooklyn “drop bar,” a collection point for enough small-time gambling and prostitution cash that it becomes a big-time operation for its gangster owners. But count the number of gunshots in the first, oh, 90-plus minutes — there are none. Violence is meted out in tight parcels, and it swirls around the bartender, Bob, played with cool, seemingly guileless reserve by Tom Hardy. He just tends bar, he insists, though that includes slipping pudgy envelopes through a hidden slot in the bar into a safe, and taking sour orders from his older cousin, Marv, the bar’s one-time owner. That’s James Gandolfini in his final cinematic performance before he faded to black at 51. He’s all coiled rage here, another explosion on a delayed trigger.
Two things happen to disrupt Bob’s routine of late nights, passive money laundering and early morning mass. The bar gets held up: Two men in masks and hoodies burst in after closing, wave shotguns around and make off with a healthy take. Bob notices a detail about them that interests the detective on the case (John Ortiz) and the Chechen mobster (Michael Aronov) who sets about trying to locate the culprits. Also, Bob finds a roughed-up pit bull puppy in a garbage can that he reluctantly, then wholeheartedly, adopts, with the guidance of a new friend, Nadia (Noomi Rapace, a highlight as always).
Adapted for the screen by Dennis Lehane, from his own short story, “The Drop” is that rare outer-borough New York film that has zero interest in Manhattan. It tries to paint a Brooklyn of the increasingly old-school; the only nod to gentrification is the sale of the church that the detective complains will be carved into condos with stained-glass windows. This tranche of the city moves slowly and has long memories — witness the rounds of shots guys at the bar hoist to send off a departed buddy, 10 years after he went missing. Or Marv’s ire at not being
able to sit in his stool — his stool — at the bar. The only character who evinces a trace of ambition for something greater is Marv’s suffering sister, and even she resigns to waiting until her next life to see Europe.
The tone of the town sets a pace that “The Drop” at times struggles to keep lively. The small cast and the human scale of the setting make this an uncommonly intimate crime drama. But the story dotes too long on Bob’s foray into puppy fatherhood and buckles somewhat under his very inscrutability. Hardy’s performance, while fantastic, has to carry more weight than might be strictly possible. Bob is quiet and earnest to the point of seeming almost simple, in the euphemistic sense. Roskam allots him a couple of partial smiles that might in fact add up to half a grin through the entire film.
How much you let yourself fall for Hardy’s stern turn here will determine how much you enjoy “The Drop,” because as it strolls forward, biding its time, the film puts increasing strain on a revelatory ending — one that, as it turns out, does make for a solid payoff. Still, you’re going to spend a lot of time with this bartender, his cousin and his lady friend. It will take more patience than you might expect to reap the rewards from what could be the sharpest crime flick of the year so far.
the DropRated RCrime/DramaDirector: Michaël R. Roskam Writer: Dennis Lehane Cast: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini, Matthias Schoenaerts, John Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Michael Aronov
The Drop - One of the Year’s Best Crime FlicksBy Sam Eifling
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4-H Companion Animal Project
Come to the Fort Bend County Extension Office located at 1402 Band Rd. Ste.100 in Rosenberg, on October 13 at 6:30 p.m. the 4-H Dog Club Informational Meeting. The 4-H Dog Club is part of The Companion Animal Project. The Project teaches selection and care; the maintenance and production, the responsibilities of being an owner, the importance of keeping accurate records, and the importance of citizenship, sportsmanship and cooperation. All Fort Bend County youth ages 8-18 are invited to come to the informational meeting. Please RSVP to the Extension Office at 281-342-3034 by October 10, 2014 if you are interested in attending the meeting.
At the city council meeting held on Monday, September 8th, Mayor Fabol Hughes read a proclamation affirming the week of September 17-23 as “Constitution Week – Daughters of the American Revolution.” Accepting the proclamation are: Becky Pacheco, Mayor Hughes, Cindy Hooks, Cathye Jo Towse who are members of the Star of Destiny Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
At city council Rosemary and John Nelson earned the ”Sustained Excellence-Keep Proud Business Award” and Patti Hanson was recognized for serving on Keep Katy Beautiful Board from 2001-2014. Back row: Sandy Schmidt, Kelly Bing, Albert Thompson, Mayor Fabol Hughes, Patti Hanson, John Nelson, Dixie McDonald, Jacalyn Warner and Jamie Wolman; Front Row: Dorothy Bing, Rosemary Nelson, Debbie Berger and Kay Callender.
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ANGLICANThe Cathedral of St. MatthiasDiocese of Mid America4142 Dayflower • 281-463-2304
Grace Anglican CommunityWoodcreek Elementary School1155 Woodcreek Bend Lane. 713-557-8684Rev. Robert Henson, Pastor
BAPTISTAlief Baptist Church of Katy906 Avenue A. • 281-530-6893
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church655 Danover • 281-391-2263Tyrone Freeman, Pastor
Bridgewater Baptist ChurchFranz Elementary2751 Westgreen Blvd • 281-578-0970Michael Thompson, Pastor
Central Baptist ChurchMayde Creek2855 Greenhouse Road • 281-492-2689Larry Maddox, Pastor
The Church at Katy3750 N. Fry Rd. • 281-725-4097Hopscotch DaycareDr. Michael Taylor, Pastor
El Buen Pastor Baptist Church 24525 Clay Road • 281-391-5040 Robert Garay, Pastor
First Baptist Church Katy600 Pin Oak • 281-391-1100Dr. Randy White, Pastor
Good News Baptist Church Of Houston 2502 Katy Hockley Cut-Off 281-391-9199Virgil Yehnert, Pastor
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Parkway Fellowship27043 FM 1093 • 281-391-6673Mike Mcgown, Pastor
Redeemer Community Church24201 Cinco Ranch Blvd 281-371-2156Mitch Maher, Pastor
Riverbend Baptist Church26700 Fm 1093 • 281-346-2279John C Crowe, Pastor
Second Baptist Church West Campus19449 Katy Freeway • 713-465-3408Dr. Ed Young, PastorTri-County Baptist5715 Peek Road • 281-371-3900Rick Shrader, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church 10000 Spring Green Blvd. • 281-579-6724Josh Guajardo, Pastor
Westland Baptist Church1407 Grand Pkwy South • 281-392-5099Roy Meadows, Pastor
Westfield Free Will Baptist3635 N. Fry Road • 281-578-7851David Ferguson, Pastor
Westside Baptist Church3883 Lakes of Bridgewater281-492-3448Rev. Richard D. Butts, Pastor
CATHOLICEpiphany of The Lord Catholic1530 W. Norwalk Dr. (Nottingham) 281-578-0707Rev. Tom Lam
St. Bartholomew Church5356 Eleventh St. • 281-391-4758Rev. John Kha Tran, Pastor
St. Edith Stein Catholic Community3311 N. Fry Road • 281-492-7500Rev. Ryszard Kulma, Pastor
CHRISTIANFirst Christian Church (Disciple Of Christ)22101 Morton Road • 281-492-2693Rev. Heather Patriacca Tolleson
Current-A Christian Church26600 Westheimer Pkwy • 281-395-4722Darren Walter, Minister
CHURCH OF CHRISTChurch Of Christ Katy5438 5th Street • 281-391-7606
Cinco Ranch Church Of Christ6655 S. Mason Road • 281-579-3100Aaron Walling, Minister
Fleetwood Church Of Christ15936 Katy Fwy • 281-492-1219
EPISCOPALChurch Of The Holy Apostles1225 W. Grand Parkway South 281-392-3310
St. Paul’s Episcopal5373 Franz Road, Katy • 281-391-2785Rev. Christopher Duncan
LUTHERANCrosspoint700 S. Westgreen • 281-398-6464Bill Woolsey, Pastor
Living Word Evangelical-Lutheran3700 South Mason Rd • 281-392-2300
Memorial Lutheran - Missouri-Synod3rd Street & Avenue D • 281-391-0171John Davis
Victory Of The Lamb Wisconsin Synod20351 Cinco Ranch Blvd @ Peek Rd. 281-395-0544Nathan Buege, Pastor
METHODISTCrossbridge United Methodist Church23720 Seven Meadows Parkway 281-726-3622
First United Methodist Katy5601 Fifth Street • 281-391-2121Marlin Fenn, Sr. Pastor
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church2655 S. Mason • 281-646-1903Jim Leggett, Pastor
Holy Covenant United Methodist22111 Morton Road • 281-579-1200Danny Wayman, Sr. Pastor
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church20775 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-492-8031Dr. Pat Sparks, Pastor
The Commons at Katy 28727 N Firethorne Rd • 832-535-0250Woltman Elementary Gary White, Pastor
MORMONChurch Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints1928 Drexel • 281-391-0687 281-391-5439
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints1603 Norwalk • 281-578-8934 Bishop Scott Bauer
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints - Nottingham Country Ward281-578-8930
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 9950 South Mason • 281-398-7796
NAZARENEWestside Church Of The Nazarene3434 Fry Road • 281-492-0234Rev. Kent Schwamberger, Pastor
NON-DENOMINATIONALAll Around Cowboy Church5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy 979-885-1155
Believers’ World Outreach Church2100 Franz Rd. • 888-334-2962Tommy & Rachel Burchfield, Pastors
Church Of Christ In Katy5458 East 5th St. • 281-391-7606
Church Of The Rock433 S. Barker Cypress • 281-599-9777Jorge H. Cardenas, Pastor
Creekside Community ChurchMeeting @ Woodcreek J.H.S. 713-705-4878Tim Douglas, Pastor
The Empowerment Center20910 Park Row • 281-578-3535David Roberson, Pastor
Faith Manger Church20701 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-578-2550David L. Brown, Pastor
Faith West Church2225 Porter Road • 281-391-LifeGarry Kerr, Pastor The Fellowship At Cinco Ranch29420 Cinco Ranch Blvd. 281-395-3950Jerry Edmonson, PastorFellowship Bible Church1507 Katy Flewellen Rd. • 281-646-1084Don Griffin, Pastor
Hosanna!17700 Clay Road • 281-345-1182James P. Bell, Pastor
Kainos Community Church19946 Saums Road • 281-599-1473Joe & Yolanda Herron-Palmore, Pastors
Katy Bible Church2500 Avenue D • 281-391-7284 Ron McDonnel, Pastor
Katy Community FellowshipMeeting AMC 20 In Katy Mills Mall281-391-0099 • Tim Barker, Pastor
Katy Vineyard6161 S. Fry Rd. • 281-579-3433Alexander Elementary
Kindred Spirit Christian Fellowship22025 I-10 WRamada Limited Hotel, Room 306 281-855-3402Rev. L. R. Furr, Pastor
Life Church26189 Westheimer Pkwy • 281-395-5433 www.lifechurchkaty.comSamuel Rudd, Pastor
Living Way Katy Church3506 Porter Rd. • 281-391-2273www.Livingwaykaty.orgWade Cashion, Pastor
New Horizons Word Of Faith Church906 Avenue A (Chapel) • 281-391-6770Eddie L. Stallworth-Cherry Jr., Pastor
Northwest Believers Church5423 E. Fifth Street • 281-829-8985Larry Conner, Pastor
Powerhouse Christian Center1818 Katyland Road • 281-391-0095G. F. Watkins, Pastor
Resurrection City Church Of Katy5819 10th Street • 832-332-4687 Dr. Blanchard Layton, Sr., Pastor
The Waters Church2710 North Mason Rd. • 281-398-4030Clint Paschall, Pastor
PENTECOSTALKaty Pentecostal Church2120 Katy Hockley Cutoff • 281-391-1010Dr. John E. Howell, Pastor
The Pentecostals Of Katy1941 Westborough • 281-829-1175Rob Mckee, Pastor
Trinity Apostolic Faith Church5900 10th Street • 281-391-3310Dr. Phillip & Jill Clements, Pastors
PRESBYTERIANCornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian1351 S. Mason Road • 281-391-579-1080Rev. Carter Sanger, Pastor
Grand Lakes Presbyterian6035 S. Fry Road • 281-646-7500Rev. Dean Pogue, Pastor
New Hope Presbyterian1350 N. Mason Road • 281-492-8520Rev. Dr. Belinda C. Windham
Christ Church PCA10818 Gaston Road • 281-392-0002Rev. Fred Greco, Sr., Pastor
S E V E N T H - D A Y ADVENTISTSeventh-Day Adventist Church1913 East Avenue • 281-392-5603Richard Devost, Pastor
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Queen Victoria’s Reign To Be Showcased At 41st Annual Dickens On The Strand Festival
All hail her majesty, the Queen! The 41st annual event, produced by Galveston Historical Foundation, will feature influences from the colonies of Great Britain during the time of Charles Dickens. This year’s festival begins Friday, December 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 12 to 6 p.m. Tickets purchased before December 5 are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-12 for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets purchased at the gate are $14 for Saturday or Sunday. Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $9 for Saturday or Sunday. Tickets are available online at www.dickensonthestrand.org, by calling, 888-305-7627 or at all area Randall’s stores. Attendees in Victorian costume are admitted for ½ price.
Computer Repair Store in Katy Celebrates 6 Years in Business
SabinoCompTech, a family owned and operated computer repair center located at 5805 Highway Blvd. in the Midway Market Center on Highway 90 and Avenue D in Historic Downtown Katy celebrates 6 years in business. To show their appreciation to all of their customer’s and to the Katy community, SabinoCompTech is offering half price virus and spyware removal from October 1, 2014 to October 8, 2014.
SabinoCompTech was formed by Angel and Nancy Sabino in 2008. Their idea was to provide computer repair and services to not only small businesses but residential customers as well. In order to provide those services more efficiently, the Sabinos decided a service center would be the best place to bring their expertise and desire to serve the community into one location. They opened the doors of the brick and mortar location on October 1, 2009, which was relocated to their current location in 2013.
SabinoCompTech provides free diagnostics for computers, laptops and tablets. For more information, please visit www.sabinocomptech.com or like their Facebook page or follow them on twitter at “SabinoCompTech”. For more information, call 281.392.8802.
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Prairie Month 2014, set for Oct. 8 – Nov. 15, offers a host of fun, educational and hands-on activities and adventures for all ages at state parks, nature preserves and public green spaces throughout the greater Houston area.
Events for Prairie Month are sponsored by seven conservation groups, with highlights including three public prairie plantings, a restoration workshop designed for private landowners and landscape architects and tours of pristine prairies from the suburbs of Houston to the inner city. Many of the events are free.
Houston is known as the Bayou City, but at one time it was called the Prairie Dynamo because the coastal prairie ecosystem blanketed most of Harris and surrounding counties. The coastal prairie is home to hundreds of species of plants, vegetation, birds, wildlife and insects, while acting as a natural buffer by absorbing water during storm surges. Prairies also filter freshwater flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
“Prairie Month gives Texans a chance to rediscover our prairie roots and western heritage, while celebrating renewed interest in this endangered landscape,” says Jaime Gonzalez of the Coastal Prairie Partnership, one of the sponsoring organizations. “We have an exciting lineup of diverse events thanks to the collaboration of several environmental groups, truly offering something of interest for everyone during a five-week period this fall.”
A sampling of some of the outstanding events during Prairie Month includes:
• 11 – Katy Prairie Bioblitz in which Katy Prairie Conservancy staff and volunteers count every living species on the highly diverse Katy Prairie northwest of Katy.
• 18 – Prairie Pandemonium at Armand Bayou Nature Center with the oldest prairie planting event in the Houston area.
• 29 – Urban Prairies by Light Rail, an inner city tour of prairies in the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park, led by Jaime Gonzalez
• 1 – Prairie Heritage Day at Seabourne Creek Park in Rosenberg with a full day of adventures and activities hosted by the Texas Master Naturalists – Coastal Prairie Chapter.
• 8 – Prairie Plant-a-Thon at Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center, one of the largest restoration days on the Gulf Coast, with a tour of the state park afterward.
The seven Houston-area organizations sponsoring Prairie Month 2014 are Armand Bayou Nature Center, Coastal Prairie Partnership, Katy Prairie Conservancy, the Native Prairies Association of Texas – Houston Chapter, Nature Conservancy of Texas, Texas Master Naturalists (three chapters) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Go to prairiepartner.org for more information or to register for any and all events.
October is Prairie Month
Fort Bend County Libraries To CloseIn Observance Of Fair Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, September 26, in observance of Fort Bend County Fair Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, September 27.
Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books, or using the research databases.
For additional information, contact the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
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DIY Crafts: 3D PrintingOn October 14 at 2 p.m., you will receive a demonstration of
the library’s new 3D printer and then paint the sculptures that it produces. Paint your very own fall decoration. This program is part of our 2014 Gulf Coast Reads celebration. Seating for this is extremely limited. Please call the Maud Marks Library at 281-492-8592 for more information and to register.
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Join Houston Audubon’s Mary Anne Weber On October 6 at 6:30 p.m., as she introduces us to both the common and lesser known birds in our region. Program will cover natural history, marvels of migration and the history of bird conservation. Live birds and many biofacts will be on hand.
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Join us on October 28th at 4:30 p.m. for stories, crafts, a movie & more for school-age children. Recommended for grades 1-5.
The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library is located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. For more information, call 281-633-4675.
The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month, October 9, at
1 p.m. We will be discussing the 2014 Gulf Coast Reads selection, “Remember Ben Clayton” by Stephen Harrigan. For information, call 281-492-8592.
The Evening Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month, October 6, at 7 p.m. We will be discussing “The Girls of Atomic City” by Denise Kiernan. For information, call 281-492-8592.
The Fulshear Night Readers Guild will meet
on Monday, October 27th beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay.
For more information, call the branch library at 281-633-4675.
The next meeting of the Cinco Ranch Night Readers book club, on Thursday, October 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Classroom, at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy. The book to be discussed is The Aviator’s Wife, a novel written by Melanie Benjamin.
For more information, call the branch library at 281-395-1311.
The Just Desserts Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 15, at 2 p.m. We will be reading “Dante Club” by Matthew Pearl. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. For information, call 281-492-8592.
The next meeting of the Fulshear Book Club will take place on Monday, October 20th beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is “Molokai” by Alan Brennert. For more information, call the branch library at 281-633-4675.
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1st at 11:00 a.m. join the Bear Creek Book Club to discuss “Twas the Night After Christmas” by Sabrina Jeffries. For information call 281-550-0885.
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Through Y Guides for fathers and sons and Y Princesses for fathers and daughters, you can build lifelong memories as you experience a journey of discovery with your child. The Y Guides/Princesses/Trails program is designed to foster companionship and understanding between father and child in a wholesome atmosphere that emphasizes fun and adventure. What differentiates this program from Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other similar youth groups is that dads are involved in all the activities with their children, not just one or two parents leading an activity.
Clint Holt and his eight year old daughter, Hannah, are in their third year of involvement in this YMCA program, which originated in 1926 as Indian Guides and Princesses. Y Guides and Princesses primarily offers day outings and weekend camping trips, which are the Holts’ favorite. Campouts are typically offered monthly and attendance is optional, which allows a parent to choose an activity based on their busy schedule. In addition to campouts, members can enjoy activities such as a father/daughter dance, participation in the rodeo parade, Pinewood Derby races and a skating party. “The annual Monster Truck Jam is a big favorite,” says Holt.
Clint and Hannah’s favorite camps are Camp Olympia, Flaming Arrow, Rocky River and Huntsville State Park. “We arrive on Friday evening and return home on Sunday,” says Clint. Activities at the camps might include archery, shooting BB guns, zip lining, rock wall climbing and the screamer. “The screamer is a giant swing,” says Clint. “They crank you back 20 feet in the air and release you.” Hannah’s favorite activities are horseback riding and archery, as well as spending time with her dad and her friends… “It’s just a whole new experience.”
Corey Calcote, Associate Community Director for the Katy Family YMCA explains how you do not have to be a member
of the YMCA to participate in the program. A nominal fee is required to participate in Y Guides/Princesses with an additional fee for the optional campouts.
The program runs from September through May. “We have quite a few people who have already signed up for this year,” continued Calcote, “but registration is ongoing. We usually have anywhere from 250-300 pairs of dads and children each year.” There has already been one campout, and other exciting trips are quickly approaching. Y Guides and Princesses is open to boys and girls, kindergarten through 3rd grade. The Y Trails program is open for children in grades 4 through 12.
Once a member, the youth are assigned to a tribe. These tribes meet monthly at a participant’s home or another central location in the Katy area. Boys and girls are organized into separate tribes, but attend the same campouts.
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Reese Mullennix at [email protected] or 281-392-5055.
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One of Hannah Holt’s favorite activities at the Katori Nation campouts horseback riding. Pictured are Hannah with her dad, Clint. Photo credit: Clint Holt.
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