october 5, 2011 - fort bend community newspaper for sugar land, richmond, stafford, mo city, katy
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Fort Bend Countywide Newspaper. Local community, weekly newspaper covering Sugar Land, Stafford, Katy, Missouri City, Richmond and Rosenberg listings of local classifieds, used cars, Fort Bend real estate and more...TRANSCRIPT
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By LeaAnne Klentzman Wednesday morning,
September 28, about 10:30, Sugar Land police responded to a bur-glary in progress at a home in the 1900 block of Edenfield in the Telfair subdivision.
According to reports, a resi-dent was at home when someone knocked at the front door. After the homeowner failed to answer the door, they saw the man who knocked at the front door and another man walking toward the back yard of their home. The homeowner yelled at the suspi-cious men and they took off run-
ning, jumping fences. A third man sitting in a truck in front of the residence took off too.
Police saturated the area but were unable to find the suspects or their truck based partly in the lag time it took the homeowner to call police. The suspects in this case are described as two Hispanic males and one black male. They are believed to have been driving a gray or silver truck or van.
Anyone with information about this incident of others like it are asked to contact the Sugar Land police at 281-275-2500.
already been serving middle and high school students from there.
L C I S D ’ s g e o g r a p h i c j u r i s d i c t i o n covers 385
miles from where students come to 36 of the district’s schools. A breakout shows a majority of the campuses, 21, to be ele-mentary schools. There are also three middle schools, four junior high schools, four high schools and four special sites including the Alternative Learning Center. Overall, the school district is a
3rd in a seriesBy Elsa Maxey
Located in the western part of Fort Bend County, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) is grow-ing. That message was clearly heard from Dr. Thomas Randle, Superintendent of the school district during the recent state
of the schools address. He said the student population this fall semester would number 25,416 citing how, over the course of just five years, LCISD has added almost 5,000 students.
After Kendleton ISD ceased to exist about a year ago, LCISD took in that school district’s ele-mentary school population. It had
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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Volume XXXIV • No. 8
LCISD, continued on page 11
TRASH, continued on page 11
ROSENBERG, continued on page 11INVADER, continued on page 10
Put on your walkin’ shoes and join us at the 1st Annual Texana Trot 3K Fun Walk on Saturday, October 8, presented by Legacy Ford. The walk will be held on the Texana West Campus located at 4706 Airport Avenue. Registration will start at 7:30am, then Chris Hill of the Sugar Land Skeeters will kick off the welcome around 8:30am. Waiting for the 3K Trot are back row (l-r): Alberto Gonzales, Wesley Kocian, Monica Wright, Jodie White, Bridget Stephanie & Aaron Fredrickson; front row (l-r) are: Veronica Valades, Braiden M., Caloy P., Landyn M., Jayden L., Brian S., and Crystal Perez. Call 281-239-1427 or [email protected] or more information.
“Harmony the Clown” affectionately called “the monkey lady” visits with Davan Galinski and Bailey Crouch at the Fort Bend County Fair. She’s accompanied by Abby Grace, a capuchin monkey.
Monkeying around at the Fort Bend County Fair
Texana Trot 3K Fun Walk this weekend
By Elsa MaxeyHouseholds in about a third of
the neighborhoods in Sugar Land will start getting their new trash and recycling carts next week, and carts for the other neighbor-hoods will follow.
The city’s enhanced solid waste and recycling program will begin in about 60 days on December 5. Before then, each household will
be receiving a grey, 95-gallon garbage cart and a green, 65-gal-lon recycling cart, unless different sizes were requested. The new carts will be used for automated twice a week garbage collection, automated recycling collection once a week, green waste col-lection once a week, bulky waste collection once a month and for on-call collection service. Say
what? It’s a new option, on call col-
lection service, which means additional garbage and bulky waste service can be requested, but it will cost for that extra trip. That extra cart pick-up is $25, an additional bulky waste service pick-up of up to 5 cubic yards will
Trash and recycling carts roll out to Sugar Land households
Enhanced solid waste program offers extra pick-up…at a cost
Thomas Randle
LCISD plans for growing student populationState of our schools
By Elsa MaxeyA case at the Texas Attorney
General’s Office has gone from just charges filed against a Rosenberg roofing company to a judgment with an agreement from the company to reimburse hom-eowners for having misled them.
This past Friday, the state
Attorney General’s Office, which said Holden Roofing, Inc. was charged in June, also said the roofing contractor has agreed to pay back money to all hom-eowners pressured into using their services. Homeowners liv-ing in communities that experi-enced severe weather incidents
were reportedly approached by the company’s sales representa-tives as consultants, who visited individually with them, including senior citizens. The consultants, according to the state’s account, said they were offering their expertise to those wanting help with claims against adjusters and insurance carriers. This will prob-ably bring to mind similar calls made in this area.
A “consultation and assistance agreement” by homeowners thought to be a free roof inspec-tion and work estimate would then be signed. But, it obligated a homeowner to hire the company or pay a penalty.
The Attorney General’s Office said that company representa-tives failed to properly inform homeowners about their three-day cancellation rights under the Texas Home Solicitation Act. This applies when services are solicited in person at a prospec-tive customer’s residence.
Rosenberg roofing contractor must pay restitution for misled homeowners
By LeaAnne Klentzman The Sugar Land police have
released a composite sketch of one of the suspects in a home invasion robbery in Barrington Place last week.
Sugar Land police are look-ing for two men who kicked in a rear door and robbed a woman and her 11-year-old son on Sept. 15 said Sugar Land spokesman Doug Adolph. As reported last week, the two intruders entered Barrington Place home in the 2200 block of Barrington Place
Sugar Land police release sketch of home invader
By LeaAnne KlentzmanIn Richmond last Saturday
evening truth turned out to be stranger than fiction.
According to Richmond PD Master Sergeant Lowell Neinast, about 8:45 pm Saturday, Richmond police officers responded to a shots fired call at the Brazos Bend Villa Apartments located at 2020 Rocky Falls. When Corporal Robert Oliver arrived on the scene he found
a man inside an apartment suffering from multiple gun-shot wounds.
As officers worked the crime scene, a 911 call
came into the police department about 9:20 that same evening.
Omar Jorge Ramos
Murder suspect calls 911-- confesses
Homeowner averts burglary
Drive at about 9 p.m.. Once inside the home they forced the woman and her 11 year old son into a bathroom at knifepoint. Adolph said the
intruders demanded the location of money they believed was kept in the house.
The mother and child were
Suspect
MURDER, continued on page 11
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For the last two years at the Fort Bend County Fair the same poor deputy has been transported to a hospital for injuries sustained while work-ing at the site.
Last year, the deputy was knocked out during a fight near a booth at the cook-off. She was taken via Life-Flight to Houston. She recovered.
This year, she was on the back of a Sheriff’s golf cart
By LeaAnne Klentzman
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Holy Family Church gears up for Annual Fall Festival
Holy Family Catholic Church at 1510 Fifth St., Missouri City, will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 9, from 9:00AM to 7:00PM. There will be lots of new and exciting rides and games. A variety of food and drinks will be served (breakfast tacos, BBQ, ham-burgers, hotdogs, fajitas, Cajun food, Filipino food, turkey legs, nachos, roasted corn, cotton candy, etc).
Don’t forget to try your luck at some of our games of chance like the Cake Wheel, Pot of Gold, Bingo or Coke ring toss. You will find some great deals
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Raffle tickets are still avail-able for $2 each or a book of 6 for $10. They are excited to announce that they have 17 exciting raffle prizes this year.
Grand Prize: $2,000 Prepaid Gift Card; Second & third prize: $1,000 Prepaid Gift Card, plus 14 more!
Come enjoy this fun family event. Parking is free. For more information please contact Fall Festival Co-Chairs Connie or Ruben Govea at (281) 438-2629 or cell (281) 499-9688. Everyone is invited.
Sitting: L-R: Irene Basurto; Nora Peralta; Fr. Sunny Joseph, Pastor; Connie Govea, Co-Chairperson & Mary R. Guajardo; Standing: L-R: Ruben Govea, Chairperson; Raul Basurto; Beth Gobencion; Bert Gobencion; Cheryl Olivier & Bert Carmon.
Missouri City Ballet presents “Peter and the Wolf”
On Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, The Missouri City Ballet will perform the classic and beloved tale of “Peter and the Wolf.” The ballet will be the first of many community outreach pro-grams conducted by the newly formed Missouri City Ballet Company.
This performance will take place at the Imperial Theatre in Sugar Land Town Square.
“Peter and the Wolf” is a playful introduction to bal-let which features enchant-ing music, fairy tale fantasy, and very clever costumes. The 30-minute ballet is directed for children and the young at heart.
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Editor's note: Fort Bend Community Calendar are for non-profit events. Deadline is 12 p.m. every Friday. Please keep wording to a mini-mum. Answer the "5 W's": Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Fax us: 281-690-4250; e-mail: [email protected] or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 4655 Techniplex Dr., Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477.
OCTOBER 6Quails to October meeting
Quail Valley Quails will meet Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m., with a social hour followed by a short business meeting, and the program. Please join us for a fall fashion show presented by Coldwater Creek to see the latest trends. Lunch is served at noon. For luncheon reservations call Terry Colley at 281-438-6234 or
email her at [email protected] computer classes
First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, will present a variety of free, introduc-tory computer classes this month. The “Computers 101” class will take place on Thursday, October 6, 10:00 am, Conference Room. This class presents a basic introduction to using computers.The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class will take place on Thursday, October 13. beginning at 10:00 am, in the Conference Room. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Call 281-238-2800.
Music in the PlazaBring your lawn chairs to the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square, Thursday, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m., and enjoy Motown and Top 40 hits performed live by Level One. Check them out ahead of time at LevelOneBand.com.
OCTOBER 7State of the Cities
Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance’s business breakfast will be Friday, October 7, 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Pecan Grove Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive, Richmond. Speakers will be Vincent Morales, Rosenberg Mayor; Hilmar Moore, Richmond Mayor; and Tommy Kuykendall, Mayor Fulshear. Sponsor opportunities available. Call 281-342-5464 for reser-vations & more info.
Music in the PlazaGrab some friends come to Sugar Land Town Square for free Music in the Plaza, Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m., performed by local favorite Texodus, featuring County, Southern Rock and more.
OCTOBER 8“Preserving the Bounty” workshop
Texas AgriLife Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences in Fort Bend County will host “Preserving the Bounty”, a workshop event on Saturday, October 8 ,10 a.m.,1402 Band Road, Rosenberg. Canning techniques will include water bath and pressure cooker canning. Workshop will be $50 and will include the four products, canning infor-mation for them and lunch. Seating limited. Deadline for paid registration is September 30. Call Jacque at 281-342-3034 for registration information at 281-342-3034, extension 7024 or [email protected].
Astronomy Day 2011 set for October 8Experience Astronomy Day at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park on Saturday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Numerous activities for kids and adults. – observe the wonders of the night sky through telescopes, Challenger Center flight simula-
tions, meteorite and lunar rock displays, face painting, and much more. Food and refreshment available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Admission to the park $7/person, kids under 12 free. For more information visit www.astronomyday.net.
Taste of Town SquareSugar Land Town Square is kicking off Restaurant Week with Taste of Town Square, Sat., Oct. 8, ben-efiting the Fort Bend Junior Service League. Stroll through the Plaza and sample dishes from Town Square restaurants while enjoying live music. Visit SugarLandTownSquare.com for more information.
Intro computer classesSugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will pres-ent a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The “Hands-On Internet” class will take place on Saturday, October 8 10:15 am, in the Tech Center. The “Computers 101” class will take place on Thursday, October 13, beginning at 10:15 am, in the Tech Center. The classes are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Participants may register by calling the library at 281-238-2140, or by visiting the library.
Celebrate Czech Heritage DayFort Bend Co. Libraries in partnership with the Fort Bend Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society will celebrate Czech Heritage Day, Sat., Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., George Memorial Library, Meeting Day, 1001 Golfview, Richmond. This free celebration includes singing, dancing, music, & history of Czech organizations. Free & open to the public. Call 281-341-2677 for more information.
OCTOBER 9Holy Family Annual fall festival
Holy Family Church, 1510 Fifth St., Missouri City, will hold its annual Fall Festival Sunday, October 9, 9:00AM to 7:00PM. Raffle tickets $2 or a book of 6 for $10. Food, games, rides will be lots of rides and games. enjoy this Parking is free. For more contact Fall Festival Co-Chairs Connie or Ruben Govea at (281) 438-2629 or cell (281) 499-9688.
Restaurant WeekSugar Land Town Square restaurants on Sat., Oct. 9 – Oct. 15, have teamed up for a good cause! Enjoy three-course meals at participating restaurants and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Fort Bend Junior Service League. Select restaurants will offer family packages during the week. More details at SugarLandTownSquare.com.
OCTOBER 10Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch
Fort Bend County’s largest Pumpkin Patch arrives Monday, October 10 with tons of pumpkins of all
sizes available at the 5th annual Pumpkin Patch at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 5653 West River Park Drive at the Grand Parkway (99),11 am-8 pm Sundays-Fridays and 9 am-8 pm Saturdays through Monday, October 31. Weekends will feature award-winning Texas musical artists, performances by such local dance groups, Texas barbeque, and harvest crafts. Activities for kids will include face painting and a hayride. Even animals will be able to participate on Saturday, Oct. 22, when the church will carry on the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of the Beasts at 5:30 p.m.
Guest artist at meetingBenjamin Knox will be the special guest at Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club meeting, October 10, 7 p.m., Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land. See Knox & enjoy his artwork.
Needville sewing circle meetsThe next meeting of the Needles & Yarn Sewing Group at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, is Monday, October 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Meeting Room. The program will be repeated on October 24. People of all ages and
Community Calendar continued on page 10
A chance to win Sugar Plum Market tickets
Shown are Top Row: Amy Saenz, Kaelyn Bujnoch, Leena Taneja, Kimberly Sprague. Bottom Row: Catherine Kubala, Jana Baumann, Jill Aycock and Laura Taylor.
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Fort Bend Junior Service League have teamed up once again.
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the presenting sponsor of The Sugar Plum Market—a shopping extrava-ganza that you do not want to miss! This year, the Fort Bend Junior Service League has reg-istered over 100 vendors to be present. Proceeds are donated to local charities in the Fort Bend community, providing the women in Sugar Land a great reason to shop all weekend. The Sugar Plum Market will be Friday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In an effort to educate the community about Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will dedi-cate the Methodist Medical Minute trivia question on their Facebook page to the topic of
Breast Cancer Awareness. Each Tuesday, leading up to the first week in November, we will
post a trivia question on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Facebook page. By answering the trivia question your name will be automatically entered into the weekly drawing. The five chosen names will receive a pair of tickets to the 2011 Sugar Plum Market.
At the market, the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will have a booth where women can sched-ule their mammogram. Since early detection is the best fight against Breast Cancer, we believe it is essential that
we encourage the women in our community to have yearly mammograms.
Visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MethodistSugarLand, and answer the weekly Methodist Medical Minute trivia question for your chance to win!
Building inclusiveness through our communities
By LeaAnne Klentzman The Crime Victim Response
Team (CVRT) is hosting a fall workshop at the Stafford Centre located at 10606 Cash Road in Stafford on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The event is sponsored by the CVRT, the City of Stafford, Stafford Police Department, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.
The purpose is to provide a training opportunity for all mem-bers of law enforcement as well as the community organizations that assist, advocate, and work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence crimes. Elizabeth Lieb and Donna Mahmoudi, both Assistant District Attorneys with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, will present a legislative update segment so that everyone will be up to date on the current laws.
“Asian Similarities,
Differences and Barriers to Reporting” is a topic that will be addressed by Cynthia Hsueh, volunteer coordinator for Asians Against Domestic Violence, and Nausheen Noor, advocate, Asians Against Domestic Violence. Her presentation will be the second of the day.
Stephanie Stephens, an attor-ney with the State Bar of Texas Crime Victims Committee, will present “Ethical Responsibilities to Crime Victims,” and Dwayne Wright, a detective with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, will present a program on “Injury Reconstruction.”
Registration for the workshop is from 8 to 8:30 a.m., that morn-ing; presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. and go to 5 p.m.
The Fort Bend County Crime Victim Response Team is a coali-tion of agencies that provide aid and information to survivors of domestic violence, sexual crimes and violent crimes.
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Do I really need to attend my child’s parent-teacher conference?
Yes! And for many reasons! The school system establishes parent-
teacher conferences in order to build relationships between the teacher and the student’s parents, which is a holistic approach to any child’s well-rounded development. Since parents are not able to observe their children in the school context, teachers are able to communicate the successes, needs, and areas of work for the student. In addition, when parents choose to make these conferences a priority, they are modeling for their children the importance of academics as well as reinforcing the importance of doing well in school academically and socially. After your conference, you are better equipped to encourage your child’s strength and weaknesses! Way to go, Mom and Dad!
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Is there anything I can do to hear better in a noisy restaurant?
You may find these suggestions helpful:
1. Plan ahead by picking a quieter restaurant. Try to find carpeted restaurants that have chairs with rollers on the legs (thus preventing an annoying scraping sound when they are moved), plants, and sound
absorbent materials on the tables and walls.2. Go to your favorite restaurants, so you already
know their specialties and options, such as choices of salad dressings or side dishes.
3. Pick a table in the least noisy part of the restaurant (e.g., away from the kitchen, bar, wait service stations, etc.).
4. Ask for seating in a well-lit area.5. Remember that even people with normal hearing experience greater
difficulty in a noisy listening environment than they do in a quiet listening environment. So, don’t expect to do as well with your hearing aids in the noisy restaurant as you do in the quiet of your home.
6. Sit with your back to the window, so that lighting is on the speaker’s face, not in your eyes.
7. When possible, indicate choices before you’re asked. Examples: “I’d like a salad with Italian dressing” or “I would like a burger, no fries.”
8. Ask the waiter/waitress for a printed list of the specials of the day.9. Use directional microphones and/or an FM system. If your hearing aids are
set to directional, be sure to sit with your back to the main noise source.10. Relax/breathe and enjoy the fine food and the company, even if you don’t
catch every word.
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Can the insurance company refuse to work with the shop of my choice?
By law, an insurance company cannot refuse your request and must negotiate with the shop of your choice. However, the insurance company is not required to warranty the repair. Some shops warranty their own work, so if you choose a shop not authorized by the insurance company, address any concerns you may have directly with the shop. Remember it is in both parties’ best interest to get y our vehicle repaired correctly.
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What are some of the advantages of refinishing?
There are many ad-vantages of restoration verses replacement. Like replacement there are
many choices of color and texture available for bathtubs and coun-ters but without the long wait time. In just days, not weeks, you can update the appearance & color of your bath or kitchen! A concern of many people these days is the environment. A study by the National Associa-tion of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) showed that remodeling can generate between 70 and 115 lbs. of waste per SQUARE FOOT! With refinishing of dam-aged and dated bathtubs, sinks, tile, and countertops we are reducing the amount of unnecessary waste clogging landfills. One of the best advantages is the cost savings. You can extend the life of your bathtubs, tile and coun-tertops for 15 years or more and save up to 75% over the cost of replacement.
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Is there anything I can do to reduce my high monthly office expense?
This is a great question right in line with our trying economic times. ProStar Communications has an answer for reducing that large monthly expense for office space. If you have the type of business where you deal with your customers over the telephone instead of face-to-face, then a VIRTUAL OFFICE is
the answer for you. With a virtual office, you can work from anywhere…..even from home. You can have your own telephone number with customized automated attendant and voice mail box greetings. There are other great features like having your voice mail messages sent to your cell phone, BlackBerry or E-Mail. You can have a telephone set at your house or work on a laptop Softphone anywhere there is internet. And the best part is your customers will never know if you are at an office, at your home or in a hotel on vacation.
If you need office space to see clients, but want to downsize then send most of your employees home. With the Panasonic IP telephone equipment, we recently took a company with 20 employees that did a majority of their business over the telephone and set up 15 of them at home. This drastically reduced the company’s monthly expense for office space. Incoming calls can be answered at the main office or a remote site and transferred between locations seamlessly and the caller never knows.
ProStar Communications and Panasonic have many more solutions for your office communication needs. ProStar is an authorized Panasonic dealer serving the Fort Bend and Houston area since 1992. Please call us at 281.265.3500 for a free consultation to discuss your needs for today and into the future.
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At Classic Chevrolet we always get ask the question “What are the Benefits of Nitrogen in Tires”
Compressed nitrogen has long been used to inflate the tires of race cars and aircraft. Regular air is approximately 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent water vapor. The oxygen and water vapor can degrade tires and wheels, shortening tire life. Nitrogen
inflation is now available from many commercial and passenger car dealers.
Slower Inflation Pressure Loss - A tire inflated with regular compressed air will lose about one and a half to two psi of pressure per month. Most of the pressure loss is due to oxygen molecules permeating through the tire rubber. Replacing the air with 95 to 98 percent nitrogen reduces the pressure loss to less than one-half psi per month. Since many drivers do not regularly check their air pressure, nitrogen inflation will allow their tires to maintain proper inflation levels longer. The major benefit of properly inflated tires is optimum
Oxygen can cause oxidation of tire rubber and corrosion of metal and alloy wheels. The water vapor in air can accelerate these processes, especially under pressure like the compressed air in a tire. The corrosive effects of both oxygen and water vapor are multiplied when a tire overheats due to under-inflation. Nitrogen is an inert gas and will not cause corrosion or rust. Nitrogen also will not degrade the seals in air valves, further preventing pressure loss.
Improved Tire Life - Using nitrogen to pressurize tires has benefits over regular air for tire longevity. The greatest threats to tire life are heat and uneven tread wear. Both of these result from improper tire pressure; using nitrogen will maintain a more even tire pressure over the life of a tire. Also, the rubber inner lining of a tire will degrade over time in an air environment. As the rubber lining degrades, air pressure will be lost faster, accelerating the effects of under-pressurization. Nitrogen will not cause the inner lining of a tire to degrade, extending its useful life. According to the Innovative Balancing website, inflating tires with nitrogen can extend tire life up to 25 percent.
Classic Chevrolet Nitrogen for Life - Classic Chevrolet will install Nitrogen in your tires for $39.95 for life. That means when you purchase Nitrogen for your Vehicle, all of your tires that you purchase from Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land for the life of that vehicle we will put nitrogen in them for free.
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Treatment for this Blood Vessel ConditionKawasaki disease is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the
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Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is a treatment that may be ad ministered within the first week to 10 days of the start of the condition. Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory and works to reduce fever, although there may be a concern for Reye’s syndrome. Aspirin should not be given to child with the flu or chicken pox. If the risk of developing a coronary artery aneurysm is high, a corticosteroid, such as methylprednisolone, may also be administered intravenously. If the arteries of the heart are affected, a cardiologist should be consulted.
Saying goodbye is hard to do.....Friends, employees, and family (my granddaughter) are sending kids off to college this year and I am astonished by the difference between going off to college now and how it was with my own children when they went off the college.
Because I was busy starting a newspaper when both Sherry and Michael went off to col-lege, I simply helped them load their cars and sent them on their way. They were barely going 200 miles from home so I didn’t think it necessary to accompa-ny them. Looking back, they were probably scared as they embarked on their new life, but I didn’t even think of that. I just figured they were so glad to get away from home that they would do just fine. Quite hon-estly, I didn’t think about it at all except to think that I was going to miss them somewhat.
For their whole time in col-lege, I visited them on cam-pus perhaps twice. I never saw inside one of Sherry’s rooms in Austin. I would pull up out front and honk if she were going to New Mexico or Colorado dur-ing ski season with us or to West Texas to visit relatives.
Michael was in San Marcus and I went there twice--once for some departmental tea with him and once to his apartment to move furniture.
Both kids came home on
weekends a lot that first year so I really didn’t have time to visit them anyway. They were always in Houston!
But now, kids go off to col-lege and their parents talk to them daily. The difference between then and now is the cell phone. When my own kids went to college, the only way I could call them or they could call home was if they called collect from the three or four phones located in the dorm, or from a pay phone.
I couldn’t call them except to call the switchboard in their dorm which would call up to their floor, then someone would go knock on their door.
In other words, it was almost impossible to communicate with them. Now cell phones allow both parties to remain in constant communication. This allows both parent and child to wean themselves away from each other in a more gradual manner. I figure by January, we won’t talk to my granddaughter more than once a week.
Dream on......I noticed that everyone’s favorite curmud-geon, Andy Rooney, turned in his typewriter on “60 Minutes” this week. In his farewell pre-sentation, Andy admitted that he first wrote whatever he was going to say then read it for the camera. So the typewriter (or computer) was still his form of communication. He just deliv-
ered it via camera.Well, I’m sure some of
my family and staff wistfully watched Andy make his farewell address and wished “if only....”
I’m sorry to disappoint my detractors, but I ain’t retiring. Not for a long time. Like Andy, I feel I have the perfect job.
I can flit around the county and complain about various things or I can reminisce about days gone by or I can try to inform and educate about some-thing happening in the county, state, or even world. And some weeks, I try to do all three. Why would I want to quit a job like that?
So forget it! I had one elected official tell me not too long ago that before they did something, they think about whether they want to see their actions in Bev’s Burner.
Now who in Fort Bend would
take over the job of keeping Fort Bend straight? The Sun? Nobody even knows anyone over there nor do they ever see them at any events. P.S. I may not be there but my eyes are everywhere. The Fort Bend Independent (not)? Heck fire, they only have an answering machine.
So I might retire if someone came along and had the guts to use a proctoscope on elected officials. And speaking of elect-ed officials.....The main reason I regret Rick Perry running for president is that now every-body all over the world knows the type of person Texans elect over and over to run our state. He touts his record and come to find out his record includes giving money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to such crooks as Countywide Mortgage and Washington Mutual and their subsidiaries engaged in risky lending shortly after receiving grants from the guv’s private taxpayer slush fund. If you remember, this risky lending lead to a whole mess of foreclo-sures and Texas was left with a diminished treasury. So the state had to cut funding for schools and firefighters and policemen, but the state continued to pay for Rick Perry’s extensive travel while he was living in a $10,000 a month housing.
It’s funny to me that Rick Perry is a millionaire and has never done anything but draw a state paycheck. Something is wrong here.
Then we notice that he gets real ticked off if anyone ques-tions him about his actions. He draws up high behind and says “you have no heart” or “do you think I would sell out for $5,000?”
No we don’t governor. We think it would take a lot more than $5,000.
Like most con men, Rick Perry has great personal charm. I’ve met him several times and he always shakes your hand and
looks you in the eye like he wants to go steady with you. And that’s just the men he meets..
B.K. Carter is the owner/publisher of the Fort Bend/Southwest Star. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Congressman Al Green to be HonoredFort Bend Democrats celebrate 2nd Annual Gala
The Fort Bend County Democratic Party will host it’s 2nd Annual Fall Gala. Themed “A Celebration of Diversity,” this fundraiser will honor U.S. Rep Al Green and feature U.S. Rep Mike Honda. Congressman Honda, Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, will be the evening’s keynote speaker.
“Fort Bend County is per-haps the most diverse county in Texas. A hallmark of our Democratic core values is our embrace of cultural diversity as a community asset. This Gala is an extension of our commit-ment to work to empower all
Fort Bend County residents, and give them a voice for hope and equal opportunity,” remarked Democratic Chairman Steve Brown.
Fort Bend County Democratic Party’s Fall Gala, “A Celebration of Diversity”, will be held Saturday, October 8, 7:00pm – 11:00pm, at the Sugar Land Marriott, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.fbcdp.org for $75. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $100. For ques-tions or to RSVP, please contact Cynthia Ginyard at [email protected].
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Astronomy Day 2011 slated for Oct. 8Astronomy Day 2011 will be
held on Saturday, October 8, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s George Observatory. The observatory, located in Brazos Bend State Park, is home to one of the largest telescopes in North America that is open to the public on a regular basis.
Activities for both kids and adults will be offered at this free event with numerous astronomy and science related presenta-tions and displays including a rare display of meteorites and lunar rocks, solar telescopes for viewing sunspots and solar prominences, button making and face painting, and informa-tion for beginning astronomers. The Challenger Center, also located at this facility, will stage flight simulations to the moon.
After dark, the focus is on the telescopes. Free passes to the large dome will be given out starting at 3:00 p.m., so come early to claim a ticket for view-ing through this 36” research telescope as capacity is limited. All other telescopes, including two smaller domes and dozens
of other scopes on the deck, do not require tickets and will be up and running throughout the evening starting at 6:00 p.m. Guided by amateur astronomers from local area clubs, you will be able to see details of Jupiter and the moon as you’ve never seen before, along with galax-ies, planetary nebulae, star clus-ters, and other deep sky objects.
Food and refreshments from Chick-fil-A will be available for purchase, and the George Observatory gift shop will be open during the entire event with snacks, drinks, and sou-venirs.
This event, made possible by the combined efforts of numer-ous local astronomy clubs, is free and open to the public. Admission to Brazos Bend State Park is $7 per person with free admission for kids under 12. Visit http://www.astronomyday.net for directions to the park and more information.
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Join us on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the City of Stafford hosts a “Welcome Reception” for Stafford Municipal School District’s Superintendent Lance Hindt. The event will be held at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford, TX and gener-ously underwritten by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP.
Superintendent Lance Hindt has dedicated 21 years to chil-dren and public education in Fort
Bend County. He has served as teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and assistant superin-tendent of schools most recently in Fort Bend Independent School District. He serves on Board of Directors for ACHIEVE Fort Bend County and The Fort Bend Economic Development Council.
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Fort Bend Chamber to host reception for Superintendent HindtCounty and surrounding areas to come meet Superintendent Hindt and learn ways of connecting in the City of Stafford.
This event is free and open to the public. You can register online at www.FortBendChamber.com or call Shauna at 281.491.0277 or email [email protected].
Austin High School Angels Dance Team is swinging open its doors the evening of Wednesday, October 12 to celebrate its 13th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, held from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. The general public is invit-ed. This fun community event is organized by the Austin Angels and is in conjunction with the Homecoming Pep Rally and pos-sibly fireworks.
Admission to the silent auction is free. A complete list of items up for bid can be viewed on the web-
site- www.austinbulldogband.org/ - Friday, October 7. Up for bid at the auction are gift cards from a range of restaurants, golf pack-ages from such golf courses as Sugar Creek and the Houstonian, vacations, and spa packages. Both adults and children will find items that appeal, and the sheer number of items means the chance to win big is high.
The dinner will be catered by PAPPAS Bar-B-Q and tickets can be purchased from any Austin Angel (until 10/5) or during lunch
at AHS Sept. 26-30.. Dinner $10 or $8 (vegaterian), children under 9 free. Dinner (from 5:30 – 7:00 pm) is concurrent with the Silent Auction featuring a dizzy-ing array of goods and services from local businesses. The pro-ceeds from the dinner ticket and all funds raised from the auc-tion will go towards the Angels community service events (Tracie Hester Life Gift Scholarship Walk (scheduled for October 29, 2011) and a Junior Angel Clinic), guest choreographers, transportation
and lodging for competitions and costumes.
The Dinner and Silent Auction is Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Austin High School, at 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land. This fun community event is open to the general public.
For a complete list of auction items and information how to purchase raffle or dinner tick-ets, visit www.austinbulldog-band.org or email Asha Vaidya at [email protected].
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Worship Service: 9:00am and 11:15am Sunday School: 10:15am www.southminpres.org
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HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-49942223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org
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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
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
METHODIST CHURCH 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
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NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
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BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him thatovercometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the
midst of the paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7
Scripture of the week
Dorothea Maria Polychroniadis Carter
Dorothea passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Methodist Sugar Land Hos-pital after a brief illness. Dody was survived by her children, Christopher and Susan, as well as her grandchildren, Maceo, Joshua, Christopher, Alyson and Savannah and her great-grand-son, Brandon, as well as a host of others who loved her deeply.
Dorothea was born on July 29, 1921 in Romford, Essex England to Lazarus Seraphim Polychroniadis and Hilda Alice Ross and was preceded in death by her siblings Gene, Olga and Peter. Dody served her country during World War II by enlist-ing in the Women’s Royal Na-val Service, an auxiliary of the British navy, and served in the
underground war room with Winston Churchill. After the war, she worked at the British Embassy in Washington D.C., it was there that she met and later married Emery Harold Carter, Jr., a Lieutenant in the United States Army Corps of Engi-neers.
Dody had just celebrated her 90th birthday in the loving em-brace of friends and family who traveled from around the world in order to share this special oc-casion with her. A memorial ser-vice will be held on Friday, Oc-tober 7th at 11:00 am at: Miller Funeral & Cremation Services, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77074. 713-981-1184
Dorothea will subsequently be returned to Great Britain and her beloved Capel Nelmes fam-ily estate to permanently reside.
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Funeral services for Theodore (Ted) Rankin Bowen, Jr., 83, of Sargent, will be held at 2:00 P. M., Friday, September 30, 2011 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg with Rev. Tony Wolfe officiating. Inter-ment will follow in Morton Cemetery in Richmond.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M., Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
Ted was born January 22, 1928 and passed away on September 26, 2011. “The nicest kind of guy you would ever want to meet”. Af-ter retiring from Imperial Sugar, Ted made his home in Sargent with his love of many years, Lil-lie Keith.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Catherine (Katie) and Ted Bowen, Sr. and his wife, Edlow Jean in 1961.
He leaves many loved ones; his children, Dyer Bowen and wife, Doris, Rankin Bowen and
wife, Roxanne, and Carol Bowen Salley; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; step children, Lee Barron and husband, Glen, Ted Doucet and wife, Mary; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grand-child. He also leaves behind Lil-lie Keith and her children, Deb-bie Clayton and husband, Ralph,
Anissa Carter, Kim Keith, 6 grandchil-dren, 2 great grand-children; along with other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers will include Christopher Bowen, T. R. Bowen IV, Kurt Inza, Larry Brau, Ryan Jankows-
ki and Robert Knight.
Honorary pallbearers will include Theo Doucet and Stan Ulcak.
Words of condolence may be left for the Bowen family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com.
Service arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, 281-341-8800.
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RAMost people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop issues related to the
foot or ankle. This inflammatory condition produces substances that inflame joints throughout the body. When RA affects the feet, it results in pain, stiff-ness, and swelling. Corns or bunions may develop, and toes can curl and assume a claw or hammer toe position. Foot bones may shift and cause the collapse of the long arch, resulting in flatfoot. Some of these issues can be addressed with surgery. Among the most successful surgeries is fusion, in which the cartilage is removed and the bones fused in place. A bone graft may be implanted to unite the bones. Although loss of motion results, the patient achieves freedom from chronic pain.
Without proper early management of the feet, rheumatoid arthritis will slowly deteriorate the range of motion and flexibility of your foot. Take the road to happy, healthy feet and call us today. We treat all members of your family, from kids to grandparents, for all kinds of foot problems. PH: 281-980-3668. We are a multi-faceted podiatric practice, offering conservative and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. We’re located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. Make your next step a comfortable one - call us for an appointment.
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According to statistics gath-ered from various agencies to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Ft. Bend County is part of the corridor that is considered and referred to as “the drunk driv-ing capitol of the United States”. There are more deaths, injuries, and arrests in the Southeast Region of Texas, per capita, than anywhere else in the nation. The Southeast Texas Regional offices of MADD cover a 10 county geo-
graphical area that includes Ft. Bend, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery and other counties.
Recent statistics for Ft. Bend include that in 2009 there were 16 fatalities representing 37 percent of all traffic fatalities, and Texas Department of Transportation reports in 2010 there were 20 fatalities and 214 injuries due to drunk driving. “This rep-resents 62.5 percent of motor vehicle fatalities in our commu-
nity”, says Dave Anderson, of MADD Southeast Texas Region and a resident of Sugar Land. Anderson continues, “ we have some of the most effective and passionate law enforcement per-sonnel in Ft. Bend County and due to their persistent awareness and arrests we, as residents, are safer but the numbers are still off the charts.”
Because of the high risk to the public of Ft. Bend County, MADD has begun an Action Group that focuses on Ft. Bend County and is made up of vol-unteer citizens of our county. The first meeting of the Action Group was held last Thursday,
September 29, at the Missouri City Public Safety Building, in Missouri City. “There is a need for more citizens to stand up against this violent crime against our chil-dren as they get off a school bus, and all of us as we travel and go about our daily lives. Please help us help law enforcement stop drunk driving in our community,” Anderson added.
The next Community Action meeting will be held on October 20, at 6:30 p.m. For more infor-mation or to attend please call Dave Anderson at Mothers Against Drunk Driving 281-590-2222 or email him at [email protected].
Fort Bend County Drunk Driving Capitol of the U.S.
A community meeting to accept comments from residents on the proposed construction of a proposed permanent Park & Ride facility near the Fort Bend Tollway and Highway 6 will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hightower High School, 3333 Hurricane Lane in Missouri City. The meeting will be an open-house format in the Commons Area.
Project team members and rep-resentatives from Missouri City, Fort Bend County and METRO will be present to discuss the proj-ect and address questions from residents.
Those who require special communications or accommoda-tions are encouraged to contact the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department at 281-243-6706 at least two work-ing days prior to the meeting.
Residents may also submit written comments at the meet-ing or address them to the Transit Director, Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department, 12550 Emily Court, Suite 400, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Comments may also be submitted by email to [email protected]. Written com-ments must be postmarked or
emailed by Thursday, November 1, 2011 to be included in the Public Meeting Summary Report.
Proposed permanent METRO Park & Ride site community meeting to be held October 11
Fort Bend Aggie Mom's Club is thrilled to have artist Benjamin Knox as our guest speaker for the Monday, October 10 meeting at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way.
Knox is a native Texan and a member of the Aggie class of 1993. He is well known for his distinct style which reflects his
passion for design and detail. He opened his own gallery in 1993 in College Station where he cur-rently resides.
The meeting will begin at 7pm with refreshments and social time followed by the program. Please join us for this special opportunity to see Knox and enjoy his amaz-ing artwork.
Benjamin Knox
Artist Benjamin Knox to be guest at Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club
The Women’s Golf Association of Sienna Plantation is hosting a Rally for the Cure® Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 8th at 8:00 AM at Sienna Plantation Golf Club.
This year marks the fifth time the club has pledged its support and teed off against breast cancer. The Women’s Golf Association of Sienna Plantation will host the golf tournament, followed by a luncheon.
This cause-oriented program continues to help get the life-sav-ing early detection information out to participants and members of their community.
The tournament is open to women, men and co-ed teams. Format is a 4-person scramble..
Sponsorships are available with all money going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you would like to participate or spon-sor, please contact Diane Taylor, Rally Ambassador, at 713-858-1700 cell, 281-778-9707, or [email protected].
Golf tournament benefiting Rally for the Cure® set for October 8
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GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
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SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS – Fabulous 1.5 story home in desired Sienna Plantation! Lg. open concept kit. w/movable island & abundance of counter/42’’ cabinet space. Flexible floor plan w/formals, family rm, gamerm up & Study w/french doors could be 6th bedrm. Private Courtyard off the formal dining accented by French drs. & brick wall. Covered brick patio & ext. patio great for entertaining. Double paned windows, upgraded light fixtures, rotunda & art nooks. Exc. Master suite w/corner window & huge closet. Alarm, Sprklr sys $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5822BG)
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THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
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SUGAR CREEK: One-story Patio Home; Cul-de-sac Lot w/Views of Golf Course & Greenbelt; Silestone Counters; Sun Rm; Study; 3/2.1/2. $184,900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
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SWEETWATER: Grand Carmichael & Dame 2-Story Home; Both Formals; 2-Story Gentleman’s Library; Master + Exerise Rm; Master Bath w/Dry Sauna; Pool/Spa; Much More! 5/3.1/3A $900,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (17WH)
SWEETWATER
SWEETWATER: Custom Fedrick Harris 2-Story Designed offers Both Formals + Family; Island Kitchen w/SS Appliances; Updated Master Bath + Secret Owners Retreat; /Card Rm; Pool/Spa; and So Much More! $754,000 . Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4914ME)
SWEETWATER
SIENNA PLANTATION: 2-Story Home; Acre Wooded Lot; Hardwood & Tile Flrs; Granite Counters Thruout; 1st Flr Master Suite + Guest Quarters; Game + Theater Rm; Much More! $750,000 or $5500/Fully Funished! $750,000 OR $5500/FULLY FURNISHED! Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (10WS)
SALE OR LEASE
LONG MEADOW FARMS: 4/3/2 Lots of upgrades in this home. Wood floors, plantation shutters, cul-de-sac lot, covered patio, water softner, sprinkler system. Come take a look. $250,000. Call JoAnn Garza (281)927-0454 (8010RP)
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COLONY MEADOWS: Completely Remodeled 1-Story Home; Wood & Tile Flrs; Granite; Neutral Carpet; Sun Rm; Updated Appliances; 3/2/2; Zoned to Excellent Schools! $262,500. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4402CH)
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LAKE COLONY: Light & airy 4 Bed with island kitchen, granite counters, fresh paint, carpet & recent roof, high ceilings, gameroom, harwoods, needs new family. $229,900. Call Asiya Qureshi (832)976-5930 (3002LE)
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CITY PLAZA AT TOWN SQUARE: 5th Floor Unit; Hardwood Flrs; Tile Flrs in Bathrooms; Neutral Carpet In Bedrms; Granite Counters; Stackable Washer/Dryer; Refrigerator; Partially Furnished. $2,300. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2229LO)
DOVE COUNTRY: Great starter 4 BR, 2 Bath Home. Considerable renovation. recent A/C & furnace, carpeting, flooring in entry, kitchen & breakfast room. Refinished kit. cabinets and new toilets. Refrigerator included. Safe neighborhood, low taxes. Call Steve Lewis (713)252-9995 (515OD)
SIENNA PLANTATION: Beautiful 2-Story Designed Home; Tile & Wood Flrs; Granite Counters; SS Appliances; Both Formals + Family; 1st Flr Master & Guest Quarters; Extensive Landscaping; 4/3.1/3A. $525,000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8907LE)
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SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard, pool, & spa. Two story living area, wood floors, island kitchen with sub-zero, & wetbar with icemaker. Recent carpet, & roof in 00’. Dual staircases. Master suite with large exec. bath. Large utility room, gameroom up,& study down w/built-ins. Sought after Clements H.S.! $539,900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYWhat a knock out home w/ fabulous tropical paradise for a backyard! Beautiful pool, waterfall, covered patio across back of home, & landscaped to die for! Updated, tile flooring (except for bedrooms)higher ceilings, windows across back w/ spectacular view. French doors, atrium, large master with sitting area and fireplace, remodelled bath with wirlpool. $159,900 (3035GH)
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QUAIL VALLEYWhat an incredible golf course view from your spacious living area! Higher ceilings, very open plan, great for entertaining! Beautiful atrium off formal dining, island kitchen with atrium view from breakfast area also. Lovely tile flooring throughout except bedrooms. $122,900 (2703KC)
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony! Many updates include granite countertops,stainless appliances, tile floors and much more. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study.Sought after schools, and neighborhood! So convenient to EVERYTHING! $304,900 (26HE)
QUAIL VALLEYWow! Absolutely gorgeous! Updated! Corner lot with 3
car garage and fabulous, oversized backyard paradise!
Large pool and spa, patio, plus deck, surrounded by
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and remodelled baths, tile floors and backsplashes.
Master carpet replaced along with roof, heaters, duct
work, appliances, A/C down. $209,900 (3803WV)
PEARLANDLooking for land, in a subdivision, good schools, and convenient? Look no further! One story, custom built by owner, on 1.1 acre(CAD) with TREES! Fresh interior paint,with many replaced items,such as capet, garage opener, A/C(02’), evap.coil (98) hot water heater (05)dishwasher-just to mention a few! $159,900 (6370HE)
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LAKE COLONYNeat and clean and lovingly cared for by original owner. Front living room w/ see thru fireplace to family room has french doors and could be a study. 18x18 Country kitchen has breakfast nook. Beautifully landscaped backyard with poolsize yard. $219,900
2811WL PLANTATION CREEKLight and bright w/ high ceilings. Located on an oversized corner lot. Master bedroom down. For-mals, & a family room w/fireplace plus gameroom & loft upstairs. Xtra large kitchen has lots of cabi-nets & counters & opens to family. Bright & cheery breakfast rm w/ built-in storage. $206,000
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www.ftbendproperties.comPEARLAND • over 3/4 acre with historic Heights home that has tons of updates. Located at end of cul-de-sac. Front and rear porches. Beautiful hardwoods thru-out.(4910CE)
• $99,900 •
NEW LISTINGSEDONA CREEK • Over 3500 sq ft. Large living, den and gameroom. Island kitchen has lots of storage and counterspace. Beautiful upgrades. Gameroom is approx 36x17 and could also be a media room. Master down. (2931KE)
4/2.5/2 • $174,900
RIVER EDGE • Lakefront! Stunning and ap-pointed home. Large dining,formal living room open. Island Kitchen with large pantry. Their exercise room down could be second bedroom. Master with sitting area. Large list of upgrades including plantation shutters,media room wired for projection system. Two story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake. (107WB)
5/3.5/2 • $349,900
JUST REDUCEDWOODSTREAM • 3/2.5/2-perfect for family & entertaining. Large fam-ily room and separate dining room. Island kitchen with lots of cabinets. Master down with executive master bath. Gameroom up. Lots of updates. Clements High School
3/2.5/2 • $199,900
COMING SOONNEW LISTINGPLANTATION CREEK • Wonderful home w/upgrades. Ceramic Tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, living & dining rooms, master & master bath. High ceil-ings open up floorplan. Living room, din-ing room, den & gameroom are spacious. Master down. Covered patio. (4410RI)
3-4/2.5/2 • $169,900
SOLDSOLD
This magnificent mediterranean stucco & stone home with tile roof is perfect for entertaining.
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SUGAR CREEK $750,0002TU
NEW LISTING
REGAL WATERFRONT! The Architectural Design & exqui-site attention to detail make home perfect for entertaining.
AVALON $1,250,0002TU
NEW LISTING
Truly a masterpiece. This 7401 s.f. spectacular stucco & stone has phenomenal architectural design. Prepare to be amazed as you enter the grand foyer w/floating spiral staircase & iron handrail enhanced w/ circular stone walls & dramatic dome ceiling.
SWEETWATER $1,489,000
SALE PENDING
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SUGAR LAND IS SELLING!
Former model, absolutely gorgeous, exquisite up-dgrades!!! Corner lot, lovely community!!! Must see!!!
LAKE OLYMPIA $339,5002615LA
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This five bedroom custom by Huntington Homes is on a half acre lot! The quality of upgrades are evident, as you enter the foyer... not a detail has been missed. Wide plank distressed wood flooring extends throughout the down-stairs. Floor plan has both formals, a library, gameroom and a media room. Kitchen has gorgeous Benedittini cabinetry, Wolf professional appliances. The back yard retreat has it all - saltwater pool by Hipp Pools, extended flagstone patio and an outdoor kitchen! (14WL)
$699,000 • Sienna Plantation
This is truly a custom home, without the custom price! Upon entry, you will immediately notice the quality of the finishes. The home has nailed down hand scraped wood flooring throughout the downstairs, staircase, gameroom & hallways. The gourmet kitchen has an incredible com-mercial grade Thermador appliance package, including a 36’’ gas range, built-in fridge and a built-in cappacino maker! You will never want to eat out! $3K in shutters/blinds. Great location & no backyard neighbors! (9238BG)
$450,000 • Sienna Plantation
This beautiful Federick Harris Estate Home is a rare find! It is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, on a half acre lot. Home has 3 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms, plus a bonus room & upstairs. Too many upgrades to mention them all! Entry has stone flooring. Staircase, formals & family room have recent hardwood flooring. Custom TV niches and a window bench seat in breakfast area are nice touches. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counter-tops and stainless appliances is to die for! (3411SU)
$399,000 • Sienna Plantation
This executive series Perry Home is like a custom home without the custom price! This home has 5 bedrooms, both formals, a gameroom, media room AND a library/workout room! The gourmet kitchen has custom cabi-netry, granite & stainless appliances. $13K in recent flooring upgrades, including hand scraped wood in mas-ter, wood tone laminate in 3 bedrooms and new Frieze carpeting in other upstairs areas. Home faces a reserve area and is walking distance to school, stables & Camp Sienna. (3102PF)
$369,000 • Sienna Plantation
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Almost 3100sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, both formals, gameroom and master down. Over $42K in upgrades/improvements. All bedroom furniture stays & Fridge & pool table too. Free home warranty. Big culdesac lot. Priced to go in the $280’s.
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LANDParadise heated diving pool & spa! Huge culdesac lot! 4 bedrooms & gameroom, Totally updated over $50K. 2 story living very open plan. Priced to go fast in the $270’s.
WATERSIDE ESTATES/GRANDPARKWAY AREA!
Built in 2005! Original owners! 3 bedrooms & study! Open plan with tile thru out gourmet kitchen. great culdesac street Free home warranty. $160’s
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GREATWOOD/SUGAR LANDBuilt in 2002! Grand 2 story w/ 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Master down with study & gameroom up. Hollywood bath too. Upgrades w/granite counters/SS appliances, wood & tile floors. Culdesac lot and no neighbors behind you! Priced to go low $300’s
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FIRST COLONY!2 story on corner lot with paradise pool. Built in 2000. Double pane windows with Brick & hardiplank siding. 3 bedrooms, study & gameroom! 2 Story living opens to gourmet kitchen. Priced in low $200’s Zoned to Clements high school.
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SIENNA PLANTATIONAdorable David Weekly 2 story home built in 2005. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath mast down and gameroom up. Also study down. Culdesac street. Shows like a model home. Priced at $170’s.
SOLDSOLD
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RAVENEL4/3/2 • $469,000
3900 SQ. FT. ONE STORY ON CORNER LOT
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BLAIR MEADOW3/2/2 • $124,500
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RIVER MEADOW4/2/2 • $157,500
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DORRANCE4/2/2 • $1,290
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MULHOLLAND5/3/2 • $154,900
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QUAIL VALLEY4/2 ½ /2 with master down; separate jetted tub & shower. Light laminates thru downstairs. Study with French doors, high ceilings, tiled kitchen & breakfast that opens out to the family room with fireplace. Formal dining. Gameroom up. 2-story entry. Island kitchen w/breakfast bar, gas stove. $139,900. Possible short sale, getting approval now. (4011SS)
QUAIL VALLEY THUNDERBIRD For sale $174,900 or lease $1640, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, over 2800 s/f, formals plus family room, granite kitchen counters, 18” tile from entry thru family room & kitchen/bkfst/laundry. Great master closets & bath. Double-pane windows. Huge gameroom up. Big cul-de-sac yard, ready for its new owner!(3411OA)
QV: Nicely updated 4/2/2 one story with screened-in sunroom, beautifully landscaped, sprinklers, granite counters, updated stainless appliances, updated flooring, master shower. Lots of storage, built-ins. Replaced windows, Plantation shutters, formal dining, big family room, only $149,000! (3219LC)
LAKE OLYMPIA5/4.5/3 • $399,900
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WOW – Custom 1 story w/ over 3800 sq.ft. & 5 car garage on 1 acre tract!! 4 bedrooms, 2/1 baths, both formals plus den. Island kitchen. All with great backyard and Pool views. Split plan, HUGE gameroom. 2 car attached garage w/ extra (A/C’d) room above for storage. 3 car detached with full 2nd story that can be finished out as another room or just used as-is for storage! MLS# 58740103 $395,000. (5222CH)
• 1 ACRE! •
SIENNA – Big 5 bedroom home on corner lot of cul-de-sac street & NO back neighbors!! Beauti-ful wood floors in entry, study & dining. Oversized den w/custom faux paint. Island kitchen w/ granite counters. Master suite down. Huge gameroom & 4 big bedrooms up. Oversized faux flagstone patio for hosting those family BBQ’s. Short walk to fit-ness center, pool & playground. MLS# 23936642 $279,000. (10527CA)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
QUAIL VALLEY – Beautifully maintained and updated one story with pool!! 4 bed, 2 baths. Granite kitchen counters, recent appliances, tile flooring w/granite insets. Updated master w/French doors to pool, tiled shower, counter top. Master bath handicap access. Wood floor-ing in den and dining. Recent carpet, roof-2011. A real Beauty! $162,000. MLS# 77367878 (4002WV)
• NEW LISTING •
QUAIL VALLEY – Grand magnolias & updated landscaping frame this charming Colonial 5 bedroom 3/1 bath home. Stately pillars at the front porch en-try opens to freshly painted interior. Recent carpet, updated tile flooring. Formal dining, study. Spacious kitchen w/ updated appliances. Huge den area w/ built-in bookshelves. Master down. 4 Big bedrooms up. Covered back patio & just a 5 iron from golf club! MLS# 89713450 $212,000. (2902NB)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
PECAN GROVE - Pride of ownership shows in this 4 bed, 2/1 bath home. Beautifully updated with real wood floors in dining and den. Remod-eled kitchen w/Granite counters, tile backsplash, master bath w/ all new counters, sinks, mirrors, shower, even toilet! Master down, 3 big bed-rooms and gameroom up. MLS# 21443044 $185,900 (3530TI)
• NEW LISTING •
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SIENNA – Owners have taken great pride in their home. Owner a wood-worker & has added many custom features-crown molding in all downstairs rms, custom built-in dresser in master closet & much more!!! Golf course view from upstairs & small backyard paradise!! Only Perry home plan like this in Sienna & located on quiet cul-de-sac w/mature trees!! $187,888 Brooks Simmons 713-502-8905 (9914ML)
QUAIL VALLEY – Well maintained property with updates to bathrooms and flooring. Roof and AC replaced recently. Pool in excellent condition. Don’t Miss! $105,000 Tom Kiger 832-782-9995 (3810GC)
LAKE OLYMPIA – Beautiful, well maintained by original owner! Gorgeous Cherry wood floors in both formals & den. This home is ready for the next owner with 4-bedrooms, both formals, breakfast room, large family room, mud room & utility room…..great backyard!!! $150,000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (4314BB)
C BAIRD – 24.6-ACRE FARM/RANCH…Incredible….in a peaceful country setting. AG-exempt and can be used to raise cattle & horses. Custom built with many features such as gourmet kitchen w/oak cabinets, granite cntrs tops, custom backsplash, etc. Den boasts w/large FP, Oak bookshelves & wood finished ceiling. 40x75 barn!! $895,000 Arroyos Team 832-282-9115 (1430DO)
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October 12, 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Austin High School – 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land.The general public is invited. The dinner is from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and the silent auction will close at 9:00 pm. For a complete list of auction items and information how to purchase dinner tickets, visit www.austinbulldogband.org or email Asha Vaidya at [email protected]. Attending the auction is free. You must purchase a dinner (catered by Pappas Bar-B-Q) ticket in advance. Dinner tickets can be purchased until 10/5.
Story & play timeThe Vineyard Church, 5015 Grove West Blvd., Stafford, will have “Mom & Me”, story & play time, 2nd & 4th Wednesday, beginning Oct. 12, 10-11:30 am. Lunch provided. For more info [email protected].
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: B. Machart, M. Kroboth, J. Farrar, and M. Rubal
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: D. Morrell, Jr.
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.710/$100 $ 0.710/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.000/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.0000%
Average appraised value $ 294,838 $ 293,999
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 294,838 $ 293,999Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,093.35 $ 2,087.39Annual decrease in taxes if
Proposed tax rate is adopted -$5.96And percentage of decrease -0.2847%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed toEsther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
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Snake eyes or snake bit?
working security at the Fair when reportedly someone stomped on the gas petal and catapulted her off the back end. She was again taken to the hos-pital, albeit, a local one.
Maybe next year she can work in the mobile command center, hmmmm, then again, maybe not.
What are the odds?
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Fort Bend Community Calendar.......................from page 4experience levels – from beginners to advanced – who enjoy sewing, knit-ting, crocheting or other needlework are invited to join. Those attending should bring their own sewing sup-plies.The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-341-2677.
OCTOBER 11Get fall gardening tips
George Memorial Library will pres-ent the program “Fabulous Fall Gardening” on Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 6:30 pm, in Room 2B, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Elizabeth Barrow will talk about flowers and vegetables. Program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
How to research family historyBegin your family-history research at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Two pro-grams in October to help the begin-ning family-history researcher start their genealogy search.The class will take place on Tuesday, October 11,10:00 am, in the Computer Lab, on Tuesday, October 18, 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab. The programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Call 281-341-2608 for more info or reservation.
Learn about knittingThe Needles & Yarn Knitting Circle will meet at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond, Tuesday, October 11, 10:00 am, in Room 2B of the library. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Knitters of all ages and experience levels invited. Those attending should bring their own knitting needles and yarn. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-341-2677.
Ft Bend Singsations to meetTuesdays, October 11 , 18, 25 Ft Bend Singsations Barbershop Chorus invites you to come and enjoy Barbershop harmony in a small group informal setting on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m. meeting The Oasis, 11919 West Airport, Meadows Place. Let’s ring some great chords and see if Barbershop is for you. Call Stan Boyer 713 530 2427 or see www.sites.google.com/site/ftbendsingsa-tions/singsations for more informa-tion.
Free parent seminarRaising children is a difficult job for parents. Sugar Land First United Methodist Church is offer-ing a FREE parent seminar about 40 Developmental Assets. The seminar will be held October 11, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Great Hall at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, located at 431 Eldridge Road in Sugar Land (corner of Eldridge Road and 7th Street). This is a FREE event. For more information, contact Dena Lee, Children’s Ministries Director, Sugar Land First United Methodist Church at 281-491-6041 or [email protected].
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told to stay in the bathroom while the suspects ransacked the house before leaving with cash and jewel-ry. No physical injuries were report-ed. Adolph went on to explain, “Police believe residents may have been targeted due to a business owned by family members.” One suspect was described as white or Hispanic, 6' to 6' 2", with a muscular build and tattoos on both
arms. He was wearing a green shirt, shorts, tennis shoes and a hat. The other suspect was described as white or Hispanic, 6' to 6'2", with a slender build.
Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540. Tips can also be provided to Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477), by text messag-ing CRIMES (274637) or online at www.fortbend-tx-crimestoppers.org.
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Recognized District showing 75 percent of the schools classified as Recognized or Exemplary.
Dr. Randle proudly said LCISD improved from being ranked 74th in 2004 to 10th in 2010 on the Educational Performance Index.
With Project Lead the Way undergoing its second year in all the district’s high schools, the program is for students interested in engi-neering careers, said Dr. Randle. LCISD high schools will be work-ing on having program campuses nationally certified for students to earn college credits. This year, a total of 435 students are enrolled in the engineering study program as compared to last year’s total of 329 students.
But, not unlike the school dis-tricts across the state, LCISD, too, has responded to budget reductions from the 82nd Legislature, when
Murder suspect calls 911-- confesses
Reportedly, that call provided all the suspect information the police needed; the caller told the 911 operator he had shot a man and wanted to turn himself in.
The man who called police and reported himself to be the shooter has been identified as 26 year old Omar Jorge Ramos of Richmond. According to Neinast, Ramos told police that he and the victim, Jeremy Aaron Ramirez, 23, also of Richmond, had been involved in an a distur-bance earlier in the evening at a business on Collins Road, also located in Richmond. Police had responded to that incident but as no crime had been committed, they separated the two and sent
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The state office said that hom-eowners who attempted to cancel their sales transactions received letters from the roofing company demanding that liquidated dam-ages be paid or else a lawsuit
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be $75, and for bulky waste service greater than five cubic yards, that requires a call for both the request and to determine pricing. It’s also a good idea to find out what is allowed to be hauled off.
Although the new automated program begins in December, the city advises residents to start using the carts as soon as they are received.
For those who did not attend the educational sessions held by the city about the new program, here’s how to use them. Place the carts at
them on their way. Neinast said the exchange between the two was over a woman. Ramirez is believed to have left the Collins Road incident and gone to the apartments on Rocky Falls.
“Shortly after 8:30 pm, Ramos showed up at the apartment Ramirez was visiting, forced his way past the female resident of the apartment, and shot Ramirez multiple times,” said Neinast. Before police could arrive at the shooting scene, Ramos left and returned to his home, then called to surrender himself. Neinast said Omar Jorge Ramos was arrested without incident and charged with Murder, a First Degree Felony.
He was transported to the Fort Bend County Jail where he is being held on bond.
the state adopted its budget. There were massive educational cuts and LCISD adjusted staffing guidelines and absorbed 117 teaching posi-tions and 21 paraprofessionals, accomplished with “no staff lay-offs,” said Dr. Randle. The dis-trict’s 2011-12 adopted budget totals $181,440,070. The district receives education jobs grant funds amount-ing to $3.98 million and another $500,000 in federal grant funds. For the upcoming 2012-13 year, LCISD expects to see a reduction of $16.8 million “and for the first time, there will be no funding for growth,” said Dr. Randle, and that will happen alongside the addition of more than 80,000 students across the state with about 850 new ones going to LCISD.
Meetings earlier this year of a citizens’ bond committee comprised of 41 community members, school principals and assistant principals, and one student were held before the
school term ended this past spring, advised Dr. Randle. The committee recommended a bond referendum for the school’s future plans fol-lowed by the call for an election by the school board. In 2006, voters approved a $281 million bond pack-age for the school district.
Dr. Randle said that the bond referendum on the ballot this November is for $249.2 million and it includes the construction of five new campuses, one near Fulshear; a bus barn, a natatorium, building renovations, property purchases for future schools, and new computers and other technology upgrades.
Recently, the LCISD board met to discuss priorities and planning for the district. It is reported that of significant importance, the dis-trict intends to prepare itself for the expected growth in student enroll-ment projected to be up to 1,000 students per year for the next 10 years. The projected growth is tied
to the projects in the $249 million bond referendum and considered to be part of the school district's 10-year facilities plan.
Data cited by Dr. Randle when he addressed participants at the state of the schools presentation host-ed by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce included the total num-ber of school buses operated by the district, 265, that transport 11,570 students on 466 bus routes, some
2.7 million miles with fuel account-ing for over a million dollar expense in 2010.
LCISD serves students living in Richmond, Rosenberg, Kendleton, Simonton, Thompsons, Fulshear, Crabb, Booth and a portion of Pleak and Sugar Land; also stu-dents in many new residential developments throughout the unincorporated rural areas in west-ern Fort Bend County.
would be filed. The state Attorney General’s Office, however, said the damages claimed were an invalid penalty.
In addition to reimbursing hom-eowners, the judgment against the roofing company will require it to pay $25,000 in civil penalties and
$10,000 in attorneys’ fees as part of the enforcement action.
Fort Bend residents and other Texans who believe they have been deceived by improper or unlawful business practices may call the Office of the Attorney General’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 252-8011 or file a com-plaint online at www.texasattor-neygeneral.gov
the base of the curb, if there Is one, and the cart wheels against the curb. Handles are to face away from the street allowing the lids to open to the street.
First on the list for getting the new carts next week are Barrington Place and Glen Laurel. Both those neighborhoods will receive them on October 10, according to the city schedule. Those following on October 11 among the subdivisions are: Austin Park Courtyard Homes, Covington West, Covington Woods, Eldridge Lake, Gannoway Lake Estates, Imperial Estates, Imperial Woods, and the Reserve
at Glen Laurel. For a complete list of the neighborhoods and the expected cart delivery dates, check the city’s website.
Earlier this year, the city approved a 10-year contract with Republic Services after a pilot study of the automated collection of garbage and recycling services, a green waste recycling program and a bulky waste program.
Those wishing more informa-tion about Sugar Land’s new solid waste and recycling program are asked to visit the city’s website or call the Public Works Department, 281-275-2450.
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7:30p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testi-mony for and against the following:
(1) A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chap-ter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning District map from Primary Corridor to Single Fam-ily Residential on a 27.94 acre tract of land, located south of US Hwy 90A, north of Stafford Run drainage, west of FM 1092, bounded by Promenade Boulevard adjacent to the Promenade Subdivision, within the City in Zoning District Primary Corridor.
All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the oppor-tunity to be heard.
/s/ Bonnie BaiamonteCity Secretary
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The City is seeking to hire a quality contactor to furnish labor, material and equipment for landscape maintenance on various roadways within the city limits of Stafford, Texas.
Sealed bids in duplicate, marked “Landscape Maintenance-Various Roadways within the city limits of Stafford, Texas” addressed to the City of Stafford will be received by the City Secretary, Ms. Bonnie Baiamonte, at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 4:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, October 20, 2011. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Notice of the award of the contract shall be given by the City within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids.
A pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477.
All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid from a Surety Company, authorized to issue Bid Bonds in the State Of Texas, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute Performance and Payment Bonds within fourteen (14) days after award by City Council. Bids without Bid Bond will not be considered. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment bonds upon an approved standard form in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount from an approved Surety Company authorized to issue Payment and Performance Bonds in the State Of Texas.
Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be picked up from the Public Works Department, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477. Information concerning this bid may be directed to Mr. Charles W. Russell, P.E. at 281-261-3920
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date bids are opened.
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Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Fort Bend County W.C. & I.D. No. 2 will be received in the offices of the District at 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2011, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the Construction of:
STAFFORD RUN CREEK SANITARY SEWERCLEANING AND TELEVISING
The project is located along Stafford Run Creek, Farm-to-Market Road 1092 and several other streets within the District. (Fort Bend County Key Map Nos. 569-P,Q,U,V.)
For construction contracts $50,000 and over but less than $250,000, the bidder shall submit a certified or cashier’s check on a responsible bank in the State equal to two percent (2%) of the maximum total bid amount. For projects over $250,000, the bidder shall submit either a two percent (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.
Specifications and bidding documents may be purchased in the Construction Division of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6335 Gulfton, Houston, Texas 77081, for the price of Ten Dollars ($10) per set. No refunds will be made. Said documents may be examined electronically without charge in the office of Jones & Carter Construction Division, or downloaded at no cost from CivCast; www.civcastusa.com.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference in the offices of the District at 2331 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Contractors who do not attend the pre-bid conference may have their bid rejected.
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 opened.
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Sealed bids, in duplicate, on the original forms, signed by an officer of the company, will be received by Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26, at the offices of the operator at Quail Valley Utility District located at 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 9th , 2011 for the construction of:
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Plans, specifications and necessary information may be obtained from Saliger Engineering Corporation by calling (281) 858-4021 Plans and Specifications require a non-refundable deposit of $100 per set of plans and/or specifications.
Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid and must accompany each proposal. Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check must be made payable to Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26.
The successful bidder must furnish an insurance certificate, a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within the (10) days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with “A+” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are authorized by the State Board of Insurance to do business in Texas and to issue said bonds. The bonds must be signed by an authorized representative of the surety, and licensed by the State Board of Insurance.
Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26 reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to them or waiver all irregularities.
Dated: September, 2011Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26
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Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 2011, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Edward F. McManus, deceased were issued to Mary E. McManus pursuant to the Order of county Civil Court at Law No. 3 (in Probate) of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause No. 11-CPR-023886 and that she qualified as Independent Executrix of said Estate on the 29th of August, 2011 as the law requires.
All persons having claims against said estate are hereby requested to present the same within the time prescribed by law to:
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1984 COBIA SUNSKIFF 180. This solid 18’ open bow / center console fisher is ready to hook up to your truck and be-come part of your family! Hull is in great condition, no leaks! Motor needs some TLC (not run-ning). I have all 3 titles in hand (Boat, motor and trailer). Items included in sale: • 1984 Cobia SunSkiff 180 (18ft Boat and everything in it!) with title! • 1985 Evinrude V4 115HP VRO motor with title! • 1990 Trailer with title! $3500 obo. Contact David @ 832-814-3933
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that you would like to reach 51,000 homes
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Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. De-termining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstand-ings, some advertisers do not offer .employment. but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it.s illegal to request any money before deliver-ing its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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REAL ESTATE
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etc. that you would like to
reach 51,000 homes in Fort
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QUAIL VALLEY – Seeking female roommate, share house, Private bedroom/bath. $500/month, plus 1/2 utilities. Free cable/internet. 281-685-9626.
ROOM FOR RENT. Grand Parkway Area $350 per month Female preferred. 281-545-8502
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‘05 FORD
Go to www.UsedCarLover.com to search complete online inventory or to sell your car.
Sell your automobile in the ONLY Countywide Newspaper - The Fort Bend Star
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2007 Chevy 2500; 4x4; Ext. Cab - 4 doors SWB, 6.0L auto ac tilt cruise power pack grill guard tow pkg. 13,500. maberysworktrucks.com. 281-392-3999.
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0420-0518
2003 Red Mercedes SLK230 Kompressor. ONLY 41,000 miles. Red hard top convertible with black leather intererior and Karman Hardon sound system. VERY LOW MILEAGE and excellent condition. $17,500 negotiable. 281-725-8497.
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2006 Ford F150XLT 4x4; Super Crew - 5.4L auto ac tilt cruise power pack bedliner grill guard cd tow pkg. new tires 115K mi. 13,500. maberysworktrucks.com. 281-392-3999
‘06 FORD
0713-0803
3 BDR 2 BATH SUG-ARLAND. Worth $160K. WILL SACRIFICE FOR $100K Call TODAY! 832-900-0630
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Home is zoned to highly sought schools: Clements HS, First Colony Middle & Colony Bend Elemen-tary. Well-kept former model home on cul de sac lot. Home is spacious with open/split floor plan w/high ceilings, crown molding, chair rail & built ins. FP, Huge island kitchen w/walk in pantry. 2” wood blinds & solar screens on all windows. Fenced, accessed through a security gate, brick courtyard patio, small backyard paradise plus a bonus patio adjacent to kitchen, ideal for an outdoor kitchen. Hardwood / Tile floors. Walking distance of post office & library. Call 713-202-8199 for more info.
PATIO HOME FOR SALEThe Enclave @ Grants Lake
$235,000 • 3/3/22,200 Square Foot One Story
Pol. ad Pd. for by Cheryl Minchew, Treasurer, 1831 Pitts Rd. Richmond, TX 77469
for Fort Bend
F O R T B E N DReal Estate All-Stars
Mik
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Sherry 281.340.4111Keller Williams Realty
Mike 281.340.4122
Ric
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Realtor, CRS, GRI, CDPE
REMAX Southwest713.725.7783
Lind
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ell
& B
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pear
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Linda Bell Team
Prudential Gary Greene281.980.5050
Cath
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Keller Williams Realty281.207.5060
Cind
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Realtor Associate
Martha Turner Properties281.630.8865
Glo
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RE/MAX Heritage832.265.7355
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Keller Williams Realty281.798.3853
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Hank Mann Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties713.582.1654
Don
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The Don Burns Team
RE/MAX Heritage281.491.6274
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Yee
Realtor - 23+ yrs experience
RE/MAX Fine Properties713.826.2373
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Go Hurley Group
Keller Williams Realty281.340.4170
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Sugar Land produces another future Taekwondo Olympian
Giselle Giambi is 10 years old and in fourth grade at Dickinson Elementary School in Greatwood. She is the cur-rent Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.) National Taekwondo Champion as well as the A.A.U. Junior Olympic Taekwondo Champion for her age and weight division.
This summer Giselle trained sixteen (16+) hours per week to get ready for competition. She has competed in 7 tournaments from January 2011 to July 2011 and is currently undefeated for year.
Giselle has been training in taekwondo since age 4. She start-ed competing and won her first gold medal at the age of 5.
She has been a member of the Young Brothers Taekwondo G-Force competition team since 2009. Giselle trains at Young Brothers Taekwondo in Houston, under her father Master Mark Giambi, 8th Dan and is coached by her older brother Gianni Giambi, 3rd Dan.
Giselle has her sights set on the 2012 Olympic Games in Rio De Janiero, Brazil.
Pol. ad Pd. for by Cheryl Minchew, Treasurer, 1831 Pitts Rd. Richmond, TX 77469
for Fort Bend
Giselle Giambi
PAGE 16 H Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE STAR See us online www.FortBendStar.com
H S TA R P E O P L E H S TA R P E O P L E Hby B.K. Carter
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Tickets: $5.00 (entry fee includes both days) & Children 6 and under admitted free.
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FallPlease join Silverado Senior Living – Sugar Land for our Annual Fall Festival.
Bring the whole family for a fun time to enjoy yummy food and activities. Festival foods include hotdogs, sausage on a stick, soda, beer, popcorn and yummy baked
goods and the fun activities include pumpkin painting, balloon artist, face painting, caricature artist, temporary tattoos and carnival games!
You can also put in a bid at the Silent Auction for a variety of Gift Items.
Buy raffle tickets for a 2 night stay at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston.
DJ Autumn will be providing party music with games and dancing.
Tickets sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds to go to the Alzheimer’s Assoc.
Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM FESTIVAL
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The opening weekend of Treasure Island, the debut pro-
Prari Blair as Abigail Cooper and Samantha Denton as Georgia Merry in Treasure Island.
Last chance to see Treasure Island this weekendannounced for "Little WomenThe Musical", which will run December 2 through
duction of Queen Theatre, was a rousing success! Performances are at the Sugar Land Auditorium (next to Lakeview Elementary). The remaining performances are: Friday, October 7 @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 8 @ 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 9 @ 3:00 p.m.
Auditions have been
December 18. Auditions will be held on Monday October 10 and Tuesday October 11. Callbacks will be Thursday, October 13. Rehearsals start Monday, October 17.To schedule an audi-tion, email headshot and resume to [email protected].
Pol. ad Pd. for by Cheryl Minchew, Treasurer, 1831 Pitts Rd. Richmond, TX 77469
for Fort Bend