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F ORT B END FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. ww ww w.fbindependent.com .fbindependent.com P.O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 VOL 3 No.6 It’s time to start experiencing relief with a personalized treatment plan from our new comprehensive Back Pain Program. Our skilled health team specializes in joint and back pain, offering both minimally invasive surgical techniques and noninvasive treatments. To learn more, call 281.725.5225 or visit SugarLandBackPain.com. Introducing the new Back Pain Program at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. Relief is within reach PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID STAFFORD, TX PERMIT NO.10 Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor 10701 Corporate Drive, #282, Stafford, TX 77477 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77487 www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745 Fort Bend Independent is published every Wednesday (for a sub- scription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 10701 Corporate Dr., #282, Stafford, Texas 77477. Periodical post- age application pending. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fort Bend Independent, P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, Tx 77487. Sugar Land hosts kite festival Kites of all shapes and sizes adorned the sky of Sugar Land Memorial Park, University Bou- levard, on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the city celebrated its first ever Cultural Kite Festival. Kite flying is a popular activity and sport in many countries around the world, and became a local hit with an estimated 6,000 people attending the event. Residents of all back- grounds and ages enjoyed the festival aided by pleasant weather and favorable winds. Activities and entertainment included an opening ceremony of kites, a miniature kite museum showcasing the diversified history of kite making, kite flying lessons and competitions and various cultural performances. A kite-making workshop was held where children built their own kites and took them home as memorabilia. Above Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson, formally flies the spe- cial kite marking the cultural festival. Photos by RANDY KOZLOVSKY. By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City council members are the first in Fort Bend County to approve an ordinance banning texting while driving in the city. Council approved the ordinance on first reading at its Feb. 1 meeting. The second reading on Feb. 15 is expected to get the same unanimous council approv- al. After the ordinance is ap- proved, it will be unlawful for a driver to text while op- erating a motor vehicle and for a driver to view, send or compose an electronic message or engage with ap- plication software on a cell phone in Missouri City. The ordinance becomes effective June 1, 2010, and between now and then there will be a campaign inform- ing citizens to get ready to cease and desist or be tick- eted for disobeying the law. When the ordinance was first presented at council’s first meeting of the year it was written to prohibit the use of such devices for any purpose while driving a motor vehicle. Council ob- jected to not being able to talk on a cell phone so the ordinance they voted on last week does not prohibit tele- phone conversations while driving. The ordinance also includes some affirma- tive defenses to prosecution should a person be ticketed. The defenses include dial- ing numbers or deactivat- ing a phone call, driving an authorized government vehicle that is responding to emergencies, using GPS de- vices or getting emergency assistance. The proposed ordinance also includes an affirmative defense for drivers who are texting or using an application while stopped in a safe area or standing safely at the side of the road. Missouri City Attorney Caroline Kelley said, “Mul- tiple cities (in Texas) have adopted the same law as Missouri City – West Uni- versity, Bellaire, Austin. West University prohibits getting, sending and com- posing electronic messages, which involve texting and e- mailing while driving. Aus- tin prohibits using a wire- less communication device for messaging and other ap- plications while driving.” “We tried to get all the types of activities that would entail typing on a wireless communication device and looking at a screen but talk- ing per se on a phone is al- lowed. Our ordinance cov- ers both reading and typing. If a person receives a text message (e-mail) while driving and looks down to read it, they will have com- mitted an offense according to our ordinance,” Kelley said. Police Chief Joel Fitzger- ald said that the federal government recently passed a law prohibiting texting by bus and truck drivers while on the road. The chief was also asked about warning signage. Fitzgerald said, “If we believe someone did it and came from one juris- diction to another and we have the proper signage up then it’s against the law. We must educate everyone as much as we can before it becomes law.” Missouri City bans texting while driving By SESHADRI KUMAR The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas recently issued a precedent- setting opinion impacting the news media in general, in a defamation lawsuit against a local newspaper. LeaAnne Klentzman and Carter Publications, Inc. d/b/a The West Fort Bend Star, Inc. (“the Star”) filed an ap- peal complaining that the trial court erred in denying sum- mary judgment relief in a law- suit filed by Wade Brady, son of Craig Brady, deputy chief in the Fort Bend County Sher- iff’s Office. Justices Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Alcala and Jim Taft affirmed the denial of summary judg- ment by the 240th District Court in Fort Bend County and remanded the case back to the trial court. The appeals court rejected all seven complaints made by the Star against the denial of summary judgment by the dis- trict court. The court rejected Star’s plea that Wade Brady should be treated as a “limited-pur- pose public figure” and hence need not show actual mal- ice on the part of the Star to prove that he was defamed or libeled. Public figures suing a me- dia for defamation must prove that the defendant published the statement with “actual malice.” “Having held that Wade was not a limited-purpose public figure, we reject appellants’ contention that Wade was re- quired to prove actual malice as an essential element of his cause of action,” the court said. From August 2001 through May 2002, the Star published a number of opinion columns that included references to var- ious incidents involving Chief Brady’s sons Wade and Cullen Brady and Chief Brady’s ac- tions relative to such incidents or on behalf of his sons. None of those columns are the subject of the suit underly- ing this appeal. Among the incidents de- scribed in the opinion columns were the ticketing of Wade by sheriff’s deputies for a minor- in-possession of alcohol (MIP) charge, and the stop and de- tention of Cullen and Wade by a Department of Public Safety trooper who had followed them to investigate suspected erratic driving by Cullen. The opinion columns also described various actions that Chief Brady had allegedly taken on behalf of his sons, in- cluding conducting numerous tape-recorded meetings with the deputies who had been present when Wade was tick- eted for MIP. Wade was later acquitted of the charge and an expunction order entered. On January 15, 2003, the Star published an article, writ- ten by Klentzman entitled, “Deputy Brady’s tape collect- ing called ‘Roadside Suppres- sion.” This article is the sub- ject of the lawsuit. The article stated that that since November 21, 2002, Chief Brady had been collect- ing audiotapes from deputies regarding Wade’s 2001 MIP charge; Recalled one of the inci- dents previously recounted in one of the columns Involving Wade’s report of a stolen cell phone and Chief’s Brady’s pursuit of the man who had Wade’s cell phone; Described testimony from the August 2002 trial of Wade’s MIP charge circumstances leading up to the ticket; Recalled the audio-taped meetings that Chief Brady had held with the deputies; Stated that the personnel of the sheriff’s office dubbed the numerous twilight meetings in various parking lots with the deputies who issued the ticket to “roadside suppression hear- ings” making jest of a maneu- ver by defense lawyers to keep evidence out of court; and Described that “in the DPS tape [of the stop] viewed by the Star ... Wade Brady was so unruly and intoxicated that the Trooper had to handcuff him and place him in the backseat of the police car for safety” and described other aspects of the stop based on the Star’s re- view of the tape. Wade brought the suit against appellants for libel based on statements in the January 15, 2003 article. He alleged that appel- lants published a writing that injured his reputation by “omitt[ing] material facts and therefore creating a mislead- ing presentation of the factual circumstances regarding [his] trial and the unrelated stop by the DPS trooper.” He asserted that many of the statements in the articles were lies. The statement in the ar- ticle, “[i]n the DPS videotape viewed by the Star and then later obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, Wade Brady was so unruly and intoxicated that the Trooper had to handcuff him and place him in the backseat of police car for safety,” is opinion and, therefore non-actionable under Texas law, the Star argued. The complained-of asser- tion, which the article asserted was based on the DPS video- tape, is a statement of fact, subject to the test of truth or falsity—not a statement of opinion, the court said. Moreover, the determina- tion whether a publication is an actionable statement of fact or a protected expression of opinion depends upon a rea- sonable person’s perception of the entirety of the publication and not merely on individual statements. The article was presented to the public as a news story, not an editorial or other expression of opinion, the court noted. A person does not become a public figure merely because he is repeatedly “discussed” by a media defendant or because his actions become a matter of controversy as a result of the media defendant’s actions. Even engaging in criminal act does not make a person a limited-purpose public figure, the court said. “We conclude that the ap- pellant did not establish as a matter of law that Wade is a limited-purpose public fig- ure,” the justices said in the opinion. Appellants cited to their own prior columns in the Star where they “grouched and groaned” about Chief Brady, but the mere fact that appel- lants (and no other press) chose to write and publish opinion columns about Chief Brady is merely evidence of Star’s “concern,” not a “pub- lic” discussion of a “real ques- tion,” according to the ruling. Appellants argue that the fact that Wade is the son of the Chief Deputy causes him to be “the subject of public scrutiny” and that his various interactions with the law such as being handcuffed a week after the MIP stop by the DPS trooper, his calling of his fa- ther when someone stole his cell phone almost two years prior to the MIP stop as cause for “risk of exposure and in- jury to reputation” and made him a public figure. The fact that Wade represented himself Brady Vs Carter: Court ruling on defamation, public figure in the MIP trial was also cited as a cause to treat him as a pub- lic figure. However, the mere fact that Wade’s father is a public offi- cial, and thus, that Wade’s be- havior might be more “news- worthy” than a teen whose father was no public official does not mean that any alleged misbehavior would have made Wade a limited purpose public figure, the court said. See PRESS, Page 3

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Sugar Land hosts kite festival

Kites of all shapes and sizes adorned the sky of Sugar Land Memorial Park, University Bou-levard, on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the city celebrated its fi rst ever Cultural Kite Festival. Kite fl ying is a popular activity and sport in many countries around the world, and became a local hit with an estimated 6,000 people attending the event. Residents of all back-grounds and ages enjoyed the festival aided by pleasant weather and favorable winds. Activities and entertainment included an opening ceremony of kites, a miniature kite museum showcasing the diversifi ed history of kite making, kite fl ying lessons and competitions and various cultural performances. A kite-making workshop was held where children built their own kites and took them home as memorabilia. Above Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson, formally fl ies the spe-cial kite marking the cultural festival. Photos by RANDY KOZLOVSKY.

By BARBARA FULENWIDERMissouri City council

members are the fi rst in Fort Bend County to approve an ordinance banning texting while driving in the city.

Council approved the ordinance on fi rst reading at its Feb. 1 meeting. The second reading on Feb. 15 is expected to get the same unanimous council approv-al. After the ordinance is ap-proved, it will be unlawful for a driver to text while op-erating a motor vehicle and for a driver to view, send or compose an electronic message or engage with ap-plication software on a cell phone in Missouri City.

The ordinance becomes effective June 1, 2010, and between now and then there will be a campaign inform-ing citizens to get ready to cease and desist or be tick-eted for disobeying the law.

When the ordinance was fi rst presented at council’s fi rst meeting of the year it was written to prohibit the use of such devices for any purpose while driving a motor vehicle. Council ob-

jected to not being able to talk on a cell phone so the ordinance they voted on last week does not prohibit tele-phone conversations while driving. The ordinance also includes some affi rma-tive defenses to prosecution should a person be ticketed. The defenses include dial-ing numbers or deactivat-ing a phone call, driving an authorized government vehicle that is responding to emergencies, using GPS de-vices or getting emergency assistance. The proposed ordinance also includes an affi rmative defense for drivers who are texting or using an application while stopped in a safe area or standing safely at the side of the road.

Missouri City Attorney Caroline Kelley said, “Mul-tiple cities (in Texas) have adopted the same law as Missouri City – West Uni-versity, Bellaire, Austin. West University prohibits getting, sending and com-posing electronic messages, which involve texting and e-mailing while driving. Aus-

tin prohibits using a wire-less communication device for messaging and other ap-plications while driving.”

“We tried to get all the types of activities that would entail typing on a wireless communication device and looking at a screen but talk-ing per se on a phone is al-lowed. Our ordinance cov-ers both reading and typing. If a person receives a text message (e-mail) while driving and looks down to read it, they will have com-mitted an offense according to our ordinance,” Kelley said.

Police Chief Joel Fitzger-ald said that the federal government recently passed a law prohibiting texting by bus and truck drivers while on the road. The chief was also asked about warning signage. Fitzgerald said, “If we believe someone did it and came from one juris-diction to another and we have the proper signage up then it’s against the law. We must educate everyone as much as we can before it becomes law.”

Missouri City bans texting while driving

By SESHADRI KUMARThe Court of Appeals for

the First District of Texas recently issued a precedent-setting opinion impacting the news media in general, in a defamation lawsuit against a local newspaper.

LeaAnne Klentzman and Carter Publications, Inc. d/b/a The West Fort Bend Star, Inc. (“the Star”) fi led an ap-peal complaining that the trial court erred in denying sum-mary judgment relief in a law-suit fi led by Wade Brady, son of Craig Brady, deputy chief in the Fort Bend County Sher-iff’s Offi ce.

Justices Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Alcala and Jim Taft affi rmed the denial of summary judg-ment by the 240th District Court in Fort Bend County and remanded the case back to the trial court.

The appeals court rejected all seven complaints made by the Star against the denial of summary judgment by the dis-trict court.

The court rejected Star’s plea that Wade Brady should be treated as a “limited-pur-pose public fi gure” and hence need not show actual mal-ice on the part of the Star to prove that he was defamed or libeled.

Public fi gures suing a me-dia for defamation must prove that the defendant published the statement with “actual malice.”

“Having held that Wade was not a limited-purpose public fi gure, we reject appellants’ contention that Wade was re-quired to prove actual malice as an essential element of his cause of action,” the court said.

From August 2001 through May 2002, the Star published a number of opinion columns that included references to var-ious incidents involving Chief Brady’s sons Wade and Cullen Brady and Chief Brady’s ac-tions relative to such incidents or on behalf of his sons.

None of those columns are the subject of the suit underly-ing this appeal.

Among the incidents de-scribed in the opinion columns were the ticketing of Wade by sheriff’s deputies for a minor-in-possession of alcohol (MIP) charge, and the stop and de-tention of Cullen and Wade by a Department of Public Safety trooper who had followed them to investigate suspected erratic driving by Cullen.

The opinion columns also described various actions that Chief Brady had allegedly taken on behalf of his sons, in-cluding conducting numerous tape-recorded meetings with the deputies who had been present when Wade was tick-eted for MIP.

Wade was later acquitted of the charge and an expunction order entered.

On January 15, 2003, the Star published an article, writ-ten by Klentzman entitled, “Deputy Brady’s tape collect-ing called ‘Roadside Suppres-sion.” This article is the sub-ject of the lawsuit.

The article stated that that since November 21, 2002, Chief Brady had been collect-ing audiotapes from deputies regarding Wade’s 2001 MIP charge;

Recalled one of the inci-dents previously recounted in one of the columns Involving Wade’s report of a stolen cell phone and Chief’s Brady’s pursuit of the man who had Wade’s cell phone;

Described testimony from the August 2002 trial of Wade’s MIP charge circumstances leading up to the ticket;

Recalled the audio-taped meetings that Chief Brady had held with the deputies;

Stated that the personnel of the sheriff’s offi ce dubbed the numerous twilight meetings in various parking lots with the deputies who issued the ticket to “roadside suppression hear-ings” making jest of a maneu-ver by defense lawyers to keep evidence out of court; and

Described that “in the DPS tape [of the stop] viewed by the Star ... Wade Brady was so unruly and intoxicated that the Trooper had to handcuff him and place him in the backseat of the police car for safety” and described other aspects of the stop based on the Star’s re-view of the tape.

Wade brought the suit against appellants for libel based on statements in the January 15, 2003 article.

He alleged that appel-lants published a writing that injured his reputation by “omitt[ing] material facts and therefore creating a mislead-ing presentation of the factual circumstances regarding [his] trial and the unrelated stop by the DPS trooper.” He asserted that many of the statements in the articles were lies.

The statement in the ar-ticle, “[i]n the DPS videotape

viewed by the Star and then later obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, Wade Brady was so unruly and intoxicated that the Trooper had to handcuff him and place him in the backseat of police car for safety,” is opinion and, therefore non-actionable under Texas law, the Star argued.

The complained-of asser-tion, which the article asserted was based on the DPS video-tape, is a statement of fact, subject to the test of truth or falsity—not a statement of opinion, the court said.

Moreover, the determina-tion whether a publication is an actionable statement of fact or a protected expression of opinion depends upon a rea-sonable person’s perception of the entirety of the publication and not merely on individual statements. The article was presented to the public as a news story, not an editorial or other expression of opinion, the court noted.

A person does not become a public fi gure merely because he is repeatedly “discussed” by a media defendant or because his actions become a matter of controversy as a result of the media defendant’s actions.

Even engaging in criminal act does not make a person a limited-purpose public fi gure, the court said.

“We conclude that the ap-pellant did not establish as a matter of law that Wade is a limited-purpose public fi g-ure,” the justices said in the opinion.

Appellants cited to their own prior columns in the Star where they “grouched and groaned” about Chief Brady, but the mere fact that appel-lants (and no other press) chose to write and publish opinion columns about Chief Brady is merely evidence of Star’s “concern,” not a “pub-lic” discussion of a “real ques-tion,” according to the ruling.

Appellants argue that the fact that Wade is the son of the Chief Deputy causes him to be “the subject of public scrutiny” and that his various interactions with the law such as being handcuffed a week after the MIP stop by the DPS trooper, his calling of his fa-ther when someone stole his cell phone almost two years prior to the MIP stop as cause for “risk of exposure and in-jury to reputation” and made him a public fi gure. The fact that Wade represented himself

Brady Vs Carter: Court ruling on defamation, public fi gure

in the MIP trial was also cited as a cause to treat him as a pub-lic fi gure.

However, the mere fact that Wade’s father is a public offi -cial, and thus, that Wade’s be-havior might be more “news-worthy” than a teen whose father was no public offi cial does not mean that any alleged misbehavior would have made Wade a limited purpose public fi gure, the court said.

See PRESS, Page 3

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Vote with us to re-elect James Patterson!!

Commissioner, Fort Bend County Precinct 4

for Early Voting times and locations visit www.electpatterson.netFORT BEND PRIMARY EARLY VOTING - FEBRUARY 16-26

Commissioner Patterson’s efforts have made an impact on our daily lives. I have witnessed firsthand his leadership in improving transportation and mobility in Fort Bend County. I am especially appreciative of James’ strong history of working with the cities of Fort Bend County to combine resources and improve quality of life for our residents. -Don Smithers, Sugar Land City Council

The 2007 Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Issue has enhanced and improved mobility and transportation safety for all residents and would not have passed without the unanimous support of all the City Councilmembers and Mayors. James Patterson’s leadership was the catalyst in galvanizing this support and making this $153 million Bond Issue a reality. -Former Mayor, David Wallace, City of Sugar Land and Mayor Allen Owen, Missouri City

James Patterson has worked diligently to make our lives better. Whether it’s developing new roads or drainage or working with local HOA’s, he has been available to lend a hand or his experience to make the process work for everyone. He is in touch with every last aspect of our community, available to the public to listen, to offer advice and provide information. - Robert Adams, Resident-Summerfield

Pol. Adv. Paid for by James Patterson Campaign, Jim Condrey, D.D.S., Treasurer, 314 South Belknap, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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Richard Raymond has the leadership experience Fort Bend needs. As our county grows, we need a D.A. that knows how to keep up with our success.

Richard Raymond is a proven manager, CPA, successful business owner, attorney and has the conservative experience our county needs to put dangerous criminals behind bars. Richard Raymond is proudly endorsed by:Sheriff Milton WrightFulshear Mayor Jamie RobertsHouston Police Officers Union, Sharon Rowe, Joe Silhavy, Wade Roberts, Judy Elsenbrock, Sean Johns, Craig Brady, Susan Lasseter, Mark Mathis, Robert & Gloria Riley, Jeff Roberts...and more at www.RichardDRaymond.com

Experienced attorney

Trial experience we need to keep dangeous offenders out of our neighborhoods

CPA and business owner

Successfully managed large organizations

Long-time member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church

Active member of the Sugar Land Exchange Club

Devoted husband and father of three children

Richard,s opponents don’t have the management experience and ethical character needed to run the District Attorney’s office:The current District Attorney:

Embattled in ethics complaints and has admitted to wrong doing

Takes up to five years to bring dangerous criminals to trial, causing our streets to become unsafe

Wastes taxpayer dollars on questionalable political agenda

John Healey spends money like a liberal

Healeyadmits he hasn’t tried a case in 16 years!

Building homes of quality and distinction for over 40 years.

Plans, prices and availability are subject to change without notice. (10/08)

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SUGAR CREEK Great 1 story on huge corner lot. 3 bed-rooms & study. Seller has updated carpet, tile paint in and out and roof replaced. Shows great and price already reduced to go fast in the low $200’s.

SUGAR LAND/COMMONWEALTH. Over 4000sqft! 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths, game room, study/formal and extra room. Seller has updated carpet, tile granite counters, & more in 2009. Roof replaced too. Big yard. Price reduced to go $300’s.

Suzette Peoples ABR, GRI , E-Pro, 21 years Professional Realtor; Owner of Peoples

Properties, a Real Estate & Property Management Co.; American Business Women’s Association.

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Built in 2006. Popular Perry 1 story home. 4 bed-rooms and both formals or study. 16’ tile and hardwood fl oors. Garage/gameroom. Covered over size patio. Playground & shed stays. Private Levee lot. Priced to go at $230,000.

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Builder close out, selling model home! Over 3600sqft! 5 bedrooms 4.5 bath, gameroom, media and study. 3 car ga-rage! Upgrades galore! Hardwoods, tile, granite and more! Price reduced to go in the $300’s Don’t miss this one!

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Builder close-out! Over 4200sqft! 5 bed-rooms 4.5 baths. Master down and full bed-room bath down, study & sun room down. Gameroom & Media up. Huge lot in cul-de-sac. Reduced from $549,000 to $480,000 .

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Patients needing specialized urological testing and treatment can now be treated at Method-ist Sugar Land Hospital’s newly opened cystoscopy suite.

The cystoscopy procedure al-lows a physician to look at the in-side of the bladder and the urethra using a thin, lighted instrument called a cystoscope. “Cystos-copy is not a surgical procedure requiring an incision but patients are usually uncomfortable about having it done,” says Dr. Henry Pham, urologist on staff at Meth-odist Sugar Land Hospital.

“Having a room specially de-signed for cystoscopy, and for the patient’s comfort and ease, enables us to treat our patients with compassion while maximiz-ing the test’s effectiveness.”

The procedure is performed by inserting the cystoscope into the patient’s urethra and then slowly advancing it into the bladder.

Cystoscopy allows physicians to look at areas of the bladder and urethra that usually do not show up well on X-rays. Tiny surgi-cal instruments can be inserted through the cystoscope allowing the physician to remove samples of tissue, treat cancer of the blad-der, treat prostate enlargement or treat urinary tract stones.

Cystoscopies are typically performed to fi nd the cause of

urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, painful urination, in-continence, urinary retention and more. Using the cystoscope, the physician can examine the ure-thra, urinary channel and pros-tate, bladder and ureters. If ab-normalities are discovered then treatment can be done without requiring an incision.

Just in the past year, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has added two Whole Body 3 Tesla MRIs, the industry’s most powerful technology typically found in the nation’s top academic medical centers; a 64-slice CT Scanner, one of the fi rst units of its type in the Houston area; a full-ser-vice Breast Center and physical therapy including aquatics and occupational therapy.

For more information on Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit www.MethodistSugarLand.com or call 281-274-7500.

The private individual, un-like a public fi gure need prove only negligence on the part of the media defendant-that is, he must show that the defen-dant knew or have known that the defamatory statement was false-in order to recover actual damages, the court observed.

The truth of a statement is an absolute defense to a claim for defamation.

A true account is not action-able-regardless of the conclu-sions that people may draw so long as it does not create a substantially false and defam-atory impression by omitting material facts or suggestively juxtaposing them in a mis-leading way.

However, “literally or sub-stantially true” facts which are “published in such a way that they create a substantially false and defamatory impres-sion by omitting material facts or juxtaposing facts in a misleading way” are action-able as defamation.

Therefore a defendant who “gets the details right but fails to put them in the proper con-text and gets the story’s ‘gist’ wrong” may be held liable for defamation.

Whether a publication is false depends on a “reason-able person’s perception of the entirety of a publication and not merely on individual statements.”

Conversely, liability is pre-cluded when a defendant cor-rectly conveys a story’s ‘gist’ or ‘sting’ although erring in details. This is known as the substantial truth doctrine.

Under this doctrine, “minor inaccuracies do not amount to falsity ‘so long as the sub-stance, the gist, the sting’ of the charge is justifi ed,” the court observed.

The Star contended that the “gist” of the article was that “Chief Deputy Brady repeat-edly contacted, in an unusual manner and atypical manner, the deputies that issued [Wade] a ticket and subsequently cir-culated an expunction order to round up clandestine audio-tapes of those meetings.”

Wade argued that even if underlying statements in the articles are true, the ‘gist’ of the article is false through omission of material facts.

The gist of the article was

Wade was using his father to suppress the judicial system.

Wade contends that the Ar-ticle paints a picture of Wade and his brother as “a sort of drunken ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ tandem who are fortunate enough to have Fort Bend County’s version of ‘Boss Hogg’ as their father to put the ‘fi x’ on the system.”

The target of the article was Chief Brady and not the son, the court noted.

Wade’s summary judgment evidence included affi davits from all three deputies in-volved in issuing the ticket to Wade, in which the deputies specifi cally deny the claims of intimidation and coercion on the part of Chief Brady that underlie the article.

The deputies’ affi davits and deposition excerpts, along with the transcript of an au-diotape referenced in the ar-ticle, also provide evidence that Chief Brady specifi cally told the deputies at one of the meetings that the article dubs a “Roadside Suppression Hearing,” that writing MIP ticket was “not a problem,” that they should proceed for-ward with Wade’s case and “do the whole thing,” and that a jury trial on the ticket would be a good learning experience for Wade, whom Chief Depu-ty Brady had recently caught drinking.

The article omits reference to this portion of the audiotape that directly contradicts the ar-ticle’s “gist” that Chief Depu-ty Brady was trying to “sup-press” evidence for Wade’s benefi t.

The Star nevertheless ar-gued that they were entitled to summary judgment because they conclusively established the article’s substantial truth by showing that its gist is not more damaging to Wade’s reputation in the mind of the average reader than the truth.

The court concluded that evidence established that Chief Brady did not intimi-date or coerce the deputies and consequently rejected the plea that the gist of the published statement did not harm Wade.

Appellants have failed to conclusively establish that the gist of the Article was not more damaging to Wade’s reputation in the mind of the average reader than the truth, the court said.

Appellants invited the court to create a new catego-ry of limited-purpose public fi gures in Texas—an “in-voluntary” limited-purpose public fi gure, who becomes a public fi gure “when his or her conduct is related in an integral and meaningful way to the conduct of a public offi cial”—and cite a decision from an intermediate Tennes-see appeals court for support of this proposition.

The court refused to depart from the well-established standard set out by the Texas Supreme Court in this regard and declined the invitation.

According to Wade Brady he is entitled to the attorney fees he incurred in connec-tion with the appeal and his attorney is making a claim of more than $50,000 on the Star.

The Star and Klentzman are represented by Attorney John Edwards from the law fi rm Jackson Walker, LLP.

We did not receive a re-sponse from Edwards re-garding this opinion before press time.

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By SESHADRI KUMARIn the March 2 primary, the

Dist. 27 State Rep. race is a re-peat of the Democratic primary in 2008 as incumbent Dora Olivo is again challenged by Ron Reyn-olds, a Missouri City resident, at-torney and community activist.

Olivo has been elected for six terms so far.

Olivo says “As a former school teacher, as an attorney, a commu-nity grass roots advocate, and as a mother and grandmother, I have fought to open the doors of gov-ernment to serve the people and brought clear, proven results for my district and our state.”

“I have successfully fought to increase funding for our public schools, create more accessible and affordable health care for our families and children, fought for common sense solutions to mini-mize taxes to help our small busi-ness owners, and have held gov-ernment accountable at all levels to protect our environment and guard the rights of the elderly and the disabled in our communities,” she says.

Olivo has received the en-dorsement of many Houston area legislators as she seeks re-elec-tion in 2010.

“I am humbled by the support of so many of my colleagues in the Houston area,” says Olivo.

Endorsing Olivo for re-election are State Senator Mario Gallegos and State Representatives Alma A. Allen, Carol Alvarado, Ellen

Cohen, Garnet F. Coleman, Har-old V. Dutton, Jr., Jessica Farrar, Ana E. Hernandez, Scott Hoch-berg, Kristi Thibaut, Senfronia Thompson, Sylvester Turner, Hu-bert Vo and Armando Walle.

Olivo serves on the Public Education and Border and Inter-governmental Affairs Com won-mittees in the House.

In the 2008 primary, Olivo won with a 187-vote margin over Reynolds.

“Not only do I have a pub-lic, community-minded stake in the future and prosperity of Fort Bend, but a very personal one as well. Being at the forefront of advocating for education, health-care and economic empowerment is who I am and what I’ve always been about,”Reynolds says.

“When I’m elected as your

State Representative, I’ll be ac-cessible, accountable and effec-tive. That’s what the people of District 27 deserve. The residents need to know that I won’t quit--I’ll fi ght hard for them,” he says.

This two-time Pinnacle Award winner is a successful small busi-ness owner.

In recognition of Reynolds’ community service and astute business acumen, he is the recipi-ent of numerous awards.

Reynolds says he has received the endorsement of practically every major Democrat elected offi cial in Fort Bend County.

If elected, Reynolds would be-come the fi rst African-American State Representative in the his-tory of Fort Bend County.

Early voting for the March 2 primary begins on Feb. 16.

To the Editor:I don’t read the Independent

every week, but I try to. That said, after reading the 2/03/10 edition I decided to write to you about an article.

I do not pretend to know what the editorial policy is for your newspaper, but it seems to me the basic purpose of any newspa-per is to fairly and equally report the news, remaining completely unbiased in the process. Edito-rials and the opinions of colum-nists are a different matter, how-ever, and therefore, are generally identifi ed as being such. That does not seem to be the case with

Mary Cook’s article “Laura In-graham Came To Dinner” in the 2/03/10 edition of the Indepen-dent.

Since Ms. Cook was report-ing on a Republican fund rais-ing event, I was not surprised at all that the quotes were slanted to the right, but Ms Cook’s per-sonal leanings came through quite clearly. So I went back and reread the article, thinking that perhaps it was being published as an “column,” but I didn’t fi nd that to be the case. To the best of my determination, Ms. Cook is simply a reporter, and as such, shouldn’t she be “reporting”

rather than editorializing? As Editor, isn’t that your job?

In a climate of hearing about the “liberal media” ad nauseum, I would think media outlets all over the country would be go-ing out of their way to make sure their reporters remained po-litically neutral. If Ms. Cook is truly a reporter, she should be re-porting. If she’s a columnist, she should be identifi ed as such. Wes PateSugar Land(Mr. Pate is right. Ms. Cook is not a reporter and that should have been made clear.— Editor)

Dora Olivo faces Ron Reynolds in March 2 Democratic primary for State Rep. Dist. 27

Olivo Reynolds

Columnist or reporter: Clarity sought

Cystoscopy suite opens at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Pham

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By JANICE SCANLAN“Fort Bend County tops list

by Forbes.com.” Nice head-line by Zen G. Zheng of the Chronicle . . .and a nice place to be in countries outside ma-jor cities on Forbes’ list of Best Places to Get Ahead.

But should we feel com-placent? Most people I know don’t . . . and the reason is this list is the past three years. What are we doing to create a future?

If Stafford’s decline in wholesale manufacturing sales tax doesn’t give you pause for thought, Zen Zheng’s head-line directly above the Forbes story is “TASB study rec-ommends FBISD staff cuts, but district is cautious.” This study only starts with support personnel. It recommends de-creasing teaching staff and in-creasing class size from 22 to 23 in middle school and 24 in high school.

And FBISD’s caution is likely the same as most busi-nesses: it’s not fun to lay off workers so the early retire-ment road starts fi rst. But many people have lengthened their retirement plans so if the district does take this road, there may ultimately be the hard choices.

And that is 430 fewer jobs in Fort Bend.

The bailout may have tem-porarily stemmed economic collapse on Wall Street, but Main Street is feeling the pain.

Most agree the ox is in the ditch . . . but the concern of people serious about solu-tions is the political postur-ing by parties and politicians of all stripes. Those sound bites aren’t serious solutions. As Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal writes in her

OpinionPage 4 • INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Seshadri KumarPublisher & Editor

Email: [email protected]

www.fbindependent.com

Janice Scanlan

By RUSSELL C. JONESOne of the great things

about living in Fort Bend County is the abundance of opportunities to be of service to the community. From the Fort Bend Education Founda-tion to the Oaks At Rio Bend to Fort Bend Child Advocates, opportunities abound to vol-unteer or contribute to causes which are of direct benefi t to the area.

Last Friday night, the Fort Bend Corps held its annual Hearts & Hammers dinner at Safari Texas, celebrating the organization’s 10th anniver-sary. A large crowd of local dignitaries, contributors, vol-unteers, and supporters gath-ered to show its appreciation to Rob Castillo and his staff for their tireless effort in revi-talizing low-income areas of Fort Bend County.

The Corps’ primary task is to initiate and coordinate com-munity efforts to restore safe and decent housing for low in-come, elderly and disabled ho-meowners who are physically and fi nancially unable to make needed repairs to their homes.

Its biggest project, known as Hearts & Hammers, uti-lizes volunteer crews to make critically needed exterior re-pairs. Crews are typically drawn from groups of volun-teers from local corporations, churches, schools, and civic associations.

Groups of 15 to 35 perform all the work needed on a par-ticular house, and supply their own tools, ladders, scrapers, paintbrushes and hammers. The role of the Corps is to locate the house, qualify the homeowner, raise the money to pay for materials and coor-

dinate the schedules of volun-teer groups with those hom-eowners in need.

Originally the brain child of the leadership of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Devel-opment Council, the Corps quickly evolved to become an independent organization with its own staff and group of core volunteers. The GFBEDC continues to support the Corps and provides offi ces for its small staff.

At fi rst it may appear that an organization whose pur-pose is to provide improve-ments for low income housing is an incongruous offspring of the GFBEDC, whose pri-mary purpose is to promote economic development in Fort Bend County.

However, the logic of the founders was that a substan-dard housing stock is incom-patible with a rapidly devel-oping economy recognized nationally for its quality of life and opportunity for individual and business growth.

Like all of Fort Bend’s wide range of worthwhile organiza-tions, the Corps can always

use new volunteers who are willing to give an occasional day for the good of the com-munity.

Republicans RallyFort Bend Republicans held

their annual Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner at the same ven-ue a week earlier. Over 600 politicians, party offi cials, ac-tivists, volunteers and group-ies heard Laura Ingraham expound on the errors of the President’s way in a manner that was relatively light spir-ited and humorous.

The county party’s largest fundraiser of the year, it is also one of the best attended such dinners nationwide.

Down but not out after Obama’s coattails were felt all the way down to the county level last year, the local party is clearly revitalized after Re-publican victories in special elections in Virginia, New Jer-sey and Massachusetts. Sev-eral local Republican offi cials are facing opposition in the upcoming primary, the most notable of which is the race for District Attorney. Even within the party, new enthu-siasm is apparent as multiple candidates seek positions as precinct chairmen.

Even the incumbent county party chairman has an oppo-nent.

Let’s see if the enthusiasm holds out until November.

Jones is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sugar Land and serves as Councilman for Dis-trict 3. He was fi rst elected to the City Council in 2003. He owns a law fi rm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

The View From Sugar Land

Russell Jones

Fort Bend CORPS Celebrates 10 Years

Musings: How is business?

opinion piece . . . legislators know they should get seri-ous, but they can’t stop them-selves.

Now let’s cut to the real chase. This kind of bicker-ing and wars of competing elites is impacting local proj-ects. Texas just lost a huge federally-funded high speed train project between Houston and Dallas that would have ultimately connected San An-tonio as well. With our long distances, the emphasis on energy-savings and relatively low-cost land as well as fl at surface, there should not have been a better project in com-petition. Florida is now build-ing a high speed train.

Harris County Judge Ed Emmitt said it best . . . we didn’t have our act together with a shovel-ready project that had a concerted message between the groups involved.

Let’s put this in our own backyard. Are the grants and funding we’re chasing shov-el-ready or just more con-cepts? Infrastructure devel-opment has been one of the keys to Fort Bend’s success. And the competition for these projects is hard won. While it took a concerted effort by re-gion, county and city offi cials to land Lufkin Automation, I suspect the real force behind the success was a professional marketing and sales program by CB Ellis/Trammell Crow and the Lakeview Develop-ment team.

They are going after the hard-won projects and stuck to the prime prospects, which can be hard to do in this eco-nomic climate.

Have we often encouraged the unsophisticated develop-ers which are easier to get, but result in nice and new, but empty strip centers? The big projects are hard won, but pay off.

With an election coming up, ask yourself who’s coming up with sound bites and who seems serious about making each level of government in Texas more serious and pur-poseful? Is he or she living in the past or taking on hard is-sues that create a better future with practical solutions?

Send your comments to [email protected].

By NIK NIKAM, M.D.The other day Sonia asked

me about Valentine’s Day dinner, talking about foods that accent a romantic theme.

“How about a nice chicken biriyani or lamb curry?” I said.

She said, “No, not that rou-tine stuff. It has to appeal and leave a memorable experi-ence.”

“Oh! You mean something novel for the, ‘take-out’ or ‘or-der-out’ generation?” I said.

“No, it has to enchant all generations. It should rekin-dle their fountain of youth and memories; make them young-at-heart again; and stimulate their enthusiasm and pas-sion.”

“That reminds me of Dr. Charles Jarvis who said that he tells his wife every morn-ing how beautiful she looks. It is hard to pretend in life that everything is beautiful time and again, by doing the same thing people have been doing forever for Valentine’s Day and expect to have a fresh ex-perience.”

“Yeah! It is called insan-ity. We want to help people rejuvenate their passion, they had when they met for the fi rst time.”

“I have a perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Take your jacket, let us go!”

“Where?” She said.“To create an experience

one can remember for years to come.” I said.

“Where are we going?” “First stop, the grocery

store?”“For what?”“To get some romantic in-

gredients.” “Are you serious? I thought

you were going to recommend some fi ne diner.”

“Well, we are going to give them best dining experience. It is called the dine-in at the

comfort of your own home!”“Are you sure?”“Sonia, Believe me. We are

going to give a fi rsthand ex-perience at doing something unique for each other, rather than ordering things.”

“I don’t know where you are going with this.”

“First, let’s stop at the fresh fruits and vegetable section.”

“And then?”“Let us pick up Romaine

lettuce, spinach leaves, dark red and yellow bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupes, and mangoes.”

“What is that for?” “Do you need an answer

for everything?” I asked.“I thought you said that

the couple should do things together. If so, both need to know what the other person is thinking.”

“Well, you got me there. The lettuce is rich in fi ber. The dark pigmented bell pep-pers are rich in anti-oxidants, cantaloupe has anti-aging in-gredients. These agents are supposed to help rejuvenate youth.

“With just one serving?”“No, but this is a new be-

ginning. That is why we are going to have a perfect Valen-tine’s Day treat.”

“Next, let us pick up some Olive oil and walnuts.”

“Why?” She said.“You see, Olive oil is the

best cooking oil with its rich monounsaturated fatty acids that keep cholesterol down.”

“What about walnuts?”“Walnuts are rich in Ome-

ga-3 fatty-acids, which are well known to lower choles-terol. Besides, roasted wal-nuts taste great with a fancy salad.”

“Who is going to the make the salad?”

“The couple! Let us pick up some nice French or Italian red wine.”

“Why not beer or whisky?”“No, they do not give the

same sensual experience as a glass of white or red wine on a romantic evening. Besides, red wine has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease in the French popula-tion.”

“Are we talking about a Valentine’s Day treat or a lec-ture on healthy foods?”

“Well I am showing you how to fi nd the beauty in the beast.”

“As long as you see it, let us proceed!”

“Trust me, if you follow this dialogue to the end, you will know what I am talking about.

“Next?” she said.“Let us move to the meat

section and pick up some pro-tein.”

“Could you please speak English?”

“O.K. do you want chicken, lean beef, lamb, or fi sh?”

“Nik, since you seem to have an answer for every-thing, why don’t you help me choose.”

“I do not have the answer to everything. I question ev-erything just like you do. We plan to grill the meat for the main course of the dinner. Therefore, we need to select a lean-cut meat so that we can enjoy the Valentine’s Day din-ner. Chicken has less fat when compared to beef, and so does lean lamb.

“In fact, fi sh such as Salm-on, tuna, or mackerel have high Omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol. I think you should be fi ne with any one of those choices. You also need your favorite spices to marinate the meat before grilling it.

“Then.”“We could also pick up

some carrots rich in vitamins

Valentine’s Day Dinner: What the doctor ordered

See DINNER, Page 7

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Gold 140018 Classic Chev-rolet 26,549 miles 877-351-3803 $28,988

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4Dr Red 232670 Classic Chevrolet 36,239 miles 877-351-3803 $10,988

2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT Gray 151373 Classic Chevrolet 5,002 miles 877-351-3803 $37,100

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Gray 103518 Classic Chev-rolet 16,411 miles 877-351-3803 $34,888

2009 GMC Acadia SLT Red 133884 Classic Chevrolet 22,315 miles 877-351-3803 $31,888

2008 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 Silver 207374 Clas-sic Chevrolet 33,740 miles 877-351-3803 $29,988

2004 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 White 298298 Clas-sic Chevrolet 88,862 miles 877-351-3803 $15,988

2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE Z71 Red 160926 Classic Chevrolet 29,051 miles 877-351-3803 $39,988

2008 Ford F-150 Lariat White B17879 Classic Chev-rolet 35,401 miles 877-351-3803 $29,988

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black 174015 Classic Chevrolet 2,819 miles 877-351-3803 $38,988

2008 Chevrolet Express Ext. Van White 177235 Classic Chevrolet 33,150 miles 877-351-3803 $19,688

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Red V-8 299232 Clas-sic Chevrolet 102,428 miles 877-351-3803 $10,688

2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Beige 112766 Clas-sic Chevrolet 118,353 miles 877-351-3803 $13,488

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Red 247800 Classic Chevrolet 28,787 miles 877-351-3803 $18,988

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 1500 Silver 284970 Clas-sic Chevrolet 58,966 miles 877-351-3803 $22,975

2008 Jeep Wrangler SUV $X$ Dk Red 627856 Classic Chevrolet 26,160 miles 877-351-3803 $25,988

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5SL 4Dr Tan 502920 Classic Chevrolet 14,218 miles 877-351-3803 $18,488

2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4Dr Lt. Gray 840317 Classic Chevrolet 40,636 miles 877-351-3803 $16,575

2008 Toyota Avalon 4Dr Sil-ver 290811 Classic Chevrolet 35,169 miles 877-351-3803 $19,988

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 Red 240258 Clas-sic Chevrolet 28,224 miles 877-351-3803 $17,988

2008 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 White 177235 Classic Chevrolet 33,150 miles 877-351-3803 $19,688

2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 4Dr Wagon White 430168 Clas-sic Chevrolet 29,661 miles 877-351-3803 $15,988

2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT White 8G199806 Classic Chevrolet 25,869 miles 877-351-3803 $47,977

2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Black 119477 Classic Chev-rolet 29,522 miles 877-351-3803 $15,588

2006 Acura TL Black Pearl 4-dr 6 cyl. 047858 Classic Chevrolet 62,077 miles 877-351-3803 $20,488

2009 Buick LaCrosse CXL Dark Slate 243984 Classic Chevrolet 15,911 miles 877-351-3803 $19,350

2008 Chevrolet White Car-go Van 142154 Classic Chev-rolet 23,680 miles 877-351-3803 $14,988

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Red 2-dr Coupe A9133261 Classic Chevrolet 3,943 miles 877-351-3803 $37,900

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 1500 Silver 284970 Clas-sic Chevrolet 58,966 miles 877-351-3803 $22,975

2007 Dodge Charger SXT Black 826647 Classic Chev-rolet 45,365 miles 877-351-3803 $14,588

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Silver 119195 Clas-sic Chevrolet 29,405 miles 877-351-3803 $24,988

2008 Volkswagen New Bee-tle Salsa Red 409143 Classic Chevrolet 6,794 miles 877-351-3803 $18,990

2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 4Dr Wagon White 430168 Clas-sic Chevrolet 29,661 miles 877-351-3803 $15,988

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Red V-8 299232 Clas-sic Chevrolet 102,428 miles 877-351-3803 $10,688

2008 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 Silver 207374 Clas-sic Chevrolet 33,740 miles 877-351-3803 $29,988

2007 Lexus ES350 4Dr Dk. Red 041304 Classic Chevro-let 70,908 miles 877-351-3803 $24,988

2008 Chrysler Sebring LX Conv. White 209556 Classic Chevrolet 43,424 miles 877-351-3803 $12,956

2005 Chevrolet SSR LS Truck Silver 119812 Classic Chevrolet 42,432 miles 877-351-3803 $24,988

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Community CalendarFree seminarsCome and meet Drs. Ponce

de Leon, Kulvinder Bajwa, and Sheilendra Mehta on the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hos-pital, located in Conference Room A&D in the Main Pavil-ion. The doctors will present the latest information on Lap-Band surgery and answer your questions. Seating is limited. Call 281-274-7500 to reserve your seat. Seminar Dates: Feb. 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.

Neck PainDrs. Jeffrey B. Wood and

Anthony J. Muffoletto, or-thopedic spine surgeons with Methodist Orthopaedic Spe-cialists of Texas, will be lead-ing cervical/neck pain semi-nar on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The one-hour presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Conference Room A&D. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.Call 281-274-7500 to register.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Fort Bend, will conduct a free Family to Family Course on Monday, March 1, for family members of close relatives with major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaf-fective disorder. This series of 12-weekly classes is struc-tured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintain-ing their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family mem-bers who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a seri-ous mental illness in the fam-ily. For registration call 281-494-5193. The classes will be at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Bou-levard, Missouri City, from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Of-fi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received af-ter the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.BID 10-045 TEAL BEND BOULEVARD PAVING IMPROVEMENTSA pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Purchasing Department located at 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, Tex-as. Attendance is not mandatory, but all vendors are encouraged to attend.Plans and specifi cations for general contractors will be distributed in CD/DVD format only and are available at the Purchasing Department. Subcon-tractors may view at the following plan rooms: Amtek Information Services, As-sociated General Contractors, McGraw Hill Construction Dodge or AGC of Texas Highway Heavy Utilities and In-dustrial Branch.Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bid, payment and perfor-mance bonds are required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

Free SAT practiceRepresentatives from the

Princeton Review will con-duct a free practice SAT test at Fort Bend County Librar-ies’ Missouri City Branch Library, on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, which is located at 1530 Texas Parkway. A fol-low-up strategy session will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m to 12 noon, in the library’s Meeting Room.

Students will take the prac-tice test during session one, and will review their scores and learn strategy tips to in-crease their future scores at the second session. The ses-sions are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Mis-souri City Branch Library,” and fi nd the program. Par-ticipants may also register by calling 281-499-4100, or by visiting the library.

Boogie 2010Sponsors, steering commit-

tee members and volunteers are needed for the 19th annual ELVIS – a 75th Birthday Bash fundraiser benefi ting the Fort Bend Women’s Center. There is still time to register as a sponsor and steering commit-tee member. Sponsor party is Thursday, Feb 25, 6:30 p.m. at Perry’s Steakhouse. Spon-sorships range from $750 to $10,000. Individual tickets are $75. Silent auction items are still needed. For reser-vations and information, call 281-344-5757 or [email protected] or log on to www.fortbendwom-enscenter.org. Proceeds ben-efi t survivors of domestic vio-lence and sexual assault and their children.

Dr. Carolyn Sumners, Vice President, Astronomy and Physics, in Houston Museum of Natural Science will be the guest speaker at Fort Bend American Association of University Women monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. The topic, “Houston Museum of Natural Science/ Sugar Land, its purpose and its contribution to Fort Bend County.” Dr. Sumners is also an adjunct professor in phys-ics and astronomy at Rice Uni-versity, has written a series of text books and she is the cura-tor of astronomy for Houston Museum of Natural Science. The meeting will be held at Sugar Land Community Cen-ter, (across from Sugar Land Post Offi ce), at 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, 77478. The public is invited to this very interesting and informative program. For reservations or information about member-ship and upcoming events please call 281-980-1705 or visit fortbendaauw.org.

American Association of University Women

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library presents a special, introduc-tory program on Nithya Yoga on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. Ma Daivi Nithya, a certifi ed Nithya Yoga instructor from the Houston chapter of the Life Bliss Foun-dation, will present a basic in-troduction and demonstration of this ancient form of yoga. Anyone interested in learn-ing more about meditating, reducing stress and improv-ing self-awareness through the practice of yoga is encouraged to attend. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-277-8934 or 281-341-2677.

Nithya Yoga

Pianist Eugenio DeRosa

The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Meth-odist Church, Missouri City, presents in concert, pianist, Eugenio DeRosa. DeRosa has given recitals in Europe, the United States, Central and South America, and Japan. He has recorded for the RAI Italian Television and the National Radio Companies of France, Spain and Japan. The concert will be held on Satur-day, Feb. 27, the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lex-ington Blvd., Missouri City beginning at 4 p.m. It is free to the public but love donations will be accepted. For further details, call 281-499-3502 or e mail: [email protected].

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be re-ceived in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Read-ing Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEB-RUARY 25, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosen-berg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Propos-als received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.1. RFP 10-048 – AUCTIONEER SER-VICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSETS;2. RFP 10-064 – LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-155465 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $19,864.47+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -DANA CRAIG PREJEAN & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 3 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 34 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 215000030260907/1939004900026)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $68,070.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168968 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,694.94+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JACQUELINE CAMEL LEWIS AKA JACQUELINE R. LEWIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 107 IN BLOCK 15 OF MEADOWCREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 15 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 4960030151070907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchas-ing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg An-nex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.1. BID 10-053 – PAVEMENT MARKING ON VARIOUS ROADS;2. BID 10-054 – THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC COATING ON VARIOUS ROADS;3. BID 10-055 – TONER AND INK CAR-TRIDGES;4. BID 10-056 – CULVERTS;5. BID 10-057 – BRIDGE MATERIALS;6. BID 10-058 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF EARTHEN TYPE ROAD MATERIALS;7. BID 10-059 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF CHEMICAL TYPE ROAD MATERIALS;8. BID 10-060 – EQUIPMENT FILTERS;9. BID 10-061 – HVAC REPAIRS.Unit sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-169195 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $9,793.77++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MAJOR I ADAMS II & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF SIENNA POINT, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1528/B, 1529/A, 1529/B, 1530/A AND 1530/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8126010010130907)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $179,340.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV-144424 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $15,257.91+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.9236 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE ELIJAH ROARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 77, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS TRACT 2 IN THE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FROM TEXAS-GEORGIA, INC. TO WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE DATED DECEMBER 29, 1980 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 937, PAGE 728 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0077000001115907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

Keep Sugar Land Beautiful invites you for an afternoon of sporting fun. Register today to participate in the 8th An-nual Old West Sporting Clays Tournament to be held on Fri-day, Feb. 19, at the American Shooting Center. The tourna-ment is a limited shoot with a 100-target format. Awards will be given for the top three places in Lewis Class A, B, and C divisions, as well as overall high and low point shooters. Individual shooter registration is $175 and four-person teams are $600. Warm-up games and lunch begin at 12:30. For reg-istration, contact Vicki Gist, KSLB Executive Director, at 281-313-5752, or [email protected]. Registration forms are available at www.kslb.org.

The Clements High School Class of 2010 will host a Stu-dent Talent & Style Show on Feb. 25 in the Clements Com-mons. The fundraiser, orga-nized each year by the senior class to benefi t their ProGrad event, will include a dinner catered by Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant, a raffl e, and a live auction. Tickets for dinner and the show can be purchased in advance for $20. Tickets for attending only the show are $5 and will be sold at the door. Reserved tables will be avail-able for $200. The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with din-ner and the Talent Show com-mencing at 7 p.m. followed by the Style Show featuring stu-

Dancing date for Moms & SonsIt’s time for moms and sons

to round up their dance moves. Missouri City’s “Moms and Sons Western Roundup” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Com-munity Center, 1522 Texas Parkway. Moms and sons are both encouraged to come dressed up for the occasion, so don’t forget the Western wear!

The cost is $30 per couple, and $15 for each additional son, and includes entrance to the event, dinner and en-tertainment. To order tickets, call 281-403-8637 or purchase them in person at the Commu-nity Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sugar Creek Garden Club will meet at Sugar Creek Country, Thursday, Feb. 20. Social hour begins at 9:30 a.m. with meeting at 10 a.m. The program “Ready, Set, Show Innovative Designs with Backgrounds,” will be pre-sented by Mary Kay Ellis,Vice President, Houston Federation Of Garden Clubs and Mas-ter Flower Show Judge. Call Aileen Flack for more infor-mation or make a reservation 281-494-3439.

CITATION BY PUBLICATIONDIVORCE

The State of TexasTo: Juan F Flores, Address Unknown, and to all whom it may concern, RespondentGREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Legacy Event Type: Petition For Divorce

Document Text: ORIGINAL PETITION FOR

DIVORCE

EVENT TIME: 10:19:00

Filing Party: FLORES, MARIA L OF MARIA

L FLORES, PETITIONERS, was fi led in the

387th Judicial District Court of Fort

Bend County, Texas, on April 28, 2008,

against Juan F. Flores, Respondent, being numbered 08-DCV-163643 and entitled In the Matter of Marriage of Maria L. Flores

and Juan F. Flores. The suit requests In the Matter of the Marriage of Maria L. Flores and Juan F. Flores.The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 11th day of January 2010.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerrk Epi CantuTelephone: 281341 45223

CITATION BY PUBLICATIONDIVORCE

The State of TexasTo: Jarrest Green 1800 Mustang Dr. Richmond TX 77469 and to all whom it may concern, RespondentGREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Petition For Divorce of

Carla R. Rainer , Petitioner, was fi led in the

328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend

County, Texas, on September 11, 2009

against Jerrest A. Green, Respondent, being numbered 09-DCV-174791 and entitled In the Matter of Marriage of Carla

R. Rainer and Jerrest A. Green. The suit requests Divorce.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 14th day of January, 2010.

Petitioner’s Attorney:Carla R Rainer1221 Gibbons CourtRosenberg TX 77471

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Rosalinda SalinasTelephone: 281633 7649

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

DIVORCE

The State of TexasTo: Manuel Villamor, Address Unknown,

and to all whom it may concern, RespondentGREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition

for Divorce of Arsenia P. Delgado,

Petitioners, was fi led in the 387th Judicial

District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on January 06, 2010, against Manuel

Villamore, Respondent, being numbered 10-DCV-177624 and entitled In the Matter

of Marriage of Arsenia Delgado and

Manuel Villamor. The suit requests Original Petition for Divorce.The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of January 2010.

Petitioner’s Attorney:

Arsenia P Delgado

1113 Ivory Meadow Lane

Sugar Land, TX 77479

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerrk Epi CantuTelephone: 281341 45223

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of TexasTo: RASHIEKA TISHANN WILSON, unknown and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s)GREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Petition of TERRY WILLIAMS AND SHANNON WILLIAMS, Petitioners, was fi led in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on January 12, 2010 against RAHIEKA T. WILSON, Respondent, numbered 10-DCV-177733 and entitled In the Interest of Infi nity Williams, Terry Williams, Jr., Diamond Williams, and Davine Williams, Children. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on fi le in this suit.The date of the child(ren) who is/are subject of the suit:January 19, 1996; November 01, 1997; July 18, 1998; August 145, 1999.The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.Issued under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 13th

day of January, 2010.

Attorney for petitioner or respondent:TERRY WILLIAMNS: SHANNON WILLIAMS16149 MAPLE DOWNS LANESUGAR LAND, TX 77479

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Rosalinda SalinasTelephone: 281633 7649

Talent & Style Show

Sporting Clays Tournament

Aramco Services Company is partnering with The Meth-odist Hospital System to raise awareness and funds to help reduce the incidence of stroke in the greater Houston area.

Aramco Services will be the presenting sponsor for The Methodist Hospital System’s fourth annual Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run on March 6.

This year, MSLH has cho-sen to name its Stride4Stroke team in memory of Art Cra-mer, who gave thousands of hours of dedicated service to our hospital as a volunteer.

Art suffered a stroke in Jan-uary 2008 and passed away in November 2009.

For more information and to register go to www.method-iststride4stroke.com and click “Register Here.”

Select “Join a Team” then choose to “Join Existing Team” where you can then se-lect MSLH—IN Memory of Art Cramer to join the MSLH team.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Sugar Land held a kick off for their upcom-ing April event and fundraiser. They will also be celebrating cancer survivors with a com-plimentary luncheon at noon on Saturday, February 27th at the Christ United Method-ist Church Fellowship Hall. If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to at-tend, please RSVP by Feb. 15 to Janice Shupp at [email protected] or 832-539-1064.

Sugar Creek Garden Club

Relay for Life

dents modeling clothing from various local merchants. Con-tact Melinda Henry at 281-565-1122 or Caroline Roberts at 281-491-9269 to purchase tickets for the event. For more information on the Clements ProGrad 2010 Talent and Style Show visit www.clementspro-gradonline.com

Stride4Stroke

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and beans that can be steam cooked to perfection to go along with the main course.”

“How do you know about all these cooking tips?”

“I watch a lot of cooking channels. However, I do not recommend the amount of fat and butter they use.”

“What about the dessert?”“Yeah! What is a Valen-

tine’s Day dinner without some divine chocolate des-sert? Let us pick up some ice cream, chocolate chips or chocolate syrup.”

“Now, let us head home and transform the kitchen and the living room into a romantic get-away or hide-away.”

“How are we going to do that?”

“First, drop off the kids at your sister’s.”

“My sister is not a baby-sitter.”

“Well, if the price is right?’“I get the message.”“Next, the couple will take

part in the preparation of the romantic appetizer, the main entrée, and the dessert.”

“Nik, that is too much work. No one is going to fall for that!”

“That is how a romantic relationship starts, by doing something special for each other. It is time to relive those moments.”

“What do we do next?” She looked curious.

“Decorate the dining table with a nice tablecloth, light up a couple of candles that emit a romantic aroma, turn the lights down, and pour the red wine into the glasses while the other person turns on the soft soothing music. Now, cut a few slices of cheese, celery, cucumber and carrots for an appetizer.”

“That sounds interesting.”“While one person mari-

nates the meat, the other per-son will prepare the salad with lettuce, cucumbers, olives, cheese, roasted walnuts, olive oil, and fresh pepper.”

“That should make people think when was the last time they treated each other to that special occasion. Now, you are right. Anybody can order a takeout a dinner,” she said

“Next, the couple will steam cook the vegetables and mix with onions, salt and pep-per sautéed in olive oil.”

“What about the main course?”

“It’s coming. The couple will put the marinated meat, be it chicken, lamb chops, sirloin, or salmon, in the grill and turn on the timer. In the meantime, they continue to continue to enjoy their wine and cheese, as the evening turns more passionate.”

“What about the cell phones?”

“Just put them into a silent mode. Better yet, put them in the closet, for the time be-ing. The only thing they may be able to feel or hear will be their own heartbeats in sync with the soft soothing music in the background, while their eyes gaze at the beautiful dark blue sky, lit with a full-moon. When the grill timer goes off, they turn the meat over and let it cook for the desired time on the other side,” I said

“Now, let me guess, they get their salad and dinner plates ready on the dinner table that is illuminated only with candles that are radiating the romantic aroma. But, Nik, did we forget the carbs. I see no carbohydrates.”

“Are you kidding? Ev-eryone wants to look his or her best on Valentine’s Day. No one wants to look or feel bloated. That is why we have put the carbs on hold for this special evening,” I said.

“Nik, while the couple is having a delightful dinner, there should be a topic to engage both and bring them closer,” Sonia said.

“I think they can talk about the next vacation spot, they

want to visit, or the things they wanted to do together,” I said.

“That sounds more inti-mate and personal. I am sure, the delicious salad and the sizzling grilled meat should serve as the fuel for such a conversation,” Sonia said.

“Once they fi nish their de-lectable dinner, as usual, the man will attend to the dishes, while the lady scoops out ice cream into one large glass bowl, adds cubes of canta-loupes, sliced strawberries, green raisins, and of course bits of roasted walnuts. Then the most important ingredient of all for Valentine’s Day, the hot melted dark chocolate will drape the dessert,” I said.

“As they delicately dip their spoons into the dessert bowl, their memories will freeze the instant in time. Then, as they put the spoons fi lled with chocolate ice cream into each other’s mouth, again their viv-id mental souls will seize the moment of Valentine’s Day Zen,” she said.

“It should expose their sub-lime adoration for each other. You may also notice that their intense eyes will be doing all the talking, while their lips would be sealed with the vi-brant, hot-melting chocolate,” I said.

“How do you know?” She asked.

“Just an imagination. It does not cost anything. But, it will leave an eternal memory in the sands-of-time.

“By the way, Sonia, you are doing so well when it comes to the romantic part, I should have let you lead this dialog from the beginning,” I said.

“Nik, that hot-melting chocolate should energize the couple to go to a park, take a wild walk, throw snow or mud balls at each other, and reenact their fi rst passionate interlude.”

“Sonia, I could not have said it better.”

“Thanks Nik. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. And, I am late for my grocery shopping.” Having said that, Sonia drove off in her BMW, into the sun-set.

Dr. Nikam, a Sugar Land cardiologist, can be reached at 281-265-7567 or visit www.sugarlandheartcenter.com.

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DinnerFrom Page 4

By BARBARA FULENWIDERFor 2010 the Toyota FJ Cruiser

has more power and better fuel effi ciency in a body that stands out in a crowd of SUV look-a-likes.

The FJ Cruiser is powered by a DOHC 4.0-liter V6 engine, which makes 258 horsepower -- 19 more than last year. Peak torque is now 270 lb.-ft. The Cruiser’s estimated fuel economy is 17

miles per gallon in city driving and 22 on the highway for a combined average of 19 mpg.

The FJ Cruiser 4x4 engine can be paired with either an elec-tronically shifted fi ve-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. The 4x2 model is equipped with a fi ve-speed automatic, which varies the shifting pattern based on road conditions and driver

input.A Flex Lock-up feature al-

lows the clutch in the torque converter to maintain a half-en-gaged position, which enhanc-es fuel effi ciency and increases the lock-up clutch’s operational range. The driver can manually shift the automatic transmis-sion using a console-mounted, gate-type shift lever.

From the beginning Toyota

Automobile:2010 Toyota FJ-Cruiserdesigned its FJ Cruiser for seri-ous trail driving capability. The Cruiser’s welded steel body is mounted on a boxed steel lad-der-braced unit. It has double-wishbone independent front suspension and the solid rear axle uses a four-link coil-spring suspension system with a lateral rod, tubular shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar. The 2010 Cruiser comes with a quiet cabin but oc-cupants can hear the truck-like exhaust note.

The FJ Cruiser 4x4 rides on 32-inch tires and has a ground clearance of 9.6 and the 4x2 rides 8.7 above the ground. Ap-proach and departure angles are 34 degrees/32 degrees for the 4x4 FJ Cruiser and 32/30 for 4x2 models. Maximum towing capacity with the optional hitch is 5,000 pounds.

With all standard equipment the FJ Cruiser retails at $23,680. What that buys is numerous safety features, a two-tone color with white hooks, two hooks, eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, rear door mounted full-size spare tire, water resistant seats, rubber type fl oor and rear deck, 60/40 split rear seats with removable bottom cushion, AM/FM/MP3/CD with eight speakers, power windows, door locks and steering, tilt steering wheel, rear defogger and cargo tie-down hooks.

The convenience package was on the test drive FJ Cruiser and added remote keyless entry, cruise control, power outside mirrors with illuminated mark-ers, rear privacy glass, rear wip-er, backup camera and running boards. More options included the TRD sport package with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, all terrain tires, high-speed tuned Bilstein shock absorbers and TRD graphics, a towing hitch and wire harness, and security. Extras added $6,227 to the bot-tom line of $29,907.

The FJ Cruiser gets its good look from Toyota’s FJ40 4x4 util-ity vehicle, which was sold in the U.S. from 1960 to 1983. The original FJ40 served around the world as the safari and expedi-tion vehicle of choice and today is a sought-after collectable.

Today’s FJ Cruiser has a front grille with two round, fi ve-inch headlights reminiscent of the FJ40’s face. Its hood and fender

contours and rear mounted and exposed full-size spare tire with an off -center license plate mount also hark back to the original.

Unlike anything on the FJ40, the FJ Cruiser has handy side access doors that open 90 de-grees in clamshell fashion for easy rear-seat entry and exit. A swing up glass hatch is on the side-hinged rear door. The glass hatch on the rear door opens in-dependently to accommodate long items.

The interior of the FJ Cruiser is as original and easy on the eyes as the exterior. The dash is bor-dered by upper and lower tubu-lar forms and frame rectangular-shaped fl at panels. Seat fabrics are not only water-repellant but also off er ventilation. The knobs are large and easy to reach.

For those who like great eye catching design and off road-ing, the FJ Cruiser may be the perfect fi t for you.

Fort Bend County Early Voting Schedule March 2, 2010 – Primary Election

Plan de Votación Temprana del Condado de Fort Bend

2 de Marzo, 2010 – Elección Primaria Schedule for: Rosenberg Annex Building - 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX (Horario para): Cinco Ranch Branch Library – 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX

Aliana Clubhouse – 17122 West Bellfort, Richmond, TX Hightower High School – 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX Meadows Place City Hall – One Troyan Dr., Meadows Place, TX Missouri City Community Center - 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX

Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas)

Tuesday – Friday (Martes – Viernes)

February 16 - 19, 2010 (Febrero 16 – 19, 2010)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday (Sabado)

February 20, 2010 (Febrero 20, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday (Domingo)

February 21, 2010 (Febrero 21, 2010)

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Monday – Friday (Lunes – Viernes)

February 22 -26, 2010 (Febrero 22 – 26, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Schedule for: Irene Stern Community Center -6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear, TX (Horario para): Beasley City Hall – 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley, TX Lost Creek Park – 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land, TX

Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas)

Tuesday – Friday (Martes – Viernes)

February 16 - 19, 2010 (Febrero 16-19, 2010)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday (Sabado)

February 20, 2010 (Febrero 20, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday (Domingo)

February 21, 2010 (Febrero 21, 2010)

CLOSED (CERRADO)

Monday – Friday (Lunes – Viernes)

February 22 -26, 2010 (Febrero 22-26, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Schedule for: Chasewood Clubhouse -7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City, TX (Horario para): First Colony Conference Center - 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX Houston Community College at Sienna – 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City, TX Old Needville Fire House - 3115 Richmond Street, Needville, TX

Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas)

Tuesday – Friday (Martes – Viernes)

February 16 - 19, 2010 (Febrero 16-19, 2010)

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Saturday (Sábado)

February 20, 2010 (Febrero 20, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday (Domingo)

February 21, 2010 (Febrero 21, 2010)

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Monday – Friday (Lunes – Viernes)

February 22 -26, 2010 (Febrero 22-26, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Schedule for: Sugar Land Methodist Church – 431 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX (Horario para): Townewest Town Hall – 10322 Old Towne Ln, Sugar Land, TX U of H at Cinco Ranch – 4242 South Mason, Katy, TX

Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas)

Tuesday – Friday (Martes – Viernes)

February 16 - 19, 2010 (Febrero 16 – 19, 2010)

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Saturday (Sábado )

February 20, 2010 (Febrero 20, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday (Domingo)

February 21, 2010 (Febrero 21, 2010)

CLOSED (CERRADO)

Monday – Friday (Lunes – Viernes)

February 22 -26, 2010 (Febrero 22 – 26, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Schedule for: Pecan Grove Baptist Church – 1727 FM 359, Richmond, TX (Horario para):

Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas)

Tuesday – Friday (Martes – Viernes)

February 16 - 19, 2010 (Febrero 16 – 19, 2010)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday (Sábado )

February 20, 2010 (Febrero 20, 2010)

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday (Domingo)

February 21, 2010 (Febrero 21, 2010)

CLOSED (CERRADO)

Monday – Friday (Lunes – Viernes)

February 22 -26, 2010 (Febrero 22 – 26, 2010)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.)

Foster home needed for dogs!Can you foster a dog for 2-4 weeks? Fostering is a way of helping a dog off “Death

Row,” and on to its “Forever Family.” Fostering is a very rewarding and gratifying experi-ence that will create memories to cherish a lifetime, not-to-mention it will help a dog in need of your help. If you can allow a pet into your home for a short period and into your heart forever, please contact us at [email protected] or Sharon Rode at [email protected]. Also, if you have a chance visit www.rescueroadtrips.com and read Fido’s letter. It will surely touch your heart.

Nik Nikam. M.D.

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CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173137 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $1,641.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -STEPHANIE CIAZINSKI had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, IN BLOCK 20, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 12, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $99,520.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-162458 in favor of the Plaintiff - WESTPARK LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $1,998.15++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOSE BARILLAS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 3, OF WESTPARK LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT SLIDE NOS. 858A AND 858B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $126,400.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-165149 in favor of the Plaintiff - KELLIWOOD FUND, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,085.21++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 20TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MICHAEL ANTHONY ENDLICH had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF KELLiWOOD GREENS, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1130/A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $327,240.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167763 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,095.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -KEVIN UPDIKE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 54, BLOCK 30 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5 , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 15, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $102,360.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 22ND day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170190 in favor of the Plaintiff - WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,211.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 8TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MARIETTA T. WILLIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44), BLOCK ONE (1) WATERSIDE VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO SLIDE NO.2098/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4830 LAKE DANIEL COURT, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or S,their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $186,420.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170671 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,829.55++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -EVELIO D. FLORES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVENTY-TWO (72), BLOCK FOUR (4) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER SLIDE 678/A AND SLIDE 678/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 15911 RIVERSIDE GROVE DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $102,880.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171256 in favor of the Plaintiff - ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,212.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - DAVID QUINONES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28), BLOCK THREE (3) OF ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS , UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1728/B AND 1729/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $119,070.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171563 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,828.22++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THOMAS ARNOLDO SANCHEZ AND DINORA D. SANCHEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33), BLOCK TWELVE (12) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8702 GRAND KNOLLS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $327,240.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTYSTATE OF TEXAS §COUNTY OF FORT BEND §By virtue of an Order of Sale dated JAN 13, 2010 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, OF THE HIGHLANDS plaintiff , and against LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in Cause No. 09-CCV-040239 for the sum of THREE-THOUSAND-THREE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-DOLLARS AND 79100’s ($3370.79), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 26TH day of JAN, 2010, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant(s), to-wit:

THE SOUTH 58.5 FEET OF LOT THREE (3) AND THE ADJOINING NORTH 1.50 FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF THE HIGHLANDS, SECTION III A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 15, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2915 RIFLE GAP LN, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478.

and on MAR 2, 2010, being the fi rst Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at the north entrance of the Fort Bend County Courthouse, in Fort Bend County, Texas, I will off er for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX. 77469DATE: MAR 2, 2010TIME: APPROX. 10:00AMBY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

TROY E. NEHLSConstable Pct. 4Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173102 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,141.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MILTON RIVERA had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 13 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OR THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 11 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $116,890.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on December 18th, 2010 by the 268TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-159747 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff , for the sum of $6,550.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JANUARY 25TH, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2nd day of MARCH 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - JUANITA ALEXANDER AND BRENDS ALEXANDER had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVEN-TEEN (17), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF BENCHMARK, SECTION ONE (1), A SUB-DIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 22 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5763 SANTA CHRISTI DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m.At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE,Precinct 2Fort Bend County , TexasBy Gary Majors #73

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on December 18th, 2010 by the 240TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168598 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,462.01++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the JANUARY 21ST, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2nd day of MARCH 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - SARAH HERRERA ZELAYA AND MELISSA ZELAYA had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT ELEVEN (11), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION TWO (2),BEING REPLAT OF REIDGEMENOT , SECTION FIVE (5), A SUB-DIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15, OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY MAP RECORDS (“PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5404 RIDGE WIND LANE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 77053.Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m.At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE,Precinct 2Fort Bend County , TexasBy Gary Majors #73

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 28th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #06-DCV-150916 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $12,594.22+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -CHARLESTINE FITE & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 27 IN BLOCK 6 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 2150060060270907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #04-DCV-137462 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $19,472.08++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOHN CROCE II,& ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: AN UNDIVIDED 8.33 0/0 INTEREST IN ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 306.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE WILLIAM PETTUS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 68, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE DEED FROM J.B. TIGNER, ET UX TO JOHN CROCE, II DATED JAUARY 7, 1937 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 164, PAGE 593 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0068000004810907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $35,760.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 for CVS Grand Mission Replat No. 1, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commission-ers Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Kirk Rasch with Cotton Surveying Company at 713-981-0275 for in-formation prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for Christian Brothers Automotive being a partial replat of Reserve “B” of Waterside De-velopment, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Rich-mond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Raul Wong at Halff Associates Inc. at 713-523-7161 for informa-tion prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 for Long Meadow Farms Commercial Re-serve Sect. 2 Partial Replat No. 1, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commission-ers Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Jorge DeLaRosa with Costello Inc. at 713-783-7788 for informa-tion prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-159292 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,341.46++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -LUCY E. PEREZ & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: THE WEST HALF OUTLOT OF 27 MALVERN TOWNSITE AND OUTLOTS SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME Z, PAGE 243 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 01690000002508907)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $92,270.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167712 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $13,575.87+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JESSICA LUCIO had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 25 IN BLOCK 4 SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S LANDING, SECTION TWELVE 12-B, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2379/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8133220040250907)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

LEGAL NOTICEREQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF

QUALIFICATIONSSealed Qualifi cation Statements will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalo-mo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-050 – DESIGN/BUILD OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXPAN-SIONFort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifi cation state-ments received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEREQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONSSealed Qualifi cation Statements will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalo-mo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST).

1.Q10-063 – INVESTMENT BROKER/DEALERS;2.Q10-065 – DESIGN/BUILD KIDS AND CANINES KENNELS;

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifi cation statements received.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent,fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchas-ing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosen-berg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the follow-ing until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the speci-fi ed time will be returned unopened.BID 10-052 – HERBICIDE TRUCKLump sum pricing is required; pay-ment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds re-quired.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Of-fi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received af-ter the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.BID 10-047 CONSTRUCTION OF HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS IN BUFFALO BAYOU PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEMA pre-bid conference will be conduct-ed on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Cinco Ranch Library located at 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy Texas 77494. Attendance is not man-datory, but all vendors are encouraged to attend.Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bid, payment and perfor-mance bonds are required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE

PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be re-ceived in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Read-ing Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEB-RUARY 18, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosen-berg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Propos-als received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.RFP 10-051 – CRITICAL INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER FOR SHERIFFS OFFICE Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170673 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,288.06++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THEODORE NDAMUKUNDA AND VIOLETTE MUKASUGIRA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-SIX, (26) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3) , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 1124/A OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8310 ASHLAWN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $74,050.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

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Note from Larry H.: This fi lm review originally appeared in our August 19, 2009, edition but since many of you have not had the opportunity to see it, I wanted it back on your radar screen because it received nine nominations including Best Picture. Ava-tar also garnered nine nomi-nations.

The Hurt Locker This is one of the most

intense movies since “The Deer Hunter” (1978). I was hooked from the open-ing scene and had sweaty palms throughout most of the fi lm.

Director Kathryn Bigelow has shown that she can make an award-winning movie.

Even though she has en-joyed mid-level directorial success, she will be a force to be reckoned with in the future and will not have dif-fi culty in raising the cash for her next project.

This story is about the visceral emotions of war and the ever-present threat of death of the three main male heroes fi ghting in Iraq in 2004. To learn that the director was a female was a mild shock to me. This mov-ie is very macho and clearly

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“Avatar” (95)

“The Blind Side” (82)

“District 9” (71)

“An Education” (90)

“The Hurt Locker” (92)

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from a male’s perspective; or is it?

I knew very little about this movie prior to buying a ticket other than some of my mov-ie-going friends were giving it rave reviews. We all know that I do not like people see-ing a movie before I see it, so I have been gunning for this fl ick for over a week. It is cur-rently showing at only fi ve theatres in the Greater Hous-ton area, but I suspect that it will be in wide release soon; it’s that good. I saw it on a Fri-day afternoon at AMC Studio 30 and there were only 10 other folks in my audience.

Our three soldiers are members of an Army special bomb team that is tasked with defusing IED’s (Impro-vised Explosive Devices) on the streets and alleyways of Baghdad. In the opening scenes, the team loses its leader because of an explo-sion so the audience is pain-fully aware of the deadly dan-ger they face each day. The new team leader is Staff Ser-geant William James (Jeremy Renner) who is a “wild man” and approaches this incred-ibly scary job as though he is without fear and in doing so jeopardizes the safety of the other team members - Ser-geant JT Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty).

The character develop-ment of these confl icting personalities is masterfully revealed through impeccable timing and solid performanc-es. While these three actors will get better paying jobs in

future movies as a result of their impressive performanc-es, it is the screenplay, edit-ing, and direction that are the keys to this complicated yet hugely entertaining fi lm.

It is “entertaining” if you go to the movies to learn and to have your emotions altered. This is not a “yeehaw, let’s all feel good” movie. This is about the serious aspect of humans once again being faced with the proposition of “kill or be killed” in the name of patriotism and confusion.

And fear and denial, sad-ness, grief, bravery, anger, trust, and bewilderment.

Fitting all these pieces to-gether is tricky but Screen-writer Mark Boal has deliv-ered a chronicle that is action

packed with a hair trigger that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The only reason I looked at my watch was to determine how much longer I would have to en-dure the passion of one emo-tional scene after another and quite frankly to pace myself to ensure that I could make it to the end.

I want to see this movie again soon which is the ulti-mate compliment. It has an outside shot at being one of the top ten movies of the year and garner a nomina-tion; this year for the fi rst time there will be ten nominations for Best Picture. Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 92. Larry H. [email protected]


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