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4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.comOffice: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478
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By Elsa MaxeyJohn Schneider, best known for his portrayal of the
1980’s Dukes of Hazzard as Bo Duke, has been in Fort Bend County, more specifically Richmond. He’s become pals with Chance Kamp , who owns All Out Off Road on U.S. 90A, where Schneider has stayed in a 40 foot movie trailer for about 8 weeks “coming and going. “ So, one could say he “lived” in Richmond for a bit before heading back home to Los Angeles. He’s been wrapping up a cable TV series that will have nine shows aired this fall starting in October, “October 7th, Friday night, eight o’clock,” he said.
Trick my what? is the name of the program “at the moment,” said Schneider, and the show is not quite about “pimping” a ride, but somewhat along those lines as a more practical, fixer upper type thing. “You never know what kind of vehicle you’re going to get,” said Schneider.
Look for the CMT network series soon because you’ll catch glimpses of the roadster Richmond business with Schneider, who stars as a kind of host, but he’ll also be seen working on restoring vehicles and other machinery back to their glory. You’ll see him doing other work on
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
S e e D A I LY n e w s u p d a t e s : w w w. F o r t B e n d S t a r. c o mSee DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com
Volume XXXIV • No. 6
2011 Board of Directors Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo are: Seated – Vickie Autrey – Secretary, Brad Bowman – Vice President, William Carter – President, Rusty Gibson – President Elect, Margaret Kunz – Treasurer Standing – Calvin Zwahr, Mark Weber, James Duke, Louis Katz, Michael Gutierrez, Claudia Scott Wright, Brian Bacica, Marjorie Pollard, Bill Dostal, Elizabeth Duff Drozd, Cecil Willis, Jennifer Williams, A.J. Dorr, Tammy Osina Felinski. Richard Harris, Neil Yelderman, and Dwight Callis. Not Pictured – Brenda Mullinix
Big Tex - 2010 World Champion Bareback Horse
2011 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo
The 75th Annual Fort Bend County Fair opens to the public on Friday, September 23rd and runs through Sunday, October 2nd. There are some new events – and some returning activities to help us celebrate our Diamond Anniversary – 75 Years – What A Ride! Thousands of specta-tors will line the streets as the Fair officially kicks off with the parade that travels from Richmond to Rosenberg at 9:00 am on September 23rd.
In 1933, Dr. Cecil Greer and a group of others form the formed the Fort Bend County Fair Board of Directors. The first Fort Bend County Fair was held October 6-8, 1933 and has become a tradition for the past 75 years. The original Fairgrounds were located between Richmond and
75th Annual Fair & Rodeobegins Friday, September 23
Rosenberg, on the property now occupied by Fiesta on Avenue H. In 1974, the Fairgrounds moved to the existing location on State Highway 36 just south of U.S. Highway 59 in Rosenberg. During World War II, no fair was held because the fairgrounds became the site of a prisoner of war encampment.
Fairgoers will be treated to out-
standing rodeo action, livestock shows, carnival, exhibits and great entertainment. For a com-plete schedule, please visit www.fbcfa.org.
A 10th day is being added to this year’s fair. The gates will be open on Sunday, October 2nd. A PRCA Bull Bash with Mutton
By LeaAnne Klentzman A mother and her school aged
son were forced into a bathroom while two intruders ransacked their home Thursday night, September 15, at approximately 10:40 p.m. Sugar Land police responded to the residential robbery in the 2200 Block of Barrington Place Drive.
According to Sugar Land police spokesman Doug Adolph, two men forced their way into the home through a rear door at about 9 p.m. A mother and her son were ordered into a bathroom by one of the intruders who wielded a knife taken from the kitchen. While hustling the homeowners into seclusion, the intruders demanded
Intruders rob mother and child in Barrington Place
John Schneider in movie trailer in Richmond Remember Bo Duke?
By Elsa MaxeyThis Monday, the Missouri
City city council voted to keep the same tax rate of $0.5284 “for more one year,” said Mayor Pro
Tem Jerry Wyatt, when he made the motion. There was a penny and a half increase recommended by city administration due to a shortfall in property tax revenues
received by the city, close to $800,000 short of what the city expected to get.
On the agenda there was a one time reading for an ordinance
calling for the rate hike, “below the effective tax rate,” which at least one council member referred to as “spin” since he said the tax rate would go up, if they
approved it.After discussions about fore-
closures affecting the collected
No spin needed…Missouri City tax rate not hiked “for one more year”
COUNTY FAIR, continued on page 12
TAX RATE, continued on page 12
INTRUDERS ROB, continued on page 12
JOHN SCHNEIDER, continued on page 12
Chance Kamp, John Schneider, and Elsa Maxey enjoy an off moment at the Richmond business on U.S. 90A where Schneider has been on location on a shoot for a new cable TV series to debut this fall.
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Poor mullet, he dropped his ID while put’n the snatch’us grab’us on someone else’s stuff.
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Fort Bend Fair Parade
The Richmond Police Department would like to remind everyone on Friday, September 23, the Fort Bend County Fair Parade will be taking place on Highway 90A in Richmond and Rosenberg. Highway 90A will be closed in Richmond from Second Street to the city limit railroad bridge for the duration of the parade. The only access in and around Richmond will be FM 762 to Austin Street. The closure will begin at approxi-mately 8:00 am.
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WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU HAD TO EVACUATE? What one fam-ily in the Magnolia area took: (First in the car) A portable fire safe containing: important doc-uments (birth certificates, SS cards, will, bonds, vaccination
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Lunch with the Minchews....In a previous col-umn I reported that I was hav-ing lunch with sheriff candidate John Minchew and his wife in order to know him better and to ferret out his real reason for running.
Actually I have known John Minchew from when we both lived in Missouri City. However, I have never spent any up close and personal time with him.
I found out that he was moti-vated to run for sheriff as a result of his service on the municipal utility district board in Pecan Grove. The MUD board hires either the sheriff’s department or the constable’s office to provide extra security to the subdivision. In fact the contract for the extra security has been a contentious issue in the past which I will discuss later.
In any event, Mr. Minchew had previous law enforcement experience and had climbed the corporate ladder with a national security company. In other words, he knew what was going on.
And what was going on was that the sheriff’s department was receiving over $300,000 a year plus a vehicle to provide security but was not spending the requisite amount of time in the subdivision that the con-tract called for.
Mr. Minchew did a casual audit of the records and dis-covered many times when the deputy was supposed to be in the subdivision and turned in time sheets that he was in the subdivision, yet was strangely missing.
When Mr. Minchew called it
to the sheriff’s department and the county auditor’s attention, he found the books closed to him unless he went through the Texas Attorney General’s office to force the release of those records.
Remember, during the time and even now, he is a member of the board that hires the extra security. When the Attorney General made the sheriff’s department release the infor-mation, many times it was in such a bad shape he had to spend hours organizing it.
Eventually, the county had to return monies to Pecan Grove. To save face, they claimed they returned money to all the con-tracts because the cost of gas went down.
Pecan Grove changed their security contract to a con-stable’s office and have been happy ever since, mainly because the constable has someone stationed in the sub-division when he is supposed to be there, not running up and down FM 359 on other county business.
John Minchew says he is running for sheriff because he doesn’t think the current sher-iff has any idea how to run the department and because he doesn’t think the sheriff’s heir apparent, who has actu-ally been running (or not) the department almost since Milton Wright was sworn in as sheriff, knows how to do it any better. Minchew thinks he can do a much better job.
In our hour and half lunch he outlined some steps to me that sure makes sense to me and would seem to save the depart-ment a lot of money.
The sheriff’s department is
responsible for 23 percent of the budget for the whole county which translates to $55 mil-lion, yes MILLION. The cur-rent sheriff is clueless and his heir apparent has never had a job except as a sheriff’s deputy and now chief deputy.
Fort Bend County must elect a sheriff that knows how to manage money and men (or women).
I’m pretty convinced that John Minchew, a man with an even temper, married to his first wife with no girlfriends on the side, owning his own business, and experience in law enforce-ment is the sheriff to lead Fort Bend County without politics or polemics.
About those subdivision security contracts.......For many years, the subdivision security contracts were handled by various constables in Fort Bend. This was a good thing for the subdivisions because they got a patrol that was licensed and had received law enforcement training.
The subdivisions usually paid for the contract through dues to their HOA (homeown-ers’s associations) who then hired the constable who hired the deputies. The contract mon-ies didn’t go to the constables, although deputies were paid out of it. Any extra money flowed into the county’s gen-eral fund.
Then one day the sheriff looked around (or some sheriff from some other jurisdiction at a sheriff convention alerted Sheriff Wright) and saw that he could hire more deputies with subdivision money and get more cars to hand out to his pet deputies.
The sheriff went after the sub-division contracts with a ven-geance. He would claim that the subdivision got the finest in law enforcement and if the deputy got a call from somewhere close by, why then he would be gone for just a little while to tend to county business. The sheriff assured the HOAs that for their money and the vehicle they buy, they were getting the patrolman most of the time.
Now I have a problem with the sheriff’s department getting paid for doing something they are sup-posed to do anyway. What about those subdivisions who can’t afford extra protection? Isn’t that what our tax money is supposed to be for anyway?
I’m not as troubled by the constable’s office handling the extra security. That’s not actu-ally their taxpayer paid job--to patrol subdivisions. Their
actual paid-for job is to serve papers and any constables that have security contracts with subdivisions usually hire extra help to do the patrol job.
It is as plain as the nose on your face that if you hire the sheriff’s department to patrol your subdivision, you are pay-ing twice--once in taxes and once with your HOA dues.
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The Bee Buzz! Grown Up Spelling Bee a smash hit again this ear
Jim Rice of the team from Rice & Gardner was excited about their vic-tory as he poses with Brenda Bowman (left), Executive Director, Literacy Council of Fort Bend County and Claire Marshall, a volunteer at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend.
The bees were buzzing at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County’s Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee. Thirteen teams of three adults stung, buzzed, spelled-again and were as sweet as honey at our 2nd Annual Spelling Bee.
After many rounds of spell-ing, the last teams buzzing were the Bee-FF’s from the Fort Bend Junior Service League and Drone Quixote from Rice & Gardner. It was a grueling back and forth competition between the two teams until the Bee was finally declared a tie. Six spellers were inducted into our Honey Hall of Fame: Kavita Self, Yolanda Celestine and Tracy Guillory from the Bee-FF’s and Jim Rice, Claire Marshall and Sonal Bhuchar from Drone Quixote. The win-
ning teams received a bobble head bee trophy and a gift cer-tificate to a local restaurant pre-sented to them by event emcee, Nancy Olson. All of the partici-pating spellers received a medal for their hard work.
The teams were the highlight of the event. The team from the City of Sugar Land won the Spirit Award. Their team members, Lisa Dooley, Heather Pasat and Nan Stout dressed to symbolize Harry Potter; there-fore, it was only suitable to name their team, Sugar Land School of Beewarts. Manish Asthana, Margo Pasko and Melinda Silva didn’t want the City of Sugar Land to get all of the attention, so they wore their Dr. Seuss hats and aptly named their team, the Cats in the Hats. The individual cos-
tume that was the “bees knees” was worn by none other than Ray Aguilar. His team, spon-sored by Riverstone was com-prised of Trey Reichert and Charlotte Young. Their team, the Leedarchip Weenurs, was quite entertaining!
Many teams tried with every ounce of brain power to spell the difficult words given to them by judges, Dr. Tim Jenney and Mr. Dick Phillips. The time-keeper and bell-ringer, Shayne Newell received many excuses from the spellers and even had her bell stolen from her as the spell-ers began to get rowdy when the words became increasingly harder.
The Literacy Council’s Great Grown-Up Bee was a fun and playful event. The audience members almost had as much fun as the Spellers. “Our goal for this year’s event was to
get the community involved to raise money for our programs and engage in some friendly competition,” said Brenda Bowman, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Fort Bend County.
This fabulous event would not have been possible without our sponsors. Your generosity toward this event made it a suc-cess.
On a final note, the Literacy Council would sincerely like to thank the event co-chairs, Kevin Gardner and Crissy Nolen and their committee: Emily Kalk, Shayne Newell, Patti Parish-Kaminski and Tanya Sterling.
To learn more about the Literacy Council, or how to become involved with the 3rd Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, please visit www.ftbendliteracy.org or call 281.240.8181.
Kempner Thespians compete at International Thespian Festival
Members of Kempner Theatre Troupe 4385 who qualified in Corpus Christi at the Texas Thespian State Festival (TTSF) traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska this past June to compete at the International Thespian Festival.
The troupe members compet-ed against other thespians from around the world. Members com-
peted in the following catego-ries. Kristin Donaldson (Costume Design), Amanda Perez (Solo Mime), Vy Nguyen and Shannen Soffar (Duet Mime), Shane Dorman (Solo Musical), Nathan De Jesus and Elizabeth Jackson (Duet Musical) and James Watts (Costume Construction), Michael Duty, Ginny Moon, Kate McCroskey and Clair Daily (Group Musical).
On October 5 through the 8th the Kempner Theatre Dept. will put on the musical production “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, at Kempner High School. Come out and cheer these fine young thes-pians as they sing and dance their way to the Tommy Tune Awards.
Shown front row- Kate McCroskey, Liz Jackson,Kristin Donaldson, Vy Nguyen. Back row- Amanda Perez, Gini Moon, James Watts, Michael Duty, Shane Dorman, Shannen Soffar, and Nathan De Jesus
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To place an ad in The Fort Bend County Worship Directory 281-690-4200
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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
METHODIST CHURCH FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
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Bev’s Burner ....................... from page 3
sure that the board members stayed happy.But even before that, constable contracts to patrol subdivi-sions took a turn when then-Constable Hal Werlein had the contract for Pecan Grove. One of his deputy constables wrote a “running stop sign” or “not having proper license plate” or some other piddling little offense ticket to home builder Frank Marsters who lived in Pecan Grove and was married to the local popular elementary school principal. Werlein report-edly tore up the ticket and told the deputy constable, Troy Nehls, that Marsters was a supporter and resident and didn’t need that ticket.
Unbeknownst to Werlein, Nehls fished the ticket out of the trash, taped it back together and when Werlein fired him for mouthing it around, Nehls even-tually made it a matter of his campaign to unseat Werlein when he ran against him.
Other county politics......I’m sure you noticed that Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole resigned as commis-sioner. Eversole and a pal were indicted for various misuse of campaign money and suspected bribery. His pal was Michael Surface who has been busily developing parts of Fort Bend, particularly in the Fulshear area. I’ve poured through campaign contribution reports of our own commissioners and haven’t been able to find any connection with Surface.
Being a county commissioner is a license to steal, mostly by hiding campaign contributions. And actually, we just have to take their word for it that they received X amount of dollars and spent them such and such. County commissioners have no bosses except the voter and most get paid enough to keep them from stealing too much. Besides if they did, we might notice the big money they were stealing.
They make over $100,000 and while they are not going to get rich on that salary, they will be able to live in a nice home and send their kids to college. What more do you need?
However, I keep my eyes on them..
B.K. Carter is the owner/publisher of the Fort Bend/Southwest Star. She can be reached at [email protected].
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But the sheriff went on a PR campaign and cozied up to the board of directors of various sub-divisions. Then he made
High School Football Roundup
By Sean Wolfson
Kempner Cougars vs Bush Broncos Friday night lights produced a
good one last weekend at Mercer stadium in Sugar Land. Kick-off at 7:01 p.m. and a breezy 89 degrees set the tone for a nice evening of high school football. The Bush fan base was light but that didn’t seem to hurt them at all. Kempner had a ton of fans in the stands, but only the band seemed to have any spirit.
Kempner head coach Darren Andrus took his team to battle, and came tantalizingly close to pulling off an improbable
4th quarter miracle.The big-gest highlight for Kempner was on their first possession, their punter kicked a 75 yard punt. He really got into it. Then, on the next play, Kempner inter-cepted the ball and looked to be driving, but penalties hurt their drive. On 4th and 1, Kempner tried a fake punt but was unsuc-cessful. Bush would take over only to go 4 and out themselves. Four (4) and out was a consis-tent headache for both teams in this game.
In the 2nd quarter, Kempner would drive and score a touch-down on a 1 yard run by their QB. However, the point after was blocked by the Bush special teams.
Kempner 6 Bush 0.On the ensuing kickoff, Bush
ran a big gain all the way down to the Kempner 9 yard line. They would hit pay dirt on the next play. The point after was good.
Bush 7 Kempner 6.Early in the 3rd quarter, Bush
would snap the ball far over the punters head and Kempner recovered in the end zone to secure a safety.
Kempner 8 Bush 7. I felt like I was watching a
high school baseball game with a score of this nature.
The 3rd quarter was by far
the most exciting! On the next possession, Bush drove and was almost sacked on their own 30, but completed a 15 yard pass. A field goal would follow shortly after.
Bush 10 Kempner 8.With 2 minutes left in the
4th, Bush would extend the lead with yet another field goal from 36 yards. Kempner would return the kickoff all the way back to the 16 yard line and it looked like they would come up with an improbable victory. But as was apparent almost the entire game, Kempner’s offense sputtered and could not get the ball into the end zone. A disappointing loss,
Bush 13 Kempner 8, Final.In other action, Marshall beat
Clements 27-24. Travis edged Willowride 35-32. Elkins clob-
Photo by Lauren McFarlane
Bush and Kempner go head to head last Friday night at Mercer Stadium.
bered Dulles.The after game hang out of the
week is Uptown Deli in the heart
of Sugar Land.Have a championship week,
and we’ll see ya’ at the stadium!
Classic family of dealerships expands into Galveston The Classic Family of
Dealerships, that includes Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land, has pur-chased the Sand Dollar Autoplex in Galveston bringing the total number of dealerships owned by the Durant Auto Group to 10.
Classic Galveston will offer multiple brands including Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Honda, Toyota, Scion and Ford Medium Duty trucks. Howie Bentley, who will be the managing partner of the new Galveston franchise, plans to emulate the successful formula for business that is used by all the Classic family of dealerships.
Don Kerstetter, owner and man-aging partner of Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land, expects the honest and straightforward reputation of Classic Chevrolet to be a huge asset from day one. “We do things differently than most dealerships and have a real culture of respect that permeates the entire orga-nization. We have an excellent reputation in the Houston market that we are immensely proud of and it is something we’ve worked
very hard at to establish. Howie Bentley is extremely well-suited to instill our culture into every single employee at the new store,” said Kerstetter. “Under Howie’s leadership, we expect Classic Galveston to be very successful in a relatively short period of time.”
A longtime resident of Galveston and Brazoria counties, Bentley joined the Classic orga-nization in 2009 and is person-ally very active in the Bay Area community. “Giving back to the community is not only important to me individually, but it is truly a hallmark of this entire organi-zation,” says Bentley, “You can expect Classic Galveston to be very supportive of the Galveston community from the get-go.”
Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land is an excellent example of how doing things right from the very beginning can quickly gener-ate tremendous success. Within 90 days of opening, Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land was already ranked 15th in the nation for Chevrolet sales. And in just their first full year of business, they were cho-
sen by General Motors as GM’s “Dealer of the Year”, an award that represents the highest hon-ors in the industry and recog-nizes only 2% of all of the nation’s Chevrolet dealerships.
Classic Chevrolet in North Texas has received this honor for nine years and Stingray Chevrolet in Tampa (also owned by the Durant Auto Group) is also a recipient. The Sugar Land dealer-ship has also received the Service Hero award multiple times recog-nizing excellence in the service department as well as Chevrolet’s Mark of Excellence award.
“We intend to grow the busi-ness in Galveston exactly the way we did it in Sugar Land,” explains Bentley, who currently works at the Sugar Land store and has been instrumental in its success, and who expects to take over the Galveston dealership as early as November 2011. “Our goal in Sugar Land from day one was to bring honesty and integrity back into the car business, and that’s
exactly what we will do in Classic Galveston. We don’t play “cat and mouse games” with our custom-ers, we honor what we advertise, and we make the entire transac-tion completely transparent.”
One of the most unique things about Classic is that the sales people are empowered to handle the entire transaction with the cus-tomer from start to finish without the “let me check with my man-ager” game that many dealer-ships still practice. “We want to promote a non-confrontational relaxed atmosphere at the new location, just as we have here in Sugar Land,” said Bentley. “Classic Galveston employees will wear jeans in the winter and shorts in the summer, just like we do at all of our dealerships, so that our customers get that “relax and enjoy the difference” feeling. Our focus is to build our repeat and referral business by earning a customer for life and not trying to make a short-term profit from a single transaction.”
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Bobolink Circle - $220s Oyster Creek Plantation 5/3.5 – Formals - Den - Granite Kitchen - Game Room Large Sun Room - Master Down Pool/Spa - Cul-De-Sac
2nd Street - $790s Fulshear 4-5/3.5+ – Gorgeous 1912 Renovated Historical HomeLarge Rooms - Sun Porch - 5 Car Oversized Garage
Bartrum Trail - $530s Telfair 4/3.5 – Perry Recent Construction - 2 Story Rotunda Entry Hardwoods - Gourmet Kitchen - Game Room - Media Room
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Skycountry - $320s Katy 4-5/3.5 – Granite Kitchen - Oversized Master Down Resort-Style Pool/Waterfall - Porte Cochere - Cul-De-Sac
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Meadow Vista Drive - $160s Lake Olympia 4-5/3 – Generous Size Bedrooms - Game RoomLarge Backyard - Covered Patio - 2 Car Detached Garage
Lake Winds Drive - $230s Brightwater 3-4/2.5 – Great Home With Lots Of Style - Wood FloorsHigh Ceilings - Formals - Master Down - Area Pool
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SEPTEMBER 21Healing spices with Dr. Bharat B. Aggarwal
The MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, with St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, invites the community to attend a free seminar and lun-cheon on September 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Keynote speaker Bharat Aggarwal, PhD, professor of experimental therapeutics, The University of
Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The event will take place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land. To attend call (832) 355-4343 by September 19. Space is limited.
Learn basics of Alzheimer’s diseaseGet a basic introduction to Alzheimer’s disease at a special program at George Memorial Library, Wednesday, September 21, 10:00 am, in Room 2B of the library, which is located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This program is intended for people who know very little about Alzheimer’s disease.The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
SEPTEMBER 222nd Annual Catwalk on City Walk
Come out for a night of fun and fashion at Town Square’s 2nd Annual Catwalk on City Walk Fashion Show, September 22, 7-9 p.m., reception starts at 7 p.m., followed by a fashion show at 8 p.m. Tickets are only available for advance purchase on SugarLandTownSquare.com. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Fort Bend County Women’s Center.
SEPTEMBER 23Rotary to sell turkey legs & margaritas
Richmond Rotary Club is selling turkey legs and black iguana margaritas at the 75th Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, Friday September 23 thru Sunday, October 2. Money raised benefits Fort Bend County high school students scholarships and also supports community projects. For more information contact Club President Alicia Casias 281.750.9144 or Community Services Chair Mary Doetterl 713.397.6279. Visit our website www.RotaryRichmond.org.
Children’s & Maternity Consignment EventJust Between Friends will hold this event Friday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Parkway United Methodist Church, 5801 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land. Saturday is half price day. Free admission. Visit www.jbfsale.com/sugarland for more info.
Dancing Under the StarsBreak out those dancing shoes & come to Sugar Land Town Square’s Plaza, Friday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m., where Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors will be on-hand. This month’s theme is Big Band Night and they’ll be teaching the Waltz and Foxtrot!
Potluck dinner & movie nightThe next pot-luck dinner will be Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m., Mosaic Community Covenant Church, 4427 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. The movie will begin
promptly at 7 p.m. This PG movie Hotel Rwanda is the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager.
All libraries closed in observance of Fair Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, September 23, in observance of Fort Bend County Fair Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, September 24.Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-341-2677.
SEPTEMBER 24Walk-in Legal Clinic
Fort Bend Lawyers CARE (FBLC) to offer a Walk-In Legal Clinic Calvary Episcopal Church, 806 Thompson Road, Richmond, in the gym, September 24, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. This walk-in legal clinic is open to all low income residents of Fort Bend County with civil legal questions. Please call FBLC to pre-qualify 281-239-0015.
David Taylor Cadillac Car ShowCome to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza for the annual David Taylor Cadillac Car Show Saturday, September 24 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Financial Literacy EmpowermentChildren & Youth Financial Literacy Empowerment will be held Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., First Colony Library, Conference Room, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. Guest speaker is Joel C. Harmon. Meeting is for ages 8 & above. Free and open to the public. Seating limited, RSVP not required. Details at 713-256-7953 or [email protected].
Fall 2011 Service programs to be held
Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) Fall, 2011 Service Programs will begin Saturday, September 24, 10:30 -11:30am, Youth Financial Literacy Empowerment, age 8 & above, at First Colony Library, Conference Room, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. 281-499-3097 for more details.
Stafford HS to hold fundraiserThe Stafford High School Spanish Club will be con-ducting a fundraiser car wash Saturday September 24, 10 am to 2 pm, the Cricket Wireless Store park-ing lot, 11853 Wilcrest Drive (at the southeast corner with US 59). For information call 281-755-7676 or 281-413-4115.
Sugar Land Garden Club’s plant saleSugar Land Garden Club will have its plant sale on Saturday, September 24, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Sugar Lakes Clubhouse, 930 Sugar Lakes Drive. The sale features natives and drought tolerant varieties.
SEPTEMBER 26Brightwater Garden Club
The Brightwater Garden Club will meet Monday September 26, 6:30pm, Brightwater Clubhouse, Brightwater at Westshore Drive, Missouri City. Vita Goodell, Executive Director of the Fort Bend Women’s Center, will give an update on the facility and its needs. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 281-403-9269.
Guardianship or alternatives to guardianship class
Brazos Bend Guardianship Services will hold the information session, Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sugar Land Library, 550 Eldridge, Meeting Room. The Information Session is designed for fami-lies who need information on obtaining legal guard-ianship of an incapacitated loved one. Alternatives to guardianship will also be discussed. An attorney will be present to answer any legal questions related to guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. RSVP to: Kirk Monroe at 281-207-2320 or by e-mail: [email protected].
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Local media personality and radio host Michael Garfield, also known as The High-Tech Texan®, will appear on the ABC soap opera General Hospital in a storyline arc set to air the week of September 19. The arc will feature Academy Award winning actor James Franco and will cen-ter around the wedding of the characters Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).
Garfield began his broadcast-ing career in the late 1990s and has established a strong presence in the radio and television indus-try in Houston and other cities across Texas. He has appeared in numerous TV commercials, but recently made the leap to
Hollywood this summer by landing a role on ABC’s lon-gest running soap opera General Hospital. “I have been a fan of General Hospital since the early 80s, so the opportunity to act on that soundstage filled with so much history was really an incredible experience for me,” said Garfield. “Not to mention acting in scenes with James Franco puts a little bit of pressure on you to bring your A game!”
Garfield will appear on three episodes starting to air the week of September 19. General Hospital airs in Houston on KTRK-ABC13 at 2:00pm CT. For more information about Michael please go to www.hight-echtexan.com.
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I'm Sick and Tired...I’m sick and tired of this
president resorting to class-warfare and calling his latest $1,500,000,000 tax bill a “Jobs Act”. Maybe some of those tax dollars will be given to more
fraudulent companies like the now bankrupt Solyndra.
The president actually met with their CEO and gave a speech from their factory floor while promoting this company
as an exam-ple of stimu-lus money c r e a t i n g jobs. What a disgrace. The one-half billion dol-lars from government guaranteed
loans will be used to pay back private investors in front of taxpayers including Obama’s fund-raiser and money-bundler George Kaiser.
So, the president wants to increase taxes by $1.5 trillion while spending $500 billion on a “jobs programs”. Would that be the “shovel-ready” infra-structure jobs that were sup-pose to be created in the first $800 billion pork-ulus bill?
On Monday he also specified cuts to Medicare and Medicaid benefits of $580 billion, while letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire. According to Obama, ‘it’s only right we ask every-one to pay their fair share.’ The top 1% of income earners pay approximately 40% of all income taxes paid to the U. S. Treasury.
Really, the only people not
paying their fair share are the lowest income earners, which is approaching 50% of all income taxpayers. I think most of these untaxed workers real-ize they get a pass and actually say to themselves ‘thank you income taxpayers, for giving us a free ride and I don’t believe in demonizing you.’
He also buries $130 billion of increased fees (taxes) that everybody will have to pay and not just millionaires. Like I said when he was elected, ‘everybody will pay higher taxes under this president.’
This president has no clue where or how jobs are created. Every dollar the government taxes from anyone is a dollar taken away from job creators. That dollar does not end up in job creators’ hands; it ends up in the government’s big fat belly that belches out dragon fire on our free-market econ-omy.
Just two years ago, Obama said emphatically that you don’t increase taxes on anybody dur-ing a recession. On Monday Obama gave false options like, we have to gut education or increase taxes on corporations and billionaires. He repeated
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I have serious doubts about national polls that show this charlatan with a 42% job approval. I cannot believe there is that high a percentage of a kool-aid drinker.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 68 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 12:00 p.m., at the offices of Schwartz, Page & Harding, 1300 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77056. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Thomas Hopkins, Michael Pincomb, Lewis Locke, Teresa Rosenbaum
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Jordan Mack
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.40000/$100 $0.40000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 183,943 $ 187,961
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 183,943 $ 187,961Tax on average residence homestead $ 735.77 $ 751.84Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $16.07and percentage of increase (+/-) 2.18%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 148 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Friday, October 7, 2011, 8:30 a.m., at the Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center 3825 Highway 36 S, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Scott Pleus, Fernando De La Rosa, Ryan Newton, Edward Streich
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Kenneth Kucherka
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.90000/$100 $0.90000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 112,591 $ 107,961
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 112,591 $ 107,961Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,013.32 $ 971.65Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) -$41.67and percentage of increase (+/-) -4.11%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216.
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SEPTEMBER 27Faith & Freedom
Faith & Freedom Fort Bend County is having its first public meeting Tuesday September 27, Church of Living Waters in Rosenberg. The mission of Faith and Freedom Fort Bend County is to inspire believers in Judeo-Christian values to effec-tively participate in our political process. For information contact [email protected]
Citizen action seminarFaith & Freedom Fort Bend County (F&F FBC), a political action group, is having its first Citizen Action Seminar Tuesday 7:00 PM, September 27, Church of Living Water , 4808 Airport Ave, Rosenberg. Contact [email protected].
Girls’ Night OutWomen feeling overwhelmed who want to control stress rather than having it control them will cer-tainly want to attend the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Girls’ Night Out on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. with complimentary chair massages and refreshments. At 6:30 p.m., Guest speakers are Lisa Geisler, Sheri Fruge, M.A., L.P.C., and Vicki Evans. Girls’ Night Out is held at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, 17500 West Grand Parkway South, in confer-
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ence rooms A through C. Girls’ Night out is free, however pre-registration is required. To register, call 713.222.CARE.
SEPTEMBER 28Learn how to share
digital photosSienna Branch, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City, will present a beginners’ program, “Sharing Your Digital Pictures 101,” Wednesday, September 28, 10:00 a.m., computer lab. Participants are encouraged to bring their digital cameras and USB cables to the class for hand-on instruction. Seating limited reservations required at 281-238-2900. Free & open to public.
Learn how to use “iTunes at library
George Memorial Library,1001 Golfview, Richmond, will present a new class, “iTunes® Insider,” Wednesday, September 28, 10:00 am, Computer Lab.This class provides a basic introduction to iTunes. Free and open to the pub-lic. Seating is limited, reservations required, 281-341-2604..
ONGOINGThe Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike
Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
Brazos Crossing ChorusBrazos Crossing Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is recruiting new members. They meet every Monday night, 7 - 9:30 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg. If you love to sing this is the place for you! For more information contact Emma Kueck at 281-342-5857 or Debbie Thomas at 281-232-9293.Exchange Club of Sugar Land
This club meets weekly every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal, Sugar Land. Contact Mike Reichek 281-275-1145 for more information.
Divorce Care, a weekly support group
You’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look for-ward to rebuilding your life. Join them September 11 – December 4, 5:00pm, iThe Bridal Room, First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land, 281-980-7070.
Relief from Neck and Back Pain - Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Spine Center takes the leadIf chronic neck or back pain,
or other debilitating condi-tions of the spine are keeping you from fully participating in everyday life, relief is in sight. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center is pro-viding patients who suffer from neck and back pain a complete range of treatment options — all in one convenient location with full management of care.
It’s not uncommon for people suffering with back and neck pain to try many kinds of treat-ment without real relief, and it can be frustrating to wait many weeks for an appoint-ment with a specialist. At the core of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center is a nurse practitioner or “naviga-tor” who helps patients through a simpler process.
The Spine Center also includes a multidisciplinary team of phy-
sicians and health care profes-sionals trained in providing the full range of key spinal care services, including spine surgery, pain management, neurology and physical therapy.
Patients are led through a process of assessment and treatment ranging from physi-cal therapy to aggressive non-surgical management. When necessary, delicate spine sur-gery tailored to the patient’s unique condition is available from skilled orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.
The Spine Center is locat-ed on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus with easy access off Town Center Boulevard. Patients with physi-cian referrals, as well as those without referrals, are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Shown are Affiliated Spine Center Physicians.Spine Center, please call 281-313-BACK (2225) or email [email protected]
Free Seminar: Join a multi-disciplinary panel of physi-cians from the Methodist Sugar Land Spine Center to have your questions answered regarding back and neck pain. October 25 at 6:00 p.m., located at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Conference Center. Seating is limited, call today to make res-ervations. 281-274-7500.
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Wow a rare find. Sellers added >$60,000 garage apartment w/it own AC/Heater & water heater. The 5th bedrm & extra room dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). It has a open concept kit. w/2 burner elec. range, sink w/window & under cabinet refrig., counter & cabinet space. Full bath & 2 walkin closets. Could also be a great home office or gameroom & media room. The main house has a Lg.upgraded island kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite counters,hardwoods,2’’blinds,wet bar, gateddrive $349,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3819SM)
LAKES OF AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical Oasis in your own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling Lagoona style (heated) pool with large spa & tanning ledge! Plenty of yard left for entertaining, children’s play area etc. Extended pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC)
NEW LISTING
THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
NEW LISTING The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
PLATINUM CLUB
(281) 207-5200RE/MAX Southwest • (281) 491-1776 X5200
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GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
NEW LISTING
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Each office Independently Owned & Operated
SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS – Fabulous 1.5 story home in desired Sienna Plantation! Lg. open concept kit. w/movable island & abundance of counter/42’’ cabinet space. Flexible floor plan w/formals, family rm, gamerm up & Study w/french doors could be 6th bedrm. Private Courtyard off the formal dining accented by French drs. & brick wall. Covered brick patio & ext. patio great for entertaining. Double paned windows, upgraded light fixtures, rotunda & art nooks. Exc. Master suite w/corner window & huge closet. Alarm, Sprklr sys $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5822BG)
NEW LISTING
THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
PLATINUM CLUB
(281) 207-5200RE/MAX Southwest • (281) 491-1776 X5200
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $329,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
BRIDGEWATER – Terrific oversized backyard Oasis w/covered patio, pool/spa/waterfall! Plenty of room for a children’s play area & entertaining. No back neighbors! Over $110K in upgrades/updates! 2 story ceiling height in family rm. Sitting area off master bedrm. Upstairs game room. Plantation Shutters, 20’’ tile, recently updated A/C & Heater, flagstone decking, oversized garage & much more! Desired location, great schools! $395,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5334AV)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $549,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
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SIENNA PLANTATION: Fedrick Har-ris Custom Home; Backs to Wooded Re-serve; Slate & Wood Flrs; Private Study; 2nd Bedrm Down; Granite Counters; 1st Flr Media Rm; Pool/Spa. $385,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
SALE OR LEASE
MISSION WEST: Corner lot home with a beautiful kitchen and backyard. 3 bedroom/2 full bathroom. Come see for yourself. $74,999. Call Neome Novak (281)242-6200 (7403CO)
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GRAND MISSION: 1.5-Story David Weekley Home; 3 Bedrms; Private Study; Large Kitchen w/Granite & 42” Cabinets; 2nd Flr Game Rm; Oversized Patio. $195,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (7411CG)
SWEETWATER: Charming 2 Story Home Nestles on Sweetwater Golf Course offers Both Formals; Private study w/Fireplace; Island Kitchen; Wood & Tile Flrs; Upgraded Master Bath; 3 Bedrms/3Baths. $449,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (40GL)
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SUGAR CREEK: One-story Patio Home; Cul-de-sac Lot w/Views of Golf Course & Greenbelt; Silestone Counters; Sun Rm; Study; 3/2.1/2. $184,900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
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SWEETWATER: Grand Carmichael & Dame 2-Story Home; Both Formals; 2-Story Gentleman’s Library; Master + Exerise Rm; Master Bath w/Dry Sauna; Pool/Spa; Much More! 5/3.1/3A $900,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (17WH)
SWEETWATER
8010 RAVENS POINT • LONG MEADOW FARMS: Beautiful 1-Story home! 4 bedrooms w/study, formal dining, sunroom. Gourmet island kitchen, granite, SS Appliances, plantation shutters & wood floors. $250,000. Call JoAnn Garza (713)927-0454 (17WH)
OPEN HOUSE SAT 9-12
SWEETWATER: Custom Fedrick Harris 2-Story Designed offers Both Formals + Family; Island Kitchen w/SS Appliances; Updated Master Bath + Secret Owners Retreat; /Card Rm; Pool/Spa; and So Much More! $754,000 . Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4914ME)
SWEETWATER
SIENNA PLANTATION: 2-Story Home; Acre Wooded Lot; Hardwood & Tile Flrs; Granite Counters Thruout; 1st Flr Master Suite + Guest Quarters; Game + Theater Rm; Much More! $750,000 or $5500/Fully Funished! $750,000 OR $5500/FULLY FURNISHED! Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (10WS)
SALE OR LEASE
ARLENE ROLSEN
CRS, Realtor
281.414.8400 www.arlenerolsen.com
Selling Ft. Bend’s finest homes since 1985.
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COLONY MEADOWS: Completely Remodeled 1-Story Home; Wood & Tile Flrs; Granite; Neutral Carpet; Sun Rm; Updated Appliances; 3/2/2; Zoned to Excellent Schools! $262,500. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4402CH)
CITY PLAZA AT TOWN SQUARE: 5th Floor Unit; Hardwood Flrs; Tile Flrs in Bathrooms; Neutral Carpet In Bedrms; Granite Counters; Stackable Washer/Dryer; Refrigerator; Partially Furnished. $2,300. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2229LO)
SIENNA PLANTATION: Beautiful 2-Story Designed Home; Tile & Wood Flrs; Granite Counters; SS Appliances; Both Formals + Family; 1st Flr Master & Guest Quarters; Extensive Landscaping; 4/3.1/3A. $525,000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8907LE)
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RIVERSTONE • Former model luxury stucco custom townehome in pristine condition in gated community. Huntington floor plan w/3 bedrooms & master retreat. Downstiars has open floorplan, great for entertaining, gourmet island kitchen open to living area & formal dining, granite,tile, covered patio, in house fire sprinkler, sep yard sprinkler system. Lots of trim work, whirlpool tub. Great value for this price! Gorgeous! Great location! $239,000. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
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BM4319LW
LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT • Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street, tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, baths. Island kitchen with granite counters. Faux painting in dining & master. House freshly painted. High ceilings, open kitchen to living area. Ref., washer, dryer stay. Master has garden tub w/sep. Shower. Yard nicely landscaped. $146,885. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
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SUGAR CREEK • Gorgeous updated custom 2 story home w/ wonderful views on the lake at an incredible price in a country club subdivision w/ low tax rates. High efficiency a/c & water heater. Granite---tile--formals, balcony overlooking the lake. Open, lite, bright, master down & gameroom up. Great home for family & entertaining. You won’t want to leave! You can stay at home & think you are on vacation!!! $350,000. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
BM419LA
DEBBIE MARCELLcell: 281-782-2102
www.debbiemarcell.com
WOODBRIDGE • Adorable 1-story w/open floor plan no back yard neighbors! Clean and well maintained! Large bright island kitchen open to Family Room with tall ceilings. Spacious Master Suite w/ Jetted Tub, large block glass window, double vanities. Large covered patio (pergola)added by owners.Approx $14,000 in upgrades. Walking distance to Exemplary Elementary, Kempner HS. Middle School is exemplary! A/C replaced 2010, New garbage disposal sink 2011. At $189,900. Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
DM14923MO
GREAT LOCATION
PRICE REDUCED
GREATWOOD MANOR • Finally a gorgeous home on an oversized cul-de-sac golf course lot on 13th green with panoramic views, a gorgeous Pool/Spa with private paradise resort type setting. Home, nestled in mature trees features tall ceilings, hardwood, tile floors in common areas. Sunny gourmet island kitchen w/granite counters. At $424,500 Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
DM7538GU
GREATWOOD
GOLF COURSE/ POOL/SPA
BRAEBURN ACRES • Here is your chance to own acreage in Houston close to SouthWest Memorial Herman Hospital and Houston Baptist University. Transitional neighborhood where tear downs and rebuilds are occurring. Mature trees on a quiet street. Recent roor, siding and AC 2009. Horses allowed. Tranquil setting. Braeburn Country Clum and Eamnuel Memorial Park nearby. At $279,000. Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
DM8802WA
HORSES ARE ALLOWED
PRICE REDUCED
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SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard, pool, & spa. Two story living area, wood floors, island kitchen with sub-zero, & wetbar with icemaker. Recent carpet, & roof in 00’. Dual staircases. Master suite with large exec. bath. Large utility room, gameroom up,& study down w/built-ins. Sought after Clements H.S.! $539,900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYWhat a knock out home w/ fabulous tropical paradise for a backyard! Beautiful pool, waterfall, covered patio across back of home, & landscaped to die for! Updated, tile flooring (except for bedrooms)higher ceilings, windows across back w/ spectacular view. French doors, atrium, large master with sitting area and fireplace, remodelled bath with wirlpool. $159,900 (3035GH)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776 [email protected]
• Multi Million Dollar Producer
• President’s Club• Hall of Fame
• Over $10 Million Sold in ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10
QUAIL VALLEYWhat an incredible golf course view from your spacious living area! Higher ceilings, very open plan, great for entertaining! Beautiful atrium off formal dining, island kitchen with atrium view from breakfast area also. Lovely tile flooring throughout except bedrooms. $122,900 (2703KC)
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony! Many updates include granite countertops,stainless appliances, tile floors and much more. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study.Sought after schools, and neighborhood! So convenient to EVERYTHING! $304,900 (26HE)
QUAIL VALLEYWow! Absolutely gorgeous! Updated! Corner lot with 3
car garage and fabulous, oversized backyard paradise!
Large pool and spa, patio, plus deck, surrounded by
trees! Updates include granite countertops in kitchen,
and remodelled baths, tile floors and backsplashes.
Master carpet replaced along with roof, heaters, duct
work, appliances, A/C down. $209,900 (3803WV)
PEARLANDLooking for land, in a subdivision, good schools, and convenient? Look no further! One story, custom built by owner, on 1.1 acre(CAD) with TREES! Fresh interior paint,with many replaced items,such as capet, garage opener, A/C(02’), evap.coil (98) hot water heater (05)dishwasher-just to mention a few! $159,900 (6370HE)
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BY BECKY HALL
STAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
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LAKE COLONYNeat and clean and lovingly cared for by original owner. Front living room w/ see thru fireplace to family room has french doors and could be a study. 18x18 Country kitchen has breakfast nook. Beautifully landscaped backyard with poolsize yard. $219,900
2811WL PLANTATION CREEKLight and bright w/ high ceilings. Located on an oversized corner lot. Master bedroom down. For-mals, & a family room w/fireplace plus gameroom & loft upstairs. Xtra large kitchen has lots of cabi-nets & counters & opens to family. Bright & cheery breakfast rm w/ built-in storage. $206,000
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J.P. was my manager at ERA Keenan on HWY 6 (Corner of HWY 6 & Williams Trace) for 7 years. All of us Old Timers knew him by his cowboy hat. He never went any-where without it.
John Peterson “JP” longtime Realtor with ERA Keenan & Associates, Realm Real Estate, and Houston Associates passed away on Monday September 12th at 4:00 after a long illness.
Services will be held on Saturday September 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood.
Lacy Spears was a Realtor with the Butch Watterson Team at Keller Williams Realty Southwest. He lost his battle with cancer Saturday morning Sept. 17th.
Services were held at First Colony Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. on September 20.
Our Real Estate Community has lost two of our fellow Realtors.
281-980-3322
SUZETTE PEOPLESBroker/Owner 22+ years ExperienceABR, GRI, E-Pro (WCR & ABWA Member)
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Almost 3100sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, both formals, gameroom and master down. Over $42K in upgrades/improvements. All bedroom furniture stays & Fridge & pool table too. Free home warranty. Big culdesac lot. Priced to go in the $280’s.
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LANDParadise heated diving pool & spa! Huge culdesac lot! 4 bedrooms & gameroom, Totally updated over $50K. 2 story living very open plan. Priced to go fast in the $270’s.
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WATERSIDE ESTATES/GRANDPARKWAY AREA!
Built in 2005! Original owners! 3 bedrooms & study! Open plan with tile thru out gourmet kitchen. great culdesac street Free home warranty. $160’s
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GREATWOOD/SUGAR LANDBuilt in 2002! Grand 2 story w/ 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Master down with study & gameroom up. Hollywood bath too. Upgrades w/granite counters/SS appliances, wood & tile floors. Culdesac lot and no neighbors behind you! Priced to go low $300’s
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FIRST COLONY!2 story on corner lot with paradise pool. Built in 2000. Double pane windows with Brick & hardiplank siding. 3 bedrooms, study & gameroom! 2 Story living opens to gourmet kitchen. Priced in low $200’s Zoned to Clements high school.
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SIENNA PLANTATIONAdorable David Weekly 2 story home built in 2005. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath mast down and gameroom up. Also study down. Culdesac street. Shows like a model home. Priced at $170’s.
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www.ftbendproperties.comPEARLAND • over 3/4 acre with historic Heights home that has tons of updates. Located at end of cul-de-sac. Front and rear porches. Beautiful hardwoods thru-out.(4910CE)
• $99,900 •
NEW LISTINGSEDONA CREEK • Over 3500 sq ft. Large living, den and gameroom. Island kitchen has lots of storage and counterspace. Beautiful upgrades. Gameroom is approx 36x17 and could also be a media room. Master down. (2931KE)
4/2.5/2 • $174,900
RIVER EDGE • Lakefront! Stunning and ap-pointed home. Large dining,formal living room open. Island Kitchen with large pantry. Their exercise room down could be second bedroom. Master with sitting area. Large list of upgrades including plantation shutters,media room wired for projection system. Two story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake. (107WB)
5/3.5/2 • $349,900
JUST REDUCEDWOODSTREAM • 3/2.5/2-perfect for family & entertaining. Large fam-ily room and separate dining room. Island kitchen with lots of cabinets. Master down with executive master bath. Gameroom up. Lots of updates. Clements High School
3/2.5/2 • $199,900
COMING SOONNEW LISTINGPLANTATION CREEK • Wonderful home w/upgrades. Ceramic Tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, living & dining rooms, master & master bath. High ceil-ings open up floorplan. Living room, din-ing room, den & gameroom are spacious. Master down. Covered patio. (4410RI)
3-4/2.5/2 • $169,900
SOLDSOLD
This magnificent mediterranean stucco & stone home with tile roof is perfect for entertaining.
RIVERSTONE $1,024,88825 SUNSET PARK
BUILDER MODELOPEN M-F 11-5 SAT. & SUN. 12-4
This fabulous custom home located on a culdesac lot with lake view is perfect for entertaining.
SUGAR CREEK $768,0002TU
NEW LISTING
REGAL WATERFRONT! The Architectural Design & exqui-site attention to detail make home perfect for entertaining.
AVALON $1,250,0002TU
NEW LISTING
Truly a masterpiece. This 7401 s.f. spectacular stucco & stone has phenomenal architectural design. Prepare to be amazed as you enter the grand foyer w/floating spiral staircase & iron handrail enhanced w/ circular stone walls & dramatic dome ceiling.
SWEETWATER $1,645,000
SALE PENDING
832-265-7355
GLORY CRAFTSThe Crowning Glory Team Over 25 Years Experience
Over $100 Million SOLD in Sugar Land!
SUGAR LAND IS SELLING!
Former model, absolutely gorgeous, exquisite up-dgrades!!! Corner lot, lovely community!!! Must see!!!
LAKE OLYMPIA $339,5002615LA
OPEN HOUSE SUNAUGUST 7 • 2-4PM
18FR
SWEETWATER GOLF COURSE
HALL OF FAMEHeritage
Kim Truitt CBR, CRS, GRI
Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life!!
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information, go to... www.kimtruitt.com email: [email protected] Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE, REALTORS
WOW – Custom 1 story w/ over 3800 sq.ft. & 5 car garage on 1 acre tract!! 4 bed-rooms, 2/1 baths, both formals plus den. Island kitchen. All with great backyard and Pool views. Split plan, HUGE gameroom. 2 car attached garage w/ extra (A/C’d) room above for storage. 3 car detached with full 2nd story that can be finished out as an-other room or just used as-is for storage! MLS# 58740103 $395,000. (5222CH)
• 1 ACRE! •
SIENNA – Big 5 bedroom home on corner lot of cul-de-sac street & NO back neigh-bors!! Beautiful wood floors in entry, study & dining. Oversized den w/custom faux paint. Island kitchen w/ granite counters. Master suite down. Huge gameroom & 4 big bedrooms up. Oversized faux flagstone patio for hosting those family BBQ’s. Short walk to fitness center, pool & playground. MLS# 23936642 $279,000. (10527CA)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
QUAIL VALLEY – Beautifully maintained and updated one story with pool!! 4 bed, 2 baths. Granite kitchen counters, recent ap-pliances, tile flooring w/granite insets. Up-dated master w/French doors to pool, tiled shower, counter top. Master bath handicap access. Wood flooring in den and dining. Recent carpet, roof-2011. A real Beauty! $162,000. MLS# 77367878 (4002WV)
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The FORT BEND COUNTY MUD #165 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Oct. 12, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m., at Allen, Boone, Humphries & Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Fwy., Suite 2600, Houston TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Matthew Johnson, Melinda Salazar, Richard E. Van den Bosch, Angela Gutowsky, Wm.David McKinnie IV AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 1.36000/$100 $1.37000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ .01000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) .73%
Average appraised value $ 168,801 $ 170,816
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 168,801 $ 170,816Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,295.69 $ 2,340.17Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 44.48and percentage of increase (+/-) 1.93%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
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LACY LEON SPEARS, 70, died September 17, 2011, at his Sugar Land home surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Leukemia.
Mr. Spears was born, Decem-ber 11, 1940 in Palestine, Texas, to Leon Hollis Spears and An-nie Kate Valentine Spears. After graduation from Palestine High School in 1958, he continued his education at Sam Houston State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Adminis-tration degree and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Lacy was married to Brenda Hudson in 1963. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years and the reserves for four years, retiring as a Captain. Lacy then attended Texas A&M University and re-ceived a Master of Business Ad-ministration Degree. He spent his business career working in human resources and traveling worldwide for Texas Instruments and Halliburton. In recent years, Lacy enjoyed working as a real estate agent. He served as an elder at First Colony Church of Christ for many years. Lacy was an avid reader, people person, and was an enthusiastic “Pops”
to his grandchildren. He loved Aggie football and was a patriot-ic supporter of the armed forces.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Hudson Spears of Sugar Land; a half brother, Jack Woolverton of Dallas, and three children and their spouses; Lane Spears and wife Kristina, Jennifer Lewis and husband Rus-sell, and Stephanie Logan and husband Kevin; and ten grand-children, Cody, Addison, Camp-bell and Carter Lewis, Caroline, John Preston and Katie Spears, Emerson, Nash and Finn Logan.
He was preceded in death by his father; his parents; and his stepfather, Bill Foster Woolver-ton.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 10 am, at First Colony Church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas, followed by a 4 pm graveside service the same day at Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine, Texas. Memorials may be made in his memory to the First Colo-ny Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd. Sugar Land, Texas 77479, or to the Houston Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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COUNTY FAIR, continued from page 1
INTRUDERS ROB, continued from page 1
JOHN SCHNEIDER, continued from page 1
TAX RATE, continued from page 1
75th Annual Fair & Rodeo sets Friday, September 23
Intruders rob mother and child in Barrington Place
John Schneider in movie trailer in Richmond
No spin needed…Missouri City tax rate not hiked “for one more year”
Bustin’ will be held in the rodeo arena. Country Legend Johnny Rodriquez will close out the 2011 Fair.
The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo offers entertainment & competitions for all ages. There are many special activities for the children --- Student Fun Day, Coloring Contest, Talent Contest, McDonald’s Show, Stick Horse Rodeo and Children’s Tractor
Pull. The grills will be heating up
on September 30th and October 1st as teams compete in the BBQ Cookoff in hope of taking home the Grand Champion award as top cook.
It is time to dust off those hats, shine those boots and make plans to head to the Fort Bend County Fair. Everyone is invited to help us celebrate our diamond
anniversary – 75 Years – What A Ride! Advance tickets are $8 for Adults, $4 for Children 6-11 and Season Passes are $30. Tickets at the gate are $10 for Adults, $5 for Children 6-11 and Season Passes are $40. Children 5 and under are Free.
For more information on the Fort Bend County Fair or to pur-chase tickets go to www.fbcfa.org or call 281-342-6171.
to know where money and valu-ables were kept in the home.
As the intruders ransacked the home, the victims remained in place. The suspects were believed to have stolen cash and jewelry. Adolph said, “Police believe the residents may have been targeted
due to a business owned by fam-ily members.” Neither victim was physically injured in the robbery.
The suspects were described as white or Hispanic males between 6‘ to 6‘2“. The knife wielding suspect was described as muscu-lar, with tattoos on both arms. He
was wearing a green shirt, shorts, tennis shoes and a hat. The sec-ond suspect was the same height but had a slender build.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Sugar Land police at 281-275-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.
property taxes, lowering of prop-erty assessments in some cases while others went up, the focus became the use of the city’s fund balance to offset the budget short-fall rather than increasing the tax rate.
Mayor Allen Owen said that when the city received its tax rolls, they were “3.5 percent less revenue than what it was last year.”
“We told people we would not raise the tax rate,” Wyatt said. “We haven’t looked at what we can reduce,” added Councilmember Robin Elackatt.
Leaving the tax rate the same would mean that about $760,000 would have to be cut out of the current year, advised Interim City
Manager Alan Mueller, on an already tight budget adopted by the city in June.
In the end, the city elected officials decided to bring down the fund balance, somewhat akin to the state’s Rainy Day fund, reported to be at just under $6.7 million. The consensus was that its reduction from 21 to 20 per-cent would not affect bonds, “just make next year more difficult.”
Earlier during the meeting, there was an agenda item for action related to a change order questioned by Councilmember Danny Nguyen. Essentially, he said it had the appearance of cir-cumventing a bid process to the tune of about $400,000 for the okay nod to a contractor already
engaged with the city. The item on the agenda called for authoriz-ing the city manager to make a change order on the construction of the $57 million surface water treatment plant for a component that was not included in the origi-nal bid.
“We need to have more options and proposals to choose from instead of just one contractor, for this is one of biggest projects, as a matter of fact the largest proj-ect in history of Missouri City.” said Nguyen. He said it could have the effect of saving taxpay-ers thousands of dollars. Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer said that “by law, up to 25 percent of the value” of a project can be a change order. More to come.
location, too, like delivering feed, he said.
Schneider visited with the "Star" just the other day, when he shared the purpose of his visit to the county seat.
About the new show, “The common thread in all the episodes is that we find people that are working really hard and they have businesses, most of them family businesses.” He talked about vis-iting with a farmer in Alvin, the only family farm left in the com-munity, according to Schneider. “He’s (the farmer) still there and part of the show is about finding out how he manages to survive,” using a 1974 tractor for his daily work. Schneider said the same is the case with Paul from Liberty, who has managed to keep up a business that’s been drying up and yet he has million dollar pieces of equipment in need of maintenance. How these people
manage to hold on is the basis of the show. It’s about people that rely on equipment, sometimes functional and sometimes not. “I find that helping out with the equipment may just make their life a little better,” said Schneider.The machinery comes to Kemp’s shop where it is dismantled, like an asphalt roller, in hopes of mak-ing it better.
While “living” in Richmond, Schneider said he’s had Texas BBQ from a stand, Mexican food, and all kinds of good eats Fort Bend has to offer. Hot in Texas? Try 119 degrees while working with 275 degree hot asphalt! It was for one of his shoots.
So what does he think about Fort Bend County? “I love main street in Richmond,” he said referring to the road through the city from U.S. 90A “on the other side of the water,” he said refer-ring to the Brazos River. He said
it reminds him of the place he grew up. “People are very nice here,” Schneider said about the people in the area selected for the show because Kemp’s was “a place where we could do motor work, body work, painting, they can do some crazy things here” in the award winning shop.
About the personalities in the new series, he said, “I love people that work hard and these people represent the little spotlight, these are the people that continue to make this country strong, they should be rewarded for their per-severance because they could have given up a long time ago, but didn’t.”
The actor, director, producer, writer, and country music singer will be home bound and then off to Louisiana. He’ll have a little bit of Texas in his midst, again. Lyle Lovitt will be in the movie he’s directing.
Sugar Land police are looking for several men who may have been involved in two apartment burglaries on Aug. 27, between 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the 2300 block of Long Reach.
During both incidents, a win-dow was broken, and electronics and jewelry were stolen.
Surveillance cameras in one of the apartments recorded an Hispanic man with two other men committing the crime. They left the area in a dark Jeep sports util-
ity vehicle. Surveillance Video Available
at www.sugarlandtx.gov/police/Crime_Video/surv_11005145.htm
Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540. Tips can also be provided to Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477), by text messag-ing CRIMES (274637) or online at www.fortbend-tx-crimestop-pers.org. Suspect
SLPD investigating apartment burglaries
By LeaAnne Klentzman A family fight between brother-
in-laws near Katy turned violent Saturday afternoon and a man has been charged with two felonies.
About 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in the 9600 block of Lavender Mist Court in the Cinco Ranch subdivision. According to Sheriff’s spokes-man Bob Haenel, Errek Shun Doty and his brother-in-law got into an argument inside the Cinco Ranch home. Haenel said, “At one point, witnesses said Doty climbed the stairs in the home and fired a round at his brother-in-law, who was standing at the bottom of the staircase.” The round missed its intended target, but was later recovered from the wall of the residence.
Haenel said the target, Doty’s brother-in-law, fell to the ground, acting as if he had been shot. Doty reportedly fled the house. However, before leaving the
area, he drove back by the resi-dence and fired another round at the victim and his wife as they stood outside, next to their garage.
Deputies began an immediate search of the area looking for Doty, he was discovered near-by at the intersection of Spring Green and S. Fry Road. After a brief chase, deputies got Doty stopped on the east-bound feeder lane of Interstate 10. Haenel said, “A search of his (Doty’s) vehicle produced a .357-caliber revolver with seven live rounds in it and two spent rounds.
Doty was arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. He was charged with aggravated assault and evading in a motor vehicle. His total bond was $30,000.
By LeaAnne Klentzman Stafford police are investigat-
ing the death of a woman near the Texas Instruments complex. Early Sunday, about 4:30 in the morn-ing, Stafford police were notified of what appears to be a hit and run accident.
When offi-cers arrived on the scene, they discovered the body of a woman on the street outside the TI complex on the public road-way near the athletic fields.
While the case remains under investigation, the victim has been identified as Marla Jo Burkeen, a 39 year old registered nurse who is mother to 5 children.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Stafford Police at 281-261-3950 or Fort Bend Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.
Marla Jo Burkeen
Woman killed in hit and run near TI complex
Family fight ends with domestic violence charges
By LeaAnne Klentzman An alert customer who had
just left a bank off Highway 6 last Friday morning in north-east Fort Bend County began to travel into Sugar Land when they realized they were being followed.
The potential victim was able to notify Sugar Land police and described the suspi-cious car and the occupants as
Alert customer + responsive police = arrestthey followed them through several neighborhoods.
Suffice to say that after a few pertinent questions dur-ing a traffic stop for fictitious license plates, the men in the suspicious car were arrested on numerous charges ranging from possession of marijuana, to engaging in organized crimi-nal activity, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
By LeaAnne Klentzman About 9:30 p.m., Monday eve-
ning the Riverside Drive-In in East Bernard located in far west Fort Bend County in the 14400 block of U.S. 90A was the latest scene of an aggra-vated robbery.
According to Sheriff’s spokes-person Bob Haenel, the clerk told responding officers that a group of four men wearing either masks or
bandanas rushed into the store with one of the men demanding money and waving a gun.The crooks took flight with only a 20-pack of beer when customers began to realize what was happening. According to Haenel, “The culprits left the store and fled the scene.” Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665.
Crime moves way out west…Riverside Drive-In robbed
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7:30p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testi-mony for and against the following:
(1) A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chap-ter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning District map from Primary Corridor to Single Fam-ily Residential on a 27.94 acre tract of land, located south of US Hwy 90A, north of Stafford Run drainage, west of FM 1092, bounded by Promenade Boulevard adjacent to the Promenade Subdivision, within the City in Zoning District Primary Corridor.
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(1) A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chap-ter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning District map from Single Family Resi-dential to Mixed Use on a .1318 acre tract of land lo-cated within the City in Zoning District SFR, and further identified as being located at 411 Dulles Avenue.
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/s/ Bonnie BaiamonteCity Secretary
CITY OF STAFFORD
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Nick George Spillios, Sr. , Deceased, were issued on August 22, 2011, in Cause No. 11-CPR-023693, pending in the County Court at Law Number 4, of Fort Bend County, Texas, to Nick Spillios, Jr.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned attorney within the time and in the manner prescribed by law:
Nick Spillios, Jr.Estate of Nick George Spillios, Sr.
c/o: Greg G. Chandler, Attorney at LawBain and Barkley, A Partnership of
Professional Corporations14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 450
Sugar Land, Texas 77478Dated the 9th day of September, 2011
BY:/s/Greg G. Chandler
Attorney for Nick Spillios, Jr. Texas State Bar Number: 2402529114090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 450Sugar Land, Texas 77478Telephone: 281-980-3100Facsimile: 281-980-3195Email: [email protected]
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State of the Schools - Stafford’s school district under construction with bond fundsBy Elsa Maxey
Stafford’s Municipal School District’s operating highlights are part of this year’s state of the schools presentations orga-nized by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. “It remains the only municipal school dis-trict in Texas,” said its new Superintendent Lance Hindt, who was hired to head the school district this past spring. He told the ballroom packed audience of community leaders at a luncheon at the Sugar Land Marriott this month that the school board and city council have a unique rela-tionship since they work together.
“Stafford provides facilities and the financial support to the school district,” said Hindt. The school district’s surplus budget and break-even point is a testa-ment to the school board, the city council and the community, he said. The Staffod MSD, “a 3A school district with a 5A curricu-lum,” provides free after school programs for K-8th graders, has career bridge counselors for the secondary students, offers SAT college entrance exams to all high school juniors at no cost, has a 22:1 student/teacher ratio, and does not concern itself with rezoing transportation issues. The
school district’s students enjoy door-to-door, air conditioned bus service to and from school available even for those in after school, extra-curricular
programs.Wearing a hard hat to make it
known that some of the district’s 77-acre complex campuses are under construction, Hindt said that an overwhelming majority, 70 percent of the voters, recent-ly passed a $49.9 million bond
referendum in May. Among the district’s vision plan for the use of the bond funds are 10 new classrooms for a dual language program, which includes Chinese and English and Vietnamese and English.
Hindt told the audience he was going back to his teacher roots and solicited their partici-pation as he shared more hard numbers about the operation of the school district. Its property tax rate of $1.22, “is the lowest tax rate in the Houston area,” he said. Homeowners in Stafford have a 20 percent local home-stead exemption in the only city
in Texas that has no city property tax.
The Stafford school dis-trict is rated as a Academically Acceptable school district, and all its schools met federal average yearly progress benchmarks as part of the 2011 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, report-ed Hindt. A total of $2.5 million was awarded in scholarships to graduating seniors this past year.
True to form, Hindt assigned homework at the end of his pre-sentation and invited audience
participants to visit the school campuses and/or the district’s website. To formally welcome Hindt to the school district, a wel-coming reception is planned in his honor on October 6 hosted by the City of Stafford and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
The article is the second of a series of three relating to the state of the schools presentations this month. The third and final article will be about the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
Lance Hindt
Republican Tom Abraham announces bid for State Rep. #26With a record of public service
as an elected official and volunteer in his community, Tom Abraham announces his candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives in District 26.
“As a fiscally and socially con-servative candidate, my job in office will be to listen to the people of this diverse district and to represent them with excellence ensuring this region reaches its full potential,” said Abraham.
“We all share common goals including quality jobs, great pub-lic schools and economic oppor-tunities that will make our com-munity a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family,” he said. Currently serving his eighth year on the Sugar Land City Council, Abraham has served as an at-large council member as well as Mayor Pro Tem sharing his “know how” and “get things done” mentality with a com-munity that has earned national acclaim from its many accom-plishments.
Abraham said he will look for better ways to position Fort Bend County for even stronger growth and a healthier economy down the line. “We’re experiencing tough times in our country, but we are blessed in Fort Bend as we find ourselves better off than many of our neighboring regions.”
A pro-life advocate, Abraham added, “I believe in the Republican values of limited government, low taxes, and preserving life, the things that have kept our local community growing strong and I will take those values to Austin.”
A small business owner for over 29 years, Abraham knows what it takes to balance a bud-
get and meet payroll noting that, “we should expect nothing less of those representing us in public office.” And Abraham backs that up with experience. During his tenure in office, he has helped balance the city’s budget while rejecting tax increases.
He and his wife of 29 years, Sarah, have two children, Bryan Thomas and Lauren Alexis.
His role as a father, as well as his service as a faculty member for a community college, has positioned him to understand and advocate
for the educational needs of the
next generation.Abraham said he leans on his
faith to make decisions locally and he will continue to do that as a State Legislator.
Abraham has resided in Sugar Land since 1989. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
Tom Abraham
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers issues Crime Alert!By LeaAnne Klentzman
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward to any individual that can lead authorities to the apprehension and filing of charg-es on the suspects who robbed a family Friday, Sept. 16.
Sheriff’s detectives are inves-tigating a home invasion robbery in the Mission Glen subdivi-sion in far northeast Fort Bend County. According to Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel, the residents told deputies they answered a knock on the door of their home, located in the 8200 block of Wind Grove Court, about 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16.
Haenel said, “The husband said “three black teenagers” wearing black ski masks rushed into the house brandishing hand-guns and demanding money.” Haenel went on to explain that the husband was struck on the head by one of the subjects, and the wife said she was “strangled” by another. The husband was later transported to West Houston Hospital by Community Fire/EMS. The wife was evaluated by the EMS, but refused to be taken
to the hospital. “The three subjects forced
the couple upstairs and forced the husband to the floor. They struck him on the head and also attacked him with a Taser gun several times, the wife said. One subject also fired a round from his handgun into the floor. What appeared to be a .45-caliber shell was later retrieved by detec-tives,” said Haenel.
The wife told deputies the intruders took $800 in cash and they also took a bag loaded with
Nigerian wraps valued at about $1,000. The wife believed one of the suspects was female based on the sound of her voice.
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to the arrest and filing of charges on the suspects respon-sible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477).
State Rep Zerwas accepts CASA AwardState Representative John
Zerwas, M.D. received the Big Voices for Little Texans Award from Texas CASA at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on August 17. As Chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee that oversees health and human services’ funding and as a mem-ber of the Budget Conference Committee, Rep. Zerwas was instrumental in funding CPS’ budget requests and appropria-tions to CASA.
Upon receipt of the award, Zerwas thanked CASA volun-teers for the work they do to serve abused and neglected chil-dren and congratulated CAFB on their 20 years of serving the most vulnerable children in Fort Bend County. “For twenty years, Child Advocates of Fort Bend have worked to promote the well-being of children in foster care. I applaud CASA volunteers for the work they do to usher these chil-dren into safe, permanent homes as soon as possible,” Zerwas said.
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The Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 3 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
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Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.000/$100
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Average appraised value $ 269,524 $ 270,414
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If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
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Public invitedConfused about Medicare Workshop to be held Tuesday, October 4
What started out as a way to help unravel the maze of Medicare has turned into a mis-sion for native Houstonian Toni King. Author of “Medicare and Health Insurance Survival Guide: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You.” Toni has set out to educate and inform the public about a system that is constantly
changing and presenting new challenges.
“The Medicare and You Handbook is only rules that can affect a person’s pocketbook if they are not properly enrolled in certain Parts of Medicare,” says King. She took the Medicare handbook and her experiences of working with Medicare clients
and put it into people terms. Now the Average American can understand a complicated sys-tem. She says her book is written in “Good Old Fashion Texan!”
“There is no more Marvin Zindler,” she reminds us, “and someone has got to step up to the plate and I’m doing it.” Looking after the public’s interest is what she intends to do when it comes to Medicare. She helps to guide a person to which plan is the
best fit for their personal health situation.
King states that several years ago, she started noticing that there were so many confused Americans as a result of what she says has been inaccurate information from Medicare and Social Security employees.
King invites the public to join her Tuesday, October 4 at either 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM at Sugar Creek Baptist Church
LYF Center at 13444 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Please RSVP by call-ing 281/800-4674 as space is limited.
Ms. King has an extensive knowledge of Medicare insur-ance and will explain many subjects that confuse those on Medicare. She will discuss the difference between a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, when to enroll
in Medicare at the right times and most of all what is the “famous donut hole” and how to avoid getting in it.
Come and join Toni at the Sugar Creek “Confused about Medicare workshop. For those who cannot attend and have questions concerning you or a loved one, Toni can be reached by email at [email protected] or can visit her website www.survivingmedicare.com.
MADD Action Group starts in Fort Bend CountyMothers Against Drunk
Driving, Southeast Texas regional office, is creating a community focused action group to help elim-inate drunk driving, give victim assistance and care to the victims and their families of this violent and often times deadly crime, and to educate and prevent underage drinking in Ft. Bend County.
Ft. Bend County is part of the region that is known as the “Drunk Driving Capitol of the United States”. There are more deaths and DWI/DUI cases in this part of Texas than in any other area of the United States.
“There will be several ways that people, parents, and any-
one in Ft. Bend County can help this Action Group,” says Dave Anderson, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources for MADD South East Texas. “I live in Sugar Land. I attend church in Missouri City. This is my backyard. That is why we chose Ft. Bend County to be the first of 10 counties to have an action group made up of citizens within their county to help save lives and assist in the various programs that MADD has created.”
The roles that Anderson refers to include Youth Programs and in school presentations, Law Enforcement Appreciation, Victim’s Advocacy and Assistance, press patrol, Court Monitoring, Public Policy, and serving on the leadership of the Ft. Bend Community Action group.
The first public formation meeting will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m., at the Missouri City Public Safety Headquarters, Training Room, located at 3849 Cartwright Rd, in Missouri city between Dulles and Murphy Road. It is free and open to the public for all concerned and caring citizens including high school students and adults of all ages. There is expected to be several law enforcement person-nel, MADD representatives, and many local civic and community leaders at this meeting to stand up
against this drunk driving on our roads and highways in Ft. Bend County.
For more information please call Dave Anderson at MADD
281-590-2222 or email [email protected]. MADD Southeast Texas website can be viewed at www.madd.org/tx/southeast.
BNI opens doors to visitors
The Brazos Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) is cordially inviting busi-ness people from Sugar Land and the surrounding areas to join them at a Visitors Day Breakfast meet-ing on September 30, 2011, 7:00 AM at Sweetwater Country Club.
BNI is a business and pro-fessional networking organiza-tion whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals.
What makes BNI unique? You join and no other like profession may become a member of your chapter.
Seating is limited, so please contact Paul Rizzotto at 281-240-3838. There is no charge to attend and a full sit-down breakfast will be provided.
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World Trade Center artifact on display at City hall A steel beam that was once
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The artifact was acquired with the help of Turner Construction Company, the firm that built the city’s newest Fire Station #7 in Telfair. Turner Construction has a personal connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy - 12 employees in its New York office who were located in the World Trade Center’s North Tower. Turner Construction also assisted extensively in the Ground Zero clean-up.
The ground zero artifact was formally dedicated during a special 911 memorial event in Sugar Land Town Square.
Sugar Land firefighters and police officers gather on the steps of Sugar Land City Hall at 8:45 a.m. - the same time American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center’s North Tower - to pay tribute to the many first-responders who died 10 years ago. Among the 2,753 victims who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center were 343 firefighters and 60 police offi-cers from New York City and the Port Authority, and eight private emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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Firefighters conduct a special bell ceremony called “Striking The Four Fives,” a time-honored tradition of com-municating line-of-duty-deaths to outlying stations with bell commands and telegraphs. Police officers honored their fallen comrades with a 21-gun salute.
Sugar Land annexing 3 areas by NovemberBy Elsa Maxey
Sugar Land is working in col-laboration with those affected by annexation plans and is moving forward along the same lines as its Missouri City neighbor, which is focused on a portion of Newpoint Estates. There’s a statutory process to be followed and in Sugar Land, the city plans to annex 1,172 acres in three areas before the end of the year. Final action declaring the city’s new jurisdictional real estate will be in the form of an adopted ordinance. At press time, the city council had yet to meet Tuesday evening to discuss a service plan for the proposed annexation.
Sugar Land reports that most of the property it plans to annex is in the regulatory floodway and
does not have any public facili-ties or any residents living on it. In the first area, there are about 12.5 acres of soccer fields owned and maintained by the New Territory Residential Community Association, which would con-tinue “as is” after annexation. There are also some 55 acres next to the Riverpark subdivision that have the potential for future development. This land is not in a floodway and the city maintains it could benefit from zoning and land use controls to protect resi-dents from undesirable develop-ment next to them.
Sugar Land also plans to annex an area that includes a Regional Wastewater Treatment facility owned and operated by Fort Bend MUD 112 for the New Territory
community. This, too, is proposed to continue to operate under the current set up until the MUD is dissolved. The second area tar-geted for annexation has a deten-tion facility formerly owned by the Eldridge Road MUD, which was recently dissolved. Sugar Land reports that it now owns the facility.
The third area being annexed is within the Riverstone devel-opment set aside as dedicated parkland for the city’s future use. There are no MUDs located there and it is entirely within the flood-way, according to the city.
Sugar Land follows five cri-teria for annexing non-MUD areas to determine priorities. They include the likelihood that development of the area
is imminent that could have a negative impact on the city; the likelihood of threats to public safety; the area is either com-pletely or partially surrounded by existing city limits and poten-tial for confusion and inefficient public service delivery are high; cost of maintaining/upgrading infrastructure is reasonable and feasible, if required; and the area contains city-owned prop-erty or future city property. Also considered is the area’s develop-ment status.
The first reading on the annex-ation ordinance is set for October 18, followed by a second reading on November 1. Back in April the city council authorized staff to begin preparing service plans for these areas to be annexed.
event was a twisted piece of metal with a small, remnant of fabric still attached that was once part of the World Trade Center. The twisted
metal is currently housed at Fire Station No. 1. Sugar Land firefighter Adam Palmer led the effort to obtain the ground zero memorial piece after vis-
iting http://911blogger.com/node/23113, a site detailing the Port Authority’s efforts to find new homes for “World Trade Center 9/11 Steel.”
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Area residents sometimes forget they can travel half way around the world in only thirty minutes if they drive to Hunan Garden Restaurant in Rosenberg. Located at 4601 Avenue H, the restaurant is often the des-
tination for business meetings between Houston and Victoria businesspeople, local folks and regular customers who travel from Houston, Katy, Galveston, Weston Lakes, Missouri City and Bay City to enjoy the speciality dishes available to all who enter its doors.
Owner Elaine Yang is celebrat-ing her 27th year at this loca-tion and she and her chefs and staff continue to provide the same superb quality of homemade dishes as when she served her first dish.
More than 50 family reci-pes are served fresh. Whether your feast selection includes Chicken with Sugar Peas encased in a shell and placed on a pad of cabbage, World Noodle Soup with three meats, Tropical Shrimp served with fresh mango, papaya and pear, Teriyaki Chicken with sliced chicken breast and veg-etables, Sesame Chicken or Beef, Dumplings with Ginger Sauce or Mongolian Beef you will not be disappointed. A variety of light and vegetable dishes and a chil-dren's menu are standard on the menu. As you dine, relax and enjoy a glass of wine or a domes-tic or Chinese beer. Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are also available.
Come and enjoy. Celebrate with Elaine the anniversary of Hunan Garden Restaurant. And don't forget the fortune cookie!
Hunan Garden Restaurant is the place to go for great food
Benefitting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, community members came out to the Safari Texas ballroom for the ‘groovy’ MASH fundraiser on Saturday. This MASH trio, (l-r) Fort Bend County’s Precinct 4 Judge Jim Richard, Sugar Land City Council member Amy Mitchell, and hon-orary event chair David Wallace as Father Mulcahy, were typical of those “camping” at the annual event in support of the mission and programs of the organization serving seniors.
Many campers attended the "MASH" fundraiser
The President of the 2011 Fort Bend County Fair is William A. Carter II, a resident of Pecan Grove. William, his wife Jessica and their 2 children Ethan and Emma have resided in Pecan
Grove since 2005. On September 23, 2011 the Fort Bend County Fair will open its 75th fair.
“We have fantastic entertain-ment and great rodeo action lined up for the fair this year”
Shown is the Carter family: 2011 Fort Bend County Fair President William Carter, son Ethan , wife Jessica and daughter Emma
said President Carter. “But let’s not forget about all the youth who have worked hard preparing their animals for the livestock show and the young “Picasso’s” who enter their works of art. That is what it is all about. These youth are our future leaders,” he added.
Annually around 500 students enter into the livestock show from almost every school dis-trict, 4-H and FFA chapter in the county. “It is a great feeling to watch them show their animals, knowing each and every one of them has a chance at winning the grand champion buckle. In the end, when they receive a scholar-ship or a sale check, that is what makes our hard work and theirs worthwhile,” said Carter.
William became a director in 2006 and has been affiliated with
the fair for the past 19 years. Carter stated, “I am honored to be part of an organization that is so dedicated to the youth of Fort Bend County. Over 1,500 volun-teers dedicate countless number of volunteer hours to help us put on the fair.
Annually, 30 scholarships are awarded to our high school youth. Since the inception of the scholarship program, over 500 Fort Bend County students have been awarded a college scholar-ship from the proceeds of the annual Fair.
Last year over 141,000 people passed through the gates and an even bigger turnout is expected this year.
For more information on the Fort Bend County Fair and tick-ets go to www.fbcfa.org or call 281-342-6171.
William Carter serves as President of the 2011 Fort Bend County Fair
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Childhood obesity is at an epi-demic level in the United States. Texas ranks 6th highest in the na-tion for obesity in children ages 10-17 year olds. Children, over weight by the age of 12 have a 75% likelihood of being over-weight adults, in danger of serious medical issues, according to the PE3 website.
PE3 is a 501c (3) non-profit organization that has designed an elective (PE) course which specializes in working with in-dividual students in the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, social skills, and mental health. The goal is to include their families to help support their success beyond the PE class. The class has been ap-proved as an elective course avail-able to every school in the state by the Texas Education Agency, (TEA). The PE3 Curriculum is posted on the PE3 web site. www.pe3.org.
Shape Up Sugar Land and Ft. Bend ISD School Health Advi-sory Council (SHAC) will host a
tickets on the home page to pur-chase tickets. Seating is limited.
Minute Maid and Star Cin-ema Grill are the presenting spon-sors for the V.I.P. showing. Other sponsorships are available. The
documentary will also be avail-able for general public viewing, mid-morning on Oct 7, 8, and 9 at AMC Theater in Sugar Land for a $5 donation. Shape Up Sugar Land is a 501c (3) with a mission
to connect the community, raise awareness and encourage activi-ties that foster a healthy lifestyle. For more information contact, Joy B. Dowell, President/CEO at 281-844-4982 or [email protected]
V.I.P. showing of the “call to ac-tion” documentary titled, “Health Needs a Hero” produced by PE3. The film, told through the hearts of children and key stakeholders, will provide a powerful message and “call to action” for the com-munity to bring this curriculum to Ft Bend County.
The showing will be at the new Star Cinema Grill, in Mis-souri City on Oct 5, 2011 at 6:30PM. Tickets are $50 each or $75 each for preferred seat-ing for a group of 10 and include hors d’oeuvres and libations. Visit www.shapeupsugarland.org and click on “Health Needs a Hero”
“Health Needs a Hero”Shape Up Sugar Land to host documentary “Health Needs a Hero” Star Cinema Grill, Missouri City
Please join Silverado Senior Living – Sugar Land, 1221 Seventh Street, for their Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 8, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a fun time to enjoy yummy food and activities. Festival foods include hotdogs, sausage on a stick, soda, beer, popcorn and yummy baked goods. The fun activities include pumpkin paint-ing, balloon artist, face painting, caricature artist, temporary tattoos
Silverado Senior Living - Sugar Land presents Fall Festival Oct. 8
and carnival games!You can also put in a bid at
the silent auction for a variety of gift items. Buy raffle tickets for a 2 night stay at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston.
DJ Autumn will be provid-
ing party music with games and dancing.Tickets sold at the door.
A portion of the proceeds to go to the Alzheimer’s Association.
For more information please call (281) 277-1221 or visit [email protected].
Sugar Land and the Senior Resource Guide have scheduled the 3rd annual Young at Heart Health Fair and Senior Expo on Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way.
This year’s focus will be healthy aging. Speakers will address fit-ness and nutrition, available com-munity resources, senior travel, updates on Medicare and more.
Flu shots will be provided by Randall’s for $23; there is no co-pay for Medicare Part B recipi-ents. PLUS, each person who gets a flu shot will receive a 10 percent discount voucher for groceries purchased at Randall’s.
Complimentary blood pressure and blood glucose screenings will be provided by Walgreens Pharmacy.
For more information, contact the Sugar Land Senior Center at (281)275-2893.
Young at Heart Health Fair & Expo set for September 29
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Safari Texas Ranch - Official VenueSalon Eben & Day Spa - Official SalonMay W. Tape, D.D.S. - Official Entertainment Sponsor
BENEFITINGThe Literacy Council of Fort Bend County
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The 2011 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo is dedicated to Joe & Doris Gurecky. They have been avid supporters of the Fair, the community and the youth of Fort Bend County for many years.
The Gurecky’s are third generation Fort Bend County natives. Similar to many suc-cess stories, their achievements
Shown are Joe and Doris Gurecky this year’s 2011 Honorees.
The Fort Bend County Fair to honor Joe & Doris Gureckyare preceded by very humble beginnings—each growing up on a cotton farm, the children of share croppers in the small rural communities of Fairchilds and Guy.
Being high school sweet-hearts, they graduated from Needville High School in 1956, married 1 ½ years later and made their home in Rosenberg. Their family consists of two daughters—Pam Koepke and husband Ken and their chil-dren, Blake and Blair; Tama Dorman and husband John and their children, Kylie, Kellen, Luke and Jacob.
Always realizing the need to give back, the Gurecky’s are very active in the community. Joe was a member of the elite committee that successfully raised $2.5 million for the Fort Bend Technical Center, a coop-erative educational enterprise involving Wharton County Junior College and the Texas
State Technical College; he was one of the five originators of the Taxpayer’s Coalition of Fort Bend County; serves as Board President of Oak Bend Medical Center and board member of the Polly Ryon Foundation; member of NewFirst National Bank Board of Directors; serves as a member of the WCJC
Foundation Board and in 2005 was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the TSTC Board of Regents. Joe is a Fort Bend County Fair Life Member.
Doris is currently presi-dent of the Women’s Club of Rosenberg, a 6-year director of Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.), a mem-ber of the Rosenberg Railroad Museum Gala Committee and a member of Grandpals – an organization which helps at Holy Rosary Catholic School. Both Gurecky’s are active in the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, and in 2002 the Rosenberg/Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce pre-sented Joe and Doris with the Business Person of the Year Award for their outstand-ing service to the community. Currently Joe serves as a lec-tor and both of them serve as Eucharistic Ministers at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Hannah is a sweet, easy going Hound-Retriever mix who needs a home. She loves people and other dogs and is also good with cats. Hannah is very gentle with children. She is housetrained and well-behaved inside. She is good on a leash and enjoys going for walks. Hannah loves atten-tion but she does not demand it. She will melt your heart with her goofy little smile. Contact Annie's Angels at 832 483-0997 or [email protected]. You can also see many of our pets at the Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturdays. Visit our website to see photos and videos of all of the pets available for adoption: www.anniesangelsrescue.com.
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A flag raising ceremony held at Plantation at Quail Valley on September 8 was very mov-ing as they honored the victims of 9/11 and also acknowledged the Veterans residing at the Plantation at Quail Valley as well as widows of past vets. Shown at the ceremony were Carolyn Bowden with Quail Valley Proud, Allen Owen, Missouri City Mayor, Ben Schrader- Plantation Quail Valley resident, Emmie Lukish- Plantation Quail Valley Community Manager, and Tyson Stittleburg- Quail Valley Golf Course, General Manager. Their new flag was raised followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plantation at Quail Valley holds special flag raising ceremony
Do you know someone that has been injured or killed in a drunk driv-ing accident? Please help us with our study on Ft. Bend County drunk driving status. Call Dave Anderson at MADD. or email him at [email protected].
MADD Action Group now in Fort Bend
