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obviously Charlie was afraid that he might finally lose the seat he has held for 17 years. When Charlie first ran, he campaigned on the premise and promised that he would serve no more than two terms. Four years later, he said he was misunderstood and that it was really three terms. After that, he gave up all pretense of honoring his word and said he would retire when someone capable ran against him. I called Charlie and asked him why he was so afraid of Chaumette that he had to punish her entire subdivision. He expressed surprise and claimed he didn’t even realize that was where she lived (although several people have reported that Charlie was bragging about his actions in gerrymandering her out of District 26). Also, I later found out that was a bald face lie as Charlie has 3 been to Jacquie’s house as least twice before. As far as someone capable run-
ning against Charlie, I wouldn’t think that would be hard. Charlie has made Texas Monthly’s 10 Worst Legislators a total of three times in his 8 terms, surely a record. I don’t know of any other legislators who have made the list that many times. Charlie reminded me that a couple of years ago we were in the same July 4 parade and we agreed to bury the hatchet. I don’t think Charlie realizes that wasn’t forever. He has voted since then and this latest trick of his is unconscionable and then to lie about it.... Charlie claims that Jacquie came up to him at the Lincoln Dinner in February and hugged his neck and told him what a good job he was doing and said she would never run against him. I know that in February Jacquie was thinking about running against him, so I asked her if she did this which she promptly denied. I can’t imagine her lying
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about it, but neither can I imagine Charlie would either. Oh, wait at minute. Two, three terms? Who do I believe? And his claim that he didn’t know she lived in Avalon. Really? Really? Charlie said that it would be hard for someone new to be appointed to all the important committees that he is appointed to because they wouldn’t have the seniority. He cited the energy committee as one of his plum assignments. Yes, I’m sure the energy committee is a plum assignment because think of all that lobbyist money you would collect from the energy companies. So I looked up Charlie’s record on the state web site. He is on three committees, but he is so generally reviled in Austin that he is not even a chair or vicechair on any of the committees after all these years. So much for influence. The energy committee was a bone he was thrown to keep him happy with money and keep him out of trouble. The one time
he was a committee chair, he almost single-handily shut down the house over the local calendar committee. That’s the committee that schedules special days for community leaders all over the state. It’s a none-starter. Charlie has $432,591.35 in his campaign fund as of the January, 2011 reporting date. Yet he does not have an 800 number listed on his state page so that his constituents can call him in Austin for free. I guess my main complaint against Charlie was his soliciting money as a retainer from Fort Bend developers to represent them in Austin. That was my first brush with Charlie’s two-faced morality and I kicked myself for supporting him. Charlie doesn’t seem to realize that he is supposed to be representing all of us in Austin without a special “retainer.” Charlie needs to man up and run against whoever wants to run against him. I can’t believe he would let a little girl scare him enough to look like a fool.
There’s no cachet in cancer....I’ve been telling everyone who calls me wanting me to do something: “I guess you don’t know, but I’m not doing things like that. I have cancer.” To which they reply: “So do I!” Hell, everybody has cancer nowadays. One local wag heard I went to M.D. Anderson for a second opinion (I’ve always said if you live anywhere near Houston and have cancer, you’re crazy if you don’t go to M.D. Anderson, at least for a consult. I took my own advice.). Anyway, this former friend said he heard the second opinion was that I had prostate cancer! Okay, maybe I do have some big cojones, but prostate? Really? Really? Additional redistricting comments.....These comments were from Avalon residents. “The only way to District 85 north of the Brazos River is thru District 26 unless you take a boat.” One Avalon resident opinioned that Richmond should be placed in District 85 with people that can
represent their interests. They said it would be easy to swap the number of people from Richmond with allow the Avalon residents to stay with their area. “Perhaps there are people in Richmond who are as perplexed as we are about this action.” Another comment: “If commonality is a basis for redistricting, whoever drew up this plan either has an ulterior motive or is just plain stupid and/or ignorant. This does not pass the smell test.” Goodbye to Carol....Carol Niemann, who has worked in the graphics department at the Fort Bend Star off and on since three months after we first started, has finally retired this week. She and her husband plan to travel to visit their three far-flung daughters and their grandchildren. I think she is serious this time. We will miss her terribly. Thanks for all the years Carol. We will all miss you. B.K. Carter is the owner/ publisher of the Fort Bend/ Southwest Star. She can be reached at beverly@fortbendstar. com
STARRINGS............................................................................................................................................................................................. from page 2 time in Spanish & English with stories, movie, puppet show, & a craft. Free & open to the public. For more information 281-238-2800 or 281-341-2677.
regardless of where they were treated. American Legion meets The William “Tony” Workman Post 294 of the American Legion will meet Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m., social MAY 1 gathering will start at 5:30 p.m., Old Grand Wine & Food Hickory Inn, on FM 1092 (Murphy Affair Bistro Brunch Road), Missouri City. Scheduled to Sunday, May1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. attend are Mayor Allen Owen, as come to Sugar Land Town Center, well as the recipient of the $500 in the Plaza, for the Bistro Brunch. college scholarship, Natia Lollie, Enjoy food & wine pairings pre- from Elkins HS. All veterans & their pared by international chefs. For guests are welcome. tickets visit www.thegrandwineandMAY 4 foodaffair.com. Intro computer classes MAY 3 George Memorial Library, 1001 Cancer Survivors Golfview, Richmond, will hold invited to Webcast a variety of free, intro computer The MD Anderson Regional Care classes this month. The first class Mr. & Mrs. John P. (Pat) Uselton of Sugar Land, Texas, Center in Sugar Land has announced “Mouse Practice for Scaredy Cats” announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sarah that it will host CancerCare’s Ninth will be held Wednesday, May 4, Catherine Uselton to Mr. Craig Lionel Joseph Dagenais, son Annual Survivorship Series: Living 10 a.m. Other computer classes of Mr. & Mrs. Lionel Dagenais of Lake Jackson and Lake With, Through and Beyond Cancer. will be held throughout the month. Livingston, Texas. The first installment of the webcast Classes are free & open to the pubMiss Uselton is a 2004 honors graduate of Texas A&M series, Chemobrain: The Impact lic. Reservations required, call 281University, a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and is of Cancer Treatments on Memory, 341-2604 or visit library. a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Xanodyne Thinking and Attention, will be held MAY 5 Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Dagenais is a 2002 honors graduate on Tuesday, May 3, Noon – 1 p.m. National Day of Prayer of Texas A&M University and is a Clinical Specialist The series is free and open to all can- Come together with local churches Supervisor for Medtronic. A September wedding is planned. cer patients, survivors and caregivers, & residents to pray for our nation, Thursday, May 5, noon-1 p.m., Sugar Land Town Center, in the Plaza. Music in the Plaza Come to a night of live music performed by Password featuring Theresa Grayson and Nicoya, Sugar Land Town Center, Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Intro computer classes First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land will offer a variety of free computer classes this month. This hands on class will begin with “Computers 101”, Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. Other classes will be held on a variety of programs during the month. Free & open to the public. BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST Reservations required at 281-238or visit library. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994 MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-5216 2800NAMI Fort Bend to meet The Ft Bend National Alliance of the 2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 2025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Mentally Ill will meet on Thursday, Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm May 5, at 7:00 PM at the 1st United Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Methodist Church-Missouri City, Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm 3900 Lexington Blvd. George Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA www.murphyroadchurch.org Parnham, Attorney at Law, will dis "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org LUTHERAN CHURCH cuss advocacy for legal reform in defending individuals with Mental METHODIST CHURCH FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-7711 Illness . Meeting is free.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-6888 2011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479
3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-7611 1424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
3900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org
Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310 4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Worship Service: 9:00am and 11:15am Sunday School: 10:15am www.southminpres.org CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-0881 15590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
NON DENOMINATIONAL
BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-7755 11925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055 121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
Scripture of the week
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12:1 To place an ad in The Fort Bend County Worship Directory 281-690-4200
MAY 6
Music in the Plaza Come to Sugar Land Town Square Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and enjoy a free concert by Fried Ice Cream. Sponsored by Hilton Garden Inn. Staff Development Day All Fort Bend Libraries will be closed Thursday, May 6 for Staff Development Day. Libraries will re-open Friday, May 7. You can always go online to visit the libraries. For more information call 281341-2677.
MAY 7
31st Annual Fish Fry & Crawfish Festival The Oyster Creek Rotary Club will host event on Saturday, May 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Stafford Centre, 10515 Cash Rd., Stafford. Live & silent auctions, games for children, & raffle. Tickets can be purchased from any Oyster Creek Rotarian or at the door. Music in the Plaza Come to Sugar Land Town Square Saturday, May 7, 7-9 p.m. to listen to international composer & pianist Joseph Samuels Messina in the Plaza. Autism Play Group meets This group provides opportunities for children who have Autism ages 1-12 years & their families. They will meet Saturday, May 7, noon, Sugar land City Park, 225 7th Street, Sugar Land. Drinks, snacks, & door prizes are provided. Cost is free but
donations are appreciated. RSVP is required. For more info call 281726-2665 or susan@susangar.com. Fundraiser to benefit people with epilepsy The 4th annual BIKES & BUGS IV will be held Saturday, May 7, noon - 10 p.m., Ragin Cajun Sugar Land, 16100 Kensington #400, Sugar Land. The event is free. Biggest crawfish boil in Sugar land. Bounce house, face-painting, balloon animals, silent auction, booth, bike wash & $10 raffle tickets to win a Harley Croo Bones, crawfish boiler, & mini chopper, 3 prizes on one ticket. Call 832-866-5300 for more info.
Tips on starting a resume for teens High school students entering the work force can get tips on writing resumes, Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Saturday, May 7, 1-3 p.m., Meeting Room. Free & open to the public. For more information call 281-238-2100 0r 281-341-2677. 12th Annual garden tour Sugar Land Garden Club will hold their 12th annual garden tourSaturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old Sugar Land ares, suggested started point is 110 Venice St. Enjoy unique gardens. Information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-494-1946.
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FOOT FACTS by Dr. Eric Tepper BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST, ACCPPS FACING NEUROPATHY
Nerves relate messages between the spinal cord and the extremities. The deterioration of that function results in “peripheral neuropathy.” Ensuing challenges can include loss of feeling, the inability to distinguish extreme temperatures, weakness of the muscles, and potential loss of reflexes. Peripheral neuropathy can be the result of a trauma or inflammation. Additionally, a vitamin deficiency, diabetes, or alcoholism can result in neuropathic conditions. The symptoms can start with a tingling in the toes or the balls of the feet; they tend to progress over time. Ultimately, the slightest touch to the area can produce pain. Avoid the ravages of peripheral neuropathy by keeping a close check on your feet, and report any questionable symptoms to your podiatrist. While there is no cure for peripheral neuropathy, treatments are available that can relieve discomfort and prevent the progression of the condition. It is important for those who have neuropathy to inspect their feet regularly for skin wounds, infection, or inflammation that may otherwise go unfelt. If you have symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, call us today at 281-980-3668 to schedule an examination. We are located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. Make your next step a comfortable one - call us for an appointment. HINT: Peripheral neuropathy may be inherited.