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Missouri City and Stafford work together to build new animal shelter ANIMAL, continued from page 1
environment where the public will feel comfortable when visiting and promote a positive image that encourages increased pet adoptions." Built in the early 1980's, the current shelter has the reputation among Missouri City and Stafford residents as not being very "pet or people friendly", according to Valiante. The new shelter will increase the number of dogs and cats the shelter can house every year, 900 and 300 respectively, as well as provide space for a quarantine area, adoptions, a lab, and a fenced-in outdoor space. "Right now we are routinely
exceeding capacity which is 16 animals," Valiante said. "But we often house 30 animals at any given time and that makes it difficult to push adoptions and find owners in a timely manner." In addition, kennels in the existing shelter are designed for outdoor use and even though they have been rigged with a heating unit, ceiling fans and a mister system, Valiante said the new climate controlled shelter with additional indoor air quality and noise reduction systems will be much better for the animals. Since 1987, Stafford has had an interlocal agreement with Missouri City to use 25% of the facility. The City of Stafford will contribute $166,790 of the
total cost of the new shelter leaving $524,821 to be funded by Missouri City's Capital Improvement Program. As part of the interlocal agreement, Stafford pays a monthly fee, currently $1,625/month, which goes toward the maintenance of the building and the care of the animals that Stafford impounds. According to Valiante, that monthly operating and facility usage fee will be recalculated after the facility is built and in operation. In early 2011, discussions between Missouri City and Stafford broke down over terms in the design of the new animal shelter. With the city council's approval, Missouri City decided
to move forward on the project without the City of Stafford and a design contract for $57,000 was approved. When the design was at 90%, the City of Stafford decided it did want to partner with Missouri City and an agreement between the two cities was reached in December of 2011 and Stafford paid the $11,000 cost of modifying the shelter design. The new shelter will have the same staffing levels as the current shelter which includes on supervisor, two animal control officers from Missouri City, and one from Stafford. Construction on the new shelter is expected to be finished in December.
Keeping tabs on lame duck’s expenditures cumulative amount until the new elected official takes office in January of 2013. precinct office, pursuant to This statute does not apply to Section 130.908 of the Texas routine line item spending for Local Government Code.” Lame Duck Expenditures utilities, payroll and functions statute applies in this instance that keep the office running. because Sheriff Milton Wright Interestingly, it also applies to did not seek re-election and his the asset forfeiture funds that chief deputy lost after a hotly have in the past used rather contested primary race and loosely over at the Sheriff’s also to Precinct 4 Constable Office. Troy Nehls, who did not seek When contacted about this re-election for Constable but issue, Constable Nehls’ chief sought and won the Republican deputy said they were glad primary race for Sheriff. to see the Commissioner’s With the Lame Duck statute watching out for the county’s assets. The Sheriff could not be in affect, neither office will be allowed to spend over that reached for comment. KEEPING, continued from page 1
Stafford council hears Main Event Entertainment plans STAFFORD, continued from page 1
tables, a gravity ropes course, two restaurants, party rooms, meeting rooms, and a full service bar. This family attraction can be used for birthday parties, corporate team-building events, lock-ins, summer camps, banquet space, or just a night out with family and friends. Established in 1998, Main Event has 10 other locations in Texas, the closest one is in Webster. And while they have not announced an opening date, the first quarter of 2013 will most likely be the target
after permits are pulled and construction is completed. Approximately 150 people will be hired to run this location, and though some positions will be offered to current employees, the interviews will begin one month prior to doors opening. Councilman Fred Woolridge asked that Main Event be sure and give notice to the students of Stafford High School when the interviewing process begins. The entrance will be the old Room Store and the doors to the Off 5th store will be redesigned. Security and safety were discussed between Council and Main Event
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ymphedema can occur immediately postoperatively, within a few months, a couple of years, or 20 years or more after cancer therapy. With proper education and care, lymphedema can be avoided or, if it develops, kept well under control. The following instructions should be reviewed carefully preoperatively and discussed with your physician or therapist. Anyone who has had either a simple mastectomy, lumpectomy or modified radical mastectomy in combination with axillary node dissection and often, radiation therapy. 1) DO NOT IGNORE any slight increase of swelling in the arm, hand, fingers, neck or chest wall - consult your doctor or HOPE immediately 2) NEVER allow an injection, IV or a blood drawing in the affected arms(s). Wear a Lymphedema Alert bracelet (call HOPE for more info) 3) Have blood pressure checked on the unaffected arm, or on the thigh if bilateral . 4) Keep your arm(s) spotlessly clean. Use lotion after bathing. Be gentle when drying. Make sure it’s dry in the creases and between fingers. 5) Avoid vigorous, repetitive movements against resistance with the affected arm (scrubbing, pushing or pulling). 6) Avoid heavy lifting with the affected arm. Never carry heavy handbags or bags with over-the-shoulder straps. 7) DO NOT wear tight jewelry or elastic bands around the affected fingers or arm(s). 8) AVOID any type of trauma-bruising, cuts, sunburn or other burns, sports injuries, insect bites, cat scratches. 9) AVOID extreme temperature changes when bathing, washing dishes - beware of saunas or hot tubs. Keep the arm protected from the sun. Avoid temperature above 102 Fahrenheit 10) Wear gloves while doing housework, gardening, or any type of work that could result in an injury - even a minor one. 11) AVOID cutting your cuticles when manicuring your nails. (risk of infection) 12) EXERCISE is important. Do not over tire an arm at risk; if it starts to ache, lie down and elevate it. Walking, swimming, light aerobics, bike riding and specially designed ballet or yoga is recommended. Be careful lifting weights if your not use to it. Work your way up slowly. 13) If traveling by an airplane, lymphedema or at risk patients should wear a compression sleeve. Additional bandages may be required on a long flight. Increase fluid intake while in the air. Stay well hydrated. 14) Patients with large breasts should wear light breast prostheses (heavy prostheses may put too much pressure on the lymph nodes above the collar bone), Soft padded shoulder straps may have to be worn. Wear a well-fitted bra - not too tight, ideally with no under wire. 15) Use care when shaving armpits with razors to avoid nicks and skin irritation. 16) Patients with Lymphedema should wear a well-fitted compression sleeve during all waking hours. See your therapist every 4-6 months for follow-up. 17) WARNING - If you notice a rash, itching, redness, pain, increase of temperature or fever, see your doctor immediately. 18) MAINTAIN your ideal weight with a well-balanced, low sodium, high fiber diet. Stay away from processed foods, anything in a box, bag or can usually contain preservatives and is high in calories and salt. Eat raw foods such as fruits and vegetables as much as possible. Salads are your friend, easy on the dressings though. The information listed above is based on clinical experience. It is my intention to educate you and keep you from getting lymphedema. Please do not stop doing what you love to do. You may need to just do things a little differently. Perhaps just doing certain things slower or it could be as easy as wearing protective gloves while gardening. So often I hear “I WISH I KNEW THAT” I would have done it differently or not at all. HOPE is here to help. Please call or visit our web site for more information at www. hopelymphedema.com
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where it was explained that the front door would always be manned, security and offduty police officers would be hired, and kids and parents would wear wrist bands. The Fountains shopping center has seen its fair share of comings and goings of retailers. At this time the complex is approximately 75% full, largely in part to their visibility and close proximately to the Southwest Freeway. When the economy
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turned and Borders Books shut down, the Guitar Center opened it their place (though not utilizing the entire square footage). When Barry's Pizza closed, Brewski's opened in their place. All four restaurants on the water are the same as when they opened, proving that the Fountains is a great place for businesses. Mayor Scarcella commended Main Event on their location choice of Stafford and wished them much success.
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Longtime former resident of Tallahassee, Frances Brooks Hudson passed away Saturday, June 16, in Missouri City, Texas, a suburb of Houston, at the age of 90. Hudson was born in Tallahassee and lived there until 1972. She married Stanley J. Hudson, now deceased, and had lived since 1975 in Missouri City. A smart, funny, energetic and popular resident of Tallahassee, Hudson was a challenge the current office 1943 graduate of the Florida State College for Women. holder and Democrat. He’s the She grew up with her parents, incumbent, Fort Bend County Commissioner Richard Morrison. Thomas J. Brooks, Sr., and Lelia For a sample ballot of the Perkins Brooks, in the family upcoming runoff election, voters home on East Sixth Avenue are advised to visit the Fort Bend where they lived for decades County Elections Office website. while he served as Assistant Early voting begins July 23 and Commissioner of Agriculture will run through July 27, from for the state of Florida. She was 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 12 locations, a longtime real estate broker in said Robin Heiman, Assistant Texas and was a talented artist Elections Administrator. For a and a wonderful poet. Her complete list of the locations, brothers, Dr. Thomas J. Brooks, visit the county's website or Jr., and Willard Banks Brooks preceded her in death. view Heiman's presentation Hudson was a member of before the Fort Bend County the Trinity United Methodist Commissioners Court on the Star's online publication… Church in Tallahassee and the fortbendstar.com.
State and local candidates in upcoming runoffs next month STATE, continued from page 1
there’s the contested District 26 State Representative runoff between Jacquie Chaumette and Rick Miller. Either Chaumette or Miller will run against Vy Nguyen, who won the Dem’s primary race last month for that office. A Fort Bend County specific runoff race will have Republicans Tom Atchison running against Bruce Fleming for County Commissioner, Precinct 1. The winner of that runoff race will
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Now, ya gotta wonder are they out there work’n on the city’s budget shortfalls or are they try’n to save your stink’ life? Either way, these traffic aficionados are out there … work’n in cars that you will not see until they SEE you! So, now that you know save your story for the judge! Click it or Ticket everybody, the cops are sick of scrape’n folks off the pavement because they won’t wear their seatbelt – the life they are trying to save is yours. You have been warned. Although Click it or Ticket! officially ended June 3 - don’t think they’re not looking at ya!
Buzzz… mosquito control By Elsa Maxey On the top of priorities for cities in this area, mosquito control is becoming more the talk of the town these days given the recent rains. In addition to the municipalities’ larvacide and spraying programs, advice to residents for their on role on the matter includes: Emptying water from flowerpot saucers, tires, birdbaths, plastic swimming pools; Cleaning gutters of debris and standing water; Repairing leaky plumbing and outside faucets; Stocking ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish; and Draining water from tree holes. Residents are reminded that all mosquitoes must have water to develop and they prefer slow-moving or stagnant water for laying their eggs. Here’s a little known fact: one tablespoon of water will breed over 200 mosquitoes! In Sugar Land, the city uses both larvacide and spraying for what is termed the most efficient mosquito control. The city reports that the larvacide application kills the mosquito larvae. The applications begin in the spring and run into the fall. Sugar Land targets two areas -north of U.S. 90A, where larvacide is placed in open ditches and south of U.S. 90A in areas around levees. The application of EPA-approved aerosol is effective for approximately 30 minutes, according to city information, and for a distance of up to 300 feet from the street, depending upon weather conditions. Vehiclemounted units spray the street rightsof-way throughout the entire city to help reduce the adult mosquito population.
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First United Methodist Church of Missouri City. She was previously a member of the Quail Valley Country Club, where she enjoyed golf and tennis. She is survived by a daughter, Shelly Hudson, of Houston; and a son, Stanley J. Hudson, Jr., and grandchild, Brooks T. Hudson, who both reside in France. Also among the survivors, she leaves a sister in law, Mary Pollard Brooks; two nephews, Thomas J. Brooks III and Michael P. Brooks; and a niece, Melinda Anne Brooks Kent, all of Mississippi; and a niece, Mary Browning Brooks Edmonds, of Tallahassee, Fl.; along with numerous great nieces and nephews A service was held Friday, June 22, at Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida. The family requests donations be sent to Fort Bend County Seniors Meals on Wheels in lieu of flowers. That organization can be reached by calling 281-633-7051.Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee handed the arrangements. www. bevisfh.com (850) 385-2193
CHURCH OF CHRIST
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994 MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-5216 2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org METHODIST CHURCH
2025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org LUTHERAN CHURCH
FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-7711
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
NON DENOMINATIONAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310 4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Worship Service: 10:00am No Sunday School www.southminpres.org
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
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
121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
Scripture of the week
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” James 1:12
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